The Girbau Group from Osona (Barcelona) celebrated on Thursday, 11 November, the 15th anniversary of U.S. subsidiary, Continental Girbau Inc., whose capital is held 100 percent by the Girbau family. Although Continental Girbau - which serves North America - is now 15 years old, Girbau has sold commercial laundry equipment in North America for the last 30 years. The anniversary celebration was held in the scenic arts center "L´Atlàntida" in Vic, Osona. The event, which included staff and distributors of Continental Girbau, as well as key people from Girbau's headquarters, ...

Thomsons Online Benefits was founded in December 2000 by Michael Whitfield and Chris Bruce, who had both worked previously in the employee benefits industry. Michael comments: "The idea for the business evolved over a number of years from working with clients who were increasingly frustrated by the growing benefit administration mountain, who wanted to find a more efficient way both to run and to empower their employees to take control of their benefits. When I met Chris, the final piece of the jigsaw fell into place and a formidable new partnership was created." "We ...

Authoritative web technology analysis firm W3Techs rates Bitrix Site Manager one of the top commercial content management systems Bitrix, Inc. (www.bitrixsoft.com), a technology trendsetter in business communications solutions, reports its flagship product Bitrix Site Manager was rated one of the world's most popular content management system by W3Techs - an authoritative independent web technology analysis firm that provides reliable and extensive source of information on web technology usage. The W3Techs' latest content management survey reveals that Bitrix Site ...

Heading into the new year means new beginnings and a great time to make that move into the new home market, especially for those who are able to get in on the final phase release at Pardee Homes' popular Bridle Ridge neighborhood in Carmel Country Highlands. There are just a few homes remaining at Bridle Ridge, and the last few homes are available to close within 30 days. "If you are ready to move, this is a great opportunity to buy," said Rachel Collins, director of sales for Pardee Homes. "The short closing time frame is a good incentive to visit Bridle Ridge today, ...

CAL Business Solutions, a Connecticut Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting software partner, was selected as a Technology 500 award recipient. CAL is one of only two Connecticut companies chosen for this honor. The mission of the Technology 500 is to recognize and rank the fastest growing technology companies in the United States. Rankings are derived from revenue growth by percent from the year 2007 to the year 2009. All information is self-reported from these private company applicants. To qualify each company must have over $1M in 2009 yearly revenues and be within the ...

SOLARTRON Energy Systems Inc., Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada has developed the SolarBeam Concentrator which can provide more solar heat (about 44,340 BTU per hour) than conventional hot water and process heat systems at an affordable price. The payback period (after rebates) is only six years, compared with 20+ years for conventional flat panel or 15 years for evacuated tube technology. The SolarBeam Concentrator system is simply the most efficient solar hot water system available. Since it concentrates energy on a focal point using a parabolic mirror, the SolarBeam is ...

Short-term apartment living meets the greatest number of requirements: a rental apartment offers ample space that can be shared between travelling companions, offering independence and freedom, recreating the intimacy found in the family home. It is ideal for any kind of trip from pleasure to business, and short to long stays. For this reason, short-term apartment living is growing in demand amongst tourists and business executives who choose to rent apartments for their respective stays away from home. Cecilia Brambilla, who works on the Facebook page of Rentxpress, ...

Fans of hard rock staying in one of the fine hotels Paris offers will have the opportunity to catch a live show by one of the pioneers of the genre this winter in the shape of Helloween. The veteran German group have released a new album this year entitled 7 Sinners, which means that they will have plenty of new material to mix in with their vast back catalogue of songs. Formed in the 1980s, Helloween have a huge number of albums under their belt, including The Time of the Oath, Keeper of the Seven Keys Part I and their self-titled debut from 1985. On their official ...

Local Nissan dealerships in the Detroit area are celebrating the arrival of innovation-focused vehicles for the holidays, as they proudly kickoff the Year-End Sales Event nationwide. Dealerships are unveiling offers across Nissan's lineup; and the offers include fantastic features such as low-cost navigation systems, Bluetooth, keyless ignition and rear-view cameras. The lineup includes quality vehicles such as the Nissan Altima, Versa, Rogue and Sentra. Specials for both 2010 and 2011 Nissan models include the options for the following innovative Nissan vehicles: - ...

The Central Ohio Home & Garden Show is pleased to announce that acclaimed garden editor and writer, James Baggett, will share his horticultural knowledge and experience when he appears at the 2011 Central Ohio Home & Garden Show. Baggett will appear on the Garden Stage, at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 26. Having worked closely with some of the most influential people in gardening, it's no surprise that Baggett possesses a powerful passion for gardening, inspired by those around him. Home & Garden show guests will learn more about five gardening "stars" ...

United States District Judge Clay D. Land recently ordered the United States of America to pay Mary Bilbrey and her profoundly injured son, Anthony Bilbrey, more than $11.5 million after United States Postal Service (USPS) employee Randy Malcom was found negligent in the operation of his mail delivery truck. On December 22, 2006, after an early morning of Christmas shopping at Walmart and a breakfast stop at Hardee's, Mary Bilbrey - who was eight and a half months pregnant at the time - and her fiance, Jason Murray, were driving to their Monroe, Georgia home. Traveling ...

Tom Sizemore's ex-girlfriend, Jinele McIntire, recently decided to drop the current protective order request against the actor. Some speculate that this unexpected decision is proof of the falsity of McIntire's claims. In June of this year, McIntire was awarded a restraining order against the actor after alleging that Sizemore assaulted her in the face, head and stomach while she attempted to discuss child support owed to her for their five-year-old twin sons. The facts surrounding this case strongly demonstrate that McIntire simply filed the order as a way to bride ...

