Passion is her legacy and scandal is the price. Number 1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander will sweep you away with her dazzling new historical romance novel where after the discovery of a scandalous memoir, one otherwise proper lady learns some desires are worth the scandal. Learn more about this book here: http://bit.ly/bsSXGj and its author here: www.victoriaalexanderbooks.com
Two Merck research scientists, Nancy A. Thornberry and Ann E. Weber, Ph.D., will receive the Discoverers Award, the highest honor from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), during a ceremony tonight at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, N.J.
They will be recognized for their leadership in the discovery of JANUVIA®, a once-daily pill that helps patients with type 2 diabetes control glucose in conjunction with diet and exercise. Though women have been part of teams honored with the Discoverers Award in the past, this is the first time in the award’s 24-year history that women alone have won.
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Mountain Marathon Madness. As a run up to Asia's longest running high altitude marathon. King of the Hills held time trials to seperate the weak from the strong. Koji Miyazaki took first place with time of 44:23. Ping Leung came in 2nd just 10 seconds behind. The 5 race KOTH series starts November 23 in Sai Kung. Find more information at http://www.seyonasia.com/index.html
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Travis Air Force Base squadron members took to the sky at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom today, as the first “flyers” to experience the park’s newest thrill ride, SkyScreamer. SkyScreamer, which opens to the public on Friday, May 27, is the latest sensation in tower rides, and takes the concept of spinning round and round to a new level of thrills. The lofty attraction joins the park’s unique array of rides, shows and interactive animal experiences.
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Mike Rowe has teamed up with Lee Jeans to share his common-sense philosophy on denim – a straight-forward approach that mirrors the 120-year-old brand known for its authentic quality. Rowe, creator and star of the Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs,” is not shy about what he looks for in a pair of blue jeans. “It’s pretty simple,” said Rowe. “They should last. They should fit. They should fade. They should never cost more than fifty bucks. And they should be blue.”
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Pioneers in sun research for over 40 years, Lancaster ushers in a new era in sun protection with a discovery that has been integrated into its brand new Sun Beauty line: Infrared Technology. A bold, avant-garde step towards enjoying the sun without the least bit of guilt by using the most complete sun protection offered by Lancaster.
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When a little boy wonders where God is, his grandfather sends him on an adventure of discovery. While exploring his everyday world, the boy uncovers God’s presence everywhere. Learn more about this book: http://bit.ly/a4zssl Learn more about this author: http://www.danandalimorrow.com
The Department of Veterans Affairs will recognize 2012 National VA Research Week April 23 – 27. This year’s theme, “Caring for Veterans Through Discovery & Collaboration,” will mark a week that celebrates the contributions of Veterans who make research possible by participating in VA research studies as well as VA investigators and collaborators.
John P. Holdren, PhD, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Assistant to the President, will be a featured speaker at VA’s Research Week Forum April 26. The Forum, to be held at VA Central Office in Washington D.C., is part of the Department’s annual Research Week celebration. Dr. Joel Kupersmith, Chief Research and Development Officer, will provide opening remarks and serve as Forum moderator.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is celebrating exceptional care for Veterans this week, May 2 – 6 as part of the nationally recognized Research Week. This year’s theme, “Discovery and Collaboration for Exceptional Health Care,” celebrates two crucial elements of VA research: dedicated follow-through on important research findings to optimize medical therapies for Veterans and others; and vital research and care collaborations between VA and academic institutions, other government agencies, and health-related industry.
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Discovery Communications today announced the expansion of its ‘Discover Your Skills’ public affairs job skills program, including a partnership with Montgomery College focused on better preparing students with the necessary skills to take advantage of available job opportunities, and the airing of eight public service announcements (PSAs) across its U.S. networks and digital platforms highlighting career opportunities in the skilled trades, and the importance of training workers to fill critical jobs in manufacturing, health care, energy, technology, construction and other industries.
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Internationally acclaimed author Bharati Mukherjee explores a distinctively newfangled India in this vividly imagined story of a young womans quest to discover herself. Miss New India explores how young Indians are dismantling age old social structures by creating new identities, both literally and figuratively, as call center employees in Bangalore. Learn More about this book here, http://bit.ly/h06aan and its author here, http://bit.ly/gQwtE4 Literary Fiction
Deep in the Rocky Mountains, a gruesome discovery—hundreds of mummified bodies—stir international attention and fervent controversy. Despite doubts to the bodies’ origins, the local Native American Heritage Commission lays claim to the prehistoric remains, along with the strange artifacts found in the same cavern: gold plates inscribed with an unfathomable script. Learn more about the book http://bit.ly/I1SNGI and more about the author bit.ly/mrQN7 Thriller
