URBANA – Teens develop strategic thinking skills in youth activities that they rarely learn in the classroom, says a new University of Illinois study of 11 high-quality urban and rural arts and leadership programs. "In school you learn how government is supposed to work. In youth leadership programs, youth learn how government actually works. They also learn how to influence it," said Reed Larson, a professor in the U of I's Department of Human and Community Development. Strategic thinking involves more than logic; it involves learning to anticipate the disorderly ways ...

NASA's Aqua satellite flew over a low pressure system in the Eastern Pacific and captured infrared imagery that show it to be well-defined and organizing. System 91E is shaping up to likely become the Eastern Pacific's first tropical depression of the season. Located about 425 miles south of Acapulco, Mexico, System 91E is in a good spot for development: warm sea surface temperatures and low wind shear. Those are two factors needed to help a tropical cyclone develop. Infrared imagery on June 5 at 19:47 UTC (3:47 p.m. EDT/12:47 PDT) from the AIRS instrument that flies ...

Optimalon Software Ltd. has released 1DCutX, an Excel add-in for design engineers and operations managers that optimizes length-cutting operations for manufacturers that do a lot of linear cutting of construction materials. 1DCutX reads data directly from an open Excel spreadsheet, and instantly generates both the graphical layouts and a detailed cutting report within your Excel workbook. 1DCutX can reduce the usage of linear material by twenty to forty percent, compared to manual cutting. In addition to minimizing raw material waste, 1DCutX saves time, minimizes production ...

Scientists from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., have produced groundbreaking global maps of land plant fluorescence, a difficult-to-detect reddish glow that leaves emit as a byproduct of photosynthesis. While researchers have previously mapped how ocean-dwelling phytoplankton fluoresce, the new maps are the first to focus on land vegetation and to cover the entire globe. To date, most satellite-derived information related to the health of vegetation has come from "greenness" indicators based on reflected rather than fluorescent light. Greenness ...

McCusker and Company, a leading nationwide developer of extended warranty protection services for the consumer electronics industry, has been selected by Mid America Wireless to setup its professional extended warranty service to the company's wireless customers. "Mid America Wireless customers can have the peace of mind that if something goes wrong with their new wireless phone, the strength and experience of McCusker & Company's administrator and underwriting partners are there to take care of all covered claims," said McCusker & Company President ...

NASA's Terra Satellite, the GOES-13 and GOES-11 satellites all captured images of the ash plume from southern Chile's Puyehue-Cordón Volcano this week. The volcano is located in Puyehue National Park in the Andes of Ranco Province of Chile. The Terra satellite flew over the volcano on June 6 at 14:25 UTC (10:25 a.m. EDT). The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument captured a visible image of the eruption that showed the large ash plume blowing northeast, then to the southeast and over the Atlantic Ocean. The ash plume went at least as high as ...

Patients who undergo elective total hip or total knee arthroplasty at hospitals with lower surgical volume had a higher risk of venous thromboembolism and mortality following the procedure. The complications following joint replacement surgery at low-volume sites may be reduced by modifying systems and procedures used before and after surgery according to the findings published today in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). The ACR estimates that 27 million Americans over the age of 25 have doctor-diagnosed osteoarthritis ...

San Diego, CA, June 7, 2011 – Although traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, work-related TBI has not been well documented. In a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers describe the epidemiology of fatal TBI in the US workplace between 2003 and 2008. This study provides the first national profile of fatal TBIs occurring in the US workplace. The construction industry had the highest number of TBIs and the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry had the highest rates. "While ...

DALLAS – June 7, 2011 – Blocking two tiny molecules of RNA – a chemical cousin of DNA – appears to suppress the abnormal growth of blood vessels that occurs in degenerative eye disorders, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found. Their findings, available in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggest a potential strategy to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a vascular eye disorder that affects nearly 2 million Americans and is a leading cause of blindness among older people. "MicroRNAs can affect multiple pathways involved ...

Budapest, Hungary—Internationally recognized health researchers presented their views at the 30th World Nut & Dried Fruit Congress on 21 May 2011, recommending that food policy makers consider dried fruits equivalent to fresh fruits in dietary recommendations around the world. The presentations recognize that traditional dried fruits such as dried apricots, dried apples, dates, dried figs, raisins and sultanas, and prunes should be included side by side with fresh fruit recommendations by policy makers around the world. Organized by the International Nut and Dried Fruit ...

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PeerAssist, a leading developer of tailored construction management software solutions, raises the bar for construction safety with their new application, Certification Assist. This unique construction safety certification software allows contractors to oversee and track all employees to determine who has, needs or is going to need additional safety training. Because PeerAssist tailors each application to their clients' specific needs, Certification Assist easily integrates into any accounting package, requiring very little training and eliminating the need for double entry ...

M. Philippe GUIGAL, Directeur General and oenologue of E. GUIGAL, makers of more 100-point Robert Parker wines than any other single wine producer, has given his unqualified support to winesave (R), made by Australian company Vinotech P/L. M. Guigal tested winesave at home at Chateau D'Ampuis during his wife Eve's pregnancy and was so impressed by it that he happily provided his quote and will have winesave on the tasting table at Chateau D'Ampuis where all Maison Guigal tastings take place. M. Guigal continues the tradition pioneered by his father Marcel of the notion ...

