2009
09.30
Adding Orthodontics To Your Practice

Dental Products Report, February, 2008 by Anonymous

If you are currently not performing orthodontics, orthodontist in mesa then you should consider adding this lucrative field to your general dental practice. With the national average fee for orthodontic cases well over $4500, providing orthodontics to your current clients can dramatically increase your practice revenues, while requiring no additional marketing costs! Dental practice consultants are recommending general practitioners learn orthodontics for multiple reasons.

Orthodontics is an excellent opportunity to create lifetime customers for your practice. General dentistry is moving towards a focus on aesthetics and straightening your patient’s teeth is a great way to ensure that they will come to you first when they need other cosmetic procedures, creating valuable customers for life….

2009
09.28

Diaper-free? I doubt it

Diaper-free? I doubt it

Nonwovens Industry, Jan, 2006 by Karen Bitz McIntyre

In the past couple of months, there has been a lot of talk in the media about a new movement, among some mothers, to toilet train their children when they are months, or even weeks, old. According to a website operated by Diaper-Free Baby, a non-profit organization dedicated to practicing early toilet training, babies are aware of their elimination needs from birth and can relate them through a process called “elimination communication.” This organization claims young infants can signal–through squirms, squeaks and other gestures–when nature is calling, making diapers unnecessary.

What?

As a new mother–Caroline Jane McIntyre was born August 18, 2005–and as an observer of the the disposable diaper industry, the mere notion of toilet training my four-month-old daughter seems crazy. In fact, the thought of not using disposable diapers has never even crossed my mind.

This is not the first movement that has challenged the disposable diaper industry during its 40-or-some-odd-year existence. Probably diapers’ biggest opponent has been the environmental movement, which criticizes them for their contribution to landfills and consumption of natural resources, which, by the way, has been proven to be insignificant (see diaper story page 34). And, now diaper manufacturers have this latest trend to deal with?

The media attention that has greeted this new movement has been significant

2009
09.28
BrandSource to Offer Kitchen, Bath Products

Kitchen & Bath Design News, May 2009

Anaheim, CA – BrandSource, the $11-billion dollar major appliance, consumer electronics and home furnishings buying organization, is expanding to include “a comprehensive selection” of premium kitchen and bath, floor covering and decorative products in its new BrandSource Home Gallery stores, organization officials announced.

According to the Anaheim, CA-based BrandSource, a number of leading suppliers have partnered with the organization and will showcase products in BrandSource Home Gallery stores, “designed to offer upscale customers everything they need for home remodeling projects – all under one roof.”

The BrandSource retail initiative is curently in end-phase planning, with individual stores expected to roll out by the end of 2009 and into 2010, officials said.

BrandSource partners, officials added, include Danze, Huntwood, MasterBrand, Siro and Aquatic. Decorative products include Elk Lighting and Kirsch window treatments. Floor covering suppliers include Wilsonart, among other leading brand names

2009
09.28
Turn up the volume: length and looks drive the market for hair care products.(Personal Care: How to Choose, Merchandise and Understand the Category)

HFN: The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network, December, 1996

The retail hair care products category has been a major growth sector since 1993, particularly in the volume hair care appliances niche that includes curling irons, hairdryers and hair-setters. Buyers predict that the trends in the hair care appliances market will include bigger barrel irons and rollers in hair-setting equipment as women adopt styles emphasizing fuller hair and bigger curls. Another trend in hair-styling, the sculpted look, will boost sales of curling irons and hot air brushes.

Whether it’s soft, flowing and voluminous hair, long straight hair or curly hair, trends in today’s tresses are expected to drive the market for hair care appliances in 1997 and beyond.

Some sources focusing on long hair trends are offering products such as hair…

2009
09.28
Community-Minded Student Wins 2009 Scholarships.com College Business Scholarship

Business Wire, August 26, 2009

CHICAGO — A native of a “small town in the Pacific Ocean,” Deisha P. hopes to use
her business major to improve the economic growth of Molokai, Hawaii,
her island community that has struggled to balance development and
preservation. To help achieve that goal, Deisha has been named the 2009
recipient of the annual $1,000 College Business Scholarship from
Scholarships.com.

Scholarships.com has been awarding Area of Study College Scholarships
since summer 2008 to help students like Deisha meet their college and
career goals. The competition has now entered its second year, granting
a different $1,000 scholarship each month to high school seniors and
undergraduate students planning to pursue careers in the following
fields: Business, Culinary Arts, Design, Computer Science, Education,
Engineering, English, Health, History, Science, Technology, and Art.

“These scholarships give students an opportunity to voice their
opinions, and provide them with an opportunity to fund their education.”
said Kevin Ladd, Vice President for Scholarships.com. “The Area of Study
College Scholarships make paying for college easier for students like
Deisha who are willing to expend the time and effort necessary to
realize their career goals while taking out as few student loans as
possible.”

Applicants are asked to compose essays describing what influenced their
career choices. In her submission, Deisha described her goals of
introducing innovative ways to bring more people to Molokai while
maintaining the integrity of the island’s “untouched” resources and
vibrant culture.

The
Scholarships.com Area of Study Scholarships are open to all
U.S

2009
09.26

Rugged mobile device

Rugged mobile device

Malaysian Business, Apr 1, 2009 by Mior Azhar

IT LOOKS A LOT MORE LIKE A mobile phone but in actually, the Motorola FR68 Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA) is really a full- function 3.5G HSDPA/WAN network standard mobile computer that offer simultaneous voice and high speed data connectivity, GPS navigation and a whole range of functionalities that redefine the paradigm for enterprise mobile computers.

