lau lapides, a boutique coaching studio that teaches new communication tools to build speaker confidence, share story presence and how to engage an audience, will feature an evening of networking and four short workshops about "Polish and Perfect Command Presence," on Monday, March 18, from 6:30pm-8:30 pm. Workshop 1: Power Speech for Interpersonal: Whether doing frequent speaker engagements, day-to-day department meetings, client calls or face-to-face meetings, you are always presenting. This hands-on, practical interactive workshop is designed for immediate ...

Seventy-five incoming Oxnard College students will each receive a $500 scholarship to help pay for their schooling, thanks to Santa to the Sea and partnerships with the Oxnard College Foundation and Gene Haas Foundation. The Oxnard College Foundation will award the $37,500 in Santa to the Sea scholarships on May 15. "Giving back to the community is what our race is all about," said Mike Barber, race director. "I'm thrilled we'll be able to help these students realize their dreams of a college education this year." Santa to the Sea uses a portion ...

New nonfiction book about a story that wouldn't stay buried. A closely-held family secret hinted at long ago, leads an amateur genealogist to uncover an end-of-the-19th-century scandal centered on her 2nd great-grandmother. Rural Ohio is the unexpected setting for a 30-year crime spree, where Madam Lizzie Rogers-Lape-Huffman-Larzelere-DeWitt-DeWitt-Veon-Shetler-France lived life large. Born in pre-Civil War Kentucky, she retired from the sporting life in Chicago; resurfacing with executive zeal in Ohio cities and towns such as Columbus, Dayton, Lima, Akron, Cuyahoga ...

On Saturday, March 1, Alzheimer's Association, Orange County (AAOC), one of Orange County's premier nonprofits, held its annual gala at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach. Presented by the Argyros Family Foundation and chaired by Eydie and Dave MacInnis, the event themed "Creating Hope" drew more than 300 guests and raised more than $525,000. The total included a $250,000 gift from Karl and Tina Weber. With 84,000 people in Orange County alone suffering from Alzheimer's disease, the funds raised from the event are critically needed to support research and ...

Streaming live on the Co-Creator Radio Network on Tuesday, March 18, at 11am Pacific/2pm Eastern on "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity," shaman and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt asks the question: What will it take for men and women to return from their respective circles, respective retreats on the mountain, and respective "Wisdom Schools" and begin to seriously work together to create a world our descendants will be happy and proud to inherit? In this week's episode of "Why Shamanism ...

Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands of fall protection equipment has announced the launch of their new Nano-Lok edge self-retracting lifeline (SRL) engineered for both foot level tie-off and sharp edge applications. While traditional general purpose products anchored at foot level and used in sharp edge environments may increase the risk of injury and create a false sense of security at height, the Nano-Lok edge is designed specifically for use in sharp edge applications. The unused lifeline also retracts so workers can anchor at their feet and move ...

One thing is for sure, Sharegate has completely revolutionized the SharePoint Migration market in the last three years creating and improving everyday the Simplest SharePoint Migration tool. Today marks a milestone in Sharegate's history. Indeed, Sharegate just released a Beta version of their brand new SharePoint Governance Tool. Why Governance? The Sharegate Geeks were tired of seeing that this word was getting overcomplicated and overused by the industry. Most of all, good Governance tools are so expensive that small/medium organizations can't afford them. Following ...

Brookes Bible College, an evangelical institution of biblical higher education in the Greater St. Louis region, is offering an expanded set of courses during the summer semester, which runs from Tues., May 20 to Thurs., July 10. Four new courses will be offered in order to accommodate the rising demand from both current Brookes Bible College students and from students at other colleges and universities who are home for the summer and seeking transferable credit hours. "These summer courses will offer a way for our students to jump-start a degree program or catch ...

Joanne's Pet Services, a provider of Mid-day Dog Walks and Vacation Services in Charles and Northern St. Mary's Counties in Maryland, recently announced the launch of the new and improved company website, http://www.joannespetservices.net, to provide visitors with more detailed information on services, community events and staff information. The new website design also reflects the company's recent name change, to accompany a growing suite of services available to residents of Southern Maryland. The website is designed to assist potential and current clients in making ...

Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP attorneys R. Heath Cheek, Wendy A. Duprey, John R.W. Fugitt, Stephanie K. Gause, Karen L. Hart, Kristopher D. Hill, Chelsea L. Hilliard, Mary U. Irozuru, Heather H. Jobe, Siobhán F. Kratovil, Benjamin L. Riemer, Gwen I. Walraven and Ross A. Williams have been named to the 2014 "Texas Rising Stars" list published by Super Lawyers - a Thomson Reuters publication and rating service - and set to be featured in the April issue of Texas Monthly. This number represents a nearly 40 percent increase in number of attorneys selected year-over-year ...

WRS Health, a leading web-based provider of fully integrated electronic medical record and practice management solutions for medical offices, announced today that Tuality Physicians, P.C. has named WRS Health its official EMR software provider. Tuality Physicians, P.C., an independent family practice and primary care clinic based in Hillsboro, Ore., offers a wide range of services including primary care, urgent care, chiropractic services, travel immunizations, women's care, minor surgeries and more. "We are delighted that Tuality Physicians has chosen WRS Health ...

The ACAMS moneylaundering.com 19th Annual International AML & Financial Crime Conference, "New Challenges, New Opportunities in Global Compliance," will feature expert-led sessions on a wide range of financial crime and regulatory compliance issues. Among the featured presenters are The Honorable Thomas J. Curry, Comptroller of the Currency, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC); Peter T. King, Congressman, US House of Representatives for New York's Second District; and Juan C. Zarate, Senior Adviser, Center for Strategic and International Studies ...

The Dolce Tuscano Mini Iced Eclairs and Dolce Tuscano Mini Cream Puffs will be marketed by SmartPrice through extreme value retailers like Dollar Tree and Deals. SmartPrice management team worked closely with value oriented retailers to create the products, and created a new brand, Dolce Tuscano . The brand connotes high-end, old world quality. The mini iced eclairs feature a delicious, custard filling surrounded by flaky pastry and topped with rich cocoa icing. The mini cream puffs have a European-style puff pastry surrounding a Bavarian cream filling. Both items ...

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. ...