Russia traditionally overproduces grain. Regardless of the fact that a considerable amount of grain has been destroyed this year as a result of heatwaves and drought, the grain production sector in Russia is normally very stable, although it is still in the early stages of its development towards being a major global player. This development is based on the fact that over 8000 enterprises are engaged in the cultivation of grain and other staple crops in Russia. Oversupply of grain to the domestic market leads to reduction in prices and makes the production of cereals ...

Montana Timing http://www.montanatiming.com is a new race timing company, now based in Billings, Montana, that offers state-of-the-art race timing systems for competitions throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Competitive events include race running, triathlons, bike races, adventure races, and more. "We literally have the equipment to support any size or type of race or timed competition," notes Jennifer Drinkwalter, General Manager of Montana Timing. Drinkwalter explains that Montana Timing uses a disposable timing chip, dubbed "Jaguar" which can be attached to ...

Loud and Clear Home Theater Solutions has been selected to participate in the fourth Boot Camp and Business Plan competition session hosted by the Delaware Emerging Technology Center. Their selection to the Fall 2010 ETC Boot Camp and Business Plan Competition will provide them the opportunity to develop, enhance or refine their business concept and plan, develop an Investor's Presentation so critical to obtaining funding for their business idea, connect with other businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators, and finally learn critically important strategies and skills from ...

The joy and excitement of a child opening a gift can easily fill a room. Unfortunately, for many foster families the holidays can be a struggle symbolizing change and uncertainty, where money is used to replace necessities, leaving little for gifts. To help make sure no child is left wondering why Santa 'missed their house' this year, Sleep Train (www.sleeptrain.com) the number one bedding specialist on the West Coast, offers six steps for becoming a "Secret Santa" this year, donating new, unwrapped toys and gifts to its Foster Kids Secret Santa Toy Drive. Six Simple ...

Brazilian jiu-jitsu has never been bigger in the United States. As mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions have grown in popularity, with monthly pay-per-view broadcasts making millions of dollars and the top fighters now better known than the heavyweight boxing champion, countless people have decided they want to learn the Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) techniques that form an integral part of the sport. Jon Garfield, a 1st degree black belt who opened the first BJJ and MMA studio in the Annapolis area - Garfield Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - understands well why the once relatively ...

In a first of its kind offering, GeneSiC Semiconductor announces the availability of a family of 6.5kV SCR-mode Silicon Carbide Thyristors for use in power electronics for Smart Grid applications. Revolutionary performance advantages of these power devices are expected to spur key innovations in utility-scale power electronics hardware to increase the accessibility and exploitation of Distributed Energy Resources (DER). "Until now, multi-kV Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices were not openly available to US researchers to fully exploit the well-known advantages - namely ...

DIRECTUS (a Tatmar Technologies Company), an industry leader and innovator in 12 Volt Automotive & Mobile Electronics markets, launches an all new product line up at this year's SEMA show. Like a fresh UFC title fighter emerging through the ranks, DIRECTUS kicks open the doors at SEMA with a killer combo of their all new Prodigy One system and the new line up of TD-43 mirror systems. Blindsiding the competition with the release of the Prodigy One Series; this innovative system by DIRECTUS allows the Prodigy One to work in both aftermarket head units such as Pioneer and ...

Michael Ortiz Hill, author and registered nurse, will discuss self compassion, compassion for others, radical empathy, and how to manifest compassion, subjects from his highly praised new book The Craft of Compassion at the Bedside of the Ill on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 7:00 pm PT and 10:00 pm ET on Ashe! Motivational Radio Show with African folk artist and wise woman Imakhu. The one hour radio show entitled "How Does One Cultivate Compassion?" can be accessed at blogtalkradio.com/imakhu/2010/11/04/the-craft-of-compassion. Ortiz Hill's teachings are based on thirty ...

The goal of the Brazilian Butt Lift is to create a perkier, more youthful, and sensual backside. It requires taking fat from one area of the body, such as flanks, hips, or tummy, and strategically transferring this fat to reshape the buttocks. The reshaping can provide lift and/or a more voluptuous shape and sensuous body profile. The results can be customized to the individual and cultural desires of each woman. "Meticulous attention to minute detail is crucial to achieve beautiful outcomes in body contouring surgery", Dr. Jugenburg says, The transfer of fat is achieved ...

Wales Connects International limited creates an environment for international business relationships to prosper around the world from Wales. Having the right trustworthy business connection is vital for the growth of businesses and Wales Connects International Limited will provide those environments, via face to face events and networking meetings to online and providing contacts and information for Welsh business to trade internationally and for international businesses to trade within Wales. Wales Connects International Ltd aims to promote and development new international ...

The North West of England was the only region of the UK to see an increase in property asking prices last month, according to FindaProperty.com's House Price & Affordability Index. FindaProperty.com is putting the rise down to the influx of around 2,500 BBC employees moving to Salford's MediaCity UK from London. While average asking prices across the UK fell by 0.5% in August, prices in the North West rose by 0.1%. It was the only region in the UK to experience an increase in asking prices in the period. The average property asking price in the North West is GBP ...

National Australia Bank Group, owner of the Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank, has released full year results for its UK banking operations for the 12 months to 30 September 2010. Unless otherwise stated, figures are comparisons with the 12 months to 30 September 2009. Financial Performance Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank achieved a substantial recovery in profitability in the year, with pre-tax cash earnings growth of 53% to GBP164 million (from GBP107m). This significant improvement in profitability was achieved while balancing profit with increased security. The ...

