Whether your pajamas are striped or plaid, cozy or cool, footed or not, Sleep Country USA (www.sleepcountry.com), an employee-owned company and the number one bedding specialist in the Northwest, invites you to roll out of bed and join your community in the company's sixth annual Pajama Bowl for Foster Kids on Sunday, March 13th, 2011. Putting the Fun in Fund Raiser "We designed the event to be goofy and inviting while giving the community a way to give back to an important demographic that really needs our support," said Terry Horsley, vice president of brand strategy, ...

DssW, the leading developer of Mac energy saving software, today released Battery Report for Mac OS X. Battery Report creates detailed reports about a user's computer and power sources. Battery Report focuses on providing users with a clear report about their computer, the computer's internal battery, and connected external power sources. Supported external power sources include most power adapters connected to the mains, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). "Battery Report is a welcome addition to our energy saving solutions." said Graham Miln, Director. "Our ...

Thousands of couples nationwide recently participated in a new pilot program from Alpha USA—going beyond chocolates and flowers during "the season of love" and assessing their relationships in-depth using the Couple Checkup. The Couple Checkup (www.couplecheckup.com) is an online assessment tool from Life Innovations designed to identify a couple's unique relationship strengths and growth opportunities in a personalized, 20-page report. The test normally costs $29.95. However, in partnership with Alpha USA, churches across the country purchased Couple Checkups in bulk ...

The relationship between people and their pets is an extremely special one, and when they pass away it can be as traumatic as losing a family member. It is with this in mind that John P. Brooks has launched Pet Cremation Services in Dallas and associated website. John P. Brooks is regarded by his peers as a leader in Funeral Services in North Texas and has over 37 years of experience in the cremation business. He was the founder of Cremation-Online.com which is the largest provider of cremation services in North Texas. Brooks says: "My love of pets and special relationship ...

Ryan J. Faulkner, senior vice president of Human Resources at St. Joseph Health System (SJHS), has been elected to the Board of Directors of THINK Together, the nonprofit provider of extended learning time programs supporting at-risk and low-income students throughout California. "St. Joseph Health System believes in THINK Together and its vision. We've followed its evolution closely and we understand and support THINK Together's plans to scale its award-winning programs. I'm looking forward to playing a more active role in THINK Together's continued success," explains ...

Affiliated Physicians, a national corporate healthcare service provider, will celebrate Valentine's Day 2011 by promoting heart health at their New York City office. Patients who receive a preventive comprehensive physical exam at Affiliated Physicians on Monday, February 14th will receive a red heart pin that can be worn to raise awareness about the importance of heart health. In addition, patients will also receive educational information about taking care of your heart. As a national corporate provider of comprehensive physical exam programs, Affiliated Physicians ...

Steve Tiffen, President and CEO of The Tiffen Company, a leading US manufacturer of glass filters and other name-brand products for digital, still, video, motion pictures and television, will share his business success stories and lessons learned at the helm of his OSCAR and EMMY award winning organization at the first of four CEO Roundtables to be hosted by HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island. The topic of his presentation will be: "How to Focus on Your Customers and Give Them What They Want: If You Don't, Someone Else Will." The CEO Roundtable will ...

When MagicKitchen.com introduced its expanded and further developed menu of renal and dialysis-friendly meals last month, patients across the country raced to place orders for meals that suited their specific dietary requirements. The other major benefit is that the patients found they also enjoyed the great tasting meals!! With this most recent menu update, the California-based company added an additional 14 new complete meals that meet the specific patients' dietary criteria as well as keeping MagicKitchen.com's high-quality meal standards in mind. "We worked diligently ...

Rainmaker Advisory LLC, the 4th largest consulting firm in the U.S. dedicated to providing services to the retail insurance broking industry, today announced the results from a nationwide survey of insurance producers of all disciplines conducted throughout the 2010 calendar year. The survey was completed by producers in every geographic region and practice specialty, with experience ranging from less than three years to over 25 years, and with books of business from $300,000 to over $1 million. Some of the findings revealed the following: - 64.3% of producers do ...

Finding health insurance in California is now easier for consumers when using the Master Insurance Services website. The process of researching different companies and quotes to make an informed decision is no longer a challenging task. Consumers can quickly receive a quote by entering simple information into the quotation form. The high cost of medical treatments and procedures are preventing many individuals and families from receiving needed care. The expenses of these treatments are difficult to arrange into a monthly budget. The purchase of a health insurance policy ...

Appliance repair services in the Los Angeles area are professionally and competently performed by AM PM Los Angeles Appliance Repair. To better service the residents of this area, they also have a special offer featured on their website for Thermador and Sub-Zero appliance repairs. For those in need of Sub Zero appliance repair, AM PM has a team of qualified technicians who are ready 24/7 to do the proper repairs. Major appliances will occasionally break down, and when they do, speedy repairs are important. AM PM has been performing quality repairs for numerous patrons ...

Los Angeles dentist for the stars, Dr. Kevin Sands, is currently offering a special on Zoom! Whitening. The service, which is typically offered at $750, is currently being offered at Dr. Sands' office for just $375. About Dr. Kevin Sands, DDS Dr. Sands has earned a reputation amongst the jet set of Hollywood and the entertainment industry as the premier cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles. From foreign royalty to average Californians, Dr. Sands is known to be one of the best in the business. Dr. Sands comes by his interest in beautiful smiles naturally; his father, ...

Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (www.cshlaw.com), one of the largest civil defense firms in North Carolina, announced today that 17 attorneys were recognized by Super Lawyers magazine. Ten of the firm's attorneys received the designation as Super Lawyer and another seven were named Rising Stars. Super Lawyers is a rating service that recognizes the achievements of lawyers in more than 70 practice areas through independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. The selection process included statewide peer nomination for professional achievement. These attorneys ...

