On May 19, 2011, the Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) honored the Peacock Keller law firm with its inaugural Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy at their annual Legacy Celebration. The award recognizes the law firm's tradition of exemplary giving and community service. WCCF also announced that the award would be named the Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy in honor of Peacock Keller Senior Counsel, Charles C. Keller. A founding partner of the firm, Keller is well known for his longstanding dedication to community service both ...

LuggagePoint.com has been providing online sales of premier luggage and travel products since 1999. In a response to growing demand for their products, LuggagePoint began their search for a partner that could provide the necessary customer service to their online customers. "It was critical that our partner had the technology and customer service mindset to provide superior support to our customers" says Sumit Bhanote, Luggage Point Business Development. "At Advanced Customer Services we found a partner that truly cares about our customers and has all ...

Muddy Puddles, started in 1994, and introduced stylish, durable, kid proof waterproofs, for those children who loved playing out in all weathers and enjoyed getting 'down and dirty' but wanted to be comfortable at the same time. Muddy Puddles has just produced a new range of award winning light weight waterproof clothing. This range of clothing consists of a PuddlePac jacket and Trousers which can fold into a pocket and are perfectly suited to be carried around just in case of that unexpected shower that takes you by surprise. Muddy Puddles PuddlePac is the winner ...

French Connections are pleased to report a record number of enquiries for holiday accommodation in the south of France in 2011. Due in-part to the steadily rising cost of some transatlantic airfares, coupled with a greater awareness of the potential environmental impacts of air-travel, holidaymakers from the United Kingdom are choosing to visit France's warm south coast for an affordable and comfortable getaway this year; lovingly referred to as the country's 'sunshine playground' The southern region of France boasts good travel links and is easily accessible from the ...

Therapist, Life coach and Emotional Mastery expert Dr. Simon Casey will appear on The Wellness Authors Show on June 13 and 14, 2011, to discuss his latest release, 'Secrets To Emotional Wealth'. Books in the self help genre offer guidance in many different areas: stress management, unhealthy relationships, career success, goal achievement, developing self confidence and self worth - the list goes on and on. Many of us have gone a step further and have been involved in talk therapies of one kind or another. But often neither books or talk therapy produce the results we ...

Sharon Hill, a Triangle-based professional business etiquette and diversity trainer, radio talk show host, and Toastmaster's District Governor, encountered all manner of challenges during and after her long tenure as a development and marketing manager for Fortune 500 giant IBM, none of which could have fully prepared her to take on the task of selecting a caregiver for her own mother. On Tuesday, June 21, Hill will share her experiences as the keynote speaker for the 2011 Triangle Caregiver's Conference, an all day event aimed at providing respite, resolution, and resources ...

As part of its plans to increase globalisation, and following success in the UK and Europe, cosmetics giant Revlon is now rolling out its Oliver Wight Integrated Business Planning (IBP) programme across all regions. The decision to implement IBP on a global level was taken after seeing spectacular results within the European operation, where inventory was reduced by 50% whilst service levels rose to 98.5%. The IBP programme has paid dividends in terms of organisational visibility, planning and better integrated processes. "It was huge progress for the organisation. ...

New colours for summer 2011 include tangerine, ice pink and purple to fully coordinate with this season's must have colour trends. The team at Cloggs were excited as usual when these new colours landed which are a firm favourite in the office and with a hopefully hot summer ahead, Havaianas are sure to be the footwear of choice. Havaianas flip flops were first introduced to the world in 1962 by the Brazilian brand. The original Havaianas flip flops were inspired by ancient Japanese style sandals made of rice straw soles and fabric strap uppers. Today, Havaianas flip ...

Devart schema comparison tool greatly maximizes the productivity of Oracle developers and DBAs. Schema snapshots and version control integration, command line support, synchronization of wrapped and unwrapped objects - and it is only part of new product functionality. Devart Team is proud to announce the release of dbForge Schema Compare for Oracle 2.0. While the first version of the product was being launched, we were already working on its next release, because it was quite clear that dbForge Schema Compare 1.0 is just a good starting point. We did not even manage ...

ResearchWritingCenter.com is still accepting entries to our new essay contest. This is a terrific opportunity for writers to highlight their skills and share their knowledge. Winners will receive cash prizes as well as the chance to write guest blog posts.This is an exciting new way to honor the writers of the best essays. We like to keep writing interesting and stimulating, because we know how tough, concentrated, and isolating this kind of work can be. Our last essay competition proved to be a lively mechanism for bringing writers together, and promoting discussion. We ...

L.A. Management Company, a marketing firm specializing in website development, online marketing, social media management and video production, will be recognized by Business Leader as a Top 300 Small Business of the South at a reception on June 22, 2011. Honorees are dynamic small businesses that have exhibited strong historical financial results, have a positive impact in the local economy and are making a difference not only in business, but also in the greater community. The Charlotte-based marketing firm has been recognized by Business Leader three times in the ...

When Married Couples Should Keep Separate Bank Accounts Newlyweds are not as likely as they once were to keep all assets jointly. According to a Raddon Financial Group survey reported in The Wall Street Journal, nearly half of all married couples have more than one bank account between them. A significant reason for the increase may be that couples are getting married later in life and therefore bringing in established accounts to the marriage. Also, those marrying later in life may simply be used to paying bills on their own and not feel a need to merge finances. ...

