On Thursday, February 3rd, the Association of Washington Business honored 10 Washington state employers for their excellence in protecting, training and compensating their employees. AWB's 2011 Better Workplace Awards honors Washington companies that have set the bar for workplace safety, job training and advancement, and innovative benefit and compensation programs. The 2011 awards were presented at AWB's annual Legislative Day, which was held at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia. Awards were presented by AWB President Don Brunell, Gov. Gregoire, and Tom Lemly of Davis ...

When the economy began to struggle, the real estate market was one of the hardest hit industries. Many real estate agents decided they would be better off in other industries and so left the housing market. Some, however, decided to stick it out. Robin Curle is one such agent, and she has found success in spite of the poor circumstances. "When you love something, you don't walk away just because things get tough," said Curle. "Helping people find or sell their homes is extremely rewarding; there was no way I was going to walk away from it." Curle and her team have ...

The camps will be moving from the Shao-Lin Do Center to 4601 Leap Court in Hilliard. The new location is also the headquarters for the Athletic Revolution Youth Fitness Program, opening later this year. The location change will be effective starting March 14. Yun Fitness Boot Camps are fun and effective. Participants begin seeing results in just a few sessions. The camps include a variety of routines, including dynamic warm-ups, body weight intervals, and circuits featuring resistance bands, kettlebells, medicine balls, and more. Here are just a few of the reviews ...

Thumbs Up on Far and Away Adventures' River Rafting Trips That Include Enviro-tainment Programs for Children Pace-Setting River Outfitter Uses Natural Environment To Make Multi-Generational Vacations Fun, Educational and Seamless SUN VALLEY, ID, Feb. 4, 2011 - Far and Away Adventures turns private family river rafting charters into thumbs up experiences for everyone thanks to over a decade of listening and responding to what most pleases family clients. 'While the rivers may run wild, our mission is to sustain for our guests at all times the serenity and enlightenment ...

UniBul Merchant Services announced today that it adds flat rate pricing to its line-up of card-not-present pricing models. The new pricing model will be available to mail order / telephone order (MO / TO) merchants, as well as to e-commerce businesses and non-profit organizations. Most existing pricing structures consist of a long list of rates and fees, which many merchants, especially those with no previous credit card processing experience, find confusing and hard to comprehend. In fact, our sales representatives have been demanding a more simplified pricing model ...

viaLanguage, a leading provider of multilingual solutions for global businesses, is pleased to announce that Nic McMahon will join the company as Vice President of Global Services. McMahon has been at the forefront of localization strategy for the last 15 years where he has held senior management positions responsible for shaping the industry. "We are very excited to have Nic join our company," said Chanin Ballance, CEO of viaLanguage. "He has a proven track record of helping organizations expand their business and services infrastructure. What makes Nic unique is his ...

GPI Prototype announced that it will showcase and present its additive manufacturing capabilities at the Pacific Design & Manufacturing/Medical Design & Manufacturing 2011 show in Anaheim California on February 8th-9th 2011. GPI Prototype will be located at booth 3874 and be available to answer questions regarding additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping. GPI will also be exhibiting at the Design & Manufacturing South in Orlando Florida from March 16th-17th 2011 at booth 624. GPI is committed to showcasing additive technology at industry events and informing customers ...

Roaring Penguin Software's CanIt Reputation List collects IP reputation data on e-mail servers fr1om a worldwide network of sensors. Roaring Penguin currently aggregates this data into four DNS-based block lists: Spam Source: A list of IP addresses that have sent mostly spam and very little non-spam. Dictionary Attackers: A list of IP addresses that have sent to many nonexistent recipients and very few valid recipients. Greylist Stumblers: A list of IP addresses that have been thwarted by greylisting. Such machines are typically compromised personal computers. Good: ...

