Public officials in Texas and throughout the country now have a new option for saving taxpayer dollars and increasing citizen engagement thanks to selection of CivicPlus, the national leader in open government technology, as the newest partner in the Texas Department of Information Resources' (DIR) cooperative purchasing program, the company announced today. The DIR's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Cooperative Contracts Program leverages the state's purchasing power to negotiate competitive discounts with vendors, saving taxpayer money and streamlining ...

Audiences and critics nationwide are running and telling about acclaimed comedian and entertainer, Eddie Griffin's uncensored and no holds barred comedy special, "Eddie Griffin: You Can Tell ' I Said It". The standup special, which made its television debut on February 22nd via the Comedy Central network, follows the world of current events, politics and entertainment through the eyes of Eddie Griffin. The special returns by popular demand Friday, March 4 at 1:00 am ET/PT. Comedian turned actor, Eddie Griffin's comedic journey began in 1990 where Griffin became a regular ...

The Red Carpet Events, an event management and production company, has years of experience in creating a myriad of stylish and unforgettable events. Organizing every detail of your event is what they do best and the team knows exactly what to do to make your special wedding day the envy of all your guests. The Red Carpet Events now offers fashion conscious brides the most comprehensive consultations regarding her wedding day fashions to compliment the sophisticated soirees. Our team of fashion stylists will focus on choosing the perfect style for the bride and her bridesmaids ...

Service Discount Club, LLC (SDC) is proud to announce the launch of their new membership-based home services company at the 2011 St. Louis Home and Garden Expo. Located in St. Louis, Service Discount Club is the first company of its kind to provide, at no cost to homeowners, an opportunity to receive significant cost savings on home services, improvements, and repairs, through the volume-based purchasing power of the club membership. Unlike many service referral-based companies that exist today, Service Discount Club is focused on saving homeowners money without sacrificing ...

In a bad job market, the future looks to be green. According to a study by the Pew Charitable Trust, green jobs in the U.S, are up 9.1 percent, and the latest statistics from Next 10, a San Francisco nonprofit, reveals the California "core green economy" grew three times more than the state's brown economy in the last few years. How can you find employment in the burgeoning green sector? That's the topic of the next Experts Connection (www.experts-conneciton.com) teleseminar, "Clean/Green Energy Economy - Do You Have What It Takes to Be Part of the New 'Green Rush?'," with ...

Until recently less than ideal power factors were largely ignored at the power grid level by utility regulators. Then they were implicated as a major factor in causing the Great Northeast and Canada Blackout of 2003. Accordingly Federal regulators have instructed the electric utility industry to correct their network's power factors. Today well over 90% of their distribution networks operate uncorrected. At the customer level state regulators have typically allowed utilities to bill large industrial and commercial customers for power factor penalties. Residential customers ...

Bencardino Excavating, a Bucks County, Pa., excavation company, recently completed work on the new Golkin Hall at the University of Pennsylvania's Law School in Philadelphia. The excavation crew worked on the foundation underslab and excavation of sanitary and storm piping. A.T. Chadwick Company, Inc. of Bensalem, Pa., contracted Bencardino Excavating to work on the project and Bill Illg served as the excavation foreman on the project. "University of Pennsylvania is one of the nation's most prestigious universities. Our company is proud to work as a trusted partner ...

Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDi) a Buffalo, NY based third party logistics provider recently raised $2,501 for The American Cancer Society's 2011 Daffodil Days. This marks the company's fourth year of participation and makes Logistic Dynamics the #4 highest donating company for the New Jersey/New York region. Dennis Brown, CEO of Logistic Dynamics Inc. said, "We have all known someone that has been affected by cancer, so each year we honor them by helping to support the fight against this terrible disease. I am very proud of our team for taking the time to support such ...

Emma Dickison, president of Home Helpers, the nation's leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship, was recognized today as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives. Dickison completed a comprehensive course of study in franchise management offered by the institute, which is the academic branch of the International Franchise Association's Educational Foundation. Candidates are required to complete a rigorous course of study to earn the CFE designation, which includes attending ...

Pharma IQ, hosts of the Global Companion Diagnostics Forum which takes place in London on the 16th and 17th of March are announcing a competition to win a FREE place at the conference. By downloading a podcast, brochure or any other item from the 'Download Centre' on the conference website by Friday 4th March, participants are automatically being entered into a prize draw for a FREE place at the Global Companion Diagnostics Forum. (To enter visit http://www.globalcdxevent.com) The conference provides a valuable opportunity for those working within companion diagnostics ...

With the growing popularity of e-readers like the Kindle, publishers and authors are recognizing the importance of engaging readers through a variety of non-traditional media. Author Gary Sheerin and web development company HD Interactive (HDI) have branded and marketed the Peter's Packets series as e-books with an additional interactive experience to reach and entertain readers. "Kids today have the opportunity to surf the Internet, play games on all sorts of devices, and more," said Sheerin. "I didn't want to just write the books, I wanted to create an experience akin ...

Boulder Digital Arts, Colorado's premier resource for technically creative professionals, will be offering an intensive one-week Digital Photography Transitions Certificate Program at their Broadway Production Studio March 7 - 11. The program is designed to teach students how to operate a professional digital SLR camera, create an efficient digital workflow, perform basic photo editing in Photoshop and master color management techniques for the highest quality output. The program will be taught by an impressive group of industry professionals: Chris Brown, Stephen Collector, ...

The world's largest independent music network, likeZEBRA.com, announces their latest and greatest liveZEBRA event to be held as part of the monumental South By Southwest (SXSW) music festival in Austin, Texas. Drawing the attention of music fans from all over the world, the likeZEBRA SXSW Artist Showcase will feature six coveted likeZEBRA artists performing live at the Dirty Dog Bar on 6th Street, Saturday, March 19, 2011 from at 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Host to the largest database of independent music and artist exclusives, likeZEBRA is excited to launch yet another liveZEBRA ...

