In a continuation of its commitment to assist high school scholars reach their academic pursuits, the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) selected student Rennie Song from Plano, Texas, as the 23rd recipient of the Murray Glauberman Memorial Scholarship Award. Since the scholarship program began in 1988, CSPA has awarded a total of $180,000 to be used toward the pursuit of a college degree and selected 23 students nationwide to receive the honor. "Rennie is an outstanding candidate and we are pleased to present her with this award," said Chris Cathcart, ...

The Brentano design studio understands the importance of color for both textiles and interior design. By meticulously combining classic hues with fresh shades, the team has established themselves as a color leader with an understanding of what is current as well as what is usable for years to come. Eco-friendly faux leather Essence is a revamped version of the Brentano classic Royal Coach that maintains the most successful colors while offering updated options like celadon Stone Blue and plum Wild Grape, as well as traditional leather colors, for a total of 20 diverse ...

Just a few reminders before we head into the experiential marketing busy season. There are a few things that we expect from our promotional models at every single event, here is a short list. 1. Return your model contract and W-9 Form asap! We need this before your event. 2. Make sure you have the onsite contact number, and your agency contact number saved. 3. Have the address to the event, or directions and make sure you leave enough time to get there. 4. Arrive to your event on time which means 15 minutes early. 5. Wear the right attire! This is important, ...

Collected Flags Will Be Properly Retired During Special Ceremonies WHAT: JES, a leading foundation repair and waterproofing company, is accepting at their three offices in Virginia worn, tattered and faded flags for proper retirement in honor of Flag Day on June 14th. Collected flags will be properly retired by local Boy Scout troops during special flag retirement ceremonies. During the ceremonies, a Color Guard brings the troops to attention and recites the patriotic poem "Hello, Remember Me?" Then the troops salute each flag as it is retired in an active, ...

With only one week remaining for submissions to the JAX Innovation Awards, S&S Media has made a final call for entries. The 3-month JAX Innovation Awards program was launched last month to recognize and reward innovation in the Java Ecosystem, from across the World. Nominations are still open in 3 categories: • Most Innovative Java Technology • Most Innovative Java Company • Top Java Ambassador A large volume of nominations across all categories have already been received, but S&S Media is calling for even more submissions to ensure the JAX innovation ...

SoulShine Arts of West Bend, Wisconsin, a producer of blown glass vases and light fixtures, is the latest addition to the Wisconsinmade.com artisan group. Gift giving experts carefully select only the finest Wisconsin gifts to be included in the online store which gives customers the opportunity to ship locally made items nationwide. "Here at Wisconsinmade.com, we have a passion for helping people find Wisconsin's finest gifts," says company owner Linda Remeschatis, "The artists at SoulShine Arts have the same level of passion for the art of glass blowing, ...

Olive Juice is proud to team up with Le Posh Salon|Spa|Lounge for a one-of-a-kind trunk show event. On May 14, 2011 from 11am-3pm, Olive Juice fans and newbies are invited along with their families to the trendy Le Posh Salon|Spa|Lounge in Los Angeles for an unforgettable day of shopping and pampering. The little ones will be sipping on Shirley Temples while the adults enjoy a glass of complimentary champagne. Patrons will get to take advantage of 20% off deals on classic Olive Juice pieces and special discounts on their past collections (not available online). Le Posh ...

SAPexperts announces a new article, "Augment Your Controls Around the Management of SAP Developer Keys" posted to the GRC Expert knowledgebase. This article focuses on how to improve your organization's management of SAP development and object key controls so that system security and application security is not compromised. This allows for refined supervision of development whether by an employee or contractor, and is invaluable regardless of what version of SAP is being used. SAP notes are available for increasing performance, creating additional functionality. ...

