Studies done by Mark Lusk and colleagues at the Colorado School of Mines could significantly improve the efficiency of solar cells. Their latest work describes how the size of light-absorbing particles--quantum dots--affects the particles' ability to transfer energy to electrons to generate electricity. The results are published in the April issue of the journal ACS Nano. The advance provides evidence to support a controversial idea, called multiple-exciton generation (MEG), which theorizes that it is possible for an electron that has absorbed light energy, called an ...

How does your best friend feel when people act needy? Or, about people being dishonest? What do they think when others seem uncomfortable in social situations? According to an upcoming study in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, if you don't know – your relationship may pay a price. There are lots of ways to know someone's personality. You can say "she's an extrovert" or "she's usually happy." You may also know how he or she reacts to different situations and other people's behavior. "It's a more detailed way of understanding ...

Shaver Automotive Group is pleased to announce that it now offers sales and service of the new 2012 Fiat 500 at its new FIAT Studio in the Thousand Oaks Auto Mall. Shaver Automotive Group invites FIAT customers in Southern California to test drive the Fiat 500, the first FIAT vehicle to be sold in the United States since 1984. Shaver's FIAT Studio is located in the heart of the Thousand Oaks Auto Mall. The 2012 Fiat 500 is a four-passenger city car that offers Italian styling, modern technology, excellent fuel efficiency and a great value to attract a new generation ...

Aurora, Colo. (March 24, 2011)—A research team at the University of Colorado Cancer Center has identified an enzyme that could be used to diagnose colon cancer earlier. It is possible that this enzyme also could be a key to stopping the cancer. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in Americans, with a one in 20 chance of developing it, according to the American Cancer Society. This enzyme biomarker could help physicians identify more colon cancers and do so at earlier stages when the cancer is more successfully treated. The research was led by Cancer Center ...

In a finding that has global implications for climate research, scientists have discovered that when icebergs cool and dilute the seas through which they pass for days, they also raise chlorophyll levels in the water that may in turn increase carbon dioxide absorption in the Southern Ocean. An interdisciplinary research team supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) highlighted the research this month in the journal Nature Geosciences. The research indicates that "iceberg transport and melting have a role in the distribution of phytoplankton in the Weddell ...

A mass extinction is hard enough for Earth's biosphere to handle, but when you chase it with prolonged oxygen deprivation, the biota ends up with a hangover that can last millions of years. Such was the situation with the greatest mass extinction in Earth's history 250 million years ago, when 90 percent of all marine animal species were wiped out, along with a huge proportion of plant, animal and insect species on land. A massive amount of volcanism in Siberia is widely credited with driving the disaster, but even after the immense outpourings of lava and toxic gases ...

In keeping with its tradition of excellence, USSelfStorageLocator.com is proud to announce its recent success at the Inside Self Storage World Expo 2011 held in Las Vegas from March 14-16. USSelfStorageLocator.com was one of the main sponsors of the three-day event, which is heralded as one of the biggest events in the self storage industry. Featuring speeches from top industry experts, exhibitions from various self storage vendors, and educational presentations, the Expo was an informative and entertaining event. USSelfStorageLocator.com played an integral part in the ...

Customers looking to switch their current account to Halifax can now earn an extra GBP50 through the price comparison website moneysupermarket.com. The GBP50 cashback offer is available for a limited time and ends on 31 March 2011. It is open to anyone who opens a Halifax Reward Current Account through moneysupermarket.com and opts for the Switching Service. Halifax Reward Current Account The Halifax Reward Current Account regularly tops the best buy tables for current accounts with its simple charging structure and GBP5 monthly reward for any customer who credits ...

After getting used to the better weather abroad and fearing the effect of Government cuts at home, increasing numbers of British expats are shunning a return to the UK. This is one of the key findings of a new report by Lloyds TSB International conducted in February 2011, which revealed that 67 per cent of expats have cancelled plans to move back to Britain. This represents an 11 per cent rise compared to the figures from six months ago. - Few expats have moved back to the UK over past six months - More than six in ten believe they have better financial prospects overseas ...

