One of America's most acclaimed jazz violinists, Christian Howes, will be in McPherson, KS with his electrified take of an otherwise classical instrument. Showcasing his edgy and unexpected take on the violin that combines rock, Americana, neo-soul, classical and modern jazz, Howes - who was recently voted Downbeat magazine's #1 Rising Star on the violin - will be performing a unique concert at the McPherson Opera House with local youth this Saturday April 27, 2013 at 7p.m. Howes' concert, however, only represents the culmination of his visit. An avid educator and former ...

J Charles "Chuck" Coughlin, president of Phoenix-based public affairs agency HighGround Inc, has been taking to the airwaves talking Medicaid expansion. Recently featured on NBC's "Sunday Square Off" and KJZZ/NPR, Coughlin will continue to bring his company's message to the public: that Medicaid expansion is good for Arizona. Last week, Medicaid expansion was endorsed by the Arizona Republic's editorial board. HighGround Inc. helped to produce the following viral video currently stirring conversations on both sides of the Legislature: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YqSmy9C3SU ...

Sit or Stand serves as an analogy to a life once lived lying in wait of opportunities and in receipt of permission to explore personal freedom. It is centered on the principles of Faithfulness (to self), Fortitude (building mental resilience), and Forgiveness (replacing negative events with free will to discover positive ones). No stranger to adversity, the author attempts to connect with the reader on a multi-dimensional level over the singularity of a life coach, the book opens with the author's personal testimonies. Resilient, innovative, progressive, empowering, ...

Dr. Sherman has received the 2012 Most Compassionate Award from Vitals, a site dedicated to reviews of doctors around the U.S. and a reliable source for patients looking to find the right doctor or surgeon for their procedures. Dr. Sherman runs the Del Mar Cosmetic Medical Center located in San Diego. As a full service cosmetic medical center, Dr. Sherman specializes in all body procedures including cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery, and esthetician treatments. Having helped thousands of patients for over 30 years, he has a renowned reputation for the highest standards ...

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel will launch a 120 mile fundraising expedition on the Missouri River on June 13, 2013, to raise money for Give Kids the World, a nonprofit for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The hotel staff will build a replica of a Lewis and Clark style flat bottom boat that will travel from the current Missouri capital in Jefferson City to the original Missouri capital in St. Charles. The launch will be at 1 p.m. from the Noren Access Boat Ramp adjacent to downtown Jefferson City, following a fundraising Ice Cream Social ...

eTennis League, a new website focused on recreational tennis, formats groups of players of similar ability together in an organized league. Unlike most of other systems that use pre-set match schedule, eTennis League uses reserved schedule system where players set day and time availability throughout the week so opponents can reserve them just with a click of a button. Less emails, phone calls and messages make scheduling real flexible. It was founded by passionate tennis player with a vision to create a revolution in flexible tennis leagues by providing players with ...

Waiting Room Solutions (WRS), an industry leading web-based EMR and Practice Management software company, is pleased to announce David Beatty's promotion to Vice President of Sales. A nationally recognized leader, Beatty has extensive knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and Practice Management systems. Beatty joined WRS in April 2009 as Regional Sales Manager and has led the company to achieve record sales. He has 20 years of healthcare experience and is a top performer in ambulatory healthcare software sales. Beatty holds a B.A. in Business/Project Management from ...

UglyDeck.com, a Minneapolis deck building company, is spreading the word that a maintenance free deck has an impact beyond improving the look of someone's home. There are several unnoticed long-term benefits that can be garnered through having one built. Maintenance free decks, as well as deck railings and outdoor spiral staircases built from maintenance free decking materials, can help save families significant cash over time. Additionally, the products can help the environment in several ways. Many companies producing and selling maintenance free decking materials ...

