en-au Music, Nightlife, Arts, Culture http://www.spraci.com/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:02:41 +0000 spraci.com http://www.spraci.com/webmaster/ http://www.spraci.com/pics/spracilogo4.gif http://www.spraci.com/ http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6597.html Irvine, CA - Merchant Services of Irvine, as part of their ongoing dedication to partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, recently helped a boy from Fontana, California go on a Nickelodeon Cruise with his family.Andres is a young boy from Fontana who loves making people laugh, watching his favorite shows on Nickelodeon and spending time with his brothers. When the Make-A-Wish Foundation asked him what he wanted to do for his special wish, he knew he wanted to go on a Nickelodeon Cruise."The Make-A-Wish Foundation helps children with life threatening medical conditions experience things they might not normally get to because to their illness, financial challenges, or other circumstances," said Senior Vice President of Merchant Services Robert Parisi, "and the experience doesn't just happen for the child with the illness, Make-A-Wish makes it possible for the whole family to be involved. It's something they can look forward to and enjoy together."Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the support of Mercha Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 miami services tv non profit organisation news http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6598.html New York, NY - Carin Constant recently announced that she is now accepting retail clients at the East Hampton Office of Westminster Financial. Carin Constant currently serves as Senior Vice President of Institutional Sales and Syndicate Coordinator at Westminster Financial Capital Inc., a full-service investment firm and a registered broker dealer headquartered in Ohio with offices in East Hampton, New York, West Palm Beach, Florida.Carin Constant leads the East Hampton, New York office of Westminster and works to serve the community and help local residents achieve positive financial results. Carin Constant has broadened her service offerings and will now offer her valuable expertise to retail clients as well as institutional clients. Carin Constant and the entire Westminster Financial Team are dedicated to providing the most suitable investment products in the global markets that effectively meet each client's investment objectives.Carin Constant has been a dedicated member of the Westminster Financial team Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 miami finance trade business retail http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6599.html Miami, FL - Radiation Shield Technologies (RST) today announced its patented Demron-W CBRN Class 2 suit received a key ISO compliance that further solidify its market leadership as the only full-body suit providing anti-nuclear and multi-hazard protection from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents. The suit, made with the Demron technology currently used in the nuclear radiation cleanups following the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, is noted by governments and first responder organizations worldwide for its unique life-saving benefits.Specifically, the anti-nuclear Demron-W suit received ISO 8194:1987 compliance for radiation protection clothing that guards against radioactive contamination. Of the comparable Class 2 certified suits, RST's Demron-W suit is the only suit that has proved effective against gamma radiation. 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This event will take place at The Capital Grille at 5365 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056 on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST.The featured speakers will discuss how new Accounts Payable automation technologies have enabled organizations to streamline their AP processes to reduce costs and accelerate invoice processing times. Participants will learn: - What best-in-class AP departments are doing- How the latest solutions are shaping AP- Challenges to automation and how to overcome them- How e-invoicing is revolutionizing AP- Why AP automation is moving to the cloudSpace is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To RSVP online, visit: tinyurl.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 miami finance banking business account invoice http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6596.html Bangalore: Zinnov, a leading Globalization and Market Expansion Advisory firm, today released its latest study titled 'Indian SMB ICT Adoption Insights' highlighting the current state of IT adoption in the SMB segment in India, and predicting the likely trends going forward. The study provides a detailed analysis of the different opportunities, challenges and scope related to IT spending and technology adoption in the sector that may result in SMBs contributing to over one third of the total domestic IT spend by 2015. - India's domestic IT spend to reach USD 36 billion by 2015, growing at a CAGR of 12% - IT adoption in SMB segment is growing at 15% and expected to reach USD 15 billion by 2015 - Domestic spend on IT currently stands at USD 24bn - 20% of the total 50 million SMBs in India are technology ready today. The study states that while the overall domestic IT spending is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12% to reach USD 36bn by 2015, SMBs at the same time will grow at a CAGR of 15% contributing USD 15bn b Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 miami business advisor domestic news http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6587.html Miami, FL - HIRT Fitness, the Miami fitness company has created a proprietary 'Lock and Load' fitness system. The Paradigm Shifting 'Lock and Load' adjustable suspension strap allows hands free training. According to Ronald DeMeo, M.D, its inventor and Spinal Surgeon, "the Lock and Load can add resistance to and vector plane of movement while isolating the core and while bypassing the smallest most venerable joints of the body". