The North Carolina Press Club, an affiliate chapter of the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) announced Christina Motley, CEO and CMO, as a winner of its 2013 Annual Communications Contest today. Motley swept the state of North Carolina, winning 11 First Place awards. The contest recognizes and awards excellence in communications across a wide range of categories. Known leaders in their fields of expertise judge entries. First place recipients of state awards compete nationally. Winners will be honored at the NFPW Annual Communications Contest Awards Banquet ...

Professional Development Resources, a national provider of accredited continuing education units for psychologists, social workers, counselors, occupational therapists, and dietitians, has announced a new addition to its continuing education (CE) curriculum for health professionals: Living a Better Life with Chronic Pain: Eliminating Self-Defeating Behaviors. The course is authored by Dr. Robert E. Hardy, who has done many presentations and publications on eliminating self-defeating behaviors. Certainly no one would choose a pain-filled body over a healthy, pain-free ...

Naturalist Kristen Matthews is heading up a team of volunteers working to eradicate pesky weeds during a workday at the Nature Station, but when one of the volunteers wanders away from the rest of the group, he ends up eradicated himself. Kristen is concerned for her safety, as well as the Nature Station's reputation. Digging, she unearths some interesting dirt on her squeaky clean helpers. Is it possible one of them is the killer? Follow Kristen's lead, as she wades through the wildflowers tracking the murderer, while learning about nature along the way. Born and raised ...

"Beginning in 1991, we started working with eye laser researchers and manufacturers to continually find ways to make laser vision correction safe, effective and predictable. We are always trying to use laser technology to further improve patient satisfaction, through optical and outcome precision, but more importantly, by making LASIK more comfortable with even quicker visual recovery as this is what really makes patients happiest," explained Bernard Milstein, M.D. "Our results and patient satisfaction with All Laser LASIK over the past 5 years have actually been outstanding," ...

Homewood Suites Newburgh, an upscale, residential-style, 125-suite, extended stay hotel located at Stewart Airport, is pleased to announce that it has been named recipient of the 2013 Connie Pride Hotel Award of Merit. This is the second consecutive year that Homewood Suites Newburgh has won this prestigious award, having last year accepted the award for 2012. The recipients of the Connie Pride Award, named after Conrad Hilton, are considered the most esteemed group of award winners within the Hilton organization. The purpose of these awards is to recognize hotels performing ...

Many of those filing for bankruptcy cite divorce as the primary reason for the filing. Divorce can be costly for a variety of reasons. Typically, a divorce involves one household splitting into two, which means two rent or mortgage payments as well as the loss of other economic efficiencies of marriage. Considering court costs and similar expenses, the divorce process itself can cause a certain amount of financial hardship. After the divorce, one spouse may be strained by alimony or child support payments. Debt issues during the marriage may have even been a sources f marital ...

After a three-year rise in the number of pedestrian deaths, a recent report from the Governors' Highway Safety Association revealed that deaths were down by 9 percent in the first six months of 2013 across the nation. Unfortunately, while California saw a big drop in deaths overall, areas of Santa Clara County are experiencing a sharp increase. San Jose saw the highest numbers of pedestrian accident deaths in two decades last year, per a news report in the San Jose Mercury News. Over two-thirds of all traffic fatalities in the city -- 26 out of 39 --were pedestrian and ...

Going out for drinks is a favorite pastime of many residents of Columbia, South Carolina because drinking is a highly social activity. Both men and women use it as a way to connect with others and even to relax after a long day at work. However, because drinking is oftentimes associated with fun, it can be difficult to keep track of how many drinks have been consumed and then try to drive home with a blood alcohol content level above the legal limit. Contributing factors to female DUIs While both men and women are subject to getting pulled over after a night out with ...

It is commonly known that drunk drivers pose a significant danger to other motorists. Most people assume that it takes a blood alcohol content (BAC) at or above the legal limit of .08 percent before a driver is intoxicated enough to become a threat. However, this is not the case according to a new study from the University of California, San Diego, which found that even those with a low BAC are at a much greater risk of being in a fatal car accident. The study, recently published in Injury Prevention, analyzed 570,731 fatal car accidents that took place between 1994 ...

On March 25, 2014, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the federal agency responsible for enforcing federal consumer laws and regulations, visited Nashville to hold a hearing about the payday lending industry. The CFPB is turning its attention to payday lenders, and considering possible regulations for the industry, given the detrimental effect that these loans can have on the financial situations of consumers in Tennessee and the rest of the U.S. Many of these lenders are guilty of abusive lending practices that cause a great deal of harm to consumers. Abusive ...

Open enrollment is now available for Summer Term classes at CSU San Marcos which incorporates over 100 courses in a wide range of fields and disciplines. Students from other colleges and universities, qualified high school seniors, and community members can register for classes in everything from chemistry to women's studies. Credits from CSUSM Summer Term courses are fully transferrable to other academic institutions. For students already enrolled at CSUSM, and for high school or community college students who may be interested in CSUSM, up to 24 units taken as a non-matriculated ...

For over twenty-five years Richard Orlando, Ph.D. has worked with financially successful individuals and families. As the founder and CEO of Legacy Capitals, he is a trusted advisor, educator and coach to some of the world's wealthiest families, including entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and professional athletes. Whether wealth is created or inherited, large or modest, families need a master plan to protect their legacy, and Richard Orlando is an expert at helping design them. Orlando knows that your legacy is how you live, not just what you leave. He helps his ...

