Choyce Peterson Inc (www.choycepeterson.com), a commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm, today announced the electronic commercial real estate tools on its company web site, after more than a year of use, have become essential to companies considering renewals and relocations, especially in today's variable commercial real estate market. In addition, since many area companies are planning their budgets now for leases expiring in 2011 and 2012, Choyce Peterson is recommending these complimentary tools to help users determine their company's space requirements ...

Jaycass Inc today launched a free dog training eBook to help dog owners get a taste of effective dog training totally free. This eBook was developed from ideas of 3 different dog trainers and their years of experience in the field. The dog training eBook is organized in two parts, the first is the what to do's, simply explaining methods to follow to become a more effective dog trainer, the second part is made up of things to avoid. In other words things people should know that can make their dog training sessions a waste of time. Dog training has become a facet of ...

Technology is giving independent retail business owners access to information quicker than ever before. Retail point of sale systems can churn out sales, inventory and purchasing reports in seconds. Via the internet the retailer can access their store information from a multitude of web enabled devices. One of those devices, the smartphone, is quickly becoming the mobile web enabled device of choice. In 2010 smartphones accounted for 25% of cell phones purchased, by the end of 2011 they are estimated to be the majority and in 2012 forecasters predict that smartphone sales ...

We have all "done it", it seems. It takes but a mere moment. And it changes lives forever. Text messaging from our phones while we are driving is a cultural epidemic. The countless scores of tragedies caused by our decision to do so staggers the national imagination. Laws passed in our legislatures have done precious little to prevent this burgeoning behavioral monster from destroying our families. And the time has indeed come for good people to join other good people in in sincere effort to effect change in our society. And to save lives. THE TEXTING AWARENESS FOUNDATION, ...

Award-winning author, columnist and humorist Reynolds Dodson's new book, A Cockeyed Guide to the Hamptons, brings together more than 60 classic essays sure to delight and startle. Culled, combed through and revisited from his long running column, The View East, in The Southampton Press, A Cockeyed Guide to the Hamptons pokes fun at those who need poking, infuriates those who need infuriating and amuses everyone - whether a Hamptons year-rounder, summer weekender, or just interested in life in the East End. In this book, you'll learn astounding revelations like: • Why, ...

Batteries Plus achieved its highest ranking yet by Entrepreneur Magazine as #77 on the 2011 "Franchise 500" list. The company is the nation's #1 retail battery franchise and has also been recognized as one of the fastest-growing franchises again in 2011. Batteries Plus has made Entrepreneur's "Franchise 500" list for 15 consecutive years now. The Franchise 500 list by Entrepreneur Magazine is the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking that is based on objective, quantifiable measures of success from financial and statistical data. In its 32nd year ...

The latest member of the Grandstream Networks GXV31xx sequence VoIP multimedia telephones was rolled out this week. The GXV3175 desktop IP multimedia telephone has a 7-inch touchscreen LCD for video telelphony that includes capabilities for superior image sharpness and HD audio quality. It also consists of a variety of business productivity, informal entertainment, and social networking applications embedded in the phone. Grandstream Introduces Its Latest VoIP Multimedia Cellphone "The Web has turn out to be an integral part of many businesses activities and people's ...

Dr. Andrew Ordon will be the newest star shining brightly along the Palm Springs Walk of Stars impressive collection of celebrity and dignitary stars that grace the sidewalks of Palm Springs, CA. The unveiling ceremony honoring Dr. Ordon will take place at 194 South Palm Canyon Drive on Saturday, January 15th, 2011 at 11:00 AM. The public is invited to attend. A historical landmark, Palm Springs Walk of Stars was founded in 1992 and honors individuals with a Golden Palm Star embedded on the sidewalks of Palm Springs. Honorees must have, by their presence in the area, ...

