The winter months take their toll on all of us, but at least we're not stuck outside the whole time! Your home's outdoor areas are likely the result of much effort and investment on your part, and the impact of Mother Nature on plants and property can be a destructive one. However, keeping these areas protected is easily and cheaply done if you purchase some quality tarps in advance of the colder, longer nights. Tarpaflex are experts in tarps, both in terms of the technology and materials used in the manufacturing processes, but also in terms of the practical use of ...

Business Review USA and Event Management announce their partnership for the 5th Annual New York XPO for Business, which is taking place October 20th and is set to gather the regional business community to share information and discover the keys to business growth and financial success. This exhibition will be taking place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, New York. New York XPO for Business caters to senior level decision makers in all types of industries looking to expand their business. This is the largest business-to-business marketplace ...

The dreams of 100 new homebuyers have inspired Pardee Homes to ask 'what's your next move' in an online video contest. Pardee asked many of the 100 new homebuyers who purchased a LivingSmart Home in the Inland Empire what their life was going to be like now that they made the move to homeownership, and the surprising and clever answers inspired the 'Next Move Now' video contest. The contest which runs through November 7, 2010 will award a grand prize of $500 and a second and third place cash card prize to contestants who submit a one minute video demonstrating what ...

Supply Chain Digital reports that intermodal rail is making a strong comeback as customers turn to rail freight as a greener and cheaper way of transporting goods. In the October issue of the magazine, reporter Liz Wells charts the rise of intermodal rail, despite the ongoing effects of the recession. Wells spoke to Ian Logan, Managing Director of Formula Freight Europe, who believes that European rail infrastructure has improved. He puts forward the argument for rail freight in this issue's cover story - 'How Intermodal Rail Made a Comeback'. Also in the magazine, ...

Business Review Australia, the leading digital business publication for C-level executives, is pleased to announce the launch of its October issue. In the cover story, "How effective is your social media strategy?" the publication explores ways to use social media channels such as YouTube, Twitter and Facebook to your business' benefit. Businesses should not be asking themselves IF they should be using social media, but HOW. The time is now to take capitalize on the new opportunities these channels can deliver. Also in the October issue: Andrew Conway: The Accounting ...

Check out what has competing business publications and C-level executives buzzing about in the October issue of BRC. With a new and improved design and added content, Business Review Canada has become the must-read for industry executives and corporate policy makers. The latest digital magazine issue is further evidence that Business Review Canada is the fastest growing business media outlet for information, entertainment and news. The October issue cover story features a can't-miss Q&A with the 'rockstar' of Canadian social media Mitch Joel. President of Twist Image ...

RealCapitalMarkets.com, LLC (RCM1), the leading provider of Virtual Deal Rooms and online marketing solutions for institutional transactions, announces the launch of their new streamlined email campaign management technology. The platform is uniquely designed for the commercial real estate and banking industries to simplify the management and delivery of email campaigns. "We're building on our expertise across the platform and bridging the gap that technology can introduce," said Steve Alter, RCM1's Founder and CEO. "Our latest release is very intuitive and allows clients ...

Philadelphia-based car share program, PhillyCarShare, has embarked upon an ambitious fleet renewal program. Starting in September, members will have access to many shiny, new Mazda 5s, Toyota Matrixes, and Toyota Camrys which are being added to the fleet. As leases on their older vehicles expire, PhillyCarShare is adding energy-efficient vehicles chosen for their versatility. In the annual member survey, members frequently mentioned wanting newer and multipurpose vehicles and this fleet renewal program will help PhillyCarShare better meet their members' needs. PhillyCarShare ...

Formed by four cooperatives in 1999, AgMark LLC provides warehousing and marketing services for North Central Kansas grain producers. At their grain terminal in Concordia, Kansas, AgMark receives crops from nearly 30 elevators throughout the region. "Farmers send their grain via truck to our terminal for shipment," said Derek Sandmann, operations manager at AgMark. "We pull orders from this pool of grain, and we use shuttle trains to ship it out to buyers. It's more efficient for grain producers to bring their bushels to a single location. Plus, it allows us to secure ...

Housing costs for people living with disabilities who depend on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can consume 60 and 140 percent of that income, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). State-by-state data is featured below. In the past two weeks, the U.S. Census Bureau has reported that the nation today is experiencing its greatest level of poverty in 15 years while the gap between rich and poor is bigger ever. But poverty is nothing new for many Americans living with serious mental illness. Mental health--and hope for recovery--must be part of ...

A recently-released World Health Organization (WHO) document has recommended a drinking water standard of 100 parts per billion, up from the previous WHO standard of two parts per billion. The atrazine drinking water standard enforced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is three parts per billion. Jere White, Triazine Network chairman and executive director of the Kansas grain sorghum and corn growers associations, said the recent World Health Organization's recommendation reaffirms the safety of atrazine. "While our EPA is in the middle of an unscheduled re-review ...

