Guppies in the wild have evolved over at least half-a-million years — long enough for the males' coloration to have changed dramatically. Yet a characteristic orange patch on male guppies has remained remarkably stable, though it could have become redder or more yellow. Why has it stayed the same hue of orange over such a long period of time? Because that's the color female guppies prefer. "Sometimes populations have to evolve just to stay the same," said Greg Grether, a UCLA professor of ecology and evolutionary biology and co-author of a study published Nov. 23 ...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common condition associated with obesity and heart disease long thought to undermine health and longevity. But a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests the condition does not affect survival. A report on the study was published online last week in BMJ, the British medical journal. "Physicians have considered fatty liver disease a really worrisome risk factor for cardiovascular disease," says study leader Mariana Lazo, M.D., Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine's Welch ...

Collaborations between Johns Hopkins and National Taiwan University researchers have successfully manipulated the life span of common, single-celled yeast organisms by figuring out how to remove and restore protein functions related to yeast aging. A chemical variation of a "fuel-gauge" enzyme that senses energy in yeast acts like a life span clock: It is present in young organisms and progressively diminished as yeast cells age. In a report in the September 16 edition of Cell, the scientists describe their identification of a new level of regulation of this age-related ...

Lumbering around during the final weeks before delivery is tough for any pregnant mum. Most females adjust their movements to compensate for the extreme physical changes that accompany the later stages of pregnancy. However, no one had been able to find a distinct gait change – such as a change in stride length or frequency – associated with the latter stages of pregnancy. Intrigued by the ways that newborn dolphins learn to swim after birth, Shawn Noren from the Institute of Marine Science, University of California Santa Cruz, realised that she had the perfect opportunity ...

The internet today is rife with all kinds of gaming sites, which includes poker sites as well. For the person who wants to play online poker, there are hundreds of poker sites to choose them. Yet you must be sure that you choose a reliable one. With all poker sites making a lot of tall claims, choosing the right one is indeed a tricky affair. PlayPokerOnline.com tells you some of the ways by which you can make sure if a poker site is trustworthy or not. Customer reviews are one way by which you can gain some idea about the reliability of a site. There are many sites ...

Participants of the HCG Diet have long suffered from dry, chapped lips during the month they are on the HCG Diet. Use of normal lip balm, lotions, or other moisturizers is prohibited while on the HCG Diet because they can severely hinder weight loss, according to Dr. A. T. W. Simeons who created the diet. The reasons why traditional personal care products cannot be used during the month the participant is on the HCG Diet are explained in Dr. Simeons' manuscript, Pounds and Inches Away: A New Approach to Obesity (available for free download at www.diyhcg.com). He states ...

KADIR PETROLEUM, PLC, with headquarters in London, United Kingdom, announced today the appointment of W. Thomas (Tom) Golden of Hot Springs, Arkansas as the company's Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Golden who is a retired United States Government Intelligence Officer, will be responsible for financial controls and reporting, as well as taking a lead role in strategic planning and the execution of Kadir Petroleum's aggressive growth strategy. Tom brings a wealth of expertise to Kadir Petroleum from a distinguished career in the United States Government having served over ...

In a season full of glitzy tinsel and colored lights, Gaga's Workshop offers wildly imaginative novelty gifts that easily trump Santa's digs back in the North Pole. Lady Gaga's extravaganza at Barneys New York is a spectacular shopping destination, providing all the gift-giving inspiration you could ask for. The workshop will feature SweetBliss chocolates that perfectly capture the glamorous and avant-garde Gaga style. Lady Gaga has transformed the fifth floor of Barneys New York into a holiday bizarre bazaar that opened at 11:59 p.m. on November 21. As you would expect ...

Party rentals company Party Jumpers Planet located in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, is offering new boxing ring models. The company's primary business is focused on inflatable products rentals for backyard parties, company events, schools and church parties. Party Jumpers Planet also offers many other party related items for rent, such as tables, chairs and concession machines. The company's decision to add more interactive products to its rental inventory was due to a high demand not from children, but from adults themselves, that are looking to get entertained. Many ...

