What better way is there to speak to aspiring writers, than through the voices of established, best selling, mainstream authors? After nearly8 years in existence, Limocracy, an Independent Publisher, has determined to broaden its horizons. Not only will the company still pay both published and unpublished writers for the best work that they can find, they are providing a free series of interviews with noted authors, to help writers to learn and refine their craft, starting with Christopher Moore and Andrew Vachss. "We felt it was time to broaden our horizons, to ...

Southwest Solutions Group's Craig Crock will be presenting at Metrocon12 Expo and Conference on Friday, August 10, 2012 from 10:00A.M.-11:00A.M. in the Haworth Room. The presentation, Designing Acute Care Environments with Point of Need Storage, is an IDCEC approved course that counts towards one AIA HSW LU credit. Right now, there are approximately 6,200 acute care hospitals in the United States, including many different types of hospitals such as general, teaching, veteran, military and specialty facilities. The presentation addresses how proper planning and design ...

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) announced the creation of a new "Proud to Manufacture in Michigan" program for state manufacturers. The program's goal is to showcase Michigan's manufacturers along with their products and highlight the contributions of the manufacturing community to the public. The program additionally provides social media resources for manufacturers to network and discuss industry issues. "Michigan's manufacturers play a crucial role in our state's economic development. The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) reports ...

24 Hour Fitness, pioneers of the health club industry have added Marpo Kinetics, Inc., known for their patented line of rope machine equipment, to their gym locations. Members of 24 Hour Fitness will now have the opportunity to participate in the growing popularity and strength training benefits of these unique machines developed by former elite Judo athlete and coach, Marius Popescu. "The landscape of the fitness industry has changed in recent years with consumers demanding a more functional approach to fitness. We've heard again and again how having Marpo Rope ...

The Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE), a nationally-known nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in business, today announced that Alyssa Dver, CEO of Mint Green Marketing, will deliver a hands-on, two-part marketing and sales workshop on September 21stat the CWE Women Business Leaders Conference 2012, taking place at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Hundreds of business professionals will converge at this event devoted to women in business. This year's conference theme is "Managing from the Inside Out," featuring workshops ...

Hanson Directory has been an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau for nearly 34 years and continues to maintain an A+ rating. Hanson Directory was founded in January 1973 by Lloyd L Hanson. With 14 years experience in the Yellow Page Industry, Mr. Hanson knew what it took to help small businesses succeed. He built his company from the ground up on a foundation of integrity and serving others. In 1979, Bill Hanson (Lloyd's son) joined the company and became President upon Lloyd Hanson's retirement. Bill Hanson is presently President of the Newton, IA based ...

MassMedia Healthcare Marketing, a full-service, integrated communications firm, and the only Nevada agency with a dedicated health care marketing division, has been selected as the public relations and advertising agency of record for United Blood Services of Las Vegas (UBS). MassMedia will lead the organization's media relations strategy, and provide creative design and targeted advertising solutions. For nearly 50 years, UBS has served Southern Nevada as the community's largest blood provider. Seeking to increase public awareness for its mission and the ongoing need ...

Blue Sky Broadcast, a leader in delivering live and on-demand rich media learning solutions and Boxwood Technology, a leading provider of online career centers and career-related services to associations, have announced a strategic partnership for the delivery of Career Learning Centers to the association market. The Career Learning Center is an online portal for the delivery of career development training resources that will be available to Boxwood customers. "We are very excited to launch our partnership with Blue Sky Broadcast as we really see a tight and logical ...

Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill is hosting "Labor and Transformation," a book launch and reading by a pair of poets on Saturday, August 18, 2012. Mary Olmsted Greene, author most recently of "Women Outside," will be reading from "Permission," published in 2012 by Stockport Flats. Lori Anderson Moseman, author of many books of poetry and coordinator of the new Confluence series under Stockport Flats, will be reading from her book "All Steel," published in 2012 by flim forum press. In forms ranging from sonnets to free ...

In 1986 a small pizzeria quietly opened on South Broadway in Denver. More than 26 years later, the Original Pasquini's on Broadway is stronger than ever and celebrating its historic accomplishment as the original Pasquini's restaurant. With a new image and logo, the Original Pasquini's is honoring its Lanciano, Italy, roots and keeping traditions that customers know and love alive. "We feel like it's time to refresh our brand's image but know it's imperative that we don't lose the authenticity and charm," said Melinda Pasquini, owner of the Original Pasquini's ...

Gregory Tink, Director of Business and IS Solutions at Streamline Control Solutions, announced today that Streamline has selected Glenn Kelley as the lucky winner of a brand new iPad. "The 'Future of SCADA' survey was a great opportunity for us to gain insight from key industry experts on the future of SCADA systems," commented Tink. "After reviewing the surveys, we've learned information about both advancements and areas for improvement for SCADA systems." Survey participants were asked to share their opinions on topics ranging from SCADA software ...

WCAX, a local TV news station covering Vermont, New York and New Hampshire, featured an interview with Peggy Farabaugh, owner of Vermont Woods Studios, during a piece on Wi-Fi availability at Vermont welcome centers. "I like to make frequent visits to check in with our craftsman and see some of the furniture that our customers order before it is delivered," said Peggy Farabaugh when asked about her experience with Vermont's welcome center Wi-Fi. "The free Wi-Fi has enabled me to do that." As the owner of a growing Vermont fine furniture company, ...

Distinguished military Veteran David W. Sutherland, US Army (retired) and founder of The Sutherland Partnership, has teamed up with Thruue Inc., a consultancy dedicated to developing high performing organizational cultures. Together the two companies will serve a diverse set of clients by developing innovative ethical leadership training programs; strategies for the reintegration of veterans; advice and counsel to established and emerging foundations and not-for-profits seeking to become high performing cultures. In response to the partnership agreement, Founder of ...

