GoPicnic , the Chicago-based leader in great-tasting, flavorful meal solutions, will introduce four all-natural and four deli meals that are pre-packaged, ready-to-eat and require no refrigeration or preparation at the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, March 6-8, 2011. GoPicnic will be located at the GoPicnic (www.GoPicnic.com) Booth S2471 in the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. GoPicnic will offer the following new convenient menus, all with fewer than 500 calories per meal. Five of the eight meals are gluten-free, making them easy ...

San Diego is kicking off its very first San Diego Food Truck Festival for a daytime event on May 7, 2011 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, featuring over 50 of Southern California's finest gourmet food trucks. The event, hosted by the Mobile Food Truck Vendors Association (MFTVA), a professional organization for mobile food truck vendors and food truck enthusiasts with its head office in San Diego, will headline with local San Diego trucks and will also feature trucks from Los Angeles and Orange County. MFTVA will donate at least 10% of the profits from the event to a local food-based ...

Acclaimed family photographer Sandy Puc' and wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis will be in Phoenix on March 13, at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix to share their forte in marketing and wedding photography with the Power of Passion Tour. The tour kicked off in Denver on February 12 and will be stopping in 32 cities across the United States. The seminar exhibits the newest tips and expertise of wedding photography and how to market your business. Puc' and Ghionis will share their passion and expertise for their craft with seminar attendees. A trade show featuring the finest products ...

recently announced new Structural Design and Die Cutting services to meet customer demand for die cut samples, prototypes and very short run production (1-500). Webster One Source has invested in the software and a flat bed die cutter (which optically reads the layouts to assure accurate cut-to-print registration) to provide short run die cutting at an affordable cost. "Many of our clients have asked for this service as they in turn use these pieces to 'sell' to their own clients the value of producing intricate promotional pieces," explained Ernie Foster, president ...

A Southern California brain surgeon, who is collaborating with NASA scientists on the next generation of surgical instruments, will explain how space technology is improving patient care during a presentation before members of Congress at Technology Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C. Internationally renowned brain surgeon Hrayr Shahinian, M.D., a pioneer in minimally invasive brain surgery, will reveal details of a miniature 3D surgical instrument that will allow surgeons to see high-def images of the brain. Such images will help surgeons more precisely remove tumors and ...

A health crisis commonly provokes fear, worry, and a sense of personal limitation. Occasionally it elicits unusual resolve, determination, and abilities the sufferer didn't know he or she had. Jim Currie's "In Dire Straits: Keeping Spirit Alive when the Wheels Come Off" is an inspirational healing memoir about the challenges of coping with and recovering from an incapacitating rheumatoid disease. Told from the perspective of a solo world traveler, it reads like a travel book, full of edifying adventures with quirky discoveries along the way. Each encounter prompts reflection ...

Lunabrite Light Technology, known for its innovative line of illumination products that enhance safety and visibility, announces a new, brighter, longer lasting glow technology in an alternative format: Ribbon. Lunabrite Ribbon activates in just minutes using daylight or ambient light and illuminates for over 8 hours. Lunabrite Ribbon is flat, extremely flexible, and can be applied to a multitude of design applications ranging from apparel design to outdoor products. The polymer material is ultra thin with the highest glow effect. It is an extremely light stable and ...

A frequent visitor of National Parks and protector of tigers worldwide, Vinod (Vin) Gupta has been instrumental in the conservation of animals, particularly endangered species like the tiger. He contributes to their survival at Ranthambhore by not only showing solidarity, but also by providing equipment, provisions, and vehicles in coordination with the government's "Project Tiger." With the generous support of Mr. Gupta through his World Education Foundation, an anicut was constructed to help regulate the flow of irrigation and make the land more suitable for the tigers ...

