Paddock Pools, Patios & Spas opens 12th backyard superstore.(Brief article)
Mon ,31/08/2009Casual Living, April, 2007
Staff
Paddock Pools, Patios & Spas recently opened its 12th backyard superstore in Avondale, Ariz.
The expansive Avondale Paddock Superstore is filled with everything from designer furniture collections to decorative accessories, fun family pool toys, everyday pool supplies and easy financing programs to complete a consumer’s backyard dream. Its inviting store format makes designing back yards easy with free personalized design assistance and one-stop shopping to create a one-of-a-kind outdoor living space.
On-site design professionals and pool experts guide consumers from start to finish
Journal, The – Consider standards before renovating kitchen
Mon ,31/08/2009Topeka Capital-Journal, The, Nov 8, 2008
In the kitchen
When building or renovating a kitchen, carefully consider placement of major appliances and counter space.
Current standards call for a total of 158 inches of countertop frontage, 24 inches deep with at least 15 inches of clearance above to accommodate all uses, including preparation and storage.
A close working relationship between the stove, sink and refrigerator minimizes cooking prep time. The conventional standard calls for the legs of this work triangle to total no more than 26 feet, with no single leg shorter than 4 feet or longer than 9 feet.
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Coup Who?
Mon ,31/08/2009Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England), June 4, 2009
THERE’S a revolution afoot.
Not the quiet British type either – more a continental storm the barricades like in 1968.
A Communist leader once made a joke that the British would never storm a railway station because they would queue to buy platform tickets first – well, no more! Regular poster Otis wrote: “The leaders of all three major political parties are trying to bamboozle us again.
“Their protestations of innocence and reform have only one object in mind, they are designed to try to pacify and nullify public anger.
“They still have not realised the depth of mistrust, disgust and outright contempt for MPs now held by the electorate.
“They are trying to spin their way out of it and hoping that they can delay and bluff it out, that time will weaken the revulsion felt at present and we the public will relapse into our normal soporific state of apathy.
“Every member of Parliament who has any length of service is guilty by association.
They are experienced politicians who must have known what was going on around them, yet kept their mouths shut and did nothing.
“We should accept nothing less than a complete overhaul of every facet of Government and bring in reforms which will make MPs represent us, the electorate rather than themselves as a party.” StephB has his own views: “One small qualification..’They are experienced politicians who must have known…’ or had they their heads too far down to ‘see the picture’, or maybe we have simply been over-estimating their intelligence? “I heard on the radio this morning someone mooting that political parties be funded from taxation! When what we really need is a dismantling of the party system! As for MPs being ‘rewarded properly for their responsibilities’, I am all but speechless.” He’s speechless after a couple of hundred words I see…
Unclegrumpy has decided it isn’t all that bad: “They’re all nothing but a bunch of self-serving crooks, give ‘em all a right good thrashing.
“C’mon folks, thank heaven we don’t live in Latin America, most of Africa, Asia or France where politicians really do plunder the public purse. British politicians are more amusing than anything else.”
Rocky Inks Deal With Garlands to Distribute Hunting Gear in United Kingdom
Mon ,31/08/2009Business Wire, July 09, 2009
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — ROCKY Brands, Inc., a footwear and apparel manufacturer, recently
announced it has entered into a new, multi-year distribution agreement
with United Kingdom-based Garlands, a premier distributor of hunting
apparel and sporting goods.
Mike Brooks, Chairman and CEO of ROCKY Brands, said he will begin
shipping product to Garlands this fall. Garlands distributes products to
more than 1,000 retailers throughout England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland
and Northern Ireland.
âGarlands has been in the outdoor business for thirty years,â said
Brooks. âThey are the leading purveyor of shooting sports gear in the
United Kingdom, and that is why they are such a great fit for ROCKY.â
James Garland, Managing Director of Garlands, commented, âRocky is the
premiere footwear and apparel hunting brand in North America. It fits
perfectly with the other sports brands we distribute. The brand is
already well respected in the United Kingdom and we are delighted that
we will now make it readily available to our dealer base.â
Brooks added that this agreement was part of the companyâs continuing
strategy to distribute its sporting goods throughout Europe. In 2008,
ROCKY entered into a multi-year agreement with Rapala VMC Oyj for
distribution of ROCKY-branded hunting boots in Eastern Europe and the
Baltic States.
