The North American hotel market is gaining traction, as it has completed the 3rd straight year of REVPAR growth, according to research presented at the 2013 ASFONA (Association of Starwood Franchisees & Owners - North America) Associate Board Members meeting, which was held at The St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, California in March. The gathering was also attended by several members of Starwood's senior corporate management team, together with a number of Starwood-branded hotel owners, franchisees and hotel management company executives, as well as ASFONA associate ...

SILVER CROSS, the leading North American healthcare retail franchise that buys, sells and trades accessibility and mobility equipment, is offering a new Ability Achievement Scholarship for physically challenged college/university students throughout Canada and the United States. The SILVER CROSS Scholarship is offered to full-time students who use a manual wheelchair, power wheelchair or mobility scooter while attending classes. The $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to one student in each country for tuition and books, or any other education-related expense they incur. ...

Robert Weiss, artistic director and CEO of Carolina Ballet (http://www.carolinaballet.com), has announced that the company will present Giselle, a romantic classical masterpiece, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium (RMA) Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, May 19 and at Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) on Thursday, May 23. Giselle, performed by every major ballet company in the world, debuted in Paris in 1841 and is considered the touchstone of ballet for the Romantic era. The ballet tells the story of a young peasant girl with a strong passion for dancing who falls in love ...

Children spend on average over 7 hours every day wearing school uniforms. Most of them are not sweat absorbent, do not allow the skin to breathe, do not feel pleasant against the skin and are treated with harmful pesticides that can aggravate or, even spark skin conditions. While conventional cotton is often deemed as a natural fabric, the reality is quite different. Cotton plants are very prone to pest attacks and therefore cotton crops so heavily treated with chemicals they use approximately 25% of the world's insecticides and more than 10% of the pesticides. The ...

The court itself is a majestic panelled room complete with the judges bench, the galleries above for the watching spectators and the dreaded dock, right next to the staircase that lead the prisoners to their awaiting hell, where torture and a brutal existence awaited these poor souls. It was said that you could be tried, convicted and hung to death in one day at the galleries of justice. The gaol held all manner of criminals from poor debtors, petty criminals, to murderers, the more heinous the crime the further down the gaol you were held and the more squalid your existence. On ...

Webelinx has released new tower defense game which is perfect for all the users who love shooting games with aliens and lots of action. Completely innovative and amusing gameplay, lots of interesting achievements and superpowers make this game a perfect pastime for users of all ages. "Space Tower Defender" is now available for iPhone and iPad users, after experiencing a huge success among the users of Android devices. Little brave alien is the only survivor on his planet, and his mission is to save it from evil invaders. Users have the task to help him by shooting ...

The multi-disciplinary panel discussion hosted by accounting firm Presti & Naegele at the beginning of this month (10th of April) has addressed a number of issues that are of national concern, including the raising economic uncertainty due to recent changes in the the health care system as seen in the larger context of the steeping federal debt crisis. Presenters Andrew Presti and Mark DeRosa spoke about how the national deficit really impacts small business, on the one hand, and about insurance options now available, on the other. Due to the recent grand redesign ...

Manly Logan, CEO of Scalada Holdings, Ltd., (www.scaladaholdings.net) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Titan Holdings Inc., will be brought in to assist Cherokee Holdings LLC, an engineering firm which is another of Scalada's wholly owned subsidiaries, to prepare a proposal to solve major ecological problems faced by Norway in its harvesting and production of krill oil. Cherokee was approached last week for its successful history of providing ecologically sustainable solutions to environmental problems based on its combined efforts of joint ventures, management ...

BuyaTimeshare.com, the leading online platform for connecting timeshare buyers and renters with timeshare owners, announces double-digit increases in consumers looking to buy and rent timeshare in the first quarter of 2013. The dollar value of buyer offers placed through the company's industry-leading online marketplace increased 68 percent in Q1 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. The dollar value of rental offers was up 44 percent in the first quarter, with the total number of offers placed through the website up 85 percent so far this year. All of these indicators ...

Before the global financial crisis unfolded in 2008, there was a small group of wealthy and affluent investors with a carefully guarded secret to investing. However, when the world markets took a sharp decline following the banking scandal in the United States, this community of privy investors was forced to share their secret with the rest of the investment community and divulge the source of the incredible investment returns; that were profitable enough to save their portfolios and personal wealth from certain ruin. The answer that came as a surprise to many private investors, ...

Showcase Design Marble and Granite announced today that it installs countertops for kitchens and bathrooms all around the greater Raleigh and surrounding areas including Cary, Durham, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay Varina, Garner, Clayton, Sanford, Smithfield, Benson and Sanford. "We can help you get high-quality marble or granite countertops at an affordable price," said Jill Englert, Owner of Showcase Design Marble and Granite. "Call and see how we will go the extra mile to make sure that you get the design you want to match the look you want." Showcase ...

Location, design, price, neighborhood, community--Mark Barron and Amy Hizon found the new home package they were looking for when they came to LivingSmart Homes at Fair Oaks Ranch in Santa Clarita. Yet when asked whether they could identify "the one reason" they bought their new home here, they answered quickly, "Green." "When we walked into the sales offices for the first time we did not understand the green part of the building, and we did not realize the level of achievement Pardee has accomplished with green building," said Mark. "As ...

Traditionally payroll management has been an administrative task. Because of its transactional, back-office nature, it has rarely been viewed as holding any strategic value. As human capital management (HCM) becomes more integrated, payroll may hold the key to delivering a complete view of human capital data. With advances in technology, payroll can be connected into a unified HCM solution, enabling employees, managers and executives to use both the process and the payroll information in ways not previously available to them. Ventana Research is launching new benchmark ...

