"Moving Violations: A Collection of Short Stories" Gives Away Themed Items Moving Violations: A Collection of Short Stories by Nicole Amsler is starting a nine-week giveaway contest series on a variety of social media avenues. "The goal is to introduce new readers to my short stories and writing, which can be described as Midwestern dysfunction," said Nicole Amsler, the author. "The nine stories center around death and transportation but touch on subjects as varied as sexual abuse, infidelity, living as a burn survivor, and even historical ...

Thousands of attendees are expected to flock to Burlingame on August10-11 for the 21st annual Burlingame ArtzFest, one of the Peninsula's most anticipated summer festivals. The Burlingame ArtzFest features over 150 artisans showcasing original works of art, photography, sculptures, jewelry, clothing, decor and more. In addition, award-winning musicians will cover an array of musical genres on the main stage, while local performers will display their talents on the community stage. There are a wide range of activities for everyone as well as delicious festival foods ...

69% of women who become sugar babies had either no relationship or an unhappy relationship with their fathers, according to an online study of 3,428 sugar babies released in time for Father's Day, June 16. A full 57% of the biological fathers of sugar babies were absent during their childhood. An additional 13% of the fathers of sugar babies had drug and/or alcohol problems. A shocking 9% of fathers of sugar babies were abusive. And some of the fathers of sugar babies were both abusive and also had drug and/or alcohol problems. The survey showed some other surprising ...

Purchase an R-Mine gown by June 14, 2013 and Book your stay at the Villa del Palmar Best Resort and Spa at the Islands of Loreto, B.C.S., Mexico Winners will be announced June 17, 2013 Fine Print: * Limit 10 pairs. Each Bride receives 2 airline tickets from LAX to Loreto. *Must purchase an R-Mine gown and book your hotel stay at Villa del Palmar Best Resort and Spa at the Islands of Lareto, B.C.S., Mexico. *Travel must be done by July 31st, 2013. Flight is subject to availability. *There are no substitutions for prizes, and prize is not transferable. The prizes ...

TharpeRobbins has unveiled new access card programs to help companies and organizations simplify the process for awarding employees. Called TR Select and TR Choice, the programs offer Thanks, Congratulations or Happy Holidays rewards to their employees. With TR Choice, a company pre-selects the award level from a group of gift options. The TR Select program enables companies to place a bulk order for a gift ranging in price from $15 to $100 for distribution to large numbers of employees. "Because the process of distributing holiday gifts to a large workforce ...

A company's website has just 50 milliseconds to establish an effective and lasting impression for the business. Wollam Construction had already developed a stellar industry reputation, but their website simply wasn't conveying this to its visitors in the small first impression window. The company realized their need for a website that could better represent their company and contacted Red Olive Inc., a Utah SEO & design agency, to redesign their website to provide a more enjoyable user experience. The process began with multiple design meetings where the site's ...

At an event held on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. in the East Wing Rotunda of the Harrisburg State Capitol Building, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) announced the results of an independent, third-party evaluation of its impact on the state's economy. Conducted by the Pennsylvania Economy League and KLIOS Consulting, the report covers the five-year timeframe from 2007 through 2011. The report found: • BFTP boosted the Pennsylvania economy (Gross State Product) by $6.6 Billion from 2007 through 2011. • Since 1989, BFTP has boosted the state's economy ...

The WineStation is the world's first automated temperature-controlled, wine dispensing and preservation system, providing a serving solution and unique try before you buy opportunity for both the discerning to novice wine consumers. For the first time, guests are able to experience, using the WineStation, a broad range of featured wines in taste, half or full glass options invoking a memorable exploration and experience. The Thermo-Electric cooling system and 60 day preservation capabilities of the WineStation assure that each wine is pristine in taste with every pour. ...

