In an interview with Construction Digital, Rick del Monte, Managing Director of the Beck Group discusses the company's role as the leading builder in the Southeastern United States. "Our focus has been integration, or design build, to provide one point of contact for the client in which we can develop the building," he says in the interview. "As we move forward, we see our biggest growth in the acceptance of integration," says del Monte. "Design build is becoming a more acceptable delivery process and one that a lot of people are talking about." Read ...

Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. (www.frankmayer.com) has teamed up with KEOConnect, LLC (www.keoconnect.com or www.facebook.com/keoconnect) to launch the KEO. Located in Hudson News stores, this interactive charging, digital display and information kiosk provides a safe location for consumers to charge mobile phones and stay up-to-date on current events. The KEO kiosk provides all-in-one service including free phone charge with safe lock and charge technology, updatable video content including travel tips, entertainment, seasonal guides and product recommendations. ...

Massasoit Radio Classics is celebrating 20 years with a star-studded cast of members of the Boston area media along with actors from the 'classic radio' era at Massasoit Community College's Buckley Performing Arts Center [One Massasoit Blvd., Brockton, MA 02302] on Saturday night, April 30 at 7 PM and Sunday afternoon, May 1 at 3 PM. Performers will include a slew of current and former staffers from WBZ Radio: Jordan Rich, Rod Fritz, Laurie Kirby, Ben Parker and Ken Meyer, WHDH TV 7 News' Jonathan Hall, NECN's morning show host Steve Aveson animal reporter Vicki Constantine ...

An all-day workshop at Fairfield University's Dolan School of Business on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, will serve as a crash course for professionals seeking to harness the power of blogs, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social media to grow their businesses. "Web 2.0 and Social Media Boot Camp," presented by Marie Swift, president and chief executive officer of Impact Communications (www.impactcommunications.org), is for small business owners and professionals - including financial planners, attorneys, accountants, physicians, dentists and interested ...

Functionality in the echo ultrasound market drives satisfaction as providers push the bounds of what the technology can do to treat an increasing number of patients at risk for cardiovascular disease. Vendors have responded to these demands with new systems and new technology over the last couple of years. KLAS' new echo ultrasound report, "Echo 2011: A Tight Race at the Top," shares the experiences of more than 140 providers regarding the strengths and weaknesses of vendors, the available solutions, and developing trends in this space. Unlike other markets ...

Leading spread betting website, SpreadBets.org.uk, has released a new set of trading guides covering the major spread betting markets. The guides review which spread betting companies offer the key markets. They also discuss detailed trading scenarios for both winning and losing trades as well as factors that influence the markets. www.SpreadBets.org.uk spokesman, James White says that it's important to focus on both the positives and negatives of spread betting, "A lot of sites cover the basics but we wanted to make sure our readers were getting in-depth reviews ...

One of the most recognized names in Live online Wordpress Training and SEO training, Aperio Training and education providers has successfully completed it's 150th class in online Wordpress Training. This accomplishment now places them as the Top Wordpress training available as they've now effectively trained over 1,000 students in the art of Wordpress, the world's #1 open-source blog and CMS website system. With it's ever growing popularity and it's ease of use Wordpress continues its rise to becoming the World's choice for those whom wish build and manage their own ...

Leading adult and pediatric dermatologist in West Palm Beach, Dr. Barry Kuttner, is pleased to introduce the creation of a patient education library. The patient education library provides an array of patient friendly information about dermatological procedures, ailments, and symptoms so that the patient is always well-informed of the latest in dermatological care. The patient education library was created for a patient's personal use, covering an array of educational topics related to skin care. Dr. Kuttner encourages patients to browse through the diagnoses and treatments ...

Premier dermatologist in Boynton, Dr. Barry Kuttner, has recently created an engaging practice Facebook page to enhance patient communication and interaction. With the introduction of his new social site, patients can access more personalized information, as well as learn more about other patient's' experiences with Integrated Dermatology. Patients can easily join Integrated Dermatology's Facebook page by visiting the practice's website. Once a patient is in the network, they will receive instant updates from Dr. Kuttner and his team at Integrated Dermatology. In addition ...

Premier podiatrist in Indianapolis, Dr. Jeffrey Agricola, is pleased to offer patients added educational resources to the practice's informative website. The resources were added in order to enhance a patient's knowledge of foot and ankle health care. Valuable resources can be found in the patient education library, practice blog and through the practice's Facebook and Twitter accounts. Patients can easily access a patient education library full of an array of topics on foot and ankle health care via the practice's innovative website. Dr. Agricola and the team of specialists ...

Leading dentist in Highland, Dr. Marlin Schwartz, has recently added a new feature to his practice's educational website. Patients can now visit the website for Dr. Schwartz to access his patient education library. The patient education library was created to further engage and inform patients on various dental procedures and treatments. Serving patients in the New Paltz area, Dr. Schwartz and his qualified staff believe that educated patients are better prepared to make important decisions regarding their oral health. Patients can now rely on Dr. Schwartz's site for ...

Experienced dentist in Mooresville, Lake Norman Cosmetic Dentistry, has recently launched a practice blog. The blog was created for patients to gain valuable knowledge of various dental health care topics by reading informal, and educational articles written by Dr. Patel. Patients can visit Dr. Patel's blog at http://www.lkndds.com/blog.html for more information. Updated on a regular basis, Dr. Patel's Mini Dental Implants Blog allows the patient to search previous archives for helpful dental information. This dentist in Mooresville, NC is using his blog to educate patients ...

