Winners of the Defining Moments youth art program will be at Winterlude this weekend, courtesy of TakingITGlobal and the National Capital Commission (NCC), to share their perspective as young Canadian artists and celebrate the culmination of Defining Moments after two years of engaging youth from coast to coast. Representatives from the federal government, the youth sector, and the art community will come together for an award ceremony on Saturday, February 16th from 3 to 5 pm. The prestigious National Gallery will be the setting for this event, which will honour the ...

Newly released Rabbit TV is fast out of the gate, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The only question is - will others like Hulu and Netflix be able to keep pace as Rabbit TV plans to add millions of subscribers in the coming year? Rabbit TV's partnership with "As Seen on TV" giants Telebrands and their massive national retail network has Rabbit TV shipping out currently to major retailers around the country, including Walmart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Family/Dollar General to name a few. Having only launched in January 2013, the company ...

A Gold Award in the 2012 Nationals Awards is the most recent testimonial to Pardee Homes' sustained track record of market-responsive new home designs. LivingSmart Homes Parkside Plan 3 in Lake Elsinore took a Gold Award for detached housing design of 1,500 to 2,500 square feet. The Nationals highlight the annual International Building Show (IBS), sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders, and were held January 22 in Las Vegas. "The judges noted how well this design maximizes a compact plan size to create an inviting and affordable home," said ...

Concierge Medicine Today (CMT) announces the release of a new book about the controversial and growing free-market medicine business model called Branding Concierge Medicine. The book is authored by Concierge Medicine Today's Editor-in-Chief, Michael Tetreault. In this new book, Tetreault explores the popularity of concierge medicine across the U.S. and examines what is happening inside these medical practices - showing how they are growing and why. Throughout the past decade and since the emergence of Concierge Medicine in the mid-1990's, Concierge Medicine has often ...

In an acting tour de force, one man performs 36 roles in the telling of the Emmett Till tragedy. Experience the story, trial, and unbelievable confessions of those accused of Emmett's murder in this riveting drama. DAR HE will be screened at the 2013 Winter Film Awards Independent Film Festival on Friday, March 1st in the 2pm-5pm Screening Block at the Hotel Pennsylvania Globetrotter Ballroom, 401 Seventh Avenue, New York City Days after stepping off the train, 14-year old Emmett Till from Chicago goes missing in Money, Mississippi. Later, the boy's mutilated body is ...

Coldwell Banker Premier Realty, a business specializing in residential real estate, received national certification as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Women's Business Enterprise Council-West in partnership with Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). At the same time, majority owner Molly Hamrick, President and COO of Coldwell Banker Premier Realty (CBPR) was one of 16 women recognized as Vegas, Inc. magazine's 2013 "Women to Watch." The event hosted at Vdara Hotel & Spa, CityCenter last month, recognized women for their significant impact ...

"We are pleased to expand our relationship with Royal Pacific Capital , this partnership will help us expand into new markets that is exclusively covering the west coast territory with offices in Beverly Hills, California, the entertainment capital of the West." As of January 2013, Skynet Aviation Group (SAG), a premier company in providing private jet charter and aircraft management and Royal Pacific Capital Partners, a subsidiary of RAD Holdings LLC , a boutique international consulting and investment firm announced its strategic partnership to deliver and ...

Pearson Learning Solutions approached West Coast digital ad agency L7 Creative with a challenge requiring a unique online solution. With three blogs, each overflowing with dynamic content, and a navigation network leading users away from online resources, they needed to create a singular cohesive blog to unite their content and articulate their company mission. L7 Creative seamlessly fused all three blogs into a single user-friendly platform that clearly communicates the significance of life-long learning. By strategically utilizing the benefits of the WordPress CMS ...

