As more and more military veterans look for new business opportunities, many are finding success with opening a VetFran franchise. Mr. Handyman franchises are being honored for their efforts in helping U.S. military veterans launch their own business. Military Times Edge Magazines recently announced that the national home repair and maintenance franchise and the nation's No. 1 employer of handymen is among this year's 2010 Best for Veterans honorees. Military Times Edge Magazine ranks companies based on their professional business practices, record of stable growth and ...

Celayix Software, a leading provider of employee scheduling and workforce management solutions, today announced the details of its submission for the ASIS 2010 Accolades Competition which will be highlighted at the upcoming ASIS 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits. The show will be held in Dallas, Texas this year from Tuesday, October 12 through Thursday, October 15 at the Dallas Convention Center. Celayix will be exhibiting at booth 3482 and showcasing its portable time clock solution: the Xpocket.   ASIS 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits is the world's most comprehensive ...

The forth appointment with the shooting tricks of Milan/Paris-based photographer Enzo Dal Verme (Vanity Fair, l'Uomo Vogue, Marie Claire, Grazia, Elle, etc.) is now online. Last week he revealed some tips on what and how to shoot, what's important to remember framing the image, how to organize the pictures taken day by day, how to manage local contacts and which mistakes you can avoid. This week he talks about the harmony that needs to be created among the different pictures, what's essential to include in your reportage, how to plan your last shots, the model release, ...

Sally Marks, author of the self-improvement book, Erase Negativity and Embrace the Magic Within will donate $1 for every paperback book purchased through the United Aesthetics Organization website, now through Dec. 31, 2010. The book retails for $12.99 plus shipping and handling. An electronic version that can be downloaded on electronic readers is available for $6.99 at http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/11183 The book Erase Negativity contains a series of interviews of individuals who have transformed their lives. The interviewees range from meth addicts to successful ...

Famed internet radio host Kim Kelly of the popular Blog Talk Radio network (www.blogtalkradio.com/my-crew-magazine) has been trying to garner an interview with one of hip hops more controversial artists, Kanye West for months. After following the normal channels, as well as advice and encouragement from industry sources who have been close to West, last week Kelly was stopped cold on Island Def Jam Music's door with an email "Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, we will have to respectfully pass on this request. Again, thanks for your interest, and I apologize for the ...

Melbourne-based emergency notification company, viaRadio Corporation announces the release of an iPhone application version of its HEARO Local Alert Receiver. The application allows emergency managers across Florida to reach citizens by rapidly delivering emergency and severe weather notifications to large numbers of iPhones through its ENVOY Emergency Warning System. The HEARO application is available for purchase through the Apple Store online and on iPhones. Currently, the application provides warnings for all counties in Florida. viaRadio plans a nationwide roll ...

Lennar (NYSE: LEN), one of the nation's leading homebuilders since 1954, introduces its energy efficient PowerSmart line of homes to the Jacksonville area as it continues to launch the introduction of its green homes across the country. The division is pleased to announce that all homes that have been built since August of this year have been built as PowerSmart Homes. Now homebuyers in Jacksonville can enjoy the benefits of Lennar's new energy-efficient and environmentally friendly features that are part of its new PowerSmart Homes. Combining some of today's most ...

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has announced today that Katie Sewell has been hired as the Associate Director of Business Services for the organization. In this role, Sewell will assist TAG Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Directors in the overall effective operations of TAG. The Associate Director of Business Services will also have responsibilities for working with the Director of Professional Development to implement TAG's training program and manage effective communications by providing communications support for various events and initiatives. ...

In support of this commitment, the IAPAM's hCG Physician Training offers doctors a unique program of unsurpassed clinical and business content on medical weight management. Attendees receive tools to help them launch their weight management program, and with their IAPAM Membership, they also receive a year of practice support including access to the IAPAM Members Portal, containing a wealth of medical weight management resources, such as expert answers to common hCG questions. In its annual report, F is for Fat 2010, the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood ...

1on1 Boxing, Mesa's premier boxing and fitness facility, is pleased to announce the Boxing Fitness Bootcamp. The Boxing Fitness Bootcamp is a 12-week fitness program that mixes basic boxing workouts with circuit and interval training to provide an all over workout that offers the benefits of fat loss, increased speed and strength, greater flexibility, improved endurance and better coordinator. "I want to created a fun, unique workout that replicates training professional boxers undergo when preparing for a fight," said 1on1 Boxing Fitness owner, former professional ...

Jaan Ferree, an interior designer based in Asheville, NC specializes in designing public spaces for healthcare, colleges, churches and retreats. Asheville City Council appointed Ferree to the Public Art Board. Her interior design ideas include work by Western North Carolina (WNC) artists and craftsmen. North Carolina Arts for Health invited Ferree to speak at the Spirit of Place, Places of Spirit conference on October 16, 2010, co-sponsored by Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC). She will present an overview of her intentional process of creating healing environments ...

Dawna Lee Heising, producer and host of "Eye on Entertainment," has announced that the show's latest segment is entirely devoted to the new science fiction film, "Enemy Mind." The film, now available on DVD and for downloading from various services, is rapidly obtaining cult status for plot creativity, character development and cinematography, having been shot entirely on location in and around California's Coachella Valley on a very limited budget. During the EOE segment, which was taped at the Time Warner studios in Costa Mesa, Calif., Heising and Public Relations ...

Answering the growing need for experienced private pay home care, NVNA Works proudly announces its opening. An affiliate of NVNA and Hospice, NVNA Works offers a host of private pay home care services to cover a wide range of needs from companionship and personal care to clinical support for clients on Boston's South Shore. To celebrate and introduce its services, staff and offices, NVNA Works will host an Open House on October 7th at its new location at 2048 Washington Street in Hanover MA. NVNA Works' private home care offers a smart alternative for people who need ...

