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Watch the video "A Dynamic Nectar Mop" April Flowers for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online What do busy janitors and nectar feeding bats have in common?  They both want to wipe up as much liquid as they can, as fast as they can. And it turns out, they both have specialized equipment for the job. A new study, led by Brown University, describes the previously undiscovered mechanism used by the bat, Glossophaga soricina, to slurp up extra nectar from within a flower: a tongue tip...

In the most recent edition of Harper’s Bazaar Gwyneth Paltrow admits to having tried Botox but not liking her results. Dr. Simon Ourian of Epione Beverly Hills says that paying the highest prices for Botox does not guarantee the best results. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 14, 2013 As reported in a May 2013 interview in Harper’s Bazaar magazine, Gwyneth Paltrow admits to having undergone laser skin resurfacing and Botox treatments. Paltrow, however, says that she wouldn’t do Botox...

OTTAWA, April 11, 2013 /CNW/ - As part of the ongoing "Harper Hates Me" campaign, designed to draw attention to the dangerous impact of Conservative cuts to public services, the Public Service Alliance of Canada, National Capital Region (PSAC-NCR) today released an interactive web app allowing Canadians to poke fun at our notoriously aloof Prime Minister. "We believe the Prime Minister should be more accessible to his constituents," said Larry Rousseau, PSAC's Regional Executive...

LOS ANGELES, CA, March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian playwright Sarah Illiatovitch-Goldman is announcing a reprised production of The Guilty Party, a dark comedy that originally premiered at the 2008 New Voices Festival in Toronto. The upcoming production is slated for an August or September release in Toronto. Illiatovitch-Goldman is co-producing and says the new version will be completed with a higher production value, a profound new ensemble cast made up of char6acters this...

-WELCOME TO PARADISE: MY JOURNEY publishes in the US on October 22, 2013- NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HarperCollins Publishers announced today the acquisition of the first official book from music sensation Cody Simpson. WELCOME TO PARADISE: MY JOURNEY, scheduled to publish in the US on October 22, 2013, is jam packed with never-before-seen photos and exclusive gossip about life on and off the stage. From the beaches of Australia to touring with Justin Bieber, WELCOME...

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- C.R. England, a Salt Lake City-based global transportation provider, has recognized Independent Contractor Joseph Harper as the Independent Contractor Driver of the Month for September 2012. "Harper is an outstanding driver who works with such a positive attitude," said Brandon Harrison, President C.R. England National and Regional Divisions. "He has done nothing but show professionalism and success during his time working with the...

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAMMY®-winning musician and songwriter Ben Harper has selected his favorite ballads for a career-spanning retrospective titled By My Side, to be released October 16 by Virgin/EMI. The collection, available in CD and digital formats, features 12 of Harper's most unforgettable songs, including "Forever," "Diamonds On The Inside," and "Waiting On An Angel," and also introduces a new ballad, "Crazy Amazing," which is exclusive to...

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Comedian/actor Adam Carolla sped to the finish line in the 2012 Toyota/Pro Celebrity Race, triumphing over a field of film, television, music and sports stars in an exceptionally exciting and competitive event. The roaring crowd witnessed a thrilling battle for first place in a tight field of drivers, with a late-race surge by actor Hill Harper that surprised drivers and fans alike. Scion drift driver and 2010 Formula...

Harper’s client is leading the first step forward in the Brazilian market to develop a carbon fiber industry and technology expertise Buffalo, NY (PRWEB) March 26, 2012 Harper International, world leader in thermal processing solutions for advanced materials, has finalized a contract with a client in Brazil for a research scale carbon fiber processing line. The line will include Harper’s renowned oxidation ovens, LT and HT furnaces, as well as a state-of-the-art HMI supervisory...

Groundbreaking program to drive greater energy recovery and lower operating costs for Carbon Fiber manufacturers was designed with Harper's decades of experience Buffalo, NY (PRWEB) March 26, 2012 Harper International, world leader in thermal processing solutions for advanced materials, announced today the launch of Beacon™, a ground-breaking new program offering carbon fiber manufacturers the ability to evaluate the carbon footprint of their manufacturing process and identify...