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Stop Dieting! Raw Food Author Cherie Soria Rocks Raw Food Revolution...

>Mendocino Coast, CA (PRWEB) April 10, 2012 Raw food revolutionary chef and author Cherie Soria, founder and director of Living Light Culinary Institute, is taking a crew on the road to four cities to teach the school’s introductory review.com/TOUR.html" onclick="linkClick(this.href)">raw food course FUNdamentals of Raw Living Foods. The tour is designed to illustrate why a “high raw” vegan diet has emerged as one of the top health-promoting weight loss programs in the country— perfect for those who dislike counting calories. At the 35th Annual Total Health Show in Toronto April 20-22 Soria will teach a 3-hour workshop "Raw Foods for Health, Beauty and Longevity,” and will demo several healthy raw vegan recipes. She’ll also give two talks at the event, “Stay Young Longer,” about her personal raw food program, health practices, beauty rituals and the anti-aging regimen that helps maintain her youthful appearance and vitality at age sixty-five (along with three black belts in karate). Another talk, “Gain Energy with Raw Foods” focuses on how to maintain optimal weight on a raw vegan diet. She’ll also offer free public talks and book signings at multiple venues in Vancouver, B.C. April 12-14, Toronto April 17-28, Seattle May 1-5, and Portland, Oregon May 6-12. “There are many keys to achieving a more naturally youthful appearance, brighter eyes, a clearer complexion, more supple skin, shinier hair, stronger nails, a sharper memory, and a more positive outlook on life,” says Soria. “In my experience, one thing stands out among the rest—raw plant foods.” FUNdamentals of Raw Living Foods is a lively, fast-paced course that includes easy-to-prepare raw vegan recipe demos of appetizers, fruit smoot

Middle College National Consortium Schools Out Front in New York...

>New York, New York (PRWEB) April 10, 2012 Middle College National Consortium (MCNC) schools have taken a leadership role in implementing the NYC Department of Education’s Common Core Standards initiative according to Dr. Cecilia Cunningham, founder and director of the Middle College National Consortium. Dr. Cunningham stated that the four MCNC schools, Middle College HS at LaGuardia Community College, International HS at LaGuardia Community College, Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Secondary School for Arts and Technology at LaGuardia Community College, and Brooklyn College Academy at Brooklyn College “have made this amazing commitment to ensure that their students will become proficient in the ability to comprehend informational text--something that both colleges and employers are looking for.” Josh Thomases, the deputy chief academic officer for instruction at the NYC DOE, was quoted in the March 13, 2012 online edition of Education Week as saying “The immediate challenge of the informational-text emphasis, however, lies more in training than in materials.” Dr. Cunningham noted that the Middle College National Consortium had just finished their annual Winter Principals’ Leadership Conference where the theme was Using Common Core Standards to Improve College Readiness. During the conference there was a strong focus on how to align the college and career ready work that the schools were already doing with the Common Core Standards. Linda Siegmund, principal of Middle College HS, indicated that for the past two years MCHS has been involved in a NYC Department of Education pilot program that looks at text complexity and literacy in science, social studies and English. John Starkey, principal of International HS, said that his school trained teachers by hiring a literacy consultant to work with teachers, had teachers run professional development, sent teachers outside the school to receive professional development, and had teachers work together, using protocols, to look at student work. Brooklyn College Academy and Robert F. Wagner also received accolades from Dr. Cunningham for the work that they have been doing to implement the Common Core Standards. Annie Seifullah, principal of Robert F. Wagner, noted that her teachers were asked to familiarize themselves with the Standards over the summer of 2011. During the school year the English Language Arts and math departments worked to implement a Common Core aligned task with every student in the school and then share the results with their department teams. According to Nick Mazzarella, principal of Brooklyn College Academy, his school used multiple ways of implementing the Common Core Standards. Teachers included the Common Core Standards in their lessons for the year, the Common Core Standards became part of the peer review process, and the Instructional Rounds model was utilized to find the best practices for achieving college readiness and implementing the Common Core framework. Dr. Cunningham finished her remarks by reminding everybody that there will be a series of workshops on the Common Core Standards at MCNC ‘s Summer Professional Development Institute that will be held at the Jersey City Hyatt from June 29th- July 2nd. All high schools, whether a member of MCNC or not, are invited. Middle College National Consortium is a pioneer in developing small schools on college campuses where high school students, especially those who have been previously underserved by their former schools, can earn both a high school diploma and either an Associate’s degree or transferable college credits upon graduation. MCNC, headquartered in New York City, is a leader in the movement to establish and sustain dual enrollment, in high school, as a viable and necessary college readiness educational model. To get a comprehensive overview of the history, design principles, current work and achievements of the Middle College National Consortium, please visit us at http://www.mcnc.us. Contact information
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Working Capital Provider Wants to Find and Publish the Best...

