Hydraulic fracturing, which employs a mixture of water, sand and chemicals pumped at high pressure deep underground to generate production of natural gas and oil, is used in approximately 90 percent of the 50,000 gas wells in the United States. As practice of fracturing, also known as fracking, continues, concerns are growing regarding undisclosed chemicals that pose significant threats to surface and underground water supplies. Central Park N.C. (http://centralparknc.org/), a nonprofit organization designed to promote a new economy based on the sustainable use of natural ...

The management of Bisque Bar & Brasserie at Edinburgh's Bruntsfield Hotel has been celebrating after taking 1000 customer bookings in less than a fortnight using simpleERB, their new simple Electronic Reservation Book. Powered by restaurant reservation veterans 5pm.co.uk, simpleERB is a new cloud-based restaurant reservation system. A scalable solution, simpleERB offers valuable benefits to all restaurants whether they take 20 covers or 200. In addition to 5pm's guarantee that simpleERB is free forever for small restaurants, with no cost and no commitment, smaller ...

Talk Fusion, a rapidly growing global video communication solution company, today announced that it is has recently introduced its redesigned TalkFusion.com site in the languages of Bahasa [Indonesia], Japanese and French. The sites display a fresh, clean format that offer quick and easy access to product and company information for both customers wanting to experience the power of online video and today's relationship marketer seeking an income opportunity in those growing Talk Fusion markets. In addition to the new languages of Bahasa, Japanese and French, the enhanced ...

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com/), has announced that Tribeca Tavern was recognized as having the area's Best Wait Staff by Cary Living magazine in its 2012 Diamond Awards. An annual event, the Diamond Awards honor readers' favorite places to live the good life across western Wake County. Readers are invited to vote on items ranging from shopping and beauty to entertainment and business. For more information on the awards, visit http://www.caryliving.com/. QUOTES: "We are honored to receive a 2012 Diamond Award from ...

i-CAT Imaging Sciences is proud to host the educational and networking opportunity focusing on optimizing dental treatment using 3-D imaging; such as three-dimensional orthodontics, applications and benefits of using 3D imaging, 3D imaging for sleep apnea, TMJ and airway evaluation. Participants will earn 16 Continuing Education Credits as they enjoy lectures by many interesting industry-leading speakers and experience the benefits of the i-CAT and i-CAT Precise first hand. Other event topics to include: the future of 3D dentistry going, technology integration and future ...

REDW, LLC, Abalos & Associates, PLLC, and Miller, Allen & Co., P.C, have announced that the three firms are combining. The consolidation under the REDW name offers clients of all three firms a broader set of resources and a more dynamic infrastructure that will support them and their ever evolving needs. Providing clients with the highest level of service will remain the top priority. Mike Allen, principal-in-charge of the current REDW Phoenix office, expects the combination of the three firms in Phoenix to open up a host of growth opportunities. Allen noted ...

MEElectronics (www.MEElec.com), a premier manufacturer of earphones, earbuds, headphones and audio accessories, announces the addition of five new colors to the Sport-Fi M6, the top-selling sports headphone on Amazon.com. Created to both help you stay fit and get noticed, the new Sport-Fi M6 color options add flare to your workout routine while maintaining the comfort, fit, and sound quality of the original Sport-Fi M6. Limited quantities are currently available at http://www.MEElec.com and http://www.Amazon.com. Offered in fun new colors - white, teal, orange, purple ...

East Kilbride-based Sinclair Voicenet, the UK's longest established specialist provider of multimedia interaction recording, quality management, interaction analytics and workforce management solutions, has proactively implemented an apprentice programme in partnership with QA Apprenticeships, the leading provider of training and learning services. "This programme is providing young people with the expertise and skills needed to meet the growing demands of the business," commented David Kindness, Professional Services Director at Sinclair Voicenet. "It ...

PureShowers.co.uk is proud to announce three new exclusive products to their range of high quality shower filters. This Autumn PureShowers.co.uk will be making available through their secure online eCommerce website at http://www.PureShowers.co.uk three new Shower Filter and Bath Filter products. The new Autumn product line will enhance their already ample offering of Shower Filter units, which promote healthy lifestyles by removing Chlorine, Heavy Metals, Chemicals, Bacteria, Lime Scale and other contaminants from shower water. The first new product in the Autumn ...

Rockpool Digital, one of the UK's fastest growing digital agencies, is improving the way it manages its people with the help of Cezanne OnDemand, an online HR software for small and mid-sized businesses that's available on pay as you go Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) basis. With teams based in both Bristol and London, and working with FTSE and high growth companies, Rockpool has enjoyed rapid growth since it was formed in 2004. Consistently profitable, the business has grown multi-million revenues based on a foundation of investing in its employees and processes in order ...

With an impressive 6-0 record in mixed martial arts fighting, many of Johnny Cisneros' opponents have felt like the "Tattooed Terror" was everywhere at once. Proving them right and highlighting the growing global phenomenon of mixed martial arts, the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA) recently inked a new endorsement deal with Cisnero. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. A professional mixed martial arts fighter since 2005, the Tattooed Terror has enjoyed a quick ascent through the ranks; he is also a blue belt in jiu jitsu, and has trained ...

Pardee Homes is pleased to offer a home buyers program that puts a new home within reach for just $999 down. The program is available at their attainably-priced LivingSmart Homes neighborhoods in master-planned Tournament Hills in Beaumont. "This amazingly low down payment is available with an FHA loan and qualification in the CHF Platinum Program, a grant that gives you all but five percent of your down payment," explained Peter Altuchow, regional director of sales for Pardee Homes. "This example, of a $999 down payment, is for a beautiful, new single-story ...

