Unless the IT industry adopts new energy-efficient technologies in the coming decade, it runs a serious risk of being unable to contribute to growing the global economy if limits are placed on carbon emissions. The findings come from an 18-month investigation by scholars at the Institute for Sustainable and Applied Infodynamics (ISAID) in Singapore and Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy in Houston. "In the face of growing global concerns over greenhouse carbon emission, the key for the industry is finding new technologies that deliver more performance ...

For most American students, spending a semester or two studying in a foreign country means the opportunity to improve foreign language skills and become immersed in a different culture. For others, studying abroad is more like a prolonged spring break: it can be months with fewer academic responsibilities, plentiful bars and alcohol, and parents far away. New results from University of Washington researchers point to why some students drink more alcohol while abroad and suggest ways to intervene. "We hear stories in the media and elsewhere about students going abroad, ...

DALLAS – Oct. 11, 2010 – A clinical trial at UT Southwestern Medical Center aims to determine whether adding the hormone leptin to standard insulin therapy might help rein in the tumultuous blood-sugar levels of people with type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes. This is the first type 1 diabetes treatment trial involving leptin, which is naturally produced by fat cells and involved in body-weight regulation. For this study, UT Southwestern researchers will be using metreleptin, a slightly modified form of the hormone that has been well-tolerated in other clinical trials. "Leptin ...

Monarch butterflies appear to use medicinal plants to treat their offspring for disease, research by biologists at Emory University shows. Their findings were published online Oct. 6 in the journal Ecology Letters. "We have shown that some species of milkweed, the larva's food plants, can reduce parasite infection in the monarchs," says Jaap de Roode, the evolutionary biologist who led the study. "And we have also found that infected female butterflies prefer to lay their eggs on plants that will make their offspring less sick, suggesting that monarchs have evolved the ...

The Colorado Cleantech Industry Association(CCIA) has released names of the finalists for its inaugural "Colorado Cleantech Awards Celebration" recognition event, honoring leadership in advancing cleantech. "Winners will be announced at our now officially sold-out event on Tuesday, October 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Denver Marriott City Center," Christine Shapard, CCIA Executive Director announces, "We're extremely pleased to share the twenty finalists who emerged from our statewide call for nominations." CCIA - Leadership in Advancing Cleantech Awards - Finalists: * ...

Chasing Arrows is a group of like-minded musicians that have integrated varied musical influences into a seamless dynamic whole. They have played the last several years up and down the East Coast for numerous enthusiastic audiences while sharing the stage with many notable acts including The Plain White T's, Carbon Leaf, Days Difference, Uh Huh Her and Vertical Horizon to name but a few. And to top it off, they were selected as first runner up for the MTVU Best Music on Campus Woodie Award in a competition that eliminated literally thousands of bands across the nation and ...

Excelsior SEO a Houston, Texas based Search Engine Optimization company announces a new service to help small businesses succeed with their online marketing efforts. The goal of this service is to provide a SEO service that the business needs, at a price the average business owner can afford. The Webpage Optimization Service is intended for small to mid-size companies to help get them noticed by search engines in their local markets. This service optimizes a clients website page for submission to search engines, local directories, and social media sites so that they ...

When a homeowner moves into a new home, everything should be fresh out of the box. All systems should be in good working order and under warranty. However, as Graham Gamble of Houston custom home builder Whitestone Builders, points out, that doesn't mean they should be ignored. Just because you drive a new car off the lot, doesn't mean you never bring it back for maintenance such as oil and filter changes or routine checks. The systems in a new home should demand the same attention. Here are some tips every Houston homeowner should know: 1. YOUR AC/HAVC - Late summer ...

Florida known as the "Yachting Capital of the World" will host the largest in-water boat show in the world. The 51st International Boat Show will encompass more than 3 million square feet of space, both on land and in water. The show will feature more than a billion dollars' worth of boats, yachts and accessories from every major marine manufacturer including Radio Zeeland DMP, a company known for their cutting edge technology that is setting the standard with easy to use, high quality and reliable products. With offices in Terneuzen, Netherlands and locally in Fort Lauderdale, ...

