Checker Flag Lightning in conjunction with NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway is excited to be offering special NASCAR Day packages between now and May 20th. Furthermore were giving our guests a chance to win a Les Paul guitar donated by Gibson Guitars and autographed by Richard Petty, Bobby Labonte, Rusty Wallace, and Kasey Kahne. Checker Flag Lightning operates eight NASCAR merchandise and entertainment superstores across the nation featuring NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway racing simulators which simulate the motions, sights, and sounds of an actual NASCAR Nextel Cup race. In addition to receiving a collectible lapel pin, NASCAR Day packages include simulator rides where guests will actually feel the centrifugal force of a turn, as well as the acceleration and speed of an actual race.... (Continue reading)
Sales leaders who want to objectively assess their organisation's performance can now do so with a free online benchmarking tool. The new application compares performance with over 2,700 other sales organizations and gives commentary and advice on a range of critical sales performance issues.
The creators of the tool, UK based sales performance specialists Thompson Strategy Works, say that comparing and benchmarking an organisation's performance against best practice gives critical insights into areas for improvement. The sales performance tool provides analysis against input from leading sales organisations and gives advice on critical performance areas which may need to be addressed.... (Continue reading)
A survey conducted this month by online payroll service SurePayroll found that three out of four small business owners say they would rather see the government enact simple tax cuts than the recent stimulus initiatives created to stimulate the small business economy.
The majority state that the stimulus initiatives are the wrong way to approach improving things, indicating that President Obama has not convinced small business owners that his administration understands the real triggers behind jump-starting the small business economy.... (Continue reading)
You can still get dollars and cents for your aluminum cans but today there's something about your used Cell Phone that makes more cents!
It's called: "Online Cell Phone Recycling" And it's becoming more and more common.
Many folks are begining to enjoy the convenience of online Cell Phone Recycling by simply visiting a website where they can enter the make and model of their cell phone, request a free postage paid box, send in their cell phone and have a check mailed back to them.
It still stands that we can do good for the environment and make some spare change while we're at it. http://wantfrdm.com
Oh yes, it's very wise to recycle that used cell phone for rather than just throw it in the dumpster. Cell phones and landfills don't mix.... (Continue reading)
Century 21 Metro Alliance was included in the top 100 of the leading 500 Real Estate companies listed in RISMedias 17th annual Power Broker Report and Survey released in April, 2005. As one of only six Arizona Power Brokers that made the top 100 transaction rankings this year, Century 21 Metro Alliance stands out from the literal crowd of Real Estate companies emerging locally.
A report released in April, 2005 by the Arizona Department of Real Estate indicated that 8,246 individual Real Estate entities, or companies, are currently licensed in Arizona alone. Only six of these entities reached the top 100 of the Power Broker Report, an incredible accomplishment for any local Real Estate company; however, this is not an isolated achievement for Century 21 Metro Alliance.... (Continue reading)
Distinguish yourself among your peers, colleagues and competitors by earning the new Human Resource Professional Development (HRPD) Certificate. This prestigious certificate was created by Lorman Education Services and is approved by an Advisory Board made up of leading employment law firms in the United States. Members of the Board include attorneys from Jackson Lewis, Epstein Becker & Green and Littler Mendelson.
This certificate is designed to recognize professionals who want to expand their knowledge and demonstrate their commitment to life-long learning and continued professional development.
Your commitment to continued education will help you sharpen your skills and excel in the workplace. In today's competitive marketplace it is necessary to stand out within your industry. Set yourself apart and enhance your marketability by earning this professionally recognized certificate.... (Continue reading)
Katz Mortgage Team, www.KatzMortgageTeam.net, of Amtrust Mortgage Corporation, has announced they are now offering 100% financing to real estate investors as a single mortgage with no mortgage insurance.
Traditionally, the only way to get 100% financing on a residential investment property was to do an 80% first mortgage and a high-rate 20% second. Now through Katz Mortgage Team, real estate investors can get one low rate loan with no mortgage insurance. This program is offered for borrowers who can fully document their income as well as borrowers who need "no-income verification."... (Continue reading)
Universal Foam Products is pleased to report that Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) and other foam products are now available nationally through a network of over 50 manufacturing partners. EPS is available in sheets, blocks, and shapes. It can be cut or molded into an infinite number of shapes and sizes.
