Female Art Works Aug 4, 2008
Today the series of carvings can be viewed in situ at Niola Doa at the Ennedi Plateau in the northeast of Chad. 3. (Suite101.com)
Woods Hole's New Deep-Diving Submer... Aug 1, 2008
The deep diving ability of the new submersible will allow scientists to observe abyssal mechanics in situ, clarifying the role deep-sea systems play in the planet s oceanography and ultimately improving mankind s marine conservation efforts. The copyright of the article Woods Hole's New Deep-Diving Submersible in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Statins to treat Nf1-related bone dysplasia Aug 1, 2008
The bone repair process was analysed at three consecutive time points post injury, using histological methods, micro computed tomography measurements and in situ hybridisation. At each experimental time point, three lovastatin-treated mutant mice, three untreated mutant mice and three untreated control mice were analysed. (BioMed Central)
Soil's Carbon Storage Capacity Investigated Jul 31, 2008
From Year 3 to 6 in situ CO2-C fluxes were measured and C inputs from above and below ground plant residues were estimated. Results showed that in the semiarid environment of the study C sequestration occurred under no-till. (Science Daily)
Monarch gold stays underground Jul 31, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
MAA Takaful unveils all-cancer coverage Jul 29, 2008
Moreover, an advance of 25% of the benefits would be paid if the person covered is diagnosed with the above even at the stage of Carcinoma in Situ (pre-cancer). It provides a tax relief of up to RM3,000 and funeral expenses of RM10,000 is payable should the person covered dies prematurely. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
FAU Accompanies Florida Governor Charlie Crist on UK Trade Mission for Ocean Energy Research and Development Jul 26, 2008
In cooperation with the offshore range, the COET will develop a variety of platforms that will allow technologies to be tested in situ for most of the development phases necessary to build up to commercial implementation. Moreover, the COET is working together with FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute to develop an integrated system approach towards environmental, ecological, resource and power system assessment, and risk avoidance to ensure that all elements related to harnessing... (PR Newswire)
Zimbabwe: GNU, TG Which Way? Jul 26, 2008
"This may take the form of a new interim constitution providing for the election of a prime minister by parliament. The prime minister will then come from the MDC factions. The president (Mugabe) will remain in situ presumably to ensure a stable transition.". He said the danger with this approach was that given the age of Mugabe, this may not work as it will favour the MDC in future elections. (allAfrica.com)
Nuke panel takes input on Neb. uranium expansion Jul 23, 2008
It uses the "in situ leach" process in which a sodium bicarbonate solution is pumped into an aquifer that has uranium in it. The resulting chemical reaction releases the uranium, which is pumped to the surface and processed into uranium oxide. (Sioux City Journal)
America's last taboo Jul 21, 2008
Once in situ, she was bullied by various bosses and forced to retire each night to a motel because she couldn't afford a flat. Her latest book, which in the US is called This Land Is Their Land: Reports from a Divided Nation, is the animating force behind all this, a collection of columns that almost amounts to a manifesto. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Pure Diamonds Acquired 100% of Baffin Island Project Jul 21, 2008
This agreement allows Pure Diamonds to focus on the advanced Baffin Island Project, which has been the site of two discoveries of kimberlite in situ associated with a large target area defined by kimberlite boulders, kimberlite indicator mineral anomalies and geophysical targets. Diamond drilling in 2005 resulted in the discovery of the Amon kimberlite and in 2006 the discovery of the Aliguja kimberlite. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Excavation tells monumental story of Egypts urban development Jul 18, 2008
1773-1650 B.C.) show some of the sandstone column bases still in situ. The grain bins are in a large silo courtyard of the 17th Dynasty (1630-1520 B.C.) and consist of at least seven round, mud-brick silos. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Ask the LASIK Expert Jul 18, 2008
LASIK stands for Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis ... Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), also known as Excimer Laser Lamellar Keratomileusis, is a procedure used to treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (a condition in which the front surface of the cornea of the eye is not spherical) and presbyopia. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Skin cancer and Benign Skin Lesions... Jul 18, 2008
SCC lesions may be confined to the superficial layer of the skin (carcinoma in situ, or Bowen s disease) or can penetrate the deeper skin layers (invasive SCC). If left untreated, SCC can spread to other organs (metastatic SCC). (Suite101.com)
