The Wakeman Agency, an event management and public relations firm in New York City was recognized by Special Events magazine with a coveted Gala Award in the Best Event for a Corporation category. Much like the Oscars is to the film industry; the Gala Awards are the highlight of the season for event professionals around the world. Each year, the major players of the event industry gather as Special Events magazine recognizes the best of the best in the special events sector. The Wakeman Agency was honored for a Battle of the Bands event they produced this past May for ...

With 23 existing online niche publications, PKP has added another dimension to its resume with the publication of its first eBook. Entertaining with PKP is an eBook filled with appetizers and cocktails courtesy of two of PKP's niche publications, Think Tasty and Parched No More. This eBook, available for both Nook and Kindle, is a guide to creating a party menu that's time manageable for the host, easy to prepare, and most importantly, enjoyable for the guests. The array of appetizers range from treats, like stuffed mushrooms and goat cheese mini tarts, to delicious ...

The Washington Post wrote "fast and furious at the Folger" and the LA Times admired a "fresh-faced approach" to Shakespeare. It seems that London's stripped-down Hamlet production went down a treat in the States and specialist theatrical movers Anglo Pacific were delighted to offer behind-the-scenes shipping assistance. Running from September to November last year, Shakespeare's Globe's touring production of Hamlet took in seven venues across North America from Washington to Boston, Santa Barbara to Santa Monica. As with any portable performance, ...

Many people think they have filed their taxes correctly when, in fact, they haven't. Many taxpayers believe the income from tips, commissions, awards and side jobs are not counted by the IRS. So what exactly is taxable by the IRS, so taxpayers can correctly file their taxes this season? Tax Defense Network answers this question below. Tax Defense Network Salary: What Is Taxable? Everyone understands that wages, salaries, dividends, and interest are taxable, but many do not know that extra tips, commissions, bonuses, side jobs, awards and prizes, gambling proceeds, ...

TheKnot.com has named Sheraton Iowa City and hotelVetro as two of the best wedding venues in Iowa for 2013. There were eight total venues selected from over 200 eligible sites throughout the state. The winners of these awards are based on online reviews from actual clients. One reviewer on the TheKnot.com commented after her reception saying, "We had an amazing experience working with Emily Lemke to plan our reception! She was very helpful and answered all of our questions as quickly as possible. She always made us feel welcome and important. She really listened ...

The Mississauga Food Bank is pleased to present their 2nd annual A Night At The Warehouse fundraiser. The 2013 event will feature an International Marketplace theme. Tickets can be purchased online through The Mississauga Food Bank website starting February 4. A Night At The Warehouse: International Marketplace will be held on April 18th, 2013 at The Mississauga Food Bank. The food bank warehouse will be transformed into a breathtaking international marketplace featuring delicious food from around the world, live and silent auctions that include a 6-day South African ...

Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (http://www.raleigh-wake.org/home), a program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and the primary economic development organization for Wake County and its 12 municipalities, has announced that Assistant Executive Director Jennifer Bosser, has been selected as a winner in the economic development profession's "40 Under 40" awards, the first-ever awards program recognizing young talent in the economic development profession. As the assistant executive director for WCED, Bosser oversees day-to-day operations, manages ...

D2 Technologies, the market leader in embedded IP communications software platforms, today announced that chief operating officer Doug Makishima will join other key industry leaders to discuss how mobile operators can collaborate with UC vendors to provide enhanced value offerings for a seamless UC experience across both wireless and wireline communications for business users. Larry Lisser, Embrase, will moderate the panel, "Creating an Unbeatable Mobile UC Experience." With the mobile market forging ahead and exponential growth in the tablet market, the panelists ...

Sheila Ogle, owner of The Matthews House (http://www.matthewshousecary.com/), a venue for corporate and social engagements, wedding ceremonies and receptions, and a catering service, has announced that the venue is offering a gourmet oven ready, take-home Valentine's Day dinner for area patrons on Thursday, Feb. 14. The "Nighty Night In," a romantic dinner for two, offers all the delights of a five-star meal without any of the fuss of restaurant dining. This chef-prepared meal is perfect for the busy couple wanting to celebrate Valentine's Day with a quiet ...

