"Drive and text. Are you next?" If this message strikes an emotional cord, you are probably one of several million Americans who have been impacted by a driver's decision to text and drive. According to a 2011 study conducted by the National Safety Council, 1.2 million auto accidents each year involve a driver using a cell phone and over 200,000 of them can be directly related to texting. Baue Funeral Homes, Crematory and Cemetery of St. Charles, is leading a charge to raise awareness and help curb this growing epidemic. Missouri is one of 44 states that have ...

The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce has announced that TriMark Solutions, along with 8 other Triangle-based businesses, will receive the Steady Growth and Profitability Award during the 28th annual Pinnacle Business Awards event on Tuesday, May 22. Held in conjunction with National Small Business Week, the luncheon and awards ceremony will take place from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center. The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce will be presenting awards to some of the Triangle's most successful business executives at this prestigious event. Both ...

Truth in Aging, a leading anti-aging and beauty site, discovered that Nelson Honey, produces the bee venom active used by Heaven, the bee venom face mask said to be favored by the British Royals. The New Zealand company behind Royal Nectar actually makes the combo of manuka honey and bee venom that it then exports to Europe, where it is used by Heaven in its mask. Bee venom, also known as apitoxin, contains at least 18 active substances and is made up mainly of peptides. The venom acts as a strong anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. Manuka honey, another key ingredient, ...

Deals Magazine announces the update of its app for Android that allows subscribers to utilize all of the website's features, directly on their Android phone. With this update, subscribers can search for and purchase deals, track, manage and redeem their vouchers. Similar updates are planned for the Deals Magazine iPhone app. "The Android app improvements open up a whole new playing field when users have the opportunity to find and purchase a deal while they are shopping," said Gemma Piscotti, Director of Operations and Marketing. "They can purchase deals ...

Copernicus Group IRB (CGIRB), a leading independent institutional review board, will have two representatives on the program committee for a May 15 symposium sponsored by DIA and the Duke Clinical Research Institute, the company has announced. CGIRB Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer Bill Van Nostrand and Quality Management Director Yvonne Higgins are collaborating with fellow committee members to create a program aimed at addressing the challenges involved in conducting global clinical trials including levels of protection and the diversity of regulations, ...

Low fat snack producer Mr. Wheat is promoting its line of 16-calorie Crispy Wheats as nutritious, all-natural foods for health-conscious eaters and dieters alike. Available at http://www.MrWheat.com, the low calorie snacks can be purchased online or through Mr. Wheat's growing network of supermarkets, health food stores, and other retailers in the Greater New York area. "Mr. Wheat's low fat snacks are ideal for people trying to lose weight or maintain healthy lifestyles because our products guarantee that you never have to go hungry. Developed from natural, whole-grain ...

Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI, announces the publication of its new article Advances in Network Switches. This article is available as a free download on the company's Website, http://www.electrostandards.com/images/user/File/white%20papers/NetworkSwitches_5154-01e.pdf. The article features clear-cut tables that show at a glance the basic determinants of copper and fiber optic network switches. The article covers the topic of flexibility in switch controls with easy to follow explanations and product photos. Redundancy in network switches is explained ...

Robert "Mac" Gately, CEO of Alpha Helix, a Las Vegas-based enterprise dedicated to the creation and delivery of world-class innovative performance products, announced today that fitness icon Jay Cutler will be a co-owner and serve on the company's board of directors. Alpha Helix's initial line of performance products, focused on maximizing muscle development and workout potential, will hit store shelves nationwide in June. "Alpha Helix is going to redefine existing classifications in sports nutrition," said Gately. "We are combining ingredients ...

Most of us are concerned about the environment. However, it is not easy to balance daily with being environmentally conscious. I am a specialist in testing of electric and hybrid vehicles and I know that buying an e-car is NOT the same as buying a petrol or diesel car. I realised that most people still haven't got experience to ask the right questions that would enable them to determine what would be the right e-car for them. Therefore I've just published the world's first "Electric & Hybrid Vehicle, Complete & Independent Buyer's Guide" which gives ...

