In June of 1876, a young carpenter arrived in Galveston with nothing more than a chest of tools and a desire to find work in the burgeoning seaport city. His name was William Menzies. He was 21 years old, fiercely independent and determined to make his way in the world. Galveston was clearly not where his future would lie, however, and a combination of storms, floods, a fire and a lack of work soon drove him inland. A decade later, having broken countless horses as a horse trader to earn his keep in the interim, the young man finally found himself on the banks of the San ...

Wear to Win, LLC has announced that they will offer buyers a 10% discount for product orders placed at the PGA Merchandise Show 2012. The PGA Show will take place January 25-28, 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The PGA Merchandise Show is a comprehensive multi-purpose business platform with over 1,000 vendors representing every business sector of golf, from market leaders to start-up companies. "We are most pleased to offer this show discount to reward our loyal and new customers. Our product discount allows our clients flexibility ...

Sanderson Volvo is proud to announce its participation in the 10th Annual Operation Santa Claus with Sanderson Lincoln, Sanderson Ford, and ABC15. Operation Santa Claus collects toys, clothing, food, and monetary donations for children charities in Phoenix, AZ. From now until December 20, 2011, the 10th Annual Operation Santa Claus Charity Drive will begin collecting new unwrapped toys, clothing items, packaged food, and monetary donations for children in the valley. Donated presents can be delivered to ABC15, any Sanderson dealership, any UPS Store location, or any ...

ATGStores.com is rounding out 2011 in a large way. Aligning with record growth in sales in the 12th year of operation, nearly doubling its gross sales in 2011, ATG Stores added nearly 900 new brands and reached a record 3.5 million products available on its specialty online stores. "It is with great enthusiasm to add such great brands like Regent by Cooper, Napoleon Grills, Design Element USA, Blomus and Hillsdale Furniture to our product offering. We welcome them and all new brands to the ATG Stores family. Brand expansion was led primarily by our continued investment ...

Convirture announces that its ConVirt virtualization and cloud management software, which is used by companies worldwide to manage large variety of virtual and cloud environments based on the KVM and Xen hypervisors, is now certified to run on the following operating systems: - CentOS 6.0 - RedHat Enterprise Linux 6.0 - Ubuntu 10.04 LTS - SUSE SLES 11 SP1 In addition, ConVirt now supports management of cloud services including: - Amazon EC2 - OpenStack 1.0 - Eucalyptus 2.0.2 A complete list of all the virtualization and cloud platforms that can be managed using ...

Blanket America - a charitable manufacturer of bedding, blankets and throws available at http://www.BlanketAmerica.com - is currently promoting its discount shower curtains, which the online store offers in a number of patterns to coordinate with its other textiles. Each on sale for under $20, Blanket America's shower curtains are new additions to the blankets manufacturer's lineup of BUY 1, GIVE 1 items; for every shower curtain purchased, the company will donate an American blanket to an organization or individual in need of charitable support. "A couple of months ...

McDonald Audi is excited to have had the opportunity to join Warren Miller and Spyder for the 'Like There's No Tomorrow' premier at the Paramount Theatre in Denver, Colorado. The film, which follows athletes like Jess McMillan, Daron Rahlves, and Steve Nyman around the world to places like India, Chile, and New Zealand, debuted in Salt Lake City and is now making its way to various cities across the country. The Denver event took place over five days with numerous showtimes to accommodate a variety of schedules. The show was expected to receive about 20,000 attendees ...

For families in need, the holidays can be an especially difficult time. That is why AID for America is proud to be the organizer of the annual Thanksgiving Boxes of Hope effort. "Our goal for 2011 is to distribute 10,000 complete Thanksgiving meals to families that are going through a challenging time in their lives. The festive meals will be distributed to five cities that have some of the highest unemployment in the country," says Rev. Carl Keyes, founder of AID for America. Each year, for the past 22 years, families experiencing economic hardship are ...

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state's leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia's technology industry, today announced the 2012 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) will be held March 28 at the Cobb Galleria. The 9th annual event, featuring some of the top technology influencers in Georgia and across the nation, as well as the release of the annual State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia Report, is expected to top last year's record-breaking attendance of more than 1,000 people. Farhad Manjoo, a technology columnist ...

GREENspot DROPoff, Inc. expands its popular, free and convenient e-waste collection program in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area with six new locations at Access Self Storage. This is in addition to the nine locations that recently joined the GREENspot program in September. Beginning November 21, 2011, residents living within close proximity to Access Self Storage locations will now have a convenient and viable option for recycling their electronic waste. "We hope we can provide Americans the best e-waste recycling options, both for their pocket books and busy schedules."- ...

Philadelphia workers compensation lawyer Marianne Henry Saylor of the Pennsylvania labor union and employment law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson has been elected to the Lansdowne Borough Council. The Council directs the activities of the Borough of Lansdowne, located in Delaware County, Pa. Saylor's four-year term will begin on Jan. 3, 2012. In addition to directing the day-to-day activities of Lansdowne, the seven-member Council appoints a solicitor and engineer, as well as members of the town's administrative boards and commissions, including the Board of Health ...

There is a bold dichotomy present in Russian artist Tamara Grizjuk's abstractions, a powerful balance delicately poised between colorful, sharply angular shapes and the sensitive, atmospheric softness of the brushstrokes. Moving away from archaic, ethnic motives and the theme of Siberian identity, Grizjuk creates art of freedom and form, focused solely within her bold and enigmatic aesthetic senses. These paintings in oil on canvas draw viewers inward, inviting contemplation into their mysterious vision and meaning. "Painting has always brought me great joy. I find ...

