In the wake of yet another e-commerce data breach in which the names and email addresses of millions of online shoppers and credit card users have been accessed illegally, researchers in the US suggest that privacy discussions, and ultimately legislation must urgently focus on the expanding roles of third-parties handling pervasive online customer profiles. Nancy King of the College of Business, at Oregon State University, in Corvallis, explains in the latest issue of the International Journal of Private Law that marketers have long created market segments in an effort ...

Atlanta tree service company Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts views spring as a perfect time to care for trees, especially as more and more homeowners get out to work in their yards. Often, an early spring brings with it significant amounts of rain which can have adverse effects on trees, especially if proper mulching techniques are not followed. Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts, Atlanta tree removal company, is advising homeowners on how to correctly lay mulch around trees in order to create an environment that will encourage growth and health during the spring rain season. Mulch ...

Social scientists are struggling with a perplexing earth-science question: as the power of evidence showing manmade global warming is rising, why do opinion polls suggest public belief in the findings is wavering? Part of the answer may be that some people are too easily swayed by the easiest, most irrational piece of evidence at hand: their own estimation of the day's temperature. In three separate studies, researchers affiliated with Columbia University's Center for Research on Environmental Decisions (CRED) surveyed about 1,200 people in the United States and ...

What: Scientists supported by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), one of the National Institutes of Health, will be presenting their latest research findings at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS). When: April 13-17, 2011 Where: Tradewinds Grand Isle Resort, St. Petersburg, Florida Additional Information: Research topics to be presented by NIDCD-funded scientists will include: New Findings Suggest Novel Avenues to Explore Taste Loss in Autoimmune Diseases Reduced taste sensitivity ...

Thomson Cruises has announced it will be making some changes to its Summer 2012 holiday programme. For Summer 2012 Thomson Cruises will be reintroducing cruises from the UK on Thomson Spirit. Based in Newcastle from May to July 2012 and Harwich in August and September, customers can now drive to the port, climb aboard and start enjoying their Thomson cruise without leaving the UK. Thomson Spirit will sail 15 different ex-UK itineraries, taking in 39 destinations and providing a great selection of 3-14 night cruises. Not only will Thomson be back cruising from the ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The persistent fatigue that plagues one out of every three breast cancer survivors may be caused by one part of the autonomic nervous system running in overdrive, while the other part fails to slow it down. That imbalance of a natural system in the body appears linked to the tiredness and exhaustion that can burden cancer patients as much as a decade after their successful treatment. The effect is so great, researchers say, that it may be a sign of accelerated aging in fatigued patients, causing them to seem as much as 20 years older compared with patients ...

If mice commuted, their brains might find it progressively harder to navigate the maze of Los Angeles freeways. A new study reveals that after short-term exposure to vehicle pollution, mice showed significant brain damage — including signs associated with memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. The mind-numbing toxin is not an exhaust gas, but a mix of tiny particles from burning of fossil fuel and weathering of car parts and pavement, according to the study to be published Thursday, April 7 in the leading journal Environmental Health Perspectives. Many studies have ...

New to the hip hop music scene, Feature is making his mark with his avant-garde music video for "We Want It" at Film Festivals across the country. The video was recently selected as finalist for the 7th Annual Florida Indie Film Festival. Winners will be selected at the festival on Saturday April 9th at Cafe Anne's in Orlando Florida. "We Want It" is one of the original singles off the mix tape "The Trailer" which was released in August 2010. The song conveys the hunger, anger and frustration that comes with an overwhelming desire to make it in hip hop. Filmed in New ...

WASHINGTON—Concentrated waste plumes from fish farms could travel significant distances to reach coastlines, according to a study to be published in an upcoming issue of the journal Environmental Fluid Mechanics, available online now. Roz Naylor, Oliver Fringer and Jeffrey Koseff of the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University found that relatively high concentrations of dissolved waste from fish pens do not consistently dilute immediately. The paper is the first detailed look at how 'real world' variables, such as tides, currents, the earth's rotation ...

IBADAN, NIGERIA (7 April 2011)—Low-input farming for cocoa, cassava and oil palm has resulted in widespread deforestation and degredation of West Africa's tropical forest area, according to a new study by researchers at the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR). The study was published online this week in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Management. Cocoa production in West Africa is an important commercial sector and a source of livelihoods for about two million households in the region. ...

The Brooklyn specialist in unlocked cell phones known as Cellification.com is celebrating the return of spring with the new GooglePhone from long-time industry leader HTC. Coupled with Google's Android operating system, the Nexus One is only 11.5mm deep and weighs in at just 130 grams, housing a gorgeous 3.7-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen at a resolution of 480x800 pixels. Unique among their offerings of unlocked cell phones, the Nexus One features a Snapdragon 1GHz processor for smooth running of multiple applications simultaneously. Also on board is a 5 megapixel ...

Revelers with smart phones will be able to get the information they need, as they need it Fun-seekers carrying smartphones at this year's Night In Old San Antonio (NIOSA) Fiesta event will be able to get the information they need, in real time, to enjoy themselves safely thanks to a new mobile Web site produced by Webhead. "I am excited about this on many levels," said Nancy Avellar, 2011 NIOSA Chairperson and fourth Vice President of the San Antonio Conservation Society. "It is a great complement to NIOSA's and the society's ever-growing presence on Facebook; it is ...

When it comes to laser hair removal, men north of the border are heading south and seeking 'Brozillian' treatments for their 'boykini' line, according to the latest figures from Transform's Scottish clinics. The report reveals that the clinics have recorded a 34 per cent increase in enquiries about the treatment during the first quarter of this year, compared to the corresponding months in 2010, as Scottish men look to get rid of their fuzz ahead of the fast-approaching summertime. 'Brozillians' or 'boykini' line hair removal typically involves waxing which requires ...

