Belle Chevre's Chevre de Provence marinated cheese, one of the creamery's classic chevres, has been awarded the honor of one of Prevention magazine's annual 2014 Cleanest Packaged Food Awards. Among all the packaged foods on the grocery aisles today, the shelf-stable marinated chevre stood out, winning a place in the "LUNCH" category. Prevention's 2014 "Cleanest Packaged Food Award" winners are featured in the March issue of the publication, on stands now. The full list of 100 winners are also featured online at Prevention.com/Clean2014. Requirements ...

Eagle Granite will be exhibiting (Booth #647) at the International Cemetery, Cremation And Funeral Association's (ICCFA) Annual Convention & Exposition, which will take place April 8-11 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ICCFA's annual convention is one of the most celebrated events of the year for those in the death care industry. The ICCFA Annual Convention & Exposition will be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. It's one of the best opportunities for companies to connect with more than 1,000 cemetery, cremation and funeral service owners and managers ...

Ventana Research today released the findings of its latest benchmark research, on the topic of customer analytics and its intersection with next-generation technologies including big data, cloud computing, mobile technology and social collaboration. The research explores how customer analytics impact organizations' performance and how technology is being used to improve the efficiency and value of their business processes. The findings in this new research, the latest from the leading business and technology market research firm, have yielded important best practice ...

Most home sellers face a common dilemma. Should they cut costs and sell home privately? Should they settle for part-time salespeople? Or should they simply invest in a full time professional real estate broker? There are several arguments for and against this dilemma but common sense makes one thing clear. When you put in half the effort, you seldom get 100% success. Amit Kalia, a full time professional real estate broker in Mississauga, Canada, believes this to be true. He says when you sell privately yourself with little knowledge about the real estate market you ...

Providers report that robust reporting capabilities, staff knowledge and system automation are three of the main factors that inspire confidence for HRSA audits. This and other key findings were released in the latest KLAS report, entitled 340B Management Systems: Relieving the Audit Pressure. "The 340B systems that inspire the most confidence are the ones that require the least maintenance but still tell you what you want to know," said report author Adam Cherrington. "It is a lot like insurance--you want the best, but you don't want to spend a great ...

The non-profit organization Next Step is expanding its Song.Studio music therapy program by building a state-of-the-art recording studio to help teens and young adults with cancer, HIV and other life-threatening diseases write, record and perform their own songs. According to recent studies at Indiana University, music therapy has proven to improve coping strategies and assist in the management of illnesses for teens and young adults. The studio is under construction and slated to open in April in Central Square. According to Director of Song.Studio, Kimberly Khare: ...

Marriage is a legal arrangement as much as it is a social one. Ending a marriage through divorce can have a number of legal implications that might not even be on your radar screen. One of the most important considerations after divorce is how your estate plan will be affected. Understating the impact of divorce on your estate plan and the kind of updates you will need can help you avoid serious unintended results. Some legal instruments change automatically upon divorce, but still need to be updated Under Illinois law, upon divorce, any portions of your will that ...

Law enforcement agencies often employ the use of canine drug sniffers to detect the presence of illegal narcotics. People in Detroit may see these four-legged officers in action during traffic stops and even at airports. Many dogs are taught to alert officers that there is cocaine, marijuana, heroin or other illegal drugs nearby through a passive act like sitting. Recently, two men from Detroit pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges, according to WSAZ. The men were stopped in Ohio for speeding and their behavior raised the suspicion of officers. As a result, a drug ...

Oxygen deprivation during birth, also known as brain hypoxia or neonatal encephalopathy, has been linked to several debilitating conditions. Brain hypoxia can cause cognitive impairments, seizures, coma and death. Newborn oxygen deprivation has been linked to autism and cerebral palsy. The severity of injury to the baby's brain, and resulting neurological impairments, depends on the length of time the newborn was deprived of oxygen. Babies who experienced extended periods without oxygen during birth may need 24-hour care and extended long-term treatment. The reason for ...

Both federal and state laws have been passed to protect pregnant women in the workplace. In the 1970s, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was amended to extend the definition of sex discrimination to include discrimination against pregnant women. The law was known as the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and it prohibits employers from firing, demoting, or otherwise discriminating against a woman because she is pregnant. On the state level, eight states including Alaska, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, and Texas have all implemented ...

According to the most recent information gathered from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 3 million private sector workplace injuries and illnesses occurred in the United States in 2012. In an effort to mitigate these statistics, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the federal agency tasked with setting and enforcing regulations to "assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women," has proposed a new rule for employers to follow. The proposition, though, has received stark criticism from many employers. The proposed ...

Two large dogs recently attacked a woman from southwestern Ohio. Unfortunately, the incident ultimately led to the passing of the victim. In early February 2014, Dayton authorities responded to a call regarding a victim on a local sidewalk. When officers responded to the scene, they were forced to shoot two 60-pound canines, which were advancing aggressively toward police. The victim was found unclothed in front of her home, and her coat had been torn away from her body by the animals. According to authorities, the mixed-breed dogs belonged to residents of a nearby ...

Recent superyacht sales by Fraser Yachts included the impressive 50 metre Heesen M/Y SATORI and the new build M/Y BENETTI VISION BV019. Five new superyachts for sale by Fraser Yachts include M/Y LADY PETRA, M/Y PARADIGM, M/Y ANITA, M/Y OLYMPUS and M/Y MOANA. M/Y LADY PETRA is a 47 metre (153 foot) Heesen luxury motor yacht available for sale by Central Agent Jan Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts Monaco. M/Y LADY PETRA was built in 2012 for the founder of Heesen Yachts.This magnificent yacht is the seventh in the award-winning 47 metre full-displacement class. She is wheelchair ...

