Worldwide, because of global warming, air pollution and population growth, the air we breathe is becoming dangerously and increasingly dry and unhealthy. Dry air and pollution can dehydrate (dry out) the eyes and lead to numerous diseases that are uncomfortable and could result in visual impairment or blindness. The skin is also extremely vulnerable to dry air. Recent statistics confirm the dangers of dry air and pollution to the eyes and skin. The incidence of chronic dry eye, eye infections (conjunctivitis), glaucoma, dry skin, adult acne and skin cancers is a developing ...

Andrea Hylen is a Grief Transformation Guide, Inspiration Coach, speaker, and co-author of "Conscious Choices: An Evolutionary Woman's Guide to Life" and the upcoming book, "Align, Expand and Succeed." She has explored grief and sadness through a variety of experiences including the death of a brother, a son, a husband, her own life-threatening illness, the loss of a job... not to forget the loss of many, many dreams. In the face of such adversities and losses, not only did Andrea learn the outstanding benefits of grief transformation, but she has generously accepted ...

BancVue, just announced as one of Inc. 500's fastest-growing private companies in America for the second year in a row, announced it has successfully negotiated the purchase of the Silverton credit card portfolio from the FDIC. The portfolio is comprised of credit card accounts representing nearly 700 agent bank relationships and will be managed under the name "BancVue Card Assets," effectively doubling BancVue's client base. According to Don Shafer, Chairman of BancVue, the company's mission is to empower community financial institutions to win the war against the ...

Aureus Group, a leading staffing and recruiting firm specializing in information systems, information technology, and executive level search, among other niche markets, has announced that it will participate as an exhibitor in the Heartland Developer's Conference (HDC), September 8-10, 2010 at the Embassy Suites-LaVista located in LaVista, Nebraska. More than 500 software design and development professionals are expected to attend the annual conference, which offers educational sessions, workshops, hands-on labs, and networking opportunities, along with an exhibition. Representatives ...

LoyaltyClicks (www.loyaltyclicks.com) wanted to provide everyday online shoppers a way to help shelter pets in need without asking them to contribute additional income during the current economic crisis. Their resolution? To partner with the SPCA of Wake County (www.spcawake.org) to offer an online shopping mall where a percentage of money spent would go directly to helping find a home for animals that desperately need one. Shop To Give, an online fundraising tool created by LoyaltyClicks , offers the newest and easiest way to support nonprofits in need of additional ...

Quantum Communications, San Diego Ad Agency, offers Free Brainstorming Quantum Communications, a 22-year old San Diego Ad Agency is offering a 90-minute Brainstorming with three of their best creative minds...for Free. And, they want to ensure that it's clearly understood that there are no strings attached to the unique, sign-of-the times offer Brainstorming. "It's our way of creating some Disruption! for our own Brand and help out someone who might be searching for ideas to create some Disruption! in their own category" states Terry Vitiello, Creative Director & ...

The Lido Yacht Expo, California's "All Big-Yacht" fall boat show, returns once again to Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach, Calif., Sept. 23-26, for its 32nd annual showing. Lido is a deluxe show of big vessels displayed in the water and marketed to upscale buyers. With multimillion-dollar vessels — some surpassing 100 feet in length — the Lido Yacht Expo has established a reputation as the West's ultimate big-yacht fall boat show. The event is geared specifically to the big boat market, featuring only vessels 26 feet and larger, and is a prime destination for boaters ...

With a firm conviction that there is a strong and direct interrelationship between the health of the body and that of the mind, spirit and soul, Trinity Herb Company, Inc. ("Trinity") began operations today with a mission to design, manufacture and distribute all natural herbal products to meet the holistic health and hygiene needs of the worldwide Christian Community. Based in Glendale, CA, Trinity has created and will initially offer over 60 products which will be available to the public through its website (www.trinityherbs.com) and independent distributors as ...

As countries around the world scramble to create, deploy, and sustain clean energy adoption initiatives, few have done so with the gusto of Portugal. The country is quickly emerging as a "green" trendsetter due to its determination to reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels by channeling its wind, solar, and hydropower resources and by improving smart grid capabilities and exploring the use of electric vehicles—even though such clean energy transitions have come at substantial financial costs. "Germany is well-regarded as a green energy leader with its hefty ...

The Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS); the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE); the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES); and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) are recruiting qualified college and graduate student interns for placement in facilities across the United States. The NNSA internship program is being executed by consortium members to increase diversity in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). To qualify for NNSA internships students must be: ...

Businesses from all industries can benefit from consultants according to a new whitepaper released by SkillStorm, a national IT services firm. The paper states that consultants can help cut costs by saving organizations time and money. The whitepaper addresses topics such as what consultants do, how using consultants can benefit an organization and the top reasons why consultants are hired. "Consultants can help organizations streamline operations for a particular project or projects. In a highly competitive field such as IT and Engineering, projects that are overdue ...

Following the consolidation process the company has achieved in the country, the continuous growth of consulting and outsourcing business throughout Latin America, Europe and the United States, and the USD 20 million in investment from the IFC-World Bank and HSBC Capital, Grupo ASSA has decided to add a recognized and valued executive for the consulting and outsourcing market. His primary responsibilities will include strengthening the companyâEUR s presence in Mexico in order to transform it into a market leader in process transformation consulting and applications ...

In The Roo Travel Guide and Buy Playa Real Estate Advisors are sponsoring a Trip Report Competition each month through the end of 2010. The best trip report submitted each month will win $100 USD in cash, while a runner up will win $50 USD in cash. To be eligible, entries must be posted on the Trip Reports section of the InTheRoo.com forum. Travel must have been completed in 2010, and include destinations within the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Eligible travel locations include the popular travel destinations of Cancun, Isla Mujeres, the Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, ...

