STEUBENVILLE - Those shale jobs the Ohio Valley has been waiting for are beginning to find their way here.

Power Torque Services will operate out of a portion of the old DiNovo building on North Third Street, creating more than a dozen jobs to start, while Heavy Duty Industrial Services is already working out of leased space in the Wintersville area. A third company, Environmental Management Specialists, is buying property in the South End of Steubenville and expects to be operational by April 1, bringing roughly 15 jobs to start.

Jefferson County Commissioner Thomas Graham said the business activity "is a tribute to our economic development team," adding that the behind-the-scenes efforts to attract business and jobs are "starting to pay off."

"We help fund them through taxpayer dollars and it's great to see the fruits of their labor being demonstrated," he said. "These announcements are good for the future of Jefferson County and I know there are more to come."

PTS, founded in 2002, has leased 8,000-square feet of warehouse and apartment space in the DiNovo building, which means roughly 14,000-square feet are still available for other potential tenants.

Wayne LeCompte, who will oversee PTS's Jefferson County operations, said the company runs casings on oil wells.

"We isolate the well bore so you can flow the well without risk of contamination," he said.

PTS is in the first wave of shale-related businesses to set up shop in Jefferson County, but LeCompte said they "wanted to get the jump" on the drilling buildup locally.

Until now, drilling activity had focused on Marcellus shale fields in Pennsylvania and parts of West Virginia, but mild winter weather meant declining demand for natural gas. With prices falling, drilling giants like Chesapeake and Hess are reducing their Marcellus activity and instead shifting their focus to the more profitable liquids-rich Utica shale.

LeCompte figures that means the empty commercial properties sprinkled across Jefferson County aren't going to be empty for long.

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Brace yourself for the most maritally divisive piece of news you'll hear all week: married women do more housework than their husbands. Analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research thinktank shows that eight out of 10 married women do more household chores, while just one in 10 married men does an equal amount of cleaning and washing as his wife.

Just over one in 10 women 13% say their husbands do more housework than they do, while only 3% of married women do fewer than three hours a week, with almost half doing 13 hours or more.

In short, the gender imbalance is alive and thriving in the British household, according to the IPPR, which says its research shows that, for real equality, society needs to see men to pick up the vacuum cleaner and do their fair share.

Patterns of housework have changed only slightly. More than eight out of 10 women born in 1958 said they do more laundry and ironing than their partner, while seven out of 10 women born in 1970 agreed.

"The revolution in gender roles is unfinished business," said Nick Pearce, director of IPPR. "Women still shoulder the overwhelming burden of household tasks, particularly after they have had children. When they earn more, their bargaining power with their partners increases, so closing the gender pay gap would help. Universal childcare, rather than tax relief for nannies or cleaners, is also the best way forward for a family-friendly, more equal Britain.

"On most key issues, the route to modern feminist goals must pass through fathers. Men should work more flexibly, take greater responsibility for caring for their children and their homes, and have the right to reserved parental leave," says the IPPR.

Last month David Cameron said that tax relief for people paying domestic staff, what critics call the "butler tax break", was "an interesting idea I want to look at further". The Swedish and Finnish governments allow people to deduct half the cost of household services such as cleaning, cooking, lawn-mowing and babysitting from their tax bills. It is said to have created more than 5,000 jobs in Sweden.

But the IPPR says that just entrenches gender injustice and only universal childcare can help beleaguered parents from being forced into traditional "breadwinner and homemaker" roles.

"Whenever we ask women about the most stressful thing in their lives, housework is at the top," said Siobhan Freegard of Netmums. "Nobody lies on their deathbed thinking, 'I wish I'd kept up with the housework', but it is a serious issue dividing couples and we have to ask why it comes back time and again. Are we really genetically programmed to be keeping the cave tidy while the man goes off to hunt? We're educated women, does housework really matter? Why do we care about it so much? Is it natural instinct or the root of inequality? Our kids see us arguing about it all the time and what are we saying to them about equality for women?

"For a long time it has been unfashionable to say that some women want to stay at home, to the point where women are now asking what happened to choice? Well, choice is gone for most women now. If you can afford to outsource cleaning and childcare, then you can keep your career, but we find it hard to outsource those roles. Maybe we disempower men. Women just get so fed up having to nag to get their partner to wash up that they do it themselves. We see women discussing what tricks to use withholding nookie is popular!"

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Long Island Pressure Washing Company, JM Pressure Washing launches new website with helpful tips on hiring the right power washing company.

