There's a sense of excitement brewing in Suffolk, Virginia's skateboarding community as the City prepares to officially open its two new concrete skate spots designed and built by Spohn Ranch Skateparks. As landscaping and site amenities complete the finishing touches of the pocket parks at Lake Meade and Bennett's Creek, the City is set to celebrate the overwhelming success of the project with a ribbon cutting ceremony, giveaways and skateboarding demonstrations by the local 17th Street Skate Crew. Spohn Ranch was commissioned with the design/build of two skate spots ...

Esteemed Hawaii artist Danny Bushart is showing his latest "Romantic Jewelry" in Scottsdale at a trunk show party. He is being hosted by the Victoria Monize Fine Art Gallery in Scottsdale Arts District at 4200 Marshall Way. Danny's work will be in the courtyard and in Suite 4. The reception will run from 1-5 this Saturday and Sunday Bushart is a multiple award-winning jewelry designer who is recognized for graceful Art Nouveau designs and his most famous jewelry line, the Hawaiian Plumeria. "The inspiration came from the first time my wife and I came to Hawaii and ...

Pentagon 2000 Software, Inc., the leading provider of software solutions for the Aerospace & Defense industry, is proud to announce that Carson Helicopters, Inc., a Perkasie, PA based helicopter repair station, has gone live with the Pentagon 2000SQLTM system to run its operations. Business functions ranging from core accounting & financials to Maintenance Repair & Overhaul are now managed by Pentagon 2000 Software's flagship solution. Carson Helicopters conducted an extensive search of commercially available aviation software and determined that Pentagon's advanced functionality ...

Physicians across the United States are striving to learn all they can about the transition to electronic health records, and the meaningful use requirements that will allow them to qualify for federal reimbursement dollars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Curas, Inc., the top reseller of eClinicalWorks' electronic health records and practice management solutions, recently took part in the eClinicalWorks Meaningful Use Road Show in St. Louis, a program designed to review all 25 requirements for Meaningful Use, as well as processes for adoption and ...

Home theater equipment is a costly investment, and at Elite Home Theater Seating, they offer a ten year warranty on all home theater furniture sold. The company backs their products and wishes to assure clients that they are investing in quality home theater furniture and should not be concerned about the lifespan of their products. Home theater seating provides much needed comfort to anyone while enjoying their favorite movies and shows. Everyone has had an experience with an uncomfortable in a chair at their local cinema, constantly distracting you from the film, and ...

Collectron International Management's Shelter Program is dedicated to assisting global manufacturers in establishing operations in Sonora, Mexico. Collectron is Mexico's original Shelter Plan, with more than 40 years experience in the management of all details required to secure Mexican business permits, customize site selection, recruit well-trained personnel and assist in compliance with environmental rules and regulations. "The Mexican government offers unique programs and incentives to potential manufacturing partners, particularly in high tech manufacturing fields," ...

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state's leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia's technology industry, today unveiled results from its 2011 State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia Report. The report was released at TAG's 8th annual Georgia Technology Summit that drew more than one-thousand technology executives from around the state to the Cobb Galleria today to hear some of the top minds in Georgia's leading industry sectors: Health IT, Information Security, Financial Technology, IT Communication and Software. ...

"What is spyware and why is it such a problem?" This was a question TV host Carley Wegner asked George Otte, president of Geeks On Site, on Fox 4 News (SW Florida Fox Affiliate). Otte was a guest speaker on Morning Blend's "Fix it Friday" on January 21, 2011. He explained Carley and the viewers that spyware is software that monitors what the computer users look at, so that it can generate ads geared to consumers based on that information. You can recognize that your computer is infected with spyware when it starts running slow; and you start getting a lot of pop-ups. The ...

