The Grand Canyon travel season will start in earnest next month. In anticipation of that, Grand Canyon Helicopters has released a free report that lists the best air tour deals for the remainder of Q2 2014. "Right now is one of the best times to book a helicopter tour," said Keith Kravitz, owner of Grand Canyon Helicopters (GCH), a consumer information site focused on finding the best fares on Canyon flights. "Winter is traditionally the slowest time of the year for flights and prices have been suppressed in order to stimulate demand. For savvy travelers, ...

Jackson Design & Remodeling today announced that voting is now open for the 2014 JDR Industry Blogger Awards. This year there are 46 nominees in six categories: Interior Design, Construction Business, Remodeling, Architecture, Green and Microblog. Now in its fifth year, the awards program has continued to expand its reach. "The Blogger Awards recognize the work of the best blogs in the business," said Todd Jackson, President and CEO of JDR. "They underline the importance of online communication in building community within our industry. Last year, ...

Atlanta natives Regina Kim Weir and Rosa Thurnher unveil their vision for a more fashionable South with the launch of their brainchild, Factory Girls. Their mission: to strengthen and elevate the fashion design community in Atlanta, and the South-East, by providing much-needed support for local, emerging talent. Factory Girls was founded in December 2013 in Atlanta, GA after co-founders Weir and Thurnher realized that the city was losing local fashion designers to larger cities such as New York or Los Angeles due to lack of resources and support in the region. With ...

St. Patrick's Day is approaching. For this day, green is a must for us. In order to observe St. Patrick's Day, trefoil, a symbol of luck, and a variety of green ornamentals can make this day run over with especial style. Absolutely, Milanoo can't miss such day, because Milanno boasts a multitude of green commodities, which can match St. Patrick's Day very well. At present you can visit milanoo.com to find many special offers for St. Patrick's Day. To observe such day, you may have arranged an excursion or plan to attend some celebration activities. For such occasions, ...

KLAS Research announced its 2014 report schedule while at the annual HIMSS show in Orlando. KLAS gave heavy consideration to feedback from healthcare providers to determine the 2014 direction. "We have a commitment to our provider partners that we will continue to evolve as the industry does," said Adam Gale, president of KLAS. "Our part in furthering the community of care is knowing where the provider focus is and helping providers make informed decisions." This year there is an expanded focus on newer areas like accountable care, population health ...

Anaheim Automation has taken their Servo Motor and Servo Drive product lines and combined them into an all-in-one solution: Servo Systems. Their Servo Systems offer the motor, drive, encoder, and cables in one complete package, and at a discounted rate. Their goal in providing packaged systems is to take the guesswork out of matching components, streamlining the selection process and eliminating any potential for mistakes. Anaheim Automation offers a line of Stepper Discounted Packages as well, and has had much success with these systems because of the simple purchasing ...

Jacinta Kielty, Director of GTECH Ireland Operations Ltd., has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in the lottery and gaming industry. GTECH S.p.A. is a leading commercial operator, partner of choice, and provider of technology in regulated worldwide gaming markets. GTECH Ireland is a wholly owned subsidiary of GTECH S.p.A and has provided a full suite of technology, services and solutions to the National Lottery in Ireland since 1987. Ms. Kielty has over 25 years of experience in the gaming business, including 12 years as director of ...

Pravin Singh, Chief Information Officer at Sigma Air Conditioning and Knorr-Bremse AG, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in HVAC services. With 22 years of experience in his field, Mr. Singh is known for his expertise in strategic planning and information technology. Daily, he is tasked with setting up global strategy for information technology, negotiating contracts, overseeing new product development, purchasing hardware, and budgeting. Sigma Air Conditioning is a specialized air conditioning equipment designer, manufacturer and ...

Rienk Van Wieren, Director of ManagemenS Results, was recently named a VIP member of Worldwide Branding. This special distinction honors individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to achieving personal and professional success. Mr. Van Wieren has 35 years of professional experience, with 25 years as a director of ManagemenS Results. On a daily basis, he is responsible for overseeing all company products, as well as managing employees. Prior to joining ManagemenS Results, Mr. Van Wieren held several managerial positions including general manager, executive coach, ...

Tomas Westerholm, Chief Executive Officer of 3D Render Oy has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in architecture and design software. Mr. Westerholm has 16 years of experience in architecture and design and as chief executive officer of 3D Render Oy. There, he is an expert in the transformation of architectural designs into visual interpretations. 3D Render Oy is an architectural and design firm that provides 3-D models and animations. Products include a visualizer that offers a leading solution for designers choosing between shapes, materials ...

University of Vienna Professor Katharine Sarikakis has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in media governance. Operating above par for almost a decade and a half, Dr. Sarikakis has found professional success with the University of Vienna. For the past three years, in her capacity as a professor, she serves as the vice director of the Ph.D. program of the faculty of social sciences. Dr. Sarikakis excels in her field due to her prior experiences in the industry, as well as her educational background, which includes a Ph.D. in public administration ...

Mikael Carlzon, Chief Executive Officer of Teleperformance Nordic AB, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in operations management. Mr. Carlzon has 25 years of professional experience, having recently become the CEO of the Nordic Region of Teleperformance. He is responsible for overseeing all operations in the Nordic region, which includes Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Having contributed to the profitability and success of major organizations through expert alignment of resources with international business needs and enterprise ...

Futuris Executive Manager of Human Resources Tricia Evans was recently named a VIP member of Worldwide Branding. This special distinction honors individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to achieving personal and professional success. Over the past 20 years, Tricia Evans has gained human resources and change management experience across a variety of industries including transport, health care, mining and chemicals. Now in the automotive field, she is responsible for development and implementation of organization wide human resource strategies, principles and ...

