Between the expensive roses, chocolates and booking the romantic dinner, there are no shortage of people tired of the trappings of Valentine's Day. We've all had those years when we might be better off without the pseudo-holiday. So what do you do if the day arrives, and you're just not that excited about forced declarations of love? Make the Dammit Doll your Valentine. The Dammit Doll is the perfect alternative for those wanting to make a different kind of Valentine's Day statement. Whether it's for that "special someone" or a therapy tool for a friend, ...

CEO of Internet Tech Specialists, Debbie Mahler, will be a speaker at The Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies' (AICCCA) 20th Annual Conference. The conference will be held January 22-25, 2013, at the SandPearl Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida. The objective of AICCCA is to promote consistent quality and delivery of consumer credit counseling services among its members. The annual conference is held to provide current information to enable them to continue and preserve industry-wide standards of service excellence and ethical conduct, and ...

Crowne Plaza Atlanta Airport Hotel has recently unveiled a new independent website in efforts to increase their online presence and better promote the benefits offered by the hotel. These benefits include staying only minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson International and first-hand experience of the hotel's singular focus on customer service and attention to detail. Full-service design and SEO services were provided by Valet Interactive. Visitors to the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Airport website are quickly struck by the myriad of services and amenities offered at the hotel. The ...

Toronto natives Andrew Warner and Dane Smith have announced the launch of their company Artistic Interiors Canada. The company focuses on Authentic Oil Paintings from very talented artists (local and nationwide) who create beautiful traditional and modern artwork and interior designs. Artistic Interiors Canada features a collection of not only Oil Paintings but Fine Art Prints as well. Whether you are looking for an artwork for your Home, Business, a gift for someone special or premium corporate gifts, there are always something special for you at Artistic Interiors ...

Dr. Koplin and staff are proud to announce the launch of their new website at http://www.DrKoplin.com. Produced and developed by Level2Designs (www.Level2Designs.com), the site is built on cutting-edge HTML 5 specification with modern features and effects including page transitions, responsive menus, and ajax-powered asynchronous loading to create the best possible user experience. The website is an excellent resource for Dr. Koplin's patients and those interested in plastic surgery procedures and details. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Koplin holds board certification ...

Mindsharp, a SharePoint education company, today announces a strategic partnership with Summit 7 Systems, a team of business and technology experts, which will build upon the long history of strong innovation and knowledge transfer between both companies. Mindsharp will be offering its course SharePoint Server 2013 Updating Support Skills for Administrators at Summit 7 Systems' training facility in Huntsville, AL. The class will be taught by three industry leaders: Bill English of Mindsharp, Ben Curry and Jay Simcox of Summit 7 Systems. "We believe that we can ...

Cougars (women who are attracted to younger men) and Cubs (men who are attracted to older women) are invited to party non-stop on a 3 night Western Caribbean Cougar Cruise, December 6-9, 2013, aboard Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas. The ship departs from Miami, Florida and visits the Bahamas. Prices begin at $339 per person, cruise only, inside cabin, based on double-occupancy, including government fees, taxes, and port charges. Cruise includes: •3 nights accommodation aboard ship •All meals •Variety of clubs, bars, lounges, and lounge shows •Live entertainment ...

SemaConnect, a national leader in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and sophisticated software for station owners and EV drivers joins MobileNow!, a provider of digital permit and mobile payment solutions, in the cell phone payment system, to revolutionize how electric vehicle drivers recharge their vehicles. On Tuesday January 15, 2013, both companies launched a debut and demonstration of electric vehicle charging stations activated by Pay-By-Cell. The revolutionary partnership allows Electric vehicle drivers to quickly scan a QR code with their smart phone and pay-by-cell ...