The theme of OP Music House is 'EXPOSURE.' Domestic violence victim of over 20 years and founder of the non-profit corporation, OP Music House, appeared on WBNY's "The Local Show" last night. Perry believes if the abusers were exposed - if the curtain were opened and the neighbors saw, or their parents were looking - that they wouldn't be abusive. Following the "exposure theory," she introduced a product line to help raise money to open publicly, the 'EXPOSURE lite-up tees.' The cotton T-shirts are sensitive to sound and LEDs react just like an equalizer on ...

ChiropracticOutfitters.com will carry the Adapta Mesa 2-section, Adapta Summit 3-section, and Adapta Summit 7-section chiropractic tables. All the Adapta tables will have the i-Skin table surface and the Adapta Summit's will have the Posture Flex option to help accommodate a variety of patients. Chattanooga is the world's largest manufacturer of rehabilitation equipment for treating skeletal, muscular, neurological and soft tissue disorders. Renowned for engineering excellence, our products contribute to better treatment outcomes in hospitals, clinics and home settings ...

January 31, 2011 - DxO Labs today announces that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Aptina Imaging Corporation to integrate its DxO Digital Pixel Processing (DxO DPP) technology into high-end CMOS imaging products for Aptina. "We are very excited to team up with CMOS image sensor leader Aptina," said Jerôme Menière, CEO of DxO Labs. "Our DxO DPP technology research scientists have developed a ground-breaking solution that can significantly improve the image quality of miniaturized cameras while reducing manufacturing costs." "We are very pleased to partner ...

After 2000 tranquil years - Masada peak is regaining its status as a symbol of Jewish bravery. The first ever Masada run will launch on February 18 2011 - a 300 meters latitude run for the peak of Masada. Running enthusiasts from all over the world, including CEOs and business executives, diplomats and members of the Knesset will run up the rough route up the snake trail. This unique run will be part of the Ein Gedi run for families which will embark on February 19 from Ein Gedi spa - "Sea of spa". Joggers in Israel have reason to rejoice: Until now they were limited to ...

GOAD COMPANY announced today its plans to highlight its Patent-Pending N-FUZE Lining Technology at the National Association for Surface Finishing's annual trade show and conference being held in Chicago, IL June 13-15. N-FUZE Lining Technology, with over four years of market and geographic expansion, significantly exceeds the performance of the half-century old lining technique vital to the containment of valuable and/or corrosive electroplating/surface finishing chemicals. "We are delighted to have solved the welding drawbacks and long-term repair problems of a proven ...

Paparazzi red carpet on the Sunset Strip, unique celebrity gifting followed by our first benefit concert at the world famous Key Club for Sara Rae, Sara Rae exist to encourage, inform, inspire and also invest into the treatment and recovery for adolescents suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. Thankful ticket donations taken on site benefit Sara Rae, headlining artist: Into the Presence Daisy and the Beautiful Disaster Northern Sky Give Love or Go Away! California Queen (CQ) passionate attitude with no regulations on creativity is only open to celebrities ...

Launch of Multi-Software Suite DSI has announced the launch of the CheckMate Software for Public Works, Utilities, Energy, and Department of Transportation organizations. The Suite integrates major functions within the organization and includes tracking of capital assets, inventory, and tools and equipment. Tools can be checked out to a job or location, department, task or employee and the system will show who has it, where it is located and when is it due back. Stockroom will track inventory in multiple locations and capital assets will record asset condition and depreciate ...

The CDM Media team announced today that it has formed a strategic partnership with Technology Executives Club, a private association for CIOs, senior IT executives and their staff, for two upcoming IT events. The mission of the Technology Executives Club is to promote long and successful IT careers for its members, while benefiting their companies through the effective use of IT. The Club combines networking and thought leadership for senior IT executives with professional development for their staff. Through seminars, luncheons, webinars, whitepapers and a library of ...

The healthcare foodservice industry is thriving, growing 4% in 2010 to reach $34 billion, according to "Trends in U.S. Hospital, Nursing Home and Residential Facility Foodservice" by market research publisher Packaged Facts. According to the report, several trends are powering this growth: room service and individualized patient care; the availability of on-site branded restaurant cuisine; variety and culinary exploration; wellness and nutrition; sustainability and green initiatives; and the need for speed. All trends share a clientele-centric and gastronomically conscientious ...

