Not only is the South of France known for its sunflowers and miles of lavender fields, but also it is really the antique capital of the world. Disclaimer: I have found the most extraordinary finds here in the beautiful U.S. (Many of them French). I can antique any day, any time and for hours upon hours without tire. I have learned to photograph everything I love, has potential or that fits a purpose along the way. I photograph the find, a couple views, as well as the tag for later reference. Avignon is a great place to start, although a little old world for me, its charm ...

The winning entry of Carrentals.co.uk's online video competition, was Mr Tim Bunn's from Middlesex, entitled 'A Superhero's Car?'. Being announced as the first place winner, he won an Apple iPad (16GB). The online competition has been running since July, and Carrentals.co.uk judged the ones which were entered and uploaded onto the YouTube channel for Carrentals.co.uk. It was free to enter into the competition, and the top three entrants would receive prizes for their 90 second videos. "Having never won anything before, it's amazing that the first competition I enter, ...

It's the law that children must be enrolled in school until they turn sixteen years of age. And so millions of parents see their children off to school every morning, trusting that their children will at least get a basic education as a result of spending the day in school. But when those school doors close behind each child as he or she enters for the day, what each child faces is all too often drastically different from the parents' hopes. For between eleven and twelve million middle and high school students, seeing drugs or alcohol used, stored or sold at their ...

When the current generation of parents was growing up, the biggest drug problems were marijuana, alcohol, amphetamines, heroin and sedatives. So when today's parents of teenagers talk to their kids about drugs, they may overlook the fact that prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing substance abuse problem out there. They probably don't know about the numbers. In 2002, there were nearly 4.4 million people abusing prescription pain relievers, the number one class of prescription drug abused. By 2009, nearly a million people had been added to this list. In that ...

Whether buying or selling, experts agree that accurate home values are absolutely critical. With the recent national rise in real estate, and continued strong market trends on Long Island, local home value knowledge is paramount. Local home appraisers Smithtown Home Value, Town & Country Homes can offer a number of free services to both sellers and buyers. Free home value appraisal is the first service any buyer or seller needs when entering the real estate market. Without a basic knowledge of the perspective purchases value an accurate offer cannot be made. Sellers ...

The World has changed, especially in the avenue of business. Where at one time economies were once localized, the world is more connected than ever before. As this trend continues to grow, with it, rises international trade. Thus, it can be argued, that today, more than ever, customs brokers are vital to any business interested or partaking in international trade. H.W. St.John & Co have been customs brokers since 1902, the same year Major League Baseball was created to give you an idea of their longevity. Located in Valley Steam New York, they are as they describe it, ...

The museum is a place where children and their families can experience the power of hands-on learning and creative play through its interactive exhibits and unique programming. It also supports vital community outreach programs, and offers scholarships for area children to attend educational field trips. Anago Cleaning Systems is delighted to assist Charleston residents and help ensure a strong future for the museum and families in the area. "The education of our children is critical to our country and Anago is just happy to be involved with such a deserving organization," ...

For a company that was only founded in 2006, one must really question just how Abstract Mechanical, the plumbing, heating and air conditioner company, could have achieved such rapid success. Usually, it takes time and years for a company to grow. But Abstract has seemed to find a way to bypass those early years of growth. No doubt, it is the way they go about doing things. What is the secret to their success? Well, that is the topic we will delve into in this article. The secret is really no secret at all. Rather, it is a blueprint that all companies know about, but that ...

Annie Jennings PR on creating buzz with media including Oprah, Fox News, CNN and Today Show. Plus how to use radio shows, TV shows, print articles and expert placement on big Internet news sites for publicity. By National Publicist, Annie Jennings Annie Jennings PR on how to get your name mentioned in media: A [link=http://www.anniejenningspr.com]publicity strategy[/link] for maximum sales and exposure for your business message includes securing interviews on radio and TV shows, getting your name and expertise mentioned in magazines and newspaper articles as well ...

People will find all manner of activities to get involved with at the Paris Boat Show, which kicks off soon in the French capital. Running from December 4th to 12th at the Porte de Versailles, the event offers visitors from all the fine hotels Paris has available the chance to check out all the latest innovations in boating technology. However, that is by no means the only entertainment provided at the occasion, since there are sailing lessons for children, delicious food being served and plenty more besides. "[Paris Boat Show] encompasses boats of all shapes and ...

A new collection of artefacts relating to the Titanic is going on display at the O2, which is sure to attract plenty of tourists from whichever hotel in London they are staying at. The exhibition will be on show from November 5th 2010 until May 1st 2011 at the music and arts venue, with visitors able to get a better idea of what it would have been like to be on the ill-fated ship. As well as a reconstruction of the cabins, there will be all sorts of documentary evidence of how the 1912 disaster was received by the British media and the international public. One ...

Top dentist in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, Dr. Shervin Louie, has added a new feature to his practice's innovative website. Patients can now visit this Los Angeles dentist's website to access his patient education library. The patient education library was created to further engage and inform patients on various dental procedures and treatments. Serving patients in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Park La Brea, Mid-Wilshire, Larchmont, Hancock Park, Hollywood, and West Hollywood, Dr. Shervin Louie and his qualified staff believe that educated patients are better equipped ...

On December 1, 1990, Englishman Graham Fagg and Frenchman Phillippe Cozette shook hands through a connecting hole completing the world's longest undersea tunnel. To mark the anniversary, Eurotunnel is offering return-day trip tickets to France for the special price of GBP20 per car. With a crossing time of just 35 minutes, Eurotunnel has made it easy for day trippers to experience France and helped popularise affordable and convenient city breaks in Europe. The 31.4 mile-log Channel Tunnel took six years to construct and was opened to the public in 1994. In 1996 ...

