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COLUMBUS, Ohio — New concern in natural gas-rich eastern Ohio has raised a tricky question: Are cemeteries a proper place for drilling? It started at the 122-year-old Lowellville Cemetery, in rural Poland Township. Trustees there received a...

techJOYnT Begins Forming Teams for FLL to Create ‘Senior Solutions’ Oklahoma City, Okla. (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Serving as an extracurricular that both parents and children can enjoy, the First Lego League (FLL) is an exciting venture...

The Lift Store USA, the handicapped lifts division of New Line Products LLC, has announced they have expanded their territory to include all the Caribbean islands. They will offer both direct sales and installation service for new stairlifts and vertical platform lifts for both residential and commercial applications. Port St. Lucie, FL (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 The Lift Store has been experimenting with the Caribbean market for a few years and has found an increasing interest in their...

A review of ToxIC registry data to be published in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Medical Toxicology reveals that intoxication with “bath salts” is being reported by medical toxicologists nearly as frequently as intoxication with other common stimulant drugs. Bath salt intoxication produces life-threatening illness similar to that resulting from cocaine and methamphetamine poisoning. ACMT supports the new FDA Safety and Innovation Act that strictly regulates sale and use of such products. Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Data from the American College of Medical Toxicology’s Toxicology Investigators...

Design architecture firm Hart Wright Architects has received DBE certification designating them as a woman-owned business. This gives their firm contracting advantages and unparalleled marketplace positioning. San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Hart Wright Architects, an architecture firm in San Francisco, has been certified DBE, a federal designation for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has mandated in its code of regulations that any public agency that receives federal...

New Colors and designs on the way, the Ion wireless air mouse will be available in several team sport colors. (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 The Ion Wireless Air Mouse , introduced by Bellco, that allows users to control the computer screen from anywhere in the room, is now customizable with the introduction of new colors and several sports team designs. The glove piece on the Ion air mouse will have new designs...

Dave Sherwin, CEO of Escape the Matrix LLC sets example for his health and wellness customers on how to be look good, feel good, and have fun. Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Escape the Matrix serial entrepreneur Dave Sherwin continues to pile up the milestones in his rise as a “fittest exec” with domination of his age group in the recent Daybreak Sprint Triathlon held in Salt Lake Valley. Coming in 5th overall in a field of 227,...

The process for injured Mississippi workers getting insurance payments will become more restrictive. Dyslexic students will be able to transfer to other public or private schools and have the state pay for it. And AT&T will be relieved of obligations to hook up phone service to certain customers. Those are among the new Mississippi laws that come into force Sunday, with the start of the state's 2012-2013 budget year. Gov. Phil Bryant signed more than 400 bills passed by the 2012 Legislature. Some became law with his signature. Others pertaining to changes in voting and...

Some leaders in Arizona's homebuilding industry are concerned about a potential labor shortage following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold part of the state's controversial immigration law known as SB1070. The bill's passage two years ago led thousands of illegal immigrants to pack up and leave. That was when the...

Netflix, Instagram and Pinterest are using Twitter and Facebook to update subscribers after violent storms across the eastern U.S. caused server outages for hours. Netflix and Pinterest restored service by Saturday afternoon. Instagram used its Facebook fan page to...

AFP - Last week's summit of EU leaders in Brussels brought the "right answers" to the problems facing the eurozone, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has told a German...

Q. Some of your colleagues and friends have created Web sites listing their professional experience, credentials and samples of their work. Should you have some sort of online portfolio, too? Enlarge This Image Sarajo Frieden A. You may want to consider it. These days, one of the first things a recruiter or hiring manager does after receiving a promising lead is to search for the person on Google. Creating your own Web site or displaying your work on a larger platform gives you some control over what is found. Even if you aren’t looking for a job, keeping an online portfolio can be a way to keep track of your accomplishments and industry activities. Be sure to let your boss know about...

Adia Revell saw untapped potential in Latasia Ward. “She was a talented player who just needed to refine...

LOS ANGELES — Smokers and pro football players have something in common: They engage in...

It's not a comfortable weekend for the men heading some of the world's biggest banks. Barclays has already been hit by a £290m fine for rigging interest rates but that could be dwarfed by a series of global lawsuits which could cost banks billions Questions are being asked about the City's ability to police itself over interest rates Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA The interest rate rigging scandal that has engulfed Barclays was the result of a coordinated attempt at collusion by traders working for a coterie of leading banks over at least five years, according to a series of lawsuits and legal rulings filed in courts in Asia and North America....

