NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (President: Kengo Sakurada) announced that NKSJ Group has been awarded the Honorable Mention Award at the 4th Make a CHANGE Day Award. During the month of October 2012, the NKSJ Group organized activities across Japan as part of the NKSJ Volunteer Day program held to coincide with Make a CHANGE Day, a nationwide volunteer day organized by the Make a CHANGE Day Planning Committee. The Honorable Mention Award was presented in recognition of these activities. This is the second time that the NKSJ Group has received this award, following on from last year. ...

Essential photographic principles are the foundation for both digital and film photography. When we ignore them, the basics of learning photography go out the window. It's time to bring photography back into digital. Learning Digital Photography Techniques in our instant society is only possible by applying the basic principles of good photography. Digital is another tool and there is no real fast way of doing this. But if you are prepared to follow these six quick photography principles you're on the road to learning digital photography fast. And I really mean fast. ...

In 2010, the world that Laurie Windeknecht knew came to a sudden halt when she was laid off from her job of 8 years due to city budget cuts. Finding a stable job in the corporate world seemed the only answer, so she joined a private company and went to work. After two years of trying to acclimate to a world of cubicles and politics, she left the corporate job and regular paycheck to pursue her true passion. She left the corporate world to follow her passion for painting. "I do not remember a time that I did not think of art, or painting, or colors. It is always ...

World-renowned and based in sunny Southern California, 10 expert event planners tell all while showcasing images of their finest ceremonies and celebrations in the new 332-page hardcover tome Southern California Weddings (Panache Partners, May 2013, distributed by Independent Publishers Group). Mindy Weiss, Colette and Kaitlin Lopez, Jonathan Reeves, Jeannie Savage, Rebecca Stone, Lisa Vorce, Kristin Banta, Thomas Bui, and Lisa Gorjestani author chapters dedicated to the best resources—both people and places—their favorite cities have to offer. Touring scenic destinations ...

Long Beach resident and business owner Wendy Manasse, 53, was selected the Readers' Choice in the MORE Magazine Beauty Search Contest. With 1,137 votes received on the Internet, Manasse got the official news by phone on May 29th. As the Readers' Choice winner, Manasse will receive a $1,000 cash prize. "I am thrilled and grateful for every single vote," says Manasse, who founded the lifestyle brand Quenchwear to help all women look and feel fabulous. "I had never entered a "beauty" contest before, but the topic of the MORE Beauty Search resonated ...

Nanny Magazine announces a Kickstarter campaign, which launches today and ends at midnight Eastern on June 30. The magazine hopes to earn the $8,500 needed to launch its first issue. Incentives for pledges include free advertising space, exclusive launch party tickets, subscriptions and more. Nannies and other childcare professionals across the country are gearing up for the January 2014 launch of Nanny Magazine. The publication will be the first of its kind in the United States. Chelle Cochran of Frederick MD, a nanny for three children, is excited for Nanny Magazine. ...

Kim Bond became a Christian in December of 1996. Soon after, she publicly confessed her faith in Christ and became baptized. She loved hearing and telling stories. She began writing short stories in 2008. She deeply desired to hone her creative writing skill and began to study classic authors such as Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and Gustave Flaubert. Editors were instantly impressed with her writing skill. Her Christian short stories now appear in over thirty publications. Although her stories reached a wide audience, she noticed a dilemma. Having stories published ...

A new player in the crowdsourcing trend launched in beta this week. Advertising creatives Cassandra Nguyen and Grazina Snipas are offering a new way to find custom photography with their site PicoImages.com. Pico Images will connect users looking for specific photographs with just about anyone that can use a camera. "We believe the democratization of photography and technology has increased the quality of photos people take every day," said Snipas. "You no longer have to be a professional photographer to take a great photo." The process is simple ...

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson of eBroadcastMedia.com, founders of Book Marketing, have announced The Authors Show radio and broadcast schedule for the week of June 3, 2013. The new show schedule is available at the Book Marketing site. For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. Book Marketing, branded as 'The Authors Marketing Powerhouse', helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits: * ...

Santana Equipment Trading Company, one of the fastest growing companies in the material handling industry, announces the 10 year milestone for their Intern/Management Trainee program. The program is designed to provide college students throughout the United States with an opportunity to gain professional work experience, attain industry-related skills, and learn real-world issues not taught in school. Santana Equipment Trading Company seeks sharp and talented college students/recent graduates as candidates for its Intern/Management Trainee positions. The program was ...

The group joins a very diverse team of top performers including MLB All-Stars Troy Tulowitzki, of the Colorado Rockies and Mike Napoli, of the Boston Red Sox; MLS athletes, Michael Chabala of the Houston Dynamo and Bryan Gaul, of the LA Galaxy MLS 2012 Champions. These athletes are just a few among several Team APS members who have made the decision to become a part of APS and its natural lifestyle. Team APS athletes are not paid endorsers but athletes who have decided to become a part of the company's organic growth and lifestyle. Braden Wilson was drafted in the sixth ...

What the heck are Private Mortgage Loans Anyhow? Private mortgages/loans are short-term, interest-only loans that can range in length from 1 to 3 years typically. Interest only loans do not require homeowners to pay the principal of their mortgage down, and instead only require interest payments each month. Private lenders have known for quite some time that conservative lending guidelines used by banks and conventional lenders exclude many individuals who are in fact able to pay back loans but that simply do not fit into the sometimes archaic guidelines. Most importantly, ...

