DALLAS, March 16, 2014 — Honey, that delectable condiment for breads and fruits, could be one sweet solution to the serious, ever-growing problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics, researchers said here today. Medical professionals sometimes use honey successfully as a topical dressing, but it could play a larger role in fighting infections, the researchers predicted. Their study was part of the 247th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world's largest scientific society. The meeting, attended by thousands of scientists, features more ...

DALLAS, March 16, 2014 — Scientists reported today they have created at least five new experimental substances — based on a tiny protein found in cone snail venom — that could someday lead to the development of safe and effective oral medications for treatment of chronic nerve pain. They say the substances could potentially be stronger than morphine, with fewer side effects and lower risk of abuse. "This is an important incremental step that could serve as the blueprint for the development of a whole new class of drugs capable of relieving one of the most severe forms ...

Latrecia (Nikki) Antwine is excited to make her acting debut in the play "Just As I Am", written, directed and produced by Curtis Von of Acting Bad Productions. It explores the lives of a group of professional women with very different personalities who all belong to an organization celebrating the curvy diva. Through the exploration of the actresses' characters, the audience will discover how when women unite through a common denominator they can build confidence, self-awareness, and in turn, pay it forward. Throughout the play, the women will end up discovering ...

Thirteen vocalists have been selected to perform with the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera Chorus. The new vocalists are Colette Barca, soprano; Alexandra Bianculli, soprano; Joan Fazio Cohen, alto/soprano; Paul Kaufman, bass; Marissa Lynn Keegan, alto; Ruth Kenote, alto; Jasmine Manley, alto; Mary Mastranagelo, alto; Elio Messano, tenor; Bonnie A. Morrow, soprano; Mary Ann Trulby, alto; Lucia Wehr, soprano; and Beverly Withers, soprano. They will perform with the Verismo Opera Chorus during the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera's milestone 25th anniversary ...

Today, FramesDirect.com, the premium online eyewear retailer, announced the addition of the Vera Bradley line of eyeglasses and sunglasses to its collection. Vera Bradley, the women's design company known for quilted, colorful bags, is now making eyeglass frames, and FramesDirect.com carries their full line. Vera Bradley's stylish line of eyewear will complement any outfit or occasion, in a range of patterns that follows the Vera Bradley philosophy of colorful, playful, and classic. With many options available, customers can find a pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses that ...

AutoStar Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise level software to the independent auto industry, has announced its acquisition of a 50% interest in SecureClose, LLC, a designer of innovative compliance technology. Together, the two companies are finalizing plans to provide a new tool that automates the contract closing process for new and used car dealers. This new technology comes at a time of increased regulation in the independent auto industry, which typically provides vehicle financing to customers without access to traditional options. "In this ...

Developers officially broke ground on the complete redevelopment of the Marketfair Mall at 1916 Skibo Rd. on Friday, March 14. The groundbreaking event brought community members and local dignitaries to the site to learn new details about the project and celebrate the transformation of the space into a modern, open-air shopping center and movie theater destination for Fayetteville residents. At the event, Fayetteville Mayor Nat Robertson and Cumberland County Commissioner Jeannette Council spoke about the growing area and benefits of the redevelopment for the town, ...

The Neuropsychiatry Program at Sheppard Pratt is pleased to welcome Dr. Crystal Watkins as the new Director of the Memory Clinic, a program designed to treat older adults with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses, including those patients who have started experiencing mild memory problems. A Maryland native and board certified psychiatrist, Dr. Watkins completed her psychiatric training as well as Geriatric fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Watkins most recently served as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Molecular Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry ...

The state of the art glass building overlooks the intracoastal with breathtaking views of Palm Beach. FFAW show dates are November Friday the 28th through Sunday the 30th. . Additional dates in development are expected to extend show events 8 days or more. The runway will feature the future trends for 2015 in prê-á-porter, resort wear, swimwear, couture, denim, urban wear, accessories, handbags, and vintage. Additional styles are being considered. Designers to be featured span from national and local young designers to the internationally known as well as couturier prive. Registration ...

Daniel Michael Salon, a cutting edge hair salon, announced that they have moved to a new location in San Juan Capistrano, CA, serving the Orange County area with unparalleled hair cutting and coloring services. The salon's new address is 31431 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 103, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, which is only one block south from their previous location. It is located in the Ortega Ranch Business Center. The new salon is contemporary with a lot of natural light. Daniel Michael Salon is a highly quality hair salon specializing in haircuts, styling, hair coloring, ...

Project For Kids, Benefiting Banner Children's, raised over $60,000 on February 15th at Chandler Fashion Center. Project for Kids presented by A1 Garage Service was a five hour, eight station radiothon and fundraising event developed by Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. Proceeds from Project for Kids support a wide range of pediatric programs and services including Banner Children's three Level III neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), emergency medicine, oncology services, cardiac care, rehabilitation and ensuring pediatric patients and their families receive the ...

Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP announces the addition of Neal Maguire as a new partner to the firm. Maguire, who will chair the newly formed Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group, has extensive experience litigating environmental and land use-related matters. "Environmental and natural resources issues are vital to our region and state, and having Neal on board will expand the firm's capacity to serve individuals and organizations in this critical area," said Michael Velthoen, managing partner. "His specialized background and track record ...

Tiphany Adams is a girl who believes you should "Never, Ever Give Up!" And her life is a testament to that belief. Her story is featured in the debut online magazine published by United Disabilities Services, titled "Access to Independence." The free, online magazine is focused on information, resources and articles of interest to those with disabilities, veterans and those aging in place. The online magazine is easy to read and presented in a highly visual, interactive digital format. In her feature story, Tiphany shares her story of being in ...

