Like every aspect of life these days, dorm living is becoming more and more innovative for college students. This year's new dorm products seem to have found a way to mix practicality with originality in a way that college-bound students are sure to love. DormCo.com has new Doodle By Stitch products, both a duvet and a pillow that are made especially for doodling. The Doodle By Stitch products come with special markers that allow you to "draw on it, wash out, and design again." It's well known that coloring has been found to be a major de-stresser, so it's ...

In recent years, cyber crime − a crime committed through the use of technology such as a computer or cell phone − has led to a disturbing number of tragedies, including an alarmingly high amount of teen suicides, sexual assaults and kidnappings. The Cyber Bullying Research Center reports that over 80% of teenagers use their cell phone every single day and nearly 25% of them have been the victims of bullying or sexual solicitations via this same technology. In recent news, alleged child molesting by the Penn State's Jerry Sandusky has served as yet ...

Industrial Tube & Steel Corporation donated steel tubing to the University of Akron engineering students at the 2012 American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)/American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) National Student Steel Bridge Competition. The UA team ranked fifth overall in the national competition and first in the Ohio Valley Conference. "We're proud to continue our support of the University of Akron at this year's National Steel Bridge Competition," said Dick Siess, president of Industrial Tube & Steel. "It's a great educational ...

With traditional education often falling short, more parents and teachers are looking for a way to supplement or replace their K-12 curriculum. Many want a class curriculum that will challenge students by not only teaching them the subjects they need to know, but will offer them the tools to interact in the 21st century. More and more parents and educators are finding what they need at http://www.completecurriculum.com/. Complete Curriculum offers a variety of different options that will suit varying educational needs. For example, some parents may feel mostly satisfied ...

crowdSPRING, the world's #1 marketplace for buyers and sellers of creative services who need custom logo design, web design, company names or other design and writing projects, received TechAmerica's 2012 American Technology Awards for excellence in the "Internet Services & E-Commerce" category on Wednesday, June 14 at a gala dinner in Washington, D.C. Also known as the "Termans," the award was created in honor of the widely credited father of Silicon Valley Frederick Terman. TechAmerica, which is the leading voice for the U.S. technology industry ...

Like so many tragedies in history, there is a tendency for the public to forget that those who experienced them are real people, feeling the very real impact of those events. Canadians in particular tend to relegate one of the greatest humanitarian travesties in modern history to a 'thing of the past', thinking of them only as they would faded pictures in a museum: the residential school tragedy. With his new novel, Blue Saltwater, Canadian author Dan Green is hoping to open up the door to discussing the still-open wounds left from the residential school experience. While ...

Displays2Go, a division of George Patton Associates, is pleased to introduce this new LRS series tower display to their already expansive collection of fine EuroVu display cabinets. The LRS series displays offer many of the same practical and distinctive features as the other EuroVu designs, such as tempered glass construction and modern styling, at a much more affordable price. "The differences between the traditional EuroVu Simplice cabinets and these LRS Simplice models are incredibly small," says Sandra Reno, new product marketer at Displays2Go. "The ...

Signalfire, a full service digital marketing agency, was contacted by Continental Plastic, a leading international plastic manufacturer of artificial insemination products and accessories, for a new website. Continental Plastic was just four weeks away from launching a revolutionary new product line at one of their major tradeshow events—and they needed a new website to pull off the launch successfully. Continental Plastic needed a site that would showcase the new products, demonstrate their expertise, and highlight their superior customer service. Signalfire and Continental ...

B Culture Media launched a new microsite to support @Mashable's Social Media Day (#SMDay) that is happening across the globe in most areas on June 30, 2012. To help promote the use of the hashtag #SMDay, B Culture Media built a site with the objective of aggregating all social #SMDay conversations taking place via Twitter and all pictures posted on Instagram from fans and followers across the globe using #SMDay. The site also provides direct access to other #SMDay platforms, as well as giving fans the ability to find a local #SMDay Meet-Up, which are taking place in ...

Taylor Morrison Creates Lifestyle Communities Residents of the gated community of Tortuga celebrated the coming of the summer season with a Polynesian Luau filled with music, food and fun on Saturday, May 5th, poolside at the Island Club, the Gathering Center within Taylor Morrison's Caribbean-inspired enclave in Fort Myers. Tortuga is a community of twin villas and coach homes with Bermudan architecture influences and lush tropical landscaping. Tortuga offers a resort-style lifestyle complete with social amenities that encourage residents to embrace a "life is ...

Mark Isham, Honorary President, will be joined by award-winning composer Blake Neely, Musical Director, at the 8th Annual International Film Music Festival this year in Córdoba, Spain (formerly held in Ubeda) from June 28th through July 1st. The Festival will feature recognized international composers, with music performances and screenings, including a viewing of Crash, with a special introduction from Mark Isham, the film's composer. Mark Isham's trumpet performance with Carles Cases' Band at last year's International Film Music Festival impacted everyone from fans ...

Wahoo's Fish Taco, a community mainstay and worldwide pop culture phenomenon since 1988, announces the opening of its newest Huntington Beach location. Located at 7891 Warner Avenue, the new restaurant will offer all of Wahoo's distinctive menu items like the Maui Bowl, Banzai Burrito and of course, the original fish taco and will also feature the Vizio Beach Bar, specializing in tequila drinks and featuring Vizio 3D TVs. The Huntington Beach location will hold a grand opening event on Saturday, June 23 from 5 to 8:30 p.m., which will also serve as the launch of Wahoo's ...