Prominent LA-based Integrative Nutritionist, Elissa Goodman, announces the launch of a blog featuring articles, recipes and practical insights for living a healthy life. The blog explores Ms. Goodman's belief that what prevents people from eating the right foods is a mistaken idea that a "healthy diet" takes the enjoyment out of eating and deprives them of delicious foods. The site provides practical, expert information regarding holistic health and overall well-being, and provides relevant, objective information regarding the latest health trends. As part of the website ...

Bigger and better is the plan for this year's Black, White & Bling Gala, hosted by the Garner Mid-Day Rotary Club Foundation, to benefit local youth. Set for Saturday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m., the 2010 gala promises an exciting evening of dining, dancing and more, and a Who's Who gathering of attendees from the Triangle and beyond. "The goal of the gala is to raise awareness of the needs of local children, and raise funds to help meet those needs," said Gala Chair Julie Clark. "Last year's gala raised more than $13,000 and this year's event will be even bigger and better! ...

Simba Information, publisher of the groundbreaking "Trade E-Book Publishing" report series, has found that nearly one in four adult comic readers is 65 years of age or older, according to the newly released second edition of its "Overview of the U.S. Comic Book and Graphic Novel Market" report. The burgeoning market for comics has been driven recently by a series of successful film adaptations, most notably Warner Bros.' "The Dark Knight", which stands as one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Yet, as "Overview of the U.S. Comic Book and Graphic Novel Market ...

Advanced Menu Systems (AMS), a leading provider of LED illumination solutions for the Fast Casual and Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) industries, today announced the launch of all new lines of specialized backlit LED Indoor and Outdoor Menu Boards and LED Menu Board Retrofit Kits. AMS was recently formed from the restructuring of ExpoTrans / EcoTek Lighting Solutions. AMS' menu boards feature an innovative LED-Array light source from ION Light Engines that utilizes low voltage, Class II power. With an emphasis on menu graphics display, energy-efficiency, functionality and ...

Mill Hill Press, the most prolific publisher of books related to Nantucket and its maritime heritage, is delighted to announce the publication of Town Farms and Country Commons by Debra McManis. The book tells the forgotten side of Nantucket's History; the story of the people who worked the sandy soil and fed the islanders while others were pursuing whales, fish and maritime commerce. Through patient research and personal interviews, McManis recounts the labor and ingenuity of the hardworking tillers of Nantucket, who for centuries have coaxed a living from their precious ...

The faculty and staff at The Center for Retina and Macular Disease (CRMD) is becoming the industry standard for providing education to optometric professionals. The annual conference held on September 17-19 at Walt Disney World Resort offered attendees a highly participatory approach to education relevant to today's optometric practices. Objectives for the meeting were to offer attendees ways to develop strategies to incorporate new technology and diagnose posterior segment disease, interpret emerging data on new treatment options in retinal disease, and evaluate how to ...

HR Tech, 28 September 2010 Chicago: StepStone Solutions, a global leader in Total Talent Management solutions, is pleased to announce the introduction of version 10 of MrTedTalentLink , the latest addition to the company's enterprise Talent Acquisition capability. Version 10 adds features and enhancements that include new configuration management capabilities, additions to MrTedTalentLink's TalentHub connectivity infrastructure, and support for new services such as paper resume processing. These new capabilities are designed to further extend StepStone Solution's leadership ...

Eighty of Socius' employees welcomed 250 attendees and 50 sponsors and guest speakers to their annual Aspire conference, held just north of Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, September 23, 2010. This year's theme was "What's In Your Future?" and featured a keynote address by renowned global futurist and best-selling author, Jack Uldrich. Forty-four breakout sessions dedicated to equipping attendees with the tools to maximize success professionally and personally continued this theme. Presented by Socius consultants and leaders, software partners, and leadership training experts, ...

"We are on a growth trajectory and we're working to meet increasing demand," said J. Gary Shansby, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Tequila Partida in announcing Partida's move to a new distillery. "We're maintaining the same taste profile - characterized by smoothness, elegance and pure agave taste - that has made Partida the highest rated tequila in the world." F. Paul Pacult, America's leading spirits expert, recently rated Partida Reposado as the best tequila in the world and one of the five finest spirits in the world. In order to guarantee the product quality from ...

Cape Coral Solar Electricity Company, Fafco Solar, is installing a 54kW solar electric (photovoltaic) system at the Lee County Public Safety Building (Sheriff's and Emergency Management's office) located at 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway. Ground breaking took place on September 6, 2010. The initiative is being funded by the Department of Energy, under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), using Federal funds without any additional cost to county taxpayers. Says Jason Szumlanski, Fafco Solar's Operations and Project Manager, "The Lee County Board ...

On November 20th, 2010 Connected will be producing an off-site celebrity gift suite celebrating the 2010 American Music Awards.* Taking place from 11am-5pm at a private location in Hollywood, our gifting suite will be visited by over 90 celebrities from all facets of the entertainment industry including music, movies, television and sports. "Our celebrity gifting suites provide the unique opportunity for companies to interact with and get their product directly in the hands of celebrities in a fun, relaxed environment," says Connected owner Steve Stein. Attending celebrities ...

New York, NY, September 29, 2010 - Retensa, a leader in talent management research and retention solutions, announces the winners of the first Retensa Green Grant. The free service grant supports environmentally focused companies providing green services, creating green energy, and developing green products or food. The service awards enable organizations to leverage Retensa's expertise in attracting, recruiting, training, and retaining top talent in the green industry. As winners implement talent management best practices throughout the Employee Life Cycle, they will gain ...