Elisea Nir Wolff and partner Laureline Wolff announced the launch of Muse Luxury Group in Miami. Targeting the high-end market, Muse Luxury Group provides premium public relations, special events planning and marketing services to luxury brands covering every facets of a luxury lifestyle, from fashion and design to leisure, travel and real estate. 'We offer exclusive, results-oriented communication and marketing strategies to companies looking for innovative ways to maximize brand visibility, image and boost their sales', director of Special Events and marketing, Elisea ...

Industrial Electrical Company recently contributed 79 shoe boxes filled with Christmas presents and 14 individual Cash Donations to Operation Christmas Child, an annual outreach service of Samaritan's Purse, a nondenominational Christian organization providing worldwide spiritual and physical aid. This year's outreach initiative was organized by Industrial Electrical Company employees under the direction of Michelle Howell, Vice President/Owner. Industrial Electrical Company's participation in Operation Christmas Child began in 2004. Each year IEC employees are encouraged ...

HBO Archives and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) wrap-up the year-long 75th anniversary celebration of the groundbreaking theatrical journalism series The March of Time with a six hour New Year's Day marathon on TCM. The award-winning series The March of Time was produced by Time magazine from 1935 to 1967. The series appeared in theaters nationwide and covered a full spectrum of notable events in news, politics and sports. The March of Time is credited with the creation of documentary newsgathering through the use of reenactments. Footage from The March of Time has recently ...

An affluent business owner opens his 14,000 square foot mansion as an event venue rental to the general public for special events and corporate outings. This rental property comes fully equipped with everything you'll need to throw any kind of event, including a heated pool and spa, a two-storey European library, seven different fireplaces and a spacious formal dining area. "Everyone wants to know what it feels like to live the high life," says owner Ron Sturgeon, "and I want to make that experience available to them." As founder and CEO of RDS Real Estate, Sturgeon ...

SynQuest Laboratories of Alachua, FL specializes in fluorinated organic and inorganic chemicals, providing a creative and innovative range of building blocks, reagents, and compressed and liquefied gases. SynQuest recently secured its growth initiatives with the decision to implement ProcessPro Premier ERP software. Currently in its 17th year of business, SynQuest has expanded its manufacturing facilities to include a continuous flow production area, mainly for gas phase reactions, and a second high pressure area for autoclaves. "SynQuest needed an ERP solution that ...

The last thing anyone wants is to have to call for emergency plumbing repairs. Accidents do happen, however, especially when old pipes and cold temperatures mix. AbleAir-1 offers timely help for your plumbing problems by providing plumbing services in Fairfax, Leesburg, Reston, Vienna, Arlington and surrounding Northern Virginia areas. Avoid Frozen Outdoor Pipes Frozen pipes aren't just annoying, but they can also be expensive. When water freezes it expands and can easily burst pipes. Old pipes are more likely to burst, but even brand new plumbing can be destroyed ...

When a pet gets ill, it can be a stressful, expensive ordeal for a family. What many don't know is that animals can get weakened immune systems and that many of the same approaches used by humans can be applied in order to prevent illness and quicken recovery time for their furry friends. Animals are equipped with both innate and acquired immune systems that work to ward off both known and foreign invaders to the body. And, just like humans, stress, cold temperatures and injury can weaken animals' immune systems. This is especially important for young animals when building ...

People Helping People Global (PHPG) will be hosting one of the biggest parties in Richmond, VA this New Year's Eve. The doors will open at 9pm on December 31, 2010 at Baja Bean - 1520 West Main Street - and will run until 2am. The cost of entry is $50 for purchases made before midnight on Christmas Day. Then the price goes up to $60. The cost covers a live DJ, dancing, champagne toast, beers and well drinks, and a food spread. Last year, the group hosted a sold out crowd of 300, and they expect the same to happen this year. "It's crazy how quickly tickets are selling ...

Door to Door distribution method is a very old and common method of advertising in Ireland. Starting in the 60's, it is now considered as a versatile and measurable marketing technique providing a higher return on investment (ROI) than other modes of advertising and marketing. It has been proven as a tool for expanding market share for a company as it delivers the advertising message straight to customers. History: An Post and House2house publicity served the Republic of Ireland for several years with this low cost advertising. In 1987 House2house publicity ...