Something has clearly gone terribly wrong at the investment division at Barclays – now the board must take decisive action Questions to answer: Barclays chairman Marcus Agius. Photograph: Pierre Verdy/AFP/Getty Images I owe my career choice to a manager of Barclays Bank in Truro. Fifty years ago I inherited a very modest savings account from my maternal grandmother. I went to my father's bank manager for advice. I was 15. He gave up an hour of his time to introduce me to business and investment. He would have been shamed by what has been happening at Barclays. I am also shocked by the cultural and moral malaise that appears to have contaminated an important part of the bank, and by the...

NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix, Instagram and Pinterest are using Twitter and Facebook to update subscribers after violent storms across the eastern U.S. caused server outages for hours. Netflix and Pinterest...

Train Chartering has operated an heritage First Class charter train with Pullman catering to London for journalists on behalf of a leading media agency after a PR launch event. Chippenham, UK (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Train Chartering has operated an heritage First Class charter train with Pullman catering from to London for journalists on...

Imprelis Lawsuits Filed in Ohio, West Virginia and Wisconsin Allege that in its Short Time on the Market, DuPont’s Imprelis Herbicide Proved to be a Frighteningly Effective Tree Killer Dayton, OH (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Wright Schulte LLP, a leading personal injury law firm, announces they have filed three Dupont Imprelis lawsuits on behalf of Plaintiffs in Ohio, West Virginia and Wisconsin, alleging DuPont’s Imprelis herbicide caused serious damage, death, and significant injury to plants and trees. The lawsuits, which were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (Case No.: 2:12-CV-00193); U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia...

NEW YORK — Netflix, Instagram and Pinterest are using Twitter and Facebook to update subscribers after violent storms across the eastern U.S. caused server outages for hours. The lights at an intersections on Richmond Road are out on Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Staunton, Va. Violent storms swept across the eastern U.S., killing at least...

Scott Machado, the Iona point guard passed over in Thursday’s NBA Draft, has heard from several teams about joining their Summer League team as a free agent, according to sources. The Bobcats, Raptors, Cavaliers,...

Navistar International Corp.’s recent troubles all center around one issue: Without certification of the company’s heavy-duty diesel engine that they’ve invested in for eight years, the company could face major layoffs and billions in lost revenue. Navistar — which employs about 800 people in its Springfield production plant — has been using 13-liter diesel engines that do not meet an Environmental Protection Agency rule that required engines to reduce nitrous oxide emissions by 95 percent by 2010. Navistar’s troubles intensified this month when a federal court overturned an EPA rule that would have allowed Navistar...

Sand Springs pecan grower Mike Spradling is thankful that his biggest worry these days is the rain. Gas prices show little threat of jumping to $5 a gallon, demand for commodities are strong, and other input costs are giving Oklahoma farmers and ranchers a chance to plan ahead without the fear that's permeated the past five years. Of course there's little chance that farmers will ever stop worrying about rain, but food producers, retailers and consumers should be relieved by...

NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix, Instagram and Pinterest are using Twitter and Facebook to update subscribers after violent storms across the eastern U.S. caused server outages for hours. Netflix and Pinterest restored...

Factory Connect, a new six-piece, on-demand animation software suite delivers even faster results with backing of Fusion ioMemory solutions. Increased speed and and storage capabilities unlocks the door to unparalleled production capabilities in visual effects, animation and architectural design industries. SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Factory Studios Inc. broke through barriers of big data production and transfer in the visual effects, animation and architectural design industries with the...

Tangut USA Corporation, known for its clinically-proven natural health supplements from the pollution-free Tibetan Plateau, joins Ra Yoga Studio in Costa Mesa, California, to promote health and wellness among yoga practitioners on July 23, 2012. The evening will be highlighted with product demonstrations, free samples and giveaways. Irvine, CA (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Tangut USA Corporation, known for its clinically-proven natural health supplements from the pollution-free Tibetan Plateau, joins Ra Yoga Studio in Costa Mesa, California, to promote health and wellness among yoga practitioners. “Health is not just a condition, it is a lifestyle,” said...

Surmet continues its advances in fabricating cost effective large area ALON® Transparent Armor Windows for many applications. Current capability allows for monolithic ALON® windows to be fabricated in sizes as large as 15x27-in (38cm x 68.5cm) with plans for making windows of even larger sizes. "ALON® Optical Ceramic also has the unique advantage of being made in thicknesses varying from 0.2 to 1.5-in to...

Barcodelabelpro.com added flexibility to its popular Accu2000 barcode software so it meets the needs of small businesses. Accu2000 barcode streamlines the barcode label printing and free trial is available at http://www.halfpricesoft.com New York, NY (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 The recession has touched everyone, one way or another. Small businesses looking for a way to simplify barcode label generating can look to the new version of Accu2000 Barcode software from...

