K2 Adventures Foundation will host a fashion show at the Moroccan-inspired, luxurious Montelucia Resort and Spa in Paradise Valley on May 14, 2011. The "Summer in the City" Fashion Show will showcase independent, local designers of fashion-forward leggings, handbags, clothing, jewelry, accessories and more. Attendees will have an opportunity to purchase fashions in the show from vendors showcasing their designs. Individual tickets for the fashion show and luncheon cost $125. Kevin Cherilla and Kristen Sandquist, co-founders of K2 Adventures, say that the event "is an ...

Jeff Hickman, Manager of Total Health Nutrition Center (www.totalhealthnutritioncenter.com), will present "Six Weeks to a Thinner You" on Tuesday, April 12th from 7:00-8:00pm. This free presentation is open to the public and will be held at the Carolina Center for Integrative Medicine, 4505 Fair Meadow Lane, Suite 111 in Raleigh. Many studies have shown that getting rid of excess body fat can reap major health dividends over the long term. THNC and The Carolina Center embrace several cutting-edge plans for promoting a healthier, leaner body composition and improved long-range ...

Dogtopia, a national upscale dog day care franchise, raised a record amount of donations during St. Patrick's Day week to support local charities with their Lucky Dogs Give Back Fundraiser. Throughout the week of March 14, Dogtopia locations nationwide donated $1 for every dog in daycare to a local charity of choice. In total, the Dogtopia system and customers donated $6,400 for local charities, surpassing their goal by more than $1,400. Some of the local charities included Hounds4Heroes, a non-profit organizations that provide pets to military veterans, Soles4Souls, ...

Five bands will liven the festivities as Deanie's Seafood celebrates the bounty of our favorite crustacean during the second-annual Pinch-A-Palooza Crawfish Eating Contest on Sat., April 16 at Deanie's Seafood in Bucktown, 1713 Lake Ave., Metairie. Festivities kick off at 3 p.m. Five bands will perform, including Interscope Records recording artist Mindless Behavior, the hottest new supergroup on the national music scene; 17-year-old Jive Records recording artist Kourtney Heart of New Orleans, whose debut album Eye Dee Kay follows her hit single "My Boy"; Baton Rouge's ...

New Waco start-up launched wacomarketing.com focusing on bringing competitive offers to local Waco residents. "As an educator that has been caught up in lowering education budgets, I had to find a way to reinvent myself." said Chris R. Mata the founder of MMS. "We are very excited at the prospect of working with local businesses and non-profits and help them gain exposure for the products, services and causes." Wacomarketing.com offers the triple play of advertising services which are online, on the streets and "in your face". Wacomarketing.com is currently working ...

Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has partnered with Georgia-based TALENThire to launch a breakthrough, cloud-based contractor marketplace solution. The TAG Contractor Marketplace will meet TAG's goal of providing service to members who seek more efficient processes to find top talent to fuel their growth. The solution empowers businesses to easily source contract labor and to manage the associated process. "We currently have a large number of small businesses who are in need of contract labor but don't have the resources to manage the processes. Our Contractor ...

The CIO Utilities Summit team announced today agenda details for the upcoming technology event, June 12-14, 2011 at the InterContinental Montelucia Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. The CIO Utilities Summit is an opportunity for attendees to have in-depth conversations, make new business contacts and learn about the latest technology solutions. The event brings together CIOs, IT executives, analysts and solution providers to attend interactive agenda sessions and discuss the latest technology topics and trends during think tanks, panel discussions, and roundtables as well ...

Wizard World, producers of North America's largest pop-culture tour, brings its annual Comic Con expo to Anaheim Convention Center Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1, 2011. Tickets are on sale now for the event that brings together fans of all ages along with fun-loving celebrities and top industry professionals, all celebrating the best in pop culture, movies, comics, toys, television, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Among the show's celebrity guests include: Adam West (Batman; Family Guy) Burt Ward (Batman [Robin]) Tricia Helfer (Battlestar ...

