Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. (ESS) president Mark Looney recently attended a trade mission to Indonesia and Vietnam, from October 16th to the 26th. The mission, organized by the World Bank's Private Sector Liaison Officers, offered the chance for an international delegation of companies to meet with representatives from the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Millennium Challenge Corporation and the Governments of the two countries. The program presented a unique opportunity for ESS and other companies in attendance to learn first-hand about the business environment ...

WHAT: The Trend TV Show is a cutting edge original weekly fashion, beauty, food, and lifestyle series featuring exclusive interviews with tastemakers, influencers, celebrities, designers, and industry experts. Our shopping and buying guides are seen by millions online and on TV. The Trend team announce availability of experts on the East and West coast this holiday season. Our holiday gifting guides air on both Zappos Couture and The Wendy Williams Show. This is a once-a-year opportunity to talk to The Trend TV Show team about this year's top holiday gifts, trends, ...

National Fitness Hall-of-Famer Douglas Brooks, known by many as one of the top 100 Personal Trainers of all time, has been named Director of Education at PurMotion. Brooks will work alongside the founder of PurMotion, 5X Olympian Jorge Bonnet, to develop educational programming and certifications that will be taught globally. "Douglas Brooks brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to PurMotion," said founder and CEO of PurMotion Jorge Bonnet, "Douglas validates PurMotion's commitment to help us develop an educational platform that will allow fitness ...

An Innisfil woman has joined the "Armour Lip Charmours" Movember moustache-growing team in an effort to raise local awareness for men's health issues, particularly the need for further prostate cancer research. Although she cannot grow a moustache of her own, Shari McNamara is wearing a "Mo" which is drawn in pencil on a daily basis throughout the month of November. The Movember campaign is an annual event where men across the world grow moustaches while raising funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer. Originally started ...

Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (http://www.cbh.com), one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the United States, has announced that the firm has made a significant investment in developing bench strength for international tax under James Dawson, partner and national director of the International Tax Group for the firm. The International Tax Group is a part of the Specialty Tax Practice of CB&H. The International Tax leadership team is headquartered in Atlanta, which has a reputation of being a global hub for international business transactions. ...

"Nobody can afford to lose tax data. Yet, too many of our customers were telling us they'd been victim to a virus or computer crash that wiped out their database," said Halfpricesoft.com founder Dr. Ge. "We wanted to provide our customers with peace of mind and a way to protect their tax data safely, securely and quickly." W-2 and 1099 tax software provider Halfpricesoft.com updated ezW2 software for Year 2012/2013 tax season with the new data backup and restore features. Users can put the backup file on a USB flash drive, external drive, optical ...

Detectamet Launch New Food Safe Metal Detectable Disposable Tote Bin Covers On A Roll! Following the development of a metal detectable food safe polythene, disposable detectable tote bin covers are the first release from a new range of industry leading products to be launched by Detectamet. Metal detectable disposable tote bin covers are the latest product development in the innovative and expanding range of detectable food safe products by Detectamet Ltd. Following the development of a metal detectable food safe polythene, disposable detectable tote bin covers ...

Manuel Magnani, founder of Sunrise Wines (http://www.sunrisewine.com), an importer of fine Italian wines, has announced the company will host an internationally-inspired wine dinner with The Matthews House, a venue for corporate and social engagements, wedding ceremonies and receptions located at 317 W. Chatham St. The dinner, priced at $75 per person, will take place on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling (919) 467-1944. Showcasing the finest Italian-inspired drinks and dishes, the meal consists of four courses with Signature Matthews ...

Robert Buhler, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has received a 2012 MarCom Gold Award from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals for its video highlighting the firm's workplace culture and values. The video presents the services and differentiating factors of MMI Public Relations while showcasing each employee. Recorded over a two-day period, the video was shot using a Sony NEXFS700UK Full-HD Super Slow Motion camera. The MarCom Awards is one ...

Diane Kuehn, president and CEO of VisionPoint Marketing (http://www.visionpointmarketing.com), a Raleigh-based online marketing agency that provides strategic consulting, development and execution of online marketing solutions for higher education, has announced that the firm has been selected by the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business to re-invent the school's existing web presence. VisionPoint Marketing will be responsible for extensive research and identification of an overarching website strategy, architecture of the entire site's navigation ...

SaveRxCanada.com, the premier Canadian pharmacy service announces the addition of Livalo (Pitavastatin) to its prescription drugs catalog. With already over 3000 products listed in its catalog, SaveRxCanada.com has become a leader in bringing affordable prescription drugs to clients around the world. Established in 2002, SaveRxCanada.com has celebrated a milestone for being in business for over 10 years. Livalo (Pitavastatin) is currently available in 1mg and 2mg strengths. Customers can order Livalo securely through the SaveRxCanada.com website. SaveRxCanada.com ...

The Sterling Group, an Asheville, NC real estate firm specializing in high-end homes, announced today a gigantic price reduction of $250,000 on one of the largest Asheville homes currently on the real estate market. The 8,700 sf luxury home is being offered at an unprecedented price of $999,900, making it possibly the best value on the Asheville real estate market. A spokesman for the firm stated: "We are serious about moving this property and someone out there is going to get an outstanding buy on this extraordinary home. At only $115 per square feet, for a custom ...

