Reducing the use of pesticides in and around schools is attracting attention of parents, school facilities managers, administrators and lawmakers alike. Penn State Cooperative Extension and the Pennsylvania IPM Program are offering a workshop in Pittsburgh on July 7 to help schools manage pests using cost-effective and environmentally friendly methods. According to Lyn Garling, PA IPM Manager of Programs, children are more sensitive to potential negative effects of chemicals in their environment. "Several states have passed laws mandating pest management techniques ...

PetTravelCenter.com announced today that it will provide Illinois-based SuperPet products on its site, including animal cages and small animal habitats. The Three Level Hamster/Gerbil Habitat is a great and colorful place for small pets to climb, explore and exercise. Designed for small animals, the cage includes an exercise wheel, water bottle, food dish, three doorways, three shelves, a petting zone, a deep scatter-less tray and bubble wave climbing tubes. "We're very excited to carry SuperPet Products on our website as part of our recently added small animal ...

Northern Westchester Hospital's (NWH) Surgical Weight Loss Program is a New York bariatric surgery clinic led by one of the state's "best minimally invasive surgeons," Dr. Mitchell Roslin, according to New York Magazine. NWH provides care to individuals in Westchester County, as well as neighboring communities and states. NWH offers New York weight loss surgery options beyond the traditional lap band and gastric bypass procedures, such as the laparscopic gastric sleeve and laparoscopic gastric plication. These surgeries provide superior weight loss results and ...

With the pairing of two unique talents and backgrounds, best selling author Stephen Joyce and pioneer software engineer Doug Oucharek have launched theLocBox, providing users with the opportunity to take security of their data into their own hands. While encrypted file sharing isn't a new concept, this add-on to existing cloud systems provides users with a new tool. theLocBox enables users to create a key that allows them the opportunity to protect their stored data and maintain control over who has access to that data. Users create their own individual keys, stored ...

With wedding season upon us, guests around the world are scrambling with the age old dilemma of how to find the perfect gift for the beloved couple. In today's challenging economy, practical gifts are on the rise, and what better gift to bestow upon the happy couple than one that can help them stay healthy all year long? The following home environment products from Guardian Technologies are affordable and useful gift ideas for those special newlyweds in your life: AIR PURIFIERS & AIR SANITIZERS: Guardian Technologies offers a variety of home environment products ...

Mommy Bus, a stylish pet carrier company located in Bloomfield, New Jersey, launched a line of apparel designed specifically with pet owners in mind called "MoBu Couture." The "Pet Inspired, Human Desired" t-shirts, tops, and pants are comfortable and well-fitted, ready to go wherever your day takes you. Combining high quality, machine washable materials and new, cutting edge decorating techniques, such as a simulated metallic silk-screened charm necklace on a doggie tee, MoBu puts the fun into functional - at the same time achieving a high end, fashionable ...

Why in the world would a children's writer write for parenting and family publications? Attend the Children's Writers' Coaching Club teleclass "Writing for Parenting and Family Publications," and learn what an important niche this is for your freelance writing career. Children's author and Children's Writers' Coaching Club instructor, Margo Dill is offering a LIVE teleclass on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at 6:00 pm CST. The topic is "Writing for Parenting and Family Publications." Visit the Children's Writers' Coaching Club http://www.cwcoachingclub.com/2011/06/margo-dill ...

Visitors to Treloar's included former governors, former staff members and ex-students, as well as members of the local community. Visitors were very keen to see the good work that goes into providing education, care and therapy for young disabled people at Treloar's, as well as view the progress to the Vision Treloar's project. Students and members of the Treloar Trust, including Chief Executive, Tony Reid, greeted the visitors. Community Development Manager, Jon Colville, gave a welcoming speech to guests. He said: "You have come to see Treloar's at a key ...

