With a hands-on approach, visitors to the site will be able to explore various projects, following every step of the building process through detailed documentation via videos, journals and photos. GBTV's first foray into commercial projects is the innovative Green Leaf Inn, the first net zero energy hotel being built in North America. Visitors can join the journey - learn about the installation of a metal roof, find out about their state-of-the art aerobic waste water treatment system, or just come along as they meet with a local furniture maker. Designed to be a comfortable ...

Patty Briguglio, CEO of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a full-service public relations firm based in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that Katharine Buhler has joined the firm as the financial manager. In this position, Buhler handles corporate business planning and strategy, corporate financial management and human resources management. Prior to joining MMI, Buhler was the office manager for a local Boston business where she managed customer service, billing, payroll and human resources. She also served as a records analyst ...

The Lindenbaum Media Resource Function (MRF) is a powerful, high-capacity, carrier-grade MRF-platform for cost-effective voice and conferencing solutions in Next-generation Networks (NGN). The IP-based open communication architecture ensures a perfect fit with IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) architecture, allowing seamless integration with packet-based access networks and supporting legacy PSTN networks using an optional integrated gateway. Redundant components eliminate single points of failure throughout the system. Several MRFs may be installed at different locations, ...

Brandon Ives, managing partner and marketing strategist for Brasco Design + Marketing (http://www.brascomarketing.com/index.html), has announced that Lauren Canjar has joined the firm as marketing account coordinator. In her new role, Canjar will be in charge of managing client projects, editing project and business proposals, maintaining the company's social media sites, and overseeing campaign and web development and marketing analysis. Prior to joining Brasco, Canjar served as a marketing intern at Dimension Data, a specialist IT services and solution provider. She ...

In an effort to spread the word about its subscriber-defined shopping areas and exclusive deals, Deals Magazine recently launched an advertising campaign that targets commuters near its Des Plaines headquarters. A recently purchased high-resolution billboard by Yesco Electronics will help Deals Magazine capture new, targeted buyers in Chicagoland's northwest suburbs. The billboard includes two 16mm signs that are approximately 22' x 22' and contain nearly 170,000 pixels made up of more than 500,000 LEDs each. Among the first advertising campaigns displayed on the ...

Talk Fusion, a rapidly growing global video communication company, today has announced that Founder & CEO Bob Reina and VP of Training & Development Allison Roberts are hosting with some of the company's Top Leaders an astounding two-day NOW! Event this fall featuring live Diamond Rush Training led by Reina in Prague, Czech Republic. Prague was selected as the host city for Euro NOW! because of its centralized location to the more than 135 countries worldwide where Talk Fusion offers its cutting-edge video communication products and its life-changing opportunity. Talk ...

ABBYY , a leading provider of document recognition, document capture, and linguistic technologies and services, today announced the second version of ABBYY Business Card Reader 2.0 for Android , a smart mobile application to quickly capture and easily manage contact data from business cards in 20 popular languages. The new version includes CardHolder - a searchable digital archive designed for convenient handling of captured business cards. Among its new capabilities, the updated Business Card Reader for Android allows users to instantly share images of recognized business ...

ABC11 Eyewitness News (http://www.abc11.com) has announced that it will serve as the media sponsor for a unique campaign with the Habitat for Humanity of Durham (HFHD) called Home For the Holidays, which will work to provide a local family in need with a new home by the 2012 Holiday season. ABC11 will provide coverage of the home building kickoff, which is scheduled for Thursday, July 19 at 7 a.m. at The Streets at Southpoint in Durham. During the kickoff event, framers will build much of the exterior portions of the future HFHD home, which will remain on display at The ...

There has been a lot of talk in recent years about the growth of cloud computing technologies and 'Software as a Service' (SaaS). For leading claims management software company Aquarium Software, there is no doubt that claims management software is helping firms serve not only their bottom line, but more importantly, their own customers. For claims management companies needing to process thousands of claims efficiently and compliantly, dedicated cloud-based solutions from Aquarium can do all the hard work, leaving companies to focus on what they do best - delivering ...

Southern Pride announced today that they will be featured in an upcoming episode of Business Update. Southern Pride is the leading name in wood-burning barbecue pits and smokers. Their equipment is utilized in the top barbecue establishments in the United States and worldwide. Southern Pride is especially commited to staying ahead of the curve, and they consistently offer customers the latest in barbecue cooking technology. This particular episode will focus on the cutting edge advancements occuring in the restaurant industry. As computers continue to influence the ...

Buddhist Master, Holy Ziguang Shang Shi, was invited to hold a Guang Huan Mi Zong Health Dharma Convention and a Consecration Ceremony for the Goddess of Mercy Temple in New York City. The last Health Dharma Convention held in New York City by Holy Ziguang Shang Shi was in 2009. The Holy Master gave a speech about the causes of disasters in modern times, and the source of people's pain and diseases, and explained the concept of birth, aging, sickness and death, and the impermanence of suffering. He used his incredible Dharma power to treat a diabetic patient who relied ...

In partnership with WealthyThoughtLeader.com, Andrea J. Lee, innovation and income coach and author of Multiple Streams of Coaching Income and Money, Meaning and Beyond will be offering a virtual training event by phone starting July 24, 2012. This event, the Coaching Skills Intensive, is aimed at helping entrepreneurs build their leadership skills and capacity to serve their clients, even when their clients are resisting necessary changes. The event, which will take place over a two week period, will consist of eight training sessions on topics such as "Coaching ...

