Gallium nitride (GaN) is a highly promising material for a wide range of optical and high-power electronic devices, which can be fabricated by dry etching with plasmas. However, the plasma-induced defects and surface residues that remain after such processes tend to degrade the optical and electrical properties of the devices. A team of Japanese researchers has developed and tested a new way to "heal" such defects. The team exposed plasma-damaged GaN to hydrogen (H) radicals at room temperature. After testing various doses of H radicals, the researchers evaluated the optical ...

Breast cancer cells frequently move from their primary site and invade bone, decreasing a patient's chance of survival. This process of metastasis is complex, and factors both within the breast cancer cells and within the new bone environment play a role. In next week's Journal of Biological Chemistry "Paper of the Week," Roger Gomis and colleagues at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine in Spain investigated how breast cancer cells migrate to bone. In particular, they examined the role of NOG, a gene important to proper bone development. Previously, NOG was associated ...

President of Rocky Mountain Health Brokers, Denver Health Insurance Broker, Eric Smith reached the GOLD status for Premier Partners with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. He has not stopped there. Already for 2012, Eric has surpassed his production for all of 2011 and is currently ranked the #3 broker in the entire state of Colorado. Eric has a unique blend of skills to offer his clients. "I always do what is best for my clients." He is committed and dedicated to finding affordable plans for his clients' needs. He offers a wide variety of health insurance ...

Molloy Bros. Moving and Storage, an agent for Mayflower, is now offering portable moving and storage containers to its customers in the tri-state area. As a dealer for Mayflower containers, Molloy Bros. will now be able to offer its customers a full range of moving services from do-it-yourself to full-service. This new service allows customers to schedule a container delivery to their home or business. They can pack and load at their own pace, and moving professionals will pick up the container and deliver it to the customer's new home or to storage. This is a great ...

Configured to improve precision and performance during needle positioning and withdrawal, the Removable Handle provides better visibility and accuracy while under fluoroscopic guidance since it eliminates obstructed vision previously caused by the needle's handle. The technology uses a specially designed "door" on the needle's handle, which may be opened after the needle has been introduced to the body and the stylet has been removed. By opening a "door" on the handle, the handle becomes detachable from the cannula. The handle can be quickly replaced ...

On Thursday, June 21, Bruegger's Bagels will toast the first full day of summer with its inaugural Free Iced Coffee Day. From opening until 4 p.m., guests can enjoy the coolest drink of the season at 300-plus locations while also helping out Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) by donating at canisters located by the register. To get a free iced coffee, guests can download the coupon from Bruegger's Facebook page. Members of Bruegger's "Fresh News" club will receive the coupon via email, and those who sign up for "Fresh News" at www.brueggers.com ...

Athletes for Education (AFE) announced today that AFE Founder and President Steven Haynes is the recipient of the 10News Leadership Award, bestowed posthumously during a ceremony at Sunset Elementary School on Monday, May 7th. The award was accepted by Steven's father, John Haynes, on behalf of Steven who passed away on February 18, 2011, after spending many years nurturing this non-profit organization that he established in 1993. Steven founded AFE with the mission of redirecting the despairing pathways of many local children. Through AFE, Steven enlisted the participation ...

DocVerify a leader in secure online electronic signature technologies has partnered with Ingram Micro, the largest technology distributor in the world to deliver DocVerify's services in the cloud. The partnership with Ingram Micro will enable VAR's and resellers to utilize and resell one of the most secure electronic signature systems on the market with one of the most user friendly systems from a signers point of view. To find out more about DocVerify's electronic signatures, visit the company at http://www.DocVerify.com. About DocVerify: DocVerify is a leader ...

This leading E-Learning company offers digital curriculum for schools with a range of online learning approaches to differentiate instruction to overcome or accelerate traditional classroom learning. The company's aggressive growth and leadership position requires candidates of outstanding caliber and deep experience in the sector. When recruiting for key sales superstars, the company calls on Redfish Technology to recruit the best talent in the field. Ideal recruits demonstrate a stellar track record new client acquisition, meeting quota and revenue targets, prospecting, ...

Check printing software provider, Halfpricesoft.com, released the new updated version of ezCheckPrinting software. Designed to eliminate the need to write payroll checks by hand or purchase expensive, pre-printed blank checks, ezCheckPrinting allows businesses to print checks on blank check paper using their computer and a laser printer. The latest updates include: - The check printing software's new user interface resizes easily to accommodate the screen size of the device being used, whether a large desktop monitor or a compact netbook computer. - An update to ...

First Valuation, an industry leading collateral valuation services provider, has named Jacob Bohan as National Sales Executive. Bohan will manage existing client relationships and work to engage in new valuation partnerships for First Valuation. Bohan will work out of the corporate office in Westminster, CO as the company continues to accelerate its growth initiative. Prior to joining the Sales team, Bohan served as the supervisor of the Commercial Real Estate Division at First Valuation where he focused on developing new commercial valuation solutions and increasing ...

Hype Group, a creative agency based in St. Petersburg, Florida, is excited to announce the development of a new campaign design as well as an updated logo created for Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay, Inc. Hype Group began concept and development for the new campaign after being the first creative agency ever selected to work with Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay since its inception in 1988. "The campaign's theme was developed to visually depict the fact that all citizens can be considered a 'Crime Stopper', no matter where or who they are," said Hype Group President ...

Health foods information website HealthFoodBenefits.com has released an article that attempts to evaluate and explain the beneficial qualities of the so-called Mediterranean diet and how it may help benefit the heart. The website came up with this article on the Mediterranean diet in response to a flurry of queries from its readers looking for guidance on how to eat responsibly and help preserve cardiovascular health for a long time. "It seems a lot of our visitors are quite concerned about how their current diet may be affecting the long-term health of their heart." ...

