Mobile social network Parlor.fm announced today that the company has closed an angel round of funding that has made $500,000 available for its launch. The funding, provided by investment group ALM UNLTD, has an impressive $5 million pre-money evaluation. An innovative, voice-based social platform, Parlor will use this funding to help bolster its current array of interconnected mini-apps and debut new functionalities down the line. Parlor is currently gearing up to launch at TechCrunch Disrupt on May 23 through May 25, 2011 in New York, N.Y. Users can reserve their usernames ...

It isn't often that an institution of higher learning sells off most of its holdings and closes its doors for good, but that's exactly what is about to happen at Lambuth University, a small liberal arts school located about midway between Memphis and Nashville. A sale of the university's property will be held Saturday, May 28, in the Student Union Building. And the offerings will be considerable. Auctioned will be a wide variety of merchandise from the school's 168-year history, to include magnificent antiques, important works of art, rare and vintage books (some dating ...

The financial benefits of breast-feeding took center stage in the latest issue of The Urban Shopper, a Shopping Lifestyle and Values web magazine, targeted to Black and Latino females. The web magazine devoted all of its six content channels exclusively to the financial impact of raising a baby. "Milk-Made Wars", the title of the article, looks at the health and wealth benefits of breast versus bottle-feeding baby. The issue of breast-feeding is a sensitive one in the African-American community especially given high rates of premature and low-birth weight ...

MDI announces that it is pioneering developments in the field of healthcare intelligence and healthcare data warehousing. MDI provides essential services to government and medical industries such as analytics solutions, data management services, Internet decision support systems, assessments for clinical quality, risk measurement, and reporting. Their primary products include the Carepoint custom provider network, Viewpoint claims assessment and Viewpoint claims monitoring, as well as Viewpoint healthcare data warehouse and analytics. These products provide trusted ...

Since opening 16 months ago, Marquis Residences, Miami's majestic 67-story residential tower, has drawn inspiration and energy from its neighbors in the cultural community. It is only fitting that Marquis would want to give back to a community that has given much to so many others by sponsoring a group of visionary artists. Marquis Residences recently hosted artists with the Metamoto Dance Forum at the New World Symphony throughout the duration of their visit. Marquis Residences, located just steps from the preeminent Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts; Museum ...

Tutors International announces the launch of a new case study section on its website, enabling parents to filter case studies by a variety of factors including age, gender, geographical location and the nature of the educational problem solved by Tutors International. For more information, visit http://www.tutors-international.com or call +44 (0) 1865 435 135. "We were dissatisfied with the previous incarnation of the case studies section as all it conveyed at the uppermost level was our global reach,"explained Adam Caller, founder and senior partner of Tutors ...

All-Pro Science, Inc. (APS) has announced with its President, Tony Gonzalez, the addition of San Francisco safety, Chris Maragos, as a member of its elite professional athlete endorser team known as TEAM APS. TEAM APS includes top athletes such as NFL greats Warren Moon, Will Shields, and Jason McCourty. MLB All Star Troy Tulowitzki and USA softball's top outfielder Caitlin Lowe are also among TEAM APS's notable athletes. APS athletes are not paid and choose to be an endorser because of their belief in the all-natural lifestyle and desire to be a part of APS' unique and ...

Advanced Emergency Nursing 2011 is being offered again this year on April 18-19, 2011, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Advanced Emergency Nursing Course has been developed to address the educational needs of emergency nurse administrative and clinical leaders, as well as staff nurses seeking professional development and enhancement of their clinical skills. Current, cutting-edge topics will be covered that impact emergency nurses on a daily basis. Real-world solutions will be provided by national nursing and physician leaders. Attending this ED nurse continuing ...

