Renaissance House: A Retreat for Writers and Other Artists in historic Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard will celebrate its 12th year by hosting special cultural workshops and presentations from June to August with some of the Island's leading writers, poets and filmmakers. The Renaissance House Salon Series is FREE to the public and is sponsored by the Helene Johnson and Dorothy West Foundation For Artists In Need. It will be held at 31 Pennacook Avenue in Oak Bluffs. Dessert is served after each salon. Every Tuesday night at 7:30pm from June 18 - August 6, the Renaissance ...

Yvonne Estelle's, the online destination for luxurious home decor and gifts, is delighted to announce the re-launch of their website (www.yvonne-estelles.com) with a host of improved features including: larger product images, easier navigation, better performance for mobile tablet and smart phone users, increased speed, and an enhanced shopping experience. With an increasing number of mobile tablet and smartphone shoppers, Yvonne Estelle's has responded to feedback from its customers and re-designed the site to better reflect the needs of its clientele. The new Yvonne ...

The Barber Shop Marketing (TBS) has won a 2013 Telly Award in the 34th Annual Telly Awards competition for the Dallas County Community College District's (DCCCD) 2012 "Smart Starts Here" campaign. Earlier this year, TBS and DCCCD received four awards for the campaign in The 28th Annual Educational Advertising Awards competition, sponsored by Higher Education Marketing Report. Richard Schiera, creative director at TBS, said the Telly Award is "the perfect end to the perfect job" - for an ad that portrays talking to one's self in a new and memorable ...

Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis (LHB), a not-for-profit manufacturing and packaging organization with a dedicated social service mission, announced today that it has won a contract from Phokus Research Group, LLC, (www.phokusresearch.com), a company based in San Diego, California, to package trauma bandages for the company's innovative "Sons Trauma Kit." The 'Sons Trauma Kit' was originally designed by an active duty U.S. Navy SEAL medic. It has proven itself many times on the battlefield both in Iraq and Afghanistan during the last three years. Built ...

ELEVATOR CONSULTANTS throughout the United States and Canada specifying "SmarTork reel closer to replace all existing hoistway door closers as a more efficient and safety enhancement device!" Thomas.net classifies SmarTork reel closer under "Elevator Safety Products!" SmarTorks' revolutionary design overcomes wind velocities on elevator hoistway doors by an increase of up to 20% tension at last 2 inches of closing and decreasing tension in opening cycle reducing force and amps to the elevator door operator. Over 1,000,000 cycles (Testing By ...

Japan Embedded Systems Technology Association (JASA) with the participation of industry leaders in Japan will be holding its annual Embedded Technology Conference and Exhibition (ET2013) in Yokohama, Japan, November 20 through 22, 2013. Last year, approximately 28,000 registered attendees visited ET2013 and the co-located EDS Fair, the largest embedded technology event in the world. The event, with the 2013 motto 'Be Connected With ET', offers suppliers a cost-effective and efficient exhibition - opening a window to Japan and Asia markets for embedded products and services. ...

It is a rare event when you are fortunate enough to be a part of releasing a piece of history to the public. RMSW Press, falls into that category. While conducting research for a historical novel, author and owner of RMSW Press, Ashley Fontainne, found herself in a chance meeting with Daisy McDonald, the widow of former Dallas Police Officer Maurice N. "Nick" McDonald. Mr. McDonald had written his memoirs about how his life was impacted from the moment he arrested Lee Harvey Oswald at a movie theater in Dallas. Sadly, Mr. McDonald passed away in 2005 and his heartfelt, ...

Symtrax, a world leader in multiplatform reporting solutions, today announced a significant version release of their business intelligence solution: StarQuery 4.2. StarQuery's new version offers a web based repository and central control system that facilitates report sharing and gives IT control over database views and who accesses what, when and how often. StarQuery Suite allows businesses and end users to query multiple databases simultaneously, and in real-time. It is a powerful and intuitive system that allows end-users of all abilities to create their own on demand ...

