The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) (http://www.vvma.org/) has announced the release of a podcast discussing the safest way to acclimate your pet to your new baby. In the podcast, Courtney F. Wiegard, D.V.M., provides advice for pet owners during their transition into parenthood. Dr. Wiegard notes that the process of preparing pets for the arrival of a new baby must begin months before the baby arrives, and recommends that pets be checked for disease and monitored for potential behavioral problems before the baby is born. Furthermore, Wiegard gives tips on ...

Capital Ale House St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Sunday, March 17th 2013 The 11th Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration will be held at all five Capital Ale House locations. Over the years this event has grown to become one of the biggest and best St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Virginia! This is a 21 and above event. We will have over 10 different Irish & Scottish Ales on tap and at least ten more in the bottle. Along with our regular menu we will be serving our new Irish menu for 2013 that will include traditional Irish fare. Here is a sample menu: Tender ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that Charles S. Duncan, Ph.D., professor of English, and Teresa L. Holder, Ph.D., CPLP, professor of communication, have been named associate deans of academic affairs. Having served the institution since 1998, both Dr. Duncan and Dr. Holder will work under the leadership of Dr. Ann Denlinger '64, vice president for academic affairs, to create and execute institutional goals, priorities and policies, as well as implement and assess an innovative curriculum ...

Last minute W-2 tax preparers do not need to worry about pre-printed forms for this 2013 tax season. Payroll tax software provider Halfpricesoft.com launched the new $39 paper printing version ezW2 software for small business users. It can print unlimited W-2 and W-3 forms on white paper. The laser substitute forms of W-2 copy A and W-3 are SSA-approved. With $39 version ezW2 software, users can print SSA-approved black and white W-2 and W-3 forms from office laser and ink-jet printers. The $79 PDF and eFile version is also available for users who prefer paper saving ...

GamesPub Ltd., the owner of ToomkyGames.com has prepared a special selection of games for true shooting games lovers. A bloodbath of hacking and slashing awaits players in these game highlights! The company assures that gamers will face all kinds of enemies from mutant fruits in The Juicer and zombies in The Cursed Land to alien monsters in Critical Damage and Pulsarius. Critical Damage - A great threat lurks over a research space station on Jupiter's orbit. Deadly alien monsters begin to appear one by one out of the capsules! Half of the crew is already lost in battle ...

South Africa's direct selling industry provides income opportunities to over 1.3 million people, an increase of 81,000 only in 2011. The Direct Selling Association (DSA) of South Africa, which has recently celebrated 40 years of growth, expects that more than 300,000 additional direct sellers could get involved over the coming three years. Over the past two decades, the direct selling industry has been one of the highest job-creation industries in South Africa's economy (directsellingnews.com). Harvey Wayne Communications' Managing Director is launching a new branch in ...

Vitiligo Bond Inc. (VBI) announces its first-ever I Am Precious Youth Empowerment Camp, which provides youth living with vitiligo, a non-contagious skin disorder, an opportunity to build confidence, confront challenges, and embrace their differences. VBI, founded by Natasha Pierre in November 2010, provides those living with vitiligo, a skin disorder in which white patches of skin appear on different parts of the body, with access to a private, online support group. Designed to foster confidence and empower vitiligans with the knowledge and strength to deal with everyday ...

Christian young adult literature can have a great positive influence on teens, say experts. Christian teen fiction is coming into its own these days as sales rise for both digital and traditional books, and as publishers look for the next best-selling series, reports Publishers Weekly. The Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen series--now modern Christian YA classics--have sold more than two million copies between them, and the Diary of a Teenage Girl books have sold more than 600,000 copies since 2008, Slate.com reports. Richard Paul Evans, author of novels for adults ...

Team National's Thrive with Heart Convention created a collective buzz all throughout Kansas City February 14-17, 2013. The momentum was fueled by over 2,500 enthusiastic and motivated attendees, all ready to make a difference in their lives and live the lifestyle they've only dreamt of! Three key words that were woven into TN's convention theme were motivation, commitment and fellowship. After surveying convention attendees, Team National discovered this convention had great results. Over 98% of the participants agreed the event was well executed and provided valuable ...

Drifting competitor Tyler Wolfson, who began running on GT Radial tires last year, provided the brand some valuable exposure this month with a cover photo and profile story in Wrecked Magazine, an online publication that chronicles the world of drift. Driving a Mazda RX-7 on GT Radial ultra high performance tires, Wolfson competed in the Formula Drift ProAm Championship Series last year. He scored five podium finishes in seven events, including his first overall win at the season-ending Thunder Drift RD 4. In 2013, Wolfson plans to compete in the Xtreme Drift Circuit, ...

Duplexes are being sold in 7 developments by the Edmonton home builder, Pacesetter. Duplexes are pre-selling at the Allard in southwest Edmonton, an area that features an abundance of parks and recreation space. Plenty of green space has been built into most of the developments by Pacesetter. Forest Ridge has walking trails, Southcreek sports a golf course and the Laurel features a lake. Rutherford Heights and the Griesbach are in close proximity to the city and the McLaughlin is within walking distance of the Tri Leisure Center with its many stores and restaurants. There ...

The Old School Game Vault, a leader in the business of buying and selling used video games and video consoles, hopes to achieve the same status in dealing used iPod products after adding these iconic devices to their online menu. "We are happy to be able to offer our customers the ability to sell or trade in their iPod devices and like our policy for our video game business, we will pay the best prices for these devices that they will get anywhere," said president and owner of the Old School Game Vault Brandon Hieber. "We have established ourselves as ...

