Setcom Corporation , a leading manufacturer of intercom systems and headsets for fire apparatus, just released a white paper, Key Considerations for Purchasing Fire Apparatus Communications Equipment, which addresses the major concerns faced by fire departments considering the purchase of communications equipment and illustrates the ways in which intercom systems provide solutions to issues public safety professionals face on a daily basis in their demanding work environment. Purchasing considerations outlined in the white paper include application/usage, system configuration, ...

Over the next few weeks, schools around eastern North Carolina will welcome thousands of students back to campus. As these young adults begin, or continue, their college journey, Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina reminds them of the importance of protecting their identity. According to the 2010 Identity Fraud Survey Report released by Javelin Strategy and Research, more than 11 million people became victims of identity theft in 2009. Young adults aged 18-24 took the longest to detect identity theft—132 days on average—when compared to other age groups. ...

The Learning House, Inc., an online education solutions partner, has been able to capitalize on the growth in online education by offering schools all the resources and knowledge to design and customize every aspect of effective online education programs. In the second quarter of 2010, Learning House signed seven new partner schools, adding to the nine partners signed in the first quarter. "We are dedicated to helping our partner schools offer online education to students who may not have the opportunity to earn a degree in a traditional setting," said David T. Richardson, ...

Widespread dissatisfaction with New York State lawmakers is no secret amid a groundswell of support for reforms in government spending and taxation, and Westchester businesses want to make sure that Albany hears the message loud and clear. The Westchester County Association (WCA) recently hosted a crowd of close to 1,000 attendees at its Call to Action rally at the Rye Town Hilton in Rye Brook, New York. Corporate Audio Visual Services (Corporate AV), an event sponsor, coordinated all audiovisual production and lighting services for the event. Corporate AV planned, ...

Michigan Emerging would like to welcome you to the future of Michigan. On Wednesday, November 17, 2010, join hundreds of Michigan business leaders, entrepreneurs, organizations and top growth companies from Michigan's emerging sectors as they gather for an unmatched day of peer-to-peer networking, keynote presentations, informative break-out sessions and a diverse exhibition of Michigan businesses. The day will begin at 9am and will conclude with a networking reception from 5pm-7pm, all at the Ford Conference and Event Center located in Dearborn, Michigan. Tickets are $20 ...

Spike Seasoning Magics!, the best solution for all gourmet natural seasoning and flavoring, including both less and low sodium options, announced a full re-launch of these well known seasonings. Elevating flavor from "yuck, blah to mmm, yum!" with just a shake or two, Spike Seasoning Magics! are made without preservatives or additives, are gluten free and have zero calories per serving. Americans consume unhealthy amounts of sodium in their foods, far exceeding public health recommendations. Research shows that using less salt can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, ...

As motor vehicles become increasingly vital to everyday life, the automotive industry has grown to be one of the most important economic sectors and viable enterprises in existence. This revenue is one that proves to be essential to the well being of the respective manufacturing countries. These countries that produce the cars that we internationally adore are the focus of GreenLight Collectible's highly successful series 1:64 Motor World. GreenLight's greatness has hit pandemic proportions as its reaches every corner of the globe. To continue to move forward with this ...

The First US Promos Company, of lower Wisconsin, has taken a lead in the race to be Wisconsin's first choice for all items relating to Dell's promotions and now are considered to be the area's premier vendor- based on market saturation and product availability. Throughout the state there are numerous options for Dell's related apparel and other supporting materials but none have the concentration of products or the level of craftmenship for their embroidery, that is why local bloggers and mystery shoppers alike are raving of their experiences with First US Promos. "As a ...

xTuple, the leading provider of commercial open source business management software for growing companies, today announced the general availability of xTuple Connect. This powerful new tool is a standards-based, completely open platform that enables deep integration with xTuple's open source ERP system without the typical proprietary middleware or associated vendor lock-in. Solutions supported by xTuple Connect include Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) - both legacy networks and more modern XML-based systems; any number of web-based e-commerce solutions; and product ...

Brian McClish, President of B. Anthony Core Group, announced today that his firm will unveil the K-9 Koozie at the October H.H. Backer Pet Expo in Rosemont, IL. K-9 Koozie is a revolutionary comfort system specifically designed for dogs of all sizes. The unit employs a novel proprietary HydroCoolix Polymer technology. "We have spent a great deal of our time and investment in perfecting a one of a kind comfort product that will satisfy dogs and thrill owners", said Mr. McClish. "The unit features a completely new, refreshing technology and a number of convenience features ...

Telecommunications industry innovator LBA Group Inc. (http://www.lbagroup.com) has named Christopher K. Horne, PhD, (http://antennablog.lbagroup.com/christopher-horne-lba-group-chief-technical-officer/) its chief technical officer. The registered professional engineer officially joined the Greenville firm Aug. 2 - three weeks before he leaves for Russia as the sole representative of the United States at a technology conference. In May, the 43-year-old Horne completed his doctorate in electrical engineering from North Carolina A&T State University, collaborating on two ...

Over 300 original and reproduction works of art by some of the most highly recognizable names in the world of fine art, plus many exciting up-and-coming artists, will be sold at auctions slated for Aug. 21 (at the Palm Beach Gallery in Delray Beach) and Aug. 28 (at the main gallery in Orlando) by Baterbys Art Auction Gallery (Baterbys.com). Many of the artists are household names: Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro and Marc Chagall. Established contemporary artists will include Peter Max, LeRoy Neiman, Charles Fazzino and Nicola Simbari. The rising stars will include ...

