For the past six years, the Annual George Thanhauser Bike for Hope has been growing in number of participants and funds raised. This year, organizers are expecting the biggest turnout yet for this annual fundraiser benefiting the Foundation of Hope for Research and Treatment of Mental Illness. The Seventh Annual Bike for Hope will be held Sat., May 14 at Trek Bicycles of Raleigh at 10911 Raven Ridge Road. Three rides will be offered - 50-mile, 32-mile and 15-mile - along with Big Wheel races for kids and adults, other family activities, and a prize raffle. The registration ...

Our product Slip Resistor is a unique patented chemical formula designed to react with silica in any mineral surface such as concrete, ceramic tile, terrazzo, marble, porcelain, slate, quarry tile, river rock, polished stone, or glazed brick. The result of the chemical reaction with the surface is a creation of a micro-fine tread design that provides a positive slip resistant surface. It can be safely applied and even reapplied several times over the years without harming the structural composition of the material on which it is applied. Many other slip-proofing solutions ...

Dr. Michael Yessis, the preeminent biomechanist in the United States, is releasing a video that discusses the technique needed to pitch 100 mph, and how to acquire that specialized technique. In the video available on Youtube, in which he analyzes two time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum frame-by-frame, Dr. Yessis explains that pitching 100 mph is not out of the ordinary, nor out of the reach for anyone pitching today. He points out that most pitchers do not pitch 100 mph because they do not know how to pitch 100 mph, i.e. they lack the technique, (often called pitching ...

The world's largest pet and pet product expo, America's Family Pet Expo, hosted by the World Pet Association (WPA), returns to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif., April 15-17. The three-day event is recognized not only for its family-friendly entertainment, shopping and stage shows, but also for its notable history of educating people surrounding responsible pet care and placing animals in forever homes. Since 1996 WPA has assisted in facilitating more than 6,400 animal adoptions, with a record-breaking 668 pets placed with families at last year's event. ...

The eWomenNetwork Foundation Emerging Leader Program reaches out to young women between the ages of 22-29 who are already demonstrating excellence in the areas of academics, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Their aim is to seek out the "bright and the bright eyed" and recognize them for their accomplishments and commitment, particularly as it relates to an ethic of integrating giving back into their professional pursuits. Julie Fincher, now 24 (23 at the time of award), is the owner of Babysitter Express. While attending school full-time and working full-time, Julie ...

In today's budget conscious society, more and more consumers are choosing to staying home rather than traveling to resort destinations. With the aesthetic addition of the right exterior residential lighting, The Outdoor Lights (www.theoutdoorlights.com) in Cumming, GA can help make any home feel like a vacation spot. The company's representatives are like artists who use a variety of mediums to create everything from understated, cozy back yards, to settings with the grandeur and style of five-star resorts. A frequent collaborator with award-winning architects and ...

Rent Jungle (www.rentjungle.com) was honored by the 15th annual Webby Awards as an Official Honoree in the Real Estate category. The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, is the international award honoring excellence in design and content on the internet. Out of the 8,000 sites submitted, fewer than 15% are given nominations or honoree awards in their particular categories. Rent Jungle placed among the highest in the Real Estate category for sites, placing the company amongst the largest and most popular apartment and housing ...

Hartford Financial Services, Inc. has hired Frank Pabon as Branch Manager for a mortgage lending office in Columbus, Wisconsin. Headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, Hartford Financial Services, Inc. is a mortgage lender licensed to originate home mortgages in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. Frank Pabon brings over 10 years of mortgage lending experience to Hartford Financial Services, Inc. Through out the past 10 years, Frank Pabon has adapted to the challenges of the mortgage industry and has successfully assisted over 2000 families in securing financing for their ...

Medflow Capital, Inc. is offering loans to Veterinarians nationwide. They offer loans from $20,000 to over $5 Million. They are offering Working Capital, Debt Consolidation, Practice Acquisitions, and Accounts Receivable Financing. With over 16 years of experience getting loans for Veterinarians, Medflow Capital, Inc. is a trusted source for Veterinarians for their personal and practice loan needs. Medflow Capital's Working Capital loans can help Veterinarians maintain cash flow levels which is the life-blood of any successful practice. Working Capital can help with ...

The owners of the Diabetic Diet Sample website are pleased to announce a new and improved site designed to provide information and support to diabetics and their families. With the design focused on usability, the new site should make it easier for readers to find the information they are looking for quickly and easily. As the site further develops, the owners hope it becomes a focal point of information distribution on the diabetic diet and related news. The first thing new visitors will notice is the fact that it's aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Where some websites ...

Wired Fax, one of the leading online fax providers in the industry, is well-known for its inexpensive plans. Now, the internet fax service is offering two months free to customers who sign up for annual subscriptions. "We pride ourselves on our ability to provide our clients with great online fax service for some of the lowest prices around, and we wanted to take that to the next level by giving new annual subscription customers their first two months free. It's not just about having the best prices - we're essentially acknowledging the confidence we have in our product," ...

Total Solar Direct brings Solar Electricity (PV) directly to residents. Carrollton, Texas April 13, 2011- Total Solar Direct, an Internet based retailer of grid-tied home PV systems, announces the commencement of business operations. Total Solar Direct sells high quality, prepackaged PV systems delivered on one pallet directly to homeowners across the country. The residential solar electricity sector is booming in the U.S. In 2010, the residential sector accounted for 30% of U.S. capacity or 264MW of new residential installations. This is a 70% increase over 2009, and ...

Internet broadcasting company Big Media USA recently added August Benefits, Inc.'s Internet radio show, "Local Long Island Leaders," to its programs. August Benefits, Inc. is located in Huntington, New York and specializes in working with corporate and executive clients. "What is most exciting about our new program on Big Media USA," said Todd Bellistri, the President & CEO of August Benefits, "is that we are now able to reach a much wider audience and share our expertise as well as that of other well-regarded professionals. We hope our audience finds our interviews ...

