Get ready for a weekend of non-stop holiday shopping, entertainment and family fun as the largest indoor arts and crafts show on the West Coast invades the Peninsula. The San Mateo Harvest Festival� Original Art and Craft Show will open at the San Mateo Event Center November 15-17, offering over 24,000 original arts and crafts. The Harvest Festivals boast thousands of various gifts for everyone, including jewelry, woodturnings, art and photography, specialty foods, clothing, d� cor and more. There are over 250 artisans featured at the San Mateo Harvest Festival, ...

Randolph Gunter, Ph.D., Chief Visionary Officer of 21st Century Learning Solutions, will speak at the 37th Annual SECME Summer Institute this Friday, June 21. Gunter plans to address the STEM crisis during the closing plenary session and how disruptive innovation will change the outcome of this issue facing America's students. Gunter plans to explain why the STEM crisis is still an issue today, what recent developments have made fixing the crisis suddenly possible, and how solving it is absolutely necessary in today's competitive workforce. SECME is a nonprofit organization ...

"The Zombie Apocalypse is coming!" - this phrase was heard over and over again by the students of Personal Mastery Martial Arts as the martial arts school prepared for their first ever Zombie Apocalypse event. On Monday June 17, martial arts students geared up and became Zombie hunters to wipe out the Zombie horde that had invaded their martial arts school. They arrived heavily armed with Nerf guns and foam pool noodles to defeat the Zombie invasion. The night began by splitting the Zombie hunters into three different groups. As groups, the Zombie hunters went ...

Fourat Janabi announced today that his new book, S3: Science, Statistics and Skepticism, will be free on Amazon's Kindle Store June 20 - 22, 2013. S3: Science, Statistics and Skepticism, by Fourat Janabi, discusses the differences between good and bad science. Fourat explores scientific research about cancer, genetically modified foods, climate change, vaccinations, western medicine, homeopathy, evolution, and other fascinating current issues. This book is about knowing how to differentiate between bad science and good science when reading scientific studies on the Internet. ...

Coldwell Banker Spain & Andorra today welcomes luxury real estate specialist Vincle based in Puigcerda, to its Spanish network. Vincle joins the Coldwell Banker Spain & Andorra network and will operate under the name of Coldwell Banker Vincle. From its headquarters in Puigcerdá, Vincle offers the most exclusive and best selection of luxury properties for sale and rent in the town of Cerdanya. Josep Paul director and owner of Vincle has over 10 years of proven experience in real estate transactions in the local market. He has built up and maintained his professional ...

Norris of Houston, a salon and day spa for men and women, is hosting a Celebration of Life Memorial for Norris L. Womack. Norris was the owner and founder of Norris of Houston and was a pillar in the community for years. Norris is best known and remembered for his keen business mind in expanding his barber industry aggressively during the late 60s and 70s, his innovation in providing greater services to men encouraging them to treat their hair with greater respect, and the long list of famous patrons served through his long and amazing career. Norris of Houston is a ...

When it comes to Father's Day, there is one gift that most older dads want but they are afraid, and even ashamed, to ask for from their families. Help from adult children. According to Darlynn Morgan, an estate and elder attorney in Newport Beach, aging dads are notorious for hiding their struggles with money management, keeping up with the house or managing their medical affairs. Morgan says that usually it's not until a medical crisis strikes or creditors begin calling before adult children realize that dad is in desperate need of help. "Many adult ...

Digisonics (Booth #809) will exhibit its #1 KLAS Rated* Cardiology PACS and Structured Reporting Solutions at this year's American Society of Echocardiography Scientific Sessions in Minneapolis, Minn. Digisonics will showcase the latest functionality available in its DigiView Cardiology PACS and Structured Reporting System including: Appropriate Use Criteria calculations, configurable User Profiles and several workflow enhancements including auto measurement and data field population of report macros. ASE 2013 also marks the debut of Digisonics' newest product, ...

Integration Technologies, Inc. (IT), the market and technology leader in on-demand Solutions Integration, today announced a new pricing model for our Smart Solutions effective today. With some of our Solution Models, we have reduced the annual subscription pricing by an astounding 75% for some of our larger models. "We've been growing rapidly, and needed an improved annual subscription model addressed to an even larger segment of the SMB marketplace." said Bruce Magown, CEO of InterWeave Smart Solutions. "Additionally, we're expanding our Support with additional ...

A-1 Auto Parts is rolling out extended shipping and delivery services to help improve services to all their customers nationwide. Their delivery and shipping abilities to reach their customers faster have been extended. Nationwide shipping is now available on all A-1 Auto Parts auto and truck parts from engines, transmissions and radiators, to body parts, glass and everything in between. Reaching most areas of the country within 3-4 days and many by the next day, we are also proud to announce Express Delivery along the Wasatch front, with most parts being delivered ...

The fifth Static Analysis Tool Exposition (SATE V) and Workshop is part of an effort led by NIST and hosted by the Morgridge Institute Software Assurance Marketplace (SWAMP) to advance research in, and improvement of, static analysis tools that find security-relevant defects in source code. The exposition will allow participating tool developers to execute their software assurance tools against a set of software programs with known security defects. NIST-led researchers using Code Dx will be able to analyze the tool results, and report and discuss their findings and experiences ...

ESP/SurgeX (http://www.espei.com/) an energy intelligence firm, has announced that Stephen F. Galloway, President and CEO of ESP/SurgeX, has been selected among The Week in Imaging's Top 40 Most Influential People in the Imaging Industry. Galloway was recognized for his leadership in growing ESP/SurgeX's services to establish it as an energy intelligence technology company and developing cutting-edge field service diagnostic solutions, energy management, and IT network administration technology. The online publication highlighted the importance of ESP/SurgeX's nature of ...

