To prepare for Hurricane Irene, many East Coast homeowners will try to board up their homes with heavy and hard-to-install plywood. In 2004, Orlando entrepreneur John D. Smith invented a Plywood Alternative called Storm Stoppers. Storm Stoppers are made of a special 3/8" thick, translucent corrugated plastic and fasten to a home's window frames with a unique matable fastener from 3M for easy on and off. No screws or nails are needed. They can be cut with a carpet knife and straight edge and can be re-installed in about a minute per window. The website is http://www.plywoodalternative.com ...

The Dispatch Printing Company, publisher of The Columbus Dispatch, niche publications and associated entities, announced a partnership today with the satirical newspaper The Onion and its entertainment-focused sister publication The A.V. Club. Under this agreement, The Onion maintains exclusive rights over all creative content, while The Dispatch Media Group assumes business management responsibilities, including advertising sales, printing and distribution. Launching October 6th, this partnership will bring print editions of The Onion to over 562 locations, with particular ...

The Kristen Forbes EVE Foundation, Marion County Public Health Department and the Indiana Fever WNBA basketball team have joined forces to fight HPV and cervical cancer. At a recent Indiana Fever basketball game, the Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) which sponsored the evening made a special announcement. The MCPHD has chosen the HPV vaccine to focus on this year to fight cervical cancer. The initiative is punctuated by the story of 23-year-old Kristen Forbes who lost her life to HPV-caused cervical cancer. At the arena entrance fans were welcomed by a ...

The emphasis is on the people who make the fashion trends, news and beautiful things for body and home at BlackTopShopping.com. Just as important as the clothes that we all love to wear are the fashion jewelry accessories that can make or break the total effect of any wardrobe selection. To give visitors an expanded choice of quality, unique ways to accent their fashion statement, today Uma Sumeros, the marketing director of Black Top Shopping.com announced that the BTS Jewelry Boutique will open for business on September 3rd with a Grand Opening Labor Day Weekend Sale ...

AQUA+ announced today that pre-production has begun on its new creative competition series "Sound vs. Sound." The announcement was made today by Scott Chadwick, Series Creator and Executive Producer for Sound vs. Sound. "With singing competition programming at the top of the ratings," said Chadwick, "it is easy to overlook that the great songs are created by composers, mixed and structured by producers and engineers, and interpreted by arrangers." Sound vs. Sound is a competition series that focuses on testing the musical flexibility ...

123Decal a leader in the production of Custom and Static Cling Decals has announced the release of their Full Line 2011 Online Catalog. As part of a campaign to make it easier, 123Decal has made pricing and full selection of our products online. The product lines listed in this catalog range from Custom Decals to Banners, Yard Signs, Double Sided Decals and more. "We very proud to offer this our customers" said 123Decal president Tyler Hurst. He continued "This is another way that 123Decal is making it easier for those looking to purchase decals and other ...

As the demand ethical, socially responsible investments continues to increase, GreenWorld BVI has responded by bringing a carbon credits investment offering to the retail market. GreenWorld BVIÕs carbon credit investment focuses on a 50,000 hectare project in the West African nation of Sierra Leone, and is directly connected to the Gola rainforest (http://www.golarainforest.org), an internationally recognized area of bio-diversity and the largest lowland closed canopy rainforest remaining in Sierra Leone. The minimum investment in the project is GBP1,250 (or about ...

Waiting Room Solutions (WRS), the leading provider of fully integrated web based electronic health records (EHR), practice management, patient portal and complete revenue cycle service, announced today that Waiting Room Solutions Web Based EHR and Practice Management System V4.0 has earned its designation as a Surescripts Gold Solution Provider. This status is only granted to physician technology companies with software products that demonstrate a high level commitment to e-prescribing. Waiting Room Solutions surpassed Surescripts' baseline product certification to meet ...

Montreal based mobile marketing Saas ("Software as a Service") provider Youtext.ca (http://www.youtext.ca) announced today they are expanding into the U.S. market with first local retail customer launching in Washington D.C. in September 2011. Youtext.ca will be debuting the MobileBridge software that uniquely integrates Mobile Web, QR Codes and Text call-to-actions. MobileBridge allows companies and retail outlets of all sizes to promote their products, services or locations via real time mobile engagement tools. With top of the line analytics and QR code ...

HomePipe Networks, the leading innovator in digital content access and file sharing for the mobile user, has earned the prestigious Golden Bridge Awards title for their innovative remote access solution. HomePipe's solution was selected from a field of finalists in the Mobile/Wireless Innovation category, including Apple , Inc. for the iPhone 4. HomePipe provides secure digital content access and large file sharing for mobile users. HomePipe's global cloud service makes available any size document or rich media to Web-browsers and mobile devices regardless of where ...

Registration is now open for businesses, agencies and non-profit organizations interested in exhibiting at the Olney Chamber of Commerce's 32nd Annual Community Night, the oldest business expo in Montgomery County. The event is scheduled for 5 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Longwood Community Center, 19035 Georgia Ave., Brookeville, 1.5 miles north of Route 108. Admission is free. Community Night features a business expo of 100+ displays and the Taste of Olney where the area's premier restaurants present their tasty offerings. Registration can be completed ...

Rapper Wayne knows what to do with his life; he's got it locked down, he's focused, and his drive is undaunted. But it wasn't like this before. Although hailing from a good family, complete with financial security and a fearless forecast of a bright future, Wayne strayed from how he was raised. Those great core values and Christian teachings dissipated. His father's advice of 'Just stay on the right track, son' did not stick, and soon, Wayne was getting into trouble. He felt a void in himself that wanted to be filled up, especially by Jesus Christ. For some reason, ...

