Establishing a more stringent ozone standard in the U.S. would significantly reduce ozone-related premature mortality and morbidity, according to a new study published online July 18 in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. "Abundant evidence links exposure to ozone with adverse health effects, including impaired pulmonary function, asthma exacerbations, increased hospital and emergency room visits, and increased mortality, yet the current National Ambient Air Quality Standard of 75ppb is often exceeded," said lead author Jesse Berman, a PhD candidate at Johns ...

Managed relocation—the act of purposely relocating a threatened species, population, or genotype to an area that is foreign to its natural history—is a controversial response to the threat of extinction resulting from climate change. An article in the August 2012 issue of BioScience by Mark W. Schwartz and his colleagues reports on the findings of the Managed Relocation Working Group, an interdisciplinary group of scientists, researchers, and policymakers whose goals were to examine the conditions that might justify the use of managed relocation and to assess the research ...

[EMBARGOED FOR JULY 18, 2012] In a long-term study of people infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), researchers found increased deaths from both liver-related and non-liver related diseases in patients with active infections who had not cleared their infection. The study, published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases and available online, found increased mortality in patients with chronic HCV infection—that is, with detectable levels of HCV genetic material, or RNA, in their blood—suggesting that chronic HCV infections, even in people who have no symptoms, can lead ...

Fans of Facebook hate groups, while using new media to target President Obama and his family, are relying heavily on old stereotypes of blacks as animalist, evil or shiftless — including depictions of the President as a chimp or sporting a bandana and a mouth full of gold teeth, according to a Baylor University study. More than 20 Facebook groups/pages were analyzed, using the keywords, "hate," "Barack Obama," and "Michelle Obama" to pinpoint them, in a study by Mia Moody, Ph.D., assistant professor of journalism, public relations and new media in Baylor's College of Arts ...

People are more likely to show forgiving behavior if they receive restitution, but they are more prone to report they have forgiven if they get an apology, according to Baylor University research published in the Journal of Positive Psychology. The study underscores the importance of both restitution and apology and of using multiple measures for forgiveness, including behavior, said Jo-Ann Tsang, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology and neuroscience in Baylor's College of Arts & Sciences. "One of the main reasons for using behavioral measures in addition to self-reporting ...

California Registration Requirements for People Convicted of Sex Crimes Even after serving one's sentence, many people who have been convicted of a sex offense in California must register with the state as a sex offender. Under the registration law, known as Megan's Law, people convicted of sex crimes may be required to provide their addresses and other personal information to local law enforcement agencies, and some of that information may be available on a publicly available Internet registry. However, the law prohibits the use of a registrant's personal information ...

Modification of Child Custody Arrangements After Divorce If you are a parent who has gone through divorce, your family has likely experienced some changes in dynamics. Your role as mother or father now includes following a child custody arrangement that probably differs from the way you parented before the divorce. The custody plan, which includes legal and physical custody orders, might be judge-created or it could be a product of a court-approved agreement between the parents. Either way, you might think enough has changed from the perspective of your child or your ...

Recent Massachusetts Cases Reveal Breadth of Noncompete Law Employers in many industries must protect themselves from unfair competition that would arise from employees using company knowledge or contacts to create or join a competing business. To prevent this, Massachusetts law has long held that an employment contract can include a provision restricting trade or competition for the employee after the employment ends, if: -The employer needs the restriction to protect its legitimate business interests -The restriction is reasonably limited in time and space -The ...

Attempt to Lower Penalty for Personal-Use Drug Possession Fails A bill that would have reduced penalties for minor drug offenses did not make it through the California Senate, receiving only about half the needed votes. The bill, supported by organizations including the California ACLU and NAACP, called for making possession of drugs for personal use a misdemeanor rather than a felony. Advantages of Changing the Law The proposed legislation would have reduced the potential 3-year jail sentence penalty for possession of small amounts of drugs including marijuana, ...

NC Beautiful has announced that David Cutcliffe will serve as Honorary Chair of the 27th NC Beautiful Golf Classic. The environmental non-profit's fundraiser will be held from July 20-22 at Pinehurst Resort & Spa, one of the world's finest golf resorts located among the Sandhills of North Carolina. Cutcliffe is the Head Coach of the Duke Blue Devils football team. NC Beautiful Executive Director, Steve Vacendak, considers Cutcliffe one of the nation's most accomplished football coaches and says that his presence will add a great deal of excitement to the event. "We're ...

Complementing AST's complete offering of explosion proof pressure transmitters, the AST46SW offers a single pull, double throw configuration with factory-set switch points and hysteresis. Units are ideal for well optimization, oil and gas pipelines, drilling platforms, compression panels, CNG / hydrogen fill stations, paint booths and combustion controls. Utilizing AST's proprietary Krystal Bond Technology , the one-piece, stainless steel sensing element of the unit will measure pressure in the most extreme temperature conditions. Standard models are configured with ...

Target Video shows are a rare experience. They are exhibited in film festivals, museums, galleries and venues that draw a live audience. These shows are not available on YouTube or for sale. They are preserved as an art piece. Art Center Sarasota has opened their doors to share the Target Video experience. Target Video was organized and established when black-and-white reel-to-reel was the cutting edge in technology and art performance was funded by the NEA at alternative art spaces which morphed into musical performances by bands formed by art students and young suburban ...

Bollare Communications, a full service fashion, beauty and lifestyle public relations firm, welcomes back Marisa Grimshaw. The firm, which has enjoyed strong evolution and growth over the past six years; is adding further bandwidth to it's roster, with additional concentration and mentorship of the growing team while applying niche expertise to its ever expanding fashion business. Grimshaw, Associate Director of Fashion, will oversee the fashion editorial team in NYC and act as a conduit of clear information and direction for editorial initiatives between both coasts for ...

