The blog Play Hard Playbook has expanded its offerings for professionals to include an Events Calendar. Play Hard Playbook does all the searching for professionals to find events that fit their interests for them. The Events Calendar covers topics including The Arts, Social Fun, Family Activities, Networking, and Home and Living events. Houston is a big city and it can be difficult searching through all the different sites and resources to find events catered to both work and fun events. By bringing the Events Calendar to Play Hard Playbook readers can get more detailed ...

Swedish Metal Band Glitzy Glow (GG) as of March 15, 2014 signed an international management deal with Independent Ear Productions (iEP) an Independent Artist Management Organization out of Rockford, IL. Glitzy Glow has been tearing up stages since 2006 with their own special blend of metal! Independent Ear Productions has been rapidly growing their name in the independent music scene since 2011. Through a mutual connection at a radio station (106.7 Hot FM) in Mildura, Victoria, Australia they were introduced to one another & the rest is history... as they say. Through ...

Fidelity National Timeshare, a subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial focusing on the timeshare industry, has named Amy Bellman as Vice President and Division Counsel. The powerhouse company which combines the experience, knowledge and energy of both Fidelity National Title Group and Chicago Title Timeshare supports all facets of the shared ownership industry including fixed weeks, intervals, points-based vacation clubs, and travel clubs, fractional and private residence operating structures. Amy Bellman cut her teeth in the timeshare industry while at Baker Hostetler ...

William Nicholson, president of TechNich Solutions LLC, announced the launch of their next product, BugVibes Cherry. This BugVibes kit is customized to repel pests attracted to cherry trees. As the continued debate on the importance of GMO foods, organic foods, and other natural products proceeds, it was important to find an alternative form of pest control for growing food without chemicals and/or genetic plant mutations. BugVibes Cherry does just that by attaching to an individual cherry tree and utilizing patent pending vibration algorithms to target a pest's "fight ...

Generation Office LLC (Generation), an integrated national office supplies firm, today announced that Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a dynamic airport that creates, attracts and supports economic activity throughout the Southern California area, has appointed Generation Office LLC (Generation) as a preferred supplier. Generation's public entity division will provide office supplies to support to Los Angeles World Airports in operations and general areas of business at the airport. "Generation offers clients like Los Angeles World Airports experience in providing ...

Solink Corporation is pleased to announce the release of its unique event-based video discovery platform at ISC West 2014. Solink was founded to address the predominantly unstructured, undiscoverable and inaccessible nature of recorded surveillance video and make it an invaluable resource for the entire enterprise. With over 400 Petabytes being created and stored daily, recorded video has become the epitome of "Big Data". Solink connects surveillance video with the rest of the enterprise- databases, transactional systems, and sensors to enable context-driven insight ...

Diamond Estate Jewelry Buyers is offering an upscale alternative to San Diego pawn shops by providing cash loans secured with fine designer jewelry, diamond rings, luxury watches, and signed estate jewelry. DEJB's secured loans are similar to San Diego pawn shop loans in that credit checks and credit reports are never made. The difference is that the company offers its clients greater privacy, higher loan disbursements, and superior expertise in large carat diamonds, antique estate jewelry, and investment grade timepieces. "Traditional San Diego pawn shops are a very ...

Advanced Organizational Performance Techniques (AdOPT) is proud to announce the release a new course to help anticipate, manage and plan for organizational change as part of an IT Service Management (ITSM) initiative. The two day "Organizational Change for ITSM" course provides the foundational knowledge and tools required for success. This course helps students understand why people resist change and recognize and manage the symptoms of change resistance. They will also be provided with the knowledge and tools to assess their culture and plan for change adoption. In ...

According to a new study, seen exclusively by Marketing Week, the happiest brands maintain an emotional bond with consumers. "Such connection is thoroughly developed over years by keeping advertising promises, customer care and hence gaining consumers' trust", explains Colm Horgan of Marketing on 6th, NYC, INC. The study reveals that Cadbury is the 'happiest' brand, followed by Andrex and Google on the second and third position. About Marketing on 6th For the 'Happy Brand' study, undertaken by advertising agency Isobel in association with Cog Research, ...

When tooth decay becomes so severe that it damages a patient's teeth to the point that veneers, bonding or any other conservative treatments are not possible restorative treatment options, the Kingsport area family dentists at Guest, Guest and Guest offer dental crowns to put strength back into teeth. Dr. Charles Guest, Dr. Cheston Guest and Dr. Meaghan Guest work together to provide their patients in Kingsport with dental crowns for an ideal solution to restore their teeth to their natural state and strength. "Today, there are a variety of treatment options to restore ...

Dr. Edson Martinez is a Del Rio, TX family dentist who is excited that his practice is utilizing social media to increase their online presence. He hopes the practice's Facebook page and Twitter account make it easier for patients to interact with his office staff online. Through these leading social media channels, patients can maintain open and up-to-date communication. "I am glad that we are able to jump into the social media world with a Facebook page and Twitter account for our practice. I know that many of our patients use these services frequently and I'm excited ...

The dental field isn't just teeth and gums, and Dr. Mayoor Patel understands that. For more than 19 years, Dr. Patel has been providing patients with superior dental health care that far outreaches teeth and gums. He works with his patients to expand on dental sleep medicine and headaches in Atlanta-areas not all dentists are aware of. With over 19 years of experience, Dr. Patel looks forward to providing his patients with the care they need for optimal oral and overall health. "it truly is an honor to practice care in the areas of craniofacial pain, orofacial pain and ...

