What gift do you give a senior adult for Christmas? Adult children of seniors often comment on the difficulty of this dilemma. ¡§Mom has everything she needs and wants,¡¨ states one woman. ¡§She¡¦s impossible to buy for.¡¨ That is a typical response from focus group participants and survey respondents. So what do does a person do? One solution is the ColorPad„ coloring series, created specifically for the pleasure of senior adults. Current titles, Life in the 50s, Life in the 60s and Life in the 70s, are now available for the Christmas shopping season. The pictures in ...

A two-session multi-estate sale dedicated to Fine Wine on Friday, Sept. 17, and Fine & Decorative Arts on Saturday, Sept. 18, will be held by Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd., in the firm's new gallery, located at 620 Cornerstone Court. The Fine Wine session will begin at 6 p.m. The Fine & Decorative Arts session will begin at 9 a.m. This is an itinerary reversal from what has been the norm at previous cataloged auctions. Typically, the Fine Wine session would finalize the sale. This time, it's kicking things off. "We have over 100 lots of very high grade ...

Show's over, stream is closed. The stats are in. They are good and not so good. All in all, it's a huge success in the eyes of domestic violence victim advocate, Suzanne Perry. Through her 22 years of being controlled, belittled and beaten, she's learned. After getting her freedom back nearly 3 years ago she marches out into the Western NY music scene as she promotes local bands and business. Bringing all this together, she came up with a plan. Any time her abuse was noticed, she noticed her husband would cower, denying any guilt, and turning the blame right back ...

Sales Engine International, a Sales 2.0 prospect engagement and marketing campaign execution company, today announced it will offer a free Webinar for B2B marketing and sales leaders, entitled "Keep Prospects on The Line Until They Are "Sales Ready"" on Tuesday, September 14th at 2 p.m. EST. The event is the last in a series of three free Webinars focused on helping sales organizations find, connect with and engage their prospects. The Sep. 14 Webinar will focus on engaging prospects. Sales Engine International's COO, Mike Vannoy discusses: • How to engage prospects ...

Even as Tom Selleck prepares for his role as a New York City police chief in Blue Bloods, one of the most eagerly awaited series on CBS's fall schedule, he remains an old-fashioned, straight-shooting cowboy at heart. He talks about his enduring love and appreciation for the Western lifestyle — and his high hopes for the Manhattan-based drama already dubbed a "must-watch new show" by TV Guide — in the October 2010 issue of Cowboys & Indians, The Premier Magazine of the West. Selleck, a longtime favorite of C&I readers, tells writer Wendy Wilkinson that he has only one ...

Targets Audio in Robotics Story for National Geographic Award-winning photographer and filmmaker Max Aguilera-Hellweg encountered a potential disaster while shooting a documentary in Singapore about robotics for National Geographic: his Panasonic P2 camera fell and smashed his new Sanken CS-2 short shotgun microphone. Luckily the mic performed admirably during his filming and he was able to visit Sanken headquarters in Tokyo during his return trip to the US. "The mic was working fine, but it got badly dented in the accident," Aguilera-Hedwig explained. "I was worried ...

Cohesive.TV's new show "What's Up Cohesive.TV is broadcasted from London and hosted by the awesome Tom Crosthwaite. The show updates on all that's going on as well as what's new and what's still to come on Cohesive.TV. Tom talks about the Chic Equipe, a story telling fashion theme tv show in the making. Introduced is also the next and 3rd episode of Sound Visions . This episode includes great new sounds from NYC, Stockholm, Berlin and Vienna. Tom suggests the new movie previews and interviews on Cohesive.TV Loves Movies as well as the Film de Noir section of the ...

Medical doctors and other experts will be available to answer questions, make appointments and lend support that may help Oklahomans live healthier happier lives. Many valuable prizes will be presented throughout this event. There will be many interactive booths that focus on screenings for cardiovascular health and fitness, pain management and offer tips on healthy lifestyle choices, including relaxation and anti-aging techniques. Local families can come and enjoy a free Women's Health Expo. Learn from the experts, receive free health screenings and gather cutting edge ...