Tired of the headlines about corporate greed and misconduct, one executive has published a collection of stories about successful business leaders worth emulating. Standing in the aftermath of numerous business and investment scandals, financial advisor Gordon J. Bernhardt, CPA, PFS, CFP , AIF , author of the just-released book Profiles in Success: Inspiration from Executive Leaders in the Washington D.C. Area, says he was motivated to interview local executives and shine the spotlight on the many good business leaders who live and work in the Washington D.C. area. "The ...

Firm founder Howard Mishkind of The Mishkind Law Firm Co., L.P.A., located in Beachwood, Ohio, is scheduled to present at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law's upcoming seminar, "Running an Efficient, Effective Law Practice." At the half-day Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar, participants will learn skills involved in opening and building a successful law practice in this economy. The seminar will provide guidance for both new graduates thinking about hanging out their own shingle and seasoned practitioners looking to revamp their practice, including how to ...

Being accused of the theft of more than $300,000 of Medicaid funds in North Carolina is no trivial matter. The consequences of a fraud charge of that magnitude include a maximum potential sentence of 16 years. After facing several North Carolina Medicaid fraud charges, one man turned to Roberts Law Group PLLC, a criminal defense law firm, for help. After being confronted by law enforcement, the accused sought the legal advice of criminal lawyer Patrick Roberts at the Roberts Law Group PLLC. Attorney Roberts handled the Medicaid fraud case with skill and perseverance ...

The organic skin care industry has exploded in recent years due to the changing societal attitudes towards "artificial" manufactured skin enhancers. Following this change of skin care philosophy a new company called OrganicaPure has taken the core principals of the new organic revolution and created a line of natural skin care products based on the ancient remedies of Mesoamerican cultures. Through careful research and study OrganicaPure combines the natural healing powers of cocoa, aloe vera, and honey in a line of products that captures the knowledge of cultures that ...

Winter and blizzard conditions may render streets closed and others near unable to be traveled upon. Still, the duties of a motorist remain. In fact, no matter the weather (rain, sunny days, blizzards and any type of weather), motorists are always required to follow the "rules of the road" and the law so that a lawsuit for negligence will not be brought against him/her for some or all of the following (but not necessarily limited to): -Carelessly and negligently operating, managing, maintaining, and/or controlling a vehicle; -Carelessly and negligently operating a ...

Time to Sign Sports, the nation's premier advisory firm that caters its services to high school baseball and high school softball players, believes that the launching of the new website is just another step in better communication. "Communicating with our athletes and coaches requires that we offer a clean and intuitive website," said Gary Cohn, Principal and Co-Founder of Time to Sign Sports. According to the company's website, Time to Sign Sports has redefined STUDENT-ATHLETE advisory services. The company believes it must: * Determine the most appropriate schools ...

Filing income taxes can be a daunting, confusing, and costly endeavor for anyone. Oftentimes, it is one of these three reasons that people fail to file their taxes on time or, sometimes, even at all. After not filing for one year, often the same people are intimated the following year from addressing the previous year's oversight and pretty soon a few years go by before they decide to rectify the situation. As was the case for Mr. Oizondo (Orlando, FL) who came to the Blue Tax offices distraught that he had not filed a single tax return in six years. The Blue Tax team ...

Adding to Chicago's rich and extensive music scene and its overall need, a new record label including a team of dynamic indies, Audio Tree, has planted seeds to create a unique label with an innovative and fresh alternative to how labels work with artists. The multi-genre label is building its label model as an artist's services music company that provides an a la carte menu for artists to select what they need in order for them to cater to their needs and get their music heard. The company's mission is to work with artists from various backgrounds to push good music to ...

Corporate University Xchange (CorpU) today announced the finalists for the prestigious 12th Annual Corporate University Xchange Awards for Excellence and Innovation. The awards will be presented at a gala dinner on Monday, May 9, 2011 as part of the Global Leadership Conference 2011, a three-day executive education event sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania and CorpU. The award finalists are: Accenture Alstom Aon Hewitt AT&T CA Technologies Cancer Treatment Centers of America Cisco CSC Discover Financial Services Infosys Jiffy Lube International Landi ...

"Once Upon a Star" is a true autobiography about a young Hollywood ingenue, who finds her looking for love in all the wrong places of La La land. Peggy bears her heart and soul in her quest for love amongst Hollywood's most elite players. Her naivety will break your heart as she skips from one relationship to another, always believing that love would find her. This is a story that encompasses the sorrow and triumph of living in the celebrity fantasy world. "Once Upon a Star" is a story very seldom presented with such candor and truth. Journey along with Peggy's ...

"Through a tube inserted into the newly-opened bottle of wine, the Spreathe aerates the wine; cascading the wine on the inside of the bottle," says Steven Lay, President, Image of Wine. "Our goal was to find an alternative to aerating wine on a per glass basis or using a large glass decanter." The Spreathe (TM) does just that, it aerates a whole bottle of wine with a simple push of a button. If, after sampling the newly-aerated wine, a host/hostess feels more aeration is needed simply reinsert the Spreathe (TM) and press the button. You can always interrupt the process ...

BizziBid.com, a nationwide home improvement and remodeling website (http://www.bizzibid.com), is reporting a significant uptick in activity for January and early February 2011. The number of homeowners requesting licensed remodeling contractors and free home improvement estimates this month far exceeds the number seeking home improvements and remodeling information through the site a year ago. Home Improvement Tops the List While BizziBid connects consumers to contractors for a number of purposes - siding installation, air conditioning maintenance, landscaping, and ...