The caching of whitebark pine seeds by the Clark's nutcracker in late summer and early fall may not be enough to regenerate populations of the imperiled conifer in most of its range, scientists have found. Their research—which is featured in the February issue of Science Findings, a monthly publication of the U.S. Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Research Station—suggests, for the first time, that the success of whitebark pine restoration may be linked to the conservation of another tree species: ponderosa pine. "Whitebark pine is a keystone species in the high-mountain ...

Replacing both knees in one surgery, or simultaneous total knee replacement (TKR) was associated with significantly fewer prosthetic joint infections as well as other revision knee operations within one year after surgery, compared with total knee replacements performed in two separate procedures. However, simultaneous replacement was associated with a moderately higher risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes within 30 days, according to a study presented today at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). This study included 11,445 ...

Baltimore, MD – Feb. 17, 2011. The explosion and fire on a BP-licensed oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010 had huge environmental and economic effects, with millions of gallons of oil leaking into the water for more than five months. It also had significant psychological impact on people living in coastal communities, even in those areas that did not have direct oil exposure, according to researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine who worked in collaboration with the University of Florida, Gainesville. Study results will be published in the ...

Most patients who undergo total knee replacement (TKR) are age 60 to 80. More than 90 percent of these individuals experience a dramatic reduction in knee pain and a significant improvement in the ability to perform common activities. However questions have been raised about the decline in physical function over the long term despite the absence of implant-related problems. New research revealed today at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) evaluates patient functionality 20 years after knee replacement. "It is a common concern ...

Joint replacement patients who improve their lifestyle and maintain a positive mindset prior to surgery are more likely to have better functional outcomes than those who do not, according to research presented today at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Multiple studies found that patients who smoke, misuse alcohol, fail to control blood sugar levels or simply have a poor attitude prior to undergoing total hip or knee replacement (THR/TKR) surgery can, in some cases, double their odds of post-operative complications. Data were ...

The simple way to a permanently flat stomach and ideal body weight is given in a new book by Elizabeth Hartley, The Flat Stomach Diet: Get Rid Of Stomach Bloating Quickly, Easily And Permanently (ISBN-10: 145387304X; publisher Create Space). Frustrated dieters will rejoice when they learn how easy it is to reshape their diet so they can continue to eat the foods they enjoy and still obtain a flat stomach and ideal body weight. Hartley has provided a simple, easy way for anyone to obtain visible results in just three to seven days. "There are no foods banned from your ...

iFunia, a professional developer of Mac multimedia software today is pleased to announce the flagship product iFunia Video Converter Pro (http://www.ifunia.com/video-converter-mac.html) is currently available on Mac App Store. iFunia Video Converter Pro is a premier tool for Mac users that effortlessly converts video(including HD) into numerous video/audio formats for use on personal computers or popular portable players such as iPad, iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, PSP, BlackBerry, PS3,etc. "We'e excited to bring iFunia Video Converter Pro to the Mac App Store," remarked Amy ...

We are bombarded with countless ads every day, but very few penetrate our minds. As consumers, we became less receptive to brand communication, and this is due to ad saturation and malpractice. Consumer attention become scarcer as the modern lifestyle gets busier. This attention-deficit challenges the old beliefs and practices of marketers and advertisers. Brands are at the losing end of this situation. The way consumers perceive and process advertisements changed, and ignoring this fact can lead to costly mistakes. Marketers must adopt consistently as consumers do ...

John Stanaland, Southern California's top Laguna Beach real estate specialist ( http://johnstanaland.com/ ) launched a brand new state-of-the-art, easy-to-use website last week. Designed to help home-buyers improve their ability to research and find homes in record time, this website features the latest in IDX MLS technology. This innovative online technology sets The Stanaland Group apart as they seek to improve and enhance the home buying experience for each and every client. "At JohnStanaland.com we want our customers to be successful and satisfied with their home ...

Seattle Chiropractor offices are a great place to begin to feel much better physically on a weekly or sometimes bi weekly basis. There are many people who are doubtful of this method of curing aches and pains. It does, however, truly help in a lot of cases. Seatle Chiropractic can help to adjust any deviation of the spinal column to release pressure from both soft tissue discs and the nerves that are the main part of the body. Seattle Chiropractors ( http://www.theseattlechiropractor.com ) have gone through intensive schooling and practiced their techniques to become ...

Beta Analytic, Inc., invites participants of the 2nd Annual Next Generation Bio-Based Chemicals Summit to visit its booth during the four-day event to be held at the Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa in San Diego, California. The summit starts on February 14, 2011. Beta Analytic Business Development Manager Mauricio Larenas will be available at the exhibit hall to answer questions about the ASTM D6866 method and its relevance to various ecolabels. More than 120 speakers are scheduled to present at the event. This year's summit will occur in a simultaneous dual track format. ...

Global Business Intelligence (BI) software vendor, Yellowfin, has released a new white paper that defines and establishes the need for Agile BI, outlining its key components and benefits. The white paper - Agile Business Intelligence - is available for free download from the Yellowfin website. The paper discuses the ability of an Agile BI rollout to respond to changing data analysis and reporting needs, and provide vital insights into an organizations' operational environment in shorter timeframes, with less complexity. "Demand for Agile BI is growing quickly," ...

Music's biggest night was held on February 13, 2011, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. "Excited about producing the first benefit concert for Sara Rae, I knew GRAMMY week was the right time to introduce SaraRae(dot)org, after all Music is what feelings sound like," says California Queen founder Lisa Bingham. "Introducing talent to new companies with gifts to share at our Grammy Social an evening on the Sunset Strip the night before the Grammy's was exactly the way to do it." Invited guest will be gifted in style by Elemi Organics, using 100% pure, therapeutic grade essential ...

