Today Press Releases and news information from Press-News.org en-us http://www.press-news.org/i/press-news-logo.gif http://www.press-news.org http://www.press-news.org http://press-news.org/60431-fungicide-used-on-farm-crops-linked-to-insulin-resistance.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 A fungicide used on farm crops can induce insulin resistance, a new tissue-culture study finds, providing another piece of evidence linking environmental pollutants to diabetes. The results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston. "For the first time, we've ascribed a molecular mechanism by which an environmental pollutant can induce insulin resistance, lending credence to the hypothesis that some synthetic chemicals might be contributors to the diabetes epidemic," said investigator Robert Sargis, M.D., Ph.D., instructor in ... http://press-news.org/60430-full-term-children-conceived-with-fertility-drugs-are-shorter-than-their-peers.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Among children born full term, those conceived with the help of fertility drugs are slightly shorter than naturally conceived children but overall are physically healthy, a new study finds. Results of the study will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston. "Reassuringly, these children remained well within the normal height range for both their sex and age," said researcher Tim Savage, MD, a pediatrician and research fellow at The Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, in Auckland, New Zealand. Because some studies have found ... http://press-news.org/60429-timing-of-menopause-symptoms-relates-to-risk-markers-for-heart-disease-stroke.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 The hot flashes and night sweats that most women experience early in menopause are not linked to increased levels of cardiovascular disease risk markers unless the symptoms persist or start many years after menopause begins. These new study results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston. "Our study provides reassurance that the common experience of menopausal symptoms in early menopause is not associated with increases in blood pressure or other risk markers for cardiovascular disease," said lead researcher Emily Szmuilowicz, ... http://press-news.org/60428-investigational-hormone-replacement-promising-treatment-for-rare-disorder.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 An investigational parathyroid hormone replacement effectively treated a rare disorder characterized by low calcium and high phosphate levels in the blood, a new study finds. The results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston. The parathyroid hormone replacement is called recombinant human parathyroid hormone, or rhPTH(1-84). It is produced in the lab using a replica of the human parathyroid hormone gene. rhPTH(1-84) is identical to the naturally occurring parathyroid hormone and acts to regulate calcium levels in the same ... http://press-news.org/60427-gut-microbes-battle-a-common-set-of-viruses-shared-by-global-populations.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 June 25, 2012 – The human gut is home to a teeming ecosystem of microbes that is intimately involved in both human health and disease. But while the gut microbiota is interacting with our body, they are also under constant attack from viruses. In a study published online in Genome Research, researchers have analyzed a bacterial immune system, revealing a common set of viruses associated with gut microbiota in global populations. Viruses that prey on bacteria, called phages, pose a constant threat to the health of bacterial communities. In many ecological systems, viruses ... http://press-news.org/60426-genome-wide-analysis-shows-previously-undetected-abnormalities-in-parents-of-affected-children.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Nuremberg, Germany: The use of genome-wide array analysis[1] in parents whose children are suspected of having a genetic disease shows that the parents frequently also have previously undetected genetic abnormalities, a researcher from The Netherlands told the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics today (Sunday). Being aware of this is important to parents because it means that their risk of having another affected child is significantly increased. Dr. Nicole de Leeuw, a clinical laboratory geneticist in the Department of Human Genetics of the ... http://press-news.org/60425-exome-sequencing-gives-cheaper-faster-diagnosis-in-heterogeneous-disease.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Nuremberg, Germany: The first report of the diagnostic use of the technique of exome sequencing, where short sequences of DNA are analysed, shows that it can give good results at low cost, a researcher from The Netherlands will tell the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics today (Monday). The scientists were able to perform a genetic diagnosis in around 20% of 100 cases of patients with intellectual disability (ID) and 50% of the 25 cases of blindness studied. Not only is the exome test cheaper, but results are available more quickly than with ... http://press-news.org/60424-pitt-develops-biodegradable-artery-graft-to-enhance-bypass-surgeries.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 PITTSBURGH—With the University of Pittsburgh's development of a cell-free, biodegradable artery graft comes a potentially transformative change in coronary artery bypass surgeries: Within 90 days after surgery, the patient will have a regenerated artery with no trace of synthetic graft materials left in the body. Research published online June 24 in Nature Medicine highlights work led by principal investigator Yadong Wang, a professor in Pitt's Swanson School of Engineering and School of Medicine's Department of Surgery, who designed grafts that fully harness the body's ... http://press-news.org/60423-neurons-that-control-overeating-also-drive-appetite-for-cocaine.