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Expert Growers Recommend Epsom Salt for Gardening
As spring draws near, some of the country’s top gardeners recommend using Epsom salt as an inexpensive way to start or improve your garden.
Epsom salt – actually magnesium sulfate – helps seeds germinate, makes plants grow bushier, produces more flowers, increases chlorophyll production and deters pests, such as slugs and voles. It also provides vital nutrients to supplement your regular fertilizer.
Cornell University Assistant Professor Neil Mattson says plants will show visual cues if they are starved for a particular nutrient. If a plant’s leaves turn yellow all over the plant, it can be a sign they need more sulfate. If lower leaves turn yellow between the veins (that is the veins stay green), they may need more magnesium. Some nutrient disorders can look alike so growers can contact their county extension agents either before they plant to test a soil sample…
Women in Technology Spotlights the Importance of Contacts and the Skills to Build Your Professional Network
As part of its WIT.Connect series, Women in Technology (WITSM) presents Make Your Contacts Count. During this presentation, attendees will: Master the 3 key moments in every relationship Learn the 6 stages of trust building Find collaborators and build partnerships Learn to connect ideas that lead to more substantial conversations Remember names - - and help others… continue reading »
New Advisor Tools Address Estate Tax Uncertainty
Due to a lack of action by Congress regarding estate tax legislation, individuals are left wondering how to best protect heirs. To help advisors stay informed, the Principal Financial Group® introduces a new advisor web site designed to provide information and tools to help keep clients’ estate planning on track. “There’s always uncertainty with estate planning because death is unpredictable, but add to that the current unknowns surrounding… continue reading »
Hitachi America, Ltd. Announces the Appointment of Chiaki Fujiwara as New President and CEO
Hitachi America, Ltd. today announced the appointment of Mr. Chiaki Fujiwara as president and CEO. Mr. Fujiwara, who currently serves as senior vice president and general manager of the Industrial Systems Division and Corporate Business Development of Hitachi America, Ltd., succeeds Kiyoshi Kinugawa, who has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer, Sales & Marketing Division, Industrial & Social Infrastructure Systems Company, Hitachi, Ltd.… continue reading »
Money Available to Pay Your PECO Electric and Gas Bills!
The time is NOW, for PECO customers to take advantage of federal funding to help pay their electric and natural gas bills. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has $308 million to help Pennsylvania’s low-income utility customers pay their bills. LIHEAP money is available through April 2 or until funds run out. Customers should call PECO’s LIHEAP hotline at 1-800-34-HELP-4, visit www.peco.com/help, or visit PECO's District… continue reading »
Spring into the Season by Turning Your Kitchen into a Fun and Flavorful D.I.Y. Workshop
This spring, watch for the do-it-yourself movement to take over kitchens with the launch of the McCormick virtual workshop, complete with delicious new “Decorate It Yourself” activities for the entire family. Together with decorating experts Karen Tack and Alan Richardson, authors of the new book, What’s New, Cupcake? (April 2010), McCormick has developed easy recipes, fun party ideas, colorful tips and technique videos that help make a deliciously… continue reading »
Tootie Pie Co. Gourmet Café Brings ‘High Tea’ to The Shops at Artisans Alley
Tootie Pie Company, Inc. (OTCBB:TOOT) will sell its high-quality, handmade pies in the newest Tootie Pie Co. Gourmet Café at The Shops at Artisans Alley, a prestigious retail location with dozens of upscale shops, located near several affluent neighborhoods in north central San Antonio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Like its two other San Antonio cafés, The Shops at Artisans Alley location has an… continue reading »
Imaging Diagnostic Systems Exhibits at the 2010 European College of Radiology Conference
Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc., (OTCBB:IMDS), a pioneer in laser optical breast imaging; exhibited its CT Laser Mammography (CTLM®) system at the European College of Radiology, March 4-8, 2010, in Vienna, Austria. ECR 2010 had over 19,000 international delegates, an increase of attendance over the previous years. The European College of Radiology (ECR) is the annual meeting for the European Society of Radiology. It is a trend-setting,… continue reading »
Nutra Pharma to Exhibit at the 12th IDGA Battlefield Healthcare Summit in Washington, D.C.
Nutra Pharma Corp. (OTCBB:NPHC), a biotechnology company that is developing treatments for Adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN), HIV and Multiple Sclerosis (MS), has announced today that it will be exhibiting its over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription pain relievers, Nyloxin OTC and Nyloxin Rx, at the 12th IDGA Battlefield Healthcare Summit in Washington, D.C. The IDGA Battlefield Healthcare Summit is considered one of the premier military healthcare… continue reading »
Grockit Launches Online Education’s First Personalized Study Program
Grockit (www.grockit.com), an online educational company that focuses on collaborative learning, announced today the launch of its personalized test prep program that guides students through the entire test prep process. The program is the first of its kind to use the same IRT algorithms as actual standardized tests to continuously adapt instruction to each individual student’s strengths and weaknesses. The comprehensive study program includes: … continue reading »
Best Western International Recognizes 11 Properties in Turkey with International Quality Award
The World’s Largest Hotel Chain® announces that 11 of its Turkish properties have been awarded the International Quality Award, having achieved the required high level of excellence in quality and brand standards. Nine of the properties are located in Istanbul, which was selected by the European Union as a European Capital of Culture for 2010. The Best Western award was developed to provide recognition to properties that excel during their… continue reading »
Turkey Offers a Solution to Increasing Healthcare Costs in the U.S.
The Turkish American Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Midwest holds its second annual Medical Tourism conference “Globalization and Model Partnership in Healthcare: United States and Turkey” at Chicago Marriott Hotel downtown, March 12-13, 2010. Sponsored by Turkish Airlines Inc., Turkish Accredited Hospitals Association and GE Healthcare Int’l, the conference focuses on current issues and trends facing the global healthcare and medical… continue reading »
Lights, Camera, Action: Vesdia Goes to the Movies
Vesdia Corporation, the single largest provider of multi-channel merchant networks and shopping incentive services, announced today that AMC Theatres® (AMC) is the company’s exclusive movie exhibition partner. Now avid movie fans can see award-winning films, current features and IMAX® movies and earn additional rewards using Vesdia-operated credit or debit cards associated with programs such as Hawaiian Airlines, SunTrust, Citizens Bank and… continue reading »
American Eagle Outfitters Expands Internationally
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced the opening of its first stores outside of North America. This month, flagship American Eagle Outfitters stores will open in Dubai and Kuwait City. This Middle East launch comes in cooperation with M.H. Alshaya Co., the leading retailer in the region, which last year signed a franchise agreement to open a series of American Eagle Outfitters stores in international markets over the next… continue reading »
Groupon Launches iPhone Application
Groupon (http://www.groupon.com), the shopping website that offers a daily deal on the best local goods, services and cultural events in 40 cities nationwide, announces the launch of its official Groupon application for the iPhone and iPod touch. “The Groupon app makes it easier for customers to get their daily Groupon fix,” said Groupon founder Andrew Mason. “Users can buy, redeem and organize their purchases, effectively making the iPhone… continue reading »
SCA Releases The Tork® Report: Healthy People, Healthy Planet™
SCA Tissue North America, a global personal hygiene product company and one of the most sustainable companies in the world, today announced the release of The Tork® Report: Healthy People, Healthy Planet™--a unique report that highlights recent consumer research on hygiene practices and business owner attitudes regarding environmentally responsible business operations. The report provides research data, interpretation and analysis and … continue reading »


