located in Brockton, helped a number of seniors and others in need this holiday season. OCES held a holiday food drive among their staff to help support Father Bills & Mainspring homeless shelter of Brockton, which has experienced a marked increase in young adults and veterans seeking assistance. OCES collected several boxes of food and donated them to Father Bills & Mainspring. Each year, OCES holds a holiday food drive for a different organization in an effort to provide support to those most in need. Last year, OCES' food drive collections were donated to ...

Many parents worry about harmful chemicals in products for children. Parents want the safest product for their child. Here are a few products that are free from harmful chemicals and eco-friendly. Twitter: @sweetthistles what products are environmentally safe for my child? Harmful chemicals found in children's products like toys, diapers, eating accessories, and clothing have parents searching for new, safer alternatives for children and the environment. Many children's products are made with plastic containing harmful chemicals and dyes that contaminate children ...

Custom suit maker Tien Son launched a Kickstarter campaign last week in an effort to raise $20 thousand, and has so far received over $5 thousand in contributions from about 20 backers. According to the Kickstarter website, 81% of projects that raise at least 20% of their goals successfully raise the full amount by the end of the campaign. The funds will be used to optimize and expand its TS Virtual Tailor application, which allows customers to preview their selection of fabric, buttons, and various other features of their customized suit on a 3D model before purchase. ...

Tecfen Corporation, a leading distributor of Ophthalmic, Ear Nose & Throat, and General Surgical products to doctors, clinics and hospitals in over 120 countries worldwide announces that it will join forces with Soft Logic, Inc. to create a joint venture partnership in order to expand its U.S. reach. The new name of the combined entities is Tecfen Medical. This union of two well-established distributors will build upon the solid history of developing long lasting business relationships by ensuring customer satisfaction from beginning to end. Tecfen Medical, an ISO 9001:2008 ...

Today, Family First Dealer Services LLC (FFDS) of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, is proud to announce the industry's first four-tier "4T" Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Program. The FFDS 4T GAP Program's new 73-76 month term band provides considerable savings compared to the industry standard 72-84 month term band. The FFDS 4T GAP Program gives FFDS' partners another way to build value and stand out above others in the industry today. "At FFDS we believe in spotting unique trends and responding to market changes quickly. Over the past year, we have seen ...

Brian Giordano, President of Integrated Audio Video at Southpoint, has announced the completion of a local installation at DefyGravity Trampoline Arena in Durham, NC, as well as at Jumpology Trampoline Arena in Richmond, VA. Integrated Audio Video completed a local install at DefyGravity, the ultimate indoor trampoline park in Durham. The installation included a Pro audio system, Pro DMX lighting system (LED wash lights & lasers), flat panel televisions with built in digital signage software, HDMI video distribution system, microphone paging system, structured cabling ...

Bobo Custom Builders was named the #1 Full-Service Remodeler in San Antonio for the second year in a row by Remodeling Magazine. Remodeling Magazine is a national monthly publication. The magazine provides updates, recognition, and information needed by professionals in the remodeling industry. Bobo Custom Builders was recognized in the full service remodeling category in Remodeling Magazine's prestigious Top 550 list for 2012. Every year, Bobo Custom Builders outperforms and continues to move up the ranks. Last year, in 2011, they ranked #179 in the nation. This year ...

Tropical Roofing Products, a national manufacturer of quality building products and innovative solutions for the professional roofer, has appointed Harry El Kara as their new General Manager for the California manufacturing plant located in La Mirada. "We're pleased to have Harry join Tropical and welcome his experience and expertise in assembling a world-class manufacturing team," said Richard Zegelbone, president of Tropical Roofing Products. "Our best-in-class products begin with the people that ensure quality in manufacturing, and Harry's leadership ...

Continuing its successful collaboration with Roche Bobois, One Thousand Ocean is offering an optional furniture package from the international home furnishings firm for its last available two-story Beach Villa. Roche Bobois furnished the unique residence, enabling prospective purchasers to better envision themselves living there. Two other residences in the 52-unit ultra-luxe condominium building sold soon after Roche Bobois installed other of its fine European furniture, resulting in buyers making a quick transition as One Thousand Ocean residents. Along with the ...

Empire Heating & Air Conditioning of Decatur, GA has achieved the coveted Diamond Dealer status, which is the highest level of accreditation from Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating. Empire has been successfully providing Atlanta area residents with ductless heating and air conditioning solutions since 1985. Empire is now an expert on the benefits, features, and capabilities of Mitsubishi ductless heating and air conditioning systems. In order to be awarded this Diamond Dealer status, Empire Heating & Air Conditioning thoroughly trained on electrical functions, ...

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"Enowa's SCM and Mobility Leads are in the midst of preparing group meetings at this year's Logistics & SCM conference to enable clients to share stories and join forces on ideas, while our consultants drive the conversation forward to enable a solid scope. Logistics and SCM has continued to be a valued show for Enowa's team due to the quality of content and the opportunities to collaborate with and provide education to our client base," says Rick Place, Partner and VP of Sales and Marketing. Visit booth 115 in the exhibit hall as Enowa brings in key experts ...

Sonoma Energy Capital is drilling its 3rd well in the heart of an "Oil Boom", in Southern Illinois. Sonoma Energy Capital, LLC is an independent oil and gas developer drilling and producing oil wells in the Southern Illinois Basin. Sonoma Energy Capital is on the cutting edge of a literal "Oil Boom." Many of the major oil and gas companies that had once left the Illinois basin in search of larger oil plays are now returning. "We have seen a tremendous amount of activity in the last year, with a huge spike in drilling permits in both Illinois and ...