About Garlands:
Garlands is one of the largest and longest established distributors in
the UK shooting sports industry, run by the founding family in
Staffordshire
Pledge on loans
Sun ,30/08/2009Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England), August 14, 2009
HUDDERSFIELD firms are set to benefit from a bank’s decision to make more money available for loans to local businesses.
Yorkshire Bank said lending to companies in the region would increase by pounds 100m during the next 12 months.
Across the UK, new lending will increase by an extra pounds 1bn in the next year.
This figure comes on top of pounds 2.9bn of new money already been made available by the Bank in the nine months to June, 2009.
Yorkshire Bank, which has six business banking centres in Yorkshire and more than 70 across the UK, said it aimed to ensure that every pound deposited in the area is reinvested back into the local economy in the form of lending to Yorkshire businesses.
Regional director Kath Myers said: “Many small and medium-sized firms are struggling to acquire funding in the current climate.”
Interstate National Dealer Services, Inc. Introduces Recreational Boating Service Contract Program
Sun ,30/08/2009Business Wire, May 11, 1998
MITCHEL FIELD, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 11, 1998–
-Incremental Sales Of Over $4 Million Annually Expected By 2001-
Interstate National Dealer Services, Inc. (NASDAQ NNM: ISTN) today announced the introduction of Star Marine, a newly redesigned service contract program created to meet the needs of the recreational boating industry. This latest service contract offering, designed for sale by marine retailers, personal watercraft dealers and marine brokers, is insured by National Service Contract Insurance Company RRG, Interstate’s captive insurance subsidiary.
The Star Marine program provides comprehensive coverages for new and previously owned watercraft and will be marketed nationally by Interstate’s independent agent sales force. Star Marine combines superior coverages and outstanding customer benefits in a striking, newly designed package. Star Marine joins Interstate’s lineup of service contract programs including the Travelers insured Secure Value Auto Program, the Orion insured Interstate Auto Program and the other Star programs offering coverage in the Auto, RV, Motorcycle and PowerSport industries.
It is anticipated that this re-badged product will be well received and create new revenues of $1 million, $2.1 million and $4.4 million during the fiscal years 1999, 2000 and 2001, respectively.
Interstate is a leading nationwide provider of service contracts and extended warranties, primarily for new and used cars and recreational vehicles, and also for watercraft, motorcycles and other power sport vehicles. -0-
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on assumptions and expectations which may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events and actual results, financial and otherwise, may differ from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. A number of these risks and other factors that might cause differences, some of which could be material, along with additional discussion of forward-looking statements, are set forth in the Company’s Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 23, 1996.
CONTACT: INTERSTATE NATIONAL DEALER SERVICES, INC.
Chester J
Five Tips for Safe Summer Play from the Toy Industry Association
Sun ,30/08/2009Business Wire, May 22, 2009
NEW YORK — The warm days of summer are fast approaching and kids of all ages will
soon be hitting beaches, parks and backyards to enjoy the outdoor play
that makes the season so much fun. From gardening and building sets to
sidewalk chalk and scooters, and from bubbles and water blasters to
bicycles and skateboards, a broad range of outdoor toys will help to
entertain the young and the young at heart.
âMemorial Day Weekend is a perfect time for parents and kids to pick
their toys for the season and get ready to enjoy more outdoor play,
exercise, and a healthy, relaxed lifestyle,â says Julie Livingston of
the Toy Industry Association.
To help assure that every play date is a safe one, TIA offers parents
the following toy-related tips for a safe, active and fun summer:
1. Pay close attention to the age appropriate guidelines on toy
product packaging.
Age labeling is a safety precaution and is based on children’s
developmental skills and ability at a given age– and the
appropriateness of the toy for that age. Age labeling does not pertain
to the intelligence of a child so you never want to select toys marked
with an age younger than the child’s age.