Susan T. Spencer, the former Vice President, Legal Counsel and Acting General Manager of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles, and successful author, speaker, lawyer and blogger shares her 20+ years of accomplishments and business success to develop the next generation of female entrepreneurs. While her name may not bring immediate recognition, Susan T. Spencer is well known in multiple industries, including professional football, as a pioneering woman of "firsts" -- as the Acting GM/Chief Counsel of the Philadelphia Eagles; founder of an apparel company ...

Continuing to set the bar as the leader in the visual communications industry, FASTSIGNS , the world's premier business-to-business marketing solution franchise with more than 530 locations, announces the signing of a new conversion franchise in Toledo, O.H. The deal is part of a national growth strategy focusing on expansion through a combination of new center development and conversions of existing independent sign shops. As part of the conversion initiative, FASTSIGNS offers the dominant brand name in the visual communications industry, the highest average unit volumes, ...

Unlike traditional Chambers of Commerce, MainStreetChamber is paving a new way for its small-business members with amenities such as FREE Lifetime Membership and FREE Events & Business Mixers. When considering where to open new chapters, MainStreetChamber takes into account the quality of leadership available and the need for the small and home based business community for the myriad of services MainStreerChamber provides. In Chris Christianson, we have found a novel leader who has a true commitment in helping others succeed, which is exactly what our mission is. We ...

Social travel site gtrot.com announced today the public launch of gtrot Deals, a feature that connects travelers with the best daily deals in their destinations. "There are literally hundreds of daily deal sites, like Groupon and LivingSocial, that offer huge savings to locals," said Brittany Laughlin, co-founder of gtrot. "We make these deals accessible to travelers, hand-picking the best ones and sending them straight to usersâEUR inboxes in advance of their trip." Travelers who share plans on gtrot will receive a daily email starting 10 days before their trip with ...

MARIANA VERA: GATHERING PARTS A SERIES OF FLORA-MONTAGES March 3 - April 23, 2011 Frederico Sève Gallery OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, March 10 from 6-8 pm New York - Frederico Sève Gallery proudly presents a series of mesmerizing flora-montages from Colombian artist Mariana Vera in this exciting debut exhibition. Working with the ephemera of the natural world, such as leaves, pines and petals on paper or canvas, Mariana's work reconfigures natural artifacts into labyrinthine designs to create dynamic landscapes. This exhibit will open on March 3 and be on ...

Fast-Growing Carpet Cleaning Company Outgrows Previous Site In less than five years, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning has become one of the nation's fastest-growing carpet cleaning franchises, leading company principals to make the decision to design a new franchise website. "This new site contains more information and is much easier to navigate," said Jonathan Barnett, Oxi Fresh founder and CEO. "Located at oxifreshfranchise.com, would-be franchisees can view video and access an online learning center and downloadable kits about the company. This website is dedicated solely ...

Teaming up with wife and husband duo, Josh and Erin Guerrieri, founders of FitWit Foundation, Ed Schneider, DC has made a generous amount of contributions to serve his community as a reputable chiropractor and promoter of living a healthy life. The FitWit Foundation was developed in 2005, with the intent to provide quality fitness and educational programs for the inner city communities, they had already had relationships with. After the launch of these new programs, the knowledge of what the Guerrieri's were establishing had spread amongst the local businesses, parents, ...

Correctional Medical Services Inc. (CMS) - the nation's leading provider of correctional health services—named Michael Champion, M.D., as Vice President of Behavioral Health. Dr. Champion will oversee all behavioral health programs that CMS implements nationwide which includes psychiatric medical services, mental health counseling and chemical dependency treatment. "Dr. Champion brings a level of expertise and experience to this position that is unmatched across the correctional healthcare industry," said Jack Davidson, M.D. and Chief Medical Officer of CMS. "As a forensic ...

LSS Life Safety Services (LSS), a leading provider of Passive Fire Protection Inspection services such as fire damper inspections and fire door inspections, announced today the launch of its new commissioning services. This service is directed towards independent commissioning agents, bonding companies, consultants, and general contractors throughout the nation. "The launch of LSS' passive fire protection commissioning services comes in advance of what we believe are some major initiatives for our company", said Judy Shission, Business Development Manager for the company. ...

