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Michigan Case Tests The Bounds of Internet Privacy Between Spouses

If you think your spouse is cheating, you may want to think twice before checking his or her personal e-mail for evidence of the infidelity. In an upcoming Michigan case, a husband from Rochester Hills was charged with a felony punishable by up to five years in prison for doing just that. In 2008, Leon Walker suspected that his soon to be ex-wife, Clara Walker, was having an affair with one of her former husbands. Using his wife's password, Walker logged on to a laptop computer they shared and checked her personal e-mail account where he found communications confirming ...

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Medicine

Economics and evolution help scientists identify new strategy to control antibiotic resistance

A team of scientists from the University of Oxford, U.K. have taken lessons from Adam Smith and Charles Darwin to devise a new strategy that could one day slow, possibly even prevent, the spread of drug-resistant bacteria. In a new research report published in the March 2011 issue of GENETICS (http://www.genetics.org), the scientists show that bacterial gene mutations that lead to drug resistance come at a biological cost not borne by nonresistant strains. They speculate that by altering the bacterial environment in such a way to make these costs too great to bear, drug-resistant ...

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Protecting Your Privacy During Divorce

Man Facing Prison Time for Reading Wife's Email Have you checked your spouse's e-mail account lately? If you have, you may have committed a crime, or at least you may have if you live in Michigan. In a case generating national attention, Michigan resident Leon Walker was charged under the state's anti-hacking law for checking his wife's email without permission, a crime normally reserved for charging those who have committed identity theft or stolen trade secrets. If convicted, Walker may be sentenced up to five years in prison. Walker and his wife were in the ...

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Science

How to help heal an injured joint

There's nothing like the sheer delight of sun and snow on a skiing trip. But a momentary lapse of concentration can have nasty consequences. Taking a tumble on the slopes often causes injuries – most commonly to the knee. Weeks can go by before knees regain their full function, and patients are obliged to re-learn how to walk. The time it takes for the knee to heal is directly related to how well it reacts to the chosen treatment. But how is an orthopedic doctor to evaluate the healing process? And how are patients to know what progress they are making? Currently, doctors ...

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Science

Terminolgy matters in parents' willingness to enroll their children in research

(Garrison, NY) When presented with different terms to describe a clinical trial, parents were far more likely to consent to enroll their child if it was called a "research study" than if it was called a "medical experiment" or a "research project," in large part because they perceived the former as safer, even though that was not necessarily the case, according to a report in IRB: Ethics & Human Research. Terms such as these are typically used interchangeably in informed consent forms and by researchers describing trials to potential participants and their parents, on ...

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Medicine

Kidney cancer patients who have partial organ removal are healthier

(Edmonton) Patients with kidney cancer who had their entire organ removed were more likely to have more renal complications and poorer health after surgery, compared to those who had only part of their kidney removed, a study has shown. Ronald Moore, a professor in the Department of Surgery, a senior scholar funded by Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions, holder of the Mr. Lube Chair in Uro-Oncology and a practising surgeon, studied 1,151 kidney cancer cases in Alberta, with his colleagues Scott Klarenbach, an Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions investigator and associate ...

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Social Science

Bankruptcy Exemptions in Arizona: Learn About Protected Assets

The fundamental difference between Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy involves the concepts of liquidation and reorganization of debt. Under Chapter 7, most unsecured debt is eliminated by "liquidating" assets of the applicant to provide funds to those creditors. But one of the myths about bankruptcy is the fear that Chapter 7 can therefore cause you to lose your car, home and other essential property. In fact, the bankruptcy code defines a set of bankruptcy exemptions that allow the individual debtor to protect certain property from creditors' claims. Arizona ...

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Science

Japanese tsunami underscores need for elder disaster preparedness

The oldest segment of Japan's population will likely be the hardest hit as a result of the recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami, based on data from previous catastrophic events. Approximately 23 percent of Japanese citizens currently are age 65 and above. "Japan's population — with the highest proportion of older people in any country — gives us an indicator of where the world as a whole is headed," said James Appleby, RPh, MPH, executive director of The Gerontological Society of America. "The significance of this demographic shift and the severity of the tsunami's ...

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Space

Is space like a chessboard?

Physicists at UCLA set out to design a better transistor and ended up discovering a new way to think about the structure of space. Space is usually considered infinitely divisible — given any two positions, there is always a position halfway between. But in a recent study aimed at developing ultra-fast transistors using graphene, researchers from the UCLA Department of Physics and Astronomy and the California NanoSystems Institute show that dividing space into discrete locations, like a chessboard, may explain how point-like electrons, which have no finite radius, ...

