With nearly 75 percent of Americans failing to keep their New Year's resolutions, now is the time for those who resolved debt reduction in 2011 to stay motivated, said Freedom Debt Relief (FDR) vice president Kevin Gallegos. "One of the most popular resolutions every year is to get out of debt," said Gallegos. "It's no wonder: The average American household that carries credit card debt owes around $15,000. Indebted families and individuals should indeed work hard to stick to their resolutions to get debt relief." Experts agree that the keys to achieving a goal are ...

The Friends of Jacob Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the greater Metro Detroit area, is hosting a private swim event specifically for families with children on the Autism spectrum Saturday February 19th from 8 PM to 10 PM at the Macomb Township Recreation Center. This free event aims to give many deserving families an enjoyable evening of water activities through the private use of a modern indoor water park. All families with children on the Autism spectrum are welcome and admission is free. The Macomb Township Recreation Center features two pools with ...

A family vacation, a business trip or any other road trip can be exciting, yet stressful. The driving part is easy; the planning part though can at times cause you a headache. Once you have chosen your route, you might want to check the weather to make sure that there are no surprises along the way and that your trip will be safe and worthwhile. Link2weather.com announces the launching of a new website dedicated to planning any road trip according to the weather forecast. Link2weather.com allows its users to enter their trip starting point and their destination in up ...

A/E/P Maguire Group is proud to announce that Senior Vice President and Regional Transportation Director Richard A. Bernardo, P.E., was given the 2011 Freeman Award by the Providence Engineering Society (PES), the oldest professional engineering society in the United States. At the Society's 92nd Annual Awards Banquet on February 3, 2011, Society President and Maguire Project Manager James W. Coogan, P.E., presented the Freeman Award to Mr. Bernardo. The Award Banquet included newly elected Providence Mayor Angel Taveras as guest speaker. The Freeman Award is named ...

The Early-Stage Clinical Research: Accelerating Proof of Concept Conference will feature two days of panel discussions and case study presentations from executives from leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. From sessions focusing on the development of new chemical entities and benefit / risk ratios of moving forward, to case studies on subject recruitment, through to licensing strategies, this two day conference will balance the scientific and business strategies required to truly succeed in the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology ...

Several original works of art by Florida's legendary Highwaymen - the loosely affiliated group of African-American artists who eked out a meager living mainly in the Fort Pierce area of Florida, from the 1950s to the 1970s - will be sold at the Baterbys Art Auction Gallery 2011 Winter Auction, slated for Feb. 19 and 26 in Delray Beach and Orlando. The paintings will be part of Baterbys' first-ever Discovery Consignment Auction, in which consignors are asked to "Turn Your Art Into Quick Cash." Highwaymen art will be sold on Saturday, Feb. 19, at the firm's Palm Beach ...

Tax season has arrived and the Los Angeles office of Grant Thornton LLP wants to remind California taxpayers that there are still plenty of things they can do to manage their tax bill and avoid filing hassles. "It's unfortunate that so many people don't think about their taxes at all until it's time to fill out a return," said Grant Thornton Tax Partner Don Dahl. "But luckily there are still plenty of last-minute strategies you can use to affect your 2010 tax return." The glut of tax changes over the last two year has opened up many opportunities, but taking advantage ...

World Centric is hosting a very important event about the Environment. On Saturday, February 12, The Glynwood Institute for Sustainable Food and Farming will host TEDxManhattan: Changing the Way We Eat, a one-day TEDx event on sustainable food and farming. It will explore our food system -- from what happened, to where we are, to what we are doing to shift to a more sustainable way of eating and farming. In an effort to have as many people as possible participate, the event will be webcast live. For those unfamiliar with TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design), it is ...

