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November 28, 2012

A food war is brewing among the natural food suppliers

Filed under: Food — elegant @ 10:51 pm

Food that are organic, free of antibiotics, gluten free, and meat and dairy that is not genetically modified are rising in sales.  Look at the Melville, New Jersey based Hain Celestial Group that provides such food items to Whole Foods Market.  Just before Thanksgiving, it announced that its antibiotic-free turkeys are sold out.  Borrowing a page from Whole Foods Market, retail giants Wal-Mart and Costco have stocked few of their shelves with natural food products.

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The fans No. 1 natural food supplier in the U.S. is Annie’s.  However, Hain Celestial Group started natural food offerings some two decades ago.  They carry natural seasonings and teas, Greek yogurts, meat free frozen meals, veggie snacks, raw juices and soups.  Its sales are increasing more than 20 percent a year.  Its stock price has tripled within the last three years rewarding stockholders handsomely.  Now other players such as WhiteWave Foods, Dean Foods, Danone, General Mills and PepsiCo are also entering the natural foods market.  Kroger and Safeway, traditional super market chains have dedicated five percent of their shelf space to natural foods in order to compete with the ever increasing demand for natural foods.  Stay tuned for a war among natural food suppliers.

November 25, 2012

Wall Murals – Cover your Walls

Filed under: Business Services — publisher @ 3:24 am

If you have a large office space or even a huge wall space in your home, you could cover it with wall murals to add a little bit of character or color to the space. These murals are popular because they’re easily designed on a computer and can help cover up an otherwise bland working space. Many companies provide these services, but when you’re setting out to install one yourself, it’s important that you find a company with some experience because one wrong move could lead to a giant wall decal being permanently stuck to your wall at a crooked angle.

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The first thing you want to figure out when you contact one of these installation companies is what type of size and shape of design would you like. Considering the fact that the sky is the limit, starting with at least a basic idea of what the mural should look like will help the designers fulfill your goal with a lot more ease.

The technology that they use in digital wall covering is very robust and can come up with just about any design imaginable. As said before, having an idea of what it is you’d like to see in your design of decorative glass film before you hire a contractor will help the process go much more smoothly. Companies like Metropolitan West are a great example of a professional window tinting company that also offers a number of features that you can utilize to both cover your walls with a mural as well as with window tinting.

November 20, 2012

Questions to ask when choosing a puppy

Filed under: Pets — admin @ 12:26 pm

Buying your first puppy can be a daunting task. Her are some common questions to ask when choosing the right puppy… and the right breeder. Arm yourself with information and buy with confidence!

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Questions to ask when choosing a puppy:

  1. What kind of lifestyle does this breed require?
  2. What personality traits should I be informed about?
  3. What grooming requirements are there with this breed?
  4. What type of exercise does this breed require?
  5. Are there any common health problems associated with this breed?
  6. Can I meet the puppy’s mother and father?
  7. If one of the parents is not available, does the Breeder have pictures available of the parent?
  8. May I see / visit where the puppies are raised?
  9. How many litters do you have per year?
  10. What happens to your retired breeding dogs?
  11. How many different breeds do you breed?
  12. What is the average lifespan of the dogs?
  13. What type of food do you feed your dogs?
  14. At what age can the puppy go to it’s new home?
  15. What immunization protocol do you follow for your breeding dogs and your puppies?
  16. Do the puppies have any type of socialization prior to being sent to their new home?
  17. Do the puppies have any type of training prior to being sent to their new home?
  18. Are you affiliated with any breeder associations? Why or why not?
  19. Do you have references?
  20. What guarantees do you offer with your puppies?
  21. Do you require spay/neuter contracts on your pet quality puppies?
  22. If, for any reason, I am unable to keep the puppy, what is your policy?

Most breeders are more than happy to answer questions related to the purchase of one of their puppies and will be just as concerned about the type of person/household they are releasing one of their puppies to. Remember: It is up to both the Buyer and the Breeder to be comfortable with one another and to ensure that the puppy has been and will be treated properly.

November 19, 2012

American Manufacturing Touted To Be A Dynamic Sector, A Mckinsey Report Reveals

Filed under: Manufacturing — publisher @ 1:38 am

When one talks of American manufacturing these days, there is a yearning for days gone by along with the realization that it is in a state of continued decline. However, a new study by the McKinsey Global Institute clarifies the fact that manufacturing remains one of the most dynamic sectors in the United States but that doesn’t mean traditional manufacturing jobs are coming back.

Putting this report in perspective, one of the authors of the study, James Manyika said, “One of the authors of this study, manufacturing makes outsized contributions to GDP. It makes outsized contributions to overall productivity growth. It drives prosperity. But purely on employment, it has been declining over time.”

Statistics that support this conclusion reveal that manufacturing contributed 20 percent to the growth of global economic output for the decade ending in 2010 as well as 37 percent of global productivity growth from 1995 to 2005. However, employment was reduced by 24 percent in these advanced nations.

Simply put, the manufacturing sector is enjoying improvements in the form of robotics and other technologies while eliminating the need for factory workers, who in the past and without much education could find a job easily at middle class wages. What the report reveals is that the manufacturing worker of the future is more likely to have a graduate degree while wearing a suit or a white coat.

