Many home stagers are introverts according to home staging expert Debra Gould. On the Home Staging Business Report blog, Gould discusses the effect of introversion on creativity. "I've asked thousands of my home stager followers on Facebook and Twitter whether they consider themselves introverts or extroverts and found that most of us describe ourselves as introverts," Gould writes. "We can certainly behave like extroverts when it serves a business or personal goal but it's not our natural inclination." Gould believes that it can be difficult for ...

ScoreBand announced today that they will be an official sponsor of the 2012 World Team Tennis (WTT) Finals, September 14-16, being held for the second year at the Family Circle Cup located on Daniel Island, SC. WTT showcases premier professional tennis players in the format of co-ed teams. Venus Williams, who just returned from the 2012 Olympics with a gold medal, will be joining John McEnroe, Lindsay Davenport and Kevin Anderson to lead the lineup of top tennis players fighting for the WTT Championship title. The undefeated Washington Kastles have a chance to continue ...

Sonya Dakar Skincare announces the launch of its new Facebook store with an exclusive 48-hour Social Sale. From August 25 - 26, 2012, fans of the luxury skincare line will have access to the 48-hour web and Facebook-only sale, which will include exclusive deals on Sonya Dakar Skincare's bestselling products. During the 2-day sale, fans of the celeb-coveted brand will save 25% off the ultra-moisturizing yet lightweight Hydrasoft Lotion, the antioxidant-rich Acai Clarifying Wash, and the hydrating Lip Juice SPF 15. Fans can conveniently and securely purchase this deal ...

African American Short Films is a 1-hour TV special and a wonderful way for filmmakers to showcase their short films. Submissions are accepted on an on-going basis. Accepted films receive compensation. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Short films should be between 1-30 minutes in length. Viewing copies must be submitted on DVD in NTSC format or via an online link. Please note the running time. Send submissions to: Badami Productions 419 North Larchmont Blvd P.O. Box #322 Los Angeles, CA 90004 ATTN: "African American Short Films" OR lisha@badamitv.com ...

For anyone who has ever attended a dynamic event with an unexpected surprise you know the atmosphere is alive with anticipation, and excitement, building up to that moment when the curtain goes up and Cole Wyatt Davis is standing there with everyone cheering his name. Bright, brilliant and talented is the best words to describe him. People are always waiting to see how he can help them with their business adventure. Cole helps them from brain storming new inventions to helping businesses figure out how to meet their payroll. This way they save their companies with great ...

Servion Global Solutions Inc announced today it has achieved the Master Unified Communications Specialization from Cisco . This specialization recognizes Servion as having fulfilled the training requirements and program prerequisites to sell, deploy and support highly sophisticated applications-based Cisco Unified Communications solutions. "We are extremely excited that we've received this recognition from Cisco," said Shriram Rajamani, President, Servion Global Solutions Inc. "This certification stands testament to Servion's commitment to transforming ...

Azamba announces their receipt of the 2012 Sage Spirit Award. Azamba was honored at the President's Circle Awards and Recognition Dinner held at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry House during the 2012 Sage Summit customer and partner conference on August 12th in Nashville, TN. This is the third consecutive Sage Spirit Award win for Azamba. The organization won the 2010 and 2011 nominations. The Sage Spirit Award recognizes partners that embody Sage's guiding principles of agility, innovation, simplicity, trust, and integrity. Sage commends Azamba as a three time recipient ...

Blue Bell will soon be home be home to America's favorite neighborhood pet store. Pet Supplies Plus, a group of community-oriented, specialty pet retailers offering a wide array of pet food, goods, grooming services and animal expertise, will open its doors to pets and their people counterparts in December 2012. In addition to offering a diverse selection of services and supplies, the Pet Supplies Plus of Blue Bell will create approximately 20 new jobs and is currently accepting applications for store managers, staff members and groomers. The new pet retailer, located ...