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Medicine

Radiation risks to health: A joint statement from leading scientific experts

Chevy Chase, MD (March 18, 2011)--The growing concern surrounding the release of radiation from an earthquake and tsunami-stricken nuclear complex in Japan has raised fears of radiation exposure to populations in North America from the potential plume of radioactivity crossing the Pacific Ocean. To help Americans understand their radiation-related health risks, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), the American Thyroid Association (ATA), The Endocrine Society and the Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) issued a joint statement (http://www.endo-society.org/advocacy/policy/upload/Joint-Statement-on-Radiation-Risks-to-Health.pdf). The ...

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Science

Workers' Compensation Reform: Saving Money or Shifting Costs?

For the second time in six years, the North Carolina legislature is considering amendments to the workers' compensation benefits. Among the heavily debated proposals is the elimination of lifetime disability benefits -- instead injured workers would be limited to nine and one-half years of benefits. Business Competition and Job Creation in North Carolina Some proponents of benefit changes say North Carolina must reform its workers' compensation law in order to compete for business and new jobs. Yet figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and state Governor's Office ...

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Science

House of Fraser Launches Howick Tailored Online

House of Fraser, the UK's premium department store, has launched Howick Tailored through its online site. Men's clothing and accessories label Howick has become known for its stylish casual wear, which is inspired by preppy American sports culture and clothing. From rugby shirts and striped polo tees to laundered shirts, trousers and chinos, Howick has an off-duty look for every season. Howick Tailored, is a formal wear collection for Spring/Summer 2011 launching exclusively at House of Fraser. The tailored collection marries traditional quality with classical design ...

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Technology

British Airways Announces Smile High Gig Sets New Guinness World Records

British Airways has set a new Guinness World Records title with comedians Dara O Briain, Jack Whitehall and Jon Richardson, for hosting the 'highest stand-up comedy gig in the world'. The smile high gig, which took place on March 12, 2011 as part of the airline's partnership with Comic Relief, raised almost GBP100,000 for Red Nose Day. The comedians performed for 45 minutes at 35,000ft to a crowd of 180 guests and prize winners to set the new world record. The comedy gig was hosted on flight BA9230c on a dedicated British Airways A321 aircraft. The flight took off ...

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Science

New Look to Make UK TV History with Channel 4 Product Placement AFP Deal

For the first time in UK TV history, Ofcom has confirmed that from 28th February, 2011, product placement is allowed for use on UK TV programmes. This will give companies a lucrative venue in which to promote and advertise their brand, with the potential to reach a far wider audience. First for fashion is high street company, New Look, the first retail company to capitalize upon the role that television will have as a promotional tool. New Look announced earlier this week a unique partnership with Channel 4 which sees the high street retailer celebrate the style and ...

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Grapevine Salon and Spa Helps Specialists Boost Business - Salon and Spa Galleria Offers Business-Building Advantages to Tenants
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Grapevine Salon and Spa Helps Specialists Boost Business - Salon and Spa Galleria Offers Business-Building Advantages to Tenants

The new Salon and Spa Galleria in Grapevine takes beauty and cosmetics in a whole new direction and seeks to help salon technicians and beauty specialists build their careers and perfect their craft. Equipped with a proficient marketing team to drive traffic and a large amount of ready-to-use equipment, their aim is to provide a nurturing atmosphere for self-starting tenants looking to start or boost their businesses. "While we do have several studios up front for mainstream services like hair styling and nail art," says Leah Haroldson, the salon's property manager, ...

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Science

Prompt Proofing Blog Post: Hyphenating Prefixes

As promised - a word on hyphenating those pesky prefixes...well, several words actually, starting with an apology. Sadly, there is no quick 'catch-all' answer to this one; the only cast-iron way to ensure you are correct is to check your dictionary, since there are many exceptions, and usage varies from country to country also. However, there are a few general rules which may help. Much of the following advice will depend on whether you live north or south of the 49th parallel. Take 'non' for instance: If you live in the U.S., 'non' is pretty much a no-brainer; ...

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Science

Regional Dance America/Pacific 2011 to be held in Las Vegas May 15 - 18

South Bay Ballet along with Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre will host Regional Dance America/Pacific 2011 Sunday, May 15 through Wednesday, May 18 at The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The annual festival is expected to draw more than 800 participants including dancers, instructors and observers from 21 member companies in Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Utah to study their craft, celebrate achievements and perform works selected by dance adjudication. Regional Dance America/Pacific (RDA/P) provides advanced educational and performing opportunities ...

