Lithium Boost Technologies Inc., the leading provider of integrated Lithium-ion battery systems to power low speed electric vehicles (LSEV), today announced that Sam Lev, the company's CEO, will present its innovative solution at the upcoming Next Generation Batteries International Conference. The 4th Next Generation Batteries International Conference, managed by the Knowledge Foundation, will take place April 29-30 at the Hilton Resort & SPA in San Diego, California. Sam Lev's speaking session "Lithium-Ion Batteries in Low Speed Electric Vehicles: A Case Study", is ...

Internationally acclaimed swimwear brand La Isla is pledging 50% of the proceeds from select merchandise purchased on Earth Day to Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society. The mission of the Ocean Futures Society (www.oceanfutures.org) is to inspire and educate people to act responsibly for the ocean's protection. The items that will benefit the organization are from La Isla's newest line, a vibrant array of immaculately crafted suits that reflect La Isla's fusion of Latin and American roots, but also its inspiration drawn from the water. The items include a t-shirt ...

Summer is just around the corner. Are you ready for an outstanding look on beach, girls? Do you know how to choose a right swimming wear for yourself? Here Milanoo gives you a practical direction. A rose-red among a warm series of colors works best for fair-skinned people, as do cooler colors such as blue and green and so on. However, lighter colors such as pink are best avoided; this is because the light and ashen colors can make the skin appear pale and weak, and thus lacking vitality and strength. For bronze, suntanned skin, warm-colored swimwear (e.g., red, orange, ...

Ventana Research today announced that nominations are now open for its 2014 Leadership Awards. The Leadership Awards, presented annually, recognize organizations and individuals that have achieved notable success in leading change, increasing productivity and attaining superior business outcomes. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that exemplify the understanding that superior performance requires a clear vision, determination and the concerted efforts of a team. The Leadership Awards and the ceremony at which they are presented have become an industry ...

Police officers are trained to detect the smell of alcohol on a driver's breath, and to observe a person's conduct, as well as surrounding circumstances in determining intoxication. But in the recent New Jersey Superior Court case of Luna v. Estate of Gonzalez, a Lakewood Township officer let a drunken woman take the keys of a car after he arrested the driver, resulting in a crash that killed her and injured the passengers. Group taking bathroom break spotted by policeman After a late night of socializing and drinking, five friends stopped at a stadium parking lot ...

According to the West Virginia Department of Transportation, there were a total of 95 alcohol-related traffic deaths on West Virginia roadways in 2012 alone - representing more than a five percent increase when compared to the year before. Sadly, these fatalities occurred despite the fact that several state laws exist aimed at eliminating drunk driving. For instance, while most people are well aware that a driver can be held criminally responsible if he or she gets behind the wheel after drinking, many may be surprised to learn that it is also possible that the establishments ...

Jason Harfield is the Executive General Manager responsible for leading the acquisition and delivery of Airservices next generation services and future national air traffic management platform with the Australian Department of Defence. With more than 25 years of professional experience in the aviation and air traffic management industry, and a key member of the Airservices executive team since 2005, Harfield has the broad and deep understanding of the aviation industry, the global environment, and the business of air navigation service provision, to successfully lead ...

On April 26 and April 27, 2014, Boston Sailing Center will be hosting their annual open house weekend from 1pm-5pm. This event will be held at 54 Lewis Wharf on the converted Louisiana Riverboat located on the end of the Wharf. Come down and enjoy a new view of Boston with free sailing trips on Boston's historic waterfront! The Boston Sailing Center will be offering skippered sails and discounts on instruction and seasonal memberships. Sailors of all abilities are welcome to join the fun! Each boat (ranging in length from twenty-four to forty feet) will be captained ...

Helen Keevers-Davelaar, Regional Director of The Benevolent Society, which provides human services, has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in her profession. With 35 years of experience in the industry, Ms. Keevers-Davelaar has impressive expertise in strategic development, community needs analysis and program design. She is the co-author of a book on British child migration, a subject close to her heart, which was published last year. It was four years ago that Helen brought her wealth of knowledge to The Benevolent ...

Leif Jean Vincentsen, Technical Director of Sund & Bælt Holding A/S, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in technical management. After studying structural engineering in college, Mr. Vincentsen started his career as a construction engineer. Now holding more than 40 years of experience, he has spent the last 14 as the technical director of Sund & Bælt Holding A/S, a state owned company, acting as the owner and operator of important Danish transport infrastructure comprising motorways, railway lines, large bridges and tunnels for ...

Houston Lawyer Sammy Ford IV was recently selected as one of the 2014 Texas Rising Stars by Texas Monthly magazine. Mr. Ford's inclusion on this list signifies that he is among the top 2.5 percent of Texas attorneys under the age of 40. Mr. Ford is an associate attorney at the Houston law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend. He devotes his legal practice to representing plaintiffs in cases involving personal injury, employment, securities and commercial litigation. This is Mr. Ford's second year on the Texas Rising Stars list. In 2013, ...

Two of Healy Scanlons' newest associates win approximately a quarter of a million dollars in a jury trial where no offer was on the table for a CDOT Inspector who fell into a trench on an excavation site. Patrick C. Anderson and Matthew M. Gannon of Healy Scanlon Law Firm represented the plaintiff and tried the case to verdict. The plaintiff, who came from the U.S. from Jordan at age 16, was a 59-year-old CDOT employee who suffered a torn rotator cuff and torn meniscus in the accident. The defendant dug a four-foot deep trench, which began on property he owned and extended ...

