OptiMed GAP covers eligible expenses in relation to deductible and coinsurance for the underlying major medical plan. Simply put, by plugging in OptiMed GAP, employers may be able to raise deductibles and out of pocket maximums to obtain lower cost coverage while still providing a quality benefit program. GAP can help brokers and agents deliver a Creative Approach to Healthcare Savings and Cost Containment Features: • Guaranteed issue • No pre-existing condition limitations • No health questions asked • First dollar benefit • Composite rating for groups ...

The Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (AAACVB) recently unveiled a new website, designed and launched by Annodyne as part of a larger brand evolution initiative. In addition to applying the look and feel of the AAACVB's new brand, Annodyne aligned the new website with current web best practices: a much more intuitive, user-friendly design, simpler navigation and more streamlined content, all making it easier for visitors to find what they're looking for. "Ann Arbor is a place unlike anywhere else," says Mary Kerr, President and CEO of the AAACVB, ...

The National Sunroom Association (NSA) announced the winners of the 2013 NSA Design Awards at NSA's annual meeting in New Orleans. The 2013 Design Awards mark the ninth anniversary of the competition. Solar Innovations, Inc. of Pine Grove, Pa. won in the following categories: • Existing or Wood Roof Sunroom Above $50,000 • Glazed Roof Sunroom $35,000 - $50,000 Solar Innovations, Inc. was also the finalist in the Glazed Roof Sunroom Above $50,000 category for a private home. Award Criteria The National Sunroom Association Design Awards recognize excellence in ...

The Kwick Gripper nail removal tool from E.B. Tool Company will be available for purchase this Father's Day. This versatile tool makes it easy to remove nails, lag bolts, screws, and even staples while doing minimal damage to wood. This new nail pulling tool is a great addition to the toolboxes of amateur and seasoned woodworkers alike. It is easy to handle and simplifies otherwise difficult nail removal tasks. Appropriate to the upcoming holiday, the Kwick Gripper was designed by the father and son team of Ben Eby and his father, Eric. Ben put it this way, "the ...

Leading Age North Carolina 2013 Annual Meeting -- A presentation given by Julie Kopetsky, CSA and founder of Your Next Move, recommends senior community managers can increase move-in rates by understanding the emotional and financial concerns that prevent residents from moving in once they've made a deposit. In the presentation, conducted on May 14, 2013 at the Grove Park Inn, Ms. Kopetsky demonstrated several marketing strategies to help communities more effectively address the needs of their potential senior clients, including adding a home sale program to their list ...

Lana Calloway, CEO of Exhibit Resources, a full-service exhibit design and production agency, announced the company's solar panel installation process is underway. Exhibit Resources is working with Argand Energy Solutions to create the opportunity for quality renewable energy solutions. Installation began on Wednesday, April 17. The photovoltaic (PV) system will be mounted on the roof of Exhibit Resources to produce approximately 598,300 kWh of AC power and eliminate 930,600 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions per year. The electricity generated by the panels will be ...

As Jurney Jurray, LLC the boutique of handcrafted jewelry and accessories continues to look forward to a fabulous year in fashion, owner and designer Jenee Dionne collaborates with upcoming apparel designers for The McPherson Law Firm's runway fashion show. The McPherson Law Firm hosts it's second annual White Party Charity Event and Fashion Show Extravaganza May 18, 2013 at the Eagles Landing Country Club of 100 Eagles Landing Pkwy Stockbridge, GA. The event will feature live music from Atlanta's own Blaque Pearl jazz band, as well as a silent gentlemen's auction. The ...

Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (http://www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company was awarded a place on the 2012 Builder 100 list of "Next 100" rankings, coming in as No. 110, one spot above where the company placed for 2011. The company was awarded this ranking among the nation's top builders after it ended the 2012 calendar year with 268 total closings, an impressive total amid the local housing market's economic challenges. Each year, Builder magazine ranks the top 100 builders and the "Next 100" in the United States based on calendar-year ...

