"Gangsters and Organized Crime in Buffalo: History, Hits and Headquarters" is the first book to "put it all together", as former Buffalo News reporter Lee Coppola stated. Buffalo author and tour business owner Michael F. Rizzo spent the last 10 years gathering information from the FBI, books, newspaper articles and listening to tales from others to write this book. "I started the writing 10 years ago," stated Rizzo, "but put it aside for a while. Last fall I decided I wanted to put the story together and approached The History Press ...

The new Model 0202 OMD Optical Media Destroyer from Security Engineered Machinery (SEM) has the highest-rated throughput capacity of all such shredders evaluated and listed by the National Security Agency (NSA) — 2,400 CDs or DVDs per hour. Exceeding the requirements of the NSA/CSS 04-02 Standards, it reduces discs to tiny 2.0 mm x 3.9 mm particles. Unlike competing models, the Model 0202 has Auto Sync dual voltage capability and two power cords to operate on either 110-120V/60Hz or 220-230V/50Hz power, making it ideal for overseas deployment. Small enough for office ...

In support of Ghana-born Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfège's Million Download Campaign (MDC), the band is now launching their Music Ambassadors Program (MAP) to help further their mission to put the power of music back in the hands of artists and fans where it belongs. ". . . [Soulfège's] members realized they had the platform to reach ears not only with their music—a fusion of thumping African music and rhythms, sweet reggae breezes, funk, and hip-hop—but also with their message." —The Boston Globe Since its inception in January, the MDC ...

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and CRM Software are terms used interchangeably by many, though they are very separate concepts. Keen to identify the value of CRM and diminish misconceptions DMC Software, CRM specialists and award winning Sage Business Partner, held a complimentary CRM Workshop at the end of June 2012. The Workshop was very successful and achieved its goal to get local businesses thinking about CRM and its place within the modern organisation, both strategically and operationally. Mike Ramsay, Managing Director of DMC Software, speaking at the ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that it was selected by the White House Business Council and Business Forward North Carolina to host a roundtable discussion on the challenges facing higher education in the Triangle with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Tony Miller on campus July 12 at the Main Building. The forum included local business leaders and higher education leaders discussing what tools are needed from the government in order to make higher education accessible. The focus ...

Lunch is served Tuesday through Friday from 11am to 2pm. Business meetings, private parties and hungry diners alike, are all welcome to have a seat and enjoy a freshly prepared soup, salad or sandwich from Chef Brandon Benack's seasonal menu. "Our first lunch menu is a collection of Truffles' and my own 'Greatest Hits'," said Chef Benack. "Every dish on the menu is one of our favorites. Coming from a big Italian family, food has always been a big part of my life. Food brought us together. If you don't have fun creating a dish, you won't have fun eating ...

Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner of The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. (http://www.dileone.com), has announced that Kelly Hubbell has joined the firm as a paralegal and office administrator. In her position, Hubbell will provide paralegal services and manage office duties, as well as build and strengthen client relationships. Prior to joining The DiLeone Law Group, P.C., she served as a paralegal and legal administrative assistant. Hubbell has three years of legal experience. She received a bachelor's degree in sociology from NC State University. Hubbell regularly volunteers ...

Sonorous Entertainment Inc. - Caribbean international recording artist Hoszia Hinds has been nominated in the category of Best Reggae Song for "Can't Live Without You" by En Sound Music Awards. The song "Can't Live Without You" is off his most recent release, "The Race Against Time". En Sound Music Awards is the world's most recognized Indie Gospel Music Award show of its kind, providing an outlet where indie and unsigned artists are recognized for their contribution to the Gospel music industry. The awards will be presented on July 29, 2012 ...

Citrin Cooperman's Philadelphia accounting, tax and business consulting firm fielded the top-earning team, Citrin Cooperman Cares, in the American Cancer Society's 2012 Relay For Life of Ocean City, N.J., which was held on June 22 and 23. Citrin Cooperman Cares raised more than $5,500 in the fight against cancer through its participation in the event. This year's walk held particular significance for the accounting firm, as team captain and Citrin Cooperman Partner Jeff Gittler, CPA, is looking forward to celebrating one year of being cancer-free in August. "I ...

Two Christie MicroTiles displays are stopping moviegoers in their tracks when they walk into the Cinemas Guzzo IMAX theater lobby at the Mega Plex Marche Central 18 in Montreal. Les Cinemas Guzzo ("Guzzo"), one of Canada's leading independent chains and the largest privately owned cinema chain in Quebec, has more than 151 screens in 12 theater complexes. The eye-catching displays - one in a 6 high by 11 wide archway, and the other centered just past the archway in a 3 wide by 6 high array - draw audiences into the theater itself with captivating content produced ...

Coats and Bennett, PLLC (http://www.coatsandbennett.com), an intellectual property law firm, has announced that Letao Qin, associate attorney with the firm, attended an international IP forum that was held in Beijing on the topic of protecting intellectual property around the world. The forum provided comprehensive guidance to Chinese counsel on filing patents and trademarks, IP litigation and licensing and monetization strategies in Europe, the U.S., India, Russia, Brazil and other jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region. Some of the world's leading IP officials spoke ...

Phalanx Biotech Group announced today that they would be featured in an upcoming episode of Health Heroes. Founded in 2002 by several leaders from the highly regarded Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) of Taiwan, Phalanx Biotech Group has emerged as a leading manufacturer of DNA microarrays for basic research and genetic screening. This particular episode will focus on the amazing breakthroughs being made in the field of genomic research. The completion of sequencing human genome has allowed for exciting advancements in science, technology, and new molecular ...

