An endoscope that can provide high-resolution optical images of the interior of a single living cell, or precisely deliver genes, proteins, therapeutic drugs or other cargo without injuring or damaging the cell, has been developed by researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). This highly versatile and mechanically robust nanowire-based optical probe can also be applied to biosensing and single-cell electrophysiology. A team of researchers from Berkeley Lab and the University of California (UC) Berkeley ...

The deep thinkers at Health Journeys Inc. are counting on their first iTunes app, Sleep Help, to be a real yawner. Literally. Insomnia is a common condition that affects millions of Americans each year. Being sleep-deprived or sleep-impaired can lead to irritability, sub-par functioning, muddy thinking, poor judgment, inefficient use of time, dangerous driving, failing relationships and decreased enjoyment of life. "A question we get asked a lot about our self-help CD programs is: Is there an app for that?," says Cindy Stalnaker, President of Health ...

The company owner of Gamingator.com announced today that for the last 2 months after the launch of its affiliate program there have been around 200 active affiliates registered that generate traffic towards the platform. "Around 3% of all visitors of the website that are generated through affiliates are making a purchase, which is due to our attractive banners and the fact that we publish promotional offers for games on the banners. This assists the customers who are trying to purchase hit titles on reasonable prices to make an easy choice," the website crew ...

Stanford, CA— Plant roots are fascinating plant organs – they not only anchor the plant, but are also the world's most efficient mining companies. Roots live in darkness and direct the activities of the other organs, as well as interact with the surrounding environment. Charles Darwin posited in The Power of Movement of Plants that the root system acts as a plant's brain. Due to the difficulty of accessing root tissue in intact live plants, research of these hidden parts has always lagged behind research on the more visible parts of plants. But now: a new technology--developed ...

For most of us, the word "turbomachinery" may conjure up images of superheroes or fast exotic cars, but in reality most people leverage turbomachinery to get things done nearly every day. Turbomachinery – pumps, fans, compressors, turbines and other machines that transfer energy between a rotor and a fluid – is especially instrumental in power generation in the aeronautic, automotive, marine, space and industrial sectors. For engine designers to achieve the most efficient propulsion and power systems, they must understand the physics of very complex air-flow fields produced ...

Philadelphia, PA – Despite increased use of total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA), there is a notable lack of consensus about optimal postoperative treatment. Aquatic therapy has been shown to have a beneficial effect, and it is typically begun two weeks after surgery, after the wound has healed. According to a new study published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, beginning aquatic therapy just 6 days after TKA may lead to improved results, while delaying its onset an additional week may be more appropriate after a THA. ...

In the first major upgrade to his toy delivery system in 200 years, Santa Claus has added a second sleigh. Sources close to Santa say the move had been contemplated for years, as the number of good little girls and boys grew and grew, causing the number of toys to deliver to skyrocket. The little red sleigh had not carried all the toys at one time since 1846. Santa and the reindeer had simply begun flying back to the Toy Workshop to reload. That was no problem for 5 or 50 or even 502 flights. But last year it took 5,002 flights and the reindeer finally ran completely ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Despite improvements to diagnostic tools and therapies in the two last decades, significant disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of depression remain, according to Rutgers research published online by the American Journal of Public Health; print, February 2012. In the study "Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Depression Care in Community-Dwelling Elderly in the United States," lead author Ayse Akincigil, an assistant professor in Rutgers' School of Social Work, and colleagues found that African Americans were significantly less likely to receive ...

Expect radical changes, unpredictability and instability in the year ahead, cautions Roi Solberg, well-known intuitive and author of Spirit of Archetypes. Solberg softens her prediction by explaining that altering our perception of change will lessen our resistance to new circumstances and help us to resolve many issues. To those who have lost their jobs, Solberg says, "The past few years have seen extreme changes in the way our country functions and looking back on the 'good old days' blocks us from seeing new opportunities. While the job market will continue to ...

Sno Life, a modern cold weather layering, accessory and apparel brand, will be showcasing their new collection at the Snowsports Industry America (SIA) Snowshow on Jan 26-29, 2012 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colo. Sno Life is dedicated to building their products for their consumers who live, love and enjoy the snow and snow sport activities. Their products are top quality, and the company is proud to say their products are made in the USA. The brand sponsors several rising-stars in the snow sport community that are as young as nine years-old. "We ...

How many times have we left out phone on our desks and, when returning from the break, we found it has... moved, or even disappeared? How many times have we wondered who's snooping around in our cell phone when we leave it places, forget it places? Muzeme Inc., an American start-up, has developed an application for this purpose, for Android devices, application that efficiently answers the above-mentioned needs: Lockguard. What's more interesting is the fact that the development of the application was managed from Romania and the American company is making it available ...

Each year, the holiday season brings good tidings and cheer along with an abundance of sweet treats, from tasty eggnog to candy canes. The holiday food frenzy actually begins with Halloween candy and lingers all the way until the big game, offering a steady stream of tempting goodies that can be a real hazard for the millions of people living with diabetes or at risk for diabetes. Currently about 26 million Americans have the disease and another 79 million have been identified with pre-diabetes. A recent report from the International Diabetes Federation shows that one ...

EFMD would like to warmly congratulate the: Victoria University of Wellington, Faculty of Commerce & Administration; Singapore Management University, Lee Kong Chian School of Business and the University of Sheffield, Management School. "We are delighted to welcome 3 more leading international schools into the EQUIS community. Accreditation from EFMD is one of the best and most complete ways to certify the actual quality of a business school as accreditation involves an extensive self-assessment by the school, the visit of an international review team who spend ...