On Saturday, June 22 the Newport Beachside Resort and Hotel, 16701 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, will play to host to over 1,000 of Kelly's closest friends for this one-of-a kind extravaganza! The event will be held in the main Grand lobby of the spectacular resort, in their award-winning restaurant Kitchen 305 and poolside, boasting stunning views of the Atlantic. The grand lobby and adjoining Kitchen 305 will be transformed into a palatial setting by renowned designers 3DX. The celebration will begin at 10:00 p.m. with a cocktails and hors d'oeuvres reception and ...

During the American Hotel & Lodging Association's (AH&LA) recent annual Legislative Action Summit, Fabric Innovations Owner Deborah Herman joined about 300 top lodging industry professionals gathered in the nation's capital to "Storm The Hill" to make lodging industry issues known to Members of Congress. International Tourism to the U.S. - Breaking Records, Major Opportunities: According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, in 2012 more than 66 million international tourists visited the United States, generating an all-time record of $168 billion ...

Taylor Morrison is pleased to announce its purchase of 37 home sites in the Lakeway master-planned community of Rough Hollow. The lots are located within The Enclave, which is the only gated section of the larger community. Taylor Morrison plans to feature a selection of floor plans from their Signature Series here, ranging in size from 3,158 to 4,680 square feet and incorporating popular architectural detailing such as tile roofs and paver driveways. All will include Taylor Morrison's trademark open design concept with flexible use space and high standards of construction ...

Transportation Solutions Enterprises (TSE) recently announced that President Todd Berger was named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2013 program in the Midwest. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Berger was selected from a strong pool of nominations by a panel of independent judges. Awards will be presented at a gala on June 27, 2013 at the Hilton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. Berger, ...

Ten Philadelphia labor, employment and workers' compensation lawyers from Willig, Williams & Davidson have been recognized by Thomson Reuters, published annually in Philadelphia Magazine, as 2013 Super Lawyers. Deborah R. Willig, Alaine S. Williams, Stuart W. Davidson, Nancy B. G. Lassen, Ralph J. Teti, Deborah M. Lerner, Bruce M. Ludwig, Michael G. Dryden, John R. Bielski and Scott M. Pollins have been identified by their peers as among the best in their practice areas. Willig was also listed among this year's Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania. "It ...

From the company's start just over five years ago as a small dog treat bakery and boutique, Woof Gang Bakery has become a leader in the pet industry. Since the first Woof Gang Bakery opened, the company has expanded across Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Nevada and New Jersey with 35 locations. In 2013, Woof Gang Bakery will grow to 45 stores, adding full-service animal clinics to the company's portfolio. The company's first full-service animal clinic will be featured in Woof Gang Bakery Boca Raton, expected to open this summer. Recently, Woof Gang Doggie Day ...

The Alacer Group, dedicated to helping business leaders accelerate performance, quality, productivity and profitability, today announced that CEO Richard Paxton will discuss Hoshin Kanri best practices at a lunch-and-learn session for Microsoft's Quality Business Engineering (QBE) staff on Wednesday, June 5 at 11:30 a.m. on the Redmond (WA) campus. Developed by the Japanese in the 1950s, hoshin kanri is a strategic planning and management methodology that taps the collective power of a group to create corporate excellence. "Lean management principles and continuous ...

DinoDirect.com, with millions of active customers in more than 200 countries, has partnered with AffiliateManager.com, a premier affiliate management agency, to launch the DinoDirect affiliate management program. DinoDirect is committed to becoming the best, most reliable marketplace on the internet by offering high quality products, wide selections, reasonable prices, worldwide free shipping, and superior 24/7 customer service. DinoDirect's global supply chain includes clothing, jewelry, electronics, computer equipment, home and garden products, car accessories, and ...

Talk of the Town News is pleased to announce that 10 businesses have been honored again in 2013 with the prestigious Talk of the Town Award, marking repeat wins for each of the businesses. All these companies have earned the award for consecutive years by continually providing outstanding customer service to their patrons, demonstrating their commitment to reaching the highest levels of customer satisfaction time and again. Through their hard work and dedication the following businesses have earned award status again in 2013: • ADORN Interiors, Prescott, Ariz. (Interior ...

