After a year and a half of construction, Umarex USA celebrated the official opening of operations at their new facility on Wednesday, October 13th, 2010. Located at Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the new North American headquarters for Umarex is just six miles from their previous location. Over 150 people including area citizens, state and city officials, and Umarex employees gathered at the front of the new building for the ceremony. Master gunsmith, Danny Williams, performed the ribbon "shooting" honors by shooting a balloon holding the ribbon with a G36C airsoft ...

BusinessSummaries.com, one of the leading e-commerce sites for business book summaries has recently released the abridged version of one of the business bestsellers, "How the Best Leaders Lead" by Brian Tracy. This executive book summary is now accessible to subscribers in PDF, PDA, Powerpoint, audio, video and Mindmap formats. The quality of leadership can determine whether a company succeeds or fails. But how do the best leaders lead? Many would argue that leaders are made, not born, and that the best leaders continually hone their craft and develop their skills over ...

Celebrity plastic surgeons from the hit TV show, "The Doctors," Dr. Andrew Ordon and Dr. Ritu Chopra, will be featured speakers at the Desert Cities Woman's Show on Sunday, October 31st at 1pm. Dr. Ordon and and Dr. Chopra own and operate two state-of-the-art surgical facilities in Beverly Hills (Roxbury Surgery Center) and Rancho Mirage, CA, (Plastic Surgery Institute). Both will be speaking about their exciting new anti-aging skincare line, RATIO, which launched earlier this month. At the RATIO booth, guests can pick up samples of products and be among the first ...

There has never been a time where there are more choices available in the 3D printer or rapid prototyping market. Promises abound for fantastic performance at ridiculously low prices. While there is no doubt that lower prices are of great benefit to the end user, one must still be wary of less than adequate performance in a system that is offered at a too-good-to-be-true price point. In order to help prospective customers make an informed decision, NeoMetrix Technologies, inc., is now offering an Objet "Test Drive" program. For qualified prospective customers, NeoMetrix ...

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announces the availability of a new report entitled "Electronics Design and Manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe" (Report SKU: TFI8894) which highlights prime strategies for OEMs, EMS, ODM, component suppliers, distributors, recyclers, service depots, and 3PLs in the region. The report further discusses how component companies and distributors sell to and service European companies as well as the presence and strategies of key EMS and ODM companies. Numerous global events ...

Hrayr Shahinian - Results from a newly released 9-year study is bringing newfound hope to the approximately 3,000 Americans diagnosed each year with acoustic neuromas (AN), little-known brain tumors that can have devastating and even fatal consequences for sufferers. The study of 527 patients conducted and championed by renowned brain surgeon Hrayr Shahinian, M.D., medical director of the Skull Base Institute in Los Angeles, shows that his minimally invasive "keyhole" procedure is safer and more effective than the invasive approaches favored by most surgeons. Patients undergoing ...

In the September 2010 issue of Inc. Magazine entitled âEURœ500,âEUR Upstate Shredding LLC was listed as the fastest growing privately-held scrap metal processing company in the country with a remarkable 186 percent growth rate from 2006 through 2009. Established in 1979, Inc. is edited exclusively for CEOs of small-to-midsize fast-growing companies and delivers what company builders need to know to succeed in the business economy. Today, the magazine has a worldwide circulation of over three-quarter million. To qualify for the awards list companies had to be U.S. based, ...

Macrotron provides ultrasonic welding for solar inverter modules housed in Valox 3900 plastic. The solar inverter module is attached to the solar panel and must be sealed against the elements (sun, rain, wind and snow) and extreme temperatures. First the electronics are encapsulated in a potting compound and the initial seal of the circuits. Then the case is hermetically sealed using ultrasonic welders at Macrotron. All the fixturing is designed by Macrotron Engineers, including the ultrasonic horn and base fixture. These two fixtures must be precisely aligned to obtain ...

