Do you have leaky faucets, clogged toilets, or busted pipes in need of repair, and don't know a good Houston plumber? Perhaps you are interested in learning more about the plumbing industry so that you can do basic plumbing repairs yourself? If this describes you, check out Vossler Plumbing's Facebook page designed to answer questions and provide information from the eyes of a Houston plumber. As of February 2012, this Houston plumbing contractor now has their very own Facebook page. Their posts on Facebook range from asking their followers what plumbing topics they ...

Nearly 2,000 teenagers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs in Maryland in 2009. Although Maryland is not currently one of the states looking to pass a marijuana-specific drugged driving law, there are similar laws under review in other states, and it's likely only a matter of time before the debate makes its way to the Maryland state legislature. The third time was not the charm for the creators of a Colorado bill that aimed to set a legal limit while driving under the influence of marijuana. State legislators voted it down for the third ...

Washington state high asset divorce lawyers Philip C. Tsai and Todd R. DeVallance of Tsai Law Company, will discuss tax consequences of divorce at the NBI family law conference on September 19, 2012. The National Business Institute (NBI) has been one of the largest providers of legal and professional education in the nation, serving over two million professionals since 1983. Family Law tax topics that will be discussed at the NBI conference include how to help your client understand common tax issues, tax implications of the division of assets and marital property, transfers ...

CoCo's Closet, the online store that offers fashion forward items on the cusp of becoming national trends, just announced that it will re-launch its site to make way for some exciting changes. The site will get a sleek new look, and re-launch with all new brands, new features and a new buyer. The changes were a necessary part of the site's mission to bring consumers the most buzz worthy trends while they still sizzle. In order to keep things fresh and to make sure the site is as relevant as the items it features a slight redesign was in order. Starting with a fresh ...

Marking the 10th anniversary of an achievement is a proud occasion. And when it's marked in space, some believe it's even more of an achievement. That's not lost on the hundreds of researchers, astronauts and operational engineers who have had their "hands" in the Microgravity Science Glovebox on the International Space Station. The glovebox, also known as MSG, is sealed and at negative pressure, so astronauts can manipulate experiment hardware and samples without the risk of small parts, particulates, fluids or gasses escaping into the open. It offers a 9-cubic-foot ...

With hundreds of retailers vying for the top spot on in the market, one smokeless cigarette reviews site has graded the Firelight Fusion E Cig as the best rated e cigarette kit on the market today based on factors with their exclusive rating system. Firelight Fusion kits are a model KR808D1 model, the top selling model of e cigarettes online as a whole. It is by far the most reliable model that has gained the trust of smokers who have made the switch from tobacco to the e cigarette. This is not the only thing the company has in its favor, they have a 3 year track ...

It is the year of the spoiled pet, and on Saturday August 11th, Charlotte animals will be lining up to celebrate the grand opening of Pet Supplies Plus, the nation's most trusted network of community pet retailers for food, equipment, toys and more. Pet Supplies Plus is locally owned and operated by Matt Grimm, and the doors to its 10,000 square foot store are opening in the Carmel Commons Shopping Center at the corner of Pineville Matthews and Carmel roads. The new Pet Supplies Plus will offer Charlotte residents a wide variety of pet toys, equipment, and a broad range ...

Pinterest marketing. It's something that's on the minds of entrepreneurs as they wonder if this new social media site is a good way of marketing an online business. Or, is it just a huge waste of time? That's exactly the topic covered in this new business book just released on Amazon: Pinterest Mania, Fools Gold or Golden Opportunity? How to use Pinterest Marketing in your Business While others are rushing to pin and puff their way to the top of the Pinterest board, author Dawn Damico backs into the subject with eyes wide open. "Rarely is there a one-size-fits-all ...

