Attorney Frederick W. Sultan IV, a partner in the Austin office of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, recently was honored by the Austin Bar Association with the Outstanding Director Award for the 2012-2013 Bar Year at the group's Annual Board Reception. The event was co-hosted by the Austin Young Lawyers Association. Mr. Sultan is a member of the Austin Bar's Diversity Committee and co-founder and inaugural director of the Austin LGBT Bar Association. He received the honor on May 29, 2013, recognizing his outstanding leadership in advocating for diversity in the legal profession. As ...

inRecruit is pleased to welcome Eric Prisbell of the USA Today to the inRecruit platform. "Eric is a dynamic, national sports journalist who has mastered the ability to break fascinating stories in the age of digital journalism. His ability to research and unearth pertinent information as well as his interviewing finesse is unmatched in the industry. Eric Prisbell will add a ton to the inRecruit sports network," said Joseph Rocco co-founder of inRecruit. Hailing from New Jersey, Eric graduated from Rutgers University (NJ) with a degree in Journalism. Upon ...

Unity of the Palm Beaches will feature inspirational speaker and author Alice McCall at the Sunday morning service on June 23rd. "It is an honor to speak to the UPB congregation. I am looking forward to sharing the huge impact that ridding yourself of limiting patterns and beliefs has on all aspect of your well-being - including serious diseases." states McCall. The talk focuses on the concept of how what one thinks and feels can be held in the cells of their bodies, affecting their health and wellness - either positively or negatively. "I've witnessed ...

The I CARE Foundation announced today the release of their "International Child Travel Consent Form" created to help prevent international parental child abduction due to the wrongful detention of a child traveling abroad with one parent. Peter Thomas Senese, the Founding Director of the I CARE Foundation stated, "'The International Child Travel Consent Form' has been created using substantial 'Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction' case law. Specific attention and detail was focused on international abduction defenses ...

The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM), in its goal to disseminate Urgent Care Medicine knowledge through lectures, seminars, conferences, workshops and publications, has joined together with 21st Century Enterprises to host the Urgent Care Expo scheduled for September 18 and 19, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Urgent Care Expo is a focused business event dedicated to providing a high-value platform for both existing Urgent Care Centers, those medical professionals, entrepreneurs and others looking to open an Urgent Care Center and the vendors/suppliers that ...

Low Back Pain Clinical Trial Now Enrolling at Achieve Clinical Research in Birmingham, Alabama; Accepting M/F Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain Age 18-80 INCLUSION CRITERIA Patients may be included in the study if they meet all of the following criteria: 1. The patient has had moderate to severe chronic low back pain for at least 3 months duration before screening. 2. The patient is able to speak English and is willing to provide written informed consent, including a written opioid agreement, to participate in this study. 3. The patient is willing and able ...

MINNESOTA —The Blandin Community Broadband Program kicks of a series of webinars to increase awareness of the role sustainable broadband can play in Minnesota's future. The first in the series of monthly webinars begins Thursday, June 13th from 3-4 p.m. Central Standard Time with Aaron Brossoit from Golden Shovel Agency, a leader in combining web technologies and design expertise to present communities in their best light. Golden Shovel utilizes gateway technologies to create customized websites and social media content geared toward individualized economic goals. Brossoit ...

Dr. Duke Maduagwu, M.D. saw a disparity in the academic performance of Hillsborough County youth. That is why he founded Achievers Link, Inc. as a way to help students who have fallen behind. Currently 70% of the children who drop out of school do so because they have poor literacy skills. This problem is compounded when you realize that in low income families, private tutoring may not be an option due to cost. Achievers Link Summer Tutoring Bootcamp was founded as a summer learning loss prevention program. "My vision is to get the youth constructively engaged this ...

Pumping Essentials, a durable medical equipment provider (DME) that provides breast pump necessities to new moms through existing healthcare legislation, will attend America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Institute 2013 in Las Vegas June 12-14. A result of legislation as part of the Affordable Care Act, new moms can now receive breastfeeding supplies through their existing health insurance provider without co-pays or deductibles. Through a partnership with Pumping Essentials, insurance companies' members are eligible to receive the Pumping Essentials Breast Pump bundle, ...

On June 22 and 23, four popular Chicago animal shelters will come together for a 2-day adoption event called the Windy City Feline Frenzy to find homes for Chicago's felines during the peak of "Kitten Season"—a time of year when the cat population is on the rise. The Anti-Cruelty Society, Chicago Animal Care and Control, Tree House Humane Society, and Felines & Canines will simultaneously host the Windy City Feline Frenzy in which cat adopters will receive major discounts on adoption fees when they "scoop" for a discount. Those adopting a cat ...

Following on the success of the WINGStand, Stanford student Daniel Haarburger today launches his second Kickstarter project, the Handleband, a versatile solution that securely attaches any smartphone to a bike. The inspiration for the Handleband came when Haarburger was pulled over for biking after sunset with a faulty bike light. Instead of a ticket, the police officer gave him an interesting piece of advice: if you're in a bind, use your smartphone as a bike light. Haarburger —a junior at the Stanford D-School — began on a solution for making smartphones and their ...

The national ADDY Awards show took place at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona on the evening of June 8. Atlanta-based breensmith took home five gold for its Guinness work, tying Leo Burnett Chicago for the most in the country. The agency was one of only three Atlanta shop to be honored at the event. "It was fun seeing our name up there on a national level with the likes of Leo Burnett, Goodby Silverstein & Partners, and BBDO. It's pretty flattering really", added Chris Breen, the agency's Creative Director and Co-founder. As far ...