Manorville, Long Island, NY (PRWEB) March 11, 2012

This season JM Pressure Washing has decided to launch a new website to keep up with the times. The website has many interesting and helpful function for residential homeowners as well as commercial business owners. Some of the functions of the site are:

The most interesting pages are photo gallery and homeowner tips, these pages are the ones getting big online views.

The photo gallery shows viewers before & after photos to display how nice a home, patio, deck or business storefront can look at being pressure washed. The before and after transitions amaze viewers and prove that a small investment in power washing can go a long way.

The homeowners tips was a page designed to help JM Presure Washing customers select the right power washing company.

Here are some of the tips found on the new website provided by JM Pressure Washing.

1- Make sure clients understand the risks associated with power washing. If clients are equipped with knowledge, it will help them minimize the risks. Client should be able to list down questions that will assist in weeding out contractors and narrow down the list of candidates. As a result, clients only have to choose among quality companies.

2-Make sure the contractor will visit the job site before providing a quote or estimate on the cost for their services. Clients can use this as a way to evaluate the contractor basing on how he calculates the cost and how he assesses the job site. In addition to the cost, the contractor should provide clients the success rate of the project.

3- Obtain more than one estimate or quote from different power washing companies. Getting more than one evaluation or estimate allows clients to compare each of them. If they want to find the best deal among the choices, clients need to invest both money and time into the project. With different opinions, they get specific information about the scope, processes and risks of the project.

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The industrial cleaning company services manufacturing, power, and paper industries, to name a few

PESHTIGO -- Pressure-washing uses water, and sand-blasting uses sand.

But have you ever heard of ice blasting?

It uses dry ice and is a non-abrasive cleaning process that easily blasts away oil, grease, dirt, and dust.

Precision Iceblast Corporation of Wallace, Michigan, recently moved to Peshtigo, Wisconsin.

So why did the family-run business leave the U.P.?

There wasn't a lot of room for expansion at all, explains Matthew Peterson, who works in Project Management. You couldn't work on multiple projects. It was pretty much focused on one project and getting that done then moving on to the next one."

Sales have grown in the last few years.

But why did company officials consider Wisconsin?

The state of Wisconsin was great with tax incentives, said Keith Boye, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. They were very aggressive with trying to court us to come over here. And when we looked where in Wisconsin we wanted to go, the city of Peshtigo was also instrumental in bringing us over here."

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GLENWILLOW, Ohio, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --As American families are focused on taking care of their homes now more than ever, Hoover and Dirt Devil - America's top brands in home cleaning - are leading the charge with new products and high-tech tools showcased at the 2012 International Housewares Show, taking place March 10-13 in Chicago.

According to recent reports, sales of existing homes are ticking up and home-improvement projects are on the rise.(1) For families across the country that means taking more time to care for and clean the house themselves, according to Stephanie Begley from TTI Floor Care, the company behind the iconic cleaning brands Hoover and Dirt Devil.

"People are looking for affordable innovations to help them clean and take care of their homes," said Begley. "As trusted American brands, Hoover and Dirt Devil are excited to offer the latest technology across an array of products to help families clean their homes faster, easier and better than ever before."

From disinfecting steam mops to ultra-lightweight vacuum cleaners to portable hand vacs, Hoover and Dirt Devil use their in-house experts to help families keep their homes fresh and clean. Harkening to their legacy of cleaning and American roots, all products are designed by U.S. engineers, designers and technicians based at the Ohio company headquarters. This year the company took the unprecedented move to pull customer service in-house for both Hoover and Dirt Devil brands as well.

"It's important to listen to our customers and work with people one-on-one to continually provide not only the products people want, but the best service to help use them most effectively," said Begley. "Hoover consistently receives top product ratings, including high marks for quality and reliability."

Hoover. Nobody does it like you.At the 2012 International Housewares Show, Hoover is showcasing three products every family needs to help keep their homes fresh and clean.

Dirt Devil Fights DirtyFrom hand vacs to compact uprights, Dirt Devil is introducing the newest members of its Fight Dirty line-up for 2012.

For More Information To learn more about innovative Hoover products visit Hoover.com or connect with us at Facebook.com/Hoover. To learn more about Dirt Devil products, visit DirtDevil.com or connect with us on Facebook.

