During the heated controversy that gripped the nation in the summer of 2012 as the U.S. Supreme Court deliberated over President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, emotions ran high on both sides of the complex issue. Supporters of the new health care law praised the legislation as an important step toward making health care available to those who need it most, while opponents questioned the constitutionality of the law and criticized it for putting financial strain on businesses and taxpayers in an already difficult economic climate. In a decision nearly as controversial ...

BKD Forensics & Valuation Services, a division of BKD, LLP, is pleased to announce that Angela Morelock will be presenting at the 2012 Missouri Independent Bankers Association Security Conference. Her presentation, "Internal Bank Fraud & Embezzlement: Schemes & Scams in an Economic Downturn" will focus on symptoms bank management should watch for & how banks can better protect themselves. Morelock leads BKD's forensic accounting and investigations team, providing fraud investigation and prevention, complex litigation support and forensic accounting ...

Contemporary family life and couples are the subject of Steve Giovinco's fine art photographs, which are included in a museum exhibition called, "The Kids Are All Right." The show opens September 30, 2012 at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The exhibition focuses on the shifting nature of family and changing role of contemporary photography, and includes major contemporary fine art photographers and video artists such as Catherine Opie, Steve Giovinco, Patty Chang, David Hilliard, Ryan McGinley, Tierney Gearon, and others. Steve ...

It has recently been reported that pupils in many UK state schools are electing to sit the IGCSE instead of regular GCSEs [1]. Since the formation of the IGCSEs it has been widely understood that the courses have remained challenging, unlike the GCSEs. Educators and parents have long held the view that that the IGCSE is 'worth' more than a standard GCSE, due to the difficulty of the exam. In fact, until July 2011, the issuing body, the Cambridge International Exam (CIE) Board, reported in official literature on its website that grades obtained in the IGCSE should be ...

Marlene Rose is an award-winning glass sculptor, internationally known in museums as well as top art and glass galleries. Her works are collected by the glass cognoscenti, by fine-art collectors and Hollywood A-list celebrities. This year her work will be featured in the annual Artlightenment artist showcase in Nashville, TN at the Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre. Because creating glass is physically demanding—and dangerous—Rose is one of few women who choose this medium. Adding to the difficulty, she searches junkyards for objects that can be transformed ...

On the first anniversary of the release of her bestselling self-help book, Girl from the Hood Gone Good, Ana Maria Sanchez will offer a free vision board and manifesting party for her Heal Your Life Meet-up Group, which has surpassed 500 members. The event will be held on September 28, 2012, at the Village Court Plaza, 4546 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA in the State Farm Conference Room This event is a joint celebration to honor the anniversary of her book release and in recognition of surpassing 500 members in her meetup group, a milestone which has been achieved by ...

CloudAccess, a security-as-a-service leader was named Start Up of the Year by the Business Intelligence Group "Big Awards." The year-and-a-half old company was recognized for their advancements and paradigm-changing solutions in cloud based security. "This award goes far in validating the viability of security managed from the clouds and the incredible hard work our team has put in to developing a comprehensive-yet scalable and game-changing solution in such a short time. It is truly a great honor," said CloudAccess CEO Kevin Nikkhoo. CloudAccess ...

Toronto, Ontario - September 24, 2012 - A recent survey from BizLaunch found that 78% of small business owners are now using social media as part of their overall marketing efforts. According to the research, the top three reasons why business owners are using social media is to build awareness, get more leads, and to interact with their customers. The top two most used sites by business owners were Facebook (69%), LinkedIn (50%), while Twitter followed closely behind at 48%. "Small business owners see the value in social media," says Andrew Patricio, Founder ...

Classic Hostess is promoting its new Gift Inventory Category including bridal gifts, birthday gifts and gift for him and her. Rounding off their vast party entertaining accessories such as barware and cake stands the new giftware selection has classichostess.com covering every category for tips and ideas on entertaining and attending in time for the Holiday Season. Be surprised how fine Oil Diffusers and scented candles can spread good scents and cheer throughout the home. Classic Hostess has quickly become a leader in the home fragrance arena, with an innovative, classic ...

H. Ross Ford, president and CEO of TCN Worldwide, is proud to announce GreenPoint Partners as a sponsor of the TCN Worldwide 2012 Fall Conference to be held in Las Vegas this October. GreenPoint delivers energy management and sustainability consulting for commercial real estate, offering a full suite of energy and sustainability services - from strategy to execution. GreenPoint helps property owners and users profit from energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable real estate operations - by identifying, quantifying, and executing initiatives that improve cash ...

Lahnstein, Germany — October 1, 2012 - Anubii, an innovative mobile application development firm, today announced the launch of its flagship app of the same name. Available at no cost on Apple's App Store, Anubii melds intuitive GPS and triangulation capabilities to recognize each users individual interests, recommending others in the area who might have common ground. The longer one uses Anubii, the more accurate those recommendations become. Anubii helps users find rewarding connections based on beliefs, personal and professional interests, habits, and hobbies. This ...

The engineers at the plant were looking for a long term repair solution for a caustic tank suffering leaks on the welded seams where the caustic acid was leaking from the painted mild steel tank. The tank was situated within a stainless steel secondary containment area and was made up of four half round sections which were welded together. The tank contained around 8000 liters of 28% caustic soda. The tank was fully drained prior to the application and the front of the secondary containment area was removed to aid access. A scaffold was erected to gain access to the ...

