Tips to reduce your carbon footprint frequently include buying compact florescent light bulbs, taking your own bag to the grocery store or buying local produce. But how much difference do these actions make? A new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that who you are and where you live make a big difference in which activities have the largest impact. "Everyone has a unique carbon footprint," says Christopher M. Jones, lead author of the study and a researcher in UC Berkeley's Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory (RAEL). "There ...

In Massachusetts, workers' compensation benefits are available to those who suffer injury in the course of employment. The amount of weekly benefits an injured worker will receive is determined by the average weekly wage calculation, which is the average weekly earnings the employee took home for the year prior to the date of his or her injury. While this calculation may seem rather straightforward, it can be more complex and nuanced than one might anticipate. Many injured workers are surprised to learn that benefits that their employers paid prior to the injury, such ...

In a recent decision by the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents, an employee who suffered serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident on his way to work was denied workers' compensation benefits after a judge found that the accident was caused by the employee's willful misconduct. The employee in the case flew from his home in Florida to work as a welder at his employer's facility in Massachusetts, an incinerator in Haverhill. The morning after he arrived, he was unable to locate a supervisor, so he assumed he would be working the day shift beginning the ...

Colorado distracted driving accidents can result from many types of negligent behavior. Using cell phones and other handheld electronic devices, eating, applying makeup, and talking to passengers are among the most common reasons for a driver to forget about the road for only a second or two. Just a moment's inattention is enough for a speeding vehicle to run a red light, rear-end another vehicle, miss a curve or drift over the center line into oncoming traffic. Colorado law prohibits texting by all drivers and bans cell phone use by drivers under the age of 18, and ...

Eurostar has revealed it will be changing its branding and introducing new service enhancements for its customers, with Eurostar wishing to reflect its plans and ambitions for the business in the future. Over the last few years Eurostar has seen a big increase in the number of passengers choosing to connect through Lille, Brussels and Paris Gare du Nord to other destinations. This has been driven by shorter journey times and the growing desire among customers to travel in an environmentally responsible, sustainable way. Whereas in the past Eurostar was an unincorporated ...

Posigrip a company known for its top notch products and world class service was ranked the #1 business model in 2010 by Franchise Gator. The Posigrip opportunity was recognized by Franchise Gator for its exceptional non slip flooring products and overall business model. The Posigrip opportunity has licensed individuals on 6 continents and 77 foreign countries. Each Posigrip business comes with national advertising, a complete marketing program and no franchise or royalty fees. The economic disruption that started in 2001 but really was felt in 2007 and 2008 has changed ...

Whether he's chopping a hole in the roof of a burning house, or growing local businesses by using Traffic Geyser's Web-based Internet marketing system, Main Street Marketing Machines 2.0: Fusion, Fireman Mike LeMoine helps his community. "I love being a firefighter, but I was looking to make some extra income in my free time," said LeMoine. "When I learned about Main Street Marketing Machines, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to get paid while helping others." It's an opportunity that most people fail to notice, even if they happen to be driving past it every ...

Weather forecasting seem unpredictable these days. You never know when the season change - first it is winter; then comes spring, summer and fall. And there comes rain that pours anytime especially when a storm hits town. With the existing weather trends we have these days, there are certain areas that are flood-prone and require immediate attention. What you need are good defenses that block these flood waters from piling up. Environment Solutions, a leading company that provides durable and quality defenses for flood and oil spills, announces its new line of products ...

When Mike Harris returns to Houston this offseason, he will have more than another year in the international spotlight to add to his already impressive professional basketball resume. The Rice University record holder, Houston Rocket reserve, and reigning NBA Development League MVP, is diving head first into the world of philanthropy. Reconnecting with former Colorado 14ers (NBADL) teammate and HSBCAMPS Founder Carson Sofro, Harris has found his niche giving back to communities and young athletes through the game of basketball. "Carson and I've stayed in touch over the ...

Blog Talk Radio's World of Ink Network Show: The Writing Mama with hosts VS Grenier and Marsha Casper Cook will be chatting with former Food Network Host Amy Finley about her most recent book, HOW TO EAT A SMALL COUNTRY: A Family's Pursuit of Happiness, One Meal at a Time. A professionally trained cook turned devoted stay-at-home mom, Amy Finley decided on a whim to send in an audition tape for season three of The Next Food Network Star, and the impossible happened: she won her own cooking show on national television. Amy Finley will be sharing her triumphant and ...

One of the most visited places in our homes would be our dear living room. It is where we watch movies with the family together, the place where we accommodate guests, and it is the place we go to relax - and sometimes to sleep. Because of these factors, we must always make sure that it is taken good care of. For added beauty, try to incorporate some living room furniture and it will surely do you wonders. In designing your living room, you need to do these 2 things: purchase quality furniture and arrange them neatly. In having the best living room, we must always ...

Linbeck Group, LLC and the Houston Museum of Natural Science today announced the topping-out* of the $33 million, 197,000 square foot expansion the museum. The centerpiece of the museum expansion is a new Hall of Paleontology -- the Dan L Duncan Family Wing -- named for its primary benefactor. Two stories tall and the size of a football field, this new hall will invite visitors to embark on a "Paleo Safari" through exhibits with 21st century interactivity. The exhibit will feature 61 new, major mounts, including 26 dinosaurs as well as large mammals, three animated scenes ...

