An increased interest in biofuel production and a growing need to find cost-effective livestock feedstuff alternatives has led University of Illinois researchers to further evaluate the use of glycerin in swine diets. This study, led by U of I graduate research assistant Omarh Mendoza, was published in the Journal of Animal Science and reports that swine diets may include up to 15 percent glycerin and achieve similar performance to a conventional corn:soybean diet. "Glycerin is not a new product, but little is known about its role as a feed ingredient for swine," ...

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have coaxed polymers to braid themselves into wispy nanoscale ropes that approach the structural complexity of biological materials. Their work is the latest development in the push to develop self-assembling nanoscale materials that mimic the intricacy and functionality of nature's handiwork, but which are rugged enough to withstand harsh conditions such as heat and dryness. Although still early in the development stage, their research could lead to new applications that ...

VIDEO: This is the Free Electron Laser video. Click here for more information. ARLINGTON, Va.-Scientists at Los Alamos National Lab, N.M., have achieved a remarkable breakthrough with the Office of Naval Research's Free Electron Laser (FEL) program, demonstrating an injector capable of producing the electrons needed to generate megawatt-class laser beams for the Navy's next-generation weapon system. The Dec. 20 milestone, which occurred months ahead of schedule, will be the ...

UK-based Veritas Financial Europe announces the official launch of the new information platform for investors - FrontiersInsight.com. This web-based platform is designed for both private as well as institutional investors that have substantial interest in investing into new, previously unexplored Frontier markets with huge upside potential. The unique tools offered by FrontiersInsight will also be useful for brokerage and investment firms, VC and PE companies, research and statistical centers. The platform covers more than 13,000 public and private companies in developing ...

Milen Peev, owner of Office Cleaning Denver is pleased to announce the expansion of their services to the greater Denver area. In order for a business environment to be optimally functional and productive, staff require a clean work area that is free of clutter and debris. The team is dedicated to ensuring that all of the needs of an office is met. A representative of the team works closely with business owners to assure that all of the requirements of the office are identified. After meeting and evaluating the building, the representative provides an in depth breakdown ...

Apollo Information Systems Pty Ltd staff and management have taken the time out today to celebrate the official launch of their new website (www.apollosystems.com.au). The new site is now up and have sleek designed to accommodate the costumer informational needs. Visitors are welcomed with warm and straight forward look—similar to the way they provide their services—sophisticated, efficient, and comprehensive but easy to understand. Notable features of the website include a warm color scheme and a fast navigation menu due to its light weight and straight forward menus. ...

The 2012 Project today announced that it is partnering with Rachel's Network to inspire women with environmental expertise to run for state legislative and Congressional office in 2012. "By joining forces with Rachel's Network, we can reach deeper into communities of talented and accomplished women environmentalists. We know many of them will make ideal candidates for office in 2012," said Mary Hughes, founder and director of The 2012 Project. A national, nonpartisan campaign of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University, The 2012 Project is identifying ...

They take their work at nationwide level. They are with adequate manpower to meet the increase in work. "We are highly committed to the quality of our work and hence have a team of experts and professionals working hard to offer the best services in the business" says Mr. Andrew Cooper of Weld Delux. They offer a best quality work and this make them different from other companies. As always, good equipment is important for producing good work. Weld delux is serves with hi-tech equipments and they avail a high quality service to the customers. They offer their services ...

Finding a reputable Medical Collection Agency or Education Collection Agency in Pennsylvania is now easier and more cost-effective than ever, with Malvern-based MLR Solutions, Inc. The rapidly growing collection agency has continued to exceed client expectations through their unique and highly successful business model. Tim Kleppick, President of MLR Solutions, brings more than two decades of experience to his focused client base of private colleges, community colleges, medical practices, healthcare organizations and hospitals. Kleppick feels that in an industry where ...

In a country with an estimated 25% of children overweight or obese, one dietitian reaches out to those with the opposite problem by creating a website to help underweight children. "Obesity in children is a huge problem that deserves our attention, but children who are underweight or have feeding issues is an equally concerning issue that does not get much attention. These children often fall through the cracks of the healthcare system", stated website founder Sharon Yirilli. With an estimated 25-40% of children having feeding issues at some point in their life, and ...

National Office Systems (NOS), the nation's leading provider of storage and information management systems, has earned stellar reviews for a project managing and storing weapons at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX. Fort Bliss, one of the largest military installations in the world, recently acquired more than 260 weapons cabinets from Tactical Weapons Solutions, a division of NOS. The rugged steel cabinets have been customized to accommodate firearms, night goggles and other equipment housed in armories in a new on-base facility. NOS established a partnership with Cazador, ...

LiveAuctioneers, the Manhattan-based Internet company that provides an online live-bidding platform and related support services to more than 1,000 auction houses worldwide, has released fourth-quarter 2010 statistics revealing a marked increase in site visits, new-user signups and page views. During the fourth quarter of 2010, there were more than 3.8 million "absolute unique" visitors to LiveAuctioneers, where both current and archived auction catalogs are readily available to view. This figure reflects an 87% increase over the comparable quarter of 2009. There ...

recently announced Marilyn Holstein as the new owner of their map for the Town of East Hampton. The Sag Harbor summer resident took over the publishing of the map effective November 2010. Resort Maps are colorful, hand-drawn maps of towns and cities, distributed free to area visitors at travel information and rest areas as well at advertiser locations. Resort Maps highlight local attractions and things to do, restaurants, accommodations, retail shops, real estate and other services in the area. Each advertiser on the map is represented with a display ad surrounding the ...