Today Adam Weitsman, president of Upstate Shredding-Ben Weitsman & Son invited all company customers and area residents and businesses to the Customer and Community Appreciation Day at the new Ben Weitsman of Syracuse scrap metal facility. The event happens on Saturday, November 6 from 7 AM to 2 PM, at 333 Bridge Street, Solvay, New York. In making the announcement Weitsman said, "Since we acquired the Matlow Company here in Solvay it's our small way of saying thanks to our loyal customers and the people of Syracuse. We have been warmly welcomed here and we genuinely ...

The EtsyChai Jewish Group of independent artisans who create and design Judaica items and sell them online are having a Miracles of Hanukkah Sale from October 31 to November 23, 2010 at http://etsychai.blogspot.com Because handcrafted Hanukkah items may not be available in your area, the EtsyChai team wants to give you the opportunity to purchase unique handmade Judaica items, including jewelry, kippot, pottery, menorahs, art prints and much more. The idea of supporting small business entrepreneurs and keeping shopping simple isn't a new idea. In the past, many ...

The new IDBA-LSR Series Focused LED Line Lights from LDDLIGHT.com employ high output 'Power LEDs' aligned behind a unique focusing optic. The result is a light that optimizes the available light energy, generating a high intensity line of light onto the target even from extended working distances. Integral to the IDBA-LSR's design, a finned heat sink provides fan-free passive cooling for thermal management of the LEDs, assuring uniform output over time and long LED life. IDBA-LSR models are used successfully in imaging applications with area or line scan cameras to provide ...

The Musee d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (MoM) is showing an exhibition of Jean-Michel Basquiat's work to celebrate what would have been his 50th birthday year. It opened on October 15th 2010 and will be available to view until January 30th 2011 at the prestigious contemporary art venue. This is the most comprehensive retrospective of the American artist's work to be shown in Paris, according to the organisers, making it a must-see display for fans staying in the French capital. What is likely to make Basquiat's work popular among younger people with Paris ...

A screenplay by globally-acclaimed playwright, gay rights advocate, and Chicago politician and attorney Jay Paul Deratany, has won a place in the top ten of Green Light's screenplay competition. "Haram Iran", which depicts the plight of two young men sentenced to death for homosexual acts in 2005 Tehran, debuted in the Chicago Theater district in 2008, and moved to the west coast in March 2010, with production and live performances at Los Angeles' Celebration Theater on Santa Monica Boulevard. Lauded by the Human Rights Campaign and GayAsylum UK's Omar Kuddus, the ...

The Real Time Gaming powered online casino site, Slotastic announced that the progressive slot game, Jackpot Pinatas, now has a prize pool that has reached the $1.6 million mark. The five reel, 20 pay line game boasts a number of bonus features that are hugely appealing to online gamblers, including a bonus round and 25 free spins. The Mexican fiesta themed Jackpot Pinatas is one of several high paying online progressive slot games at the site. Players also have the option of combining their gaming sessions with the Game of the Month promotion running at Slotastic, ...

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Foreign Translations, Inc. began in 1998 in a spare bedroom in Fort Lauderdale, Florida as a supplier of Italian translation services. The company moved to Greenville in 2005 and in just the past few months increased staff by 40%. It expects to add even more local employees over the next year. Foreign Translations, Inc. is recognized as a global communications powerhouse with over 3000 translators worldwide servicing all the world's major languages offering translation, interpreting, website localization, multilingual desktop publishing and international search engine optimization ...

Boston plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel was recently presented with a momentous career honor award at the American Otological, Laryngological, and Rhinological Society Meeting that took place in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Triological Society is the most esteemed honor society in the area of head and neck surgery and any acknowledgment of career doings from this group is highly sought after by any doctor. Dr. Spiegel was recognized for his academic, clinical, and scholarly triumphs which resulted in being inducted as a member of the well-regarded Triological Society. For ...

A new report prepared by the Insurance Information Institute (III) and released last month by the Insurance Information Network of California indicates that providers of auto and other types of coverage have had a major impact on the Golden State's economy. The III data show that insurers located in the state wrote $114.7 billion in premiums in 2009, with approximately $19 billion of those premiums having been written by California auto insurance companies. Looking at the taxes that were paid as a result of those premiums, insurers located in California contributed the ...

A new KLAS report dives into the radiation delivery market segment and finds that products in the segment are evolving to treat cancer more effectively and at an increased pace. The new report, "Radiation Delivery 2010: A Precise Dose of Market Reality", examines nine products supported by four main vendors. "Although it is difficult to compare radiation delivery products, providers are comparing the options available to them as best they can as they make purchasing decisions. Our intent is to make that comparison process easier," said Monique Rasband, KLAS research ...

The online color copying company Docucopies.com this week launched their newly revamped website, the highlight of which is their redesigned automated order forms. The style and organization of each form has been altered to improve usability and add clarity in areas where customers sometimes got confused in the past. Marketing Director Jeff Corbo says this will make the experience more user-friendly and help convert orders which are sometimes left abandoned. "We've always had a pretty easy-to-use site," says Corbo. "But we've gotten feedback on certain issues over ...

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