National fundraiser unites cancer-related organizations of all sizes to honor those who fight the disease, while raising money to support each of their unique missions. Boston, MA (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Today, Small Army for a Cause opened an invitation to all cancer-related 501c3 organizations in good standing with the IRS to benefit from its 4th annual fundraiser, Be Bold, Be Bald! – a nationwide event on November 2nd, where participants wear a bald cap all day to honor cancer patients and raise money for cancer related charities. To date, the organization has raised close to $500,000, with...

AttorneyBoost.com just released a whitepaper titled “Law Firm Marketing 101” to assist lawyers with their marketing efforts. Directed toward solo and small firm practices, the report provides an overview of legal marketing and offers tips and suggestions that can be implemented with little to no cost. (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Different areas of legal marketing are discussed, from traditional advertising to the importance of having an online presence to client referrals....

Sport and Camping Equipment Retailing industry trading conditions have been affected by strong competition from external operators (namely department stores and footwear retailers) and a weak retail market. Consumer demand for sport and camping equipment has also been influenced by annual trends in real household disposable income, sports participation rates and leisure time availability. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has updated its report on the Sport and Camping Equipment Retailing industry in Australia. Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) July 01, 2012 Sport and camping equipment retailers have run a tough race over the five years through 2011-12, with industry sales...

Root Beer Float and New York Style Cheesecake are Big Train’s Newest Blended Crème Frappe Drink Mix Products Lake Forest, CA (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Big Train, a worldwide leading manufacturer and distributor of gourmet beverage mixes announced two new blended crème frappe drink mixes as part of its summer drink options. Big Train is expanding the industry’s largest line of specialty gourmet beverage mixes with two more refreshing flavors just in time for the warm summer sun! New York Cheesecake Blended Creme frappe mix and Root Beer Float...

Due to demand The Creation Station has launched arts and crafts event entertainment services for organisations that provide family focused events. The creative experiences can be delivered across the UK. This additional to their services makes them uniquely the UK’s national provider for arts and crafts experiences for children aged 3 months to 11 years delivered by local franchise owners. (PRWEB UK) 30 June 2012 The UK leading arts and crafts activity provider today launches family and...

House of Brides is set to host the Midnight Madness Sale Friday, June 29th at all 10 salons. The retailer expects the 1-day event to be the biggest sale of the year. Glen Ellyn, IL (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Final preparations are underway at House of Brides salons for the Midnight Madness Sale tomorrow. The retailer is advertising sale prices of up to 80% off original retail prices storewide. Advertised savings...

Heat stress safety is easier than ever with the release of the Kestrel 4400 handheld weather meter, which tracks a number of critical environmental factors. (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Heat stress safety, an important issue for anyone who works or trains outdoors, has been simplified with the release of the Kestrel 4400 handheld meter. Online Kestrel meter...

INVESTORS who’ve been fleeing jittery stocks and hiding out in the fixed-income market face a new quandary: finding something to ballast their bonds, which have experienced their own spike in volatility of late. Your Money Guides Stocks and Bonds » The Merrill Lynch MOVE Index, which measures bond market volatility by gauging options contracts on Treasury issues, jumped from a below-average reading of 57 in early May to an above-average 95 on June 15. The index has since fallen back, but the wild swings in certain segments of the market are undeniable. Consider the stomach-churning performance of long-dated Treasuries. They surged 11 percent late last year, sank 9 percent...

JUNE 2012 may well go down as the month that the tech world entered a new era. Multimedia Business Day Live | The Cloud Business Day Live | The Cloud Close Video See More Videos » On June 11, Apple showed its next operating system for iPhones and iPads. It offered maps and speech recognition, plus music and movies on iTunes, all tied via the Internet to Apple’s “cloud” of servers. A week later, Microsoft, known better for software, demonstrated the Surface tablet, its answer to the iPad. The Surface interacts with both the Web and Microsoft’s cloud, called Windows Azure. And, last Wednesday, Google introduced its newest cloud-connected phone and tablet, as well...

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Readers sound off about business issues. Charging Amazon taxes unfair Re: "Amazon.com is set to start collecting Texas sales taxes" by Maria Halkias, June 25 Business section Charging Amazon for taxes seems unfair to it and its consumers. We in Texas shouldn't be charged tax while others get off...

Work. Some people love it. Others are addicted. Still others find it amusing: They can watch it being done for hours. But here's the big question: How much money would you really need to have a choice about working? The answer: It depends. This is why I created the Life of Riley Index, my annual attempt to nail down how much money one would need to live well without submitting to the inconvenience of work. Achieve this and you will also receive a lifetime membership in the Big Lebowski Fan Club. Note that we are not talking about being rich. Having $1 million was once a clear sign of being rich, but millionaires are now so numerous that, well, it's kind of common, if you know what I mean. In...