On the weekend of February 19-20, 2011, Dr. David Snogdrass DDS, along with a number of other dental professionals and volunteers, served the greater Nashville area by providing medical services to those in need. In cooperation with Remote Area Medical, Dr. David Snodgrass DDS and the team worked with several hundred dental patients who would have not been able to receive such medical care on their own. "I was amazed at the amount of work that our team was able to accomplish in just one weekend," reported Dr. David Snodgrass DDS. Dr. David Snodgrass DDS was referencing ...

Probecom is a specialized company engaged in the design and manufacture of satellite communication earth station antenna and relevant servo equipments, and radar telemetry and telemonitor antenna servo sub-system. We have a selected range of VSAT antenna (C-Band,KU-Band, Ka-Band), Non-penetrating Roof Mounts, Earth Station Antenna Control System and Tracking Systems. Design and manufacturing capability our company has built a professional team in developing considerable capability in R&D, sales and service, especially in antenna production and processing, our well-appointed ...

Trust eMedia is pleased to announce the signing of their agency for inbound marketing services to Coach Mike Ditka's Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund. Trust eMedia will be working with the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund to provide search engine optimization, e-mail marketing, search engine marketing, content marketing, and social media community management. The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund provides medical and financial assistance to retired NFL players in dire need. Many of the pioneers of the game lack adequate pensions and disability coverage to provide them with ...

Outpost24, a leader in vulnerability management solutions, today announced the findings of a Frost & Sullivan report recommending that organizations prioritize the regular scanning of their internal and external networks. The Frost & Sullivan whitepaper, titled "Vulnerability Management Made Easy", highlights the growing risk that vulnerabilities pose to organizations, and recommends that customers select vendors which offer automated solutions which are cost-effective, easy-to-use and deploy, and reduce the total number of false positives. Outpost24's HIAB is singularly ...

Hereford has always been famous for the Hereford Cathedral (that dates back from 1079) and the Mappa Mundi, a medieval map that dates back to the 13th century. This pleasant county town of Herefordshire sits on the banks of the river Wye and is popular for a wide array of festival and events that place throughout the year. Come July and natives get ready for 'The Ledbury Poetry Festival. For 10 days in July, Ledbury, Herefordshire is filled with the biggest names in poetry for readings, performances and events, aimed for people of all ages. The Hereford Summer Walking ...

smartKPIs.com, the world's largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Customer Portfolio Dynamics and Customer Profitability KPIs dominate the "Top 25 Marketing KPIs of 2010". The report presents in detail KPIs such as: % Brand awareness, % Customer retention and $ Customer acquisition cost, among other KPI examples reviewed by the smartKPIs.com research team. "Top KPIs of 2010" is a collection of research reports discussing the most popular KPIs of 2010 across functional areas and industries. smartKPIs.com is an expert ...

Northern BC Business.com has partnered with The Sunshine Inn http://www.sunshineinn.ca will provide information and news about the communities of Burns Lake and Smithers. The Sunshine Inn is able to attract business travellers with their outstanding hotels that provide a relaxing night stay and operate the only boutique hotel in Northern British Columbia at their Smithers location. As a strong community business, The Sunshine Inn is able to offer insight and views about business in Northern British Columbia. The Sunshine Inn will also become a Premium advertiser for ...

Ray Miller, Global Business Development Manager in Biomaterials and Specialties, at DuPont Applied BioSciences, to give a presentation at GTC's 2nd Annual Biobased Chemicals - Inception to Market Conference on July 7-8, 2011 in San Francisco, CA. Ray Miller will give a presentation on "Launching the Bio-PDO Platform - The Sorona Study". DuPont is rapidly evolving from a 200+ year old chemicals and materials company to an industrial biotechnology powerhouse. Dr. Miller will briefly explain the driving forces behind this transformation and outline DuPont's approach to the ...

