LAWRENCE — A drug developed at the University of Kansas has the potential to stop a debilitating condition of diabetes that often leads to pain in the extremities and even amputations, KU researchers have found. The researchers recently published an article showing that KU-32 can stop and even reverse diabetic peripheral neuropathy, or DPN, in mice. The condition leads to death of nerves in the extremities of individuals with diabetes. "People with DPN can be very sensitive to light touch, which can cause significant pain," said Rick Dobrowsky, professor of pharmacology ...

As the General Assembly of the UN resolved on July 28 of this year, clean drinking water and basic sanitary provision are human rights. Unfortunately, there are more than one billion people all over the world who do not have access to drinking water, while as many as 2.6 billion people live without any sanitary systems at all – that is well over one-third of the world's population. Not only that, water is a pre-eminent economic factor because agriculture and industry consume more than four-fifths of this precious commodity these days. A study by the UN indicates that ...

LAWRENCE — Federal programs to assist the unemployed are failing job seekers with disabilities, according to an investigation by Jean Hall and Kathy Parker of the Center for Research on Learning at the University of Kansas. The KU study, published recently in the Career Development Quarterly, shows two major federal programs — the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, which requires recipients to find employment within two years, and the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, which set up "One-Stop" centers to cluster services for the unemployed — have inadequacies ...

Designed to be the most spectacular concert hall in Germany, the construction of the Elbe Philharmonic Hall in Hamburg is a controversial project, but it is already creating a sensation in the architectural world. Nobody has ever tried to build windows this high, each one five meters tall, of unique dimensions, and glazed with multifunctional insulating glass. The demands on the architectural glass used in modern structures like this are increasing all the time. Quite apart from their large surface area, they also have to offer outstanding optical characteristics and at ...

VIDEO: MSCs taken from wisdom teeth and reprogrammed into stem cells can become numerous other cell types, like these beating cardiomyocytes. Click here for more information. For most people, wisdom teeth are not much more than an annoyance that eventually needs to be removed. However, a new study appearing in the September 17 Journal of Biological Chemistry shows that wisdom teeth contain a valuable reservoir of tissue for the creation of stem cells; thus, everyone might ...

TORONTO, ON – Each year, thousands of acres of crops are planted throughout Africa, Asia and Australia only to be laid to waste by a parasitic plant called Striga, also known as witchweed. It is one of the largest challenges to food security in Africa, and a team of scientists led by researchers from the University of Toronto have discovered chemicals and genes that may break Striga's stranglehold. When crops grow, their roots release a plant hormone called strigolactone. If the soil contains Striga seed, it will use the released strigolactone as a cue to germinate and ...

Cambridge, Mass. - September 9, 2010 - In a paper published as the cover story of the September 9, 2010 Nature, researchers from Harvard University and MIT have demonstrated that graphene, a surprisingly robust planar sheet of carbon just one-atom thick, can act as an artificial membrane separating two liquid reservoirs. By drilling a tiny pore just a few-nanometers in diameter, called a nanopore, in the graphene membrane, they were able to measure exchange of ions through the pore and demonstrated that a long DNA molecule can be pulled through the graphene nanopore just ...

FAIRIES WITH CHILDREN OPENS TO FIGHT FOR GAY EQUALITY (Drag Musical Spoof focuses on the Suburban Conservative as the key to changing hearts and minds of all Americans) The new musical spoof "Fairies With Children, The Yes On Hate Episode" will open October 22nd at the Meta Theatre 7801 Melrose Avenue for a six week run, Friday and Saturday only at 8pm. The show exposes the anti gay agenda prevalent in the suburbs of California. The gender bending parody is being produced by WideStance Productions (The Golden Gays). A percentage of the proceeds from the show will ...

Newly launched SocialVest is an innovative cause-based shopping platform that empowers people to contribute to social good by earning money for their favorite non-profit organizations through everyday shopping. With over 500 top retailers participating in this cause-conscious loyalty program, SocialVest users are able to make purchase decisions that allow them to raise & give money to any of the million plus registered non-profit organizations of their choice. SocialVest offers participating retailers an authentic engagement tool with one-to-one consumer connections ...

