Apricot Lane, a popular national boutique featuring celebrity-inspired affordable fashions for the everyday woman, will open a second store in the Charlotte market this May. This new store will be located in StoneCrest at Piper Glen, off I-485 at Rea Road. Led by the franchise group Alpha Astra, LLC, StoneCrest compliments a recently reopened Apricot Lane in Huntersville's Birkdale Village and a third yet-to-be-announced location planned for the Charlotte area. Additionally, Alpha Astra is announcing the appointment of three store leads: Monica Gerberding joins the ...

Considered by many to be the most successful piece of mob fiction of all time, The Sopranos captured the hearts and minds of its fans over 6 seasons. Now, through the Sopranos Sites Tour offered by Tours4Fun.com, it is possible to visit many of the series' most pivotal locations, learn behind-the-scenes trivia and experience the first-hand atmosphere that made The Sopranos such a gritty hit. More details here: http://www.tours4fun.com/sopranos-sites-tour Guided by a knowledgeable local actor, the Sopranos Sites Tour takes fans through some of the show's most important ...

When a parent is about to experience the transition of their infant into a toddler, this means that it's time to do some serious childproofing. Exploring toddlers can turn many things in a home into a potential hazard or even a death-trap, especially if parents don't know what to use or know how to properly install these goods. But even if they do plan to childproof, they probably don't know where to start or are completely bewildered by the number of products available, and probably dreading those three little words, "Some Assembly Required". There are many ...

As new mobile applications and technological devices continue to be launched at accelerated rates, one of the industries that has primarily benefited and enriched the most is education. While some blame technology for attention issues and deem it as a distraction, recent studies have shown that when used properly, technology can serve as an advantageous tool for promoting and advancing education and learning. Tutor Doctor, the fastest growing "at-home" tutoring franchise worldwide, supports technological resources when it comes to both independent and codependent ...

Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (http://www.northraleighflorist.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road, has announced that the shop is offering a series of colorful and budget-friendly floral arrangements for Administrative Professionals Week, taking place Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26. The week, originally organized in 1952 as National Secretaries Week by the National Secretaries Association (now the International Association of Administrative Professionals ), recognizes the importance and dedication of administrative professionals ...

BKD Forensics & Valuation Services, a division of BKD, LLP, is pleased to announce that Jeremy Clopton will be presenting at the Jesuit Colleges & Universities (AJCU) Finance Administrators Conference. His presentation, " Data Analytics: Applications in the University Context," will take place on Friday, April 26, 2013, from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. at Regis University, Denver, CO. As a member of BKD's Forensics & Valuation Services division, Jeremy provides fraud investigation and forensic data mining services. He assists with fraud investigations ...

Online health insurance comparison company HealthCompare.com has partnered with premier affiliate management agency AffiliateManager.com to launch the HealthCompare affiliate management program. HealthCompare is a new and efficient way to shop for health insurance - online. HealthCompare's aim is to provide individuals with clear and easy access to hundreds of plans, and their service helps shoppers to find the right coverage at an affordable price for themselves and for their families. HealthCompare's insurance comparison professionals work towards accomplishing the ...

Hearing Services of Nashville,http://www.HearingServicesOfNashville.com will be hosting a 3-day educational open house event from April 24th, 2013 - April 26th, 2013. This special hearing event will be held at both of the two convenient Nashville hearing aid center locations.At the open house special event, attendees can receive FREE hearing screenings and consultations, FREE demonstrations of the newest hearing aids including the Oticon Alta hearing aid device, same-day hearing aid fittings(Contact office for more details), FREE lifetime hearing aid batteries (With any ...

This is a rare opportunity to reflect on the riches of the Christian contemplative tradition. Contemplation as the art of silent prayer, is no longer confined to the monasteries but is being reclaimed by the ordinary Christian. This is a course for anybody who wishes to explore their Christian spiritual roots. Well known speakers will lead the sessions and will walk us through the Christian mystical tradition from Jesus to the present time. Great mystics who have shaped the tradition will be studied. The speakers include Fr Laurence Freeman, a Benedictine monk and Director ...

Susan G. Komen Orange County has announced its 2013-2014 Board of Directors to lead the organization's efforts this year to provide local breast health services for uninsured and underserved women and men and raise funds for breast cancer research. The Komen board appointed Lynn Jolliffe, Executive VP Human Resources, Ingram Micro, Inc. as new board president and also added two new members. "Since joining the board in 2011, I have seen Komen Orange County spearhead a number of breast health initiatives and help spur technological advances through its fundraising," ...

Salt Lake City, UT -- Known the world over for his books on woodcraft, instructional author Mike Dunbar is releasing his imagination in a new eight-volume science fiction serial with the debut of the first of the series, "The Hampton Summit." A middle grade (or mid grade) science fiction adventure, "The Hampton Summit" introduces us to young Mike Castleton, a young sixth-grader who loves music and enjoys his band. He and his bandmates are recruited by futuristic time travelers to prevent a murder in their hometown, which incidentally will change ...

Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP announces Partner Pamela Schock Mintzer was selected as one of the Bay Area's Most Influential Women in Business by the San Francisco Business Times. This honor recognizes outstanding female professionals who make a difference in their companies, industries and communities. "Pamela has always gone above and beyond in her service to her clients, her community and the firm," said Daniel Rapaport, managing partner of the firm. "This prestigious recognition is well-deserved, and I know that she will bring her substantial ...

Brand Momentum Inc., known for its world-class Sales and Marketing campaigns and named one of Canada's 100 Best Places to Work in 2012, has designed a new office space, which was created with its employees in mind. Brand Momentum is sharing their tips on how to make an office stress free with custom-designed spaces that help employees 'create', 'share', and 'inspire' new ideas. The office not only mirrors its corporate culture - fun, exciting, creative - but also inspires a productive work environment. "We wanted a space that spoke volumes about who we are as a ...

