Timeshare resale and rental advertising company BuyaTimeshare.com has made a $1,500 donation to nonprofit group Send Me On Vacation (SMOV), boosting the organization's plans to give a luxury vacation experience to those who need it most. SMOV gives women who have endured treatment for breast cancer a chance to heal, rejuvenate and to celebrate life by providing them with an all-expense paid vacation, including a week's stay at a resort, airfare and debit/credit card vouchers for incidentals during their trip. "We are proud to support Send Me On Vacation and ...

Horizon Platforms, the West Yorkshire-based access platform hire and sales specialists, recently traded a piece of movie history when they bought and sold a boom lift used in the filming of the Hollywood blockbusters Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - parts 1 and 2. Boom lifts are mobile work platforms used in the film industry for shooting scenes from high positions, such as the motorbike chase featuring characters Harry and Hagrid (pictured). Horizon Platforms sold the boom lift (a Genie 45/25 Bi Energy) on to a bed company, who now use it for far more mundane ...

With Big Data making headlines daily, it's easy to mistake "lots of data" for "Big Data." As most IT folks agree, organizations of all stripes, from government agencies to academia, have been dealing with massive data sets for years. "But just because you have a lot of data, that doesn't mean it should be considered 'Big Data,'" says Jim Gallo, National Director of Business Analytics at ICC, a leader in business technology solutions focusing on big data and application development. "If an organization has large volumes of structured ...

A recent clinical study by the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Washington, DC revealed that neutering animals have negative psychological effects. The study entitled Gonadectomy Negatively Impacts Social Behavior of Adolescent Male Primates revealed "for the first time that neutering animals affects social stimuli which includes behaviorial responses to social cues." The report determined that neutering significantly impairs social dominance in both naturalistic setting and changes reactions to social stimuli in experimental settings. The two year ...

Keith Ostrosky, a Minnesota-based dental professional, has come out in support of a new mobile app that helps to educate kids ages four through 11 about properly caring for their teeth and gums. In a new article, the makers of the app explain that the tool is designed to teach boys and girls about oral hygiene in a fun and engaging way. The free animated mobile app is called "Chomper Chums" and it focuses on the important points of brushing, flossing, and rinsing habits for young people. Using the technology, children can begin to learn concepts regarding proper ...

Risha Golby, vice principal at Glenwood Elementary School, is no stranger to bullying. As an educator, she is active in informing students and community members regarding the reality of bullying in today's schools. As such, she was delighted at the opportunity to issue a press statement with regard to a recent interview with author Emily Bazelon published by the Huffington Post, which discusses the factors that Bazelon believes contribute to bullying. The article provides a brief synopsis of the book that Bazelon has penned to provide a backdrop for the interview: "Sticks ...

Since the 1st of March this year, new legislation saw all Australian short-term lenders experiencing additional processing and paperwork. The new law means that all lenders who are offering SACC (Small Amount Credit Claim) are: - Reviewing 90 days' worth of banking statements for first-time customers applying for a SACC. - Reviewing 90 days' worth of banking statements, when a customer applies for their 3rd SACC. - Ensuring that fees are capped; customers cannot be charged more than the total amount borrowed. While CASH2GO was successful in implementing the new ...

The 1st of March was the start date of new legal changes to all Australian short-term lenders. Cash Train, a trading name of First Stop Money, was one of many to have additional steps in processing loans from the new legislation. For the month of March, Cash Train saw that their application processing time expanded and customer requirements impacted the normal simple and quick process. Within the new laws, all Australian short-term lenders or companies that are offering a SACC (Small Amount Credit Contract) have to: - View 90 days' worth of banking statements for ...

A re-manufactured Caterpillar 3116 engine can now be purchased at National Power Supply. Shopping online is the new trend world over. Many people love the convenience that comes with shopping at their desk or at the comfort of their living rooms. The thought that people can shop online for their automotive is exciting as many people thought that only software, music and movies could be bought online. It is also exciting to note that engines can be remade for better functionality. There are many manufacturers that produce standard diesel engines. However for some reason, ...

Dr. Bijan Afar, Los Angeles dental implants dentist, offers a variety of tooth replacement options for those who have lost a tooth or several teeth due to decay, gum disease, accidents or other reasons. Several tooth replacement options are available, and the type used depends largely on the patient's needs, dental health status and preference. Dr. Afar offers dental implants that look and feel just like natural teeth. Titanium dental implants replace not just the missing tooth but also its root, which results in a strong, durable, natural-looking restoration. Most people ...

Many individuals realize that their smile is no longer as straight or vibrant as they would like it to be. These individuals will require cosmetic and restorative treatments in order to begin smiling with confidence once again, and that is why many are now turning to Kevin Sands DDS, Beverly Hills smile makeover specialist for some of the most effective restorative treatments. A few simple steps can be taken by anyone to protect their smile throughout the years. This begins with daily brushing and flossing as well as regular trips to the dentist for biannual checkups. ...

Driver fatigue is now suspected as a contributing factor in a deadly trucking accident that recently left two dead in southwestern Missouri. According to a report from the Associated Press, the driver of the truck involved in the accident has since been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter stemming from the two fatalities. Specifically, the trucking accident occurred on U.S. 60 when the truck driven by the accused crashed into two other vehicles that were stopped behind a second truck at a traffic light - sandwiching the two smaller vehicles between the ...

When most people hear "DWI," certain things images come to mind, like a swerving driver pulled over by a flashing blue light, someone standing on the road walking the line while taking a field sobriety test, a strong aroma of alcohol, maybe some slurred speech. While all of those things might be true for DWI/DUI charges based on the presence of alcohol, not all DWI cases are the same. In Texas - and across the country - it is possible to be charged with DWI without drinking a drop of alcohol. The law Chapter 49 of the state's penal code (the chapter governing ...

