Whether looking to ship prototypes, electronics, or other fragile items to tradeshows or business meetings, the Pelican 1600 case, has earned accolades in the packaging industry for protecting valuables. Comforting and nurturing on the inside and tough as nails on the outside, this incredible case is capable of withstanding even the harshest conditions known to Mother Nature. Hostile environments definitely won't hold this beast back: like a boss. It's not only armored with an ultra high strength copolymer polypropylene resin body, but also boasts exterior ribs for ...

The home entrepreneurs are growing in numbers because of the ever increasing home based opportunities that are being offered through traditional companies. These homebased business opportunities offer the entrepreneur flexibility, unlimited incomes and a chance to spend more time with the family. Most importantly, there is no downsizing involved and no boss to answer to. This new work force has been soured by the recent events in Corporate America and the economy. How are these people replacing incomes they were making in the normal work force and is this type of industry ...

GarageGames, a leading developer of game engines and tools, announces Innovation Friday to spur employee creative thinking and cutting-edge projects. GarageGames hosts Innovation Friday with employees to give them an opportunity to be entrepreneurial at work with their own ideas. In addition, selected projects may be developed further and funded through Kickstarter, an alternative way of funding where fans of the project contribute funds to support development. This fan funding approach allows the community to participate in choosing which projects they find important. How ...

Dr. Yale S. Popowich, who practices plastic surgery in Portland, is moving his practice downtown where he will be able to better serve his patients with ease of location and an affiliation with Pearl Women's Center. "I chose the new office because of its accessibility for clients and the desirable downtown location," Dr. Popowich explains. "As a plastic surgeon in Portland, I am dedicated to helping women through both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including breast reconstruction after mastectomy. This new setting's warm welcoming environment ...

Mark Parlee, owner of Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, was recently featured in a "Gardening with Gutner" segment on Boston's WBZ news. The focus of the segment was on pick your own fruit in Massachusetts and the quality of local crops this season. "It's always great to have Todd Gutner and the WBZ news team here at the farm. We were able to showcase the fruits that we have available for pick your own during the current picking season," said Mark Parlee. After the unusual New England winter and spring, Parlee Farms was fortunate that their ...

Daniel J. Swanson, II, Teaching Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been selected as an Executive Member of the Covington Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Daniel J. Swanson, II's commitment to excellence in Engineering. Swanson, who began working in the field in 2000, is serving as a teacher assistant for Engineering Mechanics and Astronautics 201: Statics. He teaches discussions of 20-30 students per week, reviews material from lectures, and goes over any questions that students may have. He has administered quizzes ...

Hans Von Der Heyde PTY Ltd (HvdH), a leading German industrial engineering company with an extensive global footprint, has recently made all of its products and services available to the greater South African market. Amongst its extensive product range are cutting edge industrial machines conceptualised for the metal and plastic processing industries, while a line of aluminium profiles suitable for countless applications across diverse sectors is now marketed throughout sub-Saharan Africa under the HvdH umbrella. With the aim of optimising South African manufacturing ...

"Our ophthalmologists and optometrists have been emphatic about providing patients with both easy access to important eye care information as well as easy access to scheduling appointments for their clinical needs. While our Eyecare Medical Group (http://www.eyecaremed.com) web site and our Maine eye care blog (http://eyecaremed-maine.blogspot.com) have gone a long way toward that goal, we realized that the growing trend of smartphone and mobile device use was happening right in the hands of our patients," shared Clement Berry, Chief Executive Officer of Eyecare ...

Baltimore Washington Eye Center wishes to make patients aware of the symptoms of a cataract, how common cataracts are today and how effective modern cataract surgery and lens implants can be in restoring vision. "Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness worldwide. In the United States alone, more than about 20 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts and more than half of all Americans will actually develop cataracts by age 80," commented Baltimore Cataract Surgeon Arturo Betancourt, M.D., Medical Director of Baltimore Washington Eye Center. Many ...

The idea of generating great SEO centers on establishing a long-term relationship with search engines, as well as with visitors. But it's important to not get bogged down with trends. SEO experts must focus on the fundamental elements that will attract visitors for the long-term, according to Google's Webmaster Guidelines. Obsessing over the newest tactics doesn't help. These SEO tips offer insight to the fundamentals a site needs to grasp to boost its SEO (search engine optimization): Who is the Ideal Customer? A company must identify their target audience. Otherwise, ...

Australia is widely known for its diverse culture, with events portraying this country no differently. Popular Australian events range from international business conferences, through to world renowned sporting competitions and celebrations of natural beauty. Throughout all of the world class events listed below, an event planning company would have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to create an unforgettable experience for spectators and participants alike. The detail and precision that goes into each of these events, is what makes them so successful and magnificent. ...

One of the patent authors, Ekaterina Britvina, mentioned that the main idea behind the patented technology is to use service waiting time to provide the users with audio and video advertisement which makes the ads less annoying. User profiling and the use of RTB (Real Time Bidding) mechanism would allow to create efficient targeted advertisement. Another distinctive feature of the technology consists in moving the advertising space from content provider to communication service provider who enables access to the content provider's facilities. The Chief Technology Officer ...

Want to know which companies are the best run and highest performing on Long Island? HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island, has announced the finalists for its prestigious HIA-LI 18th Annual Business Achievement Awards recognition. Winning companies will be announced during a gala luncheon event and an anticipated crowd of over 400 area business leaders held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 12, 2012. More information about the awards event is available at: http://bit.ly/hia-li-baa-event-2012. "The ...

