This year's campaign raised 116,431 diapers, a new record, thanks in part to a corporate challenge between the Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association and the Edmonton REALTORS Community Foundation. AMBA was a close runner up, raising an amazing 23,692 diapers in this first year of the challenge with the REALTORS drumming up the winning total of 25,403 diapers. To encourage the competition, Gord McCallum, a Director with AMBA and owner of the Edmonton and Calgary mortgage brokerage, First Foundation Residential Mortgages, volunteered to wear a diaper, bib and soother in ...

In the early morning hours on the 17th of October, federal police in Tijuana decided to stop a convoy of three tractor-trailers and one smaller truck traveling through Centenario, a district in Western Tijuana. The inspection turned up a marijuana shipment. The shippers opened fire on the federal police. When the dust settled and two more raids had been carried out, 150 tons of marijuana had been seized. It is the biggest haul ever of illicit drugs, most certainly destined for transfer into the U.S. That's enough marijuana to roll more than 190 million joints, worth ...

"Constantly updating your contacts is one of the most important things senior business people have to do," explains Belinda Lawson, owner of London-based PR agency, Lawson Dodd. "Be aware that when you meet people, whether that's in a social or business environment, there is an opportunity to make a contact." Like any brand, Lawson believes you need to have decided what you want people to think about the business you're working for. And she should know. PR firms have to be an expert in making contacts, after all that is their business. There are many traditional ways ...

In the November issue of Business Review Australia, Tomer Garzberg, Director of Strongman Digital Media, discusses how social media has changed the landscape of Australian business. "Our means of communication has evolved beyond traditional methods. Now we can talk, ask, or find anyone in the world at any time. Commercial entities within Australia are already harnessing the opportunities presented by social media," Garzberg says. He says that with nearly 75 percent of global newspapers experiencing a decline in revenue, Yellow Pages getting thinner and Blockbuster ...

Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, speaks to Sarah Severn, Director of Stakeholder Mobilization, Sustainable Business and Innovation for Nike. She speaks on the company's Sustainable Business and Innovation thought process and what the company is doing to reduce their carbon footprint The November cover story discusses how Nike's increased interest on Sustainable Business and Innovation (SB&I) has been seamlessly integrated across the company's business strategies to provide greater returns to the company's business, communities, ...

Domgame.com has launched an online casino and poker room for players in central and eastern Europe. The site features hundreds of casino games from Net Entertainment and the poker room is part of the Entraction network. The casino, which caters to Russian, Polish and soon Hungarian players, features weekly Blackjack, slots and Roulette tournaments. The poker room also hosts tournaments including online qualifiers for the European Masters of Poker (EMOP). "One thing we know about online casino players and poker players in Russia and Poland - tournaments are popular in ...

The most famous YouTube videos of all-time for their viral marketing prowess are featured in the latest issue of Business Review Canada. From Nike's golden cleats ad with soccer great Ronaldinho to Google's interactive spot for its web browser Chrome, these marketing clips have made the internet rounds and are the definition of viral success. A video features a gorilla sitting behind a drum set rocking out to Phil Collins' "in the Air Tonight," a fisherman fighting a bear, and a blended hockey puck are but a sample of the videos included in the article. These YouTube ...

Energy Digital's November issue answers the question, "Where does our trash go?" While this may not seem like the most exciting topic, it is an important one. Most don't think about trash once it's disposed of, but landfills are growing. We take a look at several new waste-treatment technologies that can help with issues that come from overflowing landfills. California-based company, GaiaRecycle , is well-established as a world leader within the organic waste recycling industry. The company has developed innovative technologies for transforming food scraps and other ...

Park West Gallery is extending Park West Gallery CARES, an initiative by the Gallery to donate thousands of new items of clothing, works of art, books, and other important items to charitable and educational organizations, nationwide. Launched in July, Park West Gallery CARES initially limited its outreach to organizations in the Detroit, MI and Miami, FL areas where Park West Gallery has physical locations. However, due to its monumental success, Park West Gallery has decided to extend the initiative to communities throughout the United States. The Lake Geneva Public ...

Automobile accidents are an everyday occurrence in the California. Although many of these accidents are minor, many others result in serious injury or death. Car accidents can change lives in an instant and devastate victims and their families. If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile accident, or if a loved one has been killed, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible. At Lederer & Nojima LLP, our experienced personal injury attorneys will protect your rights and fight for the compensation that you deserve. Common Causes of Car Accidents Motor ...

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Attention restaurant owners, country clubs and hotels. We all know that quality food is a prime aspect of your businesses. Customers want high quality, fresh foods, that will make them come back for more. Steaks, are of course one of the most popular foods out there. Though there are many different types of steaks, and different ways to season and cook them, they are know doubt a favorite dish of many Americans. Nature's Gold, Berk Lombardo Packing co. offers high quality steaks right to your door. Nature's Gold, Berk Lombardo Packing Co. has been servicing restaurants, ...

Financial Analyst Peter Leeds, an expert on shares trading for less than $5, has officially called a near term market bottom. He expects certain companies in specific sectors to perform very strongly in the coming months. Given the current market conditions, and the price activity over recent years, Leeds expects strong upside from key stocks that have passed his Leeds Analysis. His projections are for growth between 50% and 150%, and in the near term. "We are at a critical inflection point right now," said Peter Leeds. "Investors will be divided between those who ...

