While many environmentalists have lauded recycling and reducing waste for years, the concept of turning "one man's trash into another man's treasure," has begun to take a whole new turn in the world of consumerism and style. While repurposing used objects is a practice commonly found throughout the arts and crafts community, many consumers are finding that the quality of these items--especially furniture--is exceptional enough to buy. A recent article from Core 77 highlights one Pennsylvania-based company that has repurposed wood from 18th century barns to create ...

The latter half of 2012 has proven to be a busy season for ITERA International Group of Companies, but also a highly rewarding one. Still celebrating its 20-year anniversary, the company has been awarded with a prestigious national honor; ITERA has been selected as 2012's "Company of the Year" in the "Fuel and Energy" category, a national award that marks the highest honor bestowed upon Russian enterprises. "That ITERA International Group of Companies would win such a distinct honor, right on the heels of our two-decade anniversary, is wonderfully ...

The online marketplace and social sphere has remained an incredibly valuable spot for companies to market, as many continue to explore new ways to reach out to target consumers through social media efforts. While these efforts may seem lifeless and impersonal to many, a recent article from Entrepreneur suggests that consumers are looking for a human connection from new companies, even if that connection is coming from the Internet. Jason Proch, a leading marketing professional, explains that while it is important to connect the consumer to the story and the brand of a start-up ...

The Tour Odeon, due to be completed in 2014, is a 170 meter, 49-floor double skyscraper billed to be the tallest and most lavish development in Monaco since Le Millefiori and L'Annonciade, residential towers built in 1969. The project is being overseen by architect Alexandre Girald and interior designer Alberto Pinto. Girald, who is currently collaborating with Lord Norman Foster on the new yacht club in Monte Carlo, is regarded as the most important and influential architect working in Monaco today. Pinto is lauded as a master of modern European architecture and ...

Dr. Kenneth Siegel is proud to announce that Dental Excellence of Blue Bell has added Tekscan technology to help guide occlusal adjustments and ensure more effective treatments for their patients. For years, Siegel's office has served patients in the Philadelphia area by providing high quality general and cosmetic treatments; however, the addition of Tekscan's T-Scan III will promote greater occlusal analysis results, thanks to increased accuracy and efficiency. "The T-Scan is an amazing, handheld diagnostic device that provides computerized occlusal analysis," ...

CheapTrafficAttorneys.com is offering a discount on legal representation for traffic violation tickets at the Metropolitan Traffic Ticket Court on South Hill Street in Los Angeles. For a limited time, an experienced traffic ticket attorney from CheapTrafficAttorneys.com will represent clients in court who wish to contest tickets for qualifying traffic violations for the low price of only $169. Many people who receive a ticket for a traffic violation in the Los Angeles area wish to fight their ticket, but they hesitate to do so because they do not have the time or the ...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 40,000 Americans are killed and another 5 million are injured every year in vehicle collisions. Many of these fatalities are due to passengers or drivers being ejected or crushed during rollover accidents. Vehicles today contain many safety features designed to protect their occupants, but the vehicle must be properly maintained in order to ensure these features function properly. Auto glass is designed to help preserve the structural integrity of a vehicle during a crash and facilitate airbag deployment, ...

Veterans who are injured in combat or suffer subsequent illnesses related to their military duties often face a long and frustrating battle to receive the benefits to which they are entitled. For one such veteran, the fight is finally over. The 58-year-old retired Air Force veteran who received the Air Force commendation medal for her actions during Operation Babylift has received the veterans' benefits she has been fighting to receive for seven years. The Claim The woman's claim for disability benefits was based on service-connected fibromyalgia, a chronic disease ...

Few things are more frustrating - when it comes to driving - than seeing that green light ahead while you are stuck in traffic, unmoving. The culprit is "blocking the box," and it typically occurs when a driver pulls into an intersection despite it being unlikely that he or she will be able to proceed through before the light turns red. What many readers in Schnectady County and elsewhere in the state of New York might not know is that this practice is a violation of New York traffic laws. What the Law Says Paragraph 1175 of the New York's traffic ...

When it comes to moving house, you want to be sure that your precious belongings are treated with the care and attention they deserve. After all, you've worked hard to earn your comforts - the last thing you need is damaged and faulty items arriving at your new home. Sadly, it's quite often the case that the people moving you haven't taken time to get to know you. And that's what makes Pers Removals, Removal Company in London different. Our family run firm specialises in removals in North London, and is designed to dovetail with you and your requirements, putting you ...

The move by the consumer watchdog comes following a growing number of concerns from MPs and debt campaigners about how the easy availability of high interest loans is pushing individuals into a vicious debt cycle from which they find it almost impossible to get out of. Payday loans are a multi-billion pound industry in the UK and grew rapidly when the concept was first introduced from the US a few years ago. Scotland in particular has the highest level of payday loans in the UK, and the OFT is now beginning to scrutinise how they are being sold. Under the Consumer ...

Canvas Stretching Machine will demonstrate their Production Series at the West Coast Art & Frame Show at the Mirage in Las Vegas Jan. 28-30 2013. These changes improve the overall performance and reduce the range of motion required to operate. The demand for prints on canvas and stretched art on canvas has never been more in demand. New businesses are formed every month to compete for their share of print-on-demand business and to bid on corporate jobs. Large corporations prefer gallery wrapped art for its clean look and lower production cost. With this demand comes ...

Point of Sale Software helps restaurants save costs, grow revenue and improve speed of service. How much does it cost to improve your business? Restaurant owners who ask for a quote through the company's website to find out "how much" just might be the lucky winners who get it for free. Every month while this offer stands, Andromeda POS will choose a random winner from everyone who requested a quote; the winner gets the software for free! "It only takes two minutes to fill out the form and you're entered, so if you're a restaurant owner or manager looking ...