After two years of development, SecurEmergency's opening of a new entity in Europe there is a campaign now on the world's funding platform Indiegogo. Help Securing First Responders! Usually, at a fire we first turn off the structure's electrical system so that the fire crews can safely use water for fighting the fire. However, with a photovoltaic system on the roof there is no "off" switch. The panels and the conduit wires to the inverter are always on. What is missing is protection for the firefighters from high voltages - up to 1000 V and many thousands of ...

Delkequipment.com has been well Known among forestry equipment operators for their unbeatable pricing and selection since its inception in 2008. Since then they have established themselves as leaders in the industry with their outstanding service and prompt delivery. Attempting to build onto an already wildly successful website they will be opening a new blog. The purpose of this, says David Linder, Head of Sales at Delk Equipment, is "to find out what our customers are interested in and bring more of that to them." He thinks blog should help as it will encourage ...

Business. Education. Entertainment. Healthcare. Government. Big topics all, but each will be up for discussion during the "Elevate 2014" Armenian Leadership Development Conference, on tap for Woodbury University's Fletcher Jones Auditorium, on Saturday, March 29. Who: Guest speakers include: o Arby Nahapetyan, M.D, Chief of Staff, Glendale Adventist Hospital - on "The Medical Profession" o Scott Ochoa, Glendale City Manager - on "Public Sector & Government" o Katherine Sarafian, Producer, Pixar - on "The Entertainment Profession" o Mikayel ...

During INDEX14, INDEVCO Group member company, Phoenix Machinery, will meet attendees to discuss customizable hygiene converting machinery and parts at Booth # 4035. The Lebanese machine manufacturer will showcase new hygiene converting technologies and CNC parts at the leading nonwovens exhibition to take place from 8 - 11 April 2014 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Hygiene converters commonly face the challenge of finding machinery and parts manufacturers that offer high technical expertise, customization, customer-centered solutions, strong after-sale service, consultancy, ...

Consumers now have a fresh option for protecting their smiles and wallets - Doc Wellbee (www.docwellbee.com) - a new kind of dental plan offering discounted rates from hundreds of dentists, while rewarding smarter well care. After every six month cleaning, members receive an annual subscription to their choice of popular consumer magazine. Additional reward options, like health and beauty products will be added soon. "Smarter preventative care is the best cure for dental bills," says Doc Whitney Troope, DMD, Doc Wellbee founding partner and its namesake inspiration. ...

Lehigh University has partnered with Places4Students.com, the company specializing in providing academic institutions with off-campus housing solutions. Places4Students.com has replaced the university's previous housing service and provides a website with many new features and improved offerings for both students and landlords. Places4Students.com will simplify the process for Lehigh students to search for off-campus housing accommodations near the university. All student services are FREE, including rental property searches, student sublet postings and roommate profile ...

As it continues its multi-faceted internet marketing campaign, CJ Salzano Custom Concrete, a family-owned decorative concrete contractor in northern Virginia is pleased to announce the creation of new accounts on several websites across the internet. Headquartered in Centreville, a small community located roughly 40 minutes west of Washington, D.C, Salzano Custom Concrete performs traditional concrete work along with decorative concrete services for customers in the District of Columbia, some areas of Maryland and customers across northern Virginia, particularly in Fairfax ...

For the fourth straight year, Q1 Productions will be hosting the European Investigator Initiated Studies Conference in Dusseldorf, Germany, providing attendees with the most valuable insight to the forecast of the IIS industry. This year's conference will offer nearly a dozen new session topics addressing the entire process of investigator research, from reviewing proposals and understanding how to best align research with the goals of the corporation to methods for closing out studies and handling publication data, all while maintaining strict adherence to legal and regulatory ...

e-DBA, a Specialised Oracle Platinum Partner, is thrilled to announce that they have been named Oracle Engineered Systems Partner of the Year 2014. The award recognises e-DBA for their continued dedication to reselling, delivering and supporting products from the Oracle Engineered Systems stack. The development and growth of e-DBA's Oracle Engineered Systems practice and customer base has been a key driver in winning this award. Being recognised by Oracle at this level serves as a testament to e-DBA's Oracle Engineered Systems offerings, and further strengthens confidence ...

When buying lingerie, many people often times pay more attention to the overall look and focus only on finding the perfect teddy, baby doll or chemise to wear. People tend to forget about the little details such as the garter belt. Garter belts are traditionally used as a form of function to prevent stockings from slipping down. However, nowadays, garters are considered an accessory that adds another depth of appeal to any lingerie outfit. At iLoveSexy, an online retailer for lingerie, costumes, and hosiery, there are an array of garter belts to choose from so finding a ...

Dr. Daryl K. Hoffman (www.dkhoffmanmd.com) says JUVEDERM VOLUMA XC is quickly becoming the most popular dermal filler at his plastic surgery practice serving San Jose, Palo Alto, and Los Gatos, reflecting a nationwide trend as patients take advantage of the injectable gel's unique ability to restore volume to cheeks. "It's being called 'The Hot Shot' of 2014," Dr. Hoffman says. "It's one of the most anticipated cosmetic products in the last several years." Why such excitement? Youthful faces have round contours and high cheekbones, and the lower ...

New cosmetic enhancement statistics show national trends are lining up with popular procedures in Pennsylvania, according to the physicians at Stratis Gayner Plastic Surgery (www.focusedforyou.com) who serve patients from Lancaster to Harrisburg. For example, the surgeons say their patients now choose silicone breast implants in about 3 of every 4 breast augmentation procedures at their practice. That mirrors the 2013 nationwide statistics recently released by the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), which showed U.S. women chose silicone over saline implants ...