Andreza Araujo has been developing her career in consumer goods multinationals located in South America over one decade. Recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in environmental, health and safety areas, the executive launches her first book in the month of April in São Paulo: "Make the Difference - Be a Leader in Health and Safety," by Nelpa Publishing House. It is a reflection on the roles of health and safety in the corporate agenda and the people's everyday lives and the respect for life as a key issue for the existence and perpetuation of business. ...

A.E.M. Moving Coordinators Owner, Alice E. McLean, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in entrepreneurship. It was a difficult personal experience that inspired Ms. McLean to establish her own moving logistics company, A.E.M. Moving Coordinators, one year ago. While moving across the country, Ms. McLean had all of her belongings stolen. Through her tenacity and stubbornness, she decided to open her own company in order to prevent the same thing from happening to others. A.E.M. Moving Coordinators provides moving solutions and navigation ...

While Paul Hawkes successfully won a seat in Florida's House of Representatives in 1990, some may remember that he also ran for the same office in 1988 against Dick Locke. In that race, although Paul Hawkes was not successful in winning, he was ultimately successful in fighting for the public's right to all legislative records. While opposing Dick Locke for his seat in the House of Representatives, Paul Hawkes filed a request under chapter 119 for all records that Dick Locke maintained in regards to state tax money that was allocated for the maintenance of his state ...

Lisa Kaufman says screening procedures for providers of home care are in desperate need of an overhaul. There are currently more than 2,000 so-called "companion sitter" companies operating in Florida, providing in-home care to the elderly and infirm. While these companies are registered with state agencies that oversee in-home care, they are not required by the State of Florida to be licensed for in-home caregiving services. This is a big problem to advocates like Lisa Kaufman. Lisa Kaufman is a provider of home care services in the Boca Raton area. She has more than ...

Burradell Construction is a staple of the San Francisco construction industry. With AlanBurradell at the helm, Burradell Construction has become one of the leading providers of home remodels and restorations to residents throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, thanks in no small part to the adoption and inclusion of less impactful and more environmentally business practices into the Burradell business model. Alan Burradell is responsible for turning his Burradell Construction into a local leader in environmental construction practices. He's done this in a variety of ways, ...

Elaine Jordan is a student at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, where she is currently studying Environmental Biosciences and Geology. Since she was in high school, she has demonstrated an uncommon dedication to bettering herself, and to excelling in any task she sets her mind to. Elaine Jordan has reached the point in her education where she is able to conduct experiments independently, as a complement to her studies. During the winter term of the 2012-2013 school year, she took the initiative to conduct an experiment about the diet of Bluegill fish during the winter. This ...

Michael Mitrow is a successful entrepreneur who has founded three companies over the last twenty years. One of those companies was named to Inc. Magazine's Inc. 500, as one of the 500 fastest-growing firms in the country. But when he isn't attending board meetings, Michael Mitrow loves competing in saltwater fishing tournaments. It is a fantastic way to recharge his batteries, he says. Michael Milrow's favorite competition involves fishing for blue marlin, white marlin, and sailfish. Michael Mitrow enjoys sport fishing so much that he once owned his own boat, the ...

Katerina Andriotis is pleased to announce Assessment Plus Higher Education Consulting Services, a new Assessment Consulting Company based in New York, NY. Katerina Andriotis says she is thrilled by the prospect of contributing to the learning process through her business. The Department of Education of the State of New York has given its approval for her to proceed with developing the firm. Assessment Plus Higher Education Consulting Services is quickly approaching its launch date. "This is an exciting time for any new business," Katerina Andriotis says. "The potential ...

YXT ONE is the first of a series of purpose built pocket support yachts. The Yacht-X-Tender or YXT series is aimed at acting as a support vessel to yachts between 30m and 70m. At only 24m she can carry a host of toys and large tenders while freeing up space on the main yacht and eradicating the problems associated with towing. At anchor the YXT acts as a large beach club and depending on the custom configuration below decks she offers a sauna, spa, gym or extra accommodation for guests, staff or crew. The YXT is also an ideal support vessel for large sailing yachts ...

As a first step to consider when buying a house, you should make sure your credit is clean and your credit reports are current. If you see any anomalies, iron them out before applying for a mortgage. This will not only facilitate the process, but it may also qualify you for a lower rate. Determine if you are ready to live in a location for the foreseeable future. Buying a house is an expensive endeavor. If you cannot commit to staying put for a few years, you are better off renting. Always buy a home in a district with good schools even if you have no children of ...

Fundraisers face a dilemma every time they need to call on prospective donors to contribute to their worthy causes. They want to attract generous donors by throwing a posh party, and yet at the same time, they do not want to give them the wrong impression that their donation only goes towards paying for the festivities. Atlanta caterer A Legendary Event has the solution. Host an elegant, tasteful fundraiser that is classy enough to attract benefactors but not so lavish that they will get the wrong impression as to where their money goes. Staffed by catering professionals ...

From Fortune 500 companies all the way down to startups, one thing remains true: if you want your business to grow and be successful, you need a solid business strategy. This is never more true than at the beginning of the year. The corporate facilitators at FindaFacilitator.com have five reasons why a clear business strategy is critical to your company's long-term success and health. 1. A strategy sets the direction and priorities for the company as a whole. 2. A strategy gets everyone in the company on the same page. 3. A strategy helps to simplify decision making. 4. ...

When the Mazda CX-5 was the first in the Mazda lineup to receive the complete suite of SkyActiv fuel-efficiency technologies, the awards rolled in from across the globe, including the 2013 Best Buy award from The Motor Report, an Australian automotive publication. (1) Within the first few months following the CX-5's release around the world, including Mazda dealerships in Tampa, it was already proving its popularity with strong sales in North America. But in March and April of 2013, it was also Australia's best selling compact SUV. (2) It also proved to be popular in ...