Nine months after Eric Bossuk, Former CEO of Tri County Insurance based in Calabasas, CA and Steve Brooks, Former President of Steve Brooks Insurance Services based in Westlake Village CA, announced they would be merging their companies; their joint venture has officially become B & B Premier Insurance Solutions, Inc. In the months since the two joined forces in effort to offer enhanced services for clients, including the launch of a financial services division, which provides clients with health, life, disability and retirement products; B & B Premier Insurance also ...

Clarksville residents have been asking and now Leon 6 Star Services has answered by opening up shop as Clarksville's first online resource with local presence. In the aftermath of the flood of 2010 and the recession of 2009 and its continuance in 2010, people in the area are in need of a comprehensive package of services aimed at recovery economically, and Leon 6 Star has that in their small business and economic service product line. The economy has hit Clarksville hard, from the loss of local tech and service jobs all the way into the white collar community- all who reside ...

Vinita Jain (http://www.vinitajain.net), a local artist specializing in acrylic and pastel painting, has announced that her pastel painting "Fire in the Sky" has been chosen as an exhibition finalist for Art Kudos International Juried Art Competition. Art Kudos is an annual international juried competition that serves to recognize and honor excellence in the visual arts. The painting will be featured on the Art Kudos website for a period of one year. QUOTES: "I am honored to be among the artists featured in the annual Art Kudos competition," said Jain. "I am proud of ...

Idaho residents have been asking and now Eileen 6 Star Services has answered by opening up shop as Idaho's first online resource with local presence. In the aftermath of the great recession of 2009 and its continuance in 2010, people in the area are in need of a comprehensive package of services aimed at recovery economically, and Eileen 6 Star has that in their small business and economic service product line. The economy has hit Idaho hard, from the loss of farming and tech jobs all the way into the local government and social service jobs which are leaving town in droves, ...

Cleveland area residents have been asking and now Kens 6 Star Services has answered by opening up shop as Cleveland's first online resource with local presence. The economy has hit Cleveland hard, from the loss of manufacturing to the overall lack of progress taking over the Midwest, the people of Cleveland are looking for ways to increase their cash flow, and utilize merchant services for their small business needs. All at a time when Cleveland has an ever increasing rate of unemployment, some of the highest within the Midwest and small business owners need in of that ...

GRAND OPENING OF PREMIERE CLASS A OFFICE SPACE IN DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH Blue Coast Real Estate & Development Group, LLC. Hosts Event at 110 E. Atlantic Avenue Blue Coast presented the grand opening of the 110 East Atlantic Avenue building August 19, 2010. The evening was attended by local celebrities and businesspeople and featured a fashion show, live music and International investors. The property, which was recently taken over by Blue Coast Real Estate and Development Group, LLC, boasts the largest amount of Class A office space in the central corridor of Delray ...

Virginia based promotional marketing outlet Solid Promotionals is wanting to find the best ever Virginia Baked Ham and has created a new contest for the entire Country to participate in. From now through the end of November 2010, all participants who wish to have their recipe included are to submit their original recipe, via email, to the company¡¦s customer service department. The winner of this year¡¦s contest will receive a private code good for a deep discount on all products ordered in 2011. The contest rules are as follows: „Ï All recipes must be original „Ï All ...

Families With Faith, the Blog Talk Radio show of http://www.FamiliesWithFaith.org, airs "I'm Married...Now What?!" on Saturday August 4, at 6pm. Together, the ladies will tackle this week's 'Real-talk' discussion, "How do Newlyweds grow in Christ and Grow Together?" and this week's Hot Topics, "Families With Faith's Favorite Books for Newlyweds". Author, Minister and Host, Letetia Mullenix is joined by Angela Claiborne, co-founder of Greater Evangelistic Ministries, as they offer encouragement, hope, insight and biblical instruction to families regarding the modern issues ...

The war in Iraq is over and for all the veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom, it comes with a cost to them and their families, but all will say it was worth it and it is what they signed up for. Throwing their total support to the troops and families of those who have served is local Santa Cruz advertising supplier USA Business Promo Store. For the rest of 2010 this local niche advertising company is holding a contest to see who can write the most patriotic poem in support of the end of the war. The winner will receive a full year of discounts on all their purchased through ...

The Custom Your Logo Company recently launched their website, http://www.CustomYourLogo.com, with the desire to provide superior promotional products for Illinois' residents, as well as those around the country who want to provide promotional products at cost cutting price points. As a Rockford area business who offers a vast array of promotional marketing tools available to all, Custom Your Logo hopes their affordable pricing, extensive product lists and shipping convenience will stand to set them apart from their competition. With exceptional customer service as the base ...

For a second consecutive year, Charlie Slagle, CEO of the Capital Area Soccer League (www.caslnc.com), is challenging CASL players, coaches and families to "Beat the Old Man" during the fifth annual Magnificent Mile Race (www.magmilerace.com). The fundraising event will be held on September 19 in downtown Raleigh. The top five male and female CASL members who beat Slagle's time will receive prizes and recognition during the event's closing ceremony. "This is an opportunity for CASL coaches, players and their families to develop their fitness levels and support a good ...

In January 2010 the Pet Care Trust awarded a supporting grant of $10,000 to the American Federation of Aviculture (AFA) in Austin, TX for development of the online curriculum 'Fundamentals of Aviculture, Level II". With the help of the Pet Care Trust, the AFA previously completed development of the Level I course, which provides a foundation for the emerging science of aviculture. The course of study covers a wide range of topics related to bird care, ranging from anatomy and physiology to behavior and how to provide proper diet and housing for birds. Benny Gallaway, ...