Exacttrend Software announces the update of WMS Log Analyzer 2.7, its a Log Analyzer for Microsoft Windows Media Services server log files. WMS Log Analyzer visitor activity analysis application for your Microsoft Windows Media Services. Unlike other analyzers, WMS Log Analyzer has been designed especially for analyzing Windows Media Services log files and supports the entire set of Windows Media Services log file data and provides the best and most complete analysis of these files. With WMS Log Analyzer, you can get all kind of statistics concerning loaded files, visitors, ...

Fathers Have Equal Rights to Custody of Children After a Divorce As Father's Day approaches, it is worth noting the changing attitudes courts have towards divorcing fathers. Attorneys are seeing the results of a "father's rights movement" in family law. The long-held bias against fathers obtaining custody of children after divorce is slowly becoming less apparent in today's courtrooms. The movement is partially the result of society's changing views of a father's role in child rearing. Currently, most fathers seek at least some form of joint custody over ...

Lifetime Alimony Payments May End In Massachusetts A grassroots movement promoting reform of Massachusetts alimony laws and backed by the Massachusetts Bar Association is gaining momentum. Legislation introduced this year would set limits on the number of years and the amount of payments an ex-spouse can pay in alimony. Attention to the law arose because of the efforts of Stephen Hitner, who founded the group Alimony Reform after declaring bankruptcy in part because of his obligation to pay $45,000 a year in alimony. The proposed bill will include alimony term ...

Going it Alone During Foreclosure Can be Risky Homeowners are increasingly trying to fight foreclosure without attorney representation, The New York Times recently reported. In worst-case scenarios, homeowners are even using unscrupulous home loan modification companies who defraud the homeowner and make his or her situation worse. Other homeowners simply do their best in communicating with the bank or mortgage holder on their own, learning as they go along. It is possible to negotiate with your mortgage holder, but often these companies can be slow in responding ...

Financial (and Bankruptcy) Considerations for Older Americans Bankruptcy filings for those over 65 have increased dramatically over the last several years, with a 178 percent increase from 1991 to 2007, according to an AARP study. Several underlying issues are factoring into older Americans' financial problems. Credit card debt, medical expenses and lowered home values all contribute to financial difficulties later in life. Credit Card Debt Increasing According to a recent study by John Pottow, a professor at the University of Michigan Law School, credit cards ...

Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Premises-Based Liability Insurance Exclusion This year the Ohio Supreme Court decided for the first time to what degree a negligence claim must be connected to a premises in order to trigger a premises liability exclusion. A premises liability exclusion bars claims that occur on premises not listed in the policy. The Court held that the exclusion bars claims "arising out of" the property that are not identified in the policy as an insured location. Furthermore, it held that such an exclusion does not cover claims based only upon ...

VeTo-Increase is pleased to announce that its Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (IEM) solution, built on Microsoft Dynamics NAV and designed to meet the needs of a wide range of discrete manufacturers, is now Certified for Microsoft Dynamics, which signifies that the solution has met Microsoft Corp.'s highest standard for partner-developed software. By successfully meeting all certification requirements, IEM for Microsoft Dynamics NAV can now carry the distinct Certified for Microsoft Dynamics logo. Solutions that are Certified for Microsoft Dynamics have demonstrated ...

BP Gas has successfully launched bpgas.co.uk - the first ever BP liquid petroleum gas (LPG) site to come off the global bp.com platform. Working with digital agency, Equator, the objective was to create a site that focuses on providing a great customer experience and makes BP Gas a key player across UK search engine results. Within only a few days of launch, the site already ranks within the top 10 for a number of key search terms, proving the breakaway to be a great success. This was achieved by building the site around the distinct LPG offerings provided by BP ...

Unyielding product packaging has sent about 6,000 American each year to emergency rooms with injuries caused by trying to open their purchases, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. It has incited such frustration that the industry has coined a term for it: "wrap rage" -- this is because of the product's thick and tightly sealed packaging. Luckily, Heritage Pioneer Corporate Group, a giant in providing sustainable packaging solutions has introduced their H-Loc Blister technology that combines eco-friendly innovation with cost-effective performance, ...

