Crisanta Duran, Democratic candidate for Colorado State House of Representatives' 5th District (www.duranforcolorado.com), was declared the winner in yesterday's primary race. Despite a series of negative attacks leveled by her opponent days before the election, Ms. Duran won in convincing fashion, garnering over 57% of the votes. She is expected to easily win the general election in November against a relatively unknown Republican opponent, positioning her to become the youngest Latina state legislator in Colorado's history. "Over the past year, our campaign has ...

The economy struggles. Technology crashes. The body's out of sorts. These are times of stress and overwhelm for many, especially small business owners fighting for survival. Rightline Coaching & Consulting created a dozen+one guide for tough times when one is lost or stuck. Marshmallow Meditations: A Baker's Dozen provides ways to be resilient like a marshmallow to carry on and thrive. "I was struggling with decisions in my own life and business," says Agent of Calm Business Coach Renee Barnow, founder of Rightline, a coaching and consulting company based in Washington, ...

The independent music network, likeZEBRA.com, is a quickly growing business to watch for in 2010. After the impressive response from bands and fans to the site's beta launch in its first year, likeZEBRA will further excel as the authority of the independent and unsigned music industry with a complete redesign of their site and even more innovative tools for artists and fans. The comprehensive site, which allows fans to discover new indie music and artists to monetize on their talent, is rapidly becoming a trend for both new and established artists, as well as the go-to-place ...

Healthy Advice Networks, the nation's leading provider of points-of-care health-education programs for consumers and physicians, is pleased to announce that Tom Campbell, Executive Vice President, Program Management and Development, has been recognized as one of the 100 most inspiring and motivating people in the life-sciences industry as identified by PharmaVOICE readers in the July/August issue. As PharmaVOICE Editor Taren Grom writes in her Letter from the Editor, "It is our extreme pleasure to once again be able to pay tribute to the men and women who are driving ...

Charlotte-based digital agency, Studiobanks recently launched http://www.RacingMadeSafer.com, a robust website for Motorsports Safety Technology (MST), an alliance between NASCAR and the Indy Racing League (IRL), to promote the SAFER Barrier soft wall technology to racing leagues and new construction projects around the world. The technology, known as the Steel and Foam Energy Reduction (SAFER ) Barrier, is an energy absorbing soft wall system that has been installed on all NASCAR and IRL racetrack walls to help reduce crash severity and decrease driver injuries due ...

Poker in the Park 2010 has teamed up with some of the country's leading poker leagues in unveiling its two-day tournament schedule. The annual poker festival, which takes place on September 2nd and 3rd, will play host to a series of poker league-sponsored tournaments under the canvas of its renowned Poker Domes that will promote the game at its grassroots level. Event organiser Michael Caselli said, "Right from the very first Poker in the Park, it was our intention to support the game at its grassroots level and we're delighted this year to be partnering with so many ...

Allston-based strategic marketing and public relations firm, Aigner/Prensky Marketing Group, has added several new clients in the past few months. These include Scotties Re-Leaf USA, Caritas Communities, Camp Cedar, Urban AdvenTours, Hair Cuttery, and Hingham Shipyard. Hair Cuttery is the largest privately owned hair salon chain in the country. Aigner/Prensky has been charged with overseeing its public relations efforts in New England, including the announcement of more than a dozen new salons in the next year. Hingham Shipyard, the area's newest waterfront multi-use ...

The position of medical assistant is among the fastest-growing occupations in the United States, expected to grow by 20 percent in the next 10 years. To sustain this increasing need, Blue Cliff College now offers a Diploma in Medical Assisting partially online. Blue Cliff College's Diploma in Medical Assisting prepares students for positions in the growing healthcare industry, where graduates work as medical assistants in doctor's offices, hospitals or clinics. For the past six years, online enrollments have been growing faster than traditional higher-education students. ...

