Plastic, gasoline, rubber – very many items we use every day are based on oil. But this raw material is becoming increasingly scarcer. Step by step researchers are therefore investigating possibilities for using renewable raw materials to replace oil. One well-known example of this is biodiesel, which comes not from oil sources, but from fields of yellow-flowering rape. In future it is planned to produce another substance from plants, namely isobutene, a basic chemical used in the chemical industry to produce fuels, solvents, elastomers or even antiknock agents in fuel. ...

Plasma medicine is a new and rapidly developing area of medical technology. Specifically, understanding the interaction of so-called atmospheric pressure plasma jets with biological tissues could help to use them in medical practice. Under the supervision of Sylwia Ptasinska from the University of Notre Dame, in Indiana, USA, Xu Han and colleagues conducted a quantitative and qualitative study of the different types of DNA damage induced by atmospheric pressure plasma exposure, the paper is published in EPJ D as part of a special issue on nanoscale insights into Ion Beam ...

Researchers recently noticed that the remains of woolly mammoths from the North Sea often possess a 'cervical' (neck) rib—in fact, 10 times more frequently than in modern elephants (33.3% versus 3.3%). In modern animals, these cervical ribs are often associated with inbreeding and adverse environmental conditions during pregnancy. If the same factors were behind the anomalies in mammoths, this reproductive stress could have further pushed declining mammoth populations towards ultimate extinction. Mammals, even the long-necked giraffes and the short-necked dolphins, almost ...

A team of Greek and German researchers has shown that the colours of sunsets painted by famous artists can be used to estimate pollution levels in the Earth's past atmosphere. In particular, the paintings reveal that ash and gas released during major volcanic eruptions scatter the different colours of sunlight, making sunsets appear more red. The results are published today in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, an open access journal of the European Geosciences Union (EGU). When the Tambora volcano in Indonesia erupted in 1815, painters in Europe could see the colours ...

Washington, DC (March 21, 2014) – Binge drinking for college students has proven to be a huge problem at many universities. The risk of DUI or even death makes it a public health concern that students and administrators need to face. A recent study by researchers at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, found that college students exposed to the risk messages of alcohol-related cancer had lower intent to engage in binge drinking. Cindy Yixin Chen and Z. Janet Yang of the University at Buffalo, State University of New York will present their study at ...

Dialing is the most distracting activity for drivers young and old alike Article provided by Fahrendorf, Viloria, Oliphant & Oster L.L.P. Visit us at http://www.renonvlaw.com In recent years, there have been numerous studies about the dangers of using cellphones while driving. In many of them, the research has assumed that the most distracting aspect of using a cellphone is talking. However, a new study has found that this is not the case. The study, recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, focused on a sample of 42 young drivers that had ...

Product liability: defending against claims of unsafe goods Article provided by Adler, Cohen, Harvey, Wakeman and Guekguezian, L.L.P. Visit us at http://www.adlercohen.com In our modern lives we are all dependent on manufactured products and rely on responsible, reputable manufacturers to keep those goods safe for our use. Because some companies have not historically lived up to their duties to keep the public safe from dangerous or defective products, laws and government agencies play a big role in setting safety standards, managing recalls and allowing individuals ...

The impact of divorce on business ownership Article provided by Anthony C. Williams & Associates, PC Visit us at http://www.anthonywilliamslaw.com Many married couples own and operate small businesses together. Both spouses perform essential functions to ensure that the business is able to maximize its profits. The couple may spend a great deal of their time and money trying to keep the company running as efficiently as possible. When one of these spouses decides to get a divorce, the entire process can quickly become very complex. The parties may not have ...

Missouri breathalyzer results may not be considered valid Article provided by Featherston Law Firm Visit us at http://www.mocriminallawattorney.com When law enforcement officers use breathalyzer tests to determine whether a motorist is driving under the influence of alcohol, they are required to first test the breathalyzer to ensure it produces accurate results. The guidelines for testing breathalyzers in Missouri are established by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. In late November 2012, the regulations governing the testing of breathalyzers ...

Grandparent rights of custody and visitation in Texas Article provided by Law Office of V. Wayne Ward Visit us at http://www.wwlawman.com/ Under the laws of Texas, parents have the right to decide virtually any issue regarding the care and custody of their children. Included within this right is the right to control the access that other family members have to their children. Unfortunately, this also includes the grandparents of the children. As a result of this right, grandparents do not have an absolute right to custody of their grandchildren. However, situations ...

Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act forces Americans to divorce the U.S. Article provided by M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC Visit us at http://www.mbrlawfirm.com/ Did you know that several U.S. citizens residing in other countries are letting go of citizenship in America in an effort to avoid harsh tax filing responsibilities? The problem is the difficult and complex tax reporting mandates from authorities. According to USA Today, there are approximately six million U.S. citizens living in other nations. Moreover, the Internal Revenue Service suggests that U.S. ...

Tax season is here, so which parent gets to claim the kids if divorced? Article provided by Mullins Law Firm Visit us at http://www.mullinslaw.net With April 15 just weeks away, tax season is indeed in full swing. However, as people begin to wade through the myriad of tax laws and regulations as they prepare their returns, there is one question specific to divorced parents that must be answered: Who gets to claim the dependency exemption for the children? The resolution of this particular matter can have significant financial implications for the parents, especially ...

As an avid supporter of fitness and healthy living, GoodGirlPR is pleased to work with Grab the Gold, Inc. as its public relations firm of record. "We only accept clients that we truly believe in, and we absolutely love the taste and texture of Grab the Gold. It's gluten-free and the perfect snack for the busy publicist on the go," says Nickie Robinson, President of GoodGirlPR. The mission of Grab The Gold, Inc. is to create delicious, high quality snacks while upholding impeccable customer service. The scrumptious chocolate peanut butter oatmeal snack has a very ...

