Toronto, ON – Facebook is well-known for connecting friends, publicizing events and allowing people ample space to procrastinate online. But recently, a scientist at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) helped illuminate a powerful new use for the social networking tool. In January, UTSC PhD candidate Devin Bloom helped conduct the first ichthyological survey on Guyana's remote Cuyuni River. Led by Oregon State University's Dr. Brian Sidlauskas, the goal was to find out which species of fish live in the Cuyuni and get a good estimate of their abundance. During ...

On April 3, 2011, The Spa on Green Street received a distinguished honor when they were announced as the grand winner of the new Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa Award. Recognized for their excellence in the green/wellness category, The Spa on Green Street emphasizes the importance of preventative care, lifestyle changes, ongoing fitness programs, and environmental responsibility. Dedicated to the sustained health of their guests and the environment through education and individualized and group programs, The Spa on Green Street is committed to finding ways to improve ...

Two proteins that are abnormally modified in the brains of patients with Alzheimer disease collude, resulting in ill effects on the crucial energy centers of brain cells, according to new findings published online in Neurobiology of Aging. The research raises the possibility that pathological forms of two proteins, amyloid beta and tau, which make up the pathological hallmarks of the brains of Alzheimer patients – plaques and tangles – may work in tandem to decrease the survival of brain cells. The findings come as part of a bundle of results from several laboratories ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- In the 1980s and '90s, competition in the computer industry was all about "clock speed" — how many megahertz, and ultimately gigahertz, a chip could boast. But clock speeds stalled out almost 10 years ago: Chips that run faster also run hotter, and with existing technology, there seems to be no way to increase clock speed without causing chips to overheat. In this week's issue of the journal Science, MIT researchers and their colleagues at the University of Augsburg in Germany report the discovery of a new physical phenomenon that could yield transistors ...

Close your eyes for a moment, open your treasure trove of memories and take a step back in time to your childhood. Do you remember your grandfather gently scooping you up into his warm and comforting embrace? Or sitting by your grandmother's side as she lovingly baked pies chock full of delicious, juicy warm apples sprinkled with crumbly cinnamon bits? The bond between grandparents and their grandchildren seems to be a magical one, and now, a new article published in the April issue of Current Directions in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological ...

A research article May 12 in Science demonstrates the use of computational methods to design new antiviral proteins not found in nature, but capable of targeting specific surfaces of flu virus molecules. One goal of such protein design would be to block molecular mechanisms involved in cell invasion and virus reproduction. Computationally designed, surface targeting, antiviral proteins might also have diagnostic and therapeutic potential in identifying and fighting viral infections. The lead authors of the study are Sarel J. Fleishman and Timothy Whitehead of ...

Most people who have had the experience of having pet animals in their houses have the gut feeling that the animals can "recognize" us. They seem to recognize our faces, our voices and our smell. One way or another, they respond to us differently from other people. Actually, this is not just a gut feeling. Numerous studies have shown that domesticated animals, such as honey bees, chickens, pigeons, sheep, dogs, llamas, penguins, seals, rabbits, horses, lizards and octopuses, can recognize humans individually. The common thing among these animals is that they are exposed ...

Written on the moon's weary face are the damages it has endured for the past 4-1/2 billion years. From impact craters to the dark plains of maria left behind by volcanic eruptions, the scars are all that remain to tell the tale of what happened to the moon. But they only hint at the processes that once acted—and act today—to shape the surface. To get more insight into those processes, Meg Rosenburg and her colleagues at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, Calif. put together the first comprehensive set of maps revealing the slopes and roughness of the moon's ...

Recent Landsat satellite data captured by the USGS and NASA on May 10 shows the major flooding of the Mississippi River around Memphis, Tenn. and along the state borders of Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, and Arkansas as seen from 438 miles above the Earth. The flood crest of 47.87 feet on May 10, is the second highest rise in recent history; the highest being 48.7 feet in 1937. Five counties surrounding Memphis have been declared disaster areas, and the costs of the flooding are expected to approach $1 billion. The Mississippi River crest continues to move south and ...

