Loreck Homes President and Founder, Len Gieck will be returning to Guatemala with the not-for-profit organization, Arms of Jesus, to build homes in March for villages which have been devastated by earthquakes. Gieck and his team will also be working on improving the school in Parramos. Through past trips, Gieck and various other members of Loreck's staff, traders, and suppliers have built over 100 homes, and provided villagers with food and water filters. "We get so caught up in our own lives that we forget that there are others who could use our help," says ...

The oyster is considered nature's ultimate aphrodisiac (more on that later), so look no further than the Grand Central Oyster Bar as the restaurant of choice for romance on Valentine's Day, Tuesday, February 14, when executive chef Sandy Ingber - well-known as the "Bishop of Bivalves" -- has 30 varieties of those "Pearls of the Sea" on the menu for those hoping to follow cupid's arrow. Says Ingber: "Legend says no Roman orgy would be worth its salt without thousands of oysters, and that Casanova, arguably the greatest lover in world history, ...

Hand Dryer noise makes it hard to carry a conversation while drying your hands. This has been a common complaint for years and manufacturers have been working on this problem with little to no success. Until now. Traditional hand dryers use a slower moving large volume of warm air to evaporate moisture from one's hands. The low velocity of the air is slow to penetrate the surface of the water, thus resulting in long drying times. Newer high speed hand dryers create about 50% more noise than a conventional hand dryer. The problem occurs when the high velocity air hits ...

The hotel at MGM Grand Detroit and celebrity Chef Michael Mina's award-winning restaurant, SALTWATER, have earned AAA's 2012 Four Diamond rating. Only six Michigan restaurants and 14 hotels received such recognition this year. Part of the auto association's annual hospitality industry ratings, Four Diamond hotels are upscale in all areas of service, decor and amenities. Meanwhile, Four Diamond restaurants cater to individuals in search of unique fine-dining experiences, demonstrating a high degree of creative and complex menus, accomplished staff, and refined ambiance. Detroit's ...

Stanbridge College's January Suitcase Donation Drive gathered enough suitcases, tote bags, and duffel bags for over 25 less fortunate and impoverished people in Orange County. The two-week long drive helped provide people who are homeless or living in temporary housing like motels and shelters with durable protection for their belongings in the cold and rainy months. At the end of the two weeks, all donations were given to the homeless at Lighthouse Ministries in Costa Mesa. "It is overwhelming to see just how much one suitcase can aid a family in need," stated ...

As the big V-day fast approaches, society seems to polarize into two groups: couples and singles. But author C. Elizabeth believes strongly that romance novels have appeal for both groups as the big day approaches simplicity and passion. For those of us who haven't been hit by cupid's arrow this year, the romance novel is the perfect way to treat yourself to an evening of quiet bliss. "It may sound cliche, but cliches usually have a basis in truth - because really, what woman doesn't love an evening in a warm bubble bath, a glass of wine and good chocolate? ...

The Boys and Girls Clubs of North Texas announced today that they have formed a partnership with the Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce and the Little Elm Chamber of Commerce to provide QuickBooks and Bookkeeping Seminars on February 29, 2012 and March 1, 2012. âEURœWe are very pleased to have the opportunity again this year to provide a QuickBooks seminar to local businessesâEUR, said Babs Troutman, President and Chief Professional Officer of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Texas. âEURœLast yearâEUR s seminar was so well received by those that attended we believed ...

Healthaxis announced today that it is implementing major changes to its ASP hardware infrastructure that will improve systems performance and provide substantial room for growth in its operations. The company said that it will be installing a new IBM storage area network solution and upgrading its server environment. These changes will allow Healthaxis to further enhance its ASP Healthcare Benefits Platform, significantly improving performance in claims processing and payer administration for customers. The new systems offer an extremely high throughput for large volumes ...

Midori Furuhashi, a native of Hiroshima, dives deep into Japanese artistic tradition to create her one-of-a-kind, dreamily updated visions of the sublime. Employing the ancient materials of handmade paper and pigment derived from metal, shell, and rock, Furuhashi recreates the delicate, radiant tracery of the best-known Japanese pen-and-ink painters, such as Katsushika Hokusai. However, her addition of a female figure intertwined with flowers, animals, and symbolic elements is unmistakably modern and irrepressibly imaginative, showing her vision beyond the confines of tradition. Furuhashi's ...

Burbank based AlphaDogs Post Production Editors' Lounge packed a full-house during their January event, showcasing a wide range of plug-ins from some of the best digital toolmakers in the business. Post-production professionals from Los Angeles and surrounding areas were in attendance with product demonstrations being given simultaneously throughout the night. Four lucky attendees won full copies of plug-in software, along with other fun prizes being awarded at the end of evening. Long time Editors' Lounge partner GenArts returned to the lounge to give an overview of ...

Adaptik Corporation - the developer of PolicyWriter, the leading configurable P&C policy administration solution available today - has launched a blog on its website, adaptik.com. Featuring pieces from Adaptik's knowledgeable staff, including President and CEO John Pettit, Adaptik's blog is a must-read for policy administration professionals. Recurring features on the blog include John Pettit's "Seven Deadly Sins of Policy Administration," Tamer Uluakar's "12 Characteristics of an Adaptive Policy Administration System" and Laura Ford's "Overcoming ...

""When considering where to open new chapters, we look for the quality of leadership available and the need for MainStreetChamber services." said John Bellave, CEO. "In Jen Rey we have found a visionary leader who has a genuine commitment in helping others succeed and give back to the community which is exactly what our mission is at MainStreetChamber. We are very excited about our newest chapter expansion into Chino Valley" Bellave continued. "We believe this chapter will be a tremendous asset to the community and we invite everyone to attend ...

