In a field one summer's day, a grasshopper was hopping about with great joy, dancing between blades of grass and chirping with pride. He was excited about the potential of his new invention and yearned for someone to help him finish it. Along came an ant, busily constructing a home that would withstand the unpredictable storms of the fall. Head down and shoulders tucked, the ant methodically molded loose fibers into a fortress of impressive strength. "Come see my invention," chirped the grasshopper. "It will blow your mind!" "I'm busy turning these loose strands, ...

With the start of the 16th running of the world-famous Dunlop Targa NZ motoring event due to take place this coming Labour Day, the organisers behind New Zealand�EUR s premier motorsport event recently confirmed their ongoing relationship with New Zealand�EUR s longest running classic car magazine �EUR" and, as they did for the inaugural Targa NZ in 1995, NZ Classic Car will once again print the official Dunlop Targa NZ Programme. The 2010 Dunlop Targa NZ Programme �EUR" given away free with the November issue of NZ Classic Car �EUR" not only contains a full ...

The Apple iTunes Store is better known for hawking the latest Katy Perry and Lady Gaga singles than for taking chances on new artists. Over the years, the official line has been a repeated assertion that the company is in the market to fill iPods, and that they have no designs on becoming a record label. But with the traditional label-driven music industry now a largely outmoded system, it seems more than coincidental that iTunes has begun to champion unsigned, independent artists. Regardless of Apple's motivations, one can certainly see where an artist would stand to ...

McManis Faulkner, a leading Northern California trial firm, has added Gregory Ward, who recently retired from the Santa Clara County Superior Court after 20 years as a judge. Ward will focus on intellectual property litigation and joins the firm as of counsel. "In a period when so many retire from the bench only to go into private judging or arbitration, we are tremendously pleased that Greg has bucked this trend and decided to practice with us. His extensive experience on both sides of the bench will be an invaluable benefit to our clients and our attorneys, who have ...

CariFree, the leader in caries prevention, is combating cavities this holiday season by stuffing stockings with candy. The company's cavity-fighting lollipops, Xyli-Tots Lollies, are specially formulated to keep even the naughtiest mouths nice without sacrificing taste. Practically indistinguishable from candy store lollipops, CariFree's Xyli-Tots Lollies are sugar-free and delicious. The special ingredient is a naturally occurring sugar substitute known as xylitol, which targets cavity-causing bacteria and decreases acidity within the mouth. The resulting neutralization ...

Guide by Cell President and founder Dave Asheim will appear at the Western Museums Association's 2010 Annual Meeting for a panel entitled "BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology): Mediating the Visitor Experience in the Cell Phone Age." Asheim will give a presentation on the past, present and future of mobile technology in museums, followed by technology planning presentations from fellow panelists Sandra Jackson-Dumont, Deputy Director for Education at the Seattle Art Museum and Kate Burns, Interactive Media Producer at the Portland Art Museum. The purpose of the panel ...

In 1965, Art Stone had a vision of creating a women's only facility where they could feel pampered and get in shape. Now the largest full-service women's only gym in California, Total Woman Gym & Day Spa will celebrate its 45th anniversary with nearly 10,000 women across nine Southern California locations from Oct. 23-30. Founders Art and Adrienne Stone will be recognized for their contribution to Total Woman at the festive weeklong events, featuring a DJ, children's activities, class demos, tours and membership specials. In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness ...

"I have used this hair dryer for over nine years now and I would recommend it to any salon professional or client. It's powerful, lightweight, and last many years. Elchim hair dryers have never let me down and I recommend them to all my clients. I used to get them from the local beauty supply store but now I relized that I can get a better price online at Beauty Stop Online. It's my new favorite store, they have low prices, a great selection, and all the top brands." The addition of Elchim tools to Beauty Stop Online's family is an exciting moment. BSO offers numerous ...

