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As a natural and renewable resource, bamboo offers an opportunity to turn away from the destruction of native forests towards managed plantations that can be selectively harvested annually without clear-cutting. Tree plantations obviously have to be chopped down while bamboo keeps on keeping on, with the ability to rapidly accumulate a high volume of biomass per acre. This fact has gained the attention of many industries trying to establish environmentally safe and reliable ways of replacing wood products of all kinds. Maya Bamboo, makers of Hot Bambú lump charcoal, is taking on charcoal for the grilling market.

More than a quarter of Americans state Autumn is their favorite time of year, according to Rasmussen Reports, and this may be due, in part, to the number of festivals held in the fall. Autumn continues to be a good time to hold an event as the changing colors adds to the beauty of the event and the cooler weather allows for more outdoor activities. "If you have been put in charge of hosting a fall festival, why not make use of inflatable rentals to draw a larger crowd? With many party rentals to select from, including bounce houses and dunk tanks, you are sure to find an inflatable for every age range," Mark Mazzola of Bella's Bouncies declares.

Many experts wrote the idea of corporate Christmas parties off with the recent recession; however, with surprising statistics showing a rise in the number of bookings for Christmas parties in 2012, party rental suppliers are encouraged for the coming holiday season. Says Susan Lorimar, spokesperson for party rentals Indianpolis IN firm, Big Bounce Fun House Rentals, "We are encouraging corporate organizers to book Christmas party rentals in Indianpolis IN early this year because some items are already booked up on key nights. We're seeing a huge increase in the number of inquiries over 2011 and even last year."

Recent consumer statistics indicate 95 percent of Americans questioned are celebrating the Christmas season in a more elaborate manner than in previous decades. While such festivities continue to revolve around traditional meals, fellowship and remembrance of the true meaning of the holiday, the celebrations themselves are becoming more extravagant with an increased number of guests and expanded menus. Such events are beginning to include games, extensive and intricate gift exchanges and bounce houses and other inflatable structures. In light of these facts, Party Rock Inflatables has launched their recently extended inventory of inflatables Sarasota to accommodate those planning their Christmas events.

Since the release of the iPhone 5, the market for iPhone accessories has redoubled thanks to its new features and size. Such an expensive and varied device is extremely valuable to its users, so it is understandable that accessories that will keep the phone protected are in high demand. iStock Accessories has created a new iPhone 5 Screen Protector compatible with the iPhone 5, iPhone 5s and the new iPhone 5c that uses nano technology to create a robust and durable screen protector that is as lightweight and almost unbreakable as a smudge screen film.

Women are constantly bombarded with the images of skinny, curve less, frail women as the definition of beautiful and desirability, yet this perception of beauty is far from how real women look. Real women have more than just looks going for them, their personalities, and the dynamic roles they play in life combined with their not so perfect flaws like the fat, bumps and curves make them perfect. It is not wise to hide these attributes under wraps, it would be better to embraces these features and show off them off as a part of what make women real and unique.

To watch their daughter walk down the aisle is a dream every mother has since the day their daughter is born, the rush of bitter sweet emotion to see their daughter all grown up ready to spend her life with her prince charming. For the mother of the bride the wedding day of her daughter is a day filled with a unique mixture of stress, happiness, drama, satisfaction and pride.  Due to the importance of the roles played by the mother of bride and groom it is important that they feel comfortable throughout the day while they overlook the event and take care of the guest and the newlywed couple. Chesca is a plus sized clothing brand for women; they also have an exclusive line of dresses most suitable for the Mother of the Bride and Groom. These dresses have been designed with comfort and elegance kept in mind. Each dress has been made with special and unique fabrics and have been styled for an ultra-feminine look that combines a contemporary twist for the ladies with fuller figures also, the designs that have been specially created for the Mother of the bride line of dress are glamorous yet age appropriate which will allow the mothers to look timelessly elegant and comfortable.

JR Jewelers is a second generation, family-owned and operated brick and mortar jewelry store. They have been a reputable jeweler for the community of Fort Lauderdale for over 35 years. Husband and wife team, Josephine and Robert, (hence, the JR) are excited to have recently expanded their bridal business, introducing two new renown jewelry designers; Scott Kay and Danhov.

The most elite and prestigious pawn shop in New York has been thriving, despite being the only business currently open to the public in New York City’s International Gem Tower located in the Diamond District on 47th Street. While other occupants are busy planning and building out their units, New York Loan Company has been servicing clients, both new and existing, in its third floor suite.