Barbara lost 25 pounds, Janice lost 80 pounds and Bonnie lost over 100 pounds, these ladies are certified Christian Weight Loss Coaches with Victory Steps, a new online faith-based weight loss program specifically for women. This new health and wellness program offers weekly coaching sessions over-the-phone worldwide, and it caters to women who struggle with compulsive eating, food addiction, emotional eating, low self-esteem, lack of motivation to exercise, self-sabotage and too much stress in their lives. Today's modern day woman is expected to take care of children, ...

IKA Collective, the creative production/post studio led by director/brand strategist Ian Karr, has forged an alliance with Mixology Post, the original music/sound design/audio post studio founded by composer/engineer Rob Kahn. Additionally, IKA Collective named Stu Sternbach its Director of New Business Development. "This year has been an exciting one in the evolution of IKA Collective," Karr says. "We've been a one-stop creative shop since the beginning, but now brands and agencies are embracing that concept like never before. We're the classic story ...

Automated Systems Design (ASD ) now offers a 24/7/365 customer support call center to provide around-the-clock technology infrastructure support for businesses nationwide. The call center provides support for all maintenance and service work related to phone systems, point-of-sale (POS) systems, security and access control systems, structured cabling infrastructures and wireless systems. "ASD has expanded its customer service capabilities to offer a fully customized team dedicated to supporting the technology infrastructures that run your business," said Kevin ...

Cumberland Toyota is proud to announce their newest promotion this holiday season. The Cookeville Toyota dealership is going to be collecting toy for the local Toys for Tots campaign. When drivers bring a toy donation, valued at over $10, Cumberland Toyota will give that driver a complimentary oil change. This is a limited time promotion, so drivers who wish to donate and receive their complimentary oil change must act quickly. Cumberland Toyota is proud to support Toys for Tots and everything they do for the under privileged children of the Cookeville area. They ...

Isaac Eliaz, M.D., M.S., L.Ac., world-renowned medical doctor, offers a presentation on the critical role of Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) and Polybotanicals in Integrative Cancer Breakthroughs. The lecture was offered at The Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) Conference, November 18th-20th, in Ontario, Canada. OAND is a professional association representing more than 60 percent of Ontario's Naturopathic Doctors. The conference brings together hundreds of Naturopathic physicians, medical professionals and researchers to share the latest advancements in the ...

The physicians and staff member of Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association (MOGA) are pleased to announce the release of MOGA's fall newsletter. The newsletter has been posted on the practice's website, and can be viewed at http://www.mogamd.com/web/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=DoOSaSFTBew%3d&tabid=36 (Copy and paste the link into your browser.) Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, PC (MOGA) is one of the largest providers of women's healthcare services in the Memphis area, with offices at Wolfchase, Methodist-Germantown Hospital, Baptist ...

Indigo Identityware, Inc. (Indigo) a leader in the Identity & Access Management industry, has announced a partnership with MTS Healthcare that offers a complete range of technology solutions including clinical EHR integration, cloud computing services and backup and disaster recovery. "At MTS, we work closely with our healthcare clients to ensure we bring the most comprehensive solution necessary to achieve maximum business performance. Since we focus on clinical cloud computing services with hosted clinical applications, Indigo is a perfect partner as they ...

Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America's workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, today announced that it is bolstering the wind energy training and safety labs, offering students access to cutting-edge equipment that prepares them for careers in the wind industry. According to the Department of Energy, wind power is the fastest growing energy source in the world. By using the newest equipment at Ecotech, students will have the most up-to-date training that employers want. "Ecotech's Wind Energy Technology ...

The ITG, IVR Pay-by-Phone gateway, combines this ACH capability with credit card processing to offer a complete payment solution. A significant benefit to businesses using the Pay-by-Phone virtual terminal is the ability to certify PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliance, because the system does not store credit card data over the VoIP network. Users of the system are provided a dedicated dial in telephone number and met with a company specific greeting. Callers are then given customized instruction on how to complete their electronic payments. ...

Timeshare and fractional industry information provider Perspective Magazine is organizing an exclusive tour of some of the finest resorts in the Cancun/Riviera Maya region as part of GNEX 2012 - A Global Meeting of Minds, to be held January 31st - February 2nd, 2012, at the Ritz Carlton Cancun in Cancun, Mexico. Scheduled for January 31st, the Resort Tour will allow a limited number of delegates the opportunity to go behind the scenes at some of the most successful resorts in the area, including meeting some of the senior management involved in the projects. Reserved ...

"How Did Dubuque Woo IBM: Successful Economic Marketing?" "The State of the Supply Chain/Logistics Industry In the Global Economy," "Which Segments of the Life Sciences Industry Are Growing?" The 2011 Competitiveness Conference and Site Selection Forum sponsored by the Mid-America Economic Development Council (MAEDC) offers two days of speakers, forums, and small group discussions. The conference is an invaluable source of information and problem-solving to both sides of the economic development fence. The networking possibilities are extensive. ...

Native New Yorkers and visitors alike can enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings at a location convenient to the parade route. Theater District mainstay Gallagher's Steak House, located at 228 West 52nd Street just west of Broadway, will offer a $55 (plus tax and gratuity) prix fixe three course menu throughout Thanksgiving Day on Thursday. The menu includes: Appetizer - a choice of Corn Chowder or a Mixed Green Salad; the main course featuring Roasted Turkey and Stuffing with Giblet Gravy, accompanied by Sauteed Brussell Sprouts, Mashed Potatoes, Candied ...

EatSmart Products, a manufacturer of innovative health care products, today announced that they have been featured in the "THE FAVORITE THINGS" edition of "O, The Oprah Magazine". The EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale is included among other premium items in Dr. Oz's "Feel-Good Presents". Oprah's Ultimate Favorite Things is a highly anticipated, annual list of her favorite gifts to give, published at the start of the Holiday season. As part of the 2011 list, Dr. Oz personally chose the EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical ...