Out of need, curiosity or perhaps desperation, people tend to grasp onto thoughts and ideas that will seemingly solve their health problems but invariably do not. Part of the problem is the lack of knowledge and understanding, and the remainder is due to the persuasive abilities of the persons presenting the benefits we will receive if we follow their magical advice. In some cases the claims being made may indeed have partial and temporary benefits. In others the claims may be outlandish and false. In Jerry Pollock's opinion all such claims should be carefully scrutinized ...

Billie Redmond, CEO of TradeMark Properties (http://www.trademarkproperties.com/), has announced that Jim Harris, executive vice president at the firm, negotiated a significant lease expansion in the month of March. Harris represented Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, a regional residential real estate company with nine offices in North Carolina, in a 1st Amendment transaction. This expansion enlarged the company's office space, located at 7011 Fayetteville Rd. in Durham, to 5,995 square feet. To view a complete listing of available commercial real estate properties ...

Luxury Cosmeceutical company LiLash.com has partnered with premier affiliate management agency AffiliateManager.com to launch the LiLash affiliate management program. Cosmetic Alchemy, LLC, parent company of LiLash.com, has cultivated a reputation for developing and distributing the highest quality luxury cosmeceutical products available. The combination of science and technology has resulted in products such as LiLash and LiBrow which have gained international recognition as the world's most sought-after eyelash and eyebrow serums. The global demand for LiLash and LiBrow ...

J.M. Field Marketing is excited to announce the addition of a new Fulfillment Account Manager, Seth Stauffer, to the fulfillment department. Stauffer's integrity and eye for detail was honed by his previous working experience at the Lancaster General Medical Group in Lancaster, PA. Graduating from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania with a B.S.B.A., Stauffer plans to use his background in business studies to continue to bring new growth and development to the fulfillment sector of J.M. Field Marketing. For more information about the fulfillment department at J.M. ...

Robert Weiss, artistic director and CEO of Carolina Ballet (http://www.carolinaballet.com), has announced the final performance of Timour Bourtasenkov, a principal dancer and founding member of Carolina Ballet. Bourtasenkov has been a member of the company since 1998. Audiences can see this performance on Friday, April 26 at 8 p.m. at the Durham Performing Arts Center, where he will dance in the production of Fancy Free/Carolina Jamboree. Originally from Moldavia, Bourtasenkov began his professional education with the Moldavian Opera House and Bolshoi Ballet. Prior ...

Technology startup lettrs (lettrs.com) today announced the launch of the first-of-its-kind mobile app that will allow users to create, manage, and deliver paper or digital letters right from their iPhone. The app, which costs $2.99, lets users deliver personal mobile letters for free anywhere in the world via the lettrs.com platform, turning their iPhone into a mobile writing desk. Through Mother's Day, May 12, users can also deliver up to five free paper-post letters anywhere in the world by simply using the lettrs app, or by entering the code "mother" ...

Focused on the mobile app development, Stanfy has been working with Android platform since 2007 just as the platform started expanding globally. Over this time Stanfy has accumulated invaluable experience in UI/UX design and mobile development for Android platform. The company has created a number of Android apps for the clients from USA, Western and Eastern Europe, Australia, Russia and Ukraine. Stanfy team members are frequent participants and speakers at the mobile and technology conferences. At the HOTCODE conference Android section will be fully conducted by speakers ...

SEMI-GAS Systems, an industry-leading supplier of ultra-high purity gas source and distribution systems, announces that its Xturion Samplex , an automatic gas sampling system, has won the 2013 Golden Gas Award for Specialty Gas Delivery Systems, presented by Gases and Instrumentation International Magazine. The 2013 Golden Gas Awards included 45 submissions in nine categories. Entries were judged by a panel of independent technical experts based on the product's ability to solve an important gas industry challenge, focusing on technical innovation and/or superior specifications ...