Still, if you want your mudroom to be more efficient, or if you want to create a mudroom, there are some basic guidelines to follow. "The mudroom was designed as a way to keep wet and/or dirty shoes and clothes out of other parts of the house. Yet it doesn't take much for the clutter in a mudroom to get out of control so that it becomes an obstacle on your way in and out of the house," said Dave Kushner, owner of DirectBuy of Northern Illinois. "By incorporating a few organizational ideas and using some 'user-friendly' materials, your mudroom can be a cleaner operation." For ...

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme will host the 21st Annual Donald K. Facciano KidsAuction November 13, at the Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel, 2101 W. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard. The event, also known as the Black and White Gala, is the organization's largest special event fundraiser and all proceeds go to fund programs at the 18 Boys & Girls Clubs sites within Oxnard and Port Hueneme to serve more than 7,200 youth. Last year, more than 300 attendees helped the club raise $220,000, and organizers aim to raise even more this year. The evening will ...

Do you believe in ghosts? According to a new survey by Resolution Research , conducted through its online panel ResolutionPanel.com, ghosts don't only creep out in costume on the originally rooted Christian, but now largely secular Halloween holiday. Nearly 30% of the 2,028 participants in the recent study reported seeing real ghosts, or witnessing some type of paranormal activity. From dishes flying off the shelf and dramatic drops in indoor temperature, to seeing dead loved ones or translucent strangers wandering through walls - for many, the paranormal world is a reality. ...

Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort is committed to the conservation of the region's natural wildlife. In an effort to preserve the endangered sea turtles, the luxury Cabo San Lucas hotel has partnered with local environmental authorities and the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) to learn about the sea turtles' migration paths in the ocean; an initiative that will assist in the conservation studies of the endangered species. The resort has adopted an olive ridley sea turtle, Renata, and will follow its journey via satellite for approximately one year. Renata, an adult female ...

For the first time ever at the Gridiron Show, four Colorado governors - Gov. Bill Ritter and former governors Bill Owens, Dick Lamm and Roy Romer -- will share the stage, talking/singing their way through a humorous song. The Denver Press Club (DPC) will hold its annual Gridiron Show on Friday, October 29, with dinner at 6 p.m. and showtime at 7 p.m. It will be held at the Denver Marriott City Center. The deadline to buy tickets is Monday, October 25. The Gridiron show is a showcase of local performers, journalists, politicians and Denver Press Club members, who present ...

Today, The Baby Sleep Site announced the launch of its new toddler sleep book, "The Tired Parent's 5-Step System to Better Toddler Sleep," written by Nicole Johnson, baby/toddler sleep coach and site owner. "Many sleep books suggest that toddler sleep issues should be a thing of the past, but toddlers actually come with a whole new batch of sleep problems, like early morning or night waking, nightmares, an unwillingness to stay put at bedtime and more," says Ms. Johnson. "This book gives parents a complete toolkit of strategies, advice, schedules and sleep logs that ...

Physicians continue to seek out the most comprehensive, hands-on, aesthetic medicine education, and the IAPAM's 2-Day Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is the best training for physicians in Botox and other cosmetic injectables, laser skin resurfacing and hair removal, medical grade chemical peels, medical microdermabrasion and hCG for Weight Loss. Today, the IAPAM announces the NEW 2011 dates for its comprehensive Aesthetic Medicine Symposium. As reported in the ASAPS's 2009 Statistics, the number of patients turning to minimally invasive procedures like: Botox , dermal ...

Are you ignoring the obvious? Disregarding the financial-record disaster you've created in your company? Is your business' bookkeeping in a terrifying state? Witness to this scenario several times over in its work with small businesses, BookKeeping Express is coming to the financial-recording rescue of one lucky company. From Boston to Tacoma and everywhere in between, small businesses entering the "Great 2010 Accounting Makeover" contest stand to win a comprehensive BookKeeping Express 12-month service package. "We see it day in and day out. Few business owners ...

A dynamic duo at the Quarter Kitchen restaurant at the Andaz San Diego is serving up New American Bistro fare, seamless service, new hand-crafted cocktails and award-winning wines at the signature restaurant known for its chic decor, creative cuisine and prime location. Michael Liotta, who was recently named chef de cuisine of the Quarter Kitchen and executive sous chef of the Andaz San Diego, has worked in some of California's most prestigious kitchens over the past 16 years including French Laundry, Chez Panisse and Providence. He currently oversees all facets of ...