U.S. Women's National Team Midfielder and three-time Olympic gold medalist Heather O'Reilly today announced her affiliation with the Berkshire Soccer Academy for Girls in Otis, Massachusetts where she will be a guest coach this coming summer. Camp Directors Eric and Liza Wittenberg confirmed the announcement. "We are delighted that Heather O'Reilly, one of the top female players in the world, will be visiting and enriching our program. The Berkshire Soccer Academy is a unique overnight soccer camp for girls which infuses balance and fun into a world-class soccer camp ...

Timeshare and fractional industry professionals from across the world gathered for the announcement of the Perspective Magazine Award winners last week during a Gala dinner at the Beverly Wilshire - a Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The Awards banquet was held on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 at the conclusion of GNEX 2013, which saw a record 182 attendees representing 104 companies attend the conference. As the 3-day event came to a close, the industry's elite were announced to attendees as the Perspective Magazine Awards, sponsored by Holiday Systems ...

Xenna Corporation (www.xenna.com), a manufacturer of CalleX Ointment for Dry, Cracked Feet, has launched the Callex Sweepstakes for a chance to win a $100 Zappos.com gift card. No purchase necessary and the drawing to select the winner will be held in mid-March. (See official rules for details.) Entrants can access the sweepstakes via Facebook at http://tinyurl.com/CallexSweepstakes. "Callex Ointment is great for smoothing dry, cracked skin on your heels and feet," says CEO, Carol J Buck, "We are excited to now give away $100 at Zappos.com, so that our ...

While some athletes made 2012 headlines for all the wrong reasons, there was an athlete that quietly toiled at her craft and came out on top. And by on top we mean, she became an Olympic champion, made it into the history books and rather than whooping it up in Vegas, went on a mission to bring her beloved sport of Judo into the national limelight. It has been a joy for those that know her to see USA Judo athlete Marti Malloy get her due. Deservedly, elected as Marpo's first annual Athlete of the Year. At the 2012 Olympics in London, Malloy lost to Romania's Corina Caprioriu ...

Two attorneys in the St. Louis office of Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP and a third attorney in the firm's Kansas City office have been honored by Missouri Lawyers Weekly Magazine for winning one of the largest defense verdicts in Missouri in 2012. Erik Solverud and Thomas Hayde, partners in the St. Louis office, and Mark Thornhill, a partner in Spencer Fane's Kansas City office, were honored at the 2013 Missouri Lawyers Awards by Missouri Lawyers Weekly Magazine for their litigation defense expertise in Sheila Larkin v. Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. ...

Care Plus NJ, Inc. ("CarePlus") announced the appointment of Jessica Shea as co-chair to the Bergen County Department of Health Services Children's Interagency Coordinating Council (CIACC) earlier this month. In this new role, Shea will act as a liaison to the county and state government to assure that the voices of the county's youth and their families are heard. She will maintain a working partnership with the members of the committee to identify gaps in service, assess issues, and create solutions by evaluating the needs of the county's constituents. Ms. ...

With the help of Ampush's marketing solutions LivingSocial was able to achieve a 58% ROI through Domain Sponsored Stories and Custom Audiences and 60% lower CPC than their previous Facebook efforts. In the hyper-competitive world of daily deal sites, brands work hard to stretch their marketing dollars in order to attract and retain the right user base. An efficiently executed social media campaign is paramount to success as this enables brands to connect and engage consumers far more effectively than other channels. Specifically, Facebook provides the scale and personalization ...

Serving as one of the host sites for the Smithsonian Institute's "New Harmonies" exhibit, this Mill Town Music Hall concert is part of the celebration. New Harmonies is a traveling exhibition that shares America's story by examining the roots of American music. Often referred to as the "Queen of Bluegrass", Vincent is one of the most awarded artists in the genre with seven consecutive wins as Female Vocalist of the Year from IBMA and recipient of five Grammy Award Nominations. Her music is known for incorporating savvy contemporary while pulling ...

Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has strengthened its leadership team by promoting four individuals from within the company to newly created and existing positions. The changes, effective immediately, are a strategic move in preparation for company-wide growth and transformation in 2013. Martin Cross, president of Metabo, said, "We are looking forward to an exciting 2013. In our efforts to continually strive for internal ...

