Everybody already knows the big names: in the world of soda, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola dominate. But what about the little guys? Independent soda companies are working hard every day to get their products into supermarkets and specialty shops - and while it all starts with a good idea, a lot more than that goes into making it a success. In this month's issue of Food and Drink Digital, we talk to Reed's Inc. CEO Chris Reed to find out what it takes to make it in the independent soda business. "Short of the big guys, who have so much horsepower and can launch a brand ...

The mobile industry is rapidly growing and this year is not going to be any different. These portable messaging and email devices have become streaming-video machines that surf the Web for you at blazing speed. The Consumer Electronics Show 2012 in Las Vegas, US, one of the technology's biggest events, gave a glimpse into all of this and more. While some of the new smartphones tout sexy looks and features, others have better graphics, design, and user interface. Take a look at what will the upcoming smartphones look like and what sort of amazing things will they deliver ...

India's Healthcare industry has been gathering steam and making people take notice of its massive growth. There's been an influx of medical tourism, educational services, and leisure tourism in India which is likely to build up in the coming years drawing an additional $6-50 billion in revenue and producing close to 10-48 million direct and indirect jobs by 2020. The healthcare segment is moving ahead on the same line as the pharmaceutical or the software industries here. The Government of India too is in the midst of constantly developing all inclusive policies on healthcare ...

Phuket visitors will be able to compete in the Phuket Songkran International Soccer 7s this April, a celebration of the beautiful game in one of Thailand's most scenic areas.   The tournament will take place at Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club and will see 40 seven-a-side teams competing, including squads from England, France, Germany, Russia and the Middle East, as well as Thailand and Asia.   Events get underway on April 13th with the captains' briefing and press conference at 18:30 local time, followed by a welcome party at 20:00 for all teams, referees sponsors ...

Iconic painter Cima da Conegliano will be the focus of a new exhibition called Cima da Conegliano: Master of the Venetian Renaissance, which will be held at the Musee du Luxembourg in Paris from April 5th to July 15th 2012.   More than 30 works from the artist's career will be on display at the event, allowing visitors to trace the evolution of his craft over the years, as well as learn more about his influence on Venetian and European culture.   Born Giovanni Battista Cima in 1459, the artist became known for his meticulous perfectionism, balanced use of colour and ...

Some of the world's most famous wrestling stars will be bringing the mayhem at the Manchester Arena in April as part of the UK Wrestlemania SmackDown Revenge Tour.   To be held on Saturday April 14th 2012, the all-star event will see household names from the WWE taking part in high-stakes bouts, characterised by punishing slams, no-holds-barred brawls and entertaining trash talk.   The World Heavyweight Championship Match will see Daniel Bryan taking on the might of Sheamus, while the fiercely-contested No Disqualification Match will pit Randy Orton against Kane.   Fans ...

Some of the world's most talented freestyle motocross bikers will be showing off their amazing skills at the forthcoming Red Bull X-Fighters show in Dubai on April 13th 2012.   To be held at The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence, the event will see riders speeding across land and sand, through water and high into the air in a spectacular competition involving international stars.   Reigning champion Dany Torres will compete against the likes of Nate Adams and Andre Villa as they vie to start the season with a bang, with riders set to be better prepared for the sandy ...

Cogent Road, a provider of innovative cloud-based mortgage technologies, has introduced a unique enhancement to its Roohmz Mortgage (Enterprise) Management/Loan Production System that offers the only solution for effectively handling secure electronic mortgage applications for up to five borrowers. The Roohmz enhancement significantly improves e-signature functionality by expanding the number of potential co-borrowers able to participate in the same online transaction, which was previously limited to two applicants. It is expected to have a major impact on a lender's ...

