El Portal Sedona Hotel is pleased to welcome Stephen Ritson as their new hiking guide. Steve Segner, owner of El Portal says "We wanted to offer our guests a 'complete' Sedona experience at El Portal; to hike Sedona and give them an opportunity to see places that the regular visitor doesn't get to see, that's why we teamed up with Stephen Ritson." Ritson joins the El Portal team with over 25 years of guiding experience, 12 years in the Sedona area. He has spent 30 years doing extensive outdoor exploration in the Mountain West, as well as North Carolina, New ...

Figue Mediterranean (47-474 Washington Street in La Quinta, CA 92253; 760-698-9040) is setting out to make sure everyone celebrates Mother's Day in an exciting and delicious way. On Sunday, May 12, Figue will host a three-course lunch served from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and a Mother's Day Dinner served from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The price is $45 per adult and $18 per child. All mothers will receive a complimentary flower as a special gift and a special Mother's Day champagne cocktail. The first course offers a choice of Kibbe with Lebanese Spiced Lamb and Bulgur Wheat Meatballs, ...

With steady growth in the year's first quarter Independence Title, Inc.'s Fort Lauderdale, Florida office responds with another expansion of its team adding another Licensed Title Agent to their staff. Confidently looking forward to even more consistent increase in business the title company welcomes Tracy Quinn to their already impressive staff of licensed title insurance agents. "Tracy has eleven years worth of experience in this field." said Kevin Tacher, Founder and CEO of Independence Title, Inc. "She was formerly my company's Office Manager so she ...

Back in January, Murcia-based estate agent Mercers boldly announced a predicted 25% increase in house sales for 2013 over 2012. With Q1 showing exactly that, up 25% for the first three months of 2013 in comparison with 2012, the prediction is on track to becoming reality. Chris Mercer, Director of Mercers, says, "I can't pinpoint exactly why our sales are up so much, but momentum is certainly beginning to build. It can't be attributed to an end-of-year rush before VAT on new builds went up from 4% to 10% on 1 January, as all of our transactions have been resales. ...

DIG recently unveiled the ECO1, arguably the most innovative solar powered irrigation timer on the market. The ECO1 stands apart from other controllers with its patented ambient light powered technology. With no need for batteries or direct sunlight, the ECO1 gathers enough energy from surrounding light to operate both day and night and in any weather condition. Homeowners do not have to dig trenches to lay wires or position their timer so that it can access an A/C power source. Designed with DIG's core values of quality, environmental conservation and innovation in ...

RPC Manufacturing Solutions, a leader in electronics manufacturing services, has been selected as a 2013 finalist for Colorado Companies to Watch, a program hosted by the Colorado Office of Economic Development. This selection acknowledges the company's hard work and success represented by consistent growth over the past ten years and the company's contribution to business development in the state of Colorado. "We're honored to be included with some of the most innovative companies in Colorado," said Larry Rohs, President of RPC Manufacturing Solutions. "We ...

Popular global television science-reality show "The Aviators" is gearing up for it's fourth season with a new twist. The original docuseries, which is viewed by 10 million aviation enthusiasts across the country, will feature highly acclaimed air show announcer Rob Reider, who is teed up to deliver the program's 'tip of the week' for the entire season. Reider, who is well known in the aviation community for his on-camera instruction through Sporty's Pilot Shop in addition to his role as an announcer, brings years of expertise and first-hand experience to his new ...

Some of the most persistent and troubling issues in maternity care in the U.S. are the continued gaps in the health and wellbeing of African American women and their babies. While an April 2013 National Center for Health Statistics data brief reported some good news - infant mortality has declined 16 percent for non-Hispanic black women - issues persist. Lamaze experts say that continuing this progress will require attention and focus on the very real challenges women of color face and calling out some myths that might be a barrier in women pushing for better care. The ...

Today, Doctors Vision Center launched "See the Music Better", a contest with prizing from Live Nation Entertainment, to raise awareness of the importance of sight. "Consumers are bombarded with offers on glasses and eye exams, but the best offer does not always mean what's best for your eyes", notes William Hollis, President of Doctors Vision Center. "In today's society of fast-paced information exchange and social interaction, we have to find creative ways to reach consumers and remind them of the importance of sight and eye health, something ...

On Wednesday, April 24, 2013, Swap the Biz, a high-end networking group, will host a special event with a panel of highly successful CEO's & Founders who will let you in on their "Three Keys To Business Success". Panelists will include Rene Rofe, Founder & CEO of International Intimates Inc. but commonly referred to by its 27 year old brand, Rene Rofe Lingerie, MJ Pedone, Founder & CEO of indra public relations & Charles Ferri, Founder & CEO of Star Vodka. The event will be hosted at Marcum LLP located at 750 Third Avenue, 11th Floor - New ...

Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play (http://www.esteemme-mcp.com/), a year-round, full- and part-time quality childcare center for children ages six weeks to six years, has announced that it will open its doors in the newly-renovated Waverly Place shopping center this summer. Formerly located in Triangle Town Center, which served as a creative drop-off service, Esteem Me's Waverly Place location will expand upon its former services to now offer Montessori methods for infants, toddlers and young children. Esteem Me will also cater to working parents by offering extended ...

Brian Giordano, President of Integrated Audio Video at Southpoint, announced that the company recently launched its newly designed website at http://www.int-av.com. The new website was built to be better optimized for search engines, and it offers a more extensive portfolio of residential and commercial audio video solutions so clients can better envision their project. Integrated Audio Video's new website, designed by Hummingbird Creative Group, really showcases the company's work in large rotating header graphics. The new site also better shows the commercial audio ...