Ascendify emerges from private beta and launches its new social recruiting platform at NACE 2012 show in Las Vegas and SHRM 2012 show in Atlanta and aims to improve the way job seekers and hiring managers connect by leveraging their social connections. Ascendify builds private-label, back-end talent communities for enterprise corporations, university career centers, and government unemployment offices. It's the only talent community solution of its kind with defined roles for job seekers, hiring managers, recruiters, career counselors, and staff, where everyone has ...

HospitalPortal.NET, a leading provider of secure healthcare-specific intranet sites for electronic information sharing and publishing has teamed up with Social Business thought leader Andy Jankowski for an insightful webinar which will establish the case for and provide suggestions for a Social intranet. Andy is the Founder of Enterprise Strategies (www.enterprisestrategies.com) as well as a Social Business researcher, advisor and public speaker. During the last 16 years he has served as a trusted advisor for several industry leading organizations including Andersen, ...

Dr. Clayton Stitzel (of Lancaster, PA) and Dr. Brian Dovorany, (of Green Bay, WI) have recently released a "mini-documentary" which chronicles an entirely exercised based approach to the treatment of scoliosis. The dramatic successful outcomes could reform the entire scoliosis treatment system in the future if the back exercises for scoliosis approach is adopted universally. The re-invented exercise treatment for scoliosis video centers around identical twins girls who were both diagnosed with moderate to severe scoliosis as teenagers. Maddie as prescribed ...

The Mushroom Council is supporting a "Swapablilty" campaign to promote the health and nutritional benefits of mushrooms. The concept encourages consumers to substitute a portion of meat with a portion of mushrooms allowing for a healthful ingredient exchange. "Mushrooms are an easy addition to many beef blends such as burgers, tacos and lasagna," explains Bart Minor, president of the Mushroom Council. "By using mushrooms in the dish, calories can be reduced without compromising flavor or texture. A burger can be made using 50 percent mushrooms ...

The top 5 innovative businesses in the world, Apple, Facebook, Google, Amazon and Square according to Fast Company are determined based on their ability to transform their own industries and worldwide culture. PerDM outline innovation is more than ground breaking technology or bringing a new product to market, it is about finding new ways to improve profitability and efficiency of the business. PerDM claim that running a business in today's economic environment can be challenging. 'Differentiating yourself from competitors, staying one step ahead during the recession ...

For years, many voices in the fashion industry have pushed to break boundaries of what is considered acceptable in the style world. This includes a developing movement to get industry leaders to promote healthier-looking models. A Wall Street Journal article notes that while publications, including Vogue, attempt to ban anorexic models from their pages, fashion design companies, such as New Look, are developing lines that compliment all sizes. This inclusion of different sizes has encouraged more people to embark on modeling careers. Phaze2 Models is one company that works ...

The green movement is no longer a new initiative in most states across the country, and that includes the southern state of North Carolina. The state, which is expected to host this year's Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, was recently featured in a Bloomberg article for its conservation efforts. Specifically, the article focuses on Land for Tomorrow, a North Carolina organization that is comprised of several concerned groups that seek to improve the state's environment. Associate Director of the Local Economies Project at the New World Foundation, Jerry Cosgrove, ...

Multifamily Ancillary Group, LLC (MAG), the leading ancillary service provider for the multifamily industry, announces it will be exhibiting in booth #1288 at the National Apartment Association's upcoming 2012 Education Conference & Exposition on Thursday, June 28 - Saturday, June 30 in Boston, Massachusetts. NAA's 2012 Education Conference & Exposition will offer exchanges with over 6,000 multifamily industry professionals, over 40 educational sessions, 325 exhibitors, world-class speakers such as Bert Jacobs, Mia Hamm, Nomar Garciaparra and NBC News Social ...

WinADayCasino.com has grown and changed a lot since it launched four summers ago but one thing is the same: the casino games are completely unique and only available at WinADay Casino. During the birthday celebrations this month the innovative entertainment site will launch another new game and is offering outstanding birthday bonuses. "It's funny looking at screenshots of the original 3D casino that we launched with in 2008," said WinADay manager Michael Hilary. "We had a three-dimensional lobby with just two slot games in it and animated casino staff ...

Pole Position Marketing, a Canton, Ohio-based Web marketing agency founded in 1998, received the Company Spotlight Award for Small Business last Thursday from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Cleveland chapter during its annual Reach for the Top event. The award recognizes organizations in Northeast Ohio that demonstrate excellence in communication, support of the local economy and strong community involvement. Pole Position Marketing was honored on the rooftop of Cleveland's Velvet Dog, one of the area's premier clubs, along with five other ...

Floral displays, such as the color, shape, size, and arrangement of flowers, are typically thought to have evolved primarily in response to selection by pollinators—for animal-pollinated species, being able to attract animal vectors is vital to an individual plant's reproductive success. But can herbivores also exert similarly strong selective forces on floral characters? New research on two sister species in South Africa suggests that this may indeed be the case for inflorescence architecture in the rat's tail plant, Babiana ringens. By modifying the primary location of ...

Paris, France: The drowsiness experienced by medical staff who have been on night duty can make their driving dangerous, French researchers have found. The first study to use simulated driving tests on medical staff returning home after a night shift showed that, under the monotonous driving conditions similar to those experienced on autoroutes (motorways or highways), it was more difficult for them to hold a straight line while driving than it was when they had not been working overnight. They also had greater difficulty in controlling their speed when driving in monotonous ...