Once again, MFI International has taken the lead in facilitating cross- border manufacturing transactions between the United States and Mexico by obtaining the first Textile Corporate Mexican Customs Broker's License. Specifically, the permit has been issued by the Mexican Government Customs Agency (SAT) to Jorge Fierro, MFI's agent, who will act as their Mexican Customs Broker coordinating all cross-border activities for the company with the Mexican government. Mr. Fierro's expertise encompasses all aspects of manufacturing operations in Mexico and he has extensive ...

Professional Development Resources has announced a new addition to its online continuing education (CE) curriculum for mental health professionals: A Rulebook for Arguments. The course is designed to help psychotherapists use logic and critical thinking skills in their professional communications and presentations. Based on the book A Rulebook for Arguments, this course provides a basic introduction to the art of making one's points rationally and eloquently, whether in speaking or in writing. It offers - in a very brief format for quick learning and reference - simple ...

Off-road triathlon phenom Lesley Paterson has capped off a sensational 2012 season by winning the Off-Road Athlete of the Year, which was presented to her at the Endurance Live Sports Awards Gala on February 23 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. The red carpet event is seen as the Oscars for endurance athletes, with previous award winners including Chrissie Wellington, Craig Alexander and Meb Keflezighi. Three-time off-road triathlon world champion, and current Xterra world champion, Lesley Paterson, ended a year of domination by repeating as Xterra World Champion in Maui ...

Nexen Group, Inc. announces it will be showcasing diverse motion control products at Hannover Messe 2013, April 8-12 in Hannover, Germany. Combining 11 international trade shows into one comprehensive event, Hannover Messe highlights core technologies and services that enhance industrial production, innovation and efficiency. As part of Motion, Drives & Automation, Nexen will be providing attendees with demonstrations of its Roller Pinion System (RPS), Precision Ring Drive (PRD) and the newest addition to the company's motion control family, the Harmonic Gearhead. Nexen's ...

Over the last 10 years wine investors have seen the reputation of wine as an asset class grow to a point that investing in wine is no longer considered as a speculative venture but rather as a genuine alternative to the traditional asset classes of equities, bonds, currencies and property etc. Even in this time of double dip recession, investment experts have predicted that fine wine will increase in value over the course of the next twelve months by as much as 20 per cent. Investors can be further reassured by the fact that experienced investors are continuing to plough ...

News of Edmonton orthodontist Dr. Amer Hussain's expertise and superior care has reached the front desk of The Progressive Orthodontist, one of the industry's most prominent publications. Dr. Hussain, his treasured longboard and the Pure Orthodontics signage are all displayed on the cover of their Q4 2012 issue. The online and print forum for orthodontic professionals gives insight on industry happenings, technology advances and spotlights exceptional individuals and businesses in the orthodontic field. The Progressive Orthodontist touts Hussain as a "new generation ...

Dr. Sam Markzar, Los Angeles dental implants dentist, wants patients to understand the link between periodontal disease and respiratory diseases. Patients with either condition, or both conditions, should seek regular dental care as well as medical care to ensure that their conditions are treated appropriately. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, has two stages. In its early stages, it is characterized by shiny, inflamed gums that may bleed during brushing or flossing. As the disease progresses, the gum tissue may begin to pull away from the teeth, causing ...

Escandalo Securiport commented on a new article released by The Huffington Post that details changes to the 2013-2014 Common Application. The professional writing company will adapt to these changes to continue to help their clients craft unique and well-worded essays that help them to stand out amongst thousands of applicants. One of the most significant changes to Common Application standards has to do with the word limit for essays. In years past, the limit was 500 words, however this year the maximum word count has been raised to 650 words. For students who prefer ...

Creating younger acting and looking tissue has long been the goal of the cosmetic medical field; however, as an article posted by NBC News indicates, the technology behind the anti-aging movement is applicable to a variety of healthcare interests. According to the article, a study that injected elderly individuals with dermal fillers to improve the healing process of aged skin has uncovered the Possibility that Restylane can actually create younger acting tissue. Dr. Jennifer Hein of the Women's Institute of Cosmetic and Laser Surgery encourages the research of this and ...

When it comes to buying a home, home loan specialist Vahe Hayrapetian explains that prospective owners want to obtain the best value and achieve a mortgage that is fair to their financial needs. However, Hayrapetian indicates that home loans are not just important to buyers but also raise certain considerations for sellers. While sellers may want to achieve the easiest and lucrative transaction possible, a recent article from FOX News reveals that it is imperative for these parties to consider the viability of a potential buyer's financing approach. According to the ...

As one of the leading A&R professionals in the world of hip hop, Conrad Dimanche has witnessed a lot of significant changes in technology and the many ways these developments have impacted the recording industry as a whole. In fact, Dimanche has used the power of the Internet to help found PMP Worldwide--an emerging, comprehensive online network that connects musical talent and the producers behind them. Although Dimanche notes that this network provides an easy way for talent to share music with others in a secure manner, the technology has not been as kind to those ...

Mary O'Brien Aurora, owner of The Aurora Treats Company, comments on a new article released by The Monterey County Herald that notes that dark chocolate may provide benefits other than simply tasting great. The piece references a study from the Harvard School of Public Health, which offers insight into the health benefits that chocolate may provide. The study states, "A growing body of evidence suggests that the consumption of foods rich in polyphenolic compounds, particularly cocoa, may have cardioprotective effects." Essentially, this means that chocolate ...

According to Roger Humphrey Chester NJ resident and real estate professional, New York City and its boroughs have always remained high areas of interest for those looking to make investments in property development. However, a recent article from DNAinfo.com reveals that commercial real estate development is becoming increasingly popular in one borough that has not received a great deal of attention in the past--the Bronx. Citing a report that was recently released by Ariel Property Advisors, the article states, "Bronx commercial real estate sales spiked last year ...