The #1 Conference for writers, authors, and speakers,the National Christian Writers Conference, returns to Washington, DC for their annual summer conference. NCWC, is the premier inspirational resource for aspiring artists. The workshops consists of award winning writers, authors and speakers teaching, and coaching people, who's inspired to write, publish and promote great stories that speak to the hearts of readers across the nation. Come learn about writing, publishing, social media, marketing and much more in the Christian marketplace. The conference is scheduled ...

smartKPIs.com, the world's largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Research Efficiency and Patenting KPIs dominate the "Top 25 R&D KPIs of 2010". The report presents in detail KPIs such as: $ Research & development costs, # Concept approval cycle time and % Development cost per new product, among other KPI examples reviewed by the smartKPIs.com research team. "Top KPIs of 2010" is a collection of research reports discussing the most popular KPIs of 2010 across functional areas and industries. smartKPIs.com is an expert ...

For dogs waiting in New York City's Animal Care & Control (AC&C) shelters, life can be short. With the exception of Christmas, dozens of animals die in them each day. When Kay Smith volunteered with several rescue groups, she said she, "assumed that all shelters in NY were basically no kill . . . that if a dog was destroyed at a shelter, it must have been very bad or sick . . . I have never been so wrong in my life." Having learned more about how the city's shelters operated, Smith was determined to help save more dogs' lives. She created a Facebook page, Urgent ...

IPS Securex remains the only security systems integrator in the world to have obtained dual Business Continuity Management Certification in British Standard BS25999 and Singapore BCM Standard SS540:2008. In March, the Company was recognized by the Singapore Business Federation under the National Business Continuity Management Programme. In his keynote address prior to the award presentation, Mr. Lee Yi Shyan, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Manpower commented: "Aik Moh Paints & Chemicals and IPS Securex are here to receive the plaques ...

With the help of Kent Station customers, March's Moolah for Schoolah scholarship fundraiser raised enough money to provide four scholarships for Green River Community College students. The scholarships will be awarded to local Kent students who have achieved excellent academic standing and are in financial need. Some of the past recipients have said that they would not have been able to attend higher education classes without the scholarship. Since Moolah for Schoolah began in 2007, Kent Station has provided 19 scholarships totaling nearly $25,000. Following the conclusion ...

Sureworks, a newly formed company in Irvine, Calif., has announced that the company is seeking beta sites for its revolutionary, Point-of-Sales (POS) system that's designed to help retail owners quickly realize profits without major cash outlays. Sureworks Checkout tracks sales, manages inventory and enhances customer service. Designed as a Smart SaaS application, Sureworks Checkout will be offered as a service at subscription pricing, delivering all of the functionality of a standard, on-site POS application at minimal cash outlay. According to Michael Fitchett, CEO, ...

The Don Barnhart Comedy Show features the top headlining comedians that you've seen on Comedy Central, MTV, HBO, Leno, Conan, Letterman, BET and more along with a rotating cast of special guest sets that are the next generation of comedy superstars Don's goal is to make his show a home for Vegas' growing comedy community and to help showcase their talents. There will be specials guest performers dropping in all the time and when Barnhart is on the road, he'll feature a special guest headliner to fill in for him. The Clarion Hotel (formerly Greek Isles) is located ...

In an exclusive interview with TheCelebrityCafe.com, Velez-Mitchell explains why we are fascinated with fame and famous people. She also discusses how that fascination can turn to obsession, ultimately leading to an addiction. "Many of us have had admiration for great performers, great artists, great writers and great actors," she said. "But when it crosses a line into obsession, when you're really living a fantasy on some subconscious level âEUR" behaving as if you know this person when you don't âEUR" then it's a form of escape and you're using it as a drug to numb ...

In Sync Consulting, an international executive coaching and team leadership development firm, is launching a new webinar series hosted by its founder and president, Suzanne Weinstein. Leveraging her guaranteed method for achieving key business results in 90 days, Weinstein will guide listeners through interactive sessions and personalized tips to improve individual and company productivity and increase profits. The new monthly webinar series is free for participants and begins April 27 at 11 a.m. PT with a session on creating your best career path. Ideal for small business ...

http://www.DrawPeople.org, a brand new artist-focused web site completely dedicated to the techniques of drawing people, is live and ready to provide instruction to artists both new and experienced. The site includes a growing listing of resources, articles, as well as instruction on the proven methods used by experienced artists to draw people, including portraits, caricatures, cartoons, and much more. Many of the step-by-step instructions are foundations used by the websites lead artists and teacher, Ashley Mia, who has been teaching students to draw people for years. For ...

David Nour, Founder of Relationship Economics , will deliver the keynote address at the Tech Data Corporation's Channel Link 2011 Customer Conference in Orlando, Florida. Nour will share his proactive approach to selecting, building and nurturing relationships for both personal and professional success. Using anecdotes and examples from his personal experience, Nour will also discuss how to turn everyday interactions into multiple levels of value- from improved customer relationship, increased revenue, and better alliance partnerships, to employee and shareholder value. ...

April, 2011 Publisher Humberto Fortuna announces the distribution on the latest issue of 55+ Magazine, the preferred, free, Bi lingual Senior Magazine Publication for South Florida. "I am very excited to announce that LYNDA CARTER is the selected celebrity for the cover of our April Issue of 55+ Magazine. A beautiful woman that has already gone through 3 careers in her lifetime, wining the title of Miss World USA, becaming a world recognized actress playing the role of Wonder Woman and a singer with a new CD 'Crazy Little Things' to be released in April, 2011. A great ...

May 2011 has been designated as National Water Safety Month, sponsored by the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP), the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), World Waterpark Association (WWA), and the American Red Cross. DCS Pool Barriers, manufacturer and installer of a complete range of swimming pool barrier products, provides homeowners and commercial properties with pool fencing, gates and door safety mechanisms to help safeguard pools year-round. DCS offers the following pool safety tips from APSP and the International Swimming Hall of Fame. The ...