Detroit rockers Sponge will launch a PledgeMusic Campaign to fund an upcoming summer tour on Sunday April 6, 2014. Partial proceeds from the campaign will benefit Michigan based charity Eastside Teen Outreach. The 90-day fundraising campaign offers fans exclusive premiums in exchange for pledges. Premiums range from autographed copies of Sponge's soon-to-be-released "Rotting Alive" CD (a live recording of the band's classic Rotting Piñata record) to an opportunity to record a song with Sponge. Other highlights include private in-home shows, handwritten lyrics, videotaped ...

Glagoslav Publications, in cooperation with ReadRussia, presents several most prominent Russian writers who are coming to London this year to meet their readers and discuss contemporary literature in the context of world's culture. 7 April 2014, 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Puskhin House, London. Alex Kahn in Conversation with Pavel Basinsky and Zakhar Prilepin. Zakhar Prilepin, one of Russia's most acclaimed and widely translated contemporary writers, authored five award-winning novels, three short story collections, and several works of nonfiction. His books received the top ...

In a recent article on the Forbes website, Kathy Caprino asked Sebastian Klein, co-founder of Blinkist, what he believed to be the common thread between all the great self help books Blinkist has covered. Klein brought out 7 key concepts that these self help books had in common. Klein did a fantastic job of bringing these key concepts together. Emeka Iwenofu, author of 'Francine's Miracle', a book that teaches young people how to overcome life challenges, believes these 7 concepts are timeless and their application is key. But he also believes that a framework of perseverance ...

BPMonline, a leading global provider of customer relationship management (CRM) and business process management (BPM) solutions, today announced the release of a new version 7.2 of BPMonline Pharma -- a comprehensive cloud CRM software that enables pharmaceutical and life science companies to automate industry-specific business processes and improve customer experience. BPMonline Pharma is the complete multichannel CRM suite designed to meet pharmaceutical industry specific needs, providing tools for: Complete customer data management Key account management Segmentation ...

In conjunction with Financial Literacy month in the US, Ignov8, an Educational Technology start-up, unveiled their first major project; Freedom Quest, a game to make financial literacy fun and engaging. They are running an Indiegogo campaign to share their vision, showcase their progress to date, and help fund future development: http://igg.me/at/freedomquest/x/6777093 Freedom Quest is an experiential game that replicates real world situations with real world variables, so as to expose players to a myriad of varied circumstances. According to company officials, "the ...

The Moscow Economic Forum 2014 was held in Moscow on March 26-27, 2014. The key topic of the forum was non-resource future of Russia. The MEF 2014 was opened by its co-chairmen: Ruslan Grinberg, director of Institute of Economics Russian Academy of Sciences, and Konstantin Babkin, president of the Production Union "Novoe Sodrugestvo". "We know that our country has a great potential of dynamic and long-term development - resources, people who want to work, vast agricultural lands. We have all conditions to expand to foreign markets," Konstantin Babkin said with optimism ...

San Diego design and remodeling firm Jackson Design & Remodeling (JDR) had an unprecedented evening at Friday's National Association of the Remodeling Industry's (NARI) Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards. The annual national awards program honors the best remodeling projects in the nation. Winners of the CotY regional awards automatically advanced to the national finals. Out of the four categories for best kitchen, JDR took home three of them, winning the national award for Kitchens $60k - $80k, Kitchens $80,001k - 120k and Kitchens over $120k. The company also ...

The age of digitisation offers the banking industry new opportunities and challenges to growing profits, from improving customer experience, to gaining access to a new wealth of data. The Future of Digital Banking regulalry brings together the key players from across the European banking industry to share insights on future innovations and to discuss the best routes to building a bank fit for the future customer. With last year's event attracting over 100 senior representatives; this year's conference promises to build on its leading reputation, now expanding to a 2 ...

"Upcycling" is the latest trend in charitable giving through technology recycling, and ASPIRA of PA is propelling the effort. They have launched a network-wide fundraiser to "upcycle" old and/or broken cell phones, laptops, iPads, e-Readers, iPods, etc. The donated goods are typically refurbished and distributed to areas where they still have value. Upcycling is also awesome for the planet, as it's much more environmentally friendly than throwing these types of things away. Can you believe that 400,000 cellphones are thrown away each day? You can help turn that kind of ...

CAL Business Solutions, a Connecticut based Microsoft Dynamics GP partner has announced that Microsoft executive Errol Schoenfish will be the Keynote speaker for the upcoming CAL Connect 2014 Event on May 15, 2014 in Bristol, Connecticut. Errol Schoenfish, currently Director of Product Management at Microsoft, has been with Great Plains and now Microsoft for twenty six years. This experience, from Support Technician to Director of Product Management on a worldwide scale, gives him a unique outlook on how Microsoft Dynamics GP fits into the Microsoft vision. When announcing ...

If you are serious about the success of your business then it is absolutely essential that you factor in promoting your brand as well as your products/services into your marketing strategy. In this world of email and video conferencing it is becoming harder and harder to get face to face with your clients, but it has been shown time and again that this is by far the best way to grow your business and build on your reputation. LMC Interactive Services advices that all companies build strong long lasting relationships with clients, an easy way to do this is through organising ...

It's a sure sign that your business is thriving when you are inundated with hoards of new customers coming through the door. While this is a welcome development for any company, you need to be absolutely sure that you are going to be able to deliver a first class service, even if your resources are suddenly stretched. Very often, businesses are taken by surprise at the sudden influx of new custom - so much so that they are not ready to handle the extra workload. It is vital for every company that they have a contingency plan in place which enables them to be able to respond ...

