Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas will host the Cookie Box Creations awards ceremony on March 17 at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Themed "Out of This World," this year's design contest featured eight teams consisting of Girl Scouts and mentors in the architecture and engineering fields. The creations are currently being displayed at the Perot Museum and will be taken down following the awards ceremony. In support of its mission to inspire minds through nature and science, this is the third year that the Perot Museum has collaborated with Girl Scouts of ...

The Virtual HR Director is pleased to announce that our former Marketing and Administrative Manager Chelsea Beals has been promoted to Membership & Customer Relations Manager. We have recognized her excellent work fulfilling her goals as Marketing & Administrative Manager and with pleasure have extended her the opportunity to be in direct relation with all of our customers a part of our Membership Program. With her new job and title Chelsea is excited to be managing our most popular program, our Membership Program. Our Membership program includes compliance ...

Michelle Obama and Joe Biden's Social Security numbers, dates of birth and other important information have been reportedly stolen. A Chinese Army Unit has been suspected to have attacked and penetrated The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post's internal networks; and Twitter, Facebook, Apple and Google have all recently admitted to security breaches. First-time authors John & Caitlin Stuart, the father/daughter co-authors of Hiding in Sunshine, a compelling new novel of suspense and treachery in the murky world of cyber terrorism and identity ...

FC Organizational Products LLC, the official consumer products licensee of the FranklinCovey Co. brand, today announced the recipients of its annual vendor and products awards. Winning businesses represent emerging and established innovators in the electronics accessories industry including Booq, OGIO, United by Blue, iLuv, The Couponizer, and Vendor-of-the-Year recipient McKlein. The award winners were notified of their respective selections on February 11 and 12. Each winner received a genuine crystal trophy commemorating the honor. FC Organizational Products' ...

Royal Oaks Homes, LLC (http://www.royaloakshomes.com), an award-winning residential new homebuilder, has announced that Kyle Courts has been named assistant project manager. In his new position, he will support the company's project manager in ensuring that new homes are started and completed on schedule and are constructed of the highest quality. As part of the new home building process, Courts will manage project vendors' schedules, making sure that deadlines are met. Prior to joining Royal Oaks Homes as a full-time employee, Courts worked part-time for the firm for two ...

Citrin Cooperman announced that Brian J. "B.J." Hoffman, CPA, CFE and Michael J. Kline, CPA, MST, both partners with the tax, accounting and business consulting firm in Philadelphia, have been appointed to serve prominent nonprofit organizations in advisory roles. Hoffman joined the advisory committee of Select Greater Philadelphia and Kline was elected to the board as the treasurer of Quilts for Kids. The Citrin Cooperman accountants add to the fabric, both figuratively and literally, of Philadelphia and the surrounding communities. Select Greater Philadelphia ...

Attorneys Joshua A. Skinner and Francisco J. Valenzuela of Dallas-based Fanning Harper Martinson Brandt & Kutchin, P.C., again have earned recognition as two of the state's top young lawyers with selections to the 2013 Texas Rising Stars list. This is the fourth consecutive selection to the exclusive annual listing for both attorneys. Mr. Skinner is recognized for his work representing cities, municipalities and governmental entities in courtroom litigation and other legal matters. Mr. Valenzuela is recognized based on his work for business clients in employment ...

Band Together NC, a Triangle-based organization that uses live music as a platform for social change, has announced that American country singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett will headline this year's charity concert on May 4 at Cary's Booth Amphitheatre, benefitting Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities. A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying ...

ROTOCON today announced the receipt of a purchase order from First Impression Labels, a converter in South Africa, for a ROTOCONTROL RSC 340mm web width vertical inspection slitter/rewinder finishing machine. This marks the second ROTOCONTROL RSC finishing machine investment for First Impression Labels. The order was confirmed on the second day of Propak Africa by Vaughan Cumming, Operations Director of First Impression Labels. Pascal Aengenvoort, Director of ROTOCON, comments: "We are thrilled to receive this second ROTOCONTROL order from First Impression Labels ...

Aternity Inc., the industry's leader in providing ubiquitous end user experience monitoring solutions, announced today that it has opened a European office located in the United Kingdom to support its EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) operations, while doubling its US headquarters to further support its rapidly expanding global business. "Further extending our presence in EMEA is part of our global expansion plans for 2013, and reflects our commitment to our multinational and European-based customers and partners," said Trevor Matz, president and CEO of ...

Attendees will get an exclusive look at Workshare's integration with active directory and secure single sign-on and its ECM / DMS integration. Why: • Workshare's integration with active directory (AD) / Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) systems for secure single sign-on allows users to securely access Workshare's unique document-centric collaboration, comparison, and data policy enforcement features in a highly-secure online or offline environment. Single sign-on increases productivity across the enterprise for employees working from any device by eliminating ...

Desert Chill, suitably nick-named "the coolest business in the UAE", is proud to become official sponsor of Hercules Trophy 2013 in Dubai, an all day festival of corporate challenges designed to not only build company loyalty and pride, but also to encourage business to business networking. Providing a reason to smile in neighborhoods and corporate communities since 2008, Desert Chill will have their hugely popular Ice Cream Vans on site in Dubai Festival City providing ice cream throughout the event and also host two competitions. Chill's well known vans ...

There are many issues with the current NSW green slip scheme, particularly affecting affordability, efficiency and sustainability. The NSW Government recognised that it needed to deal with those issues and instructed the Motor Accidents Authority (MAA) to develop a compulsory third party (CTP) pricing strategy. The MAA responded with a plan for major reform of the scheme. The plan is set out in the document, "Reforms to the NSW Compulsory Third Party Green Slip Insurance Scheme", dated February 2013. The document sets out the principles for reform of ...

