Woodside Homes, one of America's top 25 homebuilders, recently selected leading new home sales author, speaker and sales coach Jason Forrest to lead a companywide sales training program for its new home sales professionals. An annual program consisting of a series of seminars, a website e-learning component, and weekly salesforce goals and motivational calls, the program is based on Jason Forrest's proven behavior modification approach aimed at achieving top line sales results for builders. "As the nation's leading authority on new home sales, Jason Forrest is a ...

HospitalPortal.net, a leading provider of secure healthcare-specific intranet sites for electronic information sharing and publishing, is pleased to announce that three of their clients have been honored with a Web Health Award in the intranet category. With only four awards given in this category, HospitalPortal.net is positioned as a proven intranet software vendor in the US hospital marketplace. Content, design and user experience were among the factors each hospital intranet was judged on. After careful consideration, a panel of judges awarded the corresponding recognitions ...

The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with the National Association of Small Business Owners, or NASBO, is announcing a new entrepreneur workshop for Connecticut business owners. This event will take place on Monday June 13, 2011 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Sheraton Four Points, 275 Research Parkway in Meriden, CT. Online registration in advance is $24 and admission at the door is $49. This workshop will provide attendees who are just starting a business or have been an entrepreneur for years with valuable information. Attendees ...

IQ Tech Pros today announced an enhanced partnership with ADP Resource, a worldwide leader in employee services. The partnership is designed to provide a more robust and user-friendly benefits system to employees of IQ Tech Pros. "IQ Tech Pros is committed to housing the strongest benefits package available to IT consultants and integrators today. Offering comprehensive, fortune 500-level benefits is just one of the many ways the IQ Tech Pros network has been able to attract, maintain and deliver the very best IT talent in the world," said Kashif Aftab, CEO ...

Macara's unique insight and distinctive, joyful representation of life and, especially, the British countryside is captured in the three high quality, Giclee fine art, limited edition prints now being released by Red Rag Gallery. The three initial prints are from Andrew Macara's collection of British scenes, one 'Wind Breaks' represents his well-known, intimate depiction of seaside sun and fun; and two represent his classic and wonderfully light, winter scenes - 'Two Gates' and 'Stone Posts'. Andrew has an extensive and varied body of work created over more than three ...

The users voted to choose their favourite cleaning machine for 2011, and remarked that the Aquarius Pro Valet carpet cleaner is very effective on cleaning upholstery of chairs, settees, car seats and cleaning all around the home, office, care home, hotel and workplace. Managing Director; Jonathan Paxton says, "This carpet machine is a life-saver (carpet saver) it cleans and refreshes your carpets by spraying a mild detergent into the carpet pile and vacuuming it up - all in one go. It is mainly used for quickly cleaning up those spillages around the house, and fantastic ...

PlayNation Parties and Playgrounds offers a cool alternative to the hot summer with indoor birthday parties in an air conditioned playground equipment funhouse. "Our indoor facility is perfect for your kid's birthday party fun," said Ron Dicara, President of PlayNation Parties and Playgrounds. "We have a great facility for your children. Safe and filled with high-quality play sets. We also feature a parent-friendly environment with a lounge, WiFi, TV, and Wii." PlayNation Parties and Playgrounds also sells over 25 different outdoor play sets and ...

Christian Burke, a Southern California native who embarked on a 24-hour ultra-marathon sand run to raise money for local schools last year, setting a Guinness World Record in the process, announced his next fundraising event/record attempt will take place on June 18, 2011. Known as "The Hermosa 24," this remarkable endurance event attracted hundreds of curious onlookers over the 2010 Labor Day weekend and raised nearly $20,000 for local schools. For this second world record and fundraising effort, Christian is inviting the solo runners and teams of runners ...

Wilbrecht LEDCO, Inc. introduces new Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatible LEDs for its front mount CR/BR and rear mount CRM series panel LED indicators. The rugged indicators are environmentally sealed to IP66, and they are ideal for a variety of military applications, including aircraft avionics systems, communications equipment and battlefield hardware. Used as a direct replacement for incandescent lamps, the LEDs ensure minimal heat dissipation and high reliability for critical aerospace applications. Available in nickel plated or black matte housings, ...

Realityworks, Inc., the world's leading provider of experiential learning technologies, recently launched a new interactive website at www.realityworks.com. The site provides visitors with improved navigation capabilities, and features expanded product support and resources for both current and prospective clients. The firm has been providing hands-on simulation solutions to schools and organizations around the world for more than 15 years. The experiential tools are designed to engage learners to make healthy choices for their future - from understanding the impact ...

PPT VISION now extends a full one-year guarantee on its complete line of machine vision camera installations, including hardware, software and accessories, as well as the overall performance in meeting the application requirements. "PPT VISION is the first machine-vision company to extend a comprehensive guarantee, not only on its full product line, but also to guarantee that our solutions will meet our customers' specifications," said Bob Heller, President and CEO of PPT VISION. "Based on 30 years of experience in the industry, this guarantee demonstrates ...

Gary and Marilyn Hargrave have led the School of Prophets conference at Shiloh since the Lord directed them to establish it more than two decades ago. From the beginning, the conference has been characterized by transformative experiences for Christian believers from around the world; many attendees come back year after year to experience God and His Word. Gary Hargrave is the senior pastor of The Living Word Fellowship. His ministry in God's Word is known for its prophetic anointing and scriptural depth. His wife, Marilyn Hargrave, ministers with an anointing to bring ...

The Top Producers Chapter of Business Networking International (BNI) will be hosting a networking event on Tuesday, June 14, 7am at the Spartan Diner located at 1580 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale. BNI Assistant Director Glenn Haas will be the guest speaker on the topic of Growing your Business Through Word of Mouth Marketing. Anyone interested in attending is welcome. The cost is $10 at the door to cover the cost of breakfast. Please contact Erik Wind at 516.882.6930 to RSVP or if you have any questions.BNI (Business Networking International) is a global networking ...

