According to a recent Dow Jones report, Wall Street should see a resurgence in private equity investing this year. According to Renaissance Capital, there are already 35 IPOs in the wings for 2011 worth at least $16 billion. Many executives dream of the big IPO cash out that can come with private equity backing, but to succeed you need something special. In the next session of Experts Connection (www.experts-connection.com), Mary Kier, CEO of Cook Associates Executive Search, will explain "The Private Equity DNA - Do You Have What It Takes?" The teleseminar is scheduled ...

CCC Diagnostics, Inc (CCCD), announced today that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid will provide coverage for their Drug Response Indicator Test trademarked as the Breast Cancer DirectHitTM Test Panel for Breast Cancer. In addition to Medicare, CareFirst BlueCross/Blue Shield, WellPoint Unicare Networks, CMS Highmark Medicare Services and AmeriGroup will also provide coverage. The DirectHit Panel analyzes an individual patient's tumor in order to indicate the response to commonly prescribed anti-breast cancer chemotherapy drugs. DirectHit provides information about ...

In celebration of the 25th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), organizations and leaders from the National Girls and Women in Sport coalition, including two-time Olympic soccer gold medalist and Women's Sports Foundation spokeswoman Heather O'Reilly and Olympic and champion athletes Donna de Varona (swimming), Lillian Greene-Chamberlain (track & field), Nancy Hogshead-Makar (swimming) and Jessica Mendoza (softball), will join together in the nation's capital to honor the achievements of and encourage continued support for female athletes. A briefing ...

The CIO Utilities Summit team announced today that Warren Causey, VP, Strategy Research & Analysis, Five Point Partners LLC, will act as the Master of Ceremonies for the upcoming technology event, June 12 - 14, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The CIO Utilities Summit is an opportunity for CIOs and senior technology executives to network with their peers and discuss the latest IT topics and trends in a relaxed, yet focused business setting. The event's agenda has been updated to include CIO Think Tanks, Analyst Q&A sessions and CIO Roundtables. These sessions will allow ...

On February 10th, the Hudson Hotel will be the "in-place" in style and fashion on the island of Manhattan. Famous Polish Fashion Designer Eva Minge will present her Fall/Winter 2011/2012 collection during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York City. Eva Minge is one of the most talented and recognizable designers both in Poland and globally. International media named her the "Polish Donatella Versace". She works on the edge of a forest, and yet she conquers Los Angeles, Rome and Paris. Her clothes are unique, elegant and distinctive. According to Eva, a woman should ...

Hocobi Inc. a mobile game publisher announced that Pig&Chicks developed by SOFTZEN is available on the App Store. Pig&Chicks is a comic style action adventure game that uses simple touch and swipe controls. Pig&Chicks features nine different game maps and ninety-seven stages. The Chicks link up together to ward of attackers, transform into a bridge, whip, helicopter and wrecking ball to get through all the obstacles for the Pig. "We (Hocobi Inc.) are very excited about our upcoming game, Pig&Chicks for the iPhone and iTouch. We believe this game has the potential ...

Synergy Air Conditioning Repair - Naples, announces the debut of a new eBook entitled "7 Ways to Lower Your Air Conditioning Costs". The eBook includes 7 helpful tips for ways to save costs on monthly electric or air conditioning bills. "Our goal with the debut of this eBook is to help people in Southwest FL find ways to significantly lower their bill for electric and air conditioning, while also saving energy resources," said Brett Wolf of Synergy Air. "There are some very simple steps that people can take to more cost efficiently cool their home or business." The ...

Pioneer Bank, one of the first financial institutions in the country to launch Kasasa , the first and only collection of banking accounts that actually takes an interest in account holders, today introduces the most innovative account on the market, Kasasa Tunes . Kasasa Tunes is a free checking account that rewards consumers with downloads from iTunes every month. It is designed for those with a passion for music and media, who want to be rewarded with digital downloads, including music, books, movies and iPhone or iPod applications. "For those that want something ...

