Bill Duggins, CFP , CPA, AIF , and founder of Duggins Financial, an independent boutique firm providing retirement plan consulting services to corporations and investment management for private clients, has been accepted into the LPL Financial Retirement Plan Consulting Program (RPCP). To be accepted into the program, advisors must meet established criteria demonstrating expertise in working with retirement plans. Specifically, to be eligible, advisors must hold the prestigious Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF ) designation, work with at least five retirement plan sponsors ...

Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced a partnership with American Portwell Technology Inc., a world-leading innovator in the embedded computing market, to launch the new Portwell M9020B 4U rackmount system for large-scale, highly-functional video walls. The Portwell M9020B has been jointly validated for use with up to 10 Matrox Mura MPX input/output display wall controller boards to support up to 40 full 1080p HD inputs and up to 40 full 1080p HD outputs from a single system. The Portwell system conveniently enables OEMs and system builders to create high-density video wall ...

The latest addition to the Evolis ID card printer line-up is now available at ID Wholesaler, the largest photo identification products retailer. Designed for mid- to high-volume printing, the Evolis Primacy ID card printer features a modular design that is ideal for organizations with changing needs. The Evolis Primacy plastic card printer is available as a single- or dual-sided printer, and both are as easy to install and operate as a traditional office printer. Plus, the Evolis Primacy is flexible in that it can grow with your changing needs. The single-sided Evolis ...

ownCloud, the commercial entity behind the popular open source file sync and share project, today launched significant enhancements to its commercial offerings, allowing businesses, schools and governments to more easily integrate user-friendly file synch and share into their existing infrastructure. The latest ownCloud 2012 Business and Enterprise editions add enhanced Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) integration, system logging and themeing. Enhanced LDAP integration now enables IT to manage user storage quotas, group memberships and more from inside their ...

Enterprise has gone wild for Hadoop's storage and batch processing capabilities, but what's the point if nobody can access the technology easily? That's the quandary Datameer aims to address with its newest product launch, creating individual and small workgroup versions of its easy-to-use analytic interface, and moving its software entirely to HTML5 so it is usable on all devices. Datameer recently released Datameer 2.0 which moves its software away from Adobe Flash and to HTML5 so visualizations and reports are readable on any device. Datameer also supports all of the ...

With approximately 13,000 - 15,000 members of the media in attendance, the RNC will be the second largest media event in the world this year next to the Olympic Games. On a state level, the event will mark the first time that a national convention has been held in Tampa Bay. Positioned and ready for what will become one of the most revered events in U.S. history, and certainly the State of Florida is Eventrics. The Lakeland-based event planning and management company announced today that they have been designated by the Tampa Bay Host Committee as a certified vendor ...

Fenrir, Inc., a global software company focused on well-designed Internet tools, today released a new version of its popular web browser Sleipnir. The latest version, Sleipnir 3, features a Smartphone App Linker that allows users to "bridge the gap" between desktop and mobile browsing. It also enhances the simple design and multi-touch and mouse gesture browsing features that have given Sleipnir a reputation as a popular, innovative web browser. The new Smartphone App Linker functionality allows users to research directions on their desktop system, as just ...

The historic Georgian Hotel has recently launched a fresh independent website playing to the unique charms, centralized locale and one-of-a-kind amenities guests find only at The Georgian. This authentic Prohibition-era Santa Monica hotel is managed by Broughton Hotels. The Georgian's new website touts a rich history and old-Hollywood celebrity clientele such as Carole Lombarde, Clark Gable and "Fatty Arbuckle." An authentic Prohibition-era speakeasy is housed in the basement and on-site Veranda Restaurant offers a refreshing outdoor dining experience with ...

IndiePower.com and DIGITMAN Music to present the "Summer of SUM Tour", the 1st national purely independent music tour of its kind. Hosted by DJ Wild Child DNA of 66RAW.com and Music Choice, "Summer of SUM" will kick off Thursday, July 19, 2012 in San Diego, CA and run through Thursday, August 2, 2012 in Atlanta, GA. Other tour cities include; Columbia, SC, New Orleans, LA, Houston, TX, The Bay Area and SoCal. Wu-Tang South's Born Divine (Protect Ya Neck Records) and Digit (DIGITMAN Music) will headline the tour. Sponsored by Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes, ...

Sweet Leaf Tea is proud to support Chicago-based non-profit organization Friends of the Parks as they conduct their annual L.A.T.E. Ride event by offering the company's delicious organic iced tea beverages to all in attendance. An event designed to help raise funds for the restoration of parks and the development of innovative after-school programs for youth, Sweet Leaf Tea will be supplying refreshing drinks to help cool off cyclists as they ride for a cause. An annual non-competitive event that takes place June 30th, cyclists will ride 25 miles under the moonlight ...

Jim Snyder, BKD, LLP managing partner, announces the promotion of Jeremy Clopton to Managing Consultant. Clopton delivers unmatched client service, embraces change and shows dedication to the firm's values and the accounting industry. He assumed the new role on June 1, 2012. Career paths at BKD are divided into levels, and each position is defined by its own set of duties, responsibilities and competencies requiring cumulative and advanced degrees of education, training and experience. Personnel also must demonstrate their leadership abilities as coaches and mentors, ...

Philadelphia personal injury law firm Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP is pleased to announce that personal injury attorney and firm Co-Managing Partner Alan M. Feldman has been invited to join the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL). Chartered in 1954 to facilitate the administration of justice and promote the rule of law internationally, IATL limits its invitation-only membership to 500 U.S. fellows, as well as fellows from more than 30 other countries. Prospective fellows undergo a rigorous review that includes legal ...