FarStone Technology Inc., a pioneer in continuous data protection, disaster recovery and storage management, announces the release of its first line of cloud backup technology - Syncbee. FarStone's SyncBee combines the size and portability of a 2.5" USB hard drive with the power and simplicity of trusted backup and recovery software seen before in TotalRecovery Pro or RestoreIT. In response to a growing trend of computer owners (but surprisingly, not backup users), FarStone Technology offers SyncBee as the perfect solution for easy backup. SyncBee has all the benefits ...

Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina (bbb.org) announces today that Cintas Document Management (http://tinyurl.com/Raleigh-Cintas) is sponsoring its "Secure Your ID" Day event on Saturday, April 16, 2011. The company will provide free document shredding to consumers from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Coastal Federal Credit Union headquarters on St. Albans Drive in Raleigh. Cintas Document Management is a nationally operated company with a local office in Garner, N.C. that offers document shredding, imaging and storage programs to ...

Commuting to Los Angeles to work is not a problem for first-time homebuyers Gary and Anita Factor. Their new LivingSmart home in master-planned Tournament Hills in Beaumont offers them convenient freeway access, which makes the commute easier, and a welcoming view of the mountains and golf course when they get home. "This is the best thing that has happened to us in many years," said Gary Factor. "We looked at a lot of homes, but wanted something new. The prices in Beaumont were better than other areas and we were quickly sold on the benefits of living in the Beaumont ...

With any residential or commercial structure, noise transmission from cracks in floors, walls and ceilings is one of the most persistent challenges. Green Glue Noiseproofing Sealant can seal those cracks and reduce noise transfer between rooms by as much as 100 times or more, significantly improving sound isolation and quality of life. It can be easily applied along edges and joints between floors, walls and ceilings. In addition, this eco-friendly sealant exceeds rigorous LEED green building requirements, offering a green approach to soundproofing. The Noiseproofing ...

Basics of Lung Sounds The goal of this basic course in lung sounds is to improve the student's observational skills. Thus we focus on describing important lung sounds and in providing recordings of each. Some users find that waveform tracings aid in learning each lung sounds; we have included these waveforms with each recording. Lesson List 1 Normal Vesicular 2 Fine Crackles 3 Coarse Crackles 4 Wheeze 5 Rhonchi 6 Bronchial 7 Pleural Rubs Intermediate Lung Sounds The goal of this intermediate course is to expand observational skills. In this course we ...

Literacy Specialist Carol Fraser Boles is being showcased the entire month of March at the National Writing for Children Center. Part of this showcase includes a 6-day virtual specialist tour. Join Suzanne Lieurance, founder and director of the National Writing for Children Center, and the virtual specialist tour hosts as they welcome Carol Fraser Boles for her exclusive tour that starts Saturday, March 26. Carol Fraser Boles is the literacy specialist for the National Writing for Children Center. She is a former public school K-12 Reading Specialist and special education ...

In an age where government, providers and patients alike are challenged with the goal of reducing health care costs, Virginia Women's Center maternal-fetal medicine specialists, Doctors Jessica DeMay, Rodrick Love and Lisa Troyer, join many who are outraged with the recently released cost structure of Ther-Rx/KV Pharmaceutical, Makena . Compounded versions of the drug, a form of progesterone which has been proven to help prevent preterm labor, were previously available at the cost of $10 or $20 a dose. Now, Makena is available with an astounding price tag - $1500 per dose. ...

Marion Crooks of Philadelphia, PA has been promoted to Chemistry Supervisor at Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI). She will oversee staffing, order processing and other daily operations in the instrumental and wet chemistry laboratories. The Chemistry Department provides material characterization and element analysis by ICP, AES and SEM/EDS; corrosion analysis, wet chemistry and positive material identification (PMI) services. Crooks has been with LTI for 9 years as a Chemistry Technician performing corrosion analysis, ICP, AES, wet chemistry and most recently SEM/EDS analysis. ...

A recent study revealed that businesses that utilize the technology of conference calling, especially those that can place conference calls at an international level have 30 percent chances of growth as compared to those who rely on chatting or e-mailing wherein responses do not always warrant the same kind of follow through. OnConference offers low rates and wide coverage areas, reaching more than 70 countries and have opened the chances of getting a better line of communication to help further business growth for companies all over the world. Recently, OnConference ...

