The owners of ChecknGold are so convinced that now is the best time to sell silver coins, gold and jewelry, they are willing to reward you with up to a $100 bonus gas card just for bringing your valuables to one of their locations. You can even sell your old silver coins. In fact, they are excited to talk to anyone who wants to sell jewelry or coins and take advantage of the recent spike in precious metal prices. Record-setting gold and silver figures have made this the perfect opportunity to unload what you don't use for instant ready cash that you can spend on bills ...

"We read to know we are not alone," wrote C.S. Lewis. But how do books make us feel we are not alone? "Obviously, you can't hold a book's hand, and a book isn't going to dry your tears when you're sad," says University at Buffalo, SUNY psychologist Shira Gabriel. Yet we feel human connection, without real relationships, through reading. "Something else important must be happening." In an upcoming study in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, Gabriel and graduate student Ariana Young show what that something is: When we read, ...

Thalmann Commodities (www.thalmanncommodities.com), a leading Independent Broker Dealer based in Zurich announced that its flagship strategy, the Hard Currency Fund (HCF), reached $150 million euro in assets, after reaching $100 million just three months earlier. The Fund, which was launched in December, 2010, is a no-load, open-end mutual fund that seeks to protect against the fall of the dollar relative to other currencies. "We are pleased to have reached this milestone because it demonstrates the demand for hard currency diversification," said Walter Mayerbach, ...

Bars and Restaurants Receive Free Marketing and Advertising! Join Today http://www.MyDrinkon.com My Drink On (MDO) is an innovative approach to group buying for the top nightlife venues in the Windy City that incorporates socializing, networking and philanthropy into a single experience. What does this mean? My Drink On has great drink deals and specials to the hottest bars, clubs, restaurants, and lounges. They also host great events, accompanied by a great drink deal and offer charity events including a great drink special. "Our mission is to promote a safe ...

Insurance Navy announced yesterday that it has expanded its operations of auto insurance and business insurance to Joliet Illinois, effective April 1st 2011. This is the tenth location for the agency which started marketing auto insurance in Chicago Illinois area since 2007. The new facility in Juliet is located at 18 S Larkin Ave, Joliet, Illinois. Fadi Sneineh, Agency Spokesman, said that this is "our 10th location that comes consistent with our goal to expand our auto and sr22 insurance quotes marketing as well as business insurance in the Chicago area and Northwest ...

SunPods Inc., a manufacturer of the first complete, factory-built solar array, announced today that Brian C. Boguess has joined the company as Director of Sales - Channel Partners and Business Development. Brian will report to Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Michael Gumm to oversee the development of multiple sales channels within the SunPods Partner Program. He brings over 15 years of focused sales, business development, and entrepreneurial experience to the SunPods' management team. "Brian Boguess has a successful track record in exceeding revenue goals and ...

On Monday morning, a crowd converged at the new Dillon Middle School construction site at 1803 Joan Drive, in Dillon, South Carolina. The original school, J.V. Martin Junior High School, built in 1896, suffers from roof leaks and winter classroom temperatures in the 50s; a portion of the building is condemned. When special guests and media arrived to the ceremony for the new facility, their focus was on the esteemed keynote speaker. A speaker, who was not only the catalyst for the school's makeover, but who also helped to raise approximately $40,000 in aid for the dilapidated ...

participates in the National March for Meals Campaign, sponsored by the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) through a special component known as "Mayors for Meals Day". This year, Mathew J. Muratore, Selectman in Plymouth, Constance DiLego, Plymouth Council on Aging Director and Tim Valentine, Assistant Executive Director of Old Colony Elder Services delivered noontime meals for the nutrition site at the Plymouth Council on Aging. This campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the Meals on Wheels program, recruit new volunteers and ...

Renaissance Cosmetic Laser (RCL) has been named an Artefill * Center of Excellence by Suneva Medical, the manufacturer of Artefill. RCL is one of only two centers in Illinois and one of 50 in the country. "We are pleased to offer our clients the latest in dermal fillers. Artefill is the first and only FDA-approved microsphere-enhanced collagen filler with results that last for 7-10 years," said Taek Kim, M.D., RCL's medical director. "What this means for the recipient," Dr. Kim added, "is that the microspheres in Artefill are not absorbed by the ...

