The granddaughter of Romania's leading historian—Prof. Constantin C. Giurescu, the author of The History of the Romanian People— Marina Giurescu chronicles the rise and fall of her native land in the 20th century as seen through the eyes of her esteemed grandfather. Before the Communist takeover Professor Giurescu was a member of Romania's parliament, acted as a provincial governor and briefly occupied a cabinet position at the onset of WWII. However, the heretofore "enlightened" Romanian society was dismantled with the 1946 Communist takeover of the country. ...

Winnipeg, Manitoba salon and spa, City Looks, has been in the business of making women and men look and feel their very best for almost 17 years! They have just launched a new website to highlight City Looks Salon and spa. The website, http://www.citylooks.ca, has been re-built from the ground up to give their clients and guests an interactive resource to discover more about their salon and spa services, purchase gift certificates and request appointments. "Our goal with this website is to give website visitors access to a variety of information and resources related ...

Travelpro, the inventor of Rollaboard luggage and a leader in innovative, high quality luggage design, is proud to announce its partnership with Women's Ski Jumping USA (WSJ-USA) as the team's national luggage sponsor throughout the 2013 World Cup season and the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. "We are honored to be the luggage sponsor of the U.S. Women's Ski Jumping Team during the 2013 World Cup and the 2014 Winter Olympics," said Scott Applebee, Vice President of Marketing for Travelpro brand luggage. "It is an important part of our corporate ...

EVAS is an FAA tested and certified system available for all turboprop and jet aircraft that displaces smoke enabling pilots to see the flight path and instruments during an emergency. The system is a compact self‐contained system weighing approximately 6 pounds, about the size of a flight manual and costs around $35,000. The EVAS system can be installed in just a few hours at Banyan. The system can also be purchased at Banyan along with the STC for easy field installation with the help of Banyan technical support, if needed. EVAS is currently certified and ...

William Benner, of Benner and Wild, in Doylestown, Pa, served as the land use attorney for the recently approved Joseph Stanley Park project. The project was approved by the New Hope Borough Council on January 15. Benner was very proud to be a part of the final project approval. The approval by the borough authorizes the redevelopment of the historic Cintra Mansion, located in New Hope Borough. The Cintra Mansion which is recognized as a historic treasure had recently fallen into disrepair. J. Robert Hillier, renowned Princeton-based architect, purchased the four ...

VarTech Systems is ringing in the new year by coordinating a contest giveaway to promote their PowerCube Mobile small form factor computer. The contest is asking professionals across all industries to submit photos of their interesting and innovative industrial monitor and computer workstation setups in order to be qualified to win the giveaway. The prize will be awarded to whoever submits an image of the most creative use of an industrial touch screen monitor, all in one computer system or computer workstation. A panel of judges will confer on all submitted images and ...

Equator, one of the UK's leading digital marketing agencies , is seeking 15 new staff to boost its Glasgow headquarters following a raft of new business wins. The company is due to increase revenue by a fifth this financial year and has aggressive growth plans for 2013. Equator are leaders in web development, social media, design, inbound marketing, pay per click (PPC) and affiliate marketing are are looking to fill positions across all their business areas. Working on its high profile clients who include AXA PPP, SSE and Tesco Bank are 92 staff who are based ...

Amatech, a leading provider of custom designed reusable packaging for a wide range of industries, today announced that it is launching a new marketing initiative to encourage manufacturing and logistic companies to replace corrugated paper boxes and packaging with a more durable returnable packaging that is cleaner, greener and lasts many times longer. As part of the new marketing initiative, Amatech plans to introduce a new corporate identity and simplify its name from Amatech Polycel to Amatech to better align its two manufacturing facilities. According to Jason ...

The Michigan personal injury lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. recently created a comic illustration as a satire to visually depict the simple truth behind independent medical examination doctors paid for by the insurance companies. The comic titled "Typical Opinion From Insurance Company Doctor" illustrates an independent medical examination doctor dictating that the deceased patient he is examining is able to return to work tomorrow. Visit http://bit.ly/IMETruth to view the "Typical Opinion From Insurance Company Doctor" comic illustration. ...

Join Tampa Bay Rays players for a day of rigorous exercise and fun to benefit PlaySmart! The Spin for Kids 2013 Spin Event will take place on Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 9am to 2pm at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg. Enjoy the incredible weather, music, sights and sounds while you spin your heart out on the coast of Tampa Bay to raise money for the St. Petersburg-based organization. "Giving back to the community is very important to us," said David Wright, Co-Founder and Chairman of PlaySmart, Inc. "We are excited to partner with the Rays to deliver this ...

Classic Holidays is proud to announce its support of a unique national outreach campaign organized by Hannah's Chance Foundation designed to create awareness in the fight against an aggressive form of cancer, Sarcoma. Working in conjunction with leading Australian coupon company Shop A Docket, the campaign involves a competition using messages on cash register receipts in major supermarkets across Australia to promote the campaign. Shoppers looking to participate are asked to visit the Hannah's Chance Foundation website at http://www.hannahschancefoundation.org.au/ ...

Automated Systems Design (ASD ) is exhibiting at the 2013 BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition, held January 20-24, 2013. The event will take place in Tampa, Florida, at the Tampa Convention Center. ASD will be exhibiting in booth 739. The 2013 BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition is celebrating BICSI's 40th anniversary of its first conference. The annual conference features educational presentations, state-of-the-art exhibits and networking opportunities for members of the information technology systems (ITS) industry. ASD is a BICSI Corporate Member. In ...