The company's owner, Don Campion, believes that Banyan has a spirit that engages the mind, hearts and souls of its team. With that in mind, several years ago, Banyan formed a special committee to coordinate and promote events that align with the company's values and reflect the spirit of the Banyan team. On a quarterly basis, the Banyan Spirit Committee comprised of representatives from every Banyan department meet to discuss companywide issues that promote teammate participation. All teammates are asked to provide feedback to their representatives before the meeting, ...

Oriya (oh-Rye-uh) Organics introduced its newest vegan protein powder today, SuperGreen Medley. As a national distributor of some of the top vegan protein powders, Oriya Organics only uses unprocessed whole foods. The newest SuperGreen Medley is made of whole, unprocessed foods, with no synthetic ingredients, no fillers, and no sweeteners. Oriya is able to offer the best possible organic products to consumers because it relies on reputable growers. These growers only engage in responsible and sustainable farming practices. Third-party laboratories test every product ...

Backdrop Express (backdropexpress.com), an online retailer for photography backdrops and studio equipment, announces today its merger with fellow online photography retailer, Photographic Backdrop. Today marks the day these two previously competing websites join forces; they will now operate together under the Backdrop Express name and logo. New Customer Benefits Both companies are looking forward to the benefits this merger will provide their customers. New features include a 100% satisfaction guaranteed return policy, free shipping on all orders over $200, and a ...

Following a record breaking year in terms of entries and participants, the 2013 Creative Outlook Magazine Cover Contest began April 1, 2013 and is filling fast with new original, student art submissions. Featuring talented art students from around the nation, participants can upload (up to) five pieces of art or performing arts pieces to http://www.creative-outlook.com, add a short description of their entries and then, share via social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest) for the popular vote. In September, the top 10 submissions with the most votes will be ...

Advanced Foods and Materials (AFM) Canada and Blue Goose Biorefineries Inc. (BGB), are pleased to announce the successful scale-up of biorefining technology for the production of high value microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), lignin, and green platform chemicals from flax and hemp straw. In collaboration with the University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources Bioprocessing Pilot Plant, and POS Bio-Sciences, BGB's proprietary Renewable Residuals RefiningTM (R3TM) biorefining technology was successfully scaled up to process ...

What: JES, the region's leading foundation repair, moisture management and waterproofing company is accepting worn, tattered and faded flags for proper retirement in honor of Flag Day on June 14th. The flags will be retired by a local Boy Scout Troop during a flag retirement ceremony in the Fall. The flag retirement the ceremony involves a Color Guard which brings the troops to attention and then recites the poem "Hello, Remember Me?" The troops salute the flag as it's retired in a controlled campfire. Why: According to Chapter 10, Section 176 of ...

Perspective Group, a global PR & Multimedia company for the vacation ownership industry and Brand Tango, a comprehensive marketing, design, and technology company have announced that they will now work together on a variety of complementing services to provide a more seamless integration of brand management and marketing strategies for their clients. Through this strategic partnership, Brand Tango will implement Perspective Group's new INTUITION service into their brand management strategies in order to fulfill a variety marketing elements, including but not limited ...

VMZINC (http://www.vmzinc-us.com/), a leading specialist in innovative zinc products manufactured and sold by the Building Products Unit of Umicore, has announced that the company will sponsor the 2013 American Institute of Architecture (AIA) Triangle Golf Tournament on Friday, May 3 at Lonnie Poole Golf Course, located at 1509 Main Campus Drive. The tournament allows AIA Triangle members, sponsors and guests to enjoy a great afternoon of comradeship and competition on a challenging course, while supporting future professionals with their education. VMZINC is a beverage ...

Mecca Design and Production, a dynamic scenic element and services design/build group, welcomes a humongous, 5 ft. by 12 ft., CNC Router for cutting wood, metal, foam and all sorts of materials to the shop already filled with enviable "big boy toys". The CNC router lends itself to making multiples and prototypes of different materials and can also make logos and letters in 2D and 3D. As a computer-controlled shaping machine, the MultiCam CNC router can cut large shapes on down to tiny details for consistent, high quality pieces. And to ensure even more precision, ...

Copper Lantern Lighting will be holding an online and in-store sale on all of their outdoor wall lanterns, post lanterns, hanging lanterns and gardens lights from their website, http://www.copperlanternlighting.com. Any items in these categories will be 20 percent off from April 20th until May 4th. As warmer months quickly approach, their sale items are ideal for backyards and patios. Some of the sale items include: path lighting, barbecue lights, flood lights, recessed step lights, tiki torch lights, paver lights, mounted and hanging lights, underwater lights and much ...

After deciding to include golf courses as part of two new country club communities in Florida this year, the West Florida Division of Taylor Morrison conducted a national search for a designer who could create beautiful yet challenging fairways while preserving the natural beauty of the land. C.W. Golf Architecture will be that company to direct the development of the new courses at Esplanade Golf and Country Club at Lakewood Ranch and Esplanade Golf and Country Club of Naples. Headed by veteran designer Chris Wilczynski, the firm has been tapped to oversee the creation ...

Dr. Haywood Spangler, co-developer of AMA Enterprise's Critical Thinking for Government seminar, discussed techniques for developing critical thinking skills at an AMA Enterprise Government Solutions briefing for government HR and Training and Development professionals yesterday. The conference, titled 'Sharpening the Critical Thinking Skills of Government Leaders,' drew Federal, military, and some state and local HR and Training and Development professionals, and focused on providing attendees with the tools they need to develop the critical thinking skills necessary ...