JTM Food Group, a national leader in creating great tasting products and menu solutions for the food service industry, has been awarded a three-year group purchasing agreement with the Premier healthcare alliance, one of the largest healthcare buying group in the country. The agreement, effective March 2013, will cover commercial barbecue food products for healthcare, and allow the purchase of commercial or commodity products for K-12 schools and universities. JTM is now the second leading commodity processor for K-12 schools in the U.S. "Premier sets the standard ...

There is no true cure for allergies, but there are several different types of medications available (both over-the-counter and prescription) to help ease and treat irritating symptoms such as congestion and runny nose. These include antihistamines, decongestants, corticosteroids, and others. When we are exposed to allergens it triggers our immune systems. Those of us with allergies experience an exaggerated immune response. Immune system cells release a substance called histamine, which attaches to receptors in blood vessels, causing them to enlarge. Histamine also causes ...

Staying competitive is one of the main challenges of any social networking site. This means that embracing social media in all its forms is key to remaining not just relevant with your audience, but hopefully connecting with them. It is this reason that MeltedJoystick.com has officially started its own YouTube channel in hopes of reaching out to a broader group and attracting a brand new audience. For it's inaugural video, some of the staff behind the site decided to film a short Wii U unboxing ceremony. As popularized by Nintendo President Satoru Iwata, Wii U unboxings ...

Belleville Wire Cloth Co., Inc. is proud to announce, that they will once again be participating in the AHR (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigerating Exposition) in 2013. This year Belleville Wire Cloth will be showing off some of their latest wire cloth and wire mesh products in BOOTH # 354. The show itself will be taking place between January 28th and 30th 2013 in Dallas, TX. BWC will be touting a new, modern-look, trade show booth in this years EXPO. Belleville Wire Cloth will be featured in the following categories of the show: Categories: - ...

A new, low cost, contactless gesture-recognition technology called imPart will be shown at CES 2013 in Las Vegas January 8-11 which uses Plessey Semiconductor's award-winning EPIC electric potential sensors. imPart technology is designed to fit around computer monitors, portable laptop computers, ultra books and tablets to facilitate the control of devices using "no touch" gestures such as swipe, flick, up, and down. A simple 'left-click' function is accomplished by hovering the hand at any required point for more than 0.5s. Plessey's unique low-power EPIC sensors ...

Auctionopia, a social commerce marketplace, is expanding the company's portfolio of art and cultural works available for auction to make the buying and selling process easier than ever for vintage artwork enthusiasts. Original and historic framed adult art pieces from Arrow Productions, owners of the "Deep Throat" movie franchise, will now be added to the company's ever-expanding product offerings. Celebrating 40 years of "Deep Throat", one of the top grossing films in history, Arrow Productions and its global licensor, Deep Throat Digital, will ...

Mindsharp, a SharePoint Education company, continues to connect with other technology companies with the introduction of its new Partner and Reseller program. Meritide, headquartered in St. Paul, MN, is a business and technology consulting leader focused on business solutions, business results and technology leadership. Their mission is to provide clients with design, integration, and implementation services targeted to deliver optimal system performance, realize cost savings and drive competitive advantage. Mindsharp is excited to welcome Meritide into the Partner Program. ...

InnStyle, a wholesale fine linens supplier for bed, bath and dining for the innkeeping industry, is proud to be participating at the 2013 Innkeeping Show, January 28-31, at the all new Tropicana in Las Vegas. The Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII) hosts this Innkeeping Conference & Trade Show, which is the most important conference and trade show in the innkeeping industry. The focus for the annual conference is to bring each innkeeper in attendance the very best selection of cutting edge education and tools available in the industry, ...

A free ten-part IPM training program designed for child care and early learning environments is now available. The PowerPoint set presents a step-by-step approach to improving management of pests and reducing pesticide risks. An introductory module is followed by units designed for training child care center directors, maintenance staff, and teachers and caregivers. Additional pest-specific modules provide training on key facts and management tips for mice and rats, cockroaches, bed bugs, flies, ants, and head lice. Child care centers and early learning facilities ...

