The USA loves to grill, in fact, according to a 2011 study by the Hearth, Patio, and Barbeque Association, 82% of Americans own a grill. Two Wisconsin residents are indulging America's grill obsession by sharing grilling tips, recipes and tasty Wisconsin-made foods on their TV show Mad Dog & Merrill's Midwest Grill'n. The "Grillologist" recently launched their own collection of products which are available nationwide in the online gourmet food and gift store, Wisconsinmade.com. "We want to make everyone a better griller," says Mad Dog," and ...

Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP, one of the world's leading international business law firms, today announced that John J. Maalouf, Senior Partner of the Firm, has for the seventh consecutive year been ranked as one of the Nation's Top 10 International Trade & Finance Lawyers by the United States Lawyer Rankings. Mr. Maalouf is ranked 4th in the United States this year and is the top New York City based lawyer to make the list. This recognition comes on the heels of Maalouf Ashford & Talbot being named "Law Firm of the Year" in the United States in ...

Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates (http://www.technologyassociates.net), a full-service technology solutions and support firm, has announced that he will lead a free webinar titled "Backup and Disaster Recovery - Panic Now! Relax Later" on Friday, May 18 starting at noon Eastern Time. In the session, Hobbs will review the best practices small businesses must take to ensure their critical data stays safe and secure 24/7 and avoid disaster. Availability for the webinar is limited to the first 50 registrants. To sign up, call (919) 459-0101, email webinar@technologyassociates.net, ...

RedBird LED, an Atlanta, GA. firm that specializes in the design, manufacturing and distribution of energy efficient LED linear lighting products for industrial and commercial applications, announces approval by the Design Lights Consortium (DLC) of their Cardinal LED Linear Retrofit products. The DLC is a nationwide consortium of Utilities, EMCs and Energy-Efficiency programs across the United States and Canada. By establishing the Cardinal LED tube light's position on the Qualified Product List of the DLC, RedBird LED has ensured that these products will be eligible for ...

Mother's Day and Memorial Day giveaways highlight the "Mighty May" month-long promotions calendar at Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway. On Sunday, May 13, all ladies who present their Empire Club membership card will receive a lovely Candy Dish for Mothers' Day (5,000 while supplies last), while on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, the first 10,000 Empire Card members will receive an Empire City "Patriotic 6-Pack Cooler" to launch the "unofficial" summer season. The "May Moolah" Thursdays will give slot-players to cash in throughout ...

In their investigation of secular monasticism, a pair of American artists living and working in monastery of art in Italy will fast for 14 days, following the monastic practices of monks who came before them. For two weeks, these artists will eat no food. They will drink only water and liquid bread (beer)! Although it sounds like a frat house stunt, their intentions are high. "The Art Monastery Project is a radical experiment social sculpture. It poses the question: what happens when you apply monastic tradition to contemporary art making and creativity? This fast ...

Paragon Commercial Bank (http://www.paragoncommercial.com), North Carolina's first business-only bank, has announced that it is an event sponsor for the Triangle Tea Society. The Triangle Tea Society is a local professional women's networking group for extraordinary business women from the Triangle area. The organization hosts quarterly networking events at The Umstead Hotel and Spa to engage in conversations while enjoying The Umstead's authentic afternoon tea. Paragon client development officers Jennifer Terry and Pat O'Quinn represent the bank at the group's events QUOTES: "The ...

Kristin Buie, communications manager of North Carolina Theatre (http://www.nctheatre.com), has announced that the organization has earned a 2012 Pinnacle Business Award from the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. NC Theatre will receive the Community Leadership Award during a luncheon held by the chamber Tuesday, May 22, from 11:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center. Sponsored by Progress Energy, the Community Leadership Award recognizes organizations whose leadership has made a significant impact in the Raleigh community. This work may confront ...

