In the first known collaboration of a group of romance authors who write sports romance, the Romancing the Jock blog (http://romancingthejock.com) will officially debut on January 1, 2013. A contest will be run in the month of January for a bevy of prizes, including books, promotional items, and an ereader. The authors participating in the blog include: Cassandra Carr, Chanta Rand, Deirdre Martin, Emily Cale, Emma Lai, Jaci Burton, Jami Davenport, Kelly Jamieson, Koko Brown, Lex Valentine, Liz Matis, Luann McLane, Lynn Shurr, Mercy Celeste, Patricia Sargeant, Roz Lee, ...

Michael's Pack, located at 220 East Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, is now offering canine playtime every Sunday. If you have a dog 35 lbs and smaller, the open play hours are from 10am to 1pm. If your dog is over 35 lbs, the open play hours are from 2pm to 5pm. No reservations are required for Sunday canine playtime but, vaccination papers are required. "We are excited to open our facility every Sunday for canine playtime," said Michael Schaier, the owner at Michael's Pack. "As important as exercise is to a calm, well-centered dog, so is socialization. Our ...

16 acts from all over Ireland will participate in the final stages of the All-Ireland Music Competition on January 4-5th next, organisers of the inaugural contest announced today. Hosted by Talent Management International (TMI) Ireland, the Semi-Final stage of the competition will be held on January 4th at the West County Hotel, Ennis, Co Clare, followed by the Final at the same venue on January 5th. Mercury Music Winner and Hot Press Best Female Artist Gemma Hayes and Eurovision winner Paul Harrington will judge the acts that emerged from regional heats to qualify ...

The Rainmaker Group, the leading provider of revenue management and profit optimization solutions to the multifamily housing and gaming/hospitality industries, today announces the acquisition of Grasp LLC, a software company based in Atlanta. The acquisition, which was completed November 30, 2012, reflects Rainmaker's continued commitment and focus on providing industry-leading solutions to help its clients grow. Grasp's technology will enable Rainmaker to provide more comprehensive, flexible analytics and data visualization. As a result, Rainmaker clients will gain ...

Premere Auto Detail is bringing their presence back to the Washington ,DC area. For months the business has been operating in the state of West Virginia. They are now serving the Washington, DC area again. They have reported that they would receive inquiries from patrons in the Washington, DC area to service clients vehicles, however the business was no longer operating in the DC metropolitan area. Premere Auto Detail's mission is to make their client's car's look, smell, and feel brand new, all while providing a mobile service. Premere values exceptional customer service ...

3-C Family Services, PA, a research-based clinical practice consisting of psychology, psychiatry and counseling professionals, recently launched an enhanced website experience at http://www.3cfs.com. The newly updated website features an easier to navigate interface, information specific to various age groups, an interactive group program calendar, social media integration and bio videos on each clinician to make the selection process much easier when it comes to choosing a clinician. QUOTE: "We hope our current clients, as well as those looking for information ...

Royal Oaks Homes, LLC (http://www.royaloakshomes.com), an award-winning residential new homebuilder, has announced the launch of an upgraded website featuring enhanced user-friendly and interactive services to promote ease of use for current and prospective customers. Among the many new features is the addition of an online sales counselor available around the clock to respond to visitors' questions and inquiries about new homes, products and services offered by Royal Oaks Homes, as well as provide assistance with the homebuying process. Other improvements include a redesigned ...

Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of CAI (http://www.capital.org), a human resource management firm that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability, announced the results of the firm's 2012 Policies and Benefits Survey. The survey aims to provide employers with a local perspective regarding core and currently trending topics in HR policies and employee benefit practices. Survey topics included health and welfare benefits, time off, pay practices, retirement plans, workplace culture, recruitment and staffing, and termination. The survey ...

Scorto, a globally recognized provider of decision automation solutions and services, announces the update of Scorto Strategy Maven, a decision automation platform with integrated analytical models. Scorto Strategy Maven empowers businesses to design and deploy custom decision automation applications with no requirement for any scientific or programming skills. "Scorto has been providing decision automation solutions for more than seven years." - Says Jonathan Clayton, Head of Risk Management Systems R&D. - "Strategy Maven is used by our clients not ...

Thomsons employees raised a total of GBP34,236 through their efforts in competing in the London Triathlon and a range of other initiatives such as a sponsored leg wax and monthly collections at Victoria rail station! This total includes GBP10,374 of matching donations through Thomsons' Pay It Forward scheme whereby the company matches each employee's fundraising efforts by up to GBP500 per year. Employees are also allowed an additional day of leave to help them engage with the charities that inspire them. The money raised will be equally split between the two London ...

Perreaux, New Zealand's leading manufacturer of home audio products, today announced the launch of their online store in Australia (store.perreaux.com). Perreaux's online store in Australia features free shipping, a 30-day right of return and is backed by a five year factory warranty. "We are thrilled to open our first online store in Australia," said Martin van Rooyen, managing director of Perreaux. "With free shipping on everything and the opportunity try Perreaux products in their own home, Perreaux Online is a great destination for our customers in ...

If you're looking for a fun and exciting new video slots game based on a familiar theme, then it's time to check out the new game recently rolled out at Betfred online casino. Fans of the 80s will certainly remember the iconic movie, Ghostbusters, and the magic of this movie is now brought to life at Betfred Games through an exceptional new video slots game. The payout potential in Ghostbusters is sensational, thanks to wild symbols, multipliers and free spins, while a top jackpot worth a cool quarter of a million pounds is ripe for the picking. Ghostbusters fans ...

