Whimsical Winds Wind Chimes announced a number of exclusive pre-holiday deals today, available to early bird gift seekers now through the end of December. Those shopping for a gift can find these deals available on Whimsical Winds Wind Chimes' online store, starting November 1st, 2012. "Our new holiday deals will be available on whimsicalwinds.com throughout the holiday shopping season, and will include many well-known wind chime brands such as Shenandoah Melodies, Woodstock Percussion, Bells of Vienna, and Kara's Creations," said Alexander Innes of Whimsical ...

Philadelphia trial lawyer G. Scott Vezina of Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP presented a continuing legal education (CLE) program about the strategies for the use of mock and shadow juries to attendees of The Legal Intelligencer's 2012 Litigation Summit on Sept. 13, 2012. "I was pleased to assist my fellow trial attorneys in understanding the use and importance of mock trials prior to trying a case and the use of shadow juries during a case," said Vezina, who has tried cases throughout the United States on both the plaintiff ...

Worth Casualty Insurance Company today announced that it has partnered with SEMCAT to integrate its automobile insurance business with the SEMCAT comparative quoting solution. The 100% quoting accuracy of SEMCAT shows off the features of the Worth Casualty Insurance products and is available immediately for independent Texas insurance agencies. Worth Casualty Insurance, a leading provider of automobile insurance solutions for the Texas marketplace today announced its partnership with comparative quoting provider SEMCAT Corporation. Through their partnership, the companies ...

What are the hottest new fitness products that consumers will be clamoring for this holiday season? Best-selling author Jennifer Cohen ("No Gym Required") has announced her picks for this year ranging from the affordable to the more elaborate and expensive: Punk Rope ($7) - Brings jumping rope to a new level; ideal for on-the-go fitness buffs. Available in 10 colors, they come with a recommended jump rope workout. 50 Shapes of Grey DVD ($9.99) - The DVD developed by fitness expert Kristen James is sexy and fun and corresponds to various chapters of ...

Westfield Old Orchard's (Skokie Blvd. & Old Orchard Rd.; 847-673-6800) Wfamily event series is back yet again, striving to help introduce children to learning through literature and creativity. This month's event, Turkey Tales, is held at Barnes and Nobles' lower level, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. November 3. Kids are invited to explore their imaginations during story time with the Skokie Public Library and get creative, with a make-it-and take-it craft. The hour-long event is open to pre-school aged children with no registration necessary. Westfield Partners with ...

Part of the Herbert H. and Sofia P. Reuner Library Writers Series presented by The Ulster Community College Foundation Inc. Joe Donahue, Vice President of News and Programming at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, will interview Ackerman about her work, creativity and writing challenges, and facilitate the audience discussion. Donahue hosts The Book Show and The Roundtable. Ackerman is the author of two dozen highly acclaimed works of nonfiction and poetry, including the best selling A Natural History of the Senses, Dawn Light and The Zookeeper's Wife, a true story about Catholic ...

Manhattan's chic Upper East Side can now purchase the number one trendsetting designer footwear, Footzyfolds, right on Madison Avenue at the renown Zchemist and Zitomers. The one-of-a-kind store is known for its selective choice of brands, and for carrying prestigious luxury gift and beauty products such as ReVive, Roger and Gallet, Bvlgari, Frederic Fekkai, Rene Furterer, and Portolano. The infamous store is the go-to place for celebrities to get their top of the line beauty products and accessories, and now they can purchase Footzyfolds' top of the line trendy, compact, ...

Huthwaite, the world's leading sales performance improvement organization, today announced the launch of a comprehensive online Center for Research (HCR) at http://www.HuthwaiteResearch.com that will help sales and marketing executives improve their sales results by learning how to determine the real needs of today's buyers. The Huthwaite Center for Research is a separate division of Huthwaite. The foundation for the new research center is built upon groundbreaking results of HCR's just-completed proprietary global research study, "Focus on the Buyer." The ...

Band Together NC, a Triangle-based organization that uses live music as a platform for social change, has announced Communities in Schools of Durham County and Communities in Schools of Wake County as its 2014 nonprofit partners. Both Communities in Schools are nonprofit organizations whose mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. The two organizations will jointly partner with Band Together on its annual event that has produced as much as $566,000 in net proceeds for the community. "We were ...

Fleet managers from some of the largest companies in the United States met in Tampa, FL last week for NAFA's 2nd Annual Mastering International Fleet Management Seminar. The three-day event (October 16-18) was developed by NAFA in cooperation with FleetVision and featured expert speakers who covered the major aspects of fleet operations in Europe, Asia, Australia, Central America, and South America. The seminar was sponsored by ARI, Athlon Car Lease International, eco frotas, Toyota, Phh Arval BNP Paribas Group, and Wheels. Automotive Digest and Fleet Europe were media ...

Cable manufacturer, Northwire, Inc. (NWI), today announced their debut on DIY network's hit television show, I Hate My Kitchen. Northwire's rapid design and manufacturing met the tight timelines for the remodel and show production. Northwire-NWI Lab 360 is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract engineering services of custom technical products for diverse markets. NWI Lab 360 leverages professional certifications in Six Sigma , Lean, Project Management and the American Society for Quality to optimize design, manufacturing and quality to achieve the ...

Intelliware was nominated under the Sustainability category which recognizes contributions toward enhancing how vibrant communities can be built through improved social well-being, strong and diverse economies and the maintenance and improvement of the environment. "Building a sustainable business is not a sprint, it's a marathon," explains Greg Betty, Founder and CEO, Intelliware. "As a result, all we do focuses on ensuring we can viably maintain our operations. Sustainability is embedded in our corporate guiding values which were created for staff by ...