This Thursday evening, April 21, Immersive Tech (www.immersivetech.org) will host an intimate event in downtown LA's Brewery artist lofts. The evening's focus -- "The Era of Experience," a phrase coined by James McQuivey of Forrester Research - will extend to networking, live experiences, and cocktails... all ImTech-style. A stellar lineup of technologists, UX and content designers, consumer trend trackers, futurists and artists will ignite discussions fueled by imagination. John Underkoffler, Chief Scientist at Oblong Industries, will receive an "Immy" ...

Steviva Brands, global manufacturer and distributor of stevia based sweeteners and other bulk ingredient sweeteners, has partnered with Trek Bicycles to promote the American Diabetes Association 20th Annual Tour de Cure. Participants can register to win a Madone 3.1 in 50 stores. The American Diabetes Association's 20th Annual Tour de Cure, a signature cycling ride to raise money and awareness to stop diabetes, will take place on Sunday, July 30, 2011 at Hillsboro Stadium just west of Portland. The Oregon and Southwest Washington Tour offers cyclists of all ages and ...

People who know him weren't surprised when Ricky Gervais "came out." But instead of emerging from the closet (though many say *that's* only a matter of time), he emerged, hands sparkling clean, from the (metaphorical) washroom. The stigma surrounding mental illness is on par--if not greater--than homosexuality. So what's it like living with a mental illness in the very public eye? Ask Simon and Schuster's new "star" author, Traci Foust. Growing up in the 1970s with an anxiety disorder that was only later diagnosed as obsessive compulsive lent ...

- Lighthouse Catholic Media, a not-for-profit (NFP) company, achieved a milestone in sales growth with March, 2011 finishing as their best month in their five year history. Lighthouse continues to experience significant growth despite the challenging economy. Since its inception in December, 2005, Lighthouse has distributed over 4.5 million audio CDs worldwide. Lighthouse Catholic Media, NFP distributes audio CDs primarily in two ways; through their FAITHRAISER Kiosk Program displayed in over 4,000 parishes (including many military bases worldwide) and via their popular ...

One of the oldest and most popular forms of expression meets emerging technology as a Pittsburgh-based cartoonist introduces a new app for iPhones and iPads that enables users worldwide to enjoy his increasingly popular online comic strip and the virtual world that has grown up around it. Francis Cleetus, the cartoonist, created his comic strip "Geek to Me" to capture the funny and unpredictable stories of the hundreds of "techies" he has known, befriended or worked with in various parts of the world. While the comic strip resides at http://www.geek-2-me.com, ...

iGolf, a division of L1 Technologies announced today that iGolf Mobile, a golf GPS platform for smartphones, is the top free Sports Application in the Amazon Android AppStore. iGolf Mobile provides golfers around the world with precise distances to the front, center and back of the green, as well as custom points such as bunkers, water and other hazards on each hole. Other key features include video swing analysis, golf news, opinion articles, as well as independent course, equipment and travel destination reviews. "Knowing Amazon's popularity and reach, we ...

WHO: Blog Talk Radio Show Totally (In)Appropriate Host Natasha Rennie and a panel of Fashionistas including Kara Allan (Premier Image and Style Consultant Featured On Fox Morning News), Monica Phillips (Fashion Retail Expert), and David E. Forster (Men's Fashion) WHAT: The Trendiest Episode of Totally (In)Appropriate with Fashionistas who will discuss Spring Fashion 2011. DATE: Thursday, April 21, 2011 TIME: 9:00 PM (EST) - 10:00 PM (EST) CALL-IN NUMBER: 714.510.3742 LINK: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/inappropriate Show Description: Join radio ...

After being ranked 4th by the Franchise Times list of "the Fast 55" as one of the fastest growing young franchise concepts, Roni Deutch Tax Center has also been recognized for its social media presence on Facebook. "Social media is such a powerful tool," explains founder, Roni Deutch, "and the Roni Deutch Tax Center team has been working hard to make the most of it. Of course the corporate office has an active presence on Facebook and Twitter, but it doesn't stop there. Each franchisee is encouraged to get involved and participate in these social ...

