CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers at Oregon State University have solved a quest in fundamental material science that has eluded scientists since the 1960s, and could form the basis of a new approach to electronics. The discovery, just reported online in the professional journal Advanced Materials, outlines the creation for the first time of a high-performance "metal-insulator-metal" diode. "Researchers have been trying to do this for decades, until now without success," said Douglas Keszler, a distinguished professor of chemistry at OSU and one of the nation's leading ...

Dracula orchids tempt flies by masquerading as mushrooms. Goblin spiders lurk unseen in the world's leaf litter. The natural world is often just as haunting as the macabre costumes worn on city streets, as highlighted by two studies published this year by curators in the Division of Invertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History, David Grimaldi and Norman Platnick. DRACULA ORCHIDS According to Grimaldi and colleagues, fruit flies (Drosophilidae) of the genus Zygothrica typically swarm on mushrooms and other rain forest fungi. But one group of orchids ...

ST. LOUIS -- Curcumin, a chemical that gives curry its zing, holds promise in preventing or treating liver damage from an advanced form of a condition known as fatty liver disease, new Saint Louis University research suggests. Curcurmin is contained in turmeric, a plant used by the Chinese to make traditional medicines for thousands of years. SLU's recent study highlights its potential in countering an increasingly common kind of fatty liver disease called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Linked to obesity and weight gain, NASH affects 3 to 4 percent of U.S. adults ...

LA JOLLA, CA – October 29, 2010 – For Immediate Release – A team from The Scripps Research Institute has revealed the first-ever pictures of the formation of cells' "protein factories." In addition to being a major technical feat on its own, the work could open new pathways for development of antibiotics and treatments for diseases tied to errors in ribosome formation. In addition, the techniques developed in the study can now be applied to other complex challenges in the understanding of cellular processes. Identifying and observing the molecules that form ribosomes—the ...

GALVESTON, Texas — When the space shuttle Discovery lifts off on its final flight Nov. 2, its six astronauts will be joined by 16 rodent passengers on a historic mission of their own. Riding in special self-contained modules that automatically supply them with food and water, the mice will be part of a long-term NASA effort aimed at understanding why spaceflight makes humans more vulnerable to infection by viruses and bacteria. The agency has studied the phenomenon aboard its space shuttles for more than 25 years, collecting data from laboratory animals and astronauts ...

Brian Passages Malibu's resident expert on all things Malibu announced the rehabilitation center's intention to support the conservation of Malibu's coastal wetlands. Passages Malibu Addiction Cure Center is the world's most innovative and effective residential drug and alcohol treatment program. Passages Malibu believes in supporting the community that they call home and is deeply committed to environmental concerns. Passages Malibu, established in 2001, focuses on a more holistic approach to addiction recovery. Because our approach to curing addiction is more organic, ...

Newport Palisades by Waterpointe Homes in Newport Beach celebrates individuality and affordability with 33 single-family homes. The first homes have already sold following a well-received grand opening in October. Now, model home tours and sales continue with 1,676 to 1,891 square feet available from $598,800 to $680,600. Value is inherent in each three-bedroom home with price-included features, access to Newport Mesa unified schools and no costly Mello Roos assessments. Floor plan options in the two-story Hummingbird Plan and three-story Pelican Plan give families the ...

New Web Program Helps Employees Become Business Owners e2eNOW.com enables employees seeking to start a business select the one that is right for them and plan for its long term success. e2eNOW, an extensive web-based program, is designed not only to help decide the type of business they should start, but also to determine if the business will produce the income they desire. Finally, using examples, templates and videos the program takes them step by step through creating a complete business plan with pro forma cash flow projections. The reduction in jobs by major ...

Amadeus Consulting, a custom software development company, signed a contract with the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies to develop a database-driven Web portal designed to benchmark airport performance. The project's first phase launched on October 15, 2010. TRB provides information resources to the worldwide transportation community. The organization's services include information exchange on current transportation research and practice, management of research projects and analysis of transportation-related policy. "The TRB needed to ...

Singles of all ages are invited to celebrate the imminent World Series Championship of the San Francisco Giants, Friday, November 5, 2010, 8pm-Midnight, at Sinbad's Restaurant, within walking distance of AT&T Ballpark, Pier 2 along the Embarcadero, San Francisco CA 94111. "As a native-born San Franciscan who has been a Giants fan since 1958," says Rich Gosse, Chairman of The Society of Single Professionals, "I would love to host the first-ever singles party celebrating the San Francisco Giants World Championship. In the unlikely event that the Giants should lose the ...

RAVE Computer, a leader in providing standard and customized computing solutions, is scheduled to display GammaTech rugged products at MILCOM 2010. GammaTech Computer Corp. is a major international manufacturer and supplier of innovative notebook and tablet computers; and will further add to RAVE ComputerÕs already formidable lineup of military offerings. The show will be held at the San Jose Convention Center from October 31 through November 3, 2010. Rave Computer Association, Inc. will be in Booth #1306. As with the military, GammaTech products are rugged, durable, ...

Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America's workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainable design, today announced new school policies that will give active military, veterans and family members greater access to the school's green collar job training and development programs. Ecotech Institute, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, launched in April 2010 with seven highly practical degree programs and one certificate program that provide graduates with skills that are ...

OCES is an Aging Services Access Point headquartered in Brockton and serves seniors and caregivers in 23 towns south of Boston. This free "Stress & The Caregiver" seminar will be led by Rochelle Sugarman, Family Caregiver Support Program Supervisor at OCES. This seminar offers education and guidance to help caregivers better manage stress. To RSVP or for questions, contact Rochelle Sugarman at 508-584-1561. About OCES Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ...

