WASHINGTON – The times are changing, and not necessarily for the better when it comes to giving back to society, according to 40 years of research on 9 million young adults. Since the baby boomer generation, there has been a significant decline among young Americans in political participation, concern for others and interest in saving the environment, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association. "Popular views of the millennial generation, born in the 1980s and 1990s, as more caring, community-oriented and politically engaged than previous ...

A novel type of sensor, based on nanometer-scale pores in a semiconductor membrane, is a step closer to practical use in applications such as analyzing the protein contents of a single cell. Researchers pioneering single-molecule nanopore sensor technology at the Technische Universität München (TUM) have shown its potential through a succession of experiments over the past few years. Now, in collaboration with biochemists at Goethe University Frankfurt, they have been able to advance this effort past what had been a sticking point: enhancing the selectivity of the sensor ...

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania-based IKOR Industries, Inc. recently entered into a two year agreement for the provision of outsourced manufacturing support, or "shelter," services in Mexico with The Offshore Group of Tucson, Arizona. Under the terms of the agreement, and at the projects maturity, IKOR will occupy 30,950 square feet of industrial space in The Offshore Group's Bella Vista Industrial Park. These facilities are located in Empalme, in the Mexican State of Sonora. IKOR will eventually employ 50 workers in the manufacture of electrical cables, harnesses ...

What's more romantic than the idea of tossing the daily grind and relocating to a stunning tropical island? Well, nothing for the owners of St. Thomas based day boat rental company, Pirate's Paradise Adventures. Their story was the subject of a feature article in Home Business Magazine for April, 2012. About 10 years ago, Brian and Leigh Woeller were residents of crowded Southern California, with 2 hour daily commutes to high pressure jobs that made raising their four children challenging. "We had very little time with the kids, and no time for each other," ...

In their effort to provide Adelaide's residential and commercial areas with the best painters, the family owned and operated South Australian business, Pridal Services, launches their new website, http://www.pridal.com.au, to reach more homes and buildings. Their newly developed online site features the company's different painting services and galleries of their projects. It's easy to navigate with contact details and forms readily available for customer queries. Invoices can also be paid through this new website for clients' convenience. Pridal Services painting contractors ...

We're excited to announce House of Shakti Jewelry, in association with The Artisan Group, was recently selected to gift our jewelry and Scarf Necklaces in an exclusive collaborative gift bag prepared especially for celebrities Sarah Jessica Parker and Katie Holmes. Located in Beverly Hills, CA, House of Shakti is the creative vision of designer Lubna Salah who uses crystals for healing and empowerment. Each piece of jewelry is spiritually inspired and handcrafted to promote healing of the mind-body-spirit connection. Since ancient times, gemstones have been looked to ...

Purchasing a high quality commercial grade inflatable from a reputable manufacturer is the key to your equipment lasting and maintaining its condition through the years. Jungle Jumps is a leading manufacturer of high quality inflatable products. All inflatable products from Jungle Jumps are manufactured with a high quality commercial grade 18 ounce vinyl. This thickness extends the life of the inflatable, protecting the material from everyday wear and tear. Jungle Jumps' inflatables are always quadruple stitched to prevent any tearing during use. Additionally, Jungle ...

Tonight Canadian rock star Paris Black unveils a whole new genre of music at the "Revival Club" in Toronto CA. It's called "Eurawk" A combination of club, dance, trance and wild live guitar provided by the legendary guitarist Tony Wild Springer, who has been in David Bowie's band for years also played with Deep Purple, Jon Bon Jovi, Tea Party and many others. Also heavy metal players Mark and Steve Macpherson from heavy metal band Pile Driver are providing organic sounds. The Revival is one of the most upscale and exciting local clubs in Toronto, ...

Chicago area business coach Victoria Cook of The Guilt-Free Coach named breakout speaker in the upcoming It's All About Women Retreat. The retreat will take place from April 27th to 29th at Lake Lawn Lodge, Delavan, WI. Five well-known keynote and breakout sessions speakers will be sharing their personal advice and inspiration. Cook will be sharing 5 Keys to Creating a Strong and Empowering Inner Strength on Saturday. It is a weekend about taking a step back from your busy life and going on a unique journey of self-discovery and rejuvenation. Not only will this be a retreat ...

When eleven-year-old Jackie meets every kid's greatest nightmare, disfigured hermit, Charlie No Face, his life is changed forever. Despite nagging questions about the death of his mother when he was an infant, the summer of 1959 is shaping up as the best vacation of Jackie's short life. He has friends, baseball, his father's unanticipated vacation from work, and the hunt for Charlie No Face to fill his days. But in a few short weeks, Jackie's life is turned upside down. He moves in with a distant relative whose shadowy boarder holds the key to Jackie's past and, perhaps, ...

Aleishka, Jaychaliz, Karielys and Yalreisy are some of the names included in the compilation titled Baby Names from Puerto Rico: Trendy, Creative and Unique Names from the Island of Enchantment. The American Jared Romey and the Puerto Rican Diana Caballero were in charge of compiling more than 4,500 names that breaks all rules and traditions used in Puerto Rico. More and more Puerto Ricans prefer different and unique names for their babies. In this book you will find examples that are the results of combining both parents names, names written in an alternate way or were ...

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Author Jo Ann Snapp released her fourth book in the Norma Jean's Mysteries Series Body in the Big Box This time Norma Jean goes on an innocent search to find a bass fiddle for joining a church group to play on the court square and along with the bass fiddle she finds a body in the big box. It seems pretty straight forward. The skeleton has a wallet, identification and the only thing missing is how he got into the box. Or is it that straight forward? Norma's adopted brother, Jason Brahms, traveled to Virginia with pathologist, Derrick Lake, to reunite the families ...