A new report from KLAS entitled Digital X-Ray Performance 2013: Impact of a Wireless Workflow shows "going wireless" is not just a buzzword when it comes to digital x-ray. Providers report increased efficiency in patient throughput due in part to the reliability and excellent image quality of the wireless solutions. The performance report looks across the spectrum of deliverables that make up a good wireless system and finds Carestream leading the way overall with GE pulling up the rear in a four-point spread. Providers cited reliability issues and some implementation ...

Adina Verdult, a noted event planner, understands that it can become quite stressful to juggle all of the details that planning a wedding or party entails. As such, she and other professionals in the event planning industry frequently call upon resources, from technology to tried and true notebook paper and pens, to keep their ideas organized and to ensure that they mark everything off of their to do list in a timely and accurate manner. Here, Verdult responds to an article published by PopSugar regarding the benefits of using an app to track event planning activities. ...

As a reliable, reputable company that has produced affordable homes for numerous and varied consumers, Trinity Custom Homes understands that most homebuyers today are looking for final products that reflect their individual needs and personality. As Trinity has helped families and individual homebuyers satisfy their dreams in the midst of America's economic recovery, a new and distinct segment of the consumer population has entered the market--that of the younger Millenial generation. According to a recent article from Fox News, these younger homebuyers are thriving in ...

For Martha's Vineyard resident David Gallagher Edgartown has remained a small, beautiful place that welcomes annual visitors and tourists alike. While the area of the island has proven popular for years, Edgartown is now becoming a central location for The Vineyard, a "docusoap" reality show currently being filmed for debut during ABC Family's mid-summer season. While the show has yet to premiere, Gallagher explains that it could have a positive effect on the area and the community. Supporting the sentiments of David Gallagher, Edgartown residents have proven ...

A recent article in The Huffington Post outlines the current trends of wedding florists and what is expected of them by brides, an assessment Jack and Rose Florist attests to as vital characteristics every floral shop should embody. The floral company in Long Island, New York, specializes in creative floral designs for weddings and events, catering to the needs of several unique functions. The article carefully dissects the role wedding florists are gradually filling: wedding stylists. Floral designer Michael Gaffney points out the importance of choosing wedding flowers ...

Joe Radmacher, who helps homeowners create the space they have always dreamt about, is issuing comment on a list of new apps that help homeowners to see exactly how their renovation ideas would look when put into place in their homes. For those who have sat and pondered how their bedroom would look with a new coat of paint, or how their living room would look with their couch placed in a different location, these apps can help provide answers to these questions. Home Design 3D, which costs $7, is an innovative tool that takes a two-dimensional view of a house and transforms ...

As a financial professional involved in business development efforts, Peter Lee Coker Chapel Hill NC resident, explains that many small companies require lending to launch a steady plan of growth. He notes that while the media and industry professionals have shown heavy support for small businesses in America during and after the recession, many owners have faced strong restrictions against optimal financing options. Although this climate has made it difficult for businesses to achieve steady expansion and increase revenue, Coker celebrates positive trends in the financial ...

Today, Lakewood-based HomeSphere Inc. announced Boral Stone Products, manufacturers of Cultured Stone branded products, will join its growing digital lead-generation and customer loyalty platform, opening up new revenue opportunities for the brand. Boral Stone Products takes pride in creating superior products made from sustainable materials in eco-friendly plants in the United States. The company joins more than 70 preferred manufacturers using HomeSphere BRI and its industry-first digital marketing services to connect with a growing network of regional and local builders. ...

Dr. Parsa Zadeh, Beverly Hills dentist, is pleased to offer several options for sedation to his patients. Dr. Zadeh understands that for some patients, a trip to the dentist comes with extreme anxiety and even phobic responses. In other cases, a dental procedure or dental surgery may necessitate the use of sedation to prevent discomfort. This is why Dr. Zadeh offers more than one option for sedation. Among the sedation options that Dr. Zadeh, Beverly Hills dentist, offers is nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas, is safe to use for most patients ...

North Hollywood dentist, Dr. Bijan Afar, offers dental implants as permanent restorations for missing teeth. Many patients are missing one or more teeth, which can substantially affect the health and appearance of their smiles. These lost teeth can even trigger a chain reaction. As bone tissue is lost in response to the lost tooth, the health of adjacent teeth can be affected. They may be more likely to suffer from gum disease, tooth decay or loss. Dental implants are a revolutionary tooth replacement alternative. Many dentists and patients prefer them because they ...

Hatton National Bank ("HNB") announces they have gone live with the LeaseWave technology platform from Odessa Technologies, Inc. ("Odessa"). HNB is the largest leasing provider in Sri Lanka, financing vehicles and various other types of equipment to individuals and businesses through a network of 250 branches located throughout the country. "HNB has continued to rapidly expand its branch network. The ability to originate and service our leasing customers locally is an important part of our value proposition," says RMP Dayawansa, Assistant ...

Nice Properties Group, the leading real estate agencies on the French Riviera, is pleased to announce the launching of their newly re-designed corporate website. The brand new website available in French, English, and Russian now offers a faster and more innovative interface that allow the user to quickly enter a property search and get results. The UX was also redesigned to offer dynamic views of the property selections with high resolution photos and includes an new interactive French Riviera map. Now, a user can simply click an area on the map and view the property ...

Appliance Repair Pros is the most trusted place to call for appliance repair in Los Angeles. In answer to customer demand, the company announced that they plan to expand their current services to a brand new option. In addition to all the other great appliance repair services they provide, they now also offer yearly refrigerator maintenance. Too often home and business owners wait until their refrigerator breaks down before contacting Appliance Repair Pros about getting some work done. By this point the unit will need some serious refrigeration repairs. By taking advantage ...