Engineers at a company co-founded by a University of Texas at Dallas professor have identified a material that can reduce the pollution produced by vehicles that run on diesel fuel. The material, from a family of minerals called oxides, could replace platinum, a rare and expensive metal that is currently used in diesel engines to try to control the amount of pollution released into the air. In a study published in the August 17 issue of Science, researchers found that when a manmade version of the oxide mullite replaces platinum, pollution is up to 45 percent lower ...

To speed up the process of identifying threatened and endangered plant species, a team of New York Botanical Garden scientists has developed a streamlined method for evaluating the conservation status of large numbers of plant species, using information from plant research collections and Geographic Information Systems technology. Faced with such threats as deforestation, climate change, and invasive species, a significant proportion of the world's plant species are commonly believed to be in serious decline and possibly headed toward extinction. For government officials, ...

DENVER — Almost half of college students judge men and women with similar sexual histories by the same standard and hold equally negative attitudes towards both their male and female peers who they believe hook up "too much," suggests new research to be presented at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association. "Men and women are increasingly judging each other on the same level playing field," said Rachel Allison, co-author of the study and a doctoral candidate in the University of Illinois at Chicago's Department of Sociology. "But, gender equality ...

DENVER — Many have argued the Marxist theories of a classless society died with the collapse of the Soviet Union and a faltering Cuba, but a University of Dayton study has found a place where such approaches may have a shot of survival—Facebook, and other social networking sites. University of Dayton sociologist and criminologist Art Jipson discovered in his most recent research that the homeless, along with everyone else, are turning to social media and that social media sites are turning into places where all people are truly equal. Jipson, an associate sociology ...

DENVER — New research out of the University of Cincinnati is believed to be the first to examine the relative impact of militarization and corruption on civilian populations. The findings reveal that a specific form of military organization—praetorian militarization—as well as national-level corruption—both adversely affect the well-being of citizens. The findings by Steve Carlton-Ford, a professor and head of the UC sociology department, and T. David Evans, a UC emeritus associate professor of sociology, will be presented at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological ...

In a 2010 survey of laid-off workers across the United States, married moms spent more time between jobs and were overall less likely to find new jobs compared with married dads. Once re-employed, married moms experienced a decrease in earnings of $175 more per week compared with married dads. The results suggest that the recent recession, dubbed the "man-cession" or "he-cession" because more men than women lost jobs, could also be viewed as a "mom-cession" as laid-off moms had the hardest time finding new jobs. "These findings hold true across different backgrounds, ...

Maternal smoking during pregnancy is associated with wheeze and asthma inpreschool children, even among children who were not exposed to maternal smoking late inpregnancy or after birth, according to a new study. "Epidemiological evidence suggests that exposure to maternal smoking during fetal andearly life increases the risk of childhood wheezing and asthma, but earlier studieswere not able to differentiate the effects of prenatal and postnatal exposure," said lead author Åsa Neuman. MD, of the Institute of Environmental Medicine at the KarolinskaInstitutet in Stockholm, ...

The housing foreclosure crisis has been blamed for widespread economic and social problems in the United States, including reduced property values, depressed consumer spending and a decline in government services. Some observers speculate that it has also led to more crime in hard-hit cities. Not so, according to research by doctoral student Roderick Jones and professor William Alex Pridemore of the Department of Criminal Justice at Indiana University Bloomington. In an examination of 142 U.S. metropolitan areas, they found no association between housing-mortgage stress ...

Richard P. Brown, MD, Patricia Gerbarg, MD, and Heather Mason of Yoga for the Mind, teach ground-breaking Breath~Body~Mind Level 1 Training for Stress and Trauma Transformation Sunday through Friday, August 19-24, 2012, at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, MA. The six-day workshop, eligible for CE credits and a certificate, will train yoga teachers, yoga therapists, and health care providers mind-body healing techniques to help clients recover from stress and trauma. Practitioners will also learn techniques for their own personal use. Based on extensive ...

