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Physics 2012-07-13

Messy experiment cleans up physics mystery of cornstarch

VIDEO: Cornstarch and water is a smart material derived from simple components. This video shows a bowling ball bouncing off the surface of the mixture, which also can catch a dropped... Click here for more information. Most people buy cornstarch to make custard or gravy, but Scott Waitukaitis and Heinrich Jaeger have used it to solve a longstanding physics problem with a substance known to generations of Dr. Seuss readers as "Oobleck," and to scientists as a non-Newtonian liquid. This ...
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Social Science 2012-07-13

Tannins in sorghum and benefits focus of university, USDA study

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- They might be called a blessing or a curse -- tannins, which are present in certain sorghums, contain health-promoting antioxidant properties, but also provide a bitter taste and decreased protein digestibility. To better understand tannins, their role in sorghum and how they can be altered to improve sorghum's use as food and feed, a team of scientists led by Kansas State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers, has cloned the tannin gene in sorghum. Tannins' high antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and UV-protective functions promote ...
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Medicine 2012-07-13

Noninvasive imaging technique may help kids with heart transplants

Cardiologists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a noninvasive imaging technique that may help determine whether children who have had heart transplants are showing early signs of rejection. The technique could reduce the need for these patients to undergo invasive imaging tests every one to two years. The new method is described online in the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. The invasive imaging test, a coronary angiogram, involves inserting a catheter into a blood vessel and injecting a dye to look for dangerous plaque ...
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Environment 2012-07-13

Pulverized rocks, coral reefs, seawater chemistry, and continental collisions

Boulder, Colo., USA – Geology highlights include understanding new evidence for rock pulverization by catastrophic events near major faults in California and Japan; modern-day examples of active arc-continent collision in Taiwan; discovery and study of the highest-latitude coral reefs presently known on Earth, located in Japan; the puzzling record of the changing isotope ratio of calcium in seawater over the last 500 million years; and a possible refutation of hypotheses concerning shallow-water methane seep fauna. Highlights are provided below. Geology articles published ...
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Science 2012-07-13

Advertisers could target online audiences more efficiently with personality scale, MU study finds

COLUMBIA, Mo. ¬— Online advertising has become prevalent in the past five years, and social media sites, such as Facebook, have played a major role. Now, a study at the University of Missouri School of Journalism has developed a method that could help advertisers target online audiences easier by knowing their personality types. Using a new personality scale, researchers determine how people with certain personality types use social media websites. Heather Shoenberger, a doctoral student in the MU School of Journalism, found that those individuals who liked high-risk ...
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Medicine 2012-07-13

Want to lose weight? Keep a food journal, don't skip meals and avoid going out to lunch

SEATTLE – Women who want to lose weight should faithfully keep a food journal, and avoid skipping meals and eating in restaurants – especially at lunch – suggests new research from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The findings by Anne McTiernan, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues – from the first study to look at the impact of a wide range of self-monitoring and diet-related behaviors and meal patterns on weight change among overweight and obese postmenopausal women – are published online in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the Journal of ...
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Science 2012-07-13

Osteoarthritis risk not diminished in double bundle ACL surgeries

Osteoarthritis progression is not more likely in patients who have undergone single-bundle ACL reconstruction, says researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Baltimore. "While previous studies have shown the benefits of double bundle ACL reconstruction compared to single bundle, none have focused on the long-term effects of osteoarthritis(OA)," noted Jongkeun Seon, MD, corresponding author from Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital. "A final follow-up in our study showed 9.6 percent of the ...
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Science 2012-07-13

Common athletic hip disorder increases chances for sports hernia, study suggests

BALTIMORE, MD – A sports hernia is a common cause of groin pain in athletes, however until lately little has been known as to why they occur. Researchers presenting their study today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Baltimore suggest that a type of hip condition (Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI) might be a contributing cause. "Our study illustrated that those patients with FAI tend to have a change in hip biomechanics which in turn leads to increased stress across the groin. With these stresses a sports hernia ...
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Science 2012-07-13

Vitamin D deficiency and poorer lung function in asthmatic children treated with steroids

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with poorer lung function in asthmatic children treated with inhaled corticosteroids, according to a new study from researchers in Boston. "In our study of 1,024 children with mild to moderate persistent asthma, those who were deficient in vitamin D levels showed less improvement in pre-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) after one year of treatment with inhaled corticosteroids than children with sufficient levels of vitamin D," said Ann Chen Wu, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Department of Population Medicine ...
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Medicine 2012-07-13

