The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) is now accepting applications for its 2011 Small Business Technology Makeover Competition with a chance to win more than $100,000 in FREE technology products and business services to help your business grow. The prize package will include a small business server; 1 networked printer; 1 projector; 2 headsets; 7 laptop computers; $30,000 scholarship to Executive Business Training Website development, including brand design and content; installation and configuration hardware, labor and support; 5 licenses of Microsoft Small ...

Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina visited Military Magnet Academy High School located in North Charleston, SC on Monday October 31st, 2011. Attorney Evan Guthrie spoke to the Law Enforcement Class at the Military Magnet Academy. The law enforcement class covers different aspects of the law including how to prosecute a case in court and how to be a witness in court. These duties are essential to law enforcement and Mr. Guthrie gave some of his background and knowledge of how cases are prosecuted and how to be an effective witness ...

News Facts • The fifth annual Forrester Groundswell Awards were announced on September 22 at the Forrester Content & Collaboration Forum in Boston. Fishbowl Solutions was a recipient of the award in the in the Management category for an Employee Mobile Application. Their winning entry was based on their work developing an iPad-based content management application for a leading medical device manufacturer and integrating it with Oracle WebCenter Content (formerly Oracle Universal Content Management). • Jason Lamon, senior marketing associate at Fishbowl Solutions, ...

The University of California, Irvine Extension announces the fourth annual "Gifted and Talented Education Webinar Series," to begin Wednesday, Feb. 1 and runs through Feb. 22. This series of free online presentations will educate teachers and parents about the continued evolution of the gifted and talented education (GATE) curriculum, teaching methods and solutions. The webinar also offers educators the option to receive credit for attending all webinar sessions. "This annual free webinar series will provide participants with useful tools including how ...

Matrox Graphics announced today its Matrox Avio KVM extender and Matrox Mura MPX Series video wall controller boards will be demonstrated together, as key components of a collaborative, high-performance simulation visualization at Digital Plant Expo. Avio will be specifically demonstrated with benefits relating to large polygon-count piping and steel CAD models, plant, pipeline, and process management, and resource reservoir simulation. Avio transmits audio, PS2, USB, and uncompressed HD display content in real time over a single fiber-optic cable with a maximum range ...

The Royal National Lifeboat Institute's annual Reindeer Run is once again being held at UK Safari Park, Knowsley Safari Park this weekend (Sunday 27th November 2011) where a 5k and 10k race will be held with a number of festive touches to get people in the spirit of Christmas. The charity event that had previously been held at the safari park last year will hopefully be attracting just as much of a turnout this year with two races; a 5k race (for 10+ years) and a 10k race (for 16+ years), but for those not up to the running there is still the 3.5k 'Santa Saunter' walk ...

Florida Hand Center, a specialized medical facility in Port Charlotte, Fl, focused on minimally invasive hand and arm treatment for arthritis and more, today announced it is a proud sponsor of this year's Jingle Bell Run in Punta Gorda. The 5k run/walk to benefit The Arthritis Foundation will take place December 2, 2011 at Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. Proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation. Registration for the event starts at 5 p.m. , and participants can register on the day of the event. The run/walk begins at 7 p.m. Participants are ...

The physicians and staff members of Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association (MOGA) have released their fall newsletter. The newsletter contains updates on new physicians and services offered by the practice. It can be read at http://www.mogamd.com/web/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=DoOSaSFTBew%3d&tabid=36 (If the text does not link, copy and paste it into your browser.) Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association is one of the largest providers of women's healthcare services in the Memphis area, with offices at or near St. Francis-Bartlett, Methodist-Germantown, ...

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first all-trampoline, walled playing court, announces it has awarded its newest facility in Los Angeles, CA this year. Sky Zone is the ultimate 3-D play experience for teens, parents and kids to jump, leap and defy gravity on the patented all-trampoline walled playing court. Sky Zone provides guests with thrilling activities fit for all ages and fitness levels where they are guaranteed to have a 'soaring' time. Filled with wall-to-wall trampolines, Sky Zone provides a brand new way to move and sets the stage for ...