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Technology

AcaiBerryDetoxInfo.org Created To Show People Certified Acai Berry Products

Acai berry, a tiny purple fruit from Amazon got ample praise and attention in 2008 when people became aware of its huge anti-oxidant level. People discovered that this fruit helped in losing body's weight, flushing out toxic waste and reviving youthful energy. Hence, many Acai berry supplements have been introduced to the worldwide people. Acai berry Detox supplements are few Acai berry products those are widely embraced by the people. People mostly purchase these products online from various websites that consider themselves as the reliable online stores of Acai berry ...

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Science

City-Discovery.com's Multi-Attraction Pass Combine Discounts and Free Admissions for Travelers

Leading online tours and activities retailer, City-Discovery.com recommends multi-attraction city pass tickets for travelers looking to maximize their trip budgets. The all-in-one tickets provides free or discounted entrance to the cities' biggest attractions, access to exclusive deals and offers, and even bundles free public transportation for most destinations. The tickets are available for most popular destinations in North America, Europe and Australia. City-Discovery.com's Head Product Manager Alessia Bianco says that most travelers usually buy multi-attraction ...

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Science

Announcing Exclusive Indian Wedding Sarees & Salwar Kameez Available at Glitter Designz

India has always been a traditional, art oriented and culturally rich civilization since the ancient times. Jewelry, traditional clothing for men and women, and much more, India is the country where traditional cultures passed on from one generation to the other and continued to relive in the modern times. Whether it is traditional men's wear, or women's wear, or blend of modern and traditional jewelry, there have always been plenty of innovations and experimentations done to create and modify the old and bring out something new and original. Glitter Designz is a rich ...

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Science

Cape Coral Realtor, Shane "Waterfront" Wilson Receives Quality Service Certification

Cape Coral Realtor, Shane Wilson, of Cypress Realty, Inc. was awarded the highest level of service achievement in the real estate industry for the second year in a row. He received the Quality Service Certified Platinum award in recognition of earning 100% client satisfaction rating in 2010. This measurement is performed by Leading Research Corporation (LRC). "I am thrilled and honored to receive this prestigious award for a second year," said Shane Wilson. "My philosophy revolves around ensuring that I provide clients with a home-buying or selling experience that is ...

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Science

New smartKPIs.com Report Ranks the Top HR KPIs of 2010

smartKPIs.com (www.smartKPIs.com), which hosts a comprehensive online catalogue of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Talent Development, Recruitment and Human Resources (HR) Efficiency and Effectiveness dominate the "Top 25 KPIs of 2010". The report presents in detail KPIs such as: % Employee turnover, # Management-to-staff ratio and # Employee brand strength, among other KPI examples reviewed by the smartKPIs.com research team. "Top KPIs of 2010" is a collection of research reports discussing the most popular KPIs of 2010 across ...

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Social Science

New England String Quartet to perform a Japan Relief Benefit Concert at Boston University

The program will feature works by Japanese composers Joe Hisaishi and Yumi Kimura (used in award-winning Hayao Miyazaki's films), and music by J.Brahms, F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, W.A.Mozart. All donations collected during the concert will be sent to the American Red Cross directed towards supporting Japan. The New England String Quartet, Boston's professional chamber music ensemble, was formed at Boston University, College of Fine Arts by violinists Julia Okrusko and Konstantin Rybakov, violist Lilit Muradyan, and cellist Ming-Hui Lin. The Quartet performs in Massachusetts ...

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Science

Perreaux Appoints Sound Venture as UK Distributor

Perreaux, New Zealand based manufacturer of legendary hi-fi and home audio systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sound Venture as their exclusive UK distributor, responsible for the sales, marketing, service and support of the full range of Perreaux products. Commenting on the news, Perreaux Managing Director Martin van Rooyen said; "We are extremely pleased to have secured the services of Sound Venture as our UK distributor. They are an experienced and focused distribution company with the X factor we were looking for. I am confident the strength of their ...

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Social Science

New E-Book Teaches Women How to Thwart Violent Criminals by Becoming "Handgun Girls."

Law enforcement officers of every kind aren't the only armed people who can thwart the bad intentions of criminals. Legally armed females from housewives to lawyers to business professionals all have the power to protect themselves and stop the bad guy in his tracks. "Polls taken among felons tell us that criminals will not mess with a potential victim when they realize she is armed and prepared to defend herself," says Donald A. Moss, who has just released his new e-book 'Handgun Girls: How Armed Females are Hard Targets for Criminals.' "Handgun Girls are law-abiding, ...

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