Guest Presenter Chris Nicholas, Language Technologies, Inc. and ReadSmart LLC, will present broad-ranging research demonstrating that subtle changes to word spacing, text size, and line endings substantially improve reading comprehension during a webinar hosted by User Centric. The complimentary webinar, "Reading between the Words: Strategies for Improving the Readability of Printed Text," on April 25 will introduce the benefits of ReadSmart, a unique technology that has a big impact on the user experience. Backed by over 40 years of research from cognitive ...

CorkSport, a leading manufacturer and reseller of Mazda aftermarket performance parts, is pleased to add the CorkSport License Plate Relocation Kit to its list of performance products designed specifically for the Mazdaspeed 6. An easy upgrade to boost the look of your Mazdaspeed 6, the newly released license plate relocation kit will allow you to move your license plate to the OEM tow hook location on your vehicle allowing you to improve airflow and the overall look of the front bumper of your vehicle. The CorkSport Mazdaspeed 6 License Plate Relocation Kit is made ...

On Monday, April 30th, 2012 the 13th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will present its Asian Showcase, an evening celebration of Asian cinema and culture. The event will feature premiere screenings of acclaimed Asian films, followed by a festive post screening gala. Representing Korea, China and Japan, the Asian Showcase will give filmgoers an opportunity to experience Asian film and culture at its finest. The Asian Showcase will feature the West Coast Premiere of My Way as the Korean Spotlight, The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake as the Chinese Spotlight, and I Wish as the ...

Rosemont School District, in Rosemont, Ill., received a 1kW solar panel system from EcoVision Sustainable Learning Center's 'Solar for Schools' Community Green Challenge program. The non-profit, EcoVision SLC, coordinated all financing in partnership through Community Green Energy (CGE), Cost Containment International and the Green Leaf Inn. Installed in August 2011, the school has integrated the system into the curriculum, with students learning how to use the onsite panel display to track energy generated and calculate the reduction in the school's carbon footprint. ...

Wi-5.net, a website dedicated to the quality of the wireless internet connection (Wi-Fi) in hotels, was officially launched today. This site allows travelers to discover which hotels have a quality Wi-Fi connection, and which ones have bad or very expensive Wi-Fi available to their guests. Visitors of the site can submit their personal customer review about the Wi-Fi quality in hotels they have visited. Wi-5.net was established by young tech-minded people who hate going to a hotel, not knowing if there will be Wi-Fi, what the price of the Wi-Fi is and how good it really ...

Pasternack Enterprises, Inc., a leading ISO 9001:2008 manufacturer and International supplier of custom and standard RF, microwave and fiber optic products, releases a new interactive version of their 40th Anniversary Edition catalog. Pasternack's Interactive Catalog is a new innovative tool which contains all of the same content as the printed catalog, but offers additional capabilities that make finding your products easier than before. Page-turning animation simulates the look and feel of a tangible catalog, but the interactive version allows the user to click on ...

Practice Management Institute (PMI) today announced that it has partnered with MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society to offer AMA PRA Category 1 Credit courses. This new partnership will allow physicians to receive CME credit for attending classes aimed at improving practice operations. "Physicians need this type of training to help them manage their number one asset," said Douglas O'Dell, President and CEO of Practice Management Institute. "PMI and MedChi are paving the way with training opportunities such as these, tailored to physician needs. In ...

Health Care Management (HCM) - a growing medical and technology consulting firm in Michigan - announced today its acquisition of Applied Technology Methods and Practices (ATMP Solutions), a healthcare technology and compliance consulting group based in southeast Michigan. ATMP Solutions Founder Joe Dylewski will join Health Care Management as a Managing Director, with a significant role in developing and implementing the strategic direction of HCM's growing business portfolio. With the acquisition of ATMP Solutions, Health Care Management expands its capabilities to ...