Consumer Reports has released their predicted reliability ratings for new 2012 model year cars. Many of the Asian brands saw big gains after having a few troublesome years as of late. The Domestics saw decreases in reliability as continually new products roll of their lines. The Europeans remain relatively constant as a mixed bag of above average and below average reliability ensued. Asian Makes Among the biggest gainers for the Asian makes are Lexus, Mazda, and Nissan who saw gains in overall place of 7, 8, and 5, respectively. Other Japanese makes like Scion, Acura, ...

GAO RFID Inc. (www.GAORFID.com) has launched this handheld UHF Gen 2 Bluetooth RFID Reader/writer. The portable RFID interrogator features a swivel read head to allow for the best read rates regardless of tag orientation and for comfortable operation by the user. It is suitable for applications such as access control, asset tracking, warehouse management, livestock tagging or other applications where UHF Gen 2 mobile handheld tracking terminals are required. This advanced Gen 2 RFID reader/writer, model 246008, is available in a variety of frequencies for use in North ...

Author, mompreneur and America's complimentologist Monica Strobel announces the new Gratulari line of Compliments Gifts including Compliments Charm Necklaces and Compliment A Day inspirational cards gift sets. Meaning "to wish joy" from the root of congratulations, these new Gratulari gift items convey appreciation, recognition, encouragement and esteem, all wrapped up in simple compliment messages. Mothers everywhere are concerned that their daughters know and grow their self-worth. Gratulari Compliments Charm Necklaces are a delightful way to remind them--and ...

Apple Valley dentists, Dr. Shelley Wakefield and Dr. Bennett Isabella, along with the staff at the Dakota Dental Apple Valley Dental Clinic, are reminding the community of the significance between oral hygiene and proper dental procedures and an individual's overall physical health. Untreated dental problems such as gum disease can contribute to various diseases and conditions. By allowing bacteria to enter the bloodstream, gum disease can cause an infection in other parts of the body including the inner lining of the heart - a condition called endocarditis. Research ...

GAO Tek Inc. (www.GAOTek.com) is offering its parallel data acquisition module for time-phase sensitive acquisition. This parallel data acquisition module, model A0K00002, is equipped with two high-speed 40 MS/s ADCs with 12 bit A/D resolution. It features a small-sized structure, standard PC104 board card design, stacked connection and simple bus drive. The data acquisition card also features high accuracy with phase consistency .It includes two independent programmable gain channels and three triggering modes which are manual, external and internal. It allows for quick, ...

The phrase "full-steam ahead" has never been more apt then when it applies to FilmCrave.com As the year 2011 winds down, the website finds itself in new and exciting territory. With an influx of films flowing into the site daily, the movie database has exploded past the 40,000 film mark. This includes everything from the latest blockbuster action or comedy movie to limited release indies and foreign films. With new films constantly being announced, and user requests pouring in, the breakneck pace shows no signs of slowing any time soon. That development, ...

Guest satisfaction with hotels remained steady in the third quarter of 2011 (-0.05 to 84.5). Peninsula Hotels posted the top customer satisfaction score among hotel brands. The largest gains occurred among casinos (+0.2 to 83.5) while Luxury hotels posted the biggest decline (-0.2 to 89.2) compared to the previous quarter. Guests are becoming more price sensitive, perhaps in response to recent rate increases and the weak economy. Price sensitivity is measured by tracking guests' willingness to pay more before switching brands. In 2009 the average hotel guest was willing ...

Pacific Business Centers, a provider of on-demand workplaces, San Jose virtual office, today announced the rollout of its HD Polycom Video Conferencing services in all 14 business center locations to support the growing mobile workforce trend. http://www.newsreleaser.com/0000000587.html With much of the country struggling to survive this unstable economy, businesses small and large are recognizing the benefits of a mobile workforce. Market research leader International Data Corp. (IDC) estimates 119.7 million mobile workers in the United States by 2013. Companies like ...

