A major instrument due to fly aboard NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is getting its first taste of space in the test facilities at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in the United Kingdom. The Mid-InfraRed Instrument (MIRI) has been designed to contribute to areas of investigation as diverse as the first light in the early Universe and the formation of planets around other stars. "The start of space simulation testing of the MIRI is the last major engineering activity needed to enable its delivery to NASA. It represents the culmination of 8 years of work by the ...

The use of computer-aided detection (CAD) is increasing, in both screening and diagnostic mammography, according to a study in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (www.jacr.org). CAD software systems highlight and alert the radiologist of abnormal areas of density, mass or calcification on a digitized mammographic image (of the breast) that may indicate the presence of cancer. Screening mammography is an X-ray exam of the breast that is used as a screening tool to detect early breast cancer in women experiencing no symptoms. Diagnostic ...

Researchers working in a radiology department at a mid-sized hospital were able to increase productivity and improve efficiency by developing a simple method for measuring general technologist productivity, according to a study in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (www.jacr.org). "Improving productivity and maintaining team spirit are often competing priorities that may be difficult to achieve simultaneously," said C. Daniel Johnson, MD, co-author of the study. "In an era of cost reductions, radiology departments need to be able to ...

Boulder, CO, USA - This month's themed issue, "Advances in 3D imaging and analysis of geomaterials," edited by Guilherme A.R. Gualda, Don R. Baker, and Margherita Polacci, features papers from the 2009 AGU Joint Assembly session "Advances in 3-D Imaging and Analysis of Rocks and Other Earth Materials." Studies include 3-D imaging and analysis techniques for Wild 2 comet material returned from the NASA Stardust mission and the first 3-D X-ray scans of crystals from the Dry Valleys, Antarctica. Introduction: Advances in 3D imaging and analysis of geomaterials Guilherme ...

Reston, Va.— Research reported in the October issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine (JNM) shows that a molecular imaging technique may prove useful in early assessment of treatment response for cisplatin-resistant ovarian cancer. "One of the most promising aspects of molecular imaging is its potential capacity to measure therapy effects long before changes in the tumor size and shape are detected," said Marijke De Saint-Hubert, medical scientist in the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium, and one of the authors on ...

Johns Hopkins scientists have discovered that the over-activation of a single protein may shut down the brain-protecting effects of a molecule and facilitate the most common form of Parkinson's disease. The finding of this mechanism could lead to important new targets for drugs already known to inhibit it, thus controlling symptoms of the disorder, which affects about 1 million older Americans. Previous research demonstrated that a protein called parkin protects brain cells by "tagging" certain toxic elements that are then destroyed naturally. It was also known that ...

Johns Hopkins Medicine Johns Hopkins scientists have discovered a way to turn off the immune system's allergic reaction to certain food proteins in mice, a discovery that could have implications for the millions of people who suffer severe reactions to foods, such as peanuts and milk. The findings, published online in the journal Nature Medicine, provide hope that the body could be trained to tolerate food allergies that lead to roughly 300,000 emergency room visits and 100 to 200 deaths each year. The research team, led by Shau-Ku Huang, Ph.D., a professor of medicine, ...

An intensive lifestyle intervention program designed to achieve and maintain weight loss improves diabetes control and cardiovascular disease risk factors in overweight and obese individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to four-year results of the Look AHEAD study, funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The results are published in the Sept. 27, 2010, issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) is a multi-center, randomized clinical trial investigating the effects of ...

Every holiday season shoppers eagerly queue up to buy gifts that are sure to please. This year, Karuna Skin, LLC, a privately held luxury skin care company in Los Angeles, recently launched an exceptional gift called the Karma Kit, a premium collection of its four best-selling Karuna masks including the hydrating mask, anti-oxidant mask, exfoliating mask and anti-aging mask. Karuna, which is the first skincare company to develop a high-quality, one-step, no-mess, no-rinse, do-it-yourself facial that is individually wrapped, developed the Karma Kit as a natural extension ...

Women business owners everywhere have likely spent countless hours working on their companies' business plans. Whether they have planned for growth, new products or hiring a team, it's impossible not to think about the future. Why is planning so important? Myriad answers exist - but in narrowing them down, five main reasons prevail. Why Plan? The Top 5 Reasons Female Entrepreneurs Must Plan is the latest article by entrepreneurial expert Michele DeKinder-Smith. In this article, she unveils the top five reasons a woman business owner should plan for her company's future ...

Phillip Hare of ByteWyze Computer Services recently participated in Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride 2010 to raise funds to support people living with multiple sclerosis in Eastern North Carolina and throughout the United States. The event attracted over 2,300 cyclists and was held on Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12. It offered cyclists a choice to ride 30, 50, 75, or 100 miles on fully-supported routes. Due to inclement weather, both the 30- and 100-mile routes were closed on Sunday. Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that ...

eLove, the fastest growing matchmaking firm in the country, recently acquired Cupid's Coach, a Los Angeles-based matchmaking company. The addition of Cupid Coach's two locations in Los Angeles and Westlake Village brings eLove's total number of matchmaking offices to 50 nationwide. "We're positively thrilled with the addition of Cupid's Coach for many reasons," said Paul A. Falzone, CEO of eLove. "Besides giving us a presence in a large market like LA, it gives us the opportunity to add one of the great matchmakers in the business today, Julie Ferman." As the principal ...

Logos Bible Software announced today its full release of Logos 4 Mac, underscoring its commitment to making the best Bible study resources accessible across multiple platforms. "We want to make great Bible study tools available everywhere," said Bob Pritchett, president of Logos Bible Software. "Your investment in Logos Bible Software is about the content and tools; it shouldn't matter what platform or technology you use or switch to in the future." Released on the heels of Biblia.com, and the iPhone and iPad apps, Logos 4 Mac provides the latest way for users to access ...

