The Orlando, Florida based company's offer comes in response to numerous questions posed to Workable Solutions about the detailed operational components and processes involved in running the exchanges envisioned in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The law requires that states have exchanges operational by January 1, 2014. Workable Solutions administers several open choice benefit programs. Since 1999, the company has been the sole administrator of HealthPass New York, a not-for-profit exchange for small businesses. Launched through a unique collaboration ...

Children's author Pamela Hamilton is being showcased the entire month of February at the National Writing for Children Center. Part of this showcase includes a 6-day virtual book tour. Join Suzanne Lieurance, founder and director of the National Writing for Children Center, and the virtual book tour hosts as they welcome Pamela Hamilton for her exclusive tour that starts Thursday, February 17. Pamela Greenhalgh Hamilton followed her childhood dream to become a writer when she swapped her career as an elementary school teacher for one as a journalist and public relations ...

DotLoop is gearing up for the Keller Williams Family Reunion annual conference, Feb. 19-23 in Anaheim, Calif. for the much-anticipated launch of eEdge, the first lead-to-close business solution for real estate. Family Reunion attendees get an in-depth look at DotLoop's features; designed to improve the transactional elements of their business. As the myTransactions component of eEdge, DotLoop provides a collaborative workspace to send and share documents with the added convenience and security of electronic signatures. It is designed to increase efficiency by eliminating ...

Andersen Industries, Inc., has teamed with Ecreativeworks to build and launch a new company website, http://www.andersenmp.com. Andersen Industries is a full service, quality oriented metal fabricator and trailer manufacturer. Based in Adelanto, California, the company specializes in high-quality, built-to-last products and components, created by their two distinct divisions: Trailer Manufacturing and Precision Metal Fabrication/OEM Manufacturing. Since 1966, Andersen has provided complete metal and trailer design, engineering, and fabrication services for a number of ...

By adopting a new muscle tightening technique called "Double C-Lift" for face lifting, a California facial plastic surgeon is pioneering a breakthrough mini face lift that provides a durable, natural-looking lift and a quick recovery for the patient. The procedure is done under local anesthesia. "For nearly four years, my office team surveyed 1,535 of my facelift patients, and found that the revision rate on average was less than one percent," says Dr. Sadati. The groundbreaking "Double C-Lift" is truly the next generation of high definition facial rejuvenation and does ...

As Hound Comics gears up to embark on its 2011 promotional road trip; they decided to start things off with a little impromptu pre-tour signing in their own backyard. On February 19th CEO's William 'Brimstone' Kucmierowski and Marcello Carnevali will be autographing the 'Brimstone and The Borderhounds' comic book in the same location that the comic was originally announced a few years earlier; the New York Comic Book Marketplace. "It very rewarding to finally make our way back to our hometown of the Big Apple where it all began." says Carnevali. Event organizer, Mike Carbonaro ...

New research shows that regular walking can reduce the risk of breast, bowel and other cancers significantly. It has long been known that regular exercise can improve risk factors for many serious health conditions including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and more. Now researchers are saying you don't have to be an athlete -- that regular, moderate exercise can provide just as many health benefits by improving oxygenation, circulation, immune response and helping to flush out toxins. Why is simple walking so effective at preventing cancer? Really, it's not ...

US Opportunities is a dedicated company that helps to meet labor demands as well as provide job opportunities for candidates. Director of US-Opportunities Mike Lombardi comments, "We provide assistance to companies which need brilliant candidates. Most of the companies who have run short of labors have fulfilled their requirement through us. He also added that, "International candidates can participate in our job fairs which are held at various home countries. These events pave the way to hire the best candidates in person. Director of US-Opportunities Mike Lombardi ...

Executives from Keco Coatings announced today they have acquired a second facility for the company's high performance coating operation at 1102 W. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN. Keco plans to invest $1 million in the facility and hire 50 employees by 2013. The new jobs will include engineering, management, customer service and manufacturing positions. The 40,000 square foot facility on the city's west side is adjacent to the downtown Certified Technology Park. Keco currently employs 25 people at its downtown Indianapolis facility located at 1030 S. Kealing Ave., and ...

Mortgage assignments are the future in real estate in New York. As most know well, the recession has brought on bank reforms and getting a mortgage has become an increasingly difficult task. This is especially true with real estate in New York. If you have been denied a bank loan to purchase a condo, don't give up hope. Many Americans today no longer qualify for loans they could have easily obtained only a few years ago. Luckily, banks are not the only option for buying a home; mortgage assignments are now available! Mortgage assignments are not bank loans. Toney Real ...

International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCBB:ISCO), http://www.internationalstemcell.com, together with colleagues from ViaCyte (formerly Novocell), announced the successful derivation from its human parthenogenetic stem cells (hpSCs) of enriched cultures of definitive endoderm (DE). DE can be further developed into pancreas or liver cells. These new results create a platform for the development by ISCO of therapeutic products that have great potential to overcome the problem of rejection of transplanted cells by the patient's own immune system. The results are described ...

Pacific Timesheet has announced new advanced SaaS timesheet search and reporting features on online timesheet comments and notes. Customers can now data mine their timesheet tracking systems to support customer inquiries for government contracting and other projects. Jim Dickerson, VP of Operations, explains, "Many of our customers in government contracting, or providing customer or professional services need to have quick a ready access to work comments, notes or issues recorded in timesheets." Dickerson continued, "These features are easily accessible on dashboards ...

"I am my own experiment. I am my own work of art," Madonna said. More than a singer. More than a performer or actress, Madonna is a 20th century cultural icon. An experiment in the culture of pop star—someone who's constantly unfolding and transforming herself. Colleges like Harvard have offered classes on Madonna and how she impacts American culture. Like any good work of art she stirs things up. When the songstress first arrived in New York City in the late-70s she was 19-years-old with $35 in her pocket and a dream of a career in modern dance. She ultimately used ...