>(PRWEB) March 31, 2012 Clopton Capital, a working capital and commercial loan provider based in Chicago, is seeking to find inspiring stories of businesses who have rebound from gloomy recessionary financial problems. Once they find the story which see as being the most inspiring they will publish it within their website and promote the post via a press release. The firm feels this will benefit the business chosen by giving them some free advertising and benefit themselves by publicizing a story of actual interest. Clopton Capital believes the best way to demonstrate the value of commercial loans and working capital is to show how it has or could benefit businesses which have seen difficult times in recent years. “Instead of simply talking about what are commercial loans can do for businesses, or explaining the difficulties that can likely be solved in most companies by giving them access to working capital, I think it is far more interesting and engaging to solicit and acquire real stories from business owners of just how they have lived thrived and survived through the last three years. If your business has survived the recession and come out on top, I want to see your story, and let's face it, what business does not want the publicity?”, said Jake Clopton, the founder of Clopton Capital. Clopton Capital currently provides SBA loans, commercial mortgages, purchase order financing, gas station financing, semi truck financing and numerous forms of working capital to businesses both large and small. The release is part of their commitment to engage those within the American business and commercial lending community. Any business owners who would like to submit their story are encouraged to send it to recession (At) CloptonCapital.com. Contact Information: Clopton Capital can be reached at 866.647.1650. Any business owners of commercial real estate holders interested in obtaining working capital or some form of a business loan our encouraged to contact the firm at CloptonCapital.com. ...

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2nd Watch Continues Growth, Expands into Seattle Market

"We are experiencing expansive growth as a reseller of Amazon Web Services," stated 2nd Watch's President, Jeff Aden.  "As a solution provider, we are able to bridge the gap between the application layer and the infrastructure offered by AWS http://educationonline.tripod.com/."

Focusing on Cloud enablement software and services, 2nd Watch's products include "Cloud Strategy Assessments" which provides analytical data for companies and organizations navigating away from traditional physical infrastructure located on premises or in regional centers to professional data centers. 2nd Watch products allow businesses to stop buying expensive hardware to run their business and instead leverage low cost enterprise Cloud providers like Amazon and Microsoft to run critical business and marketing systems. 2nd Watch is leading the way with solutions such as building and maintaining a Pilot Light for companies.  A Pilot Light is a full production-ready, fail-over to avoid costly traditional disaster and recovery services.  For relatively low monthly maintenance, companies can now have an AWS Pilot Light ready to take full production load for a fraction of the cost of expensive slow recovery options.  Pilot Lights are designed to get critical systems running with an RTO between 1 to 4 hours.

2ND Watch offers full service IT Solutions including strategy and consulting, cloud migration and implementation, and ongoing maintenance. 2nd Watch has successfully lowered IT costs for midmarket businesses by leveraging Cloud solutions for Email and Collaboration, Server and Storage Provisioning and Application Hosting. 2ND Watch helps to identify which combination of cloud-computing products will yield the best results for your organization. "We solve complex business problems using cloud products because of the lower cost of ownership and agility i

Author Dawn Baker Headlines Girls Night Out

Effingham County High School hosts its first all girls' event to empower young ladies. Dawn Baker will deliver the keynote address http://kidbirthday.net/baby-shower-party-supplies-ideas/. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) - Mar 20, 2012 - SAVANNAH, Ga., March 20, 2012 - Smart, competent, dynamic, phenomenal and unforgettable…these are characteristics that every woman should have, and news anchor Dawn Baker knows what it takes to achieve these qualities and become successful. Baker will be speaking to more than 200 female students at Effingham County High School’s Girls’ Night Out on March 20, 2012 at 7:00P.M. Dawn’s Daughter, Baker’s premiere self-help book for teen and young adult females, made its debut on November 8, 2011. She will discuss her success as an author and provide insight about her book. Some of the tools that the book includes are: becoming strong and independent; setting and achieving realistic goals; and understanding the value of a good education…more. Baker is a news anchor with WTOC-TV in Savannah.  In her spare time, she supports her community by hosting multiple charitable events and serving as a board member for various non-profit organizations. Books will be on sale at this event and Dawn will be available to sign them.  If you’re unable to attend the book signing, you may order copies of Dawn’s Daughter: Everything a Woman Needs to Know at www.DAWNSDAUGHTER.com, www.dawnbakeronline.com or www.amazon.com. eBook available on the Nook, Kindle and for downloads at www.smashwords.com.  Books are also available in Savannah at The Book Lady, Diaspora Marketplace, E. Shaver Bookseller, and Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, and First Headquarters-Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia.20% of the proceeds from Dawn’s Daughter will go toward The Dawning