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCM70Ob3eLkThink about this. When you go to the gym nearly every piece of exercise equipment requires you to load your wrists or ankles to perform the movement. We load our smallest/weakest joints that are the furthest away, to train our chest and glutes. Not only inefficient and ineffective, it's dangerous and places significant strain to our smallest and weakest joints. By training hands and ankle free you can reduce joint injury and train more comfortably. Most sports use the hands and feet to grasp an object while the core in engaged to deliver the p Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 miami health sports news yoga fitness http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6588.html Hydrogen fuel storage tanks are no longer needed because of a new low-cost, safe method for producing hydrogen fuel at high flow rates using carbon, one of the world's safest and lowest-cost industrial materials. The hydrogen-from-water breakthrough was a result of a catalytic chemistry development that successfully uses a special carbon catalyst to split water to produce hydrogen, while retaining oxygen in the water.The unique thing about this new process is that it requires no power input after the hydrogen-producing reaction is started, making possible, for the first time, the scale-up to high rates of hydrogen on demand (HOD). Experts agree that hydrogen will command a key role in future renewable energy when a relatively cheap, safe, efficient and non-polluting means of producing hydrogen can be developed, on demand, at very high rates which make hydrogen storage tanks unnecessary. That goal has been met, for the first time, using the new CC-HOD process developed by a pharmaceutical company.Catalytic che Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 miami lifestyle beauty energy water hydrogen http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6589.html Corcentric, a leading provider of Accounts Payable automation solutions, today announced they will be hosting "AP Outlook: The Future of Accounts Payable," a complimentary Lunch & Learn event featuring Rob DeVincent, Vice President of Product Marketing, Corcentric, and Justin Kline, National Account Manager, Corcentric. This event will take place at Maggiano's at 6001 West Park Boulevard, Plano, TX 75093 on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST.The featured speakers will discuss how advancements in Accounts Payable automation have supercharged AP departments, enabling them to end their reliance on manual, paper-based processes. Participants will learn: - What best-in-class AP departments are doing- How the latest solutions are shaping AP- Challenges to automation and how to overcome them- How e-invoicing is revolutionizing AP- Why AP automation is moving to the cloudSpace is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To RSVP visit http://tinyurl.com/PlanoAP.Alternativel Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 miami finance banking business invoice account http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6590.html Home Swap is a rattling method of commerce which offers massive benefits to anybody that takes advantage of the thought and yet some plate thespian throughout the US leave forthwith terminate the intention as they suppose that it may not be for them. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 new+york home swap house http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6583.html Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL- FedBiz Access (FBA), a leading national provider of consulting and online collaboration services for government contractors and small businesses, announced today that it will team with Skyway Acquisition Solutions (Skyway). Skyway is a highly skilled firm with over 170 years combined actual federal Contracting Officer experience focused on helping businesses identify, compete for and win government contracts. Details regarding this collaboration are forthcoming.This combined effort will result in a systematic, full service consulting platform aimed at helping small businesses effectively and efficiently navigate the government procurement process regardless of experience, skill, or goals.Through their partnership with Skyway, FedBiz Access plans to unveil an innovative process to help small businesses clearly identify their readiness for various aspects of government contracting, while simultaneously providing the support and tools to assist in their progression toward mor Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 business mergers & acquisitions consultants government http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6584.html Naples, FL - Joseph Agiato, a longtime advocate of community service and volunteerism is urging people to support the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in their ongoing efforts to help children through research and treatment, and advancing cures and means of prevention for pediatric cancer.According to the St. Jude website, the daily operating cost for St. Jude is nearly $1.7 million, which is primarily covered by public contributions. At St. Jude, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. Joseph Agiato finds these facts astounding and feels the mission of St. Jude and their ongoing commitment to helping children is exceptional. Joseph Agiato is hoping that others will look into the great work of St. Jude and provide support."St. Jude offers a number of ways for both individuals and organizations to get involved, "notes Joseph Agiato. "If can't afford to donate monetarily, there are other ways to get involved and support this great cause and help find cures." St. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 medical hospitals health advertising http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6585.html Corcentric, a leading provider of Accounts Payable automation solutions, today announced they will be hosting two new AP Webinars in February. The first Webinar, AP Automation: SaaS Imposters and How to Spot Them, will take place on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 2:00 PM EST/11:00 AM PST. The second Webinar, 10 Steps to Guarantee AP Automation Success, will take place on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 2:00 PM EST/11:00 AM PST.These Webinars will feature Rob DeVincent, Vice President of Product Marketing, Corcentric and Justin Kline, National Account Manager, who will discuss how to identify SaaS imposters and steps to smoothly implement AP automation. AP Automation: SaaS Imposters and How to Spot Them, will help AP professionals understand the differences between SaaS-based AP automation solutions and non-SaaS solutions, which are labeled as SaaS. The speakers will also give participants tips for identifying SaaS imposters.For more information and to register, visit: http://tinyurl.com/SaaSID In 10 Steps to Gu Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 miami business accounting automation advertising http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6586.html St. Louis, MO-IL - Brooking Park resident Patrick Elder, 83, sings songs - not just for fun, but because it's good for his health. For older adults, music therapy enhances their quality of life, helping them maintain key functioning skills and stimulating their mind, according to Amy Roberts, Brooking Park's Music Therapist.For Elder, music therapy lifted his spirits after losing his wife last year. "When Amy does musical matching games and asks questions, that's fun," said Elder, who even meets with Roberts one-on-one to chat about Big Band music, his favorite genre. "When I first came to Brooking Park I was depressed. If it wasn't for the people in the Activities Department, I would be in depression again." Roberts uses well-known classics such as "Blue Moon" and "What a Wonderful World" to bring smiles to more than 180 residents who call Brooking Park home. Roberts looks for facial expressions, physical reactions - if they're joining in, if they're engaging or clapping, learning the rhythm and singing alon Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 medical geriatrics advertising business http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6582.html NEW YORK - "Hell Train" (ISBN 1468041053) by Tony Bertot gives readers a glimpse into an eternity of paying for one's mistakes. By offering the controversial and somewhat taboo topic of hell and its very existence, through fiction, he opens the door for readers to discuss their personal beliefs, doubts and fears.Our character, George Raines, was born into privilege and cared little for the struggles of others as greed governed his life's ambition. More was never enough in spite of the cost. Readers follow George and several others as they find themselves fighting for their lives in an unforgiving world where privilege does not exist and human suffering prevails at the hands of creature slaves. George has a one-way ticket to this world. His journey is ours as we give thought to what we have taken without regret."I haven't read any other novel that unwittingly delivers individuals to their destiny as well as reveals what penance is delivered for a sordid past," Bertot states. "My stories are meant to be enterta Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 miami art entertainment books advertising business http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6581.html New York - Over 50 million people are subscribed to deal sites such as Groupon, Eversave, LivingSocial and more. Many of the deals purchased on these sites go unused or are missed altogether. That's where MyCouponDon.com comes in: people can sell their deals instead of letting them go to waste. For people who may have missed a great Groupon or other daily deal, MyCouponDon.com can help find the deal that was missed. The brainchild of siblings Lisa Chetrit and Gabriel Isaac, MyCouponDon.com has created a new marketplace for fans of daily deals sites like Groupon and LivingSocial that can help with buyer's remorse. "MyCouponDon.com gives people opportunities to sell the deals that they haven't been able to use, before they go to waste, putting money back in their pockets," said Chetrit. "We are looking forward to building a thriving marketplace where amazing deals are the normal way to do business."A beta test of MyCouponDon.com is currently being conducted in New York. To participate, go to MyCouponDon.com to Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 miami deal consumer website ipad http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6580.html St. Augustine, FL - Holly Yelton was recently honored as the recipient of the Affiliate of the Year Award by the St. Auagustine & St. Johns County Board of Realtors.Holly Yelton received the prestigious award for