Jackson Design & Remodeling (JDR) is proud to announce that Design Team Leader Tatiana Machado-Rosas has been awarded the Certified-Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation. Machado-Rosas joins a select group of professionals nationwide to earn the CAPS accreditation, which provides the skills and knowledge to help retirees and older adults remain in their homes safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of income or ability level. The CAPS program was created by the Remodelers Council of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in collaboration ...

Long Island web design company, Benjamin Marc, is helping small businesses, non-profits and corporate clients achieve their bottom line by providing them with full service design service. According to CEO, Anthony Savino, a business or non-profit organization should not stop at having a well-designed website and Internet marketing campaign. To be successful in today's competitive society, you must have a variety of marketing strategies. In addition to having a well-designed website and online marketing campaign, you should also invest in a well designed Direct Mail Marketing ...

As it stands, the prize tally for the International Casino Games 5 promotion stands at an impressive 16 cruise tickets and over 31,000 casino credits given away to players during the course of five weeks of play. Platinum Play Online Casino, together with all of the other Fortune Lounge Group of online casinos launched a top online casino promotion just over five weeks ago, to the great delight of the casino playing community online. With 13 more weeks left of play, players will be able to take part in a serious of lucky draws, slots tournaments and highest wagering ...

The web's leaders in low-cost color copies and printing just one-upped the competition yet again: Docucopies.com now offers competitive pricing on their new full-color label and sticker services, appropriate for nearly any application. The stickers can be printed in nearly any size and specially cut to nearly any shape, giving customers unprecedented convenience in ordering their product labels, bumper stickers, address labels, and more. Stickers are available on high-quality matte, high gloss, or polyester for outdoor applications, and can be laminated to add additional ...

Rampant unemployment is drowning the country. A shocking 60 Minutes video reports the 9.5% national unemployment actually at 17%, and in California, where it was at 12.4% in September, at 22%. As no surprise, California has been plagued with lingering foreclosures. Due to widespread panic many that fear the recession hasn't ended are considering bankruptcy. Helping ease the tension, Debt Free League announced recent improvements to their debt relief service. The debt management company feels Americans' economical pains: the company is located in San Diego County, where, ...

Pretty much everyone knows that if you are injured on the job, you have the right to seek workers' compensation benefits from your employer. What many people do not know, however, is that it may be possible to bring a lawsuit against people other than your employer who may have contributed to your injuries. Known as third party claims, these suits are designed to ensure that an employee is fully and fairly compensated for the effects of a workplace injury. The concept of workers' compensation is a noble one -- providing necessary benefits for injured workers while shielding ...

Since 1987, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence has promoted October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to unite advocates across the nation in efforts to reduce violence against women and children. The U.S. Congress has recognized the month every year since in light of the fact that one of four American women will be physically or sexually assaulted by a husband or partner during her lifetime. This year's presidential proclamation in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month calls domestic violence a "devastating public health crisis," but continues ...

In New Jersey, the total number of bankruptcy filings increased over 25 percent in the year that ended on June 30. This increase exceeded the national average of 20.4 percent. The national figures included 1.51 million consumer bankruptcy filings and 59,608 business filings. Extent of Business Bankruptcy Filings These figures are not surprising, given the tough economy of the last few years. What is surprising, however, is that the increase in bankruptcy filings has not necessarily translated into more work for law firms that handle Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganizations ...

Criminalizing "spice" is the latest aggressive agenda of many state and local jurisdictions, including Utah. The spice found in a common household kitchen cabinet is not the target, but a mixture of herbs and chemical ingredients (labeled as "spice") that creates effects similar to marijuana when smoked. Regardless of uncertainty over any long-term health implications of smoking spice and the likely practical effects of a ban, law makers and law enforcement officials across the nation are jumping on board and passing regulations to curtail its use. A total of 11 states ...

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2009 nearly 60,000 car accidents seriously injured more than 80,000 people on Texas roads. Although this marks a 5 percent decrease from the prior year, this is still far too many people with severe and sometimes life-altering injuries. For those who have suffered injury or serious property damage in one of these auto accidents, an insurance company's initial settlement offer may be tempting. After all, injured parties often need immediate access to funds in order to pay medical bills, vehicle repair costs, or to ...

For years, truckers have tried to make light of their efforts to stay awake while hauling those heavy loads on such tight schedules. Dave Dudley's 1963 hit, "Six Days On The Road," is one example. The song mentions truck drivers using amphetamines to stay awake ("I'm taking little white pills and my eyes are open wide") and falsifying load limits and log books ("I'm a little overweight and my log book's way behind"). Truck drivers are human and there's no need to demonize them. But ultimately, the fatigue drivers suffer can cause terrible truck accidents with serious ...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates there were more than 1.4 million DUI arrests nationwide in 2003. According to the 2010 Illinois DUI Fact Book, there were more than 48,000 in-state arrests for driving under the influence (DUI) in 2008. A driver is considered legally under the influence in Illinois if he or she has a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or more, has used any illegal substance or is impaired by medication. Drivers with a BAC between .05 and .08 may also be convicted of DUI if they are impaired. With limited exception for religious ceremonies ...