The CIO Cloud Summit team announced today that is has formed a strategic partnership with Cloudbook, an online resource for individuals interested in learning about, developing, marketing, investing or purchasing application, platform or infrastructure cloud services. Cloudbook provides the latest information on cloud computing written by technology thought leaders. The site, http://www.cloudbook.net, includes an event calendar, product directories, news, and research as well as resources for venders, buyers and developers. To be held June 14-16, 2011, the CIO Cloud ...

You may think hiring professional web designers would be expensive—from the development process to after care maintenance most of the time, you would be right. But the New Zealand-based website company, 123 Online, aims to change all that. Staying true to its tag "websites ... easy as 123," the company finds success because of three reasons: quick delivery, affordability and low maintenance. Relying mostly on quality of work and word-of-mouth advertisement during the initial run of its operation, the company has managed to complete over 400 websites for satisfied customers ...

Burning the midnight oil and downing ridiculous amounts of caffeine have been the stereotypical method of study for serious college students hoping to make the grade and get a step closer to a degree. Pulling all-nighters is something college students have done for years, but is it really the smartest way to study? Truth be told, proper rest and good nutrition provide a wiser route in realizing success. And preparation is key so that "cramming" can be avoided altogether. Georgia Northwestern Technical College student, Jenna Carpenter, has discovered a secret that will ...

Cameras and Canyons: Photographer John Fielder to Lead Photography Workshop on Utah's Green River to Benefit the National Wildlife Federation Bill Dvorak Kayak and Rafting Expeditions to Outfit the Six Day/Five Night Trip Package Set for August 26 to September 1, 2011 Adventure travel with a purpose comes to the canyons of Utah this summer challenging participants to conquer a wilderness river and sharpen photography skills while supporting America's largest conservation organization. John Fielder regarded as one of America's premier outdoor photographers and conservationists ...

Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis, a non-profit corporation that assists legally blind people maintain dignity and independence by offering Employment, Education and Support Services, is excited to announce the continued growth of its Arts and Entertainment Accessibility program in conjunction with the Fox Theatre. The Lighthouse for the Blind and the Fox Theatre have partnered to bring descriptive audio shows for the blind and visually impaired back to the Fabulous Fox. Through the generosity of the Lighthouse, a legally blind individual and their companion are ...

It's the 21st century and this is NOT your grandmother's classical music (but she might like it!). In a new work joyfully titled, "This Is Not a Quiet Celebration," 25-year-old composer Silas Durocher obliterates the barriers between classical composition and rock n' roll to produce a new sound that will move audiences of all ages. The Sarasota Orchestra will join Durocher's ensemble, Silas Durocher and Everybody Knows, to present the world premiere of the composition on Feb. 12 during a sunset bay front concert in Sarasota, Fla. "Silas is part of a new generation of ...

Vapor Nation (http://www.VaporNation.com), an online Vaporizer company is proud to introduce the new line of Arizer Vaporizers. Both the Extreme Q and V-Tower Vaporizer are among the best forced-air and whip-style Vaporizers available today. Manufactured in Canada, these high-quality Vaporizers are among the most functional and well-priced Vaporizers on the market. Arizer's Extreme Q Vaporizer has dual-functionality; it's capable of providing vapor through a balloon or whip attachment by utilizing its forced-air system. Both the Extreme Q Vaporizer and V-Tower Vaporizer ...

St. Patrick's Guild is working to help Catholics prepare for Lent and Easter, by offering liturgical church supplies, Lenten books and prayer resources online at their website, http://www.stpatricksguild.com. St. Patrick's Guild supplies ashes for Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday Palms, alter banners, and other Lenten and Easter decorations for churches. They also offer religious devotional items for parishioners like rosaries and prayer and reflection books. Lent, a period in the liturgical year in which Catholics prepare for the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, ...

Someday the residents of Apple Valley may drive on roads they helped create through a tire-recycling event the town has scheduled. Apple Valley residents are encouraged to turn in their old tires during this free event. Each person can bring up to 9 tires to be recycled free of charge (tires from businesses will not be accepted) from 9:00am-3:00pm on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Lions Park located at Outer Highway 18 South (between Flathead Rd and Dale Evans Pkwy) Apple Valley, CA 92307. "Last year, more than 6,200 tires were collected in Apple Valley and this year ...

Kenneth Travis and Seth Reeves, formerly of Ameripro Funding, will manage Southwest Fundings newest location in Longview, Texas. Mr. Travis and Mr. Reeves have worked together as a team for several years now and are looking forward to their continued service to the people in the East Texas area. The branch office is located at 3400 W Marshall Ave, Suite 340, Longview Texas 75604, and is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30AM to 5:30 PM and evenings and weekends by appointment. Southwest Funding, based in Dallas, TX since 1993, is a full service mortgage banker offering ...

New Wave Media CEO Jonathan Molina announced today that the agency has been hired by Inclusive Energy Ltd. to develop and execute a number of marketing and communications strategies for the oil and gas product distributor. Inclusive Energy Ltd. holds offices in Dubai, UAE with its Canadian corporate offices located in Calgary, AB, Canada. "We chose New Wave Media after meeting with several similar service providers because we felt that their service offering was exactly what we were looking for. New Wave Media took the time to meet with us on several occasions and showed ...

Jim Klus, President of Planet Panels announced today that Alberta based Foundation Homes, has finished a new 1420 square foot single family home to lock up stage using Planet Panels fully fabricated panelized systems. The environmentally friendly and energy efficient home was erected in just two and a half weeks. "With Planet Panels we are able to meet our main objectives of providing sustainable homes at affordable prices while being able to save on labour costs, and give our customers the affordable, efficient home they want," says Ryan Abernathy, Project Manager ...