To assist with both their internal sustainability goals and the outside requirements placed on the college; Evergreen chose eSight energy management software to examine energy usage across the campus portfolio, in order to identify areas for savings. Richard Davis, Facilities Engineer at The Evergreen State College said, "Evergreen had previously been using Excel to manage the campus' energy records, but we decided to increase our visibility into our consumption by selecting eSight to aggregate the data into a single, central database. eSight offers usable tools ...

Following the tremendous success of the first four, fully booked Canadian events, the Grease Summit is coming to Edmonton on March 1st, 2013 at the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel. The Grease Summit is an international seminar with the participation of guest speakers, developed to educate attendees about the current issues around fats, oils and grease (FOG), the latest pretreatment methodology and technology and current regulations pertaining to FOG in drains, sewers, water treatment facilities and land fill sites. The summit also serves as a forum for a broad range ...

The purpose of a tax resolution firm is to resolve the tax problems of taxpayers. That aim should not be lost due to any reason including salary. Tax Defense Network believes it important for a tax company to remember to follow high standards of service at all times. Tax Defense Network Salary: Tax Debt Resolution A legitimate tax company uses the expertise of its tax professionals to achieve the best results for taxpayers. The resolution of tax debt cases involves one or more of the following: • Reduction of tax debt • Waiver or removal of penalties • Qualifying ...

Mary Carrick has been making her mark on the cabaret scene across the Midwest with her rich, soaring vocals and gift for storytelling. She and pianist/vocalist Todd Brooks bring "Love Notes: A Cabaret" to Valentine, Nebraska on Sunday, January 27, 2013. The 7 p.m. performance will be held in the auditorium of Valentine High School and is presented by the Valentine Area Arts Council. The dynamic pair promises an intimate and delightful evening of song that blends classics from the Great American Songbook, lesser known gems, and their trademark touch of whimsy ...

The South Carolina Department of Revenue recently announced a data breach, affecting taxpayers who filed returns electronically, which exposed 3.8 million taxpayer Social Security numbers and nearly 400,000 credit and debit card numbers dating back to 1998. Coalfire, an IT governance, risk and compliance (IT GRC) services company, conducted a survey of more than 600 South Carolina residents, and the findings revealed that while the majority of individuals think about the safety of their personal information on a daily or weekly basis, they don't fully understand requirements ...

AbilityPLUS, the non-profit that provides adaptive sports programs at Mount Snow, is gearing up for this year's annual Winterfest fundraiser, and is looking to businesses and individuals to make the event memorable. Winterfest, to be held Saturday February 2, is a day of skiing/riding, followed by an après party with silent auction and live raffle, all to benefit programs that help people with disabilities improve their lives through participation in athletic and recreational programs. The organization is seeking silent auction and raffle items, sponsors and skiers/riders ...

A new YouTube video shows the importance of the Game-Day Goddess Sports Series to readers. You can view the video at http://youtu.be/xzJk0-gB3wg. "The ability to engage in lively nonbusiness conversation will always remain a vital career skill. Amid rising layoffs, it's only natural for people to seek new ways to make contacts that can lead to unexpected opportunities. Being able to discuss sports may spur friendships and help build careers. There's no question that sports talk can be a great social lubricant," says Suzy Beamer Bohnert, the author of the series ...

Yvonne Estelle's located at 11 S. Prospect Park Ridge, IL 60068 is blooming with excitement to announce the introduction of two new colors and two new bedding patterns in Bella Notte Linens. See the world through rose-colored glasses with one of Bella Notte's newest colors ... Coral! A sunny combination of red, pink and orange, this color will make any bed blush a summery glow. Add a pop of warm Coral atop a crisp white ensemble, or create a beach-side vibe by layering light, billowy textures. Wedgewood the second new color addition to Bella Notte is a gorgeous, soothing ...

In support of Farmacopeia's two-day Pioneers in Ecological Medicine training, being held February 1 & 2 in Chicago, a nonprofit fundraising campaign has begun to raise donations on Indiegogo.com. Donations go to support farmer education and scholarships, educational materials development, training seminars, and expert facilitators training on how to grow and market East Asian medicinal herbs. Over the long-term, donations will enable the establishment of a resource for growers, practitioners, and herb consumers, and the forging of a vital interdependent local economy ...

