Church of Scientology of Tampa (http://www.scientology-tampa.org) expands into new historic landmark Ybor Square home in a Grand Opening ceremony on the 100th birthday of Scientology Founder, L. Ron Hubbard. Thousands of Scientologists gathered on March 13th, 2011 to dedicate the new Tampa Church that was made necessary by a fourfold growth in Tampa's Scientology congregation over the past decade. The newly renovated 88,000-square-foot Church houses a Public Information Center presenting the beliefs and practices of Scientology, including the life of its Founder. The ...

Pacific Group, a licensee of Two Lips, announces the debut of the brand's handbag collection. Known for its contemporary footwear designs, Two Lips caters to the sophisticated young professional. "The Two Lips handbag launch needed to be an extension of an already successful footwear brand," said Teri Santella, Pacific Group President of All Branded Divisions of All Handbags and Accessories. "The vision for each collection is unique in its design, function and appeal while maintaining the integrity of the brand. This eclectic collection offers something new and fresh in ...

Acclaimed photographer and marketer Sandy Puc' and renowned wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis will be in Indianapolis on March 30 to share their skills with the 2011 Power of Passion Tour. The tour kicked off in Denver on February 12 to a great success and continues across 32 cities. Puc' and Ghionis' seminar leave the audience with a sense of excitement and inspiration for the art and business of photography. The photographers share their wealth of knowledge and expertise during the five-hour show with unmatched enthusiasm and passion. The seminar covers wedding photography ...

Once upon a time, in the 30s, the Szalardi family opened their own leather business in Hungary specialising in luggage goods. Zoli Szalardi completed his apprenticeship within the family business, and in 1971 decided to take the company to the wonderful coast of New Zealand. As an expert, Zoli selects each hide before it is either hand or press cut. Not only is the quality of the luggage first class, but you can enjoy a lifetime restoration service to return it to its former glory. Nowadays, 18 years on from the first piece designed for Rodd & Gunn, tradition still ...

The University of Richmond Spiders head Strength & Conditioning coach, Jay DeMayo, employed a secret weapon and deployed a revolutionary conditioning program that has had a major impact on the basketball team's ability to successfully compete with better known programs. The secret weapon is legendary biomechanist pioneer, Dr. Michael Yessis. The revolutionary concept, developed by Dr. Yessis, is to use sport-specific exercises designed to mimic actual game play, including the angle and velocity of movements performed on the court. According to DeMayo "Dr. Yessis' concepts ...

Leading international payment provider eMerchantPay (www.eMerchantPay.com) announced today that they are showcasing their premier payment processing services at the upcoming Airline Distribution 2011, where they will discuss successful payment strategies and best practices with key decision makers in the airline industry. Airline Distribution 2011 is a global distribution show hosted by UATP, taking place March 30 - April 1 at the Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong. The event is designed to maximize networking opportunities for airline executives and industry suppliers and ...

Technology Advancement Group , Inc. (TAG ) announces that the TAG Commander , a rugged Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) / Tablet, is featured in Carlson Software's next generation machine control and site management solutions being presented at ConExpo 2011. The fully integrated positioning and machine control solutions available from Carlson offer flexible site management software options that are powered by the TAG Commander . The TAG Commander's ultra-mobile rugged design is ideal in the automated vehicle and machine guidance markets that demand powerful components, versatile ...

John Snyder, COO, and Beth Edrington, Director of Internal Consulting and Performance Improvement, presented how Carle Foundation Hospital has employed an innovative method for engaging nurses, technicians and other hospital employees to capture operating cost savings in just 60 days while building leadership skills and employee morale at the same time. The key to success: An innovative small team improvement process, developed by Leap Technologies, that gets hospital employees productively engaged in eliminating waste, implementing best practices and solving problems without ...

