A portable, laser backpack for 3D mapping has been developed at the University of California, Berkeley, where it is being hailed as a breakthrough technology capable of producing fast, automatic and realistic 3D mapping of difficult interior environments. Research leading to the development of the reconnoitering backpack, was funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the Army Research Office under the guidance of program managers, Dr. Jon Sjogren (AFOSR) and Dr. John Lavery (ARO). The backpack is the first of a series of similar systems to work without ...

If your summer travels have taken you across the Rocky Mountains, you've probably seen large swaths of reddish trees dotting otherwise green forests. While it may look like autumn has come early to the mountains, evergreen trees don't change color with the seasons. The red trees are dying, the result of attacks by mountain pine beetles. Mountain pine beetles are native to western forests, and they have evolved with the trees they infest, such as lodgepole pine and whitebark pine trees. However, in the last decade, warmer temperatures have caused pine beetle numbers to ...

The potential for outbreaks of spruce and mountain pine beetles in western North America's forests is likely to increase significantly in the coming decades, according to a study conducted by USDA Forest Service researchers and their colleagues. Their findings, published in the September issue of the journal BioScience, represent the first comprehensive synthesis of the effects of climate change on bark beetles. "Native bark beetles are responsible for the death of billions of coniferous trees across millions of acres of forests ranging from Mexico to Alaska," said Barbara ...

As interest grows in feeding distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) to growing pigs, many questions are being asked about the digestibility of this alternative feed option. "Previous research shows that while the amount of energy in DDGS is greater than that of corn, pigs have lower digestibility of energy in DDGS than in corn," said Hans H. Stein, U of I associate professor in the Department of Animal Sciences. "Our goal was to find out why." Stein's team wanted to develop a greater understanding of the digestibility differences between DDGS and corn. He said ...

PHILADELPHIA — Postmenopausal women diagnosed with colon cancer may be at increased risk of death if they fail to maintain a healthy body weight before cancer diagnosis, according to a study published in the September issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. The researchers found that women considered "underweight" or "obese," or who had increased abdominal obesity prior to cancer diagnosis seemed to face a greater risk of mortality. "Maintaining a healthy body weight is beneficial for postmenopausal ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Chest compressions before defibrillation in patients with sudden cardiac arrest is equally successful as immediate treatment with an electrical defibrillator, according to a new study by the University of Michigan Health System. Few people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital survive. U-M physicians, along with a team of international experts, examined two promising rescue strategies: chest compressions first vs. defibrillation first. Their results, published online Thursday in BMC Journal, show that both timing strategies are effective, ...

Quebec City, September 9, 2010—Taking medications to treat insomnia and anxiety increases mortality risk by 36%, according to a study conducted by Geneviève Belleville, a professor at Université Laval's School of Psychology. The details of this study are published in the latest edition of the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Dr. Belleville arrived at these results through analysis of 12 years of data on over 14,000 Canadians in Statistics Canada's National Population Health Survey. The data includes information on the social demographics, lifestyle, and health of Canadians ...

WASHINGTON, DC: Synthetic biology—defined as the design and construction of new biological parts, devices, and systems or re-design of existing natural biological systems for useful purposes—holds enormous potential to improve everything from energy production to medicine, with the global market projected to reach $4.5 billion by 2015. But what does the public know about this emerging field, and what are their hopes and concerns? A new poll of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by Hart Research Associates and the Synthetic Biology Project at the Woodrow Wilson Center finds that ...

Xlibris Publishing's best selling author, Doris Washington, will have seven book signing activities before the month of September ends. Earlier this month, Doris Washington was seen signing copies of her book at Borders in 3515 Gettysburg Road Camp Hill, Pennsylvannia last Saturday, September 4. This Saturday, September 11, Xlibris Publishing author Doris Washington will have another book signing event at Borders 4420 Mitchellville Road Bowie, Maryland from 1:00pm- 5:00pm. The rest of this self published author's book signing activities for the rest of September will ...

