When 36 executives from Mercedes-Benz meet at Los Angeles-based Woodbury University this fall for a hands-on business simulation, they'll be nearing completion of an innovative MBA program for Mercedes-Benz executives - most of them Chinese nationals - that blends distance learning with face-to-face seminars on three continents. The most recent cohort joins two previous classes of 35 and 41 executives at Carl Benz Academy, opened in 2011 in partnership with Peking University, Woodbury University's School of Business and The Free University of Berlin. The academy offers ...

Sharpwebhosting.com, the affordable web hosting provider launches affiliate program managed by clixgalore affiliate solutions. The program is two tiered allowing affiliates to earn commission off direct hosting client sign ups and off of affiliates they recruit. The commission structure ranges from 25 to 30 percent of sales on direct client sign ups, and 10 percent on all affiliates that are recruited. The cookie period is 45 days, which is 50 percent longer than the industry average of 30 days. Affiliates have the option of promoting the brand through the many banners ...

Drawing inspiration from campy sci- shows of the '60s and '70s, such as "Lost in Space," "Land of the Giants," "The Twilight Zone" and the horror lms of Dario Argento and George Romero, photographer Patrick McPheron has harmoniously combined these two beloved genres into his latest photography endeavor, "Invasion." He's working on completing the project, which is described as a retrofuture universe made up of intriguing architecture, beautiful humans and exquisite aliens. Work began three years ago and the last 10 photos are ...

Hellorelaxation has launched a unique "thank you for asking" campaign. During the campaign the company will give 50 dollars credit for every inquirer that doesn't book one of its vacation rentals. The credit can be used for future bookings with no expiration date. In order to receive the credit one must inquire through the company listings on VRBO, HomeAway or FlipKey. The credit given can be used in any of Hellorelaxation locations or properties. Hellorelaxation offers vacation rentals in major U.S vacation spots including Waikiki, San Diego, Las Vegas, ...

Australia's largest privately owned Resort and Club Management Company, Classic Holidays, has won Best Management Company for the third year in a row at the 2014 Perspective Magazine Awards. Accepting the award at the global timeshare industry's night of nights at the 2014 GNEX Conference in Florida on Wednesday, Classic Holidays CEO Ramy Filo said the company was honoured to be recognised by the industry three years running. "This a huge honour for our business, and for our staff who consistently provide the very best holiday experiences for our members," ...

The attorneys at Paulter & Liatsos, LLC (P&L Law) announce their participation in the upcoming "Rescue Run Corporate 5K" on Thursday March 27, 2014 in Seminole County, Florida. The lawyers at P&L Law are family and bankruptcy law attorneys that service Sanford, Lake Mary, Heathrow, Casselberry, Longwood, Orange City, Deltona, DeBary and DeLand, Florida. The "Rescue Run Corporate 5K" will start at 6:30pm on the 27th and takes place just off International Parkway in Heathrow, Florida. This event is Seminole County's only corporate run/walk ...

ResortCom International, the pioneer in providing servicing solutions for the Shared Ownership Industry was named the Best Financial Services Company in the Perspective Magazine Awards at GNEX 2014. The prestigious honor is based on a combination of expert industry judges and online voting by industry peers. Also named as a finalist in the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Awards Program, ResortCom is being recognized for its exceptional performance statistics. Acknowledged as having the most consistent top results in the industry with the healthiest portfolios, ...

Playing host to a multitude of guests, the gallery opened its doors to art collectors, artists and key figures in the London art scene. A special performance by Marcos Marin himself, playing the classical piano accompanied French singer, Gregory Bakian delighting guests and was the perfect accompaniment to the fascinating display of Marin's work. Marin injects a sense of movement into his subjects. He draws on the interaction between illusion and picture plane of 60s Op art, as well as a Warholian fascination with celebrity culture. Paintings, sculptures and screen prints ...