We are pleased to announce the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a life sentence for firm client Pedro Rodriguez. In an opinion released to the public on March 12, 2014, a panel of three judges on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with our appellate brief and oral argument that Pedro Rodriguez's appointed lawyer, the government and the district court were all incorrect when they all agreed at sentencing that Mr. Rodriguez had two qualifying drug convictions that mandated a sentence of life in federal prison after he lost at trial. As a result, ...

On February 27, 2014, Tampa Bay's eNox Media won three prestigious American Advertising Awards. Held annually, the ADDY award ceremony "recognizes the true essence of creative excellence in advertising" and rewards individuals and agencies that exhibit "the highest creative standards" in the advertising industry. Hosted by the Tampa Bay affiliate of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the American Advertising Awards are the first step in the world's largest advertising competition. Due to the high scores awarded to their winning projects, ...

On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 7:30PM (CST) Guest Host Chicago Superlawyer James Hagler will interview Dr. Alan Childs on CAN-TV's Channel 21. Attorney Hagler will moderate this week's special episode while host Chicago Fathers' Rights Attorney Jeffery M. Leving is in Washington D.C. attending a critical policy meeting with President Barack Obama. Leving will return to host the season finale, scheduled to air on March 25th at 7:30PM. Tuesday's show will emphasize emotional and psychological issues surrounding complex custody disputes, both those experienced by children ...

Kathleen J. Coffey, Managing Director of Sentio Engineering has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in her professional endeavors. Ms. Coffey has 26 years of professional experience, having recently become a managing director of Sentio Engineering. Over the years, she has become adept at problem solving thanks to her innovation and skill at project management. On a daily basis, she is responsible for overseeing all company operations, including marketing and process design. Additionally, she provides on-time and on-budget project management ...

Tru Blu Group Branch Manager Jaimee Armstrong has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in management. Tru Blu Group is a construction equipment company that provides services for the equipment and machinery sector. Ms. Armstrong is best known for her ability to adapt to different roles within a company. Ms. Armstrong has six years of experience office management, including two years as a branch manager for the Tru Blu Group. Her areas of expertise include customer service, inventory control, leadership and procurement. She is also familiar ...

Thomas S. Stretar, Senior Director at enVista LLC, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in supply chain operations. With 20+ years of experience in his field, Mr. Stretar is known for his expertise in implementing supply chain improvement projects involving labor performance management programs. His responsibilities include managing a 20 person consulting practice of degreed Industrial Engineers, customer account management, sales and marketing support, and the delivery of supply chain management projects. His professional specialties ...

Emerging consumer demand for a "one-stop shopping" activity hub lead to the creation of Fort Lauderdale Night Out, a website designed specifically to assist tourists as well as locals find somewhere to go for dinner, drinks, or just something to do that's fun and entertaining. The new website strives to give visitors one central location where they can go to find the ideal outing that suits their mood, budget, and desire to be either active or relaxed. "We're unique in that our singular purpose is to aid our website viewers to quickly and efficiently plan ...

John A. McLane, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs for Clinquest, Inc, has been named a Worldwide Branding Executive of the Year in Pharmacovigilance & Operations Management. While inclusion in Worldwide Branding is an honor, only a small selection of members in each discipline are chosen for this distinction. These special honorees are distinguished based on their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities, years of service, and the credentials they have provided in association with their Worldwide ...

The financial rewards and the prestige are important. These days, there are not too many occasions to be the leader and own a domain name that no one else can have. Many will be jealous when they see that it is a short one word that is in the dictionary and is easy to spell and remember. Of course it has the best extension a dot-com and it is nice and friendly, and also sounds good. When considering a domain name a great return on investment is needed, and it should pay for itself in no time. Naturally, it will make others want to have it, and they will envy the owner ...

Concurrency, Inc. has hired a fourth Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), one of the highest concentrations nationally. Steve Buchanan, based in Minneapolis, has joined the firm as an infrastructure architect. Concurrency is known for fostering and hiring top Microsoft service-delivery talent. "Our business model focuses on maximizing career success," said Concurrency founder and president James Savage. "Our close relationship with Microsoft gives consultants, developers and engineers a launch pad for gaining industry recognition. In addition, ...

Jameson Inn Monroe North Carolina Hotel offers affordable lodging to guests attending upcoming cultural events at nearby Wingate University. The performances will take place in the Batte Fine Arts Center's McGee Theatre. Nebraska Theatre Caravan will present The Fantasticks on March 22, 2014. This is the longest running musical in history and is suitable for audiences ages 10 and older. Tickets are $15 and $25. The Johnny Clegg Band is in concert on March 28. The South African musician performs a unique blend of Western pop music and African Zulu rhythms. Tickets are $25. ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Hotel (North), located near Perimeter Mall in Sandy Springs, offers convenient and affordable lodging to guests attending upcoming performances at Cobb Energy Performing Art Centre in Atlanta. Atlanta Ballet - Modern Choreographic Voices will be performing from on March 21-23, 2014. Modern Choreographic Voices presents the works of some of today's most sought-after contemporary choreographers. Ticket prices range from $20 - $135. On March 24 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre presents The Ten Tenors. Enjoy their unique ...