Imajin Books is pleased to announce the release of Under a Texas Star, a historical western romance by Alison Bruce that is already receiving rave reviews. Midwest Book Review calls it, "A delightful Western tale that blends engaging adventure with spirited romance. Reminds me of Louis L'Amour novels." Award-winning author Phyllis Smallman says, "This is a rollicking adventure and Marly Landers is a girl with True Grit." So what's Under a Texas Star about? Disguised as a boy, Marly joins a handsome Texas Ranger in the hunt for a con man and they ...

Much about autism is unknown, but researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) are working to learn more about the neurodevelopmental disorder and its most effective treatments. A team of researchers from URMC joins researchers from across the world in San Diego this week for the 10th annual International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR). Rochester researchers are presenting six abstracts on topics ranging from complementary medicine-use rates to nutritional insufficiencies in children with autism spectrum disorders. They even looked at how artificial ...

Australian-based Group Buying Platform OfferMe has launched MeStore its virtual shopping centre and aims at a different business model from Groupon. "Sixty percent of our existing sellers are joining our virtual shopping centre which will gradually carry over 200,000 products, with approximately 50,000 products at launch," said Mr. James Wang, Managing Director of OfferMe. "We are excited and encouraged by our sellers offering both heavily discounted group buying deals and many other great value products." Offerme.com.au said sellers open ...

Burning Red Sun is trailblazing its way out of the Jersey rock scene and into the US mainstream, and what best way to do it than release an epic EP titled 'Living on the Edge of Time'. Burning Red Sun is the rock project of founding members Ken Lazorchack, Mike Gomez, and Jim Russo. All three are experienced rockers: Ken is a staple of the New Jersey rock scene, previously a member of renowned bands Laughen Bones and The Lost Highway Ramblers. One of his greatest achievements is having been mentored by the great blues legend Roy Buchanan. Meanwhile in Detroit, Mike Gomez ...

On May 11, 2011, MI Windows and Doors, one of America's leading window and door manufacturers, installed a new MI EnergyCore French Rail Patio Door into a Habitat for Humanity home being built in Chino Valley, Arizona. The installation was performed by employees of MI Windows and Doors and is part of the total window package donated by the company to the deserving new homeowner. The homeowner received at total of seven HomeMaker II windows and is the first homeowner to ever receive a new MI EnergyCore French Rail Patio Door. The MI EnergyCore French Rail Patio Door ...

With its damp and warm climate, South Texas, a region located south of San Antonio, enjoys year round milder weather as compared to the other regions of the state-an ideal tourist destination that attracts travelers from across the country and from the rest of the world. Myriads of hotels, villas, and family resorts have sprung along the 600-mile coastline facing the Gulf of Mexico to the east. For travelers who wish to experience contrasting yet engaging sets of leisure, beachfront hotels and villas offer plenty of recreational activities to choose from. Watersports such ...

Not Your Mother's is the hip, creative hair care line that launched in 2010 in a few hundred Walmart stores as a test. The response was phenomenal and the line of essential hair styling products got instant rave reviews by its young, hip audience. Walmart reacted to the demand and is now selling Not Your Mother's in 1,500 stores. "We are very fortunate to have loyal customers who know what they want and are not afraid to ask for it," said Michele Sherbet, Not Your Mother's brand manager. "Store managers have been bombarded with requests especially from ...

The Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc. (RMBF) announces the recent release of its "Pediatric Sedation Checklist," which provides parents with essential questions to ask before allowing their child to undergo any procedure involving sedation. Parents must be intelligent and informed when selecting a dental team as evidenced by the growing number of pediatric deaths due to pediatric emergencies in dental settings. Routine care, especially when working with the pediatric population, is anything but routine. RMBF is arming parents with the questions necessary to ...

