Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com/), has announced that Roy Durham, head line cook for Rocky Top Hospitality, has been named as the 2013 Restaurant Employee of the Year by the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA). Durham was presented with the award at the NCRLA Taste of North Carolina event, which was held on Feb. 18 at The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill. NCRLA, a trade association that advocates for North Carolina's hospitality industry, gave numerous industry awards including Restaurateur of the Year, Lodging ...

Homeowners and business property owners and managers in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Fountain Hills, Arizona, can now safeguard themselves and their property against unhealthy toxic mold and other environmental infestations with the thorough and complete inspection procedures utilized by environmental and industrial hygienists Phillip and Divine Fry. "Because mold growth is often hidden inside heating and air conditioning equipment and ducts, attics, crawl spaces, walls, and ceilings, useful and valid building inspection requires a careful physical examination ...

Argoz, a San Francisco based premium argyle sock brand, debuts two new collections- Luxe and Primo, at POOLTRADESHOW in Las Vegas this week. "Our socks are designed for men and women who are unafraid to stand out," said Dan Soha, CEO and founder of Argoz. "Our new Luxe and Primo collections round out our assortment of Classics and by incorporating luxury fibers, unique patterns and fresh color combinations." Luxe is made with premium combed cotton and washed with silicone for an extra plush feel. Each pair features Argoz's signature embroidered ...

Robert Weiss, artistic director and CEO of Carolina Ballet (http://www.carolinaballet.com), has announced that Tracy Hudson has been promoted to the professional ballet company's marketing coordinator. In her new role, Hudson will manage advertising relationships, coordinate sponsorships and ticket requests, develop a marketing budget, and select and order merchandising inventory for The Nutcracker boutique. Prior to assuming her new position, Hudson spent five years as assistant box office manager for Carolina Ballet. She received her bachelor's degree in international ...

SfL+a Architects (http://www.sfla.biz) has announced that Jamie Forbes has joined the firm as a graphic designer. In this position, Forbes will oversee the design of project proposals and the company's interview materials and web design, as well as assist with the firm's marketing endeavors. Prior to joining SfL+a Architects, Forbes served as a graphic designer for Patsy Aiken Designs, a local children's clothing company in Raleigh. She graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington with a bachelor's degree in English, a bachelor's degree in anthropology and a minor ...

Acclaimed Australian timeshare resort and club management company Classic Holidays will be celebrating a major milestone in March as the company marks its 35th anniversary of providing quality holidays to the Australian public. Founded in 1978 by George Tawaf, who started in the industry as the Resident Manager of Beach House Seaside Resort, Classic Holidays began marketing timeshare memberships in 1991 and is now responsible for over 650 employees looking after over 45,000 club members in Australia and New Zealand. The award-winning company was recognized in 2012 as ...

Plano based Wyndham Jademarksits 30th year in business this year, further solidifying its reputation as a market leader in providing convention services, meetings and incentive program planning and businesstravelfulfillment. "Our business philosophy has long been to put our customers and their needs first - to provide them with the best, most up-to-date technology andservice solutions possible, so that their meetings, events and travel needs are seamless," said Sue Trizila, Wyndham Jade'spresident and CEO. "We are thankful and proudto be where we are, ...

Positivity has emerged from the Spanish press with regards to the long-awaited opening of Murcia's Corvera Airport. The Region's Culture and Tourism Minister this week insisted that "everything is going well" and local estate agent Mercers remains hopeful of a spring-summer opening. Spain's third largest general interest newspaper bore the headline "An Airport on the Runway" following reassurance by Murcia's Director General of Transport and Ports, Antonio Sanchez-Solis, that the validation procedures from the Spanish Aviation Safety Agency (AESA) ...

Dr. Kellee Stanton of Eagan took the helm as president of the Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (MACD) on January 21, 2013. Dr. Stanton is an active member of the MACD and has been involved in the organization since 2007 and has been a board member since 2009. The MACD is an affiliate of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and the mission of the MACD is to promote excellence in the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. The MACD currently has 55 members who come together to fulfill the academy's mission through comprehensive and ongoing educational events, ...

Canadian Indie author Rusty Blackwood has released a new video in anticipation of the release of 'Passions In Paris: Revelations Of A Lost Diary'. The new romantic fiction book has been compared to Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' and 'What Dreams May Come', as the love story spans lifetimes. "The new novel," stated Ms. Blackwood, " is a dream come true. I have been fortunate to have been given another opportunity to accomplish what I had originally set out to do, namely write this heartfelt story in one novel, as opposed to two. I feel readers will experience ...

Like all business owners, e2/ECTA President & CEO Paul Udowychenko understands how critical it is to see significant return on business investments and that timing is everything. That is why he is strongly urging New Jersey business owners to consider the benefits of solar while conditions are in place for a full return on investment in about one year with 100% savings on the electric generated by solar going forward. Udowychenko's New Jersey-based company e2/ECTA is one of the leading solar energy installation companies on the East Coast. Having done business throughout ...

Atlantic Tire & Service, a locally owned automotive repair center with three locations in the Triangle, is pleased to announce the hiring of two additional service advisors, Mark Wessel and Bruce Chase, who will be serving the Cary and RTP locations, respectively. Both Wessel and Chase will be responsible for handling customer service needs and advising customers on recommended services when appropriate. Wessell's 16 years of automotive service management experience, coupled with his ASE certification, have prepared him for joining Atlantic Tire and continuing to ...

Amphenol Industrial Global Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, has incorporated Tigo Energy's PV optimizer technology into a new junction box, increasing power efficiency and eliminating the need for add-on products. The HBFMMJ-ES50, also known as the Tigo-Amphenol Optimizer, is the first in its class to receive CSA certification for integrated Smart Module technology. Amphenol's new junction box incorporates Tigo Energy's optimizer directly onto the solar panel module fulfilling the growing demand for lower part count and easier installation of solar ...