The Grauer School's Board Chairman David Meyer has been selected by the Grauer Advancement and Development Committee as the recipient of the 2010 Volunteer of the Year Award from the North County Philanthropy Council (NCPC), to be presented at the 23rd Annual Volunteer Awards Luncheon on November 12, 2010, at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. The award is bestowed upon individuals who devote their time, talent and resources to help others in North County. Meyer commented, "I am truly honored and humbled by the nomination for this award, and I will gladly ...

Lynn's Floral Designs Florist celebrates its reopening anniversary this month. Last year, San Leandro Bancroft Florist and Lynn's Floral Designs merged together to form one of East Bay's best florist shops, conveniently located in downtown San Leandro. "We pay attention to details in our floral designs which is why our customers say they keep coming back, and we're proud to serve the local community of San Leandro and the East Bay," says Lynn's Floral Designs Owner, Sonia Albanes. In appreciation to those customers and to let new customers find out about Lynn's Floral ...

Michelle McGee-Jones, CEO of Colossal Concepts, is keenly aware of the challenge inventors face in finding manufacturers to license their products. While prospecting for executives to approach for her own clients' products, she would sometimes run out of companies to contact. She recently expanded her search, however, and unearthed 27 sources of manufacturer databases and leads—both online and offline, and most with free access. McGee-Jones packaged it into a 5-page report and titled it "Where to Look for Manufacturers to Buy or License Your Invention." The report ...

Are today's consumers looking for the latest in watchmaking technology when it comes to a luxury purchase? According to Jewels, a luxury jewelry retailer with locations on St. Thomas and St. John in the Caribbean, savvy consumers are seeking timepieces that not only are elegant, but also have the latest generation technology. That's why the stores carry an extensive line of Patek Philippe watches. "Watches essentially are a very personal reflection of both the wearer and the giver," explains Tony Wasserman, Jewels vice president of marketing. "Society as a whole is becoming ...

After expanding to the West Coast markets three years ago, adding LA to their existing coverage in San Francisco now allows one-day delivery of Sound Isolation Company's products to all of California. In business since 1955, RBH Insulation's roots run deep in the Southern California market. RBH Insulation will now offer specialized soundproofing products along with their complete line of residential insulation systems. "Our distributorship with Sound Isolation Company will allow us to offer a wider variety of soundproofing products to aid homeowners and contractors with ...

A survey conducted of 200 dieters struggling with their weight loss has found that on average, those who share their weight loss goals with friends or family are more successful than those who don't, with 77% of the dieters who talked about their goals managing to hit their target weight, compared to only 39% from those who didn't. The survey, conducted by Dan Beesden, of http://oneweekworkout.blogspot.com found a clear pattern of success when people were open about their aims and ambitions, and that those dieters who chose to keep their plans to themselves had a harder ...

Whether or not the head of a function should serve on a board depends upon the individual and the corporate context according to Prof Colin Coulson-Thomas. He told members of the HR Leaders Club that "The general consensus among chairmen is that an individual without directorial qualities should not be put upon a board just to 'fill a particular slot'. A board can obtain specialist advice as and when required from advisers and consultants, or by inviting a specialist along for a particular agenda item." The author of "Developing Directors, a handbook for building an ...

Cougars from throughout California are invited to compete for the title of Miss Cougar California at the 2nd Annual California Cougar Convention, Saturday, November 20, 2010, at The Standard, a very large upscale restaurant, 9455 N Fort Washington, Fresno CA 93720. Cubs (younger men) in attendance will decide who wins the contest. The winner receives a free room at Hedonism II Resort & Spa at Negril Beach, Jamaica during International Cougar Week, March 27 - April 2, 2011. "Age discrimination is perhaps the most pervasive prejudice in American Society," says Rich Gosse, ...

