PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 19, 2012 — A major improvement in the world's lightest solid material and best solid insulating material, described here today, may put more of this space-age wonder into insulated clothing, refrigerators with thinner walls that hold more food, building insulation and other products. The report, on development of a new flexible "aerogel" ― stuff so light it has been called "solid smoke" ― was part of the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society. More than 14,000 scientists ...

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 19, 2012 — New evidence reveals the possibility of mood-enhancing effects associated with some flavors, stemming at least in part from natural ingredients bearing a striking chemical similarity to valproic acid, a widely used prescription mood-stabilizing drug, scientists reported here today. This effect joins those previously reported for chocolate, teas and some other known comfort foods. They presented the study of more than 1,700 substances that make up the flavors of common foods at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical ...

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 19, 2012 — Drug counterfeiting is so common in some developing countries that patients with serious diseases in Southeast Asia and elsewhere are at risk of getting a poor-quality drug instead of one with ingredients that really treat their illness, a scientist involved in combating the problem said here today. Speaking at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society, Facundo M. Fernández, Ph.D., described how his team has developed technology that reduces the time needed to check a ...

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 19, 2012 — In a thrust against the major problem of counterfeit medicines sold in developing countries, which causes thousands of illnesses and deaths annually, scientists today described development of a simple, paper-strip test that people could use to identify counterfeit versions of one of the most-frequently faked medicines in the world. Their report on an inexpensive test to identify fake tablets of Panadol was presented here at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society. Panadol ...

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 19, 2012 — In a stride toward better health in later life, scientists reported today that resveratrol, the so-called "miracle molecule" found in red wine, might help improve mobility and prevent life-threatening falls among older people. The finding, believed to be the first of its kind, was presented today to some 14,000 scientists and others gathered at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society. The researchers say this report — based on studies of laboratory mice — could lead ...

19 August 2012: Consumers face a barrage of product claims each day. These claims create consumer expectation of safety and product performance and, assuming they are accurate, facilitate well informed choice. But increased scrutiny of claims, especially where the claim involves potential health outcomes, means that claim substantiation and the science behind it are more important than ever. Scientists told the audience here today at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Philadelphia that greater collaboration is needed to ...

Akron, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2012 — Working moms striving to "have it all" now can add another perk to their list of benefits — health. New research from University of Akron Assistant Sociology Professor Adrianne Frech finds that moms who work full time are healthier at age 40 than stay-at-home moms, moms who work part time, or moms who have some work history, but are repeatedly unemployed. Frech and co-author Sarah Damaske of Pennsylvania State University examined longitudinal data from 2,540 women who became mothers between 1978 and 1995. Accounting for pre-pregnancy employment, ...

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 18, 2012 — At least five Nobel laureates have research that will be presented here this week during the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society, and another will present the keynote address. Research from the laureates' teams will be among 8,600 presentations during the event, expected to attract more than 14,000 scientists and others. They are Robert H. Grubbs, Ph.D.; Richard R. Schrock, Ph.D.; Stanley B. Prusiner, M.D.; George A. Olah, Ph.D.; Alan J. Heeger, Ph.D.; and Mario J. ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Married couples who undergo long-term separations appear to be those who can't afford to divorce, a new nationwide study suggests. Researchers found that about 80 percent of all respondents who went through a marital separation ultimately divorced, most within three years. About 5 percent attempted to reconcile. But 15 percent of separations didn't lead to divorce or reconciliation within 10 years. Couples in these long-term separations tended to be racial and ethnic minorities, have low family income and education, and have young children. "Long-term ...

DENVER — Young adults from middle income families are more likely to rack up student loan debt—and in greater amounts—than students from both lower and higher income backgrounds, finds new research to be presented at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association. "Many middle income families make too much money for their children to qualify for student aid packages," said study author Jason N. Houle, a Robert Wood Johnson Health and Society Scholar at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. "While at the same time, they may not have the financial means ...

DENVER — Many refugees to the U.S. travel thousands of miles to a safe harbor, but once here find that adjusting to linguistic and cultural differences is an equally daunting task, according to new research to be presented by two University of Dayton sociologists at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association. "In one or two weeks, some refugees find themselves going from a place like a Burundian refugee camp to a Midwestern city like Dayton," said sociology professor Theo Majka. "The journey from a rural environment in a developing country to a ...

DENVER — American megachurches use stagecraft, sensory pageantry, charismatic leadership and an upbeat, unchallenging vision of Christianity to provide their congregants with a powerful emotional religious experience, according to research from the University of Washington. "Membership in megachurches is one of the leading ways American Christians worship these days, so, therefore, these churches should be understood," said James Wellman, associate professor of American religion at the University of Washington. "Our study shows that -- contrary to public opinion that ...

DENVER — Married couples who undergo long-term separations generally appear to be those who can't afford to divorce, a new nationwide study suggests. Researchers found that about 80 percent of all respondents who went through a marital separation ultimately divorced, most within three years. About five percent attempted to reconcile. But, 15 percent of separations didn't lead to divorce or reconciliation within 10 years. Couples in these long-term separations tended to be racial and ethnic minorities, have low family income and education, and have young children. "Long-term ...

