The Middle East Entrepreneurs Network (MEEN), the regional forum that brings together businesses and services supporting the spirit of entrepreneurship, announced that the first business networking event for 2013 will be held at Media One at Dubai Media City from 7 pm onwards on January 6th, 2013. Taner Kilicarslan, an expert in online marketing and entrepreneurship, will speak on 'How to leverage tools on the internet to drive more revenue' and 'How to use social media for customer engagement and retention' at the MEEN mixer. Meera Kaul, Managing Director of Optimus ...

My Retirement Education Center, a Raleigh-based organization providing an unbiased resource for personalized retirement information in a pressure-free environment, is announcing a statewide tour to help North Carolina residents better understand Social Security. The tour will include hundreds of Social Security Optimization classes throughout 2013, each specifically aimed at helping individuals get the absolute most from their benefits. This includes providing a detailed personal report on how and when to file and considering special situations, such as the death of a spouse ...

Australian timeshare holiday provider Classic Holidays announces that resort employees have been presented with two Accommodation Association Achievers' Awards for 2012 by the Accommodation Association of Australia. Nick and Susan Trew, Property Managers of Pacific Palms Resort, Elizabeth Beach, NSW were recognized in the Property Manager 50 Rooms or Less category, while the Employee of the Year was awarded to Terry Jeffrey, Maintenance Officer at Golden Shores Holiday Club, Labrador, QLD. The winners were drawn from a broad range of accommodation operations in both ...

In the Q&A, "Business shifts lay the foundation for new and innovative technologies in 2012 and into 2013", Smith discusses what he believes will be the vital technologies for every business to adopt in the coming year. "Smith is in charge of keeping IBM ahead of the curve on the latest technology trends," says Cara Hogan, Features Editor for WebSphere Insights. "He shares his predictions with our readers, including what to watch and what to ignore." Smith talks about how the proliferation of mobile devices and social networking ...

Auto justice attorney, Michael T. Gibson of the Orlando-based personal injury law firm of Michael T. Gibson, P.A. is pleased to announce the updated edition of his book entitled, The New "PIP." Along with the book, he has launched a new website, http://www.newpip.com, which features valuable information for Florida accident victims, consumers, and physicians treating injured car accident victims on the recent changes to PIP insurance in Florida that took effect on January 1, 2013. There is also a form on the site where consumers can order the book at no charge. ...

Illustrator and Cartoonist, Michelle Rooney has launched her new Roon Toons blog, the first cartoon was posted December 31st. Attached directly from her current website, http://www.mkroontoons.com, readers can find a new blog which contains postings with a new unique cartoon every week. The purpose of the Roon Toons blog is to amuse readers, inspire smiles, and showcase Rooney's diverse portfolio of work. New cartoons are posted every Wednesday for fan entertainment. Michelle Rooney has always been an artist, who remembers since childhood always having an art utensil ...

Most American taxpayers hire tax specialists to resolve their tax issues. Be it a tax levy, a tax lien from an individual tax debt, or payroll taxes, a tax specialist uses their knowledge and expertise to resolve each one effectively. Tax Defense Network Linkedin informs taxpayers about the qualifications and expertise of the tax professionals within the tax resolution industry. Tax Defense Network Linkedin: Tax Attorneys The U.S. tax code is massive and difficult to understand. Tax attorneys specialize in a certain area of the tax code. Taxpayers must consider the ...

Ron and Maggy Dressel, known as Team Venetian, have joined RE/MAX Alliance Group in the Venice, Florida office. Residents of the Venetian Golf & River Club, they specialize in selling homes in that community, offering unparalleled knowledge of community features and floor plans, and consistently winning top producer awards. Maggy is a native of Fort Myers and represents the third generation of family involvement in real estate construction and development. A new home specialist, she has worked with several area real estate developments, including pre-sales for Venetian ...

For recent college graduates, hopes are dashed and dreams deferred as they struggle to kick off a career amidst the storm Americans call the economy. Understanding that the addition of jobs will give impetus to the economy, Extension Marketing, Inc. recently announced that they will offer several internships to qualifying college graduates to help them gain hands on experience in the marketing and promotional advertising field. Not only will they familiarize themselves with the various approaches to marketing and know how, but also interns will learn skills applicable to ...

A former Wall Street investment professional and author, Andrew Lawrence, has penned a daring and dark doomsday scenario in his nonfiction book, "The Final Bubble: and the end of capitalism". According to the author, economic/financial bubbles have been around for centuries. Economic/financial bubbles have been around at least since 1593, when history recorded the great Dutch "tulip bulb crash". Since 1593, there have been numerous economic/financial bubbles, bubbles which, at the end, grew rapidly and burst rapidly, each bubble enriching the ...

Recycle the World, an online, user-friendly recycling community has expanded internationally. The website has broadened their reach worldwide to include every country, allowing each person on the planet to recycle and reduce the waste in the world's landfills to benefit earth's resources. Charles Mazzini, president and CEO of Houston based Hyperlinks Media, originally created this free, online community devoted to recycling used items to promote a healthier world as well as invoke new life into the concept of giving. Recycletheworld.org offers users the opportunity ...

The Law Offices of Colin C. Murphy, P.C. is experienced in representing criminal defense cases. Mr. Murphy has an undergraduate degree in general science and analytical chemistry. He has extensive training in forensic blood and urine testing and is certified in standardized field sobriety testing and certified to operate and calibrate the Data Master breath testing units. He is a popular speaker on DWI/OWI and drug issues and is an active member in the National College for DUI Defense, Inc., the NORML Legal Committee, and other professional organizations. He is dedicated ...

