Kevin Shird, co-founder and executive director of the Mario Do Right Foundation chronicles his life as a young man caught up in the dangerous lifestyle of a drug-trafficker. Lessons of Redemption tells the story of his life from his time on the tough streets of Baltimore City, through his 7 years in federal prison, to rebirth as a renowned community leader, championing substance abuse prevention and helping children of addicted parents. Kevin was inspired to write this book because of his own personal transformation into manhood and to give hope to others who are confronted ...

Realcomm Conference Group, LLC, a global leader in providing technology education and networking opportunities for the commercial, corporate, government and institutional real estate industry, has announced it will host the COO | CFO | CAO Technology Innovation Summit again this year at Realcomm 2014. This pre-conference event, designed for the commercial real estate COO, CFO and CAO, will be held on June 17 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Encore at Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. "The feedback we received from last year's Summit showed us that executive operations leadership ...

Amazon.com has begun to market Bob Deutsch's 4th new sales development book entitled PSSST!!! WANNA LOT of ACTION??? - now available in paperback, e-book or Kindle through all of the Amazon websites worldwide. The humorous "HOW TO" self-help sales training book for novice or seasoned pro specializes in the field of real estate with an accent on "the NUTS and BOLTS" of selling. UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL and follow what one must do to deliver the quality and excellence necessary to compete in today's fast-moving global environment. * A proven blueprint ...

The Swan Learning Center understands that successful students require more than just quality tutoring. Successful students require supportive parents and a supportive community. That's the idea behind the recently launched community, school and student workshops. The Swan Learning Center offers 30-minute to two-hour seminars designed to help parents learn the strategies they need to better equip their children to succeed in school and in the community. The first, Homework Without Tears, teaches parents practical tips they can use to make "homework hour" less ...

On February 4, 2014, Global Innovation Strategist Dr. Hal Raveche conducted two major workshops in Sri Lanka, promoting the economics of innovation and entrepreneurship. Dr. Raveche is the Founder and President of Innovation Strategies International, a US-based consulting firm that assists universities, corporations and government agencies with entrepreneurship and innovation. He served for more than two decades as the president of Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey. In the first event of the day, Dr. Raveche led a workshop at the University of Moratuwa ...

Ventana Research today released the findings of its latest benchmark research into payroll management optimization. The research, the latest from the leading business and technology market research firm, provides new insights into how payroll management systems are being used today and where improvements need to be made to improve the efficiency of human resources and human capital management processes. The research yields important best practice recommendations how payroll management using the right software and services can deliver significant value to businesses. The ...

CEO of Coranet Corp. Margaret Marcucci joins 49 other women honored by NJBIZ, New Jersey's premiere business news publication. The Best 50 Women in Business awards program honors New Jersey's most dynamic women in business that have been making headlines in their field. An independent panel of judges selected the top 50 winners based on their dedication to business growth, professional and personal accomplishments, community involvement, and advocacy for women. All winners live or work in New Jersey and hold significant decision-making authority in their companies. Margaret ...

Vision of Twelve, LLC announced today that Mr. Devon Franklin has agreed to be the Keynote Speaker at all of the "Going Digital for His Kingdom Conferences in 2014. This includes addresses in the cities of Dallas (April 30, 2014), Chicago (June 25, 2014), Washington DC (August 13, 2014), Nashville (October 8, 2014), Las Vegas (November 12, 2014) and Tampa (November 19, 2014). Vision of Twelve Managing Member, Gloria Smith said "We are so excited to have Mr. Franklin as our Keynote Speaker in 2014. He has a tremendous story of faith and inspiration to tell. ...

from you to me ltd. Owner Helen Stephens has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in publishing and design. Design and publishing company from you to me ltd. produces award-winning gift journals, memory books and keepsakes that are loved and shared by families everywhere. The following are among its publications: the "Dear, from You to Me" series, "Bump to Birthday," "Our Story for My Daughter," "Our Story for My Son," "Love Stories," "My Baby," "Cooking Up Memories," and ...

Dr. Michael F. Langdon, Chief Executive Officer of Bendigo Access Employment, has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in disability employment and training. With 28 years of experience in education and management, Dr. Langdon makes an outstanding CEO of Bendigo Access Employment (BAE), a not-for-profit organisation that provides employment and training services for people with a disability, injury or illness. In this position, he oversees day-to-day operations as well as the strategic development of the company. He ...

Recognized as the highest honor a California trial lawyer can receive, the CAL-ABOTA Trial Lawyer of the Year Award is given annually to a recipient who exhibits the best traits of a trial lawyer - excellence in advocacy, a distinguished career and a reputation for civility, ethics and fair play. Beginning in 1962, the American Board of Trial Advocates ( ABOTA) National Executive Committee decided to select an outstanding California lawyer to honor on an annual basis. Kelly's selection was made by representatives from California's eight ABOTA chapters, each of whom ...

Robert Pope of New London, CT is a professional safety inspector and authorized safety trainer by the United States Department of Labor and the Regional Safety Education Center. He has been a safety professional for nearly thirty years, during which time he has established himself as a respected member of the safety community and highly-regarded by his professional peers. Robert Pope is the principal safety professional for the UAS Corporation and the safety expert for his own company, ACS Solutions. Robert Pope of New London, CT ensures his workforce maintains high ...

