NAAFA is taking the lead to increase the focus on size diversity by joining the "Do One Thing for Diversity and Inclusion Campaign". This major worldwide campaign is assisting the United Nations to advocate for diversity and inclusion. The goal is to mobilize one million people around the world to "Do One Thing for Diversity and Inclusion". The campaign centers around World Day for Cultural Diversity to be observed on Saturday May 21st. "This is an excellent opportunity to broaden the message of size diversity and inclusion. NAAFA is excited ...

Cheryl Heppard, founder of Healthy Business Coaching, is offering a free teleclass "Learn How to Quickly and Effectively Get More Done in A Week than most People Accomplish in a Month!" on Wednesday, May 18th at 8:00 p.m. ET. The workshop will reveal proven simple and safe strategies to help increase productivity and time management skills. Heppard is a PR and visibility coach for small business owners and specializes in health and wellness related companies. "It's crucial for entrepreneurs to master time management and prioritization to increase their ...

The National Black Children's Memorial Wall of Remembrance Foundation, Inc. announced the launch of its national awareness/fundraising campaign and new website, at http://www.nationalblackchildrensmemorialwallofremembrance.org. The site is designed to facilitate the growing needs of families struggling to cope with senseless acts of violence against their children as child murder rates soar to new heights within African American communities. The foundation's initiatives to raise awareness includes bridging communication gaps and creating a forum for healthy dialogue ...

Prominent Photographer Sandy Puc' and Hollywood-based cinematographer Jared Abrams have teamed up for the 2011 'If It Moves, Shoot It: Merging Motion and Stills' workshop tour that brings innovative tips and techniques to take your photography and video skills to the next level. This workshop is traveling across the United States and aims to inform photographers of all skill levels about the powerful video capabilities featured on various DSLR cameras. Puc' and Abrams share their expertise in this in-depth look at the functions of these cutting-edge cameras. With the ...

Automatic Static's new EP Friends & Lovers will be released through Gas Can Music on May 24, 2011. F&L marks the second release from the Sacramento, California rock/alternative outfit. Over the past 10 years Automatic Static front man Zac Diebels has played roles in Simon Says (Hollywood Records), Key To Arson, and Filter. Friends & Lovers was produced and engineered by Zac Diebels at his studio in Sacramento, California, and was mixed by Kyle Black, who has recently worked with notable groups like Pierce The Veil. When not playing music with his band, Zac ...

The videos cover all major aspects and capabilities of the Speech Evaluator, such as how to start a new evaluation, how to add feedback comments, how to navigate the timeline, how to generate and use marks, how to use keyboard shortcuts, how to define custom comments, and how to define custom hotkeys. The videos are available from the company's website at: http://www.RateSpeeches.com/SpeechEvaluatorVideos and also from the company's YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/RateSpeeches), as well as its Vimeo channel. Zaydoon Jawadi, president and cofounder of Rate Speeches, ...

Helping his patients get their dream shape and contour, famous Manhattan dermatologist Dr. Eric Schweiger, M.D. offers the best process for effectively eliminating unwanted fat cells: the CoolSculpting Zeltiq NYC process in his clinic in an outpatient setting. After the United States Food and Drug Administration approved of this breakthrough for dermatological use last 2010, more and more clinics around the world have been offering the services of the 'best alternative to liposuction'. "This CoolSculpting Zeltiq process truly is, the best fat burning process ...

After 16 consecutive years of domination at the premier 1911 pistol match, the name at the top of the leader board at the close of competition was not Leatham, but instead Sevigny, as Dave Sevigny of Smyrna, Ga. won the 2011 Springfield Armory USPSA Single Stack Nationals. The 14 stage match saw four lead changes as Ted Puente of Milwaukee, Wis. jumped out in front with a stage one win and held the lead through the next two stages. While Puente took the early lead, Springfield Armory's 16-time champion Rob Leatham of Mesa, Ariz. sat comfortably in second, falling ...

