Microscopes provide valuable insights in the structure and dynamics of cells, in particular when the latter remain in their natural environment. However, this is very difficult especially for higher organisms. Researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz, and the American National Institutes of Health (NIH) have now developed a new method to visualize cell structures of an eighth of a micrometer in size in living fish larvae. It is published in the Nature Methods magazine (DOI:10.1038/nmeth.2025). "The zebrafish ...

A marriage is a partnership; when it ends, both partners should be entitled to a fair share of the financial fruits it bore. Even so, sometimes one spouse attempts to hide assets in an effort to prevent them from being equitably distributed. Concealing assets during a divorce is not only wrong, it's illegal. But, with help from a qualified divorce attorney and a little knowhow, you can prevent your soon-to-be ex from pulling a fast one. Common Vehicles of Deception Unfortunately, hiding assets is not as difficult as you may think. Financial folios for most couples ...

A new study, testing the benefits of a virtual exercise partner, shows that the presence of a moderately more capable cycling partner boosts motivation to stick to an exercise program. The work by Brandon Irwin and colleagues, from Michigan State University in the US, is published online in Springer's journal, Annals of Behavioral Medicine. For many people, lack of motivation is a barrier to achieving both the recommended amount and intensity of exercise. Using the principles of group exercise, which is known to increase people's motivation to stick to an exercise program, ...

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, approximately 37 million Americans have student loan debt, creating a student debt load of $870 billion. The research revealed that student loans are not just for young adults. People age 60 and older still owe $36 billion of their own student loan debts and they are delinquent on more than $3.6 billion of that amount. There are two main types of student loans: private and government-backed. Bankruptcy laws have changed over the years regarding treatment of these two types of student loans: - Prior to 1976, all student ...

The study of the "Demon star", Algol, made by a research group of the University of Helsinki, Finland, has received both scientific and public attention. The period of the brightness variation of this eclipsing binary star has been connected to good prognoses three millennia ago. This result has raised a lot of discussion and the news has spread widely in the Internet. The Egyptian papyrus Cairo 86637 calendar is probably the oldest preserved historical document of bare eye observations of a variable star. Each day of one Egyptian year was divided into three parts in ...

Cleveland-based Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP is proud to announce that several of its attorneys have recently been listed in Best Lawyers - a respected legal peer-review publication. Among the accolades, managing partner Peter H. Weinberger was voted Best Lawyers' Cleveland Medical Malpractice Law Plaintiff's Lawyer of the Year. Partner Dennis R. Lansdowne was selected as Best Lawyers' Cleveland Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer of the Year. And Messrs. Weinberger and Lansdowne merited mention on The Best Lawyers in America list, along with Spangenberg Shibley ...

Due to the large size of the olive trees in the Mediterranean region, many experts have claimed that they are millennia old but "there had never been a scientific study to verify this," as explained to SINC by the ecologist Bernat Claramunt from the Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (CREAF). A team from this centre has now analysed the ages of the famous olive trees and the oldest found is 627 years of age. Claramunt states that "this is one of the oldest specimens recorded in the Mediterranean ecosystem and on the European Continent." Lead by ...

A common inquiry from potential clients is whether they can sue a property owner for negligence for slipping and falling upon or as a result of shoveled snow or ice? The correct answer depends upon where you fall. Illinois common law historically provides that a property owner is not liable for "natural accumulations" of ice and snow. In other words if snow falls from the sky and remains untouched there is no liability. On the other hand if the property owner engages in snow removal operations liability attaches for negligent activity. To a lay person this ...

TAMPA, Fla. (May 16, 2012) – Chlorothalonil, one of the world's most common fungicides used pervasively on food crops and golf courses, was lethal to a wide variety of freshwater organisms in a new study, University of South Florida researchers said Wednesday. Biologists Taegan McMahon and Jason Rohr, co-authors of the study published in the journal Ecology Letters, report that chlorothalonil killed amphibians, snails, zooplankton, algae, and aquatic plants below estimated environmental concentrations previously deemed safe by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. ...

New York civil rights violation lawyers at The Perecman Firm join the New York Civil Liberties Union and a number of other civil rights advocacy organizations in their call to outlaw discrimination in New York State based on gender expression or identity. "The Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, known as GENDA, is a bill that explicitly bans discrimination against transgender and gender non-conforming people in New York," civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman explained. GENDA passed the New York State Assembly on April 30, said the New York ...

New research from North Carolina State University shows that the United States and Great Britain share common risk factors that increase the likelihood of behavioral problems in children – and that Britain's broader social welfare programs don't appear to mitigate those risks. The researchers – from NC State, California State University Northridge and the University of Illinois (UI) – evaluated data from a 1994 study of children between the ages of five and 13 in the U.S. and a 1991 study of children in the same age range from England, Scotland and Wales. In both societies, ...

A well-known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease triggers a cascade of signaling that ultimately results in leaky blood vessels in the brain, allowing toxic substances to pour into brain tissue in large amounts, scientists report May 16 in the journal Nature. The results come from a team of scientists investigating why a gene called ApoE4 makes people more prone to developing Alzheimer's. People who carry two copies of the gene have roughly eight to 10 times the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease than people who do not. A team of scientists from the University ...

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located near Perimeter Mall, announces a new special savings offer that lets guests save at least 20% on best available rates. The Starpicks Online Exclusive is available for stays booked now through May 18, 2012. Guests will receive: - Starpicks rates from $85 per night - Stay Thursday - Sunday, May 17 - June 3 - Earn Starpoints for your Starpicks stay Reference rate plan WHOTA2 when booking. Rates are pre-paid, non-refundable and blackout dates may apply. "Conveniently located only 15 miles north of downtown Atlanta ...

