Loan Portfolio Servicing (LPS) and Caprock Auto Remarketing today announced Greg Harris has joined the two sister companies as director of business development. Harris brings nearly 30 years experience in subprime auto finance, auction sales and vehicle remarketing to this position. "I am thrilled to welcome Greg Harris to the LPS and Caprock team," says President Scott France, who previously worked with Harris at Triad Financial. "Greg is driven by results, constantly focused on the bottom line and always searching for ways to improve. That combination ...

The release of "The Emergency Room" is from inspirational author, Joseph C. Scott III : an inspirational story of the healing power of Prayer. Omaha, NE, June 12, 2013: Joseph has completed his second volume for Kindle eBook series Love Notes For The Soul, now available through Amazon.com exclusively on the Kindle platform. "Emergency Room" focuses on the power of prayer. Joe conveys that the power of prayer is of great importance in our lives. Joe conveys that; ultimately, prayer has power, it is a spiritual force, it connects us and lets us ...

ISI Branding releases Part One of their social media sustainability plan to help B2B companies understand the often overwhelming touchpoint and brand distribution channels known as Social Media. As thought leaders, the communication firm believes the days of cold calling, aggressive selling tactics and extensive face-to-face meetings are out. Consequently, warm calling, needs-based listening and social media are in. To understand the third touchpoint, Social Media, ISI wishes to help B2B corporations be more familiar with the objectives of these real-time business development ...

John Calderone, PhD, Chief Executive Officer at Olympia Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, has been named the recipient of the 4th Annual Healthcare Administrator Award, presented by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). APIC is a multi-disciplinary, voluntary, international organization promoting wellness and prevention of Infection world-wide by advancing health care epidemiology. Its headquarters is located in Washington D.C. The award, presented at APIC's 40th Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale, is given annually to a healthcare ...

New York City launched Citi Bike system, the nation's largest bike share system, on May 27. The bike share system was built and designed by the Public Bike System Company, and Citi Bank funded the project with a $41 million sponsorship. Although the bike share program has some advantages over bike ownership when it comes to parking and maintenance costs, the program does not replace the benefits of actually owning a bike. Citi Bike recommends cyclers to consider bike rentals or shops, if they need a bike for an extended period of time. In fact, if a Citi Bike isn't ...

The Longbranch Improvement Club (LIC) is sponsoring its fourth annual charity croquet tournament on Sunday, July 21, 2013 from 12-7 p.m. Four-person teams will compete for prizes ranging from best costumes and overall score to worst single stroke. Celebrity judges will officiate at each wicket. This year, proceeds will benefit the Key Peninsula Firefighters Association, a non-profit organization supporting volunteer firefighters with training and equipment (http://kpvfd.org). "To keep the game even more interesting we've added prize purses to each tournament ...

George F. Indest III, President and Managing Partner of The Health Law Firm, will be featured in the July 2013, issue of Orlando Life magazine. Mr. Indest will be listed in a "Top Lawyer" article for his high peer review rating. Annually Orlando Life publishes a list of Florida lawyers who have received an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Indest has been distinguished with the AV Preeminent Certification Mark, the highest possible rating. According to LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell, this designates attorneys ranked at ...

With VMAC's latest UNDERHOOD (V900126) kit going into production, dealers now have an opportunity to provide an UNDERHOOD air compressor for the latest model of RAM trucks with Cummins engines. In the last year 140,675 new RAM trucks were sold, and a large and growing base of very loyal customers have shown considerable interest in VMAC UNDERHOOD air compressors for their trucks. The new V900126 compressor is now mounted higher on the engine for easier access and greater protection from the environment. VMAC UNDERHOOD compressors are reliable in the broadest range of ...

Generation Active, a retail shop inside of LifeCenter Plus provides name brand fitness wear and accessories, on-trend apparel and a variety of exercise equipment. The store's tagline, For the family and individual that moves, represents its goal to carry a wide variety of high-quality products for active lifestyles, at a convenient location. "Living a healthy and fit life means more than being active only at the gym," said Kayleigh Ferder, Manager of Generation Active. "At Generation Active, we stock the outfits, accessories and equipment necessary to ...

Bridge Technical Talent, a Rhode Island-based Information Technology staffing firm, announces today that it has acquired BPS Becker Professional Search, Inc. The acquisition of BPS is part of an overall growth strategy for Bridge. Having made Inc. Magazine's and Providence Business News' Fastest-Growing lists in recent years and having strategically worked to increase its presence in Massachusetts, Bridge has attained a broader base of MA clients through this acquisition, which dovetails with its expanding recruiting capacity and presence throughout New England. The ...

Tax Defense Network (TDN) knows how important the experience and knowledge are that Enrolled Agents bring to a tax team. That is why TDN brought in four enrolled agents to collaborate with the 10 attorneys and countless other tax professionals that make up the Foxhound legal department. Enrolled Agent Jason Agate explains his role with the company, and shares his professional tax advice with taxpayers: "I prepare taxes, as well as represent taxpayers before the IRS to help establish a resolution to their tax issues. Where I get my satisfaction is knowing that ...

Tens of thousands of people visit the Blue Hills Reservation which lies twenty minutes south of Boston. As a tribute to the value of this recreational haven, the Friends of the Blue Hills announced the "Beauty and the Blue Hills" Photo Contest. Participants are encouraged to enter up to five photos that best depict why they enjoy the Blue Hills. Photos can include the animals, insects, plants and views - as well as the people and families that enjoy the Blue Hills. Participants may submit photos until September 1, 2013. Judges will chose the top 25 finalists and ...

