Berkeley — Bisphenol A (BPA), an estrogen-like compound that has drawn increased scrutiny in recent years, has been linked to changes in thyroid hormone levels in pregnant women and newborn boys, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. Normal thyroid function is essential to the healthy growth and cognitive development of fetuses and children. Yet, until this study, to be published Thursday, Oct. 4, in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, little was known about the effects of BPA exposure on thyroid hormones in pregnant ...

A compassion-based meditation program can significantly improve a person's ability to read the facial expressions of others, finds a study published by Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience. This boost in empathic accuracy was detected through both behavioral testing of the study participants and through functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans of their brain activity. "It's an intriguing result, suggesting that a behavioral intervention could enhance a key aspect of empathy," says lead author Jennifer Mascaro, a post-doctoral fellow in anthropology at ...

DatingMashup.com is proud to announce its sponsorship of Phoenix Fashion Week. Dale P. Ballard, Founder and CEO of DatingMashup.com explains, "We'll be providing a special gift that will be found inside various VIP "swag" bags. We think this is a wonderful event not only for DatingMashup.com members, but for anyone who loves fashion and enjoys donating to charitable causes." This exciting event is taking place at The Talking Stick Resort Casino in Scottsdale, Arizona. The event will house thousands of people over four days and will include a ...

New Harmony Soap Company, a maker of natural, nutrient-rich soaps and skin health products, will introduce a pair of Artisan Wine Soaps this weekend at the 10th Annual Wabash Valley Wine & Art Festival in historic Palestine, Illinois. As an artisan vendor at the popular Fall festival 45 miles southwest of Terre Haute,Indiana, New Harmony Soap Company will debut a Red Wine Soap and a Honey Wine Soap. The red wine soap is crafted using Reggae Red table wine vinted by Easley Winery of Indianapolis. The honey wine soap uses Camelot Mead Honey Wine vinted by Oliver Winery ...

The boys are, literally, back in town (flying in from Finland, Norway and the US) to appear in a video by renowned film director Tony Klinger (Get Carter, Shout At The Devil, Deep Purple Over Japan, The Kids are Alright - The Who). The A list of rock's greatest are appearing in the promotional video for 'Honest' John Plain's single 'Never Listen To Rumours' are Michael Monroe and Sami Yaffa (Hanoi Rocks/New York Dolls) Martin Chambers (The Pretenders), Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), Casino Steel (The Boys, Johnny Cash, Carlene Carter), Darrell Bath (The Crybabys and Dogs D'Amour) ...

[Gigi Capone PR] Canada - The world's top 3 sound systems are set to share the stage together Thanksgiving weekend in both Ottawa on at the St. Anthony Banquet Hall on the 6th; then at E.B.Club Lounge in Montreal on the 7th. A Stone Love, Bass Odyssey and Wyclef Refugee All-Star Sound (WRAS) concert for the first time ever; this grandiose event is sure to make a deep mark in reggae history. The buzz surrounding this event has made major waves in the industry since WRAS first started promoting the show in August. Top selecta for the sound Sean "Da Entertainer" ...

Anyone can make a difference by giving a child a book. In celebration of national Make A Difference Day, Assistance League of Phoenix is holding a children's-book drive on Saturday, October 27 at the organization's Thrift Shop at 7044 N. 7th Street, just north of Glendale Avenue. Individuals may drop books off between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. "We are trying to make it as easy as possible for people to donate children's books by setting up a drop-off station in our Thrift Shop parking lot," said Linda Killmer of Scottsdale, chairman of the project and past national ...

Los Angeles Huntmakers want to challenge you and your friends to a game. Santa Clarita, CA (October 2, 2012) - The creators of The Hunger Runs 5K adventure race want to challenge those brave enough to face The Hunt. Coming to Rowher Flats Angeles National Forest on January 12, 2013, the 5K race will include various obstacles dubbed "challenge centers". Challenge centers will range from a collection of tests, including archery, spear throw, and weight toss. Jonathan Li, Operations Manager for The Hunger Runs and self-dubbed Huntmaker, looks forward to The ...

