The new platform brings together traditional banking with an interactive feature set which enables users to receive, spend and save money in ways never seen before. It also allows its users to link their social media accounts so they can benefit from features like auto foursquare check-in when they make a purchase, merchant review information, and geo-targeted time specific coupon deals. With over 16 million students in the US alone, Waspit CEO Richard Steggall set out in 2011, to shift his company's focus from its origins in back-to-bill mobile payments, and focus on ...

Raleigh, N.C. is known as a hot spot for innovative technology companies. One company that is taking the area by storm is NextLot. NextLot, which was recently named the fastest growing company in Raleigh by Inc. Magazine, is also becoming a standout in the auction industry. Led by three young professionals, NextLot has an energetic, fast-paced culture that has proven to be successful. NextLot's online auction software gives auction houses the ability to broadcast their events online and, in return, attract bidders from around the world. In the past three years alone, ...

QBDoc Reno is now offering Salesforce for QuickBooks, an application that plugs Salesforce, the #1 sales application, into QuickBooks, the #1 business management software for small to mid-sized businesses. The integration of the two software connects sales data with accounting data to get deeper business insights and better forecast the product mix when making purchasing decisions. Users with existing independent Salesforce and QuickBooks accounts can easily sync their existing products and data. QuickBooks users can download 14- or 30-day trials of Salesforce from http://www.quickbooks.intuit.com/salesforce ...

WHAT'S AGE GOT TO DO WITH IT? KEYNOTES SINGLES EXTRAVAGANZA Fashion consultant and author Gwen Mazer, who has provided personal image and style services to many, including Oprah, will keynote this year's Singles Extravaganza, Saturday, October 13, 2012, 7:30pm-Midnight, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Grand Peninsula Ballroom, 1333 Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame CA 94010. Her topic is What's Age Got to Do with It? Having Great Style at EVERY Age. Ms Mazer will also transform several singles in attendance as she demonstrates complete fashion makeovers and the fashion factors that ...

Lewey Landscaping & LawnCare, Inc. (http://www.leweylandscaping.com/index.html), a Triangle-based, full-service landscaping and lawn care company, has announced its participation in the second annual Boom! Blast Lifestyle Expo taking place Thursday, Sept. 20 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Five Points Center for Active Adults, located at 2000 Noble Road. The event connects guests with local businesses and organizations that help the public "live smart, live well and live large," and will feature a variety of informational breakout sessions, musical entertainment, ...

The U.S. News & World Report has ranked Ashland University in the top 200 in the National Universities category in its recently released 2013 rankings. This is the second consecutive year that Ashland University has been listed in the National Universities classification, which is restricted to universities offering doctoral programs and involved in research. "I am very pleased that U.S. News & World Report has again recognized Ashland University as one of the top national universities in the nation," said Dr. Fred Finks, president of Ashland University. ...

Rutland, VT - Timberwolf Manufacturing Corp, maker and distributor of high quality wood processing equipment, today announced the unveiling of the newest addition to their line of firewood conveyors; the TW-C12. The C12 is the smallest firewood conveyor offered by Timberwolf at 12' long and 1,120lbs, it sports a powerful Honda GC160 gasoline powered engine and a heavy duty steel frame, which supports 18" wide, two ply polyester Rough Top belting with optional 1" T-cleats to keep logs from sliding, especially in ice and snow. The TW-C12 firewood conveyor features ...

Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest growing battery and light bulb franchise with over 525 locations in 46 states and Puerto Rico, was listed as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States in the 2012 issue of Inc. magazine's Annual "Inc. 500 | 5000" list. Experiencing a three-year revenue growth of 64 percent and ranking #132 in the retail industry, Batteries Plus continues to establish itself as the #1 battery and light bulb retailer and a franchise leader. Inc. magazine's Top 5000 list profiles businesses that have proven ...

ABC11 Eyewitness News (http://www.abc11.com) has announced that sports reporter and anchor Jen Daniels will be the featured speaker for a Business of Women luncheon for the Cary Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Sept. 20. The event will take place at the Prestonwood Country Club located at 300 Prestonwood Parkway in Cary beginning at noon. Daniels will lead a presentation titled, "Let's Talk Sports, Ladies" and will speak about being a successful female reporter in the traditionally male-dominated sports arena. This event is part of the Business of Women speaker ...

Robert Buhler, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a full-service public relations firm based in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that CEO Patty Briguglio will serve as the guest speaker for the Wake Tech - Wells Fargo Center for Entrepreneurship's Entrepreneur Speaker Series on Tuesday, Sept. 25. The event will take place at the North Carolina Museum of Art's East Building located at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, beginning with networking and refreshments at 8:15 a.m. followed by the speaker presentation from 9 ...

The Continental Group Realty's (TCGR) hospitality division is pleased to announce the "Escape to Estero Island, buy THREE nights and get the FOURTH night FREE" fall package for a fun-filled getaway in one of Southwest Florida's favorite destinations overlooking the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This vacation package is the perfect match for couples and families who enjoy Florida's beaches on Fort Myers' Estero Island. This offer is available on http://www.SandalsInTheSand.com; please check the website for availability. Holiday periods excluded, based ...

SfL+a Architects (http://www.sfla.biz) has announced that Dusty M. Causey has joined the firm as project support. In this position, Causey will be responsible for assisting in office duties, as well as participating in military-related projects. Causey is a junior at Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C., where she studies construction management and business law. Previously, she served as a property manager and event planner for the United States Army, as well as a project manager assistant while a student at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn. ...

