Hormone-mimicking chemicals released into rivers have been found to impact the mating choices of fish, a new study has revealed. The controversial chemical BPA, which emits oestrogen-like properties, was found to alter an individual's appearance and behavior, leading to inter-species breeding. The study, published in Evolutionary Applications, reveals the threat to biodiversity when the boundaries between species are blurred. The research, led by Dr Jessica Ward from the University of Minnesota, focused on the impact of Bisphenol A (BPA) on Blacktail Shiner (Cyprinella ...

Next week's Journal of Biological Chemistry "Paper of the Week" by Wai Mun Huang and colleagues at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center and the University of Minnesota reveals new insights into the molecular properties of the rod-shaped soil bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens, the pathogen responsible for crown gall disease, a tumor-forming infection in plants, such as tomatoes, walnuts, grapes and beets. The bacterium is parasitic: It infects its plant host by entering through an open wound, inserts a small segment of its genetic code into the plant's genome, ...

Epicure Digital Systems, a leader in digital menu boards, presents at the ANC 2012 School Nutrition Association (SNA) National Conference, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO. July 16-18, 2012, Booth #708, the Epicure Digital NutriLive Nutritional Menu Labeling System for Digital Menu Boards and Epicure Digital NutriLive Online to automatically post on school websites digital menu boards in English and Spanish, to meet new legislations. At the SNA Conference, Epicure Digital (http://www.epicuredigital.com) will present the Epicure Digital NutriLive nutritional menu ...

TuneNGo, Inc., a cloud-based solutions provider for small business, is pleased to announce the launch of the first comprehensive online consumer-interactive calendaring, scheduling, eCommerce and video conferencing solution suite. The TuneNGo suite is specifically designed to help small to medium businesses (SMBs) accelerate growth and increase revenue by leveraging their existing website. TuneNGo offers SMBs the ability to easily and quickly promote, schedule and receive payment online for any products or professional services. The TuneNGo solution suite is currently in ...

To operate your inflatable business legally you must comply with government safety and insurance regulations. At this time there are no nationally standardized regulations for the inflatable industry. Instead the laws pertaining to inflatables are governed by the state that you do business in. This becomes even more of a challenge if your inflatable business operates in more than one state. The level of certifications required for your business and inspection requirements will both vary from state to state. Currently there are two states, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, ...

PeopleSurance is proud to announce the release of Coverage Matters 2.0, an online insurance discussion forum and blog covering health insurance, life insurance, and group benefits. In addition to continually updated topics from PeopleSurance, users can now create accounts and post topics of concern to them online with answers from insurance professionals. PeopleSurance President, Brandon Beavers states, "We are constantly listening to our customers and innovating to meet their needs. Coverage Matters 2.0 is a great compliment to the wide variety of communication ...

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announces the availability of a new report entitled "Cleaning Robots Market Shares, Strategy, and Forecasts Worldwide". Worldwide markets are poised to achieve significant growth as the robots automate cleaning functions in the home making it easier for working people and older people to keep a nice home. The automated process revolution in business process and communications is being extended to home cleaning robots. Household robot market driving forces are aspects ...

Dr. Thompson holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences and a Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Barry University in Florida. Previous to joining the practice, Dr. Thompson treated podiatry patients in a private sports medicine-oriented practice as well as a private podiatry practice. Previous to that, she was on staff at HealthDrive, an in-home healthcare service, where she provided geriatric podiatry care at several Boston area nursing homes. "Dr. Thompson is a highly regarded, compassionate podiatrist and we're delighted to have her on staff," noted ...

Each State has their own Statues as to what is classified as abandoned property and at what point in time the property must be handed over to them. As the years progress and as revenues from State taxes decrease, the Government is looking for new forms of income to help offset the lower receipt of taxes. One of the more popular forms and least burdensome on taxpayers is that of unclaimed property, which amount to millions of dollars in state accounts. The rules of handing over unclaimed property by various institutions are getting stricter all the time, says Edward Palonek, ...

CrossRope, the first-ever interchangeable weighted cable jump rope system dedicated to meet individual training needs and optimize workout effectiveness, announced its official launch today. Founded and created by active duty Navy pilot, Dave Hunt, CrossRope is the first jump rope that allows users to easily tailor the level of resistance with seven cable types and weights ranging from two ounces to three pounds. CrossRope's unique series of sleek, interchangeable jump rope cables provide a serious range of workout and training capabilities. Each CrossRope cable serves ...

Trent Dorrance, Sales Manager for Echelon Ag, is excited to announce that the Regina location is currently looking to fill the Precision Agriculture Account Manager position. "We're really excited about the potential prospects for our Regina location," commented Trent Dorrance, Sales Manager, Echelon Ag. "This will be a great way to bring fresh ideas into Echelon, and we're thrilled about it." The Precision Agriculture Account Manager will report to Trent Dorrance, Sales Manager for Echelon Ag, and will be responsible for the sales, installation/service, ...

The often harsh sentences that juvenile offenders who are convicted of violent crimes receive in Florida are coming under intense scrutiny. Several U.S. Supreme Court cases dealing with the constitutionality of juvenile sentences have prompted officials in Florida to review the punishments they impose on juvenile offenders. U.S. Supreme Court Decisions In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court heard Graham v. Florida, a case involving a Florida teenager who received a life sentence after he was arrested for robbery while on probation for another robbery offense. The Supreme ...

