Vicinity Manufacturing today announced it has achieved a Silver Microsoft Independent Software Vendor competency, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft Corporation customers' evolving needs in today's dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft silver competency, partners must successfully demonstrate expertise through rigorous exams, culminating in Microsoft certifications. And to ensure the highest quality of services, Microsoft requires customer references for successful implementation and customer satisfaction. Vicinity software for process manufacturing ...

Stewart & Stevenson has dedicated this remanufacturing center to providing the highest level of service and support to customers involved in industrial and oilfield operations in both domestic and international markets, the 220,000 square foot facility is equipped to extend the life cycle of critical industrial and oilfield equipment. The Remanufacturing Center has the capability to rebuild and remanufacture most engine, transmission and oilfield platform configurations, as well as assemble new units, manufacture skid units and upgrade unit controls and designated ...

One Seed, LLC, maker of ScoreBand, is proud to announce that it is providing support for The First Tee by becoming a Silver Corporate Partner. The First Tee's mission is to positively impact young people through educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through golf. Since 1997, The First Tee has reached more than 6.5 million children with its character programs. "I have participated in several of The First Tee events and witnessed firsthand the positive impact this great organization has made on our local ...

Renfro Foods is kicking off the New Year with new and improved products. Not only has the original Mrs. Renfro's Nacho Cheese Sauce moved to all natural ingredients but two new nacho cheese products have been added to the category -- Mrs. Renfro's Chipotle Nacho Cheese Sauce and Mrs. Renfro's Ghost Pepper Nacho Cheese Sauce. "Our Nacho Cheese Sauce has been an 'orphan' for years," says Renfro Foods president Doug Renfro, who is debuting the three products during the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, Jan. 20-22. "It hurts sales when you have only ...

Real friends can be tough to come by. In a world where social media has become the norm in connecting with others it's easy to be under the false pretense of having lots of friends. But how many of these friends do you really know personally and more importantly, how many of these people will become loyal friends that span an entire lifetime? In the new feature-length documentary, The Bronx Boys-Still Playing at 80 fifteen men who first met in kindergarten while living in the Bronx show it's not only possible to stay close friends for over 75 years, but that you can still ...

In recent months, there has been statistical evidence provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and other private sector organizations that shows that the American job market is steadily improving, along with the economy. However, even in light of this positive news, there are still many job seekers, young and old, searching for employment opportunities and becoming increasingly confused as the rules of resume writing are considered. According to a recent article on AOL Jobs, there are many common resume writing errors that job seekers regularly make. Amanda E. Clark, president ...

DoxOut is pleased to announce the release of Appser for Google Docs(tm), the unique application that runs the full, web version of Google Docs(tm) on the iPad. By utilizing an in-house developed technology, Appser will access docs.google.com and serve users the web version of Google Docs(tm) directly on their iPad. After reading constant complaints regarding the functionality of the native Google Drive(tm) application for iOS, DoxOut decided to try and put their revolutionary technology to work and create a layer on top of the web version of Google Docs(tm) that will ...

Calcium and magnesium have long been major players in the quest for achieving vibrant health. The pioneering nutritionist Adelle Davis says: "Calcium can be as soothing as a mother, as relaxing as a sedative, and as life-saving as an oxygen tent." And James F. Balch, M.D., author of Prescription for Nutritional Healing says: "Supplementing with magnesium helps prevent irritability, nervousness, muscle weakness, high blood pressure, and heart disease." Nutrition-smart consumers should know the correct way to balance calcium and magnesium when taking ...

John Patrick Trapper Adviser to well -known local College based Media such as The Long Beach Union Newspaper, Kbeach Global Radio, and College Beat Television is taking early retirement from his position. The position is set apart from most University Advisers in that it is Managed by Associated Students Incorporated rather than an Academic Department such as Journalism. His responsibilities have varied in focus during Trapper's tenure depending on the need during rapidly changing technology and the transition from Generation X to the millennials. Much of Trapper's twelve ...

For some boys and girls in the United States who live in areas where Hurricane Sandy did extensive damage, Christmas may not come this year - without the help of donations. Dental Health Care Associates, a comprehensive dental care provider in Aston, Pa., is holding a toy drive to benefit Hurricane Sandy victims this holiday season. Dr. Lance Panarello and staff are encouraging patients to bring in new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls ages 2-15. These toys will be distributed to families who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. The last day to bring in toys is Monday, ...

Got questions about how to create an e-Newsletter marketing program? Get them answered in this free "E-Guide to Using E-Newsletters in Your JanSan Marketing" that is available from JanSanOptimize.com (http://www.JanSanOptimize.com). This primer covers all the most frequent questions about e-Newsletter marketing and provides practical steps to setting up a viable e-Newsletter program. In this downloadable e-Guide, you'll learn about the advantages and disadvantages of e-Newsletter marketing, the effectiveness of e-Newsletter campaigns, differences in major ...

SportsSignup (http://sportssignup.com), a national leader in online registration management systems for sports organizations, is making it convenient for event organizers and participants to support charitable causes in their communities. Participants in last month's 65th Annual Troy Turkey Trot in Troy, N.Y., used SportsSignup's integrated, intuitive drop-down feature on the race's online registration page to voluntarily contribute more than $12,000 to local nonprofit organizations. SportsSignup, whose services include secure online management of registrations and ...

