One Texas real estate investment firm has harnessed the power of the Internet to market commercial space for lease. Fort Worth-based RDS Real Estate has seen website traffic triple since implementing its new marketing strategy. "Internet marketing is a very effective tool in today's business world," says Ron Sturgeon, owner of RDS Real Estate. "When consumers are looking to rent or buy industrial properties, we want them to find our site. That's our specialty, after all." As part of its strategy, the commercial real estate firm has tried to capture search traffic ...

ESCO Corporation's Turbine Technologies (TT) Group recently signed a contract with The Offshore Group to continue manufacturing in Mexico at its operations in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico through 2017. The company occupies 33,500 square feet of industrial space at the Roca Fuerte Industrial Park. ESCO TT, the first tenant at The Offshore Group's Guaymas industrial park, will soon celebrate the tenth anniversary of its Mexico manufacturing operations. "ESCO Turbine Technologies is excited to continue its relationship with The Offshore Group which has provided us with exceptional ...

CiCi's Pizza top pizza makers will compete for the title of "Ultimate Pizza Artist" and the coveted crystal pizza cutter as CiCi's launches its first-ever Pizza Throwdown. In addition to a year's worth of bragging rights, CiCi's team members from across the nation will compete for a flat screen TV. Winners of the four regional contests will compete in the finals, hosted by CiCi's Pizza, in Dallas in January 2011. "We know that we have some of the most attentive and talented pizza professionals in the business," CiCi's Pizza CEO Mike Shumsky said. "CiCi's Pizza Throwdown ...

High Speed Design Center (HSDC) and PacketMicro announced today that they are offering a family of handheld TDR BladeProbes and an impedance standard substrate to the US market. The high-bandwidth, fixed-pitch probe design enables accurate and repeatable impedance measurements for high-speed PCB development and manufacturing. "The BladeProbe offering provides the best combination of performance, accuracy and price," said Ben Chia, HSDC President. "BladeProbe and impedance standard substrate help designers and manufacturing houses to correlate their impedance measurements. ...

The largest ever clinical trial in patients hospitalised with severe malaria has concluded that the drug artesunate should now be the preferred treatment for the disease in both children and adults everywhere in the world. The study, funded by the Wellcome Trust, is published today online in the journal The Lancet. An international consortium of researchers, led by Professor Nick White of the Wellcome Trust-Mahidol University-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Programme in Bangkok, Thailand, compared treatment with artesunate, which is used in Asia to treat severe malaria, ...

Philadelphia, PA, November 7, 2010 – Approximately 600,000 hysterectomies are performed in the United States annually to treat benign disorders of the pelvis. More than two-thirds are performed through an abdominal incision. In an evidence-based position statement published online today in The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, the AAGL, a medical specialty society of over 5,000 gynecologic surgeons, advocates the practice of performing these procedures vaginally or laparoscopically in a minimally invasive manner, thus reducing morbidity and facilitating a faster ...

Federal health care reform legislation holds out the promise of a more independent life for people with disabilities, but whether or not that dream can become a reality will be determined by regulations yet to be written. While much attention has been focused on the debate over health care reform and the Republican party's vow to repeal it, many people may not realize the regulations that will govern provisions helping those with disabilities remains a work in progress. Heather A. McCabe, J.D., assistant professor in Indiana University's School of Social Work, said individuals ...

Daniel Baum, the chief operating officer of the Real Estate Group New York, a brokerage in Manhattan, said he felt the market had softened enough that there might be room for negotiation, particularly in areas that recent graduates would consider better suited for their parents, like the Upper East Side. In certain neighborhoods, he said, "there may be opportunity to get concessions from landlords; maybe one month's free rent or a chunk of the brokerage commission." To understand the rental market, brokers and recent first-time renters recommend searching the Internet ...