Sara and Ugo Colombo were recently named one of Miami's Haute 100 in the Power Couple category. Individuals on Miami's Haute 100 are recognized for their unique contributions to the Miami community in one of thirteen categories. Ugo and Sara Colombo were featured as a Power Couple for their respective businesses, CMC Group and NEST. Ugo Colombo is recognized for his 'Midas' Touch' and luxurious contributions to the city of Miami, while Sara Colombo is recognized for her innate sense of style which is represented in every piece chosen for her interior design shop, NEST. "We ...

To showcase its group events capabilities, Golfer's Grail Indoor Golf & Tap is hosting an open house for event planners on June 18 from 4-7 p.m. Professional event planners and individuals planning personal group events are invited to come out and see how this facility offers something entertaining for both golfers and non-golfers alike. Attendees will enjoy hors d'oeuvres from Carmel Cafe in Carrollwood, refreshments and prizes. Participants can play a few complimentary holes, break a few windows and learn more about group functions at Golfer's Grail. "Golfer's ...

LaSalle Network, Chicago's premier provider of professional staffing and recruiting services, announced today its recognition on the 2013 list of Chicago's "101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For." This is LaSalle Network's second consecutive year making the list. "When I started LaSalle, I made it a priority to put employees first, and to be named on this list is validation that I've been able to achieve that goal," said Tom Gimbel, President and CEO of LaSalle Network. Sponsored by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR), ...

R. K. Redding Construction (RKR) of Bremen, Georgia, a full service, multi-disciplinary construction management and general construction contracting firm, received two awards from AGC Georgia, the statewide chapter of The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. (AGC of America) at its "Build Georgia" award ceremony in Hilton Head Island, SC. The firm's work on the Trinka Davis Veteran's Village was recognized with a First Place Award in the construction division and a Merit Award for best sustainable practices. "The Trinka Davis project was an ...

The next stop was Rockville Maryland, where he met Eran Sharon at an elegant restaurant, Motty's Grill. Mr. Sharon, a staunch supporter of Aleh Foundation requested several months ago that Rabbi Braun coordinate a guided tour for him at the Aleh Jerusalem Center to see their unique services first hand. "It was mostly the smiles of the children," said Eran, in describing his first visit to Aleh. "The welcoming response I got from the youngsters, whose only way of communicating their feelings was through a gesture and a smile, was really heartwarming." ...

babymusic.com announces the launch of a competition, with a prize that money just can't buy! Marketing Manager Laura McDermott: "Imagine your baby's photo appearing on the cover of one of our babymusic.com CDs, marketed and distributed worldwide! What better keepsake than enchanting music, with a picture of your little one on the front?" The label is looking for a photograph of a baby to feature on its forthcoming release, "Baby Cool". The disc contains jazzy, laid-back and 'cool' numbers, and parents might wish to bear that in mind when considering ...

Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced the upcoming release of MuraControl 2.0 for Windows video wall management software for Mura -based video walls. The new version responds to video wall integrators' requests for even greater control over Mura MPX-based video wall content and layouts. Key new features include transparency and color-keying effects, the addition of local inputs and control over them, plus source touring and scheduling functionality. The new software will be demonstrated for the first time at InfoComm 2013 in the Matrox booth (4759). It will be available ...

For the second year in a row, audio specialist Sennheiser hosted the silent disco at The Governors Ball on Randall's Island in New York City, held last weekend. At this year's silent disco, partygoers were unfazed by the muddy grounds surrounding the festival, courtesy of Tropical Storm Andrea — which hit the New York metro area during the festival's first day. Despite unhospitable weather conditions that were less than favorable on the feet, Sennheiser's silent disco proved to be a popular destination, providing a top-shelf DJ entertainment, premium sound quality and a ...

Fairfield Harbour (http://www.fhpoa.com), a residential boating and golf community located 15 minutes from historic New Bern, has announced that Lloyd Moore, a resident of the community, has been named the 2013 North Carolina Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Volunteer of the Year for his leadership and continued active role in the Fairfield Harbour CERT (FH CERT) program. The program is comprised of volunteers dedicated to providing emergency aid to neighbors in case of a community emergency or natural disaster. A FH CERT member since 2006, Moore is actively ...

The Kroger Co., (http://www.kroger.com/), the nation's largest traditional grocery retailer with 14 stores throughout the Triangle, has announced that it served as a platinum sponsor and had approximately 50 employees participate in the 2013 NC Triangle Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, an annual event celebrating survivorship, honoring those who have lost their battle, and raising funds and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. The event took place Saturday, June 8 at Meredith College at 3800 Hillsborough St. It began at 7 a.m. and featured a Competitive Open co-ed ...

The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers more than 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced that the institution is the recipient of the community service award from the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU). APSCU operates as a voluntary membership organization that provides educational programs for private education institutions. With more than 200 schools evaluated, The Chef's Academy received the organization's ...

Vaco Raleigh (http://www.vaco.com/raleigh), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Kelly Jarrell has been named the relationship manager for BLDG25, a division of Vaco Raleigh that specializes in design, development and project delivery for clients in a variety of industries. In this role, Jarrell is responsible for managing and completing various projects for both BLDG25 and its clients, as well as assisting the firm's creative directors with business development tasks. Prior to her position with BLDG25, Jarrell worked in sales for an IT training ...

According to the amendment gazette published on 9 April (1), there are amendments to Articles 5, 6 and 7 of the "Sanitation Standard for Food Utensils, Containers and Packages", including: 1 - Addition of new requirement on prohibition of BPA in baby bottles in article 5; 2 - Relocation of the general specification for food utensils, containers and packaging to article 6; and 3 - Deletion on limits of BPA in dissolution testing on polycarbonate, polyphenylene sulfone and polyethersulfone for baby bottles. The amended provisions will become effective on ...