Online timeshare advertising company BuyaTimeshare.com (http://buyatimeshare.com) will begin exploring the opportunities in the European resale market by participating at the TATOC conference March 7-9, 2014 at the Park Royal Hotel in Stretton, near Warrington, England. Based in Manchester, England, TATOC (which is the abbreviation of The Association of Timeshare Owners Committees) is celebrating its 25th anniversary as Europe's leading consumer-based timeshare association. With 92 resort members throughout Europe representing 400,000 timeshare families, TATOC is the ...

Dr. Andrew Smith (www.asmithmd.com), a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast augmentation for Irvine and other Orange County patients, says that recent statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) on the popularity of silicone implants aren't surprising -- and they may reveal valuable insights into the future of breast augmentation. "Since being reapproved by the FDA in 2006, silicone implants have consistently improved year after year," Dr. Smith says. "Today's anatomically shaped cohesive gel models look and ...

According to Dr. Rocco Piazza of PIAZZA, Center for Plastic Surgery and Advanced Skin Care (www.thepiazzacenter.com), national trends in cosmetic enhancement parallel those at his plastic surgery practice in Austin. On Feb. 26, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released its annual report documenting the number and type of cosmetic procedures performed nationwide during the past year. The 2013 statistics show more than 15 million procedures were performed and that a recent uptick in the popularity of minimally invasive alternatives to surgery is still going ...

Shopping for lingerie is often times a difficult task when selections are limited in stores. However, customers no longer need to frustrate themselves when online shopping has become the preferred norm for retail. iLoveSexy is an online retailer for lingerie, costumes, ravewear and more. They offer a wide range of products from many of the most popular lingerie suppliers such as Leg Avenue, Seven Til Midnight, and Dream Girl. With already hundreds of new styles being added constantly, joining that lineup is Elegant Moments' new selections from 2014. Included in the new ...

Dr. Daniel Del Vecchio will be presenting at the Dallas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium, March 5-7, 2014. In Dallas, Dr. Del Vecchio will be lecturing on "Correction of Congenital and Acquired Breast Deformities with Fat: Analysis and Technical Execution" and "Fat Harvest and Transfer: Time Saving Tips to Enhance Your Efficiency and Yield - High vs Low Volume Fat Transfer". He will also be a member of several panels. With book chapters, international and national exposure, Dr. Del Vecchio holds one of the largest experiences in the world in the field ...

The Wall Center for Plastic Surgery (www.thewallcenter.com) is the first cosmetic practice in the Ark-La-Tex to adopt a new computer imaging platform that lets patients see images of their projected outcomes from a procedure such as breast augmentation. Surgeons at the Shreveport practice say the system, called VECTRA, is helpful to both surgeon and patient. "VECTRA improves the planning process significantly by facilitating much clearer communication," says Dr. Simeon Wall Jr., a board-certified plastic surgeon and partner at The Wall Center. "We can ...

Block O'Toole & Murphy, LLP, a pre-eminent personal injury law firm in New York City, announces the release of its latest newsletter. The publication, Trial by Jury, highlights staff achievements, verdicts and settlements, charitable work, and awards. The firm represents serious injury victims and has recovered more than $700 million for injured clients. Charitable Work The charitable work undertaken by the firm is an important feature of the newsletter. Partner Stephen Murphy noted, 'Our firm's charitable work, as well as our courtroom successes on behalf of our ...

Break-up of the supercontinent Gondwana about 130 Million years ago could have lead to a completely different shape of the African and South American continent with an ocean south of today's Sahara desert, as geoscientists from the University of Sydney and the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences have shown through the use of sophisticated plate tectonic and three-dimensional numerical modelling. The study highlights the importance of rift orientation relative to extension direction as key factor deciding whether an ocean basin opens or an aborted rift basin forms ...

Elona Baum from California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, will give a presentation on, "Doom to Boom?" at the Stem Cell Summit 2014 to be held on April 23-25, 2014 in Cambridge, MA. This presentation will discuss the 2014 funding environment generally as well as the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine's (CIRM's) funding programs for regenerative medicine. CIRM was created by a $3 billion California voter approved initiative which has resulted in the transformation and acceleration of the regenerative medicine field. Elona Baum is the General ...