John Dvoraks Second Opinion: Buyout candidates for TV over the Internet

> BERKELEY, Calif. (MarketWatch) — It’s been a while since Cisco Systems Inc. went on a buying spree, but its recent purchase of a specialist in digital pay-TV and video indicates the company may be coming out of hibernation forserv. Like a bear, it could be very, very hungry.

The thing to note about the firm Cisco  purchased for $5 billion, NDS Group, is that it is focused on digital delivery — via Internet fiber, DSL and cable modem. Video over these systems is done differently than analog cable or over-the-air broadcasting, now referred to as OTA.

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Personal Capital CEO Bill Harris, PayPal's former chief, discuss the outlook for payments via mobile devices. (Photo: Getty Images)

This is all leading to the IPTV revolution, where TV is routed over the Internet. IPTV is deployed over most of the world, with the United States being the laggard despite our love of YouTube and other online-video services.

When people get hold of an IPTV box by any other name, such as the Roku, they do like the convenience of enjoying TV programs without time restrictions. You watch a show when you want to watch it, as if the entire library of shows were recorded on a DVR for later viewing.

There is no doubt that this is the TV of the future, but making it seamless and efficient is not easy.

Whatever the case and whatever the eventual penetration of IPTV, there will be new equipment needed to make it work without clogging up the Internet, and NDS is just one piece of a larger puzzle that Cisco wants to put together. This says to me that the networking giant is going to buy more companies in the short term, and that will trigger the competition to do the same.

So what are the obvious buyout candidates in this category? Most are private, such as Minerva Networks. But a few public companies operating in the sector