VariEnt Pictures launches Kickstarter campaign to help complete post-production on indie film The Girl in the Book. The Los Angeles based production company, has successfully raised all the necessary funds for principal photography, so the goal of the Kickstarter campaign is to raise $65,000, allowing for the completion of post-production. Production on the film begins this week in New York City. The Girl in the Book stars Emily Van Camp, who recently wrapped the second season of ABC's Revenge and will next be seen in Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier, slated ...

Philadelphia labor, employment and workers' compensation firm Willig, Williams & Davidson announced that Michael G. Dryden, Marianne H. Saylor, and Paul M. Della Franco have been certified as specialists in the practice of workers' compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Workers' Compensation Law Section. Of only 38 certified workers' compensation lawyers in Philadelphia, three of them are from Willig, Williams & Davidson. In 2012, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court approved the PBA Workers' Compensation Law Section as the first bar association entity ...

Shoegaze/dream-pop band Highspire have announced their return to the live stage with 14 dates in the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this July. The journey includes a mainstage set at First Avenue in Minneapolis for the inaugural Bathysphere festival on July 6, and a Daytrotter taping on July 7. These will be the band's first shows in 10 years. The touring band features members of The Morning After Girls and Soren Well. Highspire is the aural megacosm of Alex White and EJ Hagen. White and Hagen founded the band in Philadelphia in 1999, releasing the To Tomorrow's Highways ...

The Social Security Board of Trustees has released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security trust funds, citing no change from the dates it reported last year, according to Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) representation, veterans disability appeal and Medicare plan selection services. Trustees continue to anticipate that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund will run out of reserves by 2033, and the Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Fund will be depleted by 2016. According to ...

Compliance Solutions offers Instructor-Led, 40-Hour HAZWOPER Seminars under 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(q) Nation wide with on going seminar classes. Please check this link for dates and times. Workers attending this instructor-led course will cover 18 different OSHA suggested topics including Health and Safety Procedures, PPE used during work operations at hazardous material sites, Medical Monitoring and many others. The initial 40-Hour Hazwoper certification training is for site workers who have responsibilities to remediate (clean-up) hazardous materials at controlled and ...

Sasha Brinkley has been named sales director at Roche Bobois' new 6,000-square-foot retail showroom, located at 136 U.S. Highway One in North Palm Beach, according to the international home furnishings company. She also continues as sales director at the Roche Bobois showroom in Coral Gables. Brinkley joined Roche Bobois in Coral Gables in 2003 as an interior designer and sales representative. Between 2010 and 2012, she was showroom manager, eventually transitioning into her position of sales director there in 2013. Brinkley launched her career in the field as ...

Taylor Morrison is now accepting the names of interested buyers for its VIP list for The Cove at Indian Rocks Beach. Construction is proceeding on schedule as crews work on the initial development phase of this planned waterfront community of maintenance-free townhomes. Those on the VIP list can expect to receive regular updates about the community's progress, including sale offerings, model home designs, and grand opening events. The Cove at Indian Rocks Beach is Taylor Morrison's newest Pinellas County neighborhood and one that offers a rare opportunity to purchase ...

Drafix Software, the leader in professional landscape design software has introduced PRO Landscape Companion for Android tablets. PRO Landscape Companion is the first Android application created specifically for professional landscape designers. "We are excited to bring the PRO Landscape Companion mobile design solution to our customers who are using Android tablets," comments Pete Lord, President of Drafix Software. The Android application is another tool that helps our customers create the best designs possible, sell more projects and improve their bottom ...

Transcend, a marketing firm that specializes in interactive customer acquisition, announced on Friday that it has been ranked number fifteen on South Florida Business Journal's 2013 'Fast 50' - a list of the region's fastest growing companies. The SFBJ annually ranks the 50 fastest growing companies located in the South Florida area, based on percentage of revenue growth over multiple years. Participants can be public or private and encompass a range of sizes, annual revenues and industries (including real estate, manufacturing, technology, health care and retail). "We're ...

The Ohio-based Microsoft Dynamics Master VAR, Socius, has accepted TBS Automation Systems, Inc., a Microsoft Dynamics GP partner in south New Jersey, into their national Sales Affiliate network. Socius has accepted 13 Affiliate organizations since Microsoft launched the Microsoft Dynamics Master VAR program in October 2011. Under this program, Socius provides their Affiliates with business development, marketing, brand, and certification support while the Affiliates continue to sell to and service their existing customers and grow their individual businesses. "TBS ...

RoseBay International has recognized its top producers for the first quarter of 2013, the company's best quarter since the real estate recovery began. Lorna Leduc was the top sales agent and Margaret Dahl was the top property manager. The announcements were made at a RoseBay meeting held recently. RoseBay International Inc. is a residential and commercial real estate and property management company serving the Sarasota-Bradenton area for more than 20 years. The company maintains offices in Southside Village in Sarasota, the Rosemary District of downtown Sarasota, ...

A new company, Vertical Hiking Tours LLC, has opened in Phoenix Arizona allowing tourist and locals to take local hiking to the next level. Launching in September 2013, The hiking tour company pairs hiking in Phoenix with popular hobbies. From yoga enthusiast, to foodies and spa goers, there is something for everyone. With the motto "Experience Life While You Hike", Vertical Hiking Tours is a unique way to hike in Phoenix. Customers shouldn't expect a mediocre Phoenix hiking tour and lecture. Instead, they can hike and do what they love to do. "The one ...

Have you ever wondered why the diets of those living in some of the hottest parts of the earth - Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico, to name a few - are replete with hot chile peppers and spices? The reason why is that consuming them can cool your body temperature. That's the idea behind the new summer menu being released by Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill at South Coast Plaza. Executive Chef Daniel Stevens has announced a new line-up of creative fare and beverage pairings designed to keep you cool this summer. Among the new items: · Habanero Chicken Pasta -- Tender ...