Cellairis, one of the world's largest and most trusted wireless accessory specialty retailers, is increasing its brand presence in the Dallas/Fort Worth area by introducing one of its new and innovative store models at Willow Bend Mall in Plano. Recognized for its 700+ kiosks in malls across the country, the company is launching this new model in order to provide consumers with a more robust retail experience. Cellairis provides an expansive selection of innovative, fashionable and fun accessories to complement mobile devices and tablets. While every location provides ...

A recently launched news aggragator site lists emerging incidents of workplace violence, school shootings, mass shootings and other cases of rampage violence that occur in the public. Each short description will be linked to the reporting article. The founder, Johnny Lee is the Director of Peace at Work and President of the ePanicbutton states, "The Rampage Report was created for violence prevention and security professionals to track emerging cases to study their occurence and develop prevention programs." The site will generally not track the common occurence ...

If there a star inside you seeking to come out and shine, the Right For You Voice Class Unlocks and Unblocks. It's a workshop that uses the tools and processes of Access Consciousness to assist people (singers, business people, house wives, writers, actors) with finding and sharing their voice with the world. These workshops help unlock all the things that keep you from singing, writing, speaking, or communicating in your own voice, allowing you to have and be more of you. What would it be like if you were willing to be you in totality in front of others, with no judgment ...

"Anyone can learn to surf," says Ken Gallant, South-End Surf 'N Paddle owner and surf guru. And his surf lessons are a testament to how a three day progression can get you riding some mellow LBI waves in that short amount of time. Windward at the Beach, in Beach Haven, NJ is partnering with South-End Surf 'N Paddle to offer Surf Camp packages throughout the summer. The packages include three lessons (two hours each), rental boards for lessons, lodging at the eclectic Windward at the Beach Inn, plus some quality time in the water. Windward's Surfin' Safari ...

Para-Plus Translations, Inc. (www.para-plus.com), a global provider of translation and interpretation services, was selected by the State of Delaware to provide on-site interpretation in both sign language and foreign languages and written translations. Para-Plus Translations is a leading provider of comprehensive global translation, interpretation, transcription, voice-over and sign language in more than 100 languages. "Translations and interpretations are a delicate art of understanding the nuances in the industries we serve, as well as the languages we are ...

Saturday, May 11, marked the annual 2013 Channel Islands Demo Tour. Huntington Surf and Sport, home of one of the largest surf shops online, invited the group to their Huntington Pier location to demonstrate the newest line of CI boards. The Channel Island group was happy to answer questions and display their new surfboard lineup. Not only did customers get to see all the new products from Channel Island, they also had a chance to try them out. The event, which took place at 9:00 a.m. on May 11, allowed visitors to take the latest boards for a test drive. After guests ...

East Coast Chair & Barstool is excited to announce they will be exhibiting at the NRA Show, May 18-21, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois. Produced by the National Restaurant Association, the NRA Show is an international foodservice marketplace, drawing over 58,000 industry professionals from all 50 states and multiple countries. As a national online retailer of bar, restaurant, and hospitality furniture, East Coast Chair & Barstool is eager to be a part of the nearly 2,000 companies showing off items in more than 900 product categories. "In addition to being able ...

Invata Intralogistics, Inc., an authority in the design, implementation, and life cycle support of automated distribution center operations, today announced it is forming an alliance with Agile Network, an organization of experienced transportation and logistics solution experts. The alliance will provide customers of both companies with comprehensive fulfillment and distribution center solutions, tailored to optimize operational and logistical efficiencies. As specialists in in-motion integration, both companies enjoy a top tier reputation for their responsive, real-time ...