One of the best kept secrets in the fashion world is what wedding dress Kate Middleton will wear at the Royal Wedding in April. With an unlimited budget and access to top fashion designers in Britain, her wedding dress certainly will be the center of attention on her wedding day. You may remember how wonderful you felt wearing your wedding dress or tuxedo on your wedding day. You deserve to feel that way every day in your marriage. Now you can thanks to a new book, "Always a Wedding" by Dr. James Lee Collins. "Always a Wedding" is an inspirational and instructional guidebook ...

The Turnaround Management Society (TMS) awarded John M. Collard, Chairman of Strategic Management Partners, Inc. its coveted Certified International Turnaround Manager (CITM) - "Level D" qualification at its highest level. "Mr. Collard and his company have done an enormous contribution to the field of turnaround management, achieved numerous successful and sustainable turnarounds for their clients and supported the Turnaround Management Society. Mr. Collard is a well-respected, highly regarded member of the turnaround management community and we are proud to award him the ...

The initial "Arts Healing Hearts" online original art sale at http://ihavefoundation.org , will help build IHAVE Foundation, http://ihavefoundation.org and it's first major project, "Camp Be Me". Camp Be Me, is a camp/retreat that is free to attend for survivors of child and domestic abuse. The proposed location of Camp Be Me, is in Snohomish County Washington, near Whitehorse Mountain. IHAVE Foundation is an extremely inclusive organization that works to end hate, violence, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination in America and abroad, by promoting the teaching of "Compassion ...

The Perfect Image PR, LLC is a full service public relations firm that offers comprehensive publicity planning catered to your needs and goals. Specializing in getting the buzz out and creating a"Strong Positive Image" for their clients. Services range from designing press kits to developing special events and promotions to gain maximum exposure and awareness. At its core, The Perfect Image PR revolves around this universal truth: people act based upon their perception of facts. By managing, controlling, or influencing people's perceptions, The Perfect Image PR hopes ...

"Just imagine what they'll be able to do now...," noted Entrepreneur in reference to the companies on the magazine's list of the "Fastest-Growing Franchises" in North America (February 2011). Stated in reference to the improving economy and credit market, the remark applies to franchises on the prestigious list, which features AdviCoach at No. 68 out of 100. With momentum on its side in 2011, the concept is poised to improve on its record-setting growth performance this past year. "In an incredibly challenging economic climate we nearly doubled in size," said Brian Miller, ...

A topical herbal medicine for Injuries Introduced by Orthopedic Wellness Center in Burbank, California. Dr. Aram Nalbandyan of the Orthopedic Wellness Center in Burbank, California announces X-Jow, one of the many traditional formulas made by Herb-X. X-Jow is an herbal spray liniment for arthritis, bruises, joint pain, sprains and rheumatism originally formulated by Dr. Nalbandyan to aid in martial arts injuries. His herbal company Herb-X specializes in Chinese herbal formulas for dit da (traumatalogy), orthopedics, and arthritic conditions. Bringing ancient science to ...

A webcast entitled LinkedIn/Facebook/Twitter Best Practices for Construction Markets is scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 12 pm CST. The webcast is free to both members and non-members. Construction Marketing Association (CMA) Social Media Manager Brian Reuhl and CMA Chairman Neil M. Brown share tips and tricks, new business-friendly features and real construction market examples for these important new media platforms. The Powerpoint presentation deck and white paper (.pdf) will be available via the association events webpage following the webcast. "Social ...

February is National Children's Dental Health Month and, as a part of that recognition, Kakaris Family Dentistry wants to share tips to help children develop happy, healthy smiles! Parents are encouraged to join Dr. Kakaris and her staff on Friday, February 25th at 2:30 to discuss dental health concerns for children of all ages. Topics will include baby dental exams, transitioning from bottle to cup, pacifiers, thumb sucking, tooth-brushing, fluoride, diet, pop drinking, mouth guards, and childhood dental benchmarks. This 30 minute workshop will take place at Kakaris Family ...

