With the launch of their new druzy crystal collection, luxury brand MASSI is offering sparkling Coraggio heart-shaped pendants to five lucky fans on Facebook. The giveaway, being hosted on the Giando Massi Facebook page at http://exc.la/coraggiomassi, will run from January 17 through February 5. Meaning "courage" in Italian, each Coraggio necklace retails for $95 and features multi-faceted, natural druzy crystals atop a gold-plated heart-shaped medallion affixed to a delicate gold-plated chain. The exquisite necklaces are available in an array of unique crystal ...

When planning this year's Valentine's Day celebration, you will want everything to be just right. Look no further than to Benny's Chop House (444 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL, 312-626-2444), one of Chicago's most beautiful restaurants - warm and cozy - and yes, romantic, with many specialty cocktails and wine choices to stimulate your senses. Benny's menu of perfectly prepared dishes set the stage for a passionate celebration. Top that off with Benny's flawless service and a terrific live jazz performance by Cecile Savage and Calvin "Koco" Brunson who perform ...

A practicing doctor in northwest New Jersey was also searching for the next great appeal letter, marketing piece, patient letter, recall letter, office form or policy and could never find exactly what he was looking for. He found himself making most of these forms from scratch, spending hours that he could have been treating patients, or working from home when he could have been spending time with his family. Other times, he found himself purchasing these materials from consultants and companies, overpaying for things all the time! As he grew his database of marketing materials, ...

Realcomm Conference Group, LLC, a global leader in providing technology education and networking opportunities for the commercial, corporate, government and institutional real estate industry, announced today that it will be launching a Commercial Real Estate COO Technology & Innovation Summit at the annual Realcomm conference. The inaugural Summit will be held as a preconference event on June 11, 2013, in Orlando, FL. The Summit, targeted for the commercial real estate Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), ...

Realcomm Conference Group, LLC, a global leader in providing technology education and networking opportunities for the commercial, corporate, government and institutional real estate industry and producer of IBcon, the Smart, Connected, High Performance Intelligent Buildings conference, announced today that industry leaders Larry Melton of U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)/Public Buildings Service, Scott Morey of General Growth Properties (GGP) and Darrell Smith of Microsoft will co-chair the IBcon 2013 Advisory Council. The council, comprised of some of the foremost ...

As pool lift bonding questions and confusion continue while title II and title III pool owners and operators work to become compliant with the current Americans with Disabilities Act laws, Global Lift Corporation recommends contacting a trusted electrical inspector for answers. Global Lift Corporation, the nation's largest pool lift manufacturer, says the final decision on bonding rests in the hands of state and local electrical inspectors, not the pool lift manufacturer. Thus, all questions regarding portable pool lift bonding should be directed to inspectors and legal ...

On January 25, 2013, Allen Buckley, an Atlanta attorney/CPA filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, challenging charging of user fees by the U.S. Treasury Department to issue and annually renew Preparer Tax Identification Numbers ("PTINs"). Beginning in 2010, after the IRS recommended the tax return preparation industry be regulated in a new manner not approved by Congress, regulations were issued to implement IRS's recommendations. One of the regulations included the requirement that a PTIN be obtained, and that fees be ...

Online retailer LionesqueStyle.com has extended it's doors at their NYC storefront after a booming holiday pop up shop at "The Corner" street level at the Roger Smith hotel. With weekly new brand launches and daily product refreshes from current brands, the selection is sure to be fresh for 2013. For Valentine's Day, the curation team is dedicated to keeping women sexy for the holiday and helping men shop for the woman they love or are crushing on. They will have selections for the Sweet Secret Admirer, the Lion'esque Lover and the Spicy Spouse, and of course ...

With Free Live Football, Moojah have put together a site which provides easy to access information on how football fans can enjoy free matches using their PC or laptop computer. This way of watching live football in the UK is becoming more and more popular and a website of this nature is sure to be a valuable resource for the huge number of consumers seeking accurate information on which games are available. Visitors to Free Live Football will be able to get details of matches from all the UK football leagues including the Premier League, the Championship, League One, ...

While the patterns of marketing have remained fairly consistent throughout the modern age, the influx of social media and mobile technology has begun to drastically change the way brands approach advertising. Rather than simply presenting an advertisement to a passive viewer, new technology has allowed the consumer and companies to become more involved and to create a unique conversation that has yet to be fulfilled in the marketing industry. According to a recent Entrepreneur article, these changes in the advertising atmosphere may open many doors for businesses that want ...

Slotland.com has just paid out a staggering $56,000 in VIP bonuses in its annual "Whale of the Year" contest. Thirty slots game players received prizes in the year-long contest for VIP players with the most deposits made in 2012. Top winners Carol S. received a whopping $15,000 and John H. found an extra $10,000 in his account this New Years. Every VIP member that plays slots at Slotland in 2013 will be eligible for Whale of the Year 2013 when another $56,000 in prizes will be awarded. Slotland VIPs get bigger monthly bonuses, their weekly draw tickets ...

HTG, Inc. announced the successful completion of upgraded technology certifications known as ITIL. Short for Information Technology Infrastructure Library, ITIL represents the international set of best practices for IT service management (ITSM). Kermit Macaulay, CEO of the Vancouver Washington based company, said "it's vital if you want to ensure the best possible outcomes for your customer base; it's the worldwide de facto standard in ITSM for a reason". The practices comprise a framework of procedures, tasks and checklists resulting in tools to measure ...

