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MONROE, Ohio, Feb. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Deceuninck North America, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality systems for windows, doors, and outdoor living, is pleased to announce that the company recently received code compliance research reports for Clubhouse® Decking (CCRR-0175), Clubhouse® Elite Railing (CCRR-1078) and Clubhouse® Plus Railing (CCRR-0185) from ATI Evaluation Service, a leading product testing service provider. (Logo:...
WEST DOVER, Vt., Feb. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- It was sunny but chilly in Southern Vermont today as a Pro-4 off-road racing truck took to the snowy incline of Mount Snow to prove what's possible for Red Bull Frozen Rush. Just one week after record-breaking snowfall in the Northeast, Champion off-road racer Ricky Johnson took advantage of all the extra powder by riding a figure eight trail with jumps and berms while thousands of winter and motorsports fanatics cheered him on. Ricky...
The Jay Cutler Foundation's $15,000 donation will help children with Type 1 Diabetes enjoy a full week of adventure at YMCA Camp Carson, just north of Evansville, in southwestern Indiana. Along with building powerful friendships with children facing similar challenges, campers will participate in activities that range from Canoeing, sailing , climbing and pottery to nature hikes, mountain biking water-ziplines and more. Evansville, Indiana (PRWEB) February 14, 2013 "The Jay...
Zing Partners LLC, manufacturers of the Zippy RBT devices line, has signed a partnership agreement to sponsor Dixon Challenge charity golf events in 2013. Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) February 13, 2013 Zing Partners LLC announces the signing of an agreement with Dixon Golf, manufacturer of high performance eco-friendly golf balls, to partner with Dixon as an official sponsor of the 2013 Dixon Challenge charity golf program. Dixon Golf, a Tempe, AZ based company, is the world’s only manufacturer...
IsoCoreX Giving Seattle Home Fitness Enthusiasts and Gym Owners a New Functional Fitness Experience Seattle, WA (PRWEB) February 13, 2013 When working out at the local gym the selection of equipment for strength training is endless. It seems there is a piece of equipment for every muscle group. IsoSHRED Fitness has introduced a new piece of equipment that has been described as a game changer in functional fitness. IsoCoreX is one piece of equipment for your entire upper body. The trend...
Endless Pools will expand its line of Spas to include a brand new 10’ Exercise Spa, catering to people seeking a multi-use, water exercise and therapy pool at home. Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) February 13, 2013 Endless Pools is excited to announce the launch of its brand new 10’ Exercise Spa, which hit the market this February. Small enough to fit into a variety of tight spaces—indoors or outside—the Exercise Spa can feature an underwater treadmill to make it the ultimate spa for...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Intergraph(®) has released CloudWorx for SmartPlant(®) Isometrics 2012 R1, a valuable add-on to its SmartPlant Isometrics solution that allows users to quickly create accurate, as-built piping isometrics directly from a laser scan point cloud. CloudWorx for SmartPlant Isometrics 2012 R1 leverages Leica Geosystems' industry-leading Cyclone software technology to efficiently display the laser scan point cloud and navigate through it in...
WINCHESTER, Va., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Trex Company, the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, has brought together two thought leaders in their respective fields for a multi-faceted marketing campaign focused on the convergence of beauty and technology in outdoor design. Launching online and in print this month, "Engineered Artistry" allows consumers to engage with authentic and enjoyable content designed to spark discussions about how...
STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- M2 Media Group, a leading magazine subscription agency, today announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Girl Scouts of the USA, the largest organization for girls in the world, to provide an innovative new product sales program opportunity to Girl Scout councils nationwide. Through the relationship, M2 will partner with local Girl Scout councils to provide Girl Scout members the opportunity to sell magazines and...
KINGSTON, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonner Doll Company, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of high-end collectible dolls and figures, has released Character Figures® based on Summit Entertainment's Warm Bodies. The film was released nationwide by Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE® company, on February 1, 2013, and was the #1 box office hit its first weekend. "I read the book a while ago after a friend had suggested it," said Robert Tonner, doll artist and...
Latest Recreation Reference Libraries
Aquascaping is the art of arranging aquatic plants along with rocks, cavework, stones, or driftwood, in an aesthetically pleasing manner within an aquarium. Aquascape designs incorporate numerous distinctive styles. Usually, an aquascape houses fish as well as plants, although it’s possible to produce an aquascape with solely plants, or with rockwork or other hardscape and no plants. Even though the main goal of aquascaping is to construct an artful underwater landscape, the technical...
The Jack Dempsey (Rocio octofasciata) is a species of freshwater fish that is found across North and Central America (from Mexico south to the Honduras). Its common name is likened to that of the famous 1920s boxer Jack Dempsey, because of its strong facial features and aggressive nature. It is found in slow-moving waters, such as areas that are swampy, weedy, murky, and/or warm. It is common in sand-bottom canals, drainage ditches, and rivers. This species has been introduced to Australia,...
The Pearl Danio (Danio albolineatus) is a tropical fish belonging to the minnow family (Cyprinidae). Originating in Sumatra, Burma, and Thailand, this fish is sometimes found in community tanks by fish keeping hobbyists. It grows to a maximum length of 2.6 in (6.5 cm) and lives for around 5 years. The fish has a pink body and two light yellow/white stripes. It has an iridescent look. The fish has two pair of barbels. In the wild, the Pearl Danio is found in along the surface of small,...
The Pearlscale is a breed of fancy goldfish which is commonly stocked in the aquarium trade. It has a short round body, and its noted feature (as the name suggests) is the white domed scales which rise out of the body slightly, glittering in the aquarium lights. This appearance is due to extra calcified scale material building up in the center of each scale. A variant of this breed with head growth is quite common and known as the Crown Pearlscale. It is a highly sociable fish (like all...
A Fantail goldfish is a standard "fancy" type of goldfish. It has a dual-lobed tail, unlike its cousin the common or comet. Its fins can be different sizes, ranging from 1-3 in or more in length. A typical fantail has paired fins, including anal fins, a single dorsal fin, and a round, pointed body shape. It can range in color, from bronze (known as chocolate), orange, red, calico, and mixes of the colors. It is the third hardiest of the fancy goldfish with Comet first and Shubunkin second,...
