A recent study of the speech information rate of seven languages concludes that there is considerable variation in the speed at which languages are spoken, but much less variation in how efficiently languages communicate the same information. The study, "A cross-linguistic perspective on speech information rate," to be published in the September 2011 issue of the scholarly journal Language, is co-authored by François Pellegrino, Christophe Coupé, and Egidio Marsico. A preprint version is available on line at http://lsadc.org/info/documents/2011/press-releases/pellegrino-et-al.pdf. Their ...

Document Advantage Corporation has announced its selection by the NJPA, National Joint Powers Alliance, to serve as a preferred provider of Electronic Document Management Software and Services to its fast growing membership of 35,000 organizations. Now, NJPA members can begin working immediately with a premier document management provider without undertaking a complex, expensive, and lengthy RFP process. NJPA is a member-driven buying cooperative serving public and private schools (K-12 and higher education institutions), state and local governments, and non-profit ...

Philadelphia, PA, September 1, 2011 – The first report of the presence of alternative lengthening of telomeres (ALT) in cancers arising from the bladder, cervix, endometrium, esophagus, gallbladder, liver, and lung was published today in The American Journal of Pathology. The presence of ALT in carcinomas can be used as a diagnostic marker and has implications for the development of anti-cancer drug therapies. Telomeres are nucleoprotein complexes located at the ends of chromosomes. During normal cell division, these telomeres become shorter with each division, potentially ...

Prospecting — the search for valuable reserves such as gold, diamond and natural gas — isn't just a matter of luck. It's about knowing where to look. Now researchers at Tel Aviv University have modernized the hit-or-miss search with cutting-edge technology that scans the earth for signs of lucrative resources that could lurk beneath our feet. Combining a number of surveying techniques for the first time, Prof. Lev Eppelbaum of TAU's Department of Geophysics and Planetary Sciences at the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Faculty of Exact Sciences and Dr. Youri Katz of TAU's ...

BMGI, a management consultancy specializing in problem solving methods and tools, is hosting a one-day workshop in which healthcare providers will learn how they can drive rapid improvement, become more efficient and improve quality. "Doing More with Less in Healthcare", will reframe the healthcare improvement programs of the past 20 years into the clinical problem solving model. Led by a prominent physician, this event takes place on Sept. 13, at the Boston Marriott Burlington, at a cost of $399 per participant. "Healthcare organizations face significant ...

An article in the September issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology summarizes methods for radiation dose optimization in chest computed tomography (CT) scans. Chest CT is the third most commonly performed CT examination, frequently used to diagnose the cause of clinical signs or symptoms of the chest, such as cough, shortness of breath, chest pain or fever. Regardless of the body region being scanned, dose reduction must always start with making sure that there is a justifiable clinical indication for CT scanning. "Use of the appropriate radiation ...

Authors of a study in the September issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology say, with an estimated $1.5 billion in potential bonus payments for radiology professionals at stake, radiologists should study and respond to recent federal regulations related to meaningful use of complete certified ambulatory electronic health records and their equivalents. Meaningful use is a hot health care topic because of the significant incentives available to providers who meaningfully use certified electronic health record (EHR) systems, as well as the looming penalties ...

Low temperatures and the typical coastal mist contributed to the mystique and energized attendees, once again, at the annual Pebble Beach Automotive Week and Concours d'Elegance. Car lovers from across the globe came to dote over the 2011 collector entries and check out the models being showcased by some of the world's foremost luxury car makers. With the Pebble Beach Concours being the grand dame of consumer exhibitions for luxury automotive makers, all eyes were on the details. From creating the right ambiance within exhibits and securing private locations for test drives ...

DALLAS – Sept. 1, 2011 – UT Southwestern Medical Center has developed a new lifesaving genetic screening program for families at high risk of contracting colorectal cancer, a deadly yet highly preventable form of cancer. The joint effort between UT Southwestern and Parkland Memorial Hospital allows doctors to screen the tumors of colorectal cancer patients younger than 70, and uterine cancer patients younger than 55, to determine if there is a high risk for a genetic cancer predisposition syndrome. If a predisposition syndrome is found, patients are encouraged to bring ...

MADISON, WI, SEPTEMBER, 1, 2011 -- Organic farming is known to be environmentally sustainable, but can it be economically sustainable, as well? The answer is yes, according to new research in the Sept.-Oct. issue of Agronomy Journal. In an analysis of 18 years of crop yield and farm management data from a long-term University of Minnesota trial, an organic crop rotation was consistently more profitable and carried less risk of low returns than conventional corn and soybean production, even when organic prime premiums were cut by half. Previous research has almost universally ...

In an industry that is still considered to be taboo and is rarely spoken about in public, Valarie Amber, a top VIP dancer in Las Vegas and New York, has decided to write a "how-to" book for the ladies who work in Gentlemen's Clubs before she hangs up the clear platform heals forever. Amber's book, "The Naked Truth in a Gentlemen's Club" will give readers a better understanding of the different topics such as sustaining longevity respectively while earning top dollar. She also discusses relationships and insights pertaining to the industry. Amber began ...

The Alpha Mechanical Service, Inc. division of Food and Restaurant Equipment Service has seen a sharp increase in demand over the past year for quality repair and maintenance service in Louisville, KY and surrounding areas. To meet that challenge Alpha Mechanical Service has expanded its Food and Restaurant Equipment Service division by adding several highly trained service technicians. With the economic downturn this country has experienced over the past few years, many food service companies and restaurants are keeping equipment such as commercial ovens, refrigerators, ...