Unphysical Heat Transfer at the Nanoscale by Classical Physics

Reports of unphysical results in heat transfer at the ASME 3rd Micro/Nanoscale Conference held in Atlanta may be traced back to classical physics that allows the atom to have heat capacity at the nanoscale FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Heat capacity of the Atom by QM PRLog (Press Release) - Mar 13, 2012 - IntroductionOver the past century, Fourier’s transient heat conduction equation including heat capacity by Lavoisier and Laplace has served well in our understanding of heat transfer in macroscopic systems. Indeed, modern day heat transfer based on classical physics assumes phonons are the heat carriers in solids based on theories formulated by Einstein and Debye at the time systems were macroscopic. However, the macroscopic Fourier’s equation applied to nanostructures has led to unphysical results. For example,Nanofluids violate mixing rules. / / / Thin film thermal conductivity depends on thickness / / / Memristor behavior is caused by oxygen vacancies / / / Resistance change by melting of GST films occurs in PCRAM devices / / / Claims of high efficiency in near-field heat transfer / / / Invalid thermal conductivity of thin films measured by thermoreflectance / / / Invalidity of discrete molecular dynamics simulations / / / Unphysical expanding Universe by Hubble’s redshift of galaxy light.BackgroundUnphysical heat transfer results at the nanoscale may be traced back to classical physics based on phonons that assumes atoms always have heat capacity to conserve absorbed EM energy by an increase in temperature. In this regard, QM avoids unphysical results by negating the heat capacity of the atom at the nanoscale that in turn requires the absorbed EM energy to be conserved by QED induced frequency up or down conversion to non-thermal EM radiation at the TIR resonance of the nanostructure, the process called QED induced EM radiation. QM stands for quantum mechanics, EM for electromagnetic, QED for quantum electrodynamics, and TIR for total internal reflection. QED radiation conserves absorbed EM energy at the speed of light making phonons at acoustical velocities inconsequential heat carriers at the nanoscale. Depending on the photoelectric yield, the QED radiation creates electrical charge inside the nanostructure that otherwise is emitted to the surroundings. Heat Capacity of the Atom by Classical Physics and QM Consistent with Planck’s theory of blackbody radiation, the Einstein-Hopf relation for the harmonic oscillator gives the wavelength dispersion of photon emission from a solid at temperature. Extension of Planck’s theory to the heat capacity of the atom depending on the wavelength W of photons created inside the nanostructure by QED follows directly. At 300K, the dispersion of the average Planck energy of the atom by QM is contrasted with that by classical physics in the thumbnail. Classical physics always allows the atom to have heat capacity, but QM differs. For nanoparticles (NPs) having diameter d, QED photons are created at the TIR resonant wavelength W ~ 2d, where d is the NP diameter. Submicron wavelength EM radiation is produced because TIR traps the photons created by QED inside the NP surface. Unlike classical physics, QM requires the heat capacity of the atom at ambient temperature to decrease rapidly for W < 40 microns. For TIR wavelengths W < 1 micron, the heat capacity of the atom vanishes. TIR Confinement Over the past decade, the magic of NPs is thought to enhance chemical activity from dangling bonds. QED induced radiation differs in that photons beyond the UV are created under TIR confinement as absorbed EM energy (molecular collisions, Joule heat, lasers, etc.) concentrates in the NP surface because of high surface–to-volume ratios. Under TIR confinement, low frequency EM energy absorbed by the NP is therefore frequency up-converted to QED radiation beyond the UV. But QED radiation is momentary only occurring during the absorption of EM energy evidenced by the diverging UV absorption spectra of NPs at wavelengths W < 200 nm. Absent a source of EM energy, NPs do not create QED radiation.    Since the TIR wave function of QED photons coincides with the circumference of the NP surface, the magic of NPs is the spontaneous creation of high energy QED induced EM radiation anytime NPs absorb EM energy. What this means is Planck’s theory that requires high temperatures to create EM radiation beyond the UV may be superseded by NPs at ambient temperature provided a source of EM energy is available.DiscussionGenerally, the ASME Conference consisted of presentations of nanoscale research with interpretations thereof based on classical physics. In contrast, QED induced EM radiation, based on QM differs. See PPT Presentation at ASME Conference in http://www.nanoqed.org , 2012. A brief comparative summary is as follows.  Extraordinary Heat Transfer at the Nanoscale Claims of radiation heat transfer in gaps that exceed Planck’s blackbody radiation by several orders of magnitude are questionable because QM precludes atoms in surfaces of nanoscale gaps from having the heat capacity to allow temperature fluctuations necessary to satisfy the fluctuation dissipation theorem.Harvesting Phonons in Energy Conversion Claims that pre-phonon atomic motions can be converted into useful purposes before they thermalize are pre-empted in nanostructures by QED induced radiation. QED photons by creating charge or by the emission of non-thermal EM radiation to the surroundings conserve absorbed EM energy well before phonons even “think” of responding. In fact, QED photons do indeed conserve absorbed EM energy before thermalization. Since QED photons have already conserved the absorbed EM energy, heat conduction does not occur at the nanoscale, and therefore reductions in thermal conductivity based on phonon scattering are meaningless. Thermal Phenomena in Electronic Nanostructures QM preludes the conservation of Joule heat by an increase in temperature thereby negating claims that melting is the mechanism by which resistance is changed in PCRAM devices. Instead, charge is created that underlies the memristor, Ovshinsky Effect, and 1/f noise.  Charge cannot be created by classical physics, but rather only by QED radiation because of QM. Thermoreflectance Measurements of thermal conductivity in nanostructures by thermoreflectance (TR) based on Fourier’s law using macroscopic specific heat are questionable because QM precludes the atom from having heat capacity in thin films. Specifically, TR measurements that claim the thermal conductivity of thin films depends on thickness are unphysical because the QED radiation loss is not included in the heat balance, and if included, allows thin film conductivity to remain at bulk.Interfacial Heat Transfer TR measurement theory based on Fourier’s law contradict experimental results that show Fourier’s law is violated in TR measurement of interfacial heat transfer. Non-Equilibrium Green’s Function The non-equilibrium Green’s function (NEGF) approach in applying QM to nanostructures is reasonably well established for electron transport. However, for thermal transport the NEGF that assumes existence of a heat current (analogous to electrical current in electron transport) is questionable because QM precludes the temperature changes necessary for heat current to exist in nanostructures.Molecular Dynamics Simulations of heat transfer in discrete nanostructures by molecular dynamics (MD) that by classical physics assume the atom has heat capacity are invalid by QM. MD by QM is valid only for periodic boundary conditions.    Conclusions 1.  The ASME Conference showed that classical physics generally produced unphysical results in the heat transfer of nanostructures. 2.  Heat Transfer at the nanoscale based on QM is suggested to provide physical results.# # #Classically, thermal EM radiation conserves heat by an increase in temperature. But at the nanoscale, temperature increases are forbidden by quantum mechanics. QED radiation explains how heat is conserved by the emission of nonthermal EM radiation....