Australian Spa Treatment supplier, Victoria's Essentials is pleased to launch a collection of deluxe pedicure bowls. Each Bowl is hand crafted from lightweight durable resin. Available in a choice of designer colours, these bowls will add style and elegance to any Pedicure Treatment. Complementing this line are Manicure Bowls, Treatment Dishes for presenting salts, scrubs and lotions, and a matching Footrest customised to fit over the Pedicure Bowl. The Foot Rests were designed to add an ergonomic platform which allows the client to rest their feet comfortably on an ...

Continuing their commitment to provide valuable search engine marketing services, ineedhits, has announced its popular Google listing service now comes with a 48 hour guarantee. When first launched, G-Boost was a unique service that delivered a hassle-free and fast way to get guaranteed website listing in Google's organic results. The revamped service continues to lead the way, offering an unparalleled 48 hour listing guarantee ineedhits CEO, Warren Duff explains the evolution of the service: In 2005, ineedhits launched the G-Boost service in response to the markets ...

Sstudio launched their new website that facilitates ease in navigation and all the quintessential features a business must display on its online identity for customers to be able to find quick solutions to relative queries. Wedding photography ( http://www.sstudio.co.uk ) has seen ages of transformation in terms of technology and skill. Sstudio possesses that potential to deliver the best in industry standards for wedding photographs in Scotland that spells excellence bound in unequivocal professionalism and devoted experience. With the launch of the new websites they ...

How does red turn green? Think Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges (http://www.redmangrove.com/). This environmentally and socially responsible company is pioneering multi-island, land-based touring while guiding a fragile ecosystem to a sustainable future. In so doing guests experience green, solution-oriented experiences surrounding natural and social environments. "Galapagos is one of the few destinations on earth where enlightened guests do not have to give up amenities or adventure in order to be in harmony with our responsible tourism philosophies," said Hernan Rodas, ...

The Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving, http://www.montgomeryalliance.org will kick off its 2011 Giving Campaign at a special breakfast on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. The organizations, agencies and companies participating in Montgomery Alliance's pledge campaign and supporting the organization will be showcased at the breakfast. The event is scheduled for 8:15 a.m., Sept. 28 at VisArts Center, 155 Gibbs St., Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20850. VisArts Center is located in the Rockville Town Center. Representatives from the agencies that received grants this summer ...

PearlStop.com is very pleased to announce the winner of their recent 14K Freshwater Cultured Pearl and Diamond Pendant Giveaway. The lucky winner of this beautiful necklace is Tammy Lashinsky of Bedford, PA. Lashinsky won the Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Pendant by simply enrolling in the PearlStop.com email newsletter. "All of us at PearlStop.com want to thank Tammy, and all of the other individuals for participating in this promotion and hope you will continue to participate in our upcoming giveaways and events." commented Bridget Murphy of http://www.PearlStop.com. ...

The Poster Design Contest by PrintPlace.com now has a new deadline. Originally, PrintPlace.com set the dates for the contest to be August 2nd to September 3rd, but extended the dates to give contestants more time to perfect their poster designs. The contest, which allows contestants a chance to compete for prizes using their poster design talents, now opens on September 7th and ends on October 22, 2010, 2am CT. Contestants, who must be US residents, are allowed to submit any style of poster to the Poster Design Contest as long as the design includes typography. Graphics ...

TODL (http://www.todl.com) CEO, Stacey Tiveron, announces the Trade Only Design Library Generation 6.0 upcoming launch in November, 2010 after 18 months of development. TODL is an exclusive online research library where 51,728 trade members and manufacturers meet to share information and do business. The 6.0 release is the most significant launch in the company's 13-year history, utilizing new technology that will transition the industry's most comprehensive product research library into a fully integrated vertical market platform offering more functionality and new services. TODL ...