Pegasys, Inc., the company that takes video to the next level, announces the release of the English version of TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 5. This software is the highly anticipated successor to TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress. The new software provides original video mastering and outputs in the most popular formats available. Purchasers of TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress between January 5, 2011 and February 3, 2011 can upgrade to TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 5 for free. The retail price is $99.95 and is now available for purchase. Other upgrade, user discount, and bundle options are available. "Video ...

Titan Business Suites, celebrating their Grand Opening on February 23, 2011 at 4PM, will welcome micro, small and traditional businesses in need of short term work space solutions, full time phone and mail reception and unique business services. Established larger companies in need of extra work space, business continuity workspace, and full service office solutions are invited to tour Titan Business Suites' offices and meeting rooms. Fully wired with Wi-Fi internet throughout, Titan offers the Katy area's most state-of-the-art business-class internet hookup, plug-in ready ...

Chuck Norman, APR, one of S&A Cherokee's owner/principals, has been named Chairman of the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors. Norman's primary focus will be leading the chamber's board of directors and executive board. "His past experience as an executive for another chamber brings a great understanding of how we can improve our operations and member benefits," said Scoop Green, executive director of the Holly Springs Chamber. "We are excited to work under his leadership to advance the Holly Springs Chamber." Norman has played a large influence ...

Regency Heights of Stamford, formerly known as Courtland Gardens, has received a deficiency free survey from the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health. Nursing facilities are inspected and evaluated yearly by the Department of Public Health to ensure the facility is in compliance with federal and state regulations. On average, less than one percent of all Connecticut nursing facilities receive a deficiency free survey. Inspection surveys are unannounced and conducted on-site over a several day period. The inspection team evaluates all aspects of resident ...

Incentive Logic, Inc., a provider of web-based incentive and reward programs, announced today the launch of its new corporate website at http://www.incentivelogic.com. The website also reflects the company's newly designed corporate logo and branding, aligned with the company's strategic direction as a total incentive solution provider. The site includes relevant information regarding the company's primary incentive solutions, products and services, as well as various case studies focused on channel sales and loyalty, market research, sales growth and acquisition, and ...

Every bride deserves a special wedding day, complete with gorgeous locale for the wedding and reception, beautiful flowers, delectable wedding cake and the opportunity to dance the night away with her new husband. Now imagine if all those wedding components and amenities - plus a romantic honeymoon escape - were absolutely free, courtesy of Cary Magazine. Cary Magazine has joined forces with top local wedding professionals to give one lucky couple the wedding of their dreams, valued at over $20,000, in the first-ever Dream Wedding Contest. The winning couple will ...

Curtis Key and his Key Motorsports team will again be fielding the #40 Chevrolet, now with the new Impala, in the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. For this coming season Curtis has gone back to the well with a driver that he is very familiar with, and knows can show the true ability of his team and the equipment they are putting on track in Wausau, Wisconsin native Scott Wimmer. In limited action in 2010 Wimmer led every race in which he competed, finishing with three Top-10's in just five races. "I'd really like to thank Curtis for putting his trust in me to run ...

On December 17, the president signed a $858-billion federal tax bill that extended the energy tax credit, offering incentives under the Energy Star program for homeowners and builders to install natural energy systems such as geothermal heat pumps, and to use energy-efficient HVAC equipment and building materials. We here at BAIR Necessities put together a short guide to help you decipher the new energy tax bill and figure out how you can get money back on home improvement. What is included in the Energy Tax Credit? 1. Geothermal and Natural Energy Systems For ...

Women Standing Tall (WST), a nonprofit organization focused on supporting services for women and families in need and AIDS organizations, has partnered with Terrell Owens to present the second WST Celebrity Charity Bowl-a-Thon, taking place on Thursday, February 17, 2011, from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Lucky Strike, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Ste 143, Hollywood, CA. This event will kick off NBA All-Star Weekend, and will be attended by numerous pro athletes and entertainers supporting these efforts. Tickets are available for public. "I couldn't be more excited to partner with WST ...