Hospice of Michigan is pleased to announce that its Maggie Allesee Center for Quality of Life has once again received accreditation as an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association. HOM is the only free-standing hospice program in Michigan to hold this status from the Wisconsin Nurses Association, which is an accredited approver of continuing nurse education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. In order to maintain licensure as a registered nurse, the state of Michigan requires 25 continuing ...

Steve Parrott, President of Wake Education Partnership (http://www.wakeedpartnership.org/), has announced the launch of the BUILDING LEADERS fundraising campaign effective Monday, Sept. 17. The nine-week initiative, which runs through Thursday, Nov. 15, consists of four teams lead by business professionals whose collective goal is to raise $600,000 for Wake Education Partnership. The money will be used to help the group in its efforts to improve student performance in Wake County public schools. The team leaders include: - Rob Buhler, President, MMI Public Relations ...

Volunteers worldwide will be participating in various efforts to clean-up our oceans and wetlands and address other global environmental issues in celebration of International Coastal Clean-Up Day and Clean-Up the World Weekend, which coincide this weekend. Staff at Vermont Woods Studios support every effort being made over the next few days and would like for people to remember that there are many ways to practice environmental preservation every day. Vermont Woods Studios is not only a leader in the online retailing of fine, American-made furniture, but they are also ...

Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy One of the most important protections bankruptcy offers is that of the automatic stay which stops most collection actions against the person who filed bankruptcy; known as the Debtor. Congress intended the stay to give the Debtor "breathing room," from the stress caused by being hounded by debt collectors and worrying about possibly losing a home or other basic necessities. The stay also gives the trustee time to review the Debtor's financial situation and to distribute assets to creditors in order of priority. People considering ...

Dividing Property During Divorce in California Along with resolving issues of child custody, one of the most complicated aspects of divorce for many couples is deciding how to divide their shared property, such as the family home, bank accounts, investments and retirement plans. In the midst of the emotional and financial turmoil that divorce can bring, divorcing spouses may find it helpful to have a basic understanding of how the California courts deal with the difficult issue of property division. California Property Division Law California divorce law follows ...

Rollover Accidents in Large Vehicles Have High Fatality Rate Rollover car crashes are the deadliest type of car accident. According to an article in the Accident Reconstruction Journal, rollover accidents cause one-third of all fatalities in the U.S. Approximately 50 percent of rollovers in passenger trucks and SUVs involve a fatality; for commercial trucks the rate increases to 60 percent. In an attempt to curb these deadly accidents among commercial trucks and buses, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed a first-ever federal safety standard ...

Maryland Foreclosure Rate Spikes More Than 25 Percent Maryland foreclosure rates have spiked by 26.5 percent since the end of 2011, according to a recent report from foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac. The news is not all bad, however: Despite the increase in recent months, Maryland foreclosures are still down 8.3 percent from this time last year. Along with Maryland, 29 other states have also experienced a decline in foreclosure rates over the past year. Currently, one in every 291 Maryland homes is in some stage of foreclosure. In some cases, Maryland homeowners ...

Social Security Disability Benefits for Wounded Veterans If you are a wounded military veteran and are unable to work because of your injury, you may be eligible for expedited claims processing that can help you receive Social Security disability benefits more quickly. Because Social Security disability benefits are different from the benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs, you must fill out a separate application to receive disability benefits from Social Security. Who is Eligible? Expedited processing is available for members of the U.S. ...

Managing Your Finances Before, During and After Divorce The emotional aspects of divorce can overwhelm the importance of financial planning when facing the dissolution of a marriage. However, by beginning from the start to consider the financial aspects and consequences of divorce, a soon-to-be ex-spouse can ease the transition to single life and even reduce the emotional stress associated with divorce. At the Beginning As soon as a spouse files for divorce (or before the filing, if possible), each spouse should begin to think about their finances. The most important ...

Alimak Hek have just completed installation of a permanent refurbished lift at the new 40 metre landmark sculpture at Danes Yard, part of the Strand East site close to the Olympic Park at Stratford, London E15 that complements the philosophy of sustainability that underlines the whole Strand East development. The stunning self-supporting hyperboloid sculpture is made from a lattice of glulam (glued laminated) PEFC certified Siberian Larch laths supported by a series of steel rings. The structure is illuminated at night by over 600 low energy LED lights which can be programmed ...

Atlas Composites, who this year celebrate 15 years at the forefront of UK Composites manufacturing, hope to be celebrating again on the 28th September after being nominated in two categories for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce Best Business Awards 2012. The awards, aimed at recognising and rewarding the achievements of successful local firms and business leaders, are split into nine different categories and will be presented at two gala black tie awards dinners. Atlas Composites, who manufacture composite aerospace components, have been shortlisted ...

Musik and Film Inc, one of the leading Indie labels in the world, is proud to announce the exclusive signing of Adrianna Freeman to Musik and Film Records and Musik Radio Promotions. "The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom" -Maya Angelou In the heart of every great country singer is a strain. A lulling, low, deep earth rooted lullaby unique to that artist. This song cannot be mistaken for any other song or tune or genre, it is a Country ...

Math and music aficionado Dolly Shueh was recently named adjunct professor of mathematics for Wexford University online. The 100 percent online Wexford University offers a variety of associates through doctoral degrees in health, fitness, exercise and nutrition. Shueh is currently a high school math teacher in Orange County; she began her teaching career as a music instructor and tutor while earning her bachelor's degree in Music Education at UCLA. She later completed a master's in Educational Technology and Instructional Design as well as her teaching credentials at ...