"The Mayor of Minneapolis After Dark", L.A. Nik, announced today that he will release a first-of-its-kind, self-help book entitled "LIFE IS SHORT, THEN YOU'RE DEAD FOREVER". ABOUT THE AUTHOR New author, L.A. Nik, a career musician, promoter, and entrepreneur from West Hollywood, CA has authored a new book targeted at middle-aged people that have become stuck in a rut, struggling to achieve their dreams in life and work - seeking words of wisdom that are actually achievable points of traction. The sub-target for the book is the entrepreneurial-minded ...

Sonic Emotion, the developer of award-winning 3D sound, announces software solutions that offer its proprietary audio technology for the TMS320C6000 digital signal processor (DSP) platform from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI). For the first time, this software implementation will provide customers worldwide the ability to use TI DSPs with Sonic Emotion's Absolute 3D sound technology, creating the ultimate 3D listening experience. "Working with TI to integrate our sound technology into its products and platforms further confirms Sonic Emotion as the best solution ...

Atlantic brand luggage, part of the Travelpro family of brands and a market leader in the affordable, lightweight luggage segment since 1919, is pleased to introduce the Compass Unite , Atlantic Ultra LITE 2 and Odyssey Lite collections, designed for the family leisure traveler. "We've developed these three luggage collections to help make travel easier and more affordable for family travelers," said Scott Applebee, Vice President of Marketing for the Travelpro , Atlantic Luggage, and Austin House brands. "These versatile and lightweight collections have ...

The 2012 Bluff European Player of the Year Race went right down to the last big tournament of the season, with high-flyers Chris Brammer and Roberto Romanello both scoring big in the EPT Prague at the end of the year. Brammer was ahead in the rankings before the tournament, but did Romanello do enough to catch him in Prague? Readers will have to wait for the forthcoming issue of Bluff Europe to find out. In the meantime, there's the 2013 to look forward to, and a packed January schedule that kicks off with the WPT National, sponsored by PKR.com, from the 2 - 6 January. ...

Now playing in a supporting role, Isabella's Cookie Company is pleased to announce their continued participation at the Slamdance Film Festival for another cinematic event. Taking place from January 18th through 24th, Isabella's Cookie Company will feature a variety of mouthwatering treats, baked with all-natural ingredients exclusively for filmmakers and attendees of the festival. Introducing a broad selection of rich handmade creations, Isabella's Cookie Company will premiere some of their most popular cookies to film enthusiasts of all genres. The romantic and dramatic ...

AudioControl announces the launch of its breakthrough product, the Rialto 400, a compact, high-powered amplifier with a built-in audiophile-grade DAC (digital to analog converter) designed specifically to provide greater performance and higher sound quality for all analog and digital systems, including Sonos home entertainment systems. The Rialto 400's amplifier delivers over 100 watts of power per channel into 8 ohms and 200 watts per channel into 4 ohm loads. Additionally, the Rialto 400 can be bridged to perform as a mono-block amplifier. The state of the art Rialto ...

Sarah Powers, executive director of Visual Art Exchange (VAE) (http://www.visualartexchange.org), a nonprofit creativity incubator and gallery that supports and educates emerging, professional and student artists, has announced that the group's 29th annual art auction and gala, "For The Love of Art," will take place on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Raleigh Marriott City Center. The event's honorary chairs are Charles Meeker, the former mayor of Raleigh, and his wife, Dr. Anne McLaurin, a former member of the Wake County Board of Education, and its co-chairs are Kim ...

D&J Sports is pleased to announce they have taken safety to a whole new level by increasing their number of lifeguard equipment products available to their customers. Safety in and around the water is of utmost importance, whether at the pool or on the beach of a lake or the ocean. Without the proper lifeguard equipment on hand, the lifeguards and others in charge of safety in these areas wouldn't be able to save lives and truly make a difference. This is why D&J Sports has chosen to increase their lifeguard product line. Today, D&J Sports provides those ...

