No stranger to strengthening confidence and charisma, key enrichments that Dr. Joe Vitale shares a firm belief in; Guy Monroe delivers powerful resources to expand on your personal self-expression. In 2012, Monroe has shared his passion with Vitale, recording acoustic guitar on the track "Smile," a song that instills hope and healing through the power of music. Dr. Joe Vitale has provided readers with a seeming endless catalog of inspiration and advice for achieving dreams and personal goals through the use of positive action. Teaching people to understand ...

After returning from a successful week in London, Solamon Energy CEO Graeme Boyce today announced from the company head office in Toronto that he, toegther with President Jay Yeo, will be traveling next week to the Dominican Republic to finalize negotiations and begin developing a utilty-scale solar park for the hospitality sector. He adds key meetings are also scheduled with leading professionals and civic officials in Santa Domingo to finalize their next steps. "The Dominicans have been kind enough to fly to us in Toronto and now it's our turn," Boyce explains. ...

The Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research (IHVR), the research arm of the Hepatitis B Foundation, has received a grant of more than $900,000 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a two-year research project focusing on a new treatment for liver cancer. The $909,170 grant was awarded through the Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement Program, or CURE, in support of IHVR's research project, A New Inhibitor of the Akt/mTOR Pathway with Remarkable Potency and Selective Anti-Hepatocellular Carcinoma Activity. The project will advance the development of a novel ...

Bobs Classic Kicks (BCK) announced today, that on October 3, 2012, the boutique shoe store will donate a voucher for one pair of sneakers to every Detroit Public High School student (DPS and EAA) that is in attendance on count day. "This is the perfect time to give back to the city and invest in our future leaders. We want our kids to have every opportunity to receive a good education and become productive members of the community," according to Christian Dorsey and Jason Johnson, owners of BCK. "For us, this project simply means kids who need shoes will ...

The Cleantech to Spacetech multi-showcase event is proud to announce sixty exhibitors who will display their cleantech-related technologies at the Florida Hotel in Orlando, FL on September 20th and 21st. This includes twenty exhibitors for the Igniting Innovation (I2) Capital Acceleration Network, ten exhibitors for the MegaWatt Ventures program, and thirty participants in the Florida Cleantech Acceleration Network (FL-CAN) Showcase. Cleantech to Spacetech: Accelerating Florida Entrepreneurship is a two-day special event presented by the University of Central Florida, ...

MobiPixie's team announced major updates to its Android and web applications today. Mobipixie provides a unique platform for sharing life's memories captured as photos with advanced privacy and group level controls. A user can upload, edit, transform, share, distribute, archive, create social groups for group photo sharing, edit and enhance the photos, and has the option to keep their photos private or make them public. The best part is that a user can create unique greeting cards using their photos. Transform your Photos into Custom Designed Cards: Everyone loves ...

Clint Ehlers, owner of FASTSIGNS of Culver City, has been named the 2012 FASTSIGNS "Franchisee of the Year" by the International Franchise Association (IFA). "Clint has achieved an impressive amount since opening his location and his success comes from sound business, marketing and management practices," said Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc. "He is a model business owner and true leader who has remained dedicated to giving back to those within the FASTSIGNS network, as well as his local community." The "Franchisee ...

The new mobile app from Eastern Oklahoma County Partnership (EOCP) is available for free this week in the iTunes App Store and the Android Marketplace. The app "EOCPOK" gives users access to the full EOCP website, key information about doing business in Oklahoma, business and data-mining tools and push notifications about EOCP events and news. "With over 20,000 economic development organizations worldwide, EOCP is one of only five economic development organizations in Oklahoma and less than 50 globally to offer this type of marekting platform for both ...

The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration has awarded Bergen Community College a $301,215 grant to support a college-wide suicide prevention program. The College and Care Plus NJ, Inc., a Paramus-based behavioral health care organization, collaborated on the grant application. The announcement comes at a time when suicide and mental illness are at the forefront of the news, as this is National Suicide Prevention Week. World Suicide Prevention Day was yesterday. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA), a federal ...

On September 28th and 29th, the William Johaunes Verdult Gala Event will take place at Seikilos Fx Studio's show rooms at 14331 Proton Dr., Dallas, TX 75344 from 5pm to 9pm. Meet the Dutch Master in person both nights and see why dozens of Hollywood celebrities have admired and collected his world-renowned work. Enjoy the exhibition of his latest King Tut series as well as his latest masterpieces, a tribute to Texas History, including his Million Dollar eight-foot painting tribute to The Alamo. Some of his other finest work, both originals and limited editions, will ...

Digital agency Cuker Interactive has been honored with seven 2012 WebAwards from the Web Marketing Association for website excellence. These prestigious awards honor the best websites in 96 industries while setting the standard of excellence for website development. Recognized by the WMA for the fifth straight year, Cuker's seven awards included the âEURœBest of IndustryâEUR award in the Architecture category for Eldorado Stone, the world's premier manufacturer of architectural stone veneer. Cuker's other 2012 WebAwards include: Consumer Goods Standard of Excellence ...

The Garner Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the third annual Summit Awards Honoring the Best in Business. The Summit Awards will be presented Sept. 27 at the Chamber's Annual Meeting and Banquet at the Grand Marquise Ballroom, with Triangle Business Journal's Cecily Durrett serving as emcee of the awards presentation. Following the initial nominations phase, judging was conducted by an out-of-state panel of business leaders. Nineteen finalists have been named for the seven awards. First Citizens Bank Exceptional Customer Service Award Alco Custom ...