Pervasive Group is excited to announce MMGuardian , one of the first optimized parental control solutions for carriers. MMGuardian is a CTIA E-Tech Awards Finalist in the mobile category and Pervasive will conduct a live demonstration of MMGuardian on the Exhibit Innovations Stage at booth 5646 within CTIA World on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 12:30pm. MMGuardian, currently available for Android devices, is a high performance, fully scalable, carrier-grade solution that is immediately customizable, may be easily carrier-branded and internationalized, and can be quickly ...

"Summer in Maine means so many of us spend more time participating in outdoor activities. The coast and waterfront are really spectacular but along with hiking, running and just enjoying being outdoors-can expose people to greater risk of UV sun eye damage than they might anticipate," commented Ophthalmologist Jordan Sterrer, M.D. of Eyecare Medical Group. "Generally, patients are well aware of the harmful effects that ultraviolet UV rays can have on their skin-and so they take the necessary precaution of using sunscreen," explained Dr. Sterrer. "But, ...

4 Walls, Inc., announced the launch of its of newest service, Respage Local Business Listings. This service promises to improve clients' online digital presence while bolstering lead generation and SEO. Though the Respage Local Business Listing service, 4 Walls fixes and updates clients' business listings on over 130 sites including Google, Yahoo, Bing, MapQuest, Yellowbook and many more more by correcting common errors like incorrect business name, address and phone number and business categorization. in cases where the business listing is missing, it is added to these ...

NJ-based Gibraltar Laboratories, a leading provider of contract testing and consulting services for the pharmaceutical and related industries, was contracted by compounding pharmacy MedPrep Consulting in late February 2013. The reason: to help MedPrep improve its quality standards, testing and compounding practices in anticipation of new and stricter regulations governing compounding pharmacies, forthcoming at both the Federal and State levels. On March 13, 2013, an incident occurred that would test the resources, expertise and responsiveness of Gibraltar Labs. A Yale-New ...

To further advance Maine's wind energy supply-chain products and professional service business, the Maine Ocean & Wind Industry Initiative (MOWII) will organize a Maine Wind Industry Pavilion at WINDPOWER on May 5-8 in Chicago IL. MOWII has been actively developing and promoting Maine's wind power capabilities in many sectors, including construction, engineering, composite technologies, steel fabrication, precision manufacturing, environmental services and marine trades. "Maine continues to demonstrate high-caliber wind energy capabilities at national and international ...

Randall-Reilly, the leading publishing company for the trucking industry, has announced the launch of its revamped interactive recruiting website ProTruckerOnline.com, part of an overall rebranding campaign aimed at transforming the trucking publication giant from "magazine guys" to a comprehensive multimedia, solutions-based business for the entire trucking industry. The company's rebranding campaign, said Randall-Reilly President Brent Reilly, began with an overhaul of the company's look and structure, incorporating a top-to-bottom approach that included ...

Noor is Pasadena's premier event space. They have been voted Best Wedding-Banquet Space 2011 & 2012 by Pasadena Weekly and voted Most Stylized Venue 2012 by Pasadena Magazine. Noor will be teaming up with Petrossian Caviar, R-Mine Bespoke, and Nira of Amber Events to put on the highly anticipated, exclusive mixer for professional wedding planners in Southern California. The event will take place on May 8, 2013 from 6:00-9:00pm. This event will be one to talk about with a line-up of fantastic participating event professionals: Amber Events Noor Rmine Alders ...

At Robert Vaught Orthodontics, no detail is left unattended. Our practice utilizes the most advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques available today with traditional braces, clear ceramic braces,Invisalign, and Invisalign Teen: the "Clear" alternative to braces. Dr. Vaught can quickly analyze an individual's specific orthodontic needs and create an in depth plan regarding the best treatment. In fact, thanks to today's advances in orthodontic technology, the office of Dr. Robert Vaught can provide its patients with more options when it comes to wearing ...

Edmonton builders, Pacesetter Homes has been honored with an award for the best single family home from the Canadian Home Builders' Association - Edmonton Region for their Winchester model home. The home is located at 5016 DeWolf Road NW in the Griesbach neighborhood and is one of the many examples of Edmonton new homes for sale in the area. The Canadian Home Builders' Association - Edmonton Region is a non-profit organization that represents more than 450 companies across the country, including builders, renovators, suppliers, land developers and much more. The organization ...

Orthodontist Dr. Damon Szymanowski with orthodontic facilities in Sacramento, California understands the long-term commitment that each person makes when starting orthodontic treatment. We commit ourselves to offer not only excellent treatment but also to make the process as enjoyable as possible, every step of the way. For us, every patient encounter is a chance to build a long-lasting relationship, as we understand that braces are a life-long commitment. Our success completely depends on your smile, and we invite you to see how we can transform your life. Early Treatment You're ...

Customers who are interested in living in the prestigious community, Bellwether Park, have a chance to make that dream come true. In Edmonton, new homes for sale are available, with prices for townhouses starting in the $260s, and condominiums starting from $160s. Affordable housing is a rare find in many markets. The new units offered in this community are priced to allow nearly everyone to enjoy them, no matter their level of income. Young professionals especially are likely to find a lot to satisfy their needs. These homes offer a clean style to allow customers ...

KBI Electrical Services of the Dallas area provides various electrical services including lighting, cabling and security in the Dallas area including Forth Worth, Texas. "Electrical cabling and building a reliable infrastructure is critical to keep the business engine running," said Gary Edwards, President of KBI Electrical Services. "We treat our customers just like we want to be treated - quality products and great service. KBI customers learn quickly that we stand for reliability." KBI offers commercial electrical services of all kinds: fiber ...