After a successful LA screening at the LA Femme Film Festival and sell-out Arizona premier, inspirational film, Sacred Journey of the Heart continues for its second week at Harkins Camelview Theatre in Scottsdale. Producer Ronna Prince has been on hand for Q and A and to greet her audiences after each 7 pm show this week. According to Prince "Audience members have been so gracious They have greeted me warmly after seeing my film and are thanking me for providing this healing forum for them. It's as if they are sharing the wisdom and sentiments I have expressed ...

With just a few days left before the Halloween holiday, many are looking for last minute ideas for costumes and parties. Some discover the artistic joy in preparing and designing homemade Halloween costumes for young and old. Others may be looking for a simple enhancement to an existing costume or some new ideas for Halloween parties. Lunabrite provides inspiration and a starting point for lighting enhanced holiday designs. Lunabrite is a high performance, photo luminescent glow material that is engineered to illuminate from dusk to dawn (8+ hours). This makes its uses ...

We're pleased to announce Loralyn Designs, in association with The Artisan Group, will participate in the official celebrity gift lounge in honor of The 46th Annual CMA Awards on October 29 - November 1, 2012 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. All attending celebrities and members of the press and media will receive our business cards in their exclusive swag bags backstage at the CMA Awards. To learn more about Loralyn Designs and our products, or our participation in The 46th Annual CMA Awards, visit http://www.facebook.com/LoralynDesigns, our shop: ...

Alliance Group Property Management (AGPM) has recently opened to provide a full suite of residential property management services. AGPM will provide first-class property management services throughout Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. The company will manage rentals in all price ranges, including single-family homes, condominiums, villas, townhomes and investment properties. Both owners and tenants will benefit from a unique combination of top quality property managers coupled with state-of-the-art technology to allow for complete online access to monthly statements, ...

Vampires, zombies and other two-legged creatures came out to support their four-legged friends on Oct. 20 at the first MetroGistics Monster Mash fundraiser. The Halloween-themed event, held at MetroGistics' headquarters on Rock Cliff Road, raised over $18,000 for two charities: Stray Rescue of St. Louis and Project VIP (Very Important Pets). MetroGistics is a full-service transportation company founded by William Billiter and Scott Naz. The company actively supports local charities through its employee-driven MetroGistics Charity Program (MCP) and through fundraisers ...

The Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. medical malpractice lawyers in Michigan recently created an infographic on the recent United States meningitis outbreak linked to steroid injections. The infographic was created to aid those victims who are currently suffering from meningitis due to the injection, as well as make others who have also received the injection aware of the symptoms of this disease, and how it spreads throughout the body. Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. is a Southfield law firm that is actively investigating the legal rights of patients who have been injured or ...

Beutler, one of the premiere heating, air conditioning and plumbing service companies, completed the annual Heat Exchanger training program earlier this month with trade company, Heat Exchanger Experts. Led by Ellis Prach, a 40-year industry veteran, the Heat Exchanger program trains industry specialists on the latest advancements in heating and ventilation technologies, including: • The most effective way to identify defects in the heat exchanger and where they commonly occur • Metal behavior tendencies and histories of heat exchanger failure • Consistent defects in ...

Campbell Law School (http://law.campbell.edu) has announced that local attorney Christopher G. Browning, Jr. has joined the Campbell Law School Board of Visitors to assist the dean, faculty, and leadership in developing and evaluating strategic planning efforts and launching new initiatives. The group also serves as a sounding board to review ideas, while helping to develop and foster important relationships throughout the legal and business community, nonprofit organizations, higher education, and government agencies in an effort to enhance all aspects of the law school. ...

Jack Thurman, president of BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC, is proud to announce the investment advisory firm has reached $2 billion* under management and supervision. This milestone reaffirms BKD's standing as one of the country's top-tier CPA wealth management firms. "BKD Wealth Advisors is fortunate to have reached this pinnacle considering the ongoing market volatility," Thurman said. "This is not only an achievement for BKD Wealth Advisors, but for all of BKD." To celebrate, BKD Wealth Advisors will make a donation to the American Cancer Society ...

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (www.ncvma.org) has announced the release of a podcast discussing pet euthanasia, and the procedures and options for the end of a pet's life. Dr. Brenda Stevens, clinical assistant professor at the NC State School of Veterinary Medicine, explains that euthanasia is sometimes a necessary decision for pet owners. She discusses when euthanasia is the appropriate choice, and the decision-making processes that veterinarians and pet owners use, along with options for pet owners dealing with grief and pet owners who may need to ...

Treillage Network Strategies, Inc. has released a report which provides an overview of Field Service Automation solutions for small and medium sized businesses. Treillage is a provider of product and services marketing and analysis services. "The report provides an overview of the solutions currently available as well as profiles of the leading providers of those services - both cloud and premise based," said Deb Mielke, the author and managing director of Treillage Network Strategies, Inc. "It also includes a complete list of providers as well as ...

The Cary Innovation Center (http://www.caryinnovationcenter.org), a local organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs by offering professional mentoring and entrepreneurship education programs, has announced that Kindred, an artisan incubator located in downtown Raleigh, has launched a Kickstarter fundraising campaign to outfit its boutique (http://kck.st/QCuwtg). Fundraising efforts began on Sept. 25 and will continue through Friday, Nov. 9. Kindred is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage emerging artisans through mentoring and the creation ...

Nationwide Appraisal & Settlement Network is making good on their promise to deliver their clients the best service possible by matching clients up to the professional teams created to best service their business sector. Mortgage servicing companies can now look to Nationwide Appraisal & Settlement Network to handle their appraisal management needs with trust that the job is getting done by a team that understands the servicing business model. In the third quarter of this year, Nationwide Appraisal and Settlement Network announced the opening of their divisions ...