Though viruses are the most abundant life form on Earth, our knowledge of the viral universe is limited to a tiny fraction of the viruses that likely exist. In a paper published this week in the online journal mBio, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Barcelona found that raw sewage is home to thousands of novel, undiscovered viruses, some of which could relate to human health. There are roughly 1.8 million species of organisms on our planet, and each one is host to untold numbers of unique viruses, ...

Heavy rainfall was occurring in Tropical Storm Philippe's southeastern quadrant when NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite flew over it this week, and the storm continues to strengthen. Philippe was still a tropical storm when the TRMM satellite passed above on October 3, 2011 at 1806 UTC (2:06 p.m. EDT) but the National Hurricane Center (NHC) predicts that the storm may become a hurricane in a couple days. TRMM's TMI and Precipitation Radar (PR) data showed that bands of powerful convective thunderstorms were still dropping rain at a rate of over ...

Leading ferry company Stena Line has clinched the title of 'Best Ferry Operator' at the prestigious 'Travel Bulletin Star Awards 2011'. The 'Star Awards' are one of the most widely celebrated trade award programmes in the UK with voting conducted exclusively by the travel industry's 'true experts', the travel agents, to recognise and reward excellence across the travel and tourism industry. Ross Carson, Sales & Ancillary Revenue Manager was thrilled to collect the award at a glittering gala awards ceremony in London. "It is always great to win an award but ...

Tropical Depression Nalgae weakened rapidly when it made landfall on Hainan Island, China yesterday and NASA's TRMM satellite observed lighter rainfall rates that coincided with its lower intensity. Today, Nalgae's remnants are moving drifting toward Vietnam. TRMM measured the rainfall rates in Nalgae on October 4, 2011 at 0624 UTC (2:24 a.m. EDT). The rainfall analysis from TRMM's Microwave Imager (TMI) and Precipitation Radar (PR) showed only scattered areas of light to moderate rainfall were present with Nalgae as it moved into the Gulf of Tonkin west of Hainan Island. ...

I&K International Limited and Hairtrade.com, the number one hair extensions online store in the UK, have just announced a 30% discount on all I&K Clip-in Highlight Human Hair extensions, with a choice of 20 colours available. The news is sure to go down a treat with style enthusiasts that regularly use hair extensions, or even shoppers just looking to try something a little different with their hair, as the I&K Clip in Highlight range is often described as the easiest and fastest way to add highlights without colouring the hair. Colours available as part ...

When an athlete consistently does well, sports commentators may describe them as being "hot" or "on fire." Scientists have debunked these streaks as being in the eye of the beholder, but a new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers supports the "hot hand" phenomenon: that a streak of positive outcomes is likely to continue. Published online today in the journal PLoS ONE, the study analyzed five years of NBA free throws that support the "hot hand" phenomenon. Gur Yaari, postdoctoral associate in the Department of Pathology at Yale School of Medicine, and colleague ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. – As more and more people use websites like Craigslist to find roommates and advertise apartment vacancies, the opportunities increase for housing discrimination law violations. Rigel Oliveri, an associate dean for faculty research and development and associate professor of law at the University of Missouri School of Law, found that discriminatory online housing ads are almost always posted by people seeking roommates, and are primarily based on familial status. In a study published in the Indiana Law Review, Oliveri reviewed 10,000 housing advertisements ...

Cincinnati, OH, October 6, 2011 -- Directly advertising food items to children worries many parents and health care providers, and the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association have expressed concern about the negative impact of advertising on children's healthy food choices. A new study soon to be published in The Journal of Pediatrics explores the relationship between fast food advertisements, parental influence, and the food choices made by children. Dr. Christopher Ferguson and colleagues at Texas A&M International University studied ...