Metrolist of Colorado is proud to announce the launch of RETechnology.com as its newest member benefit. All Metrolist brokers will now have direct access to the comprehensive real estate technology website where they can evaluate new products, technology companies, and articles to make better technology decisions. "RETechnology.com is a tremendous tool that will help our brokers efficiently sort through the myriad of technology available to them," says Pat Bybee, Metrolist CEO. "Most importantly, the site will allow real estate professionals to understand available ...

The Boulder Innovation Center today announced that Wells Fargo Bank has continued their financial support of the BIC, one of the nation's premier entrepreneurial support organizations, with a $5,000 donation. Wells Fargo and the other sponsors of the Boulder Innovation Center value sustainable economic development and supporting the next generation of companies to emerge from Colorado's university and entrepreneurial communities. "Wells Fargo has been a long-term supporter of the Boulder Innovation Center," said Tim Bour, Boulder Innovation Center Executive Director. ...

Band Together NC, a Triangle-based organization whose mission is to raise funds and awareness for select charities through events that showcase and support musical talent, in partnership with Mended Heart Records (MHR), an Asheville-based recording label, have announced the official release of the "Band Together Compilation for Charity 2011." Proceeds will go to benefit Band Together and its 2011 charity partner, Alliance Medical Ministry. The CD was released as MHR's first full-length charitable CD on Valentine's Day, the organization's one-year anniversary. "I am touched ...

Mr. Romakov will be responsible for supervising the activities of Uniastrum's Finance DivisionEvgeny Romakov graduated the Russian Government Academy of Finance, majoring in Finance and Credit, subsequently gaining a wealth of professional experience in the financial sector, including, among other areas, a proven track record in strategic planning, budgeting, and Russian and international financial reporting standards. Mr. Romakov's banking career stretches back over 10 years. From 2004 to 2007 he worked as CEO advisor, CFO, and Management Board Deputy Chairman, serving ...

Mobile cloud computing will feature at The 3rd Cloud Computing World Forum http://www.cloudwf.com - taking place on the 21st and 22nd of June 2011 at Olympia, London. Cloud computing's potential does not begin and end with the personal computer - the technology is having a major impact on the mobile platform too. This dedicated session will examine interaction within the Social Cloud, Enterprise2.0, Mobile Cloud Computing and Applications. Topics include the business value of mobile computing, enterprise 2.0 strategy and a panel discussion titled 'Considerations for ...

A team representing Cary Magazine took home top honors for "Best Printed Collateral for an Event" at the annual awards banquet for the Triangle, N.C., Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), held Feb. 9 at the Raleigh Convention Center. The annual Triangle NACE Awards honor members' highest achievements and outstanding contributions to the catering profession. This year's nominations were judged by the Washington, D.C., Chapter of NACE. Cary Magazine's winning entry was a vendor invitation and sponsorship prospectus for its Fourth Annual Elegant ...

A young man born without irises--the colored portion of the eye--is seeing clearer today as a result of a vision-restoring surgery performed at the New York Ear and Eye Infirmary last month. A custom-made artificial iris allows the patient to see more normally. The procedure was performed by the co-inventor of the iris implant, Dr. Kenneth J. Rosenthal, who also performed the world's first such procedure in 1996. The procedure was an immediate success, with the patient's vision being transformed from legal blindness to being able to drive without glasses. The iris not ...

Sitecore, the leading provider of .NET Web Content Management System (CMS) software, announced the list of 2010 Sitecore Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs), which included Sean Connell - Verndale's Engineering Manager. The program recognizes exceptional technical community leaders who encourage free and objective exchange of knowledge by actively sharing their real-world Web CMS expertise. For 2010, twenty outstanding individuals from around the world were selected to be members of the program. Individuals were nominated by Sitecore employees from around the world, and ...

Wellesley Information Services (WIS Publishing), Dedham, MA February 16, 2011 - WIS Publishing's Insider Learning Network, a free, global interactive Web platform that connects SAP customers with peers and experts, announces a week-long moderated forum with Norman Marks from SAP on Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC). Participants can log in to the Compliance forum with their free membership at InsiderLearningNetwork.com from February 21 through February 25. During the week, members can ask Norman questions, explore ideas, share insights, and come away with a more ...

Chorus is New Zealand's largest telecommunications utility company; with a network of local telephone exchanges, cabinets and copper and fibre cables that currently connects around 1.8 million New Zealand homes and businesses. Chorus's 'fibre to the cabinet' programme aims to reach thousands more by delivering high speed broadband to more than 80% of New Zealanders by the end of next year. Project Objectives With a massive programme of work underway, Chorus approached the design company, Creature, to provide an effective medium and location to promote their network ...

Medical Management Services Group, L.L.C., managers of the cataract surgery & lens implant information and cataract surgeon directory website http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com states that "Diabetes is a known risk factor for developing a cataract. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov) recently reported that an alarming of Americans has diabetes or "prediabetes". With more than 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 65 having full blown diabetes, it is very likely that more and more diabetics will seek consultation with cataract surgeons regarding cataracts ...

For years, the world's leading investors have been attracted to physical commodities such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium as a way to hedge and protect the value of their investments. That is because unlike stocks, bonds, and future-based commodities that can provide high but often unpredictable returns, gold and silver tends to hold its value, offering returns that are mostly in-line with the current price of the raw material. However, when people choose to invest on their own, many are unaware of the benefits of physical commodities, or make the decision to buy ...