David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Vern McDonald, business development director in the firm’s information technology practice, who also serves as executive vice president of the RTP chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals, attended the AITP Members Summit held Jan. 22-23 in Chicago. Awards were presented for excellence in the field of Information Technology. McDonald accepted an award for Distinguished Information Science on behalf of Dr.

NuU Medspa help support Infusion Theatre Co. for their third consecutive year, kick off season 2010-2011, with silent auction donations that will benefit theatre infused with many facets of entertainment. Now in their fourth year, Infusion Theatre has already made a name for themselves in Chicago.

The Art of Infusion is the fourth annual night of artwork, live entertainment, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction held by Infusion Theatre Co. on Saturday, April 17, 6-9p at Gallery K, 311 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL.

NuU Medspa help support Infusion Theatre Co. for their third consecutive year, kick off season 2010-2011, with silent auction donations that will benefit theatre infused with many facets of entertainment. Now in their fourth year, Infusion Theatre has already made a name for themselves in Chicago.

The Art of Infusion is the fourth annual night of artwork, live entertainment, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction held by Infusion Theatre Co. on Saturday, April 17, 6-9p at Gallery K, 311 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL.

NuU Medspa help support Infusion Theatre Co. for their third consecutive year, kick off season 2010-2011, with silent auction donations that will benefit theatre infused with many facets of entertainment. Now in their fourth year, Infusion Theatre has already made a name for themselves in Chicago.

The Art of Infusion is the fourth annual night of artwork, live entertainment, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction held by Infusion Theatre Co. on Saturday, April 17, 6-9p at Gallery K, 311 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL.

Carson Toyota is proud to announce that the boldly redesigned 2011 Toyota Avalon was just revealed at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. The latest version of the Avalon will begin arriving at Carson Toyota this spring.

Evoking a time when travel was sophisticated, elegant and comfortable, the new Avalon possesses a distinctive new exterior style while offering a restyled interior rich with premium touch points and practical new technologies.

CPX Interactive has named Gary Bembridge, industry veteran and former sales manager for MSN, as Executive Vice President of Sales. Bembridge’s hiring is part of CPX’s mission to provide market-specific service to major brands and agencies across the globe. Bembridge will focus on developing new sales and support teams in major North American markets, including Detroit, Chicago, Miami and San Francisco.

Short Story Calendar of Events Photo & Video Opportunity

For more information: Show Directors – Craig Munson & Warren Moulis
501 E. Grand Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60041 Phone: 847- 587-4902 Fax: 847-587-1070

Boating Safety Classes with United States Power Squadrons & US Coast Guard Auxiliary to promote safe boating practices

NuU Medspa respond to Big Shoulders Fund, a local Chicago organization, by donating to make a difference in inner-city children’s lives. Big Shoulder Fund raises money for scholarships for children and also participates as mentors and volunteers to help further educate children.

To celebrate and raise funds for Big Shoulders Fund, the Auxiliary Board is hosting, Third Annual Bowl for a Cause, on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 10pin bowling lounge. The night will be filled with Chicago professionals, networking, food and refreshments.

NuU Medspa respond to Big Shoulders Fund, a local Chicago organization, by donating to make a difference in inner-city children’s lives. Big Shoulder Fund raises money for scholarships for children and also participates as mentors and volunteers to help further educate children.

To celebrate and raise funds for Big Shoulders Fund, the Auxiliary Board is hosting, Third Annual Bowl for a Cause, on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 10pin bowling lounge. The night will be filled with Chicago professionals, networking, food and refreshments.

NuU Medspa is celebrating their third birthday this month. NuU Medspa began as a small medical spa offering common medspa treatments; laser hair removal, botox and fillers, and more. Today, NuU Medspa has expanded their menu of services into surgical and naturopathic.

Norman Valine says, “NuU began with much success in aesthetics…within a blink of an eye, we are now located in 3 states, offering breast augmentation and wellness programs customized by our naturopathic doctor – we are lucky today.”

John Stark, Managing Director in Oppenheimer & Co. Inc’s Restructuring and Special Situations Group in Los Angeles, CA, will participate at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010, February 26th, in New York City, joining an exceptional faculty of top business and investment minds, who will provide the most up to date review of the complexities that arise investing in Distressed Financial Assets, Debt and Commercial and Residential Real Estate.

Lake Chapin Shores—one of southwest Michigan’s newest vacation-home developments—has attracted second-home buyers despite the general economy and slowdown in real estate activity locally and across the country. The 21-home community on Lake Chapin is now one third sold, in sharp contrast to many home development properties the past two years.

The documentary traces the development of the Providence St. Mel school in Chicago’s crime-and-gang-ridden West side from a struggling shoe-string budget dream into a school and a method of teaching that produces not only inspired students, but parents, teachers and administrators dedicated to settling for nothing less than the highest expectations.

Watch the compelling tale of one inner-city school’s fight from a struggling inner city school to a pre-K-through-12 educational system that produces graduates who attend Ivy League colleges and universities.

The documentary traces the development of the Providence St. Mel school in Chicago’s crime-and-gang-ridden West side from a struggling shoe-string budget dream into a school and a method of teaching that produces not only inspired students, but parents, teachers and administrators dedicated to settling for nothing less than the highest expectations.