JR Jewelers is proud to announce the launch of a new website platform at jrjewelers.com. JR Jewelers has been operating a family-owned business for over 35 years in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and has had an online presence for over 10 years. JR Jewelers’ new partnership with Lytron Marketing Agency has been superbly beneficial in terms of the creation of a professional and customer conscientious website. JR Jewelers’ new website design is a masterpiece of Lytron Marketing Agency unsurpassed in modern beauty. In addition to design and functionality, the new JR Jewelers website launch heralds hundreds of new styles of engagement rings and wedding bands and over 20,000 diamonds in our state of the art diamond search.

JR Jewelers has over 35 years of experience operating a fine jewelry store in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida community. Known by so many faithful customers as, “The Fort Lauderdale Jeweler.” One of the hallmarks of this family-owned and operated business has been their innovative approach to customer service. Husband and wife team, Josephine & Robert are offering all customers who purchase their diamond and engagement ring from JR Jewelers, Free Diamond Setting.

Fake headphone scams are growing increasingly common. Every day, scam artists post advertisements on online marketplaces for good headphones at low prices. Unfortunately, many of these headphones are fake, leaving buyers with subpar headphones or – worse yet – an empty headphone box.

As the excitement to woo customers during the Black Friday shopping weekend begins in earnest, there are a number of companies that have already began early promotions and with some even leaking Black Friday ads.

Finding the right set of headphones can be difficult. Buyers have to pay attention to features like price, sound quality, warranty, and durability. Further complicating things is the fact that some expensive headphones have poor sound quality, while some cheap headphones are surprisingly good.

Many fitness activities are related to sports, and sporting events are directly related to competition. It’s a natural encouragement for people to compete with one another, but for those just starting a fitness program this can be detrimental. If success isn’t achieved at the same rate of their peers, a person can feel the pressure of competition and begin to think their performance inadequate. Eventually, they may just give up over not being able to meet an invisible standard they’ve set out to achieve.

Who doesn't enjoy partying? Well Aussies now have a new online superstore for all their Costume and Party Supplies needs.

Buy Like Me, LLC, is proud to announce the immediate availability of its new mobile-first product comparison site, BestSmartWatchesCompared.com.

JD Closeouts, one of the trusted vendors for closeout, surplus and liquidation merchandise, has just received a new shipment of sporting goods and is currently selling the lot for as little as $195 per pallet. These sporting goods come from a variety of major sporting goods stores around the country and include some of the top brands in sports. Many of these items can be resold at top dollar and are perfect for export.

Backyard Soaps and More, a leading supplier of gift baskets online, is pleased to announce the store has moved to a new and exciting location. The new store is now address for the store is 215 Huron Ave., Port Huron, MI. Individuals interested in finding out more information about the new address can call 800-601-6943. The entire staff is excited about the move because it allows for a more exciting shopping experience for customers. The company plans on welcoming more customers than ever during the upcoming holiday season.

Dale Cahill, owner of TouCanada, announced that with the launch of his firm’s new website, consumers now have access to a different type of online shopping directory designed specifically for Canadians. TouCanada makes it easy for individuals buying products online in Canada  to locate Canadian-based retailers to save time and money.

BestBlackFriday.com, a website that is dedicated to helping shoppers figure out the best deals over the Thanksgiving weekend, has just released their annual Black Friday 2013 predictions. The new in-depth article was compiled by the website’s staff from a combination of data from last year’s Black Friday sales, information collected this year, the results of polls, and researching third party data.

The calendar says its only October, but Christmas and the holidays are just around the corner. Because the holidays are creeping up, Adirondack Direct announces they are now offering discount church furniture for the holiday season. Santa may be leaving toys under the Christmas tree for children, but this year, Adirondack will be leaving church-goers with affordable and comfortable church furniture. Individuals, holding special events or congregations, can turn to Adirondack Direct for cheap chairs or folding tables. It is always good to have extra furniture around during Christmas services and holiday events. Adirondack direct is ready to help religious organizations by supplying them with both seating for their congregation services as well as folding chairs and tables for their holiday event.

Academic performance is key to success later in life, and a recent study done in the U.K. has revealed that moderate to vigorous daily activity could contribute to the performance of students who are active in sporting or physical education programs versus those who are not.

Every person has begun an exercise program at one point, and fallen hard off the wagon only a few weeks later. Some have even experienced a great deal of success on a plan only to be derailed by injury or another life event that prohibits continuation of the routine. Finding the path back to a fitness routine can feel frustrating and exhausting after a fall, but the task is not an impossible one.

The Pajama Company, a leading online store offering a range of pajamas and sleep accessories, celebrates the happiness found in comfort, home and family. However, for many women around the world, the basic medical necessities for bringing a child into the world safely remain a luxury. In 2013, a woman dies every two minutes from pregnancy complications. To help in this important cause, The Pajama Company has partnered with Every Mother Counts, a non-profit advocacy organization focused on increasing education and support for maternal and child health around the world.