Tel Aviv ― It has long been believed that modern man emerged from the continent of Africa 200,000 years ago. Now Tel Aviv University archaeologists have uncovered evidence that Homo sapiens roamed the land now called Israel as early as 400,000 years ago ― the earliest evidence for the existence of modern man anywhere in the world. The findings were discovered in the Qesem Cave, a pre-historic site located near Rosh Ha'ayin that was first excavated in 2000. Prof. Avi Gopher and Dr. Ran Barkai of Tel Aviv University's Department of Archaeology, who run the excavations, ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Members of the engineering faculty at Oregon State University have invented a new type of radiation detection and measurement device that will be particularly useful for cleanup of sites with radioactive contamination, making the process faster, more accurate and less expensive. A patent has been granted on this new type of radiation spectrometer, and the first production of devices will begin soon. The advance has also led to creation of a Corvallis-based spinoff company, Avicenna Instruments, based on the OSU research. The market for these instruments ...

AUDIO: Addiction researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have noticed an unexpected link between alcoholism risk and obesity. They report when a person has a genetic risk... Click here for more information. Addiction researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a risk for alcoholism also may put individuals at risk for obesity. The researchers noted that the association between a family history of alcoholism ...

The GOES series of satellites keep an eye on the weather happening over the continental U.S. and eastern Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and had a busy time with wild weather in 2010. Today, GOES-13 captured one of the last images of North and South America in 2010 as the world continues to turn toward 2011. The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite called GOES-13 satellite captured a "full-disk image" of North and South America in an image created December 30 at 1445 UTC (9:45 a.m. EST) as the world awaits the new year. The stunning image shows cloud cover associated ...

System 98S is currently bringing rains and gusty winds to the northwestern coast of Western Australia, and NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite spotted areas of moderate to heavy rainfall in the system. NASA's TRMM satellite captured an image of System 98S' rainfall when it passed overhead in space on Dec. 30 at 1310 UTC (8:10 a.m. EST). TRMM is a joint mission between NASA and the Japanese space agency JAXA that can estimate rainfall in a tropical cyclone from its vantage point in space.The heaviest rainfall was occurring over the Southern Indian Ocean ...

AUDIO: It’s not news that exercise is good for your health, but scientists continue to learn more about just how beneficial regular exercise can be. Now a study led by researchers... Click here for more information. Consistent exercise is associated with a lower risk of dying from colon cancer, according to a new study led by researchers at the Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. The study is among ...

Happy New Year! The New Year is all about new beginnings. I love the idea that, with every January 1 that rolls around, I can start with a clean slate - all previous mistakes and misjudgments are forgotten and the future me will be perfect in every way. (Of course this ideal doesn't generally last past January 2 but hey...) OK, so maybe you won't always manage to lose 20lbs, pay off your credit card in full every month, call your mom once a week, go to the gym at 6:30 every morning etc. The following suggestions may, however, enable you to avoid unnecessary grammar ...

Becky Esker, professional organizer and owner of Get Organized, LLC, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa will be featured on KCRG-TV9 mid-day newscast Friday, December 31 at approximately 11:45 a.m. Becky is the forthcoming author of 2 Minute Organizing Miracles: Simple Secrets to Leading an Organized Life. Becky will show viewers "how to" tackle an organizing project and will give tips and tricks for success. Start 2011 off on the right foot by taking a few minutes out of your day to watch her demonstration. Then visit http://www.theorganizingchoice.com for even more information, ...

Today, Global Research & Data Services is going to publish several market analyses about the semiconductor markets in Europe. We make available the following brand-new market analyses: Semiconductors - Germany Semiconductors - Austria Semiconductors - Belgium Semiconductors - Bulgaria Semiconductors - Czech Republic Semiconductors - Denmark Semiconductors - Estonia Semiconductors - Finland Semiconductors - France Semiconductors - Greece Semiconductors - Hungary Semiconductors - Ireland Semiconductors - Italy Semiconductors - Latvia Semiconductors - ...

Abdulla J. ALkuwaiti Has introduced the first book to prepare candidates to take the new certificate titles: The Risk Management Professional. This certificate is awarded by the Project Management Institute in the USA, which is one of the most respected project bodies in the word. The Author introduced a new method for studying which he calls "memorize then understand", where he present individual concepts of risk management for the reader to memorize and then combine them n the bigger context of Risk Management for the purpose of understanding. He argues that this approach ...

Did you know that corsets started becoming a staple for women around the sixteenth century? Yeah, I thought it was early than that too. However, up until that time women simply wrapped themselves up with either torn bed linens, or cloth rags. Actually the only reasons women started wearing corsets in the first place was because, they found them to be flattering for their bust lines, while accentuating boob cleavage. It wasn't until the Victorian era, did corsets wedding dresses start serving a bigger purpose. Specially made corsets, which were made by a skilled corsetier ...

July 29, 30 and 31, 2011 are the confirmed dates for the next music-fest called 'EXPOSURE Concert; Because love shouldnt hurt.' It's a three day long concert with roughly 50 bands playing; which broadcasts live around the world to expose domestic violence. The original EXPOSURE Concert,held in August, 2010, was watched from 8 countries and 34 states. Western New York bands have been jumping to secure their slot. Sharen Wendy Robertson is repeating her journey from Cape Cod to Buffalo to perform. The next furthest band is Dirty Martini, a repeat appearance who has ...

