A national study, What's Reasonable? Patient and Clinician Perspectives in Provision of Service, finds new ways for improving the patient experience in the doctor's office. "While many practices are struggling to meet basic patient expectations, some are doing very well and want to go further in providing an exemplary patient experience," says Dan Prince, President of Catalyst Healthcare Research. "Ten of the ideas we tested in this study were in that spirit. We feel that innovators in healthcare will ultimately implement one or more of these ideas as ...

Members of the Queen of Angels Foundation (www.thequeenofangels.com) and other Catholic orders and participants will celebrate the City of Los Angeles' 231st birthday and pay tribute to Our Lady of the Angels in the Second Annual Grand Marian Procession. Scheduled for Saturday, September 8th, beginning at 2:30 p.m., participants will gather in full regalia along with residents and visitors to process from La Placita to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. "We are excited to announce our 2012 Procession in honor of our City's birthday," said Mark Anchor ...

Amphenol Industrial Global Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, now offers a variety of its products on AmazonSupply. Amphenol is the first connector company to sell its products through the online store. By logging onto http://www.amazonsupply.com, customers can now view and purchase products from 10 of Amphenol's product line series used throughout nine of Amphenol's key markets including machine tool, medical, motor control, power distribution, solar, test and measurement, traffic control, welding and geophysical. Martin Booker, general manager ...

Jambalaya Brass Band will be performing in support of their hit CD release It's a Jungle Out There in the second round, "Midway to Mardi Gras,"of Brooklyn Bowl's "Brooklyn Brass Clash" on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 9:30 PM. At Brooklyn Bowl, along with tunes from their successful CD It's a Jungle Out There, Jambalaya Brass Band will be performing other original and traditional favorites. The band's foundation will be provided by Dorian Parreot on Tuba, Washington Duke on Snare Drum, and Chauncey Yearwood on Bass Drum—and this rhythm section cooks ...

The article titled, "Cradle-to-Cradle: In Search of Sustainable Property Management" describes the how we are in the midst of a paradigm shift in attitudes toward the environment and outlines what those in the profession of Property Management can do to assure that we individually, and as representatives of a wide assortment of organizations, stay abreast of developments and optimally position our organizations. The article focuses on how Property Management Professionals as well as organizations can make a significant and positive contribution to the environment. ...

Zimmermann Construction Staffing is going green. As one of the staffing agencies that specializes in staffing construction jobs, Zimmermann feels duty-bound to refine their day to day processes in an effort to make construction just a little more eco-friendly. The Zimmermann team says that "The list of things that we have done, are currently doing and are planning to do is fairly diverse. Our efforts to go green have really influenced everything we do at the office." It goes without saying, telecommuting is a benefit to the environment. From the very first ...

Renowned actor, director and producer Robert Redford wrapped up filming All is Lost, a new film that was produced in Baja California, Mexico this summer. Redford, who traveled and stayed in Baja during the filming, announced his fondness of the region during a meeting with State Governor Jose Guadalupe Osuna Millán and Secretary of Tourism Juan Tintos Funcke. Alongside Oscar nominated J. C. Chandor, who wrote and directed the film, Redford said that during the nearly two months he was in the state he visited many areas and was amazed with so many beautiful things. He ...

Art Tasting, the latest event by the New London Art Council, breaks new ground by engaging the audience as active participants in the creative process. Along with sessions that include role play, performance, interaction, games and music, emerging artists will give 30 second talks and discuss their work with the public. The shows are open to all audiences and include artists from a variety of styles, moods, mediums and ideas. All in a party atmosphere and in the heart of the exciting East End art scene. The show will take place over two days in Brick Lane's The Rag ...

According to Milton Collier, the normal career progression in transportation is based on job mobility. Career trends are often affected by industry-specific issues which may create jobs or result in a loss of jobs. The most common thing is for career moves within a specific industry, during times of expansion and concentrate on job retention in the downsizing periods. In the US, career trends in transportation have been moving away from the more traditional, fixed courses to higher job mobility as a result of extensive changes to the industry's commercial practices. ...

Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (http://www.abaloscpa.com), has announced that the company will compete in the 14th annual Hill of Beans Food Drive competition, collecting food and funds through Wednesday, Aug. 31 for St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance, noting the specific request for canned, dried or bagged beans due to their high nutrition density. This food drive is a competition in which local accountants and CPAs compete to collect the most beans and food for donation. Every pound of non-perishable food items counts as a "bean," ...

Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (http://www.royaloaksbg.com), an award-winning residential new homebuilder, has announced that Melissa Venia Wickstrom has joined the company as an accounts payable specialist. In this position, Wickstrom will be responsible for monitoring company expenses and vendor invoices, evaluating client contracts, executing third-party payments and maintaining accounts payable files for Royal Oaks Building Group. She brings nearly six years of industry experience to her newly appointed position. Wickstrom previously served as the project accountant ...

TechSource360, a world class business technology solutions provider, reveals its plans to conserve more than 150,000 trees through its distinct print services programs. TechSource360 partners with firms interested in eliminating wasteful print output and related expense by revolutionizing the way people in business print. Through their data-driven strategy and expeditious approach, the company provides clients immediate reductions to cost while substantially reducing their carbon footprint. U.S. companies alone consume 5.4 million tons of paper per year; the equivalence ...

Phillips Manufacturing Co. is pleased to announce their membership into the Steel Stud Manufacturers Association (SSMA). The SSMA is the leader in supporting the development and maintenance of quality product standards and specifications; as well as creating growth opportunities for cold-formed steel through research, marketing and education. SSMA is the largest most recognized association of framing manufacturers in the United States. Architects and engineers perceive it as the high quality brand. SSMA sponsors research projects to keep steel framing competitive. Phillips ...

