Alien Workshop Debuts Skateboards for the Apocalypse Alien Workshop announces the 2012 Apocalypse Series, a new Kill Trend Continuum project with Real Art. The limited edition series of decks was inspired by apocalypse theories surrounding the end of the Mayan Calendar in 2012. Each of the three decks illustrates a possible deadly scenario: alien invasion, nuclear fallout, and natural disaster. The series will be released in 50 "Skate Recolonization Kits" that house all three designs in custom branded apocalypse-proof steel cases. Inside the cases, owners will ...

Cybernetics has announced the immediate availability of 4 TB disk drives in all VTL Backup solutions. Now, with the introduction of 4 TB hard disk drives, Cybernetics' disk-based Virtual Tape Library solutions provide even more consolidated backup across any mix of operating systems. Whether the popular miSAN V Series or our powerhouse iSAN V Series, the new 4 TB disk drives and maximize performance and flexibility at a minimal price. The miSAN V Series and iSAN V Series are scalable backup solutions with up to 96 TB of raw capacity, per unit, expandable up to 768 ...

Over the years , many recording artist have been known to drop no less than one CD per calendar year. However, multi talented singer, songwriter and producer Gina Carey is quite the exception to that rule. If releasing two CD's in one consecutive year wasn't enough, Gina decides to drop yet another soulful masterpiece on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 ending with three CD's in one year. On February 14, 2012"Valentines Day" , Gina graced her fans with " Love Letters" a beautiful collection of well written and performed love songs. On the week of March ...

Panorama Consulting Solutions, an independent enterprise resource planning (ERP) consultancy, has opened registration for the latest session of its popular ERP Boot Camp training series. The event, which will include in-depth discussions of ERP software selection, ERP implementation and related change management activities, will be held September 12 - 14 in Denver. Expert panelists and speakers also will share advice and best practices garnered from hundreds of ERP implementations in a wide variety of industries and environments. Panorama's ERP Boot Camp is recommended ...

W&H Systems, Inc., a full-service integrator of conveyor and material handling systems that improve fulfillment operations and achieve maximum warehouse efficiency, introduces a High-Speed, Tilted-Tray Reliable Sorting Unit (RSUHS) that helps retailers, wholesalers and distributors increase throughput and productivity. The RSU Tray Sorter provides a durable, low-cost, and accurate method of sorting a wide range of products. The flexible nature of the RSU enables unique system configurations that match specific application needs, while the simple design allows for a ...

Do you want to get promoted? Rather than waste time hoping to climb a rung of the management ladder, take your professional future into your own hands. That's the philosophy of Executive Ian R. Mackintosh, a management expert who has worked in fast-paced Silicon Valley for more than 30 years. Mackintosh shares his knowledge and professional insights in the new book, "Empower Your Inner Manager: Essential Skills, Self-Assessment and Effective Planning That Secure Successful Careers". "Out of curiosity and necessity, I have made a personal, lifelong ...

It's not uncommon to scatter ashes from airplanes, but a company in Boulder has taken final disposition of cremated remains to a new level. Launching a high-performance glider aircraft near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Aerial Tribute provides access to stratospheric thermals, which ascend to altitudes so high as to allow some of the ashes to remain in the upper atmosphere forever. "Ascension Scattering allows cremated remains to become one with nature and part of Earth's atmosphere itself," said Marc Arnold, founder of the nation's first ascension ...

APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD The Neopost Apprenticeship Scheme offers 12 apprentice places every year in various career disciplines. Over 85% of apprentices who join the scheme graduate with a permanent job offer. Kyle Whitbread joined Neopost as an HR apprentice in February 2011. As a result of his dedication and hard work he moved into the permanent job role of Training Coordinator. Kyle comments, "The Neopost Apprenticeship Scheme has given me a strong foundation to my HR career and equipped me with the tools necessary to become successful in a business environment. ...

Do you like beer? Do you like visiting breweries and brewpubs? Do you have a computer? Brewtrail.com can help you plan a trip to your favorite breweries and brewpubs. "We're three guys who love beer," commented Chris Margonis, co-founder of BrewTrail.com. "There are plenty of sites out there that have information on some breweries, in limited areas, and you'll even find a brew trail here and there, but the information that exists on beer trails pales in comparison to what you'll find for wine trails. We set out to compile one source for information on ...

Acclaimed Canadian author Rusty Blackwood, author of the 'Passion In Paris' series, today announced that she invites authors, agents and publishers, both traditional and non-traditional, to participate in a discussion of the pros and cons of publishing models now available to authors. Her hope is to offer up the experiences of those who have been through the process as a resource for authors new to publishing. She also hopes this effort will give publishers a feel for what is important to authors and writers in today's book marketing environment. "I began writing ...

Pancheros Mexican Grill is excited to announce five development agreements, adding 39 locations, which include its first commitments on the West Coast. The quick-serve, fresh Mexican restaurant has over 50 locations in 17 states. The new commitments will open restaurants in three new states including California, Nevada, Oregon, and additional units in Minnesota, adding to the fresh Mexican restaurant's 54 locations in 17 states. Pancheros now has a total of over 85 commitments. "With franchise sales in a high state of growth, we are anticipating only more developments ...

Valin Corporation, the leading technical solutions provider for the technology, energy, life sciences, natural resources, and transportation industries, made Modern Distribution Management's (MDM) Top 40 Industrial Distributors List in the recent 2012 MDM Market Leaders and Distribution Trends Report. Valin joined the MDM Industrial Distributors List for the first time this year, ranking 38th with an annual revenue of $153 million. "We are honored to appear on this list among so many great companies," said Joe Nettemeyer, President and CEO, Valin Corporation. ...

