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Paper examines how zero tolerance laws have no effect on people

As college administrators, social scientists and law enforcement officials across the country continue to debate whether the drinking age should be 18 instead of 21, a Sam Houston State University economist challenges a related law: the "zero tolerance" policy.

17 Sep 2009

OAO attempting to protect Ontarians from Great Glasses' illegal eye examinations

The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) is warning the public to ensure their eye examinations are only conducted by a physician or optometrist.

17 Sep 2009

New research shows that physical and psychological factors affect food choices

New research suggests that there are important psychological factors to consider when making a food choice.

17 Sep 2009

Role of society and business in advancing global efforts to fight climate change

Heads of state, United Nations agency heads and CEOs of the world’s top businesses will gather in New York on Tuesday, September 22, at the United Nations Summit on Climate Change to explore the role business and society can play in advancing global efforts to fight climate change.

16 Sep 2009

Study links reminders of money, social exclusion and physical pain

In a paper evaluated by f1000 Medicine, six studies tested relationships between reminders of money, social exclusion and physical pain.

16 Sep 2009

Tips for saving health care costs

Lifescript.com, the leading women’s health website, today published its list of top 100 tips for slashing your family’s health care costs.

16 Sep 2009

Sunwin and WILD Flavors complete FDA's GRAS status for their stevia extracts

Sunwin International Neutraceuticals, Inc. ("Sunwin") (OTCBB: SUWN) -- a worldwide supplier of all-natural, zero-calorie stevia, and WILD Flavors, Inc. ("WILD Flavors") -- one of the largest, privately-owned suppliers of natural and health-enhancing ingredients, flavors, colors, and innovative product concepts to the food and beverage industry, have completed the process for U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") self-affirmed GRAS status for stevia extracts produced by Sunwin and sold worldwide.

16 Sep 2009

ESHRE workshop on human reproduction, more specifically on the freezing of sperm and embryos

ESHRE invites you to attend its workshop on freezing of human sperm, eggs and embryos in Athens, Greece "Cryobiology and cryopreservation of human gametes and embryos".

16 Sep 2009

FAO and WHO to provide science-based guidance on food and nutrition

The FAO and the WHO have been assigned the task to provide science-based guidance on food and nutrition to national governments and the international community.

16 Sep 2009

Event to highlight diminishing water resources in California

Turfgrass plays an important role in the landscape and has a direct and significant impact on California's economy. Aesthetically pleasing and present in everyday life, turfgrass provides a safer, cushioned surface for sports and recreational activities and is known to increase home values.

16 Sep 2009

Legislation grants improve research and employment initiatives in Indiana University medical campus

Indiana University School of Medicine scientists have received more than $12 million in grants funded by the federal economic stimulus legislation, funding that has bolstered both research initiatives and research employment on the medical center campus.

16 Sep 2009

Standardization of recycling policies can extend the life of electronic products

Processes and policies governing the reuse and recycling of electronic products need to be standardized worldwide to stem and reverse the growing problem of illegal and harmful e-waste processing practices in developing countries, according to experts behind the world's first international e-waste academy

16 Sep 2009

Effective steps to prevent the further spread of E. Coli outbreaks

News that a large and growing outbreak of highly toxic E. coli O157:H7 linked to the Gladstone Farm and Playbarn in Surrey, England has led E. coli expert Bill Marler to urge animal exhibitors on both sides of the Atlantic to implement existing safety guidelines.

16 Sep 2009

Researchers examine new method for controlling soybean aphids

Two Iowa State University researchers are examining a new method of controlling soybean aphids without the use of chemical pesticides.

16 Sep 2009

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation launches second video awareness contest on YouTube

To celebrate National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month in October, the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation today announced the launch of its second 'You Can Save a Life(TM)' video awareness contest on YouTube.

16 Sep 2009

Phthalates & Parabens Profile helps identify exposure levels to chemicals

Personal care products that we use everyday contain chemicals that act as endocrine disruptors, which hinder the normal functions of our hormone systems. Phthalates, also known as plasticizers, are added to plastics to make them flexible to mold into shapes for product packaging and as fragrance for perfumes and air fresheners. Parabens are added to personal care products, such as cosmetics, to extend shelf-life and eliminate fungi and bacteria.

16 Sep 2009

Governor’s Business Expansion Award for RTI Biologics

RTI Biologics Inc. (RTI), the Florida-based processor of orthopedic, dental, hernia and other biologic implants, was awarded the 2009 Governor’s Business Expansion Award from Florida Governor Charlie Crist today.

16 Sep 2009

HITECH Act bonus guarantee program from athenahealth

athenahealth, Inc., a leading provider of Internet-based business services to physician practices, today announced it has launched a program guaranteeing that physicians who use its EHR service, athenaClinicalsSM, will receive a HITECH Act bonus payment under the 2011 program year.

16 Sep 2009

Challenges faced by old people to be discussed at the CAP conference

The challenges facing older people in our society, including the issues affecting those who care for adult children, will be discussed at a major conference at Queen's University this week.

16 Sep 2009

New book on pharmacology launched

Academic Press, a division of Elsevier, would like to announce the new book, Pharmacology: Principles and Practice, authored by Miles Hacker, William S. Messer, II and Kenneth A. Bachmann.

16 Sep 2009