Local realtors help provide windows of opportunity. (Good Deeds).(real estate brokers assist in window purchase for Habitat for Humanity home)(Brief Article)
Eleven local Real Estate brokers helped purchase windows for the Habitat for Humanity house that broke ground this summer in a small development at the south end of Wenatchee. Brokers Laura Mounter, Alan Beidler, Peter Nolen, Don Huber, Steve Kelley, Bob Seltzer, Howard Syria, Lee Herring, Wayne

Publication: Wenatchee Business Journal

The evolution of energy efficiency education: every two years Home Energy faxes questionnaires far and wide to groups that offer training for a whole-house approach to home performance. After much research, we put together the following list of the best training opportunities in North America. But first, here's a profile of one training program that has been in business even longer than we have. (Training for the 21st Century).
Twenty-five years ago, an institution of higher-efficiency learning flung open its doors. Since its inception, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Energy Training Center (ETC) in Stockton, California, has trained more than 42,000 people in the principles of energy efficiency. This unique

Publication: Home Energy

Beware of Home Opportunities That Sound Too Good.(working from home)
IN the last two weeks I have received several e-mails and one phone call from people looking for ways to make money working from home. Unfortunately, a couple of people had lost money on illegitimate work-at-home opportunities. Finding a home-based job or business opportunity can be perilous.

Publication: Los Angeles Business Journal

Shrinking to good effect: mini variants in multipacks are creating more snacking opportunities in the home. (Ice Cream).(Birds Eye Wall's)(Brief Article)
Manufacturers are forever exploring new formats in their quest to create more opportunities for ice cream consumption. One result of their endeavours is a mini snack version of existing products and ice cream category captain Birds Eye Wall's has led the way in new product development with mini

Publication: Grocer

Tourist industry in good shape ; Summer 2008 has thrown up just about the worst possible combination of circumstances for the tourist industry here in the Westcountry. The financial squeeze persuaded many holidaymakers to take a stay- at-home break this year, offering an unrivalled opportunity for South West resorts to show what they can offer.
Summer 2008 has thrown up just about the worst possible combination of circumstances for the tourist industry here in the Westcountry. The financial squeeze persuaded many holidaymakers to take a stay-at-home break this year, offering an unrivalled opportunity for South West resorts to show what

Publication: Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK)

ADVISORY/Old and Unused Electronics Cluttering Your Home? Recycling Opportunity at Best Buy in San Carlos; Old Computers, TVs and Other Items to be Collected in Store Parking Lot.
News/Assignment Editors ADVISORYfor Friday-Saturday (July 12-13) Two Days Only Friday, July 12 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 13 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. What: For two days only, the Best Buy store in San Carlos will serve as a recycling collection site for unwanted electronic items. The special

Publication: Business Wire