Showing early signs of mirroring the wild success of its sister brand in Canada, Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar announced today three new franchise agreements that will result in 11 new restaurant locations throughout the United States and Mexico. The new franchise deals, part of an ongoing franchise expansion effort that targets multi-unit operators, calls for franchisees Jorge and Joaquin Ocampo to open seven locations in Mexico, specifically in Veracruz, Tabasco and Campeche. In addition, the Torrado family, which already operates 2 Boston's Restaurant & ...

On October 3rd, the Michael Guadagno and Associates team travels to upstate New York's Niagara Falls to participate in the 12th Annual Technology and Homeland Security Forum. The team prefers to think of it as adding to their counterespionage cyber-intelligence toolkit. Organizers are expecting around 400 people ranging from IT executives to law enforcement leaders concerned about cyber-security and securing their computer systems against viruses, malware, and identity thieves. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER Counterespionage TSCM Conference in New York Educational sessions ...

Focus Softnet, a leading software development company, announced that they have signed a strategic partnership with Rosoft, an IT services and consultancy company. This strategic business alliance would exclusively cater to the Indian SME sector and jointly offer clients a one - stop - solution for all their IT needs ranging from E- business services such as Static Website, e-Comm Shopping Carts, Inventory Based Online Shopping, Mobile Applications, SEO/ SMO, Social Media Marketing and end-to-end business process re-engineering services complete with a robust ERP package ...

Rob Rush, CEO of LRA Worldwide, Inc., and Mike Colbourn, Vice President of Marketing for Stowe Mountain Resort, will co-present a case study at the upcoming Cornell Hospitality Research Summit (CHRS) on Monday, October 8th at 2:00 PM. Titled "Transforming Stowe Mountain Resort to the Aspen of the East," the presentation will focus on LRA's work to help Stowe better understand the needs of its shifting customer base as the resort invested in a physical transformation from "ski mountain" to "five-star resort." "We all understood the physical ...

Bryan Mills has been named vice president at The Saint Consulting Group. As Vice President of East Coast Operations, Mills will oversee all of the company's projects east of the Rockies. He previously held management positions in the company's San Francisco and Chicago offices. CEO and founder P. Michael Saint announced the promotion. "Bryan has unparalleled experience working on many of the toughest land use fights in the United States. We are extremely proud to have him as a key member of our leadership team," Saint said. The Saint Consulting Group ...

7Search will be making an appearance in New York attending Search Marketing Expo in New York at the Jacob K. Javits Center October 2nd through the 4th. 7Search is a proud sponsor of SMX as well as an exhibitor. As a provider of paid marketing solutions, SMX has proven to be an ideal venue in which to reach potential advertisers and publishers. SMX is an educational and an enjoyable event for marketers of all skill levels. Search marketing is not an exact science, so having panels featuring multiple speakers that offer an array of viewpoints creates an atmosphere that ...

greeNEWit joins the Green Apple initiative of the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to put all children in schools where they have clean and healthy air to breath, where energy and resources are conserved and where they can be inspired to dream of a brighter future. The first annual Green Apple Day of Service will take place on September 29, 2012. For one day, advocates from around the world, including students, teachers, parents, elected officials, organizations and more, will come together in support of healthy, sustainable schools by ...

Friday 21 September signalled the official opening of Ibiza Sotheby's International Realty with a VIP champagne evening at their Ibiza Town office. This brings the total number of Sotheby's International Realty affiliated offices in Spain to 14. "Our expansion across Spain continues our commitment to providing access to the Sotheby's International Realty network's exclusive services in key luxury real estate markets around the world," said Michael R. Good, Chief Executive Officer, Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC. "This new office strengthens ...

Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial folding, sliding, and stacking walls, doors, windows, and screens; greenhouses; conservatories; sunrooms; pool enclosures; curtain walls; walkways; canopies; and skylights; debuts its new website. Solar Innovations, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its latest venture. Those who are familiar with solarinnovations.com will notice the new features and improvements including an online specification writer, enhanced quote forms with responsive renderings, site search engine, project gallery, ...

Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (http://www.royaloaksbg.com), an award-winning residential new homebuilder, has announced its 10-year anniversary of serving the Triangle area. Despite trying economic times, Royal Oaks Building Group has continued to grow and prosper throughout the past decade as one of the state's leading residential building firms, in the midst of more than 15 national home builders residing in the local market. This success is largely due to the firm's consistent efforts to remain focused on the reality of the local market, as well as its commitment to ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that Kelly Johnson, director of athletics, has been selected to serve on the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance Advisory Board. The 21-member board is comprised of sports, government, tourism and hospitality officials who play key roles in the sports event industry in the community. Each member will provide strategic guidance for the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance (GRSA), the new name for the sports marketing department of the Greater Raleigh Convention ...

San Diego, CA (September 2012) - After dogs and cats, ferrets are the third most popular pet in the United States, according to the American Ferret Association. Given their friendly disposition, small size, and quiet nature, a ferret makes an ideal pet for urban and family homes. On September 15 - 16, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., families are invited to attend Petco's "Meet the Critters" event to interact with ferrets and discover if the pet is right for their home. During the two-day, family friendly "Meet the Critters" event, guests can interact ...

The Riverside Inn, a 3 Palms Hotel in Napa Valley, has been honored with the "Member of the Year Award" to recognize the property's outstanding service to guests. The award was presented last week at the annual Owners & General Managers Conference which was hosted by the hotel's franchise partner, America's Best Franchising, in Atlanta, Georgia. "The Riverside Inn's staff routinely go above and beyond with their attention to details -- they are exceptional representatives of the brand, of our company, and of the hospitality industry," said Doug ...