Are you still looking for a date for Valentine's Day? Here's some dating advice straight from the laboratory: It turns out there may be something to "playing hard to get." A study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, finds that a woman is more attracted to a man when she is uncertain about how much he likes her. On the one hand, a lot of psychological research has found that person A usually likes person B about as much as they think person B likes them. "If we want to know how much Sarah likes Bob, a good predictor ...

Hibernating, it turns out, is much more complicated than one might think. Research published in the latest issue of the journal Physiological and Biochemical Zoology illustrates a complex series of changes that occur in grizzly bears' hearts as they hibernate. The changes guard against complications that could arise from greatly reduced activity. A grizzly hibernates five to six months of the year. During that time, its heart rate slows drastically from around 84 beats per minute when active to around 19. "If a human heart were to slow down like this, you'd see very ...

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. Feb. 7, 2011 -- Neutron scattering analysis of two families of iron-based materials suggests that the magnetic interactions thought responsible for high-temperature superconductivity may lie "two doors down": The key magnetic exchange pairings occur in a next-nearest-neighbor ordering of atoms, rather than adjacent atoms. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, using the Spallation Neutron Source's ARCS Wide Angular Range Chopper Spectrometer, performed spin-wave studies of magnetically ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) -- Ever wonder how much fuel you can save by avoiding stop-and-go traffic, closing your window, not using air conditioning or coasting toward stops? Research at the University of California, Riverside's College of Engineering Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) can give you the answers. The research field is called eco-driving, which refers to providing drivers with advice and feedback to minimize fuel consumption when driving. Eco-driving, which has been practiced for years in Europe and is part of the driver ...

A new article in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology provides a roadmap for imaging manufacturers to navigate the unique and increasingly complex U.S. regulatory and reimbursement environment. "Evidence Requirements for Innovative Imaging Devices: From Concept to Adoption," identifies and addresses the five phases of an imaging procedure's lifecycle and the distinct clinical evidence needs for each phase. This article is authored by Richard Frank, MD, PhD, Vice President, Global Clinical Strategy and Policy, General Electric, Donald ...

Crop yields from India's first genetically modified crop may have been overemphasized, as modest rises in crop yields may come at the expense of sustainable farm management, says a new study by a Washington University in St. Louis anthropologist. The study, by Glenn Stone, PhD, professor of anthropology in Arts & Sciences, appears in the March issue of the journal World Development. In his paper, Stone compares village yields in 2003 and 2007, which conveniently had very similar levels of rainfall. "Cotton yields rose 18 percent with the adoption of genetically modified ...

A study of bound protons and neutrons conducted at the Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility has allowed scientists, for the first time, to extract information through experimentation about the internal structure of free neutrons, without the assistance of a theoretical model. The result was published in the Feb. 4 issue of Physical Review Letters. The major hurdle for scientists who study the internal structure of the neutron is that most neutrons are bound up inside the nucleus of atoms to protons. In nature, a free neutron lasts for ...

Drinking excess alcohol during pregnancy can cause fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) due to the damaging effects of alcohol on a developing baby's brain. Despite its harmful effects, pregnant mothers continue to drink alcohol – up to 3 in every 1000 babies are born with FAS, which causes intellectual disabilities, behavioural problems, growth defects and abnormal facial features. How alcohol causes these effects is unclear, but researching the problem is difficult because of ethical barriers to studying human fetuses. Ulrike Heberlein and colleagues from the University of California ...

WASHINGTON, DC, February 1, 2011 — Native residents of a neighborhood are more likely to move out when immigrants move in, according to new research by three American sociologists. "Neighborhood Immigration and Native Out-Migration" appears in the February issue of the American Sociological Review. Study authors are Kyle Crowder of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Matthew Hall of the University of Illinois-Chicago and Stewart E. Tolnay of the University of Washington. The authors note that for native whites the tendency to leave areas with large and ...

WASHINGTON, DC, February 2, 2011 — While experts often view aggressive behavior as a maladjusted reaction typical of social outcasts, a new study in the February issue of the American Sociological Review finds that it's actually popular adolescents—but not the most popular ones—who are particularly likely to torment their peers. "Our findings underscore the argument that—for the most part—attaining and maintaining a high social status likely involves some level of antagonistic behavior," said Robert Faris, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of California-Davis. ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The air pollution control measures that were put in place in Beijing during the 2008 Olympic Games – if continued – would cut almost in half the lifetime risk of lung cancer for the area's residents from certain inhaled pollutants, a new study concludes. This might translate to about 10,000 fewer lifetime cases of lung cancer in this large metropolitan area, scientists said, which is only one of several in China that have unhealthy levels of air pollution, largely from the burning of coal, biomass and automobile exhaust in a rapidly growing economy. The ...

DAVIS -- While experts often view aggressive behavior as a maladjusted reaction typical of social outcasts, a new University of California, Davis, study finds that it's actually popular adolescents--but not the most popular ones--who are particularly likely to torment their peers. "Our findings underscore the argument that--for the most part--attaining and maintaining a high social status likely involves some level of antagonistic behavior," said Robert Faris, an assistant professor of sociology at UC Davis. The study, co-authored by UC Davis sociology professor ...

A new website is launching, and it is dedicated to homes for sale in Farmington Hills MI. It highlights services for retail home buyers and real estate property investors, too. The new website is located at http://www.HomesForSaleInFarmingtonHillsMI.com. Darrick Scruggs owns the company, and it is a division of My First Michigan Home, which is a piece of his vision of helping so many people find the missing piece of the real estate equation. Scruggs aims to make this division of the company the ongoing answer to people's questions. He wants to find ways to grow his ...

