Beginning May 3rd, Kindermusik by Sophie at the Hickory YMCA will offer a new musical learning program for families with children ages newborn and up - Family Time. The new curriculum, created by Kindermusik, is designed to apply musical and developmental learning in a multi-age, multi-child, family environment. Sophie Geoghegan, a Kindermusik Educator, is teaching the program created exclusively for Kindermusik by a team of music and child development experts. In a one room schoolhouse environment, Family Time helps children develop musical skills, as well as the social ...

At a time when most organizations are cutting back on giving, the Association of Image Consultants International New York Tri-State Chapter (AICI NYTS) is giving back. For the first time ever the AICI NYTS Chapter is donating an annual gift to be shared with two outstanding students who have completed the Image Consulting Professional Development Certificate Program. The chapter is committed to the education and training of its image consultants and as a result has established two yearly awards of $1,000 each for students finishing the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) ...

Rosa & Co. LLC, a drug development advisory firm with expertise in drug-disease modeling and simulation, today announced that results from its Diabetes PhysioPD collaboration with Pfizer will be presented at the Biorbis World PK/PD Summit in Cambridge, MA April 26-29, 2011. David A. Tess, Principal Scientist, of Pfizer Inc. will be presenting a 30-minutescientific presentation entitled "Creating and Using a Physiological Model to Support Development of a GPR119 Agonist Diabetes Therapy". The presentation will describe the development, testing, and use of a ...

More than two million people across America have discovered the Alpha course. This fall, pastors and other ministry leaders will have an opportunity to experience firsthand what some have called the "best kept secret in the church" at the 2011 National Alpha Conference. Held in Irving, TX, October 13-15, this annual gathering will bring together individuals from throughout the country, seeking to transform their churches and their communities. The theme for this year's conference is "Our Time Is Now!" According to Alpha USA's president, Gerard Long, ...

xUmp.com, a leading supplier of scientific educational toys, is trying to encourage kids to get involved in saving the earth by providing a list of environmentally friendly activities to participate in that most people may not have thought of. Each activity is price-conscious and simple to do, making them perfect for parents or teachers wanting to get children involved in Earth Day. The scientists at xUmp.com thought of seven different ways children can easily do their part in saving the planet: 1. Play with something that doesn't need batteries. Some batteries contain ...

For the second year, Sims Recycling Solutions sponsored the Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate Golf Tournament. The seventh annual tournament brought together 15 NCAA Division I top ranked golf teams and 5 of the top 25 college ranked college golfers in the United States to participate in a three day tournament. This is the only college golf tournament linked with any rock band. The rock band associated is Hootie and the Blow Fish. Hootie, more commonly known as Darius Rucker, lent his name to the tournament in 2004 and has continued to stay greatly involved ever since. ...

The State of Texas, the second largest state in the United States, is the largest source of livestock and livestock products in the country. The diverse landscape and complex distribution of vegetation and animal life across the Lone Star State also place Texas on the second spot when it comes to agricultural revenue. But besides the rich landscape and promising livestock and agricultural revenues, Texas is also home to the Cowboy Capital of the World. In Bandera County, historic cowboy lifestyles and distinct ranching practices are still a part of the everyday life ...

Celebrate In Pink, LLC provider of pink ribbon partyware, is pleased to announce its partnership with EPIC Pharmacies, Inc. EPIC members enjoy preferred pricing on Celebrate In Pink's unique collection of socially responsible partyware and at the same time provide financial support to women undergoing breast cancer treatment through Celebrate In Pink's donation of their sales. The partnership is a great way for EPIC Pharmacies 1000+ members to offer products that resonate with the communities in which they serve. "I'm very excited about this wonderful opportunity ...

NovaBACKUP Professional by NovaStor, a pioneer in data protection, has received a Consumers Digest "Best Buy" award in the Windows backup software category of the Computer-Security Software Best Buys in the March/April 2011 issue. On average, a Consumers Digest "Best Buy" is awarded to fewer than 3% of the competing products in any given product category. This distinction is only given if a product excels in both quality and value within the marketplace. Recognition for Great Backup Control, Multiple Device Support, and Free Support The Consumers ...

Häagen-Dazs Shops makes it easy for ice cream lovers to transition into the warm days of spring with refreshing new treats that are sure to leave the thought of winter far behind. The company known for its all-natural, super-premium ice cream today announced it will introduce Blueberry Crumble ice cream to its menu for a limited time starting April 1, 2011. Guests can also mix things up with a sweet Blueberry Pie Shake that is made from the Blueberry Crumble ice cream. "As the weather begins to change, we're offering customers new, delicious flavors to match," ...

Join RecruitingTrends.com and Lizz Pellet, Fellow at Johns Hopkins University and Chief Culture Officer at EMERGE International, on Earth Day - Friday, April 22 at 1 PM - 2 PM EDT as Lizz shares her insights, best practices, and tips on how to get hr green - and how it affects your employer brand, positively! It's good to be green - that's what a lot of companies are finding, as they integrate environmentalism and sustainability into their corporate culture. Not only is environmentalism good for the community and the planet, it can help employees reduce waste and operate ...

London based Yoga Wellbeing announced today that it will launch its first international yoga retreats in Spain this June. Initially located in the Sierra Espuna National park, the retreats promise to offer just what yogis will be looking for in a European holiday; stunning views, comfortable accommodation and good hearty home cooked meals. Starting retreats in Spain was a natural progression after running a number on home soil in the UK. Founder of Yoga Wellbeing, Laura Watson, commented "Spain offers a different pace of life and a warmer climate which we believe ...

