TheTop10.com announces its sixth installment of top deals in Chicago and Chicagoland. This week's featured list plays tribute to Top 10 Staff Picks. "Our staff wades through hundreds of deals in Chicago and Chicagoland to bring TheTop10.com readers the very best the area has to offer," said Jason Janiga, a TheTop10.com contributor. "Our staff is bound to have some favorites. Since our staff is as diverse as the deals we feature, we think this week's list ended up being an ode to the diversity of the city and suburbs rather than just our staff's favorites." TheTop10.com ...

Mark Holloway, senior vice president and director of compliance at Lockton Companies, the largest privately held insurance broker in the world, will deliver a presentation discussing employee benefits at the International Tire Exhibition and Conference 2012 (ITEC) in Cleveland's I-X Center, Sept. 18-20. ITEC 2012 is expecting 5,000 attendees from as many as 20 countries. Attendees include tire manufacturers, vendors, suppliers, dealers, distributors and wholesalers - essentially any organization that conducts business in the tire industry. The three-day event features ...

Every year, more than 240 tons of eWaste are discarded globally, with the United States contributing an average of 2.3 billion pounds. And while eWaste only represents a small two percent of America's trash in landfills, it equals 70 percent of overall toxic waste. EZ Computer Recycling Centers (EZ) has set out to transform the way consumers, corporations and government think about disposing of unwanted electronics, providing a safe and secure eWaste recycling location in Hickory, NC and opening locations nationwide throughout the next 18 months. By taking the guesswork ...

This accomplishment is all the more incredible because Tony was born without hands or feet, yet was a four-time Paralympic Gold Medalist and five-time World Champion in the sprint distances.In spite of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Tony Volpentest is inspirational from the first moment you meet him, and his new book, Fastest Man In The World: The Tony Volpentest Story (Bettie Youngs Books, July 2012) guides readers on an incredible journey through the mindset of an Olympic Champion. According to presidential candidate Ross Perot who penned the forward for the book ...

Tax Defense Network has recognized that many taxpayers owe back taxes because of tax filing mistakes, and while filing taxes can be dull, it is an important task that every taxpayer needs to do correctly to avoid a possible tax debt. Therefore, Tax Defense Network brings American taxpayers some of the commonly used forms for filing taxes that can help them in filing their tax returns efficiently. Taxpayers can use Form 1040EZ for filing taxes if: • Your filing status is single or married filing jointly. • You and your spouse are under 65 years of age. • You do not ...

July 18, 2012—Synology Inc. today introduced the Zarafa package, an email and calendaring collaboration solution for DiskStation and RackStation users, which can be accessed through a web interface from multi-platform systems and supported mobile devices. As the top drop-in replacement for MS Exchange with Outlook and mobile compatibility, Zarafa's email web client features an elegant and intuitive groupware solution that includes an advanced permission system that allows users to share mailboxes with colleagues, a calendar that enables users to send meeting requests ...

One of Orange County's most renowned fitness instructors Jill Goodwin has announced the opening of The Studio OC, a place where dance and fitness intersect to deliver an exhilarating and unique workout experience under one roof. With its official debut slated for August 4, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Studio OC will deliver an unprecedented and dynamic variety of dance and fitness classes to transform the body and soul with every workout. According to Goodwin and co-founder Riva Knapp, The Studio OC is a necessary antidote to combat the cookie-cutter, stale classes ...

Amphenol Industrial Global Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, now offers a web-based tool that simplifies online part selection and configuration of its most popular connectors. This new tool allows users to download 3D CAD models or PDFs of the connectors that they have created using this new system. Found under the 'Design Online' section of the Amphenol Industrial website, this new interface provides on-demand plug and play models to customers during any phase of the design process. Amphenol's Design Online system is an intuitive interface that ...

Harris Seeds has just published the 2012-2013 Professional Ornamental Growers' Seed Catalog, featuring 144 pages of annual and perennial flower seeds, cut flowers, seed starting and growing supplies, and a selection of high performing vegetables. Over 80 new flower seed varieties have been added to Harris' product line for 2013. Customers will find entirely new series like Spring Matrix pansy, Tumbler impatiens, Picobella Cascade petunia, Happy Trails portulaca and Trilogy petunia. Other new varieties include some sun loving Coleus, Cora Red vinca and more Fuseables petunias. ...

The Country Music Association released a listener survey in June with surprising new demographics for country music listeners. According to the CMA data, country music listeners are of a higher income level and education level than previously believed, and 74 percent of country music fans reported listening to music online. This data corresponds with new Liquid Compass information showing an increase in ad replacement and mobile app use by country music radio stations. "The increase in online radio listeners, smart phone users and a more sophisticated audience means ...

THE EVENT: Apex Publications' summer science fiction book deal — preorder Dark Faith: Invocations and Dark Faith for only $25, saving up to 30%, plus receive free shipping for US orders. Dark Faith: Invocations promises to deliver a dark, light-riddled exploration of faith. THE BOOK: Religion, science, magic, love, family - everyone believes in something, and that faith pulls us through the darkness and the light. The second coming of Dark Faith cries from the depths with 26 stories of sacrifice and redemption. Sublet an apartment inside God's head. Hunt giant Buddhas ...

ScoreBand just announced that it has expanded its color options making the lightweight, scorekeeping wristband even more desirable. ScoreBand's innovative four-mode functionality and digital display makes for an exciting product within the sporting goods market. The 4-in-1-silicone wristband is the world's first multi-sport scorekeeping wristband watch. The 4 modes - Time, Golf, AllScore and Tennis - aid in keeping score, which allows players to focus more on their game. Through the simple touch of a button, ScoreBand interactively maintains hole and round scores ...