Chef Miru Jung's American Dream began 10 years ago when the Korean immigrant found a job as a dishwasher in Downtown LA. Chef Miru and his brother, Calvin, saved for years in order to open their eclectic Korean-American burger and sushi restaurant in Beverly Hills. Their unique ingredients and gourmet presentation made them a quick local favorite, with popular menu items like the Kalbi burger, which includes filet mignon cubes cooked into the burger patty. Business had been growing steadily when the economy took a turn for the worse, and the Jung brothers found themselves ...

Two months forward, TranBen is indeed seeing a spike in its business and able to accommodate the many employers who still prefer to use transit vouchers. Our "ridiculously" quick turnaround time (typically two days or less); seven day per week live customer service; accommodating our clients internal procedures and our Administrative Fee Free products and service, saves our clients time and millions of dollars every year in unnecessary administrative fees. Employers/Employees use TranBen vouchers to purchase work-related commuter passes/ services, including: ...

Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that the winner of the Wyndham Championship played a Graphite Design Tour AD Hybrid DI shaft in his hybrid. Four other top ten finishers also played Graphite Design shafts. In addition to the PGA Tour, eight top ten finishers of the LPGA Safeway Classic played Graphite Design shafts. "We congratulate the winner on his first PGA Tour title," said Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design. "Our Tour AD Hybrid DI shaft has been played ...

With the release of feature film 'The Help' and the upcoming unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington D.C., race relations are once again taking center stage in media coverage and cultural forums. This evolving climate of racial diversity provides a perfect opportunity for relevant and insightful conversation. Kim Gravel has traveled the world meeting and connecting with people as an inspirational speaker, television host, entertainer and life coach. She has listened and learned about different cultures, races and societies, and connected with one ...

Terry DeSpain of Coordinating Services LLC commissioned, wildlife artist, Debra Otterstein to create an original work of art for the 5th Year Anniversary of the bike rally to be held August 19-21, 2011. Otterstein is best known for creating detailed wildlife art on delicate feathers. So creating a painting of a chopper is a bit of departure for the artist. "I really wanted to create something special for the 5th Year Anniversary of the bike rally so I chose an "All American" theme which allowed me to include my wildlife" Otterstein stated. This is ...

Your Credit Score and Its Impact From college students to retirees, credit scores have become one of the most important numbers in the lives of Americans. Financing a college education, buying a car, or even renting an apartment can be affected by your credit score. Excellent credit can make borrowing money more affordable, while poor credit can be a cause of embarrassment and frustration. Understanding your credit score and its impact is the first step to financial freedom. Even in the early years of banking, lenders realized there was the need for a more accurate ...

Alimony Reform in Massachusetts: Who will be Affected? If you are a Massachusetts resident who is either paying or receiving alimony, then you should be aware of the proposed Alimony Reform Act of 2011 (Act) and how it may affect you. The Act has been passed by both the House and the Senate, and is currently awaiting Governor Deval Patrick's signature. Significant Public Support for the Alimony Reform Act of 2011 MyFoxBoston.com reports that the Massachusetts Bar Association's (MBA) House of Delegates voted unanimously to support The Alimony Reform Act of 2011. ...

Protection Orders: Massachusetts Lends Help to Domestic Violence Victims According to Protectionorder.org, "1.3 million women and 835,000 men are physically assaulted by an intimate partner each year in the United States." Unfortunately, abused individuals often fail, or are unable, to protect themselves for one reason or another. Many do not know protection orders exist, how to obtain one, whether they qualify, or they fear reprisal from their abuser. However, several resources are available to abused men and women. These resources help to explain the benefits ...

Marni Battista reveals and helps heal emotional and mental obstacles in clients that prevent men and women from experiencing quality, loving relationships. Marni is the Founder and CEO of Dating with Dignity. She is one of the hottest love, life and business coaches. Her company, Dating With Dignity, is dedicated to helping men and women improve their self-love and respect so attaining a perfect partnership is easier and more dignified. Her annual retreats in Southern California attract people from all over the world. Marni offers a revolutionary assessment called the D-Factor ...

Jenne Inc., a leading value-added distributor of IP telephony, audio and video conferencing, data networking and security products, announced that it has significantly expanded its onboarding program designed to help resellers succeed in the highly lucrative videoconferencing market. The onboarding program -- which is available to all Jenne resellers -- enables VARs to take advantage of high margin sales opportunities with best-in-class video conferencing solutions from LifeSize, a division of Logitech. Jenne's new onboarding program helps lower the barrier for VARs ...

IQ Tech Pros today announced enrollment in the E-Verify program, an online system used by the USCIS and Social Security Administration to determine employment eligibility of prospective hires. The addition of E-Verify allows IQ Tech Pros to validate the legal status of new hires directly with the government. Additionally, participation in the program enables IQ Tech Pros to offer a 17-month extension to F1 students seeking extended Optional Practical Training (OPT) opportunities, a benefit few IT consulting companies offer. "Not only is E-Verify the best tool for ...

Pop/Rock artist St. Andrew recently finished up work on his new EP entitled No Man's Land with producer Jesse Berent and mixer Brian Paturalski (Britney Spears, Outkast). A digital release date for the EP has been set for September 27, 2011. This 5 song concept EP touches on St. Andrew's thoughts of religion, sexuality, war and the party culture in modern day society. The imagery of the album cover, press photos and his upcoming new music video for "Dark Room" reveal some of Andrew's many other passions including that of powerful art direction, yoga and body ...

Faction Media, a digital marketing agency known for driving measurable results, continues to receive industry accolades and national attention including today being announced as one of the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 fastest growing companies in America. Inc. Magazine's list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. Tremendous growth of 119% over a three-year time period earned the digital marketing agency this prestigious acknowledgment. "Accomplishments like this—despite recent economic ...