Tim's, Inc., will hold its 19th annual Cabin Fever Auction on Sunday, March 27, but not in the usual venue. In the past, Tim's conducted the yearly event at the Litchfield Firehouse in Litchfield. But this year, a combination of factors led to the decision to hold the auction in the Tim's, Inc. showroom, at 1185 Farmington Avenue (Rte. 6) in Bristol. "For openers, we've had a simply awful winter, weather-wise, and I just can't take the chance we'll be snowed out at the firehouse," said Tim Chapulis of Tim's, Inc. "Transporting all that merchandise from our facility ...

Six San Diegans will be experiencing a Biggest Loser-like competition of their own, this spring: Certified Master Hypnotist Diane Edwards will utilize The Hypno-Band , an innovative weight-loss program using hypnosis as a comparable alternative to gastric bypass or lap band surgery, to drive a group of individuals to lose weight, during her six week Weight Loss Challenge. The winner of the challenge will win all their money back. Beginning April 16th, Edwards will re-program the participants' to use their subconscious mind to control their appetite and shift eating ...

Cosmetology students at International Academy of Hair Design, 7611 W. Thomas Road in Desert Sky Mall may feel more like Fairy Godmothers than future stylists while providing services for young girls going to the prom this spring. The cosmetology school is offering a special Prom Pamper Package for only $35 through May 15. The package includes haircut, shampoo, deep conditioning, blow dry, style with up-do, basic manicure and pedicure, as well as facial make-up. Tip Overlay Nail Service is available for an additional $10. "Going to the prom is a memorable event but ...

Southwest Solutions Group announced today that it was awarded a contract to provide and install a record box storage system for Alix Partners. Under terms of the agreement Southwest Solutions Group will provide storage shelving to store 20,000 record boxes along with a barcode tracking system. The barcode tracking software will track locations and content of the record boxes. The 9' high record box storage shelving will save an estimated 5,000 square feet of lease space. At an estimated $6 value per square foot for lease space, the record box shelving will save $30,000.00 ...

Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC received Franchise Business Review's 2011 Franchisee Satisfaction Award at the International Franchise Association (IFA) 51st Annual Convention in Las Vegas on February 13-16, 2011. As the nation's largest full-service shipping reseller, Unishippers helps provide small and mid-sized business owners a complete line of shipping options all from one company. Partnering with regional and national shipping carriers, such as UPS , Estes, and Saia, Unishippers offers these business owners many shipping options, attractive pricing, and community-focused ...

DotLoop, the real estate industry's first real-time collaborative workspace for sharing and signing documents, continues its national expansion in Washington D.C. Real estate agents, brokers, buyers and sellers of our nations capital will save time, avoid burnout and get deals done via DotLoop's web-based negotiation platform. Typically, drafting real estate contracts and negotiating is a long and tedious process, requiring considerable time sifting through and signing multiple documents to close a deal. DotLoop's collaborative workspace allows all parties in a real ...

With Merchants Against Unfair Interchange, ("MAUI") drawing a line in the sand in the fight against unfair fees and pricing practices the opponents are coming to life. Processors, ISO's and even Agents who benefit the most from the deceptive pricing practices are beginning to voice their concerns as they see their ill gotten gains fade away. Both sides of the discussion are staunch in the support of their perspective views, which is only spurred by the recent discussions taking place within congress. Polarized is best used to describe the views related to interchange ...

'Facts About France' info has recently been added at TravelFranceForFree.com, a website that shows travelers how to travel to France for free. Erin J. Rosario, a member of TravelFranceForFree.com, has shared her wonderful experience of traveling to France. "I went window-shopping along the clothing shops at Rue Saint Honore on my way to the famous Place Vendome, which is home to expensive jewellery shops as well as the Ritz," says J. Rosario of TravelFranceForFree.com, a site that helps travelers get 85% discounts on any plane flight to France. "I did not buy anything. ...

