Connecting with the right people could lead to a world of endless opportunity. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, nearly half of all job hunters obtain their positions through referrals. Youth Leadership America (YLA) is a non-profit organization that fosters leadership and networking among high school students and is a growing force in youth professional development. YLA has developed new communication tools to define brand outreach by enhancing the website, releasing student made viral videos and utilizing social media networks to promote this new direction. ...

After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care (www.afterhourspediatrics.com) was named Clinic of the Month by the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM), the leading society for physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners practicing Urgent Care Medicine. The distinction was awarded for the month of August 2010, based on After Hours Pediatrics' community awards program for children, Every Child Makes A Difference, which acknowledges and rewards young heroes that have made exceptional contributions in the community. "The AAUCM showcases clinics that demonstrate ...

Network Hardware Resale (NHR), the leading provider of pre-owned and new networking equipment, today announced that for the fourth consecutive year Inc. magazine has recognized the organization as one of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The exclusive Inc. 5000, which was unveiled today, represents a comprehensive look at the most important segment of the U.S. economy—America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. As a group, these prestigious companies represent the best of the best in the American spirit of free enterprise, innovation and hard work. "The ...

The Sprint Cup, held by NASCAR, has many fans, who visit Phoenix every November for the Kobalt Tools 500 ( http://www.teamonetickets.com/kobalt-tools-500-phoenix-tickets.html ) (Phoenix) race held at the Phoenix International Raceway (P.I.R), Avondale Arizona. The race was earlier famous as the Checker 500, Checker 500 Auto Parts 500, Dura Lube 500, Autoworks 500, Pyroil500 and Slick 50 500. Although called Kobalt Tools 500, the race is only 312 miles, or about 502 kms, and consists of 312 laps around the PIR track. ThatâEUR s because the Phoenix International Raceway is ...

On September 14, 2010, FundingPost (www.FundingPost.com) will be hosting a panel discussion with local Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists at its "Chicago VC and Angel Conference," sponsored by Perkins Coie LLC. FundingPost has organized 165+ sold-out venture events over the past nine years. Leading Venture Capital and Angel Investors are set to speak and coach entrepreneurs at the FundingPost Chicago event on September 14, 2010. The FundingPost Event Calendar and registration information are online at: http://www.FundingPost.com/events.asp Top Venture Firms will ...

Blue Microphones (www.bluemic.com), a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, welcomes Stacey Moran as the Vice President of Marketing. Moran, a veteran of marketing in the audio industry, will be responsible for Blue's overall marketing strategy and messaging of the Blue brand. She will also be working closely with the product development team in establishing strategic plans, along with executing the launch process and marketing for each product. "We're excited to have Stacey on the team to fulfill this important position," said John Maier, CEO of Blue ...

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, Austin's own Capitol Area Council is hosting ScoutJam 2010. ScoutJam 2010, an all day event to be held October 9th at the Travis County Exposition Center, is an opportunity for families to enjoy a variety of adventures together while learning about the history and current programs offered by the Boy Scouts' local Council. ScoutJam 2010 is open to the public, and all Central Texas families, as well as Scout Alumni and community leaders, are invited to attend. A low-cost and family-friendly alternative ...

Inmod, a leading online modern furniture retailer, is excited to announce the launch of their blowout clearance sale on the Dan Form Collection. Limited quantities are available as customers can receive up to 50% off select Dan Form products. Dan Form is a modern furniture manufacturer based out of Denmark, one of the world's most innovative and inspirational locations for mid-century modern furniture. All of Dan Forms contemporary products are made with quality materials. The Dan Form Collection is suitable for residential and commercial use, as each piece of furniture ...

