WASHINGTON, DC – As schools around the country look for ways to reduce violence and bullying, they may want to consider encouraging students to participate in team sports, according to a study to be presented Sunday, May 5, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC. Researchers analyzed data from the 2011 North Carolina Youth Risk Behavior Survey to see if athletic participation was associated with violence-related behaviors, including fighting, carrying a weapon and being bullied. A representative sample of 1,820 high school students ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Teen smokers who rationalize their use of cigarettes by saying, "At least, I'm not doing drugs," may not always be able to use that line. New research to be presented Sunday, May 5, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC, supports the theory that cigarettes are a gateway drug to marijuana. "Contrary to what we would expect, we also found that students who smoked both tobacco and marijuana were more likely to smoke more tobacco than those who smoked only tobacco," said study author Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, FAAP, ...

Did you know that a GPS Tracking device can help you save at least $1,277.50 monthly? A vehicle can waste a total more than $1,200 in fuel because of abrupt breaking, over speeding and extended idling. All these bad driving practices can increase fuel consumption by 33 percent. At $3.5 per gallon and assuming your vehicle consumes 5 gallons a day, the total wastage could be more than $1,277.50 yearly. Atlas Tracking Solutions, one of the biggest GPS tracking devices company in the US, is offering free GPS tracking services for FREE, no questions asked, no strings ...

Language Systems International (LSI) announced today that the avocational private language school has been granted national accreditation by ACCET, the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. ACCET has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1978 as a "reliable authority" as to the quality of education and training provided by the institutions they accredit. "This is an outstanding achievement for all the managers, program coordinators, teachers, and staff who have worked tirelessly over the past couple ...

DeviceLab Inc., an Orange County medical device design and product development company, today announced the launch of its new Website. Built on the WordPress platform, the redesigned Website is designed to enhance DeviceLab's positioning as a medical device design company with expertise in clean, quality medical device design, said DeviceLab Vice President-Operations Le Bui. Along with a refined visual direction, the new Website also includes expanded pages, content and interactive features that offer visitors more depth into what DeviceLab has done and can do. For ...

Rock musician and singer/songwriter star Bret Michaels is partnering with International Academy of Hair Design and its sister schools, ITS Academy of Beauty, Olympian University and Hair Benders Academy of Beauty to provide partial scholarships to individuals who are interested in an education in cosmetology. Michaels said he admires creative men and women with an entrepreneurial spirit and the partial scholarships are one way to help provide prospective students with the help they may need to begin their cosmetology training. The school also offers financial assistance ...

Knowledge Anywhere's patient education tool, Health Smart Portal has been selected as a finalist in the Consumer Engagement category of the first annual Health IT Innovation Awards presented by North Carolina Healthcare Information and Communications Alliance, Inc. (NCHICA) and Intel. "We are honored to be considered one of the top 3 tools for consumer engagement out of all the applicants" said Knowledge Anywhere Vice President, Mike Linville. "We are excited to see out tool getting the recognition it deserves." According to the description ...

The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio) has identified Marlborough as a leading incubator for mature life sciences companies, and is now planning to host a Life Sciences Open House in the city this summer. The news comes after the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) participated in the 20th BIO International Convention in Chicago, IL, which took place April 22nd-25th. MEDC was there on behalf of the City of Marlborough, one of just a couple of municipalities that, along with statewide economic development agencies, represented the Commonwealth ...

While most Americans may view Ecuador as simply the gateway to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador's importance to the United States as a trading partner is really much more significant. This important message will be on display in May as the Ecuadorian Trade Office in Chicago launches a new communications campaign, "Keep Trade Going." The campaign will launch in Chicago and then expand to other cities in the United States over the coming months. The goal of the campaign is to enable the business community and general public to know the facts about trade with Ecuador ...

Barry Ratcliffe has joined the seventh season of "Army Wives" as city councilman Jason Tyler. Barry plays the recurring politician on he number one ad supported series on cable with women 18 and over, and has added an incredible cast for the new season. Along with Brooke Shields who will be playing brash and brilliant Air Force Colonel Katherine "Kat" Young, the cast will include Grammy award winning singer / songwriter and actress Ashanti, Torrey DeVitto of "The Vampire Diaries", Elle McLemore from "Bring it On", and Emmy and ...

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has surely mastered the passing game, with two Super Bowl MVP trophies on his mantel. And in a recent podcast with Steiner Sports Founder and CEO Brandon Steiner, he reveals that since the birth of his daughter Ava Frances two years ago that "bath time is kind of my specialty. I've mastered it." Manning and his wife Abby have a second child on the way in June. It should come as no surprise that Eli is a family man, since he comes from one of football's most famous clans. Older brother Peyton, of course, is Denver's ...

Independent video production company, WilkieTV, is diversifying its approach to the online HD streaming of events having invested GBP15,000 in new, state-of-the-art fibre-optic technology. The new live video streaming and graphics overlay equipment will allow the team to offer fully produced live HD video from multiple angles in a one-box set-up, developed specifically by the company to minimise the amount of equipment required on site.   Claire Wilkie, managing director at WilkieTV, explains: "Because of advances in technology and changes in industry, there's no ...

Felice Newman, CFO, Co-Founder and Co-Publisher of Cleis Press, based in Berkeley, CA, has announced that effective immediately, former Associate Publisher and Founder of Viva Editions, Brenda Knight, has been named Publisher of Cleis Press and Viva Editions. Both imprints are distributed by Publishers Group West. Newman will continue as CFO and Frederique Delacoste Cleis Co-Founder/Co-Publisher will remain President of Cleis Press and Publisher of Midnight Editions. Newman explained, "This is a new beginning for Cleis, a handing of the baton from two dedicated lifelong ...

