House Buyer Solutions Director Andrew 'Andy' Fermo has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in alternative real estate investment solutions utilizing vendor finance strategies. With five years of practiced experience in his field, Mr. Fermo is uniquely qualified to oversee a wide range of tasks on behalf of House Buyer Solutions. Over the past three years, in his role as director, he has grown the business by developing his network of business-to-business referral partners and overseeing the daily management of the business, as well as meeting ...

Franck Garanger, Culinary Director at Oceania Cruises, Inc., has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in culinary arts. With 30 years of experience in his field, Mr. Garanger is known for his expertise in food quality and culinary excellence. Daily, he is tasked with writing recipes, overseeing all culinary training and management, planning menus, building ships, staffing, managing food costs, minimizing food waste, sourcing vendors, ordering supplies and equipment, and delivering superior customer service. Recently inducted into Worldwide ...

Ruth Bowler, Program and Project Manager has been recognized for showing excellence, leadership and high motivation in ICT project management. Ms. Bowler has 17 years of experience in management, with 11 years contracting as program and project manager. She lends her expertise in the areas of end-to-end infrastructure and software delivery, third-party vendor management and stakeholder engagement. Being a national race car driver who is accustomed to high pressure and challenging environments, Ms. Bowler has applied these skills to deliver best results for the stakeholders ...

The personal injury law firm of Law & Moran is proud to report that Peter A. Law has now been recognized as a Super Lawyer for the past 10 consecutive years. Law was first awarded this honor in 2004 and was most recently selected as a Super Lawyer in 2014. In addition to the national recognition, Law has also been named one of the Top 10 Georgia Super Lawyers in 2014. Since 2007, Law has been honored to be included on the list of the Top 100 Georgia Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a Thomson Reuters business, which rates exceptional attorneys in over 70 practice ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry SC Hotel offers nearby lodging for guests participating in the inaugural Newberry Half Marathon on March 22, 2014. The race is a USATF certified event. Boys Farm is the designated charity. The race begins at 8am at Newberry High School, with the course winding through historic downtown Newberry. Advance registration is $75 through March 20 and $80 on race day. "We are pleased to welcome runners participating in the Newberry Half Marathon," shares Ambria Lanteigne, General Manager at the Holiday Inn Express & ...

The Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Columbia SC (Northeast) announces a Romance Package for two. It's the perfect getaway for weekend, an anniversary, or any special occasion. The package includes early check-in, a bottle of sparkling wine or cider at arrival, and a full breakfast for two in the onsite restaurant, the Great American Grill . Relax in a comfortable guest room or in the heated indoor pool and hot tub. Enjoy a workout in the fully equipped fitness center. Explore Columbia's museums, shopping, or nightlife just a short drive away. "We are pleased to offer ...

Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsboro Hotel announces two special weekend deals for Hilton HHonors members to enjoy. Members who sign up for Weekend Rewards will earn 1,000 Bonus Points for every night of their stay, plus an additional 5,000 Bonus Points for every weekend stay of two or more nights. This deal is good for long weekends (Thursday-Sunday nights). That means it is possible to earn up to 9,000 Bonus Points for an extended weekend stay. The Weekend Rewards deal is valid from February 1-April 30, 2014. Hilton HHonors members can also take advantage of the HHonors ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Hotel (North), located near Perimeter Mall in Sandy Springs, announces its Romantic Escape Package perfect for a weekend getaway. To add a touch of romance to your stay, this Perimeter Mall Hotel will provide a bottle of sparkling wine, a box of chocolates, and a bouquet of flowers to guests booking this deal. The Romantic Escape Package offers the perfect way to celebrate any special occasion or just enjoy some time away with your significant other. "We are pleased to offer the Romantic Escape Package to our ...

Holiday Inn Express Simpsonville Hotel announces its Romantic Escape Package for that perfect getaway with someone special. It's an ideal way for couples to celebrate a romantic weekend, an anniversary, or any special occasion. The package includes a bottle of sparkling wine, a box of chocolates, and a bouquet of flowers to add a romantic touch to your stay. Rates are subject to availability. "We are happy to offer guests the Romantic Escape Package," explains Greg Carpenter, General Manager at the Holiday Inn Express Simpsonville SC Hotel. "This is the ...

The Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport Hotel North offers convenient accommodations for guests attending the Georgia Association on Young Children (GAYC) Health and Safety Training event in Atlanta on March 22, 2014. The training day will be held at the Georgia International Convention Center near the Atlanta airport. Beginning child care teachers can earn 6 hours of BFTS state approved credit at this training event. Sessions offered will include child abuse, positive guidance, playground safety, illness/disease control, injury control, child/brain development, communication, ...

The Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsboro Hotel offers special rates for guests attending the 13th Annual Ron Marshall Spring Fling Golf Tournament March 20-22, 2014. The tournament will be held at the Colony Course at Scottsboro's Goose Pond Colony Resort. Twenty university and community college golf teams from around the country will participate. Some of the competitors will be teams from Michigan Community College, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Rend Lake College, Darton State College, and Central Alabama Community College. The public is invited to watch the ...

Hampton Inn Gaffney South Carolina Hotel offers convenient lodging to guests attending upcoming lacrosse games at Limestone College. With a record of 5-0, the men's team is currently ranked #5 in the U.S. Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association National Poll. The women's team is currently ranked #3 in the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Poll, with a 3-0 record. Men's Schedule: 3/19 vs. Wingate 3/22 vs. Tampa 3/29 vs. Mount Olive Women's Schedule: 3/17 vs. Shippensburg 3/29 vs. Rollins "We look forward to welcoming guests attending upcoming ...