The New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council (The Council) will hold its 17th Annual Networking on the Green for Scholarships on August 20 at the elegant Forsgate Country Club, located in central New Jersey's scenic Monroe Township community. Networking on the Green is a day of business networking and activities ranging from a golf competition to dance lessons. There's a non-golfers golf clinic, tennis clinic, in-house game competitions, an awards luncheon and grand prize auctions. One unique auction prize is a golf package for three (3) for a ...

DJ Smallz and Southern Smoke brands are proud to announce the Southern Smoke Summer World Tour taking place from August 8, 2012 - September 30, 2012 in multiple cities throughout Japan, the Middle East and Canada. DJ Smallz, aka "Mr. Southern Smoke" is headlining the tour along with surprise guest appearances from some of his celebrity friends and athletes. DJ Smallz gained a notable position in the music game in 2003 with the launch of his "Southern Smoke" mixtape brand, a new level of mixtapes that was specifically known for breaking new music ...

200 Orphanages Worldwide, Inc., a nationwide orphan care nonprofit based in Sartell Minnesota, is expanding with board members equipped to develop a deeper and wider reach on behalf of orphans. The latest Members bring unique gifts and talents to the board in nonprofit expertise and campaign outreach as it seeks to make a greater impact in the lives of orphans. Cory B. Scheer, assistant professor of Nonprofit and Business Leadership at William Jewell College in Liberty Missouri joined the board in June 2012. He earned his masters at Rockhurst University and was executive ...

Brisbane is turning up the heat this winter and introducing a saucy overnight package sure to turn fans of the 50 Shades phenomenon in a spin. Ladies looking to treat their lover to a romantic weekend away, look no further than '50 Shades of Stay' at Quay West Suites Brisbane, The Sebel Suites Brisbane or The Sebel King George Square. Included in the 50 Shades of Stay package is: • Luxurious overnight accommodation • Bottle of sparkling wine, strawberries with chocolate dipping sauce • Lip balm (lip biting remedy) • Room service breakfast for two (a girl's ...

Devyn Rose, who has previously worked under the moniker "Tanya T6", has worked with multi-platinum producer Dame Grease (Kelis, Mary J. Blige, Eve), N.O.R.E., KURUPT, Jae Millz, French Montana, Max B, and Royce Da 59. Devyn has re-invented herself and has been able to develop an eccentric new generation mix of R&B, Pop, and Hip Hop genres. Her new style signifies edgy, sexy with attitude, driven and loud, which has evolved into Devyn Rose. "It's definitely a busy and exciting time for me, I've been in the studio experimenting with new sounds and new ideas. ...

ISO 17025-accredited laboratory Beta Analytic will promote its fast AMS dating services to members of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) and its partners by exhibiting at this year's AOGS - AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly to be held in Singapore. China Operations Manager Fuming "Steven" Liu and Deputy Operations Manager for Europe and Australasia Ms. Pat Patodia are inviting conference participants to visit Booth A4 at the exhibit hall from August 13 to August 17, 2012. "Pat and I are excited to be a part of such a big gathering of geoscientists from ...

The ideal home is one that offers a great floor plan, desirable location and a long list of features and options. All of this, and more, are what make the Plan 2 at Pardee Homes' Sorrento Heights the perfect family home. This brand new neighborhood is ideally located above Sorrento Valley on the mesas and hills that overlook the natural canyons of Los Peñasquitos Canyon. "Although we know the location is a great draw for home shoppers, we are excited to offer the versatile Plan 2 home at Sorrento Heights," said Rachel Collins, director of sales for Pardee Homes. ...

On the 9th of August bubbly blonde Rachael Howard of Bermondsey won Miss United Kingdom Supranational organized by Static Management in the UK. Rachael, who is sponsored by Caramel Rum will continue on as Miss England to compete for the title of Miss Supranational internationally in Poland organized by the World Beauty Association. Judges will look at poise, personality and body. Should she win Rachael will be set to win $25,000 in cash as well as jewellery. On her win an ecstatic Rachael says, "It still hasn't sunk in yet! I am so excited to win. There were so ...

