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Science 2010-09-29

Deep River Snacks Sponsors Charity Chainsaw Carving Festival

Deep River Snacks, a gourmet snack food company will provide funds and refreshments to The "Big Buzz" Chainsaw Carving Festival, produced by artist Barre Pinske. The festival will take place September 27th through October 3rd, on Route 103 South in Chester VT. On the last day, Sunday, October 3rd, a collective 8ft bear carving, made by over 20 professional chainsaw artists, will be auctioned off and all proceeds will directly benefit one of Deep River Snacks cancer charity partners. The event is being sponsored by Deep River Snacks. Lee Whiting, a Chester VT resident, ...
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Science 2010-09-29

Testing on iPad-Driven Advertising System to Begin in Charlotte Area

Touchvertise.com harnesses the popularity of Applie's iPad devices to turn wait times at Charlotte-area businesses into an ingenious marketing venue. The innovative advertising venue will begin its Beta testing program in Charlotte, North Carolina, offering Charlotte-area businesses the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of the program. Through the Touchvertise program, upscale businesses, like luxury car dealerships or doctor's offices, receive iPads for customers to use while they wait for service. Area businesses target their intended local market by buying ...
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Science 2010-09-29

MERS/Goodwill Awarded Half of Missouri Work Assistance Program Contracts

MERS/Goodwill was awarded a $5.7 million Family Support Division (FSD) grant on Tuesday, greatly increasing the organization's capacity to now assist more than 26-percent of the state's needy families through the Missouri Work Assistance (MWA) program, formerly known as the Career Assistance Program. "Our top priority has always been to help those in need get back on their feet and find employment," said Lewis Chartock, President and CEO of MERS/Goodwill. "With this grant from the FSD, we will be able to extend our services throughout Eastern and Southern Missouri and ...
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Energy 2010-09-29

Calloway Portable Shelters offers Motorcycle Storage Options

The seasons are changing again, and the stinging rains of late fall will be followed by winter snows. For the next several months, vehicle owners will need to protect their possessions from the hazards of precipitation, humidity and falling leaves. This need is especially pressing for motorcycle owners, since, unlike cars, bikes are completely exposed to the elements. Calloway Portable Shelters ( http://callowayportableshelters.com ) introduces two products that are specifically designed to shield motorcycles throughout the harsh autumn and winter months. The first ...
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Science 2010-09-29

Ardanaiseig Hotel awarded 3rd AA Rosette and Inspector's Choice Status

Ardanaiseig has long been known as a food-lovers hotel and it can now boast a third AA rosette for its loch-side restaurant. According to the AA, Ardanaiseig can be described as having 'an outstanding restaurant that achieves standards that demand recognition well beyond its local area. The cooking is underpinned by the selection and sympathetic treatment of the highest quality ingredients. Timing, seasoning and the judgment of flavour combinations are excellent. These virtues are supported by other elements, such as intuitive service and a well-chosen wine list'. Ardanaiseig's ...
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Science 2010-09-29

Lamaze Sees Progress, Problems for Childbearing Women

Lamaze International is the leader in providing women with unbiased maternity information and education, with tools such as Lamaze childbirth education classes, an online community for parents (www.GivingBirthWithConfidence.com) and the recently updated book, Official Lamaze Guide: Giving Birth With Confidence. In the new edition of Giving Birth With Confidence, authors Judith Lothian and Charlotte DeVries present childbearing as a simple, healthy process instead of an experience fraught with danger. Written in plain English for moms-to-be, the authors tell women about: ...
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Science 2010-09-29

ICMA-RC Launches Second Phase of Successful Go Paperless Initiative

Joan McCallen, President and CEO of ICMA-RC, is proud to announce the second phase of the Go Paperless initiative. Through the Go Paperless initiative, ICMA-RC is working with public sector ( http://www.icmarc.org ) employers and employees to receive notification and updates about their account via email and view their statements and other plan information online. "The ICMA-RC Go Paperless initiative is based on interest from participants and plan sponsors who are looking at ways to decrease their impact on the environment and make their processes secure and convenient," ...
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Science 2010-09-29

PBS Series �EUR�For Your Home�EUR Selects Top Charlotte Plumbers

For Your Home, a PBS home improvement show, selects top Charlotte plumber as resident expert. The hosts of the PBS show �EUR�For Your Home�EUR , Vicki Payne and Sloan Payne-Rutter, are a vivacious mother - daughter team featuring helpful and informative advice and techniques for improving the quality of life in and around your home. Vicki and Sloan are not shy about getting involved in various hands-on projects inside and outside the home and they bring in some of the most knowledgeable experts and craftsmen to help them with the various weekly projects they ...
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Science 2010-09-29