MinXray Inc., a leading supplier in the portable x-ray equipment marketplace, is pleased to announce the launch of the MDRK2 - DIGITAL UPGRADE KIT designed to convert existing MinXray radiography systems to the latest in digital imaging technology. The MDRK2 conversion kit is composed of two component housings fabricated from durable yet lightweight aircraft aluminum alloy and ABS Plastic, a Varian PaxScan 4336R imaging panel and the latest Dell Latitude ruggedized laptop computer. Each component of the MDRK2 was specifically selected and designed for the simple integration ...

Mercy Ministries International and Nancy Alcorn are proud to announce the Grand Re-Opening of the Mercy Ministries home in Oxenhope, West Yorkshire, UK. Nancy Alcorn will cut the ribbon on the newly renovated home on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 2:30 PM in a special ceremony. Nancy Alcorn will also be speaking at the Sunday morning services of Abundant Life Church in Bradford, UK on May 22, 2011. Founded in 1983 by Nancy Alcorn, Mercy Ministries has grown into an internationally respected program with homes all over the world including Canada, New Zealand, and the newly ...

The CIO Finance Summit team announced today a few of the latest CIOs and IT executives who will attend the upcoming technology event, August 21-24, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The CIO Finance Summit brings together leading finance technology executives, industry analysts and solution providers to make new business contacts, discuss current industry trends and share best practices. The event includes formal and informal networking opportunities as well as interactive agenda sessions, including panel discussions, analyst Q&A sessions, think tanks and roundtables. ...

Many companies use their logo to illustrate who they are and what they do. This is especially true for Principal Medical Group, P.C., which created a logo to communicate its vision for a new model of healthcare. Today the medical practice announced its logo earned a "gold" in the Design and Logo Category in the Hermes Creative Awards for creative professionals. "Our team wanted a logo which conveyed that comprehensive medicine is made up of multiple building blocks, which together create a strong foundation for patients," said David J. Jones, M.D., ...

Vtronix announces the immediate availability of an advanced water source heat pump controller with a digital diagnostic display which indicates either the current operational mode or a fault lockout code. The digital display greatly enhances the ability of service personnel to check the operation of the unit in a timely manner. The Vacated Premises Control feature of the HPC-4000 Series ensures that the unit will operate a minimum of one or two hours per day during extended periods of vacancy. This option also includes an automatic reset feature. If a fault occurs, ...

A refreshing film with a classic heart-warming message, "Fancypants" debuts at the Seattle True Indie Film Fest June 3, 2011, fresh off its First Place win at the Sunscreen Film Festival in Jacksonville last month. Audiences will cheer its classic appeal: the story of a washed-up wrestling legend making a come-back, cheered by his youngest and only remaining fan. Wrestling icon, Roddy Piper and Robert Carradine ("Revenge of the Nerds" ) star in this comedy/ drama, as edgy play-by-play commentators. Packed with other action, away from the wrestling ...

The Lake Arrowhead Village and the Village Merchants Association's FREE Summer Concert Series continues this weekend with three talented bands: Beatles' tribute, Paperback Writer and the Beach Boy's tribute, Catch a Wave, performing at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 20 and Elton—The Early Years, an Elton John Tribute, performing on Saturday, May 21, also at 6:30 p.m. Paperback Writer—The Beatles Experience will take the audience at Center Stage on a trip through the musical years of the world's most popular rock group of all time! Hear hits from the Ed Sullivan Show through ...

MGM Grand Detroit, 1777 Third Street Detroit, will host an official Movement 2011 after party at V Nightclub on Saturday, May 28 with world renowned DJ Dirty South and V Resident DJ Captn20. Doors open at 10 p.m. The after party will continue the celebration of techno and electronic music after the crowds have long gone. Located less than a mile away from Hart Plaza, V Nightclub will host the hottest party of the weekend, as a salute to the Movement festival. We invite everyone to come enjoy sounds spun by Dirty South, enjoy cocktails and associate with other lovers ...

The founder of Antalee Wellness Spa Chicago reported that their mission is to help people by providing a place where Chicagoans and those from the surrounding suburbs, can come to learn about themselves from all angles. Her mission is to address people's well being from all angles - physical, emotional, and spiritual, and to connect all of them in one place. The spa provides an experience and place where they can find out about health, nutriiton and wellness. They can also find out about their skin and the outside body. The experience is holistic, covering physical, ...

