The LifeStraw portable water filter—used since 2005 amid harsh conditions in developing countries has partnered with WaterCheck.biz to provide the LifeStraw water filter to consumers. The LifeStraw personal water filter removes bacteria and parasites from water and is ideal for outdoor activities, overseas travel, and emergency preparedness. The award-winning LifeStraw personal water filter is now available to consumers via leading online retailer WaterCheck.biz for $19.95 LifeStraw is an elegantly simple but technologically advanced innovation. The filtering tube ...

Streaming live on the Co-Creator Radio Network on Tuesday, March 20, at 11 a.m. Pacific time/2 p.m. Eastern time, on her show "Why Shamanism Now?: A Practical Path to Authenticity," shaman and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks to guest Colleen Deatsman, who tells listeners, "Shamans cannot undertake personal healing, action in the world, and service to the community using only their personal life-force energy; they must harness the more powerful energies of nature, spirit and the non-ordinary worlds. To practice shamanism ...

Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of CAI (http://www.capital.org), a human resource management firm that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability, has announced that the firm is actively conducting research for its 2012 Policies & Benefits Survey. Open through Friday, March 30, the survey will serve as a reference point for those working in the areas of policy and benefit planning, covering health and welfare benefits, time off, pay, practices, retirement plans, workplace culture, recruitment and staffing, and termination. Survey ...

Blankets and throws manufacturer Blanket America is inviting consumers to browse its ever-growing collection of YouTube videos. Available online at http://www.BlanketAmerica.com, Blanket America uses YouTube to spread awareness about domestic poverty and promote its charitable activities, including the brand's recent donation of 1,000 blankets in Downtown Los Angeles in conjunction with The Gap. "Blanket America is committed to fighting domestic poverty, and social media has been a part of that effort from the very beginning; we have already connected with hundreds ...

Tulix Systems, Inc. EVP Dr. Nino Doijashvili emphasized that the company's UniStream/SatStream platforms and ROKU channel development services are not exclusively for television channels. Nino explained, "While our streaming platforms are showing their appeal to television broadcasters, radio stations are seeing the benefit of reaching their audience when they are not in front of their computer screen as well as opening an international market through ROKU" Doijashvili elaborated, "The true power of terrestrial radio has been, and continues to be, its ...

There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, prize drawings, kid's activities, special sales, product demonstrations and aircraft on display. "It's a fun day for aviation professionals, enthusiasts and families," says Roberto Mejias, Banyan Pilot Shop Store Manager. "The store's parking lot will be blocked off and filled with exhibitors, food areas, and activities. Entertainment will be provided by Crazy Eddie and Variety Entertainment; including, face painting, bounce house, giant slide, basketball game, and a driving game." This year's exhibitors include ...

Location, location, location. In conferences, as with business, those three words play a vital role. NAFA Fleet Management Association chose St. Louis as the location for its 2012 Institute & Expo and the decision looks better and better with each passing day. Two and a half months before the conference, the Expo Floor is 100 percent sold out and attendee registrations are pouring in at a much faster clip than in previous years. In fact, NAFA expects to have the best attendance for its annual conference in 7 years (back before the recession affected business travel ...

Wasabi Ventures announces: WV Events. WV Events' focus is to bring the world of start-ups innovative networking, pitching and educational events, webinars, roundtable discussions and more. WV Events is run by Director of Events and Outreach, Kendall D. Ryan. Kendall D. Ryan joins the Wasabi Ventures team of over 40 specialists global and domestic. The existing team includes developers, sales and marketing, management, venture partners, and advisors. Kendall brings to the team an array of experience in the areas of PR, Marketing, Strategic Planning, as well as an educational ...

Robert Weiss, artistic director and CEO of Carolina Ballet (http://www.carolinaballet.com), has announced that Lynne Taylor-Corbett, principal guest choreographer, will present a pre-performance discussion of the company's premiere of The Little Mermaid on Friday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ovations Room of Fletcher Opera Theater, located in the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts at 2 E. South St. The talk, taking place prior to the night's 8 p.m. performance, will offer attendees a behind-the-scenes look at humor and drama of Hans Christian Andersen's classic ...

Oberon Media, one of the world's leading multi-platform casual games companies, today announced the addition of Ginger Kraus as Senior Vice President, Sales. A marketing veteran with more than 20 years of experience designing partnership and marketing strategies for top media companies and start-ups, Kraus will be responsible for leading the sales and partnerships group at Oberon Media. Her initial primary focus will be on generating revenue from new game centers, search and advertising, and she will report directly to Bob Hayes, President and COO. "Oberon Media ...

The International American University College of Medicine (IAU) and its Student Government Association (SGA) together successfully conducted its second 'Student Mentor Day'. A group of students and teacher from the Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (Campus B) were invited to IAU to experience a day in the life of a medical student. The event is organized with the aim of inspiring and encouraging young students towards a career in medicine. The visiting students attended live lectures on all the different subjects in medicine along with their assigned mentor. ...

JPL is adding to the strength of its interactive team with the addition of David Kopp and Elizabeth Miller. David Kopp comes to JPL as manager of enterprise technologies, a team of technical project managers, developers, web administrators and quality assurance specialists dedicated to specific clients. Miller will act as the new quality assurance specialist on this team. Kopp's software management, consulting and leadership skills make him ideal to work with the technology leaders who work inside larger organizations. With his team, Kopp will ensure that web based marketing ...

2012 marks a milestone achievement for a local CPA firm. Hamic, Jones, Hamic & Sturwold celebrates their 50th anniversary of business in Lakeland, FL. Herb Hamic opened the doors in 1961 armed with pencils, typewriters, and resources books. Since then the firm has expanded and earned this distinguished honor crediting their respect and appreciation for their clients and community for their success. Guerry Jones, who joined the business in 1977 comments "We value and very much appreciate the trust our clients bestow upon us in allowing us to handle a very ...