Persson Associates, in the business of assisting companies develop disaster recovery plans for over 27 years, has updated their web site (www.perssondisasterrecovery.com) to not only offer simple, easy to use planning products but at a cost everyone can afford. 100's have been sold over the past 15 years. The planning products, or plan development "tools" (Copyrighted Methodologies), offered by Persson Associates are written in MSWord in an easy to follow format of data collection "templates" along with specific instructions. They cover the planning ...

Donovan Johnson loves piano music. So much so, that he's pioneered a radio station that's devoted to it. And not only is the radio station devoted to piano music, it's committed to artists of the genre who live and work independently of their art. "I was so tired of the struggle, and I knew that there were many others out there with the same struggle to contend with. I wanted to help, and creating "Enlightened Piano Radio" was one way in which I could do that." Donovan is an Omaha Nebraska pianist and educator, who's been involved in the music ...

Ms. Morgan, as a member of WealthCounsel, believes in a comprehensive, client-centered approach to estate planning founded on the principles of legal competence, professional collaboration and a commitment to excellence. "Estate planning is a thoughtful process and not merely a single legal transaction," said Orange County estate planning lawyer Darlynn Morgan. "As a member of WealthCounsel, my firm has access to a state-of-the-art document drafting system, a network of experienced colleagues throughout the country with whom I can collaborate, and educational ...

GeniusWave announces the second major release for My Mobile Tracker and Family Watch. Apps are available on Apple and Android. The version 2 release focuses on ease of use, providing an updated user interface, a new way to manage emergency contacts and notifications, and new pricing for Economy and Personal Go packaging. Users have been delighted with the new interface triggering a rise in downloads for the award winning safety apps. The positive customer reaction demonstrates why the mobile phone can be such a powerful safety device. The mobile app makes it easy to watch-over ...

Launched in December 2010, Paina B Music Marketing (formerly Paina B Entertainment Marketing) developed to promote Artists, Songwriters, and Producers is now adding Independent labels to its servicing roster. Although many Independent Labels conduct marketing activities in house, Paina B offers to take all Marketing development for talent rosters in its company's hands to provide quality marketing to promote their talent to the next level. This new launch will allow Indie labels to focus more on gaining and developing new/existing talent. Independent Labels are often ...

Premier baby gear retailer, Right Start, has announced plans to open a new store this fall in Denver, Colorado. Located in the prominent Cherry Creek North community, this will be the company's tenth store and its first store opening since Liberty Media Corporation purchased Right Start two years ago. The new store features a free parking lot for Right Start customers, a luxury in the Cherry Creek North retail hot spot. Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Right Start's newest store will sell all things baby, including car seats and strollers, nursery and kids ...

Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that the winner of the CN Canadian Women's Open played a Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft in her driver. Five other top ten finishers at the event also played Graphite Design shafts. "The final day of this event was tough on all the players due to stormy conditions caused by Hurricane Irene. We congratulate the winner on her outstanding performance in adverse conditions," said Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design. "Tour Players ...

Gary FitzGeral head of Australia's leading mortgage investment firm Franklin Partners is today announcing that Peter Sermol , Managing Director of Amstel Securities NV, Canadian investment company, have joined forces. "With Peter Sermol, who specialises in uncovering uncorrelated high yielding investment strategies and investments for hedge funds, joining forces with us (Franklin Partners] this seems a formidable partnership auguring well for the bourgeoning Australian mortgage investment market," commented FitzGerald. Amstel, which started out as an equity ...

The Interior Edge and Markomm have entered into an agreement where Markomm, an Internet Marketing Company, will provide Local Directory services to The Interior Edge, a window treatment firm based in San Antonio, Texas. This will help them have a stronger presence on the search engines, allow them to be in front of their consumers and increase sales. Consumers today live in the information age. Anything they are looking for is at their fingertips and easily searchable through Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc. More than 97% of all consumers stay on the first page of Google. For ...

Configure One a leading provider of web-based product configurator and electronic catalog software, today announced that Lau Industries, Inc.—a leading supplier residential and commercial heating/air conditioning components and fan systems —selected Configure One's Concept Enterprise Product Configurator after a comprehensive evaluation. For 80 years the experts at Lau have been innovating unique fan solutions designed to exceed customer satisfaction, energy efficiency standards, and quality. To improve its business processes, Lau reviewed the way it interacts with its ...

Solutions to the Prevalent Plight of Unmanageable Debt While those in debt can feel as if they are alone against a sea of creditors, debt problems and credit worthiness are issues affecting many American consumers nationwide. Many of those debtors eventually rose out from underneath their debt and the worry it brought to their lives. If you need a fresh financial start, there are options, even if you have had trouble obtaining employment or have had unexpected expenses arise. The First Step Is to Take Action Doing nothing is the first mistake many make as they ...

Filing for a California Bankruptcy? Some Property is Exempt from Creditors For anyone contemplating filing for bankruptcy, anxiety regarding what property you can keep and what property you may lose is natural. The good news is that even after going through bankruptcy, some property is exempt, meaning that creditors cannot touch certain assets in exchange for a repayment of debt. This is true even for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which many refer to as "liquidation" bankruptcy and involves selling assets to pay off debt. While it is true a significant amount of ...

Head of Household Can be Liable for the Driving of Children, Spouse Teenagers account for over $25 billion in damages that result from accidents, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For every mile driven, drivers aged 16 to 19 are four times more likely than other drivers to cause an accident. Those statistics are one reason some states hold the parent liable for his or her child's negligent driving. Under Colorado's "family car doctrine," the head of household can be responsible for damages caused by the negligent driving of family ...