About Hoover and Dirt DevilFrom the first Hoover vacuum launched in 1908 to the Hoover WindTunnel MAX Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Upright in 2011, the Hoover brand continues a tradition of innovation through a comprehensive line of floor care products, including lithium-ion battery powered cordless vacuums, full-size, bagged and cyclonic upright and canister vacuums, carpet cleaners, hard-floor cleaners and central vacuum systems. Dirt Devil is known for fully featured lightweight, powerful vacuums, available in a signature red color. It derives its heritage with the launch of the first corded handheld vacuum with belt driven brush roll more than 20 years ago, and today offers a full line of vacuums and accessory cleaning products. Part of the TTI Floor Care family, Hoover and Dirt Devil appliances and accessories are available at major retailers and independent dealers throughout the United States and Canada.

CONTACT: Etosha Moh emoh@talktocurrent.com 312-929-0513

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FREDERICTON It's a dispute that no one wants to resolve.

It's been more than a decade since Neil Lemon climbed a hydro pole outside his Lower Durham, N.B., home in a desperate attempt to draw attention to his feud with NB Power a dispute over an unpaid bill that led to his power being disconnected.

Nearly 13 years later, Lemon's small weather-beaten bungalow still has no electricity.

"They've just got no feelings whatsoever for what they've done and don't even try," Lemon said this week. "Over the simple thing of what happened here; it just boggles my mind how it could get this far for something as simple as that."

In 1999, Lemon's home was disconnected five times during the height of the dispute, but four of those times he reconnected the power himself.

The last time the stoppage was permanent.

At the time of the final disconnection, Lemon claimed he'd offered half of his $746 income to the utility toward the $850 he owed, but was told to pay the total amount.

"This is not the way to go through the last years of your life," Lemon said, "You've got no power and you die of old age and never had power because of something stupid a mix-up in a bill."

Lemon said his life now consists of lugging several gallons of water for a flush, pets, washing and cooking every day. He has done that for 365 days a year since the plug was pulled.

Lemon, 57, heats his house with wood.

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Proving that it is easy to be environmentally friendlier without sacrificing style, affordability and functionality, Sprint (NYSE:S - News) and its no-contract brand, Boost Mobile, joined with LG Mobile today in announcing the upcoming availability of LG Rumor Reflex on the Sprint 3G Network.

LG Rumor Reflex marks the fifth device from Sprint with eco-friendly attributes and the second from Boost Mobile. As the fourth device in the Sprint and LG Rumor family, and the successor to last years popular LG Rumor Touch, LG Rumor Reflex boasts a large 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen, full QWERTY keyboard, 2-megapixel camera and camcorder, built-in GPS and MicroSD card slot supporting up to 32GB of memory.

LG Rumor Reflex in a Titan Grey color will be available Sunday, March 11, in all Sprint retail channels, including http://www.sprint.com and 1-800-SPRINT1 for $29.99 with a new two-year service agreement and $50 mail-in rebate via reward card1 (excludes taxes and surcharges). The device will be offered later in White.

The device will be available on Boost Mobile without a contract Thursday, March 29, for $79.99 (excluding taxes) at Boost Mobiles exclusive retail stores, select independent wireless dealer locations across the country, and at http://www.boostmobile.com with free shipping.

LG Rumor Reflex is compatible with Boost Mobiles $50 Monthly Unlimited plan with Shrinking Payments. For every six on-time payments, the cost of Boost Mobiles Monthly Unlimited plan will shrink by $5, eventually getting down to as low as $35 a month for unlimited nationwide talk, text messaging, web, email and calls to 411. Payments do not need to be consecutive to qualify for the next savings milestone.

Sprint believes it is important to keep evolving our handset portfolio with not only iconic devices but also with quick-messaging phones for customers looking for easy communications, said David Owens, vice president Product Development, Sprint. The availability of LG Rumor Reflex for both Sprint and Boost Mobile customers showcases our consumer choice through our multibrand strategy. Customers appreciate the ability to select a great phone and choose between a contract or no-contract option.

Eco-friendly Attributes

Earlier this year Sprint announced its environmental scorecard now requires all phones go through the UL Environment certification process, setting an industry-first standard to help improve reparability and drive more sustainable packaging. This device has also received the coveted UL Environment Platinum Certification, the highest level of environmental performance recognized by sustainable requirements established by UL Environment and Sprint.2

LG is committed to being a leader of change in the mobile industry and is continually working to find new ways to weave recyclable alternatives throughout our product lineup, said Tim OBrien, vice president of LG Mobile. We are proud of our continued collaboration with Sprint to develop budget-friendly and environmentally conscious devices that dont compromise function or design.

