miniature components for more than 50 years, continues their commitment to providing finishing processes that can significantly improve the performance of microparts. Brett Harman, president of Bigelow Components Corporation, stated, "More than once we have received a call regarding a part that was manufactured elsewhere and now needs to be 'redone' because of poor or inadequate finishing. The smallest flaw can have a negative impact on the performance of a micropart -- particularly in components used in medical, electronic, telecommunications, automotive or aeronautical ...

Starlight Networks LLC has launched the first ever group buying service dedicated solely to the igaming industry. GambleGang.com is similar to the group buying model used by Groupon, but is focused exclusively on online gaming. The GambleGang.com igaming group buy service has grown out of a large and successful gaming affiliate network. Gamble Gang will use its strengths in e-gaming marketing and relationships with casino, poker and sportsbetting sites to bring online gamblers the best possible group buying deals. "Groupon and other group discount networks have ...

Wind farms in China and small-scale solar panels on rooftops in Europe were largely responsible for last year's 32% rise in green energy investments worldwide according to the latest annual report on renewable energy investment trends issued by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Last year, investors pumped a record $211 billion into renewables -- about one-third more than the $160 billion invested in 2009, and a 540% rise since 2004. For the first time, developing economies overtook developed ones in terms of "financial new investment"--spending on utility-scale ...

For the first time, all species of scombrids (tunas, bonitos, mackerels and Spanish mackerels) and billfishes (swordfish and marlins) have been assessed for the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM. Of the 61 known species, seven are classified in a threatened category, being at serious risk of extinction. Four species are listed as Near Threatened and nearly two-thirds have been placed in the Least Concern category. The results show that the situation is particularly serious for tunas. Five of the eight species of tuna are in the threatened or Near Threatened IUCN Red ...

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is also one of the cheapest places to gain the qualifications worldwide and is to be led by Camille Lemmens who has been recognised by PADI as being among the top instructors within the organisation. The programme schedule will be split into two areas of study; the first being the Assistant Instructor (AI) where students will be guided through the principles needed to help out on certain dives. There'll then be a one day break before the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) stage which covers areas such as performing rescue ...

(Toronto – July 8, 2011) – For the first time since stem cells were discovered here 50 years ago, scientists have isolated a human blood stem cell in its purest form – as a single stem cell capable of regenerating the entire blood system. This breakthrough opens the door to harnessing the power of these life-producing cells to treat cancer and other debilitating diseases more effectively. The research is published today in Science (http://www.sciencemag.org/lookup/doi/10.1126/science.1201219). "This discovery means we now have an increasingly detailed road map of the ...

ESA's Herschel Space Observatory is helping unravel the mystery of where cosmic dust comes from. Thanks to the resolution and sensitivity of Herschel, astronomers have been able to detect cosmic dust from a supernovae, adding weight to the theory that these cosmic fireworks are responsible for its creation. The origin of the dust is important because it plays a crucial role in the formation of stars, particularly billions of years ago when star formation was at its peak. Galaxies like our own Milky Way are not simply collections of stars, but also contain clouds of ...

To celebrate the fact that the Olympic Games get underway in 12 months, London is hosting Open Weekend, a packed programme of cultural and sporting events that aims to draw attention to the London 2012 Festival, an arts extravaganza running parallel to the games. The event is now in its fourth year, with some 2.4 million people participating across the UK from July 22nd-24th. Events will include the intriguing Search Party adventure in East London, the Portavilion Floating Cinema running through the Olympic Park waterways and free running training for children at ...

Climate researchers have turned to the Allied bombing raids of the Second World War for a unique opportunity to study the effect thousands of aircraft had on the English climate at a time when civilian aviation remained rare. The study, published in the International Journal of Climatology, reveals how civilian and military records can help assess the impact of modern aviation on the climate today. The research, led by Prof Rob MacKenzie, now at the University of Birmingham, and Prof Roger Timmis of the Environment Agency, used historical data to investigate the levels ...

The first day of racing will begin on 2nd September 2011 and race fans can look forward to a programme of eight races including the tightly fought contest for the Reef Hotel Casino's Governor's Trophy. Day two is the Cairns Amateurs Cup Day and again eight races are scheduled and this will be the most competitive day of racing with prominent races and the biggest prize money available. Key races will be the Carlton Draught Amateur Cup, the Yellowglen Amateur Bracelet and the Cairns Post Handicap. As well as the racing, particular emphasis will be on the fashions ...

For the first time, scientists have identified a mutation in plants that was selected twice - during both natural evolution and domestication. The mutation has been identified as the source of variation in the evolution of fruit morphology in Brassica plants and it was also the source of key changes during the domestication of rice. "We have shown that the genetic source of both natural and man-made changes was the same," said one of the authors on the findings, Dr Robert Sablowski from the John Innes Centre, which is strategically funded by the BBSRC. "These insights ...

With a limited time to apply, HomeOwnership.org announced a fast and easy way to apply for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program (EHLP). Rather than faxing or mailing in an application, troubled homeowners can easily apply for $50,000 in forgivable mortgage assistance by visiting the website - www.HomeOwnership.org - or by calling the Homeownership Preservation Foundation's (HPF) Hotline at 888-995 HOPE to see if they qualify for this new Federal program. In order to ensure that program funds are made available in ...

KANSAS CITY, MO—Look up "transcription"—the copying of a gene's DNA into RNA intermediaries—in any old molecular biology text book, and it all seems very simple: RNA polymerase II, the enzyme that catalyzes the reaction, assembles at the start site and starts motoring down the strand, cranking out the RNA ribbon used to construct proteins. But researchers now know that RNA polymerase II often stalls on DNA strands where it was once assumed to just barrel down. A report from the Conaway lab at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research in the July 8, 2011, edition of ...