The hotel at MGM Grand Detroit has earned AAA's 2013 Four Diamond rating. Only 14 other hotels in Michigan received the recognition this year. Part of the auto association's annual hospitality industry ratings, Four Diamond hotels are refined, stylish, and upscale in all areas of service, decor and their extensive amenities. Detroit's first and only downtown hotel, gaming and entertainment destination built from the ground up, MGM Grand Detroit's hotel features 400 chic and stylish guest rooms, including nine rooftop VIP suites and 56 opulent corner suites. The ...

Taylor Morrison recently celebrated the opening of its new Amenity Center at Esplanade Golf & Country Club with exotic flair. Visitors enjoyed tropical refreshments, live island music and performances by hula dancers. In addition to admiring the new Amenity Center, attendees had the opportunity to tour the facility, grounds and furnished models on the property. This event served a dual purpose by marking the one-year anniversary of Esplanade Golf & Country Club at Lakewood Ranch, the only active lifestyle community in Lakewood Ranch and the opening of the highly ...

The Heron Dance Wild Nature Art Gallery has its grand opening on Friday, March 1st, 2013 from 5-8:00 PM. The opening exhibit will feature Roderick MacIver's original watercolors and acrylic ink paintings of wild nature. Rod lives in a cabin deep in the Adirondack woods and is focused on creatively expressing gratitude for the gift of life and the beauty and mystery of the natural world. His paintings are inspired by his life in the woods. "I' ve traveled a lot in my life, mostly along the fringes of our culture, mostly in the woods and on wild waters," said ...

Signalman Publishing is very honored to announce that "Hanged in Shame, Standing in Glory: Life Lessons from the Thief on the Cross" by Jeffrey J. Valerioti of Marietta, Georgia, has been nominated for the 2013 Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year in the Non-fiction / Bible Study category. "Hanged in Shame, Standing in Glory: Life Lessons from the Thief on the Cross" offers the reader a closer examination of Christ's words to the penitent thief as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. The book contains 12 lessons to be applied for personal growth ...

Advantage Consumer Credit Counseling Service is pleased to announce that they are recently licensed and approved to provide free consumer credit counseling services along with debt management services in Oregon. Advantage CCS is a qualified and reputable Non-Profit consumer credit counseling agency that helps individuals from all walks of life by providing free credit counseling, a wonderful debt management program, bankruptcy education courses, bankruptcy counseling, and much more. Advantage CCS has been helping consumers with their financial issues since 1968. Consumers ...

Career Step, an online school offering career-focused education, has launched an updated version of its Computer Technician training program. The program has been updated to ensure graduates are prepared to pass the new CompTIA A+ certification exams, which were released in October 2012. "Employers are looking for CompTIA A+ certified technicians, and preparing students to earn that credential key to helping them succeed in the workforce," said Career Step Vice President of Academics Jerolyn Carter. "With the release of the updated CompTIA A+ exams, we ...

Some taxpayers underreport their income intentionally to avoid taxes, but many underreport mistakenly because of a miscalculation, or a limited knowledge of tax laws. Tax Defense Network informs taxpayers that the IRS takes underreporting of income seriously and even if an error due to miscalculation has been detected, they will charge a penalty for the underreporting of income, or worse, proceed with criminal charges. Tax Defense Network Salary: Correctly Reporting Income To avoid IRS penalties, taxpayers need to understand exactly which items to include in their ...

The all-new TM-X 160x120 thermal camera is compact, lightweight and ergonomically designed. With features like removable SD card, video capture, image capture, 2x digital zoom, real-time object tracking, crosshairs, multiple display color options and more, the TM-X is powerful and feature-packed at an amazing value. The TM-X has technology that upscales the output resolution from 160x120 up to 320x240. This amazing device can be connected to any TV or monitor with an RCA video input while the USB cable can be used to manage photo and video content on your Microsoft Windows ...

Walker Author Tours, a company that brings many new authors to the attention of the reading public through online, virtual book tours, is pleased to announce the forthcoming virtual book tour for Donna Anastasi's debut novel, Spin the Plate. The book was recently re-edited and expanded and is more touching and profound than ever. This book tour will include stops at a variety of book blogs on the internet where readers may read reviews, author interviews, excerpts from the book, and ask questions of the author. This is a creative and entertaining way to learn about new ...

Chicago, IL-based National Construction Drafters Association, LLC celebrates the 1-year anniversary of their Drafting Directory website on March 7th, 2013. The Drafting Directory is an online database available to hiring HR professionals and construction companies seeking drafting & design individuals and businesses. Membership has been on a steady rise since the website launched March 7th, 2012 and all signs point to continued growth. The Drafting Directory consists of a growing community of students, freelancers, businesses, and licensed professionals that span ...

Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI, announces the Model 4133 single-channel DB25 A/B switch with auto fallback and RS232 remote control. The PathWay Model 4133 enables sharing a single port interface device connected to the COMMON port among two other devices connected to the A and B ports. Model 4133 is controlled locally via a front-panel pushbutton or remotely via the DB9 female serial interface Remote port located on the rear of the unit. The front-panel LED display indicates the switch position, switch mode and power status. This switch monitors data ...

Attorney R. Porter Corrigan II, an associate at the Family Law firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., has been selected among San Antonio's legal "Rising Stars" by S.A. Scene Magazine. The listing recognizes San Antonio's leading young attorneys who have been practicing law for less than 10 years. The complete "S.A. Law: Rising Stars" list appears in the February 2013 issue of S.A. Scene Magazine. "Porter is indeed one of the leading young attorneys, not just in San Antonio, but the entire state," says Mike ...