Getting under the bonnet of HP Quality Center 11.0: A Practical Workshop investigating latest enhancements to Quality Centre and ALM 11.0 Edinburgh: Apex Waterloo Hotel, 27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh EH1 3BH 30 June 2011, 8.00 - 10.30 am Glasgow: Radisson Hotel, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL 6 July 2011, 8.00 - 10.30 am Following the HP Software Applications Road Show earlier this year, Edge Testing is running a free 'nuts and bolts' workshop looking at the practical implementation of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) 11.0 as well as Quality Center ...

Saddleback traditional men's brown leather Pull-N-Pay wallet - Brown     GBP24.99. Keep your card at the ready with this rugged and stylish Pull-N-Pay Saddleback leather wallet from Tuff-Luv. With a simple pull of the tab, you have your favourite credit card at hand, so you're never caught fumbling through your wallet in the queue. Just pull it, pay, and be on your way! Made with genuine rugged-worn leather exterior, and a wealth of interior pockets. Faux leather tri-fold Commuter Wallet train ticket / bus pass wallet holder case - Brown  GBP11.99. Transparent pass pouches, ...

The latest forecasts from DFC Intelligence, Skrill Holdings and Live Gamer estimates the Western European market for games was 23 billion dollars (about EUR16 billion) in 2010. For the next five years, DFC expects this overall figure will not grow significantly. Instead, there will be a growing shift in distribution from the traditional physical model to digital sales. According to DFC, in 2010, digital distribution of games on the PC and console systems in Western Europe was $3.4 billion. This is expected to grow to $7 billion by 2016. Historically the European game ...

Assessment Business Center, a renowned provider of comprehensive assessment systems, launches its new product the Online Values Assessment. This Values Index helps people understand their main motivators that drive them to utilize their talents in unique ways. It also helps people maximize their performance by enhancing their passion and alignment towards work. The main users of the Online Values Assessment system include corporate human resource clients, business and marketing consultants, academics and training and coaching professionals. The Online Values Assessment ...

This is a decisive year for all actors in the European toy industry supply chain. The main provisions of the new toy directive come into force on July 20, 2011, excluding the chemical requirements, which have a further transitional period of two years until July 20, 2013. SGS showcased its toy solutions (link to: http://www.hardlines.sgs.com/toys.htm) at international toy fairs taking place in Hong Kong, Nuremberg (Germany) and London (United Kingdom) in January and February 2011. SGS toy experts were available to explain in detail to EU toy manufacturers, retailers ...

For the past few months, Chan Wai Yin, 65, experienced severe blurred vision following her cataract operation as a result of residual astigmatism. After weighing several options, she decided on a corneal laser vision correction which came with a thorough examination and a series of tests before the surgery. Within two hours at the clinic, she was home to her normal chores and with a significantly improved eye condition. Madam Chan is one of the first patients in Asia to receive the WAVELIGHT Refractive Suite procedure at Ipoh's largest private ophthalmology practice, ...

Fleischerheim German Shepherds, one of the leading German shepherd breeders and importers in America announces the sale of new special and high quality litters that are ready to be placed in households from March this year. Ownership applications are being accepted now to reserve the special quality German shepherd puppies. Fleischerheim German Shepherds imports Sieger/Grand champion, VA & V rated Schutzhund titled German shepherds exclusively from Germany. Fleischerheim German Shepherd puppies (http://www.fleischerheim.com/GermanShepherdPuppiesforSale.htm) are lovingly ...

After the great success of the tripwolf iPhone app, with over 400,000 downloads, the mobile tripwolf travel guide is now available as an Android app (http://www.tripwolf.com/en/page/android). Just in time for the Summer travel season, Android users now have access to the latest travel tips for more than 70 of the most-traveled cities in the world. In addition to the recommendations from thousands of travelers from the tripwolf community and travel information from the "Marco Polo" and "Footprint" travel guides, the tripwolf app offers city maps, an Augmented ...