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have zeroed in on a set of neurons in the part of the brain that controls hunger, and found that these neurons are not only associated with overeating, but also linked to non-food associated behaviors, like novelty-seeking and drug addiction. Published in the June 24 online issue of Nature Neuroscience, the study was led by Marcelo O. Dietrich, postdoctoral associate, and Tamas L. Horvath, the Jean and David W. Wallace Professor of Biomedical Research and chair of comparative medicine at Yale School of Medicine. In attempts to ... http://press-news.org/60422-discovery-of-material-with-amazing-properties.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Normally a material can be either magnetically or electrically polarized, but not both. Now researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute at the University of Copenhagen have studied a material that is simultaneously magnetically and electrically polarizable. This opens up new possibilities, for example, for sensors in technology of the future. The results have been published in the scientific journal, Nature Materials. Materials that can be both magnetically and electrically polarized and also have additional properties are called multiferroics and were previously discovered ... http://press-news.org/60421-the-price-tag-on-a-patient-centered-medical-home.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is a concept at the heart of many health care reform models that aim to both improve the quality of care and reduce wasteful spending. But a new analysis of federally qualified health centers finds that clinics with higher scores as medical homes also had higher per-patient operating costs. The research, published online in the Journal of the American Medical Association and presented today at the AcademyHealth conference in Orlando, Fla., is the first national study to put a price on these additional costs. "We're not saying ... http://press-news.org/60420-brain-structure-helps-guide-behavior-by-anticipating-changing-demands.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Every day the human brain is presented with tasks ranging from the trivial to the complex. How much mental effort and attention are devoted to each task is usually determined in a split second and without conscious awareness. Now a study from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers finds that a structure deep within the brain, believed to play an important role in regulating conscious control of goal-directed behavior, helps to optimize behavioral responses by predicting how difficult upcoming tasks will be. The report is receiving advance online publication ... http://press-news.org/60419-blood-brain-barrier-building-blocks-forged-from-human-stem-cells.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 MADISON -- The blood-brain barrier -- the filter that governs what can and cannot come into contact with the mammalian brain -- is a marvel of nature. It effectively separates circulating blood from the fluid that bathes the brain, and it keeps out bacteria, viruses and other agents that could damage it. But the barrier can be disrupted by disease, stroke and multiple sclerosis, for example, and also is a big challenge for medicine, as it can be difficult or impossible to get therapeutic molecules through the barrier to treat neurological disorders. Now, however, the ... http://press-news.org/60418-boosting-blood-system-protein-complex-protects-against-radiation-toxicity.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 CINCINNATI - New research in Nature Medicine shows that boosting a protein pathway in the body's blood making system protects mice from otherwise fatal radiation poisoning. Scientists in the multi-institutional study – posted online by the journal on June 24 – say their findings open the potential for new treatments against radiation toxicity during cancer treatment or environmental exposures – such as in a nuclear explosion or accident. By identifying a target-specific intervention to protect the hematopoietic system against radiation toxicity, the study addresses ... http://press-news.org/60417-gene-mutations-cause-massive-brain-asymmetry.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Hemimegalencephaly is a rare but dramatic condition in which the brain grows asymmetrically, with one hemisphere becoming massively enlarged. Though frequently diagnosed in children with severe epilepsy, the cause of hemimegalencephaly is unknown and current treatment is radical: surgical removal of some or all of the diseased half of the brain. In a paper published in the June 24, 2012 online issue of Nature Genetics, a team of doctors and scientists, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, ... http://press-news.org/60416-climate-change-and-the-south-asian-summer-monsoon.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 The vagaries of South Asian summer monsoon rainfall impact the lives of more than one billion people. A review in Nature Climate Change (June 24 online issue) of over 100 recent research articles concludes that with continuing rise in CO2 and global warming, the region can expect generally more rainfall, due to the expected increase in atmospheric moisture, as well as more variability in rainfall. In spite of the rise in atmospheric CO2 concentration of about 70 parts per million by volume and in global temperatures of about 0.50°C over the last 6 decades, the All India ... http://press-news.org/60415-faster-cheaper-gas-and-liquid-separation-using-custom-designed-and-built-mesoscopic-structures.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Kyoto, Japan -- In what may prove to be a significant boon for industry, separating mixtures of liquids or gasses has just become considerably easier. Using a new process they describe as "reverse fossilization," scientists at Kyoto University's WPI Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) have succeeded in creating custom designed porous substances capable of low cost, high efficiency separation. The process takes place in the mesoscopic realm, between the nano- and the macroscopic, beginning with the creation of a shaped mineral template, in this case ... http://press-news.org/60414-significant-sea-level-rise-in-a-2-degree-warming-world.