Inc. magazine released its sixth annual exclusive list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies this week. Bridge Technical Solutions is proud to announce that they have earned the position of 1,613 on the 2012 Inc. 500|5000. Eric Schurenberg, Editor in Chief of Inc. magazine notes, "To be honored this year is a particularly notable achievement. To rank among the 2012 Inc. 5000, your company had to thrive through three of the toughest years this economy has seen in living memory. Your success in such times is eloquent testimony to your team's creativity, ...

MyMajors.com, Kansas City, was featured by the website Droid Lessons as one of the Top 20 Free Back to School Mobile Apps, as a result of Google Play featuring MyMajors in their "Back to School" App guide. With Google featuring the MyMajors App, daily app downloads have increased from around 100 a day to 1,500 a day. Here's what Droid Lessons says about MyMajors and other helpful mobile apps: "MyMajors helps in the selection of college majors and matches candidates with colleges. MyMajors, the student assessment tool that helps in the selection of college ...

CoachUp.com has become the official private coaching partner of Positive Coaching Alliance. CoachUp now offers its growing database of great private coaches, athletes, and parents the invaluable resources of PCA, such as Double-Goal Coach training, where coaches learn to pursue winning, while also pursuing the more-important goal of teaching life lessons through sports. CoachUp is a PCA Trusted Resource and also a corporate ally, along with such high-profile companies as Deloitte, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Nike and United Airlines. CoachUp will also be featured in other ...

South Shore Skin Center and Spa, one of the most progressive medical and cosmetic dermatology practices in Massachusetts with offices in Plymouth and Cohasset, now offers "Ladies Night Out" cosmetic dermatology evenings for groups of up to five women. "Ladies Night Out brings friends together at our luxurious medical spa for an evening of relaxing spa treatments, delectable refreshments and private shopping. It's an exclusive evening of pampering designed for small groups of women who are interested in learning more about customized skin care, anti-aging ...

Pacific West Capital Group announced today that the company will host informational seminars on August 29 and 30 at The Harbor Restaurant in Santa Barbara, California. Pacific West Capital Group representatives will discuss investing in the Life Settlement market. The company has specialized in the sale of beneficiary interests in life settlements to individual investors for the past eight years. The life settlement market is the secondary market for life insurance. Life settlements are an alternative to traditional investments because returns are not tied to stock ...

The summer months may be winding down but the action is jumping into full gear as Cedar Run Rodeo Weekend returns August 24-26, highlighted by three performances from the historic RCMP Musical Ride and produced by the award-winning Rawhide Rodeo Company. "What sets this event apart from other rodeos is both the focus on kids and the quality of the performers," says Event Host and Rodeo Announcer Joe Scully. "This is an action-packed weekend that combines an extreme sport with fun-filled activities for everyone to enjoy, including the opportunity to get ...

"We are proud to have thrived through some of the toughest years this economy has seen," said Roland Groeneveld, CEO of Logic Supply. "Our model of combining engineering expertise with off the shelf product has been very successful. The applied computing market has really responded to this value proposition allowing us to continue to grow our customer base." For more than 30 years Inc. has been celebrating the fastest-growing companies in America. With this accomplishment, Logic Supply joins the rarified company of enterprises that have appeared on ...

With a focus on ocean conservation at Crystal Cove State Park, the Resort at Pelican Hill presents "Ocean Treasures," Crystal Cove Alliance's (CCA) 10th annual gala on Saturday, Sept. 22. Tickets now are available for the bluff-top soiree, which will showcase innovative education programs focused on ocean conservation in the marine protected areas and reveal the wonders beneath the surface of Crystal Cove's underwater park. Another sell-out event is expected this year - with CCA honoring longtime supporters Gavin and Kerry Herbert. "Crystal Cove State ...