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Galleria Hotel, a leading Smyrna Georgia hotel, is the perfect place for guests to stay who are attending RAIN, A Tribute to the Beatles. Direct from Broadway, this Gas South Broadway Series production will take place at Cobb Performing Arts Centre from October 28-30, 2011. RAIN performs the full range of The Beatles' discography live onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs that The Beatles themselves recorded in the studio but never performed for an audience. Together longer than The Beatles, RAIN has mastered every ...

PHILADELPHIA — Over the next decade, the population of cancer survivors over 65 years of age will increase by approximately 42 percent. "We can expect a dramatic increase in the number of older adults who are diagnosed with or carry a history of cancer," said Julia Rowland, Ph.D., director of the Office of Cancer Survivorship in the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). "Cancer is largely a disease of aging, so we're seeing yet another effect of the baby boom generation and we need to prepare for this increase." Rowland's ...

Holiday Inn Express Simpsonville Hotel provides convenient lodging to guests attending the 38th Annual High School Festival and Preaching Conference. Taking place on the Bob Jones University Christian campus October 31 - November 3, 2011, participants will enjoy fellowship and wholesome recreation while developing talents in the areas of fine arts and preaching. The event is open to students from public, private and homeschools in 9th - 12th grade. In addition to participating, they will visit university classes and attend chapel and special programs by university students ...

Are you being charged accurately for medical care? Fraudulent medical billing forms cost private individuals and insurance companies thousands of dollars each year. On September 15 in Jackson, MS a not guilty plea was entered in court by a former cancer clinic office manager, according to a story issued by the Associated Press*. She is facing charges of healthcare fraud that stem from allegations that include giving patients cheaper drugs than they were billed for and not billing properly for chemotherapy treatments. Prosecutors allege that three women were involved ...

Thirty-two years after winning the inaugural Bolder Boulder road race, and coaching numerous runners to national and world championship status, local running legend Ric Rojas thinks he may be on to another winner. Rojas has teamed with local entrepreneurs Tony Urquhart and Simon Heart to launch a new running website called RunYourBest.biz. The site features an impressive array of tools aimed at helping runners of all ages and abilities improve their running performance. Urquhart, a New Zealand native and avid runner who has lived in Boulder for nearly 10 years, says ...

If you owe money to the your State tax board, you better believe that, just like the IRS, they have every right to go to any length to get paid - even if it means garnishing your wages! Augustus and Tracy (North Carolina) called Blue Tax once their State tax board imposed a wage garnishment of 60% on their income for a $28,000 tax liability they had to the State of North Carolina for the tax years of 2006 and 2007. The team at Blue Tax knew they had a challenge on their hands with this situation but they set a goal to prepare and file the 2006 and 2007 tax returns in ...

Incertec, of Fridley, Minnesota, will be the 61st company to establish and maintain business operations in Mexico under the auspices of The Offshore Group's ISO 9000:2008 certified Shelter Plan. Incertec specializes in highly-engineered, plating solutions in industries that demand precision. This entrance into the Mexico manufacturing market will complement the company's U.S. operations by providing access to economies of scale in labor, and will enable Insertec to effectively provide services to aerospace, medical device, and electronics manufacturers that currently ...

The week of Oct. 10, Whataburger will launch an all-new marketing campaign reflecting the customer loyalty, employee pride, and craveable menu that has set the burger icon apart since 1950. The new documentary-style campaign features actual customers and employees across a fully-integrated, multi-cultural platform of traditional and digital media. It is Whataburger's first new advertising campaign in nine years. NEW APPROACH From an idea brought to life by Whataburger team members and customers, the new marketing campaign represents a substantial new approach for ...

Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts and a leading 5-star hotel, announced receiving the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor for the year 2011, one of the world's largest travel sites which honor top-rated hotels, restaurants and attractions, as reviewed by travellers. Being the largest hotel in Amman, featuring 430 luxurious rooms and suites, with the largest convention centre accommodating up to 1,000 guests, a recently refurbished Grand Ballroom, seven delicious and diverse restaurants, a well-equipped health club and a elegant spa, ...