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 The study is the first to give a comprehensive projection for this long perspective, based on observed sea-level rise over the past millennium, as well as on scenarios for future greenhouse-gas emissions. "Sea-level rise is a hard to quantify, yet critical risk of climate change," says Michiel Schaeffer of Climate Analytics and Wageningen University, lead author of the study. "Due to the long time it takes for the world's ice and water masses to react to global warming, our emissions today determine sea levels for centuries to come." Limiting global warming could considerably ... http://press-news.org/60413-higher-medical-home-performance-rating-of-community-health-centers-linked-with-higher-operating.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 CHICAGO – Federally funded community health centers with higher patient-centered medical home ratings on measures such as quality improvement had higher operating costs, according to a study appearing in JAMA. This study is being published early online to coincide with its presentation at the Annual Research Meeting of AcademyHealth. "The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is a model of care characterized by comprehensive primary care, quality improvement, care management, and enhanced access in a patient-centered environment. The PCMH is intuitively appealing and has ... http://press-news.org/60412-better-looking-birds-have-more-help-at-home-with-their-chicks.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 In choosing a mate both males and females rely on visual cues to determine which potential partner will supply the best genes, best nesting site, best territory, and best parenting skills. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Frontiers in Zoology shows that male blue tits' (Cyanistes caeruleus) parental behavior is determined by female ornamentation (ultraviolet coloration of the crown), as predicted by the differential allocation hypothesis (DAH). DAH makes the assumption that aesthetic traits indicate quality and arises from the needs of a ... http://press-news.org/60411-offenders-need-integrated-on-going-mental-health-care.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Offenders with mental health problems need improved and on-going access to health care, according to the first study to systematically examine healthcare received by offenders across the criminal justice system. A new report from Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, Plymouth University, and the Centre for Mental Health, suggests that prison and community sentences offer the best opportunities to provide this. If improvements to mental health are to contribute to breaking the cycle of repeat offending, unemployment and ill-health, advantage should be taken of ... http://press-news.org/60410-learn-that-tune-while-fast-asleep.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 EVANSTON, Ill. – Want to nail that tune that you've practiced and practiced? Maybe you should take a nap with the same melody playing during your sleep, new provocative Northwestern University research suggests. The research grows out of exciting existing evidence that suggests that memories can be reactivated during sleep and storage of them can be strengthened in the process. In the Northwestern study, research participants learned how to play two artificially generated musical tunes with well-timed key presses. Then while the participants took a 90-minute nap, the ... http://press-news.org/60409-type-2-diabetes-cured-by-weight-loss-surgery-returns-in-one-fifth-of-patients.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 A new study shows that although gastric bypass surgery reverses Type 2 diabetes in a large percentage of obese patients, the disease recurs in about 21 percent of them within three to five years. The study results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston. "The recurrence rate was mainly influenced by a longstanding history of Type 2 diabetes before the surgery," said the study's lead author, Yessica Ramos, MD, an internal medicine resident at Mayo Clinic Arizona in Scottsdale. "This suggests that early surgical intervention ... http://press-news.org/60408-study-identifies-causes-for-high-rates-of-allergic-reactions-in-children-with-food-allergies.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 A team of researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and four other institutions have found that young children with documented or likely allergies to milk and/or eggs, whose families were instructed on how to avoid these and other foods, still experienced allergic reactions at a rate of almost once per year. Of severe cases, less than a third received epinephrine, a medication used to counter anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic condition. The findings are from an ongoing Consortium of Food Allergy Research (CoFAR) study that has been following more than 500 ... http://press-news.org/60407-mount-sinai-researcher-finds-timing-of-adhd-medication-affect-academic-progress.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 A team of researchers led by an epidemiologist at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and University of Iceland has found a correlation between the age at which children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) begin taking medication, and how well they perform on standardized tests, particularly in math. The study, titled, "A Population-Based Study of Stimulant Drug Treatment of ADHD and Academic Progress in Children," appears in the July, 2012, edition of Pediatrics, and can be viewed online on June 25. Using data from the Icelandic Medicines Registry and the ... http://press-news.org/60406-study-identifies-factors-related-to-violence-in-veterans.