Speakman Company Introduces the Anystream Massage Shower Line

Speakman Company is proud to introduce the next generation of Speakman shower products, Anystream Massage. The Anystream Massage product family was designed to provide luxurious, full-body sprays from ergonomically designed fixtures. By simply rotating the showerhead faceplate users can transition effortlessly through gentle rain, full-flood and therapeutic, pulsating massage sprays. Like many of its predecessors the Anystream Massage products use precision-engineered Speakman components and materials that resist sediment buildup and are self-cleaning. The 5 adjustable ...
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Science 2010-09-29

PSMA and National Address Gazetteer to be Debated at One Wales - One Voice

A presentation from the Ordnance Survey on the PSMA (Public Sector Mapping Agreement) is the most recent to be confirmed in the latest instalment of Gazetteer Best Practice Days: One Wales - One Voice Being held at the MRC in Llandrindod on 2nd November, the Ordnance Survey will present on what the PSMA means to the gazetteer community in Wales, with specific focus given to the National Address Gazetteer and any potential impact on the public sector. This presentation is the fifth to be confirmed, with the other presentations from the Welsh Assembly Government, Cardiff ...
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Science 2010-09-29

World Record Corn Maze: See & Be a Part of History

Fall is the time of year when most farmers are winding down from their hard work over the summer, but not the Jaworski's. Third generation agricultural engineer, Lyle Jaworski and the Jaworski family are taking on a new challenge this fall at their South Eastern MI farm. The Jaworski's have spent their summer creating the world's largest corn maze. In doing so, they also hope to help raise money for charity and break some other world records along the way. The world record corn maze is located in historic Dundee MI, just off Highway US 23 at exit 17 and is officially called ...
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Science 2010-09-29

Waterproof Running Shoes site relaunches with a new and improve look

Waterproof Running Shoes site relaunches with a new and improve look. Setting the stage for a comfortable buying experience, Waterproof Running Shoes has outdone themselves by revolutionizing this experience through website upgrades. Featuring the most popular Waterproof Running Shoes brands such as Addidas, Asics, Nike, Vasque and Ecco; it is clearly seen that much thought was put into offering a site that would better enable customers to find products. Indeed, Jonathan the website manager exclaims âEURœWe were aiming to essentially provide a site that would allow ...
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Technology 2010-09-29

Italian distiller produces its premium native beverage using Tudertechnica's Tusil Bright silicone hose

An Italian company with 103 years in the distillation business knows that it must have superior distilling equipment and supplies to produce a high quality grappa, an alcoholic beverage that is native to Italy. That's why Bonollo uses only Tudertechnica's Tusil Bright silicone hose to produce its premium native beverage. Italy is the world leader in the production of grappa, a distilled alcoholic beverage referred to in Italy as a "digestivo." Grappa is distilled from vinaccia a by-product of grapes used in making wine. As advancements in the distillation and ageing ...
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Social Science 2010-09-29

New Layer2 extension adds LOB data sources to SharePoint Knowledge Management and Social Networking

With the newly released Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 now Collaborative Knowledge Management (CKM) becomes an approach to enabling organizational intelligence in the enterprise. Managed Metadata now can drive navigation, discovery, relation, and re-usability of content. Managed Metadata provides a common corporate vocabulary and can connect people to social networks. These features however are limited to SharePoint-based data only so far. The Business Data List Connector now integrates any LOB system of the enterprise seamlessly with the new SharePoint CKM and social ...
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Medicine 2010-09-29

Jigsaw Conferences is Named the Official Salon International Free Accommodation Booking Service

Salon International consists of three days of live hairdressing and is an excellent educational experience, a chance to network, and offers wonderful professional opportunities. You will find inspiration at Salon International as you watch the work of some of the best hairdressers in the world. Exhibitors offer you the chance to experience new products, technology and methods at Salon International. Salon International offers many seminars teaching techniques, professional exhibitions, business tips, and an array of interesting and entertaining events. Stylists from ...
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Science 2010-09-29

Zare Release Their Debut EP, 'This Station is Oval'

Electronic/instrumental music duo Zare release their debut EP "This Station is Oval". This duo features Pedro Ribeiro and Gabriel Moreira, former members of Moulinex and On a Plain. This release is available for posting, sharing and free  download in http://www.zare.tv . Throughout "This Station is Oval", Gabriel's strings (Mandolin, folk guitar, electric guitar) merge with the synthesizers, theremin, didgeridoo, drabuka and other ethnic  music instruments played by Pedro.  Pedro Ribeiro (Co-producer of MAU´s latest cd "Back-seat love songs and former Moulinex) and Gabriel ...
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Science 2010-09-29

IMaster Real Estate For The iPad Seminar Reveals Real Estate Investing Using the Power Of The iPad

