MADISON, WI, JUNE 30, 2011 -- Agroforestry, the deliberate placement of trees into crop and livestock operations, can help capture substantial amounts of carbon on agricultural lands while providing production and conservation benefits. However, we currently lack tools for accurately estimating current and projected carbon values in these systems. In North America, windbreaks are an effective carbon-capturing option. Only occupying about 2 to 5% of the land, windbreaks also help protect crops and livestock, as well as reduce wind erosion. They provide a means to increase ...

IDMS Account Ability has launched a Wage and Information Reporting Data Module ("AADM") that is free to all software developers. AADM merges data extracts from any authored application with Account Ability's library of government approved information returns and annual wage reports. AADM supports the entire family of Information Returns (1097-BTC, 1098, 1098-C, 1098-E, 1098-T, 1099-A, 1099-B, 1099-C, 1099-CAP, 1099-DIV, 1099-G, 1099-H, 1099-INT, 1099-K, 1099-LTC, 1099-MISC, 1099-OID, 1099-PATR, 1099-Q, 1099-R, 1099-S, 1099-SA, 3921, 3922, 5498, 5498-ESA, 5498-SA, ...

The position of the foot just before ground contact during running and walking may put people at risk for ankle sprains, according to a new study published by a University of Georgia kinesiology researcher. The results of the study, which appear in the June online edition of the American Journal of Sports Medicine, found that people who have a history of repetitive ankle sprains demonstrated lower clearance heights between their feet and the floor during running and pointed their toes down more during walking. Ankle sprains are the most common sports-related injury, and ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich.---In type 2 diabetes, a protein called amylin forms dense clumps that shut down insulin-producing cells, wreaking havoc on the control of blood sugar. But zinc has a knack for preventing amylin from misbehaving. Recent research at the University of Michigan offers new details about how zinc performs this "security guard" function. The findings appear in the July 8 issue of the Journal of Molecular Biology. Amylin is something of a two-faced character. In healthy people who have normal levels of zinc in the insulin-producing islet cells of the pancreas, ...

Los Angeles, CA (July 1, 2011) – After Fukushima, it is now imperative to redefine what makes a successful nuclear power program - from cradle to grave. If nuclear waste management is not thought out from the beginning, the public in many countries will reject nuclear power as an energy choice, according to research that appears today in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, published by SAGE. According to Allison Macfarlane, associate professor of environmental science and policy at George Mason University, and a member of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear ...

STANFORD, Calif. — Young basketball players spend hours dribbling up and down the court aspiring to NBA stardom. Now, new Stanford University School of Medicine research suggests another tactic to achieving their hoop dreams: sleep. In a study appearing in the July issue of SLEEP, Cheri Mah, a researcher in the Stanford Sleep Disorders Clinic and Research Laboratory, has shown that basketball players at the elite college level were able to improve their on-the-court performance by increasing their amount of total sleep time. The study suggests that "sleep is an important ...

Integration with a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) improves radiologists' use of clinical decision support tools, according to a study in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (www.jacr.org). Decision support systems for radiologists can provide information during image interpretation that may improve diagnostic accuracy and increase radiologists' confidence. However, most decision support systems require radiologists to exit the PACS environment, which may deter busy radiologists from pursuing decision support. Forty-eight ...

Generally healthy patients who undergo total hip replacement (THR) can be fast tracked to be discharged in two days compared with the standard three to six days, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City. The study could help cut down on hospital-acquired infections, reduce hospital costs and improve patient satisfaction. "Before this study, we were uncertain how safe it would be to discharge patients within two days after a total hip replacement, but based on this study, we now know that it is safe. This is evidenced ...

DARIEN, Ill. – A study in the July 1 issue of the journal SLEEP shows that sleep extension is beneficial to athletic performance, reaction time, vigor, fatigue and mood in collegiate basketball players. The study is the first to document sleep extension and the athletic performance of actively competing athletes. Results of objective measurements show that the mean total sleep time per night during sleep extension was 110.9 minutes longer than at baseline. Indices of athletic performance specific to basketball were measured after every practice to assess changes in performance. ...