Prominent photographer Sandy Puc' and expert cinematographer Jared Abrams have teamed up to bring the innovative If It Moves, Shoot It: Merging Motion and Stills tour this May to over 15 cities in the United States. Kicking off in Denver on May 10, this is the second educational photography seminar for Sandy Puc' this year. The If It Moves, Shoot It tour aims to pave the way for the future of at-your-fingertips video technology by informing photographers of all skill levels on the powerful video capability featured on the popular DSLR cameras. With digital video shooting ...

Dakota Dental Apple Valley Family Dentistry has added an informative and lighthearted dental blog to the wide spectrum of helpful information on its http://www.dakotadental.com/ website. A bit uncommon within the dental clinic arena, this Apple Valley Dental Clinic blog is reflective of Dakota Dental Center's commitment to caring for individuals through a broad expanse of services. Dakota Dental Center's blog joins an impressive lineup of community dental service and awareness by Apple Valley dentists, Dr. Shelley Wakefield and Dr. Bennett Isabella and their staff including ...

With summer approaching America's motorcyclists are hungry to get back out on the roads, tracks and trails in full force! Often motorcycle riders gather in large groups for various benefactors. All riders whether a chopper rider, Harley rider, crotch rocket, flattrack, or motocross rider, know the passion of getting on a motorcycle, twisting that throttle, revving the engine to feel the power and thump of the bike beneath them. With so many motorcycle activities and events beginning, now is the most important time for Motorcycle Angels to raise funds for injured riders. ...

Zady-Jones Management Group, LLC has announced it was in closing negotiations to establish a $15M finance agreement for a film production. The company's project and affiliation division has grown to over 80 producers covering 70+ projects ranging in size from $5M to $250M. They are the new financing vehicle to meet the needs of a film industry no longer reliant on studio financing to produce films with A-list talent and blockbuster results. Zady-Jones Management has brought together an executive board whose experience in film, finance, marketing and commercial modeling ...

TheBusiness Internet Marketing (BIM) decision-making support structure aids in providing business-building strategies that offer the best chance for success. They equip their clients with strategies that are specifically tailored to their businesses and target markets to improve their e-marketing results. Ardis Barnes knows his company's role as a marketing consultant for BIM's clients. "We speak to their pain, which in most cases is 'sales,'" volunteered Barnes. "At BIM, we want to fix the problem by focusing on the clients' benefits of their service ...

Vivianne Saady, an aesthetician, cosmetologist, permanent cosmetic artist and areola re-pigmentation specialist, has joined United Aesthetics Organization, Inc. The Gilbert resident was recently inducted into The Global Directory of WhoâEUR s Who and she is the owner of Permanent Cosmetic Artist Vivianne Saady which specializes in permanent makeup. Saady also works in the medical profession to recreate the areola on the reconstructed breasts of women who have undergone mastectomies. She also teaches the areola re-pigmentation procedure to other professionals - especially ...

Auslogics Software has released File Recovery Pro, a powerful new file recovery software package. File Recovery Pro uses industry-leading technologies, supports FAT and NTFS file systems, and offers outstanding recovery features. Some of the major benefits of the program are its ability to deep-scan disks and removable drives, extended functionality when working with deleted partitions and disk images, advanced preview capabilities, and Recycle Bin integration. Thanks to its intelligent algorithms, the program can work with file type signatures, which allows to process ...

The US Cloud computing market is poised for strong growth, as an increasing percentage of enterprise information technology is now becoming Cloud-based. According to new research from WaveLength Market Analytics and Winn Technology Group, Five Key Themes in Enterprise Cloud Computing Migration, 58% of medium and large enterprises are already using or planning to use the Cloud. About 41% of that market is comprised of Cloud Pioneers, those enterprises that actively use or pilot some type of Cloud solution. Another 17%, called Cloud Planners, are planning to implement ...