In 2009 VTI deployed Squire Technologies' flagship product 'SVI-MG 8000' to handle their International Traffic; providing scalability, improved call stability, percentage routing and call management, as well as extensive 'all IP' services. In 2010, with VTI customers receiving seamless, stable and reliable telephone services, demand greatly exceeded expectations. VTI, keen to ensure their customers needs were exceeded, have returned to Squire Technologies to expand by a further 50% to be able to support a total capacity of 16.5 Million BHCA. "VTI continues to cater ...

In March, college basketball fans across the country partake in an annual ritual to fill out NCAA basketball tournament brackets. Citizen Effect is hosting its 2nd Annual Brackets with Benefits, sponsored by Edelman, the Case Foundation, CrowdFlower and Fathead, to put a philanthropic twist on your NCAA bracket. Brackets with Benefits works just like other pools — players donate $10, fill out a bracket, and win prizes and bragging rights. But most importantly, the Brackets with Benefits champion will choose which of Citizen Effect's critical philanthropy projects to fund ...

The No. 1 reason people visit the Internet is to see a video, according to new research. Adapting to this change, the popular LawMarketing Portal website today becomes the all-video LawMarketing Channel at http://www.LawMarketing.com. The LawMarketing Portal has been a free news and information site about marketing and business development in the legal profession for 15 years. It has carried hundreds of articles by marketing experts since it was founded. "We're switching to an all-video format because when people have a problem, they just want someone to tell them ...

MGM Grand Detroit has named Rozell "Roz" Blanks as Vice President of Human Resources. The announcement was made by General Manager Steve Zanella. In this position, Blanks will oversee MGM Grand Detroit's labor and employee relations duties, training, employment, employee services, compensation, benefits, events, recognition and human resource compliance duties. Additionally, he will develop and implement the department's strategic plan and administer its budget. Blanks started with MGM Resorts International in 2006, serving as the Executive Director of Human Resources ...

Modern professional security application works with any webcam, IP cameras, and major capture cards. Security application has become so sophisticated that the typical businessman who has been busy minding his store instead of pouring over electronics and internet technology articles can be easily overwhelmed when it comes time to install or renew his security system. Fortunately, there is new professional surveillance application that simplifies much of the decision making. You don't necessarily have to get rid of a working analog CCTV system in order to renew to a streaming ...

Philadelphia union-side law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that eight of its employment, labor and workers compensation lawyers have been selected by their peers as U.S. News - Best Lawyers in America for 2011. They are: Deborah R. Willig (listed since 1990), Alaine S. Williams (listed since 1999), Stuart W. Davidson (listed since 1995), Ralph J. Teti (listed since 2006), Deborah M. Lerner (listed since 2006), John M. Singleton (listed since 2007), Irwin W. Aronson (listed since 1987) and James S. Beall (listed since 2006). The oldest and most ...

Health Plus Physicians Organization (www.hppo.org), announces today that the company has recently "adopted" Big Hollow Elementary School and Sedom Special Education Center. To support these schools, HPPO will be collecting Box Tops for Education coupons as part of a campaign that Avery Dennison brought to Regency Office Products. "HPPO is passionate about the community and about the future of our children," says Christina Berger, HPPO director of provider affairs & quality initiatives. "With the current state of the economy and all around budget cuts for education, this ...

For too many years, people have looked for a great website that featured the latest and greatest kitchen and bath products, without the hype or SELL SELL SELL! Now, finally, there is one: KBExpo.com. KBExpo.com is designed to present the hottest product innovations in the kitchen and bath industry with no favoritism, no direct selling and above all, no hype. KBExpo.com is a website like no other, offering opportunities for manufacturers through our new product showcase and reviews, blanket coverage of social networking sites, and cool videos to entertain. Showrooms and ...

In a time when medical patients do the majority of their preliminary research online prior to visiting their doctors, one Richmond area medical practice, Virginia Women's Center, is releasing a series of educational online videos to provide accurate information on the World Wide Web. Virginia Women's Center, a trusted resource for total women's health care to over 60,000 women in the Richmond metro area, will launch a Focus on Health video on its website and YouTube channel each month in 2011 to keep patients informed and engaged on a variety of women's health care frequently ...

