LOS ALAMOS, N.M., August 17, 2012 — Members of the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover ChemCam team have received the first photos from the instrument's remote micro imager. The successful capture of ChemCam's first 10 photos sets the stage for the first test bursts of the instrument's rock-zapping laser in the near future. "The successful delivery of these photos means we can begin efforts in earnest for the first images of Mars rocks by the ChemCam instrument and the first use of the instrument's laser," said Los Alamos National Laboratory planetary scientist Roger ...

A mysterious region deep in the human brain could be where we sort through the onslaught of stimuli from the outside world and focus on the information most important to our behavior and survival, Princeton University researchers have found. The researchers report in the journal Science that an area of our brain called the pulvinar regulates communication between clusters of brain cells as our brain focuses on the people and objects that need our attention. Like a switchboard operator, the pulvinar makes sure that separate areas of the visual cortex — which processes ...

TORONTO, Ontario (August 17, 2012) –An 'all-natural' method for studying pancreatic islets, the small tissues responsible for insulin production and regulation in the body, has recently been developed by researchers at the University of Toronto's Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) to try to track metabolic changes in living tissues in 'real time' and without additional chemicals or drugs. It's an organically-minded approach that could lead to big changes in our understanding of diabetes and other diseases. Assistant Professor Jonathon V. ...

DETROIT — Correctional facility employees who trust supervisors and management are less likely to experience job burnout, a Wayne State University researcher has found. "Trust builds commitment and involvement in the job," said Eric Lambert, Ph.D., professor and chair of criminal justice in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, "but lack of trust leads to burnout and stresses people out." A correctional facility employee himself before becoming an academic, Lambert developed his study of staff members at a private Midwestern juvenile detention facility after learning ...

Satellite imagery on August 17 is showing signs of re-organization in the remnants of Tropical Depression 7 (TD7). TD7 has moved into the warm waters of the Bay of Campeche where it is regaining strength and appears much more organized. NASA's GOES Project created a visible image of the remnants of Tropical Depression 7 from August 17 at 9:45 a.m. EDT (1345 UTC) from NOAA's GOES-13 satellite. The image showed several areas of stronger thunderstorms. The stronger thunderstorms appear brighter white in the imagery and are located around the center and to the northeast of ...

DENVER — New research shows that people who have bariatric surgery to treat obesity report an overall improvement in quality of life issues after surgery, from their relationships to their medical conditions. Arizona State University researchers will present their findings at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association. Obesity is an epidemic in the United States with more than one-third of adults over age 20 classified as obese. Bariatric surgery is an increasingly common procedure that individuals are turning to that typically results in dramatic ...

DENVER — New research examining relationships and the use of alcohol finds that while a long-term marriage appears to curb men's drinking, it's associated with a slightly higher level of alcohol use among women. The study, led by the University of Cincinnati (UC), will be presented at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association. Based on survey data and interviews, the authors revealed that married men reported consuming the lowest number of drinks, compared with single, divorced, and widowed men. That's in part because of their wives' lower levels ...

DENVER — Women playing full-contact tackle football face challenges beyond the playing field—yet there's little research about this niche in athletics. Jennifer Carter, a University of Cincinnati doctoral student in the UC Department of Sociology, will present her research on body maintenance in women's professional football at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association. Carter first began her research observing a team in the Women's Football Alliance (WFA), but she then became a defensive back, and learned firsthand how women condition themselves ...

The way legislators, experts and other opinion leaders discuss the role of parents and schools in reducing educational inequalities has changed dramatically since the Elementary and Secondary Education Act first passed in 1965. Put simply, parents were viewed as part of the problem then, with schools seen as the solution. In recent years, with No Child Left Behind and more school choice options, these roles have flipped. "There has been a continued focus on reducing educational inequalities; however, there are stark contrasts in the way policymakers and experts talked ...

Integrate is almost here and so is Homony! A relative newcomer to the commercial audio world, Homony will be displaying its products at Integrate 2012 to be held on 21-23 Aug 2012 at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Melbourne. Look out for Homony's wide range of products on display at booth A9. Don't miss this opportunity to check out our low cost solutions for small, medium and large sized applications. On display, will be our enhanced Audio Matrix System that comes with remote control panels and sleek paging microphones. Check out our all-in-one BGM and public ...

High-fashion baby boutique Landry Grace is back with a new website and a new focus: custom creations of all kinds. On August 16, 2012, the company launched its updated site, which features ground-up designs and accessories for every style of baby and toddler room. A labor of love for co-founder Nan Latimer and her daughters, Mandy Lane and Lacey Miller, Landry Grace opened its digital doors in 2011 with an array of creative collections and ready-to-ship gifts for little ones and expecting moms. It wasn't long before customers started asking the team for help matching ...

K2M, Inc., a spinal device company developing innovative solutions for the treatment of complex spinal pathologies and minimally invasive procedures, today announced a partnership with Cadwell Laboratories, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of diagnostic and monitoring products for neurophysiology, to provide a neuromonitoring solution for the company's RAVINE Lateral Access System. This announcement comes on the first day of the 2012 World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Techniques (WCMISST) Conference in Bahia, Brazil. "K2M's partnership ...

No, there will be no breach of child labor laws despite the fact that 10 youth volunteers from the nonprofit Team Kids will take the place of servers, hosts, food runners, busboys and even chefs on Wednesday, September 5 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. to kick off a 3-week fundraiser at Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill at South Coast Plaza. The event is being held to launch Chile Fest, the restaurant's homage to the Hatch, New Mexico festival that for more than 4 decades has celebrated chile peppers and the versatile role they play in the culinary world. Available from Sept 4-23, $1 from ...