SweetSeat, maker of high-quality booster seats for kids, is expanding its offerings with two new fun and striking patterns that will leave kids wanting to sit down in style. With a range of both contemporary and traditional designs suitable to fit the decor of any home, SweetSeat's new Granny Smith and Citron prints are sure to add fun to any dining table and quickly become the seat of choice for all tiny diners. SweetSeat is a handmade booster seat for boys and girls that sits atop any dining room chair, is easy to clean and the perfect companion for any child. A fresh ...

Harris Seeds' 2011-2012 Professional Vegetable & Cut Flower Growers' Seed Catalog has been published and mailed. The 144 page catalog features hundreds of high-quality vegetable seed and cut flower seed varieties, including many new 2012 introductions. New pumpkin seed varieties for 2012 include Little Giant, Crunchkin, Flatso and Mrs. Wrinkles. New sweet corn seed varieties are Mirai 315 BC, Mirai 160Y, SSW 2001MR and Primus. New melons include muskmelons Solstice, Minerva and Athena and honey dew Dream Dew. New tomato seed varieties are Lizziebelle, Red Bounty, Sunchocola, ...

Dubai Investment Properties (DIP) today announced that internationally renowned fashion label and manufacturer of premium leather products, Jafferjees is gearing up to open their second fashion store in Dubai at Sunset Mall on Jumeriah beach road. The opening of the new showroom is in line with Jafferjees' expansion strategy for the Middle East region. The store is scheduled to open on 15th of December, 2011 along with the launch of Sunset mall, which is due on the same date. Speaking on their foray into the Middle East, Mr. Murtaza Hassan Ali, director at Jafferjees ...

Aternity Inc., the industry's technology leader in end user experience management solutions for Global 1000 enterprises, announced today that ABQ Health Partners, the largest multi-specialty, independently-owned medical group in New Mexico, has selected the Aternity Frontline Performance Intelligence (FPI) Platform for its strategic end user experience management initiatives. With Aternity, ABQ Health Partners will monitor and analyze the performance of its Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution in order to pro-actively monitor on-going use. "After a lengthy due ...

December is a time for giving, and Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway patrons will have plenty of gifts throughout the month to celebrate the holiday season including the "Young At Heart" Oleg Cassini Christmas ornaments on Wednesdays and holiday shopping events for Elite Club Members on December 15-17. For those looking to share the spirit of the holidays, Empire City's annual coat and toy drive will take place from December 11-17. Laughfests: If the winter cold has you singing the blues, some say laughter is the best medicine! Get your dosage of comedy ...

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the company will serve as a sponsor for the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Elected Officials Holiday Reception taking place Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, located at 2 E. South St. The reception is being held to honor and thank elected leaders for another year of dedicated service. Attendees will include mayors from Wake County, members of the Raleigh ...

CWD is excited to announce that Electrohome EAKAR535 Portable Karaoke System has been awarded the PTPA Winner's Seal of Approval. PTPA Media has North America's largest volunteer parent testing community, with over 40,000 parents. Consumers looking for high-quality products and services can rest assured when they see the PTPA Winner's Seal; it's evidence of product excellence as evaluated by unbiased parent consumers. "We're excited that this product has been recognized as a great product by the parents who've tested it" said Michael Reles, Brand Manager ...

Steamboat Motors is known as the preferred Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep dealer of the Steamboat Springs area. However, they are proud to announce that they offer more than just cars to their greater Colorado community. Steamboat Motors is introducing a number of organizations that they pledge their time, money, and support to, in order to improve and benefit Routt County. Firstly, Steamboat Motors is proud to support governmental and city-sanctioned associations, including the Steamboat Springs Chamber and Resort Association and the Steamboat Springs Economic Council. ...

