CommCore Consulting Group, Edelman Public Relations, and WCG joined together during the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual conference in Chicago to help further cancer research. The partnership leveraged the reach of the "#ASCO12" hashtag; for every tweet that included it a donation up to $5,000 was made to Alex's Lemonade Stand, an organization dedicated to funding pediatric cancer patient/caregiver support and research. The campaign generated more than 10,000 tweets, easily meeting the $5,000 goal. The brainchild of Mark Bennett (WCG) and ...

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), the world's largest provider of state-of-the-art early intensive behavioral intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders, will host a series of seminars, "California Insurance Funding for Autism Treatment," to educate families and other caregivers about the California Autism Insurance Mandate (SB 946). As of July 1st, the law requires most insurance providers to cover behavioral health treatment, including applied behavior analysis (ABA), for individuals on the spectrum. The free, two-hour seminars ...

Swedish quintet Engel is set to release their third album via new North American label home, FrostByte Media. Produced by Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Hatesphere, Dark Tranquility), Blood Of Saints will hit streets on September 25th in North America. Already receiving rave reviews in Europe where the album was released earlier this year, Blood Of Saints features the electronica-infused metal for which the band has come to be known. To experience the propulsive rhythms, chilling twin guitar work and impassioned vocals that is Engel, check out the video for new single "Question ...

Collabor8online is please to announce the release of a "significant upgrade" to its online project management software that has involved server and environment changes. Almost every aspect of the system has been streamlined, this includes improvements to the already slick user interface, enhancements to both calendars and to-do lists functionality and extended e-mail and push notification features. The user interface closely resembles the modern Explorer style folder interface that is familiar to just about every PC or Mac user, enabling early adoption and ...

With wildfires threatening Colorado, a Boulder based greeting card company, Card Gnome, has taken action to give back. Card Gnome has launched a fundraiser that enables consumers, both local and across the country, to purchase a commemorative thank you poster expressing gratitude for firefighters, and simultaneously send an accompanying thank you card to firefighters. The posters and greeting cards come in one of four designs created by Boulder artist, Steve Lowtwait: Waldo Canyon Fire, High Park Fire, Flagstaff Fire, or Saving Colorado. The cards will be mailed to one ...

Mike McKool, co-Founder and Chairman of McKool Smith, has been named the 2012 "Trial Lawyer of the Year" by the Dallas Bar Association (DBA). Mr. McKool will receive the award during the DBA's annual Bench Bar Conference in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, on Sept. 27-29, 2012. The prestigious award is presented annually to a DBA member who best exemplifies the principles of the legal profession and who has achieved extraordinary success in the courtroom. To access the DBA press release announcing Mr. McKool's recognition, please click here. "Mike McKool is an ...

CNN Heroes are "Everyday People Changing the World," people who are making extraordinary contributions to those in need. Twesigye Jackson Kaguri has been named a 2012 CNN Hero for his tireless efforts to bring education to children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Uganda. Kaguri, Founder and Executive Director of The Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project (NAOP), started the organization in 2001 in response to the AIDS pandemic in Africa. NAOP, which operates two primary schools in Uganda, is working to end systemic deprivation, poverty, and hunger through a holistic approach ...

Location-based dating website CupidRadar.com announced its first international launch of its BlackBerry App, available through BlackBerry App World this week, in the United Kingdom. The app works hand-in-hand with members cupidradar.com profiles and matches them with other CupidRadar members based on their real-time locations. CupidRadar has been available to BlackBerry users in the United Kingdom since we launched back in 2011 and will continue to be available to them through any smart phone or web-enabled device at our web site cupidradar.com," said Mehrdad Sarlak, ...

The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced that Jayson Boyers, national division president, has been named to the 2012-2013 board of directors for Wake Education Partnership. In his position, Boyers will be responsible for helping to craft the policies that will steer the direction of Wake Education Partnership's daily operations. For 28 years, the Wake Education Partnership has served as a fundamental ...

Digital Media Interactive (DMI) announces that their critic acclaimed productivity application Color Companion - Analyzer and Converter goes free for two days worldwide. Normally $1.99, the premier application for color design and analysis touts features for developers and designers of any creed. "Throw our EVERY other color app you've owned and work FASTER with Color Companion," says DMI Co-founder James Cahall. "We are excited to allow artists and coders alike the opportunity to get our app free for several days to show off why 75,000 users find it to ...

Earlier today Jay Yeo, President, Solamon Energy Corp., proudly announced the company has entered The Republic of Mauritius and over the next few months will aggressively pursue its goal to sell large-scale solar arrays across fields, parking lots and rooftops on this sun-rich island nation located in the Indian Ocean. "It is in fact our first foray into Africa," adds Yeo, from his office in Toronto, "and we are working closely with several partners to effectively communicate our intentions to business and government leaders." Mauritius has no known ...

NetGain SEO, a local web development and graphic design company in Barrie, Ontario has expanded into a new facility and has created local jobs to support this growth. NetGain SEO has moved into its new location in the south-end of Barrie, which boasts a new, 26,000 square foot facility. A bright, open concept office environment with a simple, modern and environmentally-conscious design characterizes this state-of-the-art building. "Coupled with the rapid population growth Barrie has experienced, we realized the need for a full service digital marketing agency," ...

Bridge Technical Solutions, a leading information technology staffing company, celebrates its ten year anniversary this month. Throughout the last ten years, BRIDGE has experienced substantial growth, maintaining a firm position in the regional IT staffing space. 2011 was BRIDGE's most successful year yet. Providence Business News recently ranked BRIDGE 2nd on its Top List of Fastest-Growing Technology Companies. In 2011, BRIDGE opened a 2nd office in Warwick to house a dedicated Vendor Management System (VMS) team that services BRIDGE's high-volume national accounts. ...

