(Charlotte, NC) - Creative Loafing and Sysco are proud to present the first annual Iron Fork! The 2013 Iron Fork event, slated for April 17th at Centerstage@NODA, will showcase five of Charlotte's best chefs battling it out in a head-to-head competition that will be judged by four local foodies and celebrities. This year's competitors include Chef Luca Annunziata of Passion 8, Chef Geoff Bragg of Peculiar Rabbit, Chef Nicolas Daniels of Wooden Vine, Chef Zack Gadberry of Vivace, and Chef Troy Gagliardo of FOX Charlotte. Tickets are $25 each and include food ...

This August CrossFit coach Paul DeAngelis, owner and lead guide of Mountain Climbing Adventures and co-owner of fitness studio Total Balance, will embark on his 43rd climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro, only this time he will be bringing along over 100 of the fittest people in the world in hopes of breaking the World Record for the most people to tackle the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Although setting a new world record is at the fore front of this endeavor, Paul also hopes to unite members of the CrossFit community from across the globe while raising awareness and ...

Care1st Health Plan, a physician-led healthcare organization based in Monterey Park, California, serving hundreds of thousands of members throughout California and Arizona, has been designated as one of the plans to participate in the Duals Demonstration Program in San Diego County. The California Demonstration Program received federal approval from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services last week. The Duals Demonstration Program-now called the "Cal MediConnect" Program-is a key element of California's Coordinated Care Initiative (CCI), which will ...

Dr. Jonathan Franklin, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Orthopedic Specialist of Seattle, was named to the Best Doctors in America 2013. Only doctors who earn the support and recommendation from their colleagues are included in this prestigious database, a registry of the top 5% of physicians in the United States. The Best Doctors community is made up of doctors in a variety of clinical programs focused on ensuring the right diagnosis and treatment. Over 30 million individuals have access to the best medical providers through Best Doctors. Additionally, the community ...

Angel Lopez is well known for his heartfelt vocals as well as his strong vocal range. Formerly part of the group Son By Four, Angel is now releasing his new single April 16th 2013 titled "Al Ritmo Del Amor" (To the Rythm of Love) under Latin Boyz Entertainment/Trevino Music Group. Angel Luis Lopez of Puerto Rican descent released the first solo album of his career which was self entitled Angel where it was obvious his influence of many styles of music, such as R&B, Reggae, Hip hop and Pop. In 1993 he released his second album entitled You and I where he ...

Dr. Dain Heer is an international speaker, author and facilitator of advanced Access Consciousness workshops worldwide. His unique and transforming points of view on bodies, money, future, sex and relationships transcend everything currently being taught. Dr. Heer invites and inspires people to greater conscious awareness from total allowance, caring, humor and a deep inner knowing. Dr. Heer asks "What if you are the change the world requires?" Dr. Heer started work as a Network Chiropractor back in 2000 in California, USA. He came across Access Consciousness ...

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Today's the Day: Daily Meditations on Love, Happiness, and Peace by Thomas H. Beyer. The author's most recent book to date is a paperback cream in the body, mind, spirit, inspiration and personal growth category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The webpage at http://www.outskirtspress.com/todaystheday was launched simultaneously with the book's publication. Author Thomas H. Beyer writes, ". . . Any moment is this chance: to recognize what simply fulfills and nourishes ...

After experiencing nearly a decade of success in the fiction genre, bestselling author Michelle Stimpson takes a more direct stab at the hearts and minds of Christian readers through her non-fiction book, Uncommon Sense: 30 Truths to Radically Renew Your Mind in Christ. According to the author, commonly held beliefs like "hard work is the key to success" and "experience is the best teacher" are precisely the kinds of cliches that contradict the Bible and don't apply to Christians. "Believers have to understand, the things that used to work ...