A good old-fashioned on-site country sale, featuring over 800 lots in just about every category imaginable, will be held Oct. 15-16 at the home of Maryland Cress, a lifelong collector, at 11421 Ivydell Road in Fountain. The auction will be held by Specialists of the South, Inc., of Panama City, Fla. Online bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com. Fountain is located in the Florida panhandle, south of Interstate 10 and about halfway between Tallahassee and Pensacola. It's 28 miles northeast of Panama City. It will be well worth the drive for fans of country ...

America is about to have a new sweetheart. NVE Records newest talent Jazmin Fekete's debut album "Grown" is set for release in January 2011 with her first single 'Bad for Me' hitting airwaves and iTunes October 19th. 'Bad for Me' written by Fekete is based off of a personal experience she went through. "What inspired me to write the song was the relationship I was in at the time. We all go through that relationship where you are so infatuated with a person, it consumes you, and they make you weak in the knees, but it feels too good to be true and can be addicting" said ...

Recently Keya's Exquisite Touch owners decided to provide a unique and unusual opportunity to give back to the couples who were choosing to use their wedding event planning services. They announced that Keya's Exquisite Touch has decided to offer couples, a special Sweepstakes - available only to couples who are getting married through their incredible Wedding Event Planning services. The concept of the Sweepstakes is simple - Provide something special and memorable for the winning couple. Keya's Exquisite Touch decided to reward one special couple for doing something ...

Fitness EM and SHAPE Magazine continue to expand their line of dedicated products designed to meet the fitness training needs of today's women. The latest addition in the product series was inspired by the SHAPE Pilates for Pink fundraising event and includes the Limited Edition Pilates/yoga mat, the Pilates Home Workout Kit, and the Pilates Body Shaping Kit. Sales of these products will contribute towards Fitness EM's $10,000 donation to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The Pilates for Pink workout kits feature home exercise tools designed to improve body tone, ...

Katy Fitness Challenge is announcing a new series of affordably priced fitness boot camps which can be tried for free. The new City of Katy Boot Camps will begin October 25th of 2010 in the Mason Road area of Katy Texas and there will also be classes offered in Old Town Katy. Katy Boot Camp participants will choose a group and attend classes in monthly phases. Each group will select a local charity but only the group with the overall highest attendance determines where all of that months donations will be sent. Anyone can submit a local Katy charity to benefit and Katy ...

Delphi, celebrating 38 years in the art glass community, has released its 2010-2011 Annual Creative Arts Supply Catalog. At 452 pages, it features more than 1000 new products, including some of the latest innovations in glass crafting. The full-color catalog is densely packed with a wide selection of art glass, tools and supplies. Some of the notable new products include the Delphi EZ-Pro disk grinder, Delphi's exclusive Micro Dicro Packs , and the latest glass tools including Jen-Ken's Bonnie Glo and Bonnie Glo Deluxe Kilns. This year's catalog also includes more ...

Adiant Solutions (http://www.adiant-solutions.com), a newly formed Scottsdale company that offers hi-tech solutions for improving people's lives, was selected as the authorized distributor of the S-911 Bracelet in the U.S. by Laipac Technologies, manufacturer of the assisted GPS personal tracking device. The bracelet's features include two-way communication, real-time tracking, customer controlled geo-fencing, G-sensor shock alert to detect falls, automatic answering after three rings, phone book, speed sensor, and panic button — making it the first emergency location device ...

It's likely that when one thinks of luxury, tractor tire components are not the first thing that come to mind. But after seeing a collection of high-end purses made from recycled tractor tire inner tubes, minds might change. And Meade Lexus of Lakeside (http://www.lexusoflakeside.com) is helping make that happen through a Sweetest Day service incentive for the ladies out there. Ladies will get the chance to sport one of these luxurious eco-friendly handbags—the same handbags that have also been spotted on celebrities such as "90210" star AnnaLynne McCord, "Dancing with ...

The Sixteenth Annual LGBT-Affirmative Psychotherapy Conference will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Antioch University Los Angeles, 400 Corporate Pointe, Culver City. The one-day conference will apprise psychotherapy professionals of the latest research on LGBT issues so that they might better work with their LGBT clientele. Speaking at the conference will be Alan Downs, PhD, California licensed clinical psychologist, author of The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World, and former CEO of Michael's House, a drug and alcohol ...

Brentano's 2010 Gala collection not only celebrates the second half of the company's 20th year in the textile business, but also introduces their most healthcare and education oriented textiles to date. In keeping with their motto of Beauty + Performance, these highly functional and durable upholsteries also offer stunning color and texture, making them ideal not only for healthcare and education applications, but also high-traffic residential environments. Abracadabra, Hocus Pocus, Presto, and Voila! Vanish the days of muted colors and blah texture with Brentano's ...

Every year thousands of people go overseas to teach English. They do so because it is a great opportunity to make money, learn about a local culture and save for travel. And every year thousands of people don't go overseas because they can't figure out how to get a job, don't know if they meet the requirements for working abroad, or can't find good information online. Now, they can. Matthew Kepnes, author and founder of Nomadic Matt's travel site has released an updated version of his awarding winning book on 'How to Teach English Overseas'. In the two years ...

Maximum Draw Products (MDP), the manufacturer of guaranteed-to-work EarthQuake Deer Attractant, Extreme Estrous pure doe estrous and other hunting products, announced today a marketing alliance with Bill's Custom Turkey Calls. Under the terms of the agreement, MDP becomes the exclusive distributor of Bill's Custom Turkey Calls and will sell the legendary calls at retail locations and online. MDP will also provide marketing and public relations support for Bill's Custom Turkey Calls. Founded by avid turkey hunter Bill Keith, Bill's Custom Turkey Calls are hand-crafted ...