True Pump & Equipment, Inc. has been recognized as a 2012 recipient of Aquascape's Team Award in St. Charles, IL. Aquascape distributed awards to customers who displayed one or more of the company's core values of Character, Team, Win-4, and Fun. "We're proud to acknowledge True Pump for demonstrating the qualities of Team, which recognizes that the organization is more important than any one individual, thinking of others instead of self. It includes belief in communicating a trusting, thoughtful, controlled, and consistent message," said Greg Wittstock, ...

Each Thursday evening, the family friendly North Shore eatery will feature a unique dish created by Chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris. Additionally, the chefs are offering a Super Bowl Sunday Brunch and a delicious new Poached Pear Almond Financier dessert. Super Bowl Sunday Brunch Prairie Grass Cafe is open for a special brunch on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3. The brunch features a Breakfast Chili Crock. This dish includes breakfast potatoes topped with homemade "Tallgrass Beef" Chili and two fried eggs. The restaurant will be closed for dinner that ...

Mike Kerr is a Berklee College graduate with years of experience writing, recording and performing under his belt. Coming to the United States by way of Brazil, music fans have known Mike from his tenure in the band Foresaken with renowned industry drummer Ramon Carvalho. Promoting his latest album effort titled "The Fire," Kerr performed as a featured artist at the Winter NAMM convention in Anaheim, CA, showcasing as an endorsee of Eventide Effects. The crowd that gathered was stunned by his performance. Having honed his own brand of virtuoso style guitar ...

Created by Pastry Chef Aaron Lindgren, Benny's Carrot Cake ($8.99) is made from a traditional recipe first conceived by Chef Lindgren's mother, Leigh Ann. "Using the highest quality ingredients with chunks of crushed pineapple and spices like clove, allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg, the cake is rich and moist but not too sweet. My recipes are all less sweet than most," Lindgren said. "The cream cheese frosting has 40 percent less sugar than traditional recipes, and with the addition of fresh Tahitian vanilla bean, citrus zest, butter and cream cheese, the end ...

For the seventh year in a row, Pancheros Mexican Grill (www.pancheros.com), has officially teamed up with University of Iowa for their annual Dance Marathon, donating over 1,800 burritos to the event. Benefiting the pediatric cancer unit of the University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Pancheros will be fueling hungry dancers with their legendary burrito creations on February 1, 2013. Famous for their signature fresh-pressed tortillas and mouthwatering burritos, Pancheros provides a distinctive Mexican dining experience for its customers. Each burrito masterpiece is carefully ...

Jessica Laing of Tutor Doctor Uxbridge in Ontario recently won the 2012 Tutor of the Year award. Twenty-four year old Laing, a Nipissing University graduate and certified teacher, earned the award among 15,000+ other tutors throughout ten countries (Canada, USA, Mexico, Ireland, UK, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago, Chile) through her extraordinary efforts not only as a tutor but as a mentor. Since being hired in September 2011, Laing has been receiving testimonials from both parents and her students on a regular basis. Through this award, Laing has ...

AVANT Capital Partners originated a bridge loan secured by a 5-unit walk-up condominium property located in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York City. The newly originated loan enabled the Borrower to take advantage of a discounted payoff opportunity with the existing mortgage holder and provided more time for the Borrower to complete the sell-out of the units. The bridge loan provides the Borrower with interest-only payments, was made for a one-year term and includes an option for a 6-month extension. The Property features four large two bedroom condominiums ...

Sigma Payment Processing, an AutoStar Solutions vendor partner that provides payment processing services and intelligent payment technology to merchants nationwide, is proud to announce the recent hire of industry veteran Susan Perlmutter as the company's new Chief Revenue Officer. In her new role, Susan will be responsible for developing new territories, establishing profitable business relationships, and driving new business development activities for the company. "Sigma is primed and ready for rapid growth," Said Susan Perlmutter. "Their commitment ...

