Textile manufacturer and charitable outreach organization Blanket America now makes customizable curtains as well as blankets, sheet sets, and other bedding. Available at http://www.BlanketAmerica.com, the customizable sheets are an affordable alternative to professionally fitted window treatments. Currently there are two customizable curtain sets available on http://www.BlanketAmerica.com: the Cameroon Window Solution and the Charlotte Window Solution. The former is a deep golden hue and the latter is a lighter gold color. The standard size is 28" x 48" but the customizable ...

Sixty seconds can be powerful. Just ask Stephen van Vuuren, creator of the "IMAX in a Basement" film, Outside In, currently in production. The first minute of footage has seen over 2.5 million views and 800,000 plays in the last two weeks. The viral video has gone global. With views in more than 200 countries, it is catching the attention of news outlets in Germany, France, Spain, Brazil, Italy, Greece Turkey, Japan and more. Major media outlets covering the clip include Wired, Gizmodo, Discovery Channel Canada, Slashdot, News.Com (AU), and MSNBC.com. The Daily Mail ...

Saving your Home Through Bankruptcy Homeowners struggling with mortgage payments have several ways to keep their house. One option, sometimes disregarded by struggling homeowners, is bankruptcy. Currently it is not possible to force creditors to alter the terms of the mortgage through bankruptcy. However, for those borrowers who are going through bankruptcy, mortgage lenders may be willing to negotiate a loan modification. This includes reducing interest rates or allowing late payments to be added to the end of the loan, letting the homeowner become current on payments. ...

Do Hands-Free Cell Phones Make for Worry-Free Driving? In an attempt to help distracted drivers focus on the road, car companies are marketing new technologies that expand the hands-free functions a person can perform in a vehicle. Some, such as the National Transportation Safety Board, applaud any moves that help distracted driving but aren't convinced new gadgets are the answer to a significant problem. The new technologies range from using voice commands to change the music or temperature in the car, to having your email read to you and allowing you to dictate ...

Department of Justice Reports Escalation of Child Pornography Cases D.C., Maryland Areas No Exception to Nationwide Trend Child pornography cases in the U.S. court system are up 330 percent nationwide from 1999, with law enforcement officials vigorously pursuing convictions to reign in the growing production of online child porn. The FBI investigates 2,500 new cases a year, and Department of Justice is hiring new prosecutors to tackle the increasing workload. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, more child pornography cases are prosecuted than child sex ...

Your Credit Score Before and After Bankruptcy As you might imagine, going through bankruptcy can affect your credit score. How much and for how long depends on previous credit history and the type of bankruptcy filed. A low credit score can make it difficult to get home mortgage loans, car loans and can affect the interest rates on loans you do get. However, while it is important to keep up a good credit score, filing for bankruptcy doesn't have to mean the end of your good credit forever, nor does it mean you will never own a home in the future. FICO, the most common ...

Located in the heart of Astoria, Queens, NY, Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ, Inc. offers workforce development services, youth and community programs and retail and business opportunities to diverse populations across the region. In 2009, Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ helped more than 164,000 people search and train for careers in industries such as banking, IT and health care, to name a few — and get the supporting services they needed to be successful, such as English language training, additional education, or access to transportation ...

CIMS, the world's largest independent tire registration group, is celebrating its 40th year in the tire industry this year. Founded by the late Paul J. Kruder in 1971, CIMS has been the industry leader in providing its clients with that enable the registration of motorists' replacement tires - a federal mandate enforced by the National Highway Traffic System Administration, NHTSA. "Because tire registration is a federal law, we help our clients comply with the regulations, but also we give them a valuable sales tool that helps to punctuate to their customers their ...

As more consumers are watching 3D sporting events, recently released 3D movies and other newly available 3D content on their home 3D TVs, it is important to understand what product features are essential in providing the best 3D viewing experience. A newly released product comparison chart for active shutter 3D glasses will help consumers to identify products that deliver the best fit, comfort and functionality. Since 3D glasses are typically worn for two hours at a time while viewing movies, sports and other 3D content, the need for proper fit and comfort is essential. For ...

