Australian holiday provider Classic Holidays has won the 2013 Perspective Magazine Award for Best Management Company, receiving global recognition from industry professionals for the second straight year during GNEX 2013. The award was announced during a Gala dinner held February 6th, 2013 at the Beverly Wilshire - a Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California following the conference, which recognizes the top companies and individuals doing business in the timeshare and fractional sector of the hospitality industry worldwide. "We are absolutely thrilled ...

In an effort to welcome new volunteers into the organization's Grand Rapids community, Hospice of Michigan will hold a volunteer training series on Mar. 14, 21 and 28. The series will be held at HOM's Ada office, 989 Spaulding Ave. SE, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The office is currently looking for volunteers to support patient care, office administration and We Honor Veterans outreach, including: Specialty programs, such as pet, music and aroma therapy Home-made items, such as memory bears Massage therapists, hair stylists Celebratory events, including making birthday ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that President Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D., has been appointed to lead the board of directors of Cooperating Raleigh Colleges (CRC), a nonprofit consortium that works to promote collaboration among higher education institutions located in Raleigh and Wake County. Townsley, who will serve as board president for the 2012-2013 academic year, will work alongside the other presidents, chancellors and the executive director to ensure collaboration among participating ...

February 18, 2013 - Cybernetics has announced the release of the powerful iSAN 7000 line of iSCSI SAN storage units. The new Cybernetics iSAN 7000 series is tailored to meet even the most taxing enterprise-level storage demands with ease while growing comfortably with your business, up to an incredible 448 TB. The Cybernetics iSAN 7000 series provides the ultimate in performance and speed, with transfer rates of up to 1.5 GB/s and up to 700,000 IOPS, depending on port configuration. Dynamic storage provisioning allows space to be expanded instantly for more recovery ...

SER Metro-Detroit, Jobs for Progress, Inc. (SER) will use a recent grant from Bank of America to strengthen its ability to meet the needs of job seekers in Southwest Detroit. According to Data Driven Detroit, the unemployment rate for this area is 29.3%. When considering those who have stopped looking for work, that percent increases to 47.7%. Many of these residents are unable to find and keep jobs because they lack the basic skills and credentials required by employers. In fact, 41.2% lack a high school diploma or equivalent. In 2013, SER will help over 100 unemployed ...

VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has installed the world's first invisible door lock at the 5-star Hotel Bristol in Vienna. Essence by VingCard is a revolutionary concept in hospitality security, taking minimalist design to the extreme by eliminating all lock hardware on the door. Essence encases all electronic components inside the door itself to make the access devices practically invisible to hotel guests. Hotel door locks have long posed a challenge to hotel design professionals tasked with blending the ...

VitalSleep.com, with their FDA cleared, BPA-free VitalSleep Stop Snoring Mouthpiece, has partnered with AffiliateManager.com, premier affiliate management agency, to launch the VitalSleep affiliate management program. With VitalSleep's simple and effective snoring-problem solution, users can expect a free flow of air in and out of their lungs throughout the night; the deep, restorative sleep needed to feel rested, healthy and productive; grateful partners who will also experience the benefits of uninterrupted sleep; and alert, energetic and focused mornings. The ...

New kids app startup EMTC Edu has announced plans to release two learning games. Both games aim to provide great entertainment and support child development. EMTC Edu thinks differently about education. The company's whole approach stems from the idea that young children are naturally fascinated by the world around them - that children want to start learning so they can understand all the strange sights and sounds they meet every day. The most effective applications tap into this insatiable curiosity and direct it in ways that will help kids develop important cognitive ...

IGEL Technology, a leading worldwide thin client manufacturer, announced today its new distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc., the world's largest technology distributor. Through this alliance, Ingram Micro will now deliver IGEL thin client hardware and software products to its established reseller channel across the United States. "Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) offers a lucrative solution sale for our channel partners throughout the U.S., and represents a growing market opportunity that spans across small and mid-size businesses, as well as enterprises," ...

The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers more than 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced Ryon Kaopuiki as the new president of the Indianapolis campus. In this position, Kaopuiki will lead all day-to-day operations for Indianapolis and serve as a community liaison with corporate and nonprofit partners. Formerly vice president of enrollment for Harrison College, Kaopuiki will also guide planning, staffing and support for the development ...

Mesa Certified Mold Inspectors and Environmental and Industrial Hygienists Phillip and Divine Fry have expanded their Mesa mold inspection service to the neighboring communities of Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Apache Junction, and Scottsdale, Arizona. Home and business owners in the East Valley area of metropolitan Phoenix can have their houses and commercial buildings inspected with high tech inspection tools such as a fiber optics inspection cable for the interior mold inspection inside walls, ceilings, crawl spaces, attics, and heating/cooling equipment and ducts. Learn ...

Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC (http://www.fuentek.com/), a local consulting firm that provides intellectual property (IP) and technology transfer services, has announced that she will be speaking at an event sponsored by the Carolinas Chapter of the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. During the session titled "Innovation and Intellectual Property: Best Practices and New Rules," Schoppe will address the IP concerns that arise as firms rely on their innovation as a strategic asset. She will share ...

The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, is announcing its February 2013 meeting of the Women Real Estate Investors Association. This event will take place on February 25, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The location for this event is the Four Points Sheraton, located at 275 Research Parkway in Meriden, CT. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for networking opportunities. At this event, two powerful women will share their stories and their deals. The mystery guest speaker was featured on CNN News while rehabbing a property. She profited $92,000 ...