Semper Divina bids a fond farewell to Amazon and Ebay. On September 1st, it will open its independent doors and invites the world to join them during their grand opening celebration. Despite the plethora of business and great reviews provided by Amazon and Ebay customers, Semper Divina has decided to shed its roots and branch out independently. With a vast new inventory and name brand selections, Semper Divina is making its mark in the online apparel world. Using a one stop shop mentality, Semper Divina aims to dress a woman from head to toe - from hats to shoes and ...

Inc. Magazine has notified Global Communication Networks that the firm ranks number 3197 on Inc.'s sixth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America's independent entrepreneurs. GCN joins Facebook, CDW, and Publix Supermarkets, among other prominent companies featured on this year's list. "Thanks to the loyalty of our clients, to our growing reputation as a customer centric company, and the hard work of the entire ...

Farmingdale State College student Patricia Macari has been chosen to receive a Purple Pump Award from Moxxie Network Foundation. Macari designed a logo for the Foundation's inaugural fundraiser and conference promoting women's leadership, The Emerald Summit. . In 2012, Macari was in her senior year at Farmingdale State College as a Visual Communications major. Students in their last year are required to take a class entitled "Agency I" taught by Professor Wayne Krush. Students gain valuable experience by working on actual projects for selected not-for-profit ...

Demanding and industrial environments can often cause electrical and computer components to malfunction or fail completely. One such environmental challenge is maintaining the performance and reliability of computer-based data storage. Vartech Systems has met this challenge with the implementation of RAID 5 support in their line of rugged, all-in-one panel pc computer systems. Featuring NEMA 4 IP65 and NEMA 4X IP66 construction, these rugged LCD and LED panel computers exceed performance expectation in industries such as transportation, automation, packaging and assembly ...

Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), the nation's largest nonpartisan women's business group, announces the Board of Directors for the WIPP Education Foundation. Among those chosen is TargetGov President Gloria Larkin from Columbia, Maryland. Those chosen to serve are prominent women business leaders from across the country with strong track records of success both in business as well as in advocacy. "This is one of the few truly proactive, results-oriented national organizations focused on improving opportunities for business women to build their business, hire ...

Inc. magazine ranked Quantum Networks, LLC #56 on its 2012 annual Inc. 500 list and #1 in the Telecommunications category. The list is an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies in the United States. There are nearly 7 million private, employer-based companies in the nation and Inc. honors the most promising ventures in the most important segment of the economy - America's independent entrepreneurs. Quantum now joins companies such as Microsoft, Zappos, Intuit, Jamba Juice, Zipcar, Clif Bar, Vizio, Oracle, and many other well-known names ...

BadCreditLoans.com, a leading provider of installment loans, today announced its sponsorship of the Texas Potjie Festival, an annual South African potjiekos cooking festival from August 31 through September 3, 2012. This year the Texas Potjie Festival will take place at the KOA Campground in Rusk, TX. BadCreditLoans.com connects consumers to the best lenders available regardless of credit history. Many types of loans are available including personal, business, mortgage, home, student, and auto loans. The entire lending process conducted through BadCreditLoans.com, ...

A leader in online meeting technology, Mikogo has today announced the release of a major update to its award-winning HTML Viewer with the incorporation of the new HTML5 standard for Internet browsers into the software. The HTML Viewer is a 100% browser-based way for participants to join online meetings and this new release built on HTML5 technology provides users with faster screen sharing, several new features and is multi-lingual. The Internet world is witnessing the dawn of a new era as the much-talked about HTML5 standard quickly makes its presence known and surpasses ...

JES, a leading engineering solutions company specializing in foundation repair, basement waterproofing and crawl space moisture control has received numerous awards at the 2012 International Convention for Foundation Supportworks and Basement Systems. JES garnered the following top awards: #1 Dealer worldwide for total sales of the SmartJackTM Floor Leveling System, awarded by Foundation Supportworks, Inc. #1 Dealer worldwide for total installation of CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system, awarded by Basement Systems CleanSpace Leadership Award, awarded by Basement ...