RentFoodBroke.com and BrokeLA.com provide real-world education, advice, tips, and resources on everything from finding affordable medical care to the cheapest movie theaters around town, as well as a full calendar of free and low-cost events to meet the needs of Angelenos and visitors alike. What started as a fanciful "Wouldn't it be cool if..." idea during a night of serious partying has become the ultimate resource for living life on a budget in the greater LA area. "Many people think up 'great' ideas when they're drunk," said Hanina Stettin, "Head ...

Lee Enterprises Consulting, the world's largest alternative and renewable fuels consulting group, announced today that they will host their annual teleconference call on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 2:00 pm Central Standard Time. The one hour call is by-invitation-only and is open to biodiesel producers and plant owners, obligated parties, investors, lenders, small and others directly involved in the biodiesel industry. The group's annual call covers items that the group considers to be among the most pressing in the industry, and features industry experts to speak about ...

GammaTech Computer Corp., a major international manufacturer and supplier of innovative notebook and tablet computers, will show its line of mobile rugged tablets and convertible computers during the MINExpo International 2012 in booth 26212 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The expo will take place from September 24-26, 2012. GammaTech will feature a variety of models that can easily be used both in the mining field and in an office, with screen sizes ranging from 7" to 13.3" and customizable features to meet every user's unique requirements. GammaTech ...

Yampu Tours claims the 2012 World Travel Award as Leading Tour Operator in South America, accepting the award for the third consecutive year. September 17, 2012 (Stowe, Vermont): Yampu Tours has demonstrated their unwavering commitment to responsible tourism, and has enthusiastically received the World Travel Award as South America's Leading Tour Operator for the third sequential year. Yampu Tours is devoted to providing their clients with customized, authentic itineraries while still portraying the resident culture and highlighting local interactions. The company's ...

As Halloween quickly approaches, many people are taking time to learn about one of the holiday's most notable icons, yet one of nature's most misunderstood creatures - bats. Mostly seen as frightening creatures, bats actually play a large role in helping control the insect population. In fact, according to Bat Conservation International (BCI), one bat can capture hundreds of mosquitoes in an evening! In addition to keeping insects at a reasonable number, bats are also the main pollinator throughout most of the tropics and in many desert habitats. Furthermore, many of ...

When people marry, they join all the aspects of their lives together to form a new union going forward. What many forget is that they also unite their financial situations and credit. People may not be aware of the different ways they can share credit with a spouse, the benefits and drawbacks of shared credit and how bankruptcy can impact shared credit. Types of Joint Credit People tend to use the term "joint credit" rather loosely, using it to reference a variety of shared credit situations. There are three main ways that people can share credit: -Joint ...

Sharone Martinelli Giordano has joined RE/MAX Alliance Group as a Sales Associate in the Anna Maria Island Office. Her husband, Michael Giordano, has joined the newly formed Alliance Group Property Management (AGPM) company. Sharone, a licensed Realtor for 18 years, was formerly Relocation Director for Wagner Realty. She also has experience in general real estate sales, and managed Wagner Realty's Property Management Division. Sharone is past president of the Manatee Women's Council of Realtors (WCR) and recipient of the WCR 2006 Realtor of the Year Award. She earned ...

Calling all musicians: Flying Elephant Pub & Grill, the premier entertainment and live music venue in North County, will host its first Battle of the Bands Competition. The winner will receive a grand prize of $1,000 cash and an opportunity to open for a headlining band at Flying Elephant Pub & Grill. Beginning Sept. 1, all bands and artists interested in participating are invited to submit their band name, genre of music, city of residence, contact name and phone number to FlyingElephantPub@gmail.com. There is a $50 entry fee per band and the submission deadline ...

Milwaukee, WI - Hupy and Abraham, S.C. showed its continued support of the Milwaukee branch of the NAACP in its attendance at the association's Annual Freedom Fund Dinner, which took place on Saturday, September 15, 2012. The event is an annual celebration of the history of the NAACP, the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the United States, which was founded 88 years ago. Milwaukee council members in attendance at the event included Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, and Alderman Nik Kovac. The keynote speaker was Leon W. Russell, Vice ...

Time is running out to take advantage of special pre-construction pricing for one of the hottest new addresses in the Greater Toronto Area. Only 18 units remain at Centro Condos on Yonge Street, a highly anticipated boutique condominium by Kaitlin Group in downtown Aurora, and for a limited time prices start at just $269,990. "Centro Condos will be a standout building in a standout location," said Kaitlin Group Sales and Marketing Co-ordinator Michelle Orlow, noting that visitors to the model suite continue to be impressed by deluxe interior finishes that ...

BP, also known as British Petroleum, was heavily involved in the Olympics this summer in London. And while those games may have ended, there's no need to come down from the competitive high just yet. Seibert's Family of Companies will host two BP Team USA Experience days, one on September 26th from 10am-6pm at their Oilville BP station (1420 Broad Street, Oilville VA) and one on September 27th from 10am-6pm at their Tuckahoe BP station (11310 Patterson Avenue, Richmond VA). Attendees at these "BP Olympics" will have the opportunity to participate in Olympic ...

Considered one of the most phenomenal trios in the history of jazz-fusion, HBC's debut CD delivers a full dose of virtuosic performances guaranteed to thrill and inspire all who listen. "The trio is all about interplay," explains guitarist Scott Henderson. "Jeff and I have always had a very high level of communication when we play together, and putting Dennis in the mix notches it up even higher. He's an extremely musical drummer, but at the same time has the ability to bring the energy up to scary levels." Bassist Jeff Berlin adds, "We pretty ...