Is it possible for entertainment to go too far? Everyone loves a good police story, but most like the bad guy to be well defined, the good guy to be a hero, the police to honor the public trust, and the evidence to define the truth in the end. Of course, the real world is a different story. Efforts have been made to create police dramas with a flair of realism. Police procedural novels such as The Untouchables and gritty urban stories such as The Wire and The Corner use advisors to enhance accuracy. The dark and gritty novel, Eliot, feels startlingly real, revealing what ...

Relay Fitness Group is revolutionizing the way people workout with the release of the Evo Fitness Bike, an innovative, indoor cycle designed to capture the natural feeling of a road bike while engaging the core in a full-body workout. Built on the foundation that fitness should be fun, the Evo Fitness Bike is easy to use for individuals of all fitness levels and delivers an authentic cycling experience. The Evo Fitness Bike utilizes a sway frame that articulates the body movement of a natural pedal, extending the reach of a cycling workout from the lower body to a complete ...

What Happens to Insurance and Social Security Benefits After Divorce? Divorce can be overwhelming. Legally and emotionally untangling a lifetime of accumulations, especially for couples who have been together for many years, can be challenging on several levels. Many baby boomers are experiencing how confusing divorce can be for themselves. The rate of divorceamong couples in their 50s and 60s has increased significantly -- the only age group to see an increase. Common concerns for these couples include what happens to their health insurance, life insurance and Social ...

CA Senate Defeats Bill to Reclassify Drug Possession as Misdemeanor The California Senate recently defeated a bill that would have classified all drug possession offenses as misdemeanors rather than felonies. If passed, California would have joined 13 other states that classify drug possession as a misdemeanor. Senator Make Leno of San Francisco sponsored the bill, SB 1506, as a logical follow-up to Governor Schwarzenegger's 2010 reclassification of possession charges for less than one ounce of marijuana to an infraction. The bill would have reduced maximum sentencing ...

An Often Forgotten but Vital Georgia Estate Planning Document Few people like to think about the possibility there will be a time when they cannot communicate with their doctors about the care they wish to receive. However, life is unpredictable and people can never know when an accident may happen that leaves them unable to make decisions. Therefore, it is important for people to record their wishes while they are competent. People in Georgia should understand the importance of having an advanced health care directive as part of their estate plans. What Is an Advanced ...

Medical Debt, Bankruptcy and Your Credit Score Medical debt is one of the leading causes of bankruptcy in the U.S. One 2009 Harvard study found that 62 percent of all personal bankruptcies were filed because of medical problems. Medical debt causes issues even for those who are insured: nearly 80 percent of filers had insurance at the beginning of their medical problems. In the study, families bankrupt from medical debt reported almost $18,000 in out-of-pocket medical expenses, and uninsured families reported nearly $27,000. Reporting Medical Debts Unlike other ...

It is now possible to have fun while you "enterTRAIN" your brain. You can fill your iPod with songs to workout to that motivate, energize and increase your personal potential. Artist Adam Gockel has found a way to synthesize science, sound and song. The result for his clients is an aural ascent - upward to a higher plane of performance, productivity and motivation. "Are You Ready" is the aptly-named debut from Gockel's company, The Satori Sound. Performing as "Satori DJ," Adam combines upbeat electro/dance tracks with positive messages ...

One of the largest commercial laundry services in the northeast is pulling away from its competition in two key areas: sustainability and efficiency. White Plains Linen has consolidated its current facilities, which includes two reconstructed buildings and 30,000 square feet of new construction. This new 100,000 square foot, one of a kind "green" facility will make use of newly innovative technology and automation that could set the tone for the industry. The six million dollar investment in the building and equipment will enable White Plains Linen to drastically ...