TVNewsCheck.com will sponsor "Reinventing Broadcasting," a panel featuring the presidents of four major TV station groups, at January's NATPE conference in Miami. Set to take place from 3:15 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Fontainblue hotel's Fontaine Ballroom, the panel will feature David Lougee, president, Gannett Broadcasting; Colleen Brown, president & CEO, Fisher Communications Inc.; Alan Frank, president & CEO, Post-Newsweek Stations; and David J. Barrett, president and CEO, Hearst Television. Harry A. Jessell, editor of TVNewsCheck and co-founder of ...

Smartphone-based customer service in the cloud may be the hottest new technology coming out of the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, January 6-9 in Las Vegas. With the debut of ChoiceView - the first-ever voice and visual Communications-as-a-Service (CaaS) cloud solution for businesses to share visual information during an ordinary phone call with smartphone users - Radish Systems is now revolutionizing technical support, customer service, m-commerce, and information exchange business practices of a variety of industries ranging from consumer electronics and automotive accessories ...

David Blair at QuadCap Wealth Management announces that the office will participate in The Komen Tyler Race for the Cure on Saturday, the 7th of May 2011. Our company has made a firm to commitment for the remainder of this year to help foster an office dedicated to family outdoor activities and that benefit various charities. The Komen Tyler Race for the Cure raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, honors breast cancer survivors, and helps continue the search for a cure. Through the remainder of this year we will continue to look ...

He is the moonlight caller who arrives once a year when everyone is sound asleep. From the world of perpetual cold, the snow-frosted traveler in the red suit, white beard and pink cheeks has many faces in many countries. His Yuletide figure is a welcome site year after year as he's resurrected from the Christmas box one more time. An emissary of love and hope, Santa's appeal is universal and Christmas remains the most important holiday in our nation. Nearly everyone's basement or attic has some example of Santa somewhere. It's no surprise people collect these ...

Just in time for the holidays, Zatista.com is featuring seven top tastemakers who have taken the time to talk to Zatista about their favorite original artwork on the site as well as what else is on their wish list this season. From striking oil paintings and stirring photography to a life sized gingerbread house, Zatista presents a unique look at how these esteemed curators think about art, design, and the holidays. The following notable professionals are featured in Zatista's 2010 Holiday Guest Curator Series: Michelle Adams: The Editor in Chief and Founder of Lonny ...

(IBNS) Vinod Gupta School of Management has claimed the CMO Asia Award for being Asia's Best B-School at Suntec City, Singapore, recently. The awards were conferred by the CMO Asia under the chairmanship of Andrew Kelly, and Stars of the Industry Awards under the chairmanship of Jonathan Peters. CMO Asia Awards accolades organizations, Chief Marketing Officers, Professors from the greatest B-Schools of Asia and HR professionals who have shown leadership in their respective fields combined with consistent innovation. The CMO Asia Awards have been represented by 25 ...

The Spectacle (http://www.specsnh.com), Raleigh's artfully designed luxury eyewear shop, has announced that the store now carries the Philipe Starck eyewear collection. This new collection features some of the most innovative eyewear design from two of Europe's most influential designers. The basic frame design and manufacturing is handled by famed European designer Alain Mikli, while Starck is responsible for adding nontraditional influences into the final product, including an eight-way hinge and unconventional ergonomic temples. Starck has influenced products in a number ...

Caravan and motorhome insurance specialist Caravan Guard has launched an innovative new website which promises to provide everything you could need when looking for insurance. The site makes it even easier to get an insurance quote or find out more info on getting the best caravan or motorhome insurance deal, plus there are plain English explanations of the insurance cover available, and an extensive news and reviews section which includes model reviews written by professional caravan and motorhome journalists. Heather Robinson, Caravan Guard's Internet Marketing ...