DURHAM, N.H. – In a study published December 20 in the Proceedings of the National Academy Sciences (PNAS), a team of researchers including University of New Hampshire scientists Wilfred Wollheim, William McDowell, and Jody Potter details findings that show emissions of the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide from global rivers and streams are three times previous estimates used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change – the leading international body for the assessment of climate change. Waterways receiving nitrogen from human activities such as agriculture and ...

December is a time for twinkling lights, and scientists at the Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility are delivering. They've just produced a long-sought, rare color of laser light 100 times brighter than that generated anywhere else. The light was produced by Jefferson Lab's Free-Electron Laser facility. The laser delivered vacuum ultraviolet light in the form of 10 eV photons (a wavelength of 124 nanometers). This color of light is called vacuum ultraviolet because it is absorbed by molecules in the air, requiring its use in a vacuum. "We ...

A psychology professor has found that the way people perceive the Silhouette Illusion, a popular illusion that went viral and has received substantial online attention, has little to do with the viewers' personality, or whether they are left- or right-brained, despite the fact that the illusion is often used to test these attributes in popular e-quizzes. Niko Troje says that a reported preference for seeing the silhouette spinning clockwise rather than counter-clockwise is dependent upon the angle at which the viewer is seeing the image. "Our visual system, if it ...

Older men with high-risk prostate cancer frequently are offered fewer – and less effective – choices of treatment than younger men, potentially resulting in earlier deaths, according to a new UCSF study. The scientists found that men above age 75 with high-risk prostate cancer often are under-treated through hormone therapy or watchful waiting alone in lieu of more aggressive treatments such as surgery and radiation therapies. Instead, say the researchers, old age should not be viewed as a barrier to treatments that could lead to potential cures. "There is a disconnect ...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2010 — The American Chemical Society (ACS) applauds Congress for reauthorizing the America COMPETES Act today. America COMPETES (Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science), was originally enacted in 2007 and needed to be reauthorized this year in order to provide continued support for scientific research, technological development, science, technology, engineering and math education. "I want to extend our appreciation to Congress for passing COMPETES; it is the backbone of our nation's scientific ...

TORONTO, Ont., Dec. 21, 2010 – St. Michael's Hospital today became the first in Ontario to implant a small but powerful new defibrillator into a patient's chest. The defibrillator – about the size of a Zippo lighter – is the smallest available in terms of surface area and can deliver the highest level of energy, 40 joules. The narrow shape of the device allowed Dr. Iqwal Mangat to make a smaller incision in the patient's chest, which should mean a faster recovery and smaller scar. The "minimally invasive" procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, with most patients ...

Washington, DC – The Science Coalition issued the following statement today from President Deborah Altenburg after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5116, the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010: On behalf of The Science Coalition's 46 member universities, we thank the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate for reauthorizing this vital piece of legislation just days before its expiration and amid a busy lame duck session. The America COMPETES Act has tremendous implications for future job creation, economic growth and American competitiveness abroad. ...

St. Louis, MO, December 22, 2010 – The leading causes of death have shifted from infectious diseases to chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. These illnesses may be affected by diet. In a study published in the January 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers investigated empirical data regarding the associations of dietary patterns with mortality through analysis of the eating patterns of over 2500 adults between the ages of 70 and 79 over a ten-year period. They found that diets favoring certain foods were associated ...

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nuAlerts, http://www.nualerts.com, social media marketing platform for business communities, announced today the launch of Livermore Deal Alerts with 24 businesses offering exclusive deals via Friday Flier email, social media, text messaging, Deals widget, Hot Deals page and Deals Calendar. nuAlerts powered Livermore Deal Alerts community is the first such local community to give shoppers various options in receiving Deal Alerts. "Livermore Deal Alerts Community delivers incredible marketing exposure for local businesses starting at just $25 per month. nuAlerts does ...

Local childrens' to teens' authors are scheduled to appear at Reading and Writing Rocks! an event to promote literacy in kids of all ages from birth to age 18. The event will run January 22 and 23, 2011, at The Market Place, 11395 Folsom Boulevard in Rancho Cordova, California. Many authors are scheduled to speak, read from their works or conduct activities for attendees during the event. There will be readings, storytelling, workshops for aspiring writers, crafts and other fun activities. Each child who attends will receive one ticket for a door prize drawing and a ...

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From choosing paint colors to picking furniture, we've all been there - frustrated, overwhelmed and over budget! This holiday season pay it forward - with an online Style File design gift certificate. In varying denominations starting at just $15 USD, it's the gift that keeps on giving. What's a Style File? It's the perfect blend of an interior designer + a beautifully decorated room ...without the hassle of booking appointments, spending gobs of money on furniture, paying an hourly design fee and waiting 12-16 weeks for the furniture! Users pick the room pay a flat ...