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The National Conference Center Reveals Top 10 Ways to Conduct More Productive Meetings

The National Conference Center compiled ten tips for conducting more productive meetings. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  The National Conference CenterPRLog (Press Release) - Mar 13, 2012 - According to Sarah Vining, marketing manager at The National Conference Center, “To conduct the most productive meetings, smarter conversations should occur with venue contacts and on the site-tour to ensure the right factors are being addressed.”  Vining notes that there is reassurance in knowing that your meeting is going to go off without a hitch, however there are certain steps in order to guarantee its successfulness. 1.   Planners are serious about meetings, is the venue equally serious? – Choosing venues that are focused on the meetings business will ensure your group has a productive meeting. According to the white paper, “Why Conference Centers are More Conducive to Learning” facilities dedicated to meetings and training produce the best results.2.   Distraction-free meeting space – As a planner, be wary of air-walls and ask about who will be in the room next to you. In an ideal situation, any other groups on property during your training or meeting will also be there with similar organizational goals. For distraction-free meeting and training space, conference centers prove to be more conducive for learning due to their dedicated focus on the meetings business. 3.   Ability to control the comfort of the meeting room – Attendees are the most productive and attentive if the room temperature is “just right” at 70 degrees. A room that is too warm will send your attendees to sleep or frustrate them and a room that is too cold will prevent them from fully focusing. Ask if the room has individual climate control during your site tour. On the day of the meeting, set the room at 70 degrees for the optimum learning temperature and keep in mind that the room will warm up due to participant body heat.4.   The intention of your chairs – If your meetings are long, participants will have a hard time focusing more than a few hours in the chairs are not comfortable. Ergonomic chairs for meetings are best because they are designed for the best possible learning experience, specifically in an upright position at a table level, whereas banquet chairs were intended for shorter events such as a wedding reception.   5.   Don’t overlook visual obstructions – Avoid rooms with pillars and other obstacles that could prevent attendees from focusing. Natural light is good but if the room backs up to the golf course or the pool, your attendees mind may be elsewhere.  During site tours, look for meeting rooms that are free of visual obstructions but provide enough light (natural or otherwise) for a healthy learning environment.6.   Functioning audio-visual equipment – A/V equipment that is up-to-date and functioning is just as important as an A/V staff that is in-house and readily available. An in-house A/V team will be able to answer questions, be readily available, anticipate future opportunities and can provide their expertise and ensure the execution of your audio-visual is seamless.7.   Flexible break service – It can be difficult to determine when you’ll need a break and your meeting schedule will often change to adapt to learning needs of the attendees. During your site tour, smart conversations include, “How flexible is the property in adapting to changing timeframes for coffee breaks? Can I negotiate continuous breaks throughout the meeting day?” It’s also pertinent to cater to the needs of attendees and give them the flexibility to visit a break station when need be, even when not on an official break.8.   Separate the meetings from the meals – While working lunches on the surface seem like a good use of time, research shows your attendees need a break. Try to schedule lunch in a pleasant dining environment with lots of natural light. Your attendees can also utilize this time for more face-to-face interaction and networking; remember, contact is now one of the most popular reasons why attendees travel to conferences.9.   Provide variety at meals – Private banquet service tends to limit the variety you can offer. With the explosion of special dietary needs, the most productive meetings will be at venues that can provide for those attendees. Another smart conversation to have with the on-site venue contact is if the property has a restaurant or dining hall that can offer variety and expediency for the group’s meals.10.   On-call venue support – One of the most important factors to ensuring your meeting does go off without a hitch is the reliability of an on-site venue contact that you can go to for all your facility needs. This person should be empowered to solve your potential concerns, so you can focus more on the objectives of your program. Overall, the accessibility of an on-site liaison via Nextel radio or phone for immediate access improves the meeting experience.Without question, these ten factors can help create the most productive meetings. As a planner, the more you connect with the needs of the attendees, the more likely you’ll exceed their expectations.  The trick lies in devoted meeting environments, venue flexibility and reliable support from the venue’s team. Regardless of the loyalty points and the free nights, the way to keep an attendees’ excitement about your meeting year-round is to give them an experience they couldn’t have gained from being in the office.  More about The National Conference CenterJust 12 miles from Dulles International Airport and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, The National Conference Center, operated by ARAMARK Conference Centers, features a secure, distraction-free setting with self-contained buildings surrounded by 100 scenic acres in Leesburg, Virginia.  One of the largest conference centers in the United States, the entire facility was purpose designed to accommodate larger meetings and conferences that concentrate on training.  Each of the 250 meeting rooms – representing 265,000 square feet of flexible meeting space -- features high-speed Internet access, individual climate control, advanced conference technology, and sophisticated presentation technology with on-site audio/visual and IT support.  The 917-room facility (including 78 suites) can accommodate meetings and events up to 1,800 people.  Dining options include the popular Black Olive Sports Bar, and the 800-seat dining facility which features a wide variety of healthful buffet selections as well as specialty selections.  Recreational options include a fully equipped fitness center along with volleyball, basketball, racquetball, tennis, and more.  A fully staffed Business Center is conveniently located to provide administrative support service throughout the course of each meeting and a professional conference support team is available.  Free onsite parking is provided.  ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine's 2009 list of "World's Most Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and analysts. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 260,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com....