For many families, there are clear signs that a loved one is no longer able to live independently. Injuries and illnesses may develop that require more attention than family members can provide. Once the decision has been made to place the individual into a nursing home, the attention shifts to finding the facility that can offer a loved one the care that he or she needs. When selecting a nursing home, there are many issues that family members will need to address as they review each facility, including location and costs. However, family members will want to do additional ...

Atlanta experienced several wrong-way crashes in 2012, and Georgia authorities are examining methods to reduce these scary and often tragic auto accidents. Someone who is hurt by a wrong-way driver may be able to obtain compensation to help with his or her recovery from the accident through a personal injury lawsuit. Wrong-way crash statistics At the end of 2012, the National Transportation Safety Board reported the results of an investigation into wrong-way crashes across the nation. According to an NTSB fact sheet, the agency studied 1,566 fatal wrong-way accidents ...

The bankruptcy lawyers in Orlando, Clark & Washington, would like to discuss how many parents of Olympic athlete children find themselves in difficult financial situations. Even if child makes it to the Olympics and becomes famous, the debt their family incurs often leads them to file for bankruptcy. Such was the case for Gabby Douglas, Ryan Lochte and Lolo Jones, all internationally recognized Olympic medalists. Orlando bankruptcy attorneys, Clark & Washington, note that the main causes for the mounting debt are the expenses that families are forced to pay to keep ...

The Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys, Clark & Washington, want to remind residents that there are several types of bankruptcy. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the chapters that will apply to most individuals and businesses, and they differ in many respects. It's these differences that people need to be aware of. Chapter 11 typically only applies to businesses that meet specific requirements, or abnormally complex consumer cases. Therefore, the Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys, Clark & Washington, recommend Chapter 7 or 13 for most of their clients. In any event, filing for ...

The Atlanta shredding firm, A Shred Ahead, would like to take a moment to remind homeowners and businesses to shred their dated tax documents. Many people simply discard these papers in the garbage, assuming there is no way they could ever be a victim of identity theft. The company notes that not all data should be tossed, however. Although it happens to just a small percentage of people, the IRS performs many audits every year. In the (unfortunate) event that this happens to you, you will want to be prepared for it. The only way to do this the right way is by having all ...

The Atlanta moving firm, A.C. White, is more than excited to announce the successful completion of one of their biggest relocation projects to date. The Atlanta moving company recently was assigned the substantial job of moving FABRIC.com's headquarter location, which included a massive warehouse. Being as they are the largest distributor of fabric in the country, the sheer size of the operation is indeed impressive. The new location is 225,000 sq. ft.; the Atlanta moving firm had to move the company's entire inventory from Marietta to Canton, a feat they accomplished in ...

At Topper Worldwide, our team remembers what it was like to be in high school. In the fall, nothing was as important as prom. Winning the game, voting for the queen and your date for the dance was all consuming. Parents can help their high school students remember the night forever by hiring an Atlanta limo service to make sure students get their safely. With a professional Atlanta limo, parents can rest assured that the chauffeur will not be distracted by friends or the excitement of the night. Many accidents, especially involving teenagers, happen because of distracted ...

Team Pest USA, a premier Atlanta pest control firm, would like to discuss what happens to mosquitoes in the off-season. Often considered one of the most annoying pests, mosquitoes can also carry nasty diseases with them as well. Thus, many people are relieved for winter as this is when most bugs disappear. Contrary to popular belief,, these pests do not simply die off when cold weather approaches. Like many other warm climate species, mosquitoes take refuge and hibernate during the winter. This is why mosquito problems come as a surprise during the spring and early summer ...

When ants begin invading your house, it's hard not to just run to the store and pick up some form of ant spray, but Atlanta pest control company North Fulton Pest Solutions wants you to know that could make the situation worse. Many ant sprays are repellents, which seems like a good idea, right? Repel the ants away from your house. Wrong. Ant repellents can cause lone ants or groups of ants to form a new colony after they are cut off from their queen. Then, you are suddenly fighting two ant colonies instead of just one. That's why Termidor is different. It kills ...

Greyden Press wants writers to enter completed, unpublished manuscripts online in the company's first book contest. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. All ages are welcome to compete, kids to adults. The first 50 authors who enter--that's 50 in each category--will be eligible for the Grand Prize worth over $3,000, which includes 50 printed copies of the Grand Prize winner's books or 25 printed copies of his or her book plus free e-book conversion. Authors who miss eligibility for the Grand Prize will win a Recognized ...

Small Press Department, Barnes and Noble, Inc. reviewed and placed an order for 'The Ghost of Whispering Willow' by Amanda M. Thrasher, allowing category buyer to purchase the title for their stores. Great news for the non-traditional press, founded by authors. 'The Ghost of Whispering Willow' is a ghost mystery, non-gender specific, reading grade level sixth to eighth grade, and contains characters based on real people. This is Thrasher's third title reviewed and purchased by the Small Press Department over time, 'Mischief in the Mushroom Patch' and 'A Fairy Match ...

Dodd Frank101 a firm of professionals specializing in white collar bounties and internal investigations involving publicly traded companies announces for the year 2012 (www.DoddFrank101.com). During 2012, Dodd Frank 101 conducted internal investigations and/or forensic analysis of more than 120 publicly traded companies involved in domestic and international securities related matters involving issuers, intermediaries, banks, broker dealers, transfer agents, accountants, lawyers and stock promoters. In the past eighteen months, the firm filed bounty claims representing ...