Styrofoam and polystyrene products are increasingly experiencing larger demands. With consumers around the world in need of these products for regular shipping and the expanded use of these types of products, Universal Foam Products is committed to their customers' satisfaction. While providing superior quality products and excellent customer service, Universal Foam Products has established a reputation as one of the very best in the industry.... (Continue reading)
According to the Internet Standards Assessment Report (ISAR) released by the Web Marketing Association, banking industry underperformed the overall ISAR Index for five of the nine years analyzed. Banking sites also underperformed each of their criteria benchmark in over the past three years. Banking Web sites tend to score low in innovation and use of technology while they are also well written and score well for interactive features such as online financial calculators. The ISAR study provides industry benchmarks for Web site development and is based on data collected from 9,748 Web site evaluations in more than 80 industries over the past decade. A copy of the full report can be downloaded at http://www.webaward.org/isar_report.asp.... (Continue reading)
LogiXML (www.logixml.com) today announced that the company is executing a major expansion program that adds staff in key areas, significantly expands the scope of its sales and marketing efforts and adds to the firm's highly regarded customer support and product development teams. In order to provide the additional staff with an outstanding work environment, LogiXML has again added office space at its headquarters in McLean, Virginia - after doubling the company space just last year.
"The Business Intelligence and reporting market is growing and LogiXML is positioned to take more than its fair share of that expansion. We have a winning combination of a pure web based platform, depth and breadth of products, aggressive pricing and licensing, and products that are easy to use and implement," said Arman Eshraghi, LogiXML CEO.... (Continue reading)
The "Dinner Talk People" at Epicworld Web site have released a new digital stress relief manual in honor of Family Day. With illustrated epic stories in easy dinner talk style, the digital manual, Escape to Epic World, by C.A. Davidson, offers a 5 step process or journey of discovery. Daily family meals are the first step in stress relief for parents and in preparing their children for successful adulthood.
According to this manual, stress management is not a single activity-- it is a process, a way of life. In Escape to Epic World, this process is organized into five steps.... (Continue reading)
Headstart Fund Ltd, Headstart Advisers Ltd, an FSA-regulated hedge fund adviser and Mr Najy Nasser, its Chief Investment Officer, today announce they have settled their dispute with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (Securities and Exchange Commission v. Headstart Advisers Limited, et al., 08 CV 3484 (S.D.N.Y.)) relating to Headstart's historic involvement in market-timing from which it disengaged in September 2003 prior to re-focusing on its other trading strategies. This will allow Headstart to concentrate on its core business as an investment adviser to offshore hedge funds and expand the business with the launch of new funds.... (Continue reading)
www.eempact.com -- eEmpACT Software (part of the Bond International Software group -- a global staffing software company), enters a strategic alliance with The Tax Credit Processing Center, LLC (d.b.a. "TaxBreak"). This partnership empowers joint customers of eEmpACT and TaxBreak with greater ability to identify potential tax credits for job placements.
It is crucial that eEmpACT clients in the staffing services arena be aware of tax credits as they relate to indivi 5a8 duals prior to filling job orders. Typically, identifying individual worker tax credits has involved an arduous, paper-filled process, but identifying such tax credits is vital to ensure staffing companies do not spend more tax dollars than necessary.... (Continue reading)
A Washington, Texas family of five devoted to rescuing neglected and abandoned animals are off to a healthy indoor start in their home renovated by “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” in December, thanks to donations of cleaning and housekeeping products garnered by The Housekeeping Channel® www.housekeepingchannel.com. The volunteer-powered transformation of the DeAeth family ranch home and new animal shelter will be presented in a 2006 episode of the ABC series.
“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” pooled its resources to support the reconstruction of the home that was literally falling apart as Dale and Melanie DeAeth and their three children were spending their spare time nurturing more than 100 horses and dogs, including many left homeless in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Their home’s foundation had shifted, walls were cracked throughout, and termites had invaded.