Utrip (www.utrip.com), a revolutionary online platform for authentic, personalized travel planning, announced today that it launched Utrip 1.1, showcasing a suite of new features and destinations to enhance users' trip planning experience. "We are excited about the reception of Utrip so far," said Gilad Berenstein, CEO and Founder of Utrip. "We have been receiving great press coverage and extremely positive feedback from customers and travel experts alike, but we are always striving to improve the Utrip experience. We are thrilled to announce that Utrip ...

Be A Doll's mini busts are hand sculpted by doll artist Cyndi Safstrom, then mounted on a hand stained wood base. Fiber hair is used, not plastic or clay, for a lifelike appearance. "I wanted to offer a product at my website with a lower price point, that would maintain the best part of my dolls, the face." Cyndi says. "I also liked the idea of using a larger face size since I can do more detail in the sculpting." Mini busts can be ordered singly or with more than one loved one featured. "I just love sculpting faces; they are all beautiful to ...

Buyer beware of the company you hire to settle your IRS Tax Problem. Why not hire a company you can trust with the IRS Tax Debt that needs to be addressed correctly the first time around. Do your due dilligence, your future depends on it... For many competitors the statement above above seems so farfetched that it would take class action suits, multiple lawsuits from Attorney Generals from various states to protect the consumer from predatory business practices. The approaches used by other IRS Tax Resolution companies are just flat out scary. Just in time for IRS Tax ...

Strategic Five Marketing has experienced steady growth though the recession and agrees 2013 is the year that will see many UK businesses make a comeback. The business group is forecasting GDP growth of 1 per cent in 2013. Quarter-on-quarter growth is expected to be marginally positive (0.3 per cent) in the first quarter of the year, and stay between 0.3-0.4 per cent for the rest of 2013. Next year, the CBI is expecting growth of 2 per cent, unchanged from its November forecast, with quarter-on-quarter growth expected to be modest at around 0.5-0.6 per cent. Strategic ...

According to research, 43% of search engine users seek a local search to find offline businesses (netpunch.co.uk). Gavin Walsh, Managing Director at MarketStorm Global Ltd, says: "Online shopping plays an important role in our market place. However, we cannot ignore that almost half of the Internet users use search engines to find a local store or information point, someone they can consult in person before the purchase." The same study reveals that 51% of online users explicitly characterise their behaviour as "search online but purchase offline" (netpunch.co.uk). ...

Max Security, a global security consulting firm is offering Syria Intelligence briefings to qualified individuals from corporations and governments. Qualified persons can receive an intel trial, which provides comprehensive information about potential threats to business continuity and also situational risk management strategies. According to Max Security Intelligence Director Dor Raveh, Syria's volatility constitutes a grave threat to the entire region. "Terrorist organizations, WMDs, intra-religious conflict and pre-existing regional instability are only the start ...

Harvey Wayne Communications provide outsourced marketing and customer acquisition for national clients in three major UK cities - London, Manchester and Leeds. The firm reported a 35% increase in sales for the 3rd quarter of 2012. Managing director Andy Jones believes that by focusing on positioning, Harvey Wayne Communications have added value to their clients' brands. Branding is increasingly important in today's marketplace. With so much choice available, brands need to select a niche to target to. 'Brand positioning' relates to how a product is placed on the market. ...

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is hosting an educational leadership symposium next month to address the low attendance and graduation rates of young Latino men in college. The symposium will take place from 8 am to 12 pm on Saturday, March 9, at Mt. San Jacinto College, Menifee Campus. The event, which is open to the public, is a collaborative effort between CSUSM and several community organizations, including Encuentros Leadership. Community leaders, educators and students interested in learning more about this important cause are encouraged to attend. "Latino ...

Botox has become a popular option among a diverse set of patients when it comes to reducing signs of aging--such as those presented by wrinkles. However, a recent article from TIME reveals new research that suggests the practice could have more advantages that extend beyond the surface of cosmetics. According to the article, the research conducted by Dr. Eric Finzi, medical director of the Chevy Chase Cosmetic Center in Maryland has proposed "that treating frown lines and erasing the outward signs of aging may actually lift spirits among people with depression." ...

Under the recent leadership of Coach Lovie Smith, the noted Chicago Bears team have faced several tumultuous seasons. While the NFL team has gone to the Super Bowl under Smith's guidance, they have missed a shot at the playoffs in five of the last six seasons. Most recently, Smith is reported to have led to the team to a 10-win season, only to have experienced the team dismantle after winning seven of their first eight games. However, a recent FOX News article reports that after many inconsistent seasons, Phil Emery--Chicago Bears General Manager--decided to replace Lovie ...

A San Francisco Immigration Law Firm continues one of its busiest years with two impressive, but very contrasting achievements. Just after Pearl Law Group was named "Immigration Provider of the Year" for its corporate representation by a panel of judges from Fortune 1000 companies, this month the firm was honored with the Pro Bono Award from Thomson Reuters' Super Lawyers for its dedication to community service. Serving their corporate and institutional clients has brought Pearl Law Group other notable industry accolades, including ranking in the top band ...

Big Sky Cash is pleased to launch its no fax loans online services. This is a leading online payday loan service that offers emergency cash to help people looking for fast money. As this service is available on the web, borrowers do not have to visit any lender in person that takes much time. Also, the terms and conditions of these loans are very simple, making them one of the best no fax loans online. There are times when people run out of money and need some cash on urgent basis to make it through to their next pay or to pay some urgent bills. In such situations, ...