In recent years, U.S. budget deficits and the national debt have grown rapidly. Today, many in Washington and around the country think the runaway debt is out of control and cannot be turned around. However, Brightworth, Atlanta financial advisors, say some may be surprised to learn we've been here before and were able to bring the debt back down. During World War II, the United States ran massive budget deficits that caused our debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio to skyrocket from 44 percent in 1940 to 109 percent in 1946. As the war came to an end, the United ...

The Atlanta house painting experts at The Painting Company encourage Atlanta homeowners to have their house's exterior painted for Spring. If your home is showing some weathering after this winter, let the Atlanta painters from The Painting Company spruce your home back up just in time for Spring! "Spring is a great time to paint your home's exterior," notes Chris Camp, owner of The Painting Company. "Many people like a fresh start when Spring arrives, and what is fresher than new paint for your home? Sometimes, making your home more beautiful on the outside ...

Much in the same way that new countertops in Atlanta make a kitchen or bathroom look fresh and new, Craftmark Countertop's new website is getting compliments from customers and colleagues. The website address has not changed, but new photography and features have been added to improve the user experience. Right from the home page, visitors to www.craftmarkcountertops.com are welcomed by a slideshow of beautiful in-home countertops that certainly begins to inspire anyone that is considering new countertops in Atlanta. Craftmark Countertops offers selections of granite ...

Atlanta tree service Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts reminds Atlanta homeowners that healthy shade trees can reduce their cooling bills by 30% this summer. "Shade trees can absorb and block sunlight that would otherwise enter your home and increase your cooling bill," explains Gary Robertson, owner of Atlanta tree removal company Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts. "Having well cared for shade trees makes them more efficient at keeping your house cool, which keeps your air conditioning from having to work as hard." Before the heat of summer settles in, it is ...

When looking for Georgia health insurance, many individuals and families are very concerned about pre-existing conditions and how they will affect their insurability. McCart Insurance, a provider of Coventry of Georgia healthcare, wishes to explain why insurance companies can be concerned about pre-existing conditions. Pre-existing conditions are any health concern that an individual has before they begin their health insurance coverage. These can be as simple as asthma or allergies, or as challenging as heart disease or cancer. Normally, pre-existing conditions have ...

Atlanta roll off dumpster rental provider Haul Masters is pleased to announce that they were featured on TLC's Hoarding: Buried Alive as junk removal experts. Haul Masters was featured during episode 9 of season 4, titled "Are You Serious?" Hoarding: Buried Alive takes an in-depth look at the lives of hoarders, individuals who have the compulsion to seek comfort through over-filling their lives with material goods as a way to compensate for loneliness or trauma. The show focuses on the personal relationship the hoarders have with their families and friends, ...

Scientists from the University of Southampton have discovered a previously unrecognised volcanic process, similar to one that is used in chocolate manufacturing, which gives important new insights into the dynamics of volcanic eruptions. The scientists investigated how a process called 'fluidised spray granulation' can occur during kimberlite eruptions to produce well-rounded particles containing fragments from the Earth's mantle, most notably diamonds. This physical process is similar to the gas injection and spraying process used to form smooth coatings on confectionary, ...

The Atlanta movers at A.C. White wish to remind the public that as agents for United Van Lines, they offer United's Straight Talk Advantage program to all of their moving clients. Agents for United Van Lines, like A.C. White Relocations, understand that there are countless potential complications that can occur with a move. Because it can be difficult to predict the complications that could happen with an individual move, Atlanta moving company A.C. White Relocations offers their clients United's Straight Talk Advantage program. The Straight Talk Advantage program ...

While the convenience of the K-Cup is attractive, the cost and impact on the environment is truly prohibitive. When applying basic mathematics, one will discover that Folgers coffee purchased in K-Cups costs the consumer more than $50 per pound. Yes, that is more than some of the premium gourmet coffee in the world, including Jamaica Blue Mountain and 100% Hawaiian Kona Coffee. With most premium specialty coffee topping out at $20 per pound, it is a wonder why anyone would pay more than twice as much for inferior coffee. The fact is that convenience often carries a high ...

Like countries throughout the world, Malaysia will need double its current food production by 2050 due to population growth and rising living standards. At a meeting today in New York with Malaysia's Prime Minister and other senior leaders, a renowned international agricultural scientist says meeting that daunting challenge is possible but results will be gradual and efforts must begin now. Dr. Aalt A. Dijkhuizen, President and Chairman of the Executive Board, Wageningen University and Research Centre in The Netherlands, detailed ways to secure the future of the country's ...

Georgia pest control company Team Pest USA warns Atlanta homeowners that a warm winter can cause an early mosquito presence. With the particularly mild winter Atlanta has had, early Atlanta mosquito control will be essential to ward off mosquitoes later this Spring and Summer. "Mosquitoes usually start to wake up during late February when we have a normal, cold winter," notes Brandon Pelfrey, owner of Team Pest USA. "However, with the unusually warm winter we've had this year, mosquitoes are already coming out in full force. Early mosquito prevention is ...

Alexandria, VA – In continuation of the Geoscience Academic Provenance research series conducted by Houlton (Geoscience Currents 45-48, and 57-58), Geoscience Currents 59 presents quantitative data collected from participants through a Likert-based survey. Participants were asked to rate their feelings toward geoscience on a scale from 1 to 7. The aggregated responses illuminated the changes over time in the students' attitudes toward pursuing geoscience. A copy of Geoscience Currents 59 can be found online and downloaded from http://www.agiweb.org/workforce/currents.html. ...