For many Americans, prison is a place where criminals go to serve time for whatever offenses they committed; it is a place to reflect and learn from their mistakes. However, with many budgets being cut, very few prisoners are offered the opportunity to grow from their experience through rehabilitation programs. However, according to a recent article from The Californian, one religious organization, Urban Ministry Institute has recently collected $2M in donations to expand its Christian Leadership Studies programs for prisoners. The Richmond Outreach Center, located in Virginia, ...

New research conducted by Mintel reveals that the majority of Chinese consumers in urban areas prefer to use natural hair care products. More specifically, reports Retail Times, 81 percent of consumers living in the city prefer to use all-natural products on their hair. Additionally, 10 percent report that the presence of natural ingredients is a major influence on their purchase habits. XANGO, a health and wellness company, has launched a vegan hair care line that addresses the needs of these consumers. The article reports that safety scares are major catalysts for ...

Service dogs have, based upon anecdotal evidence, proven useful in assisting veterans who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to Mother Nature Network. Despite the fact that the pairing of service dogs with veterans who have this disorder is promising, the United States Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) has not taken advantage of the research opportunity that Congress has allotted it regarding this form of treatment. Luis Montalvan, a veteran and advocate of veterans who have sustained physical and mental injuries, believes this oversight on ...

For as long as there have been auto accidents, there have been efforts at auto accident prevention. As state governments and auto manufacturers alike seek to make driving safer for all involved, statistics indicate that the number of traffic accidents, in many areas, is ever on the rise. A sobering new report from the State of Illinois confirms this, noting that even amidst serious statewide attempts at accident prevention; the volume of accidents has risen in the past year. These troubling findings have merited the attention of Montlick & Associates, a leading personal ...

Muslims traveling to Mecca to complete their Hajj and Umrah are faced with the important decision of choosing an airline. Sara International Travel provides pilgrims with travel arrangements and accommodations to reduce the stress of international travel. Because many families who contract Sara International Travel are from the United States and South America, the company seeks to explain the recent article in The Washington Post which discusses a possible merger between US Airways and American Airlines. Recent reports have suggested that American Airlines is seeking ...

The 60-point safety checks, usually valued at $250, can help second hand car buyers knock an average of $1,700* off the cost of their new car, by picking up on any crucial safety issues that may need to be rectified. The first 800 people from the Sydney metropolitan area to register for a free safety inspection on AAMI's Facebook page, will receive an independent vehicle inspection at the location of their choosing. The inspection will be undertaken by Automotive Vehicle Inspections (AVI), and will provide a safety report, detailing the safety condition of the car's: - ...

With the tea market growing 12% per year for the last 5 years, electric kettles will be the hot holiday gift in 2012. Known simply as the "Ekettle", this item by Chantal will bring bold color and fresh style to a traditionally utilitarian category; making it the perfect gift during the holiday season. Contrary to the pitcher style shape that has dominated the electric kettle world, the Ekettle offers the comforting look of a stovetop kettle. It is offered in four different finishes including stunning Chili Red, Indigo Blue, Brushed Stainless Steel and Onyx, Chantal's ...

Dugan's Travels, a host travel agency in Rio Rancho NM, has announced a new management team. Dugan's Travels which became a travel host agency in 1999 has had tremendous growth in the past two years. Dugan's Travels is committed to build and maintain a strong and dynamic management team for its' independent travel agents. The new management team consists of travel agents who have been with the company for several years. Angela Brown - Operations Manager Barbara Cerbie - Senior Manager Virginia Busceme - General Manager Shari Speer- Project Manager Carolyn Orf ...

Labcon North America (www.labcon.com), the world's leading manufacturer of Earth Friendly laboratory disposables, announced today that it was invited to attend a meeting of the White House Business Council held Wednesday, August 15th in Washington D.C. This meeting of the White House Business Council was focused on manufacturing trends, strategy, and regional manufacturing partnerships and included a macroeconomic overview as related to U.S. competitiveness. Following the event the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute was announced as a unique new public-private ...

KDH Defense Systems, Inc. (KDH), a leading manufacturer of American-made custom body armor solutions for military, law enforcement and federal agencies, today announced that four new ballistic models have been certified by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the research, development and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice, under the new NIJ Standard-0101.06. These new models are available for immediate purchase in concealable and tactical body armor configurations. "We are pleased to receive these notices of compliance from the NIJ which include ...

Crafters all over the world will hold simultaneous local crafting events to celebrate global creativity on Friday, Aug. 24, using materials and supplies provided by Michaels to celebrate Etsy's 3rd Annual Global Craft Party. As the lead sponsor of the international community-based party, themed "Wish You Were Here," Michaels sent craft supplies to local groups participating throughout the world. Michaels is also providing creative inspiration with three project ideas - a travel journal, vintage wooden postcards and a framed scene in a bottle - and offers Etsy's ...

adRise's THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL TV app, which showcases 75 of the series' most memorable episodes, is now available on Roku set-top boxes. Three collections of fan-favorite episodes are included in the app: "Most Shocking Moments", "Catfights and Brawls", and "Best of Ridge, Brooke and Taylor". Viewers can simply install the free TV app on their Connected TV devices, just like they would install an app on their iPhone or iPad. Once installed, they can watch each episode on their large screen TV for free with sponsored ads. adRise will ...