Baterbys Art Auction Gallery will play host to the first-ever art auction gallery field trip at this year's Conference & Show, a major annual event staged by the National Auctioneers Association. This year's Conference & Show will be held from July 12-16 in Orlando. The field trip will be held in Baterbys Art Auction Gallery, at 9101 International Dr. "Members of the National Auctioneers Association will join us as we demonstrate the art and science of the art auction business," said Richard Hart of Baterbys Art Auction Gallery, one of the most prestigious art auction ...

During the board meeting of the Mid-America Economic Development Council (MAEDC) in Chicago, Aaron Brossoit, VP of Business Development for Golden Shovel Agency was chosen to become the newest board member. MAEDC is an organization comprised of economic development professionals in ten states in the Midwest: Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. "I am excited to further the regional development discussion in the ten-state region of MAEDC," said Brossoit. "I am honored to be chosen for the board and ...

Recently the Toronto Star reported on the case of Charlie Hunter, who drowned in 1974 while staying at St. Anne's Residential School in Fort Albany in northwestern Ontario. (http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/953851--star-readers-rally-to-bring-charlie-hunter-home) For author Stephen McGeegan, it's just one more case in a long line of residential school calamities and another slow response from the Canadian government. "To have to fight the Canadian government over the return of a child's body is horrific for everyone concerned. It's appalling that the public ...

Collectron International Management Inc., the original Maquiladora Shelter Program Provider, has evolved maquiladoras - manufacturing facilities in Mexico - from their blue-collar beginnings to the high-tech manufacturing present. In addition to the manufacturing needs that have always sustained maquiladoras, today's maquiladoras are oriented toward research, design and development. They rely on highly skilled labor such as specialized engineers and technicians, many of whom are third generation professionals. The highly educated and skilled workforce behind the new era ...

ReRack, the nation's leading environmentally focused buy, sell and trade car rack business, featuring Yakima and Thule racks, is showing the world that sustainability is a very viable business model whose time has come. Operating in new headquarters at 2240 NE Sandy Boulevard in Portland, Oregon, ReRack is experiencing its third year of incredible growth. "We grew over three hundred percent our first year, one hundred percent our second and we are on track to reach over thirty five percent growth this year. Our business is founded on the concept of sustainability and ...

The Pet Care Trust's Pets in the Classroom program has received a grant of $10,000 from H.H. Backer Associates Inc. H.H. Backer Associates Inc. is a leader in the pet industry, specializing in trade publications, trade shows and educational conferences. Pet Care Trust Executive Director Steven King expressed appreciation for the funding from H.H. Backer: "We are excited about the generous support from H.H. Backer, which will allow us to build on the incredible growth our program experienced in 2010, and reach even more teachers and classrooms in 2011." King said ...

No lights. No electricity. No problem. The City of Miami Mayor Tomas P. Regalado, Miss Earth Florida 2010 Kelly Saks and Miss Teen Earth Florida Brittney Ronda are joining efforts to raise awareness for Earth Hour. On Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 8:30p.m. Mayor Regalado and Ms. Saks will dim non-essential lighting at a famous Miami landmark at to acknowledge and celebrate the commitment Miami has to do more for our planet. Mayor Regalado, Miss Saks and Miss Ronda are commissioning Floridians to partake in this voluntary event to raise awareness of sustainability issues. ...

Since kicking off its spring sale March 11, Brookfield Homes has experienced huge demand for its new homes throughout San Diego County, with 11 homes sold in 10 days. Including several new homes available for immediate move-in at five San Diego-area neighborhoods, and with up to $124,000 in combined price reductions, upgrades and incentives, the spring sale presents "remarkable opportunities for those looking to buy a quality new home," said Lora Heramb, vice president of sales and marketing for Brookfield Homes San Diego/Riverside division. Sale highlights may include: ...