Lynn Hunter, Ed.D., President, Author, and Collaborative Technology Specialist for Educational Media Enterprises and founder of "The Dooples" held a presentation at two East Harlem elementary schools last week to introduce students to her new film, "The Dooples in the Land of Doo," a 22-minute musical animation featuring a continuation to The Dooples trilogy and an introduction to new Dooples characters. Students were excited to watch Dr. Hunter as she premiered the film and they watched The Dooples come to life in the Land of Doo. The Dooples are ...

Knexus, the leading provider of Cloud based Content Engagement solutions, today released the latest version of its Content Engagement Platform. Knexus Platform helps brands make their content work harder online, drives profitable online customer engagement & puts marketers in control. The Platform is used by brands to manage & share rich media & other content assets from one place, to launch & manage websites quickly & easily without IT and to share content effectively across owned, earned & paid media. It also helps brands generate online conversations ...

We [Harmonia de Luz (Harmony of Light)] sell Shipibo tribe art from the Peruvian Amazon and donate life-saving water filters back to the tribe. Our innovative business model helps to preserve the rich lineage of Shipibo indigenous spiritual practices. It's also healing and transforming the earth. Shipibo textile art is inspired by ayahuasca* visions and Shipibo cosmology. These Peruvian tribal tapestries are vibrant examples of profound spiritual art. The hand embroidered textile designs are visual representations of sacred songs (icaros) inspired from the ceremonial ...

The new Man of Steel movie shows how Clark Kent struggles through the world knowing how different he is from the humans around him. How does he protect those around him without alerting everyone else that he has special powers? Allard says it's the same struggle James Wentworth deals with, particularly in Books One and Two of the Loving Husband Trilogy, Her Dear & Loving Husband and Her Loving Husband's Curse. "James is a vampire with extraordinary strength and superhuman senses," Allard says, "and he needs to hide the truth of what he is, that he ...

A leading provider of best vanity phone numbers, 1800PhoneStar is now offering brand consultancy for toll-free phone number services to businesses in United States. In an official statement, company spokesperson John Simmons said "1800PhoneStar will be providing consultancy services for vanity numbers to all those businesses, which are considering building their brand recognition with extremely effective alphanumeric numbers." There was an evident vacuum in the field of consultancy services for vanity numbers in the country till present, but with this announcement, ...

The growing direct primary care [direct care] marketplace now has access to a media resource, public relations team and news reporting platform in the form of a free, direct care trade publication. The Direct Primary Care Journal (DCJ) is an independent online news reporting publication and trade journal utilizing experienced journalists and dedicated writers who will be covering all facets of the direct primary care [direct care] industry. The DCJ's web site will feature: video clips from successful direct care physicians discussing their direct relationship with patients; ...

James Neal the Managing Director of Success Corcaigh has just returned from a weekend visit to the UK celebrating the growing number of young entrepreneurs within the organisation. The Success organisation was originally founded within the UK with James Neal having his first entrepreneurial venture in the heart of London. Success Outsourced Solutions was the foundation of all future developments and achievements for the Success brand. Having submerged himself within the marketing industry in London for almost two years, Managing Director of Success Corcaigh, James Neal, ...

Ellen Deckoff MSW, LCSW, founder of Aspire Health Services LLC, specializes in helping New Jersey couples achieve their relationship goals. Whether you are just beginning to build your relationship or your connection is in need of some repair, Deckoff's expert NJ couples counseling can help ensure your bond stays strong. She shares some of her favorite tips for helping couples maintain healthy relationships: Tip 1: Focus on the Long Term. Making long-range goals--both for your relationship and for yourselves--can provide you with a sense of commitment and direction over ...