To celebrate the importance of friends in our lives the first Sunday of August was declared as a holiday in the US in honor of friends by a Proclamation made by US Congress in 1935. Since then, World Friendship Day is being celebrated every year on the first Sunday in the month of August. Former President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, said: "Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together." Initially created by the greeting card industry, social networking sites have created a revival of interest in the holiday. This is the ...

Providers are increasingly focused on using interventional labs in a hybrid OR environment, but better support and training are needed to ensure success in this evolution of technology. These are some of the findings in a recent KLAS study, "Interventional X-ray 2012: A Continuing Evolution." The research indicates that providers are specifically looking for vendors' training quality and readiness for hybrid OR suites when selecting interventional x-ray systems. So how do the vendors of hybrid OR stack up in this research? Healthcare providers across the ...

Although the act of plane travel was once a luxurious and anticipated experience, today's airline practices have evolved into a commute that many consumers find uncomfortable. Even those who have opted for the more expensive business class upgrade have found that there was typically not adequate room, comfort or convenience in the "high-grade" seating offered by many major airlines. According to a recent article from eTN, Lufthansa has conducted extensive market research and has responded with improved business class features. Wholesale Flights, a travel-booking ...

Across the country, a few strong leaders in education are taking a literal approach to the age-old proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child." According to a recent article from The Huffington Post, many superintendents are responding to the varied set of problems their jurisdictions face by implementing a new "community school" model. In short, these schools are designed not only to reinforce education initiatives amongst youth, but also to provide services and direction for families and neighborhoods to become financially stable, safer and more ...

High pressure hydraulic fracturing and the increasingly strong green movement in China have captured the attention of environmentalists and politicians alike. According to an article by Steven Cohen in The Huffington Post, environmental protection has deeper roots in American politics than assumed. Manmeet Poonam Sandhu, an environmentalist based in Washington, DC, believes that this increased awareness regarding green initiatives--and the damage of some business practices, such as fracking--is due to the obvious environmental damage that has already taken hold. Cohen ...

Ever since the housing crisis of 2007, homeowners across the nation have lived with the reality that foreclosure is more prevalent now than ever before. Even as the market makes tenuous strides toward recovery, many homeowners remain afraid that an inability to make payments will result in the loss of their cherished properties. According to a recent article from the Chicago Tribune, there are some legal alternatives to foreclosure, some of which might enable homeowners to reach more satisfying solutions that do not entail the loss of their home. One such alternative to ...

As consumers become more budget conscious in a time when financial responsibility is paramount, people are starting to look for ways to shave off unnecessary expenses. These days there are plenty of ways a person can save money, and one of the most effective tactics is through customization of products. For instance, if one does not need particular features on their new car or cell phone, the consumer can simply opt not to have them and thus, pay less. Now, life insurance policies--some of the most important financial assets a person can have--are part of this strategy. ...

The Board of Directors of VII Peaks-KBR Co-Optivist Income BDC II, Inc. declared its first two regular semi-monthly distributions of $0.0306250 per share each (an annualized rate of 7.35% based on VII Peaks-KBR Co-Optivist Income BDC II's current $10.00 per share public offering price) on July 30, 2012. The distributions will be paid on August 17, 2012 and August 31, 2012 to stockholders of record on July 30, 2012. About VII Peaks-KBR Co-Optivist Income BDC II VII Peaks-KBR Co-OptivistTM Income BDC II, Inc. (the "Company") is a publicly registered non-traded ...

MadCap Software, Inc. (www.madcapsoftware.com), the leader in multi-channel content authoring and a showcase company for Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft XPS, today announced that it has published a new case study on Compressus Inc. A leader in digital medical solutions software, Compressus is using MadCap Flare to create online Help and PDF print user manuals while realizing a four-fold reduction in project time. The full Compressus case study is available at: http://www.madcapsoftware.com/casestudy/Compressus.aspx. Compressus delivers MEDxConnect software, the ...

Tablet2Cases.com, the Internet's definitive resource on tablet cases, today announces the availability of kitchen, car and wall mount tablet cases by Woodford Design in its online shop. Woodford Design mounts have already proven highly popular among both tablet users and critics alike - a boon to this small, U.K.-based startup company. Designed for the iPad, the FridgePad consists of a sturdy rubberized plastic frame with a magnet on the back and is available in five colors: black, cream, red, silver and white. It's specifically designed for the iPad 2 and New iPad models, ...

The Second Hong Kong International Software Contest rules have been released: the gold winner will receive a $100,000 bonus. The first Hong Kong International Software Contest was successfully held in Zhuhai, China on March 11, 2011, and it attracted tens of thousands of Chinese participating software companies and media outlets. More than 1,000 people attended the awards ceremony, including: Sohu, FRANCISCO, China Software agent Network, local TV stations, People's Daily, Wen Wei Po, CSDN, local chambers of commerce, universities and software industry associations, ...

Dr. Lawrence Kuljis, Greenwood Village dentist, is excited to be making it simple for his patients to schedule appointments online through his practice's online appointment request form. The online form allows patients of the Greenwood Village family dentist to request an appointment without ever having to pick up the phone. "I am glad that our practice is offering this service. We strive to make things simple and easy for our patients and this is a great example of that. I hope that many of our patients decide to start using this service and begin to request appointments ...