WOLFE, Inc. is a nationally recognized drug testing and background screening company with an outstanding reputation for managing employment screening programs. WOLFE has been providing employers with workplace protection solutions for nearly 30 years. Helping businesses understand the regulations and new developments regarding employee drug testing and background checks is WOLFE's goal. To assist them, WOLFE, Inc. has launched a new educational website: http://www.WolfeRealityCHECK.com. Visitors can learn about WOLFE, Inc.'s instant drug testing products, lab services, ...

As consumers prepare to relive the adventure of examining their own lives in a new way through the cinematic experience of "Eat Pray Love" in its home entertainment release, Storitz Inc. (http://www.storitz.com) is proud to debut the launch of its online video, "Eat Pray Store." Coupled with an aggressive social media campaign, the video engages online users through a tongue-in-cheek twist on what it really takes to embark on the journey of a lifetime: self-storage. Available on Storitz (http://storitz.com) and Storitz's YouTube channel (youtube.com/storitzdotcom), the ...

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Christine Duminiak is a certified Grief Recovery Specialist and founder of an online nondenominational grief support and prayer group with over 500 members from 21 countries. She is a frequent speaker on after death communication and hold seminars around the country. Her most recent book is Heaven Talks to Children: Afterlife Contacts, Spiritual Gifts and Loving Messages. Open to Hope Radio broadcasts every Thursday. To listen to this show, go to http://opentohope.com/. About Dr. Heidi Horsley Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, LMSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed ...

GenericsWeb, the leader in established pharmaceutical patent analysis and searching, recently published an article that analyses opportunities in launching generic versions of Taxotere (Docetaxel). Based on its proprietary Pipeline Patent Intelligence, GenericsWeb reveals that the patent protection for the Docetaxel molecule in US and European countries expired in November 2010, however the innovator, Sanofi-Aventis now relies mainly on key formulation patents to protect its Taxotere market from generic erosion. Taxotere (Docetaxel), marketed by Sanofi-Aventis, is indicated ...

PAVA is a regular participant of the Altay Crop Field event. This year PAVA's stand was decorated in warm gold colors with traditional round loaves as well as autumn berries, leaves and wheat ears. The tasty looking loaf that caught special attention of visitors was baked by Company's specialists from "PAVA" flour. During the exhibition PAVA reached agreements with partners from Irkutsk, Naberezhnye Chelny and Nizhny Novgorod. PAVA was represented by domestic market specialists as well as PAVA-Export representatives. PAVA's Director for Quality Natalia Ermakova held ...

Giving back to communities with expert guides and an unrivaled network of on-the-ground contacts Yampu Tours is always looking for ways to give back to the communities they explore with their clients so today they announced a new program they are calling, 'Give Back to Peru.' The forward thinking travel experts hire only local guides and personalities who are as committed to their community as they are to the quality of the client experience. "Give Back to Peru" will be offered to each client who books one of Yampu's adventure tours in the Sacred Valley. Each client, ...

D & R Energy Services announces the Village of Milford, Michigan has their first Solar Photovoltaic system installed on a home on the north side of town. A crew from D & R Energy Services - based in Milford and Brighton - was at the DeMars' home installing 18 solar panels to harness solar energy and convert it to electricity. Robert Craig, Senior Engineer of D & R Energy Services, said DeMars' home is the first in the Village of Milford to have a system installed - but said there is a growing number of people who are recognizing the financial benefits that solar energy ...

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According to a poll published this month, 78% of people look up information about a person or business before choosing if they wish to interact with them. Shockingly 74% of people admitted they would refuse to do business with someone or a business if they found any negative web pages mentioning them. So one tiny negative comment could be losing a firm up to 74% of their business. That drunken photo uploaded to Facebook or that email sent to someone could be made public at any time! This exact situation has happened to the US restaurant chain called Chipotle. Their ...

The Michigan Lean Consortium (MLC) elected its 2011 Board of Directors on December 3. The new board is as follows: Chair: Jason Schulist, DTE Energy Vice-Chair (and automatic 2012 Chair): Debra Levantrosser Setman, Johnson & Johnson Treasurer: Les Sutherland, Housing and Urban Development Secretary: Chris Wilson, Amway (ret.) Membership Liaison: Phil Berry, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Ad-Hoc Member: Willie Brown, General Motors (ret.) Ad-Hoc Member: Renae Hesselink, Nichols Paper The MLC is a non-profit organization whose mission it is ...