FitTogether.com (http://www.fittogether.com), the premier social networking platform that brings local fitness communities together and provides useful tools necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle, is crediting two major investors with the re-launch of its new website, features and upcoming marketing strategy. In early 2010, both investors saw the FiTogether.com and were on board for the site re-launch at the start of 2011. The first investor has a 30-year military background and currently works as a day trader and investment strategist, while the other has most ...

DocuSource of NC (www.docusourceofnc.com), a marketing services provider of printing and communication materials as well as Web portals for document storage and ordering, continues its dedication to community involvement by supporting the Coalition to Unchain Dogs (www.unchaindogs.net). DocuSource provided printing services for a kickoff event to unveil the organization's 2010-2011 public service announcement campaign. "We are very excited to kick off the new PSA campaign that is made possible by our wonderful partners in the Triangle community," says Amanda Arrington, ...

Drucker & Falk is pleased to announce the addition of four apartment communities totaling 776 units to its fee management portfolio in North Carolina and South Carolina. The Tides at Town Center, located in Calabash, NC; Sumerlyn, located in Raleigh, NC; and Windjammer and Heron Reserve, both located in Charleston, SC have joined the Drucker & Falk family of managed communities. On the North Carolina coast, The Tides at Town Center is a brand new community, now leasing 168 one and two bedroom apartment homes. With a resort location and outstanding amenities, The Tides ...

Mapplethorpe X7 is a unique new perspective on Mapplethorpe, covering his famous as well as many lesserknown works. Seven major artists present their own personal relationship to Mapplethorpe's work. Robert Mapplethorpe's influence as an artist has grown steadily since his untimely death in 1989. Recently, over a period of seven years, seven extraordinary contemporary artists—David Hockney, Vik Muniz, Catherine Opie, Sterling Ruby, Cindy Sherman, Hedi Slimane, and Robert Wilson—each in turn reviewed Mapplethorpe's entire body of work to select those that personally resonated. ...

DocVerify has released the first of its kind for any electronic signature and digital signature provider, powerful new tools designed to enhance security and provide advanced authenticity via phone verification and voice recording. These work hand-in-hand with the company's electronic signature and digital signature process and result in legally binding contracts and documents for non-repudiation. Signature requestors are able to enjoy significant benefits here, and individuals can also enjoy enhanced security from the chance of identity theft. The phone verification ...

The problem of bullying among youth is steadily increasing, says life coach and author Joe Dwyer. Just recently, the New Jersey state legislature passed the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights. Also in New Jersey, the Martin Luther King, Jr. School (PS 11) in Jersey City is taking this problem seriously: they have implemented educational programs that help students deal with bullying situations and invited speakers to address the problem. Joe Dwyer, along with his pit bull Shelby, were first to be invited for this program. Their meeting was held at the Martin Luther King, ...

As the world turns its attentions to Dallas, TX for Super Bowl XLV celebrities, sports legends, captains of industry and media alike will congregate at The Fashion Industry Gallery Thursday February 3, 2011 to join honorary chairs Tony & Janet Dorsett for the Ron Springs & Everson Walls Gift For Life Foundation Superstars Super Bowl Charity Gala. Red carpet begins at 8PM, and the stars are coming out in large numbers to support this great cause. The Ron Springs & Everson Walls Gift for Life Foundation in a nonprofit organization focused on reducing the amount of people ...

Macallan Construction is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the contract to renovate space for The Meat House of Chapel Hill. With architectural direction by ORA Architecture, the Meat House will occupy the old Applebee's space off Estes Street in the heart of Chapel Hill. The Meat House is the modern revival of the neighborhood butcher - only better! The Meat House offers everything you need to prepare a complete gourmet meal that your family and friends will rave about. They offer a wide selection of expertly butchered premium beef, poultry, veal, ...

Football fans anxiously anticipating Super Bowl XLV this Sunday may be feeling more pressure because of the associated increase of stress levels. From the planning frenzy of viewing parties to the nail-biting play-by-play of the game, experts say that fans should be watchful of the heightened anxiety levels and conscious of how they cope with the stress. Dr. Jolanta Lukawski, M.D. and Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, says that stress shuts down neurotransmitters in the brain and this causes fatigue, anger and the inability to cope. The highs and ...

