The 2014 Crystal Ball Gala, hosted by the Hepatitis B Foundation (www.hepb.org), included an evening of dinner, dancing, a live and silent auction, and awards ceremony that attracted hundreds of supporters. But this year's event also included a unique star - one of the giants in the history of medicine. More than 50 years after he performed the first liver transplants in history, Thomas E. Starzl, M.D., Ph.D., was awarded the Hepatitis B Foundation's 2014 Baruch S. Blumberg Prize, the highest scientific honor that the foundation confers. "We all owe a tremendous ...

WWE diva Barbie Blank or as fans know her as Kelly Kelly was featured in Lady Lux designer swimwear for her 2014 calendar shoot. Barbie is best known as a professional wrestler for WWE and as a model. Within starting her wrestling career in 2006, Blank became the youngest WWE Diva to hit the roster. Blank achieved a long term goal where she won the Divas Championship in 2011 as well as being named the Slammy Award Winner. Within her modeling and wrestling career, Blank has been featured on the cover of Maxim magazine and was in their Hot 100 list twice in 2011 and 2012. ...

Strength and solidity are the key representations of a 5th "wooden" anniversary, and Jen Lew of [Jen Lew] Marketing & Design surely has kept that in mind for her business. The company has helped an array of clients breathe new life into business, launch new projects, and position themselves as leaders in their respective markets. Specializing in social media and branding, the company is celebrating five successful years in business. While Jen Lew's North Fork marketing company is just five years old, it was years of success in the feature film industry and luxury ...

PLG Consulting, a boutique consulting firm and one of the leading authorities on logistics, engineering, and supply chain in the North American energy industry, is pleased to announce a revolutionary new forecasting and analysis service. The PLG Consulting CBR Forecast, offering a tailored North American CBR volume forecast through 2018, provides unique insights for financial institutions, the oil industry, and supporting transportation and logistics industries. With the Bakken shale play CBR volume quickly shifting towards east and west coast destinations and the rapid ...

Travelpro the inventor of Rollaboard luggage and a market leader in innovative, high-quality luggage design is pleased to introduce the new Marquis Collection, combining lightweight design with the best of Travelpro's "smart" technologies for frequent business and leisure travelers. "With a selection of seven versatile carry-on models, available in various sizes and weighing less than 7 pounds for either domestic or international travel, the Marquis Collection eases the frustrations of traveling; from packing and unpacking, to check-in and airport security," said Scott ...

Stoltzfus Structures, your premier source of hand-built custom sheds, garages, and more, introduces new products including the Manor Elite Shed, the Garden Shed Elite with new Wilderness Stain, the Carriage Style Garage, and the Alpine Pavilion. The new structures provide high quality storage solutions masterfully manufactured by Amish craftspeople. Stoltzfus Structures made a name for itself in the field of custom garages, helping homeowners to have the garages of their dreams, much like Jay Leno and Adam Carolla. Their new shed and pavilion products provide even more ...

Julian Norwood's first published novel doesn't hold back on his bold statements about the struggles of teens and identity or his raw talent as a wordsmith. Forsaking Magic dives into the controversial subjects of gender identity and sexuality while maintaining a delightful story of magic and friendship. Forsaking Magic is a poignant coming of age story set in a world where a portion of the population is born with a supernatural ability like magic or shape-shifting. Although not illegal, those who have abilities must keep a low profile to avoid public scorn. This is ...

George Parks Painting today announced the launch of http://www.orangecountypaintingpros.com as an information portal for Orange County metro homeowners to find information about Painting and Painters solutions. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of home improvement tips, the website is anticipated to quickly become Orange County's primary resource website for Painters and House Painting information. Future plans include educational guides on selecting a Painting and Painters contractor, professional advice from local Painting ...