According to KidsHealth, reading aloud to your baby is a wonderful shared activity and a great form of stimulation. In fact, reading aloud teaches your baby about communication, builds listening, memory and vocabulary skills as well as opens the door to the world around them. Reading aloud gives your baby the opportunity to look, touch, point and answer questions, all of which promotes social development and thinking skills. "My mom was a librarian, so I started reading aloud to my son, when he was only 6 weeks old", says Christy Cook, Founder of Teach My, ...

Homes.com, a division of Dominion Enterprises, announced today the release of its new Mortgage Calculator application for the iPhone. The Mortgage Calculator app joins Homes.com's already extensive mobile suite, which includes home search applications for iPhone, Blackberry, Windows Phone 7 and Android users, as well as a mobile website, making Homes.com the first real estate portal to reach consumers on all major mobile platforms. Homes.com's Mortgage Calculator app offers a variety of tools to help home buyers and renters searching for their next home. The "Buy ...

Sal Conino, MPI Partner, today announced the 10th anniversary theme: An Unforgettable Evening for the 2011 Big Bad Ball, an annual fundraiser presented by The Capital City Club's Young Executives. The black tie gala, which benefits Hospice of Wake County, will be held Saturday, October 1st from 7p.m. - 1a.m. at the Capital City Club in Raleigh. The 2011 theme builds on the sophistication of the popular black tie and red stiletto icon with the addition of diamond encrusted 10th anniversary lettering. The straightforward tagline succinctly sums up the event - unforgettable. "When ...

Tonya McLeod, M.D., a board certified dermatologist with Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology in Charlotte, NC, has been named to the 2011 - 2012 Best Doctors in America list. Each year, Best Doctors, Inc. conducts the largest independent survey of the medical profession to form an unbiased list that represents the top 5 percent of doctors in the U.S. in over 400 specialties and subspecialties across the country. "To be included as one of the top 5 percent of physicians in the United States is an exciting honor," said Dr. McLeod. "I enjoy helping patients ...

Staging Diva Graduate, Holly Battaglia, recently did a home staging consult for a house that had been listed on the market for seven months. Before she was called in, there had been 65 showings and a price drop of $40,000, but zero offers. The home was vacant and in poor condition with outdated paint colors, damaged molding and mismatched carpets. "The home required more attention than simply adding new furnishings and accessories, so Holly recommended some fresh new paint colors, upgraded carpets and hardware, and lighting updates throughout the entire home. She ...

Kyle Tully's Consulting Tycoon Home Study Program, a step by step course on how to establish an internet consulting business the soonest time possible, is offering Networking Goldmine to its students for free. The Networking Goldmine bonus offer is an effective supplement to the Consulting Tycoon program. This free bonus offer is a seven-step system created to acquire more clients through networking. A participant of the Consulting Tycoon program will undergo four step by step major sessions including Consulting 101, Business 101, Marketing 101, Advanced Marketing and ...

The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle (www.thecot.org) concludes its 2010-2011 season on Sunday, May 15, 2011. The finale will feature guest performances by the Concert Singers of Cary (www.concertsingers.org). Titled, "The Genius and His Foe," the concert will feature performances of Antonio Salieri's "Requiem in C minor" and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Requiem in D minor." Performing soloists include: soprano Jacquelyn Culpepper, soprano Mary Gayle Greene, tenor Wade Henderson and bass Don Milholin. Prior to the start of the concert, ...

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com), the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that the company has been named one of the top workplaces in the Tampa Bay area by the St. Petersburg Times. The award recognizes firms with 50 or more employees that place an emphasis on the quality of life of its employees. The recognition occurred in the April 17 Sunday edition of the St. Petersburg Times. QUOTES: "We at Laser Spine Institute are proud to be recognized as one of the Top Workplaces by the St. Petersburg Times," ...

