Twin deficits phenomenon: empirical evidence from the ARDL bound test approach for Turkey.
ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to examine the general validity of twin deficits hypothesis for Turkey during the period 1987:1 to 2005:4. In this study, the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model and the bounds test for cointegration were used to assess the short-run and long-run...

Mythbusting research project targets teen drinking.
The first Australian trial of a project that aims to reduce alcohol consumption among young people by providing them with accurate information about their peers' alcohol consumption levels has produced promising results. The Social Norms Analysis Project (SNAP), which has taken place in four high schools in southern and...

A Moral Climate: the Ethics of Global Warming.
A Moral Climate: the Ethics of Global Warming. By Michael S. Northcott. London, UK: Darton, Longman & Todd, 2007. Pp. xv + 336. Paper, $18.60. In this impressive work, Michael Northcott skillfully weaves together insights from climate science, global politics, economics, biblical interpretation, and environmental ethics to...

Landis+Gyr Lands Metering Contract with Texas Utility.
ENERGY RESOURCE-27 May 2008-Landis+Gyr Lands Metering Contract with Texas Utility(C)2008 JeraOne - http://www.jeraone.com Landis+Gyr, an energy management company offering utilities next generation "smart grid" solutions, today announced a major four-year advanced metering contract with Texas utility Oncor. Under the agreement, Oncor will deploy a Landis+Gyr...

Research and Markets Adds Report: Milk & Dairy Products in India.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-26 June 2008-Research and Markets Adds Report: Milk & Dairy Products in India(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Milk & Dairy Products in India" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets...

Heinz Launches Goal of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions 20% by 2015.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-2 June 2008-Heinz Launches Goal of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions 20% by 2015(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com The H. J. Heinz Company this week announced a company goal: to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent by 2015. Heinz said the...

The color of money: school districts are discovering the abundant financial gains to be had by going green.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WHEN ARTHUR STELLAR came to Massachusetts' Taunton Public Schools in 2005, he knew that part of his job as superintendent would be cost cutting. That's no easy task without sacrificing the quality of education the district provided. How to decrease what you spend without eliminating...

Research and Markets Adds Report: Trends in Kids' Nutrition-Opportunities and Threats.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-26 June 2008-Research and Markets Adds Report: Trends in Kids' Nutrition-Opportunities and Threats(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Trends In Kids' Nutrition - Opportunities And Threats In The Context Of Escalating Childhood Obesity" report to its...

Diet gaining legitimacy as potential factor in acne.
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII -- Most physicians, taught that diet is unrelated to the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris, dismiss as folklore the frequent questions posed by patients and family members as to whether eating greasy foods or chocolate or other sweets is what causes their skin problem. The diet...

O'Brien targets airport, streets; Contracts, fuel also on '09 list.
Byline: Nick Kotsopoulos WORCESTER - With the City Council about to evaluate City Manager Michael V. O'Brien's job performance for the past year, the manager is already looking ahead to next fiscal year and has set goals he would like to accomplish over the next 12 months....