NDX, an advertising technology and services company, announced that John H. Craig joined the company in the new position of Vice President, Client Integration and Support. He will formulate the NDX philosophy and core strategy of excellence in client satisfaction and will develop operating systems and procedures that include continuous feedback and measurement to ensure exceptional standards of quality. "John has a remarkable proven performance in creating, developing and operating first-class distribution and fulfillment programs for many of the nation's largest advertisers," ...

Current of Tampa Bay, Inc. is returning to Las Vegas this Saturday, April 26, to host their tenth community Laundry Project over the past five years. With help from local volunteers and Current team members, the Laundry Project provides free laundry services to area residents from 10 a.m. until 1p.m. at A+ Laundromat located at 2448 E. Bonanza Rd. "We love hosting the Laundry Project in Las Vegas," said Current President, Jason Sowell. "Clean laundry is a great equalizer with humanity and the services we provide really help relieve the stress of being able to afford ...

PWA is extremely pleased to offer the new products for 2014 - the entire collections of DeWalt and Simpson pressure cleaners. With the addition of 20+ different models, both petrol power washers and electric pressure cleaners types already have larger offering. Both manufacturers are well recognized and trusted in the pressure cleaning community. For more than 80 years in the power tools industry, Dewalt equipment has gained the standing of being durable, effective, and made to endure tough conditions. The Simpson pressure washers range meets and exceeds the quality ...

Winter Circle are a multi-licensed band out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with three album releases in the coarse of a year. They have extensive radio play and licensing for numerous television shows from MTV, Oxygen, E!, AMC Television, Showtime, Lifetime, Fox Sports and NASCAR. Their music can be hears at http://www.wintercircle.com. CBM Records, an Atlanta, GA based independent label specializing in a family atmosphere with an innovative technology driven way of doing business. They have worldwide distribution, management, development, publicity and production teams. "We ...

Trendy Bride Magazine, owned by NC-based wedding photographer and blogger, Michelle Butler, launched on January 1, 2014. The magazine, which is an extension of trendybride.net, features real weddings from North Carolina to Portugal, inspirational styled shoots from industry-leading photographers, the latest in bridal fashion and helpful tips for anyone planning a wedding in 2014. Print issues are available in 290 Barnes and Noble Booksellers locations across the US. Digital issues can be ordered and downloaded at trendybride.net. It is a bi-annual publication and the ...

MetroGistics, a full-service vehicle transportation company, has announced the hiring of Adam Laura as director of strategic accounts. In this role, Adam will be responsible for maintaining relationships with key customer accounts as well as developing and growing MetroGistics' customer portfolio. He will be based out of Detroit while working for the the St. Louis-based company. Adam most recently worked at ShipCarsNow, a subsidiary of Union Pacific, where he served as manager, business development. His professional experience also includes positions with Insight Network ...

Overall consumer spend on video and TV entertainment in Mexico grew by 9% in 2013 to reach USD$4.2 billion (54.5 billion pesos) and is forecast to reach USD$4.5 billion (58.8 billion pesos) in 2014, according to the latest research from Futuresource Consulting. "2013 was an extremely strong year for Pay-TV in Mexico - growing by almost two million subscribers (+14%), with consumer spend reaching USD$2.9 billion and a further 10% growth expected in 2014," says Joanna Wright, Senior Market Analyst at Futuresource Consulting. "This has been driven by an increase across ...

Heating-related repairs the company provides typically fall within five common areas. These areas include thermostat problems, air flow issues often due to faulty belts and fan motors, dirty or clogged filters, pilot light or ignition problems and issues due to lack of proper maintenance. Cooling and air-related repairs typically include the system or unit not working at all or not operating as efficiently as possible, often evidenced by higher utility bills. Pockets of warm air typically indicate the unit or system isn't the right size for the area a customer wishes to ...

500PERMEAL Limited announced today the release of a new mobile app for both iOS and Android designed to allow users to track and verify debts via mobile interface. TAB IT [iOS productivity, FREE promo price; Google Play productivity, FREE promo price] (patent pending) is the innovative app that can be used to track any IOU you have without having to take your wallet out and split the bill to find out what you owe (or is owed to you). The app, conceived and developed in Hong Kong by 500PERMEAL's team, is poised to change the world of mobile debt tracking. TAB IT allows ...

