DALLAS – Aug. 8, 2011 – A person's ability to battle viruses at the cellular level remarkably resembles the way deadly infectious agents called prions misfold and cluster native proteins to cause disease, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. This study marks the first discovery of so-called "good" prion-like proteins in human cells and the first to find such proteins involved in innate immunity: the way the body recognizes and responds to threats from viruses or other external agents, said Dr. Zhijian "James" Chen, professor of molecular biology and senior ...

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 9, 2011 – Life is tough for woodrats in deserts of the U.S. Southwest. There are few plants for food, and those plants produce poison to deter rodents, insects and other animals. A new University of Utah study shows how certain woodrats put themselves on a diet to avoid poisoning: They sample a smorgasbord of toxic plants, eat smaller meals, increase time between meals and drink more water if it is available. "For decades, we have been trying to understand how herbivores deal with toxic diets," says biology Professor Denise Dearing, senior author ...

Knowing the right way to handle stress in the classroom and on the sports field can make the difference between success and failure for the millions of students going back to school this fall, new University of Chicago research shows. "We found that cortisol, a hormone released in response to stress, can either be tied to a student's poor performance on a math test or contribute to success, depending on the frame of mind of the student going into the test," said Sian Beilock, associate professor in psychology at UChicago and one of the nation's leading experts on poor ...

Desktop Anywhere is a UK cloud computing company specialising in virtual desktops and cloud computing services for companies with anywhere between 5-1,000 users. With clients in various industries such as finance, property investment, fashion, professional services and publishing, they are a trusted IT partner for any serious organisation looking at cloud hosting. August 2011 sees the launch of a new VMware based cloud platform designed to meet the needs of existing and future customers, with enhanced features such as server and data replication, fast graphic streaming, ...

The law in New York, and in many states, prohibits an employee from suing either their employer, or a fellow worker, for any incident that may have harmed that employee during the course of his employment. The idea behind this is basically to promote harmony and efficiency in the workplace which would soon disappear if workers and employers were suing each other. To protect the harmed worker, a system of "Workers' Compensation" has been created. Workers Compensation assures employees that in the event they are injured "on the job," then they will ...

Cuando entramos en una tienda o negocio, confiamos en que los productos utilizados en su interior no sean perjudiciales. Tambien confiamos en que si el negocio utiliza o vende productos perjudiciales, se nos advierta del riesgo para que tomemos decisiones fundadas sobre si utilizar o no dichos productos. Segun algunos informes del New York Times y Houston Chronicle, muchos centros de estetica de unas no cumplen dichas expectativas. Muchos spa y centros de estetica utilizan lamparas UV para que acelerar el secado de las unas. Estas lamparas tambien se venden habitualmente ...

BingoBabe.co.uk has formed a number of new exciting partnerships with top online bingo companies. BingoBabe.co.uk features impartial and honest consumer reviews coupled with links to the best online bingo bonuses and deals. The newly launched bingo website has steadily increased its popularity and has shown month on month unique visitor increases for the last 6 months. Two of the sites latest partnerships include Ruby Bingo http://www.bingobabe.co.uk/ruby-bingo/ and Cheeky Bingo http://www.bingobabe.co.uk/cheeky-bingo/ The new Ruby Bingo partnership offers ...

Wine industry veteran Claudia Zimmermann announced today the formal launch of WineTask, a new wine compliance consulting firm. Based on Zimmermann's 10+ years of alcoholic beverage industry experience in the United States and abroad, WineTask provides clients with a clear strategy to expedite logistics, handle wine and beverage compliance across federal and state lines, and minimize the potential for non-compliance penalties. "WineTask is the culmination of all my wine industry experience and compliance knowledge," says Zimmermann."The company mission ...

"We're thrilled to be helping Caryl Baker Visage re-energize their brand with a complete suite of social media strategies and a web design that will make them the envy of the other large players in the beauty business," said Kyle Hosick, President, Addrenaline Media. Addrenaline's focus will be on encapsulating the long tradition CBV has with helping Canadian women feel and look their best, using web design and video components that will engage the existing market and open doors to a younger, social media-influenced audience. Website visitors will be able ...

Fabio Petró, the owner of Your Cycling Trainer in Sydney's Wollstonecraft and a former semi-professional master cyclist from Italy, has, for the first time, introduced The Ciclomulino to the Australian cycling community. The Ciclomulino is a resistance aerodynamic cyclo ergometer, and is commonly used by professional and semi-professional cyclists, runners and triathletes to develop peak performance. Developed in the 1990s, it has now become a professional and precise tool for evaluation tests and to develop tailored training programs. "The initial fitness test ...

As world financial markets plunge, boutique alternative investment firm GreenWorld BVI has introduced a unique timber investment targeted at retail investors. GreenWorld BVI is offering a timber investment due to the low correlation of forestry and timber investments to financial assets such as stocks and bonds. The firm also believes that timber investments offer a safe haven should inflation accelerate as the money printed by global central banks works its way into economies. The timber investment opportunity is based in Germany, and involves the unique Paulownia ...

Up until now, solar module manufacturers have always offered at best, an 8 year warranty on frame construction and 25 years on power output. Given the cost of equipment and installation, a complete residential solar power system can easily run into the tens of thousands of dollars, and the ROI can be up to 25 years. That fact is hard to swallow; that the warranty would run out just when you're starting to save money. The people at SolarVolt Power have done extensive research in the area of product longevity, using many different types of cell encapsulates and alternative ...

