Gabriela Brown knows she provides a service no one truly wants to think about until it becomes absolutely necessary. Ten years ago, she founded Constant Companions, a company that provides in-home care for the elderly. Yet she has discovered in her 25 years in the field that most people refuse to think about the topic. When she set up a booth at the Rancho Bernardo Street Fair last year, it was as if a magnetic field was pushing people away. She had a perfect spot, between a popular pet store and the San Diego North County Chamber of Commerce that was drawing a ...

Hartman Inventory Systems announces its new name, Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC. It's not an easy decision to make a change as significant as a company name, but often it's the best decision when it represents the vision for expansion and moving forward. A professional focus group was utilized to ensure the name properly represents the company as it is today, and also will embrace the vision for the future. "Though the name has changed, the focus remains the same," explained founder Mike Hartman. Nationwide Inventory Professionals is a comprehensive ...

The Katonah Art Center announces its first ever musical theater camp this summer. Over the course of two weeks, the students will work on a musical, directed by Jeri Kansas, who was in the original cast of 42nd Street and Sugar Babies. On the last Friday of the camp, the students will put on a performance. "We're really excited to offer a musical theater camp this year," says founder and director of the KAC, Loren Anderson. "With Broadway experience, Jeri Kansas is the ideal person to lead this new adventure." In addition to Jeri Kansas, students ...

Retail Radio, one of the fastest growing companies in the United States, announced the hiring of chief financial officer (CFO) Nate Cammack. Retail Radio provides in-store music and other sensory branding services — including digital signage, digital menu boards and scent — for stores, restaurants and other locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Cammack has more than 30 years of financial and accounting experience with various public and private organizations. He has been CFO for several technology and service companies, where he has raised private equity and assisted ...

This weekend, aspiring musicians and songwriters will gain valuable insider information about breaking into the music industry by attending LA record producer Joe Solo's Music Success Weekend Workshop. Solo's credits include Macy Grey, Fergie, American Idol, Universal, Sony and others. The two-day event will be held Saturday and Sunday, February 16 & 17, 2013 at The Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Seattle, Washington. Save $100 off the $295 registration fee with discount code SOLO100 by registering now at http://www.JoeSoloWorkshop.com/Seattle. "This ...

The ADAP Advocacy Association, also known as aaa+, today urged Anthem Blue Cross of California to reverse course on its recent decision requiring that certain members only obtain their medications by mail order. The policy adversely impacts members living with HIV/AIDS because direct patient-pharmacist consultation is widely recognized as improving treatment adherence. "Patients should be afforded as many treatment options as possible, especially when combatting a chronic disease such as HIV/AIDS," argued Brandon M. Macsata, CEO of the ADAP Advocacy Association. ...

RoomRX officially opened it's doors earlier this month, offering a unique service to a wide audience. A self-proclaimed online interior design company, RoomRX offers interior design consultation and room redesign using design boards (a la Pinterest) and functional inventory sheets. Danny Koss, co-founder of RoomRX, affirms that the service will open doors to what people can do in their homes. "We want to bring the expertise and value of interior designers to more people. In it's current state, the industry only serves those with large amounts of disposable income. ...

Tortelloni is simply a larger version of tortellini. The sweet yet nutty flavor of butternut squash creates a comforting dish, perfect for a cold winter's day. Benny's butternut squash tortelloni is a variation on the classic Italian dish, and features a tantalizing filling of pureed butternut squash, cream, and various herbs and spices. The perfectly cooked dish is finished tableside with a topping of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. The butternut squash tortelloni is not only delicious, it's good for you, providing beta-carotene, iron and calcium. Using it in ...

Chris Claremont ("Uncanny X-Men," "Spider-Man"), Gail Simone ("Batgirl," "Firestorm"), Carlos Pacheco ("Green Lantern," "Wolverine"), Mike Deodato Jr. ("Wonder Woman," "Batman") and Kurt Busiek ("Astro City," "Superman") are a few the top comics creators scheduled to attend next weekend's inaugural Wizard World Portland Comic Con, Feb. 22-24 at the Oregon Convention Center. The Artist Alley of nearly 100 talented writers and artists complements a strong celebrity roster which ...