Nothing quite captures the fun-filled days of summer like bold and beautiful jewelry. And with Ross-Simons' new "Summer Style" Pinterest sweepstakes will enable three lucky individuals to each win a $200 Ross-Simons shopping spree. Sharing jewelry has never been so much fun! The contest is easy to enter: simply go to our Ross-Simons Pinterest board and pin one or more of your favorite pieces from Ross-Simons or pin from Ross-Simons.com. "Our customers really love Pinterest," explains Darrell Ross, President/CEO of Ross-Simons. "Pinning is a ...

Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) has renewed and expanded its A2LA accreditations with The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation. LTI holds A2LA accreditation certificates for calibration services and material testing services including mechanical testing (with metallographic evaluation and dimensional inspection) and chemical testing. Laboratory Testing Inc. recently underwent a routine renewal audit by A2LA and was awarded new accreditation certificates that are valid to March 31, 2015. This most recent A2LA renewal includes the addition of Scanning Electron ...

The new report, 'Latin American Colocation' (http://turt.co/dcd46) concludes that there is room in the market for new entrants, especially in cities outside of the major hubs. Most of the countries in Latin America are classed as emerging markets in terms of data center market growth and in common with other emerging markets such as those in Asia Pacific, Colocation is now seen as a viable option for businesses in terms of outsourcing their data center requirements. In fact, a larger percentage of data center white space is outsourced in the LatAm region than in many ...

The Triangle Golf Challenge pre-tournament reception and silent auction will be held at Brier Creek Country Club on Thursday, June 13, 2013, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The proceeds will benefit The Banks Foundation and Communities in Schools. The cost is $50 per person. Register to attend at http://www.trianglegolfchallenge.org. Guests of the event will have the chance to mix and mingle with celebrity guests participating in The Triangle Golf Challenge tournament the next morning. Previous years celebrity attendees included Walter Davis, Jerry Stackhouse, James Worthy, ...

Verified Credentials, Inc., the leader in background screening since 1984, today announced its self-certification with Concerned CRAs, a group of concerned consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) organized around voluntary guidelines for "no-offshore" screening practices and responsible use of criminal records databases. Concerned CRAs believes that individual's personally identifiable information, including social security numbers and financial data, should never be sent offshore for processing. The 'No Off-Shoring' seal displayed on Verified Credentials' website ...

Annotrak tracks the source of each lead and follows it throughout its entire lifecycle, thereby enabling marketers to monitor the effectiveness of their marketing channels, and optimize in real time. Annotrak V.3 offers marketers a host of new features that deliver even deeper insight into their marketing initiatives and greater capabilities for improving their campaigns: A brand new lead scoring feature uses client-defined actions to assign point values to individual leads, thereby distinguishing "hot leads" from cooler ones. Social media activity tracking ...

Cellairis , one of the world's largest and most trusted wireless accessory specialty retailers, is expanding its Canadian reach by introducing the country's first inline store model at the Intercity Shopping Centre in Thunder Bay. Recognized for its 700+ kiosks in malls across the United States and Canada, the company is launching this impressive new model to provide consumers with a more engaging retail experience. A wireless accessories retailer known for its superior customer service, Cellairis is introducing the new store model to provide guests with a more captivating ...

"The Devil's Nightmare" in Post-Production: MAD Z Productions latest project is a remake of Jean Brismee's Belgian/Italian film from 1971 (released in America in 1974 and alternately titled "Castle of Death" and "Succubus"). "The Devil's Nightmare" is written and directed by Dave Zagorski. Regular MAD Z players Johnny Donaldson, Kt Baldassaro, Colin Allen, Ray Hryb, Dina Baker and Chris Shanahan (all encoring from "Killing Brooke") return, alongside newcomer Camee Manderfield in this gory tale of demonic temptation and ...