Vancouver, B.C. — February 15, 2012 — We are on the cusp of a new information revolution — a quantum leap in technology — and the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo is leading the way. With the world's largest concentration of researchers working to harness the forces of quantum mechanics, the institute stands to transform computing, communications and other technologies. "We are learning to speak the language of the quantum realm — of atoms and electrons and molecules," says IQC Executive Director Raymond Laflamme. "By controlling nature's ...

SALT LAKE CITY -- Climate change spells trouble for many tropical birds – especially those living in mountains, coastal forests and relatively small areas – and the damage will be compounded by other threats like habitat loss, disease and competition among species. That is among the conclusions of a review of nearly 200 scientific studies relevant to the topic. The review was scheduled for online publication this week in the journal Biological Conservation by Çağan Şekercioğlu (pronounced Cha-awn Shay-care-gee-oh-loo), an assistant professor of biology ...

Next are excited to launch their SS12 Lipsy shoe collection! From peeptoe heels to patent courts, the collection of fashionable footwear look great with Lipsy dresses, playsuits and pleated trousers alike. The collection has pretty party platforms in hot pinks, electric blues and sorbet tones as well as classic black suede heels and shoe boots. Fashion favourites include the beautiful Tilly Criss Cross Wedges, with a flattering design of chunky wedges mixed with delicate dainty straps as well as the Tara courts in pink or animal print. Other new arrivals from Lipsy London ...

Boating industry innovator Teleflex Marine has launched Optimus 360 by SeaStar, a revolutionary joystick steering/shift/throttle control system engineered for powerboats with mechanically-controlled twin outboards. With Optimus 360 by SeaStar, those boat owners can now upgrade their control systems and enjoy easy, precise, intuitive control of their vessel. Years in development and testing, Optimus 360 by SeaStar uses state-of-the-art electronics to provide easy 360-degree maneuvering capabilities when docking, negotiating crowded areas or loading a vessel onto a trailer. ...

Philadelphia, PA -- The trefoil factor 3 (TFF3) protein protects and maintains the integrity of the epithelial surface in the normal breast. New research has found that while TFF3 protein expression is higher in well-differentiated low grade tumors and therefore associated with features of a good prognosis, it has a more sinister role in breast cancer invasion and metastasis. The report is published in the March issue of the American Journal of Pathology. "Our findings suggest that TFF3 is regulated by estrogen and has beneficial properties in breast epithelia," says ...

As people seek healthier dietary regimens they often turn to things labeled "organic." Lurking in the background, however, is an ingredient that may be a hidden source of arsenic—an element known to be both toxic and potentially carcinogenic. Organic brown rice syrup has become a preferred alternative to using high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener in food. High fructose corn syrup has been criticized as a highly processed substance that is more harmful than sugar and is a substantial contributor to epidemic obesity. Unfortunately, organic brown rice syrup is not without ...

CEO Victor Rosenman today announced the launch of FeedVisor's algorithmic repricing platform, that will simplify and irrevocably improve merchants' pricing strategies on e-Commerce marketplaces such as Amazon.com. "FeedVisor's algorithmic repricing platform is fully automated and is designed to maximize e-Commerce marketplaces effectiveness and in turn, improve profitability," says Rosenman. "Other companies offer repricing tools that are needlessly overcomplicated. They are packed with features and have an extensive learning curve. FeedVisor, on the ...

New research shows that more than half of women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have fewer children than desired. While patient choice has some influence on the smaller family size, findings published today in Arthritis Care & Research, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), suggest that higher rates of infertility and miscarriage may also impact the number of offspring born to women with these chronic conditions. According to the ACR up to 322,000 U.S. adults have systemic lupus—a disease in which the body's immune ...

A new RAND Corporation study concludes that eliminating a key part of health care reform that requires all Americans to have health insurance would sharply lower the number of people gaining coverage, but would not dramatically increase the cost of buying policies through new insurance exchanges. The study comes as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in March regarding the constitutionality of the individual mandate, a key provision of 2010's Affordable Care Act. According to estimates created using a microsimulation model created by the RAND Comprehensive ...

Children who play with puzzles between ages 2 and 4 later develop better spatial skills, a study by University of Chicago researchers has found. Puzzle play was found to be a significant predictor of cognition after controlling for differences in parents' income, education and the overall amount of parent language input. In examining video recordings of parents interacting with children during everyday activities at home, researchers found children who play with puzzles between 26 and 46 months of age have better spatial skills when assessed at 54 months of age. "The ...

VIDEO: In an ongoing study of almost 20,000 Danes, a team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen have isolated each individual’s DNA to analyze their specific telomere length – a... Click here for more information. Every cell in the body has chromosomes with so-called telomeres, which are shortened over time and also through lifestyle choices such as smoking and obesity. Researchers have long speculated that the shortening of telomeres increases the risk of heart ...

"Tanzanite demand is on the rise with emerging markets such as China are very interested in purchasing this stone. At the same time, production of investment quality stones has decreased which is driving the value of the stones up, creating a fantastic investment opportunity," says Mr Ross Sedawie from TreasureGems. The last few years after the global financial crisis have been uncertain for everyone. Riots and occupy wall street demonstrations have been occurring in Europe, USA and even Asia. All this worry about government debt and the value of money has ...

The cure for cancer comes down to this: video games. In a research lab at Wake Forest University, biophysicist and computer scientist Samuel Cho uses graphics processing units (GPUs), the technology that makes videogame images so realistic, to simulate the inner workings of human cells. "If it wasn't for gamers who kept buying these GPUs, the prices wouldn't have dropped, and we couldn't have used them for science," Cho says. Now he can see exactly how the cells live, divide and die. And that, Cho says, opens up possibilities for new targets for tumor-killing ...

