Archive

August 2011

The Potential Power of Employee Surveys

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August 15, 2011. Employee surveys are potentially a powerful tool that could transform your organization and take it to the next level. Such transformation can only occur if the surveys are written and used properly. Unfortunately, most employee surveys don’t get used – instead they get shoved into the drawer and forgotten. That means you should never conduct an employee survey unless you...

House Selling Dos and Donts

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Whether you are a first time home seller or have had experience with it in the past, chances are, you have some questions and would like to be able to find out how to get the most money out of your house while still being able to sell it in a decent amount of time. Well, there are a lot of simple tips that you should keep in mind when it comes time to sell your home that will help make the...

Canada Study Permit

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What is a Canada study permit? A Canada study permit allows international students to study in Canada under a variety of programs, including English and French language classes, post-secondary degree programs, and professional programs, amongst others. How do you get a Canada study permit? You can only apply for a study permit after being accepted at a recognized Canadian school, university or...

Julie Mann Back for a Second Season of Self-Storage

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Julie Mann is back for a second season of Self Storage, which is scheduled to air in summer of 2011. Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 2011 — Julie Mann is back for a second season of Self Storage, which is scheduled to air in summer of 2011. The series begins when Dana (Julie Mann) and Shoshanna (Kimberly Trew), are evicted from their apartment and find themselves homeless due to the Great...

Los Angeles, CA: Second Season Of Self Storage Show Launches

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The second season of the web series, Self Storage launches on August 17th, beginning with Dana and Shoshanna being evicted once again and having to find a new storage facility. Irvine, CA, August 16, 2011 — The second season of the web series, Self Storage launches on August 17th, beginning with Dana and Shoshanna being evicted once again and having to find a new storage facility. You can...

Can buying food locally help your health – and the environment? AboutKidsHealth reports

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Do you know where your vegetables and other food originate? Leading online source of children’s health information, AboutKidsHealth, looks into the growing trend of buying local food in a sustainable fashion, as well as the health and environmental benefits. One study found that, on average, the food in Ontario grocery stores has travelled 4500 km from the place it was grown or raised. As a...

Wireless Sensor Networks in Smart Meters – A Market With Uncertain Impact

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A new West Technology Research Solutions report includes coverage of all significant emerging wireless sensor network technologies and applications. Mountain View, CA, August 16, 2011 — The study, “WTRS Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends, Q3 2011”, analyzes competitive activities by prominent industry alliances and market penetration of associated wireless sensor network protocols...