University Park, Pa. -- Text messaging may offer tweens a quick way to send notes to friends and family, but it could lead to declining language and grammar skills, according to researchers. Tweens who frequently use language adaptations -- techspeak -- when they text performed poorly on a grammar test, said Drew Cingel, a former undergraduate student in communications, Penn State, and currently a doctoral candidate in media, technology and society, Northwestern University. When tweens write in techspeak, they often use shortcuts, such as homophones, omissions of non-essential ...

A new versatile measurement system devised by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) accurately and quickly measures the electric power output of solar energy devices, capabilities useful to researchers and manufacturers working to develop and make next-generation solar energy cells. Innovative devices that convert sunlight to electric power more efficiently and cost effectively than the current generation of solar cell technology are the objects of a global pursuit—means to reducing fossil-fuel consumption and to securing pole position ...

This press release is available in German. Excitation of neurons depends on the selected influx of certain ions, namely sodium, calcium and potassium through specific channels. Obviously, these channels were crucial for the evolution of nervous systems in animals. How such channels could have evolved their selectivity has been a puzzle until now. Yehu Moran and Ulrich Technau from the University of Vienna together with Scientists from Tel Aviv University and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (USA) have now revealed that voltage-gated sodium channels, which ...

Boston, MA – Men diagnosed with prostate cancer are less likely to die from the disease than from largely preventable conditions such as heart disease, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). It is the largest study to date that looks at causes of death among men with prostate cancer, and suggests that encouraging healthy lifestyle changes should play an important role in prostate cancer management. "Our results are relevant for several million men living with prostate cancer in the United States," said first author Mara Epstein, a postdoctoral ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study concludes that among older adults – especially those who are frail – low levels of vitamin D can mean a much greater risk of death. The randomized, nationally representative study found that older adults with low vitamin D levels had a 30 percent greater risk of death than people who had higher levels. Overall, people who were frail had more than double the risk of death than those who were not frail. Frail adults with low levels of vitamin D tripled their risk of death over people who were not frail and who had higher levels of vitamin ...

PowerStone Property Management Inc. a full service Orange County, California based property management firm, today announced that it has added several new Home Owner Associations to its client roster within the last year accounting for a 103% rate of growth. Additions include a mix of new condominium, master planned, single family, commercial, and on-site community associations including high-profile communities like Westpark (Westpark Maintenance District) in Orange County. The company also expanded into the Inland Empire adding the prestigious Bear Creek Master Association. ...

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Starr King Elementary School, 145 Artesia Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90805 Freedom School Assemblies with Oba William King This event begins with Harambee; a 30 minute affirmation celebration that prepares students for the day's work ahead. And what a day it will be. Beginning at 10am, in a series of assemblies for grades K thru 8, Oba William King will enchant and enlighten Freedom School students and the community audience with his unique and powerful storytelling style, complete with dramatic, interactive presentations. In addition to Oba's ...

Dr. Marlene Maheu, Executive Director of the TeleMental Health Institute, Inc., has been a pioneer in the telehealth industry with a focus on research and development in telemental health since 1994. Dr. Maheu is offering several training programs at the APA convention, and will sponsor a unique networking event for professionals interested in telepsychology and technology on Friday, August 3, 2012 at the Hilton Hotel lobby bar (across from the Orange County Convention Center). Maheu explained, This has been a yearly event for the majority of years since 1996. It allows ...

Songwriter Ruby Hayes has just recently signed a non-exclusive Music Licensing Deal on July 20th, 2011, with "Music Supervisor", who are located in Los Angeles, California. "Music Supervisor" has licensed out music to production projects such as; "The Blind Side", "Swing Vote", "Blades of Glory", "Burn Notice", "Ugly Betty" and more. Some of "Music Supervisors client list include; NBC, Universal and ABC. A few of Ruby's works include, "Alter My Perception", "Love is Standing by ...

Research Now's comprehensive study of consumer views of the 2012 Olympics reveals that sponsorship may not be a goldmine for brands after all. The digital data collection provider surveyed 7200 respondents across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Australia to find that many consumers are confused about which companies are official Olympic sponsors, and that some are "inappropriate." Key findings: - The younger generation is more likely to think of the Olympics as a waste of money; in the UK, 25% of 16 - 34 year olds expressed ...

SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage software, has released version 5.7 of the Phoenix RSM surveillance video management software solution. Designed to manage the long-term retention storage needs of a video surveillance installation, Phoenix RSM is uniquely positioned to manage various storage technologies to provide the most cost-effective, affordable, long-term video storage. With hardware integration partners such as Veracity's COLDSTORE hard disk based sequential storage for video surveillance, Buffalo Technology's TeraStation ...

Barry Barnhill R.N., critical care nurse at Mission Hospital, and Ruth Dooley, director of social services at Hospice Care of California, are the June and July recipients of Fairhaven's Oliver Halsell Caregiver Award. Fairhaven, an Orange County mortuary and memorial park with locations in Santa Ana and Mission Viejo, announced the recognition program in early 2012 to pay tribute to local people who have had an indelible impact on both their community and the individuals they serve. "Barry and Ruth's longstanding commitment to care has had a profound impact on ...

'It's a buzz,' says Janice. 'I have been told my memoir is a follow up to Eat Pray Love. It's a more realistic journey for women who have families and budgets and unable to pack up and travel the world and I received a message in early 1990's to write my story and I had not started writing them. Book reviewers on Amazon have also rated the book the highest score possible, with five stars. Additionally, a PR agency in the USA has called it a victim to victorious story. From a victim of school bullying and low self esteem to the founder of Selfday- an International Self ...

