Chem-Dry, the leading carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise worldwide, announced they had a year of record franchise sales in 2013, with sales up 117 percent compared to the previous year. The company attributes its growth to major investments it made in key areas, which helped drive franchise sales from 49 in 2012 to 101 in 2013. A key component of the company's record-breaking year in franchise sales was the fact that over 50 percent of the growth came from existing owners who saw the value and opportunity of being part of a strong franchise system and expanded ...

On Tuesday, February 18, 2014, Good Day Pharmacy Chief Operations Officer, Vicki Einhellig, and Good Day Pharmacy Manager, Valerie Weatherington-Harris, met with US Representative, Cory Gardner, to discuss healthcare issues both at the state level and nationally. Cory Gardner is the Republican U.S. Representative for Colorado's 4th congressional district. It was a valuable hour for all parties, which resulted in dynamic dialogues that were enlightening for everyone involved. Congressman Gardner and his staff representative, Maria Secrest, were extremely knowledgeable about ...

One of the top areas of stress for dental practice owners is "feeling like they cannot get to the next level" according to a study conducted by management consulting firm Sterling (www.SterlingDentist.com). The recently-concluded study was based on a series of online surveys of dentists throughout the United States. The study also revealed these areas of concern for dental practice owners: 44% Not enough profit 42% Holes in the appointment book 38% Managing and motivating staff "Most dentists wish they could just perform dentistry and not have ...

Trevion at Playa Vista will make its highly anticipated public debut on Saturday, February 22 with a Model Grand Opening beginning at 10:00 am. Blending city sophistication with laid-back coastal living, Trevion is a limited collection of only 22 spacious single-family detached residences. With generous living space, modern design and sweeping elegance, this luxurious new home neighborhood elevates not just where you live but how you live, so you don't want to miss this incredible opportunity. Doing away with boundaries and creating the ultimate invitation, Trevion ...

Gloria Larkin, national federal contracting expert and TargetGov President, is a speaker at the 25th Annual Idaho Business Opportunity Conference in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on February 27, 2014. Gloria Larkin is an eight-time award winner, national marketing and business development expert, and President of TargetGov. Larkin has been interviewed on MSNBC, quoted in, the Wall Street Journal, USAToday, Forbes, INC Magazine, and TheStreet.com. She is the author of two books and an expert author with hundreds of articles regarding federal business development published in ...

Christie today announced that Kenji Hamashima, Chairman, President and CEO of the Christie group of companies will step down from his current role effective April 1, 2014. Jack Kline, President and COO, Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. will assume the role of Chairman, President and CEO of all of Christie's operating companies, worldwide. Mr. Hamashima will remain as Chairman, President and CEO of the Christie holding company, Christie Digital Systems Inc., as well as Ushio America Inc. "For the past 14 years I have had the pleasure and privilege of serving ...

Effective Press announces that the new children's illustrated book, The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice (ISBN 978-0988316317, Effective Press, 2014) by Dr. Keith Kantor; Peter Crouth, E.C.; Dana Yarn, R.D.; and Karen Kantor, R.N.; with illustrations by Sarah Adam has been nominated for the prestigious "IPPY" Awards, also known as the Independent Publishers Book Awards in five categories. The book teaches children about nutrition and fitness in a fun way that will allow parents and children to share and learn while reading the book. The categories the book ...

The majority of respondents to a survey of staffing professionals conducted by DiscoverOrg ranked healthcare as the top IT industry for job growth in 2014. Three-quarters of the respondents said healthcare would see the greatest growth in IT jobs, followed by software development (52 percent of respondents) and banking/financial services (27 percent of respondents). DiscoverOrg, http://www.discoverorg.com, winner of a 2014 SIIA CODiE award and provider of information technology sales and marketing intelligence tools used by top IT vendors, conducted the survey in December ...