On Friday, July the 27th from 5pm until 8pm, the Church of Scientology of Tampa will be holding an Open House in honor of International Day of Friendship. The event will take place at the historic Ybor Square. The focus of the event will be L. Ron Hubbard's The Way to Happiness, a non-religious code based on common sense. There is no cost to attend. There will be refreshments, live music and a special presentation to several civic leaders who, through their actions, have worked to set a good example and bring happiness to their neighborhoods and communities. Tours ...

ASB Industries, Inc., has been granted Repair Station Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). FAA Repair Station Certification grants ASB approval for contract maintenance and repair of aircraft and aircraft components for airlines and other FAA-regulated entities. ASB Industries is an industry-leading single-source provider or cold spray and thermal spray coating services. The company's coating processes improve the efficiency and extend the working life of their customers' parts and equipment. Based in Barberton, Ohio, ASB prides themselves on creating ...

Trans Ocean, global leader in bulk liquid logistics, has become the first company to fully comply with the Container Owners Association (COA) recommended Code of Practice for flexitanks. The Code of Practice consists of five parts including; material testing, container selection, container labelling, incident management and training. Until now, significant emphasis amongst shipping lines and flexitank operators has been placed on the rail test yet, as the direction of the code now moves towards a Publicly Available Specification (PAS), it is essential that companies demonstrate, ...

Chicago's The Few Institute (TFI) is pleased to announce the launch of their online store http://www.drfewbeauty.com, making JF Aesthetic MD skincare products available for the first time to consumers nationwide. The JF Aesthetic MD medical-grade skincare line has been available exclusively to TFI patients since 2010. "We've seen excellent results and received nothing but positive feedback from our patients, so we decided it was time to also make our medical-grade product skincare line available to anyone who wants beautiful, healthy skin," says Dr. Julius ...

FashionCampNYC, the only day camp in New York City dedicated entirely to retail fashion, launched their summer program this week, now in its fifth year. As the unemployment rate in the US soars to almost 10%, teenagers (with encouragement from their parents) are diving into their passions and careers earlier and earlier. Girls and boys are starting as young as twelve to follow their fashion heroes and design their own future in retail fashion. While sales in certain markets are steadily declining, studies show that apparel and fashion items account for approximately ...

Slowing job opportunities in the UK continued in the second quarter, ending 31 June 2012. Financial sector job availability slowed in the UK by 19% year-on-year with average monthly job postings decreasing from 3,522 in Q2 2011 to 2,836 in Q2 2012. The UK also saw a 3% quarter-on-quarter decrease from Q1 2012 to Q2 2012. Across the world's top financial markets, only the US enjoyed a significant increase of 13% over the period, while APAC and Continental Europe and the Middle East recorded modest growth of 2% and 1% respectively. In June, the number of job postings ...

Maxifier, the global leader in inventory revenue management technology, today announced the addition of Nicole Falsey as senior director, business development and strategic partnerships. Falsey, who brings more than 10 years of experience in the network and advertising exchange industry, will be responsible for developing and managing the company's relationships with key partner organizations. "Strategic partnerships are a critical aspect of our business as we seek to collaborate with companies that can complement our solution and add real value to our clients' ...

Children Uniting Nations (CUN), one of the premier non-profit institutions working with at-risk and foster youth has set the date of July 19th 2012, for their 7th Annual National Conference; Keeping the Promise to Our Children. The National Conference is renowned for bringing top researchers, international experts, non-profit leaders, legislators and policy makers together to discuss the most urgent needs of our youth. They join advocates in the media, entertainment and business worlds to bring awareness to key legislative issues and begin nonpartisan dialog and discussion ...

Pasternack Enterprises, Inc., a leading ISO 9001:2008 global supplier of RF and microwave products, has expanded its line of high performance, low PIM corrugated coaxial cable jumpers. Pasternack Enterprises' new 1/2" coaxial jumpers are used on many RF communications applications that benefit from low PIM. Examples of these applications include tower top jumpers, shelter/cabinet jumpers, antenna feed lines and 2 way land mobile radio installations. The new 1/2" corrugated coax jumpers from Pasternack are perfect for runs when, low PIM, low VSWR, low insertion ...

The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced its support of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce's Chamber Executive Women's Luncheon on Thursday, July 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites located at 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd. in Cary. The Chamber Executive Women's Luncheons is a series of quarterly networking luncheons geared toward helping executive-level professionals and managers ...

AiNET, an innovator in data centers, cloud services, and fiber networks, announced today that its CEO, Deepak Jain, will participate in a senior executive panel during the First Annual Data Center Investment & Conference Expo (DICE) in Washington, DC on July 24, 2012. The panel, entitled The Growing Cloud: What's Driving Data Center Demand, is part of a two-day event organized by BisNow. Jain plans to discuss how advances in IT hardware and the virtualization software driving cloud computing is giving end users more freedom to migrate between providers and data centers ...

"Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your ear." -Dave Barry Do you ever feel guilty going on vacation while your poor pet is left behind in the "real world?" After all, pets need some rest and relaxation, too, especially since they lead such stressful lives. (Hey, running around and playing all day is hard work!) We can help ease your guilt and add an extra bit of fun on your next getaway with our pet friendly B&Bs. Grab Sparky's chew ...

How hot does it have to be to justify turning the air conditioner on? Homeowners ask themselves that question every summer as they long for cool relief yet dread that increased energy bill. Energy expert Dan Kartzman, President of Powersmith Home Energy Solutions (thepowersmith.com), says a simple answer offers the comfort you need, without cranking up the cooling expense. "Home energy audits are the beginning of the solution," says Kartzman. "They are worth the time and have become very sophisticated with infrared technology that finds the tiniest wasteful ...