When Natural Fruit Franchise Group (NFFG) launched its franchise offering, it had all the necessary ingredients for success. A relatively low franchise fee. No royalty fees. And two great lines of products—NFFG's 100% natural Chunks O' Fruti frozen fruit bars and Mars ice cream products—to capitalize on the trend towards "better for you" foods and America's love of ice cream and desserts. The real sweetener to the deal is NFFG's Business Builder program, which reinvests a percentage of product sales towards the purchase of additional freezers for successful franchise ...

Prominent photographer Sandy Puc' and expert cinematographer Jared Abrams have teamed up to bring the innovative If It Moves, Shoot It: Merging Motion and Stills tour this May to over 15 cities in the United States. Kicking off in Denver on May 10, this is the second educational photography seminar for Sandy Puc' this year. The If It Moves, Shoot It tour aims to pave the way for the future of at-your-fingertips video technology by informing photographers of all skill levels on the powerful video capability featured on the popular DSLR cameras. With digital video shooting ...

Anderson ART Collective (http://www.andersonartcollective.com) presents Stand Beside, a two-person show by Leighton Collier Roux (http://www.leightoncollierroux.com) and Paul Roux (http://www.paulroux.com), two artists who have come together over the past few years to stand beside one another as friends, partners and collaborators. Though they come from different countries and experiences, their work prompts captivating dialogue concerning contemporary humanity and society. The show opens May 7 and runs through June 4. Leighton Collier Roux, a native of Southern California, ...

Streaming live on the Co-Creator Radio Network on Tuesday, May 10, at 11 a.m. Pacific time/2 p.m. Eastern time, on her show "Why Shamanism Now?: A Practical Path to Authenticity," shaman and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt looks at the statement that we've all heard many times: "With great power comes great responsibility" and explores what will come of contemporary shamanism if we only focus on learning new skills to access greater and greater power. According to Pratt, the helping spirits are trying to teach us ...

Mother's Day, May 8, 2011, marks the day families across the country will honor important women in their lives. One of Mom's most popular gift requests is "me" time away from life's everyday pressures--time to relax and reflect. Lifestyle Inspirations has the ideal gift to help Mom focus on herself: the My Life Matters Personal Planner for Women. "Women are givers, many times to the point of excluding their own dreams or ambitions and putting what they want 'on the back burner,'" said Cecilia George, Co-owner, Lifestyle Inspirations. "Mother's ...

Homeowners, home renovators, Interior Designers and General Contractors know that new glass tile installations in kitchens, bathrooms, exterior patios, etc. increase the functionality, enjoyment and equity of one's house. Properly installed glass tile will outlast and outperform nearly any other tile product. GlassTileHome.com, a premier manufacturer and distributor of high-quality Glass Tile, Stone Tile, Metal Tile, Travertine and many other variations, offers a vast array of tile collections on it's direct-to- the-public website. "Our collections include only the ...

The innovative brand will include a collection of indoor and outdoor color-changing architectural fixtures as well as OEM components for the manufacturing segments. The brand aims to combine patented entertainment lighting technology with architecturally pleasing fixture designs. Each series includes state-of-the-art technology such as InternaMix, which provides a smooth 1-color light output. RGBW L.E.D. color packages allow for a true white output not previously found in traditional RGB fixtures. In addition, the DMX Direct function offers easy control of each unit ...

Janet Smith Warfield, author of "Shift: Change Your Words, Change Your World," is interviewed by Deborah Dachinger on the "Dare to Dream" radio show. Listen Live or hear her podcast at: http://www.youpublish.com/files/38429. Janet's book won: the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, and the Amazon Best Seller. Janet has written several published articles and is a frequent interview guest on television and radio shows. In addition, Janet is a poet, mediator, and retired attorney who practiced law for 22 years and graduated cum laude from Rutgers School ...

Dane-Elec, a global leader in consumer electronics, announced that its award-winning my-Ditto digital storage solution is now available at Micro Center stores nationwide. Micro Center is at the forefront of meeting consumers' needs with the tools that they need to create and edit all of their digital content. With the addition of my-Ditto, Micro Center has taken it one step further with the ideal solution to store and manage all of this valuable digital content from anywhere. "With the explosion of user-generated content from digital photos, electronic documents, ...

Legendary drummer Zigaboo Modeliste released his 4th solo album on his label JZM Records entitled "New Life" in stores and digitally on May 3, 2011. With elements of rock, funk, and blues on a timeless R&B base, this record features the iconic drumming and celebratory songwriting style of Zigaboo and his hometown of New Orleans. It also incorporates the talents of several music icons including legendary arranger Wardell Quezerque, saxophonist Norbert Stachel, and trumpeter Mic Gillet of Tower of Power fame. The album can be downloaded from iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/new-life/id435186745) ...

Spring has sprung, and as usual, the warm weather has home owners looking to begin improvements around the house. According to Ben Woolsey, Director of Marketing and Consumer Research for CreditCards.com, it's important to match the size and scope of the project to the right sources of financing, in order to get the most bang for your buck. "Some lenders will give a better rate for short-term loans - perfect for smaller projects," says Woolsey. "For larger or long-term ventures, you may be better off with a fixed-rate or different terms." Other ...

TheSkyKid.Com is pleased to announce the winners of the 3rd Annual Coming of Age Movie Awards, which honor actors and movies in the coming of age genre. The awards were announced today, May 3, 2011. The awards recognize excellence in eight categories for films released during 2010. The categories are: Best Actor, Best Newcomer, Best Performance in a TV Film, Best Cinematography, Coming of Age Value, Special Soundtrack, Best Short Film and Best International Film. The teen actor Noah Ringer won the award for Best Actor for his performance in M. Night Shyamalan s film ...

