Endeeper, a pioneer in knowledge management for petrography, launched PetrographypediA (http://www.petrographypedia.com), an unprecedented portal for dissemination of knowledge in petrography. The portal will serve as a tool to help companies, researchers and students in the development of petrographic studies. PetrographypediA offers a comprehensive multimedia material about petrography. Navigation is guided by categories that classify the content. A robust search engine is also available for searching geological terms. In the first phase of the portal, a set of ...

Dr. Jan Linhart, world renowned restorative and aesthetic dentist, has been honored by the Presidential who's who organization. He has been the official dentist of Miss Universe. Dr. Jan Linhart has been listed as one of America's top dentists by both Castle Connolly Consumer Guide and the Consumers' Research Council of America. With his expertise and years of experience, Dr Linhart has helped many patients by providing comprehensive dental care through advanced techniques. Whether it is cosmetic dentistry or restorative dentistry, Dr. Linhart provides one-stop dental perfection ...

Brock Reeve, Executive Director, Stem Cell & Cancer Research Institute, Harvard Stem Cell Institute to give a Featured Presentation on "The Latest From The Lab" at the 8th Stem Cell Summit (April 19-20, 2012 in Boston, MA) The Latest From The Lab In the current environment, the commercial sector is increasingly dependent on interactions with academia for new ideas and the latest science, especially in a field where the knowledge base is literally growing at an exponential rate. This talk will highlight some of the more recent findings in the field of ...

Bemis Custom Plastics, the advanced technology group of Bemis Manufacturing Company, has announced the acquisition of a 3,000-ton plastic injection molding system, the Maxima MG 3000, from Milacron Plastics Technologies. Located in Lenoir, NC, Bemis Customs Plastics designs, engineers and produces plastic parts for a wide variety of industries. Despite its massive size, the new Maxima MG 3000 uses 10 to 20% less floor space than comparable machines. This efficient use of floor space will enable Bemis Customs Plastics to add additional machines when needed. "The ...

The plastic surgery practice of Smoot, Sadrian and Hollan are pleased to announce the appointment of permanent make-up artist Vicki Maierle-Foss to the Laser and Skincare Center located at their skincare facility at the Ximed Medical building on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla. Ms. Maierle-Foss is President and CEO of "The Pink Icing on the Cake", a permanent make-up enterprise that provides expertise in the area of permanent applications for eyebrows, eyeliner, lips and restoring pigment color to breasts after breast reconstruction surgery. ...

Singer/Songwriter Tracy Walton has released his first solo CD Brand New Again. The ten song CD is at once rough and vulnerable with Tracy's voice cutting to the heart of any story, taking you down back roads, through broken lonely hearts, and into hopeful, open skies. "People seem shocked when they hear how diverse my record is," says Tracy, "but it really is just a throwback to bands like the Beatles and the Stones that could go from hard rock, to country, to blues and back on one side of a record." The first single from the album of the same name ...

Ajax Union, a Brooklyn-based online marketing company, is encouraging business owners and entrepreneurs to view the agency's recently released webinar schedule, available online at http://www.AjaxUnion.com/webinar. Committed to helping professionals understand the mechanics of small business internet marketing, Ajax Union has hosted at least one free webinar per week throughout 2012, allowing the search engine agency to cover a wide range of topics. Many of the national and local internet marketing seminars also feature raffled prizes, including free press releases, custom ...

The League of Women Voters of Bergen County will commemorate Women's History Month and the League's 92nd birthday with a special celebration on Sunday, March 4, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Park Ridge Community Center, 53 Park Avenue, Park Ridge, New Jersey. The entrance to the library on the lower level should be used. The public is invited to attend the festivities and participate in a three-part program that kicks off with Toni Zimmer, President of the New Jersey League of Women Voters, providing a special greeting. Guests will be asked to select and discuss briefly a woman ...

Projex Group have just launched a new radio campaign for their Koster Remedial Waterproofing products. The objectives of the campaign are to inform people about the solutions available for rectifying problematic water leaks and also salt staining/efflorescence on tiles, masonry etc. Every Sunday, the listeners of the Home Improvement Show on 2GB (873AM) will hear and learn more about the Koster waterproofing products. A special number, 1 800 112 111, has also been activated for everyone who wants to place an order. The Koster KD System and Polysil TG 500 will interest ...

The Sagemont School has always been technologically advanced. For years, students on the middle school and high school campus have shared a networked wireless laptop environment. This year, the school has expanded the program to the Lower School Campus where, for the first time, fifth graders are using laptop computers in the classroom. Sagemont students are being trained on laptop note taking, learning the ins and outs of Microsoft Office, accurate MLA formatting, creating and presenting Power Points, e-mailing and proper email etiquette, keyboarding, caring for their ...

With the social media age firmly upon us, marketers are under even greater pressures to develop winning strategies. With that in mind, the Fennley team of digital and social media marketing experts will be offering a free workshop to help marketers further understand and navigate the social space while strategically integrating multiple digital media channels to deliver optimal results. Founder/CMO Geoff Gilbert said that "I founded Fennley so that we could help foster a new way of thinking for the digital and social marketing space." The social media age ...

Keeping Your Car in Bankruptcy For most people, having a car is essential. Anyone considering bankruptcy will naturally want to know what will happen to his or her car--or cars--as part of the bankruptcy process. The answer, like so many bankruptcy issues, is complex, and depends on the state in which the person files, and whether the he or she files under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. State Exemptions Every state in the country allows an individual to keep certain items during bankruptcy. (These items are exempt from being used to pay creditors, and are thus called ...

