By researching the Quran in Arabic and the four Gospels of the Bible in Aramaic, a language common to most of the Middle East in the 7th century A.D., a University of Houston (UH) professor says he has established links between the Quran and the Bible. "The Quran is part of a larger discussion, it's not just a holy book. It's a book of world heritage and world history," said Emran El-Badawi, director of the Arab Studies Program and assistant professor of Arabic language and literature at UH. "It's the first book of Arabic literature. It's written in language ...

Curated gift box delivery service Indie Gift Box is solidifying its reputation as the most fun and unique company of its kind with a new look to match. The company, which helps individuals discover independent artisans with some of the edgiest products available, has rebranded and rebooted with a new logo, eye-catching style, and a sleek new website. The rebranding reflects the many recent changes the company has undergone, which includes new ownership, improved quality and processes, and the acquisitions of other similar subscription gift box companies, Poppy Parcel ...

Swarm Agency, Inc., a full service interactive marketing agency specializing in Conversion Marketing, SEO and Social Marketing, announced today the appointment of their new Director of Digital Strategy, Jason Prance. Prance brings a variety of experience to the position, having started his first company at the age of 18 and launching countless product-based online businesses over the next 10 years. Later, Jason transitioned his focus into the marketing industry, working for Atlanta-based agency, Leader. During his time there Prance helped develop exciting digital strategies ...

Rev It Up Reading, an online speed reading company created by America's #1 Speed Reading Expert Abby Marks Beale, recently announced that they will offer one day passes to the online speed reading course at no charge. Free one day passes for the online course will be offered for a ten day period - March 17th through March 27th. Marks Beale, author of Ten Days to Faster Reading and Ten Minutes to Faster Reading, is offering the free one day pass for TEN days to promote the benefits of Rev It Up Reading. "We are living in an age of information overload and I believe ...

Carolyn Lister, owner and founder of Sage Bookkeeping of Hailey, ID, announced today that her firm achieved record-breaking levels of monthly production and profitability in 2013 as the result of customized consulting and training from Sterling, a practice management company in Glendale, CA. "Although I had held key positions in large companies in the past," says Carolyn, "I had never run a company before. I felt out of my league. The biggest problem was I didn't know how to find and keep good employees. Bookkeeping requires a high level of skill and ...

St. Madeleine Sophie's Center, the East County vocational day program for more than 400 adults with developmental disabilities, has announced the grand opening of Sophie's Vineyard. As part of its expanding garden, the Center will install 290 vines in a unique double row design with the purpose of providing students with an education on grape agriculture, selling table grapes at local farmers markets, and the opportunity to partner with local wineries and wine makers. A planting party, where guests will have the opportunity to view the vineyard and support the organization ...

Suzanne Sigmund, Senior Vice President at Community Realty Management (CRM), a full-service real estate management organization, presented at the IREM Tri-State Conference at the Borgata in Atlantic City, February 19-20, 2014. Her presentation, entitled So You Want What?, armed the 130 conference attendees with knowledge and tools needed when dealing with difficult residents. Sigmund's training included videos, interactive demonstrations and roleplaying, which provided attendees advice on good phrases, body language and facial expressions that can help diffuse a situation ...

Hinda Incentives has announced the appointment of Michael J. Donnelly to the position of executive vice president and general manager. Donnelly reports to Brett Tharpe, president and chief executive officer for Hinda-TharpeRobbins. "With Mike's years of experience in both the incentive, loyalty and marketing industries, we are honored to have him join our team," says Brett Tharpe. "He comes to us with an extensive and diverse background, and will work closely with the Hinda team to ensure that they continue to be the undisputed leader in the incentive ...

Nurse owned and operated, Kathelene's Adult Day Health Services (KADHS) is an adult day care center that offers the most affordable long-term care alternative as well as assistance through the social and medical model. It provides a home away from home by creating a safe and comfortable environment where seniors can foster self-esteem by keeping physically, socially and emotionally active. Founder Teberah Alexander, a 34-year old registered nurse, said that after losing her grandmother who suffered from dementia, she was inspired to create a place to allow dementia ...

In tune with the spring cleaning and seasonal organizing, keep the kitchen countertops clean and streamlined. Classic Hostess introduces French themed and modern food storage jars and sealed canister sets. Coordinating glass and ceramic canisters to stop hiding kitchen staples and spices in the pantry, make great housewarming gifts too. Cake Stand and Drink Dispenser Retailer, Classic Hostess online seller, promotes new Kitchen Tabletop Accessories. Those new ceramic and glass sealed canister sets complements Classic Hostess full selection of Mason Jars and Drinkware. The ...

Attorneys Sara Janes, Tim Cleveland and Kevin Terrazas of the Austin-based boutique litigation firm Weisbart Springer Hayes have been named to the 2014 Texas Rising Stars list of the state's top young lawyers. This is the fourth consecutive year Ms. Janes has been named to the exclusive annual listing based on her representation of clients in appellate law matters. Her work includes trial and appellate litigation involving class actions, employment, trade secrets, complex family law, health care, pharmaceuticals, trademarks, insurance, and complex contract disputes. ...

Massage Heights continues the aggressive growth of its franchise system with the announcement of David Demer with Demer Holdings Group, LLC joining the company as the Area Developer for Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland offers great opportunities for the Massage Heights business model; it has a strong, diversified economy; and is the corporate headquarters to many large businesses. Demer is no stranger to this Midwest City; his first venture led him to a beauty industry franchise and with the success of his initial location he quickly became a successful multi-unit franchisee. ...