Many people talk about the coming Age of Enlightenment while others talk about the end of the world. Regardless of which future-view you agree with, today, it often feels like we're in the midst of what appears to be non-stop chaos. Unemployment levels are on the rise to all-time highs and those who are fortunate enough to have jobs are over-stressed trying to do more with less time and resources. Globally, financial upheaval, social strife, political turmoil, and back-to-back natural disasters are making the headlines almost daily. "The boycotts, riots, and demonstrations ...

Canada's fastest growing music company, So'lano Music Group ("So'lano Music" or "Company"), is proud to announce that it is holding a live online seminar with top music producer Symbolyc One, also known as S1, on the 28th of November. The online seminar will be conducted by So'lano Music Group newest division called Future Music Industry which aims to provide helpful information to aspiring artists, producers, engineers and songwriters around the world, and inspire them to pursue their dreams of becoming a successful music producer. This is the first ...

With a single line, Al Hirschfeld's drawings reveal a wealth of information about his subjects. His one line caricatures look as fresh today as when they were first created. That's Hirschfeld's magic. He's best known for simple black-and-white portraits of celebrities and Broadway stars. Simple but accurate drawings of famous people like Shirley MacLaine, Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, Henry Fonda and Lucille Ball capture their essence and leave out the fanfare. Hirschfeld's drawings were enjoyed in the vainest of industries. Hirschfeld drew some of the original ...

Monica Perales, an associate professor in the department of history at the University of Houston (UH), has been awarded the Kenneth Jackson Award for Best Book in North American urban history from the Urban History Association. Perales will be honored at the organization's biennial conference to be held in New York City in October 2012. According to the awards committee, "Monica Perales' new book, 'Smeltertown: Making and Remembering a Southwest Border Community,' is an extraordinary study of a city that once epitomized industrial might, labor exploitation and ...

Come to the stylish bookstore and coffeehouse Read, Write, and Brew for an event for children and families celebrating the launch of Bridging the Book: Arthur Collins and the Three Wishes. Bridging the Book is a newly-published companion to the young-adult novel Arthur Collins and the Three Wishes (http://arthurcollinsandthethreewishes.com), and a useful tool for teachers, parents, home school groups, and library programs that work to help kids love reading. Arthur Collins and the Three Wishes is the story of a ten-year-old boy from Colorado who is mysteriously transported ...

Today, Melt made with coconut oil, America's first butter substitute made with virgin coconut oil, flaxseed oil and hi-oleic sunflower oil in the perfect blend, announces the expansion of its flagship product, Rich & Creamy Melt organic buttery spread. Available in selected retailers in early November, Melt now contains 30% more at the same price for even better value. Melt's blend of healthy oils is great tasting and an organic alternative to butter or margarine. Melt supports healthy weight when replacing other fats in your daily diet. "At Last, Good Fat!" ...

Kazazz is a new search engine that provides live social search results for its users. Unlike other search engines where users search the internet and quickly leave the site, users search on Kazazz and stay on the site to view the search results as they happen. Many users search on Kazazz while watching their favorite television shows and sporting events. Kazazz Live Social Search users spend over 10 minutes per visit viewing live social search results based on the company's most recent site statistics. This new search engine model could provide new opportunities ...

If you have a new home on your holiday shopping list, come discover Terramar by Pardee Homes, where there are a number of move-in ready homes that have all the most wanted features and upgrades. Located in the popular Torrey Highlands community off SR56 near Westview High School, Terramar is priced from the mid $700,000s. "These new, upgraded move-in ready homes have the latest features," said Rachel Collins, director of sales for Pardee Homes. "Available right now are several Plan 2 and Plan 3 homes which include upgraded wood flooring downstairs, granite ...