One of Hip Hop's most notable groups, The Outlawz, continue to be a symbol of hope, persistence, and hard work on the streets of our past, present, and future. The group announces the release of their first Mixtape EP "KILLUMINATI 2K10" Hosted by DJ Smallz since being reunited with original member, Hussein Fatal. With a blend of hot beats, combined with the group's sharp lyrical talent, it is no wonder why the music industry pronounces this release as an anticipated wait needed in the game. KILLUMINATI 2K10 Mixtape will be available worldwide for free download on Halloween ...

Kaboom Radio has confirmed that Justin Bieber has revealed that this holiday season he's going to release an acoustic album. He made the announcement via Twitter. "Curious...What is your favorite song on MY WORLD and MY WORLD 2.0?? If you could remix any song with another artist which would it be? And who would you want me to duet with?? and on which song?? Thanks," he initially tweeted before spilling a few more beans about the forthcoming release. In addition to old tunes, it seems this album will feature a brand-new song as well. "hey dankanter I think it's time ...

West region bankers are again becoming pessimistic about the economy, according to Grant Thornton LLP's 17th Bank Executive Survey, conducted in conjunction with Bank Director magazine. Only 18% of Western bank executives believe the U.S. economy will improve in the next six months, while 21% believe that it will actually get worse. This is a statistically significant drop in how West region bankers felt about the U.S. economy six months ago when 43% said that they expected the economy to improve. "This outlook is consistent with what we are seeing with our other surveys," ...

Sulis, the Spa at Melandre is pleased to announce its grand opening scheduled for Oct. 19. Sulis is a full-service spa that offers a holistic view of health and beauty, providing every client with personalized service, expert care and proven treatments to help them achieve their individualized goals for well being. "Our clients seek a spa experience that not only allows them to relax, but addresses a variety of wellness issues," said Miriam Gabriel, owner and proprietor of Sulis. "Our mission is to have every client leave feeling beautiful and rejuvenated. Our proven ...

Practicing Clinicians Exchange (PCE) has formed a partnership with the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) to provide continuing education programs to nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) throughout the United States. This partnership capitalizes on the strengths of both organizations. The NPF is the world's largest nonprofit patient advocacy organization dedicated to psoriasis research and education, and PCE is the national leader in providing continuing education focused solely on the needs of NPs and PAs. Educating primary care clinicians ...

Krista Baker, founder of RealtyBizCoach.com, announces the availability of a new eight-week course titled "Real Estate Business-Builder System for Residential Real Estate Agents," beginning October 26, 2010. The course was created to arm residential real estate agents with hands-on prospecting, lead generation, and sales skills to grow their real estate business in a highly-competitive environment. "Every day, real estate agents ask me, 'I'm a new real estate agent with limited experience and a small marketing budget. What is the most cost-effective way to marketing ...

Choice Hotels celebrates the second anniversary of Ascend Collection this month. With 37 currently open member properties and more than a dozen others under development in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, the program is exceeding its goals across the board, company executives reported recently. "This elite network of independent hotels boasts a reservation contribution of 40 percent through Choice Hotels," said Stacy Ragland, vice president of Ascend Collection for Choice Hotels. Member properties have an average daily rate of approximately $123.* Despite ...

An on-site auction featuring the lifetime collections of the late Ambrose Zoni will be held Sunday, Oct. 24, at Mr. Zoni's former residence on High Street in Terryville. Mr. Zoni was born in 1921 in nearby Bristol, and had lived in Terryville since 1966. He was a graduate of Yale University and, prior to his retirement, worked as a union mason. He was also a dedicated collector, in a number of fields. Offered at the sale will be coins and currency (which will kick off the action, at 11:30 a.m.), vintage clocks (including examples by Eli and Henry Terry, the renowned ...