CEO and President of ChemLogix LLC, Steve Hamilton will join Governor Tom Corbett with a delegation of Pennsylvania business leaders on an International Trade Mission to Europe focused on expanding economic opportunities for Pennsylvania. The seven business leaders representing a diverse range of Pennsylvania-based companies will travel with Governor Corbett to France and Germany to connect with potential export partners and forge new international business relationships. "With the private-sector support of the Team Pennsylvania Foundation, I am proud to lead our ...

Senior Pastor Andy Thompson, founder of World Overcomers Christian Church (http://www.wocconline.org), a nondenominational church serving worshippers in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park community, has announced that his father, Bishop G.A. Thompson, will speak at the church's Sunday morning services on March 18 at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon in the sanctuary located at 2933 S. Miami Blvd. in Durham. His message will center on the hope that is found in God's eternal kingdom. A native of Philadelphia, Bishop Thompson holds a bachelor's degree from the Moody Bible Institute ...

Douglas Carroll Salon (http://www.douglascarrollsalon.com/), a nationally and internationally recognized salon in the beauty industry, has announced that its managing partner, Douglas David, has been named the creative artistic director of All Nutrient, an organic-based hair color and hair care system developed by founder and colorist, Charles Frank. David will work with All Nutrient to develop its 2012 educational curriculum, which will outline and define industry trends to professional stylists on cutting, coloring and style. Upon completion, the curriculum will be distributed ...

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (www.ncvma.org) has announced that it is the official sponsor of the North Carolina Zoo's Wild Veterinary Camps for the second consecutive year. The camp's mission is to help young people explore science and veterinary medicine as it applies to wild animals living in zoos or in their native habitats. The Wild Veterinary Camps will give campers first-hand experience working in center treatment rooms, X-ray and lab facilities, along with practice in operating equipment, performing physical exams and more. Campers will also ...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced the launching of the hybrid car carrier Emerald Ace at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI; President: Hideaki Omiya), Kobe shipyard. The Emerald Ace, designed to generate zero emissions while berthed, was designated as a project to reduce CO2 emissions from ocean-going vessels, and earned MOL a subsidy from Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) in 2009. The Emerald Ace, slated for delivery in June 2012, will be the world's first newly delivered hybrid car ...

EMW ME, The Smart Convergence Experts and leading supplier of ICT services and products has achieved Juniper Networks Wireless LAN Elite Certification. EMW is the first WLAN Elite Partner in the UAE. By awarding EMW ME the Elite specialization, Juniper recognizes that EMW ME has invested in creating service practices and confirms their expertise to meet the implementation and support requirements of their customers. This specialization introduced globally in acknowledgment of the commitment to services made by resellers worldwide. EMW ME has been able to achieve this certification ...

Trustive, a leading international WiFi access provider and No1 in Europe, announces a further expansion to its Asian network with the addition of 300 hotspots in Sri Lanka. Trustive's global WiFi network includes 300,000 WiFi hotspots and in Sri Lanka alone, business travellers can now benefit from Trustive's premium WiFi coverage at Bandaranaike International Airport, some of Colombo's most prestigious hotels (including the Hilton, Ceylon Continental, Grand Oriental and award winning Cinnamon LakeSide hotel) as well as at hotels, bars and restaurants, leisure facilities ...

Tampa Rejuvenation, a healthcare service provider launched new service inventory that includes Metabolic Rejuvenation 28-Day Detox, Food Allergy Testing, MNT and Heavy Metal Toxicity. The clinic also offers hormone therapy, medical weight loss, nutrition programs and fitness training. Custom meals plan, transition programs, food sensitivity testing, appetite suppressant and vitamin injections are some of the other offerings of the center. Tampa Rejuvenation is a one-stop-shop for curing health problems, such as excess body fat and reduced lean muscle mass. It also alleviates ...

Soft4Boost, a group of highly trained programmers, just introduced a new skinnable version of product known as PC Win Booster. In addition the core program has been significantly improved and it helps users of the Windows operating system more better to keep the Windows operating system safe. PC Win Booster is a multilingual software program that PC users can install on PCs that run on Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 and is designed for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows. How PC Win Booster Works PC Win Booster is compatible with a variety of graphics programs, ...

Research magazine and Free Pint Ltd. have been confirmed as media partners for the upcoming GIA Conference organized by Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA) in London, which will held between 11 and 13 June 2012 at The Royal Horseguards and One Whitehall Place. Participants at all our past conferences have without exception, said that they would recommend GIA Conferences. What sets GIA Conferences apart is its strict focus on delivering best-in-class educational programs and the absence of third-party vendors or exhibitors. We also focus on practical application of intelligence ...

Stibo Systems, the Strategic Information Management Technology and Solutions CompanyTM today announced that ZF Services, the specialist service division of the automotive supply company ZF, has chosen the STEP PIM/MDM enterprise solution from Stibo Systems to manage product information for its worldwide aftermarket business. Among other things, in the final development stage STEP will supply data to the industry-wide information exchange platforms TecDoc and ACES. With its technology platform, Stibo Systems has been meeting the needs of customers in the automotive aftermarket ...

People keen to learn more about Asian traditions will be looking forward to experiencing the Hong Kong Cultural Celebrations taking place in the second half of April.   Four fascinating traditional Chinese festivals will be occurring in the bustling city between April 13th and 29th, filling the streets with colourful processions, costumed characters, loud music and general good feeling.   The first of these will be the birthday of Tin Hau - the patron saint of fishermen - on April 13th, followed by the birthdays of another fishing deity Tam Kung and the Lord Buddha ...