Invisalign has been a proven treatment option for both adults and teenagers who have always wanted a straighter smile without the need for metal braces. Patients who are unsatisfied with their smile can contact Dr. Michael Morris in Spring about Invisalign. With a proper consultation, Dr. Morris can determine if this treatment plan is the best option for that individual patient. "As the seasons change, now is the time many people are looking to change their appearance. Invisalign takes a modern approach to straightening teeth by using a series of custom-made comfortable, ...

Providers are increasingly turning to second-tier CT solutions to find the optimal balance of price and performance. This according to the latest KLAS report, CT 2014: Can You Do More with Less? Three out of the four vendors in the study scored in the 90s (out of 100), indicating that providers' needs are primarily being met, if not exceeded. KLAS spoke to over 100 providers from 87 organizations to find out how different second-tier CT vendors are performing and to discover who providers are choosing in new deals. In regard to purchasing, many providers did not go with ...

In an effort to crack down on offshore accounts, federal prosecutors have stepped up investigations of the largest Swiss banks, their bankers and account holders. The most recent bank to come under scrutiny is Credit Suisse. In 2011, federal prosecutors issued indictments against eight bankers with ties to Credit Suisse alleging they conspired with wealthy Americans to hide approximately $3 billion. Each of the bankers could face up to 5 years in prison and large fines. The bankers, however, remained outside of the country and beyond the reach of federal prosecutors. Plea ...

Whenever an individual is suspected of committing a Florida drug crime, there will generally be a long investigation by law enforcement officers. In some situations, this will include the use of confidential informants (CI). These individuals will often be used to make drug purchases from the suspects, and police use the evidence from these transactions as the basis for securing warrants. A recent decision by the Florida Court of Appeals has made it much easier for police investigating drug crimes. In this case, an informant told police that a person was selling drugs ...

A tragic accident on I-94 in Indiana led to the death of three and injured dozens. The exact cause of the multicar pile-up is still under investigation. A report by a local ABC affiliate noted witnesses reported that the roadways were slick, with some areas of the highway having white-out conditions. One victim of the accident was a resident of Chicago. A 66 year-old County Coroner for LaPorte was killed, along with his dog. Depending on the results of the investigation, his family will likely have a successful wrongful death claim against those responsible for the tragic ...

Undergoing a criminal investigation and grand jury indictment is even more complicated when bank accounts are frozen. How do you pay for an attorney to defend against the charges supporting the government seizure? This is exactly the question that the U.S. Supreme Court addressed in a recent case. Brian and Kerri Kaley were indicted by a grand jury for an alleged plot to steal and re-sell medical devices. Based on the indictment, the federal government obtained a restraining order freezing their assets. This left the couple without any money to hire a criminal defense ...

When you think about dangerous drunk drivers, you likely think of drivers with a high blood alcohol level, weaving in and out of their lanes. Although such drivers certainly pose a significant danger to other motorists, a recent study has found that even drivers with a very low blood alcohol level can significantly increase the risk of a fatal car accident. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of California, San Diego and recently published in the journal Injury Prevention. During the study, researchers examined 570,731 fatal car accidents occurring ...

A decision rendered by a jury in a lawsuit between pipeline companies in Houston and Dallas earlier this month has energy companies in the state reevaluating the way they do business. Business executives across the state are making changes to their public behavior in light of the $319 million verdict, a price tag that may later include additional amounts of restitution. Briefly explained, representatives from Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) out of Dallas and Houston-based Enterprise Products Partners (Enterprise) were jointly seeking a business opportunity that involved ...

No matter where you are, riding a bike in an urban environment can be dangerous, even for experienced riders. When the Citi Bike bike sharing program was first introduced in New York City, many expressed concerns that it would lead to a large number of serious bike accidents throughout the city. While those fears have yet to materialize, one Connecticut man has filed suit after a bike accident involving a Citi Bike left him severely injured. In October of last year, 73-year-old Ronald Corwin was involved in a serious bike accident at the corner of East 56th Street and ...

In Texas, there are multiple defined sex crimes. Each of these crimes has its own unique associated set of potential penalties. Examples of sex crimes in Texas include the possession and distribution of child pornography, prostitution, Internet sex crimes and more. Rape is one form of sex crime that has different charges that can be levied against a defendant. Many things can affect which charge is decided upon. The age of the involved parties, for example, can affect the outcome of such an allegation. How widespread is rape in Texas? Texas state records for 2012 ...

Congress has been on the hunt for undisclosed offshore accounts for several years now. The latest news comes in a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office titled "IRS's Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program: 2009 Participation by State and Location of Foreign Bank Accounts." While it is not against the law to hold a foreign bank account, the account must be disclosed. Any profits are subject to U.S. taxes. Depending on several factors one or two forms may need to be filed. U.S. persons - U.S. citizens, U.S. residents and entities, such as corporations ...

On a quarterly basis, the California Board of Equalization publishes a list of those companies in the state who have the largest tax delinquencies in an attempt to shame them into paying what they owe. This month, two Long Beach businesses made the top 500 list, owing nearly $1.4 million combined in back taxes. Since the Board of Equalization began publishing their lists, many California businesses are attempting to settle their accounts but the state has a long way to go to collect the nearly $515 million owed. The California lists do not mention the tax debt problems ...

Many adults who live in New York City enjoy unwinding with a drink or two after a hard day or long week. Most New Yorkers also know that it's incredibly important to be careful when doing so, since the penalties for being caught drinking and driving are very steep. Unfortunately, based on Governor Andrew Cuomo's recent State of the State address, it appears that the consequences may soon become even more severe for those drivers who make a misjudgment and wind up facing DUI charges. Overview Of Proposed New Changes New York laws on driving under the influence are ...