A 2012 survey by CareerBuilder.com found that 35 percent of Americans are bullied at work, enduring abusive acts of humiliation and manipulation that can lead to depression, burnout, and decreased job satisfaction. The repercussions go beyond the individual target, too: researchers estimate that each workplace bully costs an organization up to $100,000 per year as work quality is reduced, worker turnover and absenteeism increase, and other negative effects take root. HR professionals and managers can be at a loss, as traditional conflict management strategies may not be ...

Having developed a wide range of skill sets in the safety industry, Robert M. Pope New London resident, has an extensive knowledge of safety needs in a wide variety of building and engineering work sites. While Pope's understanding of workplace safety has developed after years of experience, he notes that some skilled laborers may be rushing into the industry without proper knowledge of how to establish a safe work environment. This trend may prove even truer as emerging reports reveal that increasing demands for construction have led to job growth within building sectors. ...

A current article featured on NPR raises awareness of a new study from the Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film suggesting that women are "missing from film criticism," a claim that wins the attention of Michael Pilney. The study was also featured in the Chicago Tribune under the title, "Female Movie Critics' Influence Shrinking, Says Study." There are many other reports noting the issue, including a statement from Martha Lauzen, the Center's executive director who mentioned that "because women wrote 30 percent of the movie reviews ...

According to a recent Huffington Post article highlighting the surprising health uses for everyday foods, "food in your fridge and pantry isn't living up to its full potential," a sentiment shared by private chef Rachelle Laronde. The report discusses the latest research, revealing everyday foods such as vinegar or yogurt are displaying positive results when used as home remedies for "health and beauty challenges ranging from sunburns to a bout of the blues." Rachelle Laronde, the founder of Organic Eats based in Detroit, Michigan, earnestly comments ...

Senior trial lawyer Ryan A. Margulis was admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States in a ceremony held at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on June 3, 2013. Mr. Margulis is a recognized trial advocate at Seidman Law Offices in downtown Chicago. He has more than a decade of experience focused on representing injury victims in serious personal injury and workers' compensation matters. Now, Mr. Margulis has the ability to represent clients in appeals before the U.S. Supreme Court. There are certain requirements that applicants must meet to be admitted ...

Atlanta catering and event design company, A Legendary Event, shares that Buckhead is home to many glamorous venues that provide exquisite backdrops for any type of occasion. One such example of functional elegance is 3109 Piedmont Estate and Gardens, a 222-year-old southern mansion full of history and charm. Simply known as the Estate, this historic landmark was built in 1797 in Wilkes County, Ga. and later moved to its current location. Atlanta catering and design visionary, Tony Conway, gave the Estate a $500,000 makeover, lending it a modern update while maintaining ...

Stork Nest is a premier provider of brand name diapers and training pants - and all at discount prices. Be sure to check out their various social media channels on a frequent basis to find even more ways to save on products for your baby. Their fun and informative social media channels offer a number of ways to stay updated on the latest potty training trends, offers, promotions and contests. One example of Stork Nest's great social media promotions is their popular EcoBundles Cutest Baby Contest that ended in December of 2012. Facebook fans submitted pictures of ...

The Atlanta phone repair experts at LifeLine Repairs are pleased to now offer Samsung Galaxy Note II screen replacements for the competitively low price of $159.99. The bestselling Galaxy Note II is one of the most popular phones on the market today thanks to its combination of smart phone convenience and touch screen tablet utility. The Samsung Galaxy Note II's unusually large 5.55 inch screen offers a 1280x720 resolution that rivals the majority of tablet computers available on the market today. This large screen gives it the capacity to act as a phone and a tablet ...

Our nation's economy is still struggling, but in some areas there are improvements. One of those improvements would be an overall drop in the national bankruptcy filing rate. There are still some states that have a high rate of bankruptcy filings and Tennessee is sadly the national leader. This past March in the Knoxville area there were 497 Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 filings. Knoxville bankruptcies are still showing a weak single digit improvement. Bankruptcy court can be a confusing and frustrating place to find yourself in without proper representation. It is imperative ...