The Heart of a Hero: My Journey from Vietnam to the World Trade Center Bombing to 9/11 (ISBN 9781928662877), a newly released memoir by Clarence Singleton, tells the harrowing story of former United States Marine and decorated New York City Firefighter from a hard- scramble childhood through the jungles of Vietnam where he was awarded a Purple Heart, through the dust and rubble of Ground Zero on September 11 to hope and starting over. The books account takes readers through the emotional journey of Singletons life, from his humble childhood in South Carolina as one of ...

Anderson Jones, a full-service law firm serving North Carolina and South Carolina (http://www.andersonandjones.com), has announced that the firm and its partner, Victor "Andy" Anderson, have been recognized as the Associate Member of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Electrical Contractors (NCAEC) at the organization's annual convention in Atlantic Beach, N.C. Anderson has served as general counsel for NCAEC for more than 18 years. NCAEC serves the electrical industry in North Carolina through quality service, training and safety, providing a voice ...

Canadian Indie author Rusty Blackwood has released 'Passions In Paris: Revelations Of A Lost Diary'. The new romantic fiction novel, written in the tradition of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' and 'What Dreams May Come' has been compared to Erich Segal's 'Love Story' and Nicholas Sparks' 'The Notebook'. The novel has also received positive reviews from Reader's Favorite reviewers. "To have my 'Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary' compared to the brilliance of Erich Segal's 'Love Story', and Nicholas Sparks' 'The Notebook', is both a humbling experience, and ...

Lorna Nahil, managing partner of CFO Enterprise, LLC, (http://www.cfoenterprise.com), a professional service firm providing consulting services, part-time, interim and project CFO and controller solutions and executive search in finance and accounting, has announced the launch of its Profit Enhancement Practice, specifically tailored for small, mid-market and emerging companies. This uniquely structured program, designed with no upfront fees, will deliver revenue enhancement and cost reduction opportunities for all current and potential clients at a more affordable rate ...

John Stone, president of CAS, Inc. (http://www.casnc.com/), a community and homeowners association management services firm, has announced the addition of two North Carolina communities, PNC Plaza Condominiums in Raleigh and Topsail Reef Condominiums in Topsail Island, to the firm's management portfolio. CAS, Inc. will provide management services for both communities' Condominium Owners' Associations (COAs). These managers will work to maintain strong relationships with area vendors, which will help produce positive and cost-efficient solutions to residents' needs. In addition, ...

Fairfield Harbour (http://www.fhpoa.com), a residential boating and golf community located 15 minutes from historic New Bern, has announced that Pat Rivett, Fairfield Harbour resident and accomplished pianist, has been named to the Fairfield Harbour Property Owners Association Hall of Fame for her many years of dedication to the community. A graduate of the Juilliard School, Rivett retired and moved to the community from New York in 1980. She has taught music education to children of all ages, provided private piano lessons and accompanied musical groups, including the ...

D|C|CADD, a leading Autodesk solutions provider offering software and services to the building, fabrication, infrastructure and manufacturing communities, today announced their expansion into Houston, Texas. As an Autodesk Gold Partner, D|C|CADD has shown that they have made a significant investment in their people and an ongoing commitment to customer service and support. In addition to extensive Fabrication (CADmep, CAMduct and ESTmep) and Construction (BIM 360) software experience, D|C|CADD provides a high level of expertise and support to customers in the architecture, ...

The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally-accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced that its culinary students will participate in the Rex Hospital Nutrition Competition. Students will compete for the opportunity to create a heart-healthy recipe that will be served to patients, staff and visitors of the hospital. To enter the competition, students in teams of two will submit specialized recipes for an entree, side dish, sauce and garnish featuring ...

Campbell High School senior Katie Kierstead was chosen as the recipient of the $500 PeKu Publications (PKP) Scholarship for graduating seniors. Kierstead was among the applicants for this scholarship that recognizes a senior with strong writing capabilities. Kierstead will be attending the College of St. Rose in New York this fall. The PKP Scholarship was created by the internet-based publishing company last year as a way to give back to the local community. Campbell High School graduating seniors within the top twenty percent of their class were eligible to apply. Applicants ...

The Michigan Accountancy Foundation (MAF), a non-profit organization that promotes excellence in accounting education, selected 17 Michigan college students as recipients of its annual MAF Fifth/Graduate Year Scholarship. Each recipient of the MAF Fifth/Graduate Year Scholarship will receive $3,000, a combined total of $51,000 to help fund their fifth/graduate year of college. Several of the students received special-named scholarships. Established in 1961, MAF is affiliated with the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) and assists accounting ...

Indie developer Me,We Studios presents its latest title published in conjunction with Big Fish Games and Connect2Media, on iOS and Android. Juicy fruit flies, spicy dragonflies, maybe even a silky smooth supa-fly! These delights and more await your hungry spider friend Boris if you can only help him construct a monumental web even Tim Berners-Lee would be proud of! Ping that awesome arachnid from pin to pin scoring like a pro and then watch the fruit of your labours come buzzing by and be ensnared. • 100 levels split over 5 Exotic Worlds from the sweet Bun, Baby, Bun ...

Unlocking a sustainable future with technology Shadows and Light is the first CO2 neutral streetlight solution that combines Wi-Fi connectivity, smart traffic control and video surveillance in a single low-cost product. "Unlike other lighting projects, Shadows and Light aims to maximize the benefits of both existing and new streetlights to better utilize these costly installations," said Hans Hesselholt Henne Hansen, co-founder of Shadows and Light. The solution will help communities not only reduce energy waste and save money, but also contribute to a safer ...