Smashing online hit show Fashion News Live lends its host Rocco Leo Gaglioti on Seth Green's Control TV, giving Tristan Couvares one-on-one hosting advice in preparation for the AXE event Thursday. No one was expecting celebrity star Jamie Kennedy to grab Tristan's 'boys' during his first interview! Luckily, prior to the event celebrity fashion host expert and mentor Rocco Leo Gaglioti streamed live on the ControlTv website lending all of his helpful tips and warnings! One of these must-know warnings was looking out for celebrities acting a little too friendly sometimes--if ...

Tucker Smallwood and Ron Bottitta star in The Sunset Limited at the Rogue Machine Theatre at 5041 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA from November 6 th through Dec. 19 th. , 2010. The Sunset Limited was written by Cormac McCarthy and directed by John Perrin Flynn. The synopsis of the play: "On a subway platform in New York City, an ex-con from the South saves the life of an intellectual atheist who wasn't looking for salvation. Now, the reformed murderer ventures to offer salvation of another kind, bringing the failed suicide victim back to his Harlem apartment for an articulate ...

AdventureSmith Explorations (http://www.adventuresmithexplorations.com/), the active travel company that secures matches between adventure-seeking clients and a treasure trove of small, expedition ships, has a land-based face as well that focuses on distinctive wilderness lodges and boutique hotels that promote proximity to nature and authentic culture. "While we have been experiencing unprecedented growth in all areas, tours on terra firma are now the fastest growing segment of our overall business," said Todd Smith, AdventureSmith Explorations owner and founder. "Many ...

Grubb & Ellis|Thomas Linderman Graham, a leading Triangle real estate services firm, announced today that Shane Bull, real estate advisor, recently brokered a 3,077-square-foot space for Dental Center at Brier Creek at Alexander Place Promenade. Bull represented Christopher Clark, DDS, owner of Dental Center at Brier Creek, and Cary Beale of Developers Diversified Realty represented the landlord. Alexander Place Promenade is located at I-540 and US 70 in Raleigh. The shopping center is conveniently located one mile from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and is 2.5 ...

Julie Murphy, President of the OCES Board of Directors, welcomed everyone, introduced the Executive Committee and acknowledged all other Directors. OCES' Executive Director, Diana DiGiorgi thanked staff for their work during the past year and elaborated upon several accomplishments over the past year which included the Executive Office of Elder Affairs' re-designation of OCES as an Aging Services Access Point and OCES' response submission having been evaluated as one of the best in the Commonwealth. Sue Joss, Chief Executive Officer of the Brockton Neighborhood Health ...

UroMed, a leading nationally-accredited urological medical supply company, officially launched their new web site today at http://www.uromed.com, providing patients with a variety of catheter, urological and incontinence products, along with health education resources. The UroMed web site includes the UroMed medical supply catalog that features intermittent catheters, external catheters and pediatric catheters. The site also offers medical updates on catheter use and educational videos plus more reference materials on Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida, and Multiple Sclerosis. ...

The CIO Summit team is pleased to announce the technology event's newest attendees: Alan Douville, CIO, North America, Whirpool; Marc Grzeskowiak, VP, Technology, 1800Flowers.com; Paul Eddy, CIO, Pharmacy Division, Walgreens; and Venky Rangachari, CTO, Wyndham Hotel Group. The CIO Summit, November 7-10, 2010 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona, will bring together leading CIOs and IT executives from companies across North America to network with their peers and attend critical education sessions. The event's strategic agenda encourages attendees ...

Genoa Boat Show always activates the market and even the Second-hand sector lives the excitement generated from the interest created through the Nautics before and after the boat show. The sale proposals change, the prices change and demand and supply liven up more than in spring. As a matter of fact, usually for every new boat sold a second- hand boat lands on the market, frequently in good conditions and with few hours of motion. East Coast Yacht Brokers' stand, that was situated on the Dock H dedicated to the Superyachts, has been a genuine meeting point for Clients, ...

ACT Today (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide access to resources and treatment for children with autism, announces it has raised over $100,000, net through the 5th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism, held on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at a private estate in Hidden Hills, California. The "denim and diamonds" charity event drew over 450 supporters including: George Clinton (Singer / "Father of Funk"), Actor David Boreanaz ("Bones"), Actor Max Ryan ("Sex and the City:2"), Adrienne Maloof ("Real Housewives of Beverly ...

