Fava Tea Company won third place with its exclusive Fava's Summer Black Tea Blend in the Black Tea—Flavored category of the competition; receiving the designation of a tea with superior characteristics. Another Fava Tea Company Black Tea, Fava's SpecialTEA Blend (available at Carmella's Italian Bistro in Appleton and Watt's Tea Room in Milwaukee), also scored well in the competition receiving the 'very good' designation of a tea with superior characteristics, but didn't take a top spot. A special award will be presented to Fava Tea Company during the World Tea Expo in July. "We ...

Noble Manhattan has recently launched Ebooksforcoaches.com which gives coaches access to eBooks that help them become better at their craft. The website is an initiative of the owner and founder of Noble Manhattan and president of the International Institute of Coaching, Gerard O'Donovan who wanted to give coaches easy access to helpful coaching eBooks. In his quest to help coaches to become better and more successful wherever they may be, Gerard helped put together Ebooksforcoaches.com as a resource for coaches. Qualified coaches and student coaches alike can find ...

¨C GAO Fiber Optics (www.GAOFiberOptics.com) is offering its Alcatel compatible 1000base-T SFP transceiver which is a high performance hot pluggable copper SFP transceiver. It is compliant with SFP Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) specification and complies with the Gigabit Ethernet and 1000BASE-T standards as specified in IEEE Std. 802. 3. This Alcatel compatible 1000base-T SFP transceiver, model C012P101, is widely used in various applications including switch to switch interface, router to router interface, Gigabit Ethernet and high speed I/O for file severs. It provides ...

Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics is once again looking forward to a fun day on the fairway as they announce their co-sponsorship of the eighth annual YMCA of Broome County Captain & Crew Golf Tournament. This year's tournament will take place on Friday, June 8 at the Traditions at the Glen golf course in Johnson City. The money raised will assist hundreds of members of the YMCA, from children to older adults, who otherwise could not afford a membership. Owners Colleen Crandell, D.O., F.A.A.D. and Curt Fenkl, D.O. say they are excited to be involved in ...

VDM Group, a leading Australian engineering and construction company that services the mining & resources, transport & civil infrastructure and urban development sectors, today announced it has appointed coal industry veterans Tony Robertson as Executive Manager - Engineering & Project Delivery and Greg Wickman as General Manager of Project Development. Based out of the Brisbane office these gentlemen will oversee expansion, growth and leadership of the VDM Group into the Mining and Resources sector in Eastern Australia. Tony Robertson brings over 25 years ...

LMI Technologies, a global industry leader in 3D laser measurement and control sensor technology, announced today the addition of Midwest Engineering & Automation to their growing network of authorized Gocator all-in-one 3D smart sensor distributors. Midwest Engineering & Automation will serve as the point of contact for manufacturers in Northeastern Ohio looking to automate their end-of-line manufacturing processes and improve quality control. Gocator laser line smart sensors are all-in-one solutions that make 3D measurement and control for factory automation ...

In response to increasing demand by architects for fire-rated, lead lined drywall products for wall partition applications, Radiation Protection Products, Inc. (RPP) partnered with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for complete testing of their RPP-LBG lead backed gypsum panels. RPP-LBG has now been approved and fire rated by UL. RPP's most basic lead lined sheetrock product, RPP-LBG consists of 5/8" thick panels that utilize 99.9% pure lead that meets Federal Specification QQ-L-201f, Grade "C" requirements. In addition to its proprietary wall partition design ...

Transportation software provider, IES, Ltd., announces that the company has been certified by CBSA as an authorized Canadian ACI highway software provider. IES will now provide one cloud-based gateway for truck shipments traveling from the US into Canada and from Canada into the United States. IES advises the industry to take steps well in advance of the November 1, 2012 deadline. Kevin Gavin, Senior VP of Supply Chain Compliance at IES explains the urgency of the looming regulation, "CBSA has clearly stated that non-compliant highway carriers will be denied entry ...

According to Debra Gould, also known as The Staging Diva, home stagers must be cautious about how they spend their limited funds for marketing. Gould discusses the effectiveness of marketing with home staging postcards on the Home Staging Business Report blog. To her readers Gould writes, "Hopefully you haven't already gone out and spent lots of money printing fancy color postcards to deliver door-to-door because these are largely a waste of money and here's why: Your home staging marketing postcards are arriving in the middle of a bunch of bills and other mail. ...

Manometric Gas Permeability Tester - VAC- 3 is used to test gas transmission rates, solubility, diffusion and permeability coefficient rates under various temperatures for plastic films, composite films and plastic sheets in addition to high barrier materials and aluminum foils. Some key features are the Gas transmission rate, solubility coefficient, diffusion coefficient, and permeability coefficient of the specimen could be obtained at one operation. It has 6 distinct or equivalent specimens could be tested simultaneously with individual test results, which is the ...

North County Health Services, based in San Marcos, California, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality healthcare that is comprehensive, affordable, and culturally sensitive. Kline is a charter member of the Advisory Board and played a key role in establishing the Fund Development Advisory Board This grant will help fund the primary and preventive care for uninsured and low income patients with diabetes or hypertension. Established in 1990, the MDRT Foundation's Quality of Life program recognizes MDRT members for their community involvement. This year, ...

Fashion and lifestyle PR agency, http://www.MarquetMedia.com launches new website and free app for Android users offering an integrated, one-stop shop for an enhanced user experience. Although the economy has started to shows of recovery, many small businesses have yet to see it. In an effort to help these struggling small businesses enhance their brands, manage their reputations, and grow their client bases, Marquet Media has created an extensive online PR and marketing library. "With more small businesses interested in enhancing their brands, connecting with ...

