After 26 years in a wheel chair William Orr is walking. Granted it is with the assistance of a walker, but he is walking. Orr is walking to get his mail, he is walking to rehab from his parked car and he is planning on walking into his 35th high school reunion. The 52-year-old Aurora man has been a quadriplegic for half his life, since a car hit him while he was riding his bike back in 1986. He suffered a C6-C7 incomplete spinal cord injury and has used a wheel chair since. In August of 2010, Orr underwent what many believe is a first of its kind stem cell procedure ...

Certain operating systems, especially Windows 7, have a display auto-detection feature that can reconfigure your displays if they are not powered on or connected at startup. This can lead to the frustrating task of reconfiguring your displays. The solution is the EDID-Mirror, a DVI-D EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) emulator that provides a constant signal to the computer, regardless of whether the displays are present or not. This ensures that the display configuration is not lost. The EDID-Mirror comes in one-port, 2-port and 4-port version. It is ideal ...

A partner at Ragsdale Liggett, attorney Dorothy Bass Burch has been appointed Chair of the Equine Law Subcommittee of the American Bar Association's Animal Law Committee, a committee which operates within the ABA's Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section. The subcommittee's goal is to educate TIPS members and ABA members at large on the diverse facets of equine law. Equine law involves issues not only regarding the welfare of the horse, but also business issues including transactions, litigation, and association representation for Olympic and international athletes ...

Trusted car accident claim specialist, My Compensation, has recently broadened its horizons and released a whole new website. My Compensation, a firm based in London, has expanded its portfolio of panel solicitors with which the company works and has released its new website design in tandem with this expansion. The website has now got more information than ever before on no win no fee compensation claims of all types. Amongst the many informative articles My Compensation has opened a free advice line for compensation claims meaning that more than ever is on offer for visitors My ...

Inlanta Mortgage held its eighth annual sales conference Monday August 13 and Tuesday August 14 at the Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, with over 100 employees attending. This two day meeting brought both branch and corporate employees together to discuss and share best practices, department updates and corporate initiatives. The conference also hosted guest speaker Tammy Maddente, Vice President of First Weber Group, who gave a presentation on current real estate trends and changes and provided valuable insight into the industry directly from a Realtor perspective. ...

Recently, lifelong Louisiana residents Doug and Debbie Collins opened the new FASTSIGNS of Downtown New Orleans at 3001 Tulane Ave. "When I began considering owning my own business, I first thought that I would open an independent sign shop, but I realized that I didn't have the tools or the ability to build something from the ground up by myself," said Doug. "After looking into franchise opportunities, I selected FASTSIGNS based on their history of providing excellent support to their franchise partners." Before buying his center, Doug, an Army ...

Irvine-based Haskell & White LLP, one of Southern California's largest independently owned accounting, auditing and tax consulting firms, has been named one of Orange County's Best Places to Work by the Orange County Business Journal. Currently in its fourth year, the awards program seeks to identify and honor Orange County, Calif.'s best employers by evaluating categories such as corporate culture, workforce diversity, organizational philosophy and employee satisfaction. Haskell & White was recognized in the Medium-Sized Companies (50-249 employees) category. ...

World of Beer Franchising, Inc. (WOB), a rapidly growing Tampa-based concept, formally announce today the launch of their free mobile app for iPhone and Android users. The highly anticipated app is aimed at providing customers all over the country with the most up-to-date information on inventory, upcoming events, nationwide locations, and loyalty status. "As the World of Beer concept continues to grow, we are committed to providing customers with not only the most extensive beer selection, but now a platform in which we're expanding our culture through cutting-edge ...

Cura Technical, one of the UK's leading independent providers of technical support solutions, has announced that Jason Williams has been appointed Managing Director. This is the first announcement to be made since the acquisition of Uniter Group by an independent investor group. Under the terms of this acquisition the new group, which is headed by Cura Technical Holdings Limited, has acquired Uniter Group's core assets and customers along with OEM warranty and service delivery provider Cura Technical Limited. Cura Technical delivers technical support solutions and managed ...

Specialty Medical Equipment of Washington Twp., Michigan is happy to announce the launching of our new website http://shopspecialtymed.com. Specialty Medical Equipment Inc. provides products to prevent and relieve bed-sores. The company has undergone a facelift but still continues to provide the best medical products and solutions for in-home relief. Specialty Medical Equipment's products specifically target people with mobility issues. If someone is forced to remain in a bed or chair for several hours to several days, they can oftentimes develop pressure sores (or ...

As part of its 10 Months of Thanks initiative, the Tekcetera, Inc. team spent the summer partnering with local Orange County organizations in an effort to give back. Tekcetera, known for its dedication to doing what it takes to provide comprehensive and cost-effective technology services to businesses small and large, launched its 10 Months of Thanks initiative as a way to say thank you to the Orange County community that has supported it for the last decade. Past events include donating toys, serving food to the homeless, walking for wishes and supporting veterans. Throughout ...

The Galapagos Islands were in the global spotlight when Brangelina visited earlier this year, firmly placing the archipelago on the map as a destination of choice. G Adventures has one of the highest quality operations in the Galapagos and is upgrading its fleet for 2013 with the acquisition of three 16-passenger motor yachts - Daphne G3, San Jose G5, and Queen of Galapagos G8. The company will add additional vessels in the coming months as it makes room for further growth. Jeff Russill, VP of Innovation, G Adventures, says the upgrades have been made to provide ...