VQ OrthoCare , creator of the award-winning BioniCare Knee System, is pleased to announce its BioniCare member discount program for National Football League Players Association (NFPLA) former player members and their families. VQ OrthoCare initiated this discount program based on the need for a non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical treatment option for retired professional athletes living with osteoarthritis of the knee. Professional athletes move their knees up to 20 million times per year. In contrast, the average person uses their knees only three million times per year. ...

Internet Business Group (IBG) is pleased to announce the opening of its flagship New York City offices. IBG is a leading Reputation Management firm with over 80 successful clients serviced by Internet Business Group's powerhouse SEO and Marketing team. "We are thrilled to have a foundation in the dynamic and innovative business market of Manhattan and look forward to bringing our signature services to companies and individuals up and down the Eastern Seaboard," Gene Burns, EVP of Worldwide Sales for Internet Business Group. IBG is one of the largest Internet Marketing ...

Marx Layne & Company, a full-service marketing and public relations firm will showcase the real-time application of Twitter and be available to discuss social media services at the next "Ties Like Me" networking event on April 20. The event, which will spotlight a "Twitter Wall," will take place from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Via Nove located at 344 W. Nine Mile Rd. in Ferndale. A "Twitter Wall" expands upon the fast paced nature of Twitter by projecting live tweets from event participants onto a screen. Using specially created hashtags, users can update the "Twitter Wall" ...

The 2011 report on private banking websites by MyPrivatebanking Research finds that compared to the 2009 survey the overall quality of the private banking websites has not improved: less than half of the banks have mastered the basic requirements for a private banking website and, in particular, shortcomings in website content are seriously damaging the chances of winning clients online. Only a third of the websites offer even basic information on fees and costs and less than 10% of the websites surveyed disclose performance data for standard portfolios. "Potential clients ...

Cosmetology students at International Academy of Hair Design, 3350 N. Arizona Avenue in Chandler may feel more like Fairy Godmothers than future stylists while providing services for young girls going to the prom this spring. The cosmetology school is offering a special Prom Pamper Package for only $35 through May 15. The package includes haircut, shampoo, deep conditioning, blow dry, style with up-do, basic manicure and pedicure, as well as facial make-up. Tip Overlay Nail Service is available for an additional $10. "Going to the prom is a memorable event but the ...

Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare is pleased to announce, the 2011 Patient Safety Education & Training Directory, a new information resource for the healthcare industry. Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare is a bi-monthly publication focused on strategies, programs, products and policies that can directly improve patient safety and the quality of healthcare delivery. The 2011 Patient Safety Education & Training Directory will include updated information on educational institutions and organizations in the United States that provide patient safety courses, certificates, ...

Rigstar Communications' Chief Revenue Officer Robert Hart announced today that the company has expanded its 'First Annual Remote Communications CIO Conference' agenda to include keynote presentations by Redline Communications and Aastra Telecommunications. The conference will be held at Hotel Arts in Calgary, and will run as previously outlined. Event: First Annual Remote Communications CIO Conference Date: May 16th & 17th, 2011 Time: Commences at 9:30 a.m. each day Location: Hotel Arts, 119 - 12th Avenue SW Calgary, AB FINAL AGENDA MONDAY, MAY 16, 2011 9:30 ...

Solamon Energy is proud to announce an exciting new program to determine the solar viability of specific locations, whether an open field, the side of a hill, or atop a building. At no charge, for locations meeting the minimum 5 acre requirement, a Solamon Generation Report forecasting power is delivered on the spot . "We have the tools and the technology today to measure terrain and shade variables that, when balanced against weather pattern data, provide a practical and objective assessment," explains Jay Yeo, president Solamon. "Within moments, we will know how much ...

V's Barbershop Del Mar located at 2683 Via de la Valle, Suite H, Del Mar, CA, will host its Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, April 16, 2011, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This will be the first V's Barbershop to open in San Diego County, signifying the 13th location in the franchise network, established in 1999 in Phoenix, AZ. In observance of National Youth Sports Safety Month (NYSSM), 50% of all proceeds collected for services rendered during the Grand Opening will be donated to Athletes for Education (AFE), a non-profit organization that support youth through mentorship. ...