Vickrey is a licensed broker with Prudential Select Properties, working in their Troy office. She received the Bonnie Drewel Good Neighbor Award at the ECBR Awards Luncheon on Tues., April 2. "It is with great pleasure that I announce that Donna Norton-Vickrey has received the Bonnie Drewel Good Neighbor Award. We are so lucky to have Donna as our agent and happy for her great accomplishment," said Charlie Worsley, Manager of Prudential Select Properties. The Bonnie Drewel Good Neighbor Award is the highest honor that the ECBR can bestow on a member. It ...

The FRANdex containing publicly traded franchise companies continued to outpace the broader market indices according FRANdex manager FRANdata, an independent company that tracks and analyzes franchises and their performance. The overall U.S. economy finished the first quarter strongly with an improved housing market, positive reports on retail sales and automotive sale, and a lowered unemployment rate. Correspondingly, the stock market rallied through the first three months with major indices breaking through record highs. Small-cap stocks, as measured by Russell 2000, ...

Triangle Rent A Car's newest neighborhood branch location opened its doors in Augusta, Georgia as many were gathered in this great town to eye the green jackets of the 2013 Masters Tournament. The Triangle Rent A Car neighborhood location is conveniently location at 3025 Washington Road near the intersection of Stevens Creek Road and conveniently accessible to Highway 20. Frank Colonna, Owner/President of Triangle Rent A Car says "We are excited to have a presence in Augusta where there is so much opportunity to serve the needs of the community as well as provide ...

To support the expanding role of borderless networks, solutions4networks announced today that it has achieved the Advanced Borderless Network Architecture Specialization from Cisco. This specialization recognizes solutions4networks as having fulfilled the training requirements and program prerequisites to sell, design and deploy comprehensive Cisco Borderless Networks solutions. "Achieving the Advanced Borderless Network Architecture Specialization is a testament to our team's extensive experience and knowledge; especially, given the fact that we are a relatively ...

The Egan Maritime Institute announces "Red, Right, Returning": Present Day USCG Lifesaving Procedures and Boat Safety, at the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum from May 23 - October 14, 2013. This outdoor exhibition features present day Coast Guard lifesaving procedures, an everyday guide to boat safety and a recreational four-person life raft for both children and adults to "try out" on the grounds of the museum. Back by popular demand, last year's exhibit "Guiding Lights: Nantucket's Lighthouses, Keepers, and their Families is featured, ...

Code Dx was selected as one of "Long Island's Top Software Products" and will receive the award at the Long Island Software and Technology Network (LISTnet) event to be held on May 1st, 2013. The Long Island Software Award mission is to "showcase the strength and diversity of Long Island's software industry by recognizing excellence in a wide range of software products". Secure Decisions has previously won this award for their MeerCAT , VIAssist and SecureScope products. Code Dx was initially developed as part of a Department of Homeland Security-funded ...

SimplyCast is proud to be one of the sponsors of the RobotsEAST Competition. RobotsEAST is a Dalhousie-hosted competition where high school students compete in different challenges with robots they have created. SimplyCast is committed to promoting the development of young talent in the Atlantic provinces. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, April 22, 2013 - SimplyCast.com, a global leader in multi-channel marketing Platform-as-a-Service solutions, is excited to announce that it will be sponsoring the upcoming event RobotsEAST, hosted by Dalhousie University. RobotsEAST ...

Hurricane Grill & Wings announces their first Florida Panhandle restaurant opening today in Pensacola. The West Palm Beach-based restaurant, known for its over 30 flavors of award-winning sauces and rubs has more than 35 restaurants throughout Florida and 15 nationwide. Pensacola residents can now stop by Hurricane Grill & Wings for an unforgettable flavor vacation! Hurricane Grill & Wings introduces Pensacola to bold flavors in menu highlights including Island Grilled Shrimp, Hurricane' s World-Famous Garlic & Parmesan Fries, Ancho Chile Lime Churrasco ...