Designed and built from ground up in accordance with actual Asian customer insights, the new IP-54 compliant ruggedised device is true business enablers that have a long product life cycle which enables enterprises to not only increase efficiency, leverage advantages of convergence to better respond to emerging business challenges but also gain exceptional value on investments.

This combination of real-time local and wide-area wireless communications coupled with advanced data capture capabilities and a range of application possibilities enables ease of implementation of crucial business applications such as ERP and CRM.

To help customers maintain peak performance, Motorola Enterprise Mobility Services offers service from the start with comprehensive coverage for FR68. From the first day of the hardware purchase, customers can be assured that no matter what is damaged – from broken displays and keypads to any internal and external components – the repair is covered. This enhanced level of coverage significantly reduces unforeseen repair expenses, while providing investment protection and service peace of mind.

Product: FR68 Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA)

Brand: Motorola Inc

Price: Starts from US$1,688/-

2009
09.26
Hair removal is now quicker and easier

MMR, August 27, 2007

NEW YORK — Hair removal is not always an easy process, sometimes involving discomfort and usually requiring a substantial investment of time, as well. As a result, depilatory makers have focused on developing products that minimize discomfort and deliver convenience and ease of use.

Del Laboratories Inc.’s Sally Hansen brand, the category leader, offers a comprehensive line of products that offer different removal methods–waxes, lotions and creams–as well as bleaches to lighten hair and medicated post-removal products to soothe redness and bumps. The brand’s success is reflected in its nearly 30% share of category sales and a 4% sales growth rate that exceeds the total category’s 1.1% expansion, according to Information Resources Inc. (IRI) (based on sales through food, drug and discount stores–excluding Wal-Mart Stores Inc.–for the 52 weeks ended June 17).

Another brand showing strong growth is Bikini Zone from CCA Industries Inc., which posted a 49% jump in revenues as reported by IRI. According to president and chief operating officer Dunnan Edell, the company’s business model focuses on developing unique products. “We pool the creative experience and intelligence of our principles and marketing team to grow our brands organically,” he explains.

In recent years men’s depilatories have gained traction as part of the general growth of the men’s grooming business. Del’s Hansen for Men collection includes a hair remover lotion and hair removal strips in addition to other grooming aids. The scale of the men’s segment is suggested by the fact that Nair for Men from Church & Dwight Co. has become the No. 7 brand in the category.

Meanwhile, LifeSource Group, which makes the No. 4 brand, Nads (formerlyAussie Nads in the U.S.), expanded its offerings last year, introducing Naughty Nads, a playfully sexy approach to waxing the bikini area.

Depilatories                          DOLLAR SALES       UNIT VOLUME
$103.6 mil. 17.9 mil.
( 1.1%) * (-2.7%) *

Percent Change Percent Change
vs. vs.
Prior 12 Months Prior 12 Months

For 52 Weeks Supermarkets Supermarkets
Ending 6/17/07 1% -3.4%

Drug Stores Drug Stores
-0.1% -4.1%

Top Brands Dollar Unit
Sales Volume

1. Sally Hansen $31.1 mil. 5.1 mil.
2

2009
09.26

best of walnut creek

best of walnut creek

0 Comments | Oakland Tribune, Oct 16, 2008 | by Contra Costa Times

Best of Walnut Creek

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Harp Class — 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18. Hands-on group class. Learn about different harps, how to pluck the strings, improvise and play familiar songs on the harp. All ages and experience levels are welcome. 1601 N. Main St., Suite 106, Walnut Creek. Free. 925-937- 4277.

— Dog Park Seminar — 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 18. Learn how to interpret dog body language and how to respond. Instruction will also include dog and human etiquette, handling confrontations before and after, canine CPR and more. Heather Farm Community Center, 301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek. $20. 925-943-5858, www.walnutcreekrec.org.

— Kinderdance — 10:45-11:45 a.m. Mondays Oct. 20-Dec. 8. A developmental dance, movement and fitness program for children 3-5. Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek. $91. 925-943- 5858, www.walnutcreekrec.org.

— Emeritus College — “Tai Chi Chuan” — Five classes beginning 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 21. Instructor: Lei Wah Wong. $50. “Gentle Yoga,” five classes beginning noon-1:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Instructor: Kathleen Genereux. $50. “Conversational Spanish,” five classes beginning 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Instructor: Ricardo Rodriguez. $50. “The Women of World War II,” four classes beginning 10 a.m.- noon Oct. 23. Instructor: Claudia Gemar. $40. “Human Enhancement,” five classes beginning noon-2 p.m. Oct. 24

2009
09.25

Business is business

Business is business

Flex, August, 2009

As far as bodybuilding is concerned, Kerry supports it, but we don’t talk about it much at internet marketing home. We have a great because she has a profession [she is a nurse] and I have a profession, and we’d rather just focus on home life, the dogs and sports. Relationships thrive best when there’s that separation.

Obviously, we both stress about work, but bringing it home isn’t the best thing. I have a Web site that sells workout clothing–which is selling tremendously, especially in Europe–and she helps me with that, but that’s business

2009
09.24
YRC debuts enviro-friendly truck tire.(Products)

Tire Business, May, 2007

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC) has developed a truck tire line that it claims offers reduced rolling resistance, longer casing life and a full 1-inch original tread depth while also complying with the company’s environmental responsibility philosophy.

Yokohama’s “Z.environment”-or Zen-line incorporates optimum tread designs, green construction california compounds and casing design to achieve its advances, according to John Cooney, director of commercial sales for Yokohama Tire Corp., YRC’s U.S. subsidiary