Paolo Pagani, President of E.Di.Ma.S., President of E.Di.Ma.S. Emergency and Disaster Management Studies, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in his profession. Mr. Pagani has 35 years of professional experience, with three years as President of E.Di.Ma.S. Emergency and Disaster Management Studies. Over the years, he has built up a comprehensive skill set that includes teamwork, leadership in international and multicultural environments, and business development. On a daily basis, he is responsible for maintaining an affiliation with ...

Katja Lidsell, Chief Operating Officer of Leonardo & Co., was recently named a VIP member of Worldwide Branding. This special distinction honors individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to achieving personal and professional success. Ms. Lidsell has almost 25 years of professional experience, and recently became the COO Europe of Leonardo & Co in late 2012, after having spent 13 years at Lazard, which she joined in 2000 Her latest position in Lazard was European Administrative Director. She started her career in 1989, when she moved from Stockholm, Sweden, ...

Catherine Paglino, International Brand Director for the Cosmetic and Luxury Division of Zepter International, has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in direct sales. Ms. Paglino has 25 years of experience in the luxury goods industry. In her current role of eight years, she handles her key accounts, which are mainly in Eastern Europe, including Russia and is also responsible for the development of all of the Zepter group's cosmetics and fragrances. She also gives orientations to the luxury industry to create fare trade ...

B. Lynn Kongkham, Broker and Realtor of Royal LePage York North Realty, Brokerage, was recently named a VIP member of Worldwide Branding. This special distinction honors individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to achieving personal and professional success. Ms. Kongkham has 28 years of experience as a broker and realtor of Royal LePage York North Realty. Over the years, her talent for relationship management has served her well, as good people skills are crucial to the selling and negotiation processes. Looking back, Ms. Kongkham attributes her success to ...

The Pampering Plumber offers its award-winning Tampa plumbing services to everyone, regardless of whether their property is commercial or residential. The Pampering Plumber operates with a focus on professionalism and personalized service. The company understands that its customers deserve a high level of respect, cooperation and customer service. These basic principles have earned the plumbers in Tampa, Fla., the prestigious Angie's List Super Service Award for more than five years in a row. The Angie's List award is indicative of The Pampering Plumber's superior ...

Varicose veins are large, swollen, bulging veins that are caused by weakened valves, resulting in blood not being pumped properly and instead accumulating in the veins. Varicose veins are very common and can affect anyone, anywhere. While varicose veins are often asymptomatic and painless, they can cause a number of symptoms, including swelling of the legs, cramping, aching, pain and itching around the veins, and these usually worsen as the day progresses. In more severe cases, dermatitis can ensue, and ulcers may be formed in the affected areas. Signs of varicose veins ...

You work very hard to keep your home or commercial property well landscaped and attractive. Of course, there are forces at work that can cause damage to your trees. Insects, disease and storms can all wreak havoc on otherwise healthy trees and as trees age, they can become fragile and possibly dangerous if they are placed over a home, vehicles or walkways. Yellow Ribbon, an Atlanta tree removal service, recommends dealing with any of these tree issues as soon as possible. You may find that after a severe storm, you have tree damage. A tree can fall over from too ...

Kaeng Raeng, a best selling cleanse program on Amazon.com, is set to showcase a brand new soy-free product line at 2014's ExpoWest in Anaheim, CA. The new product is a highly anticipated addition to Kaeng Raeng's high protein, soy-based product line. Kaeng Raeng's soy-free product features pea protein powder as the anchor for the three popular flavors "joyful" (strawberry, raspberry, pineapple); "daybreak" (mango, peach, pineapple); and "into the blue" (blueberry, banana). Kaeng Raeng's new formula with high quality pea protein stays true ...

To enforce creativity and engineering in the technology age, one institution in New Jersey named Storming Robots has been offering very unique programs for grade school students since 2005 that does exactly that with a clever model. Storming Robots believes and enforces the idea that science and creativity go hand-in-hand. Four Phases Model Storming Robots' Model offers a coherent trajectory of learning structure for students to capitalize their creativity with engineering disciplines. It aims to increase their propensity for the transition to competitive colleges ...

Poli Mortgage Group announces the launch of their new website, built specifically to provide a more user friendly and unique shopping experience for consumers. The key function being the addition of a rate quoting feature which will deliver any shopper immediate access to live rate quotes, obligation free. While most mortgage companies will request the submission of personal contact information before receiving a quote, Poli believes this is a dated practice which does not satisfy consumer needs in today's marketplace. Newly appointed Executive Vice President, Chris ...

Judy Kang is unlike any violinist you've ever heard. "Most likely the only musician to have worked with both Pierre Boulez and Lady Gaga," as the New York Times put it, Kang marries lively, evocative classical playing with such disparate influences as Bjork-inspired vocals, indie, electronica and hip-hop. Her multi-instrumental compositions, rooted in a love of classical and chamber music, explore how to make violin music for modern audiences in beautiful and often surprising ways. Thursday, May 1, 2014, beginning at 7:30 p.m., Ms. Kang will perform at ...

Now 285 years later, for true coffee lovers like Chadwick Conte, sipping a cup of well-brewed specialty coffee can be the highpoint of his day. His love of coffee led him to do research into the best coffee the world has to offer, which in turn led him to Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee and Kona Coffee from Hawaii. After more years of research he opened an Internet-based coffee business called C&C Specialty Coffee. C&C Specialty Coffee specializes in importing and selling 100 percent Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee. U.S. demand is such that the Jamaica Blue Mountain ...