The construction of new rail lines, or the relocation of old ones underground, has increased society's interest over recent years in the vibrations produced by trains, especially among people who live or work near the tracks. Now a study headed by the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) has made it possible to estimate the trajectory of vibrations from the point at which they are generated (wheel-rail contact) through to the ground. "The model acts as a "virtual train laboratory', meaning that, if the parameters of the train or the track ballast are changed, it is ...

The first time that many patients realise that diabetes can affect their kidneys is when they are referred to renal services, according to a multi-cultural study in the March issue of the Journal of Renal Care. UK researchers who spoke to 48 patients with diabetes attending specialist renal services in Leicester, Luton and Ealing, discovered that awareness of the kidney risks posed by the disease was very low. "The people we spoke to experienced feelings of surprise, fear and regret when they found out their kidney had been affected" says Professor Gurch Randhawa, ...

A new study from Utrecht and Cambridge Universities has for the first time found that an administration of testosterone under the tongue in volunteers negatively affects a person's ability to 'mind read', an indication of empathy. The findings are published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. In addition, the effects of testosterone administration are predicted by a fetal marker of prenatal testosterone, the 2D:4D ratio. The study has important implications for the androgen theory of autism (testosterone is an androgen) and confirms ...

A systematic review of medical evidence has determined drug-eluting stents (DES) outperform bare metal stents (BMS) for revascularization of chronic total occlusions. Researchers found coated stents reduce restenosis and target revascularization, offering a safe approach with similar adverse events as BMS. Full findings are available in the February issue of Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. Medical evidence maintains that chronic total occlusions ...

BINGHAMTON, NY – Eight small teeth found in a cave near Rosh Haain, central Israel, are raising big questions about the earliest existence of humans and where we may have originated, says Binghamton University anthropologist Rolf Quam. Part of a team of international researchers led by Dr. Israel Hershovitz of Tel Aviv University, Qaum and his colleagues have been examining the dental discovery and recently published their joint findings in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology. Excavated at Qesem cave, a pre-historic site that was uncovered in 2000, the size ...

This release is available in Spanish. Researchers from the Hospital Virgen de las Nieves of the University of Granada have identified the most frequent mutations in the gene KCNH2 in patients with long QT syndrome. Long Qt syndrome is a disorder of cardiac ionic channels that approximately affects one in every 2,500 people and may cause torsade de pointes episodes, which can trigger sudden death. This condition usually affects children and adolescents, and it is occasionally mistaken for convulsions, leading to a misdiagnosis of epilepsy. So far, hundreds of mutations ...

Blinds4Home opens its doors to people who wish to purchase window blinds for their windows. There is a need for this fixture as you require privacy, if not protection against the glaring sun or the need to preserve the heat during the coldest of winter. Window blinds, vertical blinds, window shades, roller shades and solar shades are made affordable for you to suit your needs. These also come with safety devices to protect your children and your pets. This store offers different varieties of window treatments that meet your requirements. Their lines of products furnish ...

Social networks are immensely popular because they feed the users with a few basic but very important needs. Not even social insuccess and difficulties will push users away from these networks. It is thus possible to offer individuals participation within a social network and ask for something in exchange that they would not do otherwise. That's exactly what MathLanders does. MathLanders enforces sustained math practice by capitalizing on children innate inclination towards online peer competition and acquiring a reputable position in the social hierarchy. The software ...

The Bridal Solution is celebrating their second anniversary in style after receiving the prestigious "WeddingWire Bride's Choice Award" for 2011 in the wedding and event coordination category. Founder and owner, Natalie Imhoff, takes the success in stride. Imhoff notes, "We are obviously pleased to receive the award. We know our clients want their weddings and other events to be unique, memorable and proceed flawlessly. So, they seek a firm with a stellar reputation. I'm pleased The Bridal Solution has achieved that status. For us, 2011 will be a year filled with fresh ...

The mercury may be dipping below zero in parts of the country, but Dr. Patty Ann Tublin has a number of ways for couples to heat things up this Valentine's Day. Dr. Patty Ann, a world-renowned relationship expert who helps couples stop fighting and achieve happiness and intimacy, has just released a new article on her web site titled, "5 Easy Ways to Heat Up the Flames of Love & Passion on Valentine's Day." It's available now at http://bit.ly/fG7BAv In the article, Dr. Patty Ann provides five easy things couples can do on Valentine's Day to show they care and celebrate ...

Apollo Business Development announces its upcoming Web Seminar curriculum for lawyers. *Crafting Your Personal Marketing Plan for 2011 Wednesday, February 9, 2011; 1 PM - 2:15 PM Eastern time. In this session, begin to Think and Act like other Rainmakers. The key is to develop a personal marketing program, a blueprint for getting new business on a a systematic and disciplined basis. If you think like a rainmaker, take the same actions each day and build your skills over time - then you will start to produce the same results... ~Do you have a roadmap for the ...

Virtually no one who watches TV is immune to being carpet bombed by ad campaigns that unleash a numbing repetition of messages day and night. It's a take-no-prisoners strategy employed by advertisers like law firms, tax consultants, politicians, and many others intended to drive their target audiences into submission by forging an indelible brand image in their minds. Some commercials even resort to the garish, the juvenile and the utterly outrageous to command attention. But does it work? That's what a recent survey conducted by the Las Vegas advertising firm Ritchie ...

Global Business Intelligence (BI) software vendor, Yellowfin, has released a new white paper on Social and Collaborative BI. The paper outlines the crucial components that make up an effective and complete Social and Collaborative BI platform, and explains its ability to facilitate pervasive sharing, discussion and better, faster fact-based decision-making. The white paper - Social and Collaborative Business Intelligence - is available for free download from the Yellowfin website at: http://www.yellowfinbi.com/YFSalesDocs.i4?cat=white The merging of BI with Web 2.0 ...