LEM Products Inc., leading producer of electrical markers and safety labels, has announced that they are embarking on Phase Two of Lean Manufacturing. This elimination of waste during their manufacturing process will also affect cost for their branch company Wiremarkerbooks.com. Lean is the set of "tools" that assist in the identification and steady elimination of waste. As waste is eliminated quality improves while production time and cost are reduced. Examples of such "tools" are Value Stream Mapping, Five S, Kanban (pull systems), and poka-yoke (error-proofing). "The ...

A council of leading prostate cancer experts is working to protect the lives of American men by providing lifesaving prostate cancer screenings. The Prostate Conditions Education Council (PCEC) - a national organization committed to men's health and a leader in prostate cancer screening - is once again coordinating free or low-cost screenings as part of its national Prostate Cancer Awareness Week (PCAW) to help encourage men to protect their health. "Right now, many men are confused about the benefits of prostate cancer screenings," said Dr. E. David Crawford, Head of ...

Leading touch screen manufacturer, Touch International, announced today that Robert Spencer has been promoted to Vice President of Sales and will lead Touch International's world-wide sales initiatives. "Robert is a valuable asset to the Touch International team and has extensive knowledge and experience in the high-tech electronics industry," says Michael Woolstrum, Touch International CEO. "I look forward to seeing how Robert will strategically shape the future of Touch International and expand the company's profitability." As Vice President of Sales, Spencer will ...

In today's competitive world, hosting a website isn't enough to get optimum benefit for your business. For you to be able to increase your profitability, you need to adopt comprehensive marketing solutions to drive traffic to your website. A good website design company should be able to help you with web development strategies like developing a highly visual website design, promote it through effective marketing strategies, graphic design ( http://www.webitdesigns.com ) services and maintenance. WebItDesigns is a professionally managed website design company that develops ...

Today, Cleanicity announces that its Kitty Litter Gripper Mat is available to pet owners via Overstock.com. "It's exciting that our Kitty Litter Gripper Mat, which helps stop cat litter in its tracks, will now be accessible to even more pet owners," said Carol O'Brien, Cleanicity's founder and CEO. The Kitty Litter Gripper Mat is an innovative cat litter mat with 30 layers of clear adhesive film that captures cat litter on its sticky surface. When the top layer is full, cat owners remove it to expose a new, clean layer. To attach the mat to the floor surface, white ...

London Bridge Resort is offering great deals for Spring Break 2011. Spring Breakers can party at the amazing beach bar Kokomo's, which was featured in the Piranha 3D film shot on Lake Havasu. A fun and affordable all-suite hotel, spring breakers will love the incredible location next to London Bridge that provides easy access to great restaurants, rockin nightclubs, and all the action on Lake Havasu beach. London Bridge Resort is offering unbelievable deals for spring breakers. The 2011 Lake Havasu Spring Break packages include: • Ultimate binge party package starting ...

Consumer cutbacks in restaurant spending have created a slow-moving but positive economic trend at local supermarkets. In comparison to last year's figures, July 2010 retail industry sales are up 3.1%. Grocery stores have weathered the Great Recession due in part to the increased traffic in their fresh and frozen departments - thanks to a continued stream of consumers choosing their aisles over take-out restaurants. According to Supermarket News online, "Supermarkets and product suppliers have been able to provide effective solutions for consumers feeling the economic ...

At the turn of the millennium, in the year 2000, a young entrepreneur with a flair for dramatic design and an extensive knowledge of watch making technology showcased his creativity by launching an amazing collection of limited edition timepieces under the mark Swisstek Limited Edition Timepieces. Each unique creation was limited to one hundred pieces or less worldwide and was designed specifically for the discerning watch connoisseur and collector. K. Naique of Portuguese-European lineage, affectionately called "KSN" in the couture crowd, also accomplished his Masters ...

Five Star Painting, Inc. already offers a comprehensive variety of painting services, but this once exclusive painting company has now announced that they are branching out to other service forms. Five Star Painting, Inc. is unveiling their newest brand: Five Star Holiday Decor, which will offer holiday lighting services and tree delivery. CEO Mark Knoch says, "This new company will be adding some exciting holiday services to Five Star's repertoire and I'm positive we will maintain the quality of service that Five Star is known for." The winter holidays are a hectic ...

