This press release is available in German. If electric vehicles are to become an alternative to traditional vehicles there is a lot of research and development work to be done. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft created the "System Research for Electromobility" project back in June 2009, an initiative involving a total of 33 Fraunhofer Institutes. The research is financed with € 34.4 million in funding from the federal economic stimulus program II from the German federal ministry of education and research (BMBF). In addition, the federal economic stimulus program I provided ...

Research from North Carolina State University shows that they really don't make women like they used to, at least in Spain. The study, which examined hundreds of Spanish and Portuguese skulls spanning four centuries, shows that differences in the craniofacial features of men and women have become less pronounced. "Improving our understanding of the craniofacial features of regional groups can help us learn more from skeletal remains, or even help us identify an individual based on his or her remains," says Dr. Ann Ross, an associate professor of anthropology at NC State ...

Traditionally, breast augmentation has been considered a procedure for young people. However, in recent years that stereotype has become obsolete. More than ever, older women are choosing to undergo breast augmentation to restore a more youthful breast appearance. Age, pregnancy, and weight loss all affect the appearance of your breasts, causing them to sag or lose volume. Breast augmentation can be an effective way to neutralize the impact of these factors on your breast appearance. In general, breast augmentation for older women is more about restoring a youthful perkiness ...

MANHATTAN, KS—Do those who know more also know that they know more? And does a student's confidence level correlate to academic performance? These questions have long inspired researchers in the fields of decisionmaking and education to study confidence. New research from Kansas State University professor Candice Shoemaker looked at the psychological constructs of "confidence" and "self-efficacy" to evaluate the effectiveness of targeted learning objectives on student achievement. Shoemaker, from Kansas State University's Department of Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreation ...

This press release is available in German. Coils are a central functional element of the motor. They are subjected to strong vibrations and changes in temperature. And the components must be as small as possible so that the motor fits into the wheel. "We are now producing coils using casting technology. This makes it possible to produce electrical motors that are not only more compact, but are also higher performing and more cost-efficient," said Felix Horch, project manager at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Applied Materials Research IFAM in ...

Atlanta shredding company Shred-Green gave a free presentation to the residents at Park Springs, a continuing care retirement community in Stone Mountain GA, on the topic of identity theft on Monday, March 28th. This is one of several presentations sponsored by Shred-Green in recent months. Everett Perkins, company president and CEO, provided an entertaining presentation on the threat of identity theft, the signs that a theft may have occurred, actions that can be taken to protect your identity and remedies if the theft has occurred. The event was arranged by a community ...

This press release is available in German. The share price of a stock reflects investor and analyst opinions about its prospects and indicates whether positive or negative developments are on the horizon. The micoblogging platform Twitter has become an important medium for the exchange of such viewpoints. Thousands of stock-related messages are broadcasted every day via Twitter. Twittering investors mark tweets according to company stock symbols, for example, "$AAPL" for the U.S. computer company Apple. In a study, TUM economists showed that the sentiment from Twitter ...

A study coordinated by Universitat Autònoma Barcelona (UAB) on the origin and evolution of peculiar morphologies created by ancient subterranean springs in the central pre-Pyrenees of Catalonia (Spain) pose new questions for planetary geomorphology research. Similar to small volcanoes, these formations until now had only been described in Australia and closely resemble gigantic forms found on Mars. The study may shed new light on the origin of these formations and the search for water on the red planet. In these past years a group of researchers from different universities ...

In January of 2010, the principals of Pegasus Residential discovered that they had won a contest, awarding a $100K Extreme Corporate Makeover compliments of Discover True North (DTN), (an agency that provides consulting, training and web design services) and a host of other, well-respected alliance partners. The contest was created to recognize and reward a company within the multifamily industry that had created or sustained a positive work culture in tough economic times. An advisory committee made up of twenty industry experts had the opportunity to cast his or her ...

CO2 capture by means of amines is considered to be the most appropriate method to quickly begin with CO2 removal. During this capture process, some of the amines escaping the recycling process will be emitted into the air and will also form other compounds such as nitrosamines and nitramines. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) was commissioned by the Climate and Pollution Agency (Klif) to assess whether these new emissions are harmful to health - particularly in terms of the cancer risk to the general population. The results of the risk assessments were submitted ...

FAYETTEVILLE, AR—Containers made from plastics are used in most traditional greenhouse operations. While plastic containers are practical, strong, and can be formed to any size, shape, or color, the extensive use of these petroleum-based containers creates significant waste disposal problems for the greenhouse industry and consumers. One example: a 2008 report found that a typical greenhouse operation in California discards over 3560 pounds of plastic trays, flats, and containers annually. The amount of waste plastic generated by greenhouses has become an important issue ...

TAIPEI, TAIWAN—Stressed out? Spend some time with Mother Nature. Pick up any self-help manual and you'll likely find sage advice about the restorative effects of spending time in natural surroundings. Research shows that people who spend time in natural environments are more likely to realize long-term physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits. For urban dwellers with limited access to nature, horticultural activities like gardening may offer stress reduction benefits. But can participation in horticulture-based activities lead to enlightenment? Researchers Wan-Wei ...

Two species of gorillas live in central equatorial Africa. Divergence between the Western gorillas (Gorilla gorilla) and Eastern gorillas (Gorilla beringei) began between 0.9 and 1.6 million years ago and now the two species live several hundred kilometres apart. An international team of researchers including Olaf Thalmann of the University of Turku in Finland and Linda Vigilant of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany found that the divergence of Western lowland gorillas and the critically endangered Cross River gorillas (Gorilla gorilla diehli) ...