Automation Devices, Inc. (ADI), a vibratory feeder and part system components manufacturer, is pleased to announce the addition of several new employees. Rick Pitkins has been hired as PEECO Foreman and will oversee all of ADI's custom parts feeding projects. Rick will provide leadership to ADI's parts feeding specialists and vibratory bowl builders. His duties will include managing project schedules and troubleshooting any problems that may arise during a project ensuring that ADI delivers the quality products they are known for, in a timely manner. Rick brings many ...

One of the hardest tasks any business owner has is keeping up with trends in the technology industry and how the trends can impact their business. One growing trend in the computing industry is the advent of the cloud and cloud computing. On a regular basis business owners are plummeted with commercials and advertisements on the latest products offered by venders of all types and sizes. Sifting through these vendors can be a real task, because often you do not even know if this technology is right for your company. How do you know if the vendor offering the product is a ...

QR codes are here to stay, now that companies can brand their own QR codes! Muprime Technology Inc. has created and developed an innovative online generator that allows users to create QR codes that are not only artistic, but engaging as well. The product, QR Artist, is a simple tool that gives you the functionality to create unique, branded QR codes easily with just a few clicks! QR codes are 2D barcodes that connect the real world to digital media. The potential customer can use any QR code scanner to read the QR code, which will direct them to a mobile web page. This ...

TVBrackets2Go.com, a DisplayShops specialty store, is adding this heavy-duty ceiling mounted flat screen bracket to their collection of TV stands and mounts for retail stores and businesses. The extra-long neck and shallow profile will help keep a screen positioned flush against a store window, creating a multimedia display that can easily be seen by anyone passing by. "The front windows of your store are your introduction to the public, highlighting that season's collections, newly arrived merchandise, or upcoming sales," says Sandra Reno, new product marketer ...

The brochure features a comprehensive programme of ex-UK cruises, from early 2013 to Spring 2014, aboard the cruise line's fleet of four smaller, traditional style ships - Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch. The itineraries are truly international, with cruises visiting a total of 240 different ports, in 77 countries and islands, worldwide. Of these ports, there are no fewer than 12 brand new or 'maiden' ports over the cruise season. Fred. Olsen's new 2013/14 programme includes an enormous choice of cruises, ranging from a mini-cruise of just two nights, to ...

OpDocs, an affordable online eyewear retailer, has recently reduced prices for a selection of its single-vision prescription glasses to only $9.95. With the new low prices, customers can now purchase a pair of single-vision prescription lenses in a stylish, quality frame for more than 70% of retail value. All prescription eyeglass orders include a hard case and a cleaning cloth with the purchase. Single-vision, UV-protective lenses accompany every OpDocs order at no charge to the shopper. This applies to OpDocs' entire selection of men's, women's, children's, and ...

The industry pioneer in steam technology has a launched a new product that will instantly change the way you remove window film, vinyl wrap and lettering. Jiffy Steamer has unveiled the SteamBlade, a powerful product designed to simplify the removal of window film, vinyl wraps and lettering with an easy, residue-free method. There's simply no other brand you should trust with this tedious task. This innovative product wipes out the competition and is quickly becoming the standard in film and wrap removal techniques. Gone are the days of removing film with ammonia and ...

Great Basin Engineering South of Salt Lake City, UT has launched a new website, http://ROIEngineering.com delivering information about the company and it's projects. With over 50 years of civil engineering experience, Great Basin's projects span 12 western states, from Washington to Texas, and Montana to California. Working side-by-side with national retailers such as Kroger, Walgreens, and Target, local companies like Harmon's and Bountiful Mazda, as well as developers such as Boyer Corp, Great Basin handled the civil engineering on a variety of projects, including ...

Life Center Plus Health and Fitness Club announced the creation of their new corporate wellness program, in response to rising health care costs and the sharp increase in overweight and obese employees. The program aims to enhance the health and wellness of employees by supporting them and providing the tools for great fitness. "U.S. businesses lose $118 billion annually in medical expenses and lost productivity. This is due largely to the fact that one-third of Americans are overweight or obese," said Jerry Lynch, co-owner of LifeCenter Plus. "If this ...

Earlier today Jay Yeo, President, Solamon Energy Corp., proudly announced the company has expanded its operations in Eastern Europe with the appointment of Andras Toth, SVP Hungary, who over the next few months will aggressively pursue opportunities to sell the Apollo Acre and utility-scale solar arrays across The Great Plains. "We're very excited to bring aboard Mr Toth and announce his appointment," says Yeo, "as he is already well-known to many of our executives in Toronto and he is tasked to begin discussions with all levels of government and business ...

Solar Electric Power Company (SEPCO), the pioneers of the solar lighting industry, is pleased to announce the addition of seasoned and experienced international business professional, Marcos Villanueva to our team as the Vice President of International Sales. "As SEPCO continues to envision sustained growth, we're building an even deeper and stronger team," said Steve Robbins, president of SEPCO. "Marcos' solid background with international sales will add significant value to our existing markets and will enhance SEPCO's presence in the global marketplace. ...

Zeus Mortgage, a leading mortgage lender, today announced the company's CEO, Steven Kaufman, has been selected as the Houston Astros' August Hometown Hero. Each month, the Astros In Action Foundation honors an area citizen with the title of Hometown Hero to pay recognition to those who have gone above and beyond for the local community. Due to the aftermath of Hurricane Ike in 2008, Zeus Mortgage's Steven Kaufman created "The Fanatical Change Foundation" to restore the intimacy and transparency in charitable giving. As the foundation functions with zero overheard, ...