Thousands of buyers and foodies alike will embark upon the 2013 Summer Fancy Foods Show in New York this summer to seek out what's new in the industry. While there is little doubt they'll see many varieties of the same style of foods they have seen in years past, one small company is looking to change up their thinking as to what a relish is, or could be. Launching just over one year ago, Slawsa can now be found in over 4,200 grocery retailers nationwide, from gourmet shops to mainstream retailers. The innovative, primarily cabbage-based, relish described as a cross ...

Perfect Fit Consignment is a new and innovative way to consign your women's clothing, shoes and accessories online. Perfect Fit uses a unique approach that matches customers with items that match their exact size and shape. Consigners can register for a free account on the site so they may create their own 'virtual closets' These consist of individual item listings that the consigner is offering. Consigners can upload photos, descriptions and pricing for their items. Consigners ship items directly to the buyer. When an item is purchased, the funds are held by Perfect ...

Realcomm Conference Group announced the winners of the 15th annual prestigious Digie Awards during the Realcomm / IBcon 2013 conference in Orlando last week. Since 1999, the Digie Awards have been presented to companies, real estate projects, technologies and people that have positively impacted the commercial, corporate, government and institutional real estate industry through the use of technology, automation and innovation. For the second year, separate award categories for IBcon were also presented to more clearly address the difference between automating real estate ...

When it comes to beautiful decorative home makeovers local New Jersey residents know to call Craig Allen Designs. The local design company who specializes in kitchen remodeling has launched their new website http://www.CraigAllenDesigns.com. The website features a number of past projects that offers practical design ideas, repair, installation and design services. For anyone who is still planning their ideal home it is easy to get lost in the plethora of past projects that are proudly displayed throughout the website. While searching though the website it is easy to ...

Each year the Australian Tax Office picks out a number of occupations and uses them as a target to investigate their tax returns in more detail. The target is usually based on occupations which have had problems with tax returns in previous years. The Major jobs on target for this financial year 2012/2013 are Sales Managers, Marketing Managers, Building Construction Managers and building labourers. The Australian Tax Office has already sent out over 218,000 letters to people living and working in Australia in those fields. When the ATO contacts the selected people ...

Reports on Monday hit again, following the decline in value of the Australian dollar the week prior, and the dollar is now trading at it's lowest for almost three years. "The falling dollar should help the transition from mining investment to broader based growth in the economy," says Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan. The Australian dollar was trading one Australian dollar to every 92 US cents on Monday. There will be a conference on Tuesday in Canberra where Mr Swan will tell the participants that a declining AUS dollar is positive as the nation's terms ...

Every year thousands of people in the southern hemisphere celebrate Christmas themed celebration in the month of July. The reason for this unusual celebration is that in the southern hemisphere, seasons are the opposite to that in the Northern hemisphere, and Christmas is traditionally cold and wintery feeling event. Many expats who are from countries in the Northern hemisphere miss the wintery conditions on December 25th, and find it to be quite strange to have Christmas in hot weather, therefore the tradition of holding Christmas themed parties in the coldest month ...

Dr. Betancourt is recognized as one of the leading cataract surgeons in the area and has restored vision to thousands of cataract patients since 1988. "During the last 25 years I have witnessed tremendous advances in cataract surgery and lens implants and have been thrilled to be a part of changing patient' lives by restoring their vision with modern cataract surgery at Baltimore Washington Eye Center," commented Arturo Betancourt, M.D. "To celebrate his 25 years of service to the community Dr. Betancourt has asked that Baltimore Washington Eye Center ...

TechniTrader(r) Balance Of Power Indicator Study Course Summer Session Starting 7/9/13 Balance of Power is a unique proprietary indicator written by Don Worden for the modern stock market. In this 8 week semester course, students will learn the what, where, how, when, and why of BOP. This in-depth training is designed to augment the BOP indicator training from the ME10 TechniTrader Course. This semester course will teach all of the patterns of Balance of Power including index, ETF, intraday, daily, and market participant patterns. Attendees will receive online ...

Across the globe, art plays a significant and irreplaceable part in our lives. It marks important points in our development from a historical perspective, and allows us to observe and admire the evolution of expression through media. However, each year thousands of artists across the United States fail to retain the necessary support to continue their art careers, or are unable to find a program or grant that could continue their education in the visual art fields. To combat this, many non-profits are using raised funds and subsidies to create an environment that is conducive ...

Community colleges have always been a critical component of our educational infrastructure. These institutions provide educational services for nearly half of all undergraduate college attendees in America, and typically create easier transitions to post-secondary Universities. The key objective is the preparation of a student for the transition to a four-year institution. Furthermore, community colleges provide workplace development and special training options, while simultaneously providing a diverse spectrum of classes that range from nursing to music. The ups ...

Nexen Group, Inc., has expanded its offering of the revolutionary Roller Pinion System (RPS) by adding a full line of stainless steel racks. The RPS is already known for its high positional accuracy, zero backlash, high efficiency, high stiffness, low noise and low maintenance. Adding the corrosion resistance of the stainless steel product line ensures there is a solution to fit any linear motion application. Nexen's precipitation hardened stainless steel is the ideal material when strength, fatigue resistance, high stiffness and corrosion resistance are required. Compared ...

Dissertation Done announced today their dissertation-completion services available to Ph.D., DBA, EdD and other doctoral students in multiple disciplines. Russell Strickland has an earned Ph.D. in Organizational Management from Capella University, has taught in the university environment for more than a decade and has served on dozens of students' doctoral dissertation committees, learning the system from the inside out. "Half of all students who begin a doctoral program never finish," said Russell Strickland, Dissertation Done Owner. "I personally understand ...