Premier dentist in Ft Myers, FL and Cape Coral, Dr. Mauricio Martinez, is dedicated to providing patients with quality information about dental health through the creation of an educational blog. The informative blog was created to enhance patient knowledge and encourage proper dental health care. With the introduction of the practice's blog, patients can now access more personalized information on valuable dental health care topics created by Dr. Martinez at Gulf Coast Smiles. The blog is updated regularly by Dr. Martinez, a dentist in Ft. Myers, who actively contributes ...

ADC Licensing, a venture capital firm, specializing in the financing of original animation content, has announced plans to launch the twenty-four hour kids' online network, Toon Goggles. This unique online channel which is scheduled to launch towards the beginning of June will introduce millions of kids to professionally produced original cartoons, animated trailers, clips and pilots. Toon Goggles strictly pre-screens all animated content to be parent friendly and age appropriate. In the day and age of the digital world taking precedence over traditional media, Toon ...

Castellan provides professional IT services in Hollywood, whether you need a computer consultant in Hollywood or bookkeeping services in Los Angeles. The following are just a few troubleshooting tips for do-it-yourselfers with at-home computer wireless routers. The signal strength of your wireless router or base station (wireless access point) is the factor that most affects the performance of your Wi-Fi home computer network. Some of the issues which adversely affect a wireless connection are related to distance, obstructions, or interference. If a wireless device ...

Halfpricesoft.com released an updated version of its popular small business payroll software ezPaycheck to address customers' custom reporting needs. The update is available online at http://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp. "This latest update provides more flexibility for a wider range of customers," said Halfpricesoft.com founder Dr. Ge. "Our customers like ezPaycheck's capabilities and affordability, but a few said they needed more options for reporting - so we gave it to them." ezPaycheck software automates paycheck processes to reduce time ...

Some of the greatest concerns for women undergoing breast augmentation are the risks and complications associated with the anesthesia used. Hopefully after an initial consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, you will feel at ease regarding anesthesia use so you may move forward with the procedure. Types of Anesthesia Available for Breast Augmentation There is a variety of anesthesia available to breast augmentation patients to complement their preferences and concerns. The following is a list of types of anesthesia board-certified plastic surgeons can ...

Women who are considering breast augmentation surgery generally want their new shape to be ready for summer. Understandably, they look forward to taking full advantage of all the clothing and fashion they've been unable (or hesitant) to enjoy in the past. In order to allow for plenty of healing time, breast augmentation candidates should plan to have their procedure completed in the winter or early spring months, such as February or March. With people's busy holiday schedules behind them, and colder weather keeping everyone indoors, these months are an ideal time to ...

Furthering Safety: Banning Hand-Held Cell Phones in Semis Solely based on their size, semitrucks pose a risk to all other vehicles on the road. Therefore, it is important for truckers to keep their attention focused on the road, minimizing distractions. To help truckers minimize distraction, the government has banned interstate truckers from texting while driving and has proposed a ban on the use of hand-held cell phones while trucks are in operation. Distracted Driving Statistics The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that approximately ...

Who Is Caring for Grandma? Chances are They've Served Time A recent Inspector General report reveals some disturbing news about America's nursing homes. It found that over 90% of all nursing homes employ at least one convicted criminal. In June of 2009, government investigators ran background checks on over 250 nursing homes that are typical examples of the 728 Medicare-certified facilities across the country. 92% of the nursing homes in the study employ at least one convict. Most convicts employed by nursing homes have committed non-violent, property crimes like ...

Minnesota's Failed Civil Commitment Program For Sex Offenders A report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor released in March of 2011 points to massive problems with the civil commitment program, which was designed to rehabilitate sex offenders. Some of the findings of the report: -The number of civilly committed sex offenders in the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) nearly quadrupled during the last decade and is expected to nearly double over the next ten years. -Minnesota is one of 20 states with civil commitment programs for sex offenders and, in ...

Alimony Waivers and Premarital Agreement Options The discussion below is neither a complete analysis nor complete review of alimony or Premarital Agreements, but rather a very general discussion, and it is not intended as legal advice for any particular person. Premarital Agreements are gaining popularity among a wide range of couples. Couples planning to marry have the right to waive alimony in premarital agreements, and if the waiver is clear and unambiguous, the waiver will be enforceable at the time of dissolution of marriage. The only exception being if the waiver ...

What is a 341 Meeting? Named for the section in which it's housed in the Bankruptcy code, a 341 meeting, also called the meeting of creditors, is an opportunity for the bankruptcy trustee to ask you about your bankruptcy filing as well as for any of your creditors to come forward and object to your request for relief. That may sound scary, but keep reading: it's not as bad as you think! The 341 meeting may be the only hearing that you will have related to your Arizona Chapter 7 bankruptcy. There is no need to worry or be anxious about this meeting; the bankruptcy trustee ...

In this week's PLoS Medicine, Kathryn Chu, from Médecins Sans Frontières in Cape Town, South Africa, and colleagues describe the experiences of MSF after the 2010 Haiti earthquake, and discuss how to improve delivery of surgery in humanitarian disasters. To avoid the supply delays, lack of appropriately experienced surgeons, and duplication and fragmentation of services that characterized the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake, they propose the formation of the Emergency Surgery Coalition (ESC), a group consisting of organizations with extensive experience in delivering ...

Researchers have been examining the diverse behaviours of caterpillars to find solutions for the new generation of search and rescue soft robots. Despite their extreme flexibility and adaptability, current soft-bodied robots are often limited by their slow speed, leading the researchers to turn to terrestrial soft-bodied animals for inspiration. Some caterpillars have the extraordinary ability to rapidly curl themselves into a wheel and propel themselves away from predators. This highly dynamic process, called ballistic rolling, is one of the fastest wheeling behaviours ...