In a country with an estimated 25% of children overweight or obese, one dietitian reaches out to those with the opposite problem by creating a website to help underweight children. "Obesity in children is a huge problem that deserves our attention, but children who are underweight or have feeding issues is an equally concerning issue that does not get much attention. These children often fall through the cracks of the healthcare system", stated website founder Sharon Yirilli. With an estimated 25-40% of children having feeding issues at some point in their life, and ...

National Office Systems (NOS), the nation's leading provider of storage and information management systems, has earned stellar reviews for a project managing and storing weapons at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX. Fort Bliss, one of the largest military installations in the world, recently acquired more than 260 weapons cabinets from Tactical Weapons Solutions, a division of NOS. The rugged steel cabinets have been customized to accommodate firearms, night goggles and other equipment housed in armories in a new on-base facility. NOS established a partnership with Cazador, ...

LiveAuctioneers, the Manhattan-based Internet company that provides an online live-bidding platform and related support services to more than 1,000 auction houses worldwide, has released fourth-quarter 2010 statistics revealing a marked increase in site visits, new-user signups and page views. During the fourth quarter of 2010, there were more than 3.8 million "absolute unique" visitors to LiveAuctioneers, where both current and archived auction catalogs are readily available to view. This figure reflects an 87% increase over the comparable quarter of 2009. There ...

recently announced Marilyn Holstein as the new owner of their map for the Town of East Hampton. The Sag Harbor summer resident took over the publishing of the map effective November 2010. Resort Maps are colorful, hand-drawn maps of towns and cities, distributed free to area visitors at travel information and rest areas as well at advertiser locations. Resort Maps highlight local attractions and things to do, restaurants, accommodations, retail shops, real estate and other services in the area. Each advertiser on the map is represented with a display ad surrounding the ...

The CIO Cloud Summit team announced today that is has formed a strategic partnership with Cloudbook, an online resource for individuals interested in learning about, developing, marketing, investing or purchasing application, platform or infrastructure cloud services. Cloudbook provides the latest information on cloud computing written by technology thought leaders. The site, http://www.cloudbook.net, includes an event calendar, product directories, news, and research as well as resources for venders, buyers and developers. To be held June 14-16, 2011, the CIO Cloud ...

You may think hiring professional web designers would be expensive—from the development process to after care maintenance most of the time, you would be right. But the New Zealand-based website company, 123 Online, aims to change all that. Staying true to its tag "websites ... easy as 123," the company finds success because of three reasons: quick delivery, affordability and low maintenance. Relying mostly on quality of work and word-of-mouth advertisement during the initial run of its operation, the company has managed to complete over 400 websites for satisfied customers ...

Burning the midnight oil and downing ridiculous amounts of caffeine have been the stereotypical method of study for serious college students hoping to make the grade and get a step closer to a degree. Pulling all-nighters is something college students have done for years, but is it really the smartest way to study? Truth be told, proper rest and good nutrition provide a wiser route in realizing success. And preparation is key so that "cramming" can be avoided altogether. Georgia Northwestern Technical College student, Jenna Carpenter, has discovered a secret that will ...

Cameras and Canyons: Photographer John Fielder to Lead Photography Workshop on Utah's Green River to Benefit the National Wildlife Federation Bill Dvorak Kayak and Rafting Expeditions to Outfit the Six Day/Five Night Trip Package Set for August 26 to September 1, 2011 Adventure travel with a purpose comes to the canyons of Utah this summer challenging participants to conquer a wilderness river and sharpen photography skills while supporting America's largest conservation organization. John Fielder regarded as one of America's premier outdoor photographers and conservationists ...

Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis, a non-profit corporation that assists legally blind people maintain dignity and independence by offering Employment, Education and Support Services, is excited to announce the continued growth of its Arts and Entertainment Accessibility program in conjunction with the Fox Theatre. The Lighthouse for the Blind and the Fox Theatre have partnered to bring descriptive audio shows for the blind and visually impaired back to the Fabulous Fox. Through the generosity of the Lighthouse, a legally blind individual and their companion are ...

It's the 21st century and this is NOT your grandmother's classical music (but she might like it!). In a new work joyfully titled, "This Is Not a Quiet Celebration," 25-year-old composer Silas Durocher obliterates the barriers between classical composition and rock n' roll to produce a new sound that will move audiences of all ages. The Sarasota Orchestra will join Durocher's ensemble, Silas Durocher and Everybody Knows, to present the world premiere of the composition on Feb. 12 during a sunset bay front concert in Sarasota, Fla. "Silas is part of a new generation of ...

Vapor Nation (http://www.VaporNation.com), an online Vaporizer company is proud to introduce the new line of Arizer Vaporizers. Both the Extreme Q and V-Tower Vaporizer are among the best forced-air and whip-style Vaporizers available today. Manufactured in Canada, these high-quality Vaporizers are among the most functional and well-priced Vaporizers on the market. Arizer's Extreme Q Vaporizer has dual-functionality; it's capable of providing vapor through a balloon or whip attachment by utilizing its forced-air system. Both the Extreme Q Vaporizer and V-Tower Vaporizer ...

St. Patrick's Guild is working to help Catholics prepare for Lent and Easter, by offering liturgical church supplies, Lenten books and prayer resources online at their website, http://www.stpatricksguild.com. St. Patrick's Guild supplies ashes for Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday Palms, alter banners, and other Lenten and Easter decorations for churches. They also offer religious devotional items for parishioners like rosaries and prayer and reflection books. Lent, a period in the liturgical year in which Catholics prepare for the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, ...