Fashion Careers College will award scholarships to hopeful contestants of the hit reality television series, America's Next Top Model. The casting call event will be held on Friday, February 18, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at NTC Promenade in San Diego, California. FCC is a proud sponsor of the event. Contestants vying for a spot on the sixteenth cycle of America's Next Top Model will also be given an opportunity to study for a career in fashion at Fashion Careers College. Scholarships will be awarded to all participants of the casting call who are accepted into ...

Charles Blumenkehl, CEO and managing partner of Blue Asset Management LLC announced his company has closed a multi-million dollar non-performing mortgage tranche collateralized residential assets located throughout New Jersey. According to Charles Blumenkehl, "We are very pleased to have been able to help our sellers liquidate their non-peforming notes, and are excited about the opportunities we have identified within the group." Blumenkehl continued, "The areas these properties are in, and the price points we were able to achieve, will provide a benefit to our investors ...

For authors who wish to share their story to readers on a global scale, using the Internet as a marketing platform is one way of creating awareness and interest to readers all over the world. Online book marketing help authors reach out not just to the general reading public but also reach out to their target readers as well. Xlibris Publishing, one of the leading indie book publishers today, understands the authors' needs and is proud to announce their February book marketing offer. They are offering four amazing web marketing tools at half the cost. As a limited special, ...

"The Way of the Natural Therapist" by Leisa Millar and James Ketub Golding (editors) consolidates inspirational, personal stories from over 20 experienced natural therapists to reveal how to achieve longevity and balance as a therapist. "As a growing number of people turn to natural therapies for their health and wellbeing, natural therapists face many challenges from working in a healthcare system where people want outcomes to be achieved quickly and with minimal personal effort," says Millar and Golding. "The key to wellness lies in ongoing self-responsibility and self-care, ...

Emergency Road Services Of Canada Inc. would like to announce that they have changed their company name to Emergency Road Services Corporation due to their expansion into the U.S.A. The company has been providing their services in the U.S.A for the past year, but it became apparent that many customers still assumed that the company only provided their services in Canada because of their original name which included the word 'Canada' in it. Although the company's original plan was to only supply their services in Canada, it was through customer demand that they decided ...

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers hostel opened in July 2009 and recently also won "Best Hostel in New Zealand" at the TNT Golden Backpack Awards. General Manager Aimee Jeffrey says they are extremely honoured to win this award "The best thing about the Hoscars is that this is based on the ratings from our guests alone. Once guests depart they leave feedback on the HostelWorld site and rate us on staff, personality, security, fun, location and cleanliness. It's a great way to improve the hostel and monitor to our guests needs" Nomads Queenstown also came 2nd in the Oceania ...

Individuals young and old can help indulge their loved ones in luxurious splendor for only $25 at the Olympian University Cosmetology Schools at: 1011 E 10th Street in Alamogordo; 6300 San Mateo Blvd NE in Albuquerque; 1460 Missouri Ave in Las Cruces and Aladdin Beauty College, 108 S. Union in Roswell. The cosmetology schools are offering special ValentineâEUR s Day Pamper Package gift cards for $25 through Feb. 28. The $40 value includes: haircut; shampoo; deep conditioning; blow dry and style; plain manicure and pedicure; as well as a relaxing facial including make-up. ...

Integrity Defenders, Inc., an online reputation and privacy management firm, has today announced the company's new PrivacyID service geared towards removing personal information from online people search databases. People search databases offer personal information such as your name, phone number, address, salary, and other details about your personal life. Integrity Defenders' new service will search the web for this information and remove it from online databases. "Identity thieves have begun utilizing these databases to gain access to victims online accounts," warns ...

Total Nutrition Technology, a company specializing in helping people lose weight, manage their health, and enhance their sports performance, is offering free monthly nutrition and weight loss workshops to help people get on the right path to a healthier lifestyle. The program is called Healthy Eating for Life (H.E.L.P) and will cover weight loss, health management, and tips to achieving a long-term healthier lifestyle. The hour-long workshops will be held at Total Nutrition Technology's University City office (10130 Mallard Creek Road, Suite 300, Charlotte) and Ballantyne ...

Lifestyle Inspirations--publisher of the My Life Matters Planner for Women--offers tips to make focusing on the healthier, lower calorie choices recommended in the new 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans a part of everyday routines. "The 2010 Dietary Guidelines focus on making smart choices within each food group," said Bobette Kyle, Lifestyle Inspirations co-owner, "such as eating foods with whole grains instead of refined flours; replacing high-fat dairy with low- or no-fat versions, and choosing oils over solid fats. According to co-owner Cecilia George, "It is ...

NOW Property Preservation cleans foreclosure homes throughout Detroit, Grand Rapids, East Lansing, Muskegon, Pontiac, and Port Huron with environmentally friendly practices. Sam Sesi, the owner of NOW Property Preservation, wanted to ensure that since there was already damage financially at the properties, he wanted to clean the foreclosure homes in an environmentally friendly way. After analyzing the thousands of cubic yards of trash removal after a thorough clean, NOW Property Preservation cleans foreclosure homes using sound practices created by Sam Sesi, the owner. ...

wi-tribe was the gold sponsor of the Salsa Dance event that took place at Le Meridian Hotel - Amman. Some of the world's greatest dancers attended the event including, for the couple's dance, Tanya and George from Florida. They came to Jordan specifically for this event, which is the first of its kind in the Arab world. The couple reached over 20 million viewers in a record time with their performance. The Island Touch Academy of Dance held training workshops for two continuous days conducted by Tanya, George, and DJ El Tiguere. The Salsa event lasted three nights ...