The Tacfit Commando program is one of the more popular fitness programs on the market. Therefore, many people obviously want to know if it really works or not. Here are 9 frequently asked questions about Tacfit Commando review to help you find out. 1) What kind of workouts are included? It uses body weight only exercises. This is because it was developed to mimic exercise regimes that Israeli army units utilize, as well as undercover agents, among others. Since the program was initially designed with soldiers in mind, it had to be body weight only, since soldiers do ...

Merrill Brink International, in cooperation with AES Corporation, Baker & McKenzie, KPMG and McGuireWoods, presents an engaging discussion around Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) liability. The panel discussion will focus on risks stemming from the actions of third party intermediaries such as agents, consultants, distributors, joint venture partners, etc. In this event you will learn how to manage these relationships to avoid exposure to FCPA sanctions. A complimentary gourmet lunch will be provided to all attendees. Attendance will be limited to 100, so please ...

Tripura State Co-Operative Bank Limited (TSCB) launched its RBI guidelines based Banking Correspondent (BC) Model today. The program was inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development, State of Tripura, Sh. Jitendra Choudhury, at Kalachara Gram Panchayat. The program, which was successfully piloted for over a year at the Dharmanagar Branch of TSCB in North Tripura, is being scaled throughout the State through the disbursement of Biometric enabled smart cards to MGNREGA beneficiaries, starting with Kalachara and Manubazar branches in Satchand block. Indepay ...

At the end of January, the White House announced several initiatives designed to stimulate small business investment, including a 5-year extension of the capital gains tax exemption included in President Obama's Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. Small business owners have long advocated for permanent tax breaks to encourage professional investors to fund promising start-ups. President Obama is expected to introduce a 100% capital-gains tax break in his 2012 budget, and this would extend a temporary measure introduced in Small Business Jobs Act back in September. "These ...

iHASMD is being deployed as a service to improve healthcare access to the population in Maine. iHAS Inc, provider of iHASMD, has joined Axiom Technologies, provider of Wireless Broadband in Maine, to bring improved healthcare delivery services. Maine is home to one of the most rural and geographically remote populations in the US. The iHASMD SaaS (Software as a Service) capability enables healthcare providers to offer telehealth services or virtual visits to patients with minimal investment and support for additional technology or equipment. iHASMD, a software-based ...

With the number of books available in the market today, self published authors must find ways to make their book stand out amidst the ocean of books. This February, Trafford Publishing is offering a book marketing deal that will give authors the chance to make their book visible to readers. Trafford Publishing, first company in the world to offer "on-demand publishing services", understands the authors' needs. That is why they are offering value-laden book marketing packages that will help published authors make their books known to readers. The on-demand publishing ...

Omni Arts today announced the availability of Kid Krusader in the iTunes App Store. Previously the popular tower defense game was released for Flash and quickly became viral. In response to positive review, Kid Krusader has extended its audience to the ever-growing iPod Touch and iPhone fan base. With 6 unique levels continually increasing in difficulty, Kid Krusader is full of engaging cartoon style maps and characters with crisp visuals and strategic game-play that will challenge not only a player's intellect, but also test out finger agility. 'Kampaign' and 'Free ...

A new book titled, Connected Dreams: How Ideas Move and Connect in Unexpected Ways, written by TEDGlobal Fellow 2007 Joseph Nyangon, discusses new paradigms of points of power and influence—collaboration, empowerment, redefinition of challenges, and accountability—that shape the way we look at one another—and ourselves—and proposes new ways of building a better and more cooperative world based on intrinsic motivators. Connected Dreams reveals that the subject of how to connect, empower, and influence decision making process at different levels and sectors, how to think ...

The divorce rate in the United States remains relatively steady, but the divorce legal and financial landscape is changing. Divorce professionals across the country are realizing how critical it is to consider the long-term impact of decisions made during divorce. Traditionally, couples going through divorce have taken a short-term approach. Instead of deciding what each party is entitled to today, they are starting to realize that a thorough analysis of the couples' financial situation both before and after the divorce results in a better divorce settlement for both ...

HomePipe Networks (www.homepipe.net), the leading innovator in digital content sharing and access, today announced that it was named as a top Work Tool App in The Sunday Times Top 500 App List. Covering all devices and formats, with forty different top app categories and expert reviews, the App List navigates the rich and diverse world of the best 500 apps available. Compiled by experts in the relevant fields and regular Sunday Times app reviewers, the App List covers all the most popular devices including Apple iPadTM and iPhone , RIM BlackBerry , Google Android , ...

Are you wondering how to navigate career waters in today's economy? Navigating Your Career will explore how leaders in today's business climate can take control and ownership of their own career development. We are all faced with and responsible for crossing the sea of life. And we all know the sea can be unpredictable and that preparation for the unknown best lies in knowing your strengths as well as your resources. Over the past 17 years, we have found that being prepared involves clearly understanding 8 well researched factors that lead to personal effectiveness ...

The world's largest independent music network, likeZEBRA.com, is kicking off the coveted Artist of the Week spot beginning February 15, 2011 with Los Angeles-based indie rock band Culprit. likeZEBRA will be giving fans a limited-time opportunity to purchase Culprit's first single "Siren" from their upcoming album "Analogue" for one week only. The single will be made available exclusively to likeZEBRA members for 99 cents and will not be available anywhere again until the album's release on April 20, 2011. Unlike sites such as iTunes that charge a significant percentage ...