IDX, Inc. and Douglas Cross are pleased to announce the addition of an innovative IDX solution to the Paragon Equity Partners website. IDX Broker software extracts raw listing data directly from the Regional Multiple Listing Services (RMLS) and displays it on the search function Cross hosts. Portland, Oregon home seekers can now experience a truly unique online property search with more dynamic tools than have ever been available to real estate agents and brokers to customize their professional website. Another search option available within the IDX Broker software is ...

Wine aficionados know that keeping their wine at the perfect temperature is a must. Using a wine refrigerator is the best way to accomplish this, but how do you choose which one is best for you? Pikimal can help. Pikimal, an online decision engine, created a wine refrigerators Piki (think of it like your own personalized Wiki) that allows you to easily find a refrigerator that perfectly fits your needs, such as "best wine refrigerator for bargain hunters" or "best wine refrigerator for wine collectors." If there's no template that matches your needs, you can adjust the ...

The coveted single story floor plan is Mahogany's home of the week. Nicely positioned on a corner lot, this home is scheduled for completion in April, which allows for selection of all flooring. Aside from the $20,000 buyer incentive, Brookfield Homes has paid off the assessment district bond resulting in one of the lowest tax rates of 1.17 percent, saving buyers hundreds of dollars per month on property taxes. Located at Brookfield's Mahogany at Old Creek Ranch in San Marcos, home site No. 5025 is priced at $596,900. Situated on a corner lot, the 2,410 square foot, ...

Merchants Against Unfair Interchange the payment industries only unbiased source of validation on fair pricing practices is thrilled to bring on new partners; XACT LLC and Matrix Cost Recovery Services. By continuing to expand channel partnerships MAUI is increasing the range of parties who can benefit from their services. http://www.stophiddenfees.us With Merchants Against Unfair Interchange as a partner both Matrix Cost Recovery Services and XACT LLC greatly expand their ability to service their clients by offering another cost management channel. "We're excited ...

Health Market Science (HMS), a leading source for healthcare provider data and solutions, today announced the enhancement of its Prescriber MasterFile with the integration of state Medicaid exclusion information to improve the efforts of Pharmacy and PBM compliance programs. HMS is working closely with State Medicaid Agencies to ensure that each agency understands the implications of federal healthcare reform and the resulting regulations impacting federally funded programs and the providers that support these programs. According to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), ...

The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort is now a registered Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) property by the U.S Green Building Council (USGBC). The eco-friendly Scottsdale resort is currently working towards obtaining the LEED Gold Certification by utilizing sustainable resources, recyclable materials, energy-saving products, and organic waste management. The LEED registered Radisson Fort McDowell Resort features: • Smoke-free facility to maintain the indoor environmental quality • Using environmentally safe green cleaning products • Recycling ...

What: webcitygirls// is hosting the pink carpet kick -off for the 2011 International Fashion Week. It will be held at the ultra chic Bar 721, on March 3, 2011 at 8pm. Located just steps from Lincoln Road Mall, it is the ideal location to host such an epic event centered around fashion. Bar 721 is directly in front of the Miami Beach Convention Center, where this years Miami Beach International Fashion Week will be held. Bobby Lewellyn, supermodel and soccer star for VMAN magazine will be walking the pink carpet. VMAN magazine, the sister magazine to V magazine, is a ...

Global Personals Ltd, the most successful privately owned online dating company in Europe, has launched a new dating site FlirtNaughty.com in response to consumers requiring a "casual, fun and safe dating experience." Coinciding with the release of blockbuster movie No Strings Attached featuring Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher, FlirtNaughty.com aims to connect like-minded individuals for casual fun and more, without the pressure or end goal of a serious relationship. With instant messaging, status updates, member feeds, video dating, dating diaries and more, FlirtNaughty.com ...

The credit crisis has left millions of small businesses with restricted cash flow, lowered credit lines, and fewer options for credit. The financial consulting firm Corporate Cash located in Atlanta, Georgia, has seen enormous growth during the past three years by providing comprehensive credit and cash flow solutions for small businesses, including those who have not found solutions elsewhere. With experienced financial professional La Mancha Sims at the helm as CEO, Corporate Cash has helped numerous small business owners build their business credit and obtain the capital ...

Join home and garden professionals at Triangle East Magazine's Home & Garden Show featuring the best in home and garden products, along with presentations from regional experts. The April 30 event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Clayton Center in Clayton. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Grow And Share, the Zebulon nonprofit working to eliminate hunger across North Carolina via plant giveaways and community gardens. Whether dreaming of a home remodel or in the process, attendees of this not-to-be missed event will be able to talk to an assortment ...

Sims Recycling Solutions, the world's largest electronics recycler is offering free electronics recycling services to give back to the community of Lomita, CA. Sims will allow local residents to drop off electronics for recycling at no cost on Saturday, March 5th from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church located at 25511 Eshelman Ave., Lomita, CA 90717. The e-waste collection event will be set up as a drive through and drop off event. Staff will be on site to collect items from your car quickly and conveniently. Sims Recycling Solutions ...

Slim9, an online retailer of weight loss pills, continues to enjoy wide spread success in the billion dollar weight loss industry. The company has continued to expand with rapid growth in social media, and improved brand awareness. Within only a couple of months of Slim9's launch, the company has had major gains from within the weight loss community. With Facebook and Twitter being undoubtedly successful in the social media industry, Slim9 has had positive feedback and reactions from the two websites. From tweets on Twitter, to friend requests on Facebook, Slim9 is being ...