Silverado clarifies disclosure Jul 16, 2008
The Company retracts the statements contained in its previously issued news release dated May 5, 2008 and all other references posted on its website disclosing a gross in situ value and an inferred resource estimate for stibnite mineralization on the Workman's Bench Gold-Antimony Deposit on the Company's Nolan Creek property. Disclosure of gross in situ value does not consider factors such as costs and, as a result, overstates the potential value of the deposit ... Accordingly, readers are... (Canada Newswire)
Where playful, irreverent designs blossom Jul 13, 2008
phane Pratte and Annie Lebel of Atelier in situ. The building operates primarily as an organizing device; a long, low wall of perforated aluminum frames views to the Jardins de M. (Globe and Mail)
Picarro Isotopic CO2 Analyzer Wins Prestigious R&D 100 Award Jul 8, 2008
"Tracking isotope ratios has long been recognized as a powerful tool in a wide range of scientific disciplines, but the practical limitations and high cost of obtaining this data has previously limited its use to just a few applications. This new instrument now makes this data incredibly accessible," notes Eric Crosson, Picarro CTO. "For example, we are particularly excited about the ability to simultaneously quantify CO2 levels in situ, and to identify their sources, since we believe this will... (PR Newswire)
Step up oil hunt Jul 5, 2008
Yet, estimates suggest that over 10 billion tonnes of crude oil and over one trillion cubic metres of gas are in situ in the field. Whats needed is auction of oil and gas rights that are as attractive as those in the mature licensing regimes abroad. (India Times)
PCI compliance a good start, but not enough Jul 4, 2008
The heist occurred when customer data was in transit, as opposed to in situ in a database -- the first known time that has happened on such a large scale ... The heist occurred when customer data was in transit, as opposed to in situ in a database -- the first known time that has happened on such a large scale. (SearchCIO.com)
AGU Journal Highlights -- July 3, 2008 Jul 4, 2008
Such observations provide a much more extensive, high-resolution data set of in situ cold plasma observations than was previously available. These first results suggest that future missions to study the magnetopause should include cold plasma sensors to better quantify the role cold plasma plays in magnetic reconnection. (EurekAlert!)
Voyager 2 finds egg-shaped solar system Jul 3, 2008
"The stream of in situ and remote data from the outer reaches of the heliosphere has revolutionized our view of how the Sun interacts with the Galaxy.". Looking to the future he said the real test will come when the craft begin exploring interstellar space. (The Tech Herald)
Pesticides Persist In Ground Water Jul 3, 2008
The downward movement of pesticide degradation products, formed in situ, can also contribute to the contamination of ground water. Once in ground water, pesticides and their degradation products can persist for years, depending upon the chemical structure of the compounds and the environmental conditions. (Science Daily)
National Arts Centre 'Legend' dies Jul 3, 2008
Mr. Southam who had arrived in Warsaw in March, 1959, was thus in situ when the national treasures were returned to their homeland, causing Poland and Canada to unfreeze their governments and to exchange ambassadors. And so, Mr. Southam's grateful government promoted him sur place to the rank of Ambassador in April, 1960. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
The laboratory at the end of the solar system Jul 3, 2008
Since no data was returned from Voyager 1, this represents the only realistic possibility for humanity to gather in situ data from this region of space for many years. While both probes may be beyond the influence of most of the solar wind, their time remaining in the heliopause will give them the chance to send back even more information that we already have. (Ars Technica)
Safe bet: tire pressure sensors Jul 1, 2008
Although this method is cheaper, the Tread Act requires a level of observability not met by the indirect approach, making necessary "direct" methods that provide in situ pressure monitoring for each tire independently. The TPM module examined here resides within each tire or wheel of the vehicle, implementing a direct monitor by providing the car's central electronics with a pressure reading by tire and over a wireless link. (EETimes)
Flaws in the barcoded technology used to reduce medication administration errors identified Jul 1, 2008
"They are hidden in plain sight, obscured by, among other things, a blind faith in technology and the urgent needs of patient care. Clever as they are, workarounds are the unintended consequence of a technology in need of continuing and in situ evaluation.". Professor Ross Koppel's research on healthcare information technology (HIT) came to national prominence a few years ago with a JAMA article on medication errors associated with computerized physician order entry systems (CPOE). (EurekAlert!)
