The Volunteer Ministers of Tampa Bay announced this week that their signature yellow tent has gone virtual and is ready to provide navigation through one of the most stressful times of the year - the Winter Holidays. "With the holidays swiftly arriving, many of us will find ourselves spending a lot of time with relatives and family friends. Some we get along with perfectly, and others...well, not so much," said Judy Fagerman, who heads up this Volunteer Minister's Chapter. "It is estimated that one-third of all Americans suffer from extreme stress," continued Fagerman. ...

When it comes to tracking processes, many organizations are challenged with passing along paperwork, making sure the right emails are forwarded to the right people, and that all involved are working with correct information. Apto Solutions found itself in this situation, and called upon HighOrbit Corporation, a provider of cost-effective BPM solutions, to help them implement an effective workflow system to eliminate the uncertainties and enhance the processing of information for the firm's purchase requisitions and work order requests. Prior to implementing HighOrbit, ...

Marketest, a subsidiary of Netetude UK offers a comprehensive report on consumer opinion regarding at home well-being services. The objective of the research is to understand consumer opinion regarding receiving personal services at their place. The research presents an insight into the different services people would like to get staying at home rather than going to the service provider. This questionnaire was primarily created to determine: • People's interest regarding different kind of at home well-being services • How the respondents would use this kind of ...

"Every dollar saved on taxes is one more dollar that can be used to put people back to work. It's critical for small business to act now to take advantage of every possible tax break," said John Harris, a leading expert on tax issues facing small business and founder of JK Harris & Company, the nation's largest tax representation firm. Harris is scheduled to speak to a business group in Queens, New York at the LaGuardia Marriott Hotel at 1:00 p.m. on December 9, 2010 to share his thoughts on business growth strategies for the recovery. Harris is the author of Flashpoint: ...

Business Ready Solutions, LLC, a Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner, is presenting webinars on December 7 and 16 about year-end close for Dynamics GP users and non-GP users interested in learning more about the software. The webinar offers one hour of CPE credit. "Year End Procedures for Microsoft Dynamics GP" is a webinar that helps accounting and finance professionals breathe easier with their business management system. Year-end close is an important and challenging task , but the webinar will demonstrate it doesn't have to be stressful. The webinar will walk attendees ...

It's the holiday season and many business owners are hard at work planning office Christmas parties. But owners should also be doing some other important planning this month: business planning! Here are the top 5 tips you have to include in your 2011 Business Plan Ways to diversify your customers How to redefine your market to be a first-place product How to work towards a steady profit margin growth Develop a predictable, recurring revenue stream How effective is your internet marketing? Putting a business plan together is simple. So simple that you can do one ...

Continuity Centers, a provider of flexible disaster recovery solutions, successfully completed a comprehensive Type II SAS70 audit of all their disaster recovery services as well as their data center in Woodbury, NY. SAS70 (Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70), Service Organizations, is a widely recognized auditing standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). A service auditor's examination performed in accordance with SAS70 represents that a service organization has been through an in-depth audit of their control objectives and ...

Sedona, Arizona offers some of the most spectacular hiking anywhere in the world, and now is the perfect time to take advantage of the cool, clear weather and gorgeous views while out on the trail. Nowhere else can you find hikes that offer everything from Indian ruins to wooded hikes near Oak Creek, natural stone bridges, towering red rock canyon walls, and mysterious energy vortexes. Visitors to Sedona who are interested in hiking; whether beginners or experienced trekkers, will benefit from a stay at El Portal Sedona Hotel. This luxury boutique hotel specializes in ...

Kasasa (www.Kasasa.com), the community banking brand for those that want real choices with their money, has announced a competition to write a new advertisement for "Kasasa Giving," a free, high-interest checking account that benefits consumers financially and helps them make charitable giving a part of everyday life. • How? By writing a poem that will be performed by one of Kasasa's slam poets on TV and radio commercials. In 75 to 250 words, give a poetic interpretation of a Kasasa Giving account, and what it means to be able to get money to keep and to pay forward ...

Today, mathematics-publishing company, ORIGO Education (www.origoeducation.com) announced new additions to their online software suite, Flare. The new tools are built to teach students place value, equivalence and fractions. Flare is a flexible easy-to-use resource that integrates seamlessly with interactive whiteboards. Teaching mathematics using interactive technologies is now easier and more effective than ever before. The four new Flare tools - Fractions (length), Fractions (area), Place Value and Pan Balance - advance teaching by helping demonstrate concepts through ...

Beach Nuts Theater Co. & Amigos de la Educacion present Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs @ The Tamarindo Diria Resort in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica. The performance features local performers and artists from Guanacaste: Playa Tamarindo, Playa Flamingo, Playa Conchal, Portrero and more. Children of all ages are involved this year; there is a part for everyone! This past May, 2010 The Beach Nuts Theatre Company and Amigos De Le Education put on the play, Peter Pan, from May 13th - 15th at the Diria Amphitheatre. It was an extremely professional presentation. Directed by Paul ...

Insurance marketing and web services provider Astonish Results is proud to announce collaboration with Mercury Insurance Group of California. The first day of December brought with it a training session of epic proportions as Astonish Results CEO, Adam DeGraide, rolled into Los Angeles heavily armed with some of the most innovative insurance professionals known to the industry. By partnering with one of the fastest-growing insurance carriers, Astonish plans to revitalize the marketing strategies of independent agencies nationwide. LA's Embassy Suites welcomed DeGraide, ...

