Hereward College students, Clint Glover, Paul Brown and Jay Joshy, have won the award for the Best Team Programme at the Coventry & North Warwickshire Area Awards Event 2012 on 26 April. "Our team was over the moon to get recognition for the hard work we have done so far" declared Jay Joshy, Marketing Director. The students set up their company, Quality Moments, after taking part in a Young Enterprise scheme that enables young people in schools to start their own business for a year. The boys selected several ranges of sweets which would represent their ...

The Founders Club, (www.founders-club.com), a unique venture capital equity exchange fund, announced today that BC Brant has joined the team as a general partner. BC will focus on managing exchange funds for later stage VC-backed companies. BC comes to The Founders Club from East Gate Capital where he is a managing director. During BC's 12 years at East Gate Capital in Silicon Valley he made growth stage investments in the TMT sectors. East Gate invests where it can help companies successfully bridge to markets and business relationships in Asia. East Gate's investment ...

Digital Alchemy, a leading provider of comprehensive cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) and e-marketing solutions to the global hospitality industry, today announced that it has been certified by the General Services Administration (GSA) to be included on its Multiple Award Schedule program. Under the new certification, federal, state, and local government agencies that have access to the GSA Schedule Contract program can contract directly with Digital Alchemy for its full range of CRM and digital marketing solutions. The GSA schedule is one of the most ...

Care Plus Foundation will be honoring those who have provided exemplary service on behalf of others who are facing the challenges of mental illness and substance abuse at their annual Courage Awards Gala on June 12, 2012. Homes of Montclair Ecumenical Corp. (HOMECorp) is one of three who have been named as honorees; other honorees include Bergen County Freeholder David L. Ganz and a nationally-recognized guest honoree that is pending announcement in May. "We're thrilled to be acknowledged for the work we've done in the community for almost 25 years," said Beverly ...

R. "Gray" Kirkpatrick, vice president of Triangle Grading And Paving, Inc. (http://www.trianglegradingpaving.com), has announced the completion of a storm runoff project in Raleigh's Yorkgate community. Triangle completed the $1,897,336 project on schedule, providing a revitalized storm runoff site at Yorkgate, a neighborhood that had been battered by storms over time. The Yorkgate community had an open stream winding through the neighborhood that was located between the street and the homes. As the city grew, stormwater runoff overtook the open stream and ...

Kerr Drug, a trusted provider of pharmacy services for families across North Carolina, is now providing prescriptions for four-legged family members as well. The leading innovator and provider of community pharmacy services is offering a full 100% inventory of pet medications, ordered online and conveniently delivered to your home. Kerr Drug's Healthy Pet offers medications and pet supplies at prices up to 40% lower-than- most other pharmacies and online retailers. "With the addition of our online Healthy Pet pharmacy, Kerr Drug is North Carolina's pharmacy for ...

Senior Pastor Andy Thompson of World Overcomers Christian Church (http://www.wocconline.org) in Durham, N.C. will bring a life-changing word of truth to worshippers at two Boston-area churches this month. At 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 13, Thompson will lend Godly encouragement to worshippers as he shares in a Mother's Day celebration at Pastor Matt Chewning's Netcast Church (http://www.netcastchurch.org) at Briscoe Middle School, located at 7 Sohier Road in Beverly, Mass. On Sunday, May 20, Bishop G.A. Thompson will welcome his son to Jubilee Christian Church (http://www.jubileeboston.org) ...

This announcement coming only moments after GiGi Capone made the comment: "My interviews should be on Spizzzle Radio" to one of the radio station's 3 owners on twitter last week. Spizzzle Radio is owned by "Mr. Bayleaf Harris", "the General" and "Link"; the station has been on the air since 2006 featuring raw uncut music and interviews from independent and mainstream artists all around the world. The Warrior Mixshow is hosted by Gigi Capone, who is known for her high energy and edgy interviews; The Warrior Djs (also C0-founded ...