Realty Capital Advisors, a leading Central Florida full service commercial real estate firm, is pleased to report it closed nearly 80,000 SF of commercial transactions during the month of March, 2013. These transactions include nearly 22,000 SF leased by Realty Capital President, Charles Frederick and 41,000 SF leased by Senior Vice President, Morgan Wiseman, CCIM, SIOR. Most notable of the transactions represented by Charles Frederick involve a long term 9,271 SF lease with Florida Health Care Plans at the Renaissance Center on Nova Rd. in Ormond Beach, FL and a 4,671 ...

March Madness is finally coming to an end. The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship has reached the Final Four and in one week the new king of college ball will be crowned. This has been an incredible month for online betting enthusiasts and online sportsbooks as well. The action was intense and there were lots of NCAA props and lines to play, especially at HollywoodSportsbook.eu. To make sure that its members continue to enjoy the rest of the tournament, HollywoodSportsbook.eu will be the first online Sportsbook to post odds on the NCAA Championship Game. That ...

Nerv Gallery & Studios is pleased to announce the Constellated Breaths exhibition opening featuring interactive video sculpture by Sean Miller and new work by Nerv Gallery & Studios resident artists: Mary Mecca, Rusty Paul Bouvier, and Amy Marie Mahler. The opening reception for Constellated Breaths is on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. with a 10-minute artist talk at 6:30 p.m. at Nerv Gallery & Studios, 4819 Woodall St., Dallas, Texas 75247. Sean Miller is an artist who works with sound, video, sculpture and space to explore sensory perception. ...

Philanthropist and Embrace founder Sean Sheppard (www.TheGoodSheppard.TV) has been selected by the SDSU Alumni association to receive the SDSU Alumni Diversity Award due to his continued commitment to diversity and social justice. Sheppard was chosen for this award as a result of his unique service model of utilizing diverse groups of college student volunteers to serve less fortunate members of civilian and veteran communities, his leadership and the measurable change he has had in San Diego and at San Diego State University. "Sean Sheppard has demonstrated an ...

Oculis Labs, a developer of security software that protects computers from visual data leakage, today announced major feature and performance updates to PrivateEye Enterprise. Designed to protect enterprise data at the point of use, PrivateEye Enterprise is an essential tool for organizations with a mobile workforce. Mobile device use in the enterprise means that sensitive data can be viewed anytime, anywhere - on laptops in a coffee shop, tablets in the airport, and smartphones everywhere. Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) and virtual desktops expose enterprise information ...

A home's value has long been recognized by its location and quality, but that value is now giving way to interest in sustainable design according to market analysts reporting for NuWire Investor. A focus on development, specifically with refurbishment and new construction efforts that lower operating costs and offer long term savings as the cost of energy rises is getting the most attention. In the Triangle area, this trend is growing for residential properties as well, and the Raleigh home known as "Finding Paradise on Picardy" house is a good example. The house ...

Compressed Gas Association unveiled this week One Of A Kind 3-dimensional commemorative art created by Lawrence Romorini to highlight their annual meeting and 100th anniversary celebration at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. This multi-layered art, measuring 38" x 72" x 6", incorporates more than 150 photos, publications, and three-dimensional items to showcase the association's milestones, growth of applications, accomplishments and industries served by CGA members over the past century. Romorini, who has commemorated in 3-dimensional ...

SECUDE, an innovative global provider of data security solutions, announced today its new strategy focused on delivering cutting-edge data protection products to key international markets. SECUDE introduces the strategy of "embracing and extending"; operating out of offices in Europe, North America and Asia, the strategy will be aimed at identifying and closing the security gaps that exist in today's corporate IT environments. SECUDE's new strategy is centered on creating added value to the IT security space. The main focus is on helping businesses identify ...

FASTSIGNS, the worldwide franchisor for the more than 540 FASTSIGNS sign, graphic and visual communications centers in eight countries, continually proves that open, transparent communication and thorough, ongoing training and support lead to satisfied franchise partners. As a result of ongoing initiatives to maintain and continually improve franchisee satisfaction, FASTSIGNS was among a select group of companies to be certified as a 2013 World-Class Franchise by the Franchise Research Institute. This marks FASTSIGNS second straight year to earn the recognition for ...