You requested it, and we FINALLY listened... After high demands, countless requests, and ongoing contemplation — Summit Fit Dojo has added new time slots to their very popular, quickly growing Group Fitness Boot Camp classes. What does this mean? You get more options to get your workout on! See, when clients attend our fitness boot camps regularly and follow our unique nutrition guide, they begin to see amazing results. Any where from 30 to 50 plus pounds lost in about 9 months or less. Seriously. Checkout our testimonials from various clients and their ...

SKLZ, the global leader in athletic skill and performance training products and instruction, announced that it has introduced the SKLZ SimSTIX true-feel golf club for the Sony PlayStation Move to provide a more realistic golf gaming experience for golfers and gamers alike. Combining SKLZ product development knowledge in golf training aids with Move's motion control technology and golf simulation titles like EA Sports' Tiger Woods PGA Tour franchise, the SimSTIX delivers an accurate and affordable golf training experience. The SimSTIX allows gamers to practice proper ...

e-Waste, LLC, an end-of-life technology waste management company located in Hudson, Ohio, has been selected by the Ohio Schools Council (OSC) to be the premier electronics recycling and data eradication company to represent a consortium of 161 school districts, educational service centers, joint vocational districts and developmental disabilities boards in 28 counties of northern Ohio. e-Waste was chosen from a group of eleven other companies across the U.S. who submitted proposals in response to the Ohio School Council's RFP. "We are very honored to have been given ...

Landmark Exteriors, Inc., a Norwalk-based roofing, siding and gutter design and installation company founded in 1996, announces new strategic efforts and marketing plans which position the company for continued growth in the industry. This week, as part of their updated marketing strategy, Landmark Exteriors officially launched their new website (LandmarkExteriors.com), one of many initiatives planned for the company. "Historically, Landmark Exteriors has enjoyed steady referral business from current clients and local designers and architects," said J. ...

Kevin Sorbo, known across the globe for his portrayal of the title character in the popular "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" series, will appear as a special guest at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 9-12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Sorbo, who has enjoyed continuous success on television for the past 20 years, will meet fans, sign autographs and pose for photos at Wizard World's longest running and highest-attended show. The immense popularity of five initial two-hour "Hercules" telefilms in 1993 resulted in the launch of ...

The scenic Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina in Newport Beach will be the place to be this 4th of July as it hosts its inaugural Newport Beach Independence Day on the Bay Two-Day Celebration of America featuring iconic girl-rock band The Bangles. The Bangles, whose 1980's hits include "Walk Like an Egyptian", "Manic Monday", "Hazy Shade of Winter" and "Eternal Flame", recently released their latest album Sweetheart of the Sun to rave reviews. Sponsored by the City of Newport Beach, Visit Newport Beach, Newport Dunes ...

Lifestyle Competencies, LLC, a healthcare company focused on building competency in the area of lifestyle and changing the way individuals think about their health will announce their official launch during the innovation workshop at the Ninth Annual Healthcare Unbound Conference in San Francisco, July 19-20, 2012. Dr. Dexter Shurney is the founder of Lifestyle Competencies and a keynote speaker at the conference. Dr. Shurney said that, "the Healthcare Unbound conference workshop is an ideal setting to introduce Lifestyle Competencies because we will be addressing ...

HAVVN announces successful transition from Multi-Level Marketing to direct-to-consumer selling, allowing all to purchase the same world class products at more affordable pricing. VP of Operations, Justin Serra says, "We worked really hard to keep these world class products available to our customers. We believe in them. We know they are great and we wanted to make sure our customers were able to continue getting the products they love! Now they can do so at even better pricing." HAVVN is now offering unique ordering options as well. Customers who receive ...

C & C Industrial Sales (CCIS), the most comprehensive supplier of finishing equipment and systems in North America, has launched the largest online catalog of finishing equipment and spare parts. The eCommerce catalog, which includes over 150,000 parts, is searchable by brand, category, and part number to help visitors quickly find and order what they need. "This is a huge leap forward that will allow us to continue to improve the services and products we offer customers across North America," says CCIS President Wade Hickam. "Our online catalog will ...

Entrepreneurs in the beauty business around New York City will gather at The Palace Ballroom on September 29th, 2012 to showcase their goods and services. Organizer of the event is Best Leaders' Consulting, a New York based consulting firm. CEO, Mrs. Iodelle Chinnery is a graduate of Brooklyn College and Fordham University. Mrs. Chinnery said she got the idea to connect with members in the business of beauty after reconnecting with her own dormant passions following a lay-off from her job in 2009. The "2012 Bringing Out the Best You Beauty Conference" ...

Palomar Technologies, the world-leading provider of precision microelectronics and optoelectronic packaging systems, today announced that Bruce Hueners, president and CEO, is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 Award in San Diego. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Mr. Hueners was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges ...

Today is the first official day of summer, and with that comes the need for new refreshing and hydrating drink suggestions from iX MiXer. "During the summer months people drink at barbeques, pools and beaches. Alcohol lowers the body's tolerance for heat and acts as a diuretic, which causes the body to lose more fluid and results in dehydration," said Jeff Somers, CEO and co-founder of iX MiXer. "The electrolytes, minerals and key vitamins in iX Mixer help to replenish fluids and help deter the symptoms of dehydration." iX MiXer announced these ...

In honor of June being National Home Ownership month, CESI (Consumer Education Services Inc.) hosted its 1st Annual Home Ownership Day event to provide the community valuable information about the important steps to take along the way to homeownership. Held at The Raleigh Girls' Club, located at 701 North Raleigh Boulevard, this free event introduced more than 300 members of the community to home purchasing counseling services from experts such as Wells Fargo, Self Help CDC, Coldwell Banker/Howard Perry & Walston and Success Realty of Durham. Geared towards the ...