JS Crockett Consulting, a nonprofit consulting company, has offered this signature nonprofit start up service since 1997 with the goal of helping busy executives, professionals, and retirees complete the foundational process of obtaining tax exempt 501 c 3 status and to do this in a way that would be easy for them. With this service, clients are able to continue with their daily activities while allowing JS Crockett Consulting to take care of 95% of the process. All of the clients that have used this service have been approved to-date. Although JS Crockett Consulting ...

Inspired by the work of UNICEFs 'The Rights of The Child' Convention and funded by Tower Hamlets Youth Opportunity Fund, the 'Young and Talented' students combined creativity, energy and talents together in collaboration with a team of professionals, to create a music video featuring young performers from 10 different nationalities! With this year marking the 25th anniversary of a promise to campaign for children's rights, UNICEFs 'The Rights of The Child' convention has made amazing progress to improve and better the lives of children everywhere. However in an ever ...

The blog Play Hard Playbook has expanded its offerings for professionals to include an Events Calendar. Play Hard Playbook does all the searching for professionals to find events that fit their interests for them. The Events Calendar covers topics including The Arts, Social Fun, Family Activities, Networking, and Home and Living events. Houston is a big city and it can be difficult searching through all the different sites and resources to find events catered to both work and fun events. By bringing the Events Calendar to Play Hard Playbook readers can get more detailed ...

Swedish Metal Band Glitzy Glow (GG) as of March 15, 2014 signed an international management deal with Independent Ear Productions (iEP) an Independent Artist Management Organization out of Rockford, IL. Glitzy Glow has been tearing up stages since 2006 with their own special blend of metal! Independent Ear Productions has been rapidly growing their name in the independent music scene since 2011. Through a mutual connection at a radio station (106.7 Hot FM) in Mildura, Victoria, Australia they were introduced to one another & the rest is history... as they say. Through ...

Fidelity National Timeshare, a subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial focusing on the timeshare industry, has named Amy Bellman as Vice President and Division Counsel. The powerhouse company which combines the experience, knowledge and energy of both Fidelity National Title Group and Chicago Title Timeshare supports all facets of the shared ownership industry including fixed weeks, intervals, points-based vacation clubs, and travel clubs, fractional and private residence operating structures. Amy Bellman cut her teeth in the timeshare industry while at Baker Hostetler ...

William Nicholson, president of TechNich Solutions LLC, announced the launch of their next product, BugVibes Cherry. This BugVibes kit is customized to repel pests attracted to cherry trees. As the continued debate on the importance of GMO foods, organic foods, and other natural products proceeds, it was important to find an alternative form of pest control for growing food without chemicals and/or genetic plant mutations. BugVibes Cherry does just that by attaching to an individual cherry tree and utilizing patent pending vibration algorithms to target a pest's "fight ...

Generation Office LLC (Generation), an integrated national office supplies firm, today announced that Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a dynamic airport that creates, attracts and supports economic activity throughout the Southern California area, has appointed Generation Office LLC (Generation) as a preferred supplier. Generation's public entity division will provide office supplies to support to Los Angeles World Airports in operations and general areas of business at the airport. "Generation offers clients like Los Angeles World Airports experience in providing ...

Solink Corporation is pleased to announce the release of its unique event-based video discovery platform at ISC West 2014. Solink was founded to address the predominantly unstructured, undiscoverable and inaccessible nature of recorded surveillance video and make it an invaluable resource for the entire enterprise. With over 400 Petabytes being created and stored daily, recorded video has become the epitome of "Big Data". Solink connects surveillance video with the rest of the enterprise- databases, transactional systems, and sensors to enable context-driven insight ...

Diamond Estate Jewelry Buyers is offering an upscale alternative to San Diego pawn shops by providing cash loans secured with fine designer jewelry, diamond rings, luxury watches, and signed estate jewelry. DEJB's secured loans are similar to San Diego pawn shop loans in that credit checks and credit reports are never made. The difference is that the company offers its clients greater privacy, higher loan disbursements, and superior expertise in large carat diamonds, antique estate jewelry, and investment grade timepieces. "Traditional San Diego pawn shops are a very ...

Advanced Organizational Performance Techniques (AdOPT) is proud to announce the release a new course to help anticipate, manage and plan for organizational change as part of an IT Service Management (ITSM) initiative. The two day "Organizational Change for ITSM" course provides the foundational knowledge and tools required for success. This course helps students understand why people resist change and recognize and manage the symptoms of change resistance. They will also be provided with the knowledge and tools to assess their culture and plan for change adoption. In ...

According to a new study, seen exclusively by Marketing Week, the happiest brands maintain an emotional bond with consumers. "Such connection is thoroughly developed over years by keeping advertising promises, customer care and hence gaining consumers' trust", explains Colm Horgan of Marketing on 6th, NYC, INC. The study reveals that Cadbury is the 'happiest' brand, followed by Andrex and Google on the second and third position. About Marketing on 6th For the 'Happy Brand' study, undertaken by advertising agency Isobel in association with Cog Research, ...

When tooth decay becomes so severe that it damages a patient's teeth to the point that veneers, bonding or any other conservative treatments are not possible restorative treatment options, the Kingsport area family dentists at Guest, Guest and Guest offer dental crowns to put strength back into teeth. Dr. Charles Guest, Dr. Cheston Guest and Dr. Meaghan Guest work together to provide their patients in Kingsport with dental crowns for an ideal solution to restore their teeth to their natural state and strength. "Today, there are a variety of treatment options to restore ...