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Arbor Day tree planting in the City of Detroit

April 27th 2012 will mark the 140th anniversary of Arbor Day. Created by Green Careers Guide, Eco20/20, and Great Green Idea hope that the Arbor Day Revitalization Project will encourage every person to take 20 minutes this Arbor Day to plant a tree onlineeducation.ohlog.com/everybody-ought-to-live-in-harmony-with-himself.oh299211.html. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  arbor-badge-2012-100x100PRLog (Press Release) - Mar 09, 2012 - April 27th 2012 will mark the 140th anniversary of Arbor Day.  Arbor Day was started by Mr. Sterling Morton a native Detroiter.  This year, websites, organizations, celebrities, and citizens are joining together from all over the United States to put two events together in Detroit and Los Angeles.  As a green community, there will be over 100 trees planted.  Created by Green Careers Guide, Eco20/20, and Great Green Idea hope that the Arbor Day Revitalization Project will encourage every person to take 20 minutes this Arbor Day to plant a tree.The Arbor Day Revitalization Project is endorsed and supported by Ed Begley Jr., TVI Supply, Technology Ventures, The Green Lifestyle Film Festival, ARISE Detroit!, Tree People, Serenity Spaces, Maxi Container, Kosher Michigan, The Jewish Hour, Roi Chinn, EMovies, POWERleap, Greening Detroit, Better World Club Inc., Zwick & Banyai P.L.L.C, Future Oxygen, Better World Forum, Go Green America TV, and Planet Swampy.  Each group has committed to the idea of planting trees in the City of Detroit and to the educational goal of Arbor Day.  The Detroit planting will take place on April 29th at Dorais Park at 11am. The Arbor Day Revitalization Project site will allow users to post their own Arbor Day events and tree plantings.  Users can post pictures and encourage others to plant.  They can also help spread the message on Facebook by visiting http://www.facebook.com/arbordayrevitalizationproject.   “We are excited and honored at the tremendous feedback from organizations and companies from all over the U.S.  We hope that as awareness grows we can grow our list and raise funds to plant thousands of trees. “ Said Ezra Drissman, Arbor D

The 404 1,004: Where were pink, peeling, and broken (podcast)

Does Monster intentionally engineer its headphones to leak sound? Joseph Kaminski joins The 404 for a discussion about this and more noise offenses on today's podcast.

Jeff's back from his trip to the Dominican Republic, so we ask CNET Labs editor Joseph Kaminski into the studio to tell us what it's like to be stranded on an island owned by Walt Disney.

We'll also give our prediction for tomorrow's Apple iPad HD announcement and learn more about weapons from the future that disrupt speech patterns and jam cell phone signals.

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The gun that shuts you up (without killing you). Next iPad will be the iPad HD, not iPad 3. Rider jams cell phones on SEPTA buses. iPad rivals catching up: Can iPad 3 keep them at bay? Bathroom break video 1: DIY USB Password generator

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