ARLINGTON, Va.--To cut down on convoys trucking fuel to forward operating bases, as well as implement the Department of the Navy's vision for energy efficiency, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and elements within the Marine Corps have successfully demonstrated their goal to reduce petroleum and energy usage in remote locations in Afghanistan. "The early results from the front indicate the ability of ONR and its Marine Corps partners to make a difference in survivability and efficiency for our warfighters," said Rear Adm. Nevin Carr, chief of naval research. "We ...

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Highly-caffeinated energy drinks – even those containing no alcohol – may pose a significant threat to individuals and public health, say researchers at the University of Maryland School of Public Health and Wake Forest University School of Medicine. In a new online commentary in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), they recommend immediate consumer action, education by health providers, voluntary disclosures by manufacturers and new federal labeling requirements. "Recent action to make pre-mixed alcoholic energy drinks unavailable ...

Professor Richard Watt and his chemistry students suspected that a common protein could potentially react with sunlight and harvest its energy – similar to what chlorophyll does during photosynthesis. The story of how they proved it sounds as colorful as the legend of the leprechaun who hid his pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. They started with citric acid from oranges and mixed it with the protein. Next they dissolved gold powder into the solution. Then they put vials of the yellow-colored mixture in direct sunlight and crossed their fingers in the hope that ...

Fairbanks, Alaska – Scientists from Virginia Tech and the University of Colorado are preparing to launch two NASA sounding rockets for two experiments at Poker Flat Research Range north of Fairbanks. The launch window for both experiments opens on Jan. 26 and extends until Feb. 15. In the experiment set to launch on Jan. 26, if winds are favorable, researchers from the University of Colorado will use a rocket at the top of its arc 200 miles above the ground as a platform to obtain an electronic telescope image of a far-off galaxy. The rocket carrying the second experiment ...

Even by invading plants' standards, the filaree, or common stork's bill, has been remarkably successful. Introduced into North America in the eighteenth century, it is now endemic in south-western states such as California, and the plant's intriguing seed dispersal mechanism seems to lie at the root of their success. Having launched as far as possible from the mother plant, the seed drills itself into the ground by repeatedly curling and unwinding a strap-like structure, known as an awn, to give it the best chance to germinate. But how do they self-drill? Having watched ...

Money Scholar has been chosen as one of the many innovative products for the "Buy Mom" catalog (www.buy-mom.com). This exclusive catalog features products that are hand picked by Kim Lavine - speaker, business coach and author of best selling book "Mommy Millionaire." Kim Lavine has inspired millions with her story of how Wuvits launched her from a middle class mom to a Mommy Millionaire. She is taking her experience and knowledge to help other moms reach their financial goals by helping them launch their businesses. To be part of the "Buy Mom" catalog, the product ...

PERI Software Solutions, Inc. plans to participate the DistribuTECH Conference and Exhibition (booth 2219) in San Diego, CA (Feb 01-03, 2011) at the convention center. DistribuTECH is the utility industry's leading smart grid conference and exposition, covering automation and control systems, energy efficiency, demand response, renewable energy integration, advanced metering, T&D system operation and reliability, power delivery equipment and water utility technology. "We plan to discuss the latest hardware and software usage for smart grid technology," explained Sarav ...

In the midst of a questionable economy, Seattle Town Car is striving to make luxury affordable by offering discounts during this event season. The company is not only known for its town car service, but its Seattle limo and Seattle airport limousine service as well. Since the vehicles are largely used for special occasions, the company thought it was only natural to make sure clients could still afford to have access to them. Sensitive to local needs, and recognizing that many clients are finding themselves between a rock and a hard place when it comes to balancing ...

Lighthouse for the Blind - St. Louis was recently honored for its efforts to increase employment retention, growth, and upward mobility for people who are blind in 2010. The award was presented by National Industries for the Blind (NIB) in recognition of Lighthouse for the Blind - St. Louis' success and commitment to increasing employment and economic opportunities for people who are blind. "We are proud to provide employment opportunities for people who are blind," said John Thompson, President. "Over 90% of our direct labor force, including our supervisors, are ...

ShopENV gives its marketplace renters, termed "Mavens," the ability to create their own version of an Etsy-like marketplaces while making the ecommerce industry sit up and take notice. These Mavens can form their own marketplace and earn immediate income by aggregating sellers into their marketplaces. According to ShopENV's co-founder and CEO, Kevin Thompson, "ShopENV is about people working together online and forging win/win connections to build marketplaces full of amazing items." Thompson also added, "ShopENV is a simple concept. Individually, sellers might have ...

Beklim Corporation, a web portal software company today released its newest version of their PRM Professional - Partner Relationship Management software. Its aim is to provide an extensive and light weight alternative to other partner relationship management solutions on the market without the high overhead and vendor lock-in from other vendors. The PRM Professional package is geared at providing seamless integration within Red Hat's JBoss Enterprise Portal framework. Beklim Corp. states that it is committed to providing quality web portal software solutions that integrate ...

A dentist by profession and a passionate social worker by heart, Dr. Sahota finds herself amidst growing number of praises and accolades for her state-of-the-art work in not only the jaw area but in delivering a promising and reviving mental and physical health to her patients. She practices an array of general dentistry procedures but with a touch of unseen methodology that involves the expertise gained from both the western world and her eastern influence. "My friend could not say enough good things about her, almost to the point that it was starting to sound unbelievable! ...

Gullivers Sports Travel, the UK's longest established and leading rugby tour operator, has set the "Rugby Sevens scene" in Hong Kong with exclusive Hong Kong Sevens Tour options. An Official Travel Agent for the Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens 2011, Gullivers has designed the ultimate "Sevens scene" tour options, based upon packages which have been tried and tested for over 30 years. Rugby fans can look forward to a guaranteed supply of three day official match tickets to the Hong Kong Sevens, as well as the exclusive Gullivers' Excelsior Experience. The ...