Some of you may have known that Dr. Diane has been an active fundraiser and committee member for the Greater Nashua Dental Connection (GNDC). The GNDC is a non-profit organization that provides low cost and free services to qualifying members of the Greater Nashua area. Dr. Diane's grant writing efforts won a $20,000 grant from the Ronald McDonald House Charities Foundation - enough money for the GNDC to purchase an appointment shuttle for their school-aged patients! The vehicle has been in use for the past year and has been integral in increasing the access of dental care ...

Today, as Portland Plumbing Plus starts to celebrate one year of giving out plumbing aid which coincides with week of Easter celebration, customers and help recipients alike cannot stop praising their continued support actions. The Oregon based plumbing company, popular for their selfless benevolent works, has provided aid to many families in and outside of Oregon by going beyond plumbing into giving out to the society. One of the help recipients says she was amazed that Portland Plumbing Plus could offer to help a total stranger like her, describing their action as "Total ...

Biodiesel consulting group, Lee Enterprises of Little Rock, Ark., is pleased to announce the addition of appraiser, Catherine J. Rein, MBA, AM, to its team of biofuels consultants. Rein received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines and her MBA from the University of Houston. She is an Accredited Member of the American Society of Appraisers in Machinery and Equipment and is the principal owner of Sandalwood Valuation, LLC, in Louisville, Colorado. Rein is experienced in equipment appraisals in the oil and gas industry, including refineries, processing ...

PeakColo, a leading provider of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions and services, announced that it has achieved the VMware vCloud Powered designation for its cloud service offerings. In doing so, PeakColo is one of the first cloud infrastructure companies in North America to achieve this designation within the VMware Service Provider Program (VSPP). VMware vCloud Powered is a technology badge for VSPP partners. To attain this badge, PeakColo provides public/hybrid cloud solutions based on VMware vSphere and VMware vCloud Director through a web portal and Application ...

Reglera, LLC recently announced its 5th Reproductive Regulatory Compliance Conference to be held September 22-23, 2011 at the Hilton Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, GA. This September's Reproductive Compliance Conference will feature presenters with expert experience in this regulatory field, including Reglera President and CEO Clay Anselmo; Martha Wells, VP of Regulatory Affairs for Tissue and Biologics; Senior Quality Assurance Director Rich Weiskopf; and Russell Bierbaum, President of ReproTech, Ltd., a worldwide leader in long-term storage of reproductive tissues. Seminar ...

Eco-story, a leader in LED lighting solutions, today announced that its products are now available on Lighting Universe, one of the leading online retailers in the country. Eco-story products can be purchased at Lighting Universe at very competitive rates, offering businesses sustainable lighting solutions that will result in improved aesthetics and tremendous energy and financial savings. Eco-story, which specializes in off-the-shelf and customized LED lamp solutions for a variety of businesses, offers both indoor and outdoor applications on the Lighting Universe site. ...

Accessory Genie has launched a GOgroove Panda Pal Giveaway on its Facebook Fan Page, where fans have the opportunity to win a free Panda Pal Portable Speaker System by filling out a short entry form. The Panda Pal Portable Speaker System is one of Accessory Genie's most popular speaker systems, having surprisingly powerful sound quality in a panda shaped speaker that fits in the palm of a hand. The Panda Pal is a versatile portable speaker, easily connecting to any audio playing device with its 3.5mm cable, including mp3 players, laptops, netbooks, tablets, smartphones ...

Sub Zero Ice Cream is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Murray, opening on May 14. Sub Zero Ice Cream was started under the direction of founder, Jerry Hancock. Hancock wanted an ice cream shop where customers would have limitless options. Using cryogenics, the study of very low temperatures, Hancock and his franchisees only need to stock a variety of fresh creams and mix-ins to give customers the ultimate say their frozen desserts. Customers can choose their base, any of the trillions of flavor and mix-in combinations, then watch as their creation ...