AUSTIN, Texas – By synthesizing a stable "antiaromatic" compound, as well as a never before seen intermediate version of that compound, chemists at The University of Texas at Austin have written an important new chapter in the story of modern chemistry. The research was done in collaboration with an international roster of colleagues from Yonsei University in Korea, the University of Hyderbad in India, and Osaka University in Japan. The results were published this week in Nature Chemistry. This particular story began in 1825, when English scientist Michael Faraday ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Researchers at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida have identified an enzyme specifically linked to aggressive prostate cancer, and have also developed a compound that inhibits the ability of this molecule to promote the metastatic spread of the cancer. Their study, published in the Dec. 18 online edition of Molecular Cancer Research, is the first to link the enzyme PRSS3 to prostate cancer. "This molecule is a protease, which means it digests other molecules. Our data suggests PRSS3 activity changes the environment around prostate cancer cells — perhaps ...

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY'S HAAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS –Wide-scale tax evasion in Greece accounts for 28 billion Euros in unreported taxable income –just among the self-employed, according to a new study, "Tax Evasion Across Industries: Soft Credit Evidence from Greece," by Adair Morse, a visiting assistant professor of finance at Berkeley-Haas. At a tax rate of 40 percent, that's a revenue loss responsible for nearly one-third of Greece's deficit in 2009 or almost 50 percent of the deficit in 2008, according to the study co-authored by Margarita Tsoutsoura, ...

According to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 416,000 people in the United States were injured and another 3,092 killed in motor vehicle accidents involving a distracted driver in 2010, the last year for which numbers are available. Of all car accidents reported in 2010, approximately 18 percent involved driver distraction. Though driver distraction can take many different forms, texting while driving presents a unique danger because it requires a driver's visual, manual, and cognitive attention. What is worse, the popularity ...

Motorcycling is a big hobby in South Carolina. While the state does not have quite the renown that Sturgis does, South Carolina hosts several motorcycle rallies throughout the year and bikers from across the U.S. attend these events. Unfortunately, South Carolina started the 2012 cycling season with a fatal motorcycle accident in Myrtle Beach, which is a reminder of how necessary it is for motorcyclists and the drivers with whom they share the road to practice safe driving habits. Myrtle Beach Motorcycle Accident Myrtle Beach police reported that a motorcyclist from ...

Many people have saved for a lifetime in order to leave their home and their savings to their family. However, today it is not enough just to have a will, a health care proxy and a power of attorney in place to protect what you own for your family. Since everyone is living longer, it is important to have a plan in place to shelter what you have so it is not lost to home health care or nursing home costs, but goes to the ones that you love. By making important choices early, there is a road map in place during an emergency. Most people want to stay in their homes as long ...

Although filing for bankruptcy has previously carried with it a negative stigma, times now are different. With a struggling economy, it only makes sense that individuals would struggle as well and often to no fault of their own. After the decision to file for bankruptcy has been made, certain requirements are imposed by the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection act of 2005. Counseling Requirements The first requirement when filing for bankruptcy is to receive pre-bankruptcy counseling. This requirement must actually be completed before bankruptcy has ...

Bankruptcy is becoming more and more of an attractive option for many Americans. With today's economy, this is no surprise. Bankruptcy no longer has the negative stigma it once had and is now looked at as an option to create a fresh start for those struggling with debt, often because of hard economic times. Providing Relief When in debt, a person often struggles with phone calls and harassment from debt collectors. At first, these phone calls are from the companies themselves and are typically not too invasive. After a while, however, the companies sell the debt and ...

Like most states, California follows "at-will" employment rules for non-contractual employment relationships. What this means is, absent a contract that sets rules to the contrary, either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, and for nearly any reason. There does not need to be cause to terminate. There are some exceptions to this rule. California employers may not terminate employees for discriminatory reasons or for refusing to participate in illegal activities. Employees who are fired under these circumstances ...

Many people still think of a lot of workplaces as being "Old Boys Clubs." As such, they think that lewd, harassing or chauvinistic comments are something that has to be tolerated in order to fit in. While sexual harassment in the workplace is unfortunately all too common, no one should ever have to tolerate it. Sexual harassment is not just bad for workplace morale; it is also a serious violation of both California and federal law. Workers who are victimized by discrimination in the workplace have a right to seek financial compensation by bringing discrimination ...

Recent changes to Florida's auto insurance laws will dramatically reduce the length of time that injured accident victims have to obtain medical care through the state's No-Fault system, as well as reduce the maximum benefit amount in most cases. Under new provisions that will go into effect on January 1, 2013, people seeking Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits in Florida will be required to receive initial medical care and services within 14 days of being injured in a motor vehicle accident. Previously, Florida accident victims had two years to make PIP medical ...

Due to the worst economy since the Great Depression, more people than ever either are out of work or are being forced into lower-paying jobs. It is therefore little surprise that more Americans are finding it more difficult to pay their bills. Some of the most common financial obligations that Americans are having difficulties meeting are medical bills and other healthcare costs. One recent study by the Commonwealth Fund says that American women, even if they are insured, are having more trouble paying for medical care than women from other countries. According to the ...