Nexen Group recently launched its breakthrough Harmonic Gearhead at this year's International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. With over 100,000 attendees present to preview the newest manufacturing technologies from nearly 2,000 exhibitors, Nexen's Harmonic Gearhead debuted to outstanding feedback. A first-of-its kind, true zero backlash automation gearhead, Nexen's Harmonic Gearhead is designed to deliver superior positional accuracy and torque capacity in a compact, highly rigid solution. Integrated with the company's innovative Roller Pinion System ...

TakeCharge Capital (TCC) has entered into a fantasy football competition for charity with eleven other companies from the small business lending industry. The rules dictate that each participant must select a registered 501(c)(3) organization to represent. TCC Chief Executive Officer, Sam Kota, was proud to share that they are competing for Distressed Children & Infants International (DCI), an organization whose primary objective is to provide children in rural areas the opportunity to receive an education instead of entering into child labor. Additionally the charity ...

Boyden Steele, Retired Naval Captain and Defense Contractor, has been selected as a VIP Member of the Covington Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Boyden Steele's commitment to excellence in Government and Aerospace. Steele, who spent thirty years in the US Navy and another twenty-two years as a defense contractor, retired in 2008. During his time in the Navy, Steele advanced from Seaman Recruit to Captain, serving from 1956-1986 before becoming a full-time civilian systems engineer, logistics specialist, and finally, program manager. As ...

Bonus Counter has announced that for the month of October they will be running a fun and interactive competition using Pinterest. Every player at the casino plays to win and Bonus Counter want to know what you would do when you win big. The concept of the competition is for players to create a board on Pinterest and fill it with how they would spend the millions; the board must be called 'When I win the Million'. Pinterest has quickly become one of the most popular social media platforms for users to share their dreams, desires and aspirations. Users are able to use ...

Former athletes tend to be higher paid in business due to their self-confidence and competitive nature. Playing sports in school leads to them choosing jobs that pay more money when compared to their peers who did not play sport. Mahon Enterprises agree with James Shulman, author of The Game of Life: College Sport and Educational Values, who states former athletes strive to progress further than the average person. Former American President Ronald Regan was once quote as saying "the values that sports instill remain with us, they become part of us; influencing for ...

With the launch of the NewBuy scheme for first-time and buyers with existing homes in March 2012 and the extension of the FirstBuy scheme for first-time buyers, it is hoped that a greater volume of buyers will be able to buy new build homes. However, the challenges with obtaining mortgages from bank lenders and also in raising hefty deposits have left the property market stagnant with few buyers. This has meant that developers have had to drop prices for their new homes for sale in line with market conditions and the lack of house buyers. The only three areas in ...

Wokingham (RG41), a market town situated 33 miles west of central London, with a population of over 30,000 has moved to the top of this year's list as a result of excellent Key Stage 2 school scores, childcare provision and earnings prospects - RG41 is one of three postcodes in Berkshire's M4 corridor which feature in the top 20 - Devon also features prominently, with four of the top twenty postcodes located in the largely rural county - New online tool allows parents to search for their ideal postcode location at www.familyinvestments.co.uk/hotspots Today, ...

ASI (Administrative Systems Inc), the leading provider of retirement plan benefit disbursements, tax reporting, document printing and other related services, announced that they recently led a discussion at the Trust User Group's 33rd National Education Conference focusing on the changing landscape of state taxation and withholding. The session was spearheaded by Suzanne Lytle, an ASI tax expert, who has over 12 years of payment disbursements and retirement taxation experience and holds a Masters in Taxation. Ms. Lytle presented to TUG attendees the current trends that ...

According to a recent article from Fox Business, a majority of small businesses in America are reporting financial troubles in relation to cash crunches. The information, gathered from a Citigroup, Inc. survey, reveals that "about half of U.S. small business owners last month indicated they experienced a sudden cash crunch in the past year, despite slightly better business conditions." Another trend of payment leniency reveals that some financial decisions may be further impacting the limited cash flow. The article states, that roughly 78 percent of survey respondents ...

According to a recent article from ZDNet, "SAP has introduced a new method designed to offer real-time insight and 'break down barriers' to understanding user engagement with an on-demand approach." ZDNet reveals that the announcement was made during the SAP BusinessObjects User Conference in Orlando, Florida, held last week. It states, "the SAP Enterprise Performance Management OnDemand platform is built upon the SAP HANA application cloud as well as other mobile and in memory solutions to offer real-time insights from anywhere for the purpose of being able ...

The Washington Post recently published an article spotlighting the value of prefabricated homes. While many important points were made, including the high degree of quality that such homes offer to buyers, one of the most pressing matters discussed in the article is the relatively low environmental impact that prefabricated properties have. In fact, this field within the construction industry is known for its ability to provide an avenue to homeownership that decreases the environmental impact of the construction process. Homes by Vanderbuilt, a leading prefabricated modular ...

An article in the Huffington Post reports the state of Virginia and the U.S. Department of Education have agreed to modify the state's standards for testing. The agreement comes after Virginia came under fire for a number of unfair academic achievement standards. The announcement warranted comment from the co-founders of York Prep, a preparatory school for New York City students in grades six through 12. In the piece, the Huffington Post asserts the U.S. Department of Education presently allows schools to set academic standards according to the baselines set for differing ...

According to a recent survey from The American College, small business owners are, generally speaking, better at gearing up for a new endeavor than they are at winding one down. The new data finds that many small business owners are so devoted to growing and expanding their companies that they fail to put the proper planning into their own retirement--a sobering reality that has won a comment from World Financial Group. World Financial Group, or WFG, is a company that provides retirement planning services to individuals all over North America, including countless small ...