Two lawyers from the Houston litigation boutique Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.C. are featured in extensive profiles about their legal careers and interests on the popular legal web site LawCrossing.com. Firm partner Amir Alavi and associate Megan Bibb are profiled in the article "Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi and Mensing - Amir H. Alavi and Megan L. Bibb are Two Fearless Attorneys," which is featured in LawCrossing's "Law Job Stars" profile series. In a preview of both articles, LawCrossing notes that AZA's opponents ...

Bringing just a little more style to the Old Town Boutique District, REVEL opens its doors with Los Angeles & local designers and a range of merchandise that includes printed party dresses, thick comfy sweaters, printed leggings, locally handmade jewelry, and eco-friendly clutches. Located on the 2nd floor above the ever popular Hank's Oyster Bar on King St, REVEL is a hidden gem of a boutique. The REVEL aesthetic focuses on affordable, fashion forward styles with a versatility which allows shoppers to dress up or dress down new finds with their current wardrobe. ...

Vampires, werewolves, skin-walkers, humans, and supernatural villains all wrapped up in an erotic fantasy trilogy—what more can a Carissa Marks' fan ask for? The final book of The Realm of Night Trilogy, That Bites, will be released on Valentine's Day in both electronic and paperback editions. That Bites offers readers more sexy horror as the cast of vampires and werewolves continues to titillate and surprise. A perfect blend of romance, erotica, and adventure, That Bites ties together the story of the war for supernatural control and the possibility of the destruction ...

Beginning this year, Weddings Under The Tuscan Sun is broadening their sun exposure, adding another item to their list of services. Not only will Weddings Under The Tuscan Sun plan your dream wedding in Tuscany, Florence or even Venice, they can also assist you in the planning one of the most important questions you will ever ask, "Will You Marry Me?" After many years of building relationships with vendors, photographers, restaurants, villa owners and much more, Weddings Under The Tuscan Sun has the ability to plan some very extravagant events. After numerous ...

Kafer, Inc (http://www.kafer.com), the US-based technology solutions company, today announced that it has been contracted by Phoenix Payments (http://www.phoenixpayments.com), a leading provider of electronic payment needs, to develop and build a new core banking platform. Integrated with the ACH Network, major credit card processors and card brands, the system will process credit card payments, Automated Clearing House (ACH) debits and credits, international bill payment, and all client reporting. The software is being designed for easy integrations for software Value ...

The World Financial Report, a leading online radio source for financial investment information in North America, will be carried every Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on News 92.1 FM, in the greater Houston area. The World Financial Report provides precise predictions and investment advice on trending hard-money markets like rare colored diamonds, gold, silver, collectibles and commodities. The World Financial Report is produced and hosted by Harold Seigel, a renowned financial investment expert with over 35 years of experience. Seigel offers listeners timely information ...

Charles A. Hones, Inc. is offering superior quality lead melting pot and natural gas burner products for industrial applications. With decades of experience in the industry, the company specializes in the design and manufacture of durable high-efficiency heat treating products and industrial furnaces. The company provides master-grade equipment tailored for a large variety of heating needs, including black oxide tanks, pottery kilns, crucible pre-heaters, lobster cookers, and many others. The companyâEUR s lead melting pots take full advantage of their venturi air mixers ...

We are proud to announce that EURO Design | Build | Remodel - has earned 3 local Greater Dallas Contractor of the Year Awards (CotY) for 2013. Two of these have advanced to the national competition after winning best in the region. We are very excited to spread the word. EURO also earned a five star award from "Best In Town" for 2012 as selected from actual customer reviews and satisfaction surveys, and an ARC award for building excellence. Euro Design thanks its loyal clients for their outstanding reviews, kind words and the trust they have placed in us, with ...