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By Catherine Kavanaugh, cathy.kavanaugh@dailytribune.com @catherinekav

David Dalton/Daily Tribune Regenia Paige, a massage therapist with Health Source, works on Paul Anderson of Royal Oak during Wednesday's South Oakland Business Expo.

ROYAL OAK Dry ice isn't just for storing cold food and making faux fog on Halloween.

The solid form of carbon dioxide packs a punch as a cleaning agent for everything from greasy machines to mold in attics, soot in fire-damaged homes and tartar build-up in hardwood barrels, which explains why Dry Ice Works counts Traverse City-area wineries among its clients.

Gordon Mahrle, co-owner of the Southfield-based business, introduced his services to more potential customers Wednesday at the South Oakland Business Expo at Club Venetian.

The cleaning process blasts dry ice pellets through a nozzle at dirt and grime. As the pellets strike the surface, they instantaneously turn to gas in an explosive state of charge that lifts away the contaminants and leaves behind no residue.

"Dry ice blasting is green, fast and doesn't create any secondary waste," Mahrle said. "It's relatively new and the equipment is expensive. It's

not like you can go to Home Depot, spend $500 on a power washer and be in business."

That's how some competitors on the power-washing side of his cleaning business started. In response, Mahrle diversified into dry ice blasting about a year ago. He joined the seventh annual expo for his first time to spread the word.

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Regenia Paige, a massage therapist with Health Source, works on Paul Anderson of Royal Oak during Wednesdays South Oakland Business Expo. David Dalton/Daily Tribune

ROYAL OAK Dry ice isnt just for storing cold food and making faux fog on Halloween.

The solid form of carbon dioxide packs a punch as a cleaning agent for everything from greasy machines to mold in attics, soot in fire-damaged homes and tartar build-up in hardwood barrels, which explains why Dry Ice Works counts Traverse City-area wineries among its clients.

Gordon Mahrle, co-owner of the Southfield-based business, introduced his services to more potential customers Wednesday at the South Oakland Business Expo at Club Venetian.

The cleaning process blasts dry ice pellets through a nozzle at dirt and grime. As the pellets strike the surface, they instantaneously turn to gas in an explosive state of charge that lifts away the contaminants and leaves behind no residue.

Dry ice blasting is green, fast and doesnt create any secondary waste, Mahrle said. Its relatively new and the equipment is expensive. Its not like you can go to Home Depot, spend $500 on a power washer and be in business.

Thats how some competitors on the power-washing side of his cleaning business started. In response, Mahrle diversified into dry ice blasting about a year ago. He joined the seventh annual expo for his first time to spread the word.

I can see the day coming when were doing as much if not more dry ice blasting than power washing, Mahrle said.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The Future of TV is here. Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announced that its highly anticipated 2012 TVs will begin shipping this month in the U.S., beginning with the LED 6-series and higher, as well as the Plasma 6-series and higher.

The new models represent Samsungs fifth generation of Smart TV. While features vary by model, highlights of the products include:

Our goal with this years models was to truly redefine what a TV can be while providing unprecedented choice to the consumer, said Joe Stinziano, senior vice president, Home Entertainment, Samsung Electronics America. We have delivered the incredible picture quality and beautiful design that consumers have come to expect from Samsung, as well as seamless connectivity, several new ways to control the TV and exclusive services.

Samsung Smart TVs: Ultimate Connectivity, Content and Control

Samsungs 2012 TVs offer innovative features designed to make it even easier for consumers to enjoy their entertainment experiences.

Voice Control and Gesture Control are available in the LED ES7500, LED ES8000 and Plasma E8000. For example - just say web browser to get online, use voice recognition to start a search, and wave a hand to control the mouse cursor and select links. Face Recognition lets each member of the family log in to their Samsung account and automatically sign into Facebook, Twitter and more.

Also new in 2012, the Smart Touch Remote included with the LED ES7500, LED ES8000 and Plasma E8000 makes navigating content and channels effortless. The built-in touchpad makes web-surfing a pleasure, while channel and volume buttons are on the edge for easy access. The Smart Touch Remote Control also has a built-in microphone for Smart Interaction commands when the viewer is too far from the TVs built-in microphone.

For those looking for even greater flexibility and control of their Smart TV experience, Samsungs new Smart Wireless Keyboard (sold separately) features a standard-sized keyboard along with touch pad. The keyboard utilizes Bluetooth to connect to the TV and also has an IR emitter to support TV functions. The Smart Wireless Keyboard can also be used with the Galaxy Tab or other mobile devices.

Dramatically Improved Picture Quality

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