Indigo Identityware, a rapidly-growing leader in the Identity & Access Management industry, has partnered with Solbrekk Business Technology Solutions, Inc., an outsourced IT partner with a complete range of technology solutions for small to medium businesses including healthcare, to market and deploy its Behavioral Strong Authentication and single sign-on (SSO) solution for the extended enterprise. Solbrekk, a trusted technology advisor, continually searches the market for innovative and proven solutions to make the lives of their customers easier. Whether its network ...

For the 16th consecutive year, KD Country 105.5 FM will broadcast live from the Brookneal Fire Department's annual Marathon Fundraiser on Saturday, April 2nd from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The 44th annual fundraiser is open to the entire community and will feature live music, BBQ and chicken plates for $8 each, and a variety of baked goods for sale. "Our goal this year is to raise $12,500, which will go towards maintaining fire equipment and upgrading supplies for our local volunteer firefighters," said Brookneal Fire Department Chief Dean Guthrie. "Our community, along with ...

On March 18th the 10 day All In Poker Series began at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno Nevada. The final round High Stakes Game will take place on the last night of the event, Monday March 28th and will be filmed for television by Otto Media. Otto Media will be filming the event with a 7 camera set-up and editing the 14 episode series. Bret Moses, Producer at Otto Media, said, "We are excited to film this event at such a great venue, it gives us a chance to show how scalable our productions can be from one person videography to 10 person crew live events." Visit ...

Much of Berenice Abbott's photography is about capturing and interpreting the spirit of everyday life in New York City. She was a documentarian as well as an artist with the camera. A witness to an era. She saw the metropolis as alive and rapidly changing in the 1920s. Buildings were being torn down to make room for skyscrapers. Her goal was to capture Manhattan's storefronts, architecture, skyline, congested streets, bridges and people before it all changed. Berenice was a believer in realistic photography. New York was the perfect lead in for her. Her 1930s photos ...

10% off all stock is being offered for a limited period by Flamingo Gifts which is a very welcome discount for customers new and old. "Budgets are tight for consumers at the moment but occasions such as birthday s and christening are still happening and gifts naturally are given" says Laura Carradice, founder of Flamingo Gifts. "Our mission is plain and simple, to provide amazing gifts to the consumer at a great price and quickly" Flamingo Gifts are always on the lookout for new and interesting novelty gifts, birthday gifts and totally unique gifts to add to their ...

In a move that aligns the leadership of one of South Florida's longest-standing healthcare organizations with that of one of the region's chief cultural institutions, the board of directors of Miami Jewish Health Systems (MJHS) has elected M. John Richard, President and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, as its newest member. The appointment reflects MJHS' ongoing efforts to foster diversity amongst its volunteer leadership by engaging influential members of South Florida's business, civic and philanthropic communities. Mr. Richard joins the board ...

Flood Control, LLC. has recently introduced Oscar Martinez to the Chicago Illinois Branch of Flood Control to further enhance the productivity of its damage restoration services in the area. Illinois is known for its widely varying climate (specifically snow and thunderstorms) because of its close proximity to the Great Lakes. With the flood season approaching quickly, Flood Control wants to be fully prepared for its commercial and residential residences of Illinois. Oscar Martinez was the head of Flood Control's Florida Office and has recently moved to Chicago to help ...

Local business expert and ActionCOACH Nagui Bihelek, a speaker participating in April's B2B Expo in Calgary, had this to say about the need for business-to-business interfacing, when so much of business is conducted online. "Social Media is great but it's not complete. It's only a part of the whole. It provides a wealth of content and bridges communication across the globe. Yet business owners are looking for more than that - we have a multitude of senses; Smell, Taste, Sight, Touch and so on. Social media is very auditory - that means you need to like to read, and you ...