THE PLAYGROUND returns once again to its spiritual home of KOKO, Camden to bring the people of London it's biggest line up to date. But this is no ordinary Playground event. Introducing THE PLAYGROUND 3.0. Combining audio, light and 3D projection mapping, THE PLAYGROUND 3.0 experience creates a visual spectacle the likes-of-which no other London club has seen before. And Saturday 8th September sees THE PLAYGROUND bringing together an all-star line-up including PENDULUM, BASSNECTAR, ZEDD, HUORATRON, STENCHMAN and a VERY SPECIAL GUEST to be announced soon. PENDULUM: As ...

Dealership technology provider AutoStar Solutions has announced the Innovate 2012 Preview Day, a free one-day event that will take place September 16th at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. The event will include training in compliance, accounting, collections, and technology, as well as a Q&A session, refreshments, and an open bar. To further commemorate this event, the first 100 registered attendees will receive a year of AutoStar's dealership software, Fusion Ignite, free of charge. "Our goal with Innovate Preview Day is to help small ...

Sassy Scrubs, the custom medical nursing scrub manufacturer based in the United States, announced the expansion of their scrub garment fabric line to include an extensive offering of new batik prints. Batik Scrubs are popular for their beauty, as well as for the mystique surrounding how they are made. A recent increase in batik scrub sales prompted the company to expand the number of batik scrub fabrics available to their customers to use when building their own scrubs online at the manufacturer's e-retail location Sassy Scrubs dot com. Sassy Scrubs is currently in ...

With the UK economy at an all-time low sports clubs around the country are struggling to raise funds. This has led to many clubs not being able to pay for referees, jerseys, vital equipment and pitch repairs. "Funding is the lifeline of all sports clubs and without it we cannot continue" said John Adam who has 20 years experience coaching grassroots football. "We have really struggled to pay for the basic costs over the last few years." said Adam who is now the under 12 manager at Barrow Rovers. The onus is falling on participants to pick up the ...

ABC11 Eyewitness News (http://www.abc11.com) has announced that news anchor Barbara Gibbs will serve as emcee for the annual American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff Breakfast. The event will take place at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center, located at 4700 Emperor Blvd. in Durham, on Thursday, Aug. 2 at 8 a.m. The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff Breakfast is the official launch for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk taking place on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 9 a.m. at North Hills ...

IDV Solutions today announced a free, publicly accessible visualization application that lets users interactively explore more than 60 years' worth of data about tornadoes in the United States. The original Tornado Tracks infographic was featured on the IDV Solutions blog (http://www.idvsolutions.com/Blogs/). It spread rapidly across the Web and in national media including the Weather Channel. The new interactive application, created with Visual Fusion data visualization software, lets users filter the data by month, tornado intensity, injuries, fatalities, or value ...

Today, the eyewear specialists at FramesDirect, http://www.framesdirect.com, announced that they hit the one million mark in providing prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses to customers worldwide since 1996. Founded by optometrists Drs. Dhavid Cooper and Guy Hodgson, FramesDirect.com credits their success to offering the largest selection of authentic, brand-name eyewear anywhere with quality lenses, competitive prices and excellent, customer service. "When we first started out, it was difficult, expensive and time-consuming for patients to get a good selection ...

Nine former Detroit Tigers will join playwright Mitch Albom in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, Sept. 12 for the "Opening Day" of "Ernie," his play on the life of Tigers announcer Ernie Harwell. The 12-performance run of "Ernie," which will benefit Hospice of Michigan, marks the first time that the smash hit play will travel from Detroit to reach fans in West Michigan on their home field. As part of Opening Day excitement, the Tiger alumni will meet fans and sign autographs at the Amway Grand Plaza from 1-1:45 p.m. Media are welcome at the signing ...

Men's leather bracelets used to consist of two colors: Black and brown. But now, thanks to European designer Silvia Nikolov, modern and masculine men now have plenty of jewelry options to express their distinct style no matter if it's for a night on the town or at the office. Nikolov, designer for Sivani Designs, has just released a line of colorful men's leather bracelets that is creating quite a buzz in the fashion and online world. Each piece brings together a unique mix of timeless elegance with progressive style that is anything from boring - these aren't your father's ...

The South Carolina Retail Association (SCRA) (http://www.scretail.org/) has announced that the 12th annual Sales Tax Holiday will run from Friday, Aug. 3 at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, Aug. 5 at 11:59 p.m. Due to the success of the previous tax-free weekends, the South Carolina General Assembly has set aside one weekend free of sales tax on back-to-school related items such as pencils, paper, backpacks, textbooks, computers, shoes and clothing. The three-day event is popular among South Carolina consumers because it provides a tax break as they make necessary purchases for ...

Talk Fusion, a rapidly growing global video communication solution company, today announced that it is close to—once again—changing the way people connect and share their brand worldwide with the addition of the world's first Video Newsletters to the company's growing list of cutting-edge video communication products. The launch date for the Talk Fusion Video Newsletters is imminent. "We are excited to be so close to delivering the world's first video newsletter product that stimulates a multimedia experience like never before," said Bob Reina, Founder & ...

Socius, a leading provider of business management solutions and a Microsoft Dynamics Master VAR, has accepted the Los Angeles-area Microsoft Dynamics partner, Software Consulting and Accounting Systems, Inc. (SCAS), into their national Sales Affiliate network. Microsoft Dynamics established the Master VAR program in October 2011 with the intention of building mutually beneficial business relationships between ERP partners. Socius was named one of three Master VARs in the US and has since been building a nation-wide group of Sales Affiliate organizations who continue ...