LSS Life Safety Services (LSS), an industry leader in passive fire protection services, has welcomed Glen Creaven as its new Director of Industry Relations. Glen has been tasked with growing the reseller market for LSS nationally. In order to grow this market, Glen will call on LSS' existing network of resellers throughout the United States and Canada to solidify and grow relationships. Glen will be a liaison to members of the fire safety industry, including fire marshals and insurance companies and will actively work to educate industry partners on the importance of fire ...

More than 1.1 million people in the U.S. ages 13 and older are living with HIV/AIDS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of those, nearly 20 percent don't know they are infected. In support of National HIV Testing Day June 27, Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) representation, the CDC and other organizations are raising awareness of the importance of HIV testing. The CDC reports about 50,000 new HIV infections each year. Along with developing AIDS, those with HIV have increased risk for serious ...

Retirement planning can be an exciting time. However, it can also be overwhelming and scary without the appropriate preparation. In an effort to help you plan effectively, five highly successful retirement experts will hold an interactive day-long workshop on innovative retirement. The workshop will consist of five separate sessions, each offering tips, advice, and insight on: (1) developing a healthy relationship with money; (2) reinventing yourself; (3) discovering your passions; (4) and creating the retirement life you've always wanted. Participants journey together ...

Phonetabletaccessories.com has released a new Apple iPhone 5 casing. The Southern California-based company now sells Ptacse-900068, a hard plastic case that promises to protect the smart phone from accidental bumps, scratches, and dirt. The product was manufactured using high-quality materials, and it provides consumers with an excellent alternative to pricier models. The mobile accessory's smooth surface allows the gadget to easily slide through the pocket, but the case will not easily slip from your hand because its edges provide a good grip. Ptacse-900068 includes ...

The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced eight new placements to the school's advisory board. Members include top professionals from the culinary and hospitality community in the Triangle and surrounding areas, and will join the existing board members to provide feedback and support to The Chef's Academy's campus in Morrisville, N.C. Formed at the North Carolina campus in 2011, The Chef's Academy's ...

New York Gastroenterology Associates (NYGA), one of the top gastroenterology practices in Manhattan, has opened a new office at Two Overhill Road in Scarsdale, NY. NYGA's Mt. Sinai Hospital-affiliated gastroenterologists and internationally-recognized pathologists will offer the residents of Westchester County and the surrounding areas cutting-edge, quality care combined with convenient, easy scheduling and the low-stress experience that comes with personal concierge-level service. In addition, the new practice will offer Westchester residents the benefits of NYGA's pathology ...

Animal Medical Clinic, a Melbourne-based veterinary practice founded in 1964, earned the certification as the first "cat-friendly practice" in Brevard County from the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). The Cat Friendly Practice program was created by AAFP to improve the treatment, handling and overall healthcare of cats. In American homes today more than 86 million cats are loved as pets, compared to 78 million dogs. However, according to national statistics, twice as many cats will never visit a veterinarian when compared to dogs. AAFP reports ...

Hill, Chesson & Woody (HCW) (http://www.hcwbenefits.com), a health and welfare benefits brokerage and consulting firm that designs, manages and implements employee benefit programs, has announced that the firm has named Kelley Meidl as client manager. In this position, Meidl is responsible for implementing benefit strategies and utilizing the firm's resources to provide clients with optimized service. Prior to her position with HCW, Meidl served as program manager for the department of public health at Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C. Meidl received her ...

The newest BATT S AP was developed to provide unequalled safety features and tactical capabilities in the field for deployment, extraction and medic services. The Armored Group's BATT S AP was specifically designed for law enforcement agencies that needed armored personnel vehicles armored to protect against NIJ IV and .50 Caliber Ball Round threats, but had limited budgets available to outfit their tactical teams. This vehicle offers maximum protection on a patrol-sized Ford F-550 chassis, yet allows for the movement of 12-14 fully geared officers. Although sporting ...

Attorney, Lance LoRusso, author of the acclaimed book, When Cops Kill: The Aftermath of a Critical Incident will be speaking at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Committee and Board Meeting on June 25, 2013 at 9 AM ET at Georgia Southern University 1332 Southern Dr Statesboro, GA 30458. LoRusso will be speaking in favor of the creation of a new law enforcement division within the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Currently there is not a single law enforcement division within the department and some GADNR law enforcement personnel report to civilians who ...

Energy costs for a hospital are a large expense item for any hospital and a prime source of budget savings. One hospital that has been focused on reducing energy costs since 2005, is Children's Hospital Central California in Madera, California. Children's Hospital Central California is a not-for-profit, state-of-the-art children's hospital with 348 beds and a medical staff of more than 525 physicians. Children's is the second-largest children's hospital in California and one of the 10 largest hospitals of its type in the nation. The hospital recently completed a successful ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that Laura Vick, Ph.D., professor of anthropology, has been named professor emeritus. The recognition followed the unanimous approval of William Peace University's Board of Trustees. Having joined the Peace faculty in 1990, Vick has served the higher education institution for 23 years. An active scholar, Vick's primary anthropology research has been centered on spider monkey socioecology and socialization in the Otoch Ma'ax Yetel Kooh Protected ...

Fox Electronics, a leading global supplier of frequency control solutions and an IDT company, now offers its XpressO TCXO with tighter stabilities in custom frequencies up to 250 MHz. Available with ±1.5 ppm from -40°C to +85°C as well as down to ±1 ppm from 0°C to +70°C, the new XpressO-TC HCMOS TCXO oscillators can be delivered in ten working days or less. The new TCXOs are an expansion to Fox's FXTC-HE73 series that meets the humidity, shock and vibration requirements of MIL-STD-202. They are ideal for applications requiring very tight stability over temperature and ...