Once the renovation was complete, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” asked the Housekeeping Channel to provide help to keep the DeAeth’s home environment clean and sanitary going forward. “Our partners have risen to the occasion of giving the DeAeth family a clean start in their new home,” said Allen P. Rathey, founder of the Web site. “Keeping that new home clean is just as important as getting that renovation. Helping people live in cleaner, healthier homes is The Housekeeping Channel’s goal,” he said.
The DeAeths, founders of the True Blue Animal Rescue organization, received a package of cleaning and housekeeping products 00004000 for both their home and animal shelter from the following companies:... (Continue reading)
By Kids For Kids Co., "BKFK" is pleased to announce the winners of the BKFK-Maryland "Cool School Tools" Inventor Challenge. The winners were celebrated at a live press conference during "BKFK Kid Inventor Day" at Camden Yards on Friday May 12. The school children then threw out the first pitch of the game and took a bow on the field under the Baltimore blue skies right before the Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 in front of a crowd of over 30,000 fans.
The 2006 "Cool School Tools" winners are:
Eric Birckelbaw for his "Recording Folder." - Eric is a second grader at Rolling Knolls Elementary School in Annapolis, MD. The "Recording Folder" is a school folder featuring a built-in microphone kids can use to record their homework assignments or other important school notes. No more excuses like "I forgot to write it down!"... (Continue reading)
By happenstance, Jose Sierra has become a fashion magnate of sorts that started with a trip to Peru, but turned out to be much more for him.
"I went out to Peru for New Years and I noticed the quality of the alpaca wool they had there," Sierra began. "I fell in love with it. I brought back some samples and that's how we got started."
Sierra's company, Alpima LLC, and its website, www.BabyAlpima.com, showcases what can be done with alpaca and pima cotton. The site has a catalog of well-made, high quality baby, toddler and children's clothes, all of which have been made from the materials that Sierra fell for.... (Continue reading)
Tulsa, OK (PRWEB) February 10, 2006 –- Missouri's Petroleum Storage Tank Insurance Fund (PSTIF) has taken a bold step to help fuel storage system owners and operators understand their equipment. For a limited time, the Petroleum Storage Tank Insurance Fund (PSTIF) is making training available to its insured tank owners and operators free of charge.
PSTIF insures over 3,000 facilities in Missouri and understands the importance of keeping fuel in the tanks and out of the ground as much as possible. Educating tank owners in the proper operation and maintenance of their equipment not only protects the environment but keeps insurance costs down.... (Continue reading)
For most people, the holiday season kicks off with Thanksgiving, the last Thursday in November. It's when families come together to celebrate and give thanks for what they have.
After the meal and before attacking the leftovers is the perfect time to sit back, relax and enjoy the pleasure of a premium cigar to enhance those special times, according to the 2,000 manufacturers and neighborhood cigar store owners who are members of the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association.
"Thanksgiving is the perfect occasion to savor a mild- to medium-bodied cigar such as those with the Connecticut shade leaf wrapper or cigars from the Dominican Republic. The pleasant aroma of such a cigar makes ordinary moments special and special moments extraordinary," says Jorge Armenteros, founder of Tobacconist University, the official curriculum resource of IPCPR.... (Continue reading)
In light of the recent autopsy report released by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner, many speculative conclusions have 00004000 been formed about the late Billy Mays. For The Earth Corporation, owners of What Odor? plan to stand behind the endorsement of Billy Mays and will continue to use his image and the work he completed for the company. "Billy helped put us on the map, I choose to not listen to what is being said. and plan to continue selling my product with his backing. That's what he would have wanted, and that is what is right!" said Nelson Grist, president and CEO of For The Earth Corporation.... (Continue reading)
Lyme Disease researchers announce audio interview series with experts on the Lyme Disease Research Database (LDRD) web site. The series features Lyme-literate physicians, health practitioners and others speaking about the prevention, diagnoses and treatment of Lyme Disease (LD). Read more at Lyme Disease Research Database Donor Benefits
Interviews allow LDRD listeners to learn about the latest in cutting edge information about Lyme directly from the experts themselves. Among the experts in the series are physicians, medical educators and health researchers, explaining the latest studies and discoveries regarding the diagnoses and treatment of the disease. Experts represent a wide range of medical and health perspectives, from conventional pharmaceutical approaches to alternative healing methods and integrative therapies.... (Continue reading)