Thousands of runners will make Flushing Meadows Corona Park the center of the New York road racing universe on Saturday, March 24, as the nationwide Allstate Life InsuranceSM 13.1 Marathon Series returns to beautiful Flushing Meadows Corona Park for the third straight year with the Allstate Life InsuranceSM New York 13.1 Marathon . The event will again be accompanied by the Karhu 5K race, providing opportunities for serious runners as well as newcomers to the sport for a fun-filled day in the shadows of the USTA National Tennis Center, New York Hall of Science, the Queens ...

Mark Henderson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Espressogrow stated, "Our business can only thrive and meet its potential with the right focus, the right leadership and above all, the right people. Eric has a distinguished professional career, working across the globe with some of the world's biggest brands. His insight, experience and strategic leadership will ensure our management team can deliver on our companies potential." Eric Rosenkranz is Founder and Chairman of e.three, a strategic advisory firm helping organizations in Asia determine and execute ...

Beaumont, CA ---- After months of looking at resale homes, putting in bids and being disappointed, the Hernandez family took the suggestion of their Realtor and decided to look for a new home. A sign along I-10 advertising LivingSmart Homes at Tournament Hills had caught their eye a few years back, so they decided to take another look and found their perfect home was really a new home with energy-saving features, a great location and amazing pricing. "I still can't believe how easy the Pardee team made it to purchase a home," said Rene Hernandez. "Buying ...

In the wake of the worst financial crisis the U.S. has seen in decades, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, has recently announced a proposal to increase its oversight if two industries that often have a major impact on people struggling to make ends meet: debt collectors and credit reporting agencies. The two industries would be the first to be included in the CFPB's new nonbank supervision program, which was launched in January. Commentators have observed that the CFPB's initial focus on debt collection and consumer reporting is a likely indicator of ...

The driver of a double-decker commercial bus that crashed outside Syracuse, N.Y. in 2008, killing four people, will go free after a court acquitted the man of all criminal charges. He was charged with four counts of criminally negligent homicide after driving the 13-foot-high Megabus into a railroad bridge overpass with a posted clearance of 10 feet, 9 inches. According to Philly.com, 13 "low bridge" warning signs, some with flashing yellow lights, dotted the side of the road leading up to the bridge. Criminally Negligent Homicide Charges After a non-jury ...

With high debt, overwhelming medical bills and job loss common in today's uncertain economy, many people are struggling to pay their mortgage on time. While most homeowners behind on mortgage payments feel as though financial disaster is inevitable, taking immediate action will greatly ease -- and may possibly avoid -- foreclosure. A good first step is to meet with a bankruptcy or home loan modification attorney knowledgeable about preventing foreclosure. While home loan modifications are possible, it can be difficult for an individual homeowner to obtain a modification ...

Under Colorado law, people convicted of DUI and other alcohol-related driving offenses can be required to install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle they own or use for a period of months or years following the reinstatement of a suspended driver's license. An ignition interlock device is a mechanism that connects to a car's ignition system to test the driver's breath and prevents the engine from starting if an elevated blood alcohol content, or BAC, is detected. The device also requires the driver to provide breath samples periodically while the vehicle is ...

Teacup Pups, located in Brooklyn, New York, now has a Twitter account that loyal customers should follow in order to get specials and discounts not available anywhere else. Twitter, a microblogging service that now has 100 Million active users, has 250 Million tweets published each day. Interested Teacup Pups customers can follow them at http://www.Twitter.com/TeacupPupsNY. "We needed to find a way to have direct conversations with our customers and also other pet lovers in the New York City area," said Joel Tannenbaum, the manager at Teacup Pups. "I ...

On Tuesday April 3rd, 6-8pm CT, Healing Path will debut a new teleconference workshop with speaker and author Alice McCall. It is described as a new twist on what compassion is and how it propels you forward on your spiritual path. "I've called this workshop 'The Science of Compassion' because there is a very straightforward set of tools that we can use to harness compassion to its fullest potential in our lives," shares McCall. McCall has formulated the workshop as an informative presentation on how compassionate acting and thinking can be utilized in ...

Houston, TX - March 2012 - Houston based interior design firm and home furnishings showroom Laura U celebrates its fifth year in business with the annual DOT sale. For the last five years, the Laura U Design Studio has provided turn-key interior design solutions for its clients. While the retail boutique, Laura U Collection, an extension of the Laura U design style, offers vintage furnishings and home accessories. Within the last year, Laura U has expanded the showroom and added an online store filled with great home furnishings and gifts, http://www.shoplaurau.com. This ...

BKD Forensics & Valuation Services, a division of BKD, LLP, is pleased to announce that Todd Burchett will be presenting for the Civil Track at the 2012 Texas College for Judicial Studies. His presentation "Reviewing the Expert's Report: Top Five Questions for the Business Appraiser," will focus on where business appraisers need to look first, current reporting standards, critical valuation principals and how to quickly identify common errors. Burchett has more than 20 years of experience providing client solutions in consulting, accounting and tax matters. ...

March 6, 2012 - MyTaxAuction.com, a newly released website focused on online tax preparation bidding, recently added a section for visitors to explain how MyTaxAuction works. The tab, called 'how it works' explains the online bidding process users follow to locate and hire online tax preparers. Individuals and families can enjoy the convenience of online tax preparation in addition to the benefits of having a professional tax preparer. There are three sections on the 'how it works' tab to show users how simple the process is: create an account, create a tax profile, ...