her outstanding contributions to the St. Augustine & St. Johns County Board of Realtors. Each year, this award is given to a member who has made the greatest contribution of time, energy and resource to the St. Augustine & St. Johns County Board of Realtors. The St. Augustine & St. Johns County Board of Realtors is a professional association with more than 800 Realtors and business associates dedicated to serving the community. Holly Yelton has over 25 years of experience in mortgage banking and was previously recognized as a President's Club winner for third quarter production in 2008. Holly Yelton's ongoing dedication to the Board of Realtors is matched only by her commitment to her clients and serving her community. Holly Yelton was born and raised in St. Augustine and remains committed to serving Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 miami real estate trade realtor news http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6578.html NORCROSS, GA - CURE Leasing & Maintenance, a provider of financing and maintenance services to companies using independent contractors as part of their transportation program, announced today it has named Ken Hall Vice President of Maintenance and Call Center Operations.Hall joins CURE with more than 23 years experience in fleet maintenance management. Prior to CURE, Hall held positions in the trucking industry with Watkins Motor Lines, as Regional Maintenance Manager for the Gulf Coast and Northeast regions of FedEx National LTL, and as Fleet Manager for Snider Tire Mechanic and Dickinson Fleet Services. As Vice President of Maintenance and Call Center Operations, Hall will oversee the 24/7 Road Rescue program, currently offered to participating NationaLease members, CURE's partner in the full service leasing industry. The 24/7 emergency road service program will provide coverage for all driver maintenance, including emergency roadside assistance, general truck maintenance, trailer service and repair, and sc Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 miami maintenance transportation center management business http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6575.html San Diego, CA - Extreme Dimensions, a high quality body kit manufacturer has announced that Custom Auto Trim (CustomAutoTrim.Com) has released the new Tjin body kits for the 2011-2012 Ford Mustang. Releasing new Extreme Dimensions Mustang body kits to the auto accessories aftermarket ahead of the competition has always been one of the main focuses of the company, and for the new Tjin Mustang Body kit the market response has been astounding."Extreme Dimensions Body Kits are one of the best quality body kits on the automobile aftermarket. The number of styles and applications that Extreme Dimensions offers overshadows the competition. We always want to bring the customer new styles and best value body kits before anyone else does," says Mike Briglia, president and head of the company's online store CustomAutoTrim.Com."Extreme Dimensions releases new products to the market almost every week, and at that pace I think they are a tough pack to follow. Later this week they will be releasing a new Camaro Tjin body ki Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 miami automobile wheel body business service http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6576.html Hudson, NH - Phone App Takes a Simple and Ancient Hand Game to a New Level of Connectivity and Fun Notchland Labs, LLC, has released its next generation application for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch-Choosies Social 2.0. Choosies Social connects users across the world in a quest for virtual territory and entertainment. The hand game Choosies dates back thousands of years. Ancient Romans and Greeks played it for entertainment and decision-making. With the release of Choosies Social 2.0, Notchland Labs brings the hand game to the Age of the App. Using GPS functionality and the Maidenhead Grid Locator System, players can compete for territory and prominence. Connect locally and conquer globallyChoosies Social 2.0 players can connect with nearby neighbors or faraway strangers to play for control of geographical grids. The player who controls the most grids controls the most points and gains the most clout. But challenge is ever-present, with other players constantly seeking to conquer territories.Choosies Socia Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 miami iphone ipad technology software news http://www.spraci.com/news/articles/6577.html MIAMI, FL - After a slight setback at the beginning of the week, gold was firmly back on track, Tuesday, reaching a seven-week high. Both the euro and the price of gold benefited from the news that euro zone members had agreed on a pact for tighter fiscal controls that will result in the setup of a permanent 500 billion euro rescue fund. At the same time, Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos stated that he seeks an early agreement with Greece's creditors. Greece desperately needs the next bailout to avoid default.This news was sufficient for the euro to recover and for gold prices to head firmly upward once more. Gold bullion is on track to make the biggest gain since August 2011 as January draws to a close. Investor confidence has been fully reinstated in the precious metal following a rush to liquidate in December. $1800 will likely be the next level to be tested by gold as it makes its way upward. Silver has also benefited from the market's renewed confidence, reaching just over $34 an ounce, Tuesday."Many Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 business advertising marketing finance