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Ken Wallace, author and keynote speaker, will donate 50 percent of net proceeds from ticket sales to the upcoming Chicago premiere of the movie The Keeper of the Keys for the benefit of The Keep On Keeping On Foundation (KOKO), which assists those with severe physical disabilities. Known for his seminars and books on “Your Better Self,” Wallace co-stars in the film and is hosting the film showing on March 13 in conjunction with Positive Focus Productions, The Wright Institute, Preston & Emily Klik and Bodhi Spiritual Center as a benefit for KOKO. read more - blog01

In the no-holds barred interview on a variety of fitness topics, Michaels and Ellis discuss motivation and expectations, organic living and eating as well as the difference between “organic” and “natural,” healthy strategies for eating out, self-belief and self-talk, successful fitness routines, weight loss and much more. In addition, Michaels and Ellis took calls from listeners to talk about topics including triathlons, life coaching, fitness certifications, mentorship, motivation and more. read more - blog01

Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announced an addition to their executive staff today. Beginning in February of this year, Paul Price of Harrisonburg Virginia, will be joining the executive staff as the new Chief Information Officer. Mr. Price is leaving his position with Brown Edwards and Company, LLP where he was responsible for IT auditing, disaster recovery planning, IT security planning and controls. read more - blog01

The momentum continues at independent Atlanta ad agency breensmith. The company has added Andrew Keenan as head of client services and Benjamin Hill as interactive developer. Keenan’s resume includes stints at TBWA/Chiat Day, San Francisco, Los Angeles and DDB/Needham, Chicago. He is also president of the board of directors at the Callanwolde Fine Art Center and has his EMBA from Georgia State’s Robinson College of Business. The new additions were coupled with a series of promotions, including Adam Millman from Sr. Designer to Associate Creative Director and Alex Cortina from Jr. read more - blog01

When it comes to navigating the tricky waters of the investment industry, investors often feel like the balance is tipped in favor of the industry. But a newly formed, not-for-profit organization, the Association of Independent Investors, sees that balance shifting. read more - blog01

Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., a U.S. Concrete, Inc. operating company, today announced that it has received the 2012 AGC National Community Award as one of the contributors to the “Camp Via West” project in Cupertino, California. The “AGC in the Community Awards” will be given during the Opening General Convention Session at AGC of America’s 93rd Annual Convention on March 14th in Honolulu, Hawaii. read more - blog01

Log exports from Russia have plummeted the past five years mainly because of the country’s implementation of a log export tariff of 25% in 2008, as reported in the WRQ. Despite having suffered a sharp decline in global market share, Russia is still the largest exporter of softwood logs in the world. read more - blog01

Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading mortgage lender, announced today that it received its Arkansas Combination Mortgage Banker-Broker-Servicer License from the Arkansas Securities Department and is now able to originate and service residential mortgage loans in the state of Arkansas. Total Mortgage is licensed as a mortgage banker, broker and servicer in Arkansas and holds License Number 103968. read more - blog01

The Howard Company Board of Directors appointed Doug Watson President and COO on January 27, 2012. Doug Watson joined The Howard Company/Mainstreet Menus in June 2001 as Account Executive. In 2007, he was promoted to Sales Manager/VP of Sales. Watson has over 35 years of exceptional sales achievements in the restaurant and fast food industries. Watson currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah and will relocate to The Howard Company's Brookfield, Wisconsin headquarters. read more - blog01

BULL Outdoor Products Inc., manufacture of outdoor grills, carts and outdoor kitchens, announced today that under the terms of a license from The Coleman Company, Inc. it will begin manufacturing a new line of Coleman BBQ Grills, including Carts, Outdoor Kitchens and their components. “We are excited to combine the strength of the Coleman brand with our manufacturing and retail knowledge to introduce a quality grill program into the marketplace,” said Frank Mello, vice president of sales and marketing. read more - blog01

Milwaukee’s business community will meet at the Italian Conference Center for its Annual Strategic Partnership Luncheon. These groups of ethnically diverse business owners in the Metropolitan Milwaukee area will be in attendance to hear from Helen Austin and Jackie Clark-Muhammad to discuss ways of forging strategic partnerships. read more - blog01

Augusta, Ga. Cochlear implants may be a safe, effective option for some organ transplant patients who've lost their hearing as an unfortunate consequence of their transplant-related drug regime, report Dr. Brian J. McKinnon, otologist and neurotologist (right), and Dr. Kenneth C. Iverson, Chief Resident in otolaryngology, at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University. (Photo Credit: Phil Jones, GHSU Photographer) read more - blog01

HOUSTON – (Feb. Minitransposons developed at Rice University have the ability to create "circularly permuted" proteins by joining the "N" terminus and "C" terminus of proteins and creating new terminals in other locations along the amino acid strands. (Photo Credit: Silberg Lab/Rice University) Rice University researchers -- from left, undergraduate Manan Mehta, bioengineer Jonathan Silberg and research technician Shirley Liu -- have developed an efficient method for the creation of protein libraries used in biomolecular research. (Photo Credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University) read more - blog01