Don DeRosa, nationally recognized Real Estate Investor and Speaker, has converted his complete real estate investing system to the iPad. The system, iMaster Real Estate for the iPad ( http://www.DistrictREIA.com/ipad ), streamlines processes such as the signing, copying and faxing of contracts, allowing them to be completed on the iPad and electronically distributed and stored, saving hours of time for busy investors. "With my complete system converted to the iPad, an investor can get a lead on a house and immediately pull up a street view of the house, look up comparable ...
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Science 2010-09-29

Shopping Just Got Easier - AOS Online Launch New Website For Office Supplies, Stationery and More

AOS Online are pleased to announce the launch of their new website that sells a huge range of office supplies. As a member of The Ardent Group, AOS Online offers high quality office supplies, stationery, office furniture, inkjet, laser cartridges and more - making high quality products available at significantly discounted prices. AOS Online works hard to deliver the largest range of stationery and office supplies and the company name is derived from the company mantra of 'affordable office supplies' made simple. The checkout process is simple, easy to use and where ...
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Science 2010-09-29

TakeCare Announces Availability of NannyTest in Spanish and Portuguese

TakeCare's NannyTest online personality and risk assessments are now available in Spanish and Portuguese. NannyTest helps parents screen potential caregivers in order to choose the best possible nanny, au pair or babysitter for their kids. NannyTest is unique in combining both risk assessment (also known as an integrity test) and personal traits assessment. The test provides better insight into the personality and traits of the nanny, and ensures parents that they have done the best they can to leave their kids in good hands, as well as protect their home and property. TakeCare's ...
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Science 2010-09-29

An interview with American Idol's Carly Smithson

We first saw Carly Smithson as the dark-haired, tattooed, powerful Irish singer on American Idol. Now over two years later, she's done singing pop cover songs and is back to her roots in rock with a new band. She gave TheCelebrityCafe.com a look into what it was like being a contestant on American Idol and how now her musical dreams are coming true with We are the Fallen What you heard on American Idol is not the real Carly Smithson either. She said, "I think that the misunderstanding is that what you are on Idol is who you are going to be when you leave." The 27-year-old ...
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Science 2010-09-29

Christian Danner twitters for DHL from the race tracks of Formula 1 DHL raffles off Formula 1 tickets as well as other fantastic prizes

As the Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1 , DHL has been supporting the royal league of motorsports for years with logistics solutions, a comprehensive global network as well as fast and reliable services. With the Fastest Lap Trophy, DHL has introduced in 2007 a coveted award for the race driver with the greatest number of fastest laps within one season. From now on, Formula 1 fans will be even more thoroughly satisfied via DHL: The former Formula 1 driver and expert in motorsports Christian Danner will report directly for DHL from the race track via Twitter about ...
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Science 2010-09-29

The Clarion Hotel Cork, Ireland, Deploys 4ipnet Wall Jack APs and WHG Controller to Provide Managed Wi-Fi Access

4ipnet, Inc., a leading networking device provider for manageable, reliable, and secure wireless access, today announced that The Clarion Hotel Cork, the largest 4 star hotel in Cork City, Ireland, has implemented 4ipnet EAP700 Wall Jack APs and WHG401 Secure WLAN Controller to provide differentiated wireless access services for its guests, staff, and event attendees. The Clarion Hotel Cork is located in the heart of the city and features more than 190 luxury en-suite bedrooms and 6 meeting rooms. As a selected venue that has been hosting Yearly Macintosh Forum, the ...
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Science 2010-09-29

The Power of Natural Remedies for Babies and Mothers

With the addition of natural remedies product on board, FamilyDiaperBag.com is now offering its worldwide customers the great opportunity in appreciating the power of natural healing, a healing practice that does not fall within the realm of conventional scientific medicine. The product is specially formulated to offer an ideal solution for holistic health and wellness, where everyone will find the most suitable and tolerable holistic health products that he or she needs. With the ultimate objective of introducing the customers the safest way to create a harmonious ...
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Energy 2010-09-29

Geneva Mercantile Exchange Names Andre Simon as Managing Director, Energy Products

GMEX (http://swissgmex.com/), Europe's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that it has named Andre Simon as Managing Director, Energy Products. With 20 years of global energy financial services experience, Simon will be responsible for advancing the company's growth strategy for its energy business line. He will be based in Geneva and will report to Maria Dupont, Managing Director, Energy and Metals Products. Simon, 42, joins GMEX from Energeco Trade, a leading over-the-counter energy broker, where he was responsible for the oversight and ...
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Environment 2010-09-29

Texas Farm Bureau Stresses Importance of Water Conservation

Water conservation is an issue people must deal with all over the nation, especially in areas that are constantly dealing with droughts. Texas Farm Bureau Public Relations Director Gene Hall reminds Texans of the importance of water conservation in a recent blog post. Hall writes about the need for water conservation as the population of the state continues to grow, exclaiming that "our current rate of water usage cannot deal with" the increase in population. Texas is no stranger to drought conditions either. While rainfall this year was better than previous years, ...
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