Every boat owner recognises the dilemma: environmentally friendly or effective. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have now found a way of reconciling these two almost unattainable aims. By using smart combinations of the most environmentally friendly biocides in the paint, it is possible to both reduce the total quantity of biocides and dramatically reduce the environmental impact. "It's very easy to make an environmentally friendly hull paint, and just as easy to make an effective hull paint. Yet there is still no paint that is both effective and environmentally ...

NEW YORK (May 9, 2011) -- Teenagers who drink alcohol spend more time on their computers for recreational use, including social networking and downloading and listening to music, compared with their peers who don't drink. Results of an anonymous survey of 264 teenagers were reported in the online edition of the journal Addictive Behaviors in a study authored by Weill Cornell Medical College public health researcher Dr. Jennifer Epstein. "While the specific factors linking teenage drinking and computer use are not yet established, it seems likely that adolescents are ...

An international team of researchers led by scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has deciphered the genome of a tropical marine organism known to produce substances potentially useful against human diseases. Tiny photosynthetic microorganisms called cyanobacteria are some of the oldest forms of life on the planet. At times their emergence as toxic blooms causes a threat to humans and animals. But despite the recognized capability of marine strains of the cyanobacterial genus Lyngbya, and specifically the species L. majuscula, to create hundreds ...

TechConnect Ohio is proud to announce the current list of sponsor companies who will be in attendance for its inaugural event aimed at connecting job seekers with companies looking to fill open positions with the local technical talent. "Ohio-based companies are committed to seeking out local technical talent. There is no better way to bring companies and talent together than attending the TechConnect event," said Dan Harris, VP of Strategy at Minds On and the originator of the TechConnect Ohio concept. TechConnect Ohio is please to have the following ...

Palo Alto, CA— Accurately calculating the amount of carbon dioxide emitted in the process of producing and bringing products to our doorsteps is nearly impossible, but still a worthwhile effort, two Carnegie researchers claim in a commentary published online this week by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The Global Ecology department's Ken Caldeira and Steven Davis commend the work of industrial ecologist Glen Peters and colleagues, published in the same journal late last month, and use that team's data to do additional analysis on the disparity between emissions ...

Blacksburg, Va., May 10, 2011 - Virginia Tech released today the results of a new rating system of adult football helmets that is designed to reduce the risk of concussions. One currently manufactured helmet received the top "5 star" rating, and a total of five helmets received the very good "4-star" rating. This biomechanical impact data study on football helmets represents the first time researchers have provided the public with comparative test results. The information is based on a new evaluation methodology that incorporated eight years of data and analysis, ...

Berry Plastics - Tapes, Bags and Coatings Division, makers of the Marino Technologies, Rafypak, Atlas Bag, and Walpole Bag brands of FIBCs, specializes in short lead times and rigorous adherence to the highest quality standards to meet the toughest client needs. As a leading producer of FIBCs, Berry Plastics continues to deliver the best-in-class products from its North American facility (Atlacomulco, Mexico) for a wide variety of applications and order sizes. The Atlacomulco plant holds a rating of "excellent" from AIB International and ISO 9001:2008 certificates ...

Reef fishes and many other marine species live all their adulthood in one place but early in their lives, when they're eggs and larvae, spend a short period of time drifting and swimming in the open ocean. It seems intuitive that the duration of this open water period should determine the geographic extent over which species are found as species that spend longer drifting at sea are likely to reach greater distances. Interestingly enough, numerous studies have consistently failed to find any relationship between the duration of the open water period and the geographic coverage ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Tuesday, May 10, 2011 – A new study by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center sheds light on what causes certain kidneys to do better than others after being transplanted, providing doctors with an easy way to screen for donor kidneys that have the best chance of survival. "It's been long observed that kidneys taken from some black donors just don't last as long as those taken from non-black donors, and the reason for that has not been known," said Barry I. Freedman, M.D., John H. Felts III Professor and senior investigator. "This study ...

Get ready for time travel! Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War, the historic community of Evansville,Wisconsin, will host soldiers, officers, wives, musicians, camp followers, horses, tents, artillery, and more. Experience for yourself camaraderie and patriotic fervor Friday through Sunday, May 20-22, in Evansville. The event is Rally 'Round the Flag, a weekend encampment of Wisconsin home front activities similar to those at the outbreak of the Civil War. About 150 reenactors--and more than a few horses--will transform Lake Leota ...

The company estimates that over a million public speaking and presentation skills evaluations are generated every year by tens of thousands of public speaking instructors, coaches, and other professionals. The Speech Evaluator simplifies the evaluation process. The Speech Evaluator can be used to generate interactive online evaluations of live speeches, live presentations, video recordings of speeches, and video recordings of presentations. Many professionals in the field of communication evaluate their students and clients on regular basis. These professionals include ...

Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK's Sunderland plant has used Lanner process optimization and simulation software to validate production levels at their new LEAF battery facility in Sunderland, UK, and will deliver an estimated cost saving of just under $15 million once manufacturing is rolled out to three other LEAF battery plants scheduled for the US, France and Portugal. Bob Scurr, lead engineer at Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK), said that the project team used Lanner's WITNESS simulation software to model operational efficiency and scrap rates against the three key ...

While we're out getting our ticket stubs and popcorn ready, Writer Kevin L. Clark is taking us behind the scenes with some of the hottest celebrities to hit the silver screen for this year's summer movie scene. In his latest interview, Clark sits down with Actress Meagan Good ("Stomp The Yard"," Roll Bounce") to discuss everything from her new film "Jumping The Broom" (in theaters May 6th) to her first on-screen kiss! Want to check out all the juicy details, read the full article at: http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2011/05/interview-meagan-good-jumping-the-broomAbout ...