It's easy to understand why daily online deals are so popular with consumers. They offer exclusive savings, sometimes up to 90%, on local products and services at no cost to consumer. WayTwoGood's goal is to simplify the process of finding the best deal by combining them in one easy-to-use application that features simple design, smart organization, and no extra costs. WayTwoGood application is easy to use and fully functional. Simple and smart design allows users to quickly choose the location and category of their preference to search and view the best deals accordingly. ...

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (http://www.ncvma.org/) has announced that Dr. David Brooks was presented with NCVMA's Distinguished Service award for his longtime commitment to the profession and community. The ceremony was held June 29 at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C. during NCVMA's annual Appalachian Mountain Veterinary Conference. Brooks is a licensed veterinarian at Pembroke Veterinary Hospital in Pembroke, N.C., where he has been practicing for more than 30 years. Along with working as a part-time professor in UNC Pembroke's biology department, ...

Custom curated, handcrafted vintage, modern fresh water pearl jewelry is what indie brand P.S. You're Lovely (PSYL) totes as their window of creativity. While unique, handcrafted stationery with a nod to centuries old craft of classic handwriting is what makes creative brand Koby & Kylie Co stand out among the crowd. The scene of a lady sitting at a gorgeous writing desk wearing strands of pearls while writing a note on custom stationery is exactly the feel these two brands are looking to bring to the public. PSYL is the creative genius of designer and founder, ...

This weekend Nashville is in for a treat as Tony Rockliff returns to deliver another lecture on how to market one's career through the internet and social media. "Tony has been the featured speaker on SEO, Niche Affiliate Marketing and the dynamics of Internet social community building at conferences across the world, as well as giving seminars to help musicians use the Internet to further their careers," according to Rockliff's website. His seminar is being hosted by the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville. Rockliff has done three previous similar ...

Wyoming, Michigan, August 23, 2012 - Metro Health Hospital has added a new family practice physician, Dr. Adam Kilkenney and an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Robert S. Marsh. Kilkenney will practice family medicine and neuromusculoskeletal medicine in the Hudsonville neighborhood outpatient center while Marsh will practice at the Metro Health Sports Medicine Center located in the Spartan Stores YMCA in Wyoming. Marsh will also concentrate on sports medicine and orthopaedics. Kilkenney graduated from Michigan State University with a ...

Imperial Cat expands their line of high-quality, eco-friendly and natural feline lifestyle products to include fun and spooky Halloween themed Scratch 'n Shapes. The fall inspired prints and shapes include several festive pumpkin designs, a spooky fishbone, a hanging skeleton and a Halloween scene print your kitty will love. "We know it can be difficult to find pet toys and accessories that are festive and complement the home decor. That's why we outfitted our popular Scratch 'n Shapes and Cat 'n Around Toys with Halloween themed shapes and designs," comments ...

Today, MYMUSAIC announces the first online software service that enhances photos by compiling them into a video set to the beat and tempo of music. The results are fast-paced movies that are easy to make and fun to watch. This new format makes it easy to tell a story with photos and discover what music your friends are listening to, while creatively showcasing life's most important experiences. Most editing software is difficult to use and expensive, so MYMUSAIC has created technology that works automatically with no technical knowledge required. Integrated with Soundcloud ...

History was cemented on the shores of this tiny nation during the 9th Sullivan Summit. Repeatedly, the African Diaspora was intertwined with the announcement of updates on infrastructure, partnerships, education, health care, cultural exchanges, dual citizenship, and human capital investments during the summit. "President Obiang's vision to prepare the country for the present and future generations was clearly disseminated. It's time to get on board and be part of a great renaissance that is taking place in Equatorial Guinea and Africa", said Victor Mooney. Mr. ...

The Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science (IMACS) is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new facility in Boca Raton. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on site at IMACS Boca Raton (23172 Sandalfoot Plaza Dr) at 5:30pm on Wed, Aug 29, followed by an evening of festivities. Parents, children and members of the community are welcome to come over to enjoy the food, beverages, logic puzzles and games and tour the new facility. At the grand opening celebration, IMACS will conduct Computer Programming & Virtual Robotics and Mathematics Enrichment ...

Lauran Bonaparte, Managing Partner of Lauton & Foxton Capital Partners and a UK based private investment house have executed an exclusive representation agreement to introduce US projects to these funds. "This agreement was a long time in the making and our team is excited to have the exclusivity," states Lauran Bonaparte. "We are hopeful that qualified projects will result in expedited financing for our clients." The Kingdom Capital Fund is a private fund which secured financing from Middle Eastern Investors. The fund is specific to participating ...

Brian P. Lennon, an attorney with the law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, will receive a national award for his investigative and trial work from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Lennon will be recognized for his work on Operation Holiday Express, a case he led during his tenure as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan. Operation Holiday Express involved the investigation and prosecution of more than 20 people operating two California-based drug trafficking organizations who used tractor trailers and a variety of ...

TribeSpring, a Raleigh-based mobile software company that works to streamline and simplify the professional networking process, has been selected as a startup company in Groundwork Labs, a "no strings attached" community-supported accelerator sponsored by venture capital firm NC IDEA and Capitol Broadcasting Company. Groundwork Labs is located in the heart of the American Underground in Durham. "We are excited to join the other startup innovators that will get to take part in this accelerator program," said Craig Mathews, CEO and co-founder of TribeSpring. ...

List my project is a user friendly portal to bridge the gap between entrepreneurs, start ups and established companies with investors and investment sources. Project principals will be able to post their funding needs in a simple format where investors, intermediaries and consultants will be able to review project listings that may meet their current investment criteria ...