Carthouche is pleased to introduce Vitale - a fully customizable, contemporary line of hand-built and hand-finished cast aluminum frames that can be paired with just about any top material to create stylish, versatile furniture and lighting. Cartouche Designs Inc, is a Los Angeles based manufacturer specializing in furniture, lighting and stone reproduction. Over the company's ten-year history principle owners Eric Arimoto and Brad Ordo have continually strived to expand the line while keeping an emphasis on design and craftsmanship. This hands on approach extends itself ...

The tour operator who promotes freedom on two wheels, Great Freedom Adventures (http://www.greatfreedomadventures.com/), announces two departures of Magnificent Hudson Valley, New York Bike Tour Aug. 7-12 and Oct. 2-7 at $2,350 per person, double occupancy with a single supplement of $425. Great Freedom Adventures is the only company offering both summer and fall departures of multi-day bike tours of New York's Hudson Valley that include a narrated river cruise, visits to historic sites and a dinner at the Culinary Institute of America. These are six-day / five-night ...

The Training, Education & Research Institute (TERI, Inc.), a San Diego-based non-profit center of excellence and social change for persons with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families, will host its fourth annual Cuvee delle Vite event Saturday, April 30 in San Marcos. The internationally recognized organization is celebrating completion of the Harriet E. Pfleger Therapeutic Equestrian Center and the start of the final building phase of its new program headquarters, the Charles R. Cono Campus for Life Quality. The event will commence with a ribbon ...

In the aftermath of the most devastating earthquake Japan has ever experienced followed by an immense tsunami and now nuclear warnings, the time for support for the Japanese in distress has never been more immediate. Rescue operations world-wide are gathering steam, many have made the journey already with many more needed. TravelPassportVisaCenter.com opened a 24 hour toll free hotline - 800-431-1141- for those emergency response personnel in need of passports to travel to Japan in as little as 24 hours. TPVC is extending business hours and offering weekend assistance to ...

The Anaheim White House took front and center stage at the Southern California Restaurant Writers Awards ceremony held recently at The Madison in Long Beach. Among the honors captured by the critically acclaimed dining establishment were 5 Star recognition in both the brunch and fine dining categories, the Golden Bacchus Award (the top honor) for its extensive wine list and Manager of the Year Award for long-time General Manager Sylvano Serato. "I am so proud of the recognition bestowed on the restaurant and especially the top honor presented to our hard-working general ...

The UK Holiday Web site, http://www.ukholidayplaces.co.uk, is the one-stop shop to book UK travel accommodations. The UK Accommodation Directory includes many places to stay throughout England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The directory has a large selection of different accommodations and guides of places to visit to help you have an enjoyable holiday or short break. Types of accommodations available on the Web site include: hotels, bed & breakfasts, cottages, apartments, and caravans/camping sites. Owners who have any of the listed accommodations, or ...

Church of Scientology of Tampa (http://www.scientology-tampa.org) expands into new historic landmark Ybor Square home in a Grand Opening ceremony on the 100th birthday of Scientology Founder, L. Ron Hubbard. Thousands of Scientologists gathered on March 13th, 2011 to dedicate the new Tampa Church that was made necessary by a fourfold growth in Tampa's Scientology congregation over the past decade. The newly renovated 88,000-square-foot Church houses a Public Information Center presenting the beliefs and practices of Scientology, including the life of its Founder. The ...

Pacific Group, a licensee of Two Lips, announces the debut of the brand's handbag collection. Known for its contemporary footwear designs, Two Lips caters to the sophisticated young professional. "The Two Lips handbag launch needed to be an extension of an already successful footwear brand," said Teri Santella, Pacific Group President of All Branded Divisions of All Handbags and Accessories. "The vision for each collection is unique in its design, function and appeal while maintaining the integrity of the brand. This eclectic collection offers something new and fresh in ...