Ever wondered where to get TRULY authentic Greek cuisines in Dallas? Look no further as Stratos Global Greek Taverna continues deliver the best of their freshly homemade Greek food plus traditional wine spirits, without having the need to travel to Greece. Enjoy the exciting live entertainment as Stratos serves the most tantalizing appetizers, including the flaming Saganaki, to luscious portions of their signature dishes of Lamb Oreganatto, Tenderloin Souvlakia, and the to-die-for Spanakopita. Celebrate the fun atmosphere with the traditional Greek line dance and music, ...

Ulthera is FDA-approved for lifting and tightening the skin using ultrasound technology that gently and gradually builds new collagen under the skin, without disturbing the surface of the skin. No external impact means no downtime. Chicago-based plastic surgeon Julius Few, MD, The Few Institute, is the only plastic surgeon in the state of Illinois to carry this technology. "This is a very exciting time to be an aesthetic/cosmetic expert," says Dr. Few. "Patients are looking for more natural results with less downtime and more economic consideration, and we are able to ...

Birch Equipment will honor both employees and customers this month for their service in the U.S. Military. Birch employees will be granted a paid day off on Veteran's Day if they can still fit in their uniform. The offer has been on the table for the past 16 years. The first time a Birch team member qualified was two years ago, when Mechanic Frank Doering marched into work sporting his dress blues from his service in the U.S. Navy. Birch Equipment is proud to recognize employees and customers that have served in the U.S. Military. Birch employees are Dan Arneson, ...

As passengers travel on elevators at speeds upwards of 2,000 feet/minute, electromechanical control systems rely on sensors to provide the necessary feedback for proper alignment of elevator cars at building floors upon arrival. To ensure a smooth and comfortable ride, elevator cars are suspended by springs within an outer frame that provide cushioning against the effects of acceleration/deceleration and the initial starting and stopping 'jerks' caused by inertia. As an elevator is loaded with passengers, these springs compress changing car position within the frame ...

Hundreds of pieces of rare and vintage art glass, consigned by several prominent collectors, will be sold at auction Saturday, Dec. 11, in the 4H Hall of the Sedgwick County Extension Center in Wichita, Kan., starting promptly at 9:30 a.m. (CST). The auction will be conducted by Woody Auction, based in Douglass, Kan., its final sale of the year. "This is the perfect finish to what has been a pretty good year for us," said Jason Woody of Woody Auction. "Serious collectors of art glass need to make plans today to attend this very exciting auction." Featured will be the ...

Five Star Painting, Inc. already offers a comprehensive variety of painting services internationally, but this once exclusive painting company has now announced that they are branching out to other service forms. They recently announced their newest brand: Five Star Holiday Decor, which will offer holiday lighting services and tree delivery. But this is no ordinary Holiday Decor business. Five Star Holiday Decor is providing lights and trees with an eco-friendly emphasis. They are offering a recycling program for old and no longer usable lights which can be replaced ...

Skila, the life science industry's leading provider of knowledge agility and stakeholder collaboration management solutions announces the launch of iKOL Premium - Oncology Focus. Last year, Skila introduced iKOL, a tool to identify, verify, develop and understand key opinion leaders, scientific experts, product advocates, clinical investigators and key institutions. Now Skila is offering even more in-depth web-based knowledge Intelligrated from more than 50 sources, covering more than a decade of information that includes experts in positions of significance at associations, ...

The Cove of Lake Geneva's Facebook Contest has ended today, after running for the past week, and would now like to announce the randomly chosen winner. The Cove would like to congratulate Diane Schaibley as the lucky winner who will receive a $500 gift certificate to The Cove of Lake Geneva! The Cove began their Facebook Contest on Friday, October 30th by sending out an eblast to their email list, posting tweets through their twitter page, blog postings, and by posting announcements at the Resort's Front Desk. To enter The Cove's Facebook Contest, entrants were asked ...