Martha's Vineyard is known for being home to truly amazing musical performances in unique, intimate venues. Each season, there are a few truly stand-out shows which are not to be missed. One such show will happen August 14, 2011 at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown. The evening opens with the newly formed band 'Julian & Paula', who will be recording live for their new album. Julian is a singer/songwriter whose collaborations and performances appear on Warner Brothers records and TV, Gold Castle Records, Eternity Records, and more. His body of work includes performances ...

In the pursuit of this aspiration, Titan Alarm regularly reviews industry publications to discover current studies and trends with respect to systems being utilized for fire safety so that its own equipment will be commensurate with these developments. We recently came across an article which may be located at the following website: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/mobile/iphone/story.html?id=5151244. This article entitled, "EUR"Fighting Fire With Fire"EUR" describes the extraordinary efforts and accomplishments of an expert by the name of George Hadjisophocleous ...

Poetry in the Raleigh-Durham Area The deadline for poetry submissions for September 2011's poetrySPARK events is Friday, August 19th at midnight. Poets must complete an application on the SPARKcon website in order to submit poems for consideration. There are no submission fees. Submitted poems will be reviewed by a panel of judges and poets will be selected for a featured reader evening on Saturday during the festival. Poets are required to submit their name, pen name (if they use one), email address, website (if available), a 100-word bio and agree to the SPARKcon terms ...

DealFun.com, the newly launched shopping-auction site, has an exciting announcement that deal-conscious online shoppers will love. The site has been added to the select list of BuySafe Guaranteed merchants, giving consumers complete confidence that their transaction will be protected by the 3-in-1 guarantee of the BuySafe Program. Over 22 million online shoppers have already experienced the peace of mind that comes from the comprehensive merchant insurance program. DealFun.com is a fun and exciting auction destination for consumers to find the best deals on brand name ...

Wine and Design, Raleigh's popular wine and painting venue, has announced that its coastal location, Wine and Design Wilmington, is now under new ownership. Molly Loflin is now owner and manager of the company's fourth franchise—joining Jamestown, Cary, and Wilson. Wine and Design is the dream of longtime friends and business partners Emmy Preiss and Harriet Edwards Mills. The studio opened its doors in April 2010 as Raleigh's first and only wine and painting party company. At a cost starting at $35 per person, Wine and Design provides the canvas, cover-up, paints, ...

Court Decision Puts Right to Cross-Examination in Question In Massachusetts, prosecutors recently won at the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) with an important decision: Technicians do not have to be called to testify that the breath analysis device used to determine the blood alcohol content level of a DUIsuspect is properly working. Defense attorneys argued that the ruling is a violation of a defendant's Sixth Amendment right to confrontation, which gives people the right to cross-examine the witnesses against them, relying upon a U.S. Supreme Court ruling from 2009. ...

The Legal Ability to Care for Those In Need The Purpose of Legal Guardianships The law always encourages an individual to manage his or her affairs as much as possible. However, in circumstances when someone is not capable of taking care of all aspects of life, be it in personal care or financial matters, the law allows legal guardianships. In a guardianship, the guardian appointed by the court takes care of the ward, who is the person in need. One type of guardianship is guardianship of the person, in which the guardian takes personal care of the ward, much like ...

Everyone Should Have a Basic Estate Plan Estate planning is not only for the super-rich, or even just moderately wealthy individuals. Wills, medical directives and trusts accomplish many things. Whether you need to set up a guardianship for your children or obtain peace of mind for future health care decisions in the event you are incapacitated, estate planning is now a versatile and straightforward way to manage end-of-life planning. A Basic Will Wills are a good way to divide your assets upon death. However, that is not their only function. People who die without ...

Using a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements provide financial safety and stability throughout a marriage. Whether you want to protect a business or make sure you have financial safety in case the marriage ends, deciding if a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is right for you is a discussion you should have with an attorney. Prenuptial Agreements: What They Can Do Prenups are good financial planning tools. For example, when divorcing an ex-spouse may be able to receive a portion of the business, even if he or she played no ...

Spotting and Reporting Elder Abuse Elder abuse is a pervasive problem in the United States. Though the total number of victims is unknown, experts believe one in 10 elderly people may suffer some form of abuse at the hands of a relative or caretaker. Of those cases, as few as one in five may be reported. Sadly, this means that many seniors are left violated and hurt without help. For those with elderly loved ones in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, it is important to learn the signs of elder abuse and neglect. This is the first step in helping protect ...

Global Personals Ltd, one of the largest privately owned online dating companies in Europe, was today shortlisted for two prestigious accolades at the National Business Awards in partnership with Orange. The company has made the finals for The BlackBerry Growth Strategy of the Year and the WorldPay Online Business of the Year and will now prepare to make presentations in person before an independent, expert judging panel in September and October at the offices of Coutts & Co. With annualised revenues in excess of 25 million, Global Personals Ltd has experienced ...

The heat wave continues at Empire City at Yonkers Raceway throughout the month of August with a wide variety of promotions and activities that its patrons will find very "cool." From comedy showdowns between area firemen and policemen to live music and ladies specials to a Jackpot Jumble game to the World Driving Championship, it's a month filled with fun for everyone. The World Driving Championship Final will be contested on Friday, August 5, with top harness drivers from 10 countries competing on Yonkers' historic half mile oval. Fans can enjoy free T-shirts ...

Collectible card gaming has been an increasingly significant part of Wizard World shows, and today's announcement that TrollandToad.Com will join the Comic Con Tour represents another huge boost. TrollandToad.com has become the world's largest online retailer of collectible games. They have been in business since 1993 specializing in collectible card games, out of print games, as well as current games. Collectible cards and games will now have a stronger presence at upcoming shows, beginning at Chicago Comic Con next month. TrollandToad.Com will set up a booth at ...