Alzheimer's Association, Orange County today announced the selection of IDEA HALL, an integrated branding, marketing, and public relations agency, to drive greater visibility and financial support for the cause in the county. IDEA HALL will promote the recently announced Cornerstone Campaign to raise $10 million to expand available services for families affected by the disease, maximize awareness of the organization's 24/7 1.800.272.3900 helpline and ALZ.ORG website, oversee co-branding relationships with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Anaheim Ducks, and increase ...

San Francisco-based environmental law and litigation boutique Barg Coffin Lewis & Trapp, LLP has added David M. Metres as an associate. Metres joins the firm from the San Francisco office of Paul Hastings, LLP, where he was a member of the Environmental practice group. He has experience advising clients on regulatory, enforcement and litigation matters arising under federal, state and local environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation & Recovery ...

This fall, CLC Network, a national non-profit that encourages people with varying abilities and disabilities to live as integrated members of their communities, will equip great teachers to reach academically talented middle school students through online learning. The english and mathematics courses, aimed at schools seeking to expand their curriculum offerings and parents who home educate, are taught by master teachers who customize learning to fit individual student needs. The courses are "teacher led," a unique feature that allows students to work independently ...

Zombie bigfoots have taken over AlphaDogs in the comedic/horror film Love In The Time Of Monsters. Directed by Matt Jackson., this outrageous tale of love follows two sisters as they travel to a cheesy tourist trap and battle toxic monsters dressed in bigfoot costumes to save the ones they love. While violent and scary at times, the premise of the story is about sacrifice, courage, and forgiveness. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY4Nx8O39rU When it came down to finding a post-production facility that could be trusted to deliver the vision the filmmakers had in mind, ...

Intellinet, a management consulting and Microsoft-centric technology services firm, announced today that Mark Seeley, Intellinet President & Senior Partner, has been named a finalist for the 2013 "Microsoft Sales Specialist Partner of the Year" award. The 2013 Microsoft Partner Awards recognize excellence among Microsoft's 640,000 partners worldwide and highlights partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions during the past year. Awards are presented in multiple categories, with winners chosen from a set of nearly 3,000 ...

BookKeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, recently announced the opening of its first office in Katy, TX serving businesses throughout Katy, Richmond and portions of Houston. BookKeeping Express offers a much-needed service to businesses, so they can get back to doing what they do best. "We help business owners to achieve three key objectives: lower their taxes, optimize cash flow, and increase their profits," said Byron Davenport, Director of Business Development of BookKeeping Express in Katy. "I am excited ...

Hurricane Grill & Wings further expands in the Lone Star State with its first ever Houston location in Champions. The casual restaurant with a tropical atmosphere, famous for its award-winning jumbo wings and bold savory dishes, invites local residents to take a flavor vacation. The relaxed, family-friendly Hurricane Grill & Wings Champions is sure to be an instant hit with the city's food enthusiasts. Hurricane Grill & Wings has over 30 varieties of sauces and rubs to complement its unique menu. Boasting a wide array of appetizers like Fried Pickles with ...

Fresh Words Market, a contemporary art company that unites children and adults through design, will be revealing their Travel Maps collection on June 1st. This charming assortment of maps will have young and old travelers alike ready to explore and discover the world. The Travel Maps collection puts the globe on display with their World Travel print that includes beautiful depictions of North America, Asia, Africa, Greenland, Europe, Australia and South America. Keeping it a little closer to home, the USA Travel design showcases all 50 states and their corresponding ...

Judy Hansen, host of Celebrate You Radio Show (USC TV & Radio Productions ), airs every Wednesday from 8 - 10 p.m. Eastern. This week she interviews Feng Shui Master, Diana Garber, of Intuitive Concepts. This interview will be anything but typical. It will cover topics ranging from global warming, to international crises, to U.S. terrorist attacks such as the Boston marathon bombing. To listen to the show or for more information about Judy Hansen or Celebrate You Radio Show, visit the website at http://www.blogtalk.com/usc-radio-productions-1. For more information ...

Livestock Water Recycling, Inc. (LWR) is excited to announce that Harper Adams University will be studying its manure treatment system, because the University has been awarded funding for a UK WRAP - Driving Innovation in Anaerobic Digestion (DIAD) project. The project will evaluate the technical and economic benefits of LWR's system and its ability to successfully treat digestate from anaerobic digestion (AD). The objective of WRAP funding is to identify technologies and solutions which will improve AD operations and aid them in market penetration. The approved funding ...

Kafer, Inc (http://www.kafer.com), the US-based technology solutions company, is pleased to announce that it has hired Claire Acquilano as a new graphic designer and media developer to provide various web and print design services and work with clients to meet their creative needs. Kafer, Inc's quick growth has led the company to expand its operations, with the hiring of Ms. Acquilano and others in order to meet industry demand, maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and keep up-to-speed on the always-changing world of business. "Claire is a great addition ...

Woof Gang Bakery, a leader in the pet industry, has grown to 35 locations, with the newest store in Raleigh, North Carolina. Opening June 8, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wakefield is a locally-owned small business, offering full and self-service grooming, and a wide selection of pet foods and supplies. The store is located at 13600 New Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 102, Raleigh, NC 27614; phone 919-435-6930. Sara Shinn, originally from Salisbury, NC, is the franchise owner of the Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wakefield store. She is dedicated to the local community ...

Celebrating 35 years of providing premium quality window coverings through unmatched service and installation, 3 Day Blinds Corporation (http://www.3dayblinds.com) is expanding into the new markets of Connecticut and New York. Dave Hall, CEO, says, "We have an exceptional team in place, and a plan for rapid growth in both the Connecticut and New York markets that value our distinctive combination of personalized in-home service and top-quality window treatments. We're excited to provide our premier products and service to more clients every day." "We've ...

