An international team of researchers based at the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology in Beijing, including a physical anthropology professor at Washington University in St. Louis, has discovered well-dated human fossils in southern China that markedly change anthropologists perceptions of the emergence of modern humans in the eastern Old World. The research was published Oct. 25 in the online early edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The discovery of early modern human fossil remains in the Zhirendong (Zhiren Cave) ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Scientific and political disputes over drilling Marcellus shale for natural gas have focused primarily on the environmental effects of pumping millions of gallons of water and chemicals deep underground to blast through rocks to release the natural gas. But University at Buffalo researchers have now found that that process -- called hydraulic fracturing or "fracking"-- also causes uranium that is naturally trapped inside Marcellus shale to be released, raising additional environmental concerns. The research will be presented at the annual meeting of ...

Ear infections are one of the most common health problems for children, with most kids experiencing at least one by their third birthday. Annual costs in the United States alone are in the billions of dollars. When these infections are left untreated, complications can include hearing loss, speech problems and more severe infections that can spread to bone and brain, causing meningitis. But not all kids have the same access to medical specialists and medicines. A new study by researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Harvard Medical School has ...

Knowledge gaps and fear — some of it unjustified — are common among the caregivers of children with a drug-resistant staph bacterium known as MRSA, according to the results of a small study from the Johns Hopkins Children Center. These caregivers thirst for timely, detailed and simple information, the researchers add. The study's findings, published online in The Journal of Pediatrics, underscore the need for healthcare staff to do a better job in educating parents, while also addressing concerns and allaying fears, the investigators say. "What these results really ...

Madison, WI, October 25, 2010 – A case study published in the 2010 Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education by professors at Washington State University studies the challenges one organization faced in maintaining an urban market garden. The journal is published by the American Society of Agronomy. Since 1995, Seattle Youth Garden Works (SYGW) has employed young homeless individuals or those involved in the juvenile justice system. SYGW offers teens and young adults the opportunity to work, develop social skills, and eventually find stable employment or ...

Montreal – Researchers in Newfoundland have cracked the genetic code of a sudden death cardiac killer. As a result, they have developed a unique prevention program in which people with no symptoms, but with a suspect gene and a family history, are being implanted with internal cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) which can restart their hearts if they stop. "Our discovery has led to a targeted genetic screening and individualized therapy that is significantly improving survival rates," Dr. Sean Connors told the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2010, co-hosted by the Heart ...

"Sleep disorders in kids are on the increase. They are marching hand in hand with other increasing cardiovascular risk factors such as overweight and obesity, lack of physical activity, a poor diet, and high levels of unhealthy cholesterol," Dr. McCrindle today told the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2010, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society. "Teens who experience more disordered sleep − in terms of duration, quality, and pattern − have a higher body mass index and a correspondingly higher risk of overweight ...

St. Louis, MO, October 26, 2010 – In an insightful Commentary in the November issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal, Chair of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, and Professor and Associate Dean, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, highlights the key features and noteworthy findings of the 2010 US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) Report. While many of the recommendations from previous reports are reinforced, new evidence-based findings will help registered dietitians ...

St. Louis, MO, October 26, 2010 – Periodontitis, a common inflammatory disease in which gum tissue separates from teeth, leads to accumulation of bacteria and potential bone and tooth loss. Although traditional treatments concentrate on the bacterial infection, more recent strategies target the inflammatory response. In an article in the November issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers from Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health found that dietary intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) like fish oil, known to have ...

( http://www.inourgenes.com/ ) In Our Genes (IOG) is the first genetic-art clothing line for the mass market; a green line of apparel featuring genetically rendered DNA prints of some of the most challenging diseases. The branded apparel comes with a charitable tie in, making IOG the frontrunner in fighting, managing and eliminating our most notorious ailments by combining science, fashion and compassion. SCIENCE: Dubbed the founding father of genetic art by Newsweek magazine, In Our Genes founder Darrin Grandmason idealized a product that puts substance behind style. ...

Successful entrepreneur and yachtsman, John Rosatti recently launched his latest luxury yacht, Remember When. The yacht, built by Christensen Shipyards, is said to be the best Christensen built up to date. For those who desire opulence and safety on the water, ( http://www.john-rosatti.com/ ) John RosattiâEUR s new luxury yacht is available for charter. John Rosatti chose Christensen to manufacture the new super yacht for their superior craftsmanship and attention to detail. John Rosatti does not settle for second rate and Remember When is a perfect example of this unwavering ...

Emerging Leader of United Way Social Media Training and Workshop for businesses and leaders on October 28th at 5:30 at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP in Los Angeles Warren Whitlock of BestSellerAuthors.com will train local business leaders on social media strategies they can use to create a buzz, draw a crowd, raise funds and build a community with a non-profit events. The live interactive training session and workshop will cover how social media can grow your business and help build awareness for campaigns such as United Way's Creating Pathways Out of Poverty ...

Six months after the launch of Microsoft's Project Professional and Server 2010, two new project management ventures have teamed up to turbo charge the global deployment of this game changing Enterprise Project Management (EPM) solution. With over 20 million Microsoft Project 2007 users ready to step up to the fully integrated, cloud-based 2010 iteration, BeMo - Project Intelligence's on-demand hosting solutions and SharkPro Software's ready-to-use application could not have come at a more opportune time. For the millions of users and businesses around the globe that ...