Prominent photographer Sandy Puc' and expert cinematographer Jared Abrams have teamed up to bring the innovative If It Moves, Shoot It: Merging Motion and Stills tour this May to over 15 cities in the United States. Visiting Los Angeles on May 23, this is the second educational photography workshop series for Sandy Puc' this year. The If It Moves, Shoot It tour aims to pave the way for the future of at-your-fingertips video technology by informing photographers of all skill levels on the powerful video capability featured on the popular DSLR cameras. With digital video ...

Stuart Lichter, owner and President of Industrial Realty Group (IRG) of Los Angeles and barnstorming partner of Rust Belt rejuvenator Chris Semarjian with Industrial Commerce Ltd. of Cleveland, is scheduled to appear on The FOX Business Network tomorrow. Lichter is scheduled to appear on Bulls and Bears, which airs 4-5 p.m. EST. The FOX Business Network (FBN), based in New York, is owned by FOX Entertertainment Group, part of the News Corp. international mega-media conglomerate owned by Rupert Murdoch. The saying at The FOX Business Network is "The Power to Prosper; ...

Soul Journeys School for Akashic Studies is pleased to welcome Nicole Carey as the newest official member of the Soul Journeys team. Nicole joins the team as a Soul Journeys Certified Akashic Records Consultant. She studied directly with founder, Jennifer Longmore, and has achieved all of the required elements to be certified in the Soul Journeys Method. Founder of the Soul Journeys School for Akashic Studies, Jennifer Longmore, says "I have been called to serve differently and do not have as many openings as in the past and realize that not everyone is ready to ...

SunPods Inc., a manufacturer of the first complete, factory-built solar array, has signed a letter of intent to enter into a two-year supplier agreement with Renogy LLC, for 10MW of photovoltaic modules. SunPods will incorporate Renogy's PV modules on select factory-built arrays for the growing US market and in SunPods' Solar Energy Export Kit (SEEK) for international projects. "Our new supplier agreement with Renogy reflects SunPods' focus on partnering with high quality module manufacturers," said Michael Gumm. "We are impressed with Renogy's known ...

Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce that Partner Deborah S. Ballati was selected as one of the "Top 75 Women Litigators" and Partner Katherine Philippakis was selected as one of the "Top 25 Corporate and Transactional Lawyers" in California by the Daily Journal in its annual "Top Women Lawyers" supplement. This year, Ballati became the first female president of the most prestigious legal association for construction attorneys, the American College of Construction Lawyers (ACCL). The ACCL is comprised of the top one percent of ...

The Entrust Group, the nation's leader in account administration services for self-directed retirement plans, is proud to announce that 16 employees have recently been awarded the title of Certified IRA Services Professionals (CISP). Created by the Institute of Certified Bankers (ICB) and Ascensus, the CISP certification formally recognizes individuals meeting standards of experience, ethics, knowledge, and performance in the IRA industry. To become a CISP, applicants must have a minimum of four years dedicated IRA experience, submit a professional reference attesting to ...

Memorial Day, the traditional unofficial start of summer is quickly approaching and thoughts are turning to the beaches of Southern California. National Beach Safety Week, sponsored by the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA), begins on May 23 and ends on Memorial Day, May 30th. This is the perfect time for parents to make sure that their children and teenagers learn about and are respectful of the ocean waters. One very effective way to do this is to enroll them in such programs as the Del Mar Junior Lifeguard Program and Little Turtle Program. The programs are ...

For Your K9 in Melrose Park will be hosting CARAT: The Clothier Animal Response Assessment Tool with SUZANNE CLOTHIER Friday, Saturday & Sunday May 20, 21, 22, 2011from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CARAT will help the overpopulation problem from the front end. Picking the correct dog will keep that dog out of the shelters and keep re-homed dogs with their new people. CARAT is a novel assessment system that categorizes behavior traits in multiple components that are intuitive and practical. It is the assessment system currently in use at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, ...