Digisoda Publishing announces the publication of Grinding It Out: How To Create A Six-Figure Law Practice (ISBN 9780 983360018, Digisoda Publishing, 2011) by famed attorney Chris Shella. Set for release on March 31, 2011, Shella, a renowned attorney for major felonies and federal criminal defense cases, outlines the steps essential to make any law practice into a six-figure and vibrant practice. Drawing on his own experience of fourteen years of practice up and down the East Coast, Shella assures the reader that what is needed to be successful is a latop, a couple of suits, ...

Long gone are the days when information technology professionals worked in isolation, researching relevant technology on their own and tirelessly working to stay current on breaking developments in industry news. Now, they have TAGthink.com. TAGthink is part of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), a nonprofit organization committed to the interests of IT professionals. This leading industry association promotes the advancement of the technological industry in Georgia to encourage economic and educational advancement. TAGthink's website, TAGthink.com, is a ...

Dr. Adam Tonis, a chiropractor in New York, NY, and his team at 42nd Street Chiropractic, have recently partnered with online leader Spine-health.com to provide their patients greater access to top quality spine information. Dr. Tonis joined the Spine-health Doctor Membership Program after having met the quality criteria required for entry into this program. Dr. Tonis believes in taking the time to listen to and work with patients to help them understand which recommendations are best for their unique condition. Tailoring a personalized plan for treatment demands that ...

IDV Solutions today announced that John Nelson, user experience manager for the company's flagship product, Visual Fusion, will speak on April 14 at the 2011 annual meeting of the Association of American Geographers (AAG) in Seattle. Nelson's presentation, titled "When is Where It's At: Puzzles and Pragmatism for the Inevitable 4th Dimension," focuses on visualizing data in the context of time, and incorporating time-based visualizations into interactive mapping applications. The presentation will cover the benefits and factors to consider, and will offer recommendations ...

The St. Louis Society for the Blind & Visually Impaired, founded in 1911, has launched a fundraising initiative called "The Campaign for 100" as the nonprofit organization celebrates its 100th year of providing services in greater St. Louis. All funds raised in "The Campaign for 100" will directly support Society programs and services to provide specialized Vision Rehabilitation, Orientation & Mobility, Adaptive Education, Assistive Technology, Children's Services and Support Services to blind and visually impaired people and their families in greater St. Louis and Southwestern ...

Dance Informa online dance magazine has launched a new website, catering to its growing US and Australian readerships. Dance Informa is Australia's leading dance magazine with the largest readership in the country. After much interest from the US dance industry, Dance Informa began to cover US dance news and events early last year. Dance Informa now has a US publication, as well as its popular Australian publication, and editorial team across both countries and abroad. Dance Informa provides free dance audition and event listings, interviews with industry leaders, ...

Revised numbers from the Department of Labor indicate that New Jersey gained 5,200 private-sector jobs last year while losing 7,100 jobs in January. With state unemployment remaining at 9.1%, trends indicate that the economy will continue to challenge employers throughout 2011. Snelling Staffing - The Wyckoff Group, a staffing organization that works with local hiring managers, reports that as businesses slowly bring on new employees, their hiring process needs to reflect the current economic situation. "A slow-moving economy is the most challenging time to hire," says ...

The Web 2.0 Expo has invited Love With Food, the first-of-its-kind social commerce site for food enthusiasts, to present at this year's Web 2.0 Expo Startup Showcase. Approximately 30 new, innovative startups have been handpicked by the Web 2.0 Expo committee to present in front of high-profile investors and thousands of potential users at the Web 2.0 Startup Showcase. The Showcase will be held in San Francisco Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 5:15 pm. Love With Food was founded to satisfy food enthusiasts' cravings online by helping to connect specialty food brands with ...

East Valley Naturopathic Doctors (EVND), a premier medical facility in Mesa, Ariz., is offering a free lecture series for Valley residents focusing on healthy eating, healthy cooking, food allergens and illnesses. EVND will offer the lecture series each month and revise topics and content based on feedback from patients and the community. The goal of the series is to help one stay healthy through clean living. The lecture series entitled "Clean Living" will take place the second Saturday of each month starting April 9, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The location will ...