MADISON, WI, SEPTEMBER, 1, 2011 -- Organic farming is known to be environmentally sustainable, but can it be economically sustainable, as well? The answer is yes, according to new research in the Sept.-Oct. issue of Agronomy Journal. In an analysis of 18 years of crop yield and farm management data from a long-term University of Minnesota trial, an organic crop rotation was consistently more profitable and carried less risk of low returns than conventional corn and soybean production, even when organic prime premiums were cut by half. Previous research has almost universally ...

In an industry that is still considered to be taboo and is rarely spoken about in public, Valarie Amber, a top VIP dancer in Las Vegas and New York, has decided to write a "how-to" book for the ladies who work in Gentlemen's Clubs before she hangs up the clear platform heals forever. Amber's book, "The Naked Truth in a Gentlemen's Club" will give readers a better understanding of the different topics such as sustaining longevity respectively while earning top dollar. She also discusses relationships and insights pertaining to the industry. Amber began ...

The Alpha Mechanical Service, Inc. division of Food and Restaurant Equipment Service has seen a sharp increase in demand over the past year for quality repair and maintenance service in Louisville, KY and surrounding areas. To meet that challenge Alpha Mechanical Service has expanded its Food and Restaurant Equipment Service division by adding several highly trained service technicians. With the economic downturn this country has experienced over the past few years, many food service companies and restaurants are keeping equipment such as commercial ovens, refrigerators, ...

Persson Associates, in the business of assisting companies develop disaster recovery plans for over 27 years, has updated their web site (www.perssondisasterrecovery.com) to not only offer simple, easy to use planning products but at a cost everyone can afford. 100's have been sold over the past 15 years. The planning products, or plan development "tools" (Copyrighted Methodologies), offered by Persson Associates are written in MSWord in an easy to follow format of data collection "templates" along with specific instructions. They cover the planning ...

Donovan Johnson loves piano music. So much so, that he's pioneered a radio station that's devoted to it. And not only is the radio station devoted to piano music, it's committed to artists of the genre who live and work independently of their art. "I was so tired of the struggle, and I knew that there were many others out there with the same struggle to contend with. I wanted to help, and creating "Enlightened Piano Radio" was one way in which I could do that." Donovan is an Omaha Nebraska pianist and educator, who's been involved in the music ...

Ms. Morgan, as a member of WealthCounsel, believes in a comprehensive, client-centered approach to estate planning founded on the principles of legal competence, professional collaboration and a commitment to excellence. "Estate planning is a thoughtful process and not merely a single legal transaction," said Orange County estate planning lawyer Darlynn Morgan. "As a member of WealthCounsel, my firm has access to a state-of-the-art document drafting system, a network of experienced colleagues throughout the country with whom I can collaborate, and educational ...

GeniusWave announces the second major release for My Mobile Tracker and Family Watch. Apps are available on Apple and Android. The version 2 release focuses on ease of use, providing an updated user interface, a new way to manage emergency contacts and notifications, and new pricing for Economy and Personal Go packaging. Users have been delighted with the new interface triggering a rise in downloads for the award winning safety apps. The positive customer reaction demonstrates why the mobile phone can be such a powerful safety device. The mobile app makes it easy to watch-over ...

Launched in December 2010, Paina B Music Marketing (formerly Paina B Entertainment Marketing) developed to promote Artists, Songwriters, and Producers is now adding Independent labels to its servicing roster. Although many Independent Labels conduct marketing activities in house, Paina B offers to take all Marketing development for talent rosters in its company's hands to provide quality marketing to promote their talent to the next level. This new launch will allow Indie labels to focus more on gaining and developing new/existing talent. Independent Labels are often ...

Premier baby gear retailer, Right Start, has announced plans to open a new store this fall in Denver, Colorado. Located in the prominent Cherry Creek North community, this will be the company's tenth store and its first store opening since Liberty Media Corporation purchased Right Start two years ago. The new store features a free parking lot for Right Start customers, a luxury in the Cherry Creek North retail hot spot. Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Right Start's newest store will sell all things baby, including car seats and strollers, nursery and kids ...

Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that the winner of the CN Canadian Women's Open played a Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft in her driver. Five other top ten finishers at the event also played Graphite Design shafts. "The final day of this event was tough on all the players due to stormy conditions caused by Hurricane Irene. We congratulate the winner on her outstanding performance in adverse conditions," said Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design. "Tour Players ...

Gary FitzGeral head of Australia's leading mortgage investment firm Franklin Partners is today announcing that Peter Sermol , Managing Director of Amstel Securities NV, Canadian investment company, have joined forces. "With Peter Sermol, who specialises in uncovering uncorrelated high yielding investment strategies and investments for hedge funds, joining forces with us (Franklin Partners] this seems a formidable partnership auguring well for the bourgeoning Australian mortgage investment market," commented FitzGerald. Amstel, which started out as an equity ...

The Interior Edge and Markomm have entered into an agreement where Markomm, an Internet Marketing Company, will provide Local Directory services to The Interior Edge, a window treatment firm based in San Antonio, Texas. This will help them have a stronger presence on the search engines, allow them to be in front of their consumers and increase sales. Consumers today live in the information age. Anything they are looking for is at their fingertips and easily searchable through Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc. More than 97% of all consumers stay on the first page of Google. For ...

Configure One a leading provider of web-based product configurator and electronic catalog software, today announced that Lau Industries, Inc.—a leading supplier residential and commercial heating/air conditioning components and fan systems —selected Configure One's Concept Enterprise Product Configurator after a comprehensive evaluation. For 80 years the experts at Lau have been innovating unique fan solutions designed to exceed customer satisfaction, energy efficiency standards, and quality. To improve its business processes, Lau reviewed the way it interacts with its ...