The FabTech Show will be showcasing many software vendors including ERP, MRP, Supply Chain, Preventive Maintenance and other software products. Be sure to visit MIE Solutions at booth number C7212. MIE Solutions will have all our exciting products, technical experts, and top executives on hand to answer questions. David Ferguson the President of MIE Solutions will be presenting two educational seminars at FABTECH. Benefits of Incorporating Data Collection within the Shop Floor and Going Paperless: Shop floor data collection software makes use of production scheduling ...

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded Casey Due Hackney, professor and director of classical studies in the department of modern and classical languages at University of Houston (UH) $276,115 to study and fully publish for the first time a manuscript of the Homeric Iliad from the Middle Ages. The grant is the largest award to a Texas-based scholar or institution in this funding cycle and comes with $150,000 in matching funds from Harvard University's Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C., raising the total value to $426,115. Over ...

Presente3D, a stereoscopic 3D add-on announced today that its latest beta version supports Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. Educators, Corporate Marketers and trainers now have a platform that allows them to create stereoscopic 3D content easily. With support for 3DTV's, 3D-ready projectors and future versions supporting anaglyph and auto stereo screens, Presente3D is creating a new revolution in 3D content creation. Users can download it's free beta version from http://www.presente3d.com. Presente3D is integrated directly into Microsoft PowerPoint's ribbon bar so ...

The Corridor Business Journal has awarded Informatics the Best Web Developer of 2012. The award comes courtesy of an online poll that was open to all readers of The Corridor Business Journal. Informatics has now won the award seven times in a row, and shares the honor with only two other businesses in the area. "It is an absolute honor," said Maureen Osako,partner and VP Client Services. "To win seven years in a row means an awful lot to everyone working here at Informatics. We especially thank our clients and voters who made this happen." Informatics' ...

Industrial manufacturing is changing rapidly as the era of sustainable manufacturing continues to surge in the United States. Companies are rapidly adopted 10 year plans for environmental sustainability to achieve zero waste and zero landfill. Achieving zero waste and zero landfill goals become easier when suppliers provide materials that are 100% recyclable. However this remains a costly option for suppliers to achieve and still be cost competitive. "There are few things in this world that are infinitely recyclable and one of the big ones is water," says ...

Pharmspective, LLC, the specialty therapeutics market research firm, announced today the release of its two newest syndicated market research reports, Rheumatoid Arthritis Pipeline Perspectives - http://bit.ly/MjeXFo and Psoriasis Pipeline Perspectives - http://bit.ly/PKpqK0 These new Pharmspective reports coincide with a number of key milestones in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Psoriasis product development: Tofacitinib 2nd line recommended approval for moderate-severe RA by an FDA Advisory Panel (Pfizer) Successful Phase III study completion of a Remicade Biosimilar ...

What Are Fiduciary Duties? Acting in the Best Interests of Another A fiduciary is a person who acts on the behalf of others because of the fiduciary's special knowledge or skills. Fiduciaries have a duty to act in the best interests of those whom they represent. Corporate officers and board members are fiduciaries because they control the day-to-day operations and the overall management of a corporation on behalf of the owners of the corporation: the shareholders. Even though the roles that officers and board members play in the corporation differ, the fiduciary duties ...

Florida Brothers Charged With Stealing $80 Million in Prescription Drugs In 2010, the largest prescription drug heist in U.S. history took place in an Enfeld, Connecticut, warehouse owned by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Co. Two brothers, Amed and Amaury Villa, who are Cuban nationals living in Florida, allegedly conducted the intricate theft over a five-hour nighttime period. They used various tools, including a forklift and a tractor-trailer, to haul the drugs out of the warehouse and then the state. The theft was apparently possible because the alleged burglars ...

West Palm Beach Firefighter Lieutenant Arrested for DUI It has been difficult spring and summer for one West Palm Beach firefighter, as Lieutenant Firefighter Joshua Goodfellow was arrested while on paid suspension for driving under the influence of alcohol in June. According to The Palm Beach Post, on the night of his arrest, he approached a uniformed police officer in Jupiter at a tiki bar at Castaways Marina. Goodfellow was friendly with the police officer and struck up a conversation. The police officer offered to help get Goodfellow a safe ride home after noticing ...