When Notre Dame and the U.S. Naval Academy square off in their football season opener on Sept. 1, the Fighting Irish will have an unusual home-field advantage. The game is being played in Dublin at the Emerald Isle Classic. But the teams will be on equal footing when it comes to travel arrangements. Dallas-based Anthony Travel Inc. is handling the trip for both athletic departments and the more than 10,000 loyal fans trekking to Ireland from all 50 states and Canada. This is the first regular-season collegiate football game played outside the United States in 16 years, when these same teams met in the Irish capital in 1996. The classic also includes an NCAA Division III college game and five...

World wants to participate in India's growth: Aisha de Sequeira Print this articleShare on RedittGoogle BookmarksNewsvineLive BookmarksTechnoratiYahoo BookmarksBlogmarksDel.icio.usApnaCircleTweetThe author has posted comments on this articleTNN | Jul 1, 2012, 01.28AM IST PANAJI: Despite the many doom-and-gloom reports that one sees about the Indian economy, if one takes a step back, what one sees is that while growth rate and the projections for the growth rate have clearly come down, the economy, on a relative basis, is still one of the fastest and most exciting in the world. This optimism comes from Aisha de...

London: The British government has ordered an independent review into the workings of key lending rates between banks, after Barclays was found guilty of rigging them, a spokeswoman for Britain's Prime Minister said on Saturday. The decision follows news that US and British authorities fined Barclays $450 million (Dh1.6 billion) for manipulating the London Interbank Offer Rate (Libor), the interest rate on loans that banks make to each other. More banks are expected to be drawn into the scandal, which has fuelled public outrage at the culture and practices of the banking industry and prompted calls from lawmakers across the political spectrum for an inquiry. The government plans a short,...

Manama Three Bahrain-based Islamic investment banks Capivest, Elaf Bank and Capital Management House are to merge. The announcement was made after the extraordinary general meetings of the three banks approved the transaction. The merger will be effective after obtaining the final approval of the Central Bank of Bahrain and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the banks said. Once implemented, the newly created entity will have shareholders’ equity of almost $350 million (Dh1.28 billion) and assets in excess of $400 million. The transaction is the first three-way merger in Bahrain. “The aim of this merger is to establish a strong banking institution that is able to compete...

Sanctions-hit Iran on Saturday called for OPEC to hold an extraordinary meeting to rein in output going over its agreed total quota because oil prices have dipped to a "critical level" under $100 a barrel. "We have asked the secretary general to set up an extraordinary meeting as prices have become irrational," Iranian Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi was quoted as...

Nearly 600 jobs are open at the region’s biggest banks. Most openings are for tellers, private bankers, consumer and mortgage loan officers and servicers, and operation jobs such as call center posi- tions. Banks employ tellers more than any other single job, an entry level position with promotion opportunities. “On the retail side of things, there’s just a lot more roles based on the number of branches out there,” said Shawn Harter. Harter is the director of talent acquisition for Fifth Third Bank. But the most challenging jobs to fill right now are in mortgage banking, especially mortgage underwriters that evaluate the risk of loans, Harter said. Applicants...

Book, Return of Love to Planet Earth recognized for national award. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 The Sixth Annual National Indie Excellence Awards recognized the book Return of Love to Planet Earth: Memoir of a Reluctant Visionary written by Nina Brown, an author, healer, and spiritual visionary, as a finalist in the category of New Age Non Fiction. This national award, based in Los Angeles, CA, is open to all English language books including small...

Car enthusiast website providers readers with tips to prepare their cars for summer travel. Access to GearHeads.org is free and no membership is required. Rogers, AR (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Online auto news leader, GearHeads.org, has released a series of auto safety articles pertaining to summer travel. The site offers up...

New Vans Shoes are in stock at Pure Board Shop and selling fast. Type IIs, Chukkas, AV Native Americans, and Linderos can all be on the shelves at the shop. Annapolis, MD (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Vans Shoes have been a favorite choice for skaters since they were founded in 1966. Pure Board Shop has always carried Vans because of this. Vans are known for having one of the best board feels in the industry. They offer loads of control and a low cost and low...

Retail giant suspends CJ's Seafood in Louisiana as activists protest against working conditions in other Walmart suppliers Walmart said it acted as soon as it heard of the allegations against its suppliers. Photograph: Jim Young/Reuters Walmart has suspended a seafood supplier following complaints from workers at the plant that they were forced to work 24 hours at a time and had threats of violence directed at their families. In a statement, Walmart said a preliminary investigation uncovered "violations" at CJ's Seafood in Louisiana, where eight Mexican employees had complained of being mistreated by their bosses....