Realtor Josh Morris has joined the Sarasota office of RE/MAX Alliance Group. A resident of the area for 21 years, he offers extensive knowledge of the local market. Morris is a state certified firefighter/EMT and was part of the Red Cross Disaster Response Team, working with Hurricane Katrina victims in Louisiana and also assisting locally with the four 2004 hurricanes, Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne. He has been a member of the Fellowship of Believers Church for 18 years. Morris brings superior customer service skills to his new position. "Listen to your ...

Wheels To Lease, a car leasing company in Brooklyn that's available online at http://www.WheelsToLease.com, has announced that it will sponsor the Hatzolah auction in May by providing a grand prize car lease to one lucky winner. The auction, which happens every year, will also include prizes from other sponsors, like iPods, magazines, scooters, rollerblades, and more. "We are proud to announce our sponsorship of Hatzolah for their yearly auction event. We've decided to offer a car lease as a grand prize to support the Hatzolah ambulance services and the dedicated ...

With its appealing tropical style and enviable location at the gateway to Sanibel Island, Taylor Morrison's Lucaya has long been one of its most popular South Florida communities. Company officials report that the neighborhood is nearing final close-out with fewer than 20 home sites still available for sale. "Lucaya is definitely a special place," said Cammie Longenecker, vice president of sales and marketing for Taylor Morrison West Florida. "People tend to love the feel of the community - very much like a resort - not to mention the maintenance-free ...

RCFoamCutter, a California based company, designs and manufactures its own line of cost effective and high-quality specialty foam cutters. The company has come up with a specialty line of foam cutters packages for the events industry, and especially for cake makers and decorators. The foam cutters are sold as kits, either as parts, partially assembled or full assembled machines RCFoamCutter foam cutting machines are cost effective, starting as low as $1500. These foam cutters are offered as 2 designs suitable for a cake designer - A Full Package, and a Pro Package. ...

Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina visited Sangaree Middle School in Ladson, SC for their career day on Wednesday February 27th 2013. Attorney Evan Guthrie spoke to three different groups of students in a rotating schedule of sessions that lasted a half hour each in duration. This is the first time that Mr. Guthrie had the opportunity to visit Sangaree Middle and speak to the students. Attorney Guthrie spoke about his experiences as a lawyer including his path to become one including his days in middle school and how the habits he learned ...

As Spring approaches, bringing families outside to the beautiful weather, Mossy Oak Fence Company is proud to provide a "One-Stop" fence installation method, designed to respect its customers' limited free time. Unlike many of their competitors, Mossy Oak promises timely installation services to both residential and commercial property owners, by remaining on site until the job is complete. Owner Shane Miller says, "Customer service is our number one priority. From the initial call to the final walk-through, we strive to make your fence purchase as ...

Today, SMC Software, a leading provider of central reservations technology for the parking industry, announced a new and comprehensive initiative to provide many of its client's with mobile-friendly websites to help them keep pace with the growing demands of the online and increasingly mobile consumer. In an article published last January on Forbes.com, 5 Surprising Marketing Trends for 2013, it stated that "Last year more people purchased smart-phones than PCs" and colluded that "If nothing else on this list comes to fruition, count on "mobile" ...

Tangent Medical Technologies (www.tangentmedical.com), an innovator in IV therapy products and creator of the NovaCathTM Integrated IV Catheter System, today launched an annual recognition program to promote excellence in nursing in conjunction with National Nurses Week 2013. Deemed the Nurses' Choice Awards, Tangent Medical is targeting clinicians across the nation and empowering them to nominate co-workers who exemplify excellence in patient care. Award submissions begin today and continue through May 2, 2013 at http://www.TangentMedical.com/NCA2013. Winners will be announced ...

Global Monitoring, innovators of industrial-grade remote monitoring and control systems including its line of Messenger Remote Monitors that keep tabs on conditions at remote or unattended sites, celebrates 25 years of business within the remote monitoring and control industry. Founded in 1988, the instrumentation and controls company has sold over 10,000 remote monitoring and control systems to customers in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Global Monitoring founder Steve Sanislo attributes the company's success to a unique business model that combines the attributes ...