With the release of Michigan Evidence Rules 2013, Courtroom Quick Reference, attorneys in Michigan have a convenient legal reference book that can be used in the courtroom, chambers or office. This book contains the complete Michigan Rules of Evidence, effective through January 1, 2013, the Federal Rules of Evidence, effective December 1, 2011, and the Traditional Federal Rules of Evidence, effective through November 30, 2011. Each rule set in the book has been thoroughly indexed, enabling the reader to find relevant rules quickly and easily. This edition is arranged ...

When Jessica came to an audition for CASTINGHUB (casting hub) in her home town of Austin TX she stood out from hundreds of her fellow competitors. She may not have had a ton of experience and background in the entertainment industry but one thing she did have is the drive to make it. The Judges saw this spark in Jessica and realized that she was someone that deserved an opportunity to be seen. Now, just five short months after becoming a member of CASTINGHUB (casting hub) Jessica got connected with one of the most legitimate and respected agencies in Texas, the Neal Hamil ...

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is ranked among Texas' elite law firm lobby teams in Capitol Inside's 10th Annual Texas Lobby Power Rankings. The 2013 listing marks the second consecutive time that Gardere has been named as one of the two most powerful law firm lobby teams in the state by Austin-based Capitol Inside, the go-to website for Texas political and legislative news. Gardere has earned a place on the coveted listing each year since the list debuted in 2003. "We have one of the best, most experienced and influential legal lobbying teams in the state," says ...

In just a couple of weeks, many people will be celebrating Valentine's Day; a day to celebrate someone special in one's life, and equally important but often overlooked, is an occasion to celebrate love for oneself. Lily Morgan, Author of Beauty, Health, and Happiness: A Way of Life, and founder and formulator of Lily Farm Fresh Skin Care shares the following advice during this month dedicated to love. "First, to be happy it is important to love yourself. Love is a verb, so just as loving someone else has to be full of action, so does loving yourself. The art of appreciating ...

Whether it be a five-course French-inspired dinner accompanied by the lovely sounds of a string quartet, or a visit to Barcelona to enjoy Spanish olive oil tasting with a specialized culinary enrichment director, Expedia CruiseShipCenters will assist food lovers, whatever their taste, in finding their next dream cruise vacation. With hit shows such as "Top Chef" setting sail on a luxurious culinary journey for a special "Top Chef: The Cruise" episode, themed cruises for food lovers are becoming more and more popular. If customers are interested in ...

Chexx Inc. provides convenient international payout services by check, electronic payments and prepaid credit cards. With 17 years of experience in international outbound payments, Chexx Inc. offers attendees the ability to send payment to multiple beneficiaries in multiple locations with the push of a button. Chexx Inc. brings the latest in technological advances to their proven payout solutions; they are looking forward to the opportunity to connect with attendees and share their experience in sending royalty payments to recipients around the globe. Payout specialists ...

Canada Credit Fix, Canada's leading credit restoration and debt settlement specialists, has recently offered its services to the Canadian government in response to a recent loss of student loans data. The loss of this student loan data has made waves in the media the past couple of months, bringing to light the vulnerability of the average Canadian consumer's personal and financial information, and have created a huge controversy. The disappearance of an external hard drive that contained the SIN numbers and student loan information from 583,000 borrowers. This devastating ...

Softros LAN Messenger became an irreplaceable software in numerous companies. With the help of this messenger you will be able to send files, messages between computers on your employees, sending mass alerts can significantly accelerate your workflows. You can protect your personnel from communicating with friends through Internet messengers, save staff time and protect corporate networks from online attacks via the popular instant messenger (such as Skype, QIP, Yahoo IM). Softros LAN Messenger does not require a dedicated server, working on technology P2P, thereby ...

Beautologie (http://www.beautologie.com), a leading cosmetic surgery and laser center with locations in Bakersfield, Fresno, and Malibu, today announced a new weight loss program with special pricing. The program was developed to help individuals trying to lose their last 15 to 30 pounds of weight and for clients who want to reach their goal weight before surgery. "The best way to lose weight is a healthful, gradual progression toward your goal," says Beautologie founder Dr. Darshan Shah. "Our weight loss program is conducted over a period of months, and ...

