The love of bacon has inspired foodies throughout the world. FriendsEAT has compiled the most interesting facts about bacon (and some related pork products) and compiled them all into an infographic. New York, NY August 30, 2011 -- This infographic was created with the intention of providing a visual sampling of the current rise in the popularity of bacon and bacon products. These figures are from various studies and sources that explain this cultural phenomenon. Bacon is the second-fastest growing pork product. More than 1.7 billion pounds of bacon are consumed just ...

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, the leader in innovative and fresh sandwiches for 35 years, is asking its fans to show their love for their sandwiches through dance. A new application on Capriotti's Facebook fans will allow fans to upload a 35 second video of them doing a CAPpy Dance which is defined as the sudden, primal and rhythmic exuberance one experiences after learning a visit to Capriotti's is imminent. Starting on September 1st, participants will have three weeks, to perfect and upload their own personal CAPpy dance through the Facebook application. Capriotti's ...

GMP Friction Products, a leading manufacturer and supplier of powdered metal friction products for clutch plates and brake pads, has created a voluntary wellness program with 62% of the employees choosing to participate. The employees are working out, counting calories and reducing stress to win the 2011 Healthy Lifestyle Challenge. "The purpose of this challenge is to increase awareness about the importance of fitness and have some fun as well," said Jerry Lynch, president and COO of GMP Friction Products. "Focusing on the healthy behaviors of exercise, ...

JUDCon, the JBoss Users and Developer Conference and premier JBoss developer Event, "By developers, For Developers," is pleased to announce that the call for papers for JUDCon:2011 London (October 31 - November 1) has been extended until September 5, 2011! Submissions are being accepted for the following tracks: • JBoss Application Server 7 • Business Rules, Workflow, SOA and Enterprise Application Integration • OpenShift/Cloud • Cool Stuff (e.g., if your idea extends beyond the other tracks) Presentation formats: • Speaking Session (60 minutes) ...

Kaleidoscope Consulting Group, a web development and graphic design company based in Los Angeles, California, is doing for small business what Washington D.C. did for Wall Street, by offering a Recession Starter Package. There is a running joke among small business owners trying to survive in today's economy, "when will Washington create a bailout for the little guy." According to Kaleidoscope Consulting Group, help is finally on the way. "We understand the needs of small business owners, said Bonique Edwards, CEO of Kaleidoscope. "In order to ...

What is the difference between style and voice? Style is the particular manner of writing individual to an author, the unique way an author puts his words together. The Working Writer's Club is a professional club for freelance writers, authors, coaches, and speakers providing training, resources, and networking opportunities for its members. The Working Writer's Club is pleased to share with you the latest writing article from member, Mayra Calvani entitled, "Style and Voice - What is the Difference." A sneak peak... "Different authors have different ...

Rockwell put it best in 1984 when he sang "Somebody's watching me." Collegiate athletes must learn quickly to adjust to this line of thinking as the murky anonymity of normal college life is floodlit by the NCAA. These students become ambassadors of their respective universities, role models to their fellow classmates, local celebrities; and they are always being watched. Sharon Hill, a Triangle-based professional business etiquette and diversity trainer, has been invited by Saint Augustine's College and Winston Salem State University to present her "Pump ...

OneWire, revolutionizing career and talent management, today announced that the company will be sponsoring and exhibiting at the 2011 Fall ERE Expo, running September 7th through the 9th. OneWire will have a booth at the conference, #215, and will be giving live demonstrations of its platform to attendees. Demonstrations will highlight OneWire's single-platform, cloud based solution that enables employers to manage the entire recruiting process, from sourcing and sorting, to candidate relationship management, applicant tracking, and talent mobility. Visitors to the ...

Newly renovated Willy's Overland Lofts will be the site of the 2011 DINING BY DESIGN fundraiser put on by DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids (DIFFA). Beginning September 22nd with the COCKTAILS BY DESIGN/ARTworks Auction, and ending with the exclusive DINING BY DESIGN gala dinner on September 24th, art amateurs and enthusiasts alike can experience artworks from premier artist from around the region while enjoying the atmosphere inside the Willy's Overland Lofts. DINING BY DESIGN is a one-of-a-kind, spectacular event that showcases local talent in the ...

The Family Hospitality Group (http://familyhospitality.com), the industry innovator that created the fastest-growing crayon market segment with its patented triangular crayons and that has introduced numerous other popular, kid-friendly activities for leading family restaurants and chains, announces the launch of a game-changing development. The Classy Kids Club is the newest and most effective way yet for restaurants to engage with kids and families. The Classy Kids Club was built on the proven capability of adult loyalty systems, but specifically tailored to enable ...

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (http://www.ncvma.org/) has announced that it has named Dr. Chessie Green as president of the organization. Green is an owner and partner at Falls Village Veterinary Hospital in Raleigh, where she practices small animal general medicine and surgery. She is the former president of the Friends of the NCVMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the organization. A North Carolina native, Green is a graduate of Randolph Macon Women's College in Lynchburg, Va., and the NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Green also ...

ResorTime.com, the leader in nightly, weekly, and extended stay timeshare rentals has revealed the Top Ten Destination for Timeshare Condo Rentals. The top ten destinations are based on ResorTime.com booking and search traffic for the month of August 2011. It is an index of cities where travelers want to go for vacation and business and who want accommodations that are more than a cut above what can be found in a tradition hotel or other hospitality offering. The Top Ten Destinations for Timeshare Condo Rentals in August 2011 are: 1. Carlsbad / Oceanside, CA 2. Anaheim, ...

