Joseph R. Mathewson, a noted professional in the oil and gas field, has recently released a statement to the press in response to an article published by The New York Times that highlights recent trends in the energy industry and the way in which they are expected to change the future of the field. The article explains: "The numbers tell the story: U.S. oil production has reversed its 30-plus year decline; U.S. imports from OPEC producers have fallen more than 20 percent in the past three years; U.S. natural gas reserves and production are up significantly and ...

Earlier this year, a bridge in Washington collapsed when it was hit by a truck--and according to structural engineer Matthew Roblez, the event has ignited a controversy in engineering circles. Specifically, engineers are increasingly concerned with how best to test and evaluate the safety and strength of a bridge structure. A recent Wall Street Journal article makes note of this growing controversy within the engineering community. Matthew Roblez has issued a new statement to the press, commenting on the article. Roblez is passionate about engineering, and in fact is ...

Shree Dandekar, who serves as an athletic trainer for high school athletes in New York City, has come out in support of a new movement that places a focus on preventing and understanding all safety risks for young athletes, instead of just concussions. A new article from The New York Times explains how youth sports safety advocates are shifting the discussion to hone in on the impact of other conditions, instead of solely talking about the dangers of concussions. In recent years, concern about concussions has risen, particularly for young competitors. However, a youth ...

As a comprehensive and wide-ranging event planner, Christopher Ryan Porter knows that the summer is the season of brides. While this season is often deemed perfect for lighter clothing and outdoor ceremonies, Porter notes that there are some unique planning strategies for pulling summer weddings off right. As such, Porter points to a recent article from Hampton Roads Magazines which weighs in on summer wedding planning tips. According to Christopher Ryan Porter, one of the most important points raised by the article is the weather factor. Porter states, "Summer ...

Paulo Deassuncao has spent over 25 years working in the construction industry. Over this time, he has developed an understanding of key safety best practices--and has built an appreciation for how these practices can keep professionals safe. With summer quickly approaching, Deassuncao is calling for companies within the construction industry to properly train their employees regarding heat safety. According to an article published by OnlineAthens.com, the United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is holding a one-hour safety stand-down ...

After years of working as an entrepreneur in various industries in Oregon--famous for environmental consciousness--John Gallagher noticed something that was lacking in the carpet cleaning industry: a "green" alternative, with environmentally friendly cleaning solutions, safe for people with allergies and chemical sensitivities. With that in mind, he set out to create a carpet cleaning company that would meet these goals, while still delivering high-quality results at a competitive rate. Gallagher's Carpet and Floor Care is proud to announce The Green Choice, ...

Recently, Governor Rick Scott signed Florida's first ban on texting and driving into law at Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School. Set to go into effect on October 1, 2013, the "Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law" (SB 52) has already come under criticism for being too weak, leaving a lot to be desired in the realm of enforcement. The new law makes texting while driving a secondary offense, which means drivers would have to be stopped by a police officer for another violation such as speeding or running a red light in order to be charged. Officers ...

Early involvement of experienced Raleigh sex crimes defense attorney Patrick Roberts of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, in a federal investigation for alleged possession and distribution of child pornography ended with the case being dropped before charges were ever filed. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Raleigh investigated the client after tying his computer to illegally downloaded pornographic material depicting minors in a sexual manner. The individual insisted that he had not intentionally downloaded child porn onto his computer and that he was not actively searching for ...

Authority on fashion and the latest style trends, The Chic Sheik, encourages their Facebook fans to share their shoe Intagrams. The picture with the most 'likes' will be featured on their blog. Receiving inspiration from recent celebrity shoe photos showcased on E Online's The Trend/Fashion page, The Chic Sheik takes note of some of the fabulous new trends that they are seeing in celebrity fashion footwear. To see E Online's celerity shoe Instagram photos, visit E! Online. The style blog provides helpful input on the latest trends in fashion, accessories and shoes. ...

When looking for reliable shredding services in Florida, hundreds of individuals and companies have turned to A Shred Ahead, one of the region's fastest growing shredding companies. For 10 years they have delivered convenient and convenient shredding services in Tampa, and have been a partner in keeping private information away from the hands of increasingly aggressive identity thieves. A Shred Ahead recently acquired Edge Tech Document Shredding, which provides shredding services in Tampa and other central and south Florida locations. Doing business as one company with ...

Termites are a major problem for residents of the southeastern United States. With moderate temperatures and high humidity, the region provides ideal conditions for these dangerous pests. Atlanta termite control company, Team Pest, is an industry leader in providing preventative treatments and pest removal. Their BBB accredited business offers premier termite control services for all of North Georgia. Termite species vary by region, and both subterranean and drywood termites are known to proliferate in Georgia. Atlanta termite control experts at Team Pest explain that ...

Moving is rarely a stress-free experience. Whether it is your home or your office you are relocating, getting expert moving help will spare you the agony of managing a move alone. Atlanta moving company, A.C. White, also knows that moving becomes more of a challenge when you cannot afford a disruption in your services. When the local Police Athletic League (PAL) needed to move their equipment (complete with a full-size boxing ring!) to a temporary site, the Atlanta movers were there to lend them a helping hand. Recognizing the vital role that PAL plays in the community, ...

For those suffering and experiencing difficulties in refinancing their loans or getting loans, worry no more because Corey Goldstein from Fix My Report provides results for improved credit scores in just days. Everyone knows that good credit history is the key to the best loan rates possible. It is easy for poor habits to form when it comes to finances. They turn out to be ingrained in due course and these cycles become immutable truths. In most respects, enhancing credit scores is regarded as breaking a bad routine. Corey Goldstein believes that the most critical ...