The Jimmie Van Zant Band is heading up north! The band will headline on Thursday February 21, 2013 at the historic Queen building, World Cafe Live, in Wilmington, Delaware. The Queen was originally built in 1789 as the Indian Queen Hotel. Over the years, the beautiful, historic building has seen it's share of historical figures; including a visit from Martin Van Buren pre-presidency back in 1829. In 1916 it became a famed movie theatre/auditorium capable of housing around 2,000 people. In 2011, World Cafe Live opened it's doors to host "good, live music, for grown-ups". Tickets ...

Ran, Mires, Clark & Associates LLC, announced today the addition of Don K. Clark, former FBI Special Agent In Charge of FBI's New York, San Antonio, and Houston field offices. Mr. Clark brings immense experience in areas of white collar crime, and securities and investment fraud to the firm. Mr. Clark oversaw these areas during his tenure while managing the New York, San Antonio, and Houston FBI field offices. Mr. Clark served as a Special Agent of the FBI in Miami, New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Newark, San Antonio and Houston. His assignments as an investigative ...

Jared Drake (Visioneers) has signed on to direct the feature film The Road Home. Award-winning filmmakerHunter G. Williams (Cornered) and Chris Hayes (The Whispering Dead) penned the comedy and Hayes will be playing one of the leads. Joining Hayes and Williams is an all-star ensemble cast include: Lily Tomlin, Kelly Overton ("True Blood"), Scott Michael Campbell (Brokeback Mountain), Kristen Ruhlin (She Wants Me), Rebecca Blumhagen (The Girls Guide to Depravity) and Tess Kartel (The Other Guys). The producers are in talks with Rachel Bilson, Cody Horn, and Alexis ...

Forcura, the leader in post-acute document work-flow, announced today the launch of Forcura Drive to its suite of features that reduces document processing cost by 50 percent. The new feature was met with elation from the company's current clients. Forcura's web-based platform seamlessly integrates with any healthcare company's existing software and allows them to send, track and receive documents electronically. By utilizing Forcura Drive, clients can digitally extract files from any program and upload them instantly to their MyForcura.com account. This reduces the ...

Clark introduces its Series P Pneumatic Isolation Valves for transfer of high purity or chemically aggressive media in automated chemistry applications for analytical instruments, biotech, semiconductor and other process systems. Series P Type PDT air operated valves measure 44.5x52.0 mm. They are available with orifice diameters of 4.0 mm, 5.0 mm, or 6.0 mm, and in 3-way, 2-way NC, and 2-way NO configurations. Series P Model PDT is offered with machined PTFE valve bodies as well as injection molded PEEK or PPS valve bodies. Series P Type PMDP air operated valves ...

The Second Annual Winter Film Awards Independent Film Festival kicks off Thursday, February 28 2013 with three full days of screenings and after-parties. This year's event offers something for everyone, highlighting the dynamic range of talent and storytelling capabilities the independent filmmaking community has to offer. Among the 58 films selected for screening is a diverse mixture of documentaries, shorts, features, animation, music videos and horror films, including 9 student films, 15 female directors and representation from over 15 countries. Highlights include ...

The Gusto Group is proud to announce that GRAMMY -nominated artist Ed Sheeran will be joining the line-up at Spring Jam Music Fest presented by The Bridge at 105.5. In addition to Ed Sheeran, Spring Jam festival goers will be treated to an exciting line-up of 12 bands during the two day live music fest at Brittlebank Park on March 23 - 24, 2013. The line-up includes: Ed Sheeran, Alpha Rev, Truth & Salvage Co, Family of the Year, Dirty Guv'nahs, The Mowgli's, Sol Driven Train, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, The Vagabond Union, The Corduroy Road, Pierce Edens & ...

SEMI-GAS Systems, an industry-leading supplier of ultra-high purity gas source and distribution systems, recently updated the GigaGuard GSM (gas safety monitor) controller on its Megaturion Bulk Valve Manifold Box (VMB). The new controller is easier to use and provides additional safety features to the system. The upgraded GigaGuard GSM controller, which supersedes the GSM 1x4, is PLC based and features a modern 4.3" color touch screen. A user-friendly software design features intuitive prompts and alarms, which help to reduce operator error and increase safety. ...