A study by Indiana University sociologist Jessica McCrory Calarco found that working-class and middle-class parents often take very deliberate -- but different -- approaches to helping their children with their school experiences. Working-class parents, she found, coached their children on how to avoid problems, often through finding a solution on their own and by being polite and deferential to authority figures. Middle-class parents, on the other hand, were more likely to encourage their kids to ask questions or ask for help. These self-advocacy skills taught by ...

Award Winning Comedian, Second City Improv Graduate, Comedy Club Booker, Comedy Consultant, Actor, Author, Filmmaker and Certified Hypnotist Don Barnhart is now offering seminars and classes in the art, business and science of humor, stand up comedy, improv, acting and success. Don Barnhart is a professional, working comic with numerous TV/Film credits. He's a national headline act and regular at the top comedy clubs in Vegas and around the world. Learn from someone who actually does it for a living! For years, Barnhart has been the premier comedy coach in Las Vegas ...

"We are thrilled to have been asked to market and sell this well located home in booming Fairfax County," according to John Nicholls, president of the company. "Homes of this nature do not usually stay available in this area for very long, so take advantage of this great opportunity to buy at auction." "The property at auction consists of a 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch home on a 0.2 acre cul-de-sac lot in an established neighborhood," said Brian Damewood, Nicholls Auction Marketing Group Coordinator. "Highlights include a kitchen with a large ...

The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera (Verismo Opera) continues to make the grand world of opera accessible and affordable this season to patrons of all ages. Under Artistic Director and Metropolitan Opera star Lucine Amara, Verismo Opera is offering to the public a special 2 for 1 sale on $45 and $55 tickets only from August 23-25 to see Giacomo Puccini's Madama Butterfly on Sunday, October 7, 3:00 p.m., at the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey. New discount ticket rates for senior citizens and ...

ComplianceBridge, Inc., a provider of web-based policy and procedure management software released today its new build for TotalCompliance, its web-based solution. The new build; 3.0; is the largest and most comprehensive release since the company first released its policy software in 2007. The new release modernizes the look and feel of the software, organizes its policy management features, as well as adds several new key features and functionality. Build 3.0 keeps ComplianceBridge in the forefront of the policy management industry, and provides its clients the most ...

BenevolenceInc.com has announced that the Nature Conservancy will be the website's August Non-Profit Organization of the Month. During the entire month of August, at least 50% of profits made by BenevolenceInc.com will be donated to the Nature Conservancy. The Nature Conservancy works diligently to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people alike. Since this non-profit organization was founded in 1951, they have protected over 119 million acres of land worldwide. The Nature Conservancy has over 1 million members and operates more than 100 ...

TEAMSESCO is proud to announce its upcoming centennial anniversary, celebrating 100 years of service in the industrial repair industry. Founded in 1913 as a motor repair shop, TEAMSESCO has continually evolved its business to better reflect the needs of an ever-changing manufacturing industry. As those needs have changed, so has TEAMSESCO in an effort to better meet the demands of its clients. Through four generations of the Smith family's dedicated leadership, TEAMSESCO's core business has been in providing technology services to industry. Today, TEAMSESCO is one of ...

Dr. Justin A. Ahoyt, dentist in Plainfield, is teaming up with Dentistry From The Heart to provide free dental exams, tooth extractions, fillings, and cleanings on September 13th, 2012. Along with Ahoyt Family Dental's full staff, a team of dental associates will be on hand to provide dental care for as many people as possible. "With almost 50 million Americans without dental insurance, I felt it was only right that we do our part to aid the Plainfield community," said Dr. Justin Ahoyt, Plainfield dentist. "Our goal is to help save the smiles of as many ...

Fair Lawn will soon be home be home to America's favorite neighborhood pet store. Pet Supplies Plus, a group of community-oriented, specialty pet retailers offering a wide array of pet food, goods, grooming services and animal expertise, will open its doors to pets and their people counterparts in October 2012. In addition to offering a diverse selection of services and supplies, the Pet Supplies Plus of Fair Lawn will create approximately 20 new jobs and is currently accepting applications for store managers, staff members and groomers. The new pet retailer, located ...

Moderate (conscious) sedation is a technique of administering sedatives or dissociative agents with or without analgesics to induce a depressed level of consciousness that allows a patient to undergo an unpleasant procedure but maintain cardio-respiratory functions. As minimally invasive and non-invasive procedures are performed increasingly outside of the operating room, moderate sedation is becoming commonplace in ambulatory surgery centers and office-based practices. The purpose of this course is to provide nurses and medical healthcare professionals with the knowledge ...

Any sports fan can agree that going to watch a game at the stadium is very exciting and quite an experience. However in this economy it just gets harder and harder to be able to afford these types of outings, especially if it is a family affair; and usually the first thing to be cut out of a budget are entertainment and activity funds. Recognizing that it is hard enough just to have an outside activity for the family as a whole, NexGen found a way for consumers to be able to enjoy these events with family and friends at an accessible price. The firm was proud to announce ...

Experience the fantasy that comes to life this fall as the Northern California Renaissance Faire travels back to the realistic Renaissance village of the late 14th through 16th century settled in the woodsy vale of Casa de Fruta in Hollister. Held every Saturday and Sunday from September 15 through October 14, one can journey through the Medieval times of humanistic rebirth when classical art, architecture, literature, plays, and traditional music become one of the most notable time periods in history. The Renaissance scene promises to have new and exciting additions ...