A Marine Reservist and his wife started Toys for Tots in 1947. Since then, Toys for Tots has distributed more than half a billion toys to millions of needy children at Christmastime. Toys for Tots is perhaps one of the most recognizable charitable organizations in the U.S. It continues to be run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, is supported by thousands of civilian volunteers, and earns philanthropic honors every year. Ferrer Shane, PL in Miami: Official Drop-Off Location At Ferrer Shane, PL, our Miami lawyers are proud to have made our office an official drop-off ...

A first-time offense of driving under the influence may not seem all that serious to a young person. The suspension of your driver's license is certainly inconvenient, but students are often in a better position to deal with this than those in the working world. Accepting court supervision may seem like an easy way to avoid serious punishment. What a student does not realize is that having a DUI on your record can be a terrible burden over the course of your life. The hasty decision to accept a plea agreement without speaking to a criminal defense lawyer is one that may ...

DuPage County has released a new protocol allowing police officers access to an on-call phlebotomist (someone who draws blood) to aid in their crackdown on DUI suspects. Someone suspected of drinking and driving can often wait for hours in a hospital before blood is drawn. If the driver has refused a Breathalyzer exam, as he or she should, this delay may make the difference between a blood alcohol content level above the legal limit and a level that does not support a charge of DUI. This new tool is just another step in DuPage County's efforts to catch and punish people ...

Nashville law firm, Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge is proud to announce the 7th Annual Snowflake 5K run and fundraiser. The race benefits Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee, a state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America. This annual event attracts all levels of runners and walkers, from competitive racers to first timers to participants who run and walk with their children and/or dogs. This year's race will be better than ever, featuring: cash prizes for the top male and female runners and awards for the Friskiest Dog, Fastest Dog and Most Festive Dog. Kinnard, Clayton ...

Ibotdis.com has been revamped with the mantra, 'Beat the queues this shopping season - enjoy online shopping with even greater savings!'. December is the busiest online shopping month of the year, with consumers trawling websites in search of deeply discounted items. Ibotdis.com has partnered with major retailers such as Best Buy, Buy.com and Overstock.com to give customers unbelievable discounts. Coupons at www.ibotdis.com (storewide and on individual purchases) will shave off dollars to make items even more attractive and frequently earn consumers free gifts also. Customers ...

Leading travel company and the trusted insider of guided vacations, Trafalgar (www.trafalgar.com) has extended its current offer to save $600 per couple on air-inclusive winter and spring trips booked with Delta and Sky Team partners. Originally ending November 30, 2012 the offer has been extended for all new bookings made until December 27, 2012 through March 30, 2013. Trafalgar has 25 fully-guided winter and spring European itineraries to Italy, Britain, Ireland, France, Spain and more, each offering the must-see sights with smaller crowds and savings of up to 38% ...

By the time most patients with severe head and neck pain come to see Dr. Shane Sykes for headache relief, they have typically seen four other doctors first: a Family MD, Chiropractor, and often a Neurologist, ENT or alternative medicine provider. Making Dr. Shane Sykes their first stop can save headache sufferers time, money and frustration while they receive effective and permanent pain treatment. As the only TruDenta provider in Northern Nevada, Dr. Shane Sykes can painlessly diagnose the cause of patients' headache and jaw pain and effectively treat it without drugs ...

What happens when a young girl is finally extricated from a biker gang? In FATAL ERROR, the second novel in Eileen Schuh's BackTracker series, the characters struggle with the aftermath of the police operation that brought down one of North America's most notorious biker gangs in the first book of the series, THE TRAZ. "I expect FATAL ERROR to be as popular as THE TRAZ with youngsters and the adults in their lives," says Schuh, who notes she has used THE TRAZ as a teaching tool for at-risk children in various youth venues, such as the North Slave Young Offenders ...

