Missouri's growing wind industry took an important step forward today, as Gov. Jay Nixon announced plans from a turbine technology manufacturer to relocate its operations and create more than 200 jobs in Kansas City. During a visit to Kansas City International Airport, Gov. Nixon announced that his administration has authorized a $5.6 million incentive package for Nordic Windpower USA, a California company that produces two-blade wind turbines for major energy production. The incentive package includes resources from the state's Community Development Block Grant, new ...

For some, the holiday season is all about what they want for Christmas. For financial services firm J.P. Turner owners Tim McAfee and Bill Mello, the holidays are a time for showing appreciation to their employees and registered representatives and encouraging them to help those less fortunate. For the third consecutive year, McAfee and Mello have spearheaded a campaign to raise money for The Empty Stocking Fund, a charitable organization that provides Christmas presents to underprivileged children, matching contributions dollar for dollar. The broker-dealer is based ...

The Business Maps Centre offers a range of mapping products and services for businesses of all sizes. Business Location Maps are just one of the many ranges of products offered. If you are looking for a location map for your business, what better time to speak to the experts at the Business Map Centre than now? They are offering a 10% discount on all our Location Maps For Businesses from now until the end of January 2011. To take advantage of this deal, quote "FINDME-2″ to the customer services team at Maps International's Business Map Centre when obtaining a quote ...

Cadre Technologies announced today its latest version of the Cadence warehouse management system. Cadre's new logistics software release offers improved functionality, giving Cadence users additional capabilities to configure their systems to better serve customer needs. Cadre Technologies worked closely with its customer community to better understand the additional capabilities customers wanted. With these enhancements, users will in turn strengthen their businesses processes. Cadre clients will also be better equipped to capitalize on these logistics improvements ...

Candis Magazine (www.candis.co.uk) is offering a wide range of cheap family holidays for Candis members. With many destinations and dates available, it's easy to find perfect cheap family holidays, save money and have something to look forward to during the winter. Candis magazine also has monthly holiday and family day out offers, so there's something for everyone all year round. Although many people are cutting back on holidays abroad due to the financial situation, Candis are keen to still offer fantastic value for money to ensure that people looking for cheap family ...

Google and the Ubuntu project have today released the Ubuntu Font Family to the world through the Google Font Directory. Through the magic of the Google Font API any web designer can now pick Ubuntu from the Google Font Directory and bring the beauty and legibility of the Ubuntu fonts to their web properties. Using Ubuntu as a web font means that visitors will always see the text and fonts as intended, when viewing in a web browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera or Safari—even if the font is not installed on the visitor's computer. The new Ubuntu ...

Door's co-founder Ray Manzarek is recording a new album, "Translucent Blues," with slide guitar legend Roy Rogers, known for his work with John Lee Hooker. Manzarek has picked the TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik CU-29 Copperhead, a brand-new microphone with a sonic fingerprint that breaks the tradition of classic mics of the past. "This is a microphone built for the blues," remarked Manzarek. "I come from the Southside of Chicago, and I want my new work to reflect the integrity of those roots. The Copperhead mic has an abundance of bottom end and a clarity that hides nothing. ...

The Association of Mortgage Educators (http://learnmortgage.com) has broadened their online mortgage continuing education courses to offer a new Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) approved SAFE Act online continuing education (CE) course for New York. This online mortgage CE course was developed in partnership with Hondros Learning (http://hondroslearning.com), a leading developer of career-focused learning products for the real estate, appraisal, home inspection, mortgage, insurance and securities industries. This new online mortgage CE course, NY SAFE: Law, ...

ASD Inc. is proud to announce the Alexander Goetz Instrument Support Program award recipients for 2011. The annual program encourages novel, unconventional and/or fundamental research. The Goetz Program is co-sponsored by ASD Inc. and the Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS), a member organization of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This year seven winners, all Ph.D candidates in their respective fields, were selected for their valuable and thought-provoking research projects that apply reflectance spectroscopy to advance understanding ...

JES has built a strong and growing clientele in the Mid Atlantic around repairing failing foundations on residential homes and commercial buildings. While foundation failure keeps JES in business, the company also specializes in basement waterproofing, crawlspace moisture control and home improvements. Growth over the past five years has been phenomenal for JES, but 2010 proves to be the company's best year to date with total net sales up 50% over 2009. In fact, all departments within the company excelled over last year's records. Marketing efforts generated 32% more leads, ...

The seven courses and six partners of the Canadian Rockies Golf Consortia saw an increase in rounds, stay-and-play packages in 2010, the group reports. Destination booking agents are also seeing an uptick in early U.S. inquiries for 2011 travel. "In a soft economy, golfers choose the Canadian Rockies because they know a quality experience awaits," said Gordon Schultz, Consortia spokesperson and proprietor of Golf Canada's West. "We continue to be a must-see, bucket-list destination for international golf travelers who love the natural beauty, history and variety found ...

The past few years have brought about profound changes to the way companies conduct business and operate, the printing industry included. St. Louis based printer Kopytek has been on the forefront of these changes, and has played a key role in offering marketers new and more effective ways to communicate with their printed materials. This month, the firm unveiled its latest purchase, the Oce Varioprint 6250, as yet another way to provide customers the latest in technology, speed, and flexibility. "Lower costs and quick turnaround times, as well as staying on the cutting ...

Twenty-five people have been judged as authors of the best punctuation haikus in the world by an esteemed panel of judges who know about these things. The first ever Punctuation Haiku Contest was held in association with the 7th Annual National Punctuation Day, September 24, 2010. National Punctuation Day, held every September 24, was founded by Jeff Rubin in 2004. A former newspaper reporter, Rubin uses the event to draw attention to the importance of proper punctuation in education and business. "It's a day for librarians, educators, and parents - people who are interested ...