The Jimmie Van Zant Band is returning to its roots! The band will headline on Sunday February 10th, 2013 at 3pm in celebration of the 40th Annual Everglades Seafood Festival in Everglades City, Florida. The three day weekend event lasting February 8, 9, and 10, features fresh local seafood, a fun fair, as well as many arts and crafts vendors. For 40 years, The Everglades Seafood Festival has been the mecca for Florida seafood and country music; drawing in over 50,000 people every year to a tiny, historic town with a population of about 500. Last years music lineup included ...

Teachers who graduate from Ashland University are well prepared and AU's Early Childhood Education students exceed expectations when compared to the average graduate of other Ohio education programs, according to a new report by the Ohio Board of Regents. The Ohio Board of Regents recently released its inaugural Educator Preparation Performance Report for 2012 for all Ohio higher education institutions that offer teacher and principal preparation programs. "The report reaffirms what has been evident for many years - that Ashland University is a leader among teacher ...

Howard R. Miller Communications (HRMC) is pleased to announce its recent signing of Rare Colored Diamonds (RCD) and H. Seigel Fine Auctions. HRMC will represent RCD and H. Seigel Fine Auction as their public relations and marketing counsel for 2013. "HRMC has a long history of representing exceptional luxury clients," said Howard R. Miller, CEO and president of HRMC. "I am pleased to be working with Harold Seigel and his professional team of rare colored diamonds and investment experts. HRMC will be handling public relations outreach as well as North American ...

The Business of Spine announces the Revenue Cycle Dynamics for the Spine Reimbursement Specialist Educational Series, the exclusive training program of Business Dynamics RCM - The leaders in Spine Revenue Cycle Management which is coming to New York, April 17-19, 2013. The Revenue Cycle Dynamics for the Spine Reimbursement Specialist Educational Series will be held at the New York Executive Conference Center in New York. This course has been recently updated for 2013. The Revenue Cycle Dynamics for the Spine Reimbursement Specialist educational series is an intensive ...

Global Best Awards has just made their proprietary, "Your Own" awards management system available to existing and new awards programs worldwide. The "Your Own" awards engine allows for easy online management of submissions, judging and most of the various administrative requirements of producing an awards program Global Best Awards' "Your Own" awards management system is very affordable and has all or more of the features of any world class system as standard. Unlimited competitions, unlimited submissions, unlimited judges, unlimited ...

The Relationship Research Institute of Michigan today announced the opening of B4CouplesCounseling.org, a website designed to provide couples with online access to a proprietary assessment tool. Joseph Horak Ph.D. cofounder of the institute explains, "The Resiliency Assessment tool is designed to help couples deal with conflict by highlighting unique strengths as well as growing edges. Using the tool is as simple as sorting a deck of cards and the results are available immediately." Robert Lee Ph.D., cofounder of the institute and a co-creator of the resiliency ...

Solidoodle, the maker of the world's first $500 3d printer, will offer up the Solidoodle 3 printer which combines affordability, strength and durability to international consumers. The all-steel frame is so strong, in fact, that a 200lb man can literally stand on top of the machine while it's printing. The Solidoodle 3's moving parts are designed so that they will move smoothly and never bind. No other 3D printer in the world combines capacity, utility, affordability, and accessibility the way Solidoodle printers do. ABC calls the Solidoodle, the reigning champion of affordable ...

Christie has published and released The Book of Shapes - a "coffee table" style book showcasing projects around the globe that are redefining the use of display technology in everything from retail stores to museums and corporate spaces. A free download as an interactive iPad app, PDF, or hard copy, the book explores how Christie MicroTiles — groundbreaking, modular video building blocks — have allowed architects and designers to introduce inventive, irregular shapes into projects where video, motion graphics and interactive content are applied. The release ...