On the Front Range within the Rocky Mountains, prevailing winds sweep eastward over the mountains smack into the National Wind Technology Center. Several wind turbines, some taller than a 40-story building, spin and hum at the site, just outside of Boulder, Colo., waiting for an experiment to start in the next month. The turbines not only produce power, they produce wakes – similar to what forms in bodies of water – that are invisible ripples and waves and other disturbances in the atmosphere downstream that can damage turbines and decrease efficiency. Lawrence Livermore ...

Michael Lasky, founder and president of I-Volution, Inc., which owns and operates the number one ranked websites, including www.BachelorettePartyFun.com, www.BachelorPartyFun.com, www.Bridesmaid101.com, www.Groomsmen411.com and www.BabyShower101.com, announced that his network of sites will have close to 9 million visitors this year and is sponsoring a one thousand dollar ($1000) sweepstakes in honor of the upcoming Spring 2011 Universal Pictures movie release of "Bridesmaids". Michael Lasky, who himself, was just married in October 2010, is very aware of ...

As they might with most endangered animals, scientists consider the whereabouts and activities of right whales extremely important. "It is helpful to know where they go, why they go there and what they do when they're there," says Mark F. Baumgartner of the biology department at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Baumgartner and his colleagues studied the behavior of right whales and sei whales—both endangered species of baleen whales—in the waters of the Gulf of Maine to the east of Nantucket. They found that the location, the length of stay, and perhaps ...

The White House recently announced plans to step up government efforts to curb the prescription drug epidemic in this country. National Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske stated in a press conference last week, "What we are seeing is an epidemic of prescription drug abuse. We now have more people dying as a result of overdoses driven by prescription drugs than are dying from drug shot wounds in this country." In an effort to stem the death toll and over all ravages of prescription drug addiction, the White House announced plans for a comprehensive approach to the ...

The general notion is that credit cards are tools to jeopardize a persons financial standing. People are so apprehensive about this that they don't readily apply for credit cards. But, if you use them well, then these could actually be credit builders for you. There are many such tips on Credit Builder Credit Cards that you can use. You will find that your credit not only improves, but you are also able to manage your credit easily if you know what to do. Let us take a look at some ways in which you can use a credit card to build credit. Using a Prepaid Credit Card Prepaid ...

Thousands of Professionals searching for jobs are posting their resumes on websites all over the Internet. The chances of getting a call back is very slim, especially since the average human resources office today is over loaded with hundreds of resumes from other interested candidates. But with no other apparent resources to find work, many are willing to take their chances. Yet how much simpler would it be if you had a friend at a company who would recommend you for the position. It has been said that the best jobs come from word of mouth. Experts agree that networking ...

To aid advanced and intermediate students who find difficulty in learning Chinese, Kevin Nadolny, founder of Capturing Chinese, has published another masterpiece of Lu Xun --- The New Year's Sacrifice. This new book is part of the Capturing Chinese series written by the Father of Modern Chinese Literature, Lu Xun. Every book is set in an inventive format to ease the painstaking process of mastering the Chinese language. Founder and author, Kevin Nadolny, has devised a unique approach to learn Chinese literature. Kevin who was once foreign to the language has succeeded ...

Poems, letters, extended verse and photos combine to reveal intricate, elaborate imagery that completely embodies the spirit of love and devotion in heralded poet Valentinno's critically and commercially acclaimed new collection, A Romantic's Passion: The Tenth Muse "Phenomenal." "Intriguing." "Enthralling." These are some of the things reviewers and readers have been compelled to say after being introduced to Valentinno's work. Divided into five books (Romance, Letters, Love, Desire, Passion) and interspersed with journal entries, photos ...

Paul A. Falzone, CEO of eLove Matchmaking, one of the world's largest matchmaking services weighs in, "Most people who elect to use online dating services do understand that there is inherent risk to it. Screening new members against the national sex offender registry may give a false sense of security." He continued, "Profile authentication is a challenge for internet dating sites as there is no way to confirm that a person is who he/she claims to be and that they do not have a criminal record. Positive identification and full criminal background checks ...

Dr. Michael Yessis, the preeminent biomechanist in the United States, is releasing his How To Hit video that discusses the proper technique needed to hit 400-- and how to acquire that specialized technique. In the How To Hit video, in which he analyzes a young baseball prospect frame-by-frame, Dr. Yessis explains that batting 400 is not out of the ordinary, nor out of the reach for anyone playing baseball today. He points out that most hitters do not hit 400 because they do not have the technique (often called hitting mechanics) to do so. "The proper technique ...

myRMX announced today that a new version of its popular remixing app, myRMX, is now available in the app store. Why the update? "We are always seeking to improve our app. myRMX is always evolving and pushing the threshold of mobile phone capabilities. myRMX is not only about exciting music, but it is an exceptional mobile app like no other." said Steven Haun, Vice-President of Music and Business Development. In the world of mobile apps a developer has roughly 20 seconds to get the customer interested in their app. Outside of 20 seconds you risk losing that ...

Bankruptcy May Help a Homeowner Avoid Foreclosure By the time most people contemplate bankruptcy, they are finding it difficult to make monthly house payments and are likely a few months behind on the mortgage. For many, the primary concern going forward is to avoid foreclosure, but many assume filing for bankruptcy means losing your home. This is not necessarily the case. Not all bankruptcy filers remain in their homes -- and for some it is not in their best interest to do so -- but if saving your home is a high priority there certainly are options. No matter ...

Slow Down for New York Emergency Vehicles or Risk a Ticket On January 1, 2011, New York began enforcement of the Ambrose-Searles "Move Over Act," New York Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1144-a. The new law requires drivers approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights on to slow down. In addition, if you are driving in an adjacent lane you must move over, so long as you can do so safely. The law is named after two officers who were killed while stopped on the side of the road. In an interview with WBNG-TV news, a New York State Police sergeant said ...

