It is widely known that fruit contains antioxidants which may be beneficial to health. New research published in the open access journal Chemistry Central Journal demonstrates that chocolate is a rich source of antioxidants and contains more polyphenols and flavanols than fruit juice. When researchers at the Hershey Center for Health & Nutrition™ compared the antioxidant activity in cocoa powder and fruit powders they found that, gram per gram, there was more antioxidant capacity, and a greater total flavanol content, in the cocoa powder. Similarly when they compared ...

Crested gibbons (genus Nomascus) live in dense Asian rainforest, specifically in China, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, and, because of their environment, they communicate with other gibbons by singing. Both males and females sing in order to define territory and find a mate, and couples also sing duets to strengthen their pair bonding. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Evolutionary Biology describes how gibbon song can be used to identify not only which species of Gibbon is singing but the area it is from. Researchers from the German Primate ...

A team of researchers, led by University of Kentucky ophthalmologist Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati, has discovered a molecular mechanism implicated in geographic atrophy, the major cause of untreatable blindness in the industrialized world. Their article, "DICER1 Deficit Induces Alu RNA Toxicity in Age-Related Macular Degeneration," was published online by the journal Nature on Feb. 6 (DOI: 10.1038/nature09830). Concurrent with this discovery, Ambati's laboratory developed two promising therapies for the prevention of the condition. This study also elaborates, for the first ...

Accidental damage to thin or buried nerves during surgery can have severe consequences, from chronic pain to permanent paralysis. Scientists at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine may have found a remedy: injectable fluorescent peptides that cause hard-to-see peripheral nerves to glow, alerting surgeons to their location even before the nerves are encountered. The findings are published in the Feb. 6 advance online edition of the journal Nature Biotechnology. Nerve preservation is important in almost every kind of surgery, but it can be challenging, ...

An international team of researchers has made new links between 29 regions of the genome and ulcerative colitis – a common form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The new findings increase the total number of genome regions known to be associated with inflammatory bowel disease to 99. The results point to several biological processes, including the way that our bodies maintain the lining of the intestinal wall, which are likely to play an important role in the development of ulcerative colitis. The causes of inflammatory bowel disease are not fully understood, although ...

The first genome-wide study to demonstrate an inherited genetic basis for racial and ethnic disparities in cancer survival linked Native American ancestry with an increased risk of relapse in young leukemia patients. The work was done by investigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Children's Oncology Group (COG). Along with identifying Native American ancestry as a potential new marker of poor treatment outcome, researchers reported evidence the added risk could be eliminated by administering an extra phase of chemotherapy. The study involved 2,534 ...

PHILADELPHIA — The more allergies one has, the lower the risk of developing low- and high-grade glioma, according to data published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago, used self-reported data on medically diagnosed allergies and antihistamine use for 419 patents with glioma and 612 cancer-free patients from Duke University and NorthShore University HealthSystem. Controls had no history of brain tumors or any cancers, and did not have a history ...

Cambridge, Mass. – February 7, 2011 – A team of applied physicists at Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), Princeton, and Brandeis have demonstrated the formation of semipermeable vesicles from inorganic clay. The research, published online this week in the journal Soft Matter, shows that clay vesicles provide an ideal container for the compartmentalization of complex organic molecules. The authors say the discovery opens the possibility that primitive cells might have formed inside inorganic clay microcompartments. "A lot of work, dating back ...

A situation becoming more and more common these days is the scenario whereby a taxpayer negotiates a payment plan with the IRS for back taxes owed and he subsequently loses his job, leaving him unable to fulfill his payment schedule obligations. A very stressful situation becomes even more tenuous as the taxpayer now has to worry about finding a new job and paying his usual monthly expenses, not to mention the tax debt owed. Mr. Anderson (Harpers Ferry, WV) found himself unexpectedly in just this position and turned to Blue Tax to help him navigate successfully through ...

People shopping for Generic Viagra and other medications online are always expecting low prices along with high quality of service. Rxbuys.com has always been taking good care of its customers, making any changes aimed at working more efficiently and delivering high quality drugs within a reasonable period. This time, a decision was made to change the website design and add a few options for the customers to take advantage of affordable drugs they need, including generic Viagra and other popular medications. Firstly, the company made sure navigating Rxbuys.com is easy ...

On Tuesday, February 8th, Bruegger's Bagels, with 300 locations across the U.S., will celebrate National Bagel Day by offering three free bagels to its guests. (A coupon is required and can be accessed by "liking" Bruegger's Facebook page.) Along with National Bagel Day (celebrated nationally on February 9), the month also marks Bruegger's anniversary. In February 1983, it opened its first bakery in Troy, New York, offering fresh-baked bagels all day. To bring attention to the month - and delicious, fresh-baked bagels - Bruegger's asked more than 150,000 bagel fans, ...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2011 — With millions of people warding off winter's chill with blazing fireplaces and wood-burning stoves, scientists are raising red flags about the potential health effects of the smoke released from burning wood. Their study, published in the American Chemical Society's (ACS') journal, Chemical Research in Toxicology, found that the invisible particles inhaled into the lungs from wood smoke may have several adverse health effects. It is among 39 peer-reviewed scientific journals published by ACS, the world's largest scientific society. Steffen Loft, ...

Welding supplies, tools and safety gear are all necessary in industrial shops around the country. People who want to save money certainly do not want to pinch those pennies by sacrificing quality. By offering real world discounts on select high grade supplies and equipment, Baker's Gas and Welding regularly saves their customers money. Now, they are adding a free shipping offer to sweeten the deal. Baker's Gas and Welding Supplies is an industrial supply company doing business locally in southeast Michigan and northwest Ohio, as well as online across the US and Canada. ...