Internationally-recognized bedding company Schlossberg Switzerland announces the launch of its new Spring line, featuring stunning creations from Zimmer + Rohde, the Elegance collection, Elements line, and Essentials designs. Setting Schlossberg Switzerland apart is the quality of their fabrics, which are expertly-processed to Satin Noblesse and Jersey Royal. The exclusive 'Lin Supreme' available in the 2012 Spring Collection was designed with cooling properties and is surprisingly lightweight, making it a perfect companion for summer bedding. All items in the collection ...

The American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) welcomed Cynthia Dye McGarey, Richard Mandell and Kevin Norby as new Associate Members to its ranks at the group's recent 66th Annual Meeting in Chattanooga, Tenn. The elections include them among the more than 175 ASGCA members who practice around the world. • McGarey is principal designer with Dye Designs Group in Englewood, Colo., with an office in Shenzhen, China. Her list of representative courses includes CTS Tycoon Golf Club, Shenzhen, China; Cypress Country Club, Jeju Island, South Korea; White Horse Golf ...

Taylor Morrison recently hosted a ground breaking ceremony to celebrate a new model home in Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch. The Umbria model located at 14805 Carmargo Place will be the first the company has built in Country Club East since announcing its commitment to build in the prestigious neighborhood earlier this year. This new luxury model will be fully furnished and ready for tours by summer of this year. In addition to Camargo, homebuyers can also purchase a Taylor Morrison home in the Country Club East neighborhoods of Secret Harbor, Hazeltine, Leopard Creek, ...

Those with a zest for travel know the burdens of vacationing all too well: transportation costs, passport hassles, hard-to-reach locales and more. Fortunately for beachgoers in North Carolina and throughout the East Coast, none of those things apply when visiting one popular beach town this summer. Wrightsville Beach (http://www.visitwrightsvillebeachnc.com) offers plenty of options for beachgoers looking for a fun and easy summer vacation. Spend your days enjoying miles of beautiful beach, running The Loop, fishing on Johnnie Mercer's Pier or boating on the Intracoastal ...

TITAN GS, a global provider of outsourced solutions, today announced that it has renewed its Platinum Partner status in Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN). By attaining Platinum level membership, Oracle has recognized TITAN GS for its in-depth expertise and excellence in delivering Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) applications. TITAN GS (http://ttpartners.com) offers experience in the Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle's PeopleSoft, Oracle's JD Edwards, and Oracle Hyperion and has a successful record of large scale outsourcing engagements ...

Payroll tax processing should not be the nightmare for restaurants. Small business payroll software provider, Halfpricesoft.com , released the new version of ezPaycheck payroll software, which makes it easier and simpler for restaurant users to handle tips and process payroll jobs. ezPaycheck software is designed to automate paycheck processes to reduce the time spent on running payroll. The software¡¯s graphic interface leads users step-by-step through setting up employee information, importing data, calculating payroll¡ªincluding calculation of federal, state and local ...

New York City Council Member Peter F. Vallone,Jr. will hold NYC's first-ever Speak Out Against Fluoridation Rally and Press Conference on Tuesday, May 15th at 11 am on City Hall steps. Fluoride chemicals are added to NYC's water, not to purify it, but in a failed effort to treat tap-water drinkers against tooth decay. Science tells us fluoridation is outdated, ineffective, harmful and a waste of money. Politics, not science, keeps fluoridation alive. Councilman Vallone drafted legislation, co-sponsored by six more Council Members, (Introduction Number 463) to ban ...

Geolocation solutions provider GeoComply is proud to announce its MATRIX Solution has successfully been verified by Accredited Testing Facility BMM. BMM's field research, conducted in Nevada, verified that the end user was correctly geolocated within an average accuracy of 260ft of their actual physical location. GeoComply's WiFi location data was used to determine these test results. "With the clear requirement in both Federal and State law for licensees to ensure that their players are coming from approved jurisdictions, we are very happy that BMM has been ...