Advance Paper and Maintenance Supply, Mesa, has expanded its services and product line by becoming a distributor for Triple S, a nationwide network of sanitary supply distributors headquartered in Billerica, Mass. "Becoming part of the Triple S network is a perfect fit for our company and customers," said Frank De Rosa, president of Advance Paper and Maintenance Supply. "Triple S focuses on ways to save companies money through effective cleaning practices. According to Triple S, 90 percent of cleaning expenses are labor-related. Cut labor and save money. We've been helping ...

The North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce (NLVCC) is pleased to announce its lineup of speakers for Directions 2010 - Strategies for Tomorrow. This year's Directions, on Thursday, Oct. 14, is the ninth annual economic forecasting and contemporary business issues event hosted by the NLVCC. This year's speakers include: John Restrepo, principal of Restrepo Consulting Group Known for his objectivity and "tell it like it is" style, Restrepo will roll out the latest "good, bad and ugly" statistics. Good or bad, having the advantage of accurate economic information is ...

Meals of Marin (www.mealsofmarin.net), the food source for people with life-threatening illnesses throughout Marin County, will be hosting A Tuscan Renaissance Faire, its first fund-raising gala on October 9, 2010. The event will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Villa Santa in Ross, an 18-acre estate and residence of Don Santa, owner of Woodlands Market. Proceeds from the Faire will go to support Meals of Marin's ongoing work of preparing and delivering meals throughout Marin to 160 housebound clients battling cancer, AIDS, and other life-threatening illnesses. A ...

Kathleen Gage, Internet Marketing Advisor, Business Mentor and author today announced the launch of - a YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/alignexpandsucceed. The channel broadcasts short "conscious business tips" on topics relevant to the increased interest globally by those who choose to run their business from a very ethical, aware and integrity based position. The channel features authors from the upcoming book, Align, Expand and Succeed; Shifting the Paradigm of Entrepreneurial Success (Love Your Life Publishing). "The YouTube Channel was created to ...

Items from the estate of Tommy Hilfiger - the international fashion designer and founder of the brand that bears his name - will be sold without reserve (everything sells, regardless of price) at an auction slated for Sunday, Sept. 26, by Vintage Galleries, located in the heart of Stamford's burgeoning antiques district, at 528 Canal Street. It will be just the fifth auction for Vintage Galleries, which held its inaugural sale last September. It was able to secure this consignment because Mr. Hilfiger frequents the shop across the street - Greenwich Living Antique & ...

Southpaw, Ltd. owes a lot to the TV show "Frasier". The series helped inspire the Gainesville, Florida based company's launch of a line of fashionable and eco-friendly dog beds. Hand made entirely in the United States, the collection of furniture quality pet beds features sustainable hardwoods, plush fiberfill cushions from recycled soda bottles and trendy, eye-popping fabrics. "Remember the show 'Frasier?" asked Nancy Hyer, an artist, furniture designer and founder of Southpaw, Ltd. "When Frasier's father comes to live with him, he brings along his well-worn, duct-taped, ...

RazDog.com, creators of a new internet application system for Business Optimization, has released version 3.0, and is working with Cisco's Partner Network to deliver the solution to companies worldwide. The RazDog software solution provides an efficient, effective way to improve web delivery of products and services to customers, partners and within the business itself. "A GPS system can be a big help in finding your way around a strange town" said Chris Trahan, Chairman of the Board at RazDog.com. "in a similar way RazDog makes it easy to get access to the information ...

As the popularity of gift cards continues to grow, and with gift card sales totaling more than $97 billion, Extreme Pita is capitalizing on this expanding market. The Canadian franchisor recently announced the launch of its reloadable gift cards. Available immediately, the gift cards are designed to ease the process for guests to make purchases online or in stores across North America. âEURœNot only is our brand known for fresh and healthy options, but also for the convenience we provide to our guests,âEUR said Alex Rechichi, CEO and Co-Founder of Extreme Pita. ...