Prenuptial agreements are becoming more and more common for engaged couples. A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract that is entered between a couple prior to their marriage. The contract inventories each party's assets and debts before entering the marriage and establishes the property rights each spouse has in the event of divorce or if one spouses dies before the other. What's in a prenuptial agreement? A prenuptial agreement sets the couple's expectations and prevents surprises at the time of divorce. Information that may be in the prenuptial agreement includes: ...

Divorce is never easy, but, as one Massachusetts couple learned, dual citizenship can make matters even more difficult. The wife, a dual citizen of both the United States and Great Britain, decided to split from her husband after moving from London, England to Cambridge, Massachusetts. The couple was not married for very long, did not have children and had no joint property. As a result, their split was relatively easy. Unfortunately, the ease of their split was not common when dual citizenship is involved. Citizenship issues can lead to a myriad of issues during a divorce. Citizenship ...

Newly released member satisfaction data from Classic Holidays, Australia's largest privately owned timeshare company, has provided confirmation of the company's position as a customer service leader in the Australian timeshare marketplace. Statistics compiled across all of the 14 Classic-managed resorts revealed the following: • 97.3% of guests said their holiday experience met and/or exceeded their expectations • 91.4% said their holiday experience exceeded their expectations • 91% said they would return to their resort in the future • 92.2% would recommend ...

Dr. Aaron Ciechanover 2004 Nobel Prize Co-Winner and distinguished research professor in the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa Will Give The Keynote Address "Intracellular Proteolysis and The Ubiquitin System: From The Backyard to The Center Stage of Biomedicne" at the 3rd Ubiquitin Research and Drug Discovery Conference (Feb 25-26, 2013 Las Vegas, NV) As a graduate student with Dr. Avram Hershko and in collaboration with Dr. Irwin A. Rose from the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, USA, they discovered that covalent attachment of ubiquitin ...

Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands of fall protection equipment has announced the launch of their new range of fall protection full body harnesses for the rescue/rope access market. The new suspension harnesses have been purpose built to include all the vital features for rescue and rope access work, encompassing rescue and emergency services, industrial rope access, abseiling and tower work. Available in the popular ExoFit NEX or DELTA II styles, the harnesses provide all the necessary functions required by rescue personnel when faced with extreme ...

"We had wonderful entries from all over the United States, and it was hard to narrow it down to ten stories," said Kathy Kinney, who stars as Mrs. P and who, before co-creating the website, was best known as Mimi on The Drew Carey Show. "New Jersey and Arizona both took the lead with two finalists each, which speaks well for their schools and educators. We weren't looking for an East-West competition, but we've got it!" she added. The Grand Prize winners will be chosen by a panel of celebrity judges, including Academy Award-winning actress and reading ...

For many, suicide and abuse are only experienced through the media. However, for those who call them reality, each case presents a heart-churning cry for help. In the hope of sharing his experiences with others and inspiring those in need to conquer their problems, one victim of life's tribulations has released a powerful new book. 'Always Smiling Through the Tears', written by an author only identifying himself as Kenny, tells the story of abuse and suicide from the inside out. Offering a unique and frankly honest journey through his own life experiences, Kenny's story ...

PNM Contracting is pleased to announce they are working with iWebContent to improve their web presence so they can better reach out to those who are in need of their services. Because most people turn to the Internet for answers when they need help with a problem instead of turning to phone books and other advertisements, it is more important for companies to have a solid web presence so their customers can easily find them and gather information. This partnership will achieve that goal. PNM Contracting is a full-service construction company that provides a long list ...

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Big news from the furry gang at creative agency MONSTERS Unlimited: We've launched a podcast! You can listen to the Speaking Human podcast right now by visiting SpeakingHuman.com. Speaking Human is a frank and funny look at the latest marketing news - from viral videos and brand campaigns to social media and product launches. The new marketing podcast is co-hosted by MONSTERS Creative Director Patrick Jebber and MONSTERS Communications Director Shad Connelly. "At MONSTERS, we regularly stomp around the water cooler, discussing and debating the latest branding, ...

Apple Corporation products are the bomb. People from all over the world want them, however it seems they are only easy to get if you live within the United States. Why? Because, like so many large American corporations, they can't be bothered with all that is entailed with international shipping. In short, Apple and many other large American corporations do not ship overseas. So, what is different about shipping to customers outside the United States? First of all, the packaging must be reinforced to make the long-distance journey and protect the delicate electronic-based ...

Zen Healing announces the launch of their Veteran Patient Program. Veteran patients that provide proof of military service with a Zen Healing gift of appreciation: a free glass container with a free quarter of high-quality medicine every harvest. The harvest happens every three months. Kramer believes that patients have the right to participate in their own recovery and that doctors have the right to recommend any medication at their own discretion. Over the past 9 years, humanitarian Andrew Kramer, owner of Zen Healing, has become well-respected for pioneering the ...

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson of eBroadcastMedia.com, founders of Book Marketing, announced today The Authors Show radio and TV weekly broadcast schedule. Book Marketing, branded as 'The Authors Marketing Powerhouse', allows authors and publishers the opportunity to upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. Each author can develop a personalized page. In addition the site allows for integration with Facebook and ...