Health and Safety advice specialists, Citation plc, have announced a business collaboration with the UK's two leading first aid charities, St John Ambulance and St Andrew's First Aid. Clients of Wilmslow based Citation will receive a preferential rate for all Health and Safety and first aid training courses provided in England by St John Ambulance and in Scotland by St Andrew's First Aid. Both first aid organisations supply training courses in the workplace and at schools. They also provide professionally trained and equipped volunteers at events across the country ...

Shasta Beverages, Inc., a national leader in flavor creation, is bringing an extra blast of fun and excitement to Summer 2011 with the launch of three new flavors. California Dreamin', Very Cherry Twist and Fiesta Punch! are taste sensations in a long tradition of effervescent flavor creations from Shasta — sure to make it feel like summertime... anytime. California Dreamin' takes a classic combination and makes it pop! The smooth pairing of orange and creme will tingle your palate. Very Cherry Twist has the crisp taste of lemon-lime twisted with sweet cherries to add ...

Stateside Associates has released the 2012 Bill Introduction Deadlines FactPad insert. The reference document features the deadlines for state legislators to introduce bills during the 2012 legislative sessions. Each state has unique deadlines for bills to be introduced into the legislative process. Knowing these dates for all fifty states is a crucial component of any state government relations strategy. Stateside Associates has recognized this need and makes it easy to track bill introduction deadlines from a publicly accessible FactPad insert. Some states, like ...

Forensic Fluids Laboratories was number 538 on the general list, number 37 in health care, number 9 in Michigan, and number 60 for women-owned. Forensic Fluids Laboratories (FFL) performs drugs of abuse testing and therapeutic drug monitoring with an easily collected saliva or oral fluid sample. FFL has a very extensive drug list including the latest synthetic drugs K2 (Spice) and Bath Salts. FFL is known for excellent customer service, short turnaround time, and cutting edge technology. Forensic Fluids Lab President and CEO, Bridget Lorenz Lemberg, commented on ...

Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDi) makes Inc. 500/5000 for the fourth consecutive year. The company has consistently been ranked by Inc. Magazine as a top 50 logistics provider and this year's ranking of 2,496 overall is based upon a 3 year growth rate of 94%. The company attributes much of its success to its business model of hiring and supporting experienced logistics professionals throughout North America and then establishing them as freight broker agents. "We are honored to be in such good company as Inc. Magazine and all the honorees. I am proud to accept this ...

Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering & Construction (http://www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the Southeast, has announced the addition of Matthew Copple as a project manager. Copple's duties will range from working on traffic signal and roadway design projects to preparing projects for submission to the Department of Transportation. A native of Whalley, England, Copple brings more than a decade of experience to SEPI in the field of civil engineering. Copple received ...

All Vimeo Free Downloader Mac announced from Softatoz As always, Softatoz provides powerful and user-oriented softwares to its loyal and good customers. Today, Softatoz announced one freeware-Vimeo Downloader for Mac, for speedy and free download from one of the world's most famous and successful video sharing site-Vimeo. With Vimeo downloader for mac, you can easily download/record/save videos from Vimeo to your Mac for offline viewing with fast speed and perfect video quality. Key features Support to download Vimeo videos of various formats All Vimeo Free Downloader ...

Total Quality Logistics (TQL), a freight brokerage firm that arranges the shipping of products using freight carriers, will officially open the doors to its newest satellite office in Dayton on September 19, 2011. As the 10th satellite office to open in two years, TQL Dayton will expand TQL's Ohio presence to three offices. The company has grown from two employees in a single office in 1997 to more than 1,400 in 11 offices nationwide. The addition of the Dayton team will be key to TQL's continued growth and success. "This new team is eager to hit the ground ...

Paul Holmes, managing partner for the Raleigh office of New York Life Insurance Company (http://www.raleighnyl.com), has announced that the Raleigh office through the New York Life Foundation has made a $2,500 donation to the United Way of the Greater Triangle, an organization that works to help more than 300,000 people in need across Durham, Johnston, Orange and Wake counties annually. United Way of the Greater Triangle brings together local partner agencies, nonprofits, government volunteers and experts in Durham, Johnston, Orange and Wake counties to focus on lasting ...

The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with Chris Bowser, is announcing a new webinar for business entrepreneurs. This webinar will take place online on September 8, 2001 from 8:00 to 9:00 pm EST. This event will be filled with information on making money in this economic market. Chris Bowser, the guest speaker, will show attendees how products sitting around their house can be sold on eBay. Attendees will learn: how to create an additional income per month working part time and on their own schedule; how to list eBay auctions that ...

The independent authority on search vendors in Singapore, topseos.sg has named its top 10 SEO service providing companies for the month of August 2011. The SEO companies in Singapore, gaining the top rank have been acknowledged by topseos.sg. The SEO agencies participating in the evaluation are on the process of building an organic optimization campaign for the development of their customer's sites and at the same time doing different kind of changes to bring quality of traffic into their sites. Search Engine Optimization is an organic process in which a website's visibility ...

"We recognize the challenge that many of our clients face in determining sales taxes," said Eric C. Webb, President of Sales & Operations at Kentico Software. "By embedding Avalara's AvaTax with Kentico CMS, the industry leading .NET web content management platform and ecommerce solution, we deliver, in real-time , a complete, cost-effective solution to resolve sales tax compliance needs for businesses that rely on Kentico CMS." Webb added that Kentico Software plans to continue to find new ways to optimize the business potential for customers. "We ...

New York Law Gives Grandparents the Potential Right to Visit Minor Grandchildren A grandparent can feel every bit as loving and protective of their minor relative as the child's parents. Unfortunately, in some cases, that relationship can be cut short through divorce, relocation of a former in-law or the death of one of the child's parents. Grandparents are not completely without options, however. In many states, including New York, grandparents have the right to petition a court to get visitation rights, even if the child's current custodial parent opposes a relationship. The ...