Registration for the 2011 summer camps at Textile Center is now open for kids 6 to 16 years old. Summer camps begin July 8 and run through August 26, with more than 30 different camp options varying in session length. Textile Center day camps combine sewing, painting, silk screening and other textile related arts to engage kids. Many of the camps also involve dying fabric, which takes place in the state-of-the-art dye lab. Campers create a variety of projects, including quilts, original clothing pieces, jewelry, pajamas, messenger bags and much more during the summer ...

It is estimated that up to 85% of public schools will be considered "failing" by the end of this school year. If you have a school age child, let Tutorfi.com help you increase your child's potential. You cannot rely on the school system alone. Teachers are under the gun to teach the testing under the No Child Let Behind Policy. The schools and teachers are graded on how well the students do on the test, curriculum takes a back seat. Tutoring can help considerably; here are some suggestions on how a tutor can help: 1. The sooner tutoring begins, the more successful ...

"There's too much great stuff!" lamented Dwight Stevens of Stevens Auction Company. He was referring to the upcoming on-site liquidation of the contents of Nostalgia Furniture, nationally known furniture makers. The auction was originally slated for April 30, but because the inventory yielded such a huge trove of items, a second day was added. Now, the sale will take place April 29-30, on County Road 53 North in Ethelsville, Ala., located just a few miles outside Columbus, Miss., on U.S. Highway 82. It will be an absolute auction, meaning everything sells, ...

ItsOurSecret.org and ProSocial Media have announced the launch of a new website for ItsOurSecret which can be viewed at http://www.itsoursecret.org. The new site provides users with an overview of the organization's mission, educational resources, and an opportunity to participate in the community According to Burne Hill, founder of ItsOurSecret.org, the primary purpose of the organization is to provide information, education and a voice to those that have been victimized by others that have used their power by uttering those words: "It's our secret". Hill ...

South Carolina Woman Charged With DUI After Killing DOT Worker Misty Dawson took prescription pain medication for nausea and other pains before leaving work on Wednesday, April 6. According to WYFF news, at her hearing Misty said she "was thinking it wouldn't go into effect until I got home." On her way, she struck 60 year-old Noah Lark, a South Carolina Department of Transportation worker who was under an interstate bridge. Lark died a few hours later. He is survived by a wife, children and grandchildren. Dawson claims she does not remember the accident, ...

KR Enterprises, LLC a growing ecommerce enterprise company located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin has recently acquired a leading ecommerce wedding cake topper company, That's My Topper. With this recent acquisition, That's My Topper will be put to the test as it climbs the mountain of the wedding business with the small business feel with large corporation backing. That's My Topper established itself in 2006 by providing a variety of cake toppers mainly to the wedding audience. Within the last year, That's My Topper has grown its catalog to over 1000 different cake toppers ...

SuperZoo, one of the largest National shows for pet retailers, will return to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center Sept. 13-15, 2011. Produced and managed by the World Pet Association (WPA), SuperZoo will offer new features at the 2011 show, including a revamped business lounge, a new grooming component and expanded retailer course offerings through the SuperZoo University program. "2010 was a record breaking year for SuperZoo with an increase of almost 14 percent in the number of exhibitors over the previous year and more than 10,000 attendees coming to the show," ...

Today GL Solutions announced the awarding of a new contract from the Wyoming State Board of Medicine to provide a new regulatory software system. GL Solutions creates GL Suite , an expert regulatory software database system that is currently utilized by several other state medical boards across the United States. GL Suite is easy-to-use, highly flexible, government licensing software tailored to meet each agency's specific business needs, resulting in improved efficiency, effectiveness and customer service. "This project will move our licensing processes into ...

On line dating companies have no trouble matching likes, dislikes, values and vices. But for that fateful first date, after weeks of virtual courtship, what computers fail to predict is the other person's breath. According to actress Tyra Colar, who has appeared on ABC's hit "Cougar Town" with Courtney Cox, many women find male tea drinkers to be a sexy breath of fresh air when compared to their "can I buy you a drink" coffee-drinking counterparts. "Nothing shortens a first date faster than a guy with halitosis," said Colar, who grew ...

Turf Paradise will be on the cutting-edge of horse racing innovation on April 30, 2011, when the EquiSight helmet camera system will be used during the track's Arizona Breeders' Day races. The EquiSight camera system allows viewers a first-person perspective of the racing action, putting the fan in the middle of the heart-pounding excitement. The EquiSight camera will be worn by all jockeys in two races. Following each race, the video replay from the winning horse will be shown by Turf Paradise to give fans a new way of seeing how the race was won. EquiSight is teaming-up ...

Montari Brooklyn Marketing and Advertising Agency launches a promotional items logo website. This website was created for businesses, organization, churches and event coordinators or planners, who want to build brand awareness. Montari Brooklyn new promotional product website features over 300,000 items. "Montari Brooklyn Promotions Website was born, when we would tailor a marketing campaign for our clients. We found ourselves always creating marketing proposals, that included 100 custom designed t-shirts, or 500 political yard signs, etc... At that moment we realized, ...

Judith Heft & Associates this year celebrates 15 years of exceptional professional and personal financial services. Judy Heft founded the company in 1996, and has maintained consistent growth every year over the past 15 years. Heft attributes the company's growth to hard work, heavy local networking, community involvement, client referrals and targeted marketing efforts. In honor of the 15th Anniversary and to show appreciation to the clients for their loyalty and continuing referrals, Judith Heft & Associates has made a donation to Camp Happy Times. Camp Happy ...