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Investor Management Services (IMS), the leading investor experience platform for commercial real estate owners and investment firms and the only complete solution for investor management, announced today that it has been recognized for its thought leadership efforts and has received The News Funnel #REMAS award for Best Real Estate Company Blog.

It is extremely disturbing to know that Earth is directly in the path of about 500,000 asteroids and comets. Unfortunately, NASA and other space agencies don't know the location of 498,000 of them! Yet, these killer comets are capable of causing explosions far worse than the world's largest atomic bombs. Chelyabinsk, a small city in Russia, experienced such as incident in 2013 that seriously injured around fifteen hundred people. NASA warns that an asteroid named Bennu may hit Earth within a few decades. If so, the impact would be powerful enough to destroy any one of the world's largest cities.

Penny stock expert and analyst in penny stocks, Peter Leeds, has announced that Victoria Gold will be part of his 'Tomorrow's Winners Today' penny stock panel at the International Money Show. Being held March 27th to 29th in Vancouver, the convention brings many stock market investors and stocks together. The penny stock panel features three up-and-coming penny stocks which Leeds believes may not be penny stocks for much longer, including Victoria Gold.

SfL+a Architects has announced the firm’s completion of Margaret B. Pollard Middle School in Chapel Hill, N.C., for Chatham County Schools. The high-performance educational facility spans 117,216 square feet and serves 650 students. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold-designed features of the school include a ground-source geothermal mechanical system, high-output T-5 lights, spray foam insulation and many other environmentally-friendly features.

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) has announced five winners of its High Five Grant Program, which was established to assist qualified organizations that promote community service as well as compassion and health for the people and animals in North Carolina. Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary, Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, Community Partnership for Pets, Pamlico Animal Welfare Society, and the North Carolina Zoo will each receive $5,000 from the NCVMA and have the opportunity to apply for an additional $5,000 per year through 2015.

Oil prices have spiked over 10% in the last few weeks, rising from $96 to $106 per barrel [New York Mercantile Exchange]. The costs to buy fuel will rise, but that will also create many opportunities to buy specific penny stocks, according to Peter Leeds, author of "Invest in Penny Stocks," and publisher of the Penny Stocks.

The World MoneyShow is coming to Vancouver, Canada, from March 27th to 29th. An international trade show about stocks and the stock market, the MoneyShow brings thousands of investors together with hundreds of publicly traded stocks, and dozens of corporate financial sponsors, exhibitors, and the best stock market speakers.

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) is offering national support to the backers of Alabama's new illegal immigration control legislation as well as the 75% of Fremont Nebraska's municipal ordinance that was cleared by the courts this week.

Carolina Yard Barns is excited to announce their participation at Raleigh’s Spring Home Hot Tub & Landscape show February 24-26 at the Raleigh Convention Center. The Home Show is designed for homeowners to see hundreds of home improvement and landscaping exhibits for any type of outdoor renovation.

Governor Beverly Perdue, N.C. GSK Foundation Chairman Bob Ingram and Cultural Resources Secretary Linda Carlisle joined N.C. Museum of Art Director Lawrence J. Wheeler on Feb. 21 to announce a $2 million grant to the Museum, representing a multi-year commitment through 2016.

A Franklin County farming family wants to get back to sustainable, localized and profitable ways of growing food, and their efforts are being held up as a model by the federal government.

Raleigh Hand Center is thrilled to release their recently re-designed website, constructed by TheeDesign Studio, a Raleigh, NC based web development business.

North Carolina artist Vollis Simpson of Lucama is the recipient of Southern Living’s "Heroes of the New South Award" and will be featured in the March issue of the magazine.

The World Money Show announces their "Tomorrow's Winners Today" penny stock panel, featuring 3 up-and-coming penny stocks that have great upside potential.

It’s almost that time of year, the time for Spring cleaning. What better way to shed all your clutter than in a new custom-built, locally made shed. Carolina Yard Barns, an innovative custom shed builder of the Triangle, is excited to announce their Shed the Clutter Giveaway Promotion. One very lucky Triangle resident will receive a Premium Statesman custom-built shed to help them tidy-up their household clutter this spring. The shed, valued at $1600, is a classic gable-style shed with faux overhang, a window and 30-year architectural shingles.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state. Created by the General Assembly in 1961, and administered by the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, the award recognizes significant contributions of individuals in the fields of fine arts, literature, public service, and science.

