In today's world, it is almost impossible to imagine a life without the Internet. Many people are becoming increasing dependent on Facebook, Google or even email - with younger generations who would find themselves completely lost without them. Unfortunately, as with every technological advancement there is always someone who is willing to exploit it; which is only illustrated by an Internet rife with illegal music and movie downloads, not to mention unauthorized uses of trademarks. Consequently, the owners of intellectual property - such as copyrights and trademarks ...

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Only one in four Americans favors Israel conducting a military strike against Iran's nuclear program, finds a new University of Maryland poll. Nearly seven in ten (69 percent) favor the United States and other major powers continuing to pursue negotiations with Iran, a position supported by majorities of Republicans (58 percent), Democrats (79 percent) and Independents (67 percent). Consistent with this emphasis on a diplomatic approach, three in four Americans say that the United States should primarily act through the U.N. Security Council rather ...

Just 60 seconds of all-out physical exertion in a threatening situation can seriously damage the memories of those involved for many details of the incident, according to a new study of police officers. Police officers, witnesses and victims of crime suffer loss of memory, recognition and awareness of their environment if they have had to use bursts of physical energy in a combative encounter, according to scientists. Researchers, led by Dr Lorraine Hope of the University of Portsmouth, found that less than 60 seconds of all-out exertion, as might happen when an officer ...

We have all heard about the risks of texting behind the wheel, but walkers who are glued to their mobile devices may also pose a risk. According to a new study, talking on a cell phone or texting while walking can have a drastic impact on pedestrian safety. Cell Phone Users Found To Be Imprecise Walkers In the study from Stony Brook University, 33 men and women in their 20s, all of them familiar with cell phone use and texting, were shown a target on the floor approximately 25 feet away. They were then blindfolded, and instructed to walk to the target at a comfortable ...

These days graphene is the rock star of materials science, but it has an Achilles heel: It is exceptionally sensitive to its electrical environment. This single-atom-thick honeycomb of carbon atoms is lighter than aluminum, stronger than steel and conducts heat and electricity better than copper. As a result, scientists around the world are trying to turn it into better computer displays, solar panels, touch screens, integrated circuits and biomedical sensors, among other possible applications. However, it has proven extremely difficult to reliably create graphene-based ...

Premises liability is an area of law designed to protect certain individuals from unsafe or dangerous conditions. Generally, most premise liability cases involve slip and fall accidents. This type of accident can occur in many situations, ranging from tripping on a product in a store aisle to slipping on an ice covered sidewalk. Such accidents can result in serious injuries, and negligent property owners in New York City and all across the country can be held accountable for these injuries under the law. New York City's Premises Liability Law and Sidewalks Premises ...

Researchers have identified the first gene mutation associated with a chronic and often fatal form of neuroblastoma that typically strikes adolescents and young adults. The finding provides the first clue about the genetic basis of the long-recognized but poorly understood link between treatment outcome and age at diagnosis. The study involved 104 infants, children and young adults with advanced neuroblastoma, a cancer of the sympathetic nervous system. Investigators discovered the ATRX gene was mutated only in patients age 5 and older. The alterations occurred most often ...

Our meandering economy has pushed the finances of many families quite literally to the breaking point. When reserves have been exhausted, homeowners struggle to find a way to pay their mortgages. Often people look to loan modifications to avoid home foreclosure. Unlike a refinance of a home, a loan modification does not create a new loan. Loan modifications are simply changes made to the existing loan. The terms of the loan are renegotiated to make it more affordable. The Challenge of Loan Modifications All too often, however, the loan modification process can ...

As the state that first initiated the registration process commonly known as Megan's Law in 1994, New Jersey imposes serious consequences on individuals convicted of sex crimes against children. Anyone facing allegations of child molestation, child-pornography possession or child sexual assault should know that, in addition to prison and a criminal record, the consequences of a conviction can include lifetime registration as a sex offender. New Jersey's criminal-justice code mandates registration by certain sex offenders and authorizes publication of their presence within ...

Doing business in New York is more expensive for employers and their workers' compensation insurers because of a 2007 change in state workers' compensation law. Thomas v. Warren County DPW, a recent New York state court decision, interpreted that amendment. Thomas confirms a series of judicial opinions holding that employers (or their workers' comp insurance carriers) may no longer be reimbursed out of a public fund for those portions of higher workers' compensation benefits paid out to employees for wages lost from second jobs they held when they were injured. The ...

Subways and buses are the preferred mode of transportation for millions of New Yorkers every day. Not only is public transportation convenient, but it also helps protect the environment. And, best of all, there is no need to find parking, which is either very expensive or unavailable. Yet, the convenience comes with some safety concerns, as evidenced by four fatal NYC subway accidents that occurred in a recent 24-hour period in the New York subway system. The causes of death ranged from intoxication, slipping and falling on the stairs, and, finally, people inexplicably ...

Research carried out for Standard Life suggests that, in the last three years, 5.3 million additional UK adults* have started adopting money saving habits, such as reviewing their utility providers, going online to find the best deals and using online voucher codes to save money. According to Standard Life's 'Financial Efficiency' research, the recent downturn has now encouraged more than nine out of ten (91%) of us to engage in financially efficient behaviors. But the most popular tactic, adopted by three in five people (57%), is a common sense approach - avoid spending ...