Fifteen new brightly colored 90 COE Bullseye millifiori and exclusive millifiori assortments are now available. Cheery designs include Jasmine flowers, Bellflowers, Suns, Stars, Fish, Butterflies and Hearts. Innovative new fusing molds are also available. New molds include the Picture Frame Casting Mold, Bottle Slumper with Textured Design and Holey Jewelry Casting molds. The new millifiori can be used together with the new holey casting molds for summer-inspired jewelry creations.About Delphi Glass Corp. Established in 1972, Delphi was founded on the belief that ...

Affinity Software LLC announced the release of TimeClock Pearl - a time clock software solution for small to mid-size businesses. TimeClock Pearl (formerly named TimeClockpro) helps businesses reduce labor costs and provide control over employee timekeeping. Features include: • View and/or print timecards • Flexible payroll periods • Vacation, sick leave and holiday hours • Overtime • Summary and Detail Reports by Employee, Department and Supervisor • Four security/authorization levels; Employee; Supervisor; Timekeeper; Administration • Message system • ...

Based on Starwood's believe of the importance of the constant training of all associates and its policy of enhancing the capabilities and skills of the individuals that will lead its hotels and its different Brands worldwide toward being a World Class Brand, Mrs. Faten Halim Director of Training, Sheraton Cairo, organized seminar for the Training leaders of Starwood 10 properties in Egypt for one week on Leadership and Coaching skills for Management. The leadership and coaching aimed at explaining the leader's role in supporting the associate performance excellence and ...

DOX Summer issue also offers insights into new partnerships within documentary, namely brands and filmmakers, and visits DocPoint in Helsinki, Montreal Art Film Festival, Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, and many more. Among the other articles you will find in DOX are: Refugees, aestheticized Can a refugee in a film become too aesthetic, losing his ethical relevance? COPYRIGHT: Exemptions are crucial Lessons to be learnt from American's experience with employing Fair Use. SUNDANCE: A nanosecond of history As usual, social issue docs had a strong showing at ...

The arrival of a new baby can be very stressful for our pets, and many become worried by the sound of babies crying and the changes in routine. This exciting product is a CD based training product, which includes useful training advice to make the introductions as smooth as possible, such as helping the pet become accustomed to the sounds of babies and children, teaching dogs not to jump up at the baby and most importantly helping the pet to accept the new baby without feeling left out. This ultimately ensures that the infant stays safe and the pet remains relaxed. The ...

3- year old Taloni loves helping with "clean up time" and always has a smile on her face. You would never be able to tell the incredible little girl faced a mountain of physical and social challenges due to her medical condition. Taloni receives intensive rehabilitation and specialized medical care at St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children, one of the region's premier providers of post-acute pediatric care for children with special needs. With the help of St. Mary's renowned team of doctors, nurses, and therapists, Taloni slowly began to meet her milestones, ...

The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with Dave Lindahl, is announcing the May 2011 CT REIA monthly meeting for real estate investors. This event will take place on Monday May 23, 2011, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT. This event is free for CT REIA members and $30 for not-yet-members. Dave Lindahl is one of America's most successful hands-on real estate investors. He has written 3 best selling books. Dave calls himself "a burned-out landscaper" who 14 years ago made the ...

The warmer weather of spring brings with it the influx of wildlife into our communities. Rural locations are especially susceptible to animal contact, including bears. In trying to keep human-bear conflict to a minimum, Busch Systems is presenting the Bear Resistant Container. With the launch of a new website, http://www.bearproofbin.com on May 6th, 2011, Busch Systems is providing a solution to help keep animals out of your trash. Bear and wildlife safety measures have been adopted by several communities across North America. Several localities, such as one in British ...

Except Integrated Sustainability has released Polydome, a revolutionary approach to greenhouse agriculture that offers the possibility of commercial scale, net-zero-impact food production. The Polydome system strategically interweaves a wide variety of crops and animals, taking advantage of every inch of the greenhouse while eliminating the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. With its high yields (60 - 90 kg per square meter), and diverse outputs (over 50 crops, two mushroom varieties, chickens, eggs, fish, and honey), even a small Polydome system can provide ...