Watch the compelling tale of one inner-city school’s fight from a struggling inner city school to a pre-K-through-12 educational system that produces graduates who attend Ivy League colleges and universities.

The documentary traces the development of the Providence St. Mel school in Chicago’s crime-and-gang-ridden West side from a struggling shoe-string budget dream into a school and a method of teaching that produces not only inspired students, but parents, teachers and administrators dedicated to settling for nothing less than the highest expectations.

Watch the compelling tale of one inner-city school’s fight from a struggling inner city school to a pre-K-through-12 educational system that produces graduates who attend Ivy League colleges and universities.

AmCorp Management, Inc. the nation’s leader in Expense Recovery Services announced today that Mr. Dennis Estes has joined the company to serve as its new Business Strategist in Chicago, Illinois effective immediately.

AmCorp Regional Director and Agency Owner, Kathy Wagenhauser stated, "On behalf of our Agency and AmCorp Management, Inc., we are very pleased that Dennis Estes has accepted his new role as a Business Strategist. His experience and abilities will provide exceptional opportunities in the future to serve AmCorp clients.”

Local celebrities are banding together to raise funds to help survivors devastated by the recent earthquake in Haiti with a special, one-night concert event, “Healing for Haiti,” on Saturday, Feb. 20 at Oil Can Harry’s in Studio City.

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jamie Mayer, Senior Manager of Grant Thornton and former FASB Practice Fellow will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “What you Need to Know About the New Standard on Variable Interest Entities”. This event is scheduled for March 24, 2010 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. (For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Variable.html)

Event Synopsis:

Is the call center decentralizing?

Appia Communications believes it is. The provider of managed communication and networking services reports that its customers are increasingly deploying “virtual” call centers — in which agents are located at home or in small offices — rather than traditional centralized call centers.

EBE Ensemble (Eric Alba, Artistic Director; Montgomery Sutton, Executive Director) will present the third-annual installment of their award winning festival of new one-act plays, Elephants on Parade 2010. Performances will begin on Tuesday, March 9, opening Wednesday, March 10 through March 20 at New York’s Teatro IATI (64 E. 4th street, between 2nd Avenue and Bowery). Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.SmartTix.com or call 212-868-4444.

EBE Ensemble (Eric Alba, Artistic Director; Montgomery Sutton, Executive Director) will present the third-annual installment of their award winning festival of new one-act plays, Elephants on Parade 2010. Performances will begin on Tuesday, March 9, opening Wednesday, March 10 through March 20 at New York’s Teatro IATI (64 E. 4th street, between 2nd Avenue and Bowery). Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.SmartTix.com or call 212-868-4444.

HomeQuest's Wordpress IDX Plugin offers the most advanced property search functionality available today. The plugin is centered around an interactive map that can search property by map window or various shapes such as zip codes, and neighborhoods or school boundaries (where available). Visitors can request showings, save searches, be notified of new matches via email and build a “favorite properties” folder for later use.

CMA the leading Market Data, Order Management and Connectivity provider of Latin America has announced its Ultra-Low Latency Proximity and Collocation offering for local and international financial institutions and vendors looking to participate in the explosive Brazilian Exchange traded market place.

Don't panic. Be prepared.

Although the Chicago area is not likely to endure the devastating effects of an earthquake, it is subject to its own set of impending natural disasters, like tornadoes and flooding. Consumer Credit Counseling Service, a program of Family Counseling Service of Aurora, issued a specific list this week to help people organize their finances and understand why and how to be prepared.

Don't panic. Be prepared.

Although the Chicago area is not likely to endure the devastating effects of an earthquake, it is subject to its own set of impending natural disasters, like tornadoes and flooding. Consumer Credit Counseling Service, a program of Family Counseling Service of Aurora, issued a specific list this week to help people organize their finances and understand why and how to be prepared.

Chicago’s Premiere Pinup and Boudoir Photography Studio Brings Back Glamour, Cheekiness, and Timeless Beauty for Chicago Women

Chicago’s Premiere Pinup and Boudoir Photography Studio Brings Back Glamour, Cheekiness, and Timeless Beauty for Chicago Women

MyMediaInfo, a North American provider of media databases, research and professional services for public relations professionals, today announced the launch of Campaign Management Tools and the first ever Social Media database designed for public relations as part of the New Year release.

Stating recent studies showing that as many as 90% of journalists use social media in one form or another, the need to understand and target social media as a part of a broader public relations plan is more important than ever to MyMediaInfo’s customers.

On Saturday, January 23, 2010, NuU Medspa convened for Courtney’s Courage Celebration to support the Lowe Family and their daughter’s battle with Severe Aplastic Anemia in Zimmerman, MN. Aplastic Anemia is a blood disorder in which the body's bone marrow doesn't make enough new blood cells.

On Saturday, January 23, 2010, NuU Medspa convened for Courtney’s Courage Celebration to support the Lowe Family and their daughter’s battle with Severe Aplastic Anemia in Zimmerman, MN. Aplastic Anemia is a blood disorder in which the body's bone marrow doesn't make enough new blood cells.