Helicopter chartering services have been gaining in popularity over the years as corporations and executives realize the many benefits of private chartering. Time, safety and flexibility play a major role when deciding how to get from point A to point B. Timeliness: Corporations understand the importance of prompt and efficient service and the value of a face-to-face meeting. A custom helicopter charter allows executives to meet tight schedules with a high level of privacy and security by avoiding traffic congestion and crowded airport terminals. Managers requiring ...

The New York City Housing Authority will showcase the many talents of its residents during NYCHA's 42nd Annual Talent Show Competition on Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m. at the Miccio Community Center in Red Hook East, Brooklyn. For the past 42 years, NYCHA's Talent Shows have been delighting audiences and launching the careers of up-and-coming performers who reside in public housing. Auditions of over one hundred performers are held in each borough. The 14 acts selected to compete this year feature residents of all age categories, including Children, 6-12 years; Teens, ...

Thon Hotel EU (http://www.ghotw.com/Thon-Hotel-EU) is a member of Great Hotels of the World's Premium Collection. This innovative hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the city's European district and within easy reach of public transport links. It is also near to the city's main historical and cultural attractions, including the Grand Place and the Natural Science Museum. The hotel is also just 15 minutes from the airport by car. The impressive four-star property has benefitted from the creative input of Altiplan Architects, who have created a modern yet fully functional ...

Advanced Motion Measurement, Inc., (AMM) a leading provider of 3D motion capture and analysis software and hardware and home to the AMM3D-TPI3D Golf System, is proud to announce its most recent installation at Desert Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, home of the 2012 Charles Schwab Cup Championship. Desert Mountain Golf Club is the latest customer to install AMM's new Walkabout 6D Golf System. Dale Abraham Desert Mountains Public Director of Instruction said that, "We purchased the Walkabout because we know it is the most accurate system available coupled ...

Marketing Research Services Global Leader Civicom will exhibit at The 2012 Worldwide Conference on Qualitative Research in Rome, Italy on April 25th - 27th to show their support to the Association for Qualitative Research (AQR) and the Qualitative Research Consultants Association (QRCA). Civicom is an expert in managing your international IDIs and focus groups using the latest technologies, combined with superior client service and support. Civicom also offers Civicom InSitu Mobile Qualitative Research, which gives marketing researchers the ability to get actionable ...

When the Institute of Directors (IoD) were looking to restructure the syllabus for an existing blended programme, whilst at the same time taking the opportunity to refresh the materials, and revamp their existing, outdated, website, they called on leading global e-learning company, Kineo. The case study explains how Kineo worked with the IoD to create highly interactive and engaging e-learning activities and a delivery platform using Moodle, the Open Source LMS. Kineo collaborated with the IoD team to: - Implement Moodle, the popular open source LMS to for a better ...

Wisconsinmade.com personal shoppers have selected five Wisconsin Mother's Day gifts for the 2012 Wisconsin Mother's Day Gift Guide. The following gifts are staff favorites and best sellers, but all Wisconsinmade.com gifts will bring recipients happy memories of time spent in Wisconsin, so shoppers can't go wrong with any of the 2,500 Wisconsin gifts available in the online gourmet food and gift store. For the enjoyment of Wisconsinites everywhere, gifts can be ordered online and ship coast to coast. Mother's Day Sugar Cookie Gift Tin - Gourmet sugar cookies are freshly ...

Jack Bailey, executive vice president of Triangle Grading And Paving, Inc. (http://www.trianglegradingandpaving.com), has announced that Bobby Rowland has been named as the company's senior safety director. In this role, Rowland will oversee all security operations on a regular basis to ensure that construction efforts are performed in a safe and professional manner. Rowland will direct safety officers, and visit job sites and perform safety audits in order to uphold security and compliance measures set by Triangle, the N.C. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Occupational ...