The holidays are coming! Not only is the weather giving clues as to the changing of seasons, but retail establishments are already displaying Christmas decorations, pictures, and singing snowmen. Though it may not be time to deck your halls or to start humming carols, it is the perfect time to begin thinking about making gift lists. GiftWorksPlus, a leading Midwest custom picture frame company, offers meaningful, one-of-a-kind, engraved picture frames, and customized gifts. When selecting holiday presents for friends and loved ones, consider engraved wooden frames that ...

The University of Houston (UH) has invited best-selling author Gustavo Arellano, whose work includes the nationally syndicated column "¡Ask a Mexican!," to launch this year's Food for Thought Lecture Series at 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Roy G. Cullen Building, Room 104. The event is free and open to the public. Arellano will discuss his new book, "Taco, USA. How Mexican Food Conquered America," which details why the U.S. loves all things folded in a tortilla, when salsa overtook ketchup as the country's favorite condiment in the 1990s, nachos ...

Interactive Biosoftware (IBS), developer of Alamut, the world's original mutation interpretation software, will showcase its groundbreaking Alamut 2.2 software at the internationally acclaimed American Society of Human Genetics Conference in San Francisco, CA from November 6th to November 10th. The new Alamut 2.2 upgrade is especially useful for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) analysis. "The ASHG annual meeting will give us an opportunity to reveal some of the lesser known, yet valuable features of Alamut 2.2," said Andre Blavier, Founder and CEO of Interactive ...

The Contractor Connection recognizes the top performers in their national contractor network in response to outstanding dedication to quality and excellence in service. This overall excellence award is measured by estimate upload TIP, customer service scores, professionalism in communication, cooperation, and overall POMS scores among others. All winners of this award are provided special recognition among their peers and clients at the 2012 Contractor Connection conference in Nashville, TN. At the conference Cleanrite-Buildrite will receive a special ribbon and a "Golden ...

During a joint meeting, the boards of directors of the Habitat for Humanity affiliates of Seattle/South King County and East King County unanimously voted to merge into a single affiliate serving all of King County. Articles of the Merger have been filed with the Washington Secretary of State in Olympia. The new affiliate will be known as Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County. The non-profit organization will continue to focus on building and renovating homes to provide affordable housing opportunities for low-income, working families. The merged affiliate will be ...

Just like the candidates battling for the White House, some of the nation's best and brightest secondary students hold sharply opposing views on a number of the most contentious issues in this year's campaign. Especially if those issues have to do with energy. That's one of the key findings of a new series of Blast polls in this year's national VOTES Project (Voting Opportunities for Teenagers in Every State), an initiative spearheaded by Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH), a prestigious private school in Massachusetts, and StudySync (www.studysync.com), the web-based ...

Labyrinth Learning, Inc., today announced the upcoming release of eLab Skills Evaluation Tool (SET), a flexible and cost-effective online tool that easily and accurately gauges knowledge of computer concepts, the Internet, email, Microsoft Office applications, and more. "Students who lack basic computer skills struggle in standard computing courses and in online courses. eLab SET offers a quick and accurate way of confirming whether students possess the skills needed to succeed, and allows institutions and training centers to match them with the best course for ...

BKD Forensics & Valuation Services, a division of BKD, LLP, is pleased to announce that Shauna Woody-Coussens will be presenting at the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants' 12th Annual Fall CPE Conference. Her presentation, "Secrets, Conspiracies & Hidden Patterns" will take place on Thursday, November 1, from 9:05 - 10:40 a.m. at the Embassy Suites Conference & Convention Center, Omaha-La Vista, Nebraska. Shauna's forensic investigative experience includes fraud investigations for internally identified company matters, in response ...

Genia Photonics is proud to announce its participation in a mission to Germany which is organized by the Center of International Affairs of Laval Technopole (CAILT) and will be held from November 19 through 23, 2012. The intent of the mission is to present the latest innovations and technologies from leading Laval enterprises to key industrial partners in Germany and meet with German clusters and associations to present the advantages of Laval Technopole to German companies wishing to expand their market presence in Canada. Genia Photonics will be presenting its latest ...

New World Distribution and Orlando Entertainment bring you a made-in-Michigan movie set to open in theaters around the world in coming weeks, but fans here in Michigan will get a sneak peek at special premier showings on Devil's Night, October 30, and Halloween, October 31. "Cut/Print" will screen at Grand Rapids' Celebration! Cinemas at 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm on both nights. Cut/Print is a psychological thriller directed by DeWitt High School and Michigan State University graduate Nathaniel Nose. In Cut/Print, a group of ambitious filmmakers set out to create ...

We're pleased to announce Nashville's Local EdenSong Essentials Skin Care, 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. Local "eco-beauty" expert, EdenSong Essentials Skin Care, lends support to this amazing celebrity event with their ad included ...

Fletcher Jones Motorcars and Veterans First of Orange County hosts the first annual Patriots Promise, a fundraiser with a food pairing experience to benefit our heroes and feed our taste buds. The event will take place at Fletcher Jones Motorcars in Newport Beach from 5-9p.m We are excited and very grateful to be part of the Patriots Promise kick off for veterans week. Our family of veterans in need will greatly benefit from this event as their lives will be touched in so many ways, said Deanne Tate, President/CEO of Veterans First. Guest of Patriots Promise will ...

Spec-Rite Designs, a global distributor, manufacturer and designer of phenolic furnishings based in St. Louis, has supplied custom phenolic athletic lockers to California State University, Fullerton. The custom phenolic lockers were designed to accommodate taller athletes participating in the university's basketball and volleyball programs. The solid phenolic materials used to fabricate the custom lockers are GreenGuard certified, emit very low VOCs, are non-microbial and non-porous, resistant to mold and moisture, and helped the university earn LEED credits. Spec-Rite ...