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening at 8:00 PM eastern time, you can listen to Wellness, Wholeness & Wisdom radio with host Psychologist Parthenia Izzard, CNHP on BlogTalkRadio. The program is archived within minutes of the live broadcast on the internet and rebroadcast. On your computer go to http://www.amtherapies.com and click on the Radio link to listen to the show live online or on your phone! Program topics range from authors like Bishop Jordan, James Redfield, Immaculee Ilibagiza, and William Tiller to owners of products like Rishi Teas, and Dr. Kracker. ...

Bimini Boatyard Executive Chef Michael Bennett has left his position at the popular Fort Lauderdale seafood restaurant to pursue several other culinary avenues of interest. Chef Michael Bennett, who resigned his position as Executive Chef of Bimini Boatyard shortly after Thanksgiving 2011, is consulting on two projects as well as finishing his fourth cookbook - the second volume for his third cookbook "Culture of Cuisine" to which will be aptly named "If Delicious was Easy". The chef describes it as a book of cookery techniques and follows the same ...

Petals Florist Network, a leading floral relay service offering hand-arranged, hand-delivered flower arrangements by local florists throughout Australia and New Zealand, announced today the redesign and launch of its primary website http://www.petals.com.au, making it more convenient for consumers to send flowers to friends and family just in time for Christmas. The company's website has been around for more than 10 years and over the years has built a large online presence. The makeover takes advantage of the latest advancements in technology and modern design, and ...

Lunabrite, a division of Spruce Marketing, has introduced, for the first time, consumer holiday packs. The company, known its innovation in the business-to-business market, has created a combination of its luminescent products now available to the public. According to company President, Barb Sommer, "Lunabrite recognizes that glow products are attractive to consumers and our products are so unique, safe, and easy to use". She adds that the 2011 holiday pack will delight designers at all levels. "There is a growing consumer market, and Lunabrite recognizes ...

Meet The Aeternus Project: an ambitious new Sci-Fi series being developed by a talented group of local Vancouver filmmakers. Marketed as a science fiction drama, Aeternus follows the journey of four people whose lives begin to intertwine over a series of mysterious serial killings. In what's becoming a trend, today's filmmakers are turning to social media to support original content for film and television, rather than to wait for traditional media to catch up to their funding needs. "Social media allows us to build relationships with fans throughout the entire ...

After almost three years of reseach and development Azacycles company introduced intelligent nanobots and shown their sophisticated modification in Virus Trap technology, almost futuristic realization of antiviral agents of quite new conception. The nanobot patented technology is based on the hollow highly hydrophilic nano-spherical particles with polysaccharide fully covalent skeletons and implied Virus Trap technology is entirely independent on type of the virus and of course on surface epitopes of viruses. Simon Cihelnik, Ph.D. (CEO) commented this advancement: "We ...

IWC Schaffhausen, the official watch partner of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), presented Peter Lindbergh's Portofino exhibition during the official charity evening of the DIFF and Oxfam International. The gala dinner and the charity auction were followed by an IWC hosted, exclusive after-party with a special performance by Friend of the Brand Ronan Keating. The glamorous event took place at the Armani Hotel and attracted more than 500 guests - including international and local celebrities. IWC Schaffhausen is the official watch partner of the DIFF. For the ...

Tutors International has announced that their recent participation in the IECA conference, based in America, was a great success for more than one reason. The conference was mostly attended by educational consultants whose role it is support US College applications, recommend therapeutic and non-therapeutic boarding schools and wilderness programs to individuals and families, or to give advice on educational options covering the whole range of learning differences. The conference provides plenty of opportunity for the exchange of information and best practice as well as ...

If you're looking to buy Shinnerz, the high performance shin pad sock, this Christmas, you can enjoy 10 percent off your purchase by entering code xmasspecial at checkout. Shin guards are essential wear for football and hockey players, but they often cause uncomfortable rubbing and moisture build-up that interferes with the game at hand. Shinnerz shin pad socks, which are made from abrasive-resistant, breathable fabric, provide an extra level of support and protection between the shin guard and the leg. They help prevent rubbing and chaffing and also wick away ...

Driven by the success of the Wedding Show in March 2011 and in a festive ceremony, Director of Sales and Marketing Ziad Fostuq of Le Meridien Amman and Mazen Ashqar of Events UnLimited signed the contract to host the 7th Annual Wedding Show 2012, at the Royal Convention Centre, scheduled to take place between 22 and 24 March, 2012. This yearly event, which is awaited by thousands of couples in Jordan with great enthusiasm, aims at meeting the needs of husbands and wives to be, through providing both necessary and secondary requirements of the big day. The exhibition ...

The innovative approach of online therapy provided by Instant Advice Network makes therapy options more accessible to people who otherwise would not have access or considered therapy in the past. Several research studies presented evidence that people who seriously need therapy do not follow through with their therapy programs. The reasons are vast, but the most common reasons are people find it hard to keep to the schedule or to fit in therapy sessions into their already busy schedules and especially people suffering from depression simply do not have the willpower ...

The RV Trip Wizard is a visual planning tool designed to help Recreational Vehicle owners, and renters, overcome the often difficult task of how to plan long, multi-stop trips. The visual manner in which the system works makes trip planning fast, easy and fun. Richard Hill, a partner in the company and long time RV'er said, "A few years ago my wife and I made a 7,200 mile trip around the USA. It took us about two and one half weeks to do all the planning. That long planning time was the motivation behind the development of the "Wiz". That same trip can ...