PeakColo, a leading enterprise-class IaaS Cloud service provider to service providers, announced today the addition of its seventh cloud node in Chicago, Illinois. PeakColo will partner with PlusOne, a Chicago-based data center service provider, to provide low latency services in that region. Chicago brings the total number of PeakColo cloud regions to six, including Seattle, Denver, New York, New Jersey, and the United Kingdom. PeakColo offers a 100% channel-centric business model. White-labeling PeakColo's IaaS cloud services as their own, resellers rapidly enter the ...

For those seeking a relaxing fine dining experience in Long Beach on New Year's Eve, L'Opera Ristorante on downtown's Pine Avenue is planning to stop traffic for you...literally! The critically acclaimed Italian restaurant has arranged with the City of Long Beach to open a valet station on First Street right outside its doors so that guests may escape the frenzy associated with the annual New Year's Eve celebration, which is expected to draw some 20,000 attendees. Executive Chef Walter Cotta has developed a special New Year's Eve menu as well as a prix fixe 5-course ...

Murphy Karber PLC, a Phoenix real estate and construction law firm, has announced that William H. Breier has joined the group as an associate. "We are pleased to have William join the firm," said Richard B. Murphy, Esq., founding partner, Murphy Karber PLC. "His unique background in the commercial construction industry brings an invaluable perspective to the firm's construction law practice." Breier graduated from the Phoenix School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science from Arizona State University's Del E. Webb School of Construction. Prior ...

Storage Village was interviewed on Fox 45 Morning News as part of their Live Winter Clothing Drive. Storage Village was chosen for the interview because of their consistent and substantial support for their community. The Fox 45 Live Winter Clothing Drive was conducted as part St. Vincent de Paul's annual Warm Holiday Wishes drive. All donated items were put directly into the Mobile Clothing Bank truck, which travels around Baltimore to ensure that the homeless throughout the city have access to the winter clothing articles they need. Storage Village's Clifton Park ...

Glacier Bottling Company, L.L.C., makers of IndigoH2O- Premium Alkaline Mineral Water âEUR"is pleased to announce that their signature Cobalt Blue glass bottling will be included in the nominee gift bags at The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards to be held on January 13, 2013. "We are honored to have IndigoH2O included among the wonderful luxury gifts given to the talented Golden Globe nominees," said Yuri Cataldo, president and CEO of Glacier Bottling Company. âEURœAs a socially conscientious company we are confident that the celebrities, whom are very ...

In an effort to help users combat information overload on social media sites like Twitter, Cairo-based F16Apps is introducing Neatly, smartphone mobile application that makes it easier for people to see the data that's relevant to them. While most Twitter programs simply organize tweets by time, Neatly advances the concept by allowing users to filter tweets through a variety of preferences and topics. "I came up with the concept for Neatly because I follow a lot of people on Twitter on my iPhone and it was hard to keep up with specific tweets I wanted to follow," ...

Disorders Association (NEDA), the leading U.S. non-profit organization supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders, has launched a fully re-designed website, offering additional resources to those in need of information and support, as well as a more comprehensive, diverse and interactive experience. A key feature of the new MyNEDA.org is that it is now an interactive, online community. Visitors can submit their own "Stories of Hope," comment on the NEDA blog, participate in group forums and initiate an online chat with the Helpline. The ...

The Douglas Stewart Company announced today a new distribution relationship with Mariner Software, a niche developer of writing, Mac OS, iOS and Windows solutions for K-12 and Higher Education markets. The Douglas Stewart Company will now market and sell Mariner Software's entire portfolio including Persona, MacJournal, Montage, Mariner Calc, MacGourmet Deluxe, StoryMill, Contour and Narrator products. Chris McLean, Director of Sales at The Douglas Stewart Company, said "Mariner Software products are a perfect addition to our current portfolio of solutions. ...

MoZeus Worldwide, the number one Mobile Impressions company, has announced that its recently launched consumer photo mobile app that utilizes NFL stars to raise money for charity will now donate the proceeds to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund established by the United Way. vamp! by MoZeus Worldwide is a new-age, celebrity photo sharing app that allows consumers to place themselves directly next to NFL Stars Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens, Jamaal Charles of the Kansas City Chiefs and Chris Culliver of the San Francisco 49ers. The app is available for immediate download ...

FreightCenter is recognized in Food Logistics magazine for developing software that optimizes and manages transportation operations for food and beverage supply chains. Named to a list of 100 software and technology providers, FreightCenter specializes in technology that allows manufacturers, distributors and retailers to consolidate, track, tender and audit inbound and outbound shipments. In addition to its all-inclusive less-than-truckload and full truckload freight services, FreightCenter develops a Web-based transportation management system (TMS) that provides a ...

Ubbi, designer of the first eco-friendly and luxury diaper pail of its kind, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded The National Parenting Center's 2013 Seal of Approval. Acclaimed for their elaborate reviews and stringent criteria, The National Parenting Center is a trusted source for parent's seeking support and valued advice on the highest quality products and services. Offering unmatched authenticity and guidance to parents for over 20 years, The National Parenting Center objectively tests every product in a real life environment throughout the course ...

Keeping Us Safe is proud to announce that Donna Barrett and Rebecca Spilak Salamon of Southwest General Health Center have successfully completed an intensive training program and are now certified as "Beyond Driving with Dignity" professionals. The "Beyond Driving with Dignity" professional certification program has been designed to arm Barrett, Salamon and other professionals across the United States and Canada with tools necessary to help older drivers and their families work through the complicated issue of age-related diminishing driving skills. ...