Choosing the right college or university is one of the most important decisions in a person's life. Of course, it's also one of the most difficult. With over 4,000 choices in the United States, it's no wonder that the search is often overwhelming. In addition, what's important to one student may be completely different from what's important to the next (and probably will be). Pikimal, an online decision engine, created their university Piki (think of it like a Wiki for picking) that allows anyone searching to easily find a university that fits their lifestyle, such as ...

With the growing craze of discounted buying, an increasing number of people admit they are open about slapping their savings right on the counter in front of friends, family and strangers. Campus Dibs (www.CampusDibs.com), a social commerce website that connects campus communities with deep discounts, recently conducted the research among college students across the country to investigate myths about covert couponing. The findings seem to indicate that coupon users are looked at as savvy as opposed to cheap, and that the traditional stigma attached to using coupons ...

The ActionCOACH Awards for the GrowthCLUB 90 Day planning sessions were recently handed out to several local businesses to acknowledge their achievements in several categories. The Time Award was given to the Queen West Physiotherapy & Acupuncture business owners Tom & Len Kiroplis & Elena Mustata) - located in Brampton, ON- for showing significant growth or improvement in delegation, using default diaries, eliminating unimportant tasks, and choosing to take time for themselves. Traffix, owned by Ann Mary & Chuck Snow in Milton received the Team Award ...

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named Island Kitchens and Baths, in Patchogue, NY, 2011 National Contractor of the Year (CotY) in the Universal Design category of its annual awards competition. Contractors from seven regions nationwide vie for the awards on an annual basis. All projects submitted for judging were an improvement or an addition to an existing structure, with the exception of one category, "Residential Exterior Specialty." Otherwise, new construction projects were not eligible. Creating a space to fit the Universal ...

Just 41 years ago, Senator Gaylord Nelson set aside April 22 as Earth Day; a day to honor and raise environmental awareness and to aid in the effort to put regulations on toxins going into the environment. This April 22, 2011, Feeco International will be celebrating Earth Day the same way it celebrates every other day, by being the greenest company on Earth. How is this possible? Feeco International is a company that manufactures equipment, but not just any equipment: equipment that takes aggregated waste and turns it into valuable product. For the sixty years they ...

The increase in mobile phone subscriptions and specifically smartphone use has led After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care to expand its presence to the mobile community and provide on-the-go access for a wide variety of healthcare information. Today, After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care became a premier provider on the free iTriage smartphone application developed by Healthagen . To access iTriage, consumers can download the free application from the app stores for their iPhone or Android smartphones or access it through any Web-enabled device at http://www.iTriageHealth.com. ...

The American Indian Occupational Industrialization Center (AIOIC) was highly honored with a visit from U.S. Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis, on April 13, 2011. She, along with representatives from Betty McCollum, Keith Ellison, Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar's offices, listened to staff; students and employers talk about the Soil-to-Sky program. Secretary Solis was inspired by the personal stories from graduates and the AIOIC's strong relationships with employers. She awarded the AIOIC program with high commendations and commented that the program is exactly what she and ...

Timeshare and fractional industry multi-media information provider Perspective Magazine announces that the Honorable Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Minister of Tourism and Aviation for the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, will give the Welcome Address to delegates of the inaugural Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2011. Mr. Vanderpool-Wallace will open the conference by addressing attendees at 8:30am on the morning of May 11, 2011 at the magnificent Atlantis Resort in Nassau, Bahamas, and discuss the exciting new tourism investment opportunities available in the Commonwealth. "Up ...

Macro Sensors (www.macrosensors.com) broadens its EAZY-CAL MMX Series of Mini-Module LVDT Signal Conditioners with a 4-20mA output model that supports process control and factory automation applications often requiring longer cable runs. This user-friendly, single channel signal conditioner is also available with a low noise 0-10V DC output. To reduce noise and to eliminate voltage drops in analog voltage signals, the market place has adopted an analog current (4-20mA) output as its standard. A 4-20mA current output allows the user to run longer cables from the sensor ...

Every Monday, Medic&Yugo will post at brandedalive.com another scenario from their first book of brand evolution case studies, a work in progress due for print release early next year. These scenarios will show the world's leading brand owners and agencies the opportunities they are missing to monetise, leverage and communicate their brands. Organisations as diverse as Wikileaks, Adidas, Huffington Post, the European Commission and Coca Cola are all set to be "branded alive" in the coming weeks. In most cases, brand owners and their agencies are able to ...

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. recently commenced a coast-to-coast hiring initiative for the company's eleven offices to bolster its internal staff in response to increased business levels and customer needs. The company has established a plan to bring several dozen new employees on board during the second quarter of business. With Medix's Q1 hiring goal exceeded, the company is poised for increased growth throughout 2011. "We have been fortunate enough to see a rebound in the staffing industry after the devastating economic blow of 2008 and 2009, so we have made ...

Stuart B. Millner and Associates will sell the assets of four manufacturing plants recently purchased by Quad/Graphics via live and online auctions in late April and early May. The plants are located in west Tennessee and north Mississippi. General manufacturing items to be sold include boilers, balers, wrappers, compressors, chiller pumps, air handlers, pallet racking and other machinery. Dates and locations for the Quad/Graphics auctions are: Tuesday, April 26 in Covington, TN; Wednesday, April 27 in Dyersburg, TN; Tuesday, May 3 in Memphis, TN and Wednesday, May ...

Publicis Touchpoint Solutions —- a leading provider of multichannel message delivery solutions for the life sciences industry -— has announced that Doug Young, PhD has been appointed Vice President of their Touchpoint Clinical Solutions center-of-excellence. Touchpoint Clinical Solutions specializes in clinical health educator programs, medical science liaison teams, and integrated adherence and retention solutions. Publicis Touchpoint Solutions is a division of Publicis Healthcare Communications Group. Dr. Young joins Publicis Touchpoint Solutions with more than 22 ...