Picking up where he left off in 2010, Aric Almirola has had a solid 2011 season behind the wheel of the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet http://www.jrmracing.com/ and is currently fourth overall in the NASCAR Nationwide Series championship points standings. "2010 was an outstanding year for DIRECTUS and what a great way to keep the momentum rolling for the 2011 SEMA show than to team back up with Aric," said Brad Chapple, DIRECTUS CEO. "Last year we were able to win the coveted SEMA "Best New Product" for Mobile Electronics, we had an excellent ...

WORCESTER, Mass. -- An iPhone app that measures the user's heart rate is not only a popular feature with consumers, but it sparked an idea for a Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher who is now turning smart phones, and eventually tablet devices, into sophisticated medical monitors able to capture and transmit vital physiological data. A team led by Ki Chon, professor and head of biomedical engineering at WPI, has developed a smart phone application that can measure not only heart rate, but also heart rhythm, respiration rate and blood oxygen saturation using ...

With the holidays just around the corner, families are looking for new ways to make the most of the season, while not breaking their budgets. International blog network, CitiesontheCheap.com offers one-stop, one-click access to some of the best deals, discounts and freebies available, to help make everyone's holiday season brighter. Black Friday marks the official start of the holiday shopping season, and CitiesontheCheap.com features a separate listing identifying many of the freebies and deals offered to shoppers that day. In the past, deals have included free slurpees, ...

The Microsoft Dynamics GP User Group (GPUG ) has announced a new professional certification program for Dynamics GP Users - The GPUG Certification Program. This certification program, offered through the GPUG Academy, is designed to recognize Dynamics GP professionals who demonstrate expertise in their particular role or focus area. The certification focuses not only on proficiency in using Dynamics GP, but also incorporates training and activities on role-based best practices, personal development, and other functional knowledge related to the specific role. The ...

A chemical component of the marijuana plant could prevent the onset of pain associated with drugs used in chemo therapy, particularly in breast cancer patients, according to researchers at Temple University's School of Pharmacy. The researchers published their findings, "Cannabidiol Prevents the Development of Cold and Mechanical Allodynia in Paclitaxel-Treated Female C57Bl6 Mice," in the journal Anesthesia and Analgesia. The researchers developed animal models and tested the ability of the compound cannabidiol, which is the second most abundant chemical found in the ...

More than 54% of all small business in the US are home businesses. That's according to recent US Census Bureau statistics, and recent studies show that the number is climbing with more than one million new solo entrepreneurs working from home in 2010. Paula Eder, a Solo-E.com Certified Expert, is celebrating this as part of National Home-Based Business Week (the third week in October). "Home-based businesses are everywhere in the US: urban, suburban, and rural settings alike. But even in this day and age, there are tons of misconceptions about people who work ...

University of British Columbia research shows that managers should keep team members connected and engaged to avoid workplace sabotage. Co-authored by UBC Sauder School of Business Prof. Karl Aquino, the study reveals that envious employees are more likely to undermine peers if they feel disconnected from others. "We often hear that people who feel envious of their colleagues try to bring them down by spreading negative rumours, withholding useful information, or secretly sabotaging their work," says Prof. Aquino, who conducted the study with colleagues from the University ...

New Rochelle, NY, October 6, 2011—Measurable changes in brain function and communication between brain regions may be a consequence of virus-induced injury during the early stages of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. These abnormalities and their implications in disease prognosis are detailed in an article in the groundbreaking new neuroscience journal Brain Connectivity, a bimonthly peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Diminished cognitive function will develop in about half of individuals infected with HIV, which may include deficits ...

Teen sensation Austin Powell has tons of fans worldwide. The world and all that it has to offer is his. The multi-talented teenager can sing, act and has a smile that won't quit. His newest single, "Hey Beautiful" has drawn critical acclaim not only from his legion of followers but from critics, as well. And with good reason. Not only does Powell have a great personality, but he's a terrific performer. Unlike other fabricated pop idols, Powell's talent is for real. And give Powell credit. He had a dream, pursued it and has never given up. From his starring ...

CorkSport is pleased to announce today, the release the new CorkSport 1999-2003 Mazda/Mazdaspeed Protege Skid Tray. This comes on the heels of a release early this month to add to the growing list of product offerings designed to enhance and improve Mazdaspeed 6 performance, with the Mazdaspeed 6 Rear Sway Bar. The CorkSport Mazda/Mazdaspeed Protege Skid Tray will provide solid protection against rocks and road debris and is designed to prevent damage to key components of the 1999-2003 Protege undercarriage. Made from 0.090" precision machined aluminum, the CorkSport ...

TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2011) – According to Anna R. Giuliano, Ph.D., program leader in cancer epidemiology at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla., and colleagues in the Netherlands, earlier circumcision of males in South Africa may be a positive step in slowing the spread of both HIV and the human papillomavirus (HPV). Their commentary and data were published in a recent issue of the British medical journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases (Vol. 11) 581-582. "Countries with high incidences of HIV also have high incidences of cancer-related HPV," said Giuliano. "This is especially ...

Andrew Fuligni and his colleagues want to understand the secret life of the American teenager. Their research has examined whether stress in the teen years affects kids' health as adults (it does), whether teens maintain their religious ties and beliefs as adults (they do) and if ethnic minority–based stigmatization affects how they perform in school (it does). Now the researchers are looking at another big-ticket item for teens: arguments. Specifically, they're examining how arguments with friends at school may spill over and cause arguments at home, along with the ...

