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 ...

My Executive Career Coach LLC, today announced that Linda Van Valkenburgh will conduct a special presentation for Connecticut job-seekers entitled "What A Value Proposition Is, Where and How to Use It, and How To Write It" on April 7, 2011 at the New Canaan Career Transition Support ("CaTS") Group meeting on Thursday, April 7, 2011, 7- 9PM, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT. Ms. Van Valkenburgh, a MS, CCMC, CJSS Certified Career Coach, is the founder and owner of My Executive Career Coach LLC, a Stamford-based executive career coaching ...

Following its re - launch, the Holiday Ferret is seeing an increasing number of Thailand vacation and holiday rental properties, especially in the region of Andaman Cove. The properties range from basic vacation and holiday rental accommodation to luxurious penthouses fitted with state of the art technology such as widescreen televisions and home cinemas. James Curl, director of the Holiday Ferret said: "The increase in holiday and vacation rentals underline what many in the travel industry, including ourselves believe, and that is the rental facet of the travel industry ...

PetTravelCenter.com announced today that it will provide Global Pet products on its site, including the original Pet Pocket Pet Carrier. "The Pet Pocket Pet Carrier is a front dog carrier that you wear like a vest," said Tom James, president of PetTravelCenter.com. "It's a convenient, hands-free way to carry any small animal around." The carrier has a sturdy bottom with a removable cushion and adjustable nylon shoulder and waist straps for stability.About PetTravelCenter.com PetTravelCenter.com is an online community that provides worldwide resources for pet-friendly ...

Bluegreen Corporation, a leading provider of Colorful Places to Live and Play, today announced that Susan Saturday, Chief Human Resources Officer at Bluegreen Corporation, was awarded the 2011 Glass Ceiling Award by the Florida Diversity Council. The Glass Ceiling Award honors women who have broken through the invisible barrier, known as the glass ceiling, to hold positions of highest prestige, power and earnings in the workforce. The Florida Diversity Council held its Inaugural South Florida Women's Conference on Friday, March 25, 2011 at the Kovens Conference Center ...

This summer, Window World of Richmond will be presenting the First Annual Window World St. Jude's Golf Tournament. By partnering with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Window World of Richmond has paired an enjoyable game of golf with a charitable event in hopes to raise money to greatly help the hospital cover some of its everyday expenses. This inaugural event is part of Window World's charitable foundation, Window World Cares, which has raised over $1.5 million for St. Jude Children's research Hospital since their partnership began in 2008. The event, being ...

Frank Wyckoff, President & CEO of The Wyckoff Group (TWG) - Snelling Staffing, was recently named Chairman of the Board of Trustees for New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP). NJMEP is a not-for-profit company that works with New Jersey's small to mid-sized businesses to help them become more efficient, profitable and globally competitive. The MEPs were created to help small and mid-sized companies improve their competitive position in the market by focusing on five critical profitable growth areas: continuous improvement, technology acceleration, supplier ...

Cloth diapers have come a long way in the past ten years. An event, called the Great Cloth Diaper Change 2011, already creating buzz not only in North America, but all over the world, will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2011 in locations all around the globe. The Great Cloth Diaper Change (http://www.greatclothdiaperchange.com) will set a world record for the most cloth diapers ever changed simultaneously. Parents, child birth educators, lactation consultants, pediatricians and environmentally responsible businesses agree that it is not environmentally or financially ...