URI cancels deal to buy Rio Algom uranium mill Jun 27, 2008
It plans to do "in situ" recovery on at least one property -- a modern technique that uses small wells to pump uranium-bearing groundwater to the surface. "With regard to our New Mexico assets, we have been working closely with state regulators and expect to receive permits in the fall to drill up to 10 exploratory core holes on our Ambrosia Lake property to determine its feasibility for in situ recovery mining," Clark said. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Prevent Weeds in an Organic Garden Jun 24, 2008
You can make the greenhouse effect work for you by baking weeds and their seeds in situ, before you plant a barren plot. In the summer, cut all existing weeds to ground level. (Suite101.com)
RiskMetrics Group Reaffirms Support "FOR" U3O8 Corp's Director Nominees Jun 24, 2008
Members of the Board have been involved with the discovery of 16 million ounces of gold (Fruta Del Norte and Quimsacocha) with an in situ value exceeding $10 billion and similar value in the Mirador and San Carlos copper deposits in Ecuador. The qualifications of U3O8 Corp's directors are in contrast to Aberdeen's proposed slate of financiers and consultants. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Business briefs Jun 22, 2008
Vancouver, B.C.-based Calypso Uranium Corp. has entered into an option agreement with EM International Inc. to acquire a 50 percent interest in approximately 390 unpatented lode mining mineral claims with in situ recovery potential located in Converse County. The Sage Creek claims comprise about 6,250 acres on the Smith Ranch trend, according to a press release. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Mammogram Screening Day In Langford Jun 19, 2008
Certain breast changes on biopsy-A diagnosis of atypical hyperplasia (a noncancerous condition in which cells have abnormal features and are increased in number) or lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) (abnormal cells found in the lobules of the breast) increases a woman's risk of breast cancer. Women who have had two or more breast biopsies for other benign conditions also have an increased chance of developing breast cancer. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Ireland Saves Europe From Itself Jun 18, 2008
Mine are in situ and functioning just fine. Richard, UKJun 16, 2008 @ 09:48 AMProud o' ya, Lads. (Human Events Online)
Tracey Emin unveils bronze baby clothes artwork Jun 14, 2008
The Triennial's temporary works will remain in situ for the three months of the exhibition, which runs until 14 September. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
Puma Signs Exclusive Commercial Deal with 00001239Football Superstars Jun 13, 2008
Puma branded Dynamic Hoarding Placements enabled by IGA Worldwide's proprietary Radial ad serving network will also be in situ around the perimeter of the 3, 5 and 7-a-side pitches available for playing matches on. Andy Law, Head of Business Development at CyberSports, said: "We are delighted to be working with a globally recognised football brand such as Puma. They are leading the way by providing footballers with everything they need to succeed on the pitch and now they will be doing the same... (IGN PC Games)
Centromeres cross over, a lot Jun 13, 2008
Jaco et al. have now addressed this challenge by using CO-FISH (chromosome orientation fluorescence in situ hybridization). After replication, the two new strands are digested away, leaving the two old strands. (EurekAlert!)
Opinion: A personal race Against the Tide of breast cancer Jun 12, 2008
For in situ (non-invasive) breast cancer, the incidence in Massachusetts is more than double the rate in the five states with the lowest incidence. What is behind the elevated breast cancer rates in our state. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Bone Drug Prevents One Type of Breast Cancer Jun 12, 2008
There was no reduction in the risk of other types of breast cancer, including noninvasive breast cancer, often called carcinoma in situ. Raloxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator, or SERM, and prevents osteoporosis in a different way than other types of drugs known as bisphosphonates. (MEDLINEplus)
Nigeria: More Than 800,000 Residents Evicted From Abuja From 2003 to 2007 Jun 11, 2008
Felix Morka, Executive Director of SERAC said, "It is the FCT Government's failure to implement the Master Plan's recommendations that has led to the growth of informal settlements and the dire lack of affordable housing in Abuja. The solution to dealing with this problem is not to evict people desperate for housing. The Government should be exploring other solutions, such as /in situ/ upgrading, in consultation with the affected communities.". COHRE and SERAC estimate that the FCDA has forcibly... (allAfrica.com)
A polymorphism of EGFR extracellular domain is associated with progression free-survival in metastatic colorectal cancer patients receiving cetuximab-based treatment Jun 11, 2008
EGFR copy number was quantified by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). KRAS exon 1 and EGFR exons coding for extracellular regions were sequenced. (BioMed Central)
Non-Invasive Breast Cancers Jun 7, 2008