Printing and filing 1098s form (1098, 1098C, 1098E, 1098 T) is faster and easier than ever with the new ez1099 software from Halfpricesoft.com(www.halfpricesoft.com) the Louisville, Ky.-based software developer known for affordable, easy-to-use payroll tax software for businesses and accountants. The improved Ez1099 software for 2013 tax season lets businesses and accountants quickly and easily print forms 1098s(1098, 1098C, 1098E, 1098 T) on either paper or to an electronic file. It also supports form 1099s, 5498s, W2G, 1097BTC, 8935, 3921, 3922 and 1096 from halfpricesoft.com. ...

For the fifth year running Brand-Rex, the data networks solutions provider has re-affirmed its leadership position in the UK market for volume of structured cabling systems sold. The latest independent market research report conducted by specialist building consultants BSRIA - shows Brand-Rex shipping a significant 15 per cent more 'outlets' than its closest rival. In product terms. 'Outlets' represent complete system solutions, incorporating copper data cables, patch panels, patch cords and outlet sockets. Martin Hanchard, CEO at Brand-Rex commented, "It is ...

Berlin-based digital music distributor and content aggregator recordJet reported their second charts entry within one year: On April 18, 2013, recordJet passenger Baba Saad reached number 63 of the official German album charts, and number 62 of the official Austrian album charts with his album "SdoppelaD". The album was published by Saads's own label "Halunkenbande" and digitally distributed worldwide by recordJet. Baba Saad, his real name being Saad El-Haddad, is a German rapper of Lebanese origin. Between 2005 and 2011 he was under contract at the ...

Details of the Mid West Region of Ireland's first and only designated Food Trail have been announced in The Burren, County Clare. The Burren Food Trail, a joint initiative of the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark and the Burren Ecotourism Network, uniquely features a Burren Food Trail Signature Dish in each of the 22 participating food producers and restaurants throughout the Burren. As part of the Burren Food Trail, a weekly food event will be held each Monday from late April through to the end of October. The Burren Food Experience 2013 features a range of food ...

In a trial lasting 3 months, TheTMSway, Matahari Food Business and Brand Loyalty produced a scalable in-store mobile competition within x90 retail outlets located throughout Indonesia. The trial discovered that Indonesian shoppers were highly responsive towards the retailer's mobile offer and recorded an 80% engagement from a total of more than a thousand of interactions per day during the campaign. The engagement was largely dominated by women (65%). The campaign also proved popular with the younger generation with the 18-34 demographic accounting for 68% of total ...

The six yachting businesses behind the newly formed Balearic Yacht Brokers Association (BYBA) have each divulged their pick of the superyacht bunch for the Superyacht Brokerage and Charter Show - a Show-within-a-Show at the 30th edition of Mallorca's Palma International Boat Show held from 1 to 5 May. Now with more than 40 superyachts between 24 and 65 metres confirmed, the Superyacht Brokerage and Charter Show is a new initiative set to highlight the importance of the superyacht industry and the significant foreign revenue inflow and local employment it generates on ...

he award-winniing artisan creamery Belle Chevre has opened its first-ever retail space in historic downtown Elkmont, Alabama. Belle Chevre's Cheese Shop and Tasting Room features Alabama's very own handmade goat cheese, as well as a full cafe menu, chevre ice cream counter, and a space for cooking demos and cheesemaking classes. The Cheese Shop opens early Thursday through Saturday and is open daily for lunch and early dinners, making it a perfect spot to stop in and enjoy a homemade baked good, an old-fashioned bologna sandwich (made with artisan veal bologna), or ...

Trust-Deed.co.uk have made an additional development to its leading panel of debt experts in a bid to add to the skills and experience of their existing team. The change was brought into effect this month in order to add value and transparency when offering debt advice to customers. David Tannock, an Insolvency Supervisor at Wyllie & Bisset, joins Trust-Deed.co.uk's specialist advisory panel, which consists of four leading firms as part of a joint collaboration to offer debt advice in Scotland. When many companies offering debt solutions are delivering high-pressured ...