Without that major label push, Vyrotek's first album "I'm just different" may not be seeing a platinum certificate. But despite that, his album is arguably one of the best alternative albums of the summer next to Linkin Park's "Living Things" and Maroon 5's "Overexposed" due to the consistency of the emotional and relatable topics delivered in the album, and with the sound he has, his future in the music industry looks bright.  "I was always different. I was bullied growing up and I was never one of the coolest kids at school. That's ...

Oshyn Inc., (www.oshyn.com) an Enterprise Technology Agency with a reputation for delivering innovative business solutions and products for the web, mobile devices and emerging technology platforms, announces the release their "SEO Best Practices" guide. "SEO and web content management go hand-and-hand," said Vicki Bettger-Marte, director of client management. "We were finding that some of our clients didn't have the SEO basics implemented on their site, so we created this SEO guide." Oshyn's "SEO Best Practices" guide is broken ...

The ADHD Awareness Week Coalition, a collective of organizations that include Children & Adults with ADHD (CHADD), ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO), National Resource Center for ADHD (NRC), ADD Association (ADDA) and ADDitude Magazine, that is again promoting the issues of and solutions to ADHD October 14 - 20, 2012 is doing so in a particularly creative and unique way this year. The group has initiated a first-time video competition among those with ADHD nationwide to share the trials and tribulations of the much misunderstood disorder. The submission deadline is August ...

Senior Army personnel from 27 Pacific nations are developing relationships and exchanging views during the 36th Pacific Armies Management Seminar (PAMS) in Australia's capital this week. PAMS, the U.S. Army, Pacific's largest theater security and cooperation event, is co-hosted by USARPAC and a different partner nation annually. This is the third time Australia has hosted the event since it began in Hawaii in 1978. "I feel honored to welcome so many of my colleagues from across the Pacific here in our nation's capital for this collaborative exchange," ...

Whether your dog is a flying disc champion, a reliable running companion or a therapy soother, all dogs can achieve greatness in their own unique way. Purina Pro Plan is asking passionate pet owners across the country to put their dog's greatness on display in the "How is Your Dog Great?" video contest. The grand prize winner who best captures the inherent greatness within their dog will have their winning video featured in an upcoming Pro Plan commercial, to be unveiled at the 2013 Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show, and receive a year's supply of Pro ...

As many satisfied customers of Elite Home Theater Seating have already learned the only way to have a true home theater experience is with the right chair. Each Elite Home Theater Seating chair is custom made to fit the comfort and design needs of the client. Thanks to the easy to navigate website, customers are able to instantly see all the variety of chairs along with special design amenities such as cup holders, foot rests and built in storage compartments. As a way of improving that shopping experience, EHTS has now put together a FAQ section to provide valuable answers ...

Leading Portland Oregon based plumbing company, Portland Plumbing Plus LLC recently announced that it has added a new discount offer to their list of available deals. The new drain cleaning deal promises $50.00 discount on every hour the company spends on a job. "For residential and commercial home owners, cost of drain cleaning has become a lot more affordable with this deal" says Portland Plumbing Plus. According to the company's website, the drain cleaning deal is good for services like clogged drains; slow running toilet, sink or tub; floor drain problems; ...

Salon Marketing Pros are online consultants who are experienced in helping salon businesses develop a thorough internet marketing campaign. While a salon might be able to pay its bills through its loyal customer base, to truly be successful they will need to add to that client roster. The more customers who come into a salon increase the chances of that salon expanding and building an extremely profitable business. Beyond positive word-of-mouth, a salon can only achieve that level of success by expanding their reach across the internet. Even a single salon in a specific ...

Puett Willcox, a decorated WWII POW survivor and Korean War Veteran, fought for his country for years overcoming unthinkable challenges, yet when he was diagnosed with COPD and required supplemental oxygen therapy he could not fight through the insurance complications to get access to the Inogen One, his oxygen therapy product of choice. To thank Puett Willcox for his dedication to others and service to our country, Inogen will be donating a new Inogen One Portable Oxygen Concentrator to Mr. Willcox so that he can achieve the freedom he has fought for throughout his life. ...

KnowledgeFest includes over 18 educational workshops, great networking opportunities, and a Mobile Electronics Show floor featuring manufacturer and benefit provider exhibits and displays. This will be the third year the radar detector and laser jammer manufacturer has been part of the KnowledgeFest Event. Peggy Finley, president and owner of K40 Electronics, says "KnowledgeFest is the best platform to promote our products, share our unique business culture and strengthen our partnerships with independent retailers." K40's radar and laser experts will be ...

Just as humans need vitamin and mineral supplements to support their nutritional needs, so too do all the canine family pets. NuVet Labs understands the need for these nutritional supplements for dogs and has developed a daily supplement geared towards targeting the deficiencies common in most dogs' diets. Now after eight years in the pet supplement business, many satisfied customers are happy to share their positive reviews of the NuVet Labs supplements. Betty Jo Cherry is the owner of Rainbow Kennels in Alabama and knows how impactful an allergy can be in a dog. "I ...

Fresh Griller, a revolutionary fast casual restaurant concept, will be opening its first location in August 2012. Located in the McArthur Plaza in Santa Ana, Fresh Griller creates 'farm to fork' entree creations using fresh, simple, and naturally raised ingredients that provide flavorful, antioxidant and nutrient-rich foods, all customized to order. Fresh Griller's dishes feature distinctly bold flavors infused through proprietary marinades. Choices include grilled steak, chicken and vegetarian entrees using flavors from around the world. Customers are invited to choose ...