Women's prose writing has exploded on the literary scene in Ukraine just prior to and following Ukrainian independence in 1991. Over the past two decades scores of fascinating new women authors have emerged. These authors write in a wide variety of styles and genres including short stories, novels, essays, and new journalism. The collection of stories compiled by Michael M.Nayadn features works of Oksana Zabuzko, Eugenia Kononenko, Maria Matios, Natalka Sniadanko, Iren Rozdobudko, Larysa Denysenko, Svitlana Povalyaeva, Lina Kostenko and other prominent women writers ...

The International Dietary Supplement Association (IDSA) announces the launch of its new Certification website (http://idsacertification.org). The IDSA is a new organization supported by many in the supplement industry to help improve the knowledge base and professionalism of those who sell or recommend dietary supplements. With 50% - 60% of Americans taking vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements, it is apparent Americans consider dietary supplements as an important component of a well-balanced health routine. Consumers get their information about supplements ...

Tommy Smith of Wallace Morgan Inc was invited to attend a Sales Conference in Las Vegas, which took place on 27th February 2014. To take full advantage of the networking opportunities, Tommy Smith visited other outsourced sales companies and met with fellow entrepreneurs on route to the conference in Las Vegas. The Wallace Morgan Inc. managing director left their New York office on 25th January and visited Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona, before reaching Las Vegas, Nevada on 26th February. The Las Vegas Sales Conference ...

A new student reception for the South Texas College of Law was recently hosted by the Houston law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend. The networking and welcome event brought together newly admitted students and alumni of the South Texas College of Law, including several attorneys from Abraham Watkins. Firm Partners Randy Sorrels ('87), Benny Agosto, Jr. ('95), Daniel Horowitz ('02) and firm Associate Brant Stogner ('06) have established thriving law practices after completing their legal education at the South Texas College of Law and continue ...

Known for delivering luxurious senior living at an affordable price, Denver-based Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC announces that construction is under way on its newest senior community, at 1601 West Queen Creek Road in Chandler, with Scottsdale-based MT Builders Companies spearheading the project and Gastinger Walker Harden + BeeTriplett Buck as architect. Located on the south side of Queen Creek Road, half a mile west of Alma School Road, Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living is set to open in May 2015. It will offer a wide range of options, including Independent ...

Welcomehome Relocations Owner and President Judy McDougall has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in corporate relocations. Serving more than 40 destinations throughout Canada, Welcomehome Relocations is fully equipped to help businesses successfully transition from one location to the next while assisting employees and their families as well. Working to make the relocation process as stress- and pressure-free as possible, the dedicated staff provides information on real estate rentals and buying prospects, advises on lifestyle adjustment ...

David Barry Hampe, Business Process Improvement Manager for Pivotal Business Systems, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in process improvement. Mr. Hampe has 30 years of experience in business services, and is in his first year as the business process improvement manager for Pivotal Business Systems. His expertise includes implementing office automation, technology, business process improvement, and working with a team to generate creative ideas that can improve their productivity. Pivotal Business Systems is a technology solutions ...

Asad Ullah Khan, FCA, FCMA, Senior Vice President of Operations Finance for The Coca-Cola Japan Co, Ltd., has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in Finance Management. Mr. Khan has more than 13 years of FMCG experience, and has actively participated as a finance lead for the Middle East and North Africa business unit in the finalization of the Aujan transaction in 2012, the acquisition of trademarks and bottling operations in Iraq, preparation for integration, and understanding of the business. He managed finance operations throughout 40 ...

Los Angeles landscaping services company, Neighborhood Gardening, offers landscape designing services to help property owners create an aesthetically appealing, welcoming landscape. Landscape design is a specialized art form that uses a living canvas to create beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. Landscape designers can use a variety of elements and effects to transform dry, brown or unsightly properties into lush gardens with attractive hardscaping and decorative water features for the right amount of visual interest that includes a variety of colors, textures, lines ...

Most business owners and entrepreneurs expect that disputes will happen with other businesses, clients and even employees, but usually do not expect disputes with their other shareholders or partners. Unfortunately, the frequency of serious shareholder disputes and partnership disputes may be a surprise to you. You probably chose to work with your fellow partners, shareholders or co- owners for a reason. Perhaps you have complementary skill sets or assets. Maybe you are family members or close friends. Even among the closest of business partners, serious disagreements ...

The problem of alcohol abuse is a very real one, and one of which the public needs to become more aware. Beginning in 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). began sponsoring Alcohol Awareness Month in an effort to better-educate the public on the matter, while also helping reduce the stigma that is attached to alcoholism. The NCADD also makes it part of their efforts to encourage local communities to take an active role in their efforts to create public awareness of alcoholism and other issues related to alcohol. The 2014 Campaign In the ...

The emergency plumbing contractor, Stahl Plumbing, prides itself in giving its customers free estimates all year long for any plumbing- or HVAC-related matter. Has your furnace suddenly stopped working? Is your water bill higher than normal, but you cannot seem to figure out why? The Pittsburgh plumbers are more than happy to come out and take a look for free. Professional Estimates Without the Added Cost A lot of companies depend on the money earned from initial consultations and on-site inspections. Even if a client does not end up using their service, they still ...