SuperJeweler.com has announced a winner in the "Make Someone's Christmas" contest, which featured a pair of round brilliant diamond studs valued at $12,000 as the grand prize. The winner of the contest is Lorrie Riale of Port Allegany, PA, who was nominated by her daughter Adrienne Kelligan and received 7,697 votes in the form of 'likes' on the SuperJeweler Facebook page for her photo and story. Lorrie Riale is an R.N. and beloved wife and mother who had endured numerous hardships in recent years including the deaths of several close family members as well as ...

Croylek Limited, a leading supplier of electrical, mechanical and thermal insulation materials, will be exhibiting at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Exhibition in February 2013. The exhibition, which will be held at FIVE, Farnborough, is one of the UK's largest regional manufacturing, technology, electronic and subcontracting exhibition. The forthcoming event is set to showcase a highly comprehensive, yet diverse range of exhibiting companies. It is estimated that up to 750 companies will be in attendance, including Croylek Limited who will be at Stand ...

Online retailer http://www.WorkingPerson.com recently launched a new program just in time for the holidays that rewards customers for participating in online social media activity and product reviews. Like traditional rewards programs, customers earn points for making online purchases. But this program breaks new ground by awarding points for reviewing products and promoting both the retailer and products through various social media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook and Google+. Top rewards earners can even participate in a friendly competition while roasting chestnuts ...

Fuentek, LLC (http://www.fuentek.com), a local technology transfer consulting firm, has announced that president Laura Schoppe presented at the University Technology Enterprise Network's (UTEN's) Annual Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal this week. As a member of the board of directors of the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), Schoppe participated in a panel discussion focusing on the power of technology transfer networks. Schoppe provided tips to attendees on building their tech transfer network, including specifics of how to leverage AUTM tools, such as ...

As bipartisan bickering continues in Washington, the question at the forefront of the consciousness of many Americans is "What ever happened to teamwork?" Award-winning author and international business consultant John J. Murphy of Venture Management Consultants answers this question and many more as organizations worldwide seek his wise counsel and coaching. From the U.S. Navy to Fortune 100s, Murphy teaches that teamwork is the ultimate reflection of wisdom and balance. He is the author of 14 books and has appeared on over 400 radio and television interviews. ...

Mims Distributing Company (http://www.mimsdistributing.com), a beer distributor servicing a nine-county area in and around the Triangle, has announced a list of tips for consumers to keep in mind as they plan to attend winter parties and enjoy beer as part of their holiday and New Year's celebrations. These items include: 1. Know the ABV of your beer. ABV stands for alcohol by volume. The number represents what portion of the total volume of liquid is alcohol. It is listed as a total percentage of volume on most beer cans and bottles, and most beers lie within the ...

Tara Onthank, Michael Vassallo, and Gina daRoza, co-owners of Rising Sun Pools & Spas (http://www.risingsunpools.com), a family-owned business providing customers with high-quality pools, spas and aquatic accessories for more than 40 years, have announced that the company will help the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina give a pool in honor of Ayden Murray. Murray is a 5 year-old little girl with epidermolysis bullosa, a hereditary illness that causes severely fragile skin. This is the third time that Rising Sun Pools & Spas has assisted the Make-A-Wish ...

Sepi Asefnia, president and founder of SEPI Engineering & Construction (http://www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the Southeast, has announced the addition of James Macdonnell as remediation department manager. In this position, Macdonell will use his more than 17 years of experience to oversee management of remediation projects, as well as business development efforts in both the public and private sector. Originally from British Columbia, Canada, Macdonnell graduated ...

On February 6th, from 8:30pm, London's grand Troxy Theatre will be the location of the 2013 Fire & Ice iGaming industry event. The Troxy is London's most iconic art-deco theatre, and the building itself is the inspiration for the evening's entertainment, which will take guests on a trip through time, starting in Paris 1930 and travelling to Paris 2113. With capacity for over 2,000 guests, Fire & Ice organizers have secured their largest venue to date, and will be accommodating guests across two massive floors overlooking the largest stage show in the event's ...

All-Pro Science, Inc. (APS) is proud to announce that Andrew Jacobson, Zach Thornton and Alec Dufty have all signed on for another two years as APS sponsored athletes known as TEAM APS. TEAM APS includes top athletes such as Bryan Gaul of the 2012 MLS Champions LA Galaxy, Troy Tulowitzki of the Colorado Rockies, and Stacie Tovar, the #12 female Crossfitter in the world. APS Athletes are not paid endorsers of the product. The athletes themselves often approach the company in hopes of being part of the All-Natural message. R.J. Demman, Chief Marketing Officer at All-Pro ...

Local U.S. Navy Disabled Veteran Kevin Munro, has found a way to give back to the Disabled American Veterans, an organization that once helped him and also has a long history of helping disabled United States veterans. Mr. Munro has launched a website VeteransDepot.com - open to all - offering over 200,000 discounted name brand products including sporting goods, electronics, appliances, furniture, and office supplies with 25% of all profits going directly to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) service organization. The Disabled American Veterans (DAV), with more ...

What's the worst that can happen if President Barack Obama and Congress fail to reach a compromise regarding the impending fall off the so-called fiscal cliff? If the automatic mix of tax increases and federal spending cuts kicks in, there seems to be little consensus on what fall-off there might be. Would it send America back into recession? Roil the markets and lower stock prices? Increase unemployment? Create domestic and international turmoil? International outcry? Probably none of the above. The bottom line is that this is a symptom of a larger issue. "To ...

Nancy A. Marino, President of Leo North, has been selected as an Honored Member of the Covington Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Nancy A. Marino's commitment to excellence in the Retail industry and Consulting/Advisory sector. Marino began working in retail during her school years for A&S. During this time, she realized that she had a true passion for the field. Knowing that they had an excellent training program, she continued with them after graduating college and found herself excelling and progressing into multiple management ...