The new truck wrap - designed in partnership between US Saws and VMAC - showcases some of the best features of US Saws and VMAC technologies combined. "We have talked about emphasizing the low emissions and the efficiencies that can be obtained by combining the VMAC with our air tools," said a pleased Warren Duncan, one of the owner-partners of US Saws. The truck, which was picked up in Nanaimo, BC on June 25th, features a clean environment-themed design that turns heads when rolling down the street, further illustrating the green features of the powerful pairing of ...

DocuSource of NC, LLC (www.docusourceofnc.com), a marketing services provider of printing and communication materials as well as Web portals for document storage and ordering, announces today it has earned accreditation by Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina. The company joins more than 2,900 small businesses and professional firms throughout eastern North Carolina who are dedicated to promoting ethics, integrity and trust in the workplace. As an Accredited Business, DocuSource must adhere to BBB's "Standards for Trust," a comprehensive set of policies, ...

An overwhelming 83% of senior financial and legal professionals believe private sector growth over the next 2 years will not be enough to support the influx into the labour market caused by public sector spending cuts, according to a recent survey by FRP Advisory LLP, the restructuring, recovery and insolvency specialist. The firm surveyed more than 100 senior managers and partners in July from banks, commercial lenders and law firms. Commenting on the results, Simon Glyn, partner at FRP Advisory, said: "The experience of advisers is that clients are still wary ...

Recognizing that Georgia generates more than $34 billion annually from the financial technology (FinTech) sector; the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has formed a society to promote and further the interests of Georgia's FinTech companies, employees, and investors. TAG FinTech's mission includes building recognition of Georgia as the business center of choice for the world's leading financial technology providers and fostering a business environment to help grow the industry and attract investment. "Financial technology is one of Georgia's leading industry sectors," ...

The survey results point to many prospective business buyers being keen to capitalise on low credit rates and a perceived buyers market for business opportunities. By far the most common reason given by the 86% who believe it's the right time to buy a business is that continuing economic uncertainty promises low prices, with about half (49%) citing this reason. The overall picture is far from clear though, conversely an overwhelming majority (97%) of business brokers said that the sales cycle was taking longer than before the financial crash in 2008, with 43% saying ...

New Bridge Foundation rehabilitation facility has been serving the community for over 40 years and is regarded among the most successful alcohol and drug treatment centers in California. All of our substance abuse treatment plans are tailored to fit the needs of the individual and are result-oriented and solution-focused in a nurturing and structured environment. The goal of New Bridge Foundation's treatment center is to educate, enlighten and improve the quality of the lives of our clients. Our outcome studies reveal that our graduates enjoy lives free from drug and ...

It's a quirk of technology, but not all websites can be viewed on the new iPad and mobile devices as they can on laptops and desktop computers. It's that anomaly that is causing businesses a headache, but one Berkshire company has set out to correct this issue with their new design service. Linear Blue, a web and database development company based in Hurst, is redesigning websites utilising HTML5 which enables websites to be viewed on all desktop and mobile platforms. One of the first Reading companies to trial it is Rabbits Vehicle Hire. Rabbit's Steve Dore said: ...

Kat Burki Inc., Southport CT, a chic and sophisticated retailer offering home furnishings and body and bath luxury products, has announced new additions to their elegant and popular body and bath, Signature Collection. The new offering includes five new refreshing fragrances that have been added to the classic five fragrances currently available in their bath & body line of soaps, natural soy candles, and body crèmes. Kat Burki, founder of the company, describes the new fragrances... "I wanted to add to our body and bath signature collection with invigorating, comfortable ...

WhatsOnWilmington.com, a website dedicated to Wilmington, N.C. events, has been named the 2010 Wilmington Webbie Winner by Encore Magazine. The Webbie Winner is awarded each year to the best local website (nominated by Encore readers and decided on by Encore employees). WhatsOnWilmington.com is the second annual Webbie Award Winner. WhatsOnWilmington.com is a comprehensive online events calendar dedicated to the greater Wilmington, N.C. area. Each event submission is human-edited by the website's founder and publisher, Ranald Totten. In addition to event submissions ...