Houston personal injury attorney Randy Sorrels of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend, filed a dram shop liability lawsuit today against the companies that own the Baker St. Pub & Grill at the Willowbrook Mall, Sherlock's Willowbrook LLC and Hospitality USA, on behalf of the family of Gabriel Salas. Salas, a 35-year-old machinist and married father of four, was killed in a drunk driving crash caused by an intoxicated patron of the Baker St. Pub & Grill. Under the Texas Dram Shop Act, a bar is liable to those who are injured when the bar's ...

Divorce or separation is difficult. Maybe that's an understatement. It can be extremely difficult. With strong emotion comes strong reaction. It's not uncommon to see physical altercations and cases involving domestic violence. A protective order can help protect you against an abusive spouse or partner (current or former). It helps to have some understanding about what a protective order (also called a "restraining order") can and cannot do for you. What Protective Orders Can Do A protective order can establish the existence (or alleged existence) ...

Anyone who follows professional sports has noticed the increasing awareness about concussions and how devastating their effects can be in both the long and short term. This has been particularly true in the National Football League because football is a sport in which concussions occur regularly, even after numerous precautions have been taken to reduce traumatic head injury at all levels of the sport, from youth football to professional. Many media reports have told of veteran players suffering from memory loss, depression and dementia -- and on occasion, even committing ...

Rob Crain, a partner with the Dallas personal injury and criminal defense law firm of Crain Lewis, L.L.P., was elected Chair of the Board of the Dallas Bar Association for 2013. Mr. Crain has repeatedly been named one of the "Best Lawyers in Dallas" (D Magazine) and "Best Lawyers in America" (Best Lawyers), among other honors, and most recently the "2012 Lawyer of the Year" on the Dallas Best Lawyers list for personal injury litigation. Most importantly, Mr. Crain has earned a reputation for maximizing results for Texans and people throughout ...

Fiscal Cliff - HR8 The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Congratulations to all of you who took full advantage of what was the expiring gift giving exemption of $5.12 million, sold assets and accelerated income before the end of 2012. The months of November and December simply were unprecedented. President Obama's re-election, together with congressional gridlock, made year-end planning critical. New techniques and terms, such as SLATs (Spousal Limited Access Trusts) and IDIGTs (Intentionally Defective Irrevocable Grantor Trusts), Private Life Annuities and ...

Illinois family law and divorce law firm Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC is proud to announce firm founder Gary L. Schlesinger will be honored at the Lake County Bar Association's biennial President's dinner next month. Mr. Schlesinger will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. The event will be held at the Lincolnshire Marriot Resort in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Gary Schlesinger Mr. Schlesinger started practicing over 41 years ago, and devotes his practice exclusively to family law matters including divorce, alimony, child custody and support, paternity, and adoption ...

Two Marines Moving has earned the service industry's coveted 2012 Angie's List Super Service Award, an honor awarded annually to approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on Angie's List, the nation's leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies. "We're quite honored to accept the Super Service Award from Angie's List for the 4th consecutive year," said Nick Baucom, Founder & President. "We are a company comprised of individuals that collectively seek to be the best at what we do. The Marine in me thinks second best is never ...

Fantasy sports have been around for decades now, and the NBA is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide. Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues is here to help fans keep up with up to the minute NBA Rumors and news, along with giving inside tips on how to get ahead in fantasy basketball leagues. Follow our news and updates via: Twitter: @NBAFantasyInfo Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fantasybasketballmoneyleagues RSS: http://www.fantasybasketballmoneyleagues.com/feed/Our offices are located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The website launched in November, 2012 ...

If you thought there might be a post-Olympic hangover in London, the LondonTown.com guide to 2013 will soon put you right. In the year after hosting the biggest show on earth, London has a huge wealth of arts, entertainment and cultural events, sporting fixtures and new openings to keep visitors happy in 2013. Travellers arriving from outside London can conveniently book their accommodation on LondonTown.com, where there's a wide range of London hotels available to book, including hotels to suit all budgets. In his introductory article to this new ground-breaking 244-page ...

The latest research by Van Trader, the UK's leading used van marketplace, shows that the most searched van in 2012 was the Ford Transit, just ahead of the Volkswagen Transporter. There were a total of 1.55 million searches for the Transit and 1.53 million for the Transporter, well ahead of the third-placed Mercedes-Benz Sprinter at 765,651. During 2012 the Van Trader website attracted a total of 32 million searches and unique visits increased by 15% when compared with 2011, up to 7.24 million. Top Ten used van searches in 2012 1. Ford Transit 1,552,509 2. Volkswagen ...

The conference will explore the role of the Programme Director under the theme "Leading the MBA: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly" and will include a tailor made case "The MBA Director's Dilemma" that will address some of the key challenges encountered by Programme Directors. "The role of the MBA Director has never been more important and balancing a mix of leading, coaching & inspiring with carrots, sticks and humility is not easy," said Prof. Eric Cornuel, the CEO and director general of EFMD. "We are delighted to be working ...

Property division for Texas couples going through a divorce Texas is a community property state, and, as such, all property acquired during the marriage, which is defined as "marital property," is divided equally between both spouses as a matter of law. That said, Texas is a unique type of community property state. In Texas, the judiciary has discretion when it comes to dividing up property; a judge can divide marital property in a "just and right" fashion, which means it can be divided in a manner that the judge sees as optimal. Difference ...

High Tech Playground is very excited to announce the release of Playground Reader mobile app. Playground Reader is an innovative, easy-to-use, interactive children's e-books reader and bookstore. With the release of the app, High Tech Playground is continuing on its mission to bring gaming, education and entertainment together onto mobile platform. With the Playground Reader, our goal is to deliver safe for kids, high quality interactive children's books, while catalyzing the joy of reading, igniting children's imagination, and fostering learning. Playground Reader's ...