Watts Specialties, Inc., leading pipe and tube fabrication manufacturer will exhibit at the OTC 2014 tradeshow in Houston. Founded in 1969, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is the leading tradeshow event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection. Over 90,000 attendees from more than 120 nations will attend OTC 2014. "Watts Specialties attends and exhibits at all of these industry events," said David Carr, Director of Sales for Watts Specialties, "We will have an outdoor booth at ...

A likely one-year delay of the ICD-10 deadline may lead some healthcare providers to postpone training and testing of related projects. For others, the focus will remain on identifying which third-party vendors can best help them prepare for their eventual adoption of the new coding guidelines. This is the focus of the latest KLAS report, ICD-10 Consulting Services: Who Can Help in the Eleventh Hour? The report states that 54% of interviewed providers named training and education as the most important areas in which outside help is needed. Many providers are using or ...

June Keum Mi Bai, Chief Executive Officer and Country Manager of Coloplast Korea Ltd. has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in operations management. Ms. Bai has 24 years of professional experience, having recently become the CEO and Korean Country Manager of Coloplast Korea Ltd. Over the years, she has established herself as an expert in the field of general management. On a daily basis, she is responsible for overseeing the company's division in Korea, which includes managing sales, marketing, human resources, supply chain management ...

Shona P. Freeman, Owner of Phillips Telecommunications, Inc., has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in relationship building. Ms. Freeman began her career training while in the U.S. Army with her husband. With 26 years of experience, she started her own business, Phillips Telecommunications, Inc., alongside her husband. Skilled in building customer relationships, and administration, she oversees administrative responsibilities, including payroll, vendor management and customer service. Rounding out the company with his technical skills, ...

Hope International Services Founder and Executive Director Kathleen Anderson Walk, MD, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in ministry leadership. Dr. Walk heads Hope International Services, an organization that exists to promote Christian missionary endeavors worldwide, with an emphasis on planting churches through healing crusades, and training Christians and their leaders using international radio and short-term ministry. Dr. Walk has spent more than 45 years nurturing a growing skill set, which currently allows her to adeptly ...

Virgin Australia Manager of Guest Experiences and International Airports Tracy Alba has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in airline management. Operating above par for an impressive two decades, Ms. Alba has found professional success with Virgin Australia. In her role as Manager of Guest experience and International Airports, which she has held for the past two years, she has managed the airline's network of international airports across the globe. She has been responsible for promoting strong performance in airport operations. A ...

Realcomm Conference Group, LLC, a global leader in providing technology education and networking opportunities for the commercial, corporate, government and institutional real estate industry, announced today that legendary Silicon Valley author, speaker and advisor, Geoffrey Moore will be this year's annual Realcomm | IBcon conference keynote speaker. Moore, consultant to some of the world's largest and most successful companies including Cisco, Microsoft, Intel and Salesforce, will headline the Opening General Session titled, The Innovation Adoption Curve and its Relevance ...

Professional Womens Investment Service Pty. Ltd. Director, Theresa McLellan, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in financial consulting. After three decades of professional experience in finance and accounting, Ms. McLellan is dedicated to using her consulting expertise to help professional women achieve their financial goals. As director of Professional Women's Investment Service Pty. Ltd., Ms. McLellan has achieved success through her goal of helping women address the Achilles' Heel that successful women often have with regard to ...

James D. Carman, Restaurant Manager of the Urban Purveyor Group, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in customer service. Mr. Carman has 20 years of experience, having recently become a restaurant manager of the Urban Purveyor Group. Over the years, he has come to specialize in the fields of customer service, leadership, and cost control as his main areas of expertise. On a daily basis, he is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the restaurant, as well as managing a team of up to 70 and ensuring excellent customer service. ...

Jennifer E. McGann, Certified Professional Coder and Volunteer at The William W. Backus Hospital, has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in medical billing and coding. For Ms. McGann, a career in medical coding is a chance to make a difference in the lives of others. She currently volunteers her time at William W. Backus Hospital, where she is responsible for ensuring quality control of scanned medical records for documentation requirements, legibility and proper filing. She also assists with spreadsheets and reviews ...

Roger R. Martin, Technical Services Coordinator at Australian Broadcasting Corporation, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in broadcast and satellite engineering. With 25 years of experience in his field, Mr. Martin is known for his expertise in broadcasting. Daily, he is tasked with managing workshops to address technical faults, program management of new technical installations and operation of radio frequency requirements for television broadcasting. He has also taken the lead role in design and development of electronic news gathering ...

Christina Bowe, Regional Director UK/I of Lexmark's Perceptive Software Division, has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in the business of software technology. Ms. Bowe has 17 years of experience in the industry, with two years in her current role. Her expertise includes enterprise software sales, alliance and channel sales, strategy and general management. She oversees staff and handles all sales and operations for Perceptive Software for the U.K. and Ireland. She attributes her success to her strategy development ...

Matthew K. Pedron has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in sales and business management. Mr. Pedron has more than 15 years of sales experience across a broad range of industries and verticals from retail, small, medium enterprise to large corporate. Utilizing the SPIN methodology and the Capabilities Maturity Model, he has been successful in all roles that he has taken on to date. He has moved through from retail store management to territory management of eight stores before moving into the corporate sector holding roles from account ...