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – A national survey identifies which U.S. military veterans may be at most risk of aggression after deployment and what strategies could potentially help reduce likelihood of violence when service members return home. The study examined protective factors that are important in preventing violence, including employment, meeting basic needs, living stability, social support, spiritual faith, ability to care for oneself, perceived self-determination, and resilience (ability to adapt to stress). Veterans with these factors in place were 92 percent less ... http://press-news.org/60405-severe-reactions-to-food-more-common-than-thought-in-young-children.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 VIDEO: National Jewish Health registered nurse Emily Cole explains how to use an EpiPen, a potentially lifesaving medication for children and adults suffering a severe allergic reaction. Click here for more information. Young children with allergies to milk and egg experience an unexpectedly high number of reactions to these and other foods, according to researchers at National Jewish Health. More than 70 percent of preschool children with documented or suspected food allergies ... http://press-news.org/60404-exercise-even-mild-physical-activity-may-reduce-breast-cancer-risk.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 A new analysis done by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers has found that physical activity – either mild or intense and before or after menopause – may reduce breast cancer risk, but substantial weight gain may negate these benefits. Published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the findings indicate that women can reduce their breast cancer risk by exercising and maintaining their weight. While studies have shown that physical activity reduces breast cancer risk, many questions remain. For example, how ... http://press-news.org/60403-remapping-gang-turf-math-model-shows-crimes-cluster-on-borders-between-rivals.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 A mathematical model that has been used for more than 80 years to determine the hunting range of animals in the wild holds promise for mapping the territories of street gangs, a UCLA-led team of social scientists reports in a new study. "The way gangs break up their neighborhoods into unique territories is a lot like the way lions or honey bees break up space," said lead author P. Jeffrey Brantingham, a professor of anthropology at UCLA. Further, the research demonstrates that the most dangerous place to be in a neighborhood packed with gangs is not deep within ... http://press-news.org/60402-second-annual-rei-expo-great-success.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 There is considerable buzz surrounding real estate investing across the country. There seems to be mysticism surrounding the industry to those who know little about it. Late night television programs promise massive wealth if you "call now" and order someone's DVD set. There are reality shows, magazines, radio shows, websites, blogs and any other form of media you can think up devoted to real estate investing. You want the inside scoop, but where do you get it? The answer is simple, from the people that do it all the time. Last weekend those people assembled in ... http://press-news.org/60401-cfod-health-media-recommends-3-type-of-exercises-for-neck-pain-sufferer.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Poor posture is one of the most common causes of pain and stiffness in the neck. However, nerve entrapment, muscle sprain, injury or neck arthritis are other contributory factors for strained neck muscles. You might not realize how many times during a day you might be slouching or sitting in wrong postures. If your work involves sitting in front of the computer for long stretches, you might suffer from chronic pain due to strain and overuse of neck muscles. If you often suffer from pain, you must correct your posture and keep your neck muscles relaxed. You can also perform ... http://press-news.org/60400-living-to-100-with-stem-cells.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Dr. Alan Kadish will be presenting a lecture on "Stem Cells and the Optimization of Function" at the 2012 Annual Gathering of Mensa in Reno Nevada on July 6th. Stem cells are in the forefront of medical science offering a host of options for real repair of the human system. You might be surprised to learn that living to 100, with health, is a possibility. Many common diseases may be held at bay till the next generation of medicine offers cures. The focus will be oriented toward both the education of stem cell technologies and thought provoking options as the next ... http://press-news.org/60399-nicholls-auction-marketing-group-to-auction-38-acre-gordon-road-anderson-estate-in-spotsylvania.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 "We are honored to have been entrusted to market and sell this ideally located property at public auction," said John Nicholls, president of the company. "This property is perfect for equine, livestock, or farming operations or future residential development. Take advantage of this opportunity to purchase over 38 acres in highly desirable Spotsylvania County." "The acreage is well located on Gordon Road close to The Shops at Salem Fields, Ni River Reservoir, Rt. 3 and I-95," said Mr. Kelly Strauss, Nicholls Auction Marketing Group auction ... http://press-news.org/60398-2nd-annual-4-amp-20-blackbird-festival-expected-to-draw-thousands-to-weed-ca.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Starting August 4th and 5th 2012 from 11am to 11pm, the tiny town of Weed in Northern California will be a place to satisfy all musical tastes as musicians from as far away as London and Australia will converge with music ranging from indie rock, country, jazz, and eclectic genres. Partnering this year with the Weed Chamber of Commerce, the festival will also feature local and regional vendors along with themed artistic booths and food from the town's premiere restaurants as well as a car show and after hours dance party and various art installations. As proceeds from last ... http://press-news.org/60397-how-employee-communication-at-work-impacts-team-building.