It all started with an underground comic book company called, Reality Comics. The company was owned by Founder/CEO, Travis Ware of Silver*Ware Studios. RC sold only a few comics to local people that knew the story of Wind & Fire. The story was a hit, but the company fell under do to funding. Creator, Travis Ware has bought the story back to life with a new look and a new spin n the original story. The story is now bringing a graphic comic book series, CGI animated film, video game, TV series and a live version of the movie. And it all started with the comic book. Before ...

A new feature this year is the inauguration, as part of the festivities of La Mercè, of a new festival. The name of this new festival is "Mercè Street Arts' (MAC - "Mercè Arts de Carrer"), which aims to give space to artists who see their shows on the street. Dance, theater, mime, circus and traveling actions constitute a generous and eclectic offer, which guarantees the ancestral pleasure of enjoying art in public spaces, all of this in the suggestive surroundings of the Festival of Barcelona, on 23, 24 , 25 and 26 September. Attendees can see Barcelona Checkin _a href="http://www.barcelonacheckin.com/en/n/apartment_barcelona.php"_ ...

The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), has announced that David G. Echelbarger has been elected as a new member of its board of directors for the 2010-2011 season. The announcement was made by MACPA President and CEO Peggy Dzierzawski, CAE. Echelbarger is a shareholder and the president and COO at Echelbarger, Himebaugh, Tamm & Co., P.C. in Grand Rapids. He concentrates his practice in accounting, business management and technology consulting and is responsible for the vision and direction of the firm, as the leader of the management team. ...

St.Vincent Carmel Hospital's Emergency Department (ED) has received the Emergency Center of Excellence award from Emergency Excellence, an organization specializing in the motivation and recognition of outstanding emergency department performance nationwide. St.Vincent Carmel Hospital is the only ED in the state and second in the nation to receive the honor. The Emergency Center of Excellence award is given to emergency departments that embody standards of excellence defined by a compilation of 100 performance indicators categorized by seven Pillars of Excellence: Safety, ...

Energy Kitchen, a Manhattan-based fast-casual chain whose health-centric menu features no meal that exceeds 500 calories, announces the signing of an area development agreement for three restaurants in Westchester County, N.Y. The signed agreement âEUR" initially targeting White Plains, among other locations in Westchester County âEUR" is part of an aggressive expansion plan calling for 1,000 of the calorie-conscious eateries nationwide over the next decade. âEURœItâEUR s an exciting time for us as we build momentum and take big steps towards our national expansion ...

Karen Chassin Goldbaum has joined the Community Foundation as communications officer. She will support the Community Foundation's strategic goals for education and outreach through a variety of existing and new initiatives. She will also provide communications strategy and support to the New Economy Initiative, a project of the Community Foundation Michigan. Ms. Goldbaum most recently served as director of communications for the University of Michigan Museum of Art through its successful campaign to expand and renovate its facility, part of the $3.1 billion Michigan ...

No-cost Teleseminar for entrepreneurs, writers, coaches and artists who want to know the truth about where and how to find funding for their businesses. Date: August 27, 2010 Time: 6:00 p.m. ET Cost: Free Registration: http://www.creativebusinesscapital.com Banks all across the U.S. Are tightening the purse strings making access to small business credit more difficult. The housing market is the worst slump in over 30 years. Weekly unemployment numbers aren't getting lower. International trade has slowed. For small businesses, entrepreneurs and people who want ...

Frequently used as the set for period dramas and home to a fleet of square rigged ships, the attraction of the Grade II listed port of Charlestown is instant. Situated in St Austell Bay on the south coast of Cornwall, the sheltered port was built between 1790 and 1810 by local landowner, Charles Rashleigh, to serve the copper and china clay ships of the day. Over the last two centuries Charlestown has remained unspoilt and features regularly in movies and TV productions such as The Three Musketeers, Mansfield Park and Hornblower. Traditional properties in magnificent ...