Geogad's travel tours have gotten even easier with the release of the updated Geogad Tours Android application. This updated app adds in an Augmented Reality view to exploring popular travel destinations. The Geogad Tours app also has a simplified method for travelers to purchase premium tour and stops content. With just a couple of clicks, the traveler gets this prime multimedia content sent to their phone or through any of Geogad's distribution channels. Geogad's partnerships with local travel professionals to distribution their knowledge-rich content over the Geogad ...

Currently showing her Pop Culture inspired artworks at Artspace Warehouse, Courtney Raney branches out to create odes to some of her favorite Twentieth Century artists. She infuses her paintings with collages from relevant comic books thus adding a colorful and provocative twist. In Ode to Fauvism inspired by Henri Matisse's 1909 La Danse, Raney incorporates bits of X-Men's Wolverine representing the beast or "fauve" right into two of the dancers and her signature splatter mark. Likewise Raney uses the "beastly" bright colors with a painterly quality ...

Maurice Carreker, son of Larry and Shell Carreker, is a young athlete from Ohio, who has qualified to compete at the 46th USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships, in Baltimore, Maryland. Proud father, Larry Carreker, is using the social media platform Twitter to enlist supporters of the Ohio Community to help him raise the funds Carreker needs to partake in this epic event. 8 year old Maurice, has trained through chest pains and migraine type of headaches all summer. Through pain and sickness, he persevered and has qualified to compete in the 1500 ...

CFLA's founding vision was for Attorneys and Legal Professionals to utilize cutting edge trade secrets and industry professionals to assist them in the training, research, and work product development necessary to litigate on behalf of their homeowner clients. CFLA brought together some of the best minds in the legal and technological fields to make this vision a reality. The result is CFLA, Inc - the leading, nationally recognized legal brand for law firms, attorneys, and small business in the United States. To order the "Cutting Edge Trade Secrets in Foreclosure ...

Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation's first and one of the largest small package and freight shipping resellers, specializes in helping small businesses get the lowest price on their shipping. Unishippers recognizes that small businesses are sometimes spread thin with concerns outside of their shipping needs. However, failing to address inefficient shipping can result in poor customer service, wasted time and lost revenue. Small businesses may be tempted to use a single carrier for the majority of their shipping needs because of the ease of doing business ...

In response to consumer demands Plothost.com has added another cheap hosting option to their lineup of shared hosting packages. Gone are the days when consumers are forced to shell out hundreds of dollars every year to keep their sites online. Prior to this new package PlotHost offered three affordable shared hosting solutions. With this new offering aspiring webmasters can purchase a web hosting solution for one year for less than the cost of dinner. With the number of cheap hosting solutions on the web it is increasingly difficult for consumers to decide which company ...

The Cost of Lawsuits for Small Business and the Need for a Lawyer Starting up a new business can be both an exhilarating and terrifying event. Many small business owners note that one of the more challenging aspects of running a business is the legal regulations that govern all aspects of business, including forming the business as a legal entity, treatment of employees, handling funds, contracts, selling goods and services and maintaining business premises. Small businesses in Connecticut and across the U.S. are particularly vulnerable to lawsuits and suffer the ...

Dispelling Myths About Bankruptcy The thought of filing for bankruptcy sends many people into a panic. They may be struggling to pay their bills, falling further behind all the time, living under the constant strain of debt and fending off harassing creditors. However, they think that filing for bankruptcy would be even worse because they believe some of the common myths surrounding bankruptcy. People in Ohio and across the U.S. who are having financial difficulties should have the facts about filing for bankruptcy. Myth #1: Filing for Bankruptcy Means Losing Everything One ...

What to Do After a Dog Bite in California People in the U.S. love their dogs. About 77.5 million dogs are kept as pets in the country, according to See California, and California is the state with the most dogs. Almost 40 percent of California households have a dog. California also has some of the most strict dog bite laws in the country, making dog owners responsible for injuries their dogs inflict when dogs bite. People should know California's dog bite laws and the steps they should take if they have suffered injuries as a result of a dog bite. California Dog Owner ...

California's TRUST Act Would Limit Deportations The Obama Administration has emphasized deportation of undocumented immigrants who are convicted of crimes with the Secure Communities program. In the years the program has been in place, though, many have voiced criticisms of how the federal government enforces the program's regulations. A bill in the California state legislature called the TRUST Act would limit California state authorities' participation in the Secure Communities program. The Secure Communities Program The Secure Communities program began in 2008, ...

Drunk Driving Laws and Penalties in New York New York state takes drunk driving very seriously. The penalties for a DWI conviction can be severe, regardless of whether driver is under or over age 21, a first-time offender or a commercial driver. Different Penalties Depending on BAC When a driver's blood alcohol concentration is between 0.05 and 0.07, he or she may be convicted of an offense called driving while ability impaired by alcohol. For a first DWAI conviction, fines range from $300 to $500, and the driver may be sentenced to spend up to 15 days in jail. ...

Missouri Child Custody and Support When parents split up, one of the more difficult issues they face is setting up custody arrangements. If parents cannot reach an agreement between themselves, the court must step in and set up a parenting schedule. Missouri parents should know the different types of child custody, as well as how courts make custody determinations and child support awards. Types of Custody in Missouri Missouri law divides custody into two main categories: -Legal: the right to make decisions about the child's upbringing, such as education, religion ...