Ron Golbus, President of Graphic Encounter, is offering his team's iconic 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury for sale to the general public. This rare opportunity for an individual car buff/car collector/race car enthusiast is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a piece of muscle car history. All interested parties including racecar professionals can call Ron at 970.618.1841 or via e-mail at rong@graphicencounter.com. Website: http://www.1964plymouthsportfury.comMore details: 1964 Black - Plymouth 2 Door Sport Fury, Holley 4- barrel, New process 4-speed, A-833 CI Hurst linkage ...

The Skills Online Group has been hard at work in creating the best online courses for people in the creative and marketing industries. Along with our official launch, we also received full accreditation from The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for courses which are now available for enrolment. The courses will now carry CPD hours and also count towards Continued Professional Development. Fraser Black, founder and Managing Director of Skills Online Group was delighted with the achievement, saying: "Accreditation from the world's leading marketing organisation, ...

Although Sagemont has many students who are fluent in Spanish, some of them have chosen to challenge themselves and study French for their Foreign Language requirement. Senior Alex Lopez-Cepero said, "I wanted to study something that not many other students on campus would consider studying. I didn't want to take the easy way out by taking Spanish since I was already fluent when I came to school in 9th grade. I decided to challenge myself and learn a completely new language." Guiding the students through this "foreign" territory is Catherine Armand who has been teaching ...

eBrookes.co.uk founder Ian Brookes has once again laid the spotlight on the online retailer's popular clothes personalisation service, and is insisting customisable clothing is beneficial for workforces across the country. eBrookes.co.uk, one of the UK's leading quality discounted workwear suppliers, provides a full customisation service across the eBrookes range of workwear, and the process is proving increasingly popular. "Making clothes personal" is the eBrookes mantra, and Brookes believes adopting a work uniform with a company logo gives a company brand more ...

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Leeds-based video production company, Bradley.tv, has expanded its operation with the opening of a GBP100,000 green screen film studio - the fast-growing business has taken an additional 700 sq ft studio space in Queen Street to build the facility. The technology in the new studio, which is the only one of its kind for hire in the LS1 postcode, allows Bradley.tv to shoot broadcast quality HD footage and add any kind of backdrop - the technique is used in television weather forecasts where the presenter stands in front of a green screen and the weather map is added digitally. ...

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StraighterLine (http://www.straighterline.com) announced today an important milestone through the establishment of a partnership with a 20th school in their rapidly expanding partner college network. StraighterLine partner schools are regionally accredited institutions that award post-secondary credit upon transfer for successfully completing StraighterLine online college courses. Since the beginning of the year, the partner college network has grown five-fold and forecasts indicate a continued rise in expansion. Partner schools consist of both U.S. and international institutions ...

Experienced aesthetic and cosmetic dentist in Grosse Pointe, Dr. Mary Sue Stonisch, is taking steps to make sure every patient is comfortable when visiting Smile Enhancement Studio. To do so, Dr. Stonisch and her team of dental professionals are providing a dental day spa to ensure proper care and comfort for every patient at every visit. Unlike any other dental experience, this Grosse Point dentist offers the most incredible dental experience every time. From the moment a patient steps into the reception area, there is a complete beverage center, internet capabilities ...

Data revealed in Global Health Progress' (GHP) new fact sheet shows that China is projected to become one of the world's major biopharmaceutical players, along with the U.S., Europe, and Japan, in the next fifteen years. This projection is based on China's commitment to improving access to healthcare by expanding its biotechnology sector, increasing its exportation of biopharmaceuticals and investing in pharmaceutical research and development (R&D). China has one of the fastest growing economies in the world with a gross domestic product of more than $8 trillion. Its ...

Take nearly 1,000 marine companies showcasing the latest products and services. Mix in the Second Annual WorkBoat Executive Summit on Marine Finance. Add the Fifth Annual Shipyard Day featuring WorkBoat magazine's 10 Significant Boats of 2010 Awards Ceremony, the WorkBoat Environmental Awards and a keynote speaker. Stir in a new WorkBoat Professional Series with a variety of informative presentations and panel discussions. That's the recipe for success of the 31st International WorkBoat Show, North America's largest commercial marine trade show, scheduled for the Morial ...

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Even as the NHL prepares for its season opening tonight, Intertops Sportsbook is already taking bets on who'll wind up with the Stanley Cup in April. The popular online sportsbook, which features wagers on all the US major leagues, heralds the return to the popular North American sport with early NHL odds and a chance to win a trip to the NHL All-Star Game. Before the first puck hits the ice in Thursday's season-opening games, Intertops oddsmakers favor the Pittsburgh Penguins to win the Cup, with the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks as contenders. NHL: ...

Businesses throughout America are currently participating in Drive Safely Work Week. The annual campaign, sponsored by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) and supported by NAFA Fleet Management Association, is offering employers tool kits for free this year. The materials, which aim to reduce distracted driving on the roads with the message "Focus... Safe Driving Is Serious Business", may be downloaded at www.trafficsafety.org. This year's campaign focuses on the role cell phones play in distracted driving. The use of cell phones or text messaging while ...