Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts can be one of the most important and tedious aspects of a business attorney's practice. Don't miss this opportunity to let Tom Patterson of The Patterson Law Firm, LLC help advance your contract negotiation and drafting skills. The NBI Business Contracts A to Z live seminar will take place November 30, 2012 from 9:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the Country Inn & Suites, 1837 Center Point Circle, Naperville, Illinois. The seminar will review the latest tips and techniques for writing contracts so you can remain up to date. This basic ...

A recent study by Insights in Marketing, LLC's i on Women team reveals that marketers are failing to connect with female consumers. The survey of 1,300 women found that 91 percent of women do not feel as though marketers are marketing effectively to them. Considering that women control more than 80 percent of purchases across a range of categories, marketers are missing a valuable opportunity. "10 years ago, a study much like this was conducted to determine whether advertisers were reaching women, and the answer was a resounding, 'No,'" says Tinesha Craig, ...

Lions, Tigers & Bears (LTB), the non-profit exotic animal sanctuary in Alpine, Calif., is hosting its annual Christmas Party on December 8, 2012 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The event, open to the public, will feature more than 20 holiday-themed booths, vendors with offerings perfect for early Christmas shopping and Santa will make a special appearance for the kids. Delicious food and beverages will be available for purchase and LTB expects more than 400 people in attendance. LTB members are invited to attend for $15 or $10 for children, and non-members are invited to attend ...

E-Training for Dogs, the most extensive online dog training educational site on the Internet and provider of a wide selection of webinars for the dog owner, dog trainer, breeder and canine enthusiast, will hold an online webinar featuring Dr. James Serpell, who will share the rigorous science underlying the development and various uses of the Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ), on (December 5, 2012 at 8 PM, EST, 11 PM GMT). The C-BARQ is the only existing behavioral assessment instrument of its kind to be thoroughly tested for reliability ...

In an effort to raise money for frail elders in crisis situations, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) located in Brockton, is creating an emergency fund for frail elders by offering raffle tickets for $5 each. The raffle tickets are available throughout December and January and the proceeds go towards food, fuel and medications for elders who are on a fixed income and in a crisis situation.  A total of $1,300 in cash prizes will be awarded beginning in February.  One winner will be selected per day. Cash prize ...

M.C. Law Group Attorney Alex Meyerovich spoke out recently against the rise of human trafficking, also known as "modern day slavery," in the United States. Reported cases of human trafficking have risen 60% in 2011 compared to 2010, according to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (HTRS). In fact, reported cases of human trafficking have been steadily increasing for the last five years. Attorney Meyerovich offered a simple explanation for this increase in human trafficking during a recent interview with Connecticut News12. "Human trafficking ...

Multico Rating Systems Inc., a leading provider of insurance software, announced today the release of its new Guaranteed Accurate Rates program. This program is designed to give property & casualty insurance agencies peace-of-mind that they will receive accurate rating information when using the Multico-Online comparative rater. With this guarantee, customers who experience a rate discrepancy can seek reimbursement if it is directly caused by a Multico-Online programming error. Multico-Online is a web-based personal lines comparative rating system that allows insurance ...

Some people go skiing. Others go out for Chinese food and a movie. Still others lounge around in their living rooms in a food coma amid piles of crumpled wrapping paper. But for certain mathematically gifted teenagers, there's no better way to spend Christmas week than at a math-centric Winter Boot Camp offered by Math Zoom Academy. Running from December 24-28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at Math Zoom's Irvine headquarters, Winter Boot Camp provides a fun, challenging, and intensive preparation for the upcoming math contest season that includes the American Mathematics ...

Beef 'O' Brady's, the community-centric family sports pub franchise best known for its award-winning Buffalo wings, announced today the signing of a milestone master franchise agreement with the Cedars Group to open multiple restaurants in Mongolia over the next several years. Executives with the company say that the first unit in the agreement will open in Ulaanbaatar. "While Beef 'O' Brady's has withstood the test of time for nearly 30 years, the timing has never been better than now to invest with the company due in part to its consistent menu innovation, improved ...

MyBlueBirdie , creators of the first all-inclusive website for new and expecting parents, changes the way new parents shop by eliminating the guesswork. By simplifying the shopping experience and providing families with the necessary tools and guidance needed to make specific choices relevant to their lifestyle needs, MyBlueBirdie emerges as the first all-inclusive website of its kind. After receiving ample feedback from targeted users during Beta testing, MyBlueBirdie is launching new features including: - Customized homepage that keeps track of each family's milestones ...

Elle Woods was a break-out role for Reese Witherspoon, earning her a Golden Globe Best Actress nomination and an MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance. Sagemont freshman Jessica Jordan is hoping her portrayal of the lead character in Legally Blonde: The Musical will be equally impressive. The Sagemont School, a private school serving the Fort Lauderdale area, is performing this popular show November 29th through December 9th. Sagemont Lead Theater Instructor Elizabeth Garrard says she selected this play for several reasons, namely because of its popularity and ...

Cambridge Consulting Group proudly announces the hiring of Stephanie R. Tanner as Director of Benefits Consulting Operations. In this capacity, Stephanie will hold key executive responsibilities including strategic planning for the firm as well as managing the processes, personnel and budgetary considerations necessary to achieve corporate goals. "Tanner's collaboration skills and her business acumen complement the culture at Cambridge," said Daniel Cornwell, President of Cambridge Consulting Group. "I'm confident that with her proven leadership skills, ...