When the weather heats up outside and summer is in full swing, it is important to consider pest control in and around residential and commercial areas. If done properly, this can go a long way in keeping pests away before they turn into a major issue. Of course, hiring a Orange County pest control service is the first step in the process. The importance of getting a professional in the job should never be overlooked. Before moving on, it is important to note that summer is not the only time that pests can become a problem. This is something to keep an eye on during ...

Retail sales in the U.S. fell in May for a second month. In tough economic times, how to increase business productivity is critical for any company. EzTimesheet employee attendance tracker from halfpricesoft.com(http://www.halfpricesoft.com) saves small business time and money on tracking of employee hours and calculating payroll figures. The new edition of ezTimeSheet software is amazingly robust yet easy-to-use even for business owners who do not know much about computer. Answering the demand of customers, the new features come with the latest release include: - Auto-calculate ...

iGaming Business, the leading provider of information for the online gambling industry, announces a new Business Intelligence report addressing the the growing importance and operational impact of Social Media in the online gambling industry. A free executive summary of this report, titled "iGaming Social Media Marketing & Strategies: Effective Implementation & Measurement", can be ordered on http://www.iGamingBusiness.com under the 'Research' tab. Being competitive in today's global economy hinges on the ability to interact with consumers online. Companies ...

The Scorpius Forge Gmbh http://www.scorpius-forge.com, is a young company that is currently working on the conception, development and realisation of a new game generation for mobile end devices (smartphones, tablets). The start-up Scorpius Forge from Blaustein near Ulm in Germany combines play fun and learning with the help of apps. The company developed a 3D world specially configured for smartphones and tablet PCs for the series Evolution which fascinates across generations and lets you dive into the life of foreign cultures in times long gone. The combination ...

3CX, international telecommunications developer, today announced the availability of 3CX Phone System version 11, which increases user mobility by working hand in hand with 3CXPhone for Android and iPhone. It introduces a new look to 3CX MyPhone and allows users to see the presence of, and interact with, users on bridged PBXs. "3CX Phone System 11 further delivers mobility to management and employees using the unique 3CXPhone for Android and iPhone apps, and better productivity through improved 3CX MyPhone features. It offers immediate savings in terms of reducing ...

Elinext Group's board of IT Directors organized today a round-table meeting to announce that the company is amplifying its focus on developing SaaS solutions for financial and accounting companies. Software-as-a-Service is a step forward from the traditional desktop application models. SaaS solutions can help financial institutions and companies reach a whole new level of service and improve performance. "We are very positive about the opportunities the SaaS model can offer companies providing financial and accounting services", said the speaker Alexey Shliakhouski, ...

Aquaculture, also known as aqua-farming, is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants.The Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development addresses cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions, and can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is the harvesting of wild fish. The Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development under Open Access category aims to advance our understanding of Aquaculture and its current areas of research and development. The Journal of Aquaculture Research ...

Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has been ranked 169th in the Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 - a league table of Britain's private firms with the fastest growing overseas sales. The UK-headquartered aircraft charter specialist - which has a global network of 35 offices in 25 countries - saw international sales grow from GBP209m in 2009 to GBP333.2m in 2011. The Sunday Times notes that the eurozone crisis has so far failed to hold back the rapid expansion of British companies into new markets overseas. It reports that the 200 companies in the league table ...

Energy efficiency is top of mind with most commercial real estate organizations nowadays. Realcomm Conference Group will be hosting a webinar on July 26 from 12:30pm to 2:00 pm (ET) that aims to educate and provide a clear understanding on "Energy Audits for Commercial Buildings." Energy assessments/audits of commercial properties is the first step to efficiency, yet there is confusion by the building owner, manager or tenant about what is needed, why, how much it should cost, and who is most qualified to perform such an audit. While some audits are free, others ...

Tax Defense Network started in 1997 with a vision to create an institution where American taxpayers could turn for genuine help with their tax troubles. With an "A" rating from the Better Business Bureau, and as a member of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Tax Defense Network has maintained its original vision while expanding to serve taxpayers nationwide. Eileen became a client in 2011 with a tax debt of over $70,000 from a 401k withdrawal in 2004, and was also unfiled for years 2005-2010. With Eileen in her 60s and her husband in his 80s, they were scared ...

Dr. David Kaufman and Dr. Christa Clark of Kaufman & Clark Plastic Surgery often see soon-to-be-wed patients opt for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction at their Sacramento area surgery center and medical spa. These procedures can help patients contour their bodies and appear more youthful, giving them the chance to look and feel their finest on their big day. Dr. Kaufman and Dr. Clark take extra care to inform patients that although cosmetic surgery and treatments can maximize their outer beauty when they tie the knot, they need to plan ahead. The betrothed ...

Specialty Hospital of Washington and United Medical Center hosted the 2nd Annual Physicians Conference on Physician Documentation and Coding Guidelines for Medicare Reimbursement for Inpatient Care in LTAC Hospitals. The conference was designed to help physicians navigate through Medicare coding changes, regulations, and documentation as it relates to physician reimbursement for services. This year's speaker was Marian Costello of Costello & Associates, a Pittsburgh, PA based firm specializing in consulting services to healthcare systems and guiding physicians and ...

CAL Business Solutions Inc, a Connecticut Microsoft Dynamics ERP software partner, released a new case study highlighting the success of a Microsoft Dynamics GP integration project for Fusion Trade, a Massachusetts based distribution company. Fusion Trade is a wholesale broker of electronic and computer components. They run lean, with a small but active team that generates over $2.5 million in revenue per employee. The company needs software applications that work reliably and can be easily used by their small team to avoid any downtime. Fusion Trade was using an ...