Hill, Chesson & Woody (HCW) (http://www.hcwbenefits.com), a health and welfare benefits brokerage and consulting firm that designs, manages and implements employee benefit programs, has announced that the firm has named Katharine Marshall as the company's compliance officer. In this position, Marshall will be responsible for guiding clients and staff in regulation compliance for health and welfare benefit plans, including all laws that impact employee benefits. Prior to joining HCW, Katharine worked for a number of years in a premier multi-national law firm before ...

Cindy Huefner Cromer, author of 'Desperate Measures', has been chosen as one of '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading'. Winners will appear in this year's edition of the book. Cromer was chosen as the result of her appearance on The Authors Show Radio. "This has been such an exciting experience for me" Cindy stated, "as leaping into the literary world has been a whole new business to learn. I have always dreamed of writing a book and now my greatest expectations have become a reality with the publication of my debut mystery suspense novel, 'Desperate ...

MedPro Rx, Inc. (http://www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVIg and other medication, has announced that that for the fifth consecutive year, the pharmacy was named to the Triangle Business Journal's 2012 Fast 50 Award list, ranking No. 27 among the winners. This prestigious award, evaluated by PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, recognizes outstanding entrepreneurial excellence and growth, honoring the 50 fastest growing privately held companies in the Triangle. The exact rankings of the ...

The true cost of having great masterpieces of artwork are not exclusive to the rich and famous. GFM Painting - a hand painted reproduction art service based in London are offering paintings at 50% of the retail price. "We are here to provide art lovers alike an opportunity to purcahse the artwork of the great masters reproduction art at 75 % of the gallery price", said Louis Mannan, GFM Painting, Managing Director. " What we have found is that, hand created oil paint reproduction by actual painters and artists who accurately recreate the works of Vincent ...

Lewey Landscaping & LawnCare, Inc. (http://www.leweylandscaping.com), a Triangle-based, full-service landscaping and lawn care company, has announced the release of a podcast discussing various grass options available to homeowners. In the podcast, Kim Lewey, co-owner of Lewey Landscaping & LawnCare, Inc. offers advice on how homeowners can decide which type of grass is best for their property. Lewey discusses in detail what grass works best for smaller yards and larger yards, the easiest grasses to maintain and what grass is best suited for areas with hot summer ...

Kanoo Machinery, a member of The Kanoo Group is participating in the first edition of Clean Middle East Pulire (CMEP) Expo held on November 27-29, 2012 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. H E Hussein Lootah, Director General of the Dubai Municipality, inaugurated the event. Dubai is rated as one of the cleanest cities in the world. Kanoo Machinery is proud to be part of "Keeping Dubai Clean" with its advance technological range of Tennant Scrubbers and Sweeping Machines. The display consists of Tennant scrubbers Diesel and electrically ...

The Rabine Group is excited to announce the acquisition of Sealco Asphalt in Ft. Collins, CO. The name has been changed from Sealco Asphalt to Rabine Sealco. Rabine Sealco was founded in 1988 and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. The Rabine Group is a family of companies dedicated to delivering world-class service for the facilities management industry. Rabine Group has been recognized by Crain's Chicago as one of Chicago's Fastest Growing Companies in 2010, 2011 and 2012. It is also one of INC magazine's fastest growing companies in the nation for 2011 ...

The world's largest-ever conference on Lean Startup techniques is to take place on 3 December in San Francisco and be live-streamed to more than 300 locations in 140 countries across the globe, including Edinburgh and London. Presented by Eric Ries, founder of the lean movement, in partnership with lean software experts Neo (formerly known as New Context), the Lean Startup Conference 2012 is expected to sell out at more than 700 attendees in San Francisco, with more than 10,000 others expected to view the event remotely. 'Lean Startup' is a methodology to stop organisations ...

Inova Software is proud to announce it has once again been included in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50. This year, Inova has been ranked as the 50th fastest growing technology company in France. Enterprises are ranked according to their revenue growth rate over the last five years, from 2007 to 2011. "To be included in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 means to have been a leader in France throughout the last 5 years, demonstrating exceptional qualities in today's fiercely competitive technology industry," stated Ariane Bucaille, Associate Manager of Technology ...

Relief 2.0, an organic movement of volunteers and organizations to promote efficient disaster response and sustainable disaster recovery will be running Relief 2.0 - Tohoku: Road to Recovery -- a photo and photography exhibit. Paintings, photos and handicrafts will be for sale at the show, and the proceeds empower the survivors to support themselves instead of relying on donations. This exhibit on December 8th, will feature photos by Robin Low, co-founder of Relief 2.0, art work by Miller Ramirez and Isao Hasagawa, survivor of the Japan Tsunami. Photos are taken 10 days ...

Westfield Old Orchard Hosts Magical Moments Decor Preview Event and Tree Lighting Ceremony, December 1 In mid-November Westfield Old Orchard underwent its biggest holiday transformation yet, called Magical Moments. Oversized ornaments and 3 larger-than-life trees were setup throughout the shopping center to embrace the holiday spirit. The largest tree measures a towering 36 feet featuring a walk-through component including a touch screen interactive ornament, a wall of silver mirrored spheres, family photo booth and a light show display which runs every 30 minutes. To ...

Today the new Chairman of PryMarke, LLC, Bryan Christiansen, announced the appointment of Dr. Salih Yildiz as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan-based firm. Dr. Yildiz is an Assistant Professor of Marketing in the Department of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Gumushane University in Turkey who replaces Christiansen immediately. A specialist in marketing and production management, Dr. Yildiz graduated from Karadeniz Technical University in Trabzon, Turkey in 2011 and teaches a variety of subjects at Gumushane University such as Electronic Marketing ...