The Label Printers is a sponsor and workshop presenter for the 2010 International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property (IP) Crime Conference. Ronald K. Noble, Secretary General of Interpol explains, "the IP Crime Conference was developed to focus on operational activities by bringing police, customs, regulatory agencies, private sector IP crime investigators and prosecutors together to share and develop best practices to combat counterfeiting and piracy crimes... It is a unique forum that allows rights holders to attend, meet and network with international law enforcement ...

Project Green AV celebrates AV Week this October 17-23 with a newsletter, dedicated AV Week Page on its AV industry information and ideas website, audio visual industry event promotion, news and interactive discussions about the future of the AV industry and its role in environmentally responsible AV business practices and products. Project Green AV encourages participation in this AV Week discussion of the many unanswered questions about environmental responsibility in the audio visual industry. In keeping with its mission to create community and promote education among ...

Claremont Information Systems, a leading provider of distressed real estate data and analytics, today launched ShortSaleProLogic.com, the industry's first short sale solution designed specifically for real estate brokers and agents to create efficiency in identifying, tracking, and closing short sales. Demand for a simplified and effective short sale process has intensified with the backlog of properties between Notice of Default and Trustee Sale growing exponentially. Potential for the so-called "foreclosure mess" to become full-blown chaos only accelerated last week ...

Aureus Group, a leading staffing firm specializing in finance & accounting and executive level search, among other niche markets, has announced that it will participate as an exhibitor at the Fall CPE Conference of the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). The conference will be held October 25-26, 2010 at the Embassy Suites LaVista, located outside of Omaha in LaVista, Nebraska. More than 200 CPAs from across the state of Nebraska are expected to attend the annual conference, which offers educational sessions, and networking opportunities, along ...

Clark Solutions announces the introduction of its UP Series of compact, self-priming gear pumps. Available with nickel plated bronze or PTFE gears, stainless or brass pump bodies, and stainless steel drive shafts, UP Series pumps are available in configurations that make them ideal choices for water processing, and oil, fuel, or antifreeze transfer. These pumps are also an excellent choice for pumping seawater, many acids, or alkaline solutions. Six models of the UP Series of pumps are being offered, including the UP6, UP9, UP2, UP12, UP3, UP4, and UPX models. The models ...

According to MTV news sources, Kaboom Radio reported that Taylor Swift's performance of "Innocent" at last month's VMAs was intentional and necessary. It was the question on everyone's mind when the VMAs went live from Los Angeles last month: Would Taylor Swift take the stage after last year's headline-making Kanye West interruption? In the end, she did. And she bravely faced the crowd in the Nokia Theatre with a ballad inspired by the now-infamous incident and the man himself. The tune, "Innocent," let the world know it was time to move on. "Well, the thing ...

The 2010 Women of the Year Awards has recognised the amazing achievements of Scottish woman Karen Darke who, despite being paralysed, has scaled mountains and embarked on a number of challenging adventures by sit-skiing and hand-cycling, by awarding her with the Woman of Achievement Award 2010. The awards recognises exceptional women and no more is this quite so acute than the adventurous Scottish woman Karen Darke, presented with the Woman of Achievement Award 2010 for her strength and determination in overcoming a cliff fall aged 21 which left her paralysed. This ...

Wahida Clark Presents plans to launch its first Young Adult line January 7, 2011. The opening novel entitled "Under Pressure" by Rashawn Hughes is the first of many to come. Under Pressure will be released in stores January 7, 2011. The Wahida Clark Presents Young Adult line (YA) is targeting young adults ranging from ages 14-18. Wahida Clark Presents has catered to adults with her street lit selections over the past couple of years, and finally decided to give youths a taste of what they've been missing. This fiction based line will provide youths with realistic characters ...

The Island Resort & Casino in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has broken ground on a new $2 million conference center to attract more corporate golf outings and meetings. The resort - which owns and operates award-winning Sweetgrass Golf Club - started the 8,000 square-foot expansion project this fall. Located adjacent to the Sweetgrass pro shop, it will nearly double private function space to 17,400 square feet throughout the property. "Since opening Sweetgrass in 2008, we've seen an increased demand for private parties and golf outings," said Island Resort & Casino General ...