Samantha Goldberg, who has owned and operated Goldberg and Co. / Gold Events, LLC for more than two decades, won the BizBash "Reality Show Event Planner of the Year" Chicago Readers' Choice Award. The highly-regarded award was presented to Goldberg on November 14 during BizBash IdeaFest Chicago. Goldberg has developed an incredible career as a TV personality, celebrity event designer, and celebrity spokesperson. The sassy, savvy, and highly skilled Goldberg is known nationwide as a party planner to the stars, and is featured as a lead personality and designer ...

Abhishek Manu Singhvi back in Cong panel to participate in TV debates. The Congress on Friday brought back Abhishek Manu Singhvi, a former AICC spokesman as one of the leaders to put forward the party view in the electronic media. "He (Singhvi) has been brought back into the panel of leaders who participate (in debates) in the electronic media," AICC general secretary Janardan Dwivedi said. He always had time to appear in the electronic reports channels and has ensured to contribute his bit by submitting his voice to the print media. His association with ...

Mobile casinos are cropping up more and more now thanks to new technology such as smart phones and tablets. Downloading a mobile casino onto one of these devices is just as easy as downloading an app and they are safe and secure. Players that enjoy playing casino games online are now relishing in the fact that they can now play anywhere and at any time. It is highly recommended to download a mobile version of an online casino you are familiar with, if you are already playing at an online casino check to see if they offer a mobile version. If you are looking for a new ...

This year, more than a million Americans will file for protection under our federal bankruptcy laws. While some bankruptcy claimants may be considered credit abusers and/or financially irresponsible, many are hardworking individuals and well meaning business owners who have succumbed to financial difficulty and face an irreparable crisis.  Bankruptcy is designed to help resolve such a crisis and can act as a financial life preserver when you're drowning in debt. Bankruptcy may not be your only recourse, but it is important to contact an experienced and professional ...

One of the largest online luxury appliance retailers in the nation, Elite Appliance, is hosting a Black Friday sale November 23 through November 26 (Black Friday through Cyber Monday) with exclusive deals available both online and in its showroom in Dallas, TX. Discounts will be available on some of the most popular brands in the luxury home appliance market, including Viking, Jenn-Air, Electrolux, Lynx and more. By combining manufacturer rebates and special Black Friday weekend pricing, Elite is able to offer some of the best luxury appliance deals of the after-Thanksgiving ...

Clipping coupons may seem like an activity reserved for older generations, but the practice of saving money has not become any less prevalent in our society. However, according to a recent article from Smart Money, many marketers have tried to reach out to tech-savvy consumers with mobile apps for couponing. While these programs are designed to make the savings process more organized and streamlined, many users say that the process is actually more trouble than it is worth. As an alternative to mobile coupons, Market Tech Media reviews physical coupons as the contender ...

Across the United States, homeownership rate continue to drop--but according to a recent news report, there is a new kind of homeownership on the rise. More and more corporations are beginning to invest in single-family homes, ultimately using them as rental units. This trend has caught the attention of many real estate industry professionals, as well as American Capital Holdings LLC. Though real estate recovery is happening, slowly but surely, home values continue to be depressed in many parts of the country. Many large investment firms are taking advantage of this, ...

According to a recent Forbes article, "The rough total number of unemployed or underemployed people right now is 23.1 million. That includes discouraged job seekers, those actively looking for work and the eight million people who are working part-time but wish they had full-time jobs." While the problem seems to be widespread, many employers are not as willing to overlook long-term unemployment when making hiring decisions. The article reveals "that people who have criminal records but are holding down a job have an easier time impressing hiring managers ...

Each year, American businesses adjust their promotional activity with the changing of the seasons, encouraging many consumers to embrace holiday-oriented and seasonal-encouraged purchases. Although many consumers may have recently placed orders for summertime patio furniture and outdoor grills, a new article from NBC News suggests that retailers are already pushing the "Christmas Creep." NBC explains, "'Christmas Creep' is the term for how retailers seem to keep bumping up the day they start promoting Christmas each year. It's not just for stores that barely ...

Connections Home Care provides quality in-home care to seniors in the South Bay area, enabling them to stay in their own homes and avoid the expense and upheaval involved in entering a residential facility. Connections Home Care stands out from similar companies in the way it utilizes technology to allow family members to access caregivers during their shifts. The online portal - FamilyCARES - is available not only to relatives but also to doctors or care managers, providing they have been invited to log in. Family members can both review the activities provided by ...

One of the most misunderstood conditions that Mark and Marilyn Bradley, Mississauga podiatrists/chiropodists, treat is known as an ingrown toenail. Included under this title is also involuted, and onycryptotic conditions. Upon review of both professional and lay sources the Bradley's finds a repetitive and erroneous theme, citing poor footwear, trauma, and inappropriate nail cutting techniques as the primary causes of these conditions. Undeniably footwear does play a significant roll in the condition, but only as a complicating factor rather than the origin. A majority ...

Dr. Howard Listopad, dentist from Coral Springs, and Dr. Tammy Finder are happy to be featuring a variety of educational materials on their dental website. They hope the educational information they are providing will help to give their patients the knowledge necessary to maintain healthy teeth and gums. "I am very happy that we are able to include educational materials on our website. I believe that the more educated a patient is, the better chance they have of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. I hope that many of our patients will take a few minutes to explore ...

Once you file for bankruptcy, you may believe that it will be years before you are eligible for another loan. This is because the process negatively affects your credit score. After bankruptcy, it is common to experience difficulty opening charge accounts or purchasing items on credit. In addition, you may face heightened interest rates on loans. Fortunately, there are ways to help improve your credit score in as little as one year after liquidation. Before you begin the process, make sure that the accounts that were associated with the bankruptcy hearing are documented ...