Social Media Michigan, a Social Media Marketing Training firm based in Livonia, Michigan will be hosting a special live training on August 16th 2010 at the Eastern Michigan University in Livonia to help individuals learn how to measure ROI on Social Media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites. Social Media Michigan is hosting "Measuring Social Media Success", taught by a guest host, and long time Internet strategy consultant, Sarah Worsham. "Most of the attention to date on Social Media has been about developing a message or persona to get people ...

64clicks, a Virginia-based digital marketing firm today announced the release of its Omnipresent Marketing Framework (OPM), a collection of blueprints and best practices designed to maximize the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. "The framework was a natural response to the dramatic shifts taking place in the field of branding and marketing today. We analyzed multiple trends and compiled data from diverse industry studies. The numbers were clear - customers were looking for a balanced and holistic approach to marketing. In addition, there was a need for a repeatable ...

Trafford Publishing, one of the leading independent book publishing companies today, provides authors the chance to increase their book's exposure through their September marketing services savings. With three high-profile media marketing opportunities, self published authors can customize their book marketing services for promotional clout. Miami Book Fair Gallery - This Trafford book marketing service allows authors to showcase their books in front of publishers, authors and book lovers at The Miami Book Fair Gallery on November 19-21. This is one of the year's most ...

September 9, 2010-Atlantic Coast UFO's, the creator of "The Kate Valentine UFO Show", which airs Fridays at 1PM on WVNJ am 1160, has launched it's second show "Viewpoints", which airs from midnight to 1am on WYNM am 970 "The Apple". Kate Valentine is at the helm on both UFO Talk Radio Shows, which can also be heard streaming live or by podcast at : http://www.atlanticcoastufos.com . Kate Valentine intensifies her "Journey For Answers" with the addition of Viewpoints. "We are taking the quest to finding answers and understanding the UFO phenomena to the next level," stated ...

Wrinkles are a huge problem facing an aging population today. Unfortunately, too much sun and not enough nourishment to the skin over the years can cause it to get a prematurely aged and wrinkled appearance. As the skin becomes dehydrated, sun damaged and less elastic, excessive contraction of facial muscles may cause visible, deep wrinkles between the eyebrows to form. There is a real new alternative to the surgical treatments that correct the deepest facial wrinkles- Skeyndor Corrective. Following intense research into surgical cosmetics (which took years and numerous ...

D & R Energy Services, Inc. is helping all commercial/industrial businesses to see a better return in a tough Michigan economy. With the poor economy we have here in Michigan it is getting harder and harder to keep costs under control. Deanna Craig, Chief Financial Officer of D & R Energy says, "Manufacturing costs have to rise because other costs rise too and then if sales suffer, where do you turn to save money? The normal was to cut back where you could and sometimes re-diversify the company. How about another option and help stimulate the Michigan economy and your ...

There's a lot to be said for helping the population of Canada's smallest province lose more than 65,000 pounds in only five years. Having facilitated so much weight loss, Rachelle Wood is practically a household name in Prince Edward Island. Now with her online weight loss program, SeeResults, this Registered Holistic Nutritionist is gaining much momentum across the rest of Canada. In fact, Wood has received three nominations for the first annual Best of Canada Awards for Natural Health practitioners. "I've been nominated for awards before, but these nominations mean ...

Today Out-U-Go! , pet care, opens its seventh location, the second in the Boulder-Denver area. Out-U-Go! was founded in 1996 and its growth is characterized by the fun entrepreneurial spirit they describe as "Awesome Pet Care". Recognized for its dedication to high-end professional care for both its pet and human clients, Out-U-Go! Boulder will provide local pet parents with peace of mind when they are on vacation, at work or simply on-the-go. "I have enjoyed working with Out-U-Go!'s founder for over a decade. When we say we provide awesome pet care we mean it." said ...