The plantation shutters provider, Eclipse Shutters, would like to take a moment to talk about a new window covering trend that is becoming quite popular. Many homeowners have a hard time deciding on a window coverings. Shutters have long remained one of the best options due to their versatility and aesthetic appeal. Roman shades, wooden blinds and drapes are competing choices as well, so how do you decide which will work best for your needs? Best of Both Worlds To answer the question, a lot of people have decided to mix and match window covering styles. While ...

For more than 30 years, Clark & Washington has been Atlanta's most trusted bankruptcy law firm. The firm was founded in 1983 by Emory Clark, and in that time, it has grown into a multi-state enterprise that is well known for hiring the best and brightest in the field of personal bankruptcy law. Although they are impressive, these credentials are not what has helped Clark & Washington to earn the trust of Atlanta residents. Instead, the Atlanta bankruptcy lawyers have earned their trusted status through how they treat everyone who walks through the door. Clark ...

Usain Bolt, Jamaican sprinter and world's fastest man, (1) was on hand to help launch the 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO at the Los Angeles Auto Show. And as fast as he is, he couldn't compete with the 600 hp produced under the hood of the fastest GT-R ever built. (2) NISMO is Nissan's team of motorsports specialists, and they've created the ultimate GT-R for 2015. The car will be on sale in the US -- and at Tampa dealerships -- later in 2014. (2) In the meantime, there are plenty of impressive stats to relish. The 3.8-liter V6 starts as the same engine under the hood of ...

With the record lows Florida has seen this winter, it's entirely understandable if you haven't thought about maintaining your air conditioner yet. However, springtime is approaching quickly and American Air & Heat recommends that you schedule your regular air conditioner maintenance before the warmer weather finally hits. Floridians know that once spring weather arrives, it's time to turn on the air conditioning and leave it blasting until late into the fall. That kind of run time puts incredible pressure and strain on your Orlando air conditioning unit. If your ...

Today the Institute of Logistical Management (ILM) is announcing the start of courses for the new online Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program. The program is designed to fill a much needed gap in the market with a focus on affordable, accessible, high quality business education. Tuition, which includes textbooks, is just under $67 a credit hour and the MBA program is 45 semester credit hours in length, making the total tuition for the program $3,000. ILM charges no other fees for the program and since the tuition includes digital textbooks and exam proctoring, ...

Prime Clinical, a leading provider of Electronic Health Record and Practice Management solutions, is announcing a new, fully integrated system for managing Workers' Compensation billing, liens, collections and more in California. The new module provides seamless integration with the systems California healthcare providers need to bill Worker's Comp and track payments. Trusted by physicians nationwide, Prime Clinical's practice management software provides a more accurate and efficient way for healthcare practices to spot Workers' Comp claim errors before submission, ...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Most of the parents included in a new study reported some infant feeding and activity behaviors that are believed to increase a child's risk for obesity later in life. The study found that many of these "obesogenic" behaviors were highly prevalent among all of the parents, regardless of their race or ethnicity. Black parents were more likely to put children to bed with a bottle and report TV watching, while Hispanic parents were more likely to encourage children to finish feeding and to report less "tummy time" – when a baby lays on her belly to play ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 17, 2014–Colon cancer incidence rates have dropped 30 percent in the U.S. in the last 10 years among adults 50 and older due to the widespread uptake of colonoscopy, with the largest decrease in people over age 65. Colonoscopy use has almost tripled among adults ages 50 to 75, from 19 percent in 2000 to 55 percent in 2010. The findings come from Colorectal Cancer Statistics, 2014, published in the March/April issue of CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. The article and its companion report, Colorectal Cancer Facts & Figures, were released today ...

Nearly one in 10 children are hospitalized with a primary diagnosis of a mental health condition, and depression alone accounts for $1.33 billion in hospital charges annually, according to a new analysis led by UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. The study is the first to examine frequency and costs associated with specific inpatient mental health diagnoses for children, and is a step towards creating meaningful measures of the quality of pediatric hospital care. "This is the first paper to give a clear picture of the mental health reasons kids are admitted to hospitals ...

DALLAS, March 16, 2014 — Leftover cigarette smoke that clings to walls and furniture is a smelly nuisance, but now research suggests that it could pose a far more serious threat, especially to young children who put toys and other smoke-affected items into their mouths. Scientists reported today that one compound from this "third-hand smoke," which forms when second-hand smoke reacts with indoor air, damages DNA and sticks to it in a way that could potentially cause cancer. Their talk was one of more than 10,000 presentations at the 247th National Meeting & Exposition ...

Around 1 in 5 of the population were infected in both recent outbreaks of seasonal flu and the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, but just 23% of these infections caused symptoms, and only 17% of people were ill enough to consult their doctor. These findings come from a major new community-based study comparing the burden and severity of seasonal and pandemic influenza in England over 5 years, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal. "Reported cases of influenza represent the tip of a large clinical and subclinical iceberg that is mainly invisible to national ...

DALLAS, March 16, 2014 — A waste product from making paper could yield a safer, greener alternative to the potentially harmful chemical BPA, now banned from baby bottles but still used in many plastics. Scientists made the BPA alternative from lignin, the compound that gives wood its strength, and they say it could be ready for the market within five years. They described the research here today in one of the more than 10,000 presentations at the 247th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world's largest scientific society, taking ...

DALLAS, March 16, 2014 — Sunlight plus a common titanium pigment might be the secret recipe for ridding pharmaceuticals, pesticides and other potentially harmful pollutants from drinking water. Scientists combined several high-tech components to make an easy-to-use water purifier that could work with the world's most basic form of energy, sunlight, in a boon for water purification in rural areas or developing countries. The talk was one of more than 10,000 presentations at the 247th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world's largest ...