Today the Chairman of Michigan-based PryMarke, LLC announced the establishment of a sister company in the United Kingdom, PryMarke Europe. Mr. Richard Best is the Director of the new firm in the heart of London. "Richard is well-qualified to represent our name around the globe," said Bryan Christiansen, PryMarke's principal manager since 2004. PryMarke Europe shall engage in new business development worldwide, but its focus is on Europe and the Middle East which includes Turkey. Currently Best and Christiansen are working on a major project in the Turkish ...

Spencer Davis, PhD., a professor of economics at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC, and a dedicated cyclist, will make his fifth cross-country bike ride this summer for Ride4Rescue, a trans-continental bicycle tour designed to raise funds for the Nepali Rescue Project, an organization working on the ground to rescue and rehabilitate victims of sex trafficking in Nepal. The ride for the Nepali Rescue Project will start in San Francisco, CA, on May 19 and end in Virginia Beach, VA, approximately 65 days later. During the trip, Dr. Davis will visit communities that ...

Austin, Texas-based Nexersys is leading a fitness and gaming revolution with the launch of their "King of the Ring" Kickstarter campaign. The cutting-edge fitness company hopes to raise $150,000 by May 11, 2013 to begin production of their boxing video game, "King of the Ring." This is the first arcade game that puts gamers into a virtual fighting ring and allows them to test their boxing and MMA skills by throwing real strikes and making contact with a real target. Gamers can say goodbye to the mundane button pushing of past fighting games and say hello ...

TopLine Communications, a leading education marketing agency, has released a free education marketing strategy template on its blog. The release of the template follows a series examining the marketing activity of the UK's top ten business schools in which their PR, social media, SEO and video marketing activity ranked. TopLine's managing director, Heather Baker, comments: "Developing a marketing strategy for an education sector organisation is difficult. There's so much to think about, from engaging alumni and turning current students into brand ambassadors, to ...

Leah Goodnight, director of marketing for The Umstead Hotel and Spa announced the selection of MSA Marketing as media planning and buying agency of record for the world-renowned full-service hotel, located in Cary, N.C. "MSA's superior knowledge of traditional and digital media made them the easy choice," stated Goodnight. Sue Toth, VP/executive media director of MSA noted, "The Umstead Hotel and Spa is a strong, nationally recognized brand and our team is pleased to further build and expand the reputation of such a prestigious property." About ...

Habitatter.com is expanding its decorative offerings with free-standing coat racks from SPI Home. Established in 1973, SPI Home has become one of the most exciting Home Decor, Garden and Gallery vendors in the industry. Habitatter.com is proud to present their diverse selection of products, including their beautiful coat racks. "A coat rack is a must if you don't have a closet near the door," said Greg Simerlink, owner of Habitatter.com. "A standing coat rack is a great addition to your home. Not only does it free up your closet space, it sure beats piling ...

The goal of the orthodontists here at Get It Straight is to provide you and your family with the finest "state-of-the-art" treatment services in a friendly, caring, and enjoyable atmosphere. Preventive care for children, teen and adults using the latest in leading edge orthodontic technology. Get It Straight Orthodontics offers multiple orthodontic treatment options which include the new Damon Bracket System, clear braces, Invisalign and much more. There's never been a better time than now to achieve the smile you've always dreamed of. Dr. Giangreco, Dr. Preston, ...

While music boomed from the huge stages in the background, Missguided was busy welcoming celebs to its first ever gifting suite at the Hard Rock Music Lounge during this year's uber-cool Coachella music festival in California. The online fashion retailer has already achieved great success over the pond in the UK and it's now brought its unique brand of fierce fashion to the US with its new website MissguidedUS.com. And what better place could there be to introduce the brand to a fresh audience of Missguided girls than at the coolest music festival in the world, Coachella? Missguided ...

Black Tomato is shining the spotlight on Aspen as it is unconventionally perceived: as a summer destination. Its notoriety as a world-class ski destination has perhaps overshadowed the fact that it transforms into a lush green paradise in the summer months, incorporating vibrant culture, art and festivity as well as being the perfect playground for a host of outdoor activities, making it a fantastic and all-encompassing summer holiday destination. For foodies and wine appreciators, the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen is a must. Now in its 31st year, the event includes ...