The Asian Heritage Festival set for Saturday, October 6, 2012, in St. Louis promises a glorious day of colorful amusements, fresh food choices, cultural demonstrations and a variety of entertainments for children and adults, plus a showcase Asian goods, cultural treasures and merchandise from many countries. The Asian Heritage Festival will feature a dozen different entertainments and demonstrations including authentic Kung Fu, Thai Boxing, Japanese flower arranging and a Kimono show, plus Asian dance and musical performances, and displays of Asian arts and crafts. The ...

Daymond and other well-known panelist will talk to entrepreneurs about what investors look for in attractive startup companies. The event will also introduce equity crowdfunding as a new avenue of funding for entrepreneurs. "With the growing popularity of the equity crowdfunding industry and the launch of SME, now is the perfect time to match up entrepreneurs with potential investors, whether they be traditional or the crowd" says SME Founder & CEO, Jeremy Andrews. Event attendees will have time to network, and meet Daymond John. The event will take place ...

Today, ALO Drink, a fast-growing aloe vera-based drink brand debuts two full-length music videos following the release of ALOtones, an album created in collaboration with Mikronesia featuring the music inside the drink's original flavors. Agency Magma, ALO's Agency of Record, helped to construct a real-life experiment on two acclaimed New York City ArtistsâEUR"Sara Blake (ZSO) and Peter Hamlin (Hambot). Each one-take, improvisational experiment was captured and edited to create music videos for both ALO's flagship flavor ALO Exposed, which contains the single, New ...

WHO: SCOTT STAPP, Grammy Award-winning front man for the mega band, CREED. WHAT: Scott Stapp's tell-all memoir," Sinner's Creed," written with David Ritz, released on Oct. 2, 2012, for the first time Scott has revealed intimate details about his abusive childhood, struggle with fame and bouts with drugs and depression. For a limited time, anyone who purchases the book will receive a free download of his new song, "Sinner's Creed: Pray for Sunrise." WHEN: The book, "Sinner's Creed" on sale October 2, 2012 WHERE: "Sinner's Creed" ...

Next to purchasing a home, funding a college education is often the biggest expenditure in the lives of most middle-class Americans. With some students and their parents being saddled by debt that can take years to repay, financial expert Jeff Motske, president of Trilogy Financial Services, has announced the biggest financial mistakes college students and their parents could make and how to avoid them: 1. NOT APPLYING FOR STUDENT LOANS - There's cheap and even free money out there and people are just too lazy or uninformed on how to get it. The U.S. Department of Education ...

Arrow Cryogenics, Inc. has announced plans to partake in the upcoming 2012 Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) Expo. Arrow Cryogenics provides deburring, finishing, and cryogenic deflashing services for parts used in medical and other industries. The Blaine, Minnesota-based company serves OEMs of metal, plastic, and rubber components throughout the United States, and has built a solid reputation as one of the most versatile finishing shops in the nation. Since 1983, Arrow has provided precision finishing applications for simple and complex parts of all shapes ...

Giando Massi, a designer lifestyle brand based in Los Angeles, recently launched a highly anticipated fall collection with a variety of stylish jewelry, classy handbags and more available exclusively through the brands's online boutique http://www.giandomassi.com Ranging in retail price from $145 - $425, the initial Giando Massi collection includes the 18k gold-plated Cavalo Bracelets, genuine leather handbags, sophisticated Cestino Totes, clutches and in Massi's home collection, the exquisite animal-friendly Comodo blankets. Over the past 18 months, the Giando Massi ...

Roaring Penguin Software Inc., maker of the acclaimed CanIt line of anti-spam solutions, today announced an expanded technology alliance with N-able Technologies which includes the managed services technology pioneer's new Security Manager | Anti Spam platform. Announced earlier last year, Security Manager | Anti Spam is available as both a hosted anti-spam service and a multi-tenant software solution that can be run at managed service providers' (MSPs) data centers. "We are pleased to expand our technology alliance with Roaring Penguin," says Derik Belair, ...

