In the News
2005 Gas Tax [Washington State]
"The 2005 Washington State Legislature voted an increase in gas taxes and other fees to pay for a 16-year plan to take care of some of Washington State's most critical transportation needs. Over 270 projects will be funded by a package."This website highlights selected road and bridge projects completed or underway in some of the state's counties. Includes a link to a complete list of projects. From the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Simulator Can Help Stroke Patients Drive Again
A high-fidelity simulator that allows people to practice driving on a computer-generated course can help stroke patients learn to drive again, researchers have found. Researchers Light Up 'Dark' Spins In Diamond; Discovery Could Lead To
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have potentially opened up a new avenue toward room temperature quantum information processing. By demonstrating the ability to image and control single isolated electron spins in diamond, they unexpectedly discovered a new channel for transferring information to other surrounding spins -- an initial step towards spin-based information processing. [Ironic] LONDON: A jailed cocaine dealer is working as Santa Claus on
John Tams, who dons beard, boots and red suit to work in a cafe's Christmas grotto, said he wanted to give something back to the community... ADV: Urethane Industry News
Indispensable news and information for anyone and everyone in the urethane and polyurethane industry. Sign up securely via Sciencebase.com for a discounted price on subscription options. Genetic Map For Cowpea Accelerates Development Of New Varieties
Scientists have developed a high-density "consensus genetic map" of cowpea, a protein-rich legume crop, that accelerates conventional breeding severalfold and facilitates the production of new varieties of not only cowpea but also other legumes. Cowpea is immensely important in many parts of the world, particularly drought-prone regions of Africa and Asia, and plays a key role in sustaining food security for both people and their livestock. Scientists Puzzled By Severe Allergic Reaction To Cancer Drug In The M
A recent study has identified an unusually high rate of allergic reaction in cancer patients living in the middle South who received a common drug used for treating their cancer. Who's Creative in Genetics &Nanotechnology? Survey Seeks Top Scientist
Who's doing the most innovative and important research in the fields of human genetics and nanotechnology? A team of U.S. and European researchers will be asking that question through a survey that 1,200 leading scientists, industrial researchers, editors and research program directors will be receiving in June. Fossil Record Reveals Elusive Jellyfish More Than 500 Million Years Ol
Using recently discovered 'fossil snapshots'found in rocks more than 500 million years old, researchers have described the oldest definitive jellyfish ever found. The researchers describe four types of cnidarian fossils preserving traits that allow them to be related to modern orders and families of jellyfish. The specimens are about 200 million years older than the oldest previously discovered jellyfish fossils. Overview of Careers in Fashion Marketing &Merchandising
Occupational outlook for careers in the fashion field, covering education, specializations, skills, and earnings. Although this site includes some information specific to Virginia residents, much of the information is of general interest. Provides related links. From the University of Virginia.
MP3 Music Downloads
Preview songs, Download Free Music,Burn CDs at ITunes.com
 
|