MainStreetChamber is always on the outlook for opportunities that will benefit their members. After gaining seven additional chapters with the acquisition of AllCity Chamber, MainStreetChamber found a barter program within that would give one such opportunity to save money for its members - AllCity Barter. We are constantly looking for quality leadership to help create a catalyst for our members to do business with each other and are excited to bring AllCity Barter to the table. - Larry Kozin President / Founder MainStreetChamber Participating in a barter exchange ...

ePromos Promotional Products accepted number one in January's industry web awards. This is not the first time ePromos got a medal, and their first occasion succeeding in this individual group. Decided champions were reported at the 2011 Promotional Products Association International Conference in Vegas. The Visual Design group acknowledges organizations that satisfyingly deliver an intriguing and aesthetically appealing web encounter that is also easy to use. ePromos launched a brand new web page in the fall, which it recognizes as the reason behind this incredible ...

Digital music seems to be the mainstay medium these days. Gone are the days of cassette tapes and eight tracks, while compact discs are also quickly going the way of the dodo. However, in a seemingly ironic twist of fate, vinyl records are still making headlines as music enthusiasts and collectors make record breaking purchases of the supposedly dead analog medium. Vinyl record store, SoundStage Direct, LLC has been seeing a slow yet sudden interest amongst both younger and older music aficionados, enthusiasts and musicians in vinyl records. Although the vinyl record ...

Jacobson Group is one of the oldest and largest middle market investment banking firms in New York. Jacobson Group helps owners of privately held companies navigate the complex process of selling your business, buying a company or financing a company while working relentlessly towards maximizing the after-tax value of each transaction. To ensure unbiased service to our clients, we've made a unique commitment to remain fully independent with no direct lending sources or investment capital affiliates. To support the individual needs of our clients, a senior Jacobson Group ...

Irion Books LLC announces the release of Murder on Mt. McKinley, the fourth book in the Summit Murder Mystery Series. During 2010 two climbers fell to their deaths on Mt. McKinley, which brought the total mountain death toll to 108 climbers. As more climbers attempt to summit Mt. McKinley this Spring, this number will most likely continue to grow. These deaths serve to underscore the dangers of mountaineering and those presented in the Summit Murder Mystery Series co-authored by Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins. In the recent release, Murder on Mt. McKinley, ...

It goes without saying that proper communication is integral to being able to grow a business. However, as technology creates more and more opportunities for businesses to grow outside of their own comfort zones, areas for expansion have quickly become saturated by traditional and conventional means of communication. However, business analysts cite that one particular technology will still remain a cornerstone in effectively growing businesses of any size beyond their geographic borders. Conference calling, most especially the ability to place an international conference ...

Little Pines Multimedia has upgraded their online sailing courses at LearntoSailOnLine.Com to an instructional environment that offers certification upon completion and the complete course delivered to the student as an app that can be used as a reference forever. The completed sailing course app runs on iPad, other Apple devices, Android, Blackberry, PC and Mac. Integrating the courses with Digital Chalk, an online training platform, tests and grading are now offered, furthering the learning experience. This new platform allows newbie or rusty sailors access to affordable, ...

When eLove acquired Los-Angeles-based matchmaker Cupid's Coach a few months ago, many industry experts called it the proverbial "marriage made in heaven". Based on honors bestowed on Cupid's Coach owner Julie Ferman and eLove at the recent iDATE conference held in Miami—Ferman won "Best Matchmaker" for 2011, with eLove finishing second—the marriage is wedded bliss. Ferman received more than 36 percent of the vote in the Best Matchmaker category, while eLove received more than 28 percent. eLove also finished third in the "Most Innovative Company" category. "Julie ...

Inlet Technologies, the leader in innovative solutions for digital media preparation, announced today that 2010 marked the company's seventh successive year of growth, with 2010 revenue twice the record revenue achieved in 2009, and Inlet's R&D organization more than doubling in size. Inlet's ongoing success can be attributed to the company's expansion into the service provider market, including cable, telco, satellite, and wireless providers, accelerated growth of its international business, as well as continued first-to-market innovations across all product lines. Inlet ...

PrintComm, a marketing service provider based in Flint, Mich., will be presenting a webinar on Thursday, February 10th. The webinar will address reasons that dealers/agents don't utilize corporate marketing programs. Speaker Kevin Naughton, Director of Sales and Marketing at PrintComm, will share research findings and comprehensive case study data that will outline: • Why dealers/agents don't use corporate programs • What they will use • How you can get dealers/agents on board with your programs Case study data will be used to demonstrate how significant increases ...

A rapidly growing insurance news and web trends website has recently been created and launched at ClaudePenland.com. This six-month-old website was conceived by Claude Penland, a well-respected casualty actuary with twenty years of industry experience. Claude writes at least six times a day on the international business issues that he explores daily. These global topics include insurance news (4InsuranceNews.com), insurance startup companies (InsuranceStartups.com), insurance mergers and acquisitions (WhoBoughtWho.com), insurance trends (InsTrends.com), reinsurance ...

BNI Top Producers, a Long Island networking organization, is happy to announce that Anthony Di Bartolo, President of ATD Associates Home Inspectors, Inc. will be speaking at their February 1, 2011 meeting. The group meets weekly at the Spartan Diner which is located at 1580 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale, NY. His topic will be "5 Elements of a Home Inspection." Mr. Di Bartolo is licensed by NYS as a home inspector. Among the topics Mr. Di Bartolo will discuss are: - Areas of the home that he is required to inspect. - Components of the home that are excluded from ...