Outsourcing fleet logistics consulting services can help fleets of any size improve operations, save money, and respond quickly to changing market conditions, said David Beaudry, Director of Logistics Engineering and Consulting for AmeriQuest Transportation Services, in a blog posted on the AmeriQuest Website. In addition, logistics analyses should be performed continuously, not just every two to five years, he said. "We call the process analytical outsourcing, whereby fleets can study and simulate fleet activities using sophisticated computer models that are complemented ...

No matter which side of the debate you happen to be on, big pharma and big tobacco are both throwing their weight around in the e cigarette industry, either to profit from its rise or to ban the products completely. In the midst of it all, millions of smokers have made the switch to the e cigarette. It can be difficult to navigate through all of the tests and studies that have been done on electronic cigarettes worldwide, but regardless of their outcomes, one thing is clear: e cigarettes are here to stay. "At first, e cigarettes were just a big joke to big pharma ...

Just in time for NAHB's International Builders' Show (IBS), Lakewood-based HomeSphere, Inc., provider of digital lead-generation and customer loyalty solutions to the residential construction industry, announces the addition of three new manufacturer customers and a slate of new opportunities for industry partners to capitalize on the projected growth in the homebuilding market. "During the downcycle, we created new offerings to help the industry adapt, with ready-to-use digital marketing services," said Glenn Renner, HomeSphere's President and COO. "As ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research links loneliness to a number of dysfunctional immune responses, suggesting that being lonely has the potential to harm overall health. Researchers found that people who were more lonely showed signs of elevated latent herpes virus reactivation and produced more inflammation-related proteins in response to acute stress than did people who felt more socially connected. These proteins signal the presence of inflammation, and chronic inflammation is linked to numerous conditions, including coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, arthritis ...

January 19, 2013 – New Orleans – When we typically think of kids who are the victims of school bullying, what comes to mind are isolated youth who do not fit in. A new study, however, shows that when that harassment occurs online, the victims tend to be in mainstream social groups at the school – and they are often friends or former friends, not strangers. The research is part of a burgeoning field of study into the effects of social media on everyday relationships and behavior. Personality and social psychologists are finding surprising ways in which people's online ...

Willow trees cultivated for 'green energy' can yield up to five times more biofuel if they grow diagonally, compared with those that are allowed to grow naturally up towards the sky. This effect had been observed in the wild and in plantations around the UK, but scientists were previously unable to explain why some willows produced more biofuel than others. Now British researchers have identified a genetic trait that causes this effect and is activated in some trees when they sense they are at an angle, such as where they are blown sideways in windy conditions. The ...

Apex Global Solutions has announced its venture in providing Web Hosting Services to a clientele array involved in diverse fields of business. Apex Global Solutions, which caters to multiple business needs of clients ranging from Website Development, Graphics Development, Search Engine Optimization, Content Management and E-Commerce Development solutions, is now bringing its expertise in the Web Hosting arena. Apex Global Solutions would cater the needs of hosting and suggesting the best packages, services and features which exactly work in advantage with all forms of ...

Today Waste Industries USA, Inc. (WI) announces the recipient of the Waste Industries' Partnership for Education Scholarship, an annual grant awarded to graduating high school seniors of the Snow Hill Missionary Baptist Church (SHMBC) congregation in Roseboro. The Waste Industries' Partnership for Education Scholarship was established in 2010 and awards up to $2,000/year in scholarship money for SHMBC high school seniors meeting established criteria. For example, qualified applicants must have a 2.5 GPA upon graduating to apply and the scholarship is intended for education ...

Sydney-based homewares retailer Whiteport has announced it will provide a new product sourcing service to its ever-expanding customer base. Whiteport currently offers a unique range of chic, elegant home accessories in every conceivable shade of white. Recently, though, customer requests at the popular destination for all things white have prompted an expanded view of how the company can enhance its busy customers' shopping experience. Whiteport founder Jennifer McCabe explains: "We're always getting requests from customers for an item in a different colour, ...

For those looking to lose weight or get fit in 2013, Aisha Price and Optimal Nutrition Care have designed the Optimal Recovery Bar, a tasty and nutritional protein bar made for eating after a workout. A protein bar may not seem like a revolutionary product, however, Aisha Price and Optimal Nutrition Care have created a one-of-a-kind nutritional snack that can help people meet their New Year's resolutions. As many enter into 2013 looking to get into shape, lose excess pounds, or get back into a workout routine, health and fitness expert Aisha Price, known also as a fitness ...

Folsom fitness expert and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp, Val Fujii is proud to announce the winners of the Battle of the Holiday Bulge Challenge today. The challenge was a voluntary fitness competition, with great results, for participants' health and wallets. Challengers took "before" pictures and had a weigh in and body fat calculation in the beginning. Each week there was a weigh in and body fat calculation. In addition to the support of other boot campers, challengers received the Belly Blast program (valued at $77) for free. It included: Checklist for ...

We're pleased to announce Creations By Jerilyn in association with The Artisan Group, will participate in a luxury celebrity gift lounge hosted by GBK Productions on February 22-23, 2013 at an exclusive location in Beverly Hills, California, in honor of the The 2013 Academy Awards Nominees and Presenters. Our Tree of Life Pendants will be gifted to select members of the press and media at The Artisan Group's exhibit. This event will be attended by nearly fifty media outlets. To learn more about Creations By Jerilyn and our handcrafted products, or our participation ...