BKD Forensics & Valuation Services, a division of BKD, LLP, is pleased to announce that Angela Morelock will be presenting for the Springfield Rotaract Club. Her presentation, "Fraud & Embezzlement: Lessons from the Trenches" will take place on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at 425 Downtown, Springfield, MO. Morelock leads BKD's forensic accounting and investigations team, providing fraud investigation and prevention, complex litigation support and forensic accounting services for a variety of business clients. She has been qualified ...

Seattle-based Synergetic Financial Management, LLC has added Katie Vercio, a financial planning and investment analyst, to its experienced team of wealth managers and business consultants. Vercio supports the company's market and economic research as well as the firm's financial planning process. With concentrations in finance and international business, Vercio graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in business and economics. She studied finance and volunteered in China in 2010 and served as a financial analyst intern with Morgan Stanley ...

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com/), has announced that The Daily Planet Cafe will host four science talks throughout the month of January, with topics focused on wearable robotics, acoustical communications in birds, poetry through the lens of science and invasive pythons in the United States. Each of these events will be led by experts in their respective fields and will conclude with a Q&A session in which the audience can ask specific questions to learn more. The first event, Wearable Robotics, will be held on Thursday, ...

Rapid Fitness (http://www.rapidfitness.com), Raleigh's leading gym and fitness center, has announced that the gym has become the first fitness center in North Carolina to receive P90X certification and will offer a P90X training program at its 7101 Glenwood Ave. location beginning in January. P90X is a complete 90-day fitness system designed to get participants in the best shape of their lives. Created by trainer Tony Horton, the program includes 12 intense workouts that use resistance and body-weight training, cardio, plyometrics, abdominal work, martial arts and yoga, ...

The Kroger Co. (http://www.kroger.com/), the nation's largest traditional grocery retailer with 16 stores throughout the Triangle and North Carolina, has announced that each of its 111 pharmacies across the Mid-Atlantic region, will offer a program to assist diabetic patients with private insurance savings via a $4 co-pay on Kroger Premium blood glucose test strips. Where 200 blood glucose test strips typically cost patients a co-pay of $40, Kroger Premium's offerings will now provide a savings of $36 each month. Unlike other co-pay programs offered by many blood glucose ...

Gico Music, along with the multitalented singer, songwriter and producer Gina Carey, are proud to announce the hugely anticipated release of "Gina Carey...The Songbird." This super smooth, soulful and funky CD is sure to capture the heart and soul of listeners worldwide. Previously, Gina Carey..The Songbird, has enjoyed commercial success and critical acclaim aplenty, including her number one, UK album, "Melodic." "Gina Carey...The Songbird" is Gina's best album to date. Not only does Gina Carey...The Songbird's warm, angelic, seventies ...

Part history lesson, part motivational speech and part results-driven, this book wonderfully blends these elements along with the tapestry of the Black in America experience, to create practical messages and current-day realities for a more fulfilling life and career. Deborah L. Parker has robustly compiled Seven Guidelines in this book, warmly woven together as a trifecta of strength, soul, and spirit. Cemented in the use of the word 'know', these guidelines represent timeless advice based on knowledge, well-being, and faith narratives as a 'way station' for courageously ...

As the time of New Year's resolutions arrives, more people will make new promises to change their lives. According to the University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology, the number one resolution is to lose weight. To help people who want to finally lose the weight they want to lose, Beta Labs, LTD introduces Phen FX. This new weight loss supplement is designed to help support diet and exercise plans, helping dieters reach their weight loss goals. Phen FX by Beta Labs, LTD contains a proprietary blend of ingredients: 1,3,7-trimethlyxanthine (12 Hour Caffeine), ...