The WellMed Charitable Foundation will receive part of a nearly half-million dollar federal grant to widen the scope of a successful wellness curriculum for caregivers designed by researchers at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. The program, dubbed "Caregivers Stress Busters," will be comprised of nine, 90-minute weekly sessions. Caregivers who attend will learn several stress management techniques including relaxation breathing, guided imagery, meditation, art therapy, music therapy and journeying. They also will be given tools to cope with grief, loss, ...

Readers of SPA magazine have spoken, and selected Spa Aqua at Live Aqua Cancún as one of the top five winners in the Favorite Resort & Hotel Spas Mexico category for the second year in a row. In addition, Spa Aqua was chosen as a Favorite International Spa for Couples. The SPA magazine 2010 Silver Sage Readers' Choice Awards showcase readers' picks of top spas around the world in different categories. Winners of this prestigious award will be showcased in SPA's Worldwide Guide 2011. Complete with innovative services and essential botanicals, Spa Aqua at Live Aqua Cancún ...

After launching a nationwide infomercial in select test markets, Bob Barefoot, known as "Mr. Coral Calcium" is seeing a tremendous response to his message and his offer for "Free Vitamin D for Life". Barefoot says that Vitamin D3 is a critical nutrient that the vast majority of us are not getting enough of. He reports that after the medical industry (led mainly by Dermatologists) initiated a nationwide scare some 30-40 years ago, warning us to avoid the sun, we saw a major increase in Vitamin D deficiency. Most of us know that Vitamin D helps build strong, healthy bones. ...

Norwood Thompson, partner of Walthom Group (http://www.walthomgroup.com), has announced that Portofino (http://www.portofinonc.com), a residential community located in Clayton, was recognized with four STARS Awards by the North Carolina Home Builders Association at its annual STARS Awards event on Sept. 15. The awards honor the achievements of professionals across the home building industry. Portofino took home one of the event's top honors, Master Planned Community of the Year, in addition to Best Website for a Community, Best Sales Office/Information Pavilion for a Master ...

A village Masterchef competition saw Christine Emerson from Aldford, Chris Talbot from Eccleston and Rachel Gunnery from Saighton compete against each other for the coveted title and a winner's hamper. The lucky winner was Christine from Aldford with her starter course of filo baskets with brie, caramelised apple and onion with apple crisps and roasted clove of garlic. Rachel from Saighton had the hard task of completing a complicated recipe within the allotted time slot of one hour with pork sausages in honey, mustard and apple with potatoes, leeks, broccoli, apples ...

Business confidence continues to experience a decline since the full onslaught of the global financial crisis last year and businesses are struggling to cope with this long term issue. âEURœThe most recent Commonwealth Bank Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ) Pulse Survey of Business Conditions showed that the Profitability Index in the June quarter continued to trend downwards, falling from 44 in the previous quarter to 39.5," said Neil Stenhouse, President of the Southside Chamber of Commerce (SCC). âEURœBusiness confidence in the Australian economy had ...

If you are planning a magical family trip to Lapland or a ski resort this winter then you'll need to know what clothing to take with you to keep your little ones warm. Temperatures can drop to -20 or -30 degrees centigrade in Lapland so take a look at our recommendations below and you won't feel a thing! Babies & Toddlers (0 - 4 years) On a skiing holiday, your baby will be moving indoors and outdoors throughout the day. Toddlers will inevitably spend much of their time falling over, rolling about in the snow and having snow-ball fights. It is important that both ...

FEECO International, one of the world's leading supplier of agglomeration, thermal processing, material handling and waste processing solutions recently unveiled their "Virtual Lab". Customers are now able to watch their material being testing at the FEECO Lab online without having to travel to the FEECO facility. FEECO International, Inc. was founded in 1951 developing solutions for the fertilizer industry and has grown over the years by offering equipment and solutions to companies worldwide in a variety of industries--helping to convert waste to usable products. ...