Tokkers today released its new "talking" audio QR Codes. The unique new web-based service, available by subscription, allows users to easily create talking mobile landing pages, which can also include logos, photos, text, maps, video, and social sharing features. Audio messages can be created using the Tokkers online recorder, by phone, or by uploading audio files. The new QR Codes, called Tokkers, can be placed on printed products, marketing materials, advertising, signage, displays, menus, exhibits and publications. They can be scanned with any smartphone QR ...

Endeavor Media Group, a full-service Las Vegas public relations agency announced today that Andre' Haynes celebrates his one year anniversary as co-host of the Veterans In Politics radio show. Veterans In Politics talk-show is hosted by Steve Sanson and airs on every Saturday from 2-3pm PT / 5-8pm ET on VANR (Vegas All Net Radio). Past guests include Congressman, Senators, Governors, Mayors, District Attorneys, Judges, Sheriffs, Constables, Legislators, Clerks, Councilman, Commissioners, Assemblyman and more. Listeners are encouraged to call-in during the show and ask ...

Deedback Solutions (DBS), a division of Reservation Services International (RSI), provides a professional and seamless service that sees the return of recovered timeshare inventory to a resort or its designee. Deedback Solutions is a program specifically to help resurrect delinquent owners and generate revenue from inactive accounts using state of the art contact methodology designed to engage the owner. The program has shown remarkable success in regaining control of resort inventory while circumventing ongoing collection calls or expensive foreclosure costs. The program ...

Busch Systems has unveiled their innovative new recycling station, the "Uptown" which is set to change the face of outdoor recycling collection. Busch Systems has been a world leader in the design and manufacturing of recycling, compost and waste containers since the company's inception in 1985. Busch Systems designs more new molded recycling and waste containers than all other manufacturers combined. This new recycling station is in line with the company's goals. "In design meeting for the Uptown, we posted four larger-than-life goals on the product ...

Eye Candy , Houston's premier post and mastering studio for digital cinema, releases their new Color Reel for 2013. Since their last reel in 2009, Eye Candy has been busy improving their tool set and creating films, commercials, industrial films and more. Significant for 2012~13 was the acquisition of the Nucoda Color Grading Suite and DVO VFX. Some of the new features are demonstrated on Eye Candy's newly released color grading samples. Notable (and visible) on this video is the extension of the grading and mastering paradigm commonly associated with composting software ...

Roberts and Rose Holdings Ltd is pleased to announce it has secured investment advisory services from Mission Markets Inc. (www.missionmarkets.com). Mission Markets will provide advisory services and access to impact investment capital through its private trading platform. "We look forward to a strong and rewarding relationship with Mission Markets," says co-founder Thomas Roberts. Roberts and Rose Holdings, with service contractor, Roberts & Rose Mariculture Corp, is part of an emerging generation of new companies that intend to answer the growing challenge ...

Super Stud Building Products, Inc., the Edison, New Jersey-based manufacturer of steel framing and components for the construction industry, is celebrating its 40th anniversary and continues to focus on innovative offerings with in the trade. "The last 40 years has been a great ride, and we are excited to see where the next 40 years will take us. Our team has worked extremely hard to make Super Stud a one-stop-shop for our customers," said Ray Frobosilo, CEO and founder of Super Stud Building Products. "With expansion into various products and industries ...

Adblade, the Web's largest premium content-style ad platform online, today announced its new advertiser and publisher interface. By soliciting feedback from its users, Adblade has redesigned its interface with the goal of making account management faster, clearer and more intuitive. The system's main improvements are: • Extremely user-friendly with intuitive navigation • Higher contrast design that's easier to read • Clear pop-ups that display important information "We're always looking to improve the usability of our system for our clients," said Ash ...

The Warrington Country Club will be hosting the 2013 Perfect Match Game show at their facility on Thursday, May 9 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm in Warrington, Pa in partnership with The Intelligencer. Photos and essays of couples who entered the contest are displayed on Phillyburbs.com. Votes for favorite couples were accepted until April 28th. The top six couples will compete to win the wedding of their dreams in The Perfect Match Game show held at the Warrington Country Club located at 1360 Almshouse Road, Warrington Pa 18976. At the event the top couples will be ...

The Dallas law firm Fanning Harper Martinson Brandt & Kutchin, P.C., is pleased to announce the return of civil litigator Stephen D. Henninger as a member of the firm's Local Government Defense Law practice. Mr. Henninger previously worked as a member of the firm from 1999 to 2007. "Steve is an exceptional attorney and we are very happy that he has decided to rejoin our firm," says Tom Brandt, a director and head of the firm's Local Government Defense Law and Employment Law practice groups. "Steve's addition complements our current work and will provide ...

The firm of Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg P.A. is pleased to announce that Shelly Blakeman recently joined the firm as a real estate closer working with Steven R. Greenberg. Shelly has extensive experience in the title insurance industry and is a licensed Florida title agent. She has worked as an escrow officer and manager for title insurance companies including First American Title and Insurance Services, Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation, and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company. Ms. Blakeman was a closer for Icard Merrill in the Steven R. ...

Franchise Source Brands International (FSBI) announced today that two members of the brand's executive team received their Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) designation after completing a program offered by the International Franchise Association's (IFA) Institute of Certified Franchise Executives (ICFE) that enhances franchising professionals' understanding of both the industry's fundamental and complex aspects. Jason Miller, Brand Manager of FSBI's ZorSource division and Franchise Liaison for FSBI's The Entrepreneur's Source brand, and Linda Gottlieb, Performance ...