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh recently expanded. In April 2012, the Nature Research Center was opened to the public. The 80,000 square foot addition was designed to bring science to the people by allowing visitors to observe scientists at work and provide opportunities to interact with the researchers. The new Research Center also featured a cafe and The Museum Store. The store's designer, Sue Ramsay, of Witty and Associates in Raleigh wanted the finishes of the store to relate to the finishes in the adjacent cafe and museum lobby. ...

There's more than one reason people are flocking to Kemptville Meadows, LA Group's newest community of two- and three-bedroom homes in a tranquil country setting south of Ottawa. With its competitive prices, wide range of nearby lifestyle amenities, proximity to an historic downtown and rich sense of community, Kemptville Meadows is garnering the attention of singles, couples, young families and empty nesters alike. And with Phase II already 75 per cent sold, LA Group is launching Phase III - 48 stacked townhome units that span six buildings, offering breathtaking views ...

Echo Media Group , an award-winning, results-oriented public relations and social media agency in Orange County, Calif., today announced the promotion of Christine Welch and Sabrina Suarez to vice president, and Travis Culver to junior account executive. With the agency's continued growth, the promotions will further the ability of the Echo executive team to continue meeting increased demand for its strategic media relations and social media services. "The dedication that each of these professionals brings to Echo Media Group offers a unique leadership approach ...

From Gandhi to Lincoln, from Roosevelt to Churchill and Clinton; the greatest leaders through out history had two things in common. They all had wisdom and they all had brain issues with emotional baggage in their brains. The emotional baggage keeps the physical brain far more active. The brain being a muscle, with all this exercise the brain becomes super powerful. Most great leaders had issues with their brains and yet with wisdom and super powerful brains they were able to exercise great leadership. There is a huge historical opportunity for President Obama as he ...

The 3rd annual Andre Reyna 'Make a Difference' Car Wash held last Saturday, on October 20, 2012 raised $3,448 for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. The car wash was in memory of fallen UCF student Andre Reyna, who was tragically killed in a car accident during his senior year of college at the age of 21. "We are so humbled by the generosity shown by everyone who participated," Andre's mother, Odalys Reyna said. "Although this is a very hard time for our family every year, we feel that this is what Andre would have wanted us to do. He was ...

Excavating NJ today announced that it stands ready to support Commercial and Residential customers affected by Hurricane Sandy. The company's 24-hour response lines are open. Commercial and Residential customers may call (800) 741-3922 for assistance. The storm is expected to surge at midnight could raise water levels to 11 feet above normal high tide, bringing "the potential to cause unprecedented damage in New Jersey and other coastal states" says Mike White, president of Excavating NJ Inc. We are ready and standing by so we may assist NJ home owners and ...

FGrimaldi's Pizzeria, famously known for their award-winning hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones, fresh salads and delicious desserts is announcing its latest expansion move into the state of Colorado. Located in scenic Denver Pavilions, the restaurant will offer its traditional coal brick oven, patio seating, and a full bar. Opening late spring of 2013, guests will be welcomed by Frank Sinatra crooning in the background, more than 100-years of pizza making traditions, and the tantalizing aroma of pizza and calzones baked to perfection in the signature ...

Eric Benning, distinguished violinmaker at Los Angeles-based violin shop Benning Violins, is one of almost 50 modern master violinmakers chosen whose finely crafted instruments went on exhibit in New York at the second annual Contemporary Violinmakers Exhibition. Los Angeles, CA October 25, 2012 - A fine, master violin crafted by Los Angeles-based violinmaker Eric Benning was exhibited in New York City at the 2nd annual Contemporary Violin Makers Exhibition presented by Reed Yeboah Fine Violins. The exhibit, which features violins made by many of the world's finest violinmakers, ...

The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) recently announced its new executive committee and Board of Directors. The organization elected Randolph (Randy) C. Paschke as the chair of its board and welcomed three new Board members to an impressive roster of CPA professionals. New members are Richard G. David, CPA, Michelle F. Gallagher and Andrew K. Hubacker. "The board of directors this year includes MACPA members who are not only great contributors to the organization but also to the industry and their community at large," states Peggy ...

When users update, they are welcome to a black and light gray theme. The intuitive user experience remains in tact. Users will intuitively enjoy private group photo and audio sharing, therefore Sirqul recommends upgrading to this latest version as soon as possible. Appture has streamlined the photo taking process by allowing users to take multiple photos at the camera screen while also allowing audio to be recorded. For instance, now users can take pictures of their friends' karaoke audio performance without worrying about missing the perfect shot. This allows users ...

Atlanta CARES is excited to launch its five year STEM Education Awareness Campaign and to celebrate the campaign, the kick-off event, STEMfest 2012, will be held at Georgia Tech University, 350 Ferst St, Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, November 24, 2012, from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Atlanta CARES, a 501c3 organization, is an affiliate of the National CARES Mentoring Movement founded by former editor in chief of Essence Magazine, Susan Taylor. The purpose of the STEM Campaign is to provide awareness and education to youth and the overall community about their educational choices in ...

Franklin Templeton Investments awarded The BizWorld Foundation a grant to support innovative elementary school teachers by hosting a training using BizWorld's entrepreneurship curriculum. Franklin Templeton's Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Johnson, stated, "Our growing partnership with BizWorld has the long-term potential to impact thousands of students by providing these trainings. This is also an outstanding opportunity to connect our employees with local teachers in the community, while improving entrepreneurial and financial education in the classroom." Impact ...