The National Sleep Foundation released its 2012 Sleep in America poll recently, which for the first time surveyed the sleeping habits of commercial truck drivers and others who work in the transportation industry. The results of the poll are alarming: nearly half the truck drivers surveyed said they rarely get a good night's sleep, and one in six admitted to experiencing a "near miss" on the road caused by sleepiness. Worse still, some commentators have observed that the actual prevalence of fatigued driving among truckers may be even higher, because 73 percent ...

Nobody doubts that Sacramento authorities take rape charges seriously. However, some victims' advocacy groups expressed outrage when in April a Sacramento judge detained a suspected 17-year-old rape victim because of concerns that she might flee and not testify against her alleged rapist. The District Attorney's Office was able to jail the minor on a material witness warrant. Sexual assault victims cannot be forced to testify, but they can be made to show up in court under the California Penal Code. Ultimately, the judge decided to release the victim with a GPS device ...

With many veterans returning home from abroad, like other Americans they are looking for job opportunities. For one industry, veterans represent a successful and disciplined group whose experience transitions well into the world of entrepreneurialism: franchise owners. Franchise Program for Vets The franchise industry believes that veterans make the perfect franchise owners because veterans know how to complete a mission, execute orders and lead when asked. One franchise industry trade group, the International Franchise Association, is dedicated to giving veterans ...

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) will be hosting the most extensive cadaver workshop in the Academy's history. New and Established Techniques in Breast and Body Contouring will be held June 21-23 at the prestigious Practical Anatomy & Surgical Center training facility at Saint Louis University. The hands-on cadaver workshop allows for an intensive training and development experience affording participants the unique opportunity to work one-on-one with top authorities in these areas of cosmetic surgery. "Our upcoming cadaver workshop is a perfect ...

Current of Tampa Bay, Inc. volunteers will spend Saturday, May 19, volunteering their time to help wash the clothes of those less fortunate. The laundry project is held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Leesburg Laundromat. The Laundromat is located at1407 N. Citrus Blvd. (Hwy 27) Leesburg, FL 34748. The Laundry Love Project, a Current of Tampa Bay project, provides an opportunity for volunteers from throughout the community to assist those in need by helping them afford a simple, yet often unnoticed common need: doing their laundry. Current has hosted these projects primarily ...

MobileNation Wireless Savings Club, the first-ever savings club exclusively for wireless phone service, has announced a new full-service retail store opening in Paducah, KY, located at 2780 New Holt Road. The new store, which opened on May 9th, will serve Paducah and surrounding areas, providing the company their first retail presence in Kentucky after opening several stores in West Tennessee. This full service location offers the complete lineup of MobileNation phones, calling plans, accessories, and member support. "We are excited to join the Paducah community ...

Nearly 4,000 music lovers came together for good music, good times and a good cause at Band Together NC's annual charity concert on May 12 at Cary's Booth Amphitheatre. Iconic cosmic rockers The-B-52s, also known as the World's Greatest Party Band, headlined this year's event which raised $552,000 for Urban Ministries of Wake County, Band Together's 2012 nonprofit partner. All proceeds from the May 12 event will go to fund Urban Ministry's Open Door Clinic, which aims to provide physician visits, prescriptions and lab work for many of Wake County's uninsured residents battling ...

Mindsharp and Summit 7 Systems team up to offer a free SharePoint webinar titled "Plotting a Course for SharePoint in the Enterprise" on Friday May 18 at 10 a.m. CT. The webinar will be led by Bill English, CEO of Mindsharp, and Ben Curry, managing partner of Summit 7 Systems, who will have an open and frank discussion about SharePoint governance, adoption patterns, communication paths and more. Administrators, SharePoint end users and business analysts are invited to attend the webinar, which will address the following learning objectives: • Understand ...

Get-braces.com has developed a widget that allows orthodontists to put a braces color picker on their orthodontic websites. The widget allows their orthodontic patients to customize the color of the bands on their braces and design how they will look. The widget allows patients to choose from 24 different colors that orthodontists typically have in their office. To see the widget in action visit http://www.get-braces.com The widget is available to all orthodontists to put on their site at no cost. It is easy to install in just a few minutes by copy and pasting a few ...

One hundred years ago, the former New York, Westchester and Boston (NYWB) Railroads completed a new passenger depot in Scarsdale, New York. This historic landmark, now fully renovated and occupied by Real Living Five Corners Real Estate, was built to accommodate passengers travelling from their homes in the "country" to New York City from 1912 until the train line was abandoned in 1937. "To help celebrate the 100th anniversary of this architectural landmark, on Monday, May 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., we're inviting everyone to stop by the former depot at ...

TJ Hargen is a Business Development, Sales and Marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in identifying and developing solutions for his clients. By leveraging his intellectual curiosity and utilizing a consultative approach, TJ has become a practiced specialist at building digital marketing solutions that move the dial for each client's brand while delivering a return. In past roles, working for Consulting and Internet Marketing Companies, TJ has gained a broad range of experience across many industries, as well a deep knowledge of the digital landscape. ...

Greg Stout has been named the Territory Sales Manager for the Boral TruExterior Trim product line in Southern California. Based in Murrieta, CA, Stout is a recognized building products expert with vast building materials experience in the region. He will support the success of Boral TruExterior Trim - a game-changing product pioneering the new poly-ash category of trim - by generating market awareness and driving sales among Boral's target audience of builders, remodelers and architects in the state of California. "We couldn't be more thrilled to bring someone ...

Golden Systems Middle East (GSME), a leading distributor of IT products in the Middle East, today announced that they have signed a distribution agreement with Kingston Technology Europe Ltd, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, for the GCC region. As per the partnership agreement, Golden Systems will promote and distribute Kingston ValueRAM memory product range through its solid channel network including VARs, system builders and PC manufacturers throughout the GCC countries. "Kingston Technology is ...