This year, Party Princess Productions, a party character entertainment company, celebrates their fifth year in business doing 2000 parties per year. After gaining a large following in 2009, Party Princess Productions is only gaining momentum as the industry for birthday party character entertainment rises. Party Princess Productions is one of the largest party character companies, serving Orange County, Los Angeles, Inland Empire and San Diego. Of the company's recent success, Party Princess Productions' CEO Hayley Henning said, "Reaching 2000 parties per year has ...

A unique Pismo Beach experience is being celebrated with a rare shipment of Alaskan Red King Crab from the waters off the coast of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. This year, only one United States outlet was chosen to be the recipient this rare seafood delicacy, the Cracked Crab in Pismo Beach. Because of Owner Mike Lee and Chef Mike McGourty's long-term loyalty to the fisherman and crews of Dutch Harbor, the plant chose to select them as the sole recipient in the United States to receive the most prized species of crab in the world. Dutch Harbor was featured in the popular Reality ...

Set a thousand years ago in the Middle East, this book follows the young soldier, Abdullah-Harazins, and the witch, Aziam, through vanishing deserts, up misty mountains on a quest to find the Garden of Earthly Delights and a prophet named Chim Chin Charu. Propelled by a map positioned on the center of Aziam's back, the couple (to use the term loosely) follows a series of clues on a wild-goose chase to find a fantastical place of both beauty and truth. However, a dark cloud hangs over their happiness; they are being trailed by one of the king's shadow guards, Azhi, the tracker, ...

Phoenix' Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is home to nearly 15,000 instruments and objects from all over the world, providing a unique museum experience for guests of all ages. The museum features an exquisite, 300-seat music theater that features performances from a diverse range of artists -- including well known, nationally touring musical acts as well as traditional and eclectic acts from every corner of the globe. Designed and constructed as an intimate, world-class concert hall offering comfortable seating and state of the art acoustics, the theater hosted 193 concerts ...

The Awesometown Countdown has begun in Valencia! Each day from now through Friday, March 14, join Valencia as they feature a new model home, where you can visit and register for the chance to win a $3,600 gift card. For every model home you visit, your odds of winning will increase. Plus, at the end of the countdown, you're invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of The Classics at RiverVillage, Valencia's newest neighborhood opening March 15, where the grand prize winner of the Awesometown Countdown will be announced. The time to explore Valencia is now! The Grand Opening ...

Global parenting expert Jo Frost, known for her role as "Supernanny" and on the television show "Family SOS," will be embarking on a multi-city book tour to celebrate the release (March 4) of her 7th book Jo Frost's Toddler Rules: Your 5-Step Guide to Shaping Proper Behavior. The world renowned and foremost global parenting expert, will be at Dylan's Candy Bar's, flagship location in New York City on March 5th at 5:30 p.m. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase her new book, take photos and meet Nanny Jo. Jo Frost has always had a natural gift ...

The Avon Foundation for Women's Breast Health Outreach Program has awarded a $50,000, one-year grant to Vista Community Clinic to increase awareness of the life-saving benefits of early detection of breast cancer. It is the 14th year that the clinic has received funding from the Avon Foundation for Women to support its work on this important health issue. Vista Community Clinic's Breast Health Program educates North San Diego -area women about breast health. It also provides low-cost or free clinical breast exams and mammogram referrals for low-income minority women ...

Bolt Public Relations, a national public relations, marketing communications, events and social media management agency with offices in Irvine, Raleigh, N.C., and Dallas, has added three new clients to its California roster this year. Bolt PR will develop and execute public relations and marketing activities to drive awareness and growth for these organizations.   Vanity Catering & Events is a new concept in upscale catering. Headed by Michelin-starred chef Conrad Gallagher, the company specializes in menus of impeccable artistry all masterfully crafted for weddings, ...