"Any Area of Your Life that isn't Ease, Joy and Glory is Where You Have a Lack of Consciousness or Awareness," says Gary Douglas, Founder of Access Consciousness. Cory Michelle, Access Facilitator Interviewed by Debbi Dachinger on DARE to DREAM Radio. Gary Douglas is the Founder of Access Consciousness, which offers pragmatic tools to change things in your life that you haven't been able to change until now. There are several targets for Access: which is to create a world of Consciousness & Oneness. Another target of Access is Empowerment. An Access target ...

The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera (Verismo Opera) invites the public to celebrate its 25th anniversary year with the new Bring the Family to the Opera program. To launch the program, the only grand opera company in Bergen County, New Jersey is offering several special ticket offers for children, senior citizens, and individuals to see the company's performance of Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata on Sunday, April 6, 3:00 p.m., at the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), located at 30 North Van Brunt Street, in Englewood, New Jersey. As arts programs continue ...

Acqueon Technologies Inc., a leader in the customer collaboration industry, will exhibit at Enterprise Connect 2014, held at the Gaylord Palms hotel in Orlando, Florida. Acqueon will be a part of the AudioCodes Pavilion at Booth 1208, and will showcase its leading contact center solution for Microsoft Lync, AiQ. Following the recent announcement of AiQ's qualification for Lync 2013, Acqueon looks forward to demonstrating AiQ's power in a Lync environment. AiQ is a complete contact center solution for Microsoft Lync, providing intelligent, multi-channel inbound and outbound ...

Today, Workshare announced that Workshare Protect Server was named a winner of the 10th Annual Info Security Products Guide's Global Excellence Awards in the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Security category. This respected global award recognizes security and IT vendors with advanced, ground-breaking products and solutions in all areas of security and technology. Driven by a centrally defined policy, Protect Server allows IT to control how company documents and data are shared and collaborated on, reducing the risk associated with inadvertently leaking sensitive data. ...

MERS Goodwill will celebrate the one-year anniversary of its Autism Employment Center on Tuesday, March 11, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Located at MERS Goodwill's Lippman Center on Hanley Road, the Autism Employment Center provides a place where individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can go to begin or continue their transition to self-sufficiency. The Autism Employment Program is designed to focus on preparing individuals for the world of work and then helping the person obtain the right job. We provide services that help individuals determine their interests and strengths, ...

LaSalle Network, Chicago's premier provider of professional staffing and recruiting services, has been selected as one of Inavero's Best of Staffing award winners for Best Client Service. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, the fifth annual Best of Staffing, Client award identifies staffing agencies that are delivering the highest quality service to their clients. "It's an honor to win this award," said LaSalle Network President and CEO, Tom Gimbel. "At LaSalle Network we pride ourselves on making sure our clients are taken care of. Winning ...

As nonprofits continue to struggle with the challenges of fundraising, fueled by ever-increasing demand for services, the fundraising holy grail of unrestricted funds is even more critical. The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University's School of Business has begun working with area nonprofits to help create social enterprises, businesses inside or outside of their organization that are created to generate unrestricted funds to support their programs and services. "Social enterprise can take the form of activities such as a thrift shop or a cafe, but also means providing ...

Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo has partnered with Places4Students.com, the company specializing in providing academic institutions with off-campus housing solutions. Places4Students.com has replaced the university's previous housing service and provides a website with many new features and improved offerings for both students and landlords. Places4Students.com will simplify the process for Laurier students to search for off-campus housing accommodations near the university. All student services are FREE, including rental property searches, student sublet postings ...

All County Bay Area will soon open in Northern California, offering property management solutions for both owners and renters in Berkeley and surrounding areas. The company's mission is to ensure that every property owner has an honest and competent professional to manage their most valuable asset. Perry Harmon owns the new location and has worked in nearly every area of real estate. The new franchisee has close to 20 years of property management experience, holds a real estate broker's license, and also worked in the loan industry. Harmon feels his experience truly ...

In celebration of Woman's Day, AVE 50 Studio in Highland Park, CA features a collection of female artists. Barrionuevo's work has received international attention and critical acclaim for its unique look into culture and humanity. "Reflections" combines her talent to capture the tone of her subjects as well as Barrionuevo's unique photographic vision. Marianne Sadowski, curator/artist of the exhibit commented - "Through her photo installation, Oliva Barrionuevo explores memory. In some way autobiographical, from the first steps into life, with questions ...

On the third anniversary of the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake, Zapuni LLC are proud to release 'By Your Side' an animated music video two years in the making, set to Sade's Grammy-nominated song. This powerful and beautiful film is directed by Tsuneo Goda and the award-winning stop motion animation company dwarf, who are responsible for the hit TV series 'Domo-kun' and 'Komaneko.' You can view the animated music video for 'By Your Side' now at https://vimeo.com/zapuni/byyourside. After the devastating impact of the 2011 Great Eastern Japan earthquake, a global effort ...

Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers, Delivering the Cavendish Review Conference Friday, 30 May 2014 Manchester Expert Speakers Include: • Chair: Kirk Lower, National Programme Lead, Bands 1-4 Programme, Health Education East of England • Stephen Welfare, Managing Director, Health Education East of England and National Lead Director, Bands 1-4 Programme, Health Education England • Angela Grainger, Assistant Director of Nursing, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Consultant Editor, British Journal of Healthcare Assistants About the Event: Following ...

The Cabaret of Magic announced today that it will be featuring national entertainers, Danny Orleans and the Incredible Jan Rose for four shows on March 26 - 29. These delightful performers blend feats of magic and mindreading into an entertaining evening show, hilarious audience participation, baffling interactions, and how-does-she-do-it mystery. "They've put a unique twist on an old Vaudeville act," says Cabaret of Magic's owner, Glenn Gary. "I know that Venice vacationers are going to love them." "We create the illusion of telepathy," ...