To call Victor Ledbetter's day hectic is an understatement to say the least. From baking an unanticipated order of cupcakes for a baby shower to managing the instillation of his shop's flooring, Victor has a to-do list of three CEO's. Victor is the president of VLL, Holdings LLC and the owner of The Cup Gourmet which is Atlanta's first cupcake cafe but a year ago his life was much different. In 2010, Victor was a senior consultant with IBM's Global Business Services-Financial Services/Insurance Sector and was traveling most of the week across the country creating and ...

HerAgenda.com launched "Embody The Motto" a video and photo series produced by HerAgenda in collaboration with Triple L Society, the emerging lifestyle brand and designer of the shirts, to shine the spotlight on the stories of women on the rise. The series, which will be posted on HerAgenda, VIMEO and YouTube during Women's History Month, will feature 5 stories of persistence and ambition in two-minute videos in the month of March. "This series highlights just a small slice of some of the amazing things young women are doing today," said Rhonesha, the founder of HerAgenda.com. ...

Tours For Foodies, a French company created in December 2010 and providing food tours to foreign travellers in Paris, announced last week the launch of a revolutionary platform of tours and activities booking called ThingsDoParis. Compared to Viator and Isango, the leading players in this market, the innovation appears to be in the nature of the tours that are distributed on the platform: 90% of these tours are private tours, which means that there are guaranteed departures every day for small groups such as families or couples, whatever the number of people willing ...

Earloomz LLC. - the leader in Bluetooth headsets where art, fashion and technology meet - announced that it has launched a new collection of STAR WARS-inspired Bluetooth headsets under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. The new Earloomz STAR WARS collection includes four distinct headsets - featuring Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker and The Empire Strikes Back's climactic 'Dark Duel.' Future styles - including Yoda, R2-D2, C-3PO, Princess Leia, Darth Maul, Chewbacca the Wookiee, Jabba the Hutt, Han Solo, Obi-Wan Kenobi and more - are planned for release later in 2011. ...

Pure Life Environmental (PLE) Solutions' CEO Darren Hunter announced today that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved the company's 'Clean-All' product, which allows the cleaning and degreasing agent to be used as a general cleaner in all federally registered establishments. After undergoing evaluation, where each ingredient in the 'Clean-All' product was assessed and tested to ensure its use will not present a safety concern for food products in federally registered establishments, PLE Solutions received a letter indicating that 'Clean-All' had been ...

Userful Corporation, the worldwide leader in green computing, today announced a giveaway of it's software that turns one computer into many in celebration of World Water Day 2011 today, and Earth Hour 2011 on March 26. It takes over 1000kg of water to manufacture a computer, so turning 1 computer into 10 saves over 9000kg of water that would otherwise have been used in manufacturing. That's the equivalent of 37,000 cups of water, or enough drinking water for 4,500 people for a day. It also reduces electricity use by up to 90%. Userful is giving away a free-2-user version ...

Since Critical Environment Technologies Canada Inc. (CETCI) launched the Parkade Emissions Transmitter (PET) in September 2010, interests have spiked. PET is a highly competitive and versatile BACnet transmitter that is cost effective and is available in five configuration models. PET BACnet transmitter is BTL certified, communicates via BACnet protocol MS/TP and is available with one or two electrochemical or solid-state sensors and temperature sensor. PET features thermal resetting fuse, tri-color LED indicators for power and alarm, optional 4-digit LED display, optional ...

CharleChristophe Artisan Chocolatier-Pâtissier raises the bar for Easter chocolates, challenging the attitude of acceptance Americans have come to expect with mass-produced boring chocolate bunnies. In order to set the holiday back on the right track, Christophe Artisan Chocolatier has taken the world of chocolate bunnies to a new level and introduced their Easter line of chocolate sculptures, luscious truffles, and hand-painted eggs. With the recent launch of the Christophe Chocolatier's ecommerce site, customers around the US will be able to purchase unique hand-painted ...