The 2011 NOAA Tide Tables and Tidal Current Tables have been published by North Wind Publishing and are now available. Mariners use NOAA's Tide Tables and Tidal Current tables for navigation. There are four books of Tide Tables and two books of Tidal Current Tables, which provide worldwide coverage for the mariner. These books meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements for use aboard commercial vessels navigating in US waters. Recommended for all navigators. The trim sizes have been changed which allows the tables to printed in a larger format for easier reading. Volumes available ...

Throughout history masquerade masks have been a huge hit at costume parties, masquerade balls, Mardi Gras, Carnevale (Carnival of Venice), and even weddings. People have worn Venetian masks for centuries as a costume piece to cover their identity. Even today masquerade masks have not lost their popularity and make great additions to any costume and even Mardi Gras themed weddings. This season, RedSkyTrader.com received a special shipment of Venetian Masquerade masks including full face, half face, big nose, pointed mouth, pirate, beaded mouth and even comedy/tragedy ...

Stargazers rejoice: the Celebrity Experience and Entertainment Memorabilia Auction will be held from October 28th - November 7th. The online auction supports Precious Paws, a non-profit animal rescue organization based in Encino, Calif. The auction, held exclusively on the Precious Paws eBay store, will include star-powered items for fans and Hollywood followers of all ages. Among featured auction items are VIP tickets to a Bon Jovi concert in New York City with a backstage meet and greet with Richie Sambora. Another showstopping item comes from Adrianne Curry, who ...

GolfLogix remains the most popular golf application for Smartphones and has added new betting features to further enhance its golf GPS and scoring application. With GolfLogix, golfers get the #1 app for golf, precise GPS distances, a Nassau betting package, multi-player scoring, stat-tracking, plus access to the #1 online golf community. The new version 1.4.1 for iPhone includes exceptional imagery for greens and aerials as well as a comprehensive Nassau betting module. With GolfLogix' betting features golfers can track up to 10 different Nassau bets all with a simple press ...

Reviewing a basket of commonly purchased household items across a range of consumer categories, an Anthem Marketing Solutions study found two natural inflection points where there were marked differences in online and offline pricing: Items with prices below $50 were generally cheaper in store, and those priced above $90 were generally cheaper online. While conventional wisdom suggests that online always offers the better deal, Anthem's study found that an item's price tier, category, complexity and usage type actually better suggest which channel will have the lower price. ...

When a female business owner begins planning for creating a business partnership, it is likely that she is considering the positive role this partnership will play in her company: she'll share responsibility, share success, and be able to offer her customers the variety they deserve. The likely success of these business partnerships increases with due diligence. Women In Partnerships - The Importance of Due Diligence is the latest article by entrepreneurial expert Michele DeKinder-Smith. The article reveals some surprise research, along with considerations female entrepreneurs ...

Alliance Cost Containment (ACC), a national cost management company, today announced the opening of a new office in Indianapolis. ACC works closely with businesses and non-profit organizations to deliver significant reductions in their operating expenses. ACC uses a proven, proprietary methodology to review costs, negotiate with suppliers, and implement the savings. In addition, ACC is only paid when it saves money for a client, meaning that all work is done on a contingent fee, gain-sharing basis. Having served more than 1,000 clients since 1992, ACC now has 43 offices ...

The CIO Summit team announced today that it has formed a strategic partnership with Technology Digital and Business Review USA. Both media outlets are part of White Digital Media, a global media company and provider of digital magazines, industry Web portals, sector-driven e-mail newsletters and targeted advertising products. Technology Digital is a pioneering digital media site for technology professionals and executives responsible for managing IT environments. Business Review USA magazine and its affiliated website, businessreviewusa.com covers solutions that allow ...

In a survey of California CFOs and senior comptrollers conducted by Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, only 28% plan to increase hiring in the next six months, while 20% plan to decrease hiring. More than three-quarters of California CFOs (77%) believe that the U.S. economy will not recover until the second half of 2011 or later, and more than half (60%) are concerned with a double-dip recession. The national findings are in line with the California findings, see results below. "These findings are consistent with what we ...

Recall, a leader in document storage, secure data destruction and data protection, announces it will sponsor the Georgia CIO of the Year Awards. This award recognizes technology executives based on achievement and is put together by the Georgia CIO Leadership Association (GCLA). This program delivers a high level of interaction between CIO members and executives of various organizations. The annual program provides the ability for growing local business to foster relationships while also increasing the exchange of relevant information about technology trends. "It is a ...

JunoWallet, the nation's #1 promotional gift card application available to iPhone and Android users, has taken another leap forward by introducing "Social Gifting" to its industry leading mobile gift card platform. Last week JunoWallet announced it had launched the JunoPoints loyalty program, through which JunoWallet users can earn 20 JunoPoints or more every time they check into a Foursquare merchant (retailer, restaurant, and so forth) who has "GoneLive" with the JunoPoints program. When a user accumulates 10,000 JunoPoints at that specific "Live" merchant, they earn ...

BKD Technologies is pleased to present an educational webinar to compare BizInsights to Sage MAS Intelligence. BKD will provide details of each business intelligence tool's features and functionality, including filtering, data gathering and the ability to select report content for your business. Chris Diltz, BKD senior consultant, will conduct this presentation. He has more than 14 years of experience in implementing and supporting software systems. Chris holds certifications from Sage Software in MAS 90 and MAS 500 system configuration and installation. BKD will ...