North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Linda A. Carlisle has unveiled a partnership between the State Library of North Carolina and UNC Press to make the six volumes of the “Dictionary of North Carolina Biography” and the “Encyclopedia of North Carolina” available as part of the Web site NCPedia.org.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), China's per capita intake of calories, protein, and fat have surged from well below the world average to well above, with similar trends taking place in nearby developing nations.

Stewart Consulting Group, a consulting firm that works with CEOs and senior management teams to assist in improving efficiencies and optimizing growth while remaining focused on the company's purpose and its people, has announced that Willy Stewart, president and CEO of the firm, will address the 2012 American Subcontractors Association (ASA) Business Forum and Convention, held March 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio, located at 123 Losoya St. in San Antonio. Stewart is the opening speaker for the general session on Saturday, March 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and he will also provide a workshop that same day from 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

North Raleigh Florist, located at 7457 Six Forks Road, has announced the release of a podcast on the best flowers and other arrangements for Valentine’s Day. In the podcast, Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist, discusses traditional and contemporary Valentine’s Day arrangements perfect for any recipient. Cutler explains the significance of popular Valentine’s Day flowers as well as describes which arrangements are appropriate for various relationships, including friends, family and significant others and what flowers send the best message to a potential date, a boyfriend/girlfriend or a spouse.

Douglas David, managing partner of Douglas Carroll Salon, has announced February promotions for its onsite boutique, salon and spa services located at 6325-27 Falls of Neuse Road in Raleigh. With every $100 gift card purchase, customers will receive a free L’Oreal professional travel size shampoo and masque, a $23 value. Customers can print gift cards from the Douglas Carroll Salon website, obtain them at the salon or have them mailed. Hair care product purchases of three products or more will receive 20 percent off. Other February promotions include KMS ColorVitality, Moisture Repair and SilkSheen Liter Duos on sale at 54 percent off while supplies last. The salon will be offering a Valentine’s Sweetheart Package that includes a one-hour full body Swedish massage with chocolate cake batter-scented massage oil, a one-hour custom facial, a one-hour spa pedicure and a manicure for $199.

Dr. Mark Galland, a physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina (OSNC), appeared Wednesday, Jan. 18 on NBC 17’s My Carolina Today to discuss issues surrounding concussions, including how to prevent their occurrence and recognize symptoms. While on the show, Galland explained what happens during a concussion, how to recognize when one occurs, which preventative measures can help avoid the injury and how to properly fit a helmet for physical sports such as baseball, football and hockey that might pose the risk of head injury.

Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering & Construction (sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the Southeast, has announced the addition of Randy Boyd as manager of water resources. In his position, Boyd will be responsible for overseeing the development of hydraulics for various projects.

MMI Public Relations (www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that Patty Briguglio, president of the firm, presented a review of crisis public relations for associations at the Virginia Society Of Association Executives’ Feb. 3 meeting in downtown Richmond, Va. in a seminar titled “Getting Your Name Into The News and Out Of The News.” Speaking to more than 50 association members, Briguglio discussed the key components of crisis public relations and how associations can employ them for effective communications with the media during business-related calamities.

Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Earns Three Honorable Mentions For Best Burger, Best Appetizer And Best Outdoor Dining

Guardian Capital Advisors, LLC (GCA) (http://www.guardianca.com/), a firm specializing in Retirement Plans as well as financial advice for individuals and businesses, has announced that Mike Hensley, a certified financial planner and Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst® with the firm, has released a podcast on 401(k) planning for companies. In the podcast, Hensley covers the basic guidelines for businesses when they offer 401(k) retirement plans to employees, guidelines for how much an employer should contribute to an employee’s plan, how an advisor can help employers plan proactively, and his “S.M.A.R.T.” process (specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, time-based) for 401(k) plans.

Innocent people are getting tricked out of their well-intended investment dollars, and penny stock promoters are easily sidestepping legal requirements to "legitimately" steal your money by misrepresenting the strength of worthless penny stocks.