Capitol Lighting, one of the nation's leading retailers of name-brand lighting with eight showrooms in New Jersey and Florida and worldwide at 1-800Lighting.com, is currently offering a coupon for 10% off all full-priced fans. To get the savings, customers must visit the Capitol Lighting Facebook page at wwwfacebookcom/CapitolLighting1800Lighting and print off the coupon. The in-store coupon may then be applied toward any full-price fan in stock at the local showroom. With summer's heat blazing, now is the time to buy Minka Aire ceiling fans and outdoor ceiling ...

Fictional events and characters create possible solutions to the problems the real world and the United States face today in the novel Spare Time, by Michael Murphy. Turmoil in the Middle East. Economic crisis in Europe. Violations to the Constitution in the United States. Division, fear, entitlements and class envy are tearing the nation apart. Starting to sound familiar? In this novel, efforts are finally made to change the direction of the nation, but to what lengths will people go to stop these new ideas, what might others do to save them...and how could it all ...

Pie Consulting & Engineering (Pie) announced today that the company has accomplished a total of 210 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building projects nationwide including: 175 LEED Silver 29 LEED Gold 6 LEED Platinum In the LEED rating system, points are accrued using a 100-point scale, with points being weighted to reflect their potential environmental impacts. A building must accumulate a pre-determined number of points to achieve LEED certification status. More points garner a higher rating, up to the LEED Platinum level. Pie ...

Online Tech is hosting an informative webinar on cloud-based healthcare mobility challenges on Tuesday, July 17 at 2 P.M. ET. Smartphone and tablet devices are outpacing PCs as the primary tool to access email and Internet. This webinar will encourage healthcare and other organizations to embrace the mobile channel to keep their customers and employees engaged. The free webinar will presented by Richard Mendis, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of AnyPresence and April Sage, Director of Healthcare Vertical for Online Tech. Mendis will discuss how the path to cloud-based ...

IDV Solutions has updated Visual Command Center with new features to help security departments identify risks, interrogate threats, and initiate action. Visual Command Center is risk visualization and response software for protecting employees, assets, and operations. It empowers organizations with a comprehensive, actionable view of risk, from globe to ground. New weather alerting rules enhance the ease with which operations teams can handle updated or re-issued weather alerts. New category, configuration, and filtering options let teams decide which global incidents ...

The rapidly increasing number of Internet savvy users in the Middle East has led to a sudden boom in online shopping websites in the region. According to research by Euromonitor, customers in the region are predicted to spend a whopping $2,2 billion on internet shopping by 2016, which is double the figures of 2011. Cashing in on this trend, Lemuda.com the new online luxury special store offers a unique format by allowing its fashion-conscious customers to match designer fashion accessories' featured in the catalogue with highly discounted products from its time-limited ...

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 the winners of the 2012 Top Teen Talent Scholarship Competition. The competition, hosted at The Chef's Academy's campus in Indianapolis, highlights the culinary and pastry talents of high school students throughout the United States and the District of Columbia. The 2012 winner, Raven McNulty, has been awarded with a full tuition scholarship to study pastry ...

Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina is proud to recognize Smith Debnam as it celebrates 25 years as a BBB Accredited Business. BBB recently presented Jerry Myers, Managing Partner at Smith Debnam, with a special plaque commemorating the 25-year anniversary. Accreditation by BBB is offered by invitation only to companies that, at minimum, meet BBB's accreditation standards, have demonstrated sound business practices and have been in business for at least one year. BBB Accredited Businesses must adhere to BBB's "Standards for Trust," a comprehensive ...

After an injury plagued season, the former world number one now feels she can push on for at least another few rounds, maintaining that if she can play at her best she can cause a few more upsets over some big names. Clijsters' return after such a string of injury troubles shows just how unstoppable she is, just like the Citizen watches that she is a proud ambassador of. Kim wears the Citizen Eco-Drive watches and has been associated with them for some time, showing it is a partnership that works. The Eco-Drive range from Citizen watches are a group of watches that ...

Tropicalaser http://www.tropicalaser.com in Edmonton is now officially open to the public. Mark Walker Sr VP of Franchise Development for Tropicalaser, a leader in the aesthetic laser services industry has announced the official opening of the Edmonton Alberta Center June 1st 2012. As with all current Tropicalaser centers it will offer the public the latest state of the art laser hair removal equipment as well as tattoo removal and facial rejuvenation lasers which provide the highest degree of efficacy in all these laser treatments. New owner/ operator Maie Kellerman ...

Granite Transformations, a remodeling services franchise with offices and showrooms across the world, announces today its expansion into the Greater Toronto Area with the territory purchase by Wayne Lowe, Tracy Lowe and Shauna Dunn, currently owners of two Canadian locations, in Oakville, O.N. and Kitchener, O.N. Wayne, Tracy and Shauna have been involved with Granite Transformations for more than 10 years, when they purchased the first Canadian territory in 2002. The Toronto territory includes all of the Greater Toronto area, including Etobicoke, Pickering, Thornhill ...

Every special event needs delicious food to be served among your guests. Tasty and mouth watering food is the weakness of every person. That's why you need a decent, high quality catering service for your event. Catering services provide more than just distributing food, they offer service with a smile and the finest delicacies that summer food has to offer. A specialist from the catering company can help you prepare the menu and decorations, and how you want your guests, either buffet or by waiters and waitresses. Making the occasion frequently needs kitchen staff also ...

According to a recent study (IDG iPad survey) the Ipad is being used with increased regularity for work purposes. In Europe 60 % of all interviewed iPad users are utilizing their device at work. For 40 % of the interviewees the device is even provided by their employer. Starting today, SlidePresenter online-presentations are available for the iPad, allowing those professionals a more efficient use of knowledge. Presentations, speeches and trainings can be accessed independent from time and place, either for free or for a small fee. On the other side valuable content ...