Domain Disputes: Intellectual Property and the Internet Obtaining a domain name is relatively easy and cheap. Combined with the need for businesses, organizations and celebrities to have a strong online presence, a legally grey practice has developed called cybersquatting. Cybersquatting occurs when an individual or competitor preemptively registers a domain name which is easily associated with a different company or person in order to sell the site to that person or company at a profit. Alternatively, the holder of the registration may use the site to diminish a competitor's ...

Take Care in Selecting a Nursing Home for Your Loved One Alarmingly, when a Massachusetts family must entrust a relative to the care of a nursing home, that loved one could be at risk of harm. If a nursing home fails to employ enough adequately trained, properly screened staff, or if the home fails to provide consistent supervision, it could be difficult or impossible to provide the care that residents require. Residents might not receive appropriate nutrition or fluids necessary to sustain them. They could suffer from pressure sores or bed sores if left too long ...

New York Hedge Fund Founder Convicted of Insider Trading A Manhattan federal court recently found Doug Whitman, founder of the hedge fund Whitman Capital LLC, guilty of insider trading and securities fraud. The conviction could result in a lengthy prison sentence, which will be determined at a sentencing hearing scheduled for Dec. 20, 2012. The judge could issue 20 years of imprisonment for the violation. This case is just one example of a crackdown on insider trading and other white collar crimes by both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal ...

Prenups Are a Valuable Tool for Many Couples Planning ahead for a divorce may seem cynical or unromantic. Before marriage and throughout the years of a marriage, a couple wants to be optimistic about their future together. While a prenuptial agreement -- commonly called a prenup -- could avert many problems should the couple eventually divorce, few couples give much thought to this option. However, when a marriage sours and divorce is on the horizon, the financial issues that arise can have serious consequences, and many may wish they had learned more and planned better ...

Atlanta-based Christian rapper Shantell "Charisma" Morrissette will present the inspirational stage play "Miss Lady" on Nov. 10 at the University of West Georgia with compelling, passionate performances and God-inspired hip hop. Located in Carollton, Georgia, just 40 miles west of Atlanta, UWG will be transformed into the setting for the heartrending hip hopera that speaks to the issues of domestic abuse, prostitution, teen pregnancy and child abandonment. Written and directed by Regina D. Wells of Gena Mae Productions, "Miss Lady" introduces ...

MobiPixie team announced its iPhone application today. Android and web applications are already running successfully and the Blackberry Application will also be available soon. MobiPixie is a newly released Photo Sharing & Social Networking Platform to connect people together with full privacy control. It provides a unique platform for sharing photos from mobile phones or from digital cameras. The key feature of MobiPixie is that a user can use any photo in the gallery to create personalized greeting cards by using an online easy to use design tool or from the features ...

To extend community outreach and the medical care it offers to Philadelphians who lack insurance, the St. Catherine Laboure Medical Clinic has added four leaders in medicine, law and economic development to its Board of Directors. Joining the board of the pioneering non-profit based in Germantown are Dr. John Scanlon, chief medical officer of Chestnut Hill Hospital; Dr. Ilene Warner-Maron, a practicing nurse and specialist in gerontology who is an assistant professor at St. Joseph's University; Maureen Pie-Bruno, a practicing attorney with 24 years' experience teaching ...

It is the year of the pampered pet, and by mid-October, Fairfax animals will be lining up to celebrate the grand opening of Pet Supplies Plus, the nation's most trusted network of community pet retailers for food, equipment, toys and more. The new Pet Supplies Plus of Fairfax, located at 11054 Lee Highway, will offer area residents a wide variety of pet toys, equipment and a broad range of food from premium items to basic grocery products. The new neighborhood pet center is proud to feature a varied selection of natural pet foods that do not contain any chemically synthetic ...

The International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) is partnering with NASA Johnson Space Center's Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) Educational group for a Space Science Day. The event is free with advanced registration required. Teachers may register online and download sign up sheets for classes. Students may also register online. Space Science Day will be held at the Blackburn Center at Howard University in Washington D.C. Students will attend on November 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Teacher Resources and Learning will occur on Saturday, November 3 ...