Verified Credentials, Inc., the leader in background screening since 1984, announced today it has received its certification as a Certified Third Party Administrator (TPA) through the Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (SAPAA), an industry organization focused on standards and professionalism for workplace substance abuse prevention programs. As a certified SAPAA TPA, Verified Credentials has demonstrated their knowledge and expertise by having on staff a Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrator (C-SAPA), which is the highest certification for ...

Wildlife fans from across Wales descended upon Folly Farm as the adventure park and zoo opened its GBP500,000 penguin enclosure. The special area, entitled Penguin Coast, features 24 Peruvian Humboldt penguins and is the only natural saltwater enclosure of its kind in Wales. It was formally opened to the public by Edwina Hart, the Government Minister for Economy, Science and Transport alongside children from Ysgol y Frenni in Crymych as well as Tavern Spite Primary School. Set over two acres, the attraction cost GBP500,000 to build over a course of six months and ...

Online timeshare resale and rental advertiser BuyaTimeshare.com has announced its full support of the campaign led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to shut down companies operating illegally in the timeshare resale industry. The FTC, working with the U.S. Attorney's office and various state agencies around the country, stated last week it has brought 191 cases against companies over the past two years, with over 180 people currently under prosecution for fraudulent timeshare resales and travel club activity. The State of Florida has sued nine resale companies this ...

The Editors' Lounge returns on Friday, June 28th with their last installment of the season before the lounge takes its annual summer hiatus. The event will showcase the latest updates from Adobe and EditShare and will be held at AlphaDogs Post Production 1612 W. Olive Ave. Burbank, CA 91506 beginning at 6:30 pm. RSVP is required to attend. Adobe's Premiere Pro Software Quality Engineer, Peter Garaway will be demonstrating powerful new features that will be available soon with Adobe Premiere Pro Next! The redesigned timeline with intuitive track targeting and dozens ...

Most music careers begin with a fairly basic start, but not the case of rapper/singer and music producer Christopher Forest aka K.Le DaVincci, who has just launched his own website in preparation of his budding music career. The grandson of highly uncovered drummer and singer Earl Forest, one of the legendary "Beale Streeters," an informal group of friends formed in the early 50's who played on each other's recordings and included music stars B.B. King, Bobby Bland, Johnny Ace, Junior Parker, and Rosco Gordon, is working on rebuilding a past due launched music ...

Two avid golfers and entrepreneurs, Clay Hood, PGA Golf Instructor and Jonah Mytro, digital marketing veteran, form the Perfect Pitch Golf Company and launch their first product, the Perfect Pitch Golf Mat. Recognizing challenges that affect a majority of amateur golfers, Hood and Mytro crafted an aid to help correct bad alignment, hit more consistent shots and encourage golfers to play more frequently to better hone their skills. The Perfect Pitch Golf Mat is a portable mat that golfers can use at home, golf range or practice facility. Color coordinated foot and ball ...

SowGrow Public Relations, LLC, a public relations firm located in metro Atlanta, is celebrating its seventh year in business. Founded in 2006 as The Write Way, LLC, SowGrow PR has grown to be one of Atlanta's most exclusive boutique public relations firms for small businesses. SowGrow PR specializes in helping small businesses sow the right seeds with the media to gain coverage in prestigious local and national media outlets. SowGrow PR provides public relations services for clients in multiple industries, including financial services, technology, business services, ...

The importance of getting rid of health hazards from your ceiling. Asbestos. Mold and mildew. Bacteria and chemicals. You would think these contaminants are the most feared hazards when cleaning, repairing or replacing your office ceiling. But they are not. For CEOs, owners, managers, as well as customers and clients, the biggest fear is downtime. And all too often, this fear is realized with the undertaking of these seemingly difficult jobs. When an older ceiling is covered in dirt, grease, mildew, and even smoke, many business owners think the best ...

Most owners take great pride in keeping their entire restaurant clean. As they should, the areas where your patrons eat, drink and mingle naturally top your cleaning priority list. Most time and attention goes into sweeping the floors and vacuuming the carpet; keeping the booths, seats and tables spotless; and making sure the doors, entryway and lobby are inviting. Next, chefs and owners alike appreciate a clean and organized kitchen and serving area. A sterile cooking area gives a better presentation, allows for more efficient processes, and keeps the health inspectors ...

The children chair covers range has been developed to help with the growing demand at children birthday party events and weddings. Designed by Shernette May the childrens chair covers come in a variety of colours, they can also come with matching table cloths and childrens table props. The colorful lycra chair covers can fit up to 3 different sizes of chairs with the hire. Hooray Entertainment cover many childrens events in London it has reported a rise in new business since recently launching their candy floss and popcorn machine hire, speaking to Hooray Entertainment ...

Author Mike Steward celebrates the release of his new book, The Most Powerful Secrets to Sell Everything Everywhere!, which shares secrets to help any person or business sell more easily, more profitably and - well, just more! Marketing expert Steward shares his lessons from years of hands-on experience. He brilliantly explores several detailed selling points that will change the way people think about selling products. The tools he provides will help businesses ensure their sales are successful each and every time. Steward has considerable experience of selling, ...

Is Your Dog Ready For Our Tucson Monsoons? In Tucson, AZ. our monsoons officially begin on June 15 and lasts until September 30. Our weather can bring high winds, dust storms, and downpours resulting in flash floods. All the smells, lightning and thunder that come in the afternoon and evening storms can be disturbing to many of our family dogs. Monsoons are a common fear in our Tucson dogs; our furry friends can sense a storm long before us by the quickly falling barometric pressure. Many dogs may show stress and anxiety before you can even hear the storm. As you ...