7-Year-ARM.com was recently launched to provide mortgage shoppers with information on 7/1 adjustable rate mortgage programs. The niche, mortgage research website also provides current 7 year arm mortgage rates advertised by a number of banks and mortgage lenders. Low mortgage rates and fear of "risky" home loan programs have resulted in an overwhelming majority of purchase and refinance borrowers opting to take out a fixed rate loan. Some home buyers and homeowners aren't even presented with additional choices when they shop for financing - they are simply ...

The bank, which specialises in a range of personal financial services from bank accounts to mortgages, found household expenditure on DIY totalled GBP9.5 billion in 2010, equivalent to an average outlay of GBP352 per household: a fall of 13% in real terms (i.e. after allowing for inflation) from the GBP10.9 billion spent in 2009. Overall, expenditure on home maintenance (DIY and tradesmen's services) has fallen by 9% over the past year, from GBP17.8bn in 2009 to GBP16.2bn in 2010. Expenditure on tradesmen's services declined by 3% over the same period from GBP6.9bn ...

The intention of this initiative is to raise funds and awareness for Cerebral Palsy, represented by Chase Winshaw, a 2-year-old boy suffering from the disease. There is cutting edge stem cell surgery available in Germany that has increased the quality of life of its recipients by up to 70% and we would like to contribute towards getting Chase to Germany to have this surgery and possibly other children in the future. How are we raising the funds: We have enticed 70 runners to be part of the initiative to walk/run the Knysna Half marathon (21.1km) on 9 July, next weekend, ...

This summer, from July 1st to August 31st, celebrate the opening of the innovative Canadian publishing company, IMAJIN BOOKS. Our huge summer event will begin on July 1, 2011 and we'll be rewarding readers and book reviewers. This is our way to say "Thank you" for reading our books. Great things come in threes! So we have 3 ways you can help us celebrate: 1. Summer eBook Sale: July 1-July 31 All ebooks on sale for $2.99 or less, via Amazon or Smashwords only. Check out www.imajinbooks.com for quick links, coupon codes and more info. 2. Summer ...

Homes Media Solutions , a branch of Dominion Homes Media and a division of Dominion Enterprises, has announced the promotion of Wendy Froehlich to the position of vice president of marketing for Dominion Homes Media. Froehlich most recently held the position of assistant vice president of Marketing for For Rent Media Solutions , and in her newly expanded role will lead the marketing efforts for both For Rent Media Solutions and the newly branded Homes Media Solutions. Froehlich, a marketing professional with over 20 years of experience, is a master of marketing solutions ...

Blanket America, known for its BUY 1, GIVE 1 American blanket donation model, recently added a selection of brightly colored comforter sets just in time for summer. Along with its regular selection of sheet sets, blankets and throws, the company is excited to promote its new tripanel comforter sets, available in four color schemes, as well as its reversible down alternative comforter sets. "These new styles have really expanded our selection to include bright, modern designs ideal for summer weather. Best of all, Blanket America is a one-stop shop for blankets ...

On the heels of the company's first opening in Denver at the Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel, Zoup! Fresh Soup Company will be opening their second Colorado restaurant location at the Shops at Greenwood Village, located at 9672 E. Arapahoe Road in Greenwood Village. Scheduled to open June 30, 2011, local owner Tim McKennie will be hosting a grand opening fundraiser event on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. From 5:00 - 8:00 pm, customers can visit the new store and purchase a bowl of soup, a hunk of bread and a drink for only $5. 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the ...

RentSentinel was in attendance at the National Apartment Association (NAA) Education Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas this June 23-25, 2011. At the Conference, the RentSentinel team presented their newest products: RentSentinel Tablet, Prospector and Prospect Portal. "It was a great conference to familiarize the multifamily industry with the newest additions to the RentSentinel Suite," said Eric Broughton, President and COO of Yield Technologies and RentSentinel. "Most of the industry is familiar with our RentSentinel Marketer and ILS Integrator tools; ...