MARIA LIBERATI partners with Rosenbluth Vacations and REGENT SEVEN SEAS VOYAGER FOR an ITALIAN CUISINE AND CULTURE Top Celebrity Chef Maria Liberati will be Boarding the Regent Seven Seas Voyager for a Classic Mediterranean Cruise - May 3, 2012. Maria Liberati invites you to join her aboard the Regent Seven Seas Voyager, a luxurious mid-sized ship offering grand amenities to all guests. Guests will be joining her for a Classic Mediterranean Cruise where they may enjoy culinary excursions and Italian cuisine. The cruise is all inclusive and includes $400 shipboard ...

Baker's Gas and Welding Supplies, Inc. is pleased to announce that they are offering a complimentary welding newsletter to all those who are interested in the welding industry. The newsletter is both beneficial for large and small companies, schools and welding hobbyists. "We are thrilled to be able to offer another informative resource to the welding community," states Gary Klemz. "This is a nice complement to our blog, Facebook and Twitter offerings." By reading the newsletter, people will be informed of exclusive specials and promotions on welding ...

While the bleak economic outlook and volatility in the stock market has discouraged many business owners from trying to grow their businesses, one company continues to inspire entrepreneurs by proving business success is not dependent on the state of the economy. PostcardMania, a direct mail marketing firm located in Clearwater, FL recently held a three-day client appreciation event called Take Your Business to the Next Level and invited clients from all over the country to attend. Not only did they organize a full business-growth seminar to help attendees get their ...

A virtual automotive time capsule - from an early Pierce-Arrow to a trendy 1970 Chevy El Camino - will cross the auction block at William H. Bunch's suburban Philadelphia gallery on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The prized collection of vintage cars and trucks was amassed over many years by Pennsylvania businessman Dorando Faggioli, now 78, who made it his personal mission to restore each vehicle to perfection. Faggioli considers his 1926 Pierce-Arrow Model 80 "New York" car to be the jewel of the collection. "In its day, the Pierce-Arrow was the most expensive car ...

Researchers and scientists use remote sensing to obtain information about land, water, or other parts of the environment without actually touching what is being studied. Today, remote sensing is usually carried out by satellite sensors or airplanes. Remote sensing is used to measure and map the Earth, and to ensure that the Earth's resources are being used responsibly. To read full article and view images, visit here http://auracle.ca/news/?p=99 Understanding how the Earth is changing over time can be very difficult because the Earth is so large. Satellites allow ...

Single Professionals of all ages and all races are invited to America's First Interracial Dating Convention, Friday, October 14, 2011, at the Marriott San Mateo/San Francisco Airport, 1770 S Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo CA 94402. Dating expert and author Deborrah Cooper will keynote the convention. She will discuss: •The Pros and Cons of Interracial Dating •Dating and racial stereotypes, such as "Asian Women are Submissive" or "Black men are sexual studs" •How U.S. media negatively impacts the romantic options of women of color •Why Black/White ...

Environ-Tech, LLC is pleased to announce it's fall 2011 schedule of Lead Safety Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Initial Training Courses: *Wednesday September 28, 2011 - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM *Wednesdays October 12 & 26, 2011 - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM *Wednesdays November 16 & 30, 2011 - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM *Wednesdays December 7 & 14, 2011 - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM The 8 hour course includes, hands-on training and certification testing for contractors in compliance with all Federal requirements under Section 402 of the Environmental Protection Agency's ...

James Allen's timeless classic "As A Man Thinketh" has been a valued source of wisdom and guidance for nearly 100 years. Countless individuals have changed their lives for the better, enjoying greater success, relationships, and wealth, thanks to Mr. Allen's wisdom. But for many modern readers, no matter how true they feel the message is is, the language of the last century seems "outdated." Some people can get past that and get the message loud and clear. But sometimes the meaning just doesn't reach readers the way it could. And if you're a woman, ...