With the summer approaching, so does the time of year that more and more people will be heading into the depths to either try their hand at scuba diving or returning to one of their favourite hobbies. The Watch Hut is the UK's largest watch website, selling over 8,000 watches from across over 80 brands, and as part of their watch collections they have a dedicated page, specifically for diver's watches! All of the watches in the collection have a level of water resistance, whether that be for more shallow water activities like snorkelling, or deep sea diving where some ...

Milton Collier President of TranZcenter, LLC receives the Veterans Small Business Award from the Veterans Business Association. TranZcenter, LLC transportation management is changing the transportation industry with their one of a kind On the Job Training Program. Since logistics advanced from 1950s, there were numerous researches focused on this area in different applications. Due to the trend of nationalization and globalization in recent decades, the importance of logistics management has been growing in various areas. For industries, logistics helps to optimize the ...

BeAnywhere (www.beanywhere.com), a worldwide leader company in cloud-based remote Access Technologies and Remote Support for professionals and domestic users, is proud to announce that it has exceeded one million support sessions since January 2012, establishing a key milestone in the growth of the company. The first half of 2012 has marked the most successful period of BeAnywhere. With several users joining weekly, BeAnywhere is also growing rapidly from increased international acceptance. Recent studies specify continued growing demand for IT Support services all ...

Debra Kasowski (http://debrakasowski.com/), Founder of The Millionaire Woman Club, is writing alongside 1,000 highly influential international bloggers who are taking part in the Ultimate BlogChallenge (http://ultimateblogchallenge.com/), a virtual quarterly event where bloggers come together to write and share new blog posts every day for the whole month. The Ultimate Blog Challenge (UBC) is hosted by entrepreneurs Michele Scism, who known for her work "The Results Lady," and international blogging enthusiast, Michelle Schaeffer.Schaeffer and Scism established ...

Longistics (http://www.longistics.com) has announced that its global division, Longistics International, LLC, has re-signed their operations agreement for Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 93 with the Triangle J Council of Governments, the grantee of FTZ 93. Longistics International has operated the Research Triangle FTZ 93, adjacent to RDU International Airport in Raleigh, N.C., for over 20 years. FTZs offer compelling advantages for both international companies, for which they provide a profitable entry into the U.S. marketplace, and U.S. manufacturers, for which they can help ...

MyEasyVision is only available through Channel Partners and Strategic Alliances. "Video Conferencing resources such as MCU, Bridges and VC Rooms are used every day by more and more people within the same company...As the Video networks are getting more stable and the users more self-sufficient, the problem is no longer about the quality of the video calls, it's about centralizing all resources such as bridging resources, room booking, systems directory, requests for training and incident tickets in one unique portal that is easy to use for the day to day user and ...

Dr. Richard Ruhling announced today the WakeUpAmericaForTheEnd.com Internet radio show lineup for Monday, July 16, 2012. Each segment of the show focuses on three key areas - health, happiness and freedom. The program presents interviews with experts and allows for discussion of news and other items of public interest. The lineup for Monday, July 16 includes: Mike Anderson of RaveDiet.com. Anderson's DVD, "Eating" has been a best-seller and demonstrates how to reverse heart disease, blood pressure, diabetes and even cancer. Just as obedience to physical ...

Encap, a lawn and garden product company of Green Bay, Wisconsin, is hosting an exciting contest for homeowners this summer: the chance to win a DIY Lawn Makeover. The contest, aimed at homeowners across the United States, is looking for those in dire need of a lawn makeover. In order to enter the contest, participants must submit a photo of their lawn, along with their story of why they deserve to win a lawn makeover. The contest will run through the middle of August, and voting will continue until September 1. The top ten finalists will be chosen by peer voting, and ...

QuickBooks users do not need to order the expensive pre-printed checks again. Accounting payroll software provider, halfpricesoft.com (http://www.halfpricesoft.com), released the new ezCheckPrinting QuickBooks Virtual Printer which allows QuickBooks users to print checks on blank stock easily in a single step. This QuickBooks check virtual printer is a new add-on of the popular check writer ezCheckPrinting. With this virtual printer, QuickBooks users no longer have to enter check data manually to take advantage of the money and time-saving features of ezCheckPrinting. User ...

Tax Defense Network advises taxpayers to choose a tax resolution firm that employs a variety of tax professionals that each bring a different expertise to assist a taxpayer with their IRS tax debt issues. Tax Defense Network believes Enrolled Agents are a vital part of a well-rounded tax resolution team. Enrolled Agents are federally-authorized tax practitioners who have technical expertise in the field of taxation. Enrolled Agents are tested directly by the IRS. They focus on tax accounting and are licensed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent American ...

iGoDigital, the market and technology leader in personalized product recommendations and guided selling tools for eCommerce, will be attending the Online Merchandising Workshop 2012, taking place July 16-18, at San Diego's La Costa Resort and Spa. During the event, iGoDigital will showcase the company's personalized online recommendation services at booth #18. iGoDigital is the leader in personalized assisted selling services for eCommerce, used by 8 of the top 10 online retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. iGoDigital has created a personalized recommendation ...

"The slightest advantage in anyone being, at any age or during any season, over those which comes into competition, or better adaptation in however slight degree to the surrounding physical conditions, will turn the balance." Charles Darwin, on The Origin of Species (1859) It's strange to start an article about online project management with a quote from Charles Darwin, but having read it I immediately thought of the incremental advantage that sharing documents online brings to businesses that embrace it. In these competitive times businesses are looking for ...

West Side GI, LLC, which is expected to rank among New York State's largest ambulatory surgical centers based on the patient caseload of its 11 founding physicians, launched earlier this month on 54th Street on Manhattan's West Side. West Side GI was conceived of two years ago by several gastroenterologists affiliated with St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, in conjunction with management partner Frontier Healthcare Holdings (www.frontierhh.com), based in New York City. West Side GI was surveyed by the New York State Department of Health on June 11 and received same-week ...