Federal Agents Crackdown on Identity Theft Across U.S. Federal authorities charged a Colorado Springs man with identity theft for stealing the identities of customers of a defunct business and using their information to file fraudulent tax returns. The man's arrest was part of a larger federal crackdown on identity theft and fraud. Nationwide Sweep At the end of January 2012, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it partnered with the Justice Department's Tax Division, the Postal Service and local U.S. attorney's offices to investigate suspected identity ...

Congress Considering Ignition Interlock Legislation Ignition interlock is becoming an increasingly popular method for dealing with drunk drivers. Once an ignition interlock device is installed in a vehicle, the driver must submit a breath sample before starting the vehicle. If the device registers any alcohol in the sample, it will prevent the car from starting. Fifteen states in the U.S. require all drivers convicted of DUI to install ignition interlock devices on any vehicles they will operate -- even if the DUI conviction was a first offense. Congress is currently ...

New Employment Laws Will Benefit Californians in 2012 California is one of many states that modifies or changes its employment laws each year, with new legislation usually becoming effective in January. These laws typically address wage and hour issues, disability discrimination, sexual harassment and other common disputes in the workforce. 2011 was no different in California, as about a dozen new laws took effect on January 1, 2012. These laws include penalties for misclassifying employees as independent contractors, provide benefits for same-sex couples and address ...

Leaving Your Legacy - Estate Planning What legacy do you want to leave for your family upon your death? While most of us have considered the moral or spiritual legacy we wish to leave for our children, we often neglect to give serious thought to our financial legacy. Planning for the future of your estate deserves careful consideration of your goals and assets. Before sitting down with your attorney to draft an estate plan, ask yourself the following questions: How much money do I want to leave my children? The financial resources available to you impacts how your ...

Tecate Group, a leading global supplier of capacitors and supercapacitors, announced that their extensive inventory of RoHS-compliant CAP-XX supercapacitors is now UL 810A Recognized under the Components Recognition Program of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc . The UL 810A standard covers supercapacitors (electromechanical double-layer capacitors, or EDLCs) and is intended to further ensure the safety of electronic products and systems. Tecate is the only CAP-XX global distributor, as well as the world's largest stocking distributor of CAP-XX cells and modules. As such, Tecate ...

Applico today announced that Mukund Sudarsan will join the company as Vice President of Strategy and Product. Sudarsan comes to Applico with over 12 years of experience in building successful businesses in the media, technology and healthcare verticals. Prior to joining Applico, Sudarsan was Director of Strategy and Business Development at Thomson Reuters in the Financial Markets Division. He was responsible for delivering mobile and multimedia offerings that monetize content effectively. Beginning in February, he will spearhead the client strategy and product definition ...

According to the American Medical Association, stress is a factor in more than 75% of illnesses today. In fact, the World Health Organization predicts by 2020 the top five diseases will all have the underlying contributing factor of stress. Over the past 100 years in the U.S., day spa and salons have evolved into popular destinations providing relaxation, as well as promoting healthy lifestyles and fitness. With such a diverse array of treatments and services offered a day spa and salons, the psychological and overall well-being benefits are copious. Massage alone has ...

The IGD Firm is gearing up for this weekend's Keys to Success and Top Leaders' Meeting at the DFW Lakes Hilton in Grapevine, TX. The Keys, which is held annually in Grapevine, is the tenth annual meeting for the company. The top managers from all over the United States gather for a day of networking and reviewing the last 12 months as a company. Plans for the next 12 months are laid out with advice from all the National and Regional Consultants present for an action packed 24 hours. Speakers will go over what has them at the top of their respected accounts and divisions. The ...

RAPID Network (www.rapid-network.com) announced today that it has expanded its services to include HETS access for Medicare beneficiary eligibility verification. This allows RAPID to provide additional services catered to billing vendors, clearinghouses, and large providers to automate their process. As part of RAPID Network's commitment to building long term relationships and supporting our goal of bringing all Medicare resources to everyone, we are now providing HETS access services nationally. - Jen Starks, Vice President. About RAPID Network: The RAPID Network ...

Staunton Subaru in Virginia is excited to announce that they have been awarded the prestigious 2012 Subaru Stellar Care Award. This recognition, awarded by Subaru of America, is given to Subaru dealerships that show exceptional customer care and give their consumers a rewarding ownership experience. In order to receive the Stellar Care Award, a Subaru dealer must dedicate a significant amount of time and resources to customer experience throughout the year. Dealerships are evaluated based on things such as participation in all customer-focused Subaru programs and maintaining ...

X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT), the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, will present free webinars on ISO color and M1 measurement standards for prepress and print professionals on March 1 and March 2. The same webinar "New Color Management Standards in 2012 - How Will You Be Impacted?" will held at 11:30 a.m. (EST) on both days to fit the schedule of interested participants. The webinar will consist of a presentation by Ray Cheydleur from X-Rite, followed by a question-and-answer session to address how the presence ...

While consumer interest in Asian food continues to sizzle, Mama Fu's is confirming what it saw happening a few years ago and anchoring itself as the segment leader. With 13 existing locations and 7-8 new store openings in the next 12 months, Mama Fu's recently increased the number of restaurants it has in various stages of development to 31 with a three-store development agreement in Cleveland. "It's an exciting time for Mama Fu's as we continue to build on the success of the brand and increase momentum towards our national expansion goals which includes entering ...

Whether you're having a weekend away with the lads at a top Premier League football club, or a trip with the girls to watch a world class concert at a UK stadium, then you'll need a first rate hotel to make your trip become extra special and more than memorable. Stadia Hotels lets customers choose their stadium from a range of UK sports including a huge choice of football stadiums, tennis arenas, rugby stadiums, entertainment venues for concerts, Olympic venues such as the all new Olympic Stadium in East London, Golf courses, and motor sport venues. The most popular ...