Nationwide UK (Ireland), a branch of Nationwide Building Society, is today expanding its savings offering with the introduction of a range of sterling savings accounts for Irish residents. Three sterling accounts are being launched for existing and new customers - an Easy Access Savings Account, a 6 Month Fixed Rate Savings Account and a 12 Month Fixed Rate Savings Account. The Easy Access Sterling Savings Account: The interest rate offered is 1.00% gross p.a./AER* (variable). Six free withdrawals are permitted between 1st April and 31st March each year (subsequent ...

After three years of searching for the perfect bandmates, playing various clubs in the Midwest, and competing on the hit television show American Idol...sexy rocker, Esh, releases her debut EP, "You Should know Me". With musical influences such as Tina Turner, The Bellrays, and many more hard hitting female rockers, the alternative singer/songwriter does not disappoint. The pint size diva with the big voice belts outs ballads and "don't mess with me" pounding rock tracks. The polished singer is accompanied by band members Terence Lee on bass; Nick Jaffe ...

Corpro is a member of international oilfield services organization Reservoir Group. Its announcement on its success on completing its first ever large bore coring project in Columbia, South America was witnessed by Boyd Clark Resource Capital Solutions. Corpro used the innovative QuickCore technology with the help of Canadian-based Quest Coring to extract core samples with a depth of 4,600ft. To target depth of the first well, it is followed by additional 50ft of drilling. In the first well, 93 percent rate of recovery of core samples were cut from the total of 360ft ...

Shared Production announces the availability of Outdoor Premium Harwood Folding Chair with affordable price . This chair is beautifully constructed and durable. With its slats allows for rain water run through. A contoured backrest makes you feel comfortable whenever you sit. The product is made from premium grade "Eucalyptus Grandis" hardwood, grown in 100% well managed forests in Brazil, certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). There is little difference between Eucalyptus and Teak when broken down to their core essence. The biggest attribute ...

X2 Computing, a leading provider of mobile computing solutions for e-fulfillment, electronic dining and casino/bingo applications, has launched the X2 Sapphire, a new tablet computer. Compatible with all Windows operating systems, including the forthcoming Windows 8, this tablet can be quickly and easily integrated into corporate networks and will run all commonly used business applications out of the box without the expense of rewriting existing applications. With a slim form factor, X2 Sapphire is specifically designed for business use making it ideal for enterprise-wide ...

CMather.com offers website support services for small businesses that want to expand their website capabilities. Support services include website script installation and web development designed to help small businesses make the most of their Web presence. "Informational websites allow a business to announce themselves on the Web, but the most successful businesses provide highly functional websites that meet the customer's needs," says Chris Mather, Project Manager for CMather.com. "Customers are looking for businesses to provide an enhanced experience ...

The Embassy Theatre in Skegness is set to welcome music star Billy Ocean for a special live performance. Known for chart hits such as Love Really Hurts Without You and Caribbean Queen, the veteran singer is the UK's biggest selling black recording artist of all time. He will perform with his band at the Skegness venue on Saturday June 2nd, with tickets priced at GBP25 plus booking fee. The gig is sure to appeal to fans of classic Ocean tunes like When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Red Light Spells Danger and Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car. Born ...

Iconic hip-hop act Cypress Hill will be live on stage in Amsterdam on Thursday June 7th. The American group are due to make a rare appearance at the Melkweg venue, two years after they last treated fans in the Dutch city to their bass-heavy and psychedelic soundscapes. With approximately 20 million records sold worldwide, Cypress Hill broke new ground for hip-hop when they emerged from South Gate, California in the early 1990s. Based around the core trio of B-Real, Sen Dog and DJ Muggs, they were the first Latino rap group to record multi-platinum album sales. Their ...

International superstar Madonna is heading to Rome for a concert at the Stadio Olimpico next month. The American music icon, who released her 12th studio album MDNA in March this year, will perform in the Italian capital on Tuesday June 12th and has promised to deliver a typically spectacular live show. According to an official statement, Madonna's concerts on the MDNA Tour will include "state-of-the-art technical components including the largest video screens ever created". Having performed to a worldwide audience of more than 112 million people at this ...