Cardinal Web Solutions, a leading Atlanta Internet marketing agency, announced they were named the 56th fastest growing company in Atlanta during the 2014 Atlanta Business Chronicle's Pacesetter Awards. The Atlanta Business Chronicle (ABC) Pacesetter list recognizes the 100 fastest growing private companies in metro Atlanta, GA. Recipients were unveiled on April 26 during the Atlanta Pacesetter Awards Ceremony at Cobb Galleria Centre. Providing innovative digital marketing services for local and national brands, Cardinal Web Solutions increased its revenue by 120 percent ...

Heino Ling Consulting Services Principal Consultant, Heino Ling, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in financial consulting. After an impressive four decades of professional experience in the financial services field, Mr. Ling brings his exceptional expertise in financial planning and regulatory compliance to his own consultancy, Heino Ling Consulting Services. As principal consultant, he provides clients with financial consulting and advising services, focusing on accountants and other professionals. He also advises on compliance consulting ...

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Hotel (North), located near Perimeter Mall in Sandy Springs, offers convenient lodging to guests attending the Sandy Springs Beer Fest on April 26, 2014. The event will be held from 4-8pm at Heritage Green in the heart of Sandy Springs. Beer lovers can sample more than 100 craft and specialty brews while enjoying great food and live entertainment. Participating breweries include SweetWater Brewing, Jail House Brewing, Red Hare Brewing, and Monday Night Brewing. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Attendees must ...

For some people, a daily trip to a gourmet coffee shop is simply a must. They believe that they need fancy equipment and specialty knowledge to create a cup of delicious, high quality coffee, so they spend hundreds of dollars annually to have a barista make them one instead. However, the specialty coffee experts at J. Martinez & Company Coffee Merchants know that if you purchase good beans and treat them properly, you can make gourmet coffee that tastes as good or even better than any cup of joe you could get at a fancy shop--and you can do it in the comfort of ...

The Mandela International Film Festival set to take place in the Nelson Mandela Bay area in December 2015 will focus the world's film industry in South Africa and attract global interest, not just for the film industry, but also as a major tourism destination. The festival will run from December 3rd - 12th 2015 and has already elicited excitement among stakeholders including Mandela International Film Festival Global Ambassador Dr. Maya Angelou; organizers of the Tribeca Film Festival; Byron Lewis, founder of Uniworld Group; and Producer David Selvan who has produced top ...

What can be more natural and beneficial to the earth and the environment than Green Gardening? When gardeners use eco-friendly gardening techniques, they can get better results and save their gardens from damage done by chemicals. A few simple gardening habits are all it takes to get started on the journey to "Green." 1.) Efficient Watering: Cut down on water evaporation and waste by watering your gardens in the early morning or evening. Apply mulch to your garden beds to retain water moisture in your plants while also decreasing weed growth. 2.) Say Goodbye ...

An ancient form of meditation and exercise could help women who suffer from urinary incontinence, according to a new study from UC San Francisco. In a study scheduled to be published on April 25, 2014 in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, the official journal of the American Urogynecologic Society, UCSF researchers discovered that a yoga training program, designed to improve pelvic health, can help women gain more control over their urination and avoid accidental urine leakage. "Yoga is often directed at mindful awareness, increasing relaxation, and relieving ...

Today, American Public Media's (APM) Marketplace airs an exclusive interview with Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, conducted by Marketplace host and senior editor, Kai Ryssdal. Secretary Lew spoke to Ryssdal from Detroit where he was observing a government program to remove blighted and abandoned homes. In today's interview, Secretary Lew discusses the impact of US sanctions on Russia, the state of the national economy and the housing market, and government efforts to rebuild Detroit. Members of the media may access a full text story at this link: http://www.marketplace.org/topics/economy/jack-lew-us-treasury-and-detroit Hear ...