Owen Trinkler heads into familiar territory this weekend as he and his #198 RSR Motorsports squad embarks on the third round of the 2011 GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge series at Barber Motorsports Park for the Barber 200. Trinkler shares his #198 Mini Cooper S with the up-and-coming Sarah Cattaneo, and the tandem is currently enjoying a solid start to the season as they sit in third place in the Team Championship standings, a mere one point out of second place, following their impressive third place podium finish at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 5th. The ...

Amy Luna Manderino of Berkeley CA won the title of Miss Cougar International on Friday, April 1, 2011, at Hedonism II Resort & Spa at Negril Beach in Jamaica, during International Cougar Week, March 27 - April 2, 2011. Previously she won the titles of Miss Cougar California and Miss Cougar San Francisco East Bay. Amy Luna is an award-winning choreographer and ethnic dancer and has toured internationally as Artistic Director and principal dancer of her two dance companies, Lunatique and Shuvani. She has performed bellydance, flamenco, salsa, and bollywood dance at exotic ...

Waiting Room Solutions (WRS) (www.waitingroomsolutions.com), a leading web-based EHR and PM provider, announced today that Ivy Family Medicine PLC has chosen to implement the 2011 Waiting Room Solutions Web Based Family Practice Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management System (PM) V4.0. Ivy Family Medicine PLC, a newly founded family practice in Charlottesville, VA, will begin serving patients on May 1, 2011. Lily Hargrove, MD, the sole practice physician, anticipates seeing approximately seventy to eighty patients per week for primary care appointments. ...

Papouli's Greek Grill is giving San Antonio residents another reason to celebrate Fiesta: the Fiesta Fire Gyro Sandwich. While Fiesta has been a long-time favorite of San Antonio residents, Papouli's owner Nick Anthony is putting a Greek twist on the annual festival. "Fiesta is a celebration of all that is San Antonio. As a San Antonio resident and business owner, I am thrilled to help get our team and our guests into the Fiesta spirit with the addition of the bold Fiesta Fire Gyro Sandwich." The Fiesta Fire Gyro fuses spicy, Fiesta-themed ingredients into a traditional ...

Amazing Kids! (amazing-kids.org) announced today that its founder and president, Alyse Rome, has been selected as one of just ten National Finalists in the 2011 Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame Contest (http://www.energizerkeepgoinghalloffame.com). Selected by a panel of judges, the finalists were narrowed down to just 10 from a field of 100 semifinalists. In honor of her selection as a finalist, Energizer is donating $1,000 and a Flip video camera to Amazing Kids!. Voting will continue each day from now until May 13th, 2011, Photos and a brief description of each ...

Cedar Rapids Tire, a Marion, Iowa-based specialty tire distribution company, is pleased to announce sponsorship of 12-year-old Zoe Erdman of Springville, IA for the duration of her motocross racing season with Iowa District 22. Zoe's first race will be at New Hartford Racing, held on April 16th and 17th in New Hartford, IA. She will be racing two bikes this season, a Yamaha YZ85 and a Yamaha Supermini, both rebuilt by her dad, Joe. Joe is a disabled Iraq war veteran on permanent medical leave due to the detonation of an improvised explosive device that caused traumatic ...

The Dallas law firm Chamblee, Ryan, Kershaw & Anderson, P.C., used key video surveillance evidence to successfully defend a local restaurant in a $10 million lawsuit over a fatal traffic accident. The case stemmed from a car crash on Jan. 27, 2008, that claimed the lives of three people in Roanoke, Texas. Family members of those who died in the crash sued a Mexican restaurant in Flower Mound, Texas, based on claims that the restaurant had served too much alcohol to a customer who was involved in the accident. The plaintiffs based their case on the alcoholic content ...

TestSoup (http://testsoup.com), the premier provider of innovative online and mobile test prep solutions, today announced that its test prep apps are now available for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. The company now offers eight sets of mobile flashcards for the ACT, ACCUPLACER, ASSET, COMPASS, GMAT, GRE, PSAT, or SAT as well as two sets of cards for enlisted members of the United States Air Force studying the Professional Development Guide (PDG). Free trials with 10 sample flashcards are also in development for those who like to try before they buy. The company expects ...