Michaels, North America's largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, celebrates the first ever International Yarn Bombing Day on Saturday, June 11 from 1 - 5 pm with in-store yarn bomb installations and knit-a-thons at five locations. International Yarn Bombing Day was started to encourage yarn bombers around the world to display pieces of knitting and crochet on a single day to raise awareness of the fast growing art form. "International Yarn Bombing Day celebrates the art forms of knitting and crocheting, and we want to recognize and support knitters and ...

The federal government is deploying telework rapidly and the General Services Administration (GSA) is sharing its plans in a panel discussion at CoreNet's Eastern Regional Symposium. Led by Chief Asset Officer Gavin Bloch and special advisor Naomi Stanford, the panel will discuss how the agency is developing best practices and testing their approach through "living lab" implementations inside GSA. AgilQuest's CEO, John Vivadelli, has been chosen to share the vision behind the telework technology and workplace methodology GSA is implementing. GSA has been a ...

Here's to the good times and the trouble that's comin'. That's a line from rock band Six Shot Revival's track 'Whiskey Bent'. It's both their battle cry and challenge to anyone who wants to give them a listen. See, Six Shot Revival ain't your Daddy's Southern Rock and in their latest album 'Greatest Hits, Vol.1', they celebrate scandal and personal ruin, spiked by some kind of 21st Century moonshine that you may not get up from the next day. If a good music hangover is what you're after, then by all means, get drunk with Six Shot Revival... at your own risk. In 2009, ...

In June 2010, the Vitamin Mineral Shop, LLC and its website http://www.vitaminmineralshop.com were launched. With the economy still struggling, growth on this new business has been tough. But, sales have grown slowly, and the number of pages on the website has also grown. "This first year has been a growing experience. I have learned about building a website, organizing the design of the website for easy maintenance and updates, basic accounting skills for a product (verses service) oriented business, and search engine optimization activities. I have also had to ...

For VW lovers who live south of Quincy, that loyalty will soon be rewarded with the July opening of Coastal Volkswagen, located at One Saturn Drive in Hanover. The new dealership, located on the southbound side of Route 53 just before the Hanover Mall, will sell both new and pre-owned Volkswagen automobiles. It will feature a state-of-the art service center with eight bays and customer amenities like a kids' area, high-definition televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi in the waiting area. Coastal VW will also offer a complimentary shuttle service. Perhaps most importantly, ...

IRMA, the illustrated style icon, will start selling her favorite pieces in a limited edition, starting June 2011. T-shirts and canvas shopper in classic IRMA fashion along with an edition of art prints and postcards will be available on http://www.irmasworld.com and myTheresa.com. Ten percent of the proceeds will go to the Red Cross to benefit Japanese relief projects. IRMA wants to do her share to help the people in Japan after the recent disaster. After all she has been enjoying a special bond with Japan for more than ten years. IRMA is regularly featured in glossy ...

In a day and age where negative and unconstructive news fills the headlines around the world, a group of businesses are joining together to change the headlines in South Florida. These companies are gathering together on Saturday, June 11th to help the foster kid's agency "4 Kids". The businesses will come together at two different locations on the same day to make a safer and more comfortable living environment for these foster kids. The homes will have roofs replaced by ABC Roofing of Coral Springs, Impact Windows installed by Extreme Window and Door, and ...

Is your organization compliant with recommended best practices for using technology and social networking? Sue Murphy, Human Resources Expert and owner of Leadership Collaborations joins radio hosts Donna Price and Debora McLaughlin, co-founders of The Real World Leadership Institute to discuss the pro's, cons and ethical danger zones of social networking for today's business on Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 at 12 Noon EST. The interview is available live or via podcast at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/realworldleadership (past shows also available online). Callers are welcome ...

Streaming live on the Co-Creator Radio Network on Tuesday, June 7, at 11 a.m. Pacific time/2 p.m. Eastern time, on her show "Why Shamanism Now?: A Practical Path to Authenticity," shaman and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt explains to listeners that the shamanic altered state of consciousness and being a "hollow bone" are not necessarily the same thing. All over the internet, contemporary practitioners are claiming that the altered state they enter to work with Spirit is, by definition, being a "hollow bone." ...

The GoodNews Christian Bookstore's internet shopping site, GoodNewsBooks.biz has thrown its hat into the ring of internet shopping portals. "We have very competitive pricing, so I expect we will do very well against our competitors" stated Bill English, the site's proprietor. "These sites put you side by side for a given item, so the customer can compare pricing. As most of you know, the internet is an extremely competitive price environment. So we must be able to compete, and win a first sale on price alone" English added. "Although we have some ...

topseos.com, an independent authority on search vendors has named the Top 10 Conversion Rate Optimization Agencies for the month of June 2010. All the Conversion Enhancement solutions recognized next to hundreds of other Conversion Enhancement agencies have gone through a comprehensive process evaluated by a qualified and experienced team of researchers. Every company is assessed through the five key areas identified by topseos.com as significant for a conversion enhancement campaign. "Every vendor evaluated by topseos.com goes through a rigorous evaluation process, ...

Sacred Space Imports has announced that they will be holding their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Friday, June 10, 2011 from 3:30pm-6:00pm. Sacred Space Imports is located at 980 Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92069. Come and enjoy an exciting evening of live music, food and wine as well as storewide discounts! Sacred Space Imports has been your source for Exotic Furnishings From Around the World for over four years and is finally having an official grand opening. They will also be launching their newest addition - Mystic Passport Books and Gifts, ...