Debra Gould, also known as The Staging Diva , originally released her special report called "Can I grow a home staging business in a depressed economy?" in 2009. Thousands of stagers have downloaded their own free copy since then to learn how the home staging industry has been affected by the downturn in the real estate market. This report has inspired many home stagers despite difficult market conditions, so Gould has updated it each year to keep it current. The third edition has just been released and contains information and real estate statistics specific ...

BKD Technologies is pleased to present an informative webinar to help Sage MAS 500 users become more familiar with Sage MAS 500's Customizer module. Join BKD Technologies on May 24, 2011, at 2 p.m. Central time for "Sage MAS 500 Customizer - Did You Know MAS 500 Could Do That?" to discuss the features and benefits of using Sage Software's Customizer. Customizer is a cost-efficient way to customize the MAS 500 solution without the high price and long lead times of having to rewrite code. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. BKD Senior ...

On July 20th, Perlage Systems, Inc. will launch the Perlini Cocktail Carbonating System, at New Orleans' Tales of the Cocktail. Perlini is the first and only carbonation product designed by and for professional bartenders, specifically for use in commercial environments, and specifically tailored to the needs of bars and restaurants. "The craft of making cocktails has been around for over two centuries, so it's rare when something comes along that is entirely new," says Jamie Boudreau, noted mixologist. "Perlini is that rare, truly revolutionary product. ...

Snap Fitness, the world's fastest growing franchise featuring compact, 24/7 fitness centers, has been recognized with a 2011 Franchisees' Choice designation, presented by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA). The exclusive award was presented on April 4, 2011 at a gala during the inaugural CFA National Convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The Franchisees' Choice designees are CFA member franchise systems that voluntarily took part in an independently-administered survey. Their franchisees were asked to rate the franchisor in key areas of the franchise business ...

The Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) and Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) are today announcing the finalists for the GRA/TAG Business Launch 2011. The judges for the semifinal round have selected four companies to compete for $50,000 in cash and over $400,000 in services. "Every year we are astounded by the number of innovative and game changing businesses that enter our GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition," said Tino Mantella, president and CEO of TAG. "This year is no exception and our judges have faced very difficult decisions during each round of ...

Digitec Interactive, a leader in innovative learning technology solutions, has won a coveted Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Technology Award for their flagship learning management solution, Knowledge Direct. Knowledge Direct - a SaaS (software as a service) learning management system for continuing education, professional development and certifications, received high praise in the category of Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for External Training where the platform received the silver award. The Knowledge Direct suite of software for corporate, association ...

Online car and truck rack retailer ORS Racks Direct has announced the web launch of their custom truck rack fit guide for TracRac truck racks, utility truck racks and van racks ( http://fitguides.orsracksdirect.com/tracrac/ ).This full featured yet easy to use tool allows users to determine which TracRac truck rack, components and accessories fit their truck or van's year, make and model, add to their online shopping cart and purchase directly from ORS Racks Direct. TracRac (owned by Thule Inc.) truck bed racks, utility truck racks and van racks are a lightweight, strong ...

Just in time for Military Spouse Appreciation Day, which is Friday, May 6, Bryant & Stratton College Online announced today the expansion of their website http://www.SalutetoSpouses.com, an education portal and source of online information for military spouses. By featuring personal stories, resources, advice, tips and opportunities for community discussion, SalutetoSpouses.com will serve as a stable resource for education and career advancement information for military spouses. Bryant & Stratton College Online has a tradition of successfully serving the educational ...

The CTO Telecom Summit team announced today that it has formed a strategic partnership with the Telecom Council of Silicon Valley, a business tool that connects companies and individuals involved in the region's communications technology industry with one another to speed up the business development and innovation processes - helping push the industry forward. Telecom Council members include the top ten global carriers, including China Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon Wireless as well as vendors such as Huawei, Qualcomm and Intel; venture capitalists such as Norwest Venture ...

Summer is just around the corner. ResorTime.com (www.resortime.com) has identified some of their best luxury resort condo deals for families. Among the largest providers of timeshare condo rentals in the country, ResorTime.com has exceptional nightly and weekly accommodations. Just in time for summer are some terrific bargains. Wherever the open road or friendly skies beckon, ResorTime.com has the kind of deals that will mean more fun in the summertime for you and your family - for a lot less money. "Travelers are discovering luxury resort timeshare rentals," ...

To mark a renewed commitment to excellence in the digital printing industry, Apple Visual Graphics is proud to introduce its rebranding campaign. After more than fifteen years of producing high-end advertising and signage as Apple Digital Printing, these expert designers and printers are launching themselves into the next generation of cutting-edge graphics with a new name, logo and website. Company President Adam Sturm decided to undertake a rebranding as a way to reflect the company's portfolio of top-tier projects. While the printing industry changes according to ...

The latest version of Asure ID software from HID Global is now available at ID Wholesaler, the largest photo identification products retailer. Asure ID 7 offers improved functionality and features to simplify the ID card creation process. Asure ID 7 joins an extensive line-up of photo ID products offered by ID Wholesaler, including ID card printers, ID systems, and badge accessories from top manufacturers. Easy-to-use and versatile, Asure ID is one of ID Wholesaler's most popular ID software programs. Available in four editions - Solo, Express, Enterprise, and Exchange ...

Scranton personal injury lawyer Melissa Scartelli of Scartelli, Distasio & Kowalski, P.C. has been recognized as a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). Scartelli is one of the select few female Pennsylvania attorneys to achieve this recognition, which is granted only to those attorneys who demonstrate an enhanced level of skill and expertise in civil trial advocacy by meeting rigorous objective quality standards. In addition to extensive experience, Board Certified Civil Trial Advocates must demonstrate integrity and dedication ...