Through Straight Talk, Coranet's CEO Margaret Marcucci shares perspectives on important trends in data networking and business communications. "This issue is a 'must-read' for executives who are still finalizing their infrastructure support plans for 2013," according to Marcucci. In the first part of the paper, Coranet reviews the non-stop changes in communications technology over the past ten years, which have brought opportunities on one hand, and challenges on the other. A graphic illustrates how priorities may shift over time for many organizations - from ...

Google's TV Ad experiment reads like a tale of mystery and the macabre. Customer dissatisfaction might have been the "Tell Tale Heart" of Google's now dead and buried TV ad system. Maybe TV networks foresaw that it was "The Masque of the Red Death" of advertising sales.  Regardless, Google's "Descent Into the Maelstrom" suffered a predictable end, and this past week the final nails were sunk into their "Oblong Box." In burying their TV effort, they committed the premature burial of their own users. Seems few were "raven" ...

A new article released by U.S. News and World Report explains that parents play a major influence when it comes to how their children view dental professionals. In fact, a study conducted by Spanish researchers suggests that the higher the fear of the dentist in one family member, the greater the fear in the rest of the members of that family. For this reason, Sean Hebdon, a dental professional who practices in Chicago, Illinois, urges parents to promote positive feelings about trips to the dentist's office. The study looked at 183 children ranging in ages from seven ...

Whether it is an office party, family affair, gathering with friends or a simple night on the town, many Americans are gearing up for a winter season packed full of social events. From Christmas celebrations to New Year's Eve parties, many are looking for ways to comfortably create an enjoyable atmosphere with added convenience. There are several apps that have entered the mobile device scene which are geared to producing these very results. While each holiday party is sure to have its own unique flair, Alexander Drummond Charlotte NC app designer, notes that sometimes ...

When one thinks of innovation, improved technology and increased communication, the younger generation of America usually comes to mind, as this demographic is often associated as being the most accustomed to these facets of life. While today's young adults, also known as Millenials, are typically connected to the Internet or mobile device, a new report from Forbes reveals that in regards to being a consumer, they prefer genuine efforts on behalf of a company. The article cites a recent survey conducted by UQ Marketing, which found that "94.6 percent of respondents ...

According to a recent article from Futurity.com, new research from Princeton University has assessed a variety of "scenarios in which the U.S. could power its vehicles with synthetic fuels rather than relying on oil." The article states that after the research team analyzed the hypothetical impact widespread introduction of synthetic fuels would have on local regions, it is estimated that the United States could see a nationwide transition away from crude oil use in approximately 30 to 40 years. Although the environmental benefits of using synthetic fuels may ...

When it comes to cosmetic procedures, patients are typically concerned about price, quality of results, service and recovery. Oftentimes it can prove difficult for patients to find care that satisfies each of these areas; however, with advances in cosmetic-surgery tourism, many are finding that they can attain exceptional results at reasonable prices, without having to recover at home. A recent article from Forbes, notes that patients from all over the globe are finding that when it comes to cosmetic procedures, or even medical care in general, there are top tourist destinations ...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is an organization that campaigns to educate individuals about the dangers of driving while under the influence. As the holidays quickly approach, MADD is reminding adults to secure a designated driver when enjoying adult beverages. Michael Cerrusi, owner of Cerrusi Driving School, agrees that the use of a designated driver is the best way for adults to avoid all of the horrific consequences that can stem from driving while intoxicated, including jail time and, in many cases, death. The Sacramento Bee explains that deaths attributed ...

History Associates, the leading U.S. historical services firm, is pleased to celebrate the launch of a new website from the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. The Freedom Mosaic website highlights the personal stories of individuals who have played a key role in furthering human rights efforts around the world, including the modern Civil Rights movement in America. History Associates provided background historical research, copywriting, and image acquisition for the project. "The Freedom Mosaic website brings the history of these human rights movements ...

"Yachting is a global industry and almost everyone involved in it needs to transfer money around the world or buy foreign currency," explains Ian Petts, Financial Director for Yachting Partners International (YPI). "We are always searching for ways to help our clients and crew limit the cost and inefficiency surrounding these transactions and with our new partnership service we are able to bring savings of up to 5%. "Whether it is helping crew transfer their monthly salaries for free, direct into their bank accounts in their home country or ensuring ...

The community hospital EMR market experienced an ever-increasing amount of transitions in 2011 with more than 200 hospitals under 200 beds changing or replacing their hospital health information system. This and other findings can be found in the new KLAS Brief Community Hospital Market Share 2012: Small Hospitals, Big Changes. Economic pressures continue to push smaller hospitals into IDN relationships in order to survive, which results in greater displacement of smaller-hospital CIS solutions with larger hospitals' systems, such as Epic and Cerner. In addition, ...

Attorney Daniel D. Horowitz III, a partner at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend in Houston, Texas, was presented with the 2012 Reich Chandler Outstanding Advocate Award by the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Horowitz was selected as the 2012 recipient of the Reich Chandler Outstanding Advocate Award for his commitment to ethics and professionalism in the practice of law and his untiring devotion to the rights of his clients. The award is named in honor of Reich Chandler, former Advocates Committee Chair and Secretary Treasurer of the Texas ...

New Year's is just around the corner and divorced parents might wish to think about some New Year's resolutions. Being a single parent or co-parent is hard, but identifying a few key areas that could be improved will help both the parent and his or her children. Avoid common mistakes If you know the common mistakes made by divorced parents, you may be able to avoid them. Frequent errors include: - Turning your children into messengers: Communicating with your ex through your kids is stressful for them. Essentially, it's forcing them to try to negotiate a situation ...