Neal Padgett, president of the Garner Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Denise Nowell has been named director, member services. Nowell had been assisting the Chamber in an interim capacity and now joins the organization as a staff member. As member services director, Nowell will be responsible for designing and implementing programs, events, services and communications for members to maximize the benefits of their Chamber membership. With varied experience in sales, event planning and guest services, Nowell has a passion for delivering exceptional ...

Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Pet Care is making a difference in people's lives, one pet at a time. With services from dog walking to pet sitting, and convenient features such as online account management, Snaggle Foot is taking pet-care out of the kennels and into the modern age. The in-home pet-care company gives pet owners the peace of mind knowing their pets are cared for by the most qualified people: fellow pet-lovers. These entrepreneurial cat and dog enthusiasts undergo background checks and drug screens, and are fully insured, bonded and certified in Pet CPR and First ...

The Paradigm Group announced Emerald's new Tree-Free Tissue Products are now available globally. "Today we begin a journey to revolutionize the way people will forever think about stripping our forest dry." States Mr. Ralph Bianculli, CEO/Founder of Paradigm Group. Mr. Bianculli continues, "We have been working with an obsessive purpose to change the rules in how we can make a difference." "After extensive research and market feed back, we now have quality tissue products made from highly renewable Bagasse and eucalyptus material, which eliminates the need for ...

Inc. magazine today announced its 29th annual Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. QSS International Inc, the leading provider of general construction and construction management, ranks No. 269 on the list, with three-year growth of 1,156.2% percent. The Inc. 500 list will be available in the September edition of the magazine. "We're excited to be recognized on the Inc. 500 list, as it is a tremendous validation of the consistent hard work and commitment to customer service of the QSS International Inc team," said QSS International ...

RI criminal lawyer Josh Macktaz is pleased to announce the opening of his new office overlooking America's Cup Avenue and the harbor in beautiful downtown Newport RI. The move will allow Attorney Macktaz to cater to the legal and criminal defense needs of the Newport RI community more effectively. As a long time resident of Newport this move was a logical choice for Attorney Macktaz as a large portion of his clientele comes from the area, particularly in the summer months. "The new office in Newport will allow me to reach more clients who need my assistance in the ...

eBSI Export Academy have been working on the development of an e-learning extension to their highly popular International Trade Specialist Accreditation Program for over 2 years now and are now formally launching this e-learning program from September 2010! This is a continuation of eBSI's flagship course is a distance learning program called the International Trade Specialist (ITS) Accreditation program which lasts for 8 months. Participants in the ITS Accreditation program would cover the full spectrum of international trade from Export Marketing, Trade & Customs ...

HBO Archives , the National Gallery of Art, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) are joining together to mark the 75th anniversary of the groundbreaking theatrical journalism series The March of Time. The special events will include celebrations in New York and Washington, D.C., along with an extensive programming 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 ...

Business accounting software producer Deacom, Inc. announced today that Hunter Amenities International has licensed the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to manage all its business processes, including formulation, environmental reporting, production, inventory and lot control, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), sales order entry, purchasing, and accounting. Hunter Amenities is one of the world's leading formulators and manufacturers of exquisitely crafted and fully customized personal care amenity programs for major ...

Remember Ross Geller from "Friends" and his glow in-the-dark teeth? Everyone at some point feels the pressure to have pearly whites, but sometimes it can be taken too far. Excessive teeth whitening can lead to dental decay and cavities due to the enamel break down. Consider enamel to be a tooth's safeguard. It protects from cavities and helps to maintain healthy teeth. When that barrier gets broken the teeth become more susceptible to problems. Some over-the-counter products are not as good as others and can speed up this process. When choosing a product, ask your dentist ...

Vayu Media, a search engine positioning service, has developed new SEO-enhancing techniques that will build white hat links and searchable quality content for all online communications that a company engages in. To keep up with the real-time pace of the Internet, Vayu Media helps organizations, big and small, integrate organic search engine optimization strategies to remain competitive in a tough market. "As an Atlanta SEO agency, we're excited to help local businesses up their SEO game," said a Vayumedia.com representative. "In today's market, it's imperative that companies ...

Certified Public Accountant Kevin Ryan, Partner of the accounting, tax and business consulting firm Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP has been elected to serve as Secretary/Treasurer of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Board of Directors. With more than 20 years of accounting experience, Ryan provides audit, tax and business consulting services to a wide range of clients, with a special emphasis in the hospitality and not-for-profit sectors. Ryan has been an active member of LLS, the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer, since 1993. He previously ...

The Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC), HealthONE's "pediatric hospital within a hospital," will mark the grand opening of a campus expansion at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center on Aug. 19-22 and will begin treating patients on Aug. 31. Construction on the 160,000-square-foot facility at 1719 E. 19th Ave. in Denver began in May 2008. When completed in August, the $128 million campus expansion will include 53 inpatient beds, a 10-bed pediatric intensive care unit, two endoscopy suites, a dedicated pediatric emergency department, six pediatric specialty ...

Aerial Response, a company based out of Jupiter, has created a line of remote-controlled mini-helicopters used to help first response units following a disaster. These mini-copters or UAVs can be retrofitted for law enforcement, fire rescue and emergency response. Aerial Response offers prebuilt turnkey systems, which can be purchased ready to fly. These mini-copters can be constructed for a number of different purposes. Fire rescue can use them to survey a dangerous area, or police can use them for surveillance for a sting operation. "I believe at some point all law ...