Since the mid-1990s, doctors have had the protein Mer in their sights – it coats the outside of cancer cells, transmitting signals inside the cells that aid their uncontrolled growth. A University of Colorado Cancer Center study, recently published in the journal PLoS ONE, found another home for Mer – inside cancer cells' nuclei – and perhaps another role for this protein that can point the way to novel, targeted treatments. "We've known that leukemic B and T cells have a lot of Mer on their surface, while normal lymphocytes have none, and that this protein promotes ...

Standard Life has launched a new range of investments for corporate pension schemes aimed at making it easier for employees to select an investment strategy to suit their individual needs and attitude to risk. The two new risk-based fund ranges, built on the success of MyFolio, are specifically tailored for the corporate pensions market and introduce new auto-enrolment default options, addressing the challenge of meeting the diverse needs of a workforce Ann Flynn, Head of Corporate Marketing said: "Over the past two years we have been conducting extensive research ...

HOUSTON -- Cancer is usually attributed to faulty genes, but growing evidence from the field of cancer epigenetics indicates a key role for the gene "silencing" proteins that stably turn genes off inside the cell nucleus. A new study from Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) promises to speed research in the field by rapidly identifying the genes that epigenetic proteins can target for silencing. The study, which appears this week in Nucleic Acids Research, shows how a new computer program called EpiPredictor can search any genome to identify specific ...

The Hampton Inn Atlanta-Southlake Morrow Hotel is offering special savings rates for government and military employees to enjoy. Guests with a valid Government ID are eligible to receive great rates. As always, hotel guests will enjoy: - Complimentary hot breakfast - Free high-speed Internet access - Complimentary 24-hour fitness center and outdoor pool - 24-hour Business Center - A clean and fresh Hampton bed Located in Morrow, GA, near Atlanta's Southlake Mall, this hotel is situated only 12 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Morrow ...

Slots of Vegas, one of the popular online casino on the web, is announcing the release of their "The Three Stooges II" title, a sequel to their first slot machine game based on the popular characters, Curly Larry and Moe and their TV show under the same name. The game, developed by Real Time Gaming, a long-standing leader in the casino games software industry, features unprecedented advances in the technology used to create the games' crisp graphics and true-to-life sounds which make for a rich, polished experience. The breakthrough that comes with "The ...

As large, carnivorous mammals, spotted hyenas are well known for their competitive nature; however, recent work suggests that their clan structure has similarities to some primate social systems such as those of the baboon and macaque. San Diego Zoo Global researchers have documented relatedness between individuals and how this factor appears to influence their social behaviors. "Understanding how animal social systems work is an important part of learning what we need to know to conserve them," said Russell Van Horn, researcher with the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation ...

[EMBARGOED FOR MARCH 14, 2012] A recent study shows that the presence of H. pylori bacteria is associated with elevated levels of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), an important biomarker for blood glucose levels and diabetes. This association was stronger in obese individuals with a higher Body Mass Index (BMI). The results, which suggest the bacteria may play a role in the development of diabetes in adults, are published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases and are now available online. H. pylori infection of the stomach may be acquired in early childhood, become persistent, ...

How are 100 billion cells created, each with specific duties? The human brain is evidence that nature can achieve this. Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have now taken a step closer to solving this mystery. "Knowledge about the mechanisms that diversify neurons and keep them diverse is necessary in order to cultivate and replace nerve cells in the future," says Mattias Alenius, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, who has published his research breakthrough in the current issue of the journal PLoS Biology. Alenius and his research team at the Department ...

Cosmetic Surgery Guru, one of the leading voices on surgical and non-surgical treatments including breast augmentations, looked at the two leading products on the market and recruited a selection of women to act as volunteers in testing the products. The women were asked to record their findings over a period of six weeks - and the results have just been released. It was found that the most expensive cream on the market was the one that gained the most negative remarks with regards its properties for increasing bust size - but was great as a luxurious, moisturiser. This ...

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ActiveMedia has again received the coveted "Best in Search" award for March 2012, marking its third consecutive appearance on the TopSEOs list of best integrated search vendors worldwide. "We appreciate the recognition of our industry peers and are grateful to our clients for the opportunity to increase their digital footprint," says ActiveMedia founder and president Laszlo Horvath. "Our approach to guarantee top level, well-defined results based on thorough analysis resonates with businesses small and large, domestic and global, from all industry ...

Medica Depot is a well-established international medical supply company that supplies its high-quality cosmetic and medical products to such medical professionals as doctors. Its user-friendly site allows medical professionals to access many of the currently popular products at prices that are guaranteed to be the lowest anywhere. Medica Depot's site also features regular blog posts about current issues of interest to medical professionals and those involved in healthcare. Available products include, among others: Botox, Restylane and Juvederm. Medica Depot only supplies ...

These new itineraries provide a range of four transatlantic cruises, seven fly-cruises and one short city break. Cruises range from three to 22 nights in duration and highlight destinations include Barbados, Curacao, Aruba, St. Lucia, Antigua and Guadeloupe. Example itineraries are: - 15 night transatlantic cruise, set sail from Southampton on January 10, 2013, and call in Ponta Delgada, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Antigua, St. Lucia and Barbados for return flight, arrive UK January 25, 2013. Prices from GBP999 pp including return flight, equivalent to just GBP67 per person ...