Boys & girls aged 7-10 who are interested in volleyball are encouraged to sign up for a 6-week clinic at Spectrum Athletic Clubs' South Bay location. Taught by former USC Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach Laura Ames, the sessions will be held on consecutive Sundays from Oct 7 - Nov 11 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. Children of both members and nonmembers are invited to the clinic, which is designed to help beginning players develop fundamental skills including passing, spiking, serving, setting, blocking and defense. The clinic will culminate in fun and competitive games. "This ...

Start creating stunning 3D presentations right within Microsoft PowerPoint today using Presente3D Presente3D improves on performance and functionality allowing users the ability to start creating 3D presentations in minutes with no special requirements on hardware. It is considered a useful tool for educators, trainers and corporate marketers. Users can effectively take their existing 2D presentations and make them 3D in minutes. Presentations can be run directly on any non-3D display through the use of Anaglyph (Red/Blue) glasses and any 3DTV or 3D-ready Projector. After ...

The River North Business Association will host its fourth annual OctoberFeast, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday, October 2. OctoberFeast is a tasting tour of River North restaurants and bars with each venue featuring signature food and drink samplings. Participants will start the evening with registration and appetizers at Maggiano's Little Italy and head out to spend about 20 minutes at 5 different restaurants, ending the evening by partying at Moe's Cantina. Moe's is featuring an hour long open bar, more food and great music! All this is included in the $50 ticket price. For ...

Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C. shareholder Gary M. Remer will serve as presenter at the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) Franchising Conference on Tuesday, October 23 at Laurel Manor (39000 Schoolcraft Road) in Livonia. He also serves as organizer of the event as chair of the MACPA's Franchise Task Force. Remer's presentation, "Franchising 101" will begin at 8:35 a.m. Along with Franchise Placement Specialist Mark D. Cory, from Franchise Network in Grosse Pointe, he will provide the basics of franchising from the ...

AlsoEnergy, a leader in renewable energy monitoring and portfolio management software, announced today that it is currently monitoring over 200 solar installations on public schools, colleges and universities across the United States and Canada. Schools either build their own photovoltaic (PV) energy system to power their facility or they partner with financiers or utility companies and the power is sold to them at a fixed or reduced rate. AlsoEnergy provides solar energy production-monitoring data along with educational kiosks to the educational field. "What ...

The Patterson Law Firm, LLC, dedicated to helping businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs properly handle business lawsuits while facilitating effective business practices, announces Jefferey Katz as a new senior attorney. Katz joins the eight other attorneys on staff at the firm's downtown Chicago office. Katz received his law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2004 and undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2000. Prior to joining The Patterson Law Firm, LLC in September of 2012, Katz worked for a boutique Chicago ...

Thousands of poor, elderly, disabled and veteran homeowners across South Florida are forced to live in unimaginable conditions because they simply cannot afford to perform necessary repairs that would make their homes safe and sanitary. Many of these impoverished South Florida residents are unaware that there is a local agency called Rebuilding Together that can help to make their homes safe, sanitary and livable. Rebuilding Together Broward County,(RTBC) is a local chapter of a nationwide nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the homes of very low income ...

After opening three Russo's locations so far in 2012, the authentic Italian restaurant brand, which includes Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, is positioned to open an additional five locations by the end of the year. The brand is making a strong footprint in the industry and is poised for significant growth both nationally and internationally as it enters 2013. The brand continues to prove to be a pioneer in the restaurant industry with authentic Italian menu items and a reputation for the place to go with family and friends. There are ...

H. Ross Ford, president and CEO of TCN Worldwide, is proud to announce Xceligent, Inc. as a strategic partner and a sponsor of the TCN Worldwide 2012 Fall Conference to be held in Las Vegas this October. This relationship is part of TCN Worldwide's ongoing effort to provide all of its members with access to high quality and innovative services on a favorable or reduced pricing basis. Each strategic partnership focuses on tools that support our member firms, their clients, and our 800 plus brokers and salespeople. Xceligent is a leading provider of verified commercial ...

While Whimsical Winds Wind Chimes is a company whose primary passion is wind chimes and garden decor, it recognizes that those who visit their website have a multitude of passions and interests that stretch beyond the sounds of a well-placed chime. It is for this reason that Whimsical Winds has recently set to work transforming their wind chime blog into a gathering place for those who want to learn about their gardens, seek decor inspiration for their backyard patio, and converse with those who share common hobbies. The Whimsical Winds blog has therefore been the ...

The Mississauga Food Bank is pleased to announce the 2012 Volunteer of the Year award recipients. This award is given to the individual and corporation who exhibited the true 'spirit' of the food bank while volunteering over the past year. The awards will be handed out during the annual Volunteer Appreciation Barbeque on September 19. The corporate Volunteer of The Year is PepsiCo. In 2012 the company's employees spent 378 hours volunteering at the food bank. The PepsiCo team sorted food and helped out at special events in support of hungry families in the Mississauga ...

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy's (ATC) Rocky Top Trail Crew is looking for volunteers to help reconstruct a remote section of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park from September 30th to October 7th. The ATC will cover all work related expenses such as food, gear, and safety equipment. The crew will spend 8 days living in the backcountry building steps, turnpike and trail structures to protect and harden the A.T. The work is of vital importance to protect one of the most damaged sections of the Trail. Paid crew leaders will work alongside ...

Contract Gurus (www.contractgurus.com), the new leader in affordable, attorney-based contract review, analysis, and negotiation assistance, launched its services nationwide to help individuals, startups, and small businesses make legal decisions that best protect their interests when signing a contract or agreement. Contract Gurus employs a team of U.S. based, American Bar certified attorneys—all graduates from the top ten percent of law schools in the country—who eliminate the legalese in your contract so you get the terms, plain and simple. Then, they identify contract ...