Advice Unlimited LLC (www.adviceunlimited.net) has been selected as one of the "Top Businesses" in the United States by DiversityBusiness.com, one of the nation's most prestigious and leading business Internet portals. Over 750,000 businesses in the United States had the opportunity to participate in the 11th annual "Top Businesses in America" survey. The naming of Advice Unlimited as one of the top businesses in the country is a huge honor, as the award is the basis of DiversityBusiness.com's annual "Top Business List," which is seen by over 15 million people and is ...

For the eleventh consecutive year, Coolray and Mr. Plumber has won the Consumers' Choice Award for Business Excellence (2000-2010). They were one of only two businesses in the greater Atlanta area to receive this award in the Home Services category. The Consumers' Choice Award is considered the "Seal of Excellence," representing not only the overall achievement of a company but also a far greater accomplishment, the trust and loyalty of its customers. The Consumers' Choice Award for Business Excellence has been honoring companies who excel in their respective categories ...

Grand Canyon Whitewater has a new style and is looking fine. Grand Canyon Whitewater has been primping all winter long, preparing for your Grand Canyon rafting trip this summer! We are aiming to be the host with the most, and show you the adventure of a lifetime in comfort and style on your next Colorado River rafting trip. With Grand Canyon Whitewater, living in the wilderness can be as comfortable as it is adventurous. We have updated and improved our camping and rafting gear, and our (already delicious) menu to make your Grand Canyon raft trip the best vacation you ...

- One has achieved status among the world's retailers as today's hottest concept. The other is recognized as an unquestioned leader in specialty online retail. Together they are revolutionizing e-Retail, "flipping" the online footwear world on its head with an online shop sure to change the way we buy flip flops and sandals for the foreseeable future. Flip Flop Shops and Ritz Interactive today announced a landmark joint venture agreement, which gives way to the development of new e-commerce technology on FlipFlopShops.com. Like the Flip Flop Shops retail locations, the ...

Brookfield Homes has paid off one of the Mello-Roos bonds at Mahogany at Old Creek Ranch in San Marcos, creating a lower overall tax rate. According to the builder, the new Mello-Roos fee and ad valorem tax bring the overall tax rate to 1.17 percent; a significantly lower rate than other San Marcos and Carlsbad communities. "Because there are so many economic pressures when buying a new home, we've decided to make monthly house payments at Mahogany more affordable with a lower tax rate. At 1.17 percent, buyers will save approximately $200 per month," said Lora Heramb, ...

Coachella, CA -- Ernie Ball Inc., the world's premier string, accessory and instrument manufacturer and creators of the iconic Slinky guitar string, today announced Ernie Ball Presents Experience Clapton and the Ernie Ball Eric Clapton Golden Pick, giving Ernie Ball customers nationwide a rare opportunity to meet Eric Clapton in London or win one of thousands of exciting prizes instantly. Fifteen grand prize winners will get unparalleled access to Eric Clapton's private rehearsal, an exclusive meet and greet and a ticket to see Clapton live at the Royal Albert Hall in London. ...

FXstreet.com's Forex Best Awards 2011 will highlight the best content and experts of the Forex English-speaking market in 2010. The nominees have been selected by the FXstreet.com contents team for their quality and popularity on the website. Twelve categories and a total of more than 35 pieces of content as well as 60 different contributors have been chosen. The vote for the best of each category will be given to FXstreet.com's users. The survey will be available on every page of FXstreet.com website (http://www.fxstreet.com) and also on FXstreet.com's Facebook page ...

A massive, two-session cataloged antique auction featuring over 800 lots of period furniture, vintage clocks and lighting, firearms, militaria, antique and Russian silver, estate jewelry and highly collectible Civil War items will be held Saturday, Feb. 19, by Fontaine's Auction Gallery. The Civil War items will be a session unto itself - over 400 lots. The auction will be held in Fontaine's gallery facility, located at 1485 West Housatonic Street in Pittsfield, but bidders will have the option to bid live, via absentee and phone bids, or online, through LiveAuctioneers.com ...