ACL reconstruction technique improves outcomes in pediatric patients

A new study demonstrates the superiority of a specific technique to perform anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in children. In recent years, the number of ACL surgeries in pediatric athletes has skyrocketed. The study, conducted by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, shows that a technique called the All-Inside, All-Epiphyseal ACL Reconstruction (AE) provides great knee stability and effectively controls joint stress. "The AE technique is not available except in a few select centers around the country including HSS," said ...
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Medicine 2012-07-13

Chemicals in personal care products may increase risk of diabetes in women

Boston, MA – A study lead by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) shows an association between increased concentrations of phthalates in the body and an increased risk of diabetes in women. Phthalates are endocrine disrupting chemicals that are commonly found in personal care products such as moisturizers, nail polishes, soaps, hair sprays and perfumes. They are also used in adhesives, electronics, toys and a variety of other products. This finding is published in the July 13, 2012 online edition of Environmental Health Perspectives Researchers, lead ...
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Science 2012-07-13

Twenty percent of US women were uninsured in 2010, up from 15 percent in 2000

July 13, 2012, New York, NY—Twenty percent of U.S. women (18.7 million) ages 19-64 were uninsured in 2010, up from 15 percent (12.8 million) in 2000, according to a new Commonwealth Fund report on women's health care. An additional 16.7 million women were underinsured in 2010, compared with 10.3 million in 2003. The report estimates that once fully implemented, the Affordable Care Act will cover nearly all women, reducing the uninsured rate among women from 20 percent to 8 percent. "Women, particularly those in their childbearing years, are uniquely at risk for being ...
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Science 2012-07-13

"2 Up 2 Down" Video Release on YouTube, VEVO and Major Networks

Shaun King is back again, delivering more visuals to fans with the music video release for his hit single, "2 Up 2 Down." The official video release is set for today, Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 12PM Eastern Standard Time. Fans will be able to watch the video on Shaun's YouTube channel, http://www.youtube.com/ShaunKingTV and on VEVO. "I really enjoyed shooting this video and the hood showed a lot of love," states Shaun. "I will never forget growing up in Virginia and feel that I owe it to VA to put my home back on the map." "2 Up ...
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Science 2012-07-13

CFLA, Inc Presents Attorney MCLE "Mortgage Securitization & Quiet Title" - Los Angeles, CA - 07/21

CFLA's founding vision was for Attorneys and Legal Professionals to utilize cutting edge trade secrets and industry professionals to assist them in the training, research, and work product development necessary to litigate on behalf of their homeowner clients. CFLA brought together some of the best minds in the legal and technological fields to make this vision a reality. The result is CFLA, Inc - the leading, nationally recognized legal brand for law firms, attorneys, and small business in the United States. This class carries a $395.00 registration fee. Learn more ...
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Science 2012-07-13

Celebrating 7 Years of Travel Stories from the Amateur Traveler

Iran. It was on President George W. Bush's list of the "Axis of Evil", but Andrew and Friedel had a somewhat different experience when they spent 3 months biking through Iran. They stopped to use a pay phone because they needed to get visas for the countries in Central Asia. A stranger stopped by to offer them the use of his cell phone instead, the pay phones are notoriously unreliable. Then a second stranger stopped by. Then a third stranger stopped. Soon they had 5 strangers on 5 different cell phones calling 5 different embassies on their behalf. Another day as ...
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Science 2012-07-13

Sculpture/Guy J. Bellaver Is A "Verified" Veteran Owned Business

Sculptor Guy J. Bellaver's business, Sculpture, has received notification from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs that the business is a "Verified" Veteran Owned Business. To achieve this status, the business must go through a rigorous process, submitting detailed information about its history and present operations. Bellaver has been a sculptor full time since 1975, and counts the Kane County Veterans Memorial among his major works of public art. He was in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era, and was honorably discharged after his ...
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Science 2012-07-13

GammaTech Adds T7Q Fully Rugged Tablet PC To Its Lineup

GammaTech Computer Corp., a major international manufacturer and supplier of innovative notebook and tablet computers, has added to its award-winning line of fully rugged tablets. The new model, the T7Q, meets Military Standard 810G for drop, shock, spill, salt, fog, and freeze/thaw resistance; and meets IP-65 for protection against dust and water. The unit is an ideal, lightweight solution for virtually any outdoor environment such as transportation, field services, utilities, oil, gas and other types of mobile applications. "Whether used on the road, in an office ...
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Science 2012-07-13

Pathfinder Partners, LLC Closes Pathfinder Partners Opportunity Fund III, L.P.