The recent announcement that General Motors has returned to profit and is planning the largest IPO in US history, comes as no surprise to SIMUL8 Corporation CEO, Mark Elder. GM, the biggest US carmaker, has undergone a worldwide efficiency drive in the past year that has seen SIMUL8 simulation software used in manufacturing plants from Michigan to Bangalore in a bid to reduce costs and maximize efficiency. Mark Elder says, "Using SMUL8 is a necessary step to getting back in the black for GM as it allows them to visualize their processes, test ideas to become more ...

Fitness walking is a great way to lead a more active lifestyle. Fitness walking helps control weight, blood sugar and cholesterol levels as well as improves cardiovascular fitness. People should treat walking like any other exercise and build endurance. Begin your program by walking at a relaxed pace for 10 minutes, working up to 20 minutes every other day at a brisk pace. After you have reached a level of brisk walking for 20 minutes a day, three times a week for one month, increase walking time to 30 minutes a day, three to five times a week. Walks should not last more ...

What can be more annoying than running out of printer ink in the middle of an important project? Perhaps not knowing which replacement cartridge is needed for the printer. With more than 5000 models in operation, the average computer user might not know the right cartridges and supplies for a specific printer, which can be frustrating and time-consuming. And as every business knows, the time the printer is out of service is not just inconvenient, it can be costly with missed deadlines and slowdown of productivity. Thriftyink.com.au ( http://www.thriftyink.com.au ), ...

Merchant Services, a national provider of business consulting, technology and ecommerce solutions for retail and B2B companies, today announced that it was named to the 2010 Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. This is the companyâEUR s second consecutive year appearing on the list, and the recognition was earned in conjunction with its three-year revenue growth of 54 percent during the current difficult economic environment. Merchant Services ( http://www.merchantsvcs.com ) ranks among prominent brands on this year's ...

La Bella Baskets Works to Support Struggling Single Mothers Baskets of Hope Program Delivers Free Gift Spa Basket to Single Mothers in Need Eighty percent of single mothers have to work to support their families, and thirty percent of them are living below the poverty line. Single parenting is stressful and exhausting, and, despite the constant presence of children, often lonely. La Bella Baskets, an online retailer of gift baskets, is working to support struggling single mothers through their new program, Baskets of Hope. A portion of all La Bella sales goes ...

Online dating innovator Anastasia International today announced what is believed to be the first truly international virtual beauty pageant involving participants representing four continents. Contestants from all four Anastasia dating sites...AnastasiaDate.com representing Russia and CIS, AmoLatina.com in Latin America, AsianBeauties.com from the Far East and AfricaBeauties.com from Africa, will compete for the title Miss Anastasia's Adventures. Anastasia International, long considered the leader in the Russian and CIS internet dating and Romance Tour sphere, has in ...

Parched No More, a Wasabi Media Group property, has quenched your thirst for beverage knowledge for more than two years. Covering all liquid consumables in the category of over 21 beverages, Parched No More is a resource for beer, wine, cocktail, and spirit information. Whether you are seeking a beer or spirit review, cocktail recipe, or wine news, PNM has been the source. As the site and audience have grown, so have the horizons of Parched No More expanded. As part of this expansion, the editors have added a professionally acclaimed bartender who shares his expertise ...

Since its recent inception in April 2010, LG Air Conditioning Academy in Amman, the first of its kind in the Middle East, has trained 135 professionals, not only from Jordan, but from different parts of the Levant including consultants, contractors, developers, dealers, installation and servicing technicians. LG organized a number of training courses in various fields such as VRF (MultiV) Design and Sales, VRF (MultiV) Technical courses, Solar System, Low Current, network courses and lighting systems. The LG carefully designed training courses are meant to keep air conditioning ...