The report is based on findings from the renowned Household Energy Price Index (Europe's leading source for up-to-date household energy prices), published by the Austrian energy regulator Energie-Control Austria and the VaasaETT Global Energy Think-Tank. For more information about the Household Energy Price Index project, or to request a free copy of the European Residential Energy Price Report 2013 please visit http://www.energypriceindex.com Key Findings: -- Residential energy prices on a continuous upward trend since the beginning of 2010. -- Shocking differences ...

Nexgrid announced today that Smithville Electric System (SES), a Municipally owned Utility in Tennessee, has selected Nexgrid's smart grid solution for a full scale deployment to all of its customers. The project is underway and is expected to be completed by fall 2013. Smithville Electric System (SES) has selected Nexgrid to deploy a full scale smart grid and advanced metering infrastructure. After a successful pilot project, SES has chosen to expand the smart grid infrastructure to include their entire customer base. The deployment will provide operational improvements ...

Kent & Stephanie Photography is opening a brand new studio this Saturday, June 1st, 2014. There will be an open house from 12pm-5pm at their new location at 905 W. State St. To celebrate their grand opening, Kent & Stephanie will be offering all who come down to their studio some refreshments, and the chance to enter into a drawing to win a free two hour portrait session ($200 value). They are very excited to establish themselves in this community as industry leaders and to form and maintain professional relationships with other vendors. In addition to offering ...

With what seems to be an increase in national crime rates, locals might be feeling slightly uneasy about their safety and peace of mind. The Texas Department of Public Safety has created a new website called iwatchtx.org that allows users to report any suspicious activities around the area. Anything from strange packages placed on doorsteps, to someone taking pictures of security cameras can be reported to the site. Iwatchtx.org has been in place since January of 2013. Over 130 reports have been made of suspicious activity. The DPS explains that reports can be made ...

Fitness is taking flight in San Diego, this spring: The Yoga Factory (www.theyoga-factory.com) is making its debut in Hillcrest and across the County as the first San Diego studio specializing in AntiGravity Aerial Yoga, AntiGravity Aerial Pilates and Acroyoga . Located in the second floor loft at 1228-A University Ave. in Hillcrest, the 5,000 sq. ft. studio is comprised of three distinguished rooms, hosting a multitude of classes, including: Hot Yoga, Cool Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Kundalini, Thai Yoga, Restorative, AntiGravity Aerial Yoga, Yin-Reiki Yoga and Aerial ...

Summer tends to be the slowest time of year for many Florida golf courses, with winter residents having returned north and the summer's heat and frequent rainstorms making fairways conditions somewhat challenging. The golf management team at Rosedale Golf & Country Club is determined to make the best of all that by offering new programs and incentives aimed at helping people improve their game and get time on the course. Called "Get Golf Ready," this three-part summertime series is designed for people who have never played golf before as well as those who ...

Celerant Technology Corp, a leader in the retail software industry and provider of Command Retail real-time, omnichannel retail management system, hosted their 2013 Annual Client Conference in New Orleans, April 25-26. Celerant's two-day conference was comprised of small, pre-selected sessions for both beginners and advanced users of Command Retail. Ian Goldman, President and CEO of Celerant, said about the conference, "This year's event was another great success, as we were able to show our clients many of the new features that we have developed for the current ...

Managed Service Providers unite in June with Small Biz Thoughts' IT Business Reboot 2013 Online Conference. Karl W. Palachuk, Conference Host, IT Consultant and Technical Author, welcomes the UK's Richard Tubb, who has been rated one of the top ten UK technology bloggers. Tubb, who owned a successful managed services business for years, advises service providers on how to grow their business in a scalable and sustainable way. He says "I walk my clients through growth by ensuring they are pricing their managed service offerings correctly, understanding and using ...

Redfish Technology is proud to sponsor the Sun Valley Half Marathon 2013 taking place on June 1st. "We are providing water bottles to help keep the athletes hydrated," Says Rob Reeves, CEO. "This is one of our favorite Sun Valley physical fitness events. Good luck to everyone." This will be the 8th annual Sun Valley Half Marathon, and it is shaping up to be one of the most scenic and traffic free courses imaginable. The course runs primarily along the City of Sun Valley and Wood River paved path system. Redfish employees are excited to be running ...

Since announcing its establishment in December, 2012, the Vietnam Representative Office for Environmental Source Samplers (ESS) has been actively moving forward to network and capture business in the Southeast Asian region. Most recently, ESS has attended the annual convention organized by the Pollution Control Association of the Philippines (PCAPI). PCAPI is a non-stock, non-profit and non-government organization, formed in June 1980 to work hand in hand with the government in the protection of the environment, prevention, abatement and control of land, air, and water ...

EnvyDerm is proud to announce that they will be attending Beautyworld Middle East, the largest international trade fair for beauty products, hair, fragrances, and well-being in the Middle East. The Mess Frankfurt Group, will host the international event from May 28 until May 30, 2013. This opportunity will allow EnvyDerm to share their mission with global consumers and thousands of forward-thinking business leaders in the beauty industry. EnvyDerm is a member of California: A State of Beauty Pavilion, a California organization designed by the Small Business Development ...

Acopian, a leader in the design and manufacturing of AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies, today announced that it has been honored by Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) as a recipient of their prestigious "Three Star Supplier Excellence Award" at the annual Raytheon Supplier Excellence Awards Ceremony. The award was presented in recognition of Acopian's exceptional performance over the past year. "The Acopian team is very proud to be honored in this manner by Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems," said Alex Karapetian, Director, Sales and Marketing ...