Ductal Cancer In Situ (DCIS) and Lobular Cancer In Situ (LCIS) ... In situ breast cancers usually don t require as much treatment; however, LCIS is considered an indicator of increased risk of developing invasive cancer, according to recent research ... Ductal Cancer In Situ. (Suite101.com)
A Molecular 'Salve' To Soothe Surface Stresses Jun 6, 2008
In situ stress measurements during the electrochemical adsorption/desorption of self-assembled monolayers. Electrochimica Acta. (Science Daily)
Computer-assisted assessment of the Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 immunohistochemical assay in imaged histologic sections using a membrane isolation algorithm and quantitative analysis of positive controls Jun 6, 2008
Computer-assisted analysis on HER2 IHC is compared with manual scoring and fluorescence in situ hybridization results on a test set of 99 digitally imaged breast cancer cases enriched with equivocally scored (2+) cases. Image features are generated based on the staining profile of the positive control tissue and pixels delineated by a newly developed Membrane Isolation Algorithm. (BioMed Central)
Six Small Explorer Concept Studies Jun 3, 2008
--Neutral Ion Coupling Explorer (NICE), Principal Investigator Stephen B. Mende, University of California, Berkeley - NICE will use a suite of remote sensing and in situ instruments to discover how winds and the composition of the upper atmosphere drive the electrical fields and chemical reactions that control the Earth's ionosphere. -- Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), Principal Investigator George R. Ricker, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge - TESS will use a bank of... (SkyAndTelescope.com)
NASA Selects Small Explorer Investigations for Concept Studies Jun 3, 2008
Neutral Ion Coupling Explorer (NICE), Principal Investigator Stephen B. Mende, University of California, Berkeley - NICE will use a suite of remote sensing and in situ instruments to discover how winds and the composition of the upper atmosphere drive the electrical fields and chemical reactions that control the Earth's ionosphere. Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), Principal Investigator George R. Ricker, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge - TESS will use a bank of six... (Science Daily)
Imclones Erbitux will have to focus on patient selection in lung cancer Jun 3, 2008
FISH (Fluorescent in situ hybridization), is a technique that can be used to evaluate the number of copies of EGFR present in a patient, which if higher then normal, suggests that treatment with Erbitux would be effective. KRAS is a gene that plays an important role in cell growth. (FT.com -- Markets)
Snapshot of a small-minded people Jun 2, 2008
These new pictures are mostly small-scale, all painted in situ, while staying in one of the studios at the Cite des Arts. Her compositions are busy and lively, her control of colour is precise and the entire collection is bursting with energy and quick observations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Prioritise coal mining industry, says chamber May 28, 2008
President Datuk Dr Ajib Anuar said Malaysia's coal reserves, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak, were estimated to have an in situ value of 300 million tonnes worth over RM150bil. The Department of Mineral and Geoscience (DMG) has estimated the country's coal resources at some 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The Protein Tomography(TM) Award Now Published on Sidec's Homepage May 27, 2008
Deadline for Application is July 31, 2008 "I had an excellent experience collaborating with Sidec and utilizing their Protein Tomography(TM) technology. I welcome this Award as a positive step to expose research groups in the biopharmaceutical industry to this revolutionary technology. At UCB we used Protein Tomography(TM) to image the synaptic vesicle of protein 2A in situ. To my knowledge this is the only method available today where it is possible to visualize 3-D images of individual... (PR Newswire)
How Arteries And Veins Develop In Parallel Pairs In The Embryo May 27, 2008
By using images of the vascular network and measurements of local mechanical parameters carried out in situ, the researchers showed that this transformation is triggered by the growth of the arteries. In their vicinity a viscoelastic response of the living tissue is observed, causing swelling. (Science Daily)
Surgeons' beliefs and perceptions about removal of orthopaedic implants May 25, 2008
Forty-eight percent felt that removal is riskier than leaving the implant in situ. Implant removal in symptomatic patients was rated to be moderately effective (mean rating on a 10-point-scale, 5. (BioMed Central)
Bioniche Presents Pre-Clinical Research at Two International Conferences May 24, 2008
The presentation, entitled, "Quantification of chromosomal aberrations by multiprobe fluorescence in situ hybridization profile (FISH) of 9 human bladder cancer cell lines commonly used in urological research", was made by Sonia Menard, Research Associate in the Bioniche pre-clinical research and development team. The study was carried out in conjunction with the Cytogenetic Laboratory, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, U.S.A. Using fluorescence in situ... (PR Newswire)
Dynamic Pulsating Eruptions May 24, 2008
