Non-GAAP Financial Measures are back, according to the latest SEC Roundtable presented by Haskell & White LLP, one of Southern California's largest independently owned accounting, auditing and tax consulting firms. The April 25 program provided financial executives with a detailed look at the updated SEC rules changes surrounding Non-GAAP measures and the various catalysts for its resurgence. "After initially being curtailed by Sarbanes-Oxley, the use of non-GAAP measures has increased substantially in recent years," said Rick Smetanka, audit partner-in-charge ...

Broker-Associate Barbara Mei was recognized as the top sales person for March 2012 at a recent sales meeting of Premier Sotheby's International Realty. Specializing in downtown Sarasota luxury condominiums, Mei achieved $3.35 million in sales in March. Her methodical and tenacious approach to problem-solving is an asset in assisting clients to navigate the many facets of a real estate transaction. "Everything was handled most professionally and in a most timely manner," said recent client Chip Brown of Jones & Brown Productions Inc. of Bethesda, Maryland, ...

The Music Teacher's Helper iPhone app has been released and available for free from the iTunes App Store. Music teachers have requested this app for years and can now manage their music studio business and students from their cell phone. The programmers at Music Teacher's Helper are continuously adding new features to the 1.1 Version of the iPhone app, and are also working on an app for the Android phones. Currently you can manage your music studio by keeping track of student and parent contact information, view schedules, record attendance and lesson reports, view and ...

IFSEC Expo, May 14, 2012- SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage management software, has partnered with Veracity to deliver an affordable hard disk-based long-term video retention solution. Visit the Veracity booth, Hall 4 Stand G80, at the IFSEC Expo in Birmingham, UK, for a complete demonstration of this integrated solution. The Veracity COLDSTORE solution is a unique hardware platform for the video surveillance market specifically designed for energy savings and affordable storage of online, near-line, and offline video surveillance ...

Why You Need a Will Thinking about end-of-life planning can be disturbing -- which is perhaps why a Harris Interactive survey found the majority of American adults do not have a will. Understandably, many people put off creating a will or trust because they do not want to think about how their death will affect their loved ones. Some also feel that, due to only having a small or mid-sized estate, a will is unnecessary. Yet dying without a will (dying "intestate") brings many potential hazards for your family. While many married couples assume everything ...

Emergency Rooms Treat Nearly 100,000 Kids Per Year for Stair Injuries According to a report published recently in the medical journal Pediatrics, a child under the age of five is taken to the emergency room after falling down the stairs an average of once every six minutes in the United States. Infants age 12 months and younger faced the highest risk, accounting for nearly one-third of the injuries. The problem is due in part to the fact that many stairways are not designed with child safety in mind, according to one author of the study. In addition, many serious ...

New York Bill Could Reduce Sentences for Domestic Violence Victims With support from the Correctional Association of New York, the Junior League and advocates for victims of domestic violence, two New York legislators are promoting legislation that would allow judges to issue reduced sentences to domestic abuse victims who commit violent crimes in self-defense. If passed, the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act would allow victims of domestic violence to receive shorter prison terms or alternative sentencing when convicted of crimes directly related to their abuse. ...

Marketing Resources & Results, a marketing firm that specializes in customized strategic marketing plans, has recently added Geena Marie Volpe to their team, to serve as PR Specialist. "We're delighted to have someone with her creative talent join our team," said Chris Brown, founder and president of the firm. "Her public relations knowledge and strong writing skills will bring a large contribution to our firm and help our clients build awareness with their potential customers." As the PR Specialist, Volpe will write press releases, develop ...

Alliance Air Freight & Logistcs has been selected for the 2012 Phoenix Award in the Transportation Consultants category by the Phoenix Award Program. Each year, the Phoenix Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. Alliance Air Freight is a company that enhances the positive image of small business through service to their customers and their community. Alliance Air Freight helps make the Phoenix area a great place to live, work and play. Various sources of information ...

The Center for Human Reproduction (CHR), a prominent New York City-based clinical and research center specializing in female and male infertility treatment, announced a research collaboration agreement with the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (URSMD) to commence on July 1st, 2012. This collaborative effort between investigators at URSMD and CHR aims to combine two institutions with strong common interests and expertise in exploring the process of follicle maturation, and especially the role of androgens in female reproduction. Lead investigators ...

NextLot Inc's privately branded online auction solution offers auctioneers throughout the world an opportunity to receive more bids which results in increased sales. Three heavy equipment auction companies in Iowa, North Dakota, and Canada respectively experienced increased online bidding results in just their first auction after switching to NextLot's easy to use system. "I was amazed with just how easy the transition to NextLot was for us. We could not be more pleased with the high level of customer service NextLot provides along with just how easy the system ...

"These properties are centrally located between Richmond and Raleigh and offer a new owner many, many unique and creative uses. Make plans now to purchase these great properties," said John Nicholls president of the company. Camp Kenbridge is zoned M-2 and will sell at 10 am. The former boot camp's 2 large low maintenance buildings are 15,000 sq. ft. each. They were built in 2000 on 4.6 and 8.7 acres tracts. Features include kitchen and dining facility, offices, classrooms, barracks, sprinkler systems, camera monitoring, fencing, lock-down capability, and ...

BITS Limited, a leading manufacturer of green surge protectors, has selected R&J Public Relations LLC, of Bridgewater, N.J., as its public relations agency of record. R&J will conduct a proactive public relations, media relations, social media and publicity campaign for BITS Limited's entire line of eco-friendly surge protectors. BITS Limited, based in Northport, NY, manufacturers energy saving surge protectors including The Smart Strip Surge Protector, the wireless Charging Station, and their new technology, the True Surge PowerSquid. These surge protectors ...