Arizona recently recognized Child Passenger Safety Week, and during that time, parents and motorists around the state were reminded about some key points to help keep children safe in the car. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that nearly 75 percent of all child safety seats are improperly installed or used. The failure to use the seats in the recommended fashion could leave a child vulnerable to injury in the unfortunate event of a crash. Children in Arizona seem particularly vulnerable, with the state having the dubious distinction ...

The latest gossip, according to RadarOnline, is that the Tony Parker and Eva Longoria-Parker divorce stemmed from a lengthy "sexting" relationship Tony had with a former teammate's wife, Erin Barry. It is likely that Parker will join the ranks of other celebrities, such as Tiger Woods and Brett Favre, who have been enveloped in drama-filled sexting scandals. Sexting, by all practical evaluations, has gained mainstream attention with these high-profile incidents. "Sexting" is the texting of sexually explicit or scandalous messages and pictures. For many seeking to cheat ...

Household pets often play an integral role in their owners' lives. Some are even viewed as equal members of the family, eating gourmet food, drinking bottled water, wearing clothes and sleeping in their owners' beds. When it comes to the treatment of animals, though, there is a disconnect between the way people view their pets and the way the law views them. Historically the law has regarded pets as personal property. Accordingly, there were no legal claims possible for veterinary malpractice, negligent infliction of emotional distress or loss of companionship after ...

The highly publicized case of New York resident Joseph E. Joseph is drawing attention to the unusual plight of some of America's legal permanent residents. Mr. Joseph learned the hard way that just because you have a green card does not mean you have the right to vote. In spite of the fact that Mr. Joseph has been in America since 1984, he is now facing deportation for a violation of United States' voting laws. Mr. Joseph's situation is sadly not unique. New York's Legal Aid Society reports they have seen a number of nearly identical cases in recent years. The cases ...

According to the surprising results of the 2010 Traffic Safety Culture Index -- a survey conducted by the American Automobile Association Foundation -- a full 41 percent of study participants admit nodding off behind the wheel. One out of every ten drivers say they have done so in the past year alone. This troubling information comes even as more information is brought to light about the effects of fatigue on the body. Scientific studies have found that driving while sleepy is akin to driving while intoxicated, as both create slowed reaction times, impaired judgment ...

A never-before-released report recently unveiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that between 2001 and 2006 hundreds of fatal motor vehicle accidents across the country involved non-deploying airbags. The study, reviewed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found nearly 600 wrecks where fatalities would likely have been prevented had the airbag functioned properly. Several potential causes of the non-deployment were seen, including: - Faulty sensors - Incorrect assembly of component parts - Wiring failures, including ...

A thorough investigation by News21 and the Center for Public Integrity has found that one of every six safety recommendations proposed by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) since 1967 has gone unfulfilled. Other recommendations eventually have been implemented only after years of delay. Many factors contribute to this lack of adoption that leaves the door open for additional tragic and possibly preventable truck accidents , airplane crashes and other transportation accidents. The National Transportation Safety Board The NTSB is an independent federal ...

A statute of limitations is a law which limits the amount of time in which a lawsuit can be brought after the event which gives rise to the suit occurs. For example, a personal injury lawsuit in Illinois generally must be initiated within two years of the injury. For misdemeanor criminal charges, the state generally has eighteen months to initiate charges.After that time, the statute of limitations has expired and legal claims cannot be pursued. At first glance, these sorts of restrictions may seem unfair, but they serve several practical purposes. As time passes evidence ...

Littlewoods Europe, part of the Shop Direct Group, recently announced that it is to offer substantial discounts on over 500 lines of children's toys in the run up to Christmas. The offer, which includes leading toy brands such as VTech, Lego, Disney Princess, Baby Annabell and Toy Story, will allow customers to enjoy savings of up to 50%. Many of the 500 toy lines included in the up to half price off offer are tipped to be amongst the most popular brands and most wanted toys for Christmas this year. Perennial favourites like Lego, VTech and Fisher Price are all present ...

Debenhams department store is reporting sales of the traditional long-sleeved check shirts have shot up 65 per cent on last year, making the garment the key item to get through the cold snap. Once ridiculed as the clothing of simple, hulking woodsmen, and lampooned by Monty Python, the lumberjack style men's shirts have moved on from fashion foible to must-have according to department store Debenhams. Inspired by the likes of Prince Harry, David Beckham, Justin Timberlake and Robert Pattinson, it seems you no longer need to have the backdrop of a forest and chainsaw ...

Rezidor Hotel Group has revealed a new collection of celebrity paintings to be displayed in its Aberdeen Park Inn hotel. Local artist Bob Harper, whose works hang in private collections around the world, has spent the last year producing a unique collection of celebrity paintings for the Park Inn by Radisson in Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen. One-off portraits of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Rod Stewart, Bruce Springsteen, Angus Young of AC/DC, and Aberdeen-born Annie Lennox are given pride of place in the new 185-bedroom Aberdeen hotel. "The paintings ...

House of Fraser, the premium department store, has announced the availability of Boutique by Jaeger, a new collection from the British heritage brand Jaeger for the fashion-fervent young woman, now online at www.houseoffraser.co.uk. Jaeger continues to inspire and quicken pulses with a combination of originality, innovation, glamour and edge. With heritage at its heart, the Jaeger London Autumn/Winter 2010 collection ushers in a covetable collection of desirable and wearable pieces that are currently online at House of Fraser. Jaeger Autumn/Winter 2010 continues ...

Littlewoods Europe, part of the Shop Direct group, recently announced the launch of a market-leading new range of sizing guides on their website to enable customers to choose their correct size when buying clothing. Separate size guides have been created for women, men and children and provide detailed comparisons between UK and European sizes as well as advice on different fits of clothing. Each of the guides include helpful images and video content. Helpful size guides have also been added to individual product pages for easy reference when shopping online. These ...