A week of great food and great times awaits visitors to Hartstone Inn & Hideaway, June 4-8. The inn has partnered with Chef Benedetta Vitali, who comes all the way from Florence, Italy to share her Tuscan cooking heritage with inn guests during an intensive five-day immersion cooking school. Chef Vitali will share original family recipes, grown out of her Tuscan roots. Each day, Vitali will provide hands-on instruction, where guests will cook 3-4 recipes for lunch and then sit down to eat and discuss the meal they've prepared. In addition to her cooking expertise, ...

In November, fashionable clothing geared towards plus size women, which celebrate her sense of style, respects her curves and offers uncompromising fit and quality, was launched. This line was created on the fundamental belief that "every woman deserves great fashion." This plus size clothing line showcases a woman's individuality by giving her trendy clothing that fits well and always looks great. Each piece in the eloquii by The Limited collection has been designed from start to finish, with attention paid to fit and comfort during the design process. eloquii ...

Are you planning to visit London in the end of February? In that case, you might be lucky enough to witness the event of Hotelympia 2012. This event would take place from 26th February to 1st March at Excel London. Apart from that, you can also be a part of the event Pancake Day London that would take place on 21st February across different venues. You would not have to be worried about accommodation in this case, because you would get wonderful accommodation facilities at convenient rates. The Marble Arch London Hotel can offer you the facilities of luxurious accommodation ...

London is a place with various events, and if you are in London at anytime in February, there are plenty of events that you would expect to witness. Different events are celebrated at different venues on different days, and therefore, on the basis of the time you come here, you can stay at different location and enjoy different events. In any case, the Shaftesbury Premier Hotels spread throughout London can be the ideal selection for you, because throughout the month, the hotel authorities have decided to give various offers and deals for the customers. The famous event ...

London is a city of romance, and therefore, it is the ideal destination for lovers. With the approach of the Valentine's Day, it is greatly exciting for the lovers who are planning to spend a wonderful day in London. In order to make this special day of the lovers more special, Grand Royale London has introduced exciting deals and offers for the couples on this special day of valentine. This has been introduced with the name special romance package. There are plenty of things that are part of the Special Romance Package. If you come here with your lover, this package ...

If you ever happen to come to London, accommodation should not be a problem because the Shaftesbury group of hotel can offer the ultimate solution. There are exciting deals and packages currently announced by the hotel authority, and this can be greatly comforting for you. The Shaftesbury Metropolis London Hyde Park has introduced an executive stay package for the business travelers. Therefore, when you come here for business purposes, you can avail the wonderful opportunity of these executive packages with wide varieties of features. The package includes wide varieties ...

If you come in the middle of February in London, not only would you be able to enjoy the best of London Olympic test event, but at the same time, you would also get one of the best facilities of accommodation at the most affordable rates. Wondering how! Well, you can now get excellent facilities of accommodation at the Shaftesbury hotels. In fact, this is one of the leading choices when it comes to the selection of hotel properties in London. Since a long time, this group of hotel has been offering great facilities of lodging across the central London. Therefore, if ...

Super Fast Link Building has been private for over 5 years now and has opened it's doors to new members. Why? So they can grow beyond 5,000 websites to over 10,000 sites in their network. It takes a bit of cash to fund the growth of a solid, private blog network. If you know anything about SEO, link building or Search Engine Optimization you know of the incredible value of being able to tap into a private blog network. That's the beauty of Super Fast Link Building, they are NOT open to just anyone. They have limits on their network and will ONLY ever allow a certain ...

Random Acts of Kindness Day is Friday, Feb. 17, and to celebrate the spirit of the day and encourage others to participate, Michaels will give away more than $100,000 in gift cards at its 1,060+ stores and on its Facebook page. Throughout the day, Michaels will randomly hand out thousands of gift cards in its stores and through Facebook to inspire people to in turn do something kind for others, such as donating their gift cards to a school, church or hospital, or using the cards to buy supplies to make a special homemade gift for someone. "This is a fun way for ...

Have you ever imagined you could turn plastic bottles into window blinds? Tuiss.co.uk, the online blinds and curtains retailer, have done just that and announce the launch of a brand new collection of 'Index' roller blinds made from recycled plastic. Each square metre of Index blind fabric is made from the equivalent of 6 thrown away bottles. PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is used to produce bottles for drinks and packaging for many products, after use these containers are often just simply thrown away. Index fabric is also Oeko-tex 100 certified which assures that ...

Whenever a new diet book hits the stands, it's usually met with a rolling of the eyes from the wellness world. This is because most people know that diets don't work. Fads and gimmicks might be profitable - but they are not sustainable, nor enjoyable! Jess Ainscough's new ebook, Make Peace With Your Plate, is not a diet book. It's not a book that preaches a certain dietary dogma. Whether someone is vegan, vegetarian, a meat eater, raw vegan, or Paleo is not of concern in the slightest. The gist of this book is real, whole, natural foods. It's a book that has been ...

4ipnet, Inc., a leading wireless networking device provider for manageable, reliable, and secure wireless access, announced the new release of WHG405, Gigabit Secure WLAN Controller. The controller provides cloud base management over 200 4ipnet 802.11n Access Points with deployment flexibility by supporting both local and remote networks simultaneously in the Internet Cloud. This feature allows IT manager to control, configure, and upgrade all manageable 4ipnet Wireless Access Points deployed in different locations. The WHG405 can be used to set up Site-to-Site VPN ...