Sweepstakes are popular tools for companies wanting to promote their products or services. Prizes offered usually range from vacations, event tickets and cash to cars and various other products. Those entering sweepstakes to win prizes primarily use directory sites listing such promotions as their starting point. Sweepstakes!Max sets a new standard for such directory sites by providing users with the ability to easily find and manage online sweepstakes to enter or re-enter and by providing a browser based auto-fill capability. The intelligent interface lets users ...

Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) is proud to announce that its board member, Dr. Dan Arvizu is among the 2013 U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame inductees. Dr. Arvizu is the Director and Chief Executive of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and Chairman of the National Science Board. The U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame recognizes individuals for their national leadership in advancing a STEM agenda among educators, corporate America, the military, federal agencies, politicians and their local communities. Dr. Arvizu is a leading, global expert on ...

Families seeking memorable travel experiences have one more reason to book their trip to Columbus this year, as the city becomes home to the newest store in the American Girl Store family, opening June 21 at Easton Town Center. Just in time for summer travel, Hilton Columbus at Easton has launched its American Girl Package, featuring a special American Girl Doll bed, access to the hotel's American Girl Library and an easy walk to the new American Girl Store, which is a five minute walk from the hotel. This package invites American Girl Doll fans to shop, explore and ...

A renowned force in global mobility and business immigration law, Attorney Nancy Sharp Ziegler today joins Pearl Law Group (www.immigrationlaw.com) as Director of Global Immigration. Nancy brings twenty years of legal experience to the firm, as well as a background in corporate expatriate management and relocation. She is one of just a handful of esteemed American attorneys who have this depth of experience in the field. Working closely with the firm's managing attorneys, Julie Pearl, Sameer Khedekar, and Christy Nguyen, Nancy will function as a member of the firm's ...

Hong Kong software company launches an Evolutionary Encryption Project named E.S. Encrypt. Since most of the Internet application platforms are hosted globally. If the Internet backbones have been hacked, all of our online activities are under the risk of surveillance. SSL may not be secure enough as hackers can use some faster computers to decrypt messages in a brute-force way. If one of the messages was decrypted, the same key can be reused to reveal the others. A new complex encryption platform is created for such a worst case: 1. It does NOT collect personal ...

"Over the past years, the Desautels Faculty of Management has undergone a significant transformation, such as the redesign and creation of innovative international programs, the expansion of the professoriate, significant investments in career services, and major building renovations, just to name a few. Our students are truly among the very best in the world and our alumni continue to have a hugely positive influence in both business and society around the globe. We want to build on these strengths to become a top-10 business school in the world by 2020. The strategic ...

DURHAM, N.C. -- A drug approved in Europe to treat osteoporosis has now been shown to stop the growth of breast cancer cells, even in cancers that have become resistant to current targeted therapies, according to a Duke Cancer Institute study. The findings, presented June 15, 2013, at the annual Endocrine Society meeting in San Francisco, indicate that the drug bazedoxifene packs a powerful one-two punch that not only prevents estrogen from fueling breast cancer cell growth, but also flags the estrogen receptor for destruction. "We found bazedoxifene binds to the estrogen ...

After being acquired by France-based Infogrames, Atari has found itself in financial distress. In January, 2013, the U.S. subsidiary filed for bankruptcy protection and approached 180 different companies seeking buyout offers. On May 23rd, Atari announced that it had had failed to receive one acceptable offer. Now, the gaming icon is on the auction block. Most likely, the company will be cannibalized and cease to exist as we remember it. That is where American Southern University (ASU) steps in. This non-profit organization is launching what may be the most ambitious ...

As a responsible renter of jump houses, it is so critical that you take the time to review with your event host the commercial inflatable safety procedures for your bounce house equipment prior to leaving the premises. Ensuring the set up is done in a thorough manner is only half of the battle. Once you leave it is up to the event attendees to follow the commercial inflatable safety guidelines for the equipment, minimizing any chance of injury. A good rule of thumb is to create a checklist of these commercial inflatable operating rules for both yourself and your customers. ...

Before the Online Tsunami struck in force in the first decade of the 21st Century, the prospects of most of us being interviewed for media were quite low. Only senior executives, celebrities, politicians and athletes seemed to make the news. But today, things have changed. The media as we have known it is undergoing deep-seeded change as it struggles to keep up with the avalanche of social media content, delivered through multiple devices. Newspapers, TV and radio are struggling to maintain their position. It's a new ball game and media spokespeople need to learn how to ...

In late April, a group of students and faculty members from The Grauer School embarked on an eight-day, educational expedition to Cuba where they toured the cities of Havana and Trinidad, with side trips to remote villages. The Grauer School in Encinitas (grades 6-12) is the first school in the country to develop the Expeditionary Learning model, implemented to broaden students' education and to put into practice the school's philosophy of resourcefulness, compassion, and humanitarian service. Assisted by Cuban guide Abel Garcia, the tour, coined "edu-tourism" ...

The Cole-Bar Hammer is a patented multi-tool that combines a hammer, crow bar, a demolition tool, angle measurement tool, ruler, a socket wrench and nail pliers. Over 1,600 individual donors have found the invention so compelling that they've pledged over $118,000 on Kickstarter.com (http://bit.ly/colebarpr) toward manufacturing and marketing the tool. Donors who've chipped in at least $65 will get a Cole-Bar of their own from among the first few thousand made. The story behind the invention and ultimate manufacturing of the Cole-Bar Hammer is a story of an Indiana dad ...