The National Odometer and Title Fraud Enforcement Association (NOTFEA) invited CTRL to give a presentation to its members on the topic of using ultrasound to detect odometer fraud. Michael Schmutzenhofer, of Germany, demonstrated how CTRL's UL101 and SoundCTRL are used to capture engine data to upload to his proprietary database. This technology could help buyers and sellers alike determine if an engine is in normal condition with respect to the odometer, providing valuable data for decision-makers. NOFTEA was formed in 1980 to protect consumers from costly odometer ...

Displays2Go, a division of George Patton Associates, is introducing this new pedestal showcase to their collection of top quality display cases. A part of the EuroVu Simplice line of cabinets, this pedestal stand with a tempered glass case is the perfect addition for users who want to highlight specific products for their customers while keeping them safe at the same time. Says Sandra Reno, new product marketer at Displays2Go, "One of the best things about this pedestal showcase is the multiple safety features worked into the construction, a common trait of all ...

Mims Distributing Company (http://www.mimsdist.com), a beer distributor that services a nine-county area in and around the Triangle, has announced that Mims now offers Railhouse Brewery's Mastiff Oatmeal Stout. Founded in 2009 by Mike Ratkowski and Brian Evitts, Railhouse is a craft brewery located in Aberdeen, N.C. The Mastiff Oatmeal Stout is a variation of the sweet stout, with oatmeal added to increase the fullness of body and flavor. The result is a firm, smooth, silky light body, and a hint of nuttiness in a complex of coffee, chocolate and roast flavors. QUOTES: ...

Since the dawn of social websites growing in popularity on the internet, there have been software developers creating "cheating" or "blackhat" software to profit from the thousands to millions of users of the sites. In late April, the media focused on a young man that was making ten's of thousands of dollars from Pinterest using a software script to spam people an advertisement he was getting paid from. Before that the target was Twitter and before that MySpace, but there is a new focus for these underground developers, it's Facebook. After all of ...

All Miidas Relocation maps and data are customisable, so users can see exactly what they want and need. And with Miidas' powerful online tools you can start to make some real relocation decisions about your destination areas, well before you make your first 'on the ground' visit. For instance, measuring routes and distances is easy, and you can even create instant drivetime contours! So, imagine you've found the school you want, with Miidas and a few clicks, you can instantly see the quality of the neighbourhoods within your chosen commuting time, whether they contain ...

Renowned golf course architect Rees Jones and former United States Golf Association (USGA) President Jim Hyler will team up to reflect on the current, past and future of the game of golf Friday, July 6 at Old Chatham Golf Club. Jones and Hyler will discuss trends in golf course design and innovation that impact players of every skill level, to include the changeover to Champion Bermuda greens that many southern golf courses are implementing. The upcoming Ryder Cup, last weekend's AT&T Championship and The Fed Ex Tour Championship are all played on Rees Jones course ...

National news wires and sources across the country have recently been reporting of grim economic times including layoffs, increases in unemployment, falling stocks and poor home sales over the past six months but one company continues to grow in spite of these statistics. This June, Vermont Woods Studios has introduced two new Sales Associates and two new Marketing Assistants to add to their pre-existing team of 6, including owners Peggy and Ken Farabaugh. The new staff members will be helping this growing company accomplish new goals and continue to expand in the world ...

The delightfully irreverent Andrea Mezvinsky, crowned 'America's Funniest Mom' on The Oprah Winfrey Show, is performing a special edition of her 'Hour Glass Comedy Show' at New York City's popular Underground Lounge, at 8:00 PM on Friday, July 13, 2012. Performing with Andrea at the Underground will be a special mystery guest comic and singer/songwriter Stephen McConnaughey. "Andrea Mezvinsky . . . was the stand-out performer . . . she cracked the house up at Caroline's on Broadway."—NY Daily News Andrea Mezvinsky's (www.andreamezvinsky.com) first job in ...

Italian Sergio Castelluccio remains on top spot, thanks to a fourth place finish at the EPT Grand Final, which sits nicely with his three other deep finishes in European Poker Tour and Italian Poker Tour events. No change to the top ten this month, as the European circuit winds down as the professional poker-playing community decamps to Vegas for the WSOP. The rankings are calculated using the amount of runners and the tournament buy-in as multipliers. This formula is designed to reward solid, consistent play, with no massive jumps for first place. This month, because ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that Carmela Chaney has been named university registrar. In this position, Chaney will be responsible for monitoring class schedules and classroom scheduling, evaluating student transfer credits, finalizing student degree statuses, and preparing diplomas for graduating seniors. Having worked on both public and private university campuses, Chaney brings more than 10 years of student affair experience to William Peace University. She has previously worked ...

For the 12th consecutive year, the law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP has awarded academic scholarships to minority students from Michigan who are completing their legal studies. The Warner Norcross scholarship program provides monetary assistance to students to help cover the educational costs associated with a law degree or paralegal studies. The 2012 recipients are: • Jaime L. Cagle of Muskegon, Paralegal/Legal Assistant Scholarship • Thomas O. Huynh of Shelby Township, Law School Scholarship Since it began its scholarship programs, Warner Norcross has ...

Private Island Party is very excited to announce the launch of our new and improved website. Designed with a fresh innovative appearance, the website allows users to quickly find the products they are looking for. With improvements throughout, the new website has a greater emphasis on our range of products and services. Other features our customers can enjoy - An intuitive, user-friendly shopping cart: Put your mind at ease. No gimmicks. No confusing instructions. Just convenience, made simple. - A new tier pricing structure: Keeping you in mind. Whether your ...