Do you know how healthy your warehouse or distribution center is? Working in the proverbial dark can be expensive. If your material handling system is not in the pink, you may be experiencing an inability to handle seasonal fluctuations, system shutdowns, slow response times, or an inability to track or confirm orders. There are many kinds of equipment in the warehouse that must work in harmony to efficiently process thousands of orders each day. This includes the IT system, conveyors, controllers, sorters, input/output devices, RF terminals, picking systems, printers, ...

Stephanie Gasparovic & Associates, Inc. is proud to announce that Stephanie Gasparovic recently earned the Certified Home Selling Advisor� designation from the National Association of Expert Advisors (NAEA). The NAEA is a North American real estate association that provides real estate agents who are truly serious about delivering the absolute best real estate experience to each of their clients, with tools, strategies and systems to establish themselves and operate their businesses as true expert advisors in the real estate process. As a result of earning this ...

Miranda Creative is excited to begin working with two new clients in the local tourism industry: Destination Downtown and the Connecticut Art Trail. These two unique partnerships will allow the team at Miranda Creative to help promote the revitalization of downtown areas in southeastern Connecticut and southern Rhode Island and also increase awareness about art collections throughout Connecticut. After hosting competitive requests for proposals to create a new website, Destination Downtown has selected Miranda Creative to take on the job of designing, developing and ...

Industry leading healthcare information technology (HIT) resource EMRapproved.com announced the launch of its newest certification in its 4MedPro Online HIT University Training Program—the HIPAA Security and Compliance Proficiency course. The certificate incorporates in-depth contextual content, video/audio review, detailed quizzes and exams for healthcare professionals. Although it has received weak funding since its creation, HIPAA law enforcement has been recently strengthened by the Obama administration's Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health ...

Travelpro International, the leading manufacturer of lightweight durable luggage, is proud to partner with National Geographic, one of the world's largest scientific and educational nonprofit organizations, to introduce the Kontiki adventure luggage collection. National Geographic has selected the Montreal-based Holiday Group Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Travelpro International Inc. in the United States as its luggage and travel accessories licensee for the National Geographic and National Geographic Explorer brands in North America. Inspired by safari travellers ...

Christie , a world leader in visual technology displays, has entered into an exclusive partnership with Crystal CG, a leading digital media company, to supply innovative visual display solutions for the new Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) multimedia exhibition and information center in Paris, France. The Center, a collaboration between Crystal CG and BIE and 100 percent funded by Crystal CG, will be dedicated to the history of world expos. It will house a permanent exhibition highlighting BIE's accomplishments, presented on the latest cutting-edge multimedia ...

FrostByte Media Inc.- Hamilton's heavy groove metallers Harm have signed to FrostByte Media to release their sophomore album, The Nine. Produced by noted Canadian producer Tom Treumuth, who has been involved with some of Canada's best metal like Voivod and Anvil, The Nine was recorded very live in the studio with minimal overdubs, a testament to the band's live show focus. Of the band's Deftones-inspired metal sound, Harm guitarist Mike Allen commented, "People just want music they can get up and shake their body to..." Please see below for the full track listing ...

When it comes to vacation rentals, Outer Banks Élan property managers understand that homeowners want a service that is stress-free and delivers an easy way for them to continue to build long-term wealth in their properties. For any vacations rentals, Outer Banks homeowners know we take care of all the little, and big, things so you don't need to and still have that income stream to do the things you want. Why Élan Streamlines Check In For Rentals in the Outer Banks During the season for vacations rentals, in Outer Banks often traffic gets snarled and tempers get ...

Coats + Bennett, PLLC (http://www.coatsandbennett.com), an intellectual property law firm, has announced that Luke Higgs has joined the firm as desktop administrator. In his position, Higgs will lead the firm in maintaining and advancing technological solutions that support work for clients worldwide. He will administer all desktop support on the office's networks and review, troubleshoot, research and test new equipment to ensure that Coats + Bennett is operating at its most productive level for all of its IT requirements, so that all clients are experiencing the best ...

VarTech Systems Inc. has released their first in an extensive line of industrial widescreen displays with the introduction of the DiamondVue VT190RW 19 Inch rugged WXGA (1440 x 900) Widescreen Rack-Mount LCD Display. This rugged monitor is designed with a front bezel to fit fixed rack spaces 7U (units) high and satisfies the need for widescreen 16:10 capabilities in an industrial rack mount configuration. Applicable in situations such as communications, substations, control rooms, visual inspection systems and marine (naval) environments, the VT190RW features front ...

A white paper on how to manage people and behaviours to get financial results that will last has been released by business improvement specialists Oliver Wight. Entitled 'Unlocking the Potential: Harnessing the Power of People', the series of articles explore the benefits of educating and maximising employee potential to drive performance levels, improve productivity and maximise financial gains. Written by Oliver Wight partners, Stuart Harman and Mike Reed, who have over fifty-five years collective experience, the white paper shares key insights in to how to harness ...

Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine (http://www.enterprisingwomen.com), has announced that she represented the publication as a delegate at the Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) "Education, Networking, and Policy to Grow Your Business" conference held July 18 and 19 at The Liaison Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Smiley had the honor of introducing Sen. Kay Hagan (D-NC) at a congressional leaders luncheon on Capitol Hill during the event. During the two-day conference, participants heard from accomplished national leaders about ...

Deborah Robles has been named as the 2012 Hospice of Michigan - Grand Valley State University Second Degree Nursing Scholarship recipient. The Second Degree Nursing Scholarship, or SDNS, is a unique opportunity that guarantees the selected nursing student a full-time job as a registered nurse for Hospice of Michigan following graduation. With funding provided by HOM, the SDNS scholarship, awards the selected student full tuition, a stipend and a preceptorship with HOM that provides first-hand experience in hospice care and nursing residency. After the student graduates ...