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 If you have ever been a manager, you know that one of the most challenging aspects of building teams is managing different employee personalities to ensure effective communication at work. Shortsighted managers may view this as a chore, but great managers are able to see how each personality type can be used to improve the productivity and performance of the individual, the team, the department, and the entire organization. One of the keys to successfully managing a team is matching tasks and projects with the interpersonal skills of every team member. This takes a manager ... http://press-news.org/60396-daniel-maltzman-combines-glamour-with-abstract-vibes-in-new-gerhard-richter-inspired-artworks.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Inspired by renowned artist Gerhard Richter's thick layers of paint and strategically blurred paintings based on black and white photographs, Maltzman uses layers and twisted brushwork to achieve an almost photographic effect with his dream-like evanescent figures. Deliberately lacking an explicit agenda; his high impact shadowy figures and faces do not require anything more from the viewer than perhaps a reflection that allows the viewer to fill in the blanks with their own storyline. Remarking on his own work, Maltzman states "Painted with a spontaneous feel, images ... http://press-news.org/60395-baker-s-body-shop-grand-opening.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Putnam County residents will soon have another option when deciding where to have their damaged vehicles repaired. The grand opening - cruise in for Baker's Body Shop will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2012 from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Baker's Body Shop is owned and operated by Larry Baker Jr., a longtime Greencastle resident. Baker first started his career in auto body work in 1998 for a body shop out of Terre Haute, Indiana. In 2002 Baker began taking on side jobs out of his home garage. In 2011 Baker decided to make his dream a reality and began operating his business full-time ... http://press-news.org/60394-d-amp-j-sports-to-hold-tent-sale.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 D&J Sports is pleased to announce that it will be holding a tent sale to offer great deals to swimmers. This sale will take place at the Dallas store only, which is located at the junction of I-35 and Inwood. This tent sale is the largest swimsuit sale in the state of Texas, making it a must-do for everyone who needs swimsuits for competitions, lifeguarding, practice or even just general swimming. The giant swimsuit tent sale will take place over the weekend of June 30th and July 1st, providing customers with a wide range of swimsuits, all at affordable, low prices ... http://press-news.org/60393-lights-dj-action-brillare-hairdressing-academy-to-hold-fantasy-hair-runway-show.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 What: Welcome to the Jungle: a Brillare Hairdressing Academy hair fashion show featuring more than 40 models strutting the runway to showcase students' talent with artistic jungle-themed hairstyles, make up and costumes. The event will feature a professional runway, lights, DJ, complimentary appetizers and raffles for beauty gift baskets valued at $500. Who: Open to the public. All ages welcome. Free event. When: Sunday, June 24, 6-9 p.m. Where: Brillare Hairdressing Academy - Ahwatukee/Phoenix Campus 15210 S 50th St, Suite 150 Phoenix, AZ, 85044 (480) ... http://press-news.org/60392-yun-fit-teams-up-with-flip-to-beat-cancer.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 The American Cancer Society estimates that hundreds of thousands of cancer deaths are related to obesity, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition. All of these factors are preventable! Now, Yun FIT, already committed to helping people living in Columbus and beyond to reach their health and fitness goals, is teaming up with an organization called F.L.I.P. to "flip" the odds on cancer. F.L.I.P. exists to show people how to Fight-Live-Inspire-Prevent when it comes to taking on this disease. For $20, you will get access to Yun FIT for one whole month of training, ... http://press-news.org/60391-maplewood-estates-in-rockland-ma-selects-coldwell-banker-residential-brokerage-of-norwell.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Maplewood Estates is a single-family home community located off Webster Street in Rockland, Massachusetts. âEURœColdwell Banker has an outstanding reputation in the industry and weâEUR re quite pleased to work with them in attracting new homeowners to the Maplewood Estates development,âEUR said Rami Itani, business manager for Stonebridge Homes. Maplewood Estates is set on 30 acres of natural wooded land and is located in the town of Rockland, Massachusetts. All of these beautiful homes offer many amenities and options to satisfy the savvy buyer looking to build ... http://press-news.org/60390-ezcheckprinting-check-writer-is-free-to-start-ups-through-win-win-deal.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Start-up businesses can now get the new release of ezCheckPrinting check writer software for free at halfpricesoft.com(http://www.halfpricesoft.com) through the TrialPay offers. "It's a win-win-win-win situation: the customer gets free product, we make sales, the TrialPay advertiser makes sales, and TrialPay gets commissions. " said Dr Ge, the founder of halfpricesoft.com. ¡°In a down economy, companies need to streamline and increase efficiency, so they can be more productive with every minute and every dollar. ezCheckPrinting can save user time and money. ... http://press-news.org/60389-sub70-continues-to-push-boundaries-this-summer-with-their-juniors-collection.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 For Summer 2012, Sub70USA continues to push the boundaries of golf fashion through its witty, irreverent use of color and patterns targeted to golfers with just the right attitude. Born in the UK, Sub70 "crossed the pond" in 2011 to bring a fresh, innovative point of view to the U.S. golf apparel market. This season, Sub 70 has a new expanded collection for Juniors to help the younger golfers make their own fashion statement! Sub70 has scaled down its most popular golf shirts and pants for juniors sizes S, M & L for tops and 24, 26 & 28W for bottoms. ... http://press-news.org/60388-omprompt-explores-next-level-of-customer-collaboration-with-25-of-world-s-largest-fmcg-manufacturers.