WP Internet Marketing Concepts, an established leader in Internet marketing and search engine optimization services, today announced the debut of the Link Building Blackbook, a comprehensive book containing more than 100 of the most effective link building strategies for growing website rankings in the search engine rankings. According to WP Internet Marketing Concepts President and CEO Jason Keith, the Link Building Blackbook will be available for purchase on July 8, 2011 and will be available at http://LinkBuildingBlackbook.com. "When trying to rank a website ...

Hamilton, ON (July 7, 2011) – Human stem cells have the ability to become any cell type in the human body, but when it comes to their destination they know where they want to go. This finding by McMaster University researchers sheds new light on how these regenerative cells turn into more specialized cell types, such as neural or blood cells. Until now, the thought has been that stem cells keep all their options open and have no preference when it comes to becoming more specialized. In a paper published in the scientific journal Cell Stem Cell, Mick Bhatia, director ...

Leading Lauderhill cosmetic dentist, Dr. Robert Getz, is pleased to announce his 35th year of practice. Since 1976, Dr. Getz has proudly served the Broward County community. "As I look back on my 35 years as a dentist, I can honestly say I still love my job. I hope to continue to provide the best in quality dental health care for years to come in Broward County," said Dr. Robert Getz, Lauderhill dentist. Dr. Robert Getz is a graduate of Rutgers University and the University Of Detroit School Of Dentistry. After practicing in New Jersey for three years, ...

EUGENE, Ore. -- (July 7, 2011) -- Using a mouse genetic system co-developed by researchers at the University of Oregon and Stanford University, a research team led by UO biologist Hui Zong has isolated the cellular origin for malignant glioma, a deadly human brain cancer. The discovery that oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) are the point of origin is reported online July 7 ahead of regular print publication in the July 22 issue of the journal Cell. These OPCs, the researchers said, were the first cells to display "significant overexpansion and aberrant growth." Malignant ...

MIG Real Estate (Merage Investment Group Real Estate) a Newport Beach, Calif.-based real estate investment company formerly known as Stoneridge Capital Partners, acquired Scottsdale Centre, a Class A office property comprised of five, two-story buildings totaling 164,300 square feet in Scottsdale, AZ. The former institutional owner recently completed a $5.1 million renovation to the property. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Scottsdale Centre was constructed in 1985 and is located in the Central Scottsdale submarket, providing easy access to the Loop 101 Freeway ...

Researchers have described a new, recessively inherited human syndrome featuring craniosynostosis, maxillary hyperplasia, delayed tooth eruption and extra teeth. They also identified causative mutations in a gene IL11RA. In craniosynostosis, the sutures between skull bones become ossified prematurely, affecting skull shape and limiting space for the growth of the brain. It is observed in 1:2500 and often requires operative surgery. Supernumerary teeth are more common, and in most cases they also require dental surgery. A combination of these anomalies was observed ...

Edmonds Woodway Dental Care will open the practice to those who cannot afford regular dental care during their Third Annual Day of Caring on Saturday, July 30. Free dental service will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Edmonds Woodway Dental Care, 21810 76th Avenue West, Suite 102, in Edmonds, Washington. "The Day of Caring has proven to be a great way to help take care of our neighbors," said Dr. Michael Hrankowski. Last year, doctors provided treatment to 37 people on the Day of Caring. Dr. Hrankowski said treatment would be offered on a first come, ...

In recent years, the UK government has made bold statements regarding the recommendations for living a healthy life; including guidelines for how much fruit and how many vegetables we should eat daily, along with the ideal amount of physical activity we should do in order to avoid the risks of obesity. Funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the research found that men from most of the minority ethnic groups studied, and women from Pakistani and Bangladeshi groups, are more likely than their white counterparts to eat the recommended five portions of fruit ...

A stem cell that can morph into a number of different tissues is proving a natural protector, healer and antibiotic maker, researchers at Case Western Reserve University and their peers have found. Mesenchymal stem cells reaped from bone marrow had been hailed as the key to growing new organs to replace those damaged or destroyed by violence or disease, but have failed to live up to the billing. Instead, scientists who'd been trying to manipulate the cells to build replacement parts have been finding the cells are innately potent antidotes to a growing list of maladies. ...

The Fourth Annual WorkBoat Environmental Awards, which annually recognizes the marine industry's commitment to environmental stewardship, is now accepting nominations from businesses and government agencies operating in the United States maritime industry. "The Awards are an outstanding way to showcase leading maritime businesses and government agencies and the incredible variety of innovative environmental practices in the industry," said Bruce Buls, technical editor, WorkBoat magazine, which presents the awards. The application deadline is Friday, September ...

The discovery potential of the future international SKA radio telescope has been glimpsed following the commissioning of a working optical fibre link between CSIRO's Australian SKA Pathfinder (ASKAP) telescope in Western Australia, and other radio telescopes across Australia and New Zealand. The achievement will be announced at the 2011 International SKA Forum, taking place this week in Banff, Canada. On 29 June, six telescopes – ASKAP, three CSIRO telescopes in New South Wales, a University of Tasmania telescope and another operated by the Auckland University of ...

Identifying a suitable donor for leukemia and lymphoma patients who need bone marrow transplants may be far easier now that results of two clinical trials show transplant results with half-matched bone marrow or umbilical cord blood are comparable to fully matched tissue, thanks in large part to the availability of effective antirejection drugs and special post-transplant chemotherapy. The finding means that nearly all patients in need of a transplant can find donors, according to Johns Hopkins scientists who participated in the trials. Plans are under way for a four-year ...