News Facts • Fishbowl Solutions, an Oracle Enterprise Content Management and WebCenter Specialized Gold Partner, announced the release of iOS Mobility Suite API for Oracle Universal Content Management (Oracle UCM). This API (application programming interface) provides organizations with a set of rules and specifications for the creation of custom applications that utilize Apple's mobile operating system to interface with Oracle UCM. • Fishbowl's Mobile ECM application enables organizations to leverage managed content remotely. Using their iPhone or iPad, Oracle UCM ...

The law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP will offer its popular human resources seminar on Wednesday, May 25, in Grand Rapids. The day-long seminar will focus on "Strategy, Risk Management and Best Practices: The Changing World of HR." More than two dozen employee benefits, labor and employment law attorneys at Warner Norcross will offer sessions on a wide range of topics during the seminar, which runs from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at DeVos Place. For the first time, the seminar will be offered in three tracks tailored for all benefits and HR professionals: strategic, ...

Effective in April, DotLoop's collaborative workspace begins powering twelve Tennessee real estate brokerages in addition to attending REBarCamp Nashville. The twelve new brokerages in Tennessee are part of DotLoop's national expansion aimed at helping agents maximize their efficiency in the buying and selling of real estate. The DotLoop solution provides Tennessee agents with a collaborative workspace allowing them to eliminate the inefficiencies of the traditional real estate transaction. Agents and clients initiate transactions, or "loops" where they can adjust and ...

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8th. At a time when violence against children affects over 3 million children in our country, and when bullying and bullying suicides are at an all time high, Love Our Children USA announced the recipients of the Sixth Annual Mothers Who Make A Difference Awards, recognizing and supporting celebrity mothers for balancing motherhood, work and causes around the world. This year's winners include: Christie Brinkley, Jenna Elfman, Amy Poehler and Gwen Stefani. These celebrity moms take on vital issues around the globe, giving of themselves to ...

Location Matters, a full service Retail Commercial Brokerage with a specialized restaurant leasing and development team, announced the facilitation of a new lease for Terra Restaurant & Bar, an American Bistro residing in San Diego's Hillcrest region for the past 13 years. Location Matters helped Chef Jeff Rossman and his parents to acquire the new restaurant space at 7091 El Cajon Blvd, in the East College District. Replacing the former Leonardo's Italian Kitchen, the new Terra Restaurant & Bar will have 3,325 sq. ft. of restaurant space, leased for 10 years at ...

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is an innovation luxury tour operator in Vietnam and unveils very often new upscale travel experiences for the most discerning travelers. Located 160 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Nam Cat Tien National Park is reported to have 600 plant species, 240 bird species, and 50 species of mammals including the one-horn rhinoceros, one of several endangered mammals from Vietnam listed in the World Red Book. Nam Cat Tien National Park is situated about 160 km north of Ho Chi Minh City. The park was established in 1998 and is actually ...

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named Double D Contractors, Inc., in Hicksville, NY, 2011 National Contractor of the Year (CotY) in the Residential Kitchen $80,001 - $120,000.00 category of its annual awards competition. Contractors from seven regions nationwide vie for the awards on an annual basis. All projects submitted for judging were an improvement or an addition to an existing structure, with the exception of one category, "Residential Exterior Specialty." Otherwise, new construction projects were not eligible. This winning project ...

Today, the numbers of health ailments are increasing at a lightning speed in almost every corner of the world. Moreover, the expenses incurred on health treatment are so much that it becomes almost impossible to pay them from your pocket all together. This is the situation when health coverage plans come for relief. What are Health Insurance Plans? Health insurance is the insurance provided against the medical expenses. Here the insurer has to pay some fixed amount of monthly premium under an agreement signed between insurance company and person insured. Health ...

QSX Instruments Inc is pleased to introduce a new solution for RoHS testing needs through its Quickshot XRF analyzer line. The new bench-top system (QSX-82D) was developed specifically for organizations that require the ability to test small electronic components for RoHS compliance. The marketer and distributor of x-ray fluorescence technology had a strong year in 2010 with its primary clients adding XRF for precious metal analysis and hazardous substance detection for CPSIA regulation interests. However, the only system available for detection of lead, cadmium, mercury ...

eNutriments, an online retailer of natural health products and nutritional supplements, announced that it would select Chase Orbital Payments for online credit card transactions and orders. The latest start-up in the health and wellness segment, http://www.eNutriments.com, recently selected J.P. Morgan Chase's online credit card processing system for their online transactions. Customers will now be able to purchase safely from the retailer, through a variety of options, including Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, and BillMeLater. The move puts eNutriments.com at par with ...

Aprons have a cult following in America, and no one knows it better than Kirsteen Mackay, owner of Buy Cute Aprons. And now, she's committed to bringing the American love of aprons to the UK via her newly established website, http://buycuteaprons.com. According to Kirsteen, Buy Cute Aprons is an online apron boutique selling a deluxe range of designer aprons in fabulous designs. Kirsteen, who is edging her bet on English housewives, believes Buy Cute Aprons offers a wonderful gift idea for any occasion. "Every woman spends part of her life in the home, cooking, cleaning, ...

Many members of the Children's Writers' Coaching Club have been active in the club for several years, and along the way they've become published children's book authors. To keep up with their changing needs, the CWCC is now offering an Advanced Level of club membership. Nancy I. Sanders, who is the author of over 70 books for children and has been published with such houses as Scholastic, Children's Press, Chicago Review Press, Sleeping Bear Press, and Tyndale, will be presenting a tele-workshop each month for CWCC members at the advanced level. Advanced membership ...