Business consultant John J. Murphy will be speaking at Renewal By Anderson's annual award celebration to be held at the Harrisburg Hilton in Harrisburg, PA on January 19, 2013. John J. Murphy, president of Venture Management Consultants, is an expert on the development of effective leadership, service and teamwork. Venture Management Consultants provides customized executive education and management training on how to inspire and lead change. He is the author of 14 books on leadership and related subjects. Murphy's talk for Renewal By Anderson will be centered on his ...

Atlanta-based trial lawyer Marc Howard, co-founder of Pope & Howard P.C., recently attended the 245th Board of Governors Meeting January 10th-12th, 2013, at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta. The Board of Governors, which oversees the State Bar of Georgia, focuses on setting policy for the State Bar based on the contributions from lawyers across the state. Out of 43,000 lawyers in Georgia, only 150 serve on the Board of Governors. "It's a great honor to serve on the Board of Governors," Howard said. Howard, who has served as a member of the State Bar Board ...

Dimetix USA announces that it will be participating at PROMAT 2013 Booth #137 during Jan 21-24 in Chicago, IL, USA. PROMAT is a premier international material handling trade event. The Dimetix line of laser sensors will be displayed along with applications specific to the material handling industry. Dimetix will highlight the new capabilities of its FLS-C Laser Distance Sensor used in high speed gantry crane and material handling applications. The FLS-C Laser Distance Sensor can measure position at a fixed rate of 200 Hz. over a range of 500 meters and output this position ...

Once again, the fiscal year is over for Dixon Group Services LLC and as part of their new 2013 financial plan, they have increased the budget for their Dixon Cares Charity Foundation by 15%. Dixon Cares is their charity foundation which has helped many charities in the past such as the recent "5th Annual Raise Your Racket" benefit in Atlanta, helping raise over $10,000 for the Sibley Heart Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. This year, Dixon Cares has decided to add the Livestrong Foundation on their list of charities and benefits to support as part ...

Redfish Technology, provider of nationwide executive high tech and clean tech recruiting services, announced the results of the first quarter of the 'One for One' program. Inaugurated three months ago, this Community Service initiative has already tallied up a total of 160.5 hours benefitting eight different organizations. A socially responsible company, Redfish values investing in its communities. The 'One for One' Community Service program was inspired by the recruiters who wanted to formalize their commitment and involvement with the local communities. The Redfish ...

Digital Alchemy, the pioneer of customer relationship management (CRM) and e-marketing solutions for the global hotel market, has changed the way exhibition attendees receive vital trade show information with the development of XpressGuide . This breakthrough in conference communication brings exhibit organizers up to speed with today's mobile-connected world and provides added convenience for both exhibitors and attendees. XpressGuide serves as an interactive mobile conference guide or a customized group website. The solution delivers key event details, such as session ...

Craftsman Construction was brought in early in the design process, to help consult and value engineer this project. The clients Father is a retired Architect that we have done work for in the past. Since his daughter had modest needs we wanted to design a small compact house that still had a lot of character. After several consultations with the clients Father he drew up a set of plans for his daughters house. Since the clients Father was an old school Architect he never learned how to draw in CAD (computer aided design), so we took his drawings and programmed them into ...

Pancheros (www.pancheros.com), a quick-serve Mexican restaurant specializing in tasty burritos, has officially announced its first recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award; Joe Ward, a franchisee of two locations in the Des Moines, Iowa area. Ward exemplified a strong commitment and unwavering dedication to the brand. Having been with the company for over 8 years, Joe was recognized by Pancheros for providing outstanding service at his locations and being an integral resource for potential franchisees looking to join the Pancheros family. Drawn to the brand in 2004 ...