FSP Retail Consultants has expanded its team with the appointment of Hayley Pratley as Marketing Executive. With a background in Marketing, Hayley will bring 3 years' experience to the company. Hayley's focus will be to raise the profile of FSP Retail, with a role involving PR, enhancing the online presence and ensuring FSP's industry leading services are accessible to all. Geoff Nicholson said, 'Hayley's appointment marks the growth and success of FSP and the growing demand for a marketing presence. I am pleased to say that Hayley will be joining us on the FSP stand ...

South Ayrshire Council has approved a GBP800,000 deal for the Gaiety Theatre in Ayr that will see the cafe/bar re-opening in the near future and the box office being reinstated to deal with bookings for the Council's wide artistic programme. It was standing room only in the Council chamber as Gaiety supporters packed in to hear plans for the theatre's future - following scare stories that circulated the town at the weekend that the Gaiety was to close. They heard Roddy MacDonald, Head of Community Development tell members that he recommended a GBP300,000 loan from ...

Standout UK, based in Desford Hall, Leicester, beat off strong competition to be awarded the Business Growth and Innovation category at the 2nd annual Supplier Diversity Awards organised by Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK). The awards, which took place at London Marriott, Grosvenor Square Hotel and attended by over 400 people including blue chip organisations, recognise ethnic minority businesses who have grown their business and corporate buyers who have added diversity to their list of regular suppliers. Founder and managing director of Standout UK, Dan Barber ...

ESET, the leader in proactive threat detection, today announced that Emirates Insurance Company, one of the Middle East region's largest diversified financial services providers, has chosen ESET NOD32 to secure its IT infrastructure to minimize data loss risk arising out of security threats. Incorporated in Abu Dhabi 1982, the company's principal activity is the transaction of insurance and reinsurance business of all classes. "We were determined to find a holistic security solution that helped prevent security outbreaks, minimise data loss risk, stop malware and protect ...

Calgary Real Estate offers various improvisation services and purchase options for real estate properties. Panorama Hills Real Estate and Country Hills Real Estate both are significant undertakings of responsibility areas when the housing and real estate of Calgary is concerned. This is because both Panorama Hills and Country Hills are a part of the northern quadrant of Calgary. So, geographical proximity and the similar case of flocking in of immigrants along with population growth make Panorama Hills Real Estate and Country Hills Real Estate of immense importance. Composition ...

GTECH G2 has partnered with Income Access to provide its casino and bingo software licensees with state-of-the-art affiliate management and marketing tools. G2, which includes St Minver and Boss Media, will offer licensees the opportunity to join the G2 Affiliate Network or set up their own programs using Income Access as a white label software solution. Income Access resources will give affiliates of GTECH G2 software licensees access to a wide range of in-depth tracking and reporting features, powerful marketing and communication tools and the ability to manage multiple ...

Car hire has been donated for a Diabetes UK fundraising event by a leading car hire price comparison website, known as Carrentals.co.uk. The event saw three dedicated volunteers become three legged and climb some of the country's highest mountains in Wales, England and Scotland. Steven Craig, Ann Bentley and Claire Moon are the three who took the challenge and have been helping the charity Diabetes UK raise money for care holidays for kids with type 1 diabetes. The trio revealed that they all have diabetes and were diagnosed from a very young age, they have for more ...

Nothing breeds confidence in a good law firm like results. The Brooklyn Lawyers, Reibman & Weiner certainly has achieved their share of successful outcomes. More than that, however, they have a remarkably unique blend of experience that's sets them far apart of other law firms. In 1993, attorneys Marc Reibman and Steven Weiner combined forces to form the successful law firm that they are today. Combined they have over 50 years of legal experience. Additionally, Steven Weiner is also a licensed physician, making him an indispensable asset in medical malpractice cases. ...