Intelestream, Inc., a leading provider in CRM consulting and CRM Software as a Service today announced a strategic partnership with InsideView, the Sales 2.0 leader that enables users to discover sales opportunities from traditional and social media sources in order to close deals easier and drive more revenue. Intelestream is the first and only CRM provider to embed the InsideView application for all CRM users. "Intelestream is clearly a thought leader in the CRM space recognizing the value of social media and sales intelligence for their customers. We're thrilled that ...

Co-Founders of the Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century Dr. Claude Fauquet, Principal Investigator at the Danforth Plant Science Center and Director of International Laboratory for Tropical Agricultural Biotechnology (ILTAB) in St. Louis, MO and Dr. Joe Tohme of the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) in Cali, Colombia gathered 29 prominent agricultural researchers from 14 countries, representing 17 cassava research institutions in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and North America for a three day conference at the Rockefeller Foundation ...

Ottawa Self Defense, SAFE International Self Defense Experts Reach 120,000 Client Milestone. SAFE International is the leading provider of mobile self defense training in Ottawa, Canada. It currently operates throughout Ontario and has taught self defense in Ottawa since 1994. SAFE International has reached a milestone in self defense training, having taught more than 120,000 clients. They have taught self defense to teens, women and men from 8 years of age to 70 years of age. SAFE International has a focused marketing campaign to provide self defense to both women and ...

The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) will continue its nationwide Health Equity Advocacy Tour (H.E.A.T.) on Saturday, December 4, 2010 in Flushing, NY, at Queens College in the Student Union Building, 4th floor Ballroom. This is the third stop in the H.E.A.T. tour, a national grassroots campaign to raise awareness and identify measures that can address inequities in health based on income, education, environment, and access to health services. New York and New Jersey SNMA chapters, have collaborated with the Minority Association for Pre-health Students (MAPS) ...

J Scott Productions is now accepting submissions for their new one-act play competition to be held in the Spring of 2011. Scripts are due on December 31, 2010, and they can either be mailed or emailed to the following: J Scott Productions P.O. Box 8922 Fort Worth, TX 76124 jscottproduction@gmail.com ONE-ACT NEW PLAY COMPETITION DETAILS: - Comedy only - Selection of 6 one-act plays from a pool of candidates - Each one-act play is to be no longer than 20 minutes in length - Scripts may contain up to four actors only - Scripts must be family oriented/friendly ...

The Poet Local series explores poets' lives and writing styles. Sherbondy is an award-winning poet who has been published in places such as The Crucible, The Roanoke Review and 13th Moon, and has spoken on NPR multiple times. In 2007 she published her first book, After the Fairy Tale (Main Street Rag). Her most recent book of poetry, Weary Blues (Big Table Publishing), was released only a few months ago. "Maureen is heavily involved with the Raleigh writing community. Most local writers know of her from a monthly open mic she organizes," said Angelika Teuber, Living Poetry's ...

The AEFIS Team travels to the nation's capital, Washington, DC, with President, Mustafa Sualp, to present at the 40th Annual Frontiers in Education, the premier conference for educational innovation and research in engineering and computing. Mr. Sualp will present alongside Dr. Fred Allen of Drexel University to detail the web-based assessment solution developed to optimize assessment processes and enhance engineering education. They will present during the Assessment Session moderated by Jenefer Husman, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at Arizona State University. ...

New York-based Media Company GROOMSTARS has announced its collaboration with Victor Talbots, a one of a kind men's fashion establishment out of Greenvale, New York. As an illustration of their commitment to excellence, Victor Talbots is renowned for their unsurpassed quality and craftsmanship in fine formal wear. Victor Talbots has brought Groomstars their unparalleled mastery of fine evening wear with an exclusive collection of ties, braces and other evening wear. The Launch of this partnership epitomizes the high standards of excellence in design and the outstanding ...

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Peacocks clothes today sees strong fashion coverage across print media and on television, leading with THREE hits on This Morning's Christmas party broadcast, and the new http://www.peacocks.co.uk/ cosmetics range Evie Glam being covered by the London Evening Standard. Leading UK daytime TV show This Morning featured the stunning salmon pleated dress from the highly successful Pearl Lowe for Peacocks Christmas 2010 collection, along with a lace shirt from the Peacocks Pearl Lowe clothing range and the festive cocktail ring from Peacocks' choice of accessories. In ...

Barefoot Technologies, a leading provider of browser-based reservation and asset management systems in the vacation rental industry, and CottageCountry.com, a leading Canadian portal with vacation rental listings in over 250 regions across North America, have signed a partnership agreement. Now, customers using the Barefoot Software have the opportunity to list their properties directly on the CottageCountry website. This relationship provides Barefoot clients a tool to automatically showcase and market their properties to all of Canada. "Partnering with CottageCountry ...

In the wake of the recent and always popular Ellicottville Beer and Wine Festival and just in time for Christmas, Ellicottville Brewing Company (EBC) is doing its part to contribute to the holiday cheer with an impressive line-up of seasonal beers. Beers are available to be enjoyed onsite at either the Ellicottville or Fredonia EBC restaurants, or in take-out Growlers as a unique gift or holiday treat. Two of EBC's shining stars at the Beer and Wine Festival - both small batch oak aged brews are now available on tap. There's the St. Jacob's Oak Aged Stout 9.0% ABV which ...

Lou Jurkowski, FAIA and CEO at BJAC, pa (http://www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that its Gateway Research Building I is LEED Silver Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED is the nation's preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. By using less energy, LEED-certified buildings save money for communities, businesses and taxpayers, reduce greenhouse ...