LivetoClose.com, which is revolutionizing the way investors identify investment opportunities, announced today the completion of their latest round of investment. The capital raise was led by Kodiak Capital Group, LLC, a Newport Beach, CA-based private investment fund. LivetoClose.com is based in New York, NY. "We're very excited to have Kodiak join us as a strategic partner and as an important contributor to our growth plans," said Jeremy Black, Advisor to LivetoClose.com. "This financing represents a major step forward for us and for our upcoming platform, ...

Jemba's Annual 2012 Toy and Gift Drive begins November 26 and ends December 22 2012. For the past 5 years Jemba has organized and hosted "Jemba's Annual Toy and Gift Drive for families' victims of domestic violence. He is a junior at Oakwood Secondary School. Jemba is a teen leader and budding philanthropist. He has learned from his own personal challenges that your circumstances do not define who you are. He's learned with his efforts he can make a difference no matter how young, no matter how rich! His grassroots group consists of fellow Oakwood teens, parents ...

Kemptville Meadows, a residential home community in Kemptville owned by LA Group, has introduced a new program to raise $24,000 for the Kemptville District Hospital. For each one of the 48 remaining homes sold in Kemptville Meadows, $500 will be donated to the hospital's Foundation, with funds evenly split between the mammography campaign for breast cancer screening and vital equipment for the hospital's emergency department -for a total contribution of $24,000. "Supporting the mammography campaign is near and dear to my heart," notes LA Group president Gilles ...

FindYourDomain.com, a leading premium domain name broker, announced today that 2013.com and NYE.com will be available for acquisition at NameJet.com, an online auction house for domains. Bidding for 2013.com will run from December 1, 2012 through December 4, 2012 with a $69 starting bid and no reserve price, so the high bidder will secure ownership upon payment. NYE.com will be up for auction from December 16, 2012 through December 19, 2012. The domain names 2013.com and NYE.com are memorable, have strong branding potential, and offer competitive advantages for online ...

On Friday, December 28, 2012, the Mona Lisa restaurant hosts a classically-flavored dinner and show with a special menu to celebrate the New Year. Joseph Spinella's show provides an excellent accompaniment to the elegant and fine dining establishment of Mona Lisa. He performs many Italian favorites, such as O Sole Mio and Funiculi Funicula; and audience participation is encouraged. The lively, entertaining music is mesmerizing and audiences invariably offer standing ovations hoping for an encore. A native of Wayne, NJ and residing in Sarasota, Florida, Spinella is a ...

An estimated $720 million is spent annually on employee engagement programs, yet less than half of surveyed HR professionals report capturing the ROI of those programs. The December 13 webinar, "How to Start Measuring the ROI of Employee Engagement," is the first of two one-hour webinars that provide a map for capturing engagement ROI. Brad Callahan, VP-Business Solutions at Marketing Innovators, and Todd Hanson, President of ROI of Engagement, take participants through a step-by-step process for capturing engagement ROI and demonstrating concrete business impacts ...

Executives from timeshare exchange provider Dial An Exchange (DAE) have launched a new educational outreach program in South Africa designed to inform timeshare resort managers and resort Boards of Directors about the extensive exchange options available to owners. DAE executives recently attended the Annual General Meetings for the Crystal Springs, Ngwenya Lodge, Manzi Monate, Sandy Place, Mabalingwe, Monateng Safari Lodge, Kagga Kamma and Little Eden timeshare resorts, primarily to introduce choices to timeshare owners and resort Boards about the free membership program ...

Autism Research Group (ARG), a nonprofit organization dedicated to using science to help individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), will host a one-day workshop titled, "Advanced Behavioral Intervention," on January 17, 2013, in Van Nuys, California. The workshop is designed for professionals, practitioners, family members, caregivers, and educators who work with children with autism. Sponsored by Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), the workshop will focus on the use of state-of-the-art methods of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for teaching ...

