Policy makers need to be cautious in setting new 'low-carbon' standards for greenhouse gas emissions for oil sands-derived fuels as well as fuels from conventional crude oils University of Calgary and University of Toronto researchers say in a paper published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology. The researchers, using for the first time confidential data from actual oil sands operations, did a 'well-to-wheel' lifecycle analysis of greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels produced by Alberta oil sands operations compared with conventional crude ...

Bethesda, MD—University of North Carolina scientists have uncovered a new strategy that may one day help people with cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder better clear the thick and sticky mucus that clogs their lungs and leads to life-threatening infections. In a new report appearing online in The FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org), researchers show that the "SPLUNC1" protein and its derivative peptides may be able to help thin this thick mucus by affecting the epithelial sodium channel (ENaC). Not only does this research have implications for cystic ...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – A new study by University of North Carolina School of Medicine researchers found that 31 percent of children identified as at risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) at 12 months received a confirmed diagnosis of ASD by age 3 years. In addition, 85 percent of the children found to be at risk for ASD based on results from the First Year Inventory (FYI), a 63-item questionnaire filled out by their parents, had some other developmental disability or concern by age three, said Grace Baranek, PhD, senior author of the study and an autism researcher with ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Barrels and cones dot an open field in Saline, Mich., forming an obstacle course for a modified vehicle. A driver remotely steers the vehicle through the course from a nearby location as a researcher looks on. Occasionally, the researcher instructs the driver to keep the wheel straight — a trajectory that appears to put the vehicle on a collision course with a barrel. Despite the driver's actions, the vehicle steers itself around the obstacle, transitioning control back to the driver once the danger has passed. The key to the maneuver is a new semiautonomous ...

WASHINGTON — It is "imperative" that the U.S. build a large-animal biocontainment laboratory to protect animal and public health, says a new report by the National Research Council. Two options that could meet long-term needs include the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) facility as currently designed, or a scaled-back version tied to a distributed laboratory network. Until such a facility opens that is authorized to work with highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease, the Plum Island Animal Disease Center located off Long Island should remain in operation ...

PASADENA, Calif.—Researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have developed a new type of amplifier for boosting electrical signals. The device can be used for everything from studying stars, galaxies, and black holes to exploring the quantum world and developing quantum computers. "This amplifier will redefine what it is possible to measure," says Jonas Zmuidzinas, Caltech's Merle Kingsley Professor of Physics, the chief technologist at JPL, and a member of the research team. An amplifier is a device that ...

Many patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) share a mutation in a gene called IDH. A University of Colorado Cancer Center study published this week in the journal Leukemia & Lymphoma shows that this IDH mutation may be the first domino in a chain that leads to a more aggressive form of the disease. "In fact, it's not IDH itself that causes the problem," says Dan Pollyea, MD, MS, investigator at the CU Cancer Center and assistant professor of hematologic oncology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Rather, the mutation in IDH leads to exponentially higher ...

BALTIMORE, MD – A common, painful hip condition in elite athletes may be able to be repaired with an improved surgical technique, according to researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland today. "In our review of 21 male, elite athletes who had a hip pain and instability issues (hypoplastic or labrum tear), 81 percent returned to play at a similar level as before they were hurt, after receiving an arthroscopic reconstruction technique using an ipsilateral iliotibial band autograft," ...

BALTIMORE, MD – When it comes to treating cartilage tears in athletes, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a safe and effective method of treatment, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Baltimore. "Using PRP therapy to repair cartilage is still relatively experimental, but studies like this show it's not only safe but also offers a significant improvement in function and quality of life for patients," said Elizaveta Kon, MD, lead author for the study and Director of Nano-Biotecnology ...

A new Hospital for Special Surgery study suggests that the current rehabilitation used for patients undergoing tendon-bone repairs such as rotator cuff repair may be partially to blame for the high rates of failed healing after surgery. Experiments in a rat model of this injury suggest that immobilizing the limb for four to six weeks after surgery, rather than quickly starting physical therapy, improves healing. "Before we did this study, we thought that delaying motion for a short period of time, seven to ten days, and then starting physical therapy would be the most ...

EzyTrainer.com, a unit of StivaSoft Ltd, announced today the FREE availability of its new online fitness booking software to personal trainers and fitness instructors wishing to automate client bookings and performance tracking. Fitness professionals can set up a remotely-hosted and managed account on EzyTrainer and then integrate the software into their own websites. This powerful software package helps fitness professionals manage their businesses in a number of important ways: 1. Coordinate Bookings: An online training schedule allows instructors to specify classes, ...

Sydney based artist, Vivian Falk, was awarded the Cliftons Art Prize for 2012 last week, from amongst more than 620 international artists located across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore, for her painting of renowned racing icon Gai Waterhouse. The much talked about artwork entitled, 'Gai Waterhouse, 4am training', is now on permanent display in Cliftons award-winning Sydney Training & Conference venue. Earlier this year, training and event facilities provider Cliftons invited emerging artists from across ten states to submit original artworks for ...

ChemLogix LLC (www.chemlogix.com) has appointed Mike Challman as Vice President of its North American Operations. In this newly created position, Mike will oversee all of ChemLogix' Managed Services business in North America, including freight management, benchmarks & procurement, rail fleet management, and brokerage services. Mike brings more than two decades of experience in the transportation sector to this role, most recently serving as Senior Director, Operations of Exel Logistics, a DHL company. His logistics background also includes positions with Schneider ...