Someday the residents of Apple Valley may drive on roads they helped create through a tire-recycling event the town has scheduled. Apple Valley residents are encouraged to turn in their old tires during this free event. Each person can bring up to 9 tires to be recycled free of charge (tires from businesses will not be accepted) from 9:00am-3:00pm on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Lions Park located at Outer Highway 18 South (between Flathead Rd and Dale Evans Pkwy) Apple Valley, CA 92307. "Last year, more than 6,200 tires were collected in Apple Valley and this year ...

Kenneth Travis and Seth Reeves, formerly of Ameripro Funding, will manage Southwest Fundings newest location in Longview, Texas. Mr. Travis and Mr. Reeves have worked together as a team for several years now and are looking forward to their continued service to the people in the East Texas area. The branch office is located at 3400 W Marshall Ave, Suite 340, Longview Texas 75604, and is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30AM to 5:30 PM and evenings and weekends by appointment. Southwest Funding, based in Dallas, TX since 1993, is a full service mortgage banker offering ...

New Wave Media CEO Jonathan Molina announced today that the agency has been hired by Inclusive Energy Ltd. to develop and execute a number of marketing and communications strategies for the oil and gas product distributor. Inclusive Energy Ltd. holds offices in Dubai, UAE with its Canadian corporate offices located in Calgary, AB, Canada. "We chose New Wave Media after meeting with several similar service providers because we felt that their service offering was exactly what we were looking for. New Wave Media took the time to meet with us on several occasions and showed ...

Jim Klus, President of Planet Panels announced today that Alberta based Foundation Homes, has finished a new 1420 square foot single family home to lock up stage using Planet Panels fully fabricated panelized systems. The environmentally friendly and energy efficient home was erected in just two and a half weeks. "With Planet Panels we are able to meet our main objectives of providing sustainable homes at affordable prices while being able to save on labour costs, and give our customers the affordable, efficient home they want," says Ryan Abernathy, Project Manager ...

Pump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of indoor inflatable playgrounds for private parties and other events, announced today that it has partnered with Autism Speaks, North America's largest autism science and advocacy organization, to fundraise and design a program that caters to the needs of children with autism. On April 7, 2011, more than 150 Pump It Up locations across the country will host the "Great Open Jump," rallying local communities to raise funds for Autism Speaks and increase awareness about the disorder that impacts an estimated 1.5 million individuals ...

Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, announces the appointment of Chad Vinson Ruf as Director of Personal Training. With an extensive background in the fitness industry, Snap Fitness has brought Ruf on board to assist in building the personal training business with training, resources and programs designed to boost franchisees bottom line. "With Chad' s wealth of knowledge, we are confident that he will provide our personal trainers with the best strategies and programs to help our members achieve ...

Groups International has announced that on February 14, 2011 it will soft launch Hotelmine.com, a new leisure travel site that serves as a "direct connect" between hotels and consumers who are ready to travel. "Hotels have been successful in offering consumers the ability to purchase guest rooms, special promotions, and packages through their websites," said Chris Wenz, Partner and Co-Founder of Groups International, "but don't have the same latitude with indirect distribution channels like an online travel agency (OTA) or the Global Distribution Systems (GDS)." What ...

DMG Productions is currently gathering content for next quarters programming as they prepare to take their viewers on an entertaining and educational journey inside the world of equine health. This two part series will be presented commercial free and there will be several topics addressed covering a wide spectrum of areas surrounding horse health and the industry. From dental care to farriery, reproductive health and joint care, these special edition episodes will explore it all. "The driving force behind this episode is to take a closer look at some of the industry ...

Golfers seeking a practical and inexpensive dispenser for sand and seed mix they can walk the course with need look no further. Fix with Mix, created and patented by Starting Time, is a sand-and-seed dispenser perfect for golfers needing to repair fairway divots. Fix with Mix evolved into such an innovative unit that it required two patents be issued on it, as it went far beyond a simple canister just to hold sand and seed. Both the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the European Union have granted patents on Fix with Mix. Fix with Mix has become a sophisticated product, ...

Proteus Packaging, an international supplier of paperboard packaging solutions, announced today it has obtained chain-of-custody certifications under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) as part of the company's robust corporate responsibility initiative. The SFI and FSC certifications enable Proteus to offer clients packaging materials that have been traced to responsibly managed woodlands. In doing so, the company is helping to support timber practices such as responsible harvesting, protecting endangered species and biodiversity ...

Though economists insist that the recession has been officially over for more than a year now, with the unemployment rate still hovering around 9% (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), many Americans are still feeling its effects. However, experts are predicting growth of close to 2 million jobs in 2011 (Source: CNN.com). This will be the biggest number of jobs added in the U.S. since 1995. Due to the expense of relocation and the stagnant housing market, many job seekers have found it prohibitively expensive to relocate if they find a job in another location (Source: ...

Crescent Financial Partners, Inc., a private equity merchant banking firm that provides a range of services for early stage and middle market companies, has announced through Managing Director Russell Armstrong the purchase of a 30% equity stake in BeautyTicket.com. Recently named InStyle's "Best of the Web 2010," and Women's Wear Daily's "Top Beauty e-Tailer," BeautyTicket.com is the online retail destination for premium beauty brands up to 85% off. Fueled by a weak economy and the popularity of online discount retailers, the company is positioned to become a leader ...

"There's always a kid, It's about that one little kid. It's about that kid, because it's that kid who's gonna suffer." This is what David Pinks told Nightlight in March of 2006 after suffering from abuse for 2 years. Just as this was David's motivation for reporting his abuser, it was also the motivation behind creating the David Pinks Foundation. David has made it his mission to save the world one survivor at a time. David "Boom" Pinks is a one of the greatest musical talents of our generation, he can produce, sing and write. Born and raised in Harlem, the Mecca of ...