In sumptuous colors from eggplant to Zinfandel and bold Formula One red, Tees for Change new collection also offers flattering long-sleeve to comfortable cap-sleeve t-shirt styles for men and women. In addition, the 2013 Collection also offers plain t-shirts in the same great palette of colors and range of sizes. Their trademark longer length and Made in the USA brilliantly blended fabric of bamboo and organic cotton that is so soft is quickly making Tees for Change t-shirts not only the go-to choice online at http://www.teesforchange.com, but also a wholesale choice ...

Brian Batchelor, managing partner and creative director for Brasco Design + Marketing (http://www.brascomarketing.com/index.html), has announced that the firm has partnered with Mims Distributing Company (http://www.mimsdist.com ), which is dedicated to providing domestic, import and craft beer brands to licensed retailers in nine central N.C. counties, for a complete website redesign. Brasco Design + Marketing's team of online marketing strategists and web developers worked with Mims Distributing to create messaging to fit its innovative company culture and unique industry. ...

Coats and Bennett, PLLC (http://www.coatsandbennett.com), an intellectual property law firm, has announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the previous award of summary judgment on behalf of their client Boynton Carolina Ale House, a Carolina Ale House franchise that had been sued by Miller's Ale House, Inc. in Florida, for trademark infringement, trade dress infringement and copyright infringement. The Southern District of Florida previously ruled that Miller's Ale House, which operates a chain of sports bars throughout several states, ...

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (www.ncvma.org) has announced the release of a podcast discussing the adoption and handling of rescue pets. Dr. Chessie Green, D.V.M., a veterinarian at Falls Village Veterinary Hospital in Raleigh and immediate past president of NCVMA, provides advice on proper adoption procedures and care of rescue pets. She discusses ways to ensure that new owners receive the correct medical history for their rescue pet, as well as what further medical steps an owner should take after adoption. In the podcast, Dr. Green identifies the ...

AB Glass Jewelry will gift its dichroic glass necklace to select members of the press during the GBK Productions Gift Lounge honoring Academy Awards nominees and presenters in Los Angeles Feb. 22 - 23, 2013. The fused glass pendant will be distributed in participation with The Artisan Group, an exclusive arts promotion group. Andrea Bernstein designed the Glorious Eyes Necklace with her long-time inspiration in mind. "I have been attracted to the peacock's plumage since I was a young child," she explains. "Similar to dichroic glass, the peacock's feathers ...

Christer Fahlstedt CEO of Tain and Peter Karroll Founder of OlympianGroup.eu have inked a deal making Tain the new sportsbook provider for Olympian Group. The deal will see Tain's Thorium Sportsbook being offered to players on Olympian Group brands GEObet.com, Bulldog777.com and GR88.com. Christer Fahlstedt, CEO of Tain, said: "Tain is very happy to see three established sportsbooks make the transition to our Thorium Sportsbook. It is a great win for our product and establishes the Tain sportsbook as the leader in the managed sportsbook segment. Olympian Group has ...

Today in time of high technologies people need feel love and friendship more than ever. NewFreeScreensavers.com, a website with an ever growing collection of free screensavers, helps to create the atmosphere of love on St. Valentine's Day with such a simple application as a screensaver that will spruce up any computer monitor and get anyone into the spirit of love and romance. NewFreeScreensavers.com offers Saint Valentine's Day screensavers for married and singles and to any taste. There are clock screensavers, 3D valentine screensavers, screensavers, featuring flowers ...

The future of photo booths has arrived in Portland, Oregon, and is coming soon to a wedding or corporate event near you. "There has been a resurgence of photo booths at events around Portland, but TapSnap is a different breed. The social media connectivity, the interactive features, the capability for corporate branding make it almost space-age," says Portland resident Scott Farestrand, who is the first TapSnap franchisee in North America. TapSnap is the photo booth reimagined without walls or ceilings, and made completely open-concept and highly interactive. ...