CENTURY 21 Thomas' employees teamed up for the 2nd Annual Blood Drive and rolled up their sleeves to donate 22 units of blood to the South Carolina chapter of the American Red Cross. The blood drive organized impeccably by Jim Stephens was conducted by CENTURY 21 Thomas in partnership with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, February 12 at their office at 625 Sea Mountain Highway, North Myrtle Beach. Hank Thomas, Broker-in-charge thanked all employees who donated blood during the blood drive. The American Red Cross is in need of your help," Thomas said. "Patients ...

Robert Buhler, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the agency of record for VMZINC (http://www.vmzinc-us.com/), a leading specialist in innovative zinc products manufactured and sold by the Building Products Unit of Umicore. MMI will assist VMZINC in increasing its local, regional and national awareness and to heighten visibility for VMZINC , its projects and unique zinc product line, in association with Umicore Building Products USA, Inc. as a unified brand. ...

The Douglas Stewart Company is excited to announce Widgit software as a new line for their assistive technology portfolio. As the creators and publishers of "Writing with Symbols" and it's successors "Communicate: In Print" and "Communicate: SymWriter," Widgit has pioneered the use of symbols to support learning and communication for more than 30 years and remains at the leading edge of development in the field. Chris McLean, Director of Sales at The Douglas Stewart Company, said "It is amazing to witness the innovation in the education ...

Paragon Bank (http://www.paragoncommercial.com) has announced that Jennifer D. Terry has been named director of market strategy, taking on additional responsibilities to aid in the future success of Paragon. In her new role, Terry will build the Client Experience Management Program, further develop the private banking offering and work to expand awareness of the Paragon brand through various marketing strategies. Terry will maintain her role as senior vice president and client development officer with Paragon and will continue serving commercial clients. She has a wealth ...

Vogue Knitting LIVE, the "Comic-Con of the fiber arts world" is making its first stop in Seattle on April 5th to 7th at the Meydenbauer Convention Center. The event features: • More than 200 classes, taught by some of the world's knitterati (celebrity designers and instructors) • A huge yarn marketplace, showcasing the latest yarns and knitting accessories from local companies and global brands. Visitors can stock-up on supplies for projects for years to come • A distinctive fiber art gallery, with sculptures, paintings, and other items made entirely from ...

CELEBRATING YOUTH, EDUCATION, AND EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC Contact: Carla Hill, President and CEO West Michigan Symphony and West Michigan Youth Symphony chill@westmichigansymphony.org Phone: 231-726-3231 ext. 22 Gabe Slimko, Operations Manager West Michigan Youth Symphony gslimko@westmichigansymphony.org Phone: 231.855.6010 West Michigan Youth Symphony to Perform Spring Concert in Frauenthal Theater Muskegon, Michigan, February 12, 2013 - The West Michigan Youth Symphony will showcase talented young musicians from throughout West Michigan on Sunday, March ...

GMP Friction Products, a leading manufacturer of powdered metal friction products for clutch plates and brake pads, hired Bob Malek as Director of Racing Products. Bringing more than 24 years of experience with friction materials, Malek will manage the design, development and manufacture of GMP Friction Product's line of racing clutches and brakes. "Bob has a vast amount of experience and expertise with friction materials in the racing industry, making him a valuable asset to our company," said Jerry Lynch, President and COO of GMP Friction Products. "His ...

Fluttermail.com, email marketing for small businesses, and SMTP2GO.com, worldwide SMTP service, have partnered with AffiliateManager.com, premier affiliate management agency, to launch the Fluttermail and SMTP2GO affiliate management programs. Fluttermail is the fastest and easiest way to send beautiful emails and profit from the results. From web entrepreneurs to high-end stores, from gyms to non-profits, Fluttermail is for anyone who needs to send emails. Fluttermail charges less for for their services than do their competitors, plus Fluttermail does not penalize ...