Las Vegas Short Sale Agent, Jamie Cox, saves another Southern Highlands home owner from foreclosure. With a total loan balance in excess of $1,000,000 The Cox Group was able to negotiate with Bank of America and Specialized Loan Servicing to accept an offer of $425,000 with $12,750 in concessions to the buyer. Due to AB284 causing a reduction in foreclosures coming on the market short sales have become an attractive option for many Las Vegas home buyers. Banks of America's cooperative short sale program was established to help home owners avoid foreclosure and make the ...

When you hear the name Stetson, you immediately think of classic western cowboy hats. This is because they have been in the industry for over 100 years and are still going strong today. Although one thing that most people do not know about Stetson is that they started creating cowboy boots a few years ago. Now, all of their new fall styles are available for pre-order at Rocky Top Leather. Stetson and western-wear go hand-in-hand, so it only made sense for them to start creating cowboy boots that are just as beautiful as all of their felt, straw, and cowboy hats. The ...

Everyone wants a beautiful smile, but not all people are born with one. Crooked teeth, severe overbites and other dental problems are the cause of embarrassment for many. They may even prevent an intelligent person from reaching his or full potential in life. Orthodontic care addresses crooked teeth and all other problems associated with problem bites. It is a noninvasive form of dental care. Orthodontic treatment is done in stages. X-rays and tooth impressions are taken in the beginning. After that, the teeth, bite and dental changes are observed for a time. Then rubber-band ...

ElectricCigarettesVille.com, the online service that offers an extensive selection of electric cigarettes, posted an Electric Cigarette Comparison Guide on their website that helps customers determine which brand of e-cig will work best for them. All electric cigarettes are not the same, and because of their amazing growth in popularity, new varieties have developed quickly to cater to different taste. It can be difficult for consumers to determine which e-cigarette will suit their tastes unless they do extensive research. The E-Cig comparison guide reviews the most ...

Comedian Don Barnhart Wins Improv Comedy Club Contest Bringing Him To Los Angeles To Spotlight For Comedy's Top Booking Agents We hope there's no shortage of Botox in Los Angeles, because the city's going to have some laugh lines to deal with when Don Barnhart brings his standup act to Levity Entertainment Group's comedy club stage Aug 9th, 2012. The Sideshow Network launched a Creative Invite seeking the best in up-and-coming comedians and Don is the winner for the hilarious demo he submitted. As part of the prize for winning the contest, Levity's main booking ...

Newly formed software development company, GearSprout LLC, has announced that SproutVideo to iTunes is now available for 99 cents through the company's website. This incredible application is available starting now for Mac OSX 10.6 and above. SproutVideo to iTunes is based on GearSprout, LLC's other newly released application, SproutConverter, which is the first software program available that can automatically remove blank spaces, video noise, distortion, and other glitches from digital video files, home video cassettes, film, and downloaded movies. SproutVideo to iTunes ...

The Regional Transportation Alliance (RTA) (http://www.letsgetmoving.org/) will hold its 16th Solutions Forum on Wednesday, Aug. 8 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at RTP Headquarters, located at 12 Davis Drive in Research Triangle Park, N.C. The event will focus on "high-performance roundabouts" and will feature presentations by local and national transportation experts on the successful application of roundabouts at moderate to high-volume intersections and the associated benefits to public safety and mobility. Immediately following the forum, there will be an interactive ...

Playful Potter will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an event to benefit the American Cancer Society. Artists and community members will gather at 1351 E. Prater Way from Saturday, August 4 -- Sunday August 12 to Paint Cancer Into a Corner. For a $10 donation to the American Cancer Society, artists will receive two studio fees, two raffle tickets and refreshments. Additional raffle tickets are $1 each or $5 for 6. Prizes include gift certificates to Ahhh! Massage, Anchors Bar and Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings and Playful Potter. Playful Potter opened in 2002 by Denise ...