Carole Seawert, a UK-based marketing copywriter and blogger, has launched a self-study e-course called How to Write a Brilliant Blog. The downloadable course is designed both for those who want to start blogging but don't feel confident in their writing ability and also for existing bloggers who want to improve the quality of their blog posts to help attract more readers. How to Write a Brilliant Blog teaches students how to create valuable, well-written posts that their readers will find useful, interesting and engaging. As it is a self-study programme, students ...

We are pleased to announce that Hip Hop artist, Suggest has joined Airades Public Relations and has signed on to be one of their clients on the roster. Wesley Shepard, aka Suggest hails from Atlanta, GA; the "Motown" of urban/hip hop and R & B. Suggest is making a lyrical noise with his upcoming CD release scheduled for late April 2013. Almost 40 years ago, a cross cultural integration called Hip Hop was born from a Jamaican DJ named Kool Herc. He painted scenes of life in the Bronx; house parties that would last until the wee hours of the morning and ...

"A laudable approach to selling property, good customer service", just some of the praise coming from the judges responsible for awarding uv10.com 'Best Small Agent' in this year's Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP) Awards - the third time of winning this award in four years. Samantha Gore, Sales Manager for uv10.com, comments, "This year, and every year, there was only one award on offer in each of the ten categories. There are no prizes for second place. This makes a prize tough to win but the credibility it carries is enormous. ...

IDV Solutions today announced that it has attained three Microsoft competencies, distinguishing itself within the top 1 percent of Microsoft's partner ecosystem. By earning Gold Business Intelligence competency, Gold Independent Software Vendor competency, and Silver Web Development competency, the company demonstrates its ability and commitment to meet customers' evolving needs in today's dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft competency, partner companies must have staff who successfully complete exams to prove their level of technology expertise, resulting ...

Transenter, a Dutch specialist-service provider, announces the introduction of their online translation platform imlingo.com. The platform which combines the work of professional translators and language technology, offers companies the opportunity to join the translation needs on a website. Starting in May, the launch is accompanied by a targeted marketing strategy, with Transenter systematically pursuing a strategy of expanding its business activities in Ireland. "With imlingo.com we bring an innovative product to market that allows internationally operating companies ...

The Concierge Medicine Research Collective (The Collective), the data collection and research arm of Concierge Medicine Today, asked concierge [and direct care] physicians across the U.S. about what makes their practice so popular. An analysis of this survey by The Collective has concluded that three out of every eight concierge medicine [and direct care] doctors are incorporating anti-aging solutions inside their practice. Concierge [and direct care] doctors are incorporating a vast number of added-value services for patients such as: Heart burn and gastrointestinal disorders; ...

Diva Catwalk has launched its Spring Collection 2013 which celebrates a bold femininity. The collection encapsulates a strong independent woman who strives to create a memorable look from day to night. The feminine silhouette is emphasized by curve-hugging cut and thoughtful draping. Diva's signature Bi-Stretch, stretch cotton and bengaline fabrics make up a colourful collection incorporating details such as daring cut-outs, statement animal print trims and soft lace. Breathtaking florals and blazing brights combined with a sharp approach to tailoring make this collection ...

Hill, Chesson & Woody (HCW) (http://www.hcwbenefits.com), a health and welfare benefits brokerage and consulting firm that designs, manages and implements employee benefit programs, has announced that Rob Krieg, HCW principal, health & welfare consultant, has released a podcast advising Triad business owners on ways they can prepare for the Affordable Care Act and what they can do to incorporate healthcare reform into their health and benefits strategy. In the podcast, Krieg discusses the pay or play options for Triad employers, the changes in healthcare coverage ...

The South American company Spiria is preparing the release of Picmure and is expected to be available half July. Picmure uses augmented reality to show you pictures that were taken at the exact same spot. But not just the Spot, Picmure saves the smartphone's orientation information to know where it's pointing at the moment when the photo is taken. The Spiria CEO Julio Pintos highlights some of the implications of collecting of this information when the picture is taken and combine it with augmented reality, "Picmure allows and helps to reproduce the same picture ...