LeadershipIQ.com, a popular website run by one of the top employee research and leadership consulting firms in the world, Leadership IQ, just received a makeover. According to the firm's own leadership, it was a project conceived in part by the website's audience, "We really had two big issues that needed to be addressed: One, we're ramping up our free content production to answer the demand from our online audience. Our old design simply wasn't fit to handle all the new features we'll be rolling out," said Mark Murphy, the firm's founder and CEO. "And, two, we took ...

Jordan B. Yeager, an Employment & Public Sector Section Partner with Bucks County law firm Curtin & Heefner LLP, has been appointed to several leadership positions with organizations in the Philadelphia area. Yeager will serve on the Board of Directors of the Cornell Club of Greater Philadelphia, the Agricultural Security Advisory Council of Doylestown Township, Pa. (a reappointment), as Solicitor to the Morrisville Borough Zoning Hearing Board, as Solicitor to Nockamixon Township and as Labor Counsel to Falls Township, Pa. Yeager focuses his practice on employment ...

Pure Life Environmental (PLE) Solutions is a new environmental company based in Okotoks, Alberta, which has recently started providing an environmentally friendly cleaning and degreasing agent that tackles a wide variety of cleaning problems. Striving to provide individuals and businesses with a cleaning product that is extremely effective, PLE Solutions' CEO Darren Hunter said the company's main focus when creating 'Clean-All' was to make it socially responsible while still being as active as current chemical cleaners. "Our 'Clean-All' product is made from a formula ...

The Fountains Shopping Plaza located at 34824 US HWY 19 N. in Palm Harbor is pleased to announce the opening of Vallartas Mexican Restaurant in the former Aunt Chillada's space. Vallartas Mexican Restaurant has several locations in Tampa and has been in business in Tampa for 18 years. They have a history of success and an outstanding reputation. The owner Ernesto Jimenez is excited to be expanding into Pinellas County and plans to open the restaurant for business in April 2011. Vallartas will offer authentic Mexican food, a full bar and happy hour daily from 2pm - ...

AratedONLY.com, a New York City based company has launched a brand new customer-focused, interactive website this month. The site, http://www.AratedONLY.com, is designed in direct response to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's implementation of letter grades late last year. AratedONLY.com Chief Executive Scott Skolnick says: "The city has brought this issue to the forefront by making restaurant health inspections public in a very meaningful way for the first time. Every venue's grade is prominently displayed on it's front window and is now in ...

March 11, 2011 through March 13, 2011. N.Control is excited to announce that we will be at PAX EAST with the incredible cutting edge technology of the Avenger Controller at Booth 1014. Please come by to test our amazing new controller that is proven to give YOU, the player more actions per second! We will be raffling off one Avenger each day at approximately 3pm eastern. Make it a priority to stop by, try it out and ENTER TO WIN!! Visit our site http://www.avengercontroller.com for more information on The Avenger Controller. Blow Away the Competition! In any game, ...

Umarex USA, one of the fastest growing sporting gun companies in the United States, introduces a 1911 style pistol, the Regent R100 pistol, chambered in .45 ACP. The pistol, introduced on the 100-year anniversary of the original M1911 pistol, has been specifically engineered for precision, durability, and accuracy. The original model 1911 was formally adopted by the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps shortly after introduction, with heavy production and use during both World War I and II. Several other military and law enforcement organizations in the United ...

Within today's price sensitive environment it is becoming increasingly more common for a bride-to-be to spend more on the tailoring of her wedding gown than for the purchase of the gown itself. While The Wedding Report, an online wedding information hub, states that the average cost of wedding gowns is around $1050, over 65% of women actually spend below this total. In many cases women are spending significantly below this level which explains the popularity boom of consignment and used wedding gown boutiques. The metro Denver, CO area has seen a recent influx of successful ...