In an effort to help schools improve security and increase the survivability of active shooter events, MSA Security (MSA) has developed an innovative response strategy called "The MSA Golden 15" for defense against active shooters in schools and the workplace. In light of the Newtown, Connecticut shooting, assessing and improving school security has become a crucial next-step for officials attempting to ensure that individuals are safe in schools and the workplace. Given the marked increase in active shooter incidents across the U.S. and because these deadly ...

Help has finally arrived for Atlanta and Georgia primary and investment property owners who have FHA mortgages and property values have dropped over the past few years or those who have not taken advantage of all time low interest rates. In order to lower costs of mortgage payments today and get a good fixed rate play underway for repayment, many FHA mortgage holders are turning to the updated FHA Streamline program. However, as new information appears on many government sites, people are finding the information provided to be lengthy and confusing. Brad Hartman, ...

Fatburger (www.fatburger.com), the one-stop destination for delicious burgers, announces the opening of a new location in Karachi. Famous for their grilled-to-order burgers, the iconic burger chain is dedicated to extending their footprint overseas with focus in the Middle East, Asia and North Africa. Bringing over 60 years of burger expertise to Pakistan, Fatburger continues to keep the same culture intact that founder, Lovie Yancey, created when launching the innovative burger hub in 1952. The long-standing Hollywood favorite is committed to providing a variety of ...

USClaims (www.usclaims.com) has been voted a top service provider by the readers of the New Jersey Law Journal, an American Lawyer Media publication, in the publication's "Best of 2012" survey. The firm ranked among the best in the Pre-Settlement Financing category. The New Jersey Law Journal's "Best of" survey asks its 29,000 readers who represent 71 percent of New Jersey's legal community to vote for the best providers of products and services. The results were published in the "Best of 2012" issue, which was issued on December 10. The ...

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 that Indianapolis campus president Kathy Hodapp has been promoted to serve as the institution's national director of enrollment. In her new position, Hodapp will be responsible for the development and implementation of the strategic direction of enrollment management for The Chef's Academy and for overseeing leadership training for administrative personnel. ...

Luke & Associates, Inc. (Luke), a leading provider of medical and clinical services for the U.S. military, recently moved their corporate office within Brevard County from Merritt Island to Rockledge. The new address is 375 Commerce Parkway, Suite 103, Rockledge, FL 32955. Luke officially began operation in the new Rockledge office in late December 2012. The relocation allows for future growth and can comfortably accommodate up to 50 employees. In addition, the move has allowed Luke to reduce the size of their real estate footprint and lower their annual operating ...

Mindsharp, a SharePoint Education company, continues to connect with other technology companies with the introduction of the new Partner and Reseller program. AgilePoint, Mindsharp's newest partner, has developed the first comprehensive BPM solution for the Microsoft platform. AgilePoint's solution is designed to enable business users to quickly implement and deploy cross-functional and cross-organizational business processes in the form of process-based applications. Mindsharp is excited to welcome AgilePoint into its Partner Program. By engaging in this program, both ...

Boot Camp Digital (www.bootcampdigital.com), a leading educator in the field of social media and Internet marketing, is excited to announce that the newest upcoming training course in their series of online and live social media seminars is Social Media ROI: How to Engineer Return Into Your Social Media. The live event in Cincinnati, Ohio will take place on January 16th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Boot Camp Digital training room in downtown Cincinnati. The online event will take place on January 16th from 1:30-3:00 PM EST. Participants can register for either class at ...

Ashton Woods Homes Raleigh (http://www.ashtonwoodshomes.com), the North Carolina division of an award-winning national private home builder, will host a grand opening event on Tuesday, Jan. 8 for its new Leesville Crest neighborhood, conveniently located in the heart of North Raleigh. The exclusive grand opening, which will be open to Triangle real estate agents and brokers, will take place from 1 p.m. through 5 p.m. at the neighborhood's model home, the Fairmont, located at 6637 Rest Haven Drive. The company will celebrate its community opening with a decadent dessert ...

InterCredit, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the brand's new website: http://www.intercreditusa.com. The January 2013 launch is scheduled to coincide with the beginning of the New Year where InterCredit, Inc. will unveil its new upgraded software InterFex Online that will be available for the public this 2013. The new website offers a contemporary look and streamlined user experience. It features enhanced resources and functionality designed exclusively for the International Business Community and strategic end-users. The website is a true resource for traders ...

In today's media and trending news there's not much talk about inspiration, greatness, hope, genius or motivation, which leads to millions of people living on the edge, waiting for the next tragedy to flash across the television, pop out on the internet or arrive via text message. Well one book is on a mission to change the status quo and empower everyone from the junior high student to the corporate CEO. Germaine Moody's new book "Discover Wisdom: 100 Days of Inspiration and Power" does just that in addition to countering our chaotic perceptions of the world. ...

SfL+a Architects (http://www.sfla-architects.com/) has announced that Brian Williams, telecommunications infrastructure designer, has received his Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification. Williams, who joined the firm in March of 2012, boasts 18 years of engineering experience and pursued this certification in order to offer a higher level of service to SfL+a Architects' clients. RCDD certification, which is globally recognized within the telecommunications industry as a designation of the exceptional qualifications of an individual, is the ...

North Raleigh Florist (http://www.northraleighflorist.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road, has announced the release of a podcast on the best flowers for this year's winter season. In the podcast, Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist, discusses the best seasonal flower choices as well as how to substitute for flowers that are unavailable at this time of year. She differentiates between proper floral choices during the Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year's holidays, and discusses what kinds of flowers are available at a discount and how to incorporate ...