ColorTonerExpert, a specialist in the field of printer cartridges, has been providing quality printer cartridges for known printer brands like Kodak. ColorTonerExpert's Kodak compatible ink cartridges are expertly built by professional technicians and went under several quality-control tests to ensure they meet the highest industry standards in print quality and performance. ColorTonerExpert's compatible Kodak ink cartridges deliver printouts with the same kind of sharp and clear characters and vibrant colors similar to those OEM cartridges can bring. They offer a wide ...

Hebard Higby Insurance Accounting & Tax is proud to announce that partner, Sabrina Higby, is now a licensed Certified Public Accountant. The license was officially filed in July 2012. Sabrina's CPA designation adds to her extensive list of credentials and experience. Sabrina's additional designations include: Enrolled Agent (EA), a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration from Sacramento State University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with an Academic Achievement Award in Accountancy, and a Series 7 Securities License. "It's been a ...

Ever wonder what it's like to sleep on the summits of Colorado's highest mountains? That's exactly what co-authors Chris Tomer, who is a meteorologist with both KDVR Fox 31 and KWGN CW-2, and Dr. Jon Kedrowski, a geographer and professor, did in their quest to sleep on top of every Colorado Fourteener in one summer. They accomplished that goal in 95 days. The Denver Press Club will host them in a free Book Beat evening about their new book, "Sleeping on the Summits" ($27.95, Westcliffe Publishing), starting at 6 p.m. Monday, August 20, upstairs at the club, ...

Cellphones Playing Greater Role in Texas Divorce Proceedings As technology advances at an ever-growing rate, it seems that for many people having a cellphone is not good enough -- they need smartphones that allow them to make calls, send text messages, search the Internet, keep calendars, take pictures and track locations with GPS. People may want to use their phones cautiously, however. Every time a person uses a phone, he or she is unwittingly making a record of his or her actions and movements, and those records are showing up as evidence more frequently in Texas ...

Determining Child Custody in Texas Going through a divorce brings a vast array of changes to a person's life. One of the things people often find most difficult to face is the idea that they will have to divide their time with their children with their spouses, instead of having the children all of the time as they are accustomed. In some cases, parents cannot agree on how to share time with the children and the court needs to make a child custody decision. Types of Custody Texas uses unique terminology not found in other states for the types of custody arrangements ...

Employment Retaliation in Texas Illegal retaliation in the workplace comes in many forms. While some types of retaliation are easily recognized as blatant violations of the law, others are more subtle -- but equally illegal. Therefore, it is important for employees in Texas and around the country to be aware of their rights and take action if they believe they have been subject to illegal retaliation by an employer. Types of Employment Retaliation Texas state laws and federal statutes make it illegal for employers to take adverse employment actions against workers ...

This is an outreach program of the non-profit organization of Warwick Reformed Church in Warwick, NY. Started in 2009, they provide food on weekends and in the summer to needs based children within the Warwick, Florida, and Greenwood Lake Public School Districts. As of Spring 2012, the "Backpack Snack Attack" program is feeding nearly 200 children. That equates to 6,984 bags of food per school year. Members of the Dave Roach Racing Team discovered this incredible program and are excited to lend their support. "The children of today are the future of tomorrow, ...

A new video suite made avaliable by Colorado's Rose Medical Center allows people to hear stories of past weight loss surgery patients' experiences. Physicians estimate that up to 57 percent of Americans suffer from some degree of obesity. In Colorado, that number is 48 percent. After years of struggling with weight loss from diets, exercise and nationally known weight loss programs, advancements in medical techniques and technology provide a greater variety of options. Once considered major surgery, bariatric surgery now offers laparoscopic procedure choices. Potential ...

In celebration of the Re Opening of the University of California's Memorial Stadium, Yeoman Organics presents "YO Bears" YO Bears is a sponsored party taking place on Friday, August 31, 2012 at Kip's Bar at 2439 Durant Avenue in Berkeley, CA. The event will welcome both fans and stadium to the 2012 College Football Season. Drink and Food Specials will be available through out the evening, as well as events such as a Trivia Contest. Contests and giveaways including Can Cozies, Yeoman Organics Recycled Fabric Tote Bags, and Limited Edition Yeoman Organics Tee ...

Web marketing firm Kairos Internet Marketing announced today that it has been awarded the status of Google Adwords Certified Partner Company. As the only internet marketing firm in Frederick, MD currently holding that designation, Kairos Internet Marketing provides expert Google Adwords account setup, optimization, and management, in addition to search engine optimization (SEO) and other internet marketing services. To become a Google Adwords Certified Partner Company, Kairos Internet Marketing had to meet Google's guidelines for demonstrating knowledge and experience ...

Mozart Cafe, the kosher-dairy Israeli restaurant with three locations in South Florida, plans to open another eatery prior to the Jewish holidays in September. It will be located at the Fountains Center office and retail park in Boca Raton. Mozart Cafe signed a 10-year lease for 5,000 square feet on the ground floor at 7300 West Camino Real within Fountains Center. Ayal Frist with commercial real estate brokerage firm Stateland Brown handled the transition on behalf of the restaurant's owner/operator Shimi Avni and the center's landlord Boca Medical Plaza, LLC. Boca ...

As a college preparatory school, The Sagemont School's mission is to ensure its students are prepared for college. The school takes great pride in the achievements of its alumni. Its former students are now designing future aircraft engines and running the nursing departments at major hospitals, as well as starring in hit TV shows and being drafted to play for the NBA. One thing all these graduates agree upon is that The Sagemont School thoroughly prepared them for life beyond the school's walls. "Sagemont taught me that I could accomplish anything I put my mind ...