Huthwaite, the world's leading performance improvement organization with expertise in sales and marketing, is expanding its presence in the Asian market with the launch of a new office in Hong Kong. The office, which will open this quarter, will be the company's second hub in the Asian market, following its Singapore office. Hong Kong is a premiere location for multinational companies in the region. Huthwaite's Hong Kong office lead by Principal Consultant, Dickson Barnhoorn, will focus on territory in northern Asia, including greater China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. ...

Davis Whitehall reintroduced the Salute cremation urn at the ICCFA 2013 Convention and Exposition held earlier this month in Tampa, FL. First introduced more than a decade ago, this one-of-a-kind hardwood urn has been absent from the market since 2011. Davis Whitehall has licensed the right to manufacture the Salute urn through an agreement with Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. The Salute is a light-colored hardwood urn hand crafted from domestically sourced solid maple. The front of the urn features a 3-D sculpted laser carving of a soldier saluting which serves as a ...

The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced it will offer a two-day baking class on Tuesday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 8 as part of the institution's Kitchen Skills Series. The class, which will be taught by Chef Instructor Mitch Samples, will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Chef's Academy in Morrisville, located at 2001 Carrington Mill Blvd. During the two-day course, participants will ...

Coalfire announced today that Mark Weatherford, the former top cybersecurity official at the Department of Homeland Security, has joined the Coalfire Advisory Board. With decades of cybersecurity experience, Weatherford has vast knowledge of the cybersecurity threat space and critical infrastructure protection. "One of the biggest threats to organizations, public or private, is a cyberattack," said Rick Dakin, CEO of Coalfire. "We are lucky to have Mark joining our Advisory Board and bring his insight and experience to our clients, partners and industry ...

The Environmental Hygienists Association has just launched its new website http://www.molddiy.com to provide easy-to-follow and use do it yourself training, instructions, and products to enable homeowners, landlords, construction companies, real estate management companies, and tenants to find and get rid of dangerous toxic mold growth. Mold DIY guidance and products are necessary because mold infestations are frequently hidden inside the ceilings, walls, floors, attics, basements, crawl spaces, heating/cooling equipment and ducts, carpeting, and furnishings of homes, ...

SfL+a Architects (http://www.sfla.biz) has announced that the firm has installed four solar energy trees in front of Sandy Grove Middle School, the nation's first net-positive, LEED Platinum designed, leased public school. Each of these bright blue solar "trees" stands 20 feet tall, includes 12 solar panels, and serves as a symbol and reminder of the significant environmental benefit of this one-of-a-kind project. SfL+a Architects, along with FirstFloor, Spotlight Solar and PowerSecure Solar, completed the installation in early April. The 74,000-square-foot net-zero ...

Whether specializing in heating and cooling, insulation, glass block windows, or home energy auditing, residential contractors everywhere are experiencing the rough economic climate as homeowners are more hesitant to invest money in their homes. As the market fluctuates, more and more contractors are looking for ways to increase revenues and maximize their profitability from a more cautious customer base. Building Science Energy Services (BSES) has created a simple, quick, and cost-effective process to provide just that. BSES has developed their ContractorMAX Packages ...

Fox have already bought the film rights to The Dark Game by journalist Brett Forrester - the real life story of his investigations into match fixing and football corruption. The match fixing scandals in the football world have also inspired a more unusual project, with independent developers Game Changer Games currently working on creating the first video game where the player takes on the role of a match fixer. Match fixing stories don't seem to be going away any time soon, with the explosion of interest in the subject started by Europol's investigations into a reported ...

Health food and supplements company MyDietShopz.com has partnered with the affiliate management agency AffiliateManager.com to launch the MyDietShopz affiliate management program. In Washington D.C. in 1996, MyDietShopz.com began compiling best-of lists for diet, health and sports products. Working closely with busy professionals, MyDietShopz has assembled a comprehensive resource for nutritional information and guidance. MyDietShopz.com believes in good nutrition - not skipping meals, but decreasing fat and getting enough protein - for emotional well-being and energy ...

WHO: Softtek, founder of the nearshore industry and leading global IT services provider dedicated to maximizing the value of applications, announced today that Laura Salazar, QA&V practice leader, Softtek and Vanessa Lopez, CoE practice leader, Softtek will be presenting at the annual StarEast Conference in Orlando. The Softtek Testing Center of Excellence addresses organizational challenges by delivering quality products to internal and external stakeholders through a proven service delivery model. The testing service excels at maximizing the business value of ...

The timeshare exchange provider is starting to reap the rewards of its South Africa outreach efforts. Dial An Exchange (DAE), the world's largest privately-owned timeshare exchange company, has experienced tremendous growth in its South Africa membership base so far in 2013. Membership grew 318 percent in January 2013 compared to last year, with February membership growth at 78 percent and March memberships up an amazing 419 percent following a targeted outreach effort implemented in the last part of 2012. Overall transactions also saw a 30 percent boost in January ...

Crown & Caliber [http://www.crownandcaliber.com/], the leading purchaser of high-end luxury watches, now offers retailers with a private label trade-in service. Currently, many retailers do not want to purchase or accept as trade-in pre-owned watches for several reasons. For those not experienced with pre-owned luxury watches, valuing these watches properly can be very difficult. Retailers often find them difficult to authenticate and to determine whether or not the watch is running properly. In addition, it is often difficult for retailers to sell these pre-owned watches ...

It's been a busy spring for the Connecticut members of the International Women's Forum! Members of the Forum's talented membership have been recognized by business and community groups, governmental bodies, and other organizations for their amazing talents and contributions. IWF-CT President Valarie Gelb, will be holding office hours for a select number of startups on April 24th to offer one-on-one mentorship as part of Launching with the Stars - CTNext. Ms. Gelb is the former Chief Sales Development Officer of MasterCard Worldwide and current CEO of. TheBarnYardGroup, ...

Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi (www.jingying.org), based in Arnold, is pleased to announce that World Tai Chi & Qigong Day will be celebrated this year on Saturday, April 27th 2013. We have scheduled activities at Annapolis Towne Centre from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Activities will be on the grassy area by the fountain between PF Changs and Brio and will include free workshops and demonstrations. The activities will begin with a Chinese Lion Dance performance by Jing Ying Institute of Arnold. There will be demonstrations of Tai Chi forms and weapons ...

Do-it-yourself direct deposit via ACH (Automated Clearing House) is faster and safer. Businesses that are seeking for an easy-to-use and flexible ACH file generator can try out the new ezACH deposit software from Halfpricesoft.com. The latest version rolled out with new feature to support multiple origination accounts with no extra charge. EzAch Deposit is designed to create direct deposit file for payroll, government TAX, Vendors bill payment, refund, investment dividends and fund collecting from customers. Other updates inside new version include Quick Data Upload ...

Mother's Day is right around the corner and men everywhere are in a state of panic. Minds are racing and frantic searching has begun with no clear direction in sight. Why? Mother's Day is the only true holiday that encompasses how a man feels and how much he appreciates his mother and/or his wife, the mother of his children. Well guys, leave the struggle and guesswork behind! This Mother's Day let Jewelry Box Direct take the stress out of finding that perfect gift! The biggest quality that a woman looks for in their Mother's Day gift is one that has usability, represents ...

Road trips offer families a chance to reconnect, travel and experience new things together without the hefty price tags that go along with air travel. Simply put, when 3 or more people are involved, you get more bang for your travel-buck by staying low to the ground. Stacks and Stacks Homewares brings its organizing expertise into the car with you, offering advice for a stress-free family road trip! Savvy Car Storage Tools - Make every inch count in your car with these tips: 1.Seat backs offer a great opportunity for organizing kids' car activities. A back seat organizer, ...

Well, the month of September is upon us and with that comes a month of education, education, and some more education. At my company, Gotcha Bed Bug Inspectors, we always say, "education is the key to staying bedbug free!" So, we thought we would explore some of the myths and misconceptions about those little blood sucking friends we're celebrating during the 30 days of September. In our travels visiting clients from hotel owners, business travelers and school administration, all the way to home owners, we have come across some very interesting methods our clients ...

"Effective UV blocking sunglasses and eyeglasses along with some common sense approaches can go a long way to minimizing the risk of UV sun eye damage," commented Fairfield County Ophthalmologist & Corneal Specialist Leslie Doctor, M.D. "We find that this time of year-as patients spend more time involved in outdoor activities-they tend to underestimate their risk of sun and UV damage to their eyes. It's actually greater than most people realize," she said. "One of the things most people are simply unaware of is that UV sun and eye damage can ...

Thumperino - Diary of a Superbunny, a chapter book for young/middle grade readers written by Amber L. Spradlin and published by Hocks Out Press, has reached number one on the Top 100 Children's Books list, spring 2013. The book was ranked number one on both the children and teen book lists by printing and distribution service giant LuLu.com, publisher of over 1.1 million titles. Thumperino - Diary of a Superbunny is the first book in a series that chronicles the adventures of a New York City house rabbit blessed with super-powers and a duty to make the world a better ...

Construction sector workers are the third least happy employees in the UK, according to new research by Randstad CPE, the specialist recruiter. - Construction workers less happy than UK general working population - Across the UK competitive salary replaces job security as top employment requirement as job market improves Construction sector workers are the third least happy employees in the UK, according to new research by Randstad CPE, the specialist recruiter. Just 53% of construction workers describe themselves as extremely happy or happy in their current jobs, ...

Have you ever noticed that individuals who have a beautiful smile just love to flash it! And why not? Great teeth deserve to be seen and there no time better than now to improve yours. In providing an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan, Dr. Jorgensen considers the patient's dental development, facial growth, jaw function, and proper bite. He takes into account the investment in time and resources given by every patient and devises a plan that will provides a life-long smile. Not one that is quickly treated and will require additional treatment in the future. Dr. ...

Cork-based design and digital print agency Upper Case are marking their 10th year in the exhibition and display industry this month. Way back in 2003, Upper Case were Cork's first agency to embrace the large format revolution, investing in two photographic wide format presses. At the same time the company secured a foothold in the market by acquiring Limerick based competitor, Exposure Displays. Within the space of the next 5 years, Upper Case grew to become Munster's largest exhibition design and print company. Avoiding the "cheap and cheerful" direction taken ...

Forza Direct Marketing were delighted to be informed that they have been shortlisted for the An Post Marketing Awards which is a great achievement for the company and the team. The An Post Integrated Direct Marketing Awards are Ireland's mecca for work that combines imagination, interaction and impact. Whether the campaigns use offline or online media (or both) doesn't matter. What matters is that the work shook up sales figures and competitors in equal measure. Winning an An Post Integrated Direct Marketing Awards proves you're at the top of your game. It shows you ...

Customers can now pay for courier services from parcel delivery specialist Parcel2Go Ireland using their Amazon account details, for added convenience. Amazon Payments functionality is now accessible via the Parcel2Go Ireland website, allowing Amazon users to pay for domestic and international courier services securely and quickly by simply using their Amazon account details. The 'Pay Now with Amazon' button should be clearly visible when checking out and completing the transaction. "At Parcel2Go, we take great pride in offering our customers genuine choice and ...