Kroger Pharmacy, the fifth largest national pharmacy chain, has chosen the Eyecon as the tabletop automation solution approved for use within Kroger pharmacies. The Eyecon, by Avery Weigh-Tronix, improves overall process efficiency, accuracy and safety. The Eyecon is an automated prescription validation, counting and filling system, which not only enhances inventory management by improving filling accuracy, but also increases customer satisfaction. Kroger, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, offers over 1900 locations and operates under many different banners nationwide, ...

Continued participation in the Harrisburg Preschool Program (HPP) has led 5th-grade students to score higher on Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) literacy and math tests than peers who have not participated in the HPP program, according to the final evaluation of the HPP initiative by the Prevention Research Center at Penn State. HPP is a collaborative program involving the Harrisburg School District and Capital Area Head Start, which provides comprehensive, high-quality preschool services to at-risk children in the Harrisburg area. "This evaluation has ...

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Medical researchers are demonstrating that Office of Naval Research (ONR)-funded software developed for finding and recognizing undersea mines can help doctors identify and classify cancer-related cells. "The results are spectacular," said Dr. Larry Carin, professor at Duke University and developer of the technology. "This could be a game changer for medical research." The problem that physicians encounter in analyzing images of human cells is surprisingly similar to the Navy's challenge of finding undersea mines. When examining tissue samples, doctors ...

Exlar announces its Defense Industry Brochure is now available in print form or by download from their website. Manufacturing high performance electromechanical actuators and brushless servo motors, Exlar provides the ideal motion control solutions for the industry's defense vehicles, vessels and machinery. This brochure details how Exlar's actuators and servo motors provide the performance capabilities and application compatibility necessary for demanding defense applications. Designed for durability and longevity, compact electromechanical actuators with innovative ...

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Nature creates countless stunning optical phenomena. Some of the most familiar are rainbows, fog bows, coronas, sprites, and mirages, but other, more complex and often more compelling phenomena are also witnessed and imaged, though far less frequently and often under challenging conditions that require great patience. When captured as images, these phenomena also reveal important scientific insights into the properties of light under normal and extreme natural conditions. To highlight research in this area, the editors of the Optical Society's (OSA) ...

AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State University astrophysicists are part of an international team that unexpectedly discovered very-high-energy gamma rays from the already well-known Crab pulsar star. The team's findings are published in the Oct. 7 issue of the journal Science. "This is the first time very-high-energy gamma rays have been detected from a pulsar - a rapidly spinning neutron star about the size of the city of Ames but with a mass greater than that of the sun," said Frank Krennrich, an Iowa State professor of physics and astronomy and a co-author of the paper. The ...

After several months waiting for a top prize win, the massive SuperEnalotto jackpot was finally won by an anonymous player from the Italian town of Gubbio. This being said, let's discuss the multi-million Euro jackpot, along with the winning numbers from last week's SuperEnalotto drawings: The winning lottery numbers were 4, 6, 27, 37, 45, and 58. The "jolly" bonus number was 84. SuperEnalotto lottery draws take place in Rome, Italy, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. The odd of winning the SuperEnalotto jackpot is 1:622,614,630. The previous ...

Ancient structures uncovered in Turkey and thought to be the world's oldest temples may not have been strictly religious buildings after all, according to an article in the October issue of Current Anthropology. Archaeologist Ted Banning of the University of Toronto argues that the buildings found at Göbekli Tepe may have been houses for people, not the gods. The buildings at Göbekli, a hilltop just outside of the Turkish city of Urfa, were found in 1995 by Klaus Schmidt of the German Archaeological Institute and colleagues from the Şanlıurfa Museum in Turkey. ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- An Illinois research team has succeeded in overcoming one major obstacle to a promising technology that simultaneously reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide and produces fuel. University of Illinois chemical and biomolecular engineering professor Paul Kenis and his research group joined forces with researchers at Dioxide Materials, a startup company, to produce a catalyst that improves artificial photosynthesis. The company, in the university Research Park, was founded by retired chemical engineering professor Richard Masel. The team reported their results ...

Somoto, a company providing monetization solutions to the software developers community, has officially release today its 2nd generation of monetization tools directed at software developers and publisher. Company prepares for extended growth during the next twelve months with new product launches and dozens of new partners joining its network. Somoto was founded by two entrepreneurs who recognize software developers constant need to improve software functionality, increase revenues and boost distribution. The founders, Ben Garrun and Eyal Yaakov bring a combined 25 ...

Joy Musacchio and Cynthia Brownley, owners of Stillpoint Aromatics, have launched a new business featuring pure essential oils imported from all over the world, hydrosols, carrier oils, NCBTMB approved aromatherapy workshops, and supplies. Stillpoint Aromatics offers over 170 essential oils that are either certified organic, wild harvested, or unsprayed. The essential oils are imported from international small farmers and are shipped directly from the distillation. There is no middle person, hence there is no chance of adulteration or "adjustments" to the oils. ...

ATLANTA -- October 6, 2011 -- A new study finds liver cancer incidence rates continue to increase in some low-risk parts of the world such as North America, and are decreasing in some of the highest risk countries of Asia. Despite this, the incidence rates in Asian countries remain twice as high as those in Africa and more than four times as high as rates in North America. The study will be published in an upcoming issue of Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention and appears early online. Using data from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, American ...

October 6, 2011 -- Over 10 million people age 12 or older are estimated to have driven under the influence of illicit drugs in the prior year, according to a 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. While marijuana is the most commonly detected non-alcohol drug in drivers, its role in causing crashes has remained in question. To examine the link between marijuana use by drivers and risk of a car accident, researchers at Columbia University did a meta-analysis of nine epidemiologic studies and found that drivers who test positive for marijuana or report driving within ...