SurveilStar, Inc. (www.surveilstar.com), the industrial leader in computer monitoring and data leakage prevention, announces its new plan to develop cross-platform software that can be deployed on all major operating systems and even mobile terminals. Currently, SurveilStar can be only deployed on Windows with Microsoft SQL Server. Once deployed, all PC and web activities including visited websites, sent and received emails, used application, IM chats, shared, printed and operated documents on client computers, will be stealthily sent to server and can be reviewed on ...

http://www.mbma.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) approved a new Executive Committee at the MBMA Annual Meeting held in December 2010 in Dallas, TX. Chuck Haslebacher, Chairman Varco Pruden Buildings John Hodson, Vice-Chairman Chisum Site & Steel, Inc. Randall Paul Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc. Brad Robeson NCI Building Systems, Inc. Jeff Carmean Nucor Building Systems Jimmy Worley Ruffin Building Systems, Inc. Fred Koetting Schulte Building Systems, L.P. Patrick Kern Steel Built Corporation Phil Raimondo, Ex-Officio Behlen ...

Contemporary impressionist painter Bruce Wood is a new Associate Member of the The Lyme Art Association in Old Lyme, Connecticut. His acrylic painting "Heading In" was juried into their "Deck The Walls" show for 2010. Inclusion in Members' shows is not guaranteed. Each painting is juried by a committee of senior "Elected Artist" Members. As such, the inclusion of a new Associate Member's work is an honor. Bruce Wood is a Boston native who moved to Chicago in the 1970's to study at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he received a Master of Fine Arts ...

As more and more businesses seek opportunities with partners and colleagues outside of the country, it was only a matter of time before OnConference offered the opportunity for clients to avail of international conference calling services. OnConference, however, is no stranger to the communication needs and demands of even the biggest of business firms. Although the business related conference call isn't new technology and is considered one of the oldest forms of business communication, it is these very conference calling services that have lasted as long as they have ...

About Build A Bed: Build A Bed is a new and unique way to personalize the way you sleep. They were founded on the principle that optimal health begins with the quality of rest you get each night. The Build A Bed concept was developed to revolutionize the industry and empower consumers by giving them more control. With Build A Bed, you now have the ability to customize your mattress to your comfort level. Never again do you have to succumb to a ready-made mattress that was made without you in mind. Build A Bed is located at 5601 Basswood Boulevard in Fort Worth Texas ...

ATG Stores, an online retailer that owns and operates over 500 online stores which sell everything for the home and lifestyle, has achieved growth and profits for the eleventh year in a row since the company was established in 1999. "This year we had a huge emphasis on implementing new features on our sites to help customers have a better shopping experience," says Luke Geoff, Director of Business Development at ATG Stores. "We have been upgrading our search tools and are adding more selection every day." In 2010 ATG Stores not only improved their websites and product ...

Programming Sunrise has released Smart Diary Suite v. 4 Medical Edition, a powerful Windows application that lets you keep track of the important information in your life. It is a completely customizable Personal Information Solution that makes it easy to track key factors that affect your health. Unlike simple Personal Information Managers (PIMs) or diary programs, Smart Diary Suite Medical Edition has introduced a unique way to keep a journal of your life. Track your diet, exercise, health, and fitness. Use Smart Diary Suite to plot all of your health and lifestyle ...

The recent $9M award from North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services requires GL Solutions to make significant investments in order to increase stafff and relocate prior to meeting contract obligations. In addition to hiring for (39) new positions, GL Solutions is moving to a new office location in the Awbrey Village commercial space later this month. The Business Development Forgivable Loan Fund was created to increase employment and capital investment in Deschutes County and help offset the cost of business relocation to and within the region. These ...

Americans use 60,000 plastic bags every five minutes, disposable bags that they throw away without much thought. But where is "away?" Where do the bags and other plastics end up, and at what cost to the environment, marine life and human health? Bag It follows "everyman" Jeb Berrier as he navigates our plastic world, Jeb is not a radical environmentalist, but an average American who decides to take a closer look at our cultural love affair with plastics. Jeb's journey in this documentary film starts with simple questions: Are plastic bags really necessary? What are plastic ...

Jump To The Cloud, a centralized online portal where you can find resources for any job size, has announced the launch of its new portal to locate cloud computing consultants, service providers and other related information. Jump To The Cloud was created to help businesses of various service domains get in touch with cloud consultants or providers. The purpose of the site is for everyone to participate and educate each other on the ever evolving concepts of the IT cloud. "Cloud computing is a hot topic and many businesses are trying to understand the benefits it could ...

2011 marks the 15-year anniversary for Botanicare (http://www.botanicare.net). Botanicare was founded on an innovative product owner Treg Bradley originally brewed in the back of his retail store in 1992. Known as "PURE BLEND ," retail customers initially brought in their own containers for refills. As the product grew in popularity, Bradley knew he had found a niche market. American Agritech, now better known by the brand name BOTANICARE, continues to create cutting-edge hydrogardening products. In honor of Botanicare's 15th anniversary, the company is advertising ...

Films about the Middle Ages have become increasingly popular in the past few years. The trend continues with the new Lionsgate film, "Season of the Witch," starring Nicolas Cage and featuring his honorable comrade, Ron Perlman. The film depicts the stars as 14th Century Knights, returning home from a grueling Crusade battle. The Medieval thriller stars Cage as the medieval knight, Behemen. When Behemen and his comrade, played by Ron Perlman, return to their homeland after a crusade, they find their city destroyed by the malicious the Black Plague, now referred to by ...

Cedar Rapids Tire (CRT), a Marion, Iowa-based specialty tire distribution company, began receiving their spring 2011 Carlisle tire shipments in October of 2010. CRT wanted to ensure an adequate supply of Carlisle tires for their customers in the wake of Carlisle's recent tire shortage. The trouble began when Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company decided to move plants in China and close a plant in Pennsylvania, relocating it to Tennessee. The relocation of a plant has a direct impact on production, and Carlisle decided to relocate two at once. The transition of molds set Carlisle's ...