Tour Operator Escaped To Peru will be working in conjunction with Peruvian Government agency Prom Peru, it was revealed today. Exhibiting as the only tour operator for Peru at the popular New York Times Travel Show, Managing Director Gary Sargent applauded the support of the Peruvian Government. "Prom Peru are keen to encourage more tourists to visit Peru, and not just to trek the Inca Trail and visit the famous archaeological site of Machu Picchu," Mr. Sargent explained. "Peru is a hugely varied travel destination, and the majority of travelers don't realize what ...

On Thursday, February 3rd, the Association of Washington Business honored 10 Washington state employers for their excellence in protecting, training and compensating their employees. AWB's 2011 Better Workplace Awards honors Washington companies that have set the bar for workplace safety, job training and advancement, and innovative benefit and compensation programs. The 2011 awards were presented at AWB's annual Legislative Day, which was held at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia. Awards were presented by AWB President Don Brunell, Gov. Gregoire, and Tom Lemly of Davis ...

When the economy began to struggle, the real estate market was one of the hardest hit industries. Many real estate agents decided they would be better off in other industries and so left the housing market. Some, however, decided to stick it out. Robin Curle is one such agent, and she has found success in spite of the poor circumstances. "When you love something, you don't walk away just because things get tough," said Curle. "Helping people find or sell their homes is extremely rewarding; there was no way I was going to walk away from it." Curle and her team have ...

The camps will be moving from the Shao-Lin Do Center to 4601 Leap Court in Hilliard. The new location is also the headquarters for the Athletic Revolution Youth Fitness Program, opening later this year. The location change will be effective starting March 14. Yun Fitness Boot Camps are fun and effective. Participants begin seeing results in just a few sessions. The camps include a variety of routines, including dynamic warm-ups, body weight intervals, and circuits featuring resistance bands, kettlebells, medicine balls, and more. Here are just a few of the reviews ...

Thumbs Up on Far and Away Adventures' River Rafting Trips That Include Enviro-tainment Programs for Children Pace-Setting River Outfitter Uses Natural Environment To Make Multi-Generational Vacations Fun, Educational and Seamless SUN VALLEY, ID, Feb. 4, 2011 - Far and Away Adventures turns private family river rafting charters into thumbs up experiences for everyone thanks to over a decade of listening and responding to what most pleases family clients. 'While the rivers may run wild, our mission is to sustain for our guests at all times the serenity and enlightenment ...

UniBul Merchant Services announced today that it adds flat rate pricing to its line-up of card-not-present pricing models. The new pricing model will be available to mail order / telephone order (MO / TO) merchants, as well as to e-commerce businesses and non-profit organizations. Most existing pricing structures consist of a long list of rates and fees, which many merchants, especially those with no previous credit card processing experience, find confusing and hard to comprehend. In fact, our sales representatives have been demanding a more simplified pricing model ...

viaLanguage, a leading provider of multilingual solutions for global businesses, is pleased to announce that Nic McMahon will join the company as Vice President of Global Services. McMahon has been at the forefront of localization strategy for the last 15 years where he has held senior management positions responsible for shaping the industry. "We are very excited to have Nic join our company," said Chanin Ballance, CEO of viaLanguage. "He has a proven track record of helping organizations expand their business and services infrastructure. What makes Nic unique is his ...

GPI Prototype announced that it will showcase and present its additive manufacturing capabilities at the Pacific Design & Manufacturing/Medical Design & Manufacturing 2011 show in Anaheim California on February 8th-9th 2011. GPI Prototype will be located at booth 3874 and be available to answer questions regarding additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping. GPI will also be exhibiting at the Design & Manufacturing South in Orlando Florida from March 16th-17th 2011 at booth 624. GPI is committed to showcasing additive technology at industry events and informing customers ...

Roaring Penguin Software's CanIt Reputation List collects IP reputation data on e-mail servers fr1om a worldwide network of sensors. Roaring Penguin currently aggregates this data into four DNS-based block lists: Spam Source: A list of IP addresses that have sent mostly spam and very little non-spam. Dictionary Attackers: A list of IP addresses that have sent to many nonexistent recipients and very few valid recipients. Greylist Stumblers: A list of IP addresses that have been thwarted by greylisting. Such machines are typically compromised personal computers. Good: ...

The theme of OP Music House is 'EXPOSURE.' Domestic violence victim of over 20 years and founder of the non-profit corporation, OP Music House, appeared on WBNY's "The Local Show" last night. Perry believes if the abusers were exposed - if the curtain were opened and the neighbors saw, or their parents were looking - that they wouldn't be abusive. Following the "exposure theory," she introduced a product line to help raise money to open publicly, the 'EXPOSURE lite-up tees.' The cotton T-shirts are sensitive to sound and LEDs react just like an equalizer on ...

ChiropracticOutfitters.com will carry the Adapta Mesa 2-section, Adapta Summit 3-section, and Adapta Summit 7-section chiropractic tables. All the Adapta tables will have the i-Skin table surface and the Adapta Summit's will have the Posture Flex option to help accommodate a variety of patients. Chattanooga is the world's largest manufacturer of rehabilitation equipment for treating skeletal, muscular, neurological and soft tissue disorders. Renowned for engineering excellence, our products contribute to better treatment outcomes in hospitals, clinics and home settings ...

January 31, 2011 - DxO Labs today announces that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Aptina Imaging Corporation to integrate its DxO Digital Pixel Processing (DxO DPP) technology into high-end CMOS imaging products for Aptina. "We are very excited to team up with CMOS image sensor leader Aptina," said Jerôme Menière, CEO of DxO Labs. "Our DxO DPP technology research scientists have developed a ground-breaking solution that can significantly improve the image quality of miniaturized cameras while reducing manufacturing costs." "We are very pleased to partner ...