The Producers of Business Day Television (TV) with Terry Bradshaw are pleased to announce a new series devoted to green business. Business Day TV alters the television landscape. Business Day Television with Terry Bradshaw is a new tv show that combines insightful business news with profiles of people and places altering the ways we think about business endeavors in the 21st century. With the environment and the planet Earth on the minds of all who think about global warming and new business opportunities, the Business Day television show will feature wonderful examples ...

Karen Albright, president of BodyLase Skin Spa (http://www.getbodylase.com), has announced that the medspa now offers the Smartlipo system for laser-assisted lipolysis, or LaserBodySculptingSM, a procedure that disrupts fat cells and causes coagulation of the tissue leading to skin tightening. The Smartlipo system provides aesthetic surgeons a new, less-invasive method for reducing fat cells. SmartLipo is the first body sculpting procedure that uses only a laser to offer a revolutionary and minimally-invasive procedure for the removal of fat. QUOTES: "At BodyLase we ...

The Limes Guest House in Maldon, Essex has officially launched their redesigned website at http://www.thelimesguesthouse.com The quirky four star Guest House offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation with its rooms designed for extra comfort featuring en-suite facilities, four poster beds and an inclusive wholesome English breakfast. The Limes Guest House is the perfect retreat for those special weekend breaks and romantic stays and its central location makes the ideal place for those wishing to explore the Maldon area. The website designed by Heart New Media, ...

Wrought iron fences and gates provide creative and attractive alternatives to traditional cement or wooden barriers for homes. It is more durable and will bring an aesthetically pleasing quality to your home. However, there is a trade off that comes with these desirable qualities! Wrought iron fences and gates require more attention and care from the owner than some of the other fencing materials. It is important to know how to keep your fences and gates looking beautiful and working well. With winter approaching, it is important to learn how to care for and maintain your ...

This provides lawyers and aviation professionals with access to an extensive, up-to-date collection of legislation, court rulings and commentaries. The database has been created as part of an Austrian Science Fund FWF project within the framework of the Translational Research Program. The project fills the gap left by a legal commentary discontinued 30 years ago and also takes into account the impact of Austrian accession to the EU on national air law. The cockpit of modern aircraft is at the cutting edge of technology. The latest information concerning the airframe ...

A second furnished model residence at the iconic One Thousand Ocean oceanfront condominium was completed in December. It features inviting decor that is in keeping with the building's uniquely contemporary architecture. Model 408 now joins model 502, which opened earlier last year. Both model residences tout stunning interiors by The Decorators Unlimited, an award-winning, Palm Beach Gardens-based interior design firm. "The first model was so well-received that we commissioned The Decorators Unlimited for a second one," noted Jamie Telchin, LXR Luxury Resorts' president ...

Pitney Bowes today announced that Patrick Keddy, executive vice president and president, Pitney Bowes International, will retire from the company at the end of the year. Keddy joined Pitney Bowes in 1989 as a marketing manager for Pitney Bowes Financial Services in the United Kingdom. After subsequent promotions, he was named managing director of that unit in 1994, and vice president of Financial Services International in 1996. Two years later, he was promoted to president of Pitney Bowes Mailing Systems for Europe, Africa and the Middle East. In this role, he oversaw ...

mirabyte has released FrontFace for Netbooks & Tablets, an application that transforms a Windows-based Netbook, Tablet PC, or home computer into a versatile lifestyle device that makes computing efficient and fun. Fully capable of running powerhouse programs like Microsoft Office, FrontFace extends your computer's interface, and makes it easy to work with all of your applications on the smaller screens that you find on Windows Netbooks and Tablets. FrontFace's graphical user interface was specifically designed for touch screens, but also works great with mouse/touchpad, ...

WHAT: The 18th annual Healthy Weight Week is a time to celebrate healthy living habits and prevent eating and weight problems, according to the Healthy Weight Network. While it is important for people of all ages to maintain a healthy lifestyle, aging adults must take additional factors into consideration such as slowing metabolisms and reduced activity levels. Adapting to the body's changing needs can be a challenge for seniors who have become used to particular dietary rituals that have worked for them their entire lives. With support and education, a balanced diet and ...

Neater Pet Brands is excited for the debut of our patented Neater Feeder Mess Proof Feeder at select Petco Stores nationwide. Petco is the first major Pet Specialty Chain to carry the Neater Feeder , so now Americans across the country can pick up a Neater Feeder Mess Proof Pet Dish at select Petco locations. Our website http://www.NeaterFeeder.com has a full listing of the available Petco locations as well as participating local pet shops, making it easy for consumers to find the retail location nearest their home. "We are truly excited to partner with Petco to ...

Smart-App is the Green Consulting Srl. business unit, dealing with research & development in the smartphone's application sector; it has now released "Xmas Ball", Android application which you can forward in a geographical pinpoint Xmas greetings through the Augmented Realitysystem. Thanks to an easy but graphically intriguing interface, just in perfect Christmas style, the Xmas Ball allows to send SMT & Greetings to friends and relatives. It can also let a geo-pinpointed message virtually floating in disguise of a Xmas Ball just over the house or any other physical ...

The publisher announced on Monday that it has begun composing a screenplay for the recently released book, My Life with Ewa: The Early Years. The book tells the true story of Tim Pratt, a young Des Moines barbershop quartet member, who took a trip to Poland in the 1970s in hopes of promoting Americanism to a communist country. He soon fell in love with his tour guide, and together they sailed, hitchhiked and traveled across Europe, encountering many difficulties in their efforts to stay close. The screenplay is now being written in New York, and the publisher is in the ...