WTI, a window treatment dealer based in Concord, MA, and Markomm, an internet marketing firm from Denver, CO, entered into an agreement early in 2011 for Markomm to provide Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services to WTI. This relationship has already helped WTI secure a coveted first page spot on the major search engines. The vast majority of consumers daily search for products and services through Google, Bing, Yahoo!, etc. Consumers have become accustomed to easily finding information they need on the first page of these search engines. More than 97% of all consumers ...

RentSentinel announces the release of RentSentinel Tablet, a must-have application for the multi-family industry. As of May 10, 2011, the RentSentinel Tablet app became available for download to any Rentsentinel Tablet client at the Apple iTunes App Store. RentSentinel Tablet for the iPad is the mobile prospect relationship management solution designed for the multi-family industry. The Tablet provides leasing professionals the flexibility to meet, greet and give customers property tours without needing to carry around a binder filled with paper floor plan images, brochures ...

The CDM Media team announced today that it has partnered with the IPSO Alliance for the three 2011 technology events. The IPSO Alliance is an open, informal and thought-leading association of like-minded organizations and individuals that promote the value of using the Internet Protocol for the networking of Smart Objects. The IPSO Alliance performs interoperability tests, documents the use of new IP-based technologies, conducts marketing activities and serves as an information repository for users seeking to understand the role of IP in networks of physical objects. ...

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc., a national staffing organization specialized in recruiting skilled personnel for clients in the Professional Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare and Information Technology industries, recently launched a new initiative to utilize social media outlets in an effort to broaden the company's influence and reach current and potential customers on a new level. "It is amazing the staggering number of consumers that are active participants in social media platforms, with Facebook alone quoting 500 million users," said Medix's Director ...

Hampton Lane, a new home neighborhood at Pacific Highlands Ranch, will be in the spotlight on Saturday, May 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. when Pardee Homes hosts a grand opening celebration. The event will be celebrated with refreshments, model home tours and indoor/outdoor design ideas by Dulce Design. "Inspired by coastal cottage and California bungalow design, Hampton Lane showcases the best of coastal living in a collection of energy-efficient homes," said Matt Sauls, marketing director of Pardee Homes. "Understated visual interest joined with ...

The interview simulator allows the new graduate to select from one of three interview categories from which to practice being interviewed by a prospective employer The simulator was developed using an IVR platfrom and web tools that allow you to select the simulation, enter your email where you want the recorded conversation to be sent to and then enter the phone number from where you want to conduct the interview from. "I know from personal experience with three kids in college right now, that they are going to be facing some pretty stiff competition," states ...

Choosing a spirit for an evening get-together or an exciting party can be a difficult task. Not only are there so many kinds to choose from, but when you narrow down the type, you still have hundreds of brands, flavors, and strengths to deal with. Pikimal, the online decision engine, is here to help. Pikimal has created Pikis (think of them like Wikis for picking) for all sorts of spirits from rum to tequila that allow you to easily find a drink that perfectly fits your needs, from "best gin for a martini" or "best vodka for under $20." If there's no ...

The American Heart Association has recognized WellMed Medical Management Inc. for its healthy workplace initiatives, naming the healthcare company a 2011 Start! Fit-Friendly Company. WellMed is a Gold Level Award recipient in the Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Recognition Program, a key element of the American Heart Association's national movement encouraging businesses to promote workplace exercise and good nutrition. American employers face increasing healthcare expenses and health-related losses in productivity that cost an estimated $225.8 billion a year. Many ...

Brian Geary Consulting is offering a free website content review each day during National Small Business Week. The free review will be awarded to the first 10 requests received from May 16 to May 20, 2011 through the contact form at BrianGeary.com. The website's home page and up to 3 additional internal links will be included in the free review. General layout, accessibility, content stickiness and freshness are some of the areas that will be assessed in the free review. Technical analysis such as page ranking, search engine listing and back-links will also be analyzed. ...