Many salon owners struggle to stand out among the competition. Beauty industry veteran Philip Pelusi shares his approach with author and consultant Veronica Woods on the debut A-List Salon Radio show on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 12:00 PM EST on blogtalkradio.com. "The radio show will give me a chance to share some of the insights that did not make it to my book," Woods, the author of The A-List Salon: Insider Secrets of How Profitable Salons Wow Their Clients Every Day. Woods, CEO of My Salon Scoop Consulting, will continue to broadcast the show monthly. "One ...

Robert Buhler, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a full-service public relations firm based in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that Erin Smith has been promoted from account executive to senior account executive. In her new role, Smith is responsible for client relations, public relations strategy and execution for high-level accounts. Throughout her career, she has worked to secure coverage for her clients in national and international media outlets including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, China Daily, ...

Campbell Law School (http://law.campbell.edu) has announced that the institution collected more food donations than any other law school in the state for the 2013 North Carolina Feeding Frenzy. Led by Campbell Law Student Bar Association President Anna Brinkley and students Dorothy Gooding, Brian Lawler, Jasmine Lucas and Brad Trahan, the law school collected more than 6,500 pounds of canned food in just three weeks. The food drive occurred March 18 through April 5, hosted by the North Carolina Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division and the North Carolina Association ...

A reaction, the body's spontaneous response to the environment's stimuli. On May 15th-17th, the Speakman Company has announced that at the 2013 Hospitality Design Expo at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, guests in attendance will be treated to a reaction they'll never forget. Following the overwhelming response to last year's unveiling of the 2012 Shower and Bath Collections, Speakman Company is set to reveal three beautiful new collections to be added to their family of luxury bathroom fixtures at this year's Expo: The Edge , Tiber and Chelsea Collection. Each Collection ...

On Thursday, April 18, 2013, the Institute of Hazard Prevention hosted a forum of nearly 100 influential stakeholders from across Canada and the USA to work towards a single purpose - to prevent a West, Texas style industrial disaster from happening again. The Institute of Hazard Prevention, founded in 2012 by ACM Facility Safety, was created to collaborate across industry to provide education and tools that will prevent industry disasters and losses. "It is inspiring to see so many companies now taking the issue of process safety and plant integrity seriously", ...

Singer/Songwriter Jana Mashonee has garnered three nominations from the Native American Music Awards (NAMMYS) which will be held in Niagara Falls on May 10, 2013. Her nominations include, "Artist of the Year", "Best Pop Recording" and "Single/Song of the Year" for her soul-stirring rendition of the sixties classic, "Stay With Me Baby." Also nominated for "Stay With Me Baby" is her producer, Stephan Galfas and Rosen Nedelchev for Producer(s) of the Year. Jana's passionate rendition of "Stay With Me Baby" gives ...

Royal Oaks Homes, LLC (http://www.royaloakshomes.com), an award-winning residential new homebuilder, has announced that the company received recognition as the Level 3 Building Company of the Year as well as in six other categories in the annual Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) Awards. This is the third time that Royal Oaks Homes has claimed the MAME Award as Building Company of the Year, following wins in 2008 and 2010. Level 3 for this award honors companies with 101 or more homes closed last year. Presented by the Triangle Sales and Marketing Council ...

Steve Rao (http://steverao.com/), an at-large member of the Morrisville Town Council, has announced that he hosted a visit from the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA), India's largest biotech and pharmaceutical organization, to Morrisville on April 19. The delegation representing FABA visited the Triangle from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and showcased their region's success in and commitment to the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, as well as explored strategic partnerships with Triangle biotech and pharmaceutical companies. With the Triangle's international ...

RMSW Press is pleased to announce they will be publishing the memoirs of former Dallas Police Officer, Maurice N. "Nick" McDonald. Entitled "Oswald and I," it will be released in November 2013 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Mr. McDonald had written his thoughts and experiences on this life changing event before his death in 2005. He wanted to share his story on this moment in history that not only changed America and the world, but also himself. "It was Nick's dying wish to have this ...

Dial An Exchange, who recently exhibited at the ARDA World Convention, continued to receive incredible feedback from industry colleagues about their recent expansions and increased visibility within the market. Innovative concepts such as their Global Advantage Program, have allowed DAE been to successfully grow their brand and their visibility within the market. Record numbers of timeshare owners who are looking for alternatives to the traditional system of exchanging have been using DAE's fresh approach to exchanging, resulting in an overall global increase of 22% ...

Tailored to attorneys, financial planners, accountants, CPAs, and trust officers, the 90-minute continuing education teleconference reviews the specific benefits of IRA trusts and the applicable rules. IRA trusts are a special type of trust that offer asset protection advantages while preserving tax benefits for beneficiaries. Herman-Giddens will provide a comprehensive overview of IRA trusts, including drafting tactics and critical sample provision. He will also review minimum distribution and retirement account rollover rules. Herman-Giddens is President of TrustCounsel, ...

Andev, the European-based independent game studio and mobile developer team is releasing their first 3D game for Android platform called Eras Adventures 3D. The game itself is a 3D platform game and it is available from Google Play Store for any Android device having armv7 or better processor. "Eras Adventures 3D is a game with stunning graphics optimized for middle- and high-end devices with breakthrough character control system. We are hoping that the new character control system combined with the virtual and dynamic joysticks will appease needs of android gamers ...

The Arizona HOA management company, Spectrum Association Management, announced today that it is committed to not outsourcing phone calls from homeowners and Board members. Some large national management companies with offices in Phoenix have recently decided to downsize their Arizona operations and transfer customer service operations to locations out of state. Spectrum announced that it is hiring and has added a large number of positions in recent weeks. "We have always been opposed to the call center model," said Spectrum Association Management CEO ...