Plenty of New Year's resolutions are made each year when the ball drops. One of the most popular found by site Lovestruck.com shows that there is a huge surge in people looking for love. With an upsurge of sign-ups and registrations between the end of 2012 in December through Valentine's Day in February, Lovestruck has prepared to cater to the masses looking for that significant other. Lovestrucks' focus is on being able to connect busy people with one another in their immediate areas, whether it's work or home. The idea is to be able to meet someone for a half an hour ...

Ohio Criminal Practice Rules 2013, Courtroom Quick Reference joins a growing lineup of legal reference materials for Ohio practitioners, including Ohio Court Rules Practice & Procedure, Ohio Court Rules Government of Bench & Bar and Ohio Felony Sentencing. This 2013 edition contains the Ohio Evidence and Ohio Criminal Procedure Rules, current through January 1, 2012, and the Federal Evidence Rules, restyled in December 2011, and Federal Criminal Procedure Rules, amended effective December 1, 2012. This publication is an invaluable tool for criminal attorneys in ...

The Washington, D.C. chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) (PMIWDC), has invited Dux Raymond Sy, managing partner of Innovative-e, Inc. to speak at a PMIWDC Washington Circle luncheon on February 27, 2013. The event is part of PMIWDC's ongoing series of free brownbag luncheons, held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 2101 L Street NW. Washington Circle luncheons are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Dux Raymond Sy is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), SharePoint Most Valuable Professional (MVP), and a managing ...

This year the international Congress will be held under the theme of "The New Mobile Horizon". The Conference will feature 10 keynote sessions exploring such topics as mobile devices and applications, mobile advertising, business strategy, cloud computing, Connected Living, developing markets, mobile advertising, mobile health, mobile money, next-generation technologies, OSS/BSS and social media. The exhibition traditionally will be held in addition to panel discussions and include more than 1500 exhibitors. During the exhibition the world's leading companies ...

Giftivo.com, the smart gifting engine, today announces Giftivo Reminders, a personalized email reminder service. In addition to gift recommendations on Giftivo.com, users can now configure timely email reminders that feature the same great personalized gift recommendations right in the body of the email. This level of personalization is a first in the space. "Adding email reminders was a natural progression for Giftivo but we did not want to release a me-too product," said Giftivo founder Brett DiDonato. "That's why we spent the extra time to create ...

Printing checks on blank stock is much less expensive than having bank cheques pre-printed. Also, users will not have to print new checks when they change banks or change their address or other information. Check printing software provider halfpricesoft.com has released the updated version of ezCheckPersonal check writer, which allows users to print professional looking checks with logo and signature in house painlessly. With this new edition, users can individualize the layout with style. They can change the font size, font color and move a text label. They may add ...

The Spastic Paraplegia Foundation (SPF) and the Northeast Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Consortium (NEALS) have announced the first Virginia Freer-Sweeney Clinical Research Training Fellowship in primary lateral sclerosis (PLS). The fellowship highlights another successful collaboration between the NEALS Upper Motor Neuron Taskforce and the SPF. This training fellowship offers two years of salary support of $90,000 per year plus $10,000 per year for educational activities. A complete request for application (RFA) can be found at http://www.alsconsortium.org/images/files/NEALS-SPF_Fellowship_Final.pdf. ...

MediPurpose(tm), a manufacturer and master distributor of medical products, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market its recently redesigned babyLance(tm) safety heelstick with a sharps prevention indication. The new 510(k) clearance permits MediPurpose to promote its new infant heel incision device as a safety medical device in the United States. MediPurpose had previously received a 510(k) in July 2010 for its original babyLance, reported to be the first infant heelstick device to be given FDA clearance ...

There are some things in life that should be forever: photographs, great memories and a beautiful smile. But great smiles don't just happen. Perfect teeth often depend on a little nudge from your local certified Invisalign orthodontist Dr. Randy Womack at Affiliated Orthodontics in Peoria AZ. In fact, at Affiliated Orthodontics, we can get your teeth on the right track no matter what your age thanks to invisalign technology. How Invisalign Works Invisalign is not some one-size-fits-all technological marvel. Far from it. Invisalign straightens teeth using a series ...

Development of the Internet has greatly changed everything in the world, and everything continues changing every day. Today, you can make investments using a computer that costs virtually nothing, while the operations take just seconds. In short, investing has become much easier, more accessible and cheaper and is a great method of making extra money on the Internet. All the privileges that previously could be used only by the largest and most affluent professionals now are available to any interested person who may be engaged in investment, without leaving your home. Pure ...

Dr. Susan M. Stuart, a board-certified dermatologist in San Diego, is now offering some of the latest Fraxel technology at her practice. This revitalizing laser eliminates skin damage and promotes healthy collagen production without injuring the epidermis, or outer skin layer. Dr. Stuart has offered Fraxel treatments for many years as part of her comprehensive approach to dermatology in San Diego. Her recent upgrade to the Fraxel Dual platform offers numerous advantages to her patients. "Fraxel Dual is arguably the most advanced laser skin treatment currently ...

Locust Capital Management is proud to announce the appointment of Brian H. Welsh as a Managing Director. Mr. Welsh's responsibilities will include Sales, Marketing, and Relationship Management for the firm. Prior to Locust Capital, Mr. Welsh was a financial advisor at Well Fargo Advisors. Mr. Welsh, a graduate of Northwestern University, began his career in the trading pits in Chicago at the CBOE and spent six years as a trader at the CME.. While at Wells Fargo Advisors, Mr. Welsh's clients included corporations, high net worth individuals, non-profits, endowments and ...