MonetizeDigital today announced that Network Products Guide, the industry's leading technology research and advisory guide, has selected the company as a winner of its 7th Annual 2012 Hot Companies and Best Products Awards in the "Hot Companies and Organizations" category. These industry and peer recognitions from Network Products Guide are the world's premier information technology awards honoring achievements and recognitions in every facet of the IT industry. Winners from all over the world were honored in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 during the 7th annual ...

Pancakes, a Wild West Show, a country club luncheon, and horseshoes are all part of the festivities planned this week as Central Carolina Hospital (CCH) celebrates National Hospital Week and recognizes its outstanding employees, heroes and "miracle workers." The entire CCH staff was treated to an old-fashioned pancake breakfast on Tuesday in recognition of CCH's 5-Star Patient Satisfaction for February. Wednesday brought the annual service awards ceremony at Carolina Trace Country Club. More than 75 of the CCH staff were recognized for their contributions, ...

For the Food and Beverage industry, the "Pink Slime" case was a clear signal that protecting and maintaining a brand's reputation is more difficult than ever. In order to prevent the instant destruction of good will and company reputation, now more than ever, it is very important to have effective crisis and reputation management programs in place prior to a crisis ever occurring. CommCore Consulting Group's CEO Andrew Gilman discussed these very important issues and more at ADT's Third Annual Food Defense Strategy Exchange in Washington, DC on April 11, 2012. ...

Metro Health Hospital announced today that Dr. Fadi A. Saab has been designated a fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography, or ASE. This honor recognizes ASE members who have fulfilled both the training and performance requirements that are necessary for certification through the National Board of Echocardiography. The designation recognizes that Saab is committed to continued excellence in the field of echocardiography, as it applies to diagnosis and management of cardiovascular conditions. ASE is the largest global organization for cardiovascular ultrasound ...

AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions (AHS), one of the nation's leading providers of medical billing, practice management, and coding services, has announced that it has completed a SOC 1, also known as a Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16 (SSAE 16) Type I examination, for the first of its operations centers. The certification process is underway for the other centers. The completion of this annual SOC 1 examination demonstrates that AHS is able to offer a substantially higher level of assurance and operational visibility than organizations that do not ...

San Diego hearing aid provider, North County Audiology, http://www.NorthCountyAudiology.com, announces its participation at the upcoming Oticon Intiga seminar, which is being held May 23-May 25 at The Oticon Education & Training Center in Somerset, New Jersey. âEURœNorth County Audiology is proud to offer the complete line of Oticon hearing aid products, including the Oticon Intiga, Oticon Agil, Oticon Acto, Oticon Connect Lineâ„ and many other popular Oticon hearing aid devices,âEUR explains Dr. Kenneth Podlenski, Owner and Doctor of Audiology at North County Audiology. ...

Anthony J. Kolenic Jr., a partner with the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, has been elected chair of the Great Lakes Area Tax Exempt-Government Entities Liaison Council. The Council serves as a liaison to the tax exempt/government entities division of the Internal Revenue Service, which oversees employee benefit plans, exempt organizations and government entities. Members must be nominated by a current member of the Council and have demonstrated professional competence to contribute meaningfully to the fulfillment of the purposes of the Council. Kolenic, who ...

An innovative company has taken one of life's most unpleasant experiences (being startled awake by your alarm clock early Monday morning), and transformed it into something to actually look forward to. "The Zen Alarm Clock," uses soothing acoustic chimes that awaken users gently and gradually, making waking up a real pleasure. Rather than an artificial recorded sound played through a speaker, the Zen Clock features an alloy chime bar similar to a wind chime. When the clock's alarm is triggered, its chime produces a long-resonating, beautiful acoustic tone reminiscent ...

The security experts at FingerTech USA have recently released the Keylock 8800, a new mechanical lock which features four locking methods, a double latch, and an easy-to-use LCD screen. Available for less than 500 dollars, the Keylock 8800 fingerprint door lock can be purchased online from http://www.FingerTecUSA.com. "With the new Keylock 8800, we've combined all the latest and greatest technology into one smart mechanical lock. It has a finger scanner, but can also be used with passwords, RFID cards, or even a regular old key. It is super simple to operate and ...

Smude Sunflower Oil from Pierz, MN is a proud sponsor of the 2012 MN Govenor's Fishing Opener on Lake Waconia in Waconia, MN. The annual fishing opener is being held this weekend (May 12th and 13th) and officially kicks off the Spring fishing season for Minnesotans. Smude Sunflower Oil is quickly becoming a choice cooking oil for families who are looking for a healthy, flavorful cooking oil. The premium virgin, cold-pressed oil is a great alternative to other cooking oils on the market. Recently, Smude Oil was the recipient of a USDA value-added grant. According to ...

Lake Providence, LA: Veteran biodiesel plant design, fabrication and installation company, Agri Process Innovations of Stuttgart, Arkansas, is pleased to announce the startup Oswalt Bioenergy of Lake Providence, Louisiana. This marks the twenty second biodiesel plant opened by Agri Process Innovations, whose chemical engineer, Brian Mattingly, led the startup for the Louisiana company. Mattingly said that this startup, which was completed in only 7 days, went smoothly, largely due to good planning and coordination between APInnovations and Oswalt Bioenergy. "We checked ...

Marine Engineers aquarium blog (http://marine-engineers.org/) has been a success since its inception in early 2010, but the first half of 2012 has shown an increase in growth, as well as, great potential for the future. The informational blogging market is still a relatively new one, but with niche websites popping up for nearly every human interest, it's already become a very competitive one. The hobby and industry surrounding reef aquariums is one that has been permeated from the beginning with reputable, well informed websites that leave little room for competition, ...