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has selected Dr. Jack Fisher as its new president. Dr. Fisher, who practices plastic surgery in Nashville, has moved up through the ranks of leadership in the organization over the course of many years. The appointment will be announced and confirmed during The Aesthetic Meeting in New York. Held from April 11 to 16, 2013 and presented by the ASAPS and the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation, this year's meeting will showcase innovative teaching methods, technological advancements and the latest ...

I am biased and I admit it. I place agency efficiency on a pedestal. I don't believe ad agencies can remain competitive when their payrolls sag under the weight of thumb twiddlers. I have witnessed time and time again how bureaucracy waters down smart work, how layers halt forward progress and how the quality of opinions decreases as the number of people expressing opinions increases. Efficiency seems like a no brainer. Still many agencies lumber under the weight of excess. They argue that bigger is better, that staff size and capitalized billings result in greater ability ...

Over 90% of diets end in failure, most resolutions to get fit and go to the gym more often are over by January, and yet we live in a society of increasing obesity and unfitness. The true culprit is the way we approach our goals and today's energy-poor lifestyles. In this new book, the authors show how thinking and techniques developed for performance athletes and elite business people can help all of us improve our personal energy levels, and thereby achieve more at work, at home and in life in general. The author, Rens ter Weijde, is both an elite athlete trainer ...

The Danish company Uniwatches offers customers a lot of new things in March. One of the most exciting news is that the collection of branded watches on the website has grown once again. There have been quite a few additions to the Nixon watches (the Danish term is Nixon ure) brand with all kinds of different models to choose from. Perhaps, one of the most interesting models for customers is the Nixon A037-679 Unisex watch. The combination of stainless steel and plastic along with the gold indexes on the black dial makes it appealing to both men and women. Also, nice ...

Patients who prefer to access medical information on-the-go, Milpitas dentist, Dr. Nick Khoury, recently launched a new mobile website. Patients can type in http://montaguedentalexcellence.com on their smartphone to view the website for his Montague Dental Excellence practice. No longer do patients need to navigate through several pages to reach their destination of choice on Dr. Khoury's site. "I know our patients are busy and having convenient access to our website at any place and time makes dental care even more accessible," says Dr. Khoury, a Milpitas ...

Dr. Joseph Schouten, Appleton, WI dentist, is happy to be able to offer convenient appointment making on his comprehensive website. Patients are able to schedule an appointment by visiting Dr. Schouten's website and clicking the "Appointment Request" tab. "I am very excited to be offering patient scheduling as part of our practice's website. We always strive to be more patient friendly and this is a great example of that. I hope all of our patients take advantage of this convenience," said Dr. Schouten, family dentist in Appleton. Dr. Schouten's ...

Flexible Lifeline Systems, Inc. (FLS) today announced the award of contracts for the design, manufacture, and assembly of V-22 Osprey Maintenance Stands. The contracts represent the successful culmination of a significant effort by FLS following the acquisition of the maintenance platform assets of West Coast Weld Tech in late 2009. Manufacturing will begin in the first quarter of 2013 and the platforms will be constructed at the company's manufacturing facilities in Houston, TX. "Due to the complex nature of this aircraft, the award of these contracts demonstrates ...

If you are considering breast augmentation, your future pregnancy plans should be factored into your decision. Although breast augmentation will not interfere with your ability to become pregnant, it will affect the results of any breast augmentation you obtain now. For this reason, some women choose to delay breast augmentation until after they are finished having children. During a consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon, ask to them discuss the potential impact of pregnancy on your breast augmentation. It's important to make an informed decision about whether ...

A dentist is a dentist, right? Not always. In fact, there are substantial differences between general, cosmetic, and neuromuscular dentistry, and knowing these differences can help you choose a dentist who is trained to provide you with the exact services you require. General Dentistry General dentistry focuses on the prevention, detection, and treatment of common oral health problems. Biannual visits to your dentist for teeth cleanings and examinations are part of general dentistry. So too are things such as root canals, dental fillings, and common tooth extractions. ...

Divorce is a huge transition. It is not an understatement to say that a newly divorced person will have to adapt to a whole new way of life. In addition to the emotional and lifestyle changes that come with a divorce, there are also a whole host of legal and financial complications. After a divorce, it is important to take proactive steps to get your affairs in order. As soon as possible after your divorce is finalized, consider taking the following actions: - Fix your financial accounts: Any shared bank accounts should be cancelled and the proceeds distributed pursuant ...

A report recently released by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) stated that drug and alcohol abuse among service members was a "public health crisis" that could negatively impact service members' "force readiness and psychological fitness." This report may have contributed to the new random breathalyzer program being used by the Marines. The program, which began in January of 2013, requires all Marines to receive random breath alcohol tests at least twice a year. Anyone with a blood alcohol level over 0.01 percent can be referred by a commander to substance ...

The sad death of a six-year-old on his way to school who was run over by a semi truck in East Harlem on February 28, 2013, has raised emotions and highlighted the awareness of New Yorkers to the dangers associated with living in a huge city. Little Amar Diarassoubba was reportedly in the crosswalk with his nine-year-old brother a half block from his school when the first grader was run over by the back wheels of the truck. The morning rush-hour truck-pedestrian accident is still under investigation so many of the details are unknown and although some have been reported, ...