VAINSTYLE & Co has partnered with Wardrobe Fiends to present their second annual "Mommy Makeover," at Haven Lounge NYC on July 1, 2011, in association with, Fashion With Compassion. Acknowledging the personal sacrifice that often comes with parenthood, co-founders of Wardrobe Fiends and fashion stylists Kalitza Pagan and Yasmine Caceres created Fashion With Compassion, a charity designed to honor parents who have forfeited their own wardrobe needs for the sake of maintaining their family. Recognizing that motherhood can have a huge impact on image and ...

Both the staff and site visitors can provide answers or comments to the questions submitted by others. So far the submissions have ranged from needing to know about how to travel internationally when owing child support to trying to replace an unused India visa for free. The following are more examples of the type of questions being asked already. - If a multiple entry visa is needed for Thailand when a tourist re-enters the country at different times throughout the year. - Clearing up the confusion about the travel restrictions that the passport card has and the ...

The City of Daytona Beach, in conjunction with The Continental Group (TCG) will host a "2011 Hurricane Preparedness Summit" on Thursday, July 7th, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Daytona Beach Resort and Conference Center, located at 2700 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118. The event is open to all residents of the Daytona Beach community, Condo Association Board Members and Property Managers. The interactive panel will discuss best practices in hurricane preparedness with members of the community and focus on helping attendees create a realistic, ...

Plustek Technology Inc., a manufacturer of consumer, prosumer, professional and office imaging devices (including portable scanners, sheet fed/flat bed scanners, and graphics scanners), announced today the launch of its VMS MultiManager software application for management and operation of NVR (Network Video Recorder) devices. Designed to increase the efficiency and flexibility of NVR monitoring systems, the Plustek VMS MultiManager application allows users to live view up to 16 simultaneous video channels as well as facilitating playback and automated scheduled backup ...

Radisson Fort McDowell Resort is hosting a special Scottsdale 4th of July event featuring live music, fun-filled games and a spectacular fireworks show at the Fort McDowell Casino. This Four Diamond Radisson Fort McDowell Resort will be offering special discounted rates and resort credits for this Scottsdale 4th of July extravaganza. Guests can celebrate this holiday with friends and family all for a great nightly deal with lower rates. The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort Scottsdale 4th of July event features: • Stay Friday, July 2 for as low as $149 with a $75 ...

A new B2B used van supplier called Anchor Trade Centre has begun trading, specialising in the provision of low-cost used vans for small businesses. Anchor Trade Centre has been launched by the same people behind the highly successful Anchor Vans in Berkshire, one of the leading vendors of used vans in the UK. For more information call 0118 9710 230 or go to http://www.anchortrade.co.uk. "There are a lot of small businesses out there who have minimal budgets at start-up, and for many a commercial vehicle is a critical purchase," explained Simon Joyce, Sales ...

PetTravelCenter.com announced today that it will provide California-based Teafco products on its site, including airline-approved pet carriers. "We're delighted to add several airline-approved pet carrier lines by Teafco, including the aero-pet, city-pet, avion, petaboard and pentegon," said Tom James, president of PetTravelCenter.com. "There's something for everyone, depending on which style, color and use best fits you and your pet. Teafco's styles and color selections are attractive additions to our carrier line, and we look forward to the new partnership," ...

Physicians look forward to attending Empire Medical Training's expansive three-day pain management training program every year. What customarily had been a 2-day program is now a 3-day program this year due to high demand and additional topics presented. Participants will now be educated on additional procedures and subjects that you as physicians have requested. Vendors will be in attendance to introduce many innovative hardware and supplies. During the intensive course, participants will learn about Lumbar injections as well as a variety of other intensive pain procedures. ...