CEO and Founder of LeadMaster Russell King and Chief Marketing Officer Andy Brownell joined SLMA Radio Talk Show host Will Crist for a lively discussion of all things Lead Management on SLMA Radio on August 12, 2010. A wide variety of topics were discussed including: bridging the gap between sales & marketing, lead aging, the importance of dashboard flexibility, how LeadMaster can be customized for any industry, workflow automation, lead distribution, lead nurturing, marketing ROI and technology advances for the lead management industry. When talking about LeadMaster's ...

BHM Financial Group, a privately owned financing company specializing in bad and no credit loans has announced their most recent addition to their lending base. The new division MEDILOANS, will specialize in the funding of loans for Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery in Canada. This has come about due to BHM Financials sponsoring of PLASTIC SURGERY PORTAL CA .COM which focused on delivering information on Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery. Offering an unbiased informational portal , visitors can look for information about procedures, surgeons, risks and any and all important information ...

The demand for emergency medicine physicians has climbed sharply in the past year, according to the most recent data published by The Delta Companies in The Physician Recruiting Standard. "Emergency rooms continue to experience an influx of uninsured patients as a result of high unemployment," says Todd Turrentine, team lead of Delta Physician Placement. In the last twelve months emergency medicine jumped twelve spots on the publication's list of specialties in demand, now only second to family medicine. The Physician Recruiting Standard is a free, quarterly ...

The Carlisle Group (TCG) joins Never Tap Out, an inspirational clothing company, in the fight against cancer. TCG, a premier global executive search and recruitment firm, is sponsoring the Never Tap Out (NTO) motorcycle ride to benefit the kids of the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology Unit to be held in Baltimore August 28. TCG is also proud to sponsor the recently launched "Never Tap Out on the FIGHT against BREAST CANCER" apparel line and online community. Gregory Day is a former Maryland Police Officer, state champion wrestler and the NTO President and Owner. "We ...

For 114 years, David Michael & Co. has innovated the way consumers experience food and beverages. This effort was transcended five years ago when the company aligned with First Flavor, Inc., creators of Peel n' Taste flavor strips, a tool that utilizes the sense of taste to enhance marketing campaigns. Together, David Michael & Co. and First Flavor utilize taste-matching technology to replicate a wide range of flavors in an even wider range of products. For David Michael & Co, working with First Flavor illustrates how a valuable partnership with a technology-driven company ...

Today's sales managers and trainers are pressed for time, and are looking for innovative, easy ways to make their sales meetings engaging and effective. Two of the pioneers in exactly that field are featured in the July/August issue of the Insurance & Financial Meetings Management article, "Learning in the Round ... And Other Strategies For Effective Sales Training Meetings." At the forefront of their field, sales training experts Nancy Bleeke and Alice Kemper, co-creators of Sharpenz...Half Hour of Power, provide several tips for planning effective sales meetings in ...

Christine Heathman, LMT, ME, "Legend" in American Aesthetics, Industry Innovator, and CEO and Founder of GlyMed Plus , today announced her arrival at the 2010 Emmy Award Luxury Gifting Lounge presented by GBK on August 27th and 28th at the SLS Luxury Collection Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. "We are pleased to have Christine Heathman and her prestigious GlyMed Plus products at our event" said, Gavin Keilly, CEO of GBK Productions. "I am certain the celebrities will enjoy experiencing this new product." According to Christine Heathman, being at the 2010 Emmy ...

The optimistic news comes from the latest British Meetings & Events Industry Survey (BMEIS) of 600 leading event marketing organisers in the corporate and association sectors. It reveals there will be a net increase in spending on events in 2010-11 - an about-turn compared with last year, when 10 per cent of budgets were cut. For the next 12 months, 18 per cent of event organisers expected to have bigger budgets to spend. Sally Greenhill of The Right Solutions, who carried out the research, commented: "This is clearly positive news. It will be very welcome for suppliers ...

Staggering statistics have just been released by The Telegraph revealing that leading high street banks and financial institutions receive daily complaints numbering in the thousands. In the six months to June, Lloyds TSB Group received 288,717, equivalent to 1,850 daily. Most of the complaints related to banking issues - overdrafts and overdraft charges but more than 41,000 related to complaints about the way the group sold insurance products, primarily mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI). Where customers complained - 54% were successful in their claims ...