PHILADELPHIA—Curcumin, an active component of the Indian curry spice turmeric, may help slow down tumor growth in castration-resistant prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a A team led by Karen Knudsen, Ph.D., a professor of cancer biology, urology and radiation oncology at Thomas Jefferson University, found that curcumin, an active component of the Indian curry spice turmeric, may help slow down tumor growth in castration-resistant prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy. (Photo Credit: TJUH) read more - blog01

BULL Outdoor Products will be the title sponsor of four BBQ Events run as part of the "Academy of Country Music” Experience. These events include the “ACM BBQ Throwdown” presented by BULL. This KCBS sanctioned event will draw BBQ competitors from around the world that will compete for $50,000 in total prize money. The "BULL Sin City Celebrity Rib Throwdown" will pair Championship GrillMasters with Country Music Celebrities who will be grilling on BULL outdoor kitchens. read more - blog01

Have you ever wondered if your dreams are trying to teach you something? Kari Hohne, popular radio dream analyst and author, writes about the three parts of every dream that reveal how the dreamer explores conflict and its resolution. "When we take the time to interpret our dreams, we realize that some part of the mind has an understanding of who we are and where we are going that transcends waking consciousness," she said. read more - blog01

Digital advertising company CPX Interactive today announced that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the OnMedia Top 100 winners. Inclusion in the OnMedia 100 signifies leadership amongst its peers and game-changing approaches and technologies that are likely to disrupt existing markets and entrenched players. CPX Interactive was specially selected by the AlwaysOn editorial team and industry experts spanning the globe based on a set of five criteria: innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value, and media buzz. read more - blog01

Half of fishermen would not give up their livelihood in the face of drastically declining catches according to research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA). Half of fishermen would not give up their livelihood in the face of drastically declining catches, according to research led by the University of East Anglia. A new report, published by PLoS ONE, challenges previously held notions about poverty and adaptation by investigating why fishermen in developing countries stick with their trade. (Photo Credit: University of East Anglia) read more - blog01

RIVERSIDE, Calif. Karthikeyani Chellappa (left) is a postdoctoral researcher in the lab of Frances Sladek, a professor of cell biology and toxicologist at UC Riverside. (Photo Credit: Photo : UCR Strategic Communications.) read more - blog01

The emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis (Fairmaire), an invasive insect from Asia which was first found in the U.S. This is the Emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis. (Photo Credit: Stephen Ausmus) read more - blog01

AMHERST, Mass. This is a small-scale aquaponics demonstration lab at UMass Amherst. Such recirculating aquaculture systems include various water treatment devices connected through flowing water. The waste stream is diverted to a hydroponic garden (background) where plant roots strip out nutrients. Clean water is then recycled back to the fish holding pens. (Photo Credit: UMass Amherst) read more - blog01

Data from NASA's TRMM satellite was used to create a 3-Dimensional look at Cyclone Jasmine, currently moving through the South Pacific Ocean. A 3-D image was created using data from TRMM's Precipitation Radar (PR). The 3-D cutaway image revealed the funnel shaped surface of Jasmine's eye. TRMM PR data also showed that heights of Jasmine's tallest storms then reached to heights of about 11.5 km (~7.1 miles).CLICK FOR ANIMATION: http://trmm.gsfc.nasa.gov/images_...... (Photo Credit: : SSAI/NASA, Hal Pierce) read more - blog01

When William Norman, now 25, was 19-years-old he joined the U.S. Navy out of San Antonio, Texas. However, through an unfortunate chain of events, his dream of becoming a seagoing sailor was cut short by the discriminatory policy known as, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Now, William is back and ready for action. Earlier this week he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. Looking back, William told OutMilitary.com that he joined under DADT because he felt that hiding the fact that he is gay “would have been manageable.” read more - blog01

Recent earthquake damage has exposed the vulnerability of existing structures to strong ground movement. Georgia Tech researchers used a thermal camera to record the variation in surface temperature (top) of a shape-memory alloy experiencing loading and unloading. By inputting this information into their thermo-mechanical model, the researchers were able to accurately predict internal temperature and stress distributions for the material, which is being investigated for use in constructing seismic-resistant structures. (Photo Credit: Georgia Tech/Reza Mirzaeifar) read more - blog01

Following the screening, there will be a VIP reception one block down at MPC studios (8942 Wilshire Blvd. read more - blog01

Following the screening, there will be a VIP reception one block down at MPC studios (8942 Wilshire Blvd. read more - blog01

Following the screening, there will be a VIP reception one block down at MPC studios (8942 Wilshire Blvd. read more - blog01

Helping more people become personal fitness trainers and coaches, the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) is now offering its online exams and certifications across the globe. NESTA exams were previously only available in North America. The new online exams in other countries are made available by Prometric Services, the leading global provider of comprehensive testing and assessment services. Tests can be both scheduled and confirmed online. read more - blog01

The demand for Judi Painted It glassware is increasing, especially amongst the wine and hand made enthusiasts. What began as a hobby for family and friends, has blossomed into a business with an abundance of interest. From wine glasses to martini, an assortment of kitchen glasses, pitchers and much more, each glass is hand painted and can be personalized free of charge fitting any occasion. read more - blog01

After a deep research, Rome Sweet Home apartments in Rome has decided to come back to the old domain name http://www.romesweethome.it due to the customers and owners request. The company, specialized in self catering accommodation since 1999 , has reviewed and compared the website visits and has noticed people liked to book apartments from a Rome based company. read more - blog01