Sha-La Music/The Orchard releases new DownTown Mystic single "Lost & Found" on June 11, 2013. Following on the success of the "No Exceptions" single, Americana/Roots Rocker DownTown Mystic's latest single "Lost & Found" is being released to benefit Nashville drummer Tommy Mastro and his fight against ALS. Tommy plays drums on the single, which was recorded before he was diagnosed with ALS, commonly known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease". All proceeds from the single will be donated to Tommy at: http://togetherfortommy.com/ Tommy ...

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." - John 1:1 God is showing us Who He is. God is the the Word and the Word is God. It means God is Knowledge and Knowledge is God. Thus when God says in order to be blessed man must love God; it means that in order to be blessed by knowledge man must love knowledge. As Knowledge is God, knowledge is a very real living force that returns love for love. In another context it seems that Mother Nature's laws/principles are her children that are in the form of forces. These forces/principles ...

With so many businesses reliant on the internet, a loss of website traffic can cause a severe drop in profits. When Google updates its search engine to wipe out "bad" websites from its results, many legitimate site owners lose valuable traffic, gutting profits. A sure-fire way to reach customers directly is television advertising. Google is the "big dog" A few years ago, when a multitude of search engines and directories were vying for user attention, website owners needed only to submit their sites to be listed. The market has changed drastically, ...

Richard Zahn, a philanthropist who sees the value in community service, is issuing comment on a new article that states that St. Louis ranks number nine in the United States for philanthropic efforts. A study put together by Charity Navigator, which is a nonprofit that evaluates charities, explains that the city ranks highly among the top 30 U.S. metropolitan areas when it comes to doing good works. The 51 largest charitable organizations in the city of St. Louis averaged total revenue of $6M as of this past May, notes the Charity Navigator report. On average, charities' ...

Joseph R. Mathewson, a noted professional in the oil and gas field, has recently released a statement to the press in response to an article published by The New York Times that highlights recent trends in the energy industry and the way in which they are expected to change the future of the field. The article explains: "The numbers tell the story: U.S. oil production has reversed its 30-plus year decline; U.S. imports from OPEC producers have fallen more than 20 percent in the past three years; U.S. natural gas reserves and production are up significantly and ...

Earlier this year, a bridge in Washington collapsed when it was hit by a truck--and according to structural engineer Matthew Roblez, the event has ignited a controversy in engineering circles. Specifically, engineers are increasingly concerned with how best to test and evaluate the safety and strength of a bridge structure. A recent Wall Street Journal article makes note of this growing controversy within the engineering community. Matthew Roblez has issued a new statement to the press, commenting on the article. Roblez is passionate about engineering, and in fact is ...

Shree Dandekar, who serves as an athletic trainer for high school athletes in New York City, has come out in support of a new movement that places a focus on preventing and understanding all safety risks for young athletes, instead of just concussions. A new article from The New York Times explains how youth sports safety advocates are shifting the discussion to hone in on the impact of other conditions, instead of solely talking about the dangers of concussions. In recent years, concern about concussions has risen, particularly for young competitors. However, a youth ...

As a comprehensive and wide-ranging event planner, Christopher Ryan Porter knows that the summer is the season of brides. While this season is often deemed perfect for lighter clothing and outdoor ceremonies, Porter notes that there are some unique planning strategies for pulling summer weddings off right. As such, Porter points to a recent article from Hampton Roads Magazines which weighs in on summer wedding planning tips. According to Christopher Ryan Porter, one of the most important points raised by the article is the weather factor. Porter states, "Summer ...

Paulo Deassuncao has spent over 25 years working in the construction industry. Over this time, he has developed an understanding of key safety best practices--and has built an appreciation for how these practices can keep professionals safe. With summer quickly approaching, Deassuncao is calling for companies within the construction industry to properly train their employees regarding heat safety. According to an article published by OnlineAthens.com, the United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is holding a one-hour safety stand-down ...

After years of working as an entrepreneur in various industries in Oregon--famous for environmental consciousness--John Gallagher noticed something that was lacking in the carpet cleaning industry: a "green" alternative, with environmentally friendly cleaning solutions, safe for people with allergies and chemical sensitivities. With that in mind, he set out to create a carpet cleaning company that would meet these goals, while still delivering high-quality results at a competitive rate. Gallagher's Carpet and Floor Care is proud to announce The Green Choice, ...

Recently, Governor Rick Scott signed Florida's first ban on texting and driving into law at Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School. Set to go into effect on October 1, 2013, the "Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law" (SB 52) has already come under criticism for being too weak, leaving a lot to be desired in the realm of enforcement. The new law makes texting while driving a secondary offense, which means drivers would have to be stopped by a police officer for another violation such as speeding or running a red light in order to be charged. Officers ...

Early involvement of experienced Raleigh sex crimes defense attorney Patrick Roberts of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, in a federal investigation for alleged possession and distribution of child pornography ended with the case being dropped before charges were ever filed. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Raleigh investigated the client after tying his computer to illegally downloaded pornographic material depicting minors in a sexual manner. The individual insisted that he had not intentionally downloaded child porn onto his computer and that he was not actively searching for ...

Authority on fashion and the latest style trends, The Chic Sheik, encourages their Facebook fans to share their shoe Intagrams. The picture with the most 'likes' will be featured on their blog. Receiving inspiration from recent celebrity shoe photos showcased on E Online's The Trend/Fashion page, The Chic Sheik takes note of some of the fabulous new trends that they are seeing in celebrity fashion footwear. To see E Online's celerity shoe Instagram photos, visit E! Online. The style blog provides helpful input on the latest trends in fashion, accessories and shoes. ...