With sell-out tulip cruises in Holland marking the introduction of European Waterways' newest addition to its fleet, the Panache, European Waterways is offering special savings opportunities to introduce travelers to Panache's next itinerary in France's Alsace-Lorraine region, where the vessel will be repositioned beginning June 17. The 12-passenger luxury hotel barge will cruise the Canal de la Marne au Rhin, where guests will see, among many other sites, the forested Vosges Mountains, colorful half-timbered houses, and the region's rolling vineyards. Savings include $1,000 ...

On May 14, 2012, Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein will interview Lisa McCourt, the author of 'Juicy Joy'. 'Juicy Joy - 7 Simple Steps to Your Glorious, Gutsy Self' is more than a book about radical authenticity and outrageous self-love. It's an experiential journey guaranteed to transform the reader's world. The show will be broadcast live on Blogtalk Radio and will be archived at 'Authors Speaking'. 'Authors Speaking', developed by Dr. Holstein, brings authors together with librarians, educators and bookclubs through virtual author visits using Skype technology. "In ...

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 hire of a new culinary instructor, Chef Chris Francis. With 16 years of experience, Francis has taught wines and spirits, meat fabrication, and soups and sauces at Scottsdale Culinary Le Cordon Bleu in Scottsdale, Ariz. While teaching, he opened a catering company, which later turned into a small restaurant named Baguettes Bistro. Francis currently owns ...

Adaptiva, a global provider of IT systems management solutions, today announced it had been selected as a Finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 Americas award, a prestigious list honoring the year's most promising private technology ventures from the North American business region. Finalists will present their winning strategies at the Red Herring Americas Forum in Santa Monica, California on May 21-23, 2012. The Top 100 winners will be announced on May 23 during a special awards ceremony. The Red Herring editorial team selected the most innovative companies from a pool ...

This visionary connects shoppers with products at local stores via mobile technologies. When this leading mobile retail marketing company sought top iPhone development talent, they reached out to Redfish Technology, to recruit the best talent available. This exciting company has earned numerous mobile and innovation awards for its proprietary mobile applications, which enable retailers to communicate product, store and promotional information to their shoppers on the go. The company has also been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Good Morning ...

Regency MPS, a subsidiary of Regency Office Products, is proud to announce their status as a Xerox Peak Premier Partner. In earning this recognition, Regency becomes one of a select few Xerox partners in the U.S. to reach this level, with less than 1 percent of all Xerox dealers nationwide achieve this standing. In order to achieve Xerox Peak Premier Partner status, Regency MPS was evaluated based on guidelines and criteria surrounding its unique managed print service platform, patented processes and overall knowledge. As a Peak Premier Partner, Regency MPS expands ...

Maxifier, the global leader in inventory revenue management technology, today announces that Martini Media, the leading digital media and content platform for reaching affluent online audiences, has adopted its ADMAX solution to maximize campaign performance and deliver tools to drive greater advertising efficiencies across its business. In managing more than 1,000 sites and working with over 300 premium advertisers, Martini Media recognized that it needed to adopt a new optimization strategy to achieve the branding and direct response goals demanded by premium brands ...

This week, Morris Kaye & Sons Furs is providing help to mothers in need in honor of Mother's Day. The Family Service Association works year round to help families who need help in many ways to make it through until they can get back on their feet. This charity is close to the Morris Kaye & Sons Furs family, leading them to work this annual fundraising event each year as a way of providing help to new mothers, as well as giving donors a great gift to give to their own mothers. Through the week, Morris Kaye & Sons Furs will be taking donations of both unused ...

Dinner on the Napa Wine Train just got a little more informative. Wine Train package, "Sip and Supper," begins with an intimate 90-minute winemaker-lead education of four unique wines. After the tasting class, guests adjourn to a multiple course gourmet dinner in a historic Pullman dining car. Sample wines in style in one of our velveteen swivel chairs as a local winemaker and Wine Train wine educator team up to teach you the intimacies of Napa Valley's most famous product. Each winemaker will feature his or her amazing wines while sharing passions and personal ...