Renowned for its cutting-edge diver communicators, Amron International has released its latest versions of the Amcom I Communicator, featuring various performance improvements and the addition of MP3 connectors that allows divers to listen to their favorite music while they work under water. Inspired by stories heard directly from commercial divers, Amron set out to develop a safe entertainment solution that would help break up the monotony of spending long working hours under water. After learning that divers had been attempting to modify communicators with their own ...

Next Wave Fitness is encouraging interested consumers to apply for free price quotes on its newly enhanced three-tier weight management program at http://www.NextWaveFitness.com/site/contact-us. Specifically tailored towards busy working women who are struggling with maintaining weight loss and eating healthfully, Next Wave Fitness offers a holistic approach to losing weight within the context of an overall healthy lifestyle. Those looking for a wellness program can now choose between three levels of fitness plans: Beginner, Intermediate, and Maintenance programs. âEURœNext ...

On the most romantic day of the year, Celebrity Fashion Designers, To-Tam and To-Nya SACHIKA will make you fall in love with SACHIKA all over again as they will unveil their FALL/WINTER 2012 collection at Style360 New York Fashion Week. Once again, they will bring their new vision to life at the prestigious Metropolitan Pavilion 125 W 18th St. New York, NY 10011 on February 14, 2012 at 7:30pm with a star studded guest list and power house editors and buyers. This season's runway show will showcase a collection themed: IVANKA: "If We Ever Meet Again". Inspired ...

The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with Zack Childress is announcing the CT REIA Monthly Meeting for real estate investors on February 13, 2012. This meeting will take place from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, located at 100 Berlin Road in Cromwell, CT. At 5:45, attendees will discover CT REIA membership benefits at the New Members Workshop. At 6:00 there will be an Early Bird Workshop. At 6:30 there will be a speed networking and member property deals portion of the event. This is organized so that attendees ...

Broward SCORE has launched a special digital edition to promote its 2012 workshops designed for smart phones and tablets. SCORE enlisted the expertise of Guni Bermudez of Reach MCS and Jeff Miller of Stallion Publishers, both based in Fort Lauderdale, to create the new platforms. The Broward chapter of SCORE, a resource partner with the SBA, tested its digital editions in the fall, working out the kinks and improving the user experience. These new digital editions allow the nonprofit's workshop catalog to be easily viewed on smart phones, and tablets including the ...

"You gotta pay to play if you wanna play today, But if the player's playing you, you gotta stand up and say, You know you promised us a change that would be coming our way, And now we wanna know when, because we won't be played again!" ... is the chorus of the new Inner Gypsy track, "Pay to Play." This is the first track to be released off their upcoming album "Gypsy Moth." A defiant- dare we call it- "rap," that barks out a radical view of American grass roots politics to a fiery Gypsy rhythm and some virtuosic flute and guitar ...

A generous $7,500 contribution from CareSource will support Boys & Girls Club of Dayton programs in the areas of academic success, social and civil engagement and healthy lifestyles. These programs offered meet the needs of the total child and are vital to helping them reach their full potential and becoming caring, productive, responsible adults. The afterschool homework program, Power Hour, helps kids become more successful in school by providing homework help and tutoring sessions. Designed to develop character and leadership skills, Torch Club focuses on small-group ...

Michael Clauss, will be the featured guest on The Growth Strategist Show with Aldonna Ambler on February 6, 2012. Ambler and Clauss discuss the LP33 ASIA project and product innovation. In his interview with Ambler, Clauss explains his processes for developing new products and the methods he uses to get new products into use. He reveals his perspective on the ways current new products are developed, shepherded, and funded and then how he selects appropriate business models for specific products. Clauss further discusses why he made eight trips to CHINA in 2011 for ...

Tulix Systems, Inc. EVP Dr. Nino Doijashvili announced the company's latest offering in the burgeoning on-line content delivery industry. "Tulix is proud to now offering Roku Streaming Application development and hosting for clients broadcasting on-demand or live content." Dr Doijashvili proclaimed. "Roku is an affordable, rich video streaming solution that delivers high quality television broadcasts into homes through an internet connection and without the need for cable access." Nino continued. "Roku allows content owners to extend their broadcast ...

SMC Software is pleased to announce the launching of their stylish new website. While retaining its original domain address, the new website adds easier navigation and a fresh look to provide visitors with a more intuitive and concise depiction of our portfolio of products and services. The new website features expanded content, new product information, six social icons with Twitter feed and a short video aimed at highlighting SMC's commitment to empower businesses with a real-time solution. "With this additional investment and forward-thinking vision," Mike ...

Remington College recently wrapped up its 3 Lives blood drive campaign for 2011. This year's effort produced a total of 2,750 pints of blood collected on Remington College campuses around the country. The Remington College 3 Lives campaign is an effort to increase the number of minority blood donors in Remington College campus communities. The program is done with the help of two national partners, America's Blood Centers and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA). The program is called 3 Lives because three lives may be saved for every one pint ...

As co-chair of the Federal Bar Association IP Committee, Wahab & Medenica partner Olivera Medenica has organized a CLE entitled "IP Protection in the Apparel & Fashion Industries: Overcoming Challenges in the Protection of Apparel Brands and Designs" to be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Sponsored by the New York County Lawyer's Association and New York chapter of the Federal Bar Association, the panel will be at the US Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street in room 850. The focus of the program is on copyright and trademark protection ...

Multicare Physicians Group is starting the new year with a new vision and a new name—Multicare Health Clinic. But why the name change? For 9 years Multicare Physicians has operated under the same name with the same vision, but now, they are seeing an increased demand from their patients for a different type of care: family wellness & healthcare. "No longer can we simply be a pain clinic," adds Dr. Scott Sneller, clinic director of MultiCare, "we have seen so many patients respond faster and get back to health with our multidisciplinary care that we ...