Maryland Schools Notified of Students' Serious Offenses, Not Drug Arrests In 2010, Maryland passed a law that allowed schools to be notified when a student is arrested for serious crimes such as assault or possession of firearms. In 2011, the Maryland House of Representatives considered a bill that would have added drug arrests to the list of required offenses reported to schools. The goal of the current law is to prevent repeat offenders and improve school safety. After a student is arrested for a crime that requires reporting, school officials meet with the student ...

Supreme Court Ruling Changing the Role of Criminal Defense Attorneys Attorneys Must Advise Clients How Guilty Pleas Will Impact Other Legal Issues Originally from Honduras, Jose Padilla had been living as a legal citizen in the United States for decades when he was arrested for marijuana trafficking. His attorney at the time told him that if he pled guilty in exchange for a dropped charge, he would not have to worry about his immigration status. This was incorrect. After sentencing, Padilla brought a claim to erase the conviction, as his attorney had provided him ...

Great Lakes Microsystems Inc. (GLMI), a home healthcare software and IT hosting company, today released a case study to share best practices from three Michigan-based home healthcare providers that are using technology to manage their complex businesses. The case study focuses on the use of specialized home healthcare software and private cloud hosting that is allowing providers to focus more on optimum patient care, rather than building and running their own IT systems. The featured home healthcare providers vary in their organizational structure, but they share ...

Feldman Orthodontics, Tampa's #1 Orthodontist for over 29 years, is pleased to announce the winners of the 21st annual Feldman Orthodontics Scholarship Essay Competition. Aimee Webber, a graduating senior from Plant High School and Arthur Beredjick, a graduating senior from Chamberlain High School, were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship for submitting winning essays in response to the question, "What a Smile Means to Me." In addition to the winning essays, the winners must have maintained a cumulative state grade point average of 2.5 or better, have achieved ...

Ready. Set. Go! It's a fast and furious start to summer as LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago hosts two LEGO Cars Weekends. The fun runs June 10-12 and June 17-19 and includes two weekends full of LEGO car-themed activities. Guests at LEGO Cars Weekends are invited to perfect their skills in the pit with car-themed activities including Creative Challenges, Derby Races, LEGO Games, and, for younger builders, LEGO Traffic School where you can drive cars down the streets of LEGO City. On Father's Day, June 19, dads are invited to take part in the fun with their kids at ...

Capital Process Service is a premier local filing service that can even perform your last minute filings. It offers $40 Flat Rate Service for Sacramento Secretary of State Filings and Services, which is the best flat rate service in the industry. Moreover, there are no hidden costs and it does not charge extra for expedite filings. Secretary of State Filings in Sacramento CA can be confusing and daunting, and the consequences of those filings can have a direct effect on your business proceedings moving forward. For example, if you attempt to mail in you documents yourself ...

The "Travel2Greece Sweepstakes" is the chance to win the ultimate, romantic vacation on the island of Crete in Greece at one of the most luxurious hotels on the island, Domes of Elounda All Suite and Villas Spa Resort. Fans of Travelive on Facebook can register to win this five-night vacation for two, complete with roundtrip transfer in Crete. The sweepstakes is open to Travelive fans 18 and older and runs through July 3rd. "I am thrilled to offer this luxury vacation to a dream destination that is sure to create memories that will last a lifetime!" ...

Link-Assistant.Com does no longer require their clients to register in order to contact the support team, making the solution of technical issues much easier. SEO PowerSuite users can now quickly ask a question or describe a technical difficulty by email or through the support online chat without providing registration details. New clients will be automatically registered and logged into the system once they start typing their request. SEO in brief Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the art of optimizing a website for popular key terms that people look up on Google ...

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The Lion King can be seen on a stage in Singapore this summer, telling the dramatic story of a young cub's rise to the head of his pride. Adapted from the original Disney movie, the musical version of the tale has been seen by more than 51 million people and is being performed at the Marina Bay Sands. The production features a host of hugely popular songs, such as Can You Feel The Love Tonight, written by Elton John and Tim Rice. In a statement, the organisers said: "At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey ...

Jimmie Lee, The Jersey Outlaw-The Bad Boy of Country Rock, gets ready to make the big splash this summer in the country rock and poker arena with several big events that promise to be the best of the best! Jimmies got big events that include live venues, poker tournament appearances, the big photo shoot at the Chelsea Hotel, release of a new CD-KID VEGAS, and many more extravaganzas! The Outlaw's just hit Vegas and left a trail of dust behind, in what claims to be the big poker anthem for the poker world with his new song, I'm All In. Jimmie's new hit single combines rock ...

JC Wilkins Plumbing announces a new web site making it easier for contractors to get residential and commercial plumbing installation and repairs. Wilkins handles all kinds of plumbing services, but specializes in water heaters, installation, replacement and repairs. "Our certified, insured plumbers have years of experience and receive ongoing training on the latest techniques," said JC Wilkins, Owner. "We have been serving the plumbing needs of our customers for over 25 years. Our goal is give each customer the very best equipment and service." JC ...

In this month's edition of Manufacturing Digital we visit Rolls-Royce's phenomenal Goodwood manufacturing facility to discover how each and every car is lovingly hand-assembled by a team of dedicated and highly skilled employees. Even before construction of Goodwood began, Rolls-Royce, alongside architect Sir Nicolas Grimshaw, wanted the facility to blend in with the surroundings and be as environmentally friendly as possible. Inside, the assembly line is more like a design studio than a manufacturing plant, as it is bathed in glorious natural light. Each car passes ...