On December 5, 2012 @ 4:00 p.m. EST Ascot Associates is hosting this complimentary 30-minute briefing, "Managing Research Property in Universities: Best Practices in the Changing Landscape of Compliance". While Grants and Contracts management is a top priority for Research Administration organizations, an often overlooked component in the overall compliance picture is the accurate tracking, management, and reporting of property and equipment associated with the particular grant or contract. In this information packed 30 minute webinar, you will learn from industry ...

OfficeCandy.com, with their aesthetic approach to organizing, has partnered with AffiliateManager.com, a premier affiliate management agency, to launch the OfficeCandy.com affiliate management program. OfficeCandy.com is a premier supplier of office supplies and organizing tools, and their target customers are women. OfficeCandy.com is in partnership with the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the Professional Organizers in Canada (POC). The "OfficeCandy Gals", as the owner/operators of the company refer to themselves, consider their ...

Storybuilders, the publisher of award-winning books, has teamed up with Plum District for an offer parents won't want to pass up this holiday season. Buy three of our award-winning books for $20, shipping included. Offer available on http://www.plumdistrict.com. Your kid is sharpening their reading skills slowly but surely, but sometimes, they need a helping hand. Why not make the process enjoyable? This winter, delight your boy or girl with three interactive and highly engaging books from Storybuilders! Storybuilders' books grab kids' attention and hold on to it, ...

Marketing Research Services Global Leader Civicom has released its new website. The new site is a researcher's gateway to Civicom's expanded services. The new Civicom Marketing Research Services website features fresh new content that is a rich resource for the marketing research industry. It is packed with expanded information to answer questions on how Civicom Marketing Research Services can support you on your next marketing research project. It seeks to highlight the opportunity for every marketing researcher, whether independent or a member of a research company, ...

You know PJ's Pub and Grill for their great food, fun happy hour, and bar - but have you thought about PJ's for your next event? Otto Media, a Syracuse based video production and marketing agency, has produced a television commercial showing PJ's beautiful event space. Located in the heart of Armory Square in downtown Syracuse, PJ's Pub and Grill is a family owned and operated establishment providing excellent food and service. The commercial draws particular attention to PJ's large event spaces available for lunch gatherings, dinner parties and special events. The ...

PooPeePads.com, located in Jericho, NY is offering a credit of $300 towards PooPeePads products for the winner of their new contest. Contestants should submit photos of their dog's cutest holiday costume through the company's Facebook Fan Page and through Twitter. All of the adorable entries will be seen on PooPeePads' Facebook Fan Page. The contest will run from December 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013 and we will announce the winner by February 15, 2013. "We loved all of the entries to our prior cutest dog contest and picking the winner wasn't easy!" said Joel ...

On January 3rd, 2012 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at the College Club of Boston, NAM Youth Marketing will host a free, catered gathering on "Connecting with College Students." The event will be led by Marc Sorel, NAM's President and CEO, and will revolve around collegiate marketing best practices, discussing what students want, and revealing how to rise above the noise and connect with students. The event will be casual, with free food, beer, and wine provided. Any company, agency, or individual interested in making an impact on college campuses in Boston and New ...

Christie , a leader in simulation projection display and visualization solutions, is poised to introduce one of the industry's most innovative concepts, the Christie DualView simulator display at I/ITSEC 2012, December 3-6, 2012. The innovative DualView simulator can separately compute and render the same scene from two unique points of view (POV) with excellent image quality, allowing two operators to respond to their own, separately warped, full-screen image simultaneously. This achieves essentially zero geometric distortion rather than a compromise single DEP ( Design ...

QUALACO, assisted Boh Environmental, LLC with their Quality Management System and re-certification to ISO 9001:2008. An 8 month process, with successful registration to the standard by ABS Quality Evaluations, a leading ANAB accredited Registrar. " Lori, I would like to thank you and the QUALACO team for your excellent support of Boh Environmental's quality management system all of the way through our ISO 9001:2008 certification. During our introductory meeting, I mentioned that I was looking not just for an ISO Consultant but also a team member, and QUALACO has ...