Advice & Management Managing Partner Gerald de Woot de Trixhe has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in business management. Advice & Management is a business consultancy that specializes in transition management and business coaching services. As managing partner, Mr. de Woot de Trixhe focuses on strategic thinking, Coaching business leaders and implementing transformations or turnaround for his clients. Mr. de Woot de Trixhe has 25 years of experience in management, including 10 years as a managing partner for Advice & ...

Asciano Ltd Group Treasurer Joanna M. Wakefield has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in finance. Ms. Wakefield has 19 years of experience in finance, with two years as group treasurer for Asciano Ltd. There, she lends her expertise in strategic planning and new markets to the company. Asciano Ltd is a transport and logistics company that provides logistics services, specializing in container and bulk distribution with items such as coal. Ms. Wakefield became involved in the finance industry after starting her career as an accounts ...

More users than ever are accessing commercial real estate websites from a Smartphone or other mobile device, according to a new study from inMotion Real Estate Media. Moreover, this reflects an ongoing upwards trend which past statistics and future predictions indicate shows no sign of stopping. 46% more site visits came from mobile devices in 2013 than 2012, according to the study, which reports that more than one in eight visits to commercial real estate websites come from a mobile device. Furthermore, this statistic is part of a continued curve - in 2011, mobile ...

AmeriQuest Transportation Services, a leading provider of fleet management services, today announced it grew its Financial Services Division Leasing volume by 20% in 2013. The 2013 volume of business was $157.9 million, up from $132.2 million the previous year. By more effectively managing customers' fleet asset lifecycles through its proprietary Total Cost of Ownership analysis, AmeriQuest routinely increases a fleet's productivity and lowers overall operating costs by 15-20%. "We design specific financial products for each of our customers' unique operations, which ...

Hot on the heels of their latest success, Amazon Retailer Life Made Better has today introduced the newest longboard from their TNG lighted boards series. In conjunction with "the leader in lighted skateboard manufacturing", Life Made Better lives up to their name once again by providing a superior lighted board that improves both the quality and safety of the nighttime riding experience. Sporting a super strong 9 ply maple deck with a sick detailed graphic underneath, the Rasta 420 Pintail is THE ultimate board for anyone looking to skate in comfort and style. Equipped ...

Mattia Fiumani speaks four languages (English, French, Italian and German), received his Master's Degree in Architecture, has lived in Italy, Australia, Scotland, Fiji, Switzerland, Cairo, Berlin, and New York before moving to Los Angeles. Mattia is an internationally known director and producer that is making waves in the entertainment industry. He may be new to this town, but he's not new to directing and producing. In 2009, he directed "27 Down" (which was released in 2013), a project that was selected by Radiance Institute in Berlin last summer, and in 2010 he directed ...

Romance novelist, Morgan Parker, has a lot to smile about. With two novels due for release between now and June 1, Mr. Parker has also seen his biggest release of 2013 voted to the top spot on the Funniest, Sexiest Books of 2013 list by readers and fans at goodreads.com, the world's largest site for readers and book recommendations. Achieving the top spot ahead of USA Today best-selling author Alice Clayton, and New York Times best-selling author Emma Chase (both of which are sold by Simon & Schuster Digital Sales) has come as a surprise to Mr. Parker, who writes ...

A new breed of career search tool has been launched by the team at tech startup Caroar. They're taking a novel approach to finding us a great career and work lifestyle by analysing real career data from thousands of users. Intelligent algorithms match common points in the user's career with those who have managed to achieve the kind of rewarding and satisfying jobs so many of us are looking for. Whether it be an eye-watering salary, great flexibility, lending a helping hand or jet-setting around the world, the web app returns a list of possible paths to a new career. The ...

All Boxed Up, LLC, manufacturer of custom-created and patterned boxes for nearly any application, has announced the launch of its new website. Aptly located at www.allboxedup.com, the revamped web portal is a vibrant showcase of everything All Boxed Up has to offer. Making the company unique, beyond the fact that they manufacture whatever they sell, are the creative custom designs they put together. With dazzling colors and all products made of strong, durable corrugated materials in All Boxed Up's Flower Mound, Texas facility, the company has remained dedicated to make ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A record number of elderly people are completing living wills to guide end-of-life medical treatments – up from 47 percent in 2000 to 72 percent in 2010 – according to new research from the University of Michigan and the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System. However, even with nearly double the number of people completing advance directives – which may specify preferences for surrogate decision makers and life-support treatment – there was little difference in hospitalization rates or deaths in the hospital, says the study that appears in the ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Despite knowing that buying life experiences will make them happier than buying material items, shoppers might continue to spend money on the latter because they mistakenly believe items are a better value, according to a San Francisco State University study published today. That belief, however, isn't accurate. Those surveyed after making a purchase rated life experiences both making them happier and as a better use of their money, indicating many are sacrificing their well-being for a sense of value that never materializes. The study is one of the ...

NEW YORK, NY (March, 2014) – A new study published in the American Journal of Hypertension finds evidence that the average daily sodium intake of most Americans is actually associated with better health outcomes than intake levels currently recommended by the CDC and major health departments, which are now being viewed by many in the scientific community as excessively and unrealistically low. The study, "Compared With Usual Sodium Intake, Low-and Excessive-Sodium Diets Are Associated With Increased Mortality: A Meta-Analysis," concluded that 2,645 – 4,945 mg of sodium ...

Pinecone or pine nut? Friend or foe? Distinguishing between the two requires that we pay special attention to the telltale characteristics of each. And as it turns out, us humans aren't the only ones up to the task. According to researchers at the University of Iowa, pigeons share our ability to place everyday things in categories. And, like people, they can hone in on visual information that is new or important and dismiss what is not. "The basic concept at play is selective attention. That is, in a complex world, with its booming, buzzing confusion, we don't attend ...