Hollywoodsportsbook (www.hollywoodsportsbook.eu, formerly www.hollywoodsportsbook.com) a leading online entertainment gaming site since 1997, today announced it is stepping into the Final Four fracas with a unique promotion for its customers all this week. Robert Evans, Hollywood's Director of Operations says "Here it is... The last 3 games of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Where did the time go? While we don't know who the Final Four teams are as of this writing, we still want our clients to go "balls" out and have the most fun they can have betting ...

Specialty Hospital Of Washington (SHW) has joined the Healing Healthcare Partnership , a Joint Commission Center program for Transforming Healthcare. The Healing Healthcare Partnership is intended to help improve patient safety and lower health care costs. The Joint Commission has developed resources to help healthcare facilities understand specific underlying causes of safety and cost issues and provides adaptable solutions. Specialty Hospital of Washington has joined the campaign allowing the hospital to participate in its various programs. The programs will guide ...

The Virgin London Marathon, one of the largest running events in the world, will see runners race toward the finish line on Sunday 22 April. First held in 1981, the London Marathon has quickly grown into an international event on par with other major marathons like Boston, New York, Chicago, and Berlin. The course, which spans 42.195 kilometers, takes runners through iconic British landmarks like Old Royal Naval College, Tower Bridge, and St Paul's Cathedral and is relatively flat and fast. The 32nd annual Virgin London Marathon is expected to attract over 46,000 ...

Joyce Contract Interiors is honored to have once again been named one of Open Plan Systems/HMU's top 10 dealers in the country. This is the 4th year in a row that Joyce Contract Interiors has achieved Gold Dealer status. "Gold Dealer status means we are one of the largest sales volume dealers in the country. This achievement gives us a larger discount, which we pass on to our clients," said Dan Joyce, the Founder of Joyce Contract Interiors. Open Plan Systems is one of the top lines of state-of-the-art remanufactured office furniture products, blending ...

From book marketing to business publicity to personal branding, you choice in hiring a PR firm can make a big difference. How can you spot a great publicity agency to bring you to your next level of success? Annie Jennings PR, NYC Public Relations Agency Says "Know Your Publicity Strategy: National publicity expert, Annie Jennings, of the National PR firm, Annie Jennings PR says "the first thing to do is to identify your goals. Know your publicity strategy. This will help you match your goals to the PR firm's strength and history of media placement success." ...

The key to a business' productivity is in the way that it uses the human resources that are available to it. Focusing on core activities that employ people's skills has become much more important as many businesses have to justify the money that they spend on every aspect of their operation and so a cost effective, labour saving alternative to the customer's first point of contact with a business that actually works can make a real difference to the profitability of even the biggest companies. Using an intelligent virtual agent to deal with these initial contacts by clients ...

Every bride is looking for that individual stylish look that reflects her own personality and yet remains fashionable. They take inspiration from fashion shows and magazines and particularly from celebrities and royalty. Bridal jewellery is chosen to complement the dress and thus depends very much on the style of dress to be worn. Many brides will opt for a wedding dress cut in traditional lines but the classic silhouette is likely to be softened by delicate jewellery pieces such finely worked fretwork chandelier earrings while vintage style brooches, worn to accent ...

Mr. Davi brings with him an outstanding range of waste industry expertise and knowledge to complement his senior executive sales and management experience. Prior to joining DRM Waste Management, Davi was Vice President of National Programs for Miner Fleet Management. He also served as Vice President of National Sales for Oakleaf Waste Management, and previously was the Western Area Team Leader for National Sales at Allied Waste Industries. Mr. Davi received his undergraduate degree from California State University, Sacramento. "Joining DRM Waste Management represents ...

Milton Collier the President of TranZcenter, LLC Leading the Way in Hiring Drivers.. The Transportation Industry has more freight than trucks! Professional truck drivers drove over 400 billion miles in 2005, a 146 percent increase in 25 years. In 2006, the trucking industry hauled 10.7 billion tons of freight, or 69 percent of total U.S. freight tonnage. In contrast, rail was the next busiest mode, moving 13.3 percent of the nation's freight tonnage. According to Mr. Milton Collier, a shortage of professional truck drivers exists in some segments of the trucking ...

