The Urgent Care Association of America today announced more than 650 urgent care professionals, representing over 500 centers around the world, attended its 7th annual National Urgent Care Convention in Chicago May 10-13. With record attendance, sold-out courses, and a sold-out Exhibit Hall, the success of the Convention is a direct reflection of continued industry growth, and increased recognition of urgent care as an essential part of the healthcare system. The National Urgent Care Convention provides a platform for urgent care professionals, noted thought leaders, ...

Joint and arthritis pain relief formula is available with all natural ingredients. Chinese medicine and herbs clinic Orthopedic Wellness Center is introducing X-Jow, an herbal company that specializes in Chinese herbal formulas for dit da (traumatalogy), orthopedics, and arthritic conditions. The purpose of Herb X formulations is to bring this ancient science into the modern world. We strive to educate our patients about the alternatives to orthopedic surgery and pharmaceutical pain medications. "X-Jow is our very own concentrated formula made with the highest quality ...

On Friday, May 27, 2011, Richard Elementary School will reward 265 children who read over 979,534 pages combined in a parent-organized program called "Richard READS". The children earned tickets based on the pages they read that will be used to try to win donated prizes at the "Richard READS Carnival" this Friday. Of the 265 children, 131 boys and 134 girls participated, out of 410 students at the school. "We designed this program to encourage our Kindergarten through 5th grade children to read outside of school by rewarding them with charms ...

Systech Illinois, one of the world's leading experts in gas and moisture measurement, has recently acquired the unique PermMate, patented technology which utilizes an innovative method of oxygen permeation analysis of finished packages -'Ambient Oxygen Ingress Rate' (AOIR). This instrument measures the oxygen permeability of packages under different test conditions at any temperature and humidity such as those at which the product will be stored. For more information call +44 (0) 1844 216838 or go to http://www.systechillinois.com. "We are delighted to make this ...

ACI Manufacturing has improved the "ULTRA" washable electrostatic furnace filters allowing the millions of Americans that suffer from asthma related symptoms a little relief. Two improvements have been made to the electrostatic furnace filters. First, the efficiency was improved creating a rating of a MERV 7 (Minimal Efficiency Rating Value) with a low air flow resistance. The filter was tested to the standards of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) 52.2-99. With this improved efficiency more allergens are captured ...

Bucks County regional law firm Curtin & Heefner LLP is pleased to announce that Ronalyn K. Sisson, a business and litigation lawyer, has joined the firm as of counsel. Ms. Sisson focuses her practice on business formation and counseling, commercial law, litigation and employment law. Resident in Curtin & Heefner's Morrisville, Pa. office, Ms. Sisson is well versed in both litigation and negotiation, with trial experience in the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She was previously an attorney with Curtin & Heefner LLP before founding one ...

All-Pro Science, Inc. (APS) announced that it has added NFL's recently drafted Virgil Green to its professional athlete endorser roster known as TEAM APS. TEAM APS currently has NFL talents Warren Moon, Will Shields, Naufahu Tahi, Devin and Jason McCourty among its ranks. TEAM APS also features non-football talent such as Colorado Rockies All-Star shortstop, Troy Tulowitzki, and MLS USA Chivas goalkeeper, Zach Thornton. Considered one of the most athletic tight ends in the country going into his senior year at the University of Nevada, Virgil Green has a promising career ...

With government incentives for chiropractors and other "eligible professionals" to purchase Electronic Health Record software that meets the government's criteria, one starts to wonder if such certified software is little more than a lure into the lion's den. Forty-four thousand dollars sounds good for purchasing some certified software, but wait—there's more! A chiropractor has to follow certain procedures to meet the "meaningful use" standards. And how much does that cost? Let's think about this. One starts gathering data that was never needed ...

Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP (www.hpg.com), one of the largest CPA firms headquartered and staffed in the Research Triangle Park region of North Carolina, recently co-hosted a forum titled: Planning and Executing a Successful Liquidity Event. More than 50 Triangle-area CEOs and business leaders attended the four-hour event. Heather Dean, HPG tax partner, and Amy Smith, HPG senior tax manager, were two of the featured speakers at the event, held on May 10 at Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, N.C. The forum offered insight into proactive planning, including mergers and ...

Georgia-Pacific Professional, popularly known for its Dixie brand, introduces the newly designed EasyNap Dispenser Tower, the latest addition to the company's popular suite of EasyNap high-capacity napkin dispensers. Designed for maximizing operational efficiency, waste reduction and hygiene, the single-serve napkin dispenser offers foodservice operators an aesthetically pleasing solution that helps enhance the overall customer experience. In addition to the various EasyNap dispenser options, including the original tower, countertop, tabletop and in-counter models, the ...

Tall ships are coming to Channel Islands Harbor June 24-26. A total of six tall ships will weigh anchor at the harbor as part of the American Sail Training Association's Tall Ships Challenge race series. These majestic ships will be open for visitors to explore Jun. 24-26. While at the Channel Islands Harbor, people of all ages can climb aboard the decks and relive the ships' colorful history through docent stories. Battle re-enactment sails, a pirate camp, Civil War encampment, tours and educational programs are also part of the festivities. Visitors can also enjoy ...

After meeting with United Nations officials last week in Barbados, as well as government and business leaders, that country sent Senator Darcy Boyce, Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, to Toronto to introduce their new BIBA branch in Canada where he was feted by Solamon Energy Corp, among others. "We successfully secured a meeting with him," explains Solamon President Jay Yeo, "and he shared his insight on dealing with Barbados Light and Power, as well as the critical legislation that the government has on its agenda with respect to power purchase ...