To keep pace with the ever-changing landscape of dental marketing, Modern Dental Practice Marketing now offers custom, marketing-focused, dental videos to dentists who have an MDPM website, blog, or both. Through May, they are offering special introductory pricing on the new service. Videos are an important tool for search engine optimization (SEO), and dentists can expand their patient numbers with professional videos posted on a YouTube channel, as well as on their website and blog. In the past, MDPM has referred dentists to other companies that offer stock videos ...

On Saturday, May 7, Brookfield Homes will release six new homes at its Trellis community at Windingwalk in Chula Vista. Homes in this latest phase offer larger backyards and a $10,000 Brookfield Homes credit toward closing costs. Features include granite kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, air conditioning and built-in security systems, as well as front-yard landscaping. Views of a nearby preserve accompany some of the new lots as well. Prices begin at $453,900. Also available in this phase is the popular 3X floor plan, which was previously sold out after ...

The phase will also mark the beginning of the program's latest body transformation contest, a friendly competition that encourages campers to reach their fitness goals. Columbus residents can't stop talking about the program that has helped them burn fat, lose weight, and look better naked. "I started your boot camp a couple of months ago on a free trial basis at the recommendation of my long-time friend," says camper Carol Merriman. "I thought she was crazy for trying it and thought I was even crazier for listening to her! I was nervous about starting ...

What: River Oaks Mall in Calumet City, IL to host "Girl Day @ the Mall" to Celebrate Their Inner Beauty, Other Beauty and The Beauty of Helping Others. When: Saturday, May 14, 2011, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Where: River Oaks Mall, 96 River Oaks Center Dr., Calumet City, IL Who: 4NE1girl Runway Model Fashion Show, featuring 4NE1girl founder Pamela Bettison as the guest commentator; Carson Pirie Scott and Clinique beauty consultants will demonstrate skin care and makeup products, and premier the launch of a new fragrance; Wet Seal fashion experts will showcase ...

SEO myths are rampant throughout the online world. Some of these myths are somewhat based on real occurrences while others have multiplied because of the difficulty in the ability to verify exactly what SEO action resulted in a particular search engine effect. •URL should be submitted to search engines- this myth may have been true once upon a time, somewhere around five or six years ago, but is no longer the case these days. •Site must be updated often- while updating the website on a regular basis might boost the SEO crawl pace, it will not up rankings. Therefore, ...

There are more people struggling to earn a decent living today than there was 10 years ago. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Andrea Edwards was struggling to find a foothold in her desperate times. She moved from Houston, TX to Washington DC to marry a hard-working man and to build with him a life filled with fun, excitement, and adventure. Unfortunately, the move cost Andrea her job of 11 years, a home she lived in for 13 years, and stability. After searching and applying for months to find employment, Andrea came across an ad on Craigslist for a Home-based ...

Carahsoft Technology Corp., the trusted government IT solutions provider, and CollabNet , the leader in Agile Development in the Cloud, today announced the receipt of a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for CollabNet software and consulting services, including the CollabNet TeamForge application lifecycle management platform, CollabNet Lab Management , training, and consulting services. The five-year BPA is effective through March 30, 2016 and carries a ceiling amount of $29 million. It is open for ordering ...

In an effort to streamline the moving process for people everywhere, Pak Mail Centers of America, a leader in the packing and shipping industry, has partnered with relocation experts Caring Transitions, a national franchise specializing in assisting clients - often seniors - through the necessary steps during a life transition, including relocation and liquidation of personal property. Pak Mail professionals are the experts in effectively packing and shipping items to ensure safe delivery worldwide. "Our clients want their treasured items to arrive safely at their ...

WhiteLabelDating.com, the international leader in customer focused, flexible & scalable online dating systems, will be hosting a seminar with Dennis Publishing at Internet World- Europe's leading event for digital marketing and online business, taking place at Earl's Court London on 10-12 May 2011. As much as social networks have changed the way people socialise, online dating has revolutionised the way people fall in love. Online dating is now the third largest paid for content sector after music downloads and online gaming (Forrester), making it one of the fastest ...

LinDee Rochelle of Penchant for Penning reminds authors that with the Internet and ebooks, their buying readers now more than ever, perceive content as king. Frills no longer hide the lack of thrills, and writers must truly know how to write, says Rochelle. Seasons past, readers waited with bookmarks in hand for the Summer Reading Lists offered up by local papers and the New York Times, spouting the next hot, steamy story by the current awesome author. Now, there are scores of book-dedicated blogs that spread the word about new and exciting authors in over-the-back-fence ...

Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., 312-575-0306), located in the West Loop/Fulton River District, will open its newest vendor, Presto Cafe and Grill, the week of May 9. Adding to more than 25 vendors found at the market the new vendor will bring Mediterranean cuisine to the Chicago French Market. Opening week, Presto Cafe and Grill customers will receive a free soda or water with the purchase of any meal. Presto Cafe and Grill will also offer 10 percent off any meal after 4 p.m. and any large orders of 10 meals or more will get one meal free. Chef Israel Szudler ...

Those in the healing business are finding out direct mail postcards hold the power to deliver new patients. While physical therapist Allen Ling and chiropractor Rick Argall don't know each other and live on opposite sides of the country, they share a common success with a misunderstood marketing strategy. Argall, a partner at Family Life Health Center in Clearwater, FL admits why he turned to direct mail. "Newspaper advertising and TV advertising, for my profession, really didn't seem to be anything that worked adequately," he says. For his practice, he wanted ...