However, this doesn’t mean that manufacturing won’t create jobs in the future because there is not only a need for highly educated professionals but also for qualified technicians such as mechanics and electricians which community colleges aren’t able to meet.

And while there is no doubt that manufacturing will not create mass employment like in the past, the United States continues to lead the global technologies and innovators category in manufacturing.

November 17, 2012

Upgrading Furnishings with new as Seen on TV Products

Filed under: Goods and Services — publisher @ 3:20 pm

You may be in dire need of a new rug for the kitchen and this may drive you to shop. As you look around, you realize that more of your furnishings need upgrading to something a bit more modern. Your appliances, utensils, and even your dining room table and chairs seem dated to you. You also realize that there are many cool new as seen on tv products that you had never seen before. These would take care of many smaller problems with your living style.

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Everyone needs to feel like they are living in the current century and that they are still relevant to the world in which they live. Nothing says this more than buying up-to-date items for the home. It proves you are still providing a service to the world and earning money to outfit your home. Otherwise, your friends and family may get the idea that you stopped making money a few decades ago.

Modern floor lamps are one of those furnishing that stand out the most for dating a person’s home. The faster you replace those, the sooner you are on your way to more modern living. Take a quick glance through any list of as seen on tv items and you will realize just how much help you need in your home. You can find such a list with photos. There are always so many brilliant small gadgets coming out that never make it to the big stores on the corner, but will make your life much easier and enjoyable. You cannot afford to pass them up.

November 15, 2012

The Importance of Getting Children the Right Mattress

Filed under: Goods and Services — admin @ 4:19 pm

Though they’ll insist it’s the toys and games, the most important part of a child’s bedroom really is the bed itself. But while it may not be nearly as fun the video games or as funky as the beanbag chairs, the bedroom kids and adolescents sleep in needs to have a top-quality mattress to help with healthy growth and development.

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Many children receive a hand-me-down mattress from older siblings or other family members. However, the fact that it’s being replaced means somebody had a reason to get rid of it. A bed too worn out for an adult isn’t going to be any more supportive for a child, and a pre-owned bed that was outgrown presents hygiene questions. Even if the mattress being handed down was once a top model, its original build quality isn’t restored the second it passes hands. So while “When I was a kid, I could sleep anywhere,” may be true, it doesn’t mean you wouldn’t have gotten much better support for your growing body on a quality bed.

 

One potential benefit for younger children is that a supremely comfortable mattress may make bedtime less of sentence handed down and more of something to be enjoyed. This is even more true if the mattress’ frame is something fun like cars, space ships, or themed around their hobby. Meanwhile, storage beds with drawer space can be useful for younger kids who often seem to have more things than places to put them. A teen bed needs to tout enough room for growth; one reason full-size beds are increasing in popularity for teens. Even if you’re only adding a foam topper to a mattress, providing children with the most comfortable and supportive sleep surface possible is important to their health and happiness.

November 12, 2012

Where to Find the Best Boat Mattress

Filed under: Hardware,Industrial,Manufacturing — publisher @ 10:26 am

If you are a boat owner you realize the importance of having a good, comfortable boat mattress. There are many companies that have websites that have a variety of mattresses available. It’s not just important to take care of the outside of your boat but the inside as well and when you have comfortable seating, it makes each boat trip more enjoyable.
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Owning a boat has long been a status symbol. Many years ago only the rich and famous owned boats and when they were seen people knew they were well to do. Today, many people own boats from the working class to the more wealthy families. Boating has long been a popular past time and is considered one of the favorite ways to get away from it all. With a warm summer breeze out on the open sea there is no better way to spend the day or a weekend.

One of the best websites to find foam mattresses is www.foamreplacement.com. They have a wide variety of mattresses, so if you’re looking for a boat mattress replacement, this is the place to go. Do you have a couch that is still in good shape but needs new couch foam for the cushions? This site carries those as well. Any type of foam replacement you need they have in stock. You can find foam seating for furniture, boats, just about any type of foam replacement that you can think of. So check out the site today and take a look around. You’re sure to find the type of foam replacement you need.

November 10, 2012

Finding The Right Selection Of Gun Parts, What To Look For

Filed under: Goods and Services — publisher @ 12:44 pm

Gun aficionados know just how hard it is to find the right gun parts when you need them.  There are so many different brands and types of guns out there, and with so many different ways to customize guns, it is difficult to find the right past at all times.  We have put together some things to look for when shopping for gun parts, so you can be sure you are getting the supplier and the deal that you need.

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When shopping for parts for your gun, you need to start by going to a quality and highly-respected source who has a vast array of parts and accessories.  You want someone who has a reputation for quality parts, so you can be sure that you are getting exactly what is sold to you.  Often, many of the most popular parts are in high demand.  If you are looking for a part in high demand, you need to go to a source where you feel as though you will get the part timely.  You should also look for shipping deals as well as guarantees on he part of the seller so that you can rest easy in what you have purchased.

 

When looking for parts such as Lone Wolf gun barrels, you should be sure to check out one of the more highly-respected retailers out there, Pistol Accents.  There are some great accessories out there to make your gun perform at its peak.  You would not believe how something such as new gun grips can make the shooting range much more enjoyable.

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