The company has introduced many new exciting home accents for this fall, including soft furnishings and European tapestries. Their range of comfy cushions and beanbag chairs are perfect for snuggling up with your loved one after a lovely evening enjoying the gorgeous show of colourful fall leaves. Lie back with a glass of wine or your favourite drink, and allow yourselves to just relax and enjoy this time of year. The fabulous floor or table-standing lanterns that Global Home Accents has offer you will provide warm glowing light to accentuate the yellows, oranges and ...

Shoeboxes for Military Spouses, the nation's only program dedicated to collecting and distributing shoebox gifts to military spouses, is the flagship program of Support Military Spouses, a North-Carolina-based nonprofit. From Nov. 25 through Dec. 17, 17 locations across North Carolina will serve as collection sites for gift boxes. The goal is to assemble, collect and distribute shoeboxes filled with gifts that are pampering and encouraging in nature to every wife or husband whose spouse is active duty. Currently, there are over 1 million active duty armed forces ...

Operation: Coming Home (http://operationcominghome.com), a joint volunteer project by the Triangle Veterans Association, Royal Oaks Building Group, Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA), and Gaines & Company, among others, has announced that Sgt. Carlos Evans, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and his family will be the recipients of the third house donated by the organization in a ceremony to be held in Cameron, N.C. on Friday, Dec. 2. Operation: Coming Home volunteers and local dignitaries will be on hand to present Sgt. Evans with the key to his new house, ...

The Greater Raleigh-Durham Chapter 105 of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) announced their officers for 2012 at their Annual Officer Installation held on November 9th at The Angus Barn. The 11-member board is comprised of the following real estate professionals: President - Gary Triplett, CPM President-Elect - Crystal Hall, CPM Treasurer - Chris Stigall, CPM Secretary - Bonnie Moser, CPM Counselor - Brenda Brantley, ARM /CPM Candidate Counselor - Glenn French, CPM Emeritus Counselor - Gina Ide, CPM Counselor - Tracey Johnson, CPM Counselor ...

Jason Konesco, president of Harrison College (http://www.harrison.edu), a post-secondary, proprietary educational institution aimed at business, industry, and the public sector, has announced that Shelley Hunter has joined the institution as associate provost for student services. In this role, Hunter will provide strategic vision, leadership and direction for the college's student affairs, career services and alumni services groups. She comes to Harrison College from the Indiana University Foundation, where she spent more than seven years as special giving programs director ...

Cookies.com, a website whose name says it all, has created a list of its Top 5 Holiday Gifts for Caramel Lovers. No matter who you are shopping for, this list has something for everyone with a sweet tooth! Top 5 Gifts for Caramel Lovers: 1. Gourmet Caramel Corn - 3 Gallon Tower - $38.00 2. Caramel Lover's Giant Fortune Cookie - $29.99 3. Classic Caramel and Chocolate Pretzel Twists - $24.99 4. Caramel Pecan Chocolate Gourmet Caramel Apple - $24.99 5. Banana Caramel Cream Cake - $47.95 Photos and samples are available upon request. About Cookies.com: Based ...

With this week's announcement that national replacement window retailer Window Depot USA was acquired by competitor Clear Choice USA, consumers get the advantage. By joining forces, both companies are expanding their national footprint; but more importantly, by combining staff efforts, dealer expertise and best business practices, both companies emerge stronger than ever before, and better equipped to offer homeowners an unbeatable combination of low prices and high-level service. Best yet, with ever-increasing public visibility, these companies must continue to raise their ...

Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the global hotel sales and marketing alliance, has announced the launch of a brand new trade directory combining their Meetings, Incentive and Corporate Travel collections for 2012. The new Meetings, Incentive and Corporate Travel Collection 2012 will be officially launched at next week's Exhibition for the Incentive Business Travel and Meetings (EIBTM) in Barcelona, Spain, where Great Hotels of the World will be exhibiting on stand E320. The 2012 edition includes over 130 of the world's best MICE and corporate properties, ...