The inaugural Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Legal and Compliance Forum is scheduled to take place March 24-25, 2014 in Alexandria, Virginia, offering regulatory and legal professionals an opportunity to discuss the current events and challenges within the healthcare industry with some of the biggest names in the field. Topics for discussion at the forum include leveraging digital and mobile networks to increase consumer interaction, the FDA's proposed generic labeling revisions, and effective litigation crisis management strategies to mitigate damage to public image. ...

"Using CRECs (computer room evaporative coolers) instead of the conventional CRAC units (computer room air conditioning units) can save over 90 per cent of the energy needed to cool a data centre," said EcoCooling managing and technical director Alan Beresford, "we are very pleased to announce Serve The World as the 200th data centre to adopt this solution at its 600kW Oslo facility in Norway." Data centre engineers are by nature very cautious and it has taken a number of years for the CREC cooling to be accepted as a safe and reliable alternative ...

Carrier Enterprise (CE), the leading provider of temperature and energy control technologies for commercial, hospitality and residential properties, has announced the release of its proprietary Founten Temperature and Alarm Sensor: the FS-TA1, an add-on accessory that adds wireless remote sensing and alarm notification abilities to its Founten FS-STAT-32AC and FS-STAT-32ACH models. Fundamental to the accessory's design is the ability to sense and read temperatures in previously unreachable areas, due to its wireless communication protocol and easy installation. Its ...

All For Color and Sloane Ranger have opened their doors to their first factory store located in the new Palm Beach Outlets in West Palm Beach, FL. The store is a combined concept of both South Florida-based lifestyle brands. "Retail is something we felt would be a natural progression for our brands. The opportunity to bring a factory store of our brands to fruition in such a fantastic location close to our corporate headquarters was something we could not pass up. We hope to gain meaningful insight into what consumers really want in our brands. The store will serve ...

Protecode, the leading provider of easy-to-adopt, easy-to-use solutions for managing open source licenses, today announced the expansion of its presence in Europe with the formation of Protecode Germany. With this new development, Protecode's open source software management products will enable software teams in Germany to accelerate development by reaping the full benefits of open source software. Protecode's fully automated products discover open source and other third party content in a code portfolio, highlighting legal obligations, security vulnerabilities, IP ownership ...

During qualifying at the Sochi Olympics two women snowboarders were carried off the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park course on stretchers following crashes. The crashes came one day after Russian skicross racer Maria Komissrova suffered a serious spinal injury during a crash on the same slope. These events have served to bring spinal cord injuries to the forefront of our consciousness, and to demonstrate the need for more research and support systems for those affected. Spinal cord injury affects 1.25 million Americans. The aftermath of such injuries can be horrific, sometimes ...

Altaaqa Global CAT Rental Power has recently received the award for 'Power Project of the Year' for its power plant project in Aden, Yemen. Altaaqa Global was highly commended for its contribution to product innovation, social responsibility and impressive delivery during the Middle East Electricity Awards 2014, held at the Dubai International Convention Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. According to the judges, "Altaaqa Global played a critical role in the electric power industry. This award category is given to a company that offers the best planning, delivery ...

"From those first days in Prague through twenty years of incredible growth, we have stayed true to our core values, and I am proud of that," says company founder, Pavel Skrivanek. "It is one thing to survive, adapting to constant challenges, but quite another to continue to reach the highest standards possible in language service. There is no question in my mind that the talent and commitment of our staff has made that happen." Since its inception as a 3-person office in Prague, the company has expanded to employ 300 plus a network of freelance professionals ...

Following the unprecedented success over the last few months, Managing Director of TDR Connect Matt O Hara has been invited to be a special guest speaker at a National Business Development conference on Saturday 22nd February in Dublin, Ireland. The conference is being held in Dublin's most prestigious and historic hotel, the 5-star Shelbourne Hotel. The hotel is a first-class location to be holding such a conference. The 5-star Shelbourne Hotel has 12 different function rooms all with historic decor and impressive antique furniture. About TDR Connect The conference ...

On Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 7:30PM (CST) leading matrimonial attorney Anthony D'Agostino will be featured on Chicago Counterpoint TV with nationally renowned Fathers Rights lawyer and host Jeffery M. Leving. This week's show will address complex child custody issues, especially those involving domestic violence. D'Agostino is known as a fierce litigator and dedicated advocate for the rights of children. He is especially proud of his recent victory challenging a court order of support wrongfully filed by the State of Illinois against his client. Based on D'Agostino's ...

AXXAIR-USA, Inc. announced today the release of the new GA15 Beveling Motor. This motor can be used with existing AXXAIR machines and produces bevels on pipe up to 0.5" wall thickness. "This new GA15 Bevel Motor expands the AXXAIR product line," said Jonathan Forte, Managing Director for AXXAIR-USA. "The GA15 fits our existing machines and can bevel pipe up to 0.5" wall thickness. Using AXXAIR machines yield faster bevels and provide a much safer environment with no fumes, dust or sparks. The Axxair pipe fabrication process saves the user time ...

Following many deaths in just the first weeks of the new year, Mayor Bill de Blasio is planning on making a number of citywide changes in the hopes of reducing traffic deaths. The month is not yet over and, to date, 11 people have been killed in traffic accidents; seven were pedestrians, according to Transportation Nation; at least one was a child, an eight-year-old boy. The mayor announced that New York City will be taking steps to minimize traffic deaths saying, "The goal is literally to reduce fatalities on our roadways to zero. That is our singular focus." Vehicular ...

The (More Than) 10 Commandments of Co-Parenting Divorce is hard enough, even when you have no children. With kids, it is that much harder. And if you and your ex aren't communicating, co-parenting becomes a tremendous challenge. How do you co-parent with a former spouse you cannot stand? It's not easy - in fact, it's very difficult. However, there are things you can do to make it easier. If you (and ideally your ex) establish some basic "rules," your children will thank you in the long run. The Commandments There are many lists of dos and don'ts available ...

Dix has signed up with Game Day, one of the highest quality skincare products out on the market. "I'm very excited to be teaming up with Game Day. Their products are amazing! With them behind me, we are looking forward to great things." Game Day website: (www.gamedaymens.com) Along with the new partnership with the skincare company, Dix has also partnered with a gourmet company, Powerhouse Gourmet, which specializes in meals specific to his diet. Currently, Dix is in talks with a premium headphone company in which he hopes to add to his sponsor team as well. ...

In 2008, the National Electrical Code began requiring electricians to include tamper-resistant electrical receptacles in all new and renovated homes and domiciles. Residential and commercial electric service Pat Murphy Electric, Inc., wishes to clarify what tamper-resistant electrical receptacles are and their importance. Smarter and Safer Outlets Before the National Electrical Code began requiring differently, homes were typically outfitted with standard electrical outlets. These outlets served their purpose, but Pat Murphy Electric's residential electrical contractors ...

After Unum, the world's largest disability insurance company, was accused of unfairly denying thousands of valid claims from policyholders, consumers turned to legal professionals like The Unum Law Group to assert their rights and seek justice. Unum's alleged mistreatment of policyholders has been the subject of numerous investigations, and government officials have accused the company of deliberately denying valid claims as a business strategy. Unum, formerly known as UnumProvident, has allegedly utilized many tactics to deny claims, including misreading medical records, ...

Debuting the perfect survival straw, the H2O Xtreme Straw Water Filter, one of the best types of survival gear available. This survival water straw is one of the most durable, innovative, and creative pieces of technology that is small enough to fit in a pocket. It is a portable filter, that filtrates all types of bacteria and germs from harmful water. Once wet, an electrostatic charge is created that not only attracts contaminants, but also electroplates them through a unique process called "Electro Chemical Oxidation Reduction". The lifestraw effectively ...