BOTOX Cosmetic has become practically a household word, but many people still know very little about this popular injectable treatment. Eric Mariotti, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon near Danville, CA, is using social media to connect with patients and shed light on BOTOX. Through brief but informative posts on Facebook, part of a series titled "Getting the Most from Botulinum Toxin - A Short FB Series," Dr. Mariotti's Facebook followers can gain insight into the development of BOTOX and its best uses. This method of informing patients fits right into ...

University Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (UMC) announced today the expansion of the current ownership group. Pat Damitio, UMC VP of Operations; Bryan Eppler, UMC Director of Strategic Development; Kirk Baisch, UMC Safety Director; David Malone, P.E., UMC Project Executive; and Steve Brooks, P.E., UMC Special Projects Manager have purchased shares in UMC. They join existing shareholders Jerry Bush, UMC President & CEO and Doug Smith, VP & CFO as owners of the 93 year old mechanical contracting company. "I am very excited to continue working with this team ...

Four exercises that can help with fat burning: 1. Fast walk Walking briskly is one of the simplest and most effective aerobic movements. But what you should mind is that the intensities vary from different physical conditions, physical strengths, ages and habits. General speed should be controlled in 100-130 meters per minute. Each time for no less than twenty minutes. It is better to exercise every day before dinner or half an hour after eating. 2. Jogging Jogging is one of the world's most popular aerobic metabolism movements. It has good efficacies in maintaining ...

DifferenceWORKS, LLC. is pleased to announce its affiliation with Rich Grenhart, Psy.D. Caroline Turner, principal of DifferenceWORKS, and Dr. Grenhart will co-present half-day and full-day workshops on topics related to masculine and feminine differences. These workshops are a core offering of DifferenceWORKS, enabling leaders to achieve better business results by leveraging the strengths of both men and women. For longer workshops and training sessions, variety and energy are increased by having two facilitators. Having one male and one female presenter adds richness ...

Dr. Benjamin Schlechter, who practices plastic surgery near Lancaster, PA, has been named chairman of the board of the Pennsylvania Medical Political Action Committee (PAMPAC). PAMPAC is the political arm of the Pennsylvania Medical Society. According to the PAMPAC website it is "one of the largest bipartisan political action committees in the state... made up of members of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and its Alliance who are interested in making a positive contribution to the medical profession through the political process." The group supports pro-medicine ...

Dr. Benjamin Schlechter, a plastic surgeon near Allentown, PA, wasn't surprised when Cellulaze received the MyFaceMyBody Award for Most Innovative Aesthetic Treatment Award of 2012. The minimally invasive cellulite treatment has been experiencing tremendous success, and Dr. Schlechter says he has seen growing interest in the procedure from his Lancaster and Allentown plastic surgery patients. "Until recently, cellulite has been a very difficult condition to treat," Dr. Schlechter says. "There have always been a lot of so-called 'miracle' products - ...

GodZ, one of the main strategy game releases announced for Facebook in 2013, launched today, January 28th, in Kickstarter for a thirty days campaign. The goal is not just to get the GBP47000 ($75000) of funding, but also engage more gamers in this adventure that promises to be very challenging. Pedro Fernandes, one of GodZ creators claims that Kickstarter is not only a way to get the funds needed to finish the project: "It's a way do show GodZ to more people, allowing a wider engagement from all our community. Kickstarter has a big and very interesting community ...

BCM Developments has 5 condo developments in urban areas of Edmonton and the latest is Station Pointe Village. The first family-friendly condo development built in Edmonton in 30 years, Station Pointe Village will be a sustainable green development including plenty of parking for bicycles. Due to the proximity to stores and restaurants, residents may not even need a car which is another plus for the environment. Other developments include the Corner 1 Towers which are among the tallest buildings in Canada and a prominent feature of the Edmonton skyline. The Zen condos ...