LeadMaster, a leader in sales and lead management, is proud to announce its affiliate partnership with MarketNet Services, LLC. As affiliate partners, both companies will evaluate customer inquiries with a goal of aligning those potential customers with the lead management solution best suited to their needs. LeadMaster is well suited for those interested in simple, yet robust self-service lead management solutions. MarketNet is positioned to assist those clients with more complicated lead management challenges. LeadMaster has been a leader in sales and lead management ...

AiRISTA's Unified Visibility Solutions utilize Wi-Fi Sensor Technologies to automate hospital's refrigeration unit temperature logging and monitoring. Sparks, Maryland - August 4, 2010 - AiRISTA (www.AiRISTA.com) announced the deployment readiness of its highly accurate Wireless Temperature Logging and Monitoring System at local medical center. Sy Sajjad, AiRISTA's CEO states "Mature and highly accurate wireless sensor technologies are very well suited for replacing the current error-prone and time consuming manual logging and continuous monitoring of the conditions ...

Mayne Stage (1328 W. Morse Ave.; 773-381-4554) announces several new shows for its fall performance schedule including an evening of Brazilian music, artists from the Chicago Guitar Festival, acclaimed indie rock music and more. Brazil in Chicago—A Tribute to Breno Sauer, August 14 On Saturday, August 14 at 8 p.m., transport to South America with the upbeat sounds of Brazilian music with "Brazil in Chicago—A Tribute to Breno Sauer." The first set at 8 p.m. presents The Copacabana Trio featuring Luciano Antonio on guitar and vocals, Neusa Sauer on vocals and Geraldo ...

Change management consultancy firm, Reliable Manufacturing, has announced details of its next What Tool? When? Master Class with industry experts Ron Moore and Andrew Fraser. The two-day event will be held at the Holiday Inn Runcorn, near Manchester Airport, on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st September 2010. There are hundreds of different improvement tools designed to enhance operational performance on the market today - Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and Root Cause Analysis, to name but a few. With this multiplicity of methodologies available it is hardly surprising that ...

Deacom, Inc., provider of an integrated accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software package for mid-to-large-sized building component and batch process manufacturers, announces that Ted Roberts has joined the company as Senior Sales Engineer. He reports to Jay Deakins, president, and will help drive new integrated ERP software sales for the company. Roberts brings seventeen years of executive-level selling experience to the Deacom sales force. Beginning his sales career as a manufacturer's representative, he quickly became a top performer by adding 20% ...

Are you seeking a fast way to shed all of that excess body fat you have been dealing with for years with little to no exercise? Are you looking for a diet plan that is not only safe but also effective? Do you want to partake of a diet that can change your eating habits now and in the future too? Have you tried one or more diets that promised long-term weight loss result, but quickly gained back what you've lost after the diets end? You are not alone. According to a report by MSNBC, over 80% individuals who have lost weight regain all of it, or even more, after two years. ...

Don't miss this year's premiere amateur bass fishing tournament, the 2010 Lake of the Ozarks Big Bass Bash, which will be held on October 2nd and 3rd. Over 160 Guaranteed Places will be paid out totaling more than $160,000 in cash, including $50,000 to the heaviest bass of the weekend. The Big Bass Bash is for amateurs only. Its unique format allows the weekend angler a chance to win like the professionals. Unlike most fishing tournaments which have a team arrangement where prizes are based on total weight, the Big Bass Bash format is distinctive in that it only takes ...

Oscar winners and world-class athletes can all claim Bedford High School as their teenage home, but Bedford isn't resting on its winning laurels. The school recently teamed with an organization whose sole purpose is to help student-athletes get the attention and offers they deserve from universities. Athletic Scholarship Corporation helps high schools showcase top student-athletes to coaches and recruiters throughout the nation. Bringing ASC into the Bedford fold is a good way for the school's coaches to focus on coaching and let the experts handle the recruiting ...