The number of men seeking plastic surgery is growing by leaps and bounds nationally and one local plastic surgery group has witnessed a more than 200% increase in the past 10 years. Board certified plastic surgeon Michael Niccole, M.D., founder and medical director of CosmetiCare Plastic Surgery Specialists in Newport Beach and Long Beach, said that while there was once a stigma attached to men seeking cosmetic improvements, that taboo has nearly disappeared especially among men seeking career advancement, more attention in the dating pool and for those looking to reverse ...

Harry Houdini found himself locked inside the same jail cell where the assassin of Pres. James A. Garfield was housed in 1881. The narrow bulletproof oak door was buried deep inside a gigantic brick wall. The lock was installed three feet away around the corner--out of reach. Cell No. 2 on Murderers' Row of the United States Jail was located in Washington, D. C. The escape artist was naked and alone in the cell except for eight prisoners housed nearby on Murderers' Row. Most of them awaited hanging. "Mr. Houdini, in about two minutes, managed to escape from ...

A new website named Local Drug Rehab Centers has officially opened. You can visit at http://www.LocalDrugRehabCenters.net. It provides site users with information on hundreds of local drug rehabilitation facilities. The site contains articles, and information describing the rehabilitation facilities, treatment procedures, facility amenities, where they are located, and how to get in touch with them. The site also contains a wealth of information on other related topics such as 1. Drug addiciton in general 2. The types of addiction 3. The problems of being addicted ...

Effective immediately, Alliance Decorative is excited to announce the addition of Oceania Baths to the Alliance Decorative family of product lines! Oceania's therapeutic baths are the most advanced in the industry, with generated air temperature 20% warmer than competitive systems and the inclusion of the original Drain Down Channel. Featuring the warmest, quietest and most complete body massages, as well as an innovative hygienic system, Oceania's baths have the most sought-after qualities one could ask for. Alliance Decorative is proud to represent this line in the states ...

Comprehensive care helps maintain optimal dental condition in all stages of life. Teeth can become problematic for various reasons. Dental decay and gum disease are the primary adversaries to dental health. Dental decay, or dental caries, causes destruction of the tooth structure. Scientists have discovered 32 acid creating, decay causing bacteria, with the possibility of five more. This common health problem affects 90% of people in the United States. Research has shown that 75% of people developed their first cavity by the age of five. Gum disease, or periodontal ...

Appreciated by customers worldwide as an ideal solution for easy "slicing" of video and audio files, Machete continues to add new functionality and enhance the overall video editing experience. The new 3.7 version introduces several new features including the ability to edit video files with multiple audio streams, add up to four audio streams to a video file, as well as strip off excess audio tracks (i.e. remux) video files. With its extremely user-friendly design, Machete does not require any special skills or advanced knowledge of digital video formats. ...

Dogtopia founder and CEO Amy Nichols, an inspiring entrepreneur who turned her lifelong love of dogs into a growing national franchise of upscale dog day care, spa and boarding facilities, was one of 25 women awarded SmartCEO Magazine's "Brava! Women Business Achievement Award." As part of the 2011 Brava! Women Business Achievement class, Nichols was highlighted as a woman who embodies the best in entrepreneurial spirit, passion, success and philanthropic focus in her community. A large portion of this award is accredited to Dogtopia's non-profit arm of the ...

Stephen Pierce, the Internet's #1 wealth advocate, announces that his MRMI SuperCash System, created in 2008 to help people start their own online business, now has had almost 11,000 members signed up and is poised to reach the 12,000 member milestone this year. "This is a significant achievement given the state of our economy today" says Pierce. "But more importantly, it shows that people are willing to rise above their circumstances and take back control by starting learning how to make real money on the Internet." Members of Super Cash Are From ...