In response to repeated client requests for accessibility to custom glasswork from any location, Fontenot Glass Designs has launched its highly anticipated website, a virtual gallery that sparks collaboration with clients to customize glass light fixtures, suspended glass art, glass installations, and home decor. Carey Buckner, the glass artist and founder of Fontenot Glass Designs, is concerned primarily with the satisfaction of her clients and creating atmospheres that speak to each individual's aesthetic and interior needs. She works closely with architects, developers, ...

Language Systems International, Inc., a well-known English language school in Southern California, is celebrating twenty-five years of providing communicative, student centered English programs for international students seeking to study English in the United States. Over the last twenty-five years Language Systems has provided international students with a variety of English and test preparation programs to prepare them for advanced academic or professional careers. Language Systems International (LSI) was founded in 1987 with the purpose of providing a multitude of ...

INVISTA's CORDURA brand fabric is an elemental ingredient in the Travelling Light range from Sea to Summit. Featuring Ultra-Sil CORDURA Ultralite fabric, Travelling Light is a lightweight, yet durable and modernistic solution to luggage organization. "The CORDURA brand team joined with Sea to Summit to offer enhanced mobility and resilient packing solutions for those on the go," said Cindy McNaull, global CORDURA brand and marketing director. "Featuring CORDURA Ultralite fabric technology, the Travelling Light range is the ideal merging of exceptional ...

Using Guide by Cell's technology, the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers will be implementing an Audio Cell Phone Tour this summer to guide visitors through their multiple exhibits and plant life. Visitors may call from their mobile device and enter a corresponding prompt to receive in-depth information and insight on the various plants and flowers housed inside the historic building. The Audio Tour is free to visitors and does not require the rental of audio equipment. "Guide by Cell's easy-to-use service allows the Conservatory to react quickly when something ...

Global Communications Group, Inc. (GCG) will host the 2012 GlobalExpo Supplier Fair and Golf Tournament on Thursday, July 19th at the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center in Englewood, Colo. The event will kick off at 10:00 a.m. with the 2012 GlobalExpo Supplier Fair featuring representatives and guest speakers from leading B2B telecommunication carriers, equipment providers and data centers. This year's suppliers include: AboveNet, Black Box, CenturyLink, Comcast Business Class Services, Critigen, Ernest Communications, FORTRUST, GLOBALINX, Latisys, Level 3 Communications, ...

The Auckland Aces will welcome back one of their most successful players with the confirmation that wicket-keeper batsman Reece Young will return to play for Auckland this season. Young played twelve seasons for the Aces before moving to Canterbury in 2010 and holds every wicket-keeping record going for the province. His time in Canterbury was a successful one as he broke into the BLACKCAPS and helped the Wizards to a Plunket Shield title in 2010/11 but he felt the time was right to return to the Aces fold. Reece Young said, "I really enjoyed my time in Christchurch ...

Boulder Creek Golf Course Managing Partner Barry Ehlert announced today that summer Senior specials for Boulder Creek are garnering great feedback from guests. "The staff at Boulder Creek has been receiving a lot of phone calls about the senior special in particular," said Ehlert. "Many guests think the special is too good to be true, and they're delighted when they find out it's real." The Boulder Creek special states that Seniors (age 55 and older) can play 18 holes of golf for $19 on Mondays and Tuesdays before noon. This deal is one of many ...

Following months of planning and news announcements, Itonis, Inc. released its AppRocket subsidiary http://www.AppRocket.com July 5 to the public, ahead of its upcoming mobile apps in development. AppRocket is a web portal that provides access to a vast directory of apps for PC and Mac operating systems, as well as consumer technology news and reviews. The website will also become a platform to market proprietary mobile apps for Android and iPhone that will be developed by Itonis and AppRocket, which are expected to be released in the Fall or Winter of this year. "Itonis ...

SOASTA has already established itself as the industry leader for Cloud Testing. Many e-businesses and mobile application developers have utilized SOASTA's testing capabilities to get their product ready for launch. With the advent of the Cloud technology, SOASTA has stayed ahead of the curve by providing a comprehensive Global Test Cloud platform that allows companies to truly reach a worldwide audience. The SOASTA staff explains: "The Global Test Cloud enables companies of all sizes to simulate traffic for load and performance testing web and mobile applications ...

City of Stockton Files for Bankruptcy The City of Stockton has filed for bankruptcy. A municipality such as the City of Stockton can file for bankruptcy utilizing Chapter 9 of the bankruptcy code. Consumers who have filed for bankruptcy may not be familiar with a Chapter 9 bankruptcy. A Chapter 9 bankruptcy can only be used by municipalities, such as the City of Stockton, when its liabilities exceed its assets/income. This is something that even the most basic bankruptcy filer can understand because, after all, the reason people file for bankruptcy is that they don't ...

VQ OrthoCare , creator of the award-winning BioniCare solution, is pleased to announce the release of its newest ligament brace, the Catalyst Elite . As part of VQ OrthoCare's brace line, Catalyst Elite is designed to be worn during activity to prevent injuries including ACL tears; MCL tears, meniscus tears; sprains and strains. First introduced in 2007, Catalyst Elite was brought to market to meet the demand of patients spanning from professional athletes to weekend warriors who needed a sturdy, comfortable brace that didn't migrate when used. The newest edition of ...

There is no telling when a mirror emergency might arise. For homeowners or decorators who need an exquisite mirror and fast, OvalandRoundMirrors.com has a large assortment of quick ship items standing at the ready. These oval and round mirrors are among their most popular designs and will always be in stock. This allows the mirrors to be shipped the next business day after the placement of the initial order. Free ground shipping freight is offered on all the mirrors but for even faster delivery customers can pay an additional charge. Among the top selling quick ship ...