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Companies representing the A-Z of consumer goods have so far participated this year, including H.J. Heinz, Mars, L'Oreal and Unilever. The workshop demonstrates the increase in operational efficiency and customer focus that becomes possible once resource tasked with low value activity can be realigned. Peter Surtees, European Supply Chain Director at Kimberly-Clark outlined some of those benefits. Kimberly-Clark have seen a per annum increase in order accuracy of 30%, and a reduction in open queries and days sales outstanding by 2,200 and 10 days respectively. Beyond ... http://press-news.org/60387-frontline-homeowners-insurance-launches-new-blog.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Frontline Homeowners Insurance , a leading provider of coastal homeowners insurance for residents in South Carolina and Florida, has launched a blog at http://www.flhi.com/blog/. The new blog is aimed at educating homeowners on how to protect their property from dangerous storms and take steps to reduce the risk of property damage. "We created this blog to help the homeowner properly protect and insure their home against hazards, especially hurricanes and damaging winds which are common in our South Carolina and Florida service areas," said Patrick Nolan, Director ... http://press-news.org/60386-murata-machinery-usa-s-introducing-the-new-mw40twin-spindle-cnc-chucker-at-imts-2012.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Murata Machinery USA, Inc., a leading manufacturer of machinery for the metal-cutting industry, will introduce its new MW40 Twin Spindle CNC Chucker at IMTS 2012, one of the largest industrial manufacturing technology shows in the world, being held September 10-15, 2012, at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Those attending IMTS 2012 can see the MW40 in action for the first time at Booth #S-8874. A subsidiary of Murata Machinery Ltd., based in Kyoto, Japan, Murata Machinery's machine tool division produces a variety of high-productivity machines for the metal-cutting industry. ... http://press-news.org/60385-blue-steel-acquisitions-attends-uefa-euro-2012-in-poland.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 The game marked Ireland's first appearance at a European final in 24 years and the 35 000 Irish fans in Poznan were eager to support their country and excited to see what the tournament would bring. This year 1.4 million tickets were sold for the games, and over 20 000 people crossed the Poland-Ukraine border each day during the tournament. Ireland's first game against Croatia sold-out fast and Blue Steel Acquisitions were lucky to be awarded tickets and flights to the tournament as a result of their high performance in outsourced sales. Blue Steel Acquisitions noted ... http://press-news.org/60384-turck-announces-factor-1-sensor-white-paper-now-available-for-immediate-download.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 TURCK introduces a new white paper, Factor 1 Sensors: The Evolution of Metal Detection, available for download at www.askturck.com or on the TURCK website. Providing a valuable industry resource, the white paper compares proximity sensors to factor 1 sensors, discussing performance capabilities, mounting options and cost-efficiency. Sensing metal components can be difficult given the versatility of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and range of thicknesses. Obtaining reliable results for multiple metals with a single proximity sensor can be problematic given the technology's ... http://press-news.org/60383-what-sets-consulting-firms-apart-for-epic-users.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Epic users are thirsting for strategy, technical, and implementation assistance from consultants, but not all firms are prepared to provide the expertise. That's according to the recently published KLAS report "Navigating the Sea of Epic Consulting Firms." KLAS verified an unprecedented 46 firms doing Epic-related advisory, implementation, and staffing support work--with most receiving A- or B+ satisfaction scores from their customers. The findings indicate that every consulting firm in this recent study touts high-quality consultants. However, not everyone ... http://press-news.org/60382-david-urovsky-observes-benefits-of-new-adults-only-toy-facility-in-japan.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Toys are commonly marketed to children and teenagers as unique playthings that are meant to cause a craze. In fact, many developers, such as toy-maker, David Urovsky notes that toys have the unique ability to increase sales through a "have and have-not" factor. Urovsky explains, "Children are often influenced by their peers, and when they see a cool toy they don't have they push their parents to purchase it." However, children are being excluded from the picture altogether at one unique space in Japan, called Toique. In a recent article from Kotaku.com, ... http://press-news.org/60381-orange-county-plastic-surgery-practice-launches-new-website.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 CosmetiCare, a leading multi-specialty cosmetic rejuvenation practice with offices in Newport Beach and Long Beach, California, recently launched an updated website at www.cosmeticare.com. The new site provides detailed descriptions of all the surgical and medspa services available at the Orange County plastic surgery practice, along with information on financing options, before and after photos, and surgeon biographies. "Oftentimes, people considering cosmetic surgery aren't sure what to expect. They want to make an informed decision and need to have access to ... http://press-news.org/60380-life-in-technicolor-india-sri-lanka-and-the-maldives-come-to-life-in-smashing-shades-during.