Matrox Graphics Inc. today unveils Matrox Avio Series, a new line of fiber optic KVM extenders for graphics intensive design and visualization applications within the process control, automotive, oil & gas, and government and military markets. The KVM extender transmitter/receiver pair enables users to secure the host computer in a climate-controlled machine room by capturing the system's I/O functionality and extending it up to 1000 meters over a single fiber optic cable. The feature-rich Avio Series supports uncompressed dual single-link DVI or one dual-link DVI video—at ...

Capitol Lighting, one of the nation's leading retailers of name-brand lighting with eight showrooms in New Jersey and Florida and worldwide at 1-800Lighting.com, was recently featured in the South Florida Biz Journal. South Florida's premier home lighting store, Capitol Lighting specializes in traditional light fixtures, lighting accessories, and much more. With its successful "bricks and clicks" business model, Capitol Lighting caters to both clients who desire to visit a showroom of the home lighting store and those clients who prefer online shopping. Capitol ...

Softtek, provider of process-driven IT services that increase the business value of Fortune 1000 organizations' application portfolios, today announced that it will be hosting a webinar along with HfS Research, the leading research analyst firm covering global outsourcing and shared services strategies, entitled, "Sourcing to Latin America: A new threshold in global services performance." The webinar will be held on June 2, 2011 from 11am - 12pm EST. Softtek recently released a cutting-edge report written and produced by HfS, "How Latin America Powers ...

Building of schools is one of the projects organized by the Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park in its effort to help develop the community of people living on its territory. The new elementary school will be raised in an area untouched by civilization in Mavue, Mozambique. Construction of a new school for the children living in the area of Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park in Mozambique, Africa has begun in April 2011. The realization of the development in Mavue is provided by a team of specialists and workers from Europe. A number of local residents are also actively involved ...

Integration Provides Robust Full-Text Search and Relevance Ranking for Content Searches News Facts Fishbowl Solutions, an Oracle Enterprise Content Management and WebCenter Specialized Gold Partner and a Google Enterprise Partner, has announced the release of their Google Search Appliance Connector for Oracle Universal Content Management (Oracle UCM). This software component enables integration between Oracle UCM and a Google Search Appliance (GSA). With Fishbowl's GSA Connector for Oracle UCM, users have an alternative to the standard database search options of Oracle ...

Dunton Publishing announces Mystics in the City, a new ebook available on Apple's iPad, Amazon's Kindle, Barnes & Noble's Nook, and in PDF format from MysticsintheCity.com. On Memorial Day or on any day, have you ever wondered what happens after this life? Ever get "a sign" from someone who has passed on? Millions have. How do you adjust when a friend makes their transition? What have people done to comfort you, and how have you helped others? Lese Dunton asks these questions and more to a wide cross section of people - 23 in all - to discover what ...

Jazzy Girls Beauty Boutique is teaming up with The Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure Houston to raise both money and awareness about breast cancer. From now until The Komen Race for the Cure in October, Jazzy Girls will donate 20% of sales from their popular lace wigs (cranial prosthesis) to the foundation. The popular Houston based salon, and lace wig & hair extension brand will kick-off the "iRock My Pink" campaign and national tour in support of their efforts in June 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime, but thanks ...

Celayix Software today announced that the Genesee District Library, a community destination in Flint, Michigan, is the next organization of focus in Celayix's series of advanced employee scheduling and time and attendance case studies. This 19-branch system in Genesee County manages over 150 staff with the help of Celayix's library workforce management system. Genesee District Library chose Celayix Software after deciding it was the only solution that offered auto-fill capabilities advanced enough to merge their employee preferences and availability with branch needs ...

WebShoz, Inc. has announced that Howard Jaffe, a Director at Yahoo Inc. has joined its Board of Directors as its Chief Technical Adviser. At WebShoz Jaffe will advise on software packaging and IP licensing strategy for optimizing the value of WebShoz' software product, its unique Videobar . "While banner ads make impressions, Webshoz dynamic Videobar banner ads show stories through videos leaving truly lasting impressions with a call to action. Videos are previewed and played instantaneously via a simple mouse rollover. This creates a captivating and engaging ...

The Rainmaker Group announced today that MEB Management Services initiated implementation of the Rainmaker LRO multifamily revenue management system. MEB based its decision on results of a pilot test where LRO delivered six percent higher revenue growth over control properties. MEB is an Arizona-based third-party apartment management company that operates just under 20,000 units. Rainmaker is the leading provider of automated revenue management software and services to the multifamily housing and gaming/hospitality industries. LRO generated an average of 6% revenue growth ...

Motion Sensors has long followed the ISO 9001:2008 standard but have now employed over 90 additional requirements to achieve AS9100 Rev B certification. Implementation of the AS9100 quality system most often results in superior quality, improved schedule and cost performance, and a more broad application of good practice. "We are very excited to receive approval of the AS9100 quality system. We have been implementing new processes that will further our quality achievement. We plan to upgrade to AS9100 Rev C by February of 2012" said Marcy Bergman, President. Motion ...

Graduates from CollegeAmerica will don caps and gowns Saturday, June 4, to receive their college diplomas. The graduates join the thousands of alumni who have received career training from CollegeAmerica through degree programs in healthcare and information technology. The program will commence with special keynote speeches from U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-01) and former Attorney General Diane Humetewa, the first Native American woman to hold the position in Arizona. Among the outstanding graduates is twenty-two-year-old Brandon Henderson, who is graduating with ...

After 25 years of experience as both an in-house and free lance bookkeeper, Susan Luciu knows what it takes to handle back office paperwork. Luciu, whose business philosophy is based on partnership and confidence, is pleased to announce the launch of her company, Advantage Bookkeepers, LLC (ABK) to serve the needs of small business and individual clients. ABK provides remote bookkeeping and financial management services that are custom-designed for small businesses and private individuals, as well as outsourcing availability for CPA firms. Luciu, who holds an MBA in ...