In every social group, there is one stand out individual who can wax poetic about the intricate details of a narrow topic. They are entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers and moms by day; and chefs, foodies, and wine aficionados by night. Their friends, family and co-workers actively seek them out for trusted brand recommendations in their area of passion. Today, after more than a year of marketplace testing, Ink Foundry has launched InkFluence, an extremely targeted word of mouth marketing program that identifies and introduces on and offline category influencers to restaurant, ...

MFI-Miami, LLC, a mortgage fraud investigation company, announced today that on Thursday, April 7, 2011, it will be filing a complaint for Attorney Misconduct with the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission against three attorneys from the Troy, Michigan law firm of Orlans Associates. Details of the complaint as follows: Marshall R. Isaacs for knowingly filing fraudulent documents into public record, Linda Orlans for allowing one of her Notaries to make false statements that they witnessed Marshall R. Isaacs sign an affidavit when he did not sign it, and Timothy Myers for ...

After six months of hard work, dedication and perseverance followed by three days of high-intensity competitions, three Whataburger teams have emerged victorious at WhataGames, a unique competition designed to test the skills of Whataburger team members in the categories of operations, corporate history and customer service. The teams, who beat out their competitors at Whataburger's more than 700 restaurants in ten states, get more than bragging rights - the three teams reap $140,000 in cash prizes. The gold prize-winning team earned $5,000 for each of the 10 team members ...

3 Amigos Tequila has joined Talladega Superspeedway as title sponsor for the upcoming ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards race on Friday, April 15. The 3 Amigos 250 is the first race of the 2011 season at Talladega Superspeedway with a scheduled start of 4 pm. "We are proud to welcome 3 Amigos to the 'DEGA family of race sponsors," said Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch. "3 Amigos is all about quality and so are we. The best racing in NASCAR and the best Tequila on the market just go hand in hand." J. Smoke Wallin, Chairman & CEO of Pelican Brands and ...

Crystal Pharmatech, the first solid state pharmaceutical research CRO in China, today announced that Robert Wenslow, Ph.D. has joined its executive committee as Vice President of Business Development, effective April 4th, 2011. Reporting directly to the CEO, Dr. Wenslow will be responsible for driving the growth of company's business, especially in the US and European markets, as well as be intimately involved in strategic planning and key decision making of the rapidly growing company. Dr. Wenslow will be based in Crystal Pharmatech's New Jersey office. Dr. Wenslow ...

Recycle with style at the 14th annual antique show in Neenah, Wisconsin. Show hours are 10am-5pm on Saturday, April 9 and 11am-4pm on Sunday, April 10. Exhibitors participating in the show are professional antique dealers. With 50 dealers, this is also one of Wisconsin's largest antique shows. For a complete list of the dealers who will be participatig in the show, visit http://www.BeMyBig.com. You will find unique, one-of-a-kind items for you and your home at the antique show. An excellent selection of antique furniture in a variety of woods and styles wil be available. ...

Colorado based photographer Sandy Puc' and distinguished wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis will be in Chicago on April 10 for the acclaimed 2011 Power of Passion Tour, focusing specifically on wedding photography and marketing techniques. The tour kicked off in Denver on February 12 and will be stopping in over 30 cities across the United States. The seminar educates attendees on professional techniques for wedding photography as well as how to effectively market a photography business. The Power of Passion Tour has received rave reviews, keeping patrons on the edge ...

Grauer School students traveled with the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA's Youth and Government delegation to Sacramento in mid-February, accompanied by faculty member Jessi Young. Joined by over 2,200 other high school students, the Grauer faction ran a model government for five days and earned Premier Delegation status. The students descended upon the Supreme Court chambers, the county courthouse and the state capitol and began engaging in a wide range of activities from reporter to attorney and from lobbyist to senator. According to teacher Jessi Young of The Grauer School ...

Picking an OCR software package can be a confusing ordeal. While many printer packages ship with OCR packages, most of these are underpowered, watered down, or just incompatible with the depth, scale, and range of many OCR software users. ixDownload.com, the Internet's leading authority on software downloads, software guides, and technology issues, has released a definitive guide for consumers of OCR software http://www.ixdownload.com/reviews/ocr-software/. The guide, a clear product of ixDownload.com's user needs-centered orientation, steers consumers through the tangled ...

Sportsfactory presents a Youth Basketball Clinic and Instructional League at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club for children in grades 6, 7, and 8th! All skill levels welcome. Master skills, learn techniques, fundamentals and win prizes. Early registration only $75 before April 9. Camp begins on Friday April 15 for six weeks of fun and training, ending with a competitive tournament. Camp held on Fridays at 6:00pm and Saturdays at 1:30pm. Register today at http://www.sportsfactoryinc.com. Spaces are limited. Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 South Kenwood Ave, Chicago, Illinois ...

There is a new bakery in town, however, the only "sweets" you will find at their shop, cakedshop.com, are "sweetly" designed T-shirts. The clothing brand, Caked, and their "freshly" baked shirts are a go for anyone who enjoys fun and exciting bakery themed designs. The owners at Caked sent us some T-shirts and we were amazed that not only are the "fresh" T-shirts bakery themed, but they even come shipped in Cake boxes that have a bakery feel and scent to them. Not to mention the free stickers and pins that were included and the 365 day return policy! Talk about an awesome ...

Steviva Brands, one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of stevia based sweeteners and bulk ingredient sweeteners, is now certified through Oregon Kosher. The certification demonstrates Steviva Brands' commitment to highest quality control with all of its product line and processes and its dedication to customer satisfaction. Oregon Kosher is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting high quality standards through education, research, and supervision. Kosher certification, which is the guarantee that the products meet Kosher requirements, revolves ...