On February 13th at 7 p.m., The Jubilant Thicket Literary Series will present Elizabeth Kirwin, performing the Fairy Gothic Ballads with the music of LiamSckhot, Jonathan Pogoda reading poetic fiction, and poetry by Quincy Scott Jones. The event will be held at The Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Avenue, in Philadelphia, PA. Donations are accepted. Debrah Morkun founded The Jubilant Thicket Literary Series, where she has created a venue to showcase the work of avant-garde poets, featuring them alongside artists of different media and scholars. The series takes ...

Times are changing and with that the conventional methods that Caribbean businesses used to rely on, such as the Yellow Pages and word of mouth, are simply not as effective. Consumers have more options available to them now than ever before, and businesses are finding it difficult to reach out to all of them. Caribbean BlueBook bridges that gap by bringing consumers and businesses together, while connecting businesses to other businesses at the same time. It not only includes Caribbean business listings on the islands, but listings for businesses owned by Caribbean ...

Fairway Lawn Services, an Atlanta-based service enterprise, announced the selection of Panorama Press as their marketing partner. Fairway Lawn Services helps families within the Atlanta Community dealing with lawn related services, weed control, fertilization, bush and shrub, insect control and lawn mowing needs. Fairway Lawn Services is a home service company that acts as a guide in the sea of choices by providing assessments, analysis of options, and guidance throughout the selection process of Lawn Care Services. The website, http://www.LawnCareServiceAtlantaGA.com, ...

Children have the ability to dream, create, improvise, and entertain themselves anytime and anywhere. Crafty Kids USA has reinvented the word imagination for children. They have provided a product that not only stimulates the creative juices of a child's mind but also improves their imagination and ability to dream. The best kid creative games are those that stem from the very thoughts of a child's mind. Parents often contemplate over what the perfect gift for their child is, especially around birthdays. The best children birthday party ideas are those that add emphasis ...

This summer, more than 300 tweens and teens will travel to East 53rd Street and sit in a classroom at LIM - The College for the Business of Fashion. An additional 300 or more will be tuning in to live broadcasts, wearing their flip-flops, shorts, and even pajamas. They are not catching up on failed courses; rather they are using their free time to ensure they are employable in the years ahead. These 600 or so, teens/tweens are enrolled in FashionCampNYC and its virtual offerings (FashiONLINE and FashionCamp @ home), which are taught by professionals in the retail fashion ...

Vision Media Marketing Inc., a full-service public relations and media consulting firm based in North Jersey, recently wrapped production on a new Bilingual Public Service Announcement promoting recycling in North Bergen, NJ. The commercial, produced in both English and Spanish versions for the North Bergen Municipal Utilities Authority, begin airing in early January on cable television in northern Hudson County. Using an omnipresent narrator, the PSA speaks directly to viewers and urges them to recycle their cans, bottles, paper, plastic and electronics. After making ...

With the new voice pad technology, Atlanta Sold Sisters clients are able to call a given number and obtain instant automated information regarding homes for sale whether the home is listed by them or by any other realtor. This technology feeds from the First Multiple Listing and will allow the prospective buyers to get information regarding the condition, size and amount of bedrooms, description, features as well as any additional pertinent information. It even allows the client to be given information regarding financing options and mortgage calculations. This will ...

The latest promotion from Virgin Radio Vancouver hit the sweet spot of user-generated content and publicity after gaining global notoriety from Yahoo News!, Mashable.com, the London Evening Standard UK and even Hollywood film directors. The Virgin Radio Fake Film Festival is a unique promotion that encourages fans to recreate their favourite movie in 60-seconds or less for a chance to win $10,000.The best part of it is that Virgin simply organized a festival - and users generated the content and promoted it... globally. The one-of-a-kind contest inspired 197 amateur ...