OpSuite, LLC, is pleased to announce the launch of the redesigned website. The new website offers a streamlined user experience and contemporary look. It features enhanced resources and functionality to provide current and prospective end-user customers and partners the chance to get to know OpSuite. Current OpSuite users can login to their OpSuite account directly from the website. "Our latest version of OpSuite, which introduces several powerful new modules, including: OpSuite Tailored Response direct one-to-one marketing, Enhanced Customer Loyalty, and OpServices ...

Independent rockers Dylan Champagne & the Lost Explorers have released their first official collection of music, an extended-play record titled, "The Bones EP." The release contains five original tracks for an approximate 20 minutes' worth of stylish, eclectic, high-octane listening. Fans of cult legends such as Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, The Pixies, and The Jesus and Mary Chain are certain to be enthusiastic about this first offering by Dylan Champagne and his Lost Explorers crew. Champagne, who is a native of the same music hotbed of Northern California ...

While One Beat CPR has been a long-time supporter of the American Heart Association of Broward County, they've recently taken their commitment and involvement to the cause to a whole new level. As the Signature Sponsor of not only Broward Pulse, American Heart's young professionals division, but also the Heart Ball, One Beat continues their campaign to make Broward County a heart-safe place to live, work, and play. "We will continue to work tirelessly to make sure that our families, friends, and neighbors know the dangers of sudden cardiac arrest, and how to be ...

Bankers, Brokers, Lawyers, Real Estate & Insurance Agents, Investors, Financial Planners, Sales Reps, C Level Executives, & Entrepreneurs between 20-35 years old who want to utilize the power of CONFIDENCE for their businesses are seeking out the services of Briella Arion to build their profits. Briella Arion has attracted quite a global following after perfecting techniques of Mindset, Internal/External Confidence, Communication and Leadership. The human mind is complex to say the least. Now in the ever increasing complexity of life, people seem to be looking ...

TRU-Vu Monitors has just released a new 17" industrial-grade Sunlight Readable monitor. The new SRM-17S has 1,000 nits of brightness; it will produce vivid color images even with bright sunlight falling directly onto the screen. The SRM-17S Sunlight Readable monitors offer 1280 x 1024 resolution; VGA, S-Video and Composite (BNC) video inputs; NTSC/PAL Auto-Recognition; 1,000:1 contrast ratio; and 3 msec response time. They also feature internal speakers, an AC power adapter, rear VESA mount hole pattern, and a tabletop base. The SRM-17S High Brightness monitor ...

Pennsylvania labor and employment law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson was recently honored by Philadelphia VIP (Volunteers for the Indigent Program) with its William J. Brennan Award in recognition of the firm's outstanding level of commitment to the provision of pro bono legal services. The award was presented on March 18, 2013, during Philadelphia VIP's annual awards ceremony and reception. Each year, the William J. Brennan Award, which is Philadelphia VIP's highest honor, is given to law firms, corporations and individuals accepting the greatest number of referrals ...

The Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh is pleased to announce the Third Annual Celebrate God's Gifts Gala, hosted by the Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, will be held Saturday, April 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Marriott City Center. ABC11 Meteorologist Chris Hohmann will serve as emcee for this fundraising event. The festivities will also include presentation of the 2013 Bishop F. Joseph Gossman Community Service Award to Ron and Jeannette Doggett. Longtime benefactors of various charitable causes, the Doggetts have ...

IOMIC USA, manufacturer of innovative, revolutionary and dynamically designed grips, announced today that the winners of the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship and the JLPGA Yamaha Ladies Open Katsuragi used IOMIC grips. In addition to the winners, five other top-10 finishers at the Kraft Nabisco Championship and one top-10 finisher at the Valero Texas Open all used IOMIC grips. "It's been an exciting tour season for IOMIC so far. The number of worldwide tour players that rely on the great feel and control of our grips continues to grow every week. In just the past ...