Trusted by more than two million households all across America, Angie's List does not give out its industry-coveted Super Service Award without careful consideration. The fact that Pampering Plumber has won this prestigious designation six times in a row is proof of its competence and commitment to customer services. Providing reliable plumbing services in Tampa for 24 years, their knowledgeable plumbers are experienced and highly trained to respond to any plumbing emergency you may encounter any time of the day and any day of the year. You can also trust the regular ...

Don't let the weather stop you from holding your next important event outdoors. Event Rentals Unlimited has a wide selection of sturdy, well-maintained tents ready to be delivered and set up at the site of your party. Whether you are planning a huge once-in-a-lifetime family reunion, a company-wide new product launch or a more intimate gathering of family and friends under the stars, Event Rentals Unlimited can find the right tent for you. They can also supply you with anything else you may need for your event like tables, chairs, china, linen and so much more. This ...

Most Americans move between May and August with the period after Memorial Day and before Independence Day being the busiest time. If you must move during this peak season, the Atlanta office movers at A.C. White know these tips are your best bet to speed along the process. Their Atlanta moving experts suggest packing fragile items such as paintings and pictures before moving day. This way, movers can move briskly in and out of your house without risk of damaging valuable and irreplaceable items. Get a neighbor or relative to babysit little kids and pets so you do not ...

Make sure your new windows complement the architectural design of your house, advise the well-known Bay Area window professionals at Custom Exteriors. Being clear on the main purpose of the window you are installing also helps in choosing the right windows for your home. Sometimes windows are needed to let in more light in order to brighten up a dark corner of your house; at other times added ventilation may be a window's main purpose. There are many different types of windows to choose from today with each type designed and cleverly engineered to meet a variety of ...

AURORA, Colo. (March 31, 2014) Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening but preventable condition, remains an important problem for youth with diabetes and their families. Diabetic ketoacidosis is due to a severe lack of insulin and it is often the presenting symptom of type 1 diabetes. It can also be present at the onset of type 2 diabetes. SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth, a multi-center, multiethnic study of childhood diabetes, is the largest surveillance effort of diabetes among youth under the age of 20 conducted in the United States to date. The study covers ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Adolescents with stronger muscles have a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to a new study that examined the influence of muscle strength in sixth grade boys and girls. Stronger kids also have lower body mass index (weight to height ratio), lower percent body fat, smaller waist circumferences, and higher fitness levels, according to the study that appears in Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed health data for more than 1,400 children ages 10 to 12, including their percent body fat, glucose level, blood pressure, cholesterol levels and ...

VIDEO: New statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that since 2000, breast lift procedures have grown by 70 percent, twice the rate of breast implants. According to the... Click here for more information. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., March 31, 2014 – New statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) show that breast lift procedures are growing at twice the rate of breast implant surgeries. Since 2000, breast lifts have grown by ...

Spouses who regulate their emotions together in a satisfactory manner are more fulfilled sexually, psychologically, and relationally, among couples in which the woman has provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), also known as "vulvar vestibulitis". This was discovered by Nayla Awada, a doctoral candidate in psychology at the Université de Montréal, in a study which she conducted with 254 couples in which the woman was diagnosed with PVD. PVD is characterized by often chronic pain felt on the "vestibule," or entrance of the vagina, especially during penetration. The pain is usually ...

A research group at Uppsala University, Sweden has developed a new responsive coating for implants used in surgery to improve their integration into bone and to prevent rejection. Neutron scattering experiments at the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) in Grenoble, France have shown how a protein that promotes bone growth binds to this surface and can be released in a controlled way. Orthopaedic and dental implants must last for many years. Success for these surgical components depends on integration into adjacent bone tissue. Gels made by modifying hyaluronan, a large biological ...

The initial results of this trial were published a few months ago (Circulation. 2013;128:1495-1503), and showed that patients who received this treatment during emergency transit to hospital had much smaller amounts of dead heart muscle than those randomly assigned to receive no treatment. The new study shows that the proportion of patients with a severely deteriorated heart contractile function is much less (60%) in the group that received metoprolol. Early treatment with metoprolol treatment also significantly reduced the rate of hospital readmission for chronic heart ...

Greenhouse gas emissions from food production may threaten the UN climate target of limiting global warming to 2 degrees Celsius, according to research at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. On Monday 31 March the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) presents their report on the impacts of climate change. Carbon dioxide emissions from the energy and transportation sectors currently account for the largest share of climate pollution. However, a study from Chalmers now shows that eliminating these emissions would not guarantee staying below the UN ...

Researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City have identified a biological process that may help physicians predict when someone with heart disease is likely to have a heart attack in the near future. A new study by the team has identified plasma levels of two markers – microRNA 122 and 126 – that appear to decline a few days before a person suffers a heart attack. Results of the study could help the 715,000 Americans who suffer from heart attacks each year. "It's always been a mystery trying to identify people with heart disease ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass-- The shells of a sea creature, the mollusk Placuna placenta, are not only exceptionally tough, but also clear enough to read through. Now, researchers at MIT have analyzed these shells to determine exactly why they are so resistant to penetration and damage — even though they are 99 percent calcite, a weak, brittle mineral. The shells' unique properties emerge from a specialized nanostructure that allows optical clarity, as well as efficient energy dissipation and the ability to localize deformation, the researchers found. The results are published this ...