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 TCS & Starquest Expeditions, the world leader in private jet travel, invites travelers on an in-depth exploration of India, Sri Lanka & the Maldives. The 20-day expedition is a feast for the eyes as travelers discover the Indian subcontinent's colorful contrasts - women clad in crimson saris, hazy pink sunsets over the golden desert, the striking white marble of the Taj Mahal, and the clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Guests will come away with a deeper understanding of the colors and cultures of the alluring Indian subcontinent and the exotic Indian Ocean ... http://press-news.org/60379-crm-software-blog-releases-new-white-paper-highlighting-24-wildly-creative-ways-companies.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 The CRM Software Blog announces the release of a new white paper written for companies who want to prove the business value of CRM software, evaluate the flexibility of Microsoft Dynamics CRM, or be inspired to use CRM in wildly creative ways for their own organizations. 24 Wildly Creative Ways Companies Use Microsoft Dynamics CRM to Drive Revenue and Serve Customers is a fun look at how real companies are using Microsoft Dynamics CRM every day, and it is presented in an upbeat, engaging format. "Unlike most traditional software white papers, the tone of this report ... http://press-news.org/60378-simon-burn-solicitors-expand-their-services-for-setting-aside-statutory-demands.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Thanks to uncertain economic times, creditors are increasingly turning to statutory demands to force debtors to repay their debts. An immediate response and decisive action upon the receipt of a statutory demand is essential if an individual or business is to avoid further financial complications or damage to their reputation. Simon Burn Solicitors is now offering its services for setting aside statutory demands. An initial consultation is available at no charge and without further obligation. A statutory demand is a legal demand for the repayment of a debt. The statutory ... http://press-news.org/60377-seasoned-santa-monica-dentist-dr-khoubnazar-now-offers-treatments-for-locals-with-ppo-dental.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Everyone will need various dental treatments throughout their lifetime in order to maintain a great smile and avoid many of the most pervasive oral health complications. Many patients will avoid regular checkups and services for a number of reasons though, and this includes a worry over the cost of the services and procedures. In order to make these treatment options available to all locals, one trusted Santa Monica dentist, Dr. Sanaz Khoubnazar, is now accepting all PPO insurance plans for a wide variety of dental services. No matter how diligent an individual is with ... http://press-news.org/60376-leading-insurance-provider-sofi-insurance-is-now-offering-california-residents-access-to-affordable.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, and those that are not currently covered by a comprehensive health insurance policy could quickly find themselves with an overwhelming financial burden. With even the most basic of hospital visits costing thousands of dollars, no one should leave their health or their finances up to chance. This is why one leading insurance provider, Sofi Insurance Company, has now streamlined the process of finding, comparing, and purchasing policies for all customers. Finding the correct health coverage options can be a difficult and daunting ... http://press-news.org/60375-collaborative-divorce-proves-that-breaking-up-doesn-t-have-to-be-hard-to-do.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Ending a marriage is never an easy decision, but divorce can be especially daunting for couples older than 50. According to the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University, the divorce rate for people older than 50 has doubled in the last 20 years, and bady boomers now account for roughly one in four divorces in the US today. By the time they reach 50,many boomers are on their second or third marriages, and those marriages are statiscally less likely to last. Linda Piff, a Wall, NJ-based divorce attorney is devoted to mediation, ... http://press-news.org/60374-get-social-with-the-miami-attorneys-of-ferrer-shane.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 It's the age of social media, but most lawyers aren't into it. Why is that? Perhaps it's because they're afraid--afraid of tarnishing their image by having a Facebook page. Afraid of the time and effort it takes to be online. Afraid of a negative review. We're not. We're on Facebook. We're on Twitter. We're even on Instagram, posting pictures like nobody's business. (The truth is, we like this stuff.) We don't get too worked up about image. If you have something good to say about us, great--if not, that's okay, too. We want to hear it, both the good and the ... http://press-news.org/60373-three-members-of-the-west-virginia-law-firm-bordas-and-bordas-recognized-by-super-lawyers.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Bordas and Bordas, Attorneys, PLLC is proud to announce three of the firm's partners have been named to the West Virginia Super Lawyers list as top attorneys in West Virginia for 2012. James G. Bordas, Jr., Scott S. Blass and Christopher J. Regan have all been inducted in the 2012 edition of Super Lawyers. Less than five percent of the lawyers throughout the state are selected by this professional organization. Based in Wheeling, West Virginia with an additional office in St. Clairsville, OH, the firm of thirteen attorneys and twenty legal professionals is one of the ... http://press-news.org/60372-original-play-debuting-at-capital-fringe-festival-offers-provocative-perspective-on-the-man.