BookBaby, the world's largest eBook distribution network for indie authors, has published the new family classic "Santa's Secret Sled" by Mr. Bonzai. To view a sneak peek for the iBook, Kindle, and Nook with an introductory announcement by Graham Nash and Santa's theme music by film composer Silas Hite visit: http://secretsled.com "To reach all of the children on Christmas Eve Santa Claus would have to travel at 40,000 miles a second." -- Pasadena's Jet Propulsion Laboratory "Santa's Secret Sled" starts with a contest between two of ...

The FSBO System Foundation, founded in 1999, was set up so that clients who had saved money using the FSBO (For Sale by Owner) System could contribute a portion of their savings to charity. In lieu of the recent damage caused to the eastern seaboard of the United States, the Foundation has decided to donate a portion of these contributions towards assisting the victims of Super Storm Sandy. The brainchild of FSBO System creator Kirk Wickersham, the FSBO System Foundation was a response to a myriad of Wickersham's satisfied clients asking what they could do to repay him. ...

SEOWONJIN, an emerging mobile applications developer, is excited today to announce the launch of a newly enhanced version of Easy PPT onto Google Play. Compatible with most Android devices, this unique PowerPoint mobility, editing, & presentation solution gives users the freedom access the PowerPoint presentations saved on their PC's right from their phones, send it to other computers, and use their devices to control them when on screen! Newly overhauled, the app now boasts a sleekly designed intuitive new user interface as well as practical new sharing options. Easy ...

Berkeley Group has been named as the UK's most sustainable home builder, ahead of Crest Nicholson and Miller Holmes in second and third place. Berkeley Group has once more proved its commitment to providing a sustainable future for building, according to the results of the 2012 Next Generation benchmark. Each business was assessed, over a period of six months, on their performance in key areas such as governance and risk management. Reports were not only focused on site, but in their offices and within the communities they create. Berkeley's 1st among the elite. ...

According to Reuters, Britain's economy will return to modest growth by 1.1% in 2013. "With a slowly growing economy and a very competitive market, it is extremely important that businesses are prepared for the New Year," says Andy Jones, Managing Director at Harvey Wayne Communications, an outsourced sales and marketing company. Jones is an experienced entrepreneur and reveals his top-three checklist which has allowed him to grow his business into three UK offices. One of the most important things is to look at the figures and run a ROI exercise on the business. ...

Marketing campaigns have pushed ethical limits to the edge over the last 12 months. Strategic Five Marketing claim UK brands are seeking their personalised direct marketing services to help repair some of the damage to their reputations. "Traditional forms of marketing push boundaries, many firms feel the pressure to take risks in order to stand out from the crowd as the sheer volume of competition for similar products rise," says Ben Lambert, Strategic Five Marketing. More Info: http://www.strategicfivemarketing.co.uk/ Marketing Week report Supermarket ...

According to an article published on Marketing Week, UK shoppers spent in average GBP1,000 each online in 2011. With an increase of 14% on the previous year, Ofcom's findings of the seventh International Communications Market Report from 13 December have revealed that Britain is the number one online shopping nation, followed by Australia with an average spending of GBP842. Adina Stoleru, Managing Director at Dominion Acquisitions, says: "The British seem to develop into a high tech-shoppers nation. This is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to adapt to the new ...

Nigel Best knows a thing or two about being proactive. He's the man behind innovative electrical training centre ET4U. The idea came to him during a renovation project. He needed to gain qualifications to sign-off the property in compliance with Part P of the Buildings Regulations, so he enrolled on an electrician's course. He thought the standard of training inadequate and that he could do better. So ET4U began. The success of the ET4U training school (a 99% pass rate) has brought the company to the attention of the public sector. Nigel Best has been asked to contribute ...

Aircraft Management Group, Inc., a provider of aircraft management and consulting services, as well as private aircraft charter through their AMG Jets division, is pleased to announce the addition of another Hawker Beechjet 400 to their air carrier certificate. The aircraft, based in Pennsylvania, is available immediately for charter. The Hawker Beechjet 400 is the fastest jet in the entry-level jet category, providing substantial time savings on longer trips. The Beechjet also provides significant headroom and shoulder room along with a flat floor, making it easy for ...

Ventana Research believes Location Analytics is an important emerging technology and has commenced new research focused on it. This research program will identify trends, market opportunities and organizational requirements associated with Location Analytics. The research will provide insight on competency and maturity of organizations use of location and geographic context as well as their current and future business and technology requirements and best practices. Location Analytics uses information about geography to advance the quality of actions, decisions and responses ...

Domino Effect Productions is a corporate video production agency that has recently garnered some attention because of their Halloween-themed commercial for an Orlando-based clothing company. The group finished a video for Eziio LLC in time for the holiday. This illustrates that Domino Effect Productions is able to meet the difficult deadlines presented by the field of corporate video production. Some individuals feel that this will allow them to continue to receive a variety of clients, and expand their connections in the industry. Nevertheless, they are currently in a ...

History Associates, the leading U.S. historical services firm, along with the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), and app developer NeoTreks Inc., is pleased to announce the availability of a new mobile app guided tour of Pointe du Hoc, the historic World War II battle site in Normandy, France. The free app takes advantage of GPS technology for smartphones, so visitors can track their exact location in relation to historic events and access detailed information while touring the site. "The Pointe du Hoc site on the cliffs of the English Channel is a very ...

In America, Hollywood stars often serve as role models and trend-setters, especially those who approach the public with attractive looks and charm. In fact, many celebrities set the standard of what is popularly accepted in terms of aging and beauty. While most Americans may think that starlets are a major force behind plastic surgery trends, a recent article from The Hollywood Reporter reveals that these options are also growing more popular among the male set of actors. While many men are noted to be more private about this practice, Dr. Alavi--Head Cosmetic Surgeon and ...