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New Lifestyle Site Offers Definitive Online Guide for the Coolest Baby Gear
Sun ,30/08/2009Business Wire, Sept 30, 2008
CoolbabyGear.com Gives Millennial Parents a Hip, Digital Alternative to Big Box Baby Stores
CHICAGO — CoolbabyGear.com today announced the launch of its new online site which provides Millennial (and wanna-be hipster) parents THE definitive online resource for the coolest baby gear available. , CoolbabyGear.com, searches the web so users don’t have to. The site strives to find a range of unique and diverse baby products and post them daily, so visitors can window-shop at their convenience. (Is the baby finally napping? Fire up the laptop. Want an RSS feed? One click away. Like to get e-mail updates? They’re waiting in your inbox. On the bus to work? The site pops them on users iPhone’s. You get the idea.) Products from a variety of categories are wittily written up and posted daily in quick, entertaining bursts that fit today’s busy lifestyle. CoolbabyGear is non-stop browsing for stuff parents actually would want but never knew existed.
“My husband Joe and I started the site because we were frustrated with the whole shopping experience before our daughter was born. While shopping at some of the more ‘typical’ stores, it really left us bored and uninspired”, comments Venetia Edakkunnathu, the Product Finder half of the team. “We started looking online and discovered there are a variety of great boutique shops out there, ranging from hip, to modern to eco-friendly, all carrying great stuff. Later as a new mom, I just didn’t have much time to jump online and surf like I used to, thus the idea for CoolBabyGear.com was born.”
Joe, Venetia ‘s husband, an Interactive Consultant, manages the design and development duties of the site. He remarks that “The site is a great starting point to find a lot of really great and unique products online. I also wanted this site to be something for fathers to get a kick out of reading. Our quick irreverent rants help make it a bit more comfortable for design conscious dads to research what was traditionally a more female oriented arena
Meridian Animal Health Launches Veterinarian Exclusive Line of Natural Flea, Tick and Mosquito Control Products for Dogs and Cats
Sat ,22/08/2009Business Wire, June 10, 2008
Ectopamine[TM] Provides Safe and Effective Control of Pests
OMAHA, Neb. — Meridian Animal Health, a new Omaha-based companion animal health company, introduces Ectopamine[TM], a line of natural flea, tick and mosquito control topicals for cats and sprays for dogs and cats available exclusively through veterinarians.
The patented blend of natural active oils (including clove, peppermint and lemon grass) in Ectopamine products targets and blocks the Octopamine neurotransmitter receptors in insects, causing a total breakdown of the insect’s central nervous system. Octopamine is not found in humans, other mammals, birds or fish. The active ingredients in Ectopamine are safe for use around children and pets when used as directed and are ideal for young, old, pregnant, nursing and debilitated canines and felines.
“Meridian Animal Health is pleased to provide veterinarians and their clients access to safe and effective natural pest control products,” says Caryn Stichler, vice president of marketing at Meridian Animal Health. “Our research and development team developed Ectopamine because pet owners are increasingly looking for natural health care remedies.”
About Meridian Animal Health
Meridian Animal Health provides innovative proprietary products to the veterinary industry and partners with veterinary professionals to advance the health and well-being of companion animals. The company focuses on the research, development, manufacturing and commercializing of products sold specifically for veterinarians. The company also markets pharmaceuticals, therapeutics, supplements and other pet care products
Targus Universal Wireless Keyboard: a full keyboard in a small package.(PDA Accessory)
Sat ,22/08/2009Mobile Business Advisor, November, 2003 by Whipple, Larry
I remember watching a Star Trek: The Next Generation episode in which Captain Picard has a short-lived relationship with a new crewperson. In one scene, they’re deep in the Enterprise inside a Jeffries tube because it has the best acoustics. He plays his flute while she unrolls a grand piano keyboard and begins to play. The music was lovely, but nay attention was on her mobile piano. The mobility of the keyboard let her take an otherwise cumbersome instrument places she never could have otherwise.
My PDA always felt a bit like a grand piano–but missing the keys. Without a full keyboard, PDA have had to muddle through with awkward substitutes such as on-screen or miniaturized keyboards, Graffiti, or some other method