An extensive remodeling is nearing completion at Blase Cafe & Martini Bar, an intimate dining and entertainment hot spot on Siesta Key, just steps from the beach named "America's Best Beach" in 2011. The restaurant remodeling included repositioning of the bar, which was salvaged from the Don CeSar Hotel in St. Petersburg and was frequented by such famous characters F. Scott Fitzgerald, Al Capone, Lou Gehrig and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Additional tables were also brought in to create extra seating, and new decking and air-conditioning were installed. "We ...

With summer rapidly approaching, CIMS, the world's largest independent tire registration group, is supporting the Rubber Manufacturers Association's annual effort to increase tire safety awareness during Tire Safety Week, June 3-9. "With fuel prices and the cost-of-living rising it's important to keep your car or truck in top, efficient condition, including maintaining safe tires," said Susan Kruder, president of Akron-based CIMS Tire Registration. "And when you mention tires, it's important to ensure that they are also registered in case of a safety recall." CIMS ...

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (http://www.hpw.com), a full-service real estate firm, has announced that it is celebrating a year of success for its Short Sale and Foreclosure Assistance program, known as SAFAssist. To date, the program has provided 367 participants with confidential and expert legal representation for short sales and foreclosures, placing more than 170 active homes on the market. On average, these homes remain on the market for only 45 days before being sold. A program that provides legal representation for individuals facing foreclosure or a ...

The Horizon Interactive Awards recently recognized JPL for excellence in interactive media solutions for its work on the Jolly Rancher website for The Hershey Company. To support the brand's new TV campaign, updated packaging and refocused outreach, JPL created an engaging site to drive purchase and encourage loyalty. Building on the saying "Untamed Fruit Flavor," the revamped site features an animated video with exploding flavors. Playful, irreverent descriptions bring the brand to life, and users learn about the brand's evolution through a snappy timeline. ...

As summer approaches, consumers throughout the Southeast will be searching for ways to keep cool while the temperatures rise. Providing a refreshing, healthful indulgence, G.S. Gelato, based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, has begun a partnership with Costco Wholesalers to offer frozen yogurt in a two-flavor bulk pack. Yogurtiamo, the company's branded line of frozen yogurt, is now available in Costco Wholesale buildings throughout the Southeast. The bulk packaging contains two 34-ounce containers of California Tart Yogurt, each with different ripple inclusions; one with ...

In an effort to assist existing companies create partnerships with local schools, the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation hosted a Career Awareness Day at the Spencer High School on May 7. The purpose of the event was to make students aware of local job opportunities and the education needed to make them viable candidates for the positions. Companies that took part in the event were Meridian Manufacturing, Eaton Corporation, Rosenboom, Maurer Manufacturing and Iowa Lakes Community College. Three of the companies, Eaton, Roseboom and Maurer, had former Spencer ...

The National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) named Ben Franklin TechVentures the 2012 Randall M. Whaley National Incubator of the Year on May 8 at NBIA's International Conference on Business Incubation in Atlanta. Ben Franklin TechVentures also won the Dinah Adkins Incubator of the Year, Technology Focus at the NBIA event. Ben Franklin TechVentures is owned and managed by the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP) on Lehigh University's Mountaintop Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Ben Franklin TechVentures provides a high-energy and ...

The following are excerpts of selected lay-language papers. The entire collection can be found here: http://www.acoustics.org/press/163rd/lay_lang.html Lay-language Paper Highlights 1. Trapping Microorganisms Using Cylindrical Standing Waves and Its Application to Water Purification 2. Auditory Depth Control: Investigation Associated Physical Parameters that Make a 3-D Sound Image Project Out of Your TV 3. Speech Perception Development in Monolingual Infants and Bilingual Infants 4. Making Sense of Sound 5. Improving Orchestra Pits for the Benefit of Musicians 6. ...