Homeowners in Raleigh and eastern North Carolina have a new choice when it comes to choosing a roofing company for their home. Carolina Roofing Masters is a roofing company in Raleigh but the owners have been in the business for over two decades. Their focus is on energy efficient roofing products including metal roofing and ENERGY STAR rated shingles from popular manufacturers CertainTeed and GAF. They have just launched their new website at http://www.CarolinaRoofingMasters.com and for a limited time are offering a $1,500 savings on their roofing systems and installation. Carolina ...

Peacock Keller, a full-service law firm headquartered in Washington, Pa., complements its litigation group with the addition of attorney, Melissa A. John. Ms. John focuses her practice on civil litigation, health / hospital matters and insurance defense. "Ms. John brings not only ample trial experience to our litigation group, but offers a unique perspective with an academic background in biomedical science, biology, chemistry and psychology," said Peacock Keller Managing Partner Douglas R. Nolin. "We are fortunate to count her among our roster of outstanding ...

Ashton Woods Homes (http://www.ashtonwoodshomes.com), an award-winning national private home builder, has announced the completion of its model home within its Leesville Crest neighborhood in North Raleigh. The 4,950-square-foot home, located at 6637 Rest Haven Drive, includes four bedrooms, four and a half baths, a covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace, first-floor in-law quarters with spacious living space, second-floor game room with full kitchen, an outdoor living area with pool, a gourmet kitchen, and a three-car garage. The rear of the home is also flanked ...

An estimated 2.5 million Americans live with intellectual disabilities, according to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. That's a staggering statistic. But is the subject as serious as it seems? "Not always!" says Peggy Parsons Sands, author of the new book "A Cup of Joe: A Sister's Adventures With a Special Brother." "Of course living with a disability can be difficult, and we must give credit to those who do. But beyond their physical or mental limitations, they are just like everyone else. They have their good days and bad days, ...

Horizon Forest Products is pleased to announce the opening of its newest branch in Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility, located at 227 Olympic Street, occupies 25,000 square feet and will serve hardwood customers in the state's largest city, as well as the outlying areas. JD Ziegelhofer is the Charlotte Branch Manager and also serves as branch manager for the Greensboro branch. He has been with Horizon Forest Products for ten years and says that the time was right to open a branch in Charlotte. "We had previously been serving Charlotte customers out of our ...

INVISTA's CORDURA brand team welcomes Catherine Anderson Jones as the Marketing Communications Manager for the Performance and Protective Fabrics division in Europe. In her new role, Anderson Jones will be responsible for management of all European marketing communications activities through developing, maintaining and growing marketing support relationships. She will also help define and develop targeted European regional marketing strategies and campaigns and will drive the development of product branding tactics. "We are eager to have Catherine join our team," ...

The American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (A4M) has inked a five-year contract to bring its educational world conference to Las Vegas through 2016. A4M, who's hosted their conference in Las Vegas since 2002, chose to continue to host its annual conference for the next several years in Las Vegas, due to its commitment to advancing medical and wellness tourism as a key growth market. Therefore, A4M plans to bring its education curriculum to local, national, and international healthcare practitioners to understand the key advances in medicine and raise ...

Operation: Coming Home (http://operationcominghome.com), a joint volunteer project by the Triangle Veterans Association, Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA) and Royal Oaks Building Group, among others, will hold a key ceremony Monday, Dec. 10 in Cameron, N.C., to officially present the organization's fourth hero home to U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Richie Chavis and his family. Chavis, a member of 1/8 Weapons Company, 2 D Marine Division out of Camp Lejeune, lost both legs when he was severely injured by an Improvised Explosive Device in Afghanistan on Nov. ...

Accu-Time Systems, the leading global provider of biometric and non-biometric workforce management tools, has announced the immediate availability of AccuTouch USB, a new portable multispectral fingerprint reader. This new device will enable organisations to introduce biometrics into a wider range of environments and virtually eliminate enrolment and false read issues. According to David Hembery, Director of Accu-Time Systems UK: "AccuTouch USB is a unique portable multispectral reader that sets a new standard for fingerprint performance, reliability, and durability. ...

Automation Devices, Inc. (ADI) has added a new level control switch to their product line in an effort to streamline vibratory feeding projects for their customers. ADI designers and engineers believe that the new 8761A level control switch has the most usable options and the best performance for the price when an automatic level control switch is required. Level control switches are used in conjunction with vibratory bowl feeders and parts hoppers to maintain a predetermined level of parts in a vibratory feeder bowl. It can be used to remotely operate hoppers, conveyors, ...

Today Albright Technologies, Inc. (http://albright1.com), a leader in prototype silicone molded parts, has announced the release of an entirely new version of their popular Silicone Molding Design Manual, a valuable resource used by design engineers in medical and other industry applications. The Silicone Molding Design Manual 6th Edition, now over 200 pages, is searchable and offers users the most extensive compilation of silicone data in the industry. The manual was downloaded over 2,000 times in 2011 alone by a wide variety of industry professionals. The new manual ...

The Cumberland Collective will rock the stage for hundreds of people at Atlanta's first "Chords for Kids" benefit concert to support Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA). On Saturday, December 8, Chords for Kids will take place at The Red Clay Theatre, a venue that's part of a new venture for Atlanta's music maven, Eddie Owen. All proceeds will benefit CHOA, one of the nation's largest pediatric systems. Tickets for the concert are available at EddieOwenPresents.com and are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and only $10 with an unwrapped toy. The Cumberland ...

Due to an influx of buyers wishing to acquire home health, especially in Certificate of Need (C.O.N.) states, as well as the supply not matching that demand; Vallexa will now offer free valuation and research services as well as an "exit strategy review" to companies considering divesting in 2013. Due to the increase in demand, Vallexa has also expanded their valuation team. A larger team means additional professionals bringing their background and experience to the home health transaction which benefits both the home health seller and potential home health ...