Bluegreen Corporation, a leading provider of Colorful Places to Live and Play, today announced it will host Red Cross training classes for First Aid and Adult and Infant CPR at its Boca Raton headquarters. Bluegreen is hosting the courses in honor of March being Red Cross Month, and is encouraging Bluegreen associates to participate in the trainings to gain the invaluable skills of First Aid and CPR. The Red Cross training sessions will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2011, Tuesday, March 22, 2011, and Friday March 25, 2011. The American Red Cross is the nation's premier ...

The Food Bank for Westchester, which has been fighting hunger in Westchester for 23 years, is pleased to announce that Yorktown Heights resident Toby Pidgeon has been appointed Director of Operations. In this role, Pidgeon will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization, including all food distribution and direct-service programs. Pidgeon joined the Food Bank for Westchester (FBW) in 2005 as manager of Nutrition Resources. He quickly assumed expanded responsibilities in food acquisition and logistics management, and he developed and implemented fresh-food ...

Fueled by a recent infusion of funds for expansion, Access Media 3 today announced a deal to acquire certain TV and internet assets from Peoples Choice Cable in South Florida, a major provider of satellite TV and high-speed internet services. The acquisition of Peoples Choice Cable brings AM3 approximately 7,000 new subscribers in 180 buildings located between Miami and West Palm Beach, Florida. The Peoples Choice acquisition greatly expands AM3's footprint, nearly doubling its addressable market. This acquisition further solidifies Access Media 3's standing as a leading ...

North Dakota employers can now look forward to a great new way to run payroll -- Patriot PAYTM, online payroll software from Patriot Software, Inc. Starting at just $10 a month, Patriot PAY offers an affordable option for North Dakota small business owners looking for no-nonsense payroll alternatives. Exclusively serving American small businesses with 50 or fewer employees, Patriot PAY accurately will calculate payroll in the land of Louis L'Amour as well as in 21 other states, including South Dakota, Iowa, Montana, and Idaho. With Patriot PAY, employers have the ...

Peter's Hardware Center in Palm City was among the sponsors of the recent 2011 Walk to Cure Diabetes-Treasure Coast event that raised more than $120,000. The event featured a 5K walk along Flagler Avenue in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Individuals and corporate teams walked, rollerbladed, biked and skateboarded. Even dogs on leashes walked and supported the cause! Peter Wernick, owner of Peter's Hardware Center, assembled a team of 15 people to walk, including five children. They raised a total of about $1,000. Prior to the event, store employees encouraged customers ...

Air Mobile Ministries is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that does disaster relief all around the world. Since its inception in 1978, AMM has traveled around the world many times bringing medical supplies, food, clothing, and now the Air Mobile Rescuer water purifier to those in need. Joe Hurston and his team of volunteers have worked to help disaster victims after hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes and war. Since 2004, AMM has been bringing water purification systems to 38 countries worldwide with over 600 units deployed. The Air Mobile Rescuer water purifier is ...

Southeast Mortgage, a full service Georgia mortgage lender and one of the largest non-bank lenders in the Southeast, announces its latest expansion with the addition of Citizens Fidelity Mortgage Corporation. John Gibson, who has successfully led the financial company since its inception, founded Citizens Fidelity Mortgage in 1992. The Citizens Fidelity Mortgage merger will expand Southeast Mortgage's offices to 15. "John is one of the top mortgage professionals and presidents in the state of Georgia," said Southeast Mortgage CEO Cal Haupt. "We are pleased to have John ...

With the audio book download industry estimated at approximately $900 million as reported by the APA in 2010, Media Music Now felt that in order to offer a more comprehensive audio book production service to authors and book publishers, they needed to expand their choice of voice talent and offer a wider range of rates. To expand their international market, the company is looking to offer American and Australian narrators alongside their current UK voices. Authors and book publishers can find ball park figures of the costs involved on their website along with audio ...