Currently, 75% of Appliances Online's electric and dual fuel cookers have an A/B rating or above on the EU's energy efficiency scale which rates from A to G, with A being the highest. The UK's largest internet white goods specialists are firm advocates of environmentally friendly products and will also recycle your old white goods when they deliver your new appliance. A cooker is one of the most used items in the home, especially if you have a family. It is important to take note of your appliance's efficiency rating to ensure you're not paying more than you should ...

The RAF Rugby Union unveiled a brand-new Canterbury rugby jersey at Twickenham on Saturday, prior to England's QBE International test match against South Africa, to mark the start of a four year partnership between the world's leading rugby brand and the Royal Air Force Rugby Union. As England prepared to host the Springboks, the RAF Rugby Union, made up of serving RAF members, modeled the new strip outside the home of English rugby. The new jersey keeps the traditional RAF cronulla blue with traces of maroon that has long been associated with the RAF Rugby Union. ...

Leading Brighton-based digital marketing agency SiteVisibility has completed a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Brighton. This collaboration allowed the partnership to provide scalable, robust business systems and introduce internationally recognised quality standards within the company. This has significantly improved SiteVisibility's position in bidding for major contracts with multi-national customers. KTP is a leading knowledge transfer programme, designed for universities, colleges and research organisations to bring their experience ...

Lou Zant President of Nexboom Universe http://www.nexboom.com/ a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexboom Universe Group http://www.nexboomuniverse.vg/, announced today that the current arrangement with My Day 1, http://www.myday1.com/ is progressing well. The NexBoom campaign presents to the general public the tremendous opportunities offered by My Day 1 to help people to not only save money with the innovative products offered by My Day 1, but also to give to the charity of choice for each participant. The My Day 1 campaigns will assist multiple charities in meeting their fund ...

New patients can now receive expedited visits at Encino Cosmetic Dental Group with the introduction of new patient forms available online for easy download. Dr. Matt Zarinnia, Encino Invisalign dentist, has provided these online forms in order to further provide patients with more one-on-one time once in the office. Patients can visit the website for Encino Cosmetic Dental Group by visiting http://www.encinocosmetic.com. By accessing the website, patients can visit the "New Patients" tab from the homepage where they will gain instant access to the new patient ...

Patients and their families are invited to contact Claremont Buffalo Grove, a Buffalo Grove rehabilitation and transitional care center, for a tour of the facilities. By scheduling a tour, patients and their families can experience the benefits offered to help their loved ones transition back into their normal routines without complications. "We understand that it is important to view the facilities before committing to treatment. Through our tours we hope to showcase the numerous opportunities available to our guests to help them easily transition back to their ...

When a person needs that extra transition between the hospital and a nursing home in Hoffman Estates, and home, Claremont Hanover Park is available as a way to help regain maximum independence and functioning. We help our patients be able to safely, comfortably, and happily get their life back. Claremont Hanover Park offers exceptional care to the communities of Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park, Elk Grove and Schaumburg. "Our facilities offer our guests the best possible services so that they can get back into their normal routine without difficulties. Our physicians, ...

Newbridge Spine & Pain Center, a leading Southern Maryland medical practice dedicated exclusively to pain management, recently celebrated its spacious new state-of-the-art medical center at 3581 Old Washington Road with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house celebration. The November 15th ceremony was attended by Waldorf area government officials, Chamber of Commerce representatives, health care providers and local business associates as well as Newbridge providers, medical staff and administrative team members. Special guests County Commissioner Debra M. ...

Stevens Johnson Syndrome connected to Dilantin and Zithromax Most medications provide those who properly follow prescription directions with an opportunity to stave off an illness, combat cancer or reduce the risk of heart disease. However, there are times when these same drugs can lead to injuries -- even when the patient meticulously follows prescription directions. Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened to Brianna Maya when she was only three years old. The young girl was given alternating doses of Children's Motrin and Children's Tylenol as instructed by ...

US Supreme Court to review Maryland's DNA Collection Act Maryland's DNA Collection Act permits law enforcement to collect genetic material from those arrested for a crime, even if they have not yet been convicted of that crime. The law does provide some limitations. The state can only collect DNA samples from individuals charged with a violent crime, such as sexual assault or murder. The DNA samples are stored in a database and are used to link the suspects to other unsolved crimes. The constitutionality of the DNA Collection Act is being investigated by the United ...

NHTSA Devises New Strategy to Curb Speeding Nearly every driver speeds from time to time. For some, driving 10 or 15 mph over the posted speed limit is simply standard practice. The prevalence of speeding is one of the biggest threats to highway safety, both in New York and across the United States. Every year, speeding-related accidents claim more than 13,000 lives. Speeding is involved in one-third of all fatal accidents and is the third leading cause of traffic accidents overall. Regulators and safety experts have long been looking for ways to encourage drivers ...

Marketing Your Franchise on Pinterest Social media is a great way for franchisors and franchisees to define their brands and draw customers to their businesses. However, keeping up with changing trends can seem like a daunting task. With all the different social media options available, many businesses just don't know where to start. Pinterest is one of the most recent entrants into the social media game. Unlike Facebook or Twitter, which rely on text-based "status updates," Pinterest allows users to "pin" pictures or videos to "pinboards" ...

Many of us probably understand that a drunk driving conviction carries with it penalties like fines, loss of a driver's license, community service or even jail time. But many people many not quite realize the indirect consequences that stem from a DUI conviction--both short term and long. After completing all requisite requirements under the law, individuals typically wipe themselves clean of their DUI conviction. Citing poor judgment or human error, and realizing their mistake, many simply want to move on. However, they later realize their DUI conviction is still affecting ...