Tanya Ormsby, Chiropractor and Energy Worker of A1 Health, has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in health services. Ms. Ormsby has 29 years of experience in the industry, with threeyears in her current role. She has become an expert in linking the body and psychological health problems. Her duties are working directly with people on their physical problems and helping others achieve better quality lives. In five years, Ms. Ormsby intends to teach on a larger scale and plans on writing a book. She attributes her ...

The students of Turn-About Ranch have much to celebrate this year. Along with making progress with their academic and personal issues, they have succeeded at managing an impressive toy donation program. Turn-About Ranch implemented the program in 2013 and students are pleased to announce the end of a successful first year. Turn-About Ranch's new donation program provides toys and blankets to children around the world. To date, the program has reached children in many areas including Bolivia, the Ukraine and numerous regions within the United States. The children who ...

Patric Amcoff, Director of Research and Science at Cosmetics Europe, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in research on alternative approaches to animal testing. With 15 years of experience in his field, Mr. Amcoff is known for his expertise in obtaining international regulatory acceptance of complex science projects for purposes of safety assessments. Daily, he is tasked with being responsible for a small team of scientists, having overall responsibility of a number of steering committees, handling external relationships with the whole ...

Selene E. Daly, Vice President of Supply Chain at Skyepharma, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in supply chain leadership. Ms. Daly has three decades of experience in supply chain management, and is in her first year as the Vice President of Supply Chain at Skyepharma, where she is an expert in the areas of supply chain, team leadership, mentorship and teaching. In the course of her daily duties, she builds successful teams and contributes to global supply chain processes and work. Skyepharma is a drug delivery company that provides ...

As world's leading data recovery solution provider, EaseUS Software (http://www.easeus.com) recently announced its free Android data recovery software - EaseUS MobiSaver for Android Free. Adding a free version of its popular Android data recovery tool, the company aims to promote its products among more Android users. The freeware now is available for all of the Android users around the world. "Introduce our products to more people is the thing that we have been trying to do. This time, by releasing this Android data recovery freeware, we hope more users know and ...

The African American Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Association was established in 1996 in part as an outgrowth of the Congressional Black Caucus Veterans Brain Trust Symposium. The Founder and National President, Mr. Sidney Lee, is a retired Army E-8 Airborne Ranger who completed two tours of duty in Vietnam. Mr. Lee, a Master Parachutist, was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Silver Star, Bronze Star with "V" device, Army Commendation with "V" device and the Air Medal; just to name a few of his awards. "It took" says Mr. Lee, "two ...

Beautiful and versatile in either polished or subdued bronzed tones, copper easily lends an aura of warmth and coziness to both classic and modern decor. You can feature it prominently or use it as an accent piece; either way, you will find that it complements and completes many event designs. For instance, you can use copper pendants as an accent for hanging decor or use copper vases as centerpieces. Another beautiful infusion of this metallic element is copper wiring in your bouquet. While this technique is subtle, the brilliance of the copper adds a unique touch ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Hotel (North), located near Perimeter Mall in Sandy Springs, offers convenient and affordable lodging to guests attending the upcoming Crosby, Stills & Nash concert in Atlanta on March 22, 2014. The concert will be held in Atlanta's historic Fox Theatre in midtown. Ticket prices begin at $70. The classic folk rock band will reunite for a spring 2014 U.S. tour. The group has toured on and off for more than four decades, and each member has also been active with solo projects. David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham ...

The Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsboro Hotel offers special rates for anglers competing in the McDonald's Big Bass Splash Fishing Tournament March 28-30, 2014. The event is sponsored by Sealy Outdoors and will take place at Goose Pond Colony on Lake Guntersville. An Outdoor Expo will be open all weekend and will feature food, entertainment, and fishing gear. A portion of the tournament registration fee will go to support Ronald McDonald House. "We are pleased to welcome fishermen who are in town for the McDonald's Big Bass Splash Fishing Tournament on Lake Guntersville," ...

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located at Atlanta Perimeter Center, offers comfortable lodging for runners of the Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon on March 23, 2014. More than 16,000 runners are expected to participate in the USATF certified races. The start and finish will be from Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. The course will wind through some of the city's historic neighborhoods as well as Piedmont Park. Prior to the races, a Health and Fitness Expo will be held on March 21 and March 22 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Bldg A, Hall ...

In a recent systematic review published by the online medical journal Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, investigators at the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR) discuss the rising popularity of preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) and warn about uncontrolled use of the procedure in association with in vitro fertilization (IVF), which, in their opinion, still has not demonstrated efficacy in improving IVF outcomes, despite promotions to the contrary. PGS first rose to popularity nearly a decade ago, as a method of embryo selection that was purported to improve ...

Lynx Systems Inc. is pleased to announce that it is supporting and actively recommending Jukedocs Inc. for the management, storage and sharing of documents within the Real Estate, Leasing and Property Management Industry. www.lynx-jukedocs.com In support of Canadian, USA and international clients, Jukedocs is a secure cloud-based Document Management, Content Management and File Sharing system that provides true BYOD any-where, any-time access via mobile, web and PC/Mac. We see a number of benefits and functions for users of Real Estate systems such as YARDI, MRI ...

NationaLease, one of the largest independent full service truck leasing companies in North America, joined with nearly 250 local business, civic, educational, and industry executives to celebrate the grand opening of Universal Technical Institute's (UTI) new, state-of-the-industry campus in Lisle, IL. NationaLease has joined UTI in a strategic partnership, with both organizations working closely together to equip students with the skills to enter the workforce ready for employment as a diesel technician. NationaLease is a part of the Program Advisory Committee which ...