Foundation for Second Chances (http://ffscinc.org) is hosting Casino Night, a "Boardwalk Empire" style event to raise funds and awareness for the youth it serves. Casino Night won't be a gamble, but an investment into the lives of today's at-risk youth. With many service-based nonprofits closing their doors, Foundation for Second Chances is on a mission to maintain its youth programs and to continue to invest in the lives of Los Angeles' underrepresented. Casino Night takes place on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the 3100 Rooftop- 3100 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, ...

Medical alert provider Rescue Alert of California begins a movement today to make a difference in the lives of senior citizens. They will raise awareness about the important questions facing seniors and caregivers, through their "Tip Jar for Seniors". Medical alert provider Rescue Alert of California announces the launch of a new initiative today to start a social movement about answering senior questions while, at the same time, giving back to a deserving senior charity.The goal of the "Tip Jar for Seniors" is to connect seniors and caregivers ...

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme will host its Seventh Annual "Day for Kids" family event 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the Martin V. Smith Youth Center, 1900 West 5th Street, Oxnard. The day celebrates children as the future of our society and encourages families to spend quality time together. There is no cost to attend. Last year, 2,500 people attended the Club's event, which engages the community, local businesses and service agencies as they host booths and provide resources for youth and their families. "Day for Kids" ...

Talk Fusion, a rapidly growing global video communication solution company, today announced that Founder & CEO Bob Reina donated $75,000 to Humane Society of Tampa Bay [HSTB] Executive Director Sherry Silk and The Albano Family to be used for naming the feral cat patio at the newly-opened Animal Health Center in honor of the late Wendy Albano. This spectacular surprise to the family members took place at the ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration September 6, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. Reina, a Humane Society board member and supporter, contributed $1 million ...

Occidental Vacation Club (OVC), a division of Occidental Hotels and Resorts (Madrid), is praising its Founders Club members as the backbone of its success. "We have special appreciation of our more than 1500 Founders Club Members," said Luis Namnum, President of Occidental Vacation Club. "These are the people who have trusted us to take care of their vacations for more than a decade. They keep coming back to the Caribbean to relax and enjoy that special easy-going hospitality OVC is known for. These are the members who tell their friends and family about ...

Wine Country Stores (www.winecountrystores.com), a successful liquor store chain in New Jersey, has become the exclusive vendor for Women of the Vine Wines. The stores have been stocking the wine for months, but have recently become the only liquor stores in New Jersey where it's available for purchase. Women of the Vine Wine was founded by Deborah Brenner, author of the book Women of the Vine, a Wine Spectator Magazine's Best New Book of the Year in 2007. The company, which is operated and run by women, partnered with Farm Aid in 2011, as well as receiving the Grower ...

Cooking with wine is almost as easy as drinking it thanks to a Waukesha, Wisconsin company called Wine Seasonings. The founder of Wine Seasonings came up with the idea of "just add wine" dips, marinades, soups, bread mixes and more. Wine Seasonings gift boxes ship nationwide from Wisconsinmade.com, an online gourmet food and gift store. "Wine seasonings are an appealing concept because they are easy to prepare yet sophisticated enough to serve at a dinner party or a wine tasting," says Wisconsinmade.com owner Linda Remeschatis, "The dips and marinades ...

Today CDE Collision Damage Experts opens its newest location in Addison IL., in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. With operations in Illinois and Indiana, the Chicago-based Auto Body Repair Company continues to grow with its seventh location. Chuck Freiberg, president and CEO of CDE Collision Damage Experts, is very excited about their new facility in Addison. "With our increased focus on expansion, the opportunity to acquire the Addison facility was necessary footprint to continue our growth. This location moves us west of the city, expanding our overall market. ...

Hudson Management Services (HMS) announces it has named Dave Milonski as Managing Director of HMS Market Solutions. HMS Market Solutions focuses on customer satisfaction and other types of marketing research to assist HMS clients in improving the customer experience and growing market share. Milonski has been associated with Hudson Management Services since 2003 and has consulted with over 100 companies since 1981. He has successfully worked with business people at all levels from assembly line workers and clerks, to presidents and CEOs. Milonski's experience over ...

Sassy Scrubs, a manufacturer of custom made nursing uniforms scrubs and online retailer, based in the United States, reports a seven percent increase in their second quarter sales due to the design and release of their new Sweetheart Color Rave Scrub Tops. This unique scrub top design offers yet another variation to their custom made medical scrubs made just for women. Joining their Mock Wrap scrub top, this newest shirt offering presents specific feminine styling. "Our patrons have definitely responded to this style and choose pretty, flattering prints with coordinating ...

Escape Velocity Systems (EVS), a Boulder, Colorado based ERP software innovation group announced today that beta testing has begun for the new 500R2 system, developed for Sage 500 ERP software. "The 500R2 project is all about improving user experience with ERP software. A great experience with ERP requires screens to be as personal to the user and their needs as their smartphone. The experience I have on my smartphone is different than anyone else because of the apps I've downloaded. Now, organizations can create a personalized experience with their ERP from 500R2 ...

BRCA1/2 gene mutations, widely associated with breast and ovarian cancer risks in women, are, in principle, lethal to human embryos, according to new research conducted by three teams of researchers from the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR) in New York City, the Medical University Vienna in Vienna, Austria, and the Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria. BRCA1/2-positive embryos will only survive when also carrying a specific FMR1 gene genotype. In a paper just published in the prestigious online medical journal PLoS ONE1, the researchers examined the distribution ...

Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk, president of bbr marketing in Atlanta, Georgia, has been selected as one of Accounting Today's 2012 Top 100 Most Influential People. This list identifies and shines a spotlight on those who most influence the accounting industry. Some of those honored in this year's list include Jeff Pawlow, CEO of iShade, Gale Crosley, President of Crosley + Company, Mary Shapiro, SEC Chair, President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. "To say I'm excited about this honor is an understatement," says Bonnie. "Of course ...