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Sparing an innocent man's life or subjecting yourself to extreme public scrutiny. If the choice was in your hands, what would you do? Original play, Ecce, begs this very question. Gearing up to make its theatrical debut on July 19th at the Capital Fringe Festival in Washington, DC, the play provides a wholly unique perspective on Pontius Pilate, the man responsible for authorizing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Throughout the ages, Pilate has been depicted as a strong, seemingly arrogant figure whose acknowledgment of Jesus' innocence before authorizing his death ... http://press-news.org/60371-airport-taxi-seattle-425-224-6377.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Flat airport taxi Seattle is set to differentiate its services by developing a very competitive flat rate taxi prices combined with a very quality Airport taxi Seattle service. Those who want to find a reliable Seattle Airport taxi service have to look no further, because this company has dedicated their effort to make your trip to the Seattle Tacoma International airport a hassle free experience the way it should be. Unlike any Seattle taxi company Flat Airport Taxi Seattle offer online booking with an easy system to track your airport taxi trip with the ability ... http://press-news.org/60370-u-jam-fitness-brings-its-funky-dance-fitness-program-to-idea-world-fitness-convention-2012.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 U-Jam Fitness, a cardio dance fitness program that unites world beats with urban flavor and takes students around the world from Hip-Hop to Bollywood, announced that it will exhibit at IDEA World Fitness Convention 2012 from July 5-7, 2012 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. U-Jam Fitness, first introduced in January 2010, was designed to give students of all levels an intense and sweat-induced workout set to exciting, high energy music--a unique combination of world beats with urban rhythm. In just two years, the fitness program has exploded and now ... http://press-news.org/60369-laura-ashley-lends-colour-to-the-high-street-as-trading-flourishes.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Laura Ashley's vast selection of furnishings, including beautifully upholstered sofas, is testament to the brand's popularity as one of Britain's best-loved home retailers. The chain said total sales climbed by 4.1 per cent in the first 18 weeks of the year to 2 June, while like-for-like revenues jumped by 5.4 per cent. Strong sales were driven in part by improvement to the Laura Ashley website, which showcases its full range of furniture, upholstery an home furnishing ranges, allowing customers to view all of it's upholstery ranges in over 120 fabric's ,browse the ... http://press-news.org/60368-open-air-venues-with-giant-screens-to-bring-the-london-olympics-alive-this-summer.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Three iconic open-air locations in the heart of London - Hyde Park, Victoria Park and Trafalgar Square - will be transformed into special Olympic and Paralympic hubs this summer, where fans can watch all the action live on giant screens as well as enjoy a wide variety of interactive sports, activities and daily live music performances. For fans without tickets to the real events then the BT London Live events in Hyde Park, Victoria Park and Trafalgar Square will be the best way to enjoy the electric atmosphere of the London Olympics and to share the emotions of the biggest ... http://press-news.org/60367-manny-segarra-former-special-forces-author-of-runaway-bestseller-the-president-s-general-505.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Best-selling author Manny Segarra is on tour in the South Pacific and is attending a book tour/signing at the Air Mobility Command at Pearl Harbor, and the USO at the Honolulu International Airport. Universal Business Company is proud to announce that Manny Segarra, author of runaway bestseller, 'The President's General, 505 A crude affair,' ISBN: 9780578096278, will report to Pearl Harbor ahead of RIMPAC, the World's Largest International Maritime Exercise, sponsored by the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The International event, RIMPAC, consists of forty-two ships, two hundred ... http://press-news.org/60366-rehacare-exhibition-in-dusseldorf-awaits-ideal-stairlifts.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Ideal Stair lifts, part of the Thyssenkrupp Group are making early preparations for their visit to Dusseldorf later in the year where they will be exhibiting a whole range of stairlifts. Taking along members of their team who are highly knowledgeable when it comes to mobility in the home, Ideal Stairlifts are hoping to make people aware of the affordable option which can be installed in almost every home, as well as outside. The company has a wealth of easy to digest information and will be available between 10th and 13th October to advise and answer any questions. Amidst ... http://press-news.org/60365-new-legislation-to-make-uspstf-more-transparent-prostate-cancer-roundtable-supports-reform.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 The Prostate Cancer Roundtable commends Congressmen Marsha Blackburn and John Barrow for their introduction of H.R. 5998, the USPSTF Transparency and Accountability Act of 2012. The bill is designed to reform a process whose flaws were highlighted by the recent prostate cancer screening recommendation process. The Task Force failed to consider input from patient representatives and medical specialists. The Task Force also failed to reach out to other federal agencies conducting research on prostate cancer screening, and heavily relied on a study that has been universally ... http://press-news.org/60364-announcing-the-winners-of-the-2012-efmd-excellence-in-practice-awards.html Mon, 25 Jun 12 15:00:00 +0200 Now in its sixth year, the 2012 winners include: BAE Systems, Goldman Sachs (Foundation), Leeds University Business School, Lonza AG, Merck & Co., Said Business School, Siemens & Siemens Learning Campus, the Wharton School, University of St. Gallen. There were also highly commended cases coming from BSH Bosch and Siemens Home Appliance Group & Axialent Europe, Nexus & Newcastle Business School, Airbus & AirBusiness Academy & The Open University Business School, DTEK & DTEK Academy & Kyiv-Mohyla Business School (KMBS), UBS & UBS Business ...