Milestone Systems and Optex, Inc. are expanding integration development with dedicated support of IP sensors and detectors for Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS). The detector scan and video data are configured and displayed together in Milestone's easy-to-use XProtect Smart Client interface, eliminating the need to run two separate applications while lowering bandwidth consumption. This interoperability creates features and benefits unprecedented in the security industry for video verification and full control of perimeter security applications in all lighting ...

The code determines the recognition of RNA molecules by a superfamily of RNA-binding proteins called pentatricopeptide repeat (PPR) proteins. When a gene is switched on, it is copied into RNA. This RNA is then used to make proteins that are required by the organism for all of its vital functions. If a gene is defective, its RNA copy and the proteins made from this will also be defective. This forms the basis of many terrible genetic disorders in humans. RNA-binding PPR proteins could revolutionise the way we treat disease. Their secret is their versatility - they ...

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20, 2012 — With 1.3 billion tons of food trashed, dumped in landfills and otherwise wasted around the world every year, scientists today described development and successful laboratory testing of a new "biorefinery" intended to change food waste into a key ingredient for making plastics, laundry detergents and scores of other everyday products. Their report on a project launched in cooperation with the Starbucks restaurant chain - concerned with sustainability and seeking a use for spent coffee grounds and stale bakery goods - came at the 244th National ...

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20, 2012 — Scientists are trying to open a new front in the battle against gum disease, the leading cause of tooth loss in adults and sometimes termed the most serious oral health problem of the 21st century. They described another treatment approach for the condition in a report here today at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society. "Our technology uses controlled-release capsules filled with a protein that would be injected in the pockets between the gums and the teeth," said ...

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20, 2012 — A gallon of regular gasoline cost 31 cents, a first-class postage stamp 4 cents and an office visit to the doctor's office $5. John F. Kennedy was president. Lawrence of Arabia won the Academy Award for Best Picture. A new band called The Rolling Stones got lots of attention. It was 1962, and today scientists are gathering here for a special symposium honoring the 50th anniversary of an agency that has improved the health and well-being of millions of people over the last half-century. The event, marking the golden anniversary of the National ...

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20, 2012 — Should Lady Justice, that centuries-old personification of truth and fairness in the legal system, cast off her ancient Roman robe, sword and scales and instead embrace 21st century symbols of justice meted out objectively without fear or favor? A scientist's laboratory jacket, perhaps? And a spiral strand of the genetic material DNA? An unusual symposium that might beg such a question - showcasing chemistry's role in righting some of the highest-profile cases of innocent people proven guilty - unfolds today at the 244th National Meeting ...

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20, 2012 — With concerns about the possible health and environmental effects of oil dispersants in the Deepwater Horizon disaster still fresh in mind, scientists today described a new dispersant made from edible ingredients that both breaks up oil slicks and keeps oil from sticking to the feathers of birds. "Each of the ingredients in our dispersant is used in common food products like peanut butter, chocolate and whipped cream," said Lisa K. Kemp, Ph.D. She reported on the dispersant at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical ...

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20, 2012 — A new process for converting municipal waste, algae, corn stalks and similar material to gasoline, diesel and jet fuel is showing the same promise in larger plants as it did in laboratory-scale devices, the developers reported here today. It was part of the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world's largest scientific society, which continues through Thursday. "These results are essential in establishing the credibility of a process that may seem too good to be within the realm of possibility," ...

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20, 2012 — People in ancient Rome 2,000 years ago had better access to clean water and sanitation that keeps disease-causing human excrement out of contact with people than many residents of the 21st century, a scientist said here today. Women in developing countries could play a major role in remedying the situation, if given the chance, she added. Jeanette A. Brown, Ph.D., spoke on the global crisis in availability of clean water and basic sanitation like toilets and sewage disposal at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical ...

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20, 2012 — New scientific analysis strengthens the view that record-breaking summer heat, crop-withering drought and other extreme weather events in recent years do, indeed, result from human activity and global warming, Nobel Laureate Mario J. Molina, Ph.D., said here today. Molina, who shared the 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for helping save the world from the consequences of ozone depletion, presented the keynote address at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society. The meeting, ...

The number of new cases of heart failure in Ontario decreased 33% over a decade, suggesting preventive efforts may be working. However, mortality rates remain high for people with the disease, states a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Heart failure is a major cause of admission to hospital and has a high death rate for patients. In recent decades, the incidence has been increasing; in 2000, patients with heart failure accounted for the second highest number of days in hospital in Canada. However, there is some recent evidence that the number ...

Canada needs a national approach to managing its supply of pharmaceutical drugs, starting with a mandatory reporting system for drug shortages, argues an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) and CPJ (Canadian Pharmacists Journal). Shortages of drugs, particularly those used in chemotherapy, as well as antibiotics, antiepileptics and anesthetics, have become increasingly common, unpredictable and widespread in Canada. These shortages result in poorer health for Canadians, with consequences such as worsening of medical conditions, negative reactions ...

LA JOLLA, Calif., August 20, 2012 – The underlying causes of Alzheimer's disease are not fully understood, but a good deal of evidence points to the accumulation of β-amyloid, a protein that's toxic to nerve cells. β-amyloid is formed by the activity of several enzymes, including one called BACE1. Most Alzheimer's disease patients have elevated levels of BACE1, which in turn leads to more brain-damaging β-amyloid protein. In a paper published August 15 in The Journal of Neuroscience, researchers at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) ...