Pathfinder Partners, LLC, a San Diego-based company that invests in distressed real estate and defaulted loans, has closed Pathfinder Partners Opportunity Fund III, L.P., the firm's third fund focused on acquiring real estate assets in major markets throughout the western United States. According to Mitch Siegler, senior managing director and co-founder of Pathfinder, the $57.5 million fund, which held its initial closing in May, 2011, had its final closing in May, 2012. "We have already deployed the majority of the Fund capital - concluding 17 portfolio investments ...
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Science 2012-07-13

Financial Steps to Take When Considering Divorce

Divorce can be complicated and difficult for all involved. Among other things, when considering divorce, spouses may have many concerns about family and financial stability. Early action can help address these concerns. Consider taking the following steps to allay fears about your financial future as a newly single individual. Ascertain Assets and Debts When couples divorce, they divide not only their assets, but also their debts. Spouses considering divorce must ascertain their debts, such as mortgages, car loans and credit card debt. It is also important to identify ...
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Science 2012-07-13

Wynn Resorts Embattled in Lawsuit With Former Shareholder

Wynn Resorts, Ltd. and its once-largest stockholder are involved in an ongoing lawsuit over shares which Wynn forcibly redeemed earlier this year. Stephen Wynn and Japanese gambling magnate Kazura Okada, once close friends and colleagues, are each attempting to gain control of Okada's former 20 percent share. The dispute arose when Okada became involved in a casino deal in the Philippines. Wynn felt this would compete with his Macau casinos and refused to participate in the development. Wynn owns the Bellagio and Mirage Casino and Resort Hotels, while Okada made his ...
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Science 2012-07-13

Connecticut Supreme Court Clarifies Law on "Adverse" Members of an LLC

Connecticut Supreme Court Clarifies Law on "Adverse" Members of an LLC Operating agreements for limited liability companies can be complicated legal documents that involve multiple ownership groups and correspondingly complicated interactions between them. This can complicate matters in many ways, especially when deciding whether to file a lawsuit on behalf of the LLC. For example, an LLC can have multiple owners, and an owner may have an interest in multiple LLCs. Another example is if one owner has a relative involved with another corporation doing business ...
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Science 2012-07-13

Texting While Driving: A Dangerous Combination

Almost everyone has done it, been in a car with someone doing it, or seen other drivers doing it. Texting behind the wheel is nothing new, but recent studies are showing exactly how dangerous it can be. Injuries, vehicle damage and even death can result from car accidents caused by texting or using an electronic device while driving. Men, Teenagers More Likely to Text and Drive Recent data points to two groups that may be more likely to use cellphones while driving. A recent Connecticut study analyzed ticket data and found that men receive more tickets than women ...
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Science 2012-07-13

SUV Crash Involving Speeding and Alcohol Results in Two Deaths on I-44

Just before 3:00 a.m. late last year, two passengers in an SUV lost their lives after the driver lost control and the SUV rolled over on the highway. The driver managed to crawl out of the vehicle before a tractor-trailer truck smashed into it, but was himself struck by a car as he was leaving the area. The driver and another passenger survived with critical injuries, but the two teens struck by the tractor-trailer lost their lives. Authorities determined that the SUV was traveling at 82 mph at the time of the crash, at minimum, and that the drivers of the car and truck ...
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Science 2012-07-13

Missouri Legislator Proposes Making All Forms of Distracted Driving Illegal

The dangers of distracted driving have prompted the majority of states to enact legislation that bans texting while driving -- one of the most dangerous forms of distracted driving, as it takes a driver's hands off the wheel, eyes off the road and mind off of driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a driver who texts while behind the wheel is 23 times more likely to get into a car crash than an attentive driver. In Missouri, however, one legislator wants to reduce all forms of distracted driving by increasing the number of acts that would ...
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Science 2012-07-13

American Residential Services Launches Senior Care Program

When a customer contacts ARS for maintenance, repair or replacement services, the customer is greeted with a live representative who asks a series of questions to qualify the customer for any eligible discounts. Effective immediately, if a senior discount is applicable, the representative will notify the ARS technician of such prior to the on-site appointment. Once an ARS technician is at the customer's residence, a service estimate with options is provided to the customer and the technician will then direct the customer to call into a recorded system that will guide the ...
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