Circle Line Poker launches on the Everleaf Gaming Network and intends to be the friendliest online poker room for European poker players. "Everyone at Circle Line Poker is really enthusiastic about the launch," says Michelle McKay, Manager of Circle Line Poker, "We aim to make it a great place for fun poker action and have exciting plans in the pipeline." Circle Line Poker invites players to celebrate the launch by participating in the Grand Opening EUR5,000 Freeroll on Saturday March 31st at 8pm BST (3pm ET). Other Grand Opening Poker Events ...

Bournemouth's Pavilion Theatre is set to provide the venue for a spectacular live show by legendary entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth in April 2012.   The veteran TV presenter and beloved national icon will return to the stage for the first time in more than a decade and treat the crowd in Bournemouth to a unique blend of comedy and music on April 26th.   Sir Bruce has been working in showbusiness for more than 70 years and is a Saturday night institution for millions of Brits, thanks to hugely popular shows such as The Generation Game, The Price is Right and latterly Strictly ...

York's Fibbers concert venue will play host to a show by The Sunshine Underground as part of the band's latest UK tour next month.   The Leeds-based indie rock act will perform on April 21st 2012 at 19:30 BST, with tickets available online for GBP11.   Named after a song by The Chemical Brothers, the band was formed after its members met at university and released their debut album Raise the Alarm in 2006.   They have gained a loyal following over the years thanks to singles such as Put You in Your Place, Commercial Breakdown, We've Always Been Your Friends and Spell ...

London's Tate Modern is set to play host to the first substantial survey of the works of iconic and controversial artist Damien Hirst, commencing in April 2012.   Running from April 4th to September 9th as part of the London 2012 Festival, the exhibition will bring together more than 70 of the artist's works, offering a comprehensive review of Hirst's two-decade career.   The Bristol native came to prominence in 1988 and gained fame for pieces such as The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living - which depicts a shark suspended in formaldehyde ...

It's only two months away! Sponsors and exhibitors are gearing up to meet one-on-one with thousands of Long Island business leaders during the region's largest one-day Business to Business Trade Show. And it's not too late to join them. HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island, will hold its 24th Annual Business Trade Show & Conference on Thursday, May 24 from 9 AM to 4 PM, at the Suffolk County Community College Sports & Exhibition Complex, Brentwood Campus. The event is hosted by HIA-LI in partnership with the Long Island Forum for Technology (LIFT) ...

Heirloom Fund Management Ltd., manager of the Heirloom Caribbean Real Estate Fund (HCREF), is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the property known as High Hope Wiltshire in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Located only 6 miles from Montego Bay and sitting at 1,200 feet above sea level on 87 acres, the property offers spectacular views of the city and bay. The objective of this investment is to refurbish and re-open the property as a boutique hotel and spa. Approximately 50 acres of the property will be sub-divided into a gated community with ...

Researchers at UCLA and New York University have developed a method to detect sequence differences in individual DNA molecules by taking nanoscopic pictures of the molecules themselves. The work is reported in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface. Using the approach they call "Direct Molecular Recognition," the UCLA and NYU researchers used nanoparticles to turn the DNA molecules into a form of molecular braille that can be read in the scale of nanometers, or one billionth of a meter, using high-speed Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). The leaders of the study ...

Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers presented 86 abstracts and plenary sessions at the American College of Cardiology's (ACC) 61st Annual Scientific Session, including ground-breaking research on aggressive statin therapy, the prevalence of unrecognized cardiovascular disease symptoms in women, and morbidity associated with non-adherence to medication after stent implantation. The meeting took place March 23-27, 2012 in Chicago. Mount Sinai Researchers Show Aggressive Statin Regimen Reduces Fat Content in Coronary Blockage That Can Lead to Acute Thrombosis: Results ...