South East Water, provider of water to over two million customers in southeastern England, have appreciated an 80% savings on terminal server-based application and desktop delivery by using 2X VirtualDesktopServer, a highly efficient, low-maintenance Citrix replacement. By switching to 2X, South East Water replaced their expensive per-user licencing structure for a highly-affordable 2X per-server licensing model, allowing the deployment of business applications to desktops within minutes. The 2X licensing model has already provided substantial cost savings and the added ...

This coming March 17th and 24th, the radio show, CRIME BEAT: ISSUES, CONTROVERSIES AND PERSONALITIES FROM THE DARKSIDE, will feature a special two-part program focusing on Lewis Kasman, John Gotti's so-called 'Adopted Son', and his lawyer, Joel M. Weissman, one of the country's top divorce lawyers. Kasman, at one time a millionaire garment executive, became one of the closest confidants of the late John Gotti, the notorious Gambino crime boss known as the 'Dapper Don'. When John Gotti died in prison, Kasman brought the body home in a private Lear jet, planned the funeral ...

In order to improve the accessibility and availability of training, the Pa Chiefs of Police Association (PCPA) has selected JPL to help establish a virtual training network and create on line training courses to help law enforcement professionals maintain their certifications. The Pennsylvania Virtual Training Network (PaVTN) will provide officers with access to the essential training needed to perform their duties in a complex, ever-changing environment. JPL will help the PCPA setup the curriculum, customize the learning management system and promote PaVTN to their ...

Natural Basix is excited to debut their new website design and the addition of their new Spring clothing collection. Naturalbasix.com now features a shopping cart so that items can be purchased directly through the site. It also features several categories of Natural Basix cotton shirts including pique polos, pocket tees, pigment tees, solid oxfords, striped oxfords, mocks and turtlenecks. The collection of Men's apparel comes in colors for every season and run in sizes small-xxl. Natural Basix has recently joined Facebook so you can follow new trends and new additions ...

Erik Dalton. Ph.D. introduces the exciting Pain management series at the beautiful Costa Rica Retreat of Pura Vida Resort and Spa. Dalton's 6 day, 30 CE "hands-on" deep tissue manual therapy workshops feature groundbreaking therapy tools for fixing neck, back, shoulder, hip and leg pain. Aquire new therapeutic skills for immediate use in Medical Massage, Physical Therapy, Sports Massage, Rolfing , Personal Training, Chiropractic, Orthopedic Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy while enjoying the beautiful country of Costa Rica. Mix work and play while recession proofing ...

HI7E, a private investment partnership based in Florida, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Vandaele Holdings to further expand its business, which will take effect starting on March 9th, 2011. This acquisition is in line with HI7E's strategy of expanding its business through the purchase of successful companies with strong market position in their respective regions. Founded in 2009 with headquarter in New York City, NY, Vandaele Holdings is a holding firm comprised of companies in different lines of business that provide customers with ...

Winning Technologies announces it has secured two new contracts. The firm will provide IT and networking services for two large construction firms. The firms are both located in Pennsylvania. Zartman Construction in Harrisburg and Leonard S. Fiore Construction Inc. in Altoona. Each contract is valued at around $100,000. "The new contracts expand our reach within the construction industry," said Scott Lewis, CEO of Winning Technologies. "Zartman is a full service general contractor that has built hundreds of buildings in the Central Susquehanna Valley. Leonard S. Fiore ...

Health Market Science (HMS), a leading source of healthcare provider data and compliance solutions, will contribute to the discussions associated with Aggregate Spend Technology Solutions at the National Disclosure Summit, March 9-11 in Washington, DC. The Third Annual Summit is the Leading Forum on Disclosure, Transparency and Aggregate Spend for Drug, Device and Biotech Companies. Mitchell Chi, senior vice president, life sciences at HMS, will be part of a roundtable discussion on technology-based solutions designed to help life sciences manufacturers maintain compliance ...