Homeward Trails, a dog charity headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, has won a $1500 grant from the Northern Virginia Clean Water Partners, the groups announced today. Homeward Trails claimed the grand prize in "Joys and Responsibilities of Pet Ownership" essay contest after receiving 1,862 online votes for its submission "The View from 4 Legs," Dogs Deserve Better, also of Arlington, claimed the 2nd place prize of $750 after receiving 339 votes for its essay "Chain-ging Lives." The Pet Assistance League, based in Stafford County, claimed the 3rd place prize of $250 ...

Users of recently released Nokia N8 and C7 smartphones can take advantage of additional features unique to the Track and Protect (TnP) security application to protect their devices from loss or theft, including a new "auto-mugshot" feature that will capture a photo of anyone attempting to break the phone's passcode. Klomptek, an innovative software development company specializing in mobile device management and security solutions, has optimized its TnP client-server web security service with cutting-edge remote security features that uses both the N8's front and main 12-megapixel ...

Big City Vacation Rentals LLC is launching a new site focusing on Big Cities like New York, L.A. and Miami and their surrounding metro areas. The compelling tagline for http://www.BigCityVacationRentals.com, Where Big City Benefits Meet Local Hospitality, touts their cornerstone - customer service. Based on personal experience, the owner feels there is a lack of true one-on-one local hospitality that exists in the vacation rental market place when using on online vacation rental site. So she decided to start her own. "The idea came to me driving back from a rental vacation ...

Every Tuesday evening at 7:03 PM eastern time, you can listen to Wellness, Wholeness & Wisdom radio with host Psychologist Parthenia Izzard, CNHP. The program is archived within minutes of the live broadcast on the internet and rebroadcast Saturday mornings at 9:03 AM eastern time. On your computer go to http://www.amtherapies.com and click on the Radio link to listen to the show live online or on your phone! Program topics range from authors like Bishop Jordan, James Redfield, Immaculee Ilibagiza, and William Tiller to owners of products like Rishi Teas, and Dr. Kracker. ...

Families looking for a reason to get away this fall should consider the Alabama Gulf Coast—and its golf opportunities. With nine signature golf courses along the Gulf, the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area is an ideal location for the golf enthusiast. In addition to golf, area offers an abundance of family-friendly activities, including nature and history attractions, fishing, and amusement parks. Families can also take advantage of customized golf vacation packages. The Gulf Shores Golf Association partners with several local accommodations to offer customized, affordable ...

Ben Martin, director of franchise development/editor/COO of Coastal Angler Magazine, the nation's second largest monthly outdoors magazine, announced today the publication will publish an Oahu, Hawaii edition beginning November 2010. Founded in 1996 by Captain Rodney Smith, a noted fishing guide, conservationist and author, Coastal Angler Magazine is a free monthly publication, which has become a primary resource for anglers, boaters and conservationists. In addition to educating and informing its readership on the protection of marine resources, content includes a mix ...

Yellowfin CEO, Glen Rabie, has been invited to make a keynote presentation at the third annual Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence 2.0 Summit and Exhibition, held 26 - 28 October 2010, at the Swissotel in Sydney. Yellowfin is a global Business Intelligence (BI) vendor developed and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, and major summit partner. Rabie's presentation - Business Intelligence Beyond Dashboards - will cover the rapidly changing nature of the BI industry and trends towards faster and more flexible access to data analysis and reporting. "2010 has ...

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Just when NY Fashion Week ends, another party begins in Los Angeles as Fashion News Live exclusively covered LA Fashion Weekend on October 15-17! Fashion News Live is never tardy for the party when it comes to covering the hottest fashion week events around the nation. That's right, it was a party in Los Angeles at Sunset Gower Studios as Fashion News Live, the proud first-time media sponsors for LA Fashion Weekend, brought fire onto the hot red carpet! Excitement was definitely an under statement when describing the energy that Fashion News Live brought to the event. The ...

If you're the competitive type, don't watch "Jeopardy!" with the Hollister Creative team on Monday, October 25. They'll win. The Philadelphia area creative services firm wrote and designed the student learning guide for Mummies of the World, a museum exhibition that has been honored with a category on the quiz show. "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek is familiar with Mummies of the World, as he celebrated the opening of the exhibition at the California Science Center at a VIP event this summer. Mummies of the World features a never-before-seen collection of naturally ...

For many people, investing in a company sponsored retirement plan makes sense. If your employer offers a retirement plan (401k or 403b) it's usually advantageous for you to participate in it, and if they match a portion of what you contribute then it's well worth it. The challenge most people have with their employer sponsored retirement plan is not necessarily saving in it. The challenge for investors is often to decide how to invest their money withing the plan. I always advise my clients to invest in funds that are consistent with their risk tolerance. So as an example, ...

Entertainment Advertising and Palace Sports & Entertainment, today announced the renewal of their successful partnership with the re-launch of a community marketing campaign for one of Metro Detroit's most well respected professional sports teams: The Detroit Pistons of Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Detroit Pistons, in 2007 celebrated 50 years in the Motor City. The Pistons have always been known for its high standards and strong competitive teams including (3) Championship Banners from the years of 1989, 1990, and most recently 2004. Forbes magazine routinely ranks The ...