Over the years lawmakers have focused their attention on laws governing drinking and driving, and Florida's driving under the influence laws have grown increasingly severe. Acceptable blood alcohol contents have decreased while fines and jail sentences have increased. Florida drivers should be aware of the state's DUI laws and the potential penalties they face for a first DUI conviction. Driving Under the Influence A driver can violate Florida's DUI laws by driving or being "in actual physical control" of a vehicle while either: -Having a blood alcohol ...

Article provided by Klein & Wilson Visit us at http://www.kleinandwilson.com When Activision launched the record-setting "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" to a $400 million dollar opening-day release in the U.S. and U.K. on Nov. 8, 2011, it was already embroiled in a $400 million lawsuit with rival Electronic Arts. The lawsuit, filed in March of 2010, alleges that EA aided and abetted two top executives for the Infinity Ward development studio in breaching their fiduciary duty to Activision. Infinity Ward is the game developer which created several of the ...

In May 2012, the Social Security Administration announced that it would review the criteria it uses to determine whether applicants with neurological disorders qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. The SSA plans to solicit public comments on the proposed changes to its Listing of Impairments after it publishes a Notice of Proposed Rule Making. The review is part of the SSA's Annual Performance Plan for Fiscal Year 2013. Changes to the SSA's Listing of Impairments for neurological disorders could have a large impact on people ...

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 3.1 million employees reported a nonfatal on-the-job injury or illness in 2010. Over half of these injuries resulted in missed days from work, job transfers or work restrictions. Employees should be aware of some of the more common types of workplace injuries and what steps they can take to prevent them. Falls, Slips and Trips Many workplaces have slippery surfaces or multiple levels. Employees can slip and fall on the same level or can fall from one level to the next, resulting in serious injuries such as sprains, broken ...

In New Jersey, a person is considered legally intoxicated and can be charged with Driving Under the Influence if his or her blood alcohol content is 0.08 percent or above while operating a motor vehicle. Prosecutors can use evidence of a person's BAC, obtained through a blood test, breath test or Alcotest, to prove in court that a person is guilty of DUI. How BAC Testing Works When a person consumes alcohol, it is absorbed into the bloodstream through the mouth and digestive system. However, the chemical structure of the alcohol is not changed by the absorption process, ...

Most people know that they should have wills to distribute their assets and provide for their families after they are gone. However, a will is not the only way that people can accomplish that goal. A popular estate planning tool is a living trust. A living trust can offer people some advantages over a will, and people should understand what a trust is and how it may help them. What Is a Living Trust? A living trust is a legal arrangement that governs a person's property while the creator is still alive. The trust document names three parties: -The grantor: the person ...

With the easy availability of so many legal forms online costing little or no money, many people are completing "do-it-yourself" estate plans. Some question the need to spend the money to hire a lawyer for help with the process when they can do it for so little themselves. Others believe that having some kind of estate plan in place is better than not planning at all, even if it is something that a person drafts on his or her own. However, people run the risk of creating major problems for their survivors if they choose to make wills, trusts and other estate planning ...

Grimaldi's Pizzeria, famously known for their award-winning hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones, fresh salads and delicious desserts is announcing its latest expansion move into the state of South Carolina. Located in Mt. Pleasant Towncenter, the restaurant will offer 4,000-square-feet of indoor dining and patio space, for 150 guests. Opening late this summer, guests will be welcomed by Frank Sinatra crooning in the background, more than 100-years of pizza making traditions, and the tantalizing aroma of pizza and calzones baked to perfection in the ...

Authors Katie Eshleman, Elizabeth Arnold, and Danielle Stanely grew up together in Hunterdon County, NJ. Now as mothers, they understand the plight of parents when that certain age hits and it is time to take away a child's prized possession. Giving up the "binky", "paci", or "dummy" can be a struggle for even the most patient of nurturers. They have found a way to make this experience a joyful and adventurous journey. Katie, a mother of three daughters, approached the writing of Perry Passyflyer with both humor and heart. "I was sure ...

JTM Food Group, a national leader in creating menu solutions for the food service industry, will introduce several new products at the School Nutrition Association's (SNA) 2012 National Conference in Denver, CO. The new offerings will be sampled by school directors from coast-to-coast and from border-to-border as more than 4,000 school nutrition professionals are scheduled to attend the show. JTM, which provides menu items to half of all schools in the United States, which is more than 12.8 million K-12 students across the country, has focused its research and development ...

Since the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) implemented new safety goals, there have been new advances in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) implementation in the Healthcare Industry. The healthcare system uses a wide variety of processes to track patient information, from different types of insurances requiring claims in specific formats to different details and transactions from healthcare providers and clearing houses. RFID has the potential to combine different processes and improve communication, productivity and accuracy of the ...

Land in the hands and pockets of your potential clients with effective mobile marketing. Take an in-depth look at companies, both small and large, that have developed mobile marketing strategies to engage, educate and increase sales. Attendees will learn about mobile marketing e-commerce, QR codes, apps and other breakthrough-the-clutter tactics that can take your marketing to the next level. This class will take place at WHERE: La Costa Latina Resource Room (5465 N. Pensacola Blvd.) on Wednesday: August 15th, 6pm- 8pm OR Thursday: August 16th, 3pm-5pm. TUITION: $35.00 Presented ...

In an effort to provide golfers with the best price possible and giving course owners full control of how they price and list their available tee times, the Georgia Golf Course Owners Association (GGCOA) has launched Play18.com. The new online and mobile tee time service was created to provide Atlanta area residents and visitors the most convenient and easy to use booking experience. Created by golf course owners, Play18 pulls available tee times directly from the golf courses' website, which is where the best available price can be found. For added convenience, users ...