Irene Brennick's song People Like You was featured in a notable tribute to Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr. for Peace Corps, Gabon, Africa. Known as "The Doctor of Public Service, Sargent Shriver Jr. compiled an unparalleled record of public service from the local level to the world community. Mr. Shriver served under President John F. Kennedy as the organizer and first director of the Peace Corps. He developed volunteer activities in more than 50 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. "I am so very honored to have the unique opportunity to lend my song about everyday ...

The Grauer School located in Encinitas was invited to install a photographic display at San Diego International Airport/Lindbergh Field of revealing photographs depicting the Southern California coastline taken by eleven Grauer School students during a recent expedition. The students traveled along the California coastal route in search of unique subjects illustrating the raw nature of the coastal wilderness and wildlife. Entitled, "Portraits of California", the exhibit is displayed on the East side of Terminal Two on the Youth Art Wall and will be available for viewing ...

THE Professional Darts Corporation are delighted to announce that 888.com will sponsor the 888.com Premier League Darts. The 888.com Premier League Darts, featuring eight stars of the sport, will begin on Thursday at The O2 in London and proceed around the UK for 15 successive Thursday nights. Over 80,000 fans will pack the UK's biggest arenas during the event, which was won by Phil Taylor last May when he hit an historic two nine-darters in the final against defending champion James Wade. "We are delighted to welcome 888.com back into darts as the title sponsor ...

The first thing any trader wants to know about an automated trading system is, "is it profitable?" Before, it was difficult to determine whether an expert advisor was profitable over the long term. Now, you can determine the long term profitability of any expert advisor quickly and easily. The Walk Forward Analyzer for MetaTrader 4 (a MetaTrader 5 version will be released soon) uses MetaTrader's own Strategy Tester to perform a walk forward analysis. Program features include automatic calculation of optimization and testing periods, interactive result selection, autocomplete ...

SUPERAntiSpyware.com, a Pacific Northwest developer of state-of-the-art security software, has announced a collaboration with Malware Research Group (www.malwareresearchgroup.com) for collection and analysis of spyware and malware samples. "Malware Research Group has been of great assistance in the fight against malware by providing samples of known threats, both zero-day and past threats," said Nick Skrepetos, founder of SUPERAntiSpyware.com. "They have been very responsive and accommodating in providing samples so we can protect users against the latest threats." Malware ...

Seattle-based Synergetic Finance announced this week that it has launched Biz-Well.com, a Business Wellness program that helps small business owners identify and manage their business's vital signs. Through February 14, a special bundle including financial benchmarking and Website optimization is available at 70% off the regular price for $1,995. Businesses can receive the Biz-Well bundle which includes financial data collection, a thorough business analysis, performance summary and recommendations, a financial benchmarking report, buyer persona development, a keyword ...

Waiting Room Solutions (WRS) (www.waitingroomsolutions.com), a leading web-based EHR and PM provider, announced today that Jorge G. Gutierrez, MD Practice has chosen to implement the 2011 Waiting Room Solutions Web Based Gastroenterology Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management System (PM) V4.0. Jorge G. Gutierrez, MD has been located in Palm Springs, CA for over 27 years. The busy practice has three providers who see patients five days a week in the office as well as at Desert Regional Medical Center and Mirage Endoscopy Center. Common appointments are ...

Items To Consider When Investing In An IPO: Not So Risky After All. Barvetii Wealth Consultants is a market leader in Financial Services. Here is a guide to Initial Public Offerings (IPO's) designed to take the jargon and fear out of the myth that IPO's are higher risk than ordinary investments. Here at Barvetii Wealth Consultants we are committed to offering our clients access to the latest and broadest range of financial services and products on the market. We know that choosing the right strategy, the right investment and the right product is no easy task in this ...

With nearly 75 percent of Americans failing to keep their New Year's resolutions, now is the time for those who resolved debt reduction in 2011 to stay motivated, said Freedom Debt Relief (FDR) vice president Kevin Gallegos. "One of the most popular resolutions every year is to get out of debt," said Gallegos. "It's no wonder: The average American household that carries credit card debt owes around $15,000. Indebted families and individuals should indeed work hard to stick to their resolutions to get debt relief." Experts agree that the keys to achieving a goal are ...

The Friends of Jacob Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the greater Metro Detroit area, is hosting a private swim event specifically for families with children on the Autism spectrum Saturday February 19th from 8 PM to 10 PM at the Macomb Township Recreation Center. This free event aims to give many deserving families an enjoyable evening of water activities through the private use of a modern indoor water park. All families with children on the Autism spectrum are welcome and admission is free. The Macomb Township Recreation Center features two pools with ...

A family vacation, a business trip or any other road trip can be exciting, yet stressful. The driving part is easy; the planning part though can at times cause you a headache. Once you have chosen your route, you might want to check the weather to make sure that there are no surprises along the way and that your trip will be safe and worthwhile. Link2weather.com announces the launching of a new website dedicated to planning any road trip according to the weather forecast. Link2weather.com allows its users to enter their trip starting point and their destination in up ...

A/E/P Maguire Group is proud to announce that Senior Vice President and Regional Transportation Director Richard A. Bernardo, P.E., was given the 2011 Freeman Award by the Providence Engineering Society (PES), the oldest professional engineering society in the United States. At the Society's 92nd Annual Awards Banquet on February 3, 2011, Society President and Maguire Project Manager James W. Coogan, P.E., presented the Freeman Award to Mr. Bernardo. The Award Banquet included newly elected Providence Mayor Angel Taveras as guest speaker. The Freeman Award is named ...