Solutions to the Prevalent Plight of Unmanageable Debt While those in debt can feel as if they are alone against a sea of creditors, debt problems and credit worthiness are issues affecting many American consumers nationwide. Many of those debtors eventually rose out from underneath their debt and the worry it brought to their lives. If you need a fresh financial start, there are options, even if you have had trouble obtaining employment or have had unexpected expenses arise. The First Step Is to Take Action Doing nothing is the first mistake many make as they ...

Filing for a California Bankruptcy? Some Property is Exempt from Creditors For anyone contemplating filing for bankruptcy, anxiety regarding what property you can keep and what property you may lose is natural. The good news is that even after going through bankruptcy, some property is exempt, meaning that creditors cannot touch certain assets in exchange for a repayment of debt. This is true even for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which many refer to as "liquidation" bankruptcy and involves selling assets to pay off debt. While it is true a significant amount of ...

Head of Household Can be Liable for the Driving of Children, Spouse Teenagers account for over $25 billion in damages that result from accidents, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For every mile driven, drivers aged 16 to 19 are four times more likely than other drivers to cause an accident. Those statistics are one reason some states hold the parent liable for his or her child's negligent driving. Under Colorado's "family car doctrine," the head of household can be responsible for damages caused by the negligent driving of family ...

New Child Seat Guidelines Highlight Ease of Use The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently rated child restraints according to their ease of use. The NHTSA gives safety seats a one to five-star rating for a variety of child safety seat features, with five being the most trouble-free. The features rated are: -Clarity of labels -Clarity of Instructions -Ease in securing the child correctly -Ease of installation The NHTSA hopes drivers will use these guidelines to be able to safely and correctly obtain the right safety seat. For example, ...

Cortec is trusted globally to work directly with your facility and supply chain - Freight Forwarders, EPCs, Contractors, OEMs - to ensure proven protection and 100% zero defect. • Cortec's FREE Mothballing Handbook - A concise guide for the preservation of a full range of equipment. In the manual, you will find precise preservation specifications including step-by-step instructions for all types of equipment. Additionally, Cortec has included approval documents, case studies, and test reports for easy reference. The Mothballing Manual is available through the company's ...

The Metro Health Hospital Foundation will host Feelin' Grand on Saturday, Sept. 17. Proceeds from the annual black-tie fundraiser will benefit the Metro Health Community Clinic, which provides health services to West Michigan residents who are uninsured or underinsured. Metro Health Community Clinic provides more than 25,000 patients visits annually, with nearly 60 percent of those patients having little or no insurance. The Community Clinic provides a full range of medical services, including family practice, internal medicine, ob-gyn, general surgery, and others. ...

Azamba Consulting Group announces it received the 2011 Sage Spirit Award during the Sage Summit customer and partner conference held in Washington D.C. during July. This is the second consecutive Spirit Award Azamba has been honored with at Sage Summit. The Sage Spirit Award recognizes partners that embody Sage's guiding principles of agility, innovation, simplicity, trust, and integrity. Sage commends Azamba Consulting Group as a recipient of the Sage Spirit Award. About Azamba Consulting Group Founded in 2007, the Azamba mission is to help organizations become ...

Is your face fashionable? New York Fashion Week is quickly approaching and the streets will soon be buzzing about the latest creations and hottest designers. A glowing face is the perfect complement for any trendsetter looking to make a statement during this week of high profile glitz and glam. Fashion Week is known for its unique displays of creativity, innovative directions, and experimental concepts. Events will begin Sept. 8, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. sharp with a showcase by Nicholas K and the festivities will end on Sept. 13 with Naeem Khan at 7:00 p.m. With the non-stop ...

Internet phone service ITP VoIP is showcasing its fully featured VoIP hosted PBX plans and encouraging small business owners to take advantage of their value and comprehensive functionalities. The digital phone company offers a roster of VoIP business features with every plan, available online at http://www.ITPVoIP.com. ITP VoIP's Call Forwarding feature, for instance, allows the user to have calls from one line forwarded to another, such as a cell phone — a capability ideal for someone who splits his or her business between home and the road. Similarly, taking advantage ...

Continuing its century-old tradition of service and recognition, Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M) recently honored 11 Long Beach and South Bay community leaders at its inaugural People You Can Bank On breakfast. The Aug. 25 event paid tribute to individuals from various walks of life that have had a notable impact on their community, profession and country. "Throughout our 104 years in the banking business, F&M has been privileged to engage with countless individuals who share our core values of service, integrity and reliability," said F&M Bank ...

The S-3D Gaming Alliance (S3DGA) is the first and only non-profit and non-proprietary organization focused on making the 3D gaming market successful for both game developers and the end consumer. S3DGA is pleased to announce Alan Price as the association's new president. As an event sponsor for the upcoming 3D Gaming Summit and 3D Entertainment Summit taking place on September 20th through 22nd in Hollywood, California. Price will be speaking at S3DGA's next annual meeting to be held at the end of the show on the 22nd. "S3DGA was founded by 3D gamers, and now we ...

Despite our rough economy and job market, information technology (IT) is one of the fastest-growing professional fields in the country. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1.4 million IT job openings by 2018, a growth rate of more than 22 percent. The highly ranked W. P. Carey School of Business is offering a new degree option to help working professionals get ahead in this field, an online Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) program. "We work with top employers all the time, and they are telling us they want people with an excellent understanding ...