They contain small blobs of dark basaltic rock that represents the telltale sign of deep, hot magma rising up into the volcano to remelt the in situ crystalline rocks and trigger a new eruption. Similar features have also been observed on many other volcanoes such as Mount Unzen in Japan and various volcanoes in the Andes. (FirstScience.com)
The Tipping Point May 24, 2008
But all this way to study the Scottish play in situ smacks of desperation. If ever a sky looked daggers, this is it. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Imclone addresses shortcomings of FLEX trial, development of KRAS biomarker to guide future patient selection May 24, 2008
FISH (fluorescent in situ hybridization) is a technique that measures gene amplification or copy number. Patients that are EGFR positive by FISH analysis have been shown to have better progression-free survival. (FT.com -- Markets)
Medical files indicate McCain in reasonably good health May 24, 2008
Gordon, who is associated with the Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson, puts survival odds at 80 percent and attaches little significance to the lesser "in situ" melanomas McCain has had since 2000. Those early-stage cancers are highly curable and are not seen as a relapse. (AZCentral -- News)
Yellowstone-like Hot Spring Deposits On Mars May 23, 2008
Although the microscopic imagers on the current rovers cannot resolve the microbial remains seen in terrestrial hot spring deposits, Farmer notes that the new microscopic imagers now in development for future rovers should let scientists detect such features in situ. Says Farmer, "We just need to deliver such instruments to the right place. The discoveries at Home Plate have helped us know where to go next.". (Science Daily)
Warming and Storms, Uncertainty and Ethics May 20, 2008
(2000) Variability and trends In Antarctic surface temperatures from in situ and satellite infrared measurements Jour of Climate. (2004) Interpretation of recent Antarctic sea ice variability Geophysical research letters. (New York Times)
Platini: Players to decide if Luzhniki's patchwork pitch is playable May 20, 2008
"The ball may not travel perfectly like it would on a pitch that has been in situ for some time," Frost told the BBC. "There might be a bit of a bobble.". Former West Germany captain Franz Beckenbauer said an uneven pitch would be a "great shame.". (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Mars Harder and Colder Than Previously Thought May 18, 2008
by on Saturday May 17, @10:12AM () I compiled the first in situ measurements of the annual temp and pressure cylces on mars (viking lander). I was always surprised by the mars has water debate when it seemed to me the vapor pressure of the atmosphere was less than the vappor pressure of water. (Slashdot)
India's real terrorists May 17, 2008
The worst of these has been termed the Rural Employment Scheme, under which the government guarantees minimum employment for villagers, in situ. That last detail is most striking, as it shows the extent to which communists can take their stupidity, in this case expecting jobs to find people rather than the other way around as it has been for the past few thousand years in any economy. (Asia Times Online)
Deep Sea Methane Scavengers Captured May 17, 2008
Microscopic image of a AOM consortia from deep sea sediment samples after Fluorescent in situ hybridization. (Credit: Annelie Pernthaler/UFZ). (Science Daily)
Master of disguise May 17, 2008
For Maton, that meant restoring the Victorian wall, first photographing it in situ, then removing, cleaning and numbering it brick by brick, before replacing the foundations and mortaring it back in place. The couple felt that reinstating the original tiled terracotta path would be "a period feature too far", so they chose a black porcelain tile with the colour, texture and feel of the original but none of the fussiness. (Guardian Unlimited)
Toilet training at 35,000 feet May 15, 2008
In short, what rights does an air traveler have in situ when an airline pilot gives an order. Is refusing an order the modern-day equivalent of Mutiny on the Bounty"? Is being banished to the bathroom the equivalent of walking the plank?And if the allegations contained in the lawsuit were indeed accurate what if the passenger hadnt stayed in the bathroom, as the pilot ordered? Could the captain have had the passenger arrested on landing for disorderly behavior? Or could the police... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Eel Fishing Multiplies The Accidental Capture Of Other Fish By Eight May 12, 2008
According to the researcher, this method has been proved experimentally in situ, with very promising results. A simple alteration was made in the design of the fishing net, which significantly reduced the handling and selection time of elver, accidental captures, number of accidental species rejected during fishing and, naturally, deaths. (Science Daily)
Diva demands May 12, 2008
Madonna is to launch her Sticky tour (her description, not ours) at the Millennium Stadium on August 23 and, in addition to her traditional backstage demands for 12 dozen boxes of strawberries and Yorkshire tea, will not even contemplate performing unless she arrives to find 25 cases of Kabbalah water in situ in her dressing room. The Material Girl's sacred swigs are not the end of it. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