Preparing and paying taxes can be confusing and expensive. Better put, the process can be downright intimidating! This is often the reason people push it off as long as possible. And once one year passes without filing, it becomes more difficult to talk yourself into filing the next. This is what happened to Cary (Orlando, FL) who hadn't filed a tax return in six years when he came to Blue Tax's door. Frustrated, frightened, and overwhelmed, Cary was relieved to hear from the team at Blue Tax that his problem was not only common, but resolvable. They sat him down and ...

24-7PressRelease.com, a premium distributor of press releases to both online and print media outlets, today announced that it has circulated its milestone 150,000th press release. "This accomplishment is especially exciting as it signifies that we are becoming a top-rated resource for journalists and individuals in search of historic business news," said Michael Iwasaki, Managing Partner of 24-7PressRelease.com. This achievement comes on the heels of the company's recent news that it is ranked in Alexa's top 10,000 websites on the Internet. Combining this esteemed ...

On May 14th throughout the 21st, SwingLifeStyle and Topless Travel are organizing quite possibly the most exclusive lifestyle event of 2011. The beautiful Caribe Resort belonging to the Caribbean has long been chosen, with all the beautiful beaches, waterfall pool, conversation pool and jacuzzis. Magnificent palms provide ample shade for relaxing on a sunny day next to clear blue water. For veteran swingers, take pleasure in the advantages of showing off in the sun and having no tan lines. Caribe is definitely the ultimate swinger resort featuring fine dining cuisines, ...

Wig Superstore (www.wigsuperstore.com) announced they will carry the new RAQUEL WELCH 2011 Spring Wig Collection starting April 1st. The new Raquel Welch wig collection showcases seven new fashion-forward styles, including a 100% human hair, hand-tied style with a monofilament top and lace front. These wigs are created by Hair U Wear using expert Raquel Welch wig designers applying the very latest wig manufacturing technology. The new line can be viewed at http://www.wigsuperstore.com/Raquel_Welch_Spring_2011.php. The collection flagship is the Applause human hair ...

Oniqua Pty Ltd, (www.oniqua.com), the leading provider of analytics-based MRO optimization solutions for asset-intensive industries, today announced it has changed its brand name from 'Oniqua Enterprise Analytics' to 'Oniqua MRO Analytics'. The new name is designed to more effectively and precisely communicate the company's singular mission and exclusive focus on helping asset-intensive organizations optimize their MRO activities through an analytics-based approach. "No other software company in the world focuses exclusively on optimizing the full range of MRO activities ...

BoatsToGo.com, a premier online retailer of quality inflatable boats, announces the launch of its Saturn SD430 with many new features for 2011. This 14 feet heavy-duty inflatable boat is great for water rescue, diving or day trips. The new features further improve the durability of SD430 inflatable boats. 14' Saturn SD430 inflatable boats are made of 1100 denier Korean PVC fabric with polyester support that has excellent resistance to tearing, tension and breaking. Notable features include but are not limited to the following: Air valves have been moved toward the ...

After his rendition of Elton John's "Rocket Man", America voted Paul McDonald into American Idol's final nine. Idol judge Stephen Tyler has praised Paul's voice throughout his time on the show quoting "Like (Bob) Dylan, like Willy Nelson, your voice is that different - and it's beautiful in that sense". Paul McDonald and The Grand Magnolias' newest song release, "New Orleans", stands to help citizens of Japan. All proceeds from their song "New Orleans" will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross Society. McDonald and his band, The Grand Magnolias, paired with Nashville ...

Modern, sophisticated, and functional -- after months of design and development, LifeWave, an international distributorship company in more than 90 countries that offers a full line of unique non-transdermal patch products, recently launched the next generation of its visual identity. LifeWave's new packaging is both striking and more functional and includes a new patch design, an attractive and informative all-product brochure and easy-to-use instruction booklets for each patch product. The new materials are available in 11 languages. "LifeWave has devoted considerable ...

Streaming live on the Co-Creator Radio Network on Tuesday, April 5, 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 quotes author Lewis Hyde: "The Trickster cannot be trusted. It is a contact that puts us slightly at risk; we open ourselves to disruption whenever we call on him." But Pratt tells listeners that it is that opening that allows miracles, the impossible, surprise, and the reversal of fortunes. According to Pratt, work ...

Helliwell Pictures announced today the launch of its iOS and Android compatible mobile application that facilitates interaction between charity groups and their donors. While shooting a film in Yushu, Tibet, Helliwell PicturesâEUR filmmaker Michael Oved Dayan observed enormous need for medical attention among the nomadic people of Eastern Tibet. Dayan accompanied a volunteer medical team stupefied by this overwhelming need and their own lack of resources. Because the team lacked crucial resources, their own stress levels were elevated. Making the decision to treat one ...

AratedONLY.com , The national database of Health Department A Rated Restaurants congratulates the following Missouri City Texas Restaurants for winning their city's annual "Clean Restaurant Award". Each of the 21 eateries that received a Clean Restaurant Award earned a score of 95 or above and did not have a critical violation. Chef Rey's, 2865 Dulles Ave. (100; first-time winner) Fryday's Sports Grill, 3760 Cartwright Road (100; first-time winner) Fun Tiki Family Entertainment, 3310 Murphy Road (100; second win since 2008) Grace's Cafe, 1909 Texas Parkway ...

The CEO of Survival Strategies, Mr. Craig Ferreira, was requested to come to Idaho to personally train 30 of the executives and staff of Rehab Authority, a 12-location Physical Therapy practice, owned and operated by Kevin Hulsey PT, DPT and CEO of Rehab Authority and member of the Board of Directors for the American Physical Therapy Association. Mr. Ferreira arrived Friday to deliver a refresher course on the subject of Building Relationships with Referral Sources. This refresher course is part of Survival Strategies' most popular service - The Referral Increase & Control ...