Methods Machine Tools, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative precision machine tools, has appointed Mr. Dale Hedberg as FEELER Product Manager for Methods. "We're pleased to have Dale in this position," commented Mr. Bryon Deysher, President and CEO of Methods Machine Tools, Inc. "His extensive technical machine tool experience, most recently with the High Performance FEELER product line, makes him ideal for this role to continue to strengthen and grow FEELER in North America." (http://www.methodsmachine.com/) Prior to joining Methods, Mr. Hedberg ...

Robert Buhler, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a full-service public relations firm, has announced that Brooke Rouse has been promoted to office manager. In her new position, Rouse is responsible for managing the firm's operations and procedures as well as the schedules of the firm's top executives. Rouse began her career at MMI Public Relations in 2012 as the company's receptionist and administrative assistant. QUOTES: "Brooke has done a great job within our company and has been proactive in many different roles that have ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced its Manning Chamber Music Series Concert, which marks the second of three performances for the 2012-2013 season held on the institution's campus in conjunction with the North Carolina Symphony. The event will be held on Monday, Jan. 21 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Kenan Auditorium, located at 15 E. Peace St. The concert series is a musical collaboration between symphony musicians, artists and the university's student vocalists. The Manning Chamber ...

After President Barack Obama signed the tax rate changes into law, IRS released the new updated income-tax withholding tables for 2013 on Jan 3. The revised withholding tables show the new rates in effect for 2013 and supersede the tables published on Dec 31, 2012. Payroll software provider halfpricesoft.com released a new edition of ezPaycheck software today implementing the latest 2013 tax rate updates. For 2013, the employee tax rate for social security increases to 6.2%. The social security wage base limit increases to $113,700. According to IRS, Employers should ...

There's more to Sweaty Betty (http://www.sweatybetty.com/?ART=1) than stylish, hi-tech sportswear for women; the popular UK retailer also works hard to promote healthy, active lifestyles for its patrons. Whether hosting yoga workshops, in store, or leading running parties around London's biggest landmarks, Team Sweaty Betty is leading the fight for fitness. Now, they're calling on fans and shoppers to help them create the ultimate soundtrack for January workouts. It's the time of the year when many resolve to get in shape, but once the New Year health kick loses steam ...

Oh how the lively spirited admire a rooms adornment with a fine-looking oriental rug. It brings life, a unique flavor of chic, and the pleasing attention of friends and company. But they aren't the only ones interested in the fine fabrics, dogs and especially smaller puppies seem to be just as engrossed as the experienced art collector. We've encountered dozens of customers just in the Denver area, with ripped and damaged hand woven rugs, resulting from "puppy chew". It's a phenomena (we've even named it), and we have just the answer to preventing it too. Let ...

Green Energy of San Antonio was recently recognized for the prestigious "President's Award" from the Green Energy Barrier manufacturers. This award is highly coveted, and is only given to the top 5 performers nationwide. Green Energy of San Antonio competed against 444 other dealers and hit #3 across the United States. "The beautiful thing about this award is that it doesn't just focus on sales or growth, it's a circle of excellence achievement. It measures our marketing, sales and customer service experience as a whole. It's recognition that our whole ...

Jessops, HMV and Blockbuster are the latest in a line of big-name companies to call in administrators, hot on the heels of numerous high-profile 2012 closures in Comet, JJB and Clinton Card, and forecasts suggest many more businesses are likely to experience financial trouble in the year ahead. However, Keith Tully - Director of leading insolvency practitioners www.realbusinessrescue.co.uk - maintains companies can often be saved from bankruptcy, thus safeguarding jobs, if they act quicker. "The picture seems to be very much 'doom and gloom' at present but this ...

KingIce.com, an online retailer of hip hop jewelry, has launched an exclusive line of 3D iPhone cases. The collection of iPhone cases is the company's first venture into phone accessories. The cases feature 3D hologram images that come alive when tilted slightly. In its initial collection, King Ice offers 3D cases for the iPhone 5, 4, and 4S models. Each 3D case features variations of high-detailed artistic skeletons, skulls, or vampires. The company plans to release other styles in the near future. According to comScore's data for November 2012, Apple's iPhone currently ...

3PL Company, M&W Logistics, is pleased to announce the achievement of a Superior rating during its annual AIB audit at their Madison Tennessee facility. The food grade warehouse facility received the highest rating a warehouse can achieve in an AIB audit. M&W Logistics, a family-owned company prides itself not only in their facility's operations, but also personal practices. The warehouse facility continues to achieve high rating year after year, showing M&W's focus on exceptional standards and conditions. "M&W is determined to uphold the highest ...

Investors looking to buy below market value (BMV) properties should consider making a move into the Yorkshire market. Demand usually exceeds supply in February and March, so prepare now for a quick turnaround and springtime re-sale, to get the best price. Yorkshire is a popular choice for homebuyers. It not only offers great value for money, but also a good quality of life. Leeds and Bradford in central Yorkshire provide great career and leisure opportunities, all within easy driving distance of beautiful national parks, including Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, ...

Composiflex, Inc. is pleased to announce that Michael Chesley has been promoted to the position of President. Michael joined Composiflex in 2006 and most recently served as Vice President and General Manager. Michael replaces Alan Hannibal in the role of President. Mr. Hannibal will remain with Composiflex as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In his new role, Mr. Chesley will continue to leverage his extensive background in world-class manufacturing and finance to drive business growth. Mr. Chesley said "It is a pleasure to be part of the team at Composiflex. ...

Research published recently by Moneyfacts.co.uk found that lifetime mortgage rates have dropped significantly over the past five years, offering existing customers the chance to switch to lower rates and take advantage of home equity release schemes. The research showed that the average lifetime mortgage rate had plummeted from 7.23% in September 2007 to 6.64% in the third quarter of 2012. Richard Eagling, pension expert at Moneyfacts.co.uk said: "The fact that interest rates on equity release mortgages have been falling steadily is great news not only for ...