In celebration of its relaunched site, RakeTheRake players are being offered an amazing opportunity to win a $15,000 Around The World Poker Tour , all expenses paid, courtesy of Carbon Poker. With $100,000k+ of re-launch promotions running from now until the end of July, these special prizes are in addition to the regular $500k+ of monthly promotions at RakeTheRake.com. This totally bespoke World Poker Tour package has been handpicked by Carbon Poker to offer the lucky winner a world tour which takes in The English Poker Open (EPO, London, September 2011), The Asia Pacific ...

Things to Consider When Contemplating Estate Planning For many people, making estate plans is an easy thing to put off. After all, it is appealing to believe there will be plenty of time down the road for that sort of thing, and it can be uncomfortable to think about one's mortality. But, none of us knows just when our time on Earth will end, and if a well-crafted estate plan is not in place, we could potentially leave tangled messes for loved ones to figure out without any guidance or instruction. In addition, getting your affairs in order can bring you peace of mind. Before ...

What Loved Ones Can Do After a Fatal Tampa Car Accident Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, there were many car accidents and tragically, some were fatal car accidents. In one accident, a St. Petersburg motorcyclist was killed when a passing driver didn't see him. The 58-year-old truck driver crossed over into the lane where the 30-year-old motorcyclist was riding. The motorcyclist was transported to Tampa General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. It appears that the motorcyclist tried to avoid the accident by laying his bike down, but he struck the left ...

Changes to New York Cell Phone Laws Will Impact Drivers' Records In February, recent changes to New York's cell phone traffic laws took effect. New York has had restrictions on cell phone use while driving since 2001, but now the law stipulates that chatting on a handheld device can leave a black mark on drivers' records under New York's driver violation point system. The consequences of racking up enough points are severe -- motorists who receive enough cell phone citations can lose their driving privileges. As such, it is essential for commuters to understand the changes ...

Being stranded in your car in colder weather, remote territory or the dead of night is a serious inconvenience. You can avoid letting it become a serious danger, too, by keeping a few select supplies in your car. Below is a list of items that could save the day in case of emergency: First aid kit: Without proper first aid when you or a passenger has been hurt, most of the other items on this list will not be much help. The most important thing to do after a breakdown or car accident is to make sure everyone is safe. Blanket: Even if you live in a warmer climate ...

The Klest Law Firm announced a milestone victory for sexual abuse victims this week when they received a $28,000,000 verdict in the matter of Snyder v. Kenny. The verdict represents the largest civil sexual abuse verdict in Illinois history and is among the largest in the nation. The jury verdict was returned after about two hours of deliberation. The jury awarded Snyder $7,000,000 in compensatory damages and $21,000,000 in punitive damages. Punitive damages are intended to punish a wrongdoer and deter others from similar conduct. Lawrence Snyder was 12 years ...

Malignant melanoma is a highly aggressive and notoriously chemoresistant form of cancer. In this paper, Ohanna et al. reveal that anti-melanoma drugs may, paradoxically, induce a senescence-associated secretory profile ("secretome") that can ultimately promote metastasis and contribute to melanoma relapse. While cellular senescence has been thought of as a natural mechanism to combat uncontrolled cell growth, or cancer, recent studies have shown that some cell types express a secretome during senescence that alters the tumor microenvironment and affects the cell's response ...

If Dad loves good food and you love the idea of giving everyone a day off from cooking the week of Father's Day, bring Dad to The Eatery on Beach Street for "Steak Gone Wild." Chef Don Gifford will be making steak three ways. First, a Swiss style steak stuffed with spinach roulade with sun dried tomatoes. A family favorite, Don's stuffed steak is rolled and cut into pinwheels and served with new potatoes and a fresh vegetable medley. Chef Don's Mediterranean-themed smothered steak is seasoned with fresh tomato, onion and olive oil and served with fresh okra ...

The ALPHA Collaboration, an international team of scientists working at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, has created and stored a total of 309 antihydrogen atoms, some for up to 1,000 seconds (almost 17 minutes), with an indication of much longer storage time as well. ALPHA announced in November, 2010, that they had succeeded in storing antimatter atoms for the first time ever, having captured 38 atoms of antihydrogen and storing each for a sixth of a second. In the weeks following, ALPHA continued to collect anti-atoms and hold them for longer and longer times. Scientists ...

(Embargoed) CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine have shown in an animal study that transplantation of adult stem cells enriched with a bone-regenerating hormone can help mend bone fractures that are not healing properly. The UNC study team led by Anna Spagnoli, MD, associate professor of pediatrics and biomedical engineering, demonstrated that stem cells manufactured with the regenerative hormone insulin-like growth factor (IGF-I) become bone cells and also help the cells within broken bones repair the ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Any parent knows that newborns still have a lot of neurological work to do to attain fully acute vision. In a wide variety of nascent animals, genes provide them with only a rough wiring plan and then leave it to the developing nervous system to do its own finish work. Two studies by Brown University researchers provide new evidence of a role for exposure to light in the environment as mouse pups and tadpoles organize and refine the circuitry of their vision systems. "Through a combination of light-independent and light-dependent ...

INDIANAPOLIS – Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a peptide that short circuits a pathway for chronic pain. Unlike current treatments this peptide does not exhibit deleterious side effects such as reduced motor coordination, memory loss, or depression, according to an article in Nature Medicine posted online June 5, 2011. The peptide, CBD3, has been shown in mice to interfere with signals that navigate calcium channels to produce pain. Unlike other substances that block pain signals, CBD3 does not directly inhibit the influx of calcium. ...