Order your personalised 2011 wall planner from Marstan Press for the perfect marketing tool for your business. Looking for the way to keep your business in your customers' minds all year round? When you order an A2 wall planner from Marstan Press, this high-quality litho print item will be personalised with the logo and contact information for your business. This means that your customers will be constantly reminded of your brand, telephone number and websites for the whole of 2011. We will produce your personalised A2 wall planner and any logos, branding, offers and ...

Several months ago, the island of Haiti was affected by a severe earthquake. There were several thousand fatalities and more than one hundred thousand families were displaced, having lost their homes. Some companies provided emergency beach canopies and tarps, which was the key to survival for many families. Now the earthquake-stricken area has been hit by hurricane Tomas, leaving destruction in its path. The leading U.S. tarps supplier has sent large tarp shipments to aid people with shelter. A tarp is a large sheet of canvas cloth or strong plastic material, such ...

Mark Anthony Diaz will get his long-awaited day in court on January 11, 2011; the day his trial begins on charges of murder, attempted murder, assault with a firearm and making threats stemming from an April 7 shooting at Vista-based Pacific Coast Boxing. Prosecutors allege that Diaz went to the gym that day -- in violation of a temporary restraining order that had been in place against him since February -- to make good on threats against fellow boxing trainer Hector Gil and promising young boxer Ricardo Gutierrez. Diaz had publicly accused Gil of improperly taking over ...

The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) reports that hundreds of individuals and companies continue to take advantage of homeowners in desperate need of financial assistance to save their homes. In 2009 alone, the DRE filed almost 600 punitive actions against these scammers, and hundreds more have been filed so far this year. The cons ensnaring consumers share several common elements, including a demand for an upfront fee (this is in direct violation of California law, which now makes it illegal for attorneys, real estate licensees, foreclosure consultants and ...

Earlier this year, an 18-year-old woman leaving a dance party in Fresno rolled her Chevy Trailblazer on its side after making an abrupt left turn across two lanes of traffic and hitting the center divider. The SUV was struck by a Greyhound bus; six people were killed in the crash and nearly two dozen were injured. According to Fox News, the California Highway Patrol says the woman was driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, the number of alcohol-involved car accident fatalities increased ...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a formal rule banning truck and bus drivers from texting while driving. Carriers are also prohibited from requiring or allowing texting by their drivers. The ban basically codifies current federal enforcement practices and follows up on guidance the FMCSA issued earlier in the year. The rule affects commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who operate within interstate commerce. Sanctions for violators include a $2,750 fine for drivers and $11,000 fine for carriers. Drivers can also be disqualified from ...

In August 2010, Quality Egg, LLC (doing business as "Wright County Egg") and Hillandale Farms reportedly recalled 550 million eggs. Recent reports indicate that at least 1,600 people have been culture-confirmed to have suffered food poisoning from Salmonella infection and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates the actual number of peopled sickened by the contaminated eggs to be 38 times the culture-confirmed number. The Barns In September, records were presented to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce that showed that Salmonella had been ...

Woolworths, the online family superstore, will fleetingly return to the high street to set the Guinness World Record for the largest ever game of pass the parcel, and is appealing for towns and cities across the UK to take part. By visiting the Woolworths Pass the Parcel site between the 1st and the 15th November 2010, families can nominate their town to be visited by Woolies' loveable snowmen, Stan and Ollie Snow who will bring along with a giant parcel the size of a small car. The parcel will contain thousands of pounds worth of toys, including some of the most sought ...

Debenhams has announced the launch of Debenhams.ie, the retailer's new Irish online store. The new virtual department store marks an exciting development for fashionistas and shopaholics around the country, bringing the entire Debenhams product range right to everyone's doorstep. For the first time, favourite 'Designer at Debenhams' brands are now available to Irish customers online with fashion from Rocha.John Rocha, H by Henry Holland, Butterfly by Matthew Williamson, J by Jasper Conran, Betty Jackson.Black, Star by Julien Macdonald and Principles by Ben De Lisi. Debenhams.ie ...

IGO-POST, a European market leader in the production and supply of promotional merchandise to corporate clients, has announced the launch of a new custom made USB service. The new offering demonstrates IGO-POST's continued commitment towards providing customers with increased imprint possibilities and truly customised promotional solutions. The custom made service is being rolled out across 12 countries and serves as an extension to the company's existing multimedia collection which includes a wide range of promotional USB memory sticks, MP3/MP4 players and computer ...

Confused.com is set to unveil its latest advertisement featuring its animated logo Cara, singing the Queen classic 'Somebody to Love', later this week. Voiced by West End star Louise Dearman and with animation produced by Hornet, the advert will feature living logo Cara singing the Queen anthem before being joined by a backing choir of animated happy customers who have used Confused.com. Mike Hoban, chief marketing officer at Confused.com, said: "Confused.com was the first site to offer price comparison. This ad will confirm Confused.com's leadership position and ...

Athens, Ga. – Although the Great Recession has hit Hispanics and Asians particularly hard, their buying power is expected to grow rapidly during the next several years, according to the annual minority buying power report released today by the Selig Center for Economic Growth in the University of Georgia Terry College of Business. "Despite the recession, the underlying growth trends for Hispanics and Asians in the U.S. are still very strong," said Jeff Humphreys, director of the Selig Center and the author of the report. "Minorities have a lot of economic clout, and ...