World-renowned love and relationship expert Dr. Patty Ann Tublin has helped thousands of couples to navigate the sometimes-rocky terrain of their relationships - and she helped Florida viewers to do the same during her appearance on Fox4 Morning Blend news show, where she shared 3 common relationship saboteurs, as well as strategies for rekindling the romance in any relationship - and how technology can wreak havoc. Download the link of the recording here: http://www.fox4morningblend.com Dr. Patty Ann is a sought-after psychotherapist and social worker who helps ...

Today, Sunset editors released the free Sunset Travel Guide, Palm Springs Hotel Deals & Things to Do in Palm Springs 2010. In this resourceful new guide, Sunset gives the true local's take on Southern California's elegant desert retreat with information on the best lodging, dining, attractions, and activities. Download the Sunset Travel Guide, Palm Springs Hotel Deals & Things to Do in Palm Springs 2010, to get Sunset's travel tips, including: • Palm Springs hotel deals: Sunset's favorite affordable digs, including refurbished retro hotels and sprawling Palm Springs ...

Noted MPS Expert Ed Crowley will be the featured speaker at a special one-time only seminar on Managed Print Services to be held Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 10:30am to 1pm, at the Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 West Jefferson, in Louisville. Crowley is the Founder and CEO of Photizo Group, a widely respected research and consulting firm focusing on the Managed Print Services market. The event is sponsored by OfficeWare and Hewlett Packard. The seminar is geared for all area businesses that utilize 20 document output devices or more. As MPS agreements approach $30 ...

It has nearly been nine years since the devastating attacks of September 11, 2001, yet for many Americans, and perhaps especially residents of New York City, the events of that day are unforgotten. New York City resident and jazz saxophonist Albert Rivera reflects on 9/11 with "Remembrance", a tribute song he wrote to honor the thousands of lives lost. A tender and emotional composition, "Remembrance" features a number of New York City musicians including Rivera on saxophone, Nick Roseboro on trumpet, Zaccai Curtis on piano, and Luques Curtis on bass. Drummer and Washington ...

Eating Recovery Center (www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com) today announced that two of the nation's foremost eating disorders experts have joined its executive team. Craig Johnson, PhD, FAED, CEDS, has been named chief clinical officer of Eating Recovery Center and Ovidio Bermudez, MD, FAAP, FSAM, FAED, CEDS, will become the medical director of Eating Recovery Center's new child and adolescent treatment program. The appointments of these renowned doctors, known for their scholarship, dedication and clinical expertise, further elevate Denver, Colo., as the nation's hub for eating ...

SmartAVI, Inc., a world-leading innovator of digital signage and video/audio/control signal distribution and switching over UTP/STP and fiber optic cable, announces the release of a new DVI-D Switch, the RDU-2P. The RDU-2P is a 2-Port DVI-D and USB 1.1 switch. It can extend DVI-D and USB 1.1 signals up to 275 feet over 2 STP cables. Designed in cooperation with studio engineers, the RDU-2P has both a local switch as well as a remote switch. This design allows users in a studio environment to switch between two computers without having to go to their physical location. Most ...

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame will proudly present a Gala Awards Ceremony and Luncheon hosted by WBZ 1030Õs Jordan Rich, inducting seventeen of MassachusettsÕ most popular and respected radio and television broadcasters into the Hall of Fame on Thursday, September 16 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Marriott Quincy, [1200 Crown Colony Drive, Quincy, MA 02169; exit 18/19 off Route 3 at the Braintree split]. Tickets at $45.00 are on sale now and may be purchased on line at the new MBHOF website http://www.massbroadcastershof.org, or by mailing a check for the ...

It was announced today that popular rocker Anand Bhatt is endorsing Numi Tea. Bhatt's new book "Rock Star Recipes" has several pages on tea, and the endorsement will coincide with the book's release nicely for Numi. "Anand Bhatt is like the Oprah of tea and hot sauce," says Andy Desai, a representative from the record label Sonic Wave International, "He did a short promotion for Teavana that significantly brought about tea consumption and awareness to a youthful pop culture consumer market, which let's face it is a target market that tea companies have had a diffcult time ...