Pioneering reggae artist Jimmy Cliff is set to perform in Amsterdam following the release of Rebirth, his first album in eight years.   The 64-year-old singer, who helped to popularise Jamaican music around the world when he appeared in the 1972 film The Harder They Come, will appear at the Paradiso on Wednesday August 8th.   Fans can expect to hear classic songs along with plenty of material from Cliff's latest LP, which has been praised by critics for rejuvenating the veteran performer's trademark sound.   The album was produced by Tim Armstrong of US punk band ...

In Rock Eras. Interpretations of Music and Society, 1954-1984, author Jim Curtis gives a comprehensive analysis of the first thirty years of rock music. Curtis shows that there are patterns in the evolution of rock music--a period of five years of innovation is often followed by five years of assimilation. For example, Elvis Presley's rise to stardom began in 1954; Beatlemania hit in 1964, and was followed by the disco craze, which began in 1974. "This is a book I wanted to write ever since I saw Elvis live in concert in Tupelo, Mississippi," says Curtis. Jim ...

Santevia Water Systems, a leader in Alkaline Water Products, today announced its new reseller in East Hampton, New York. Paddle Diva will market Santevia Products through multiple locations in the Hamptons and online at www.paddlediva.com. "We are very pleased to have Paddle Diva represent our alkaline water products in the Hamptons" states Yvonne Anderson, CEO of Santevia Water Systems. "Our two companies already share common values on environmental issues around clean drinking water and ocean conservation. Now with our Alkaline water made easily available ...

INUVIO announces the development and beta testing of a new remote and network scanning and storage software solution. This new product is called ScanGlobal and it will be available for both RDP Terminal Services and Citrix network environments. ScanGlobal allows a single piece of imaging hardware or "scanner" on any client machine in a network to scan directly to a remote server over LAN or WAN. With ScanGlobal, imaging hardware on any workstation can be accessed by any software running on a RDP Terminal Services or Citrix server. ScanGlobal allows any enterprise ...

On 2 July 2012 Quark Expeditions, the leader in polar adventure, successfully completed the first-ever passenger hot air balloon adventure on an expedition to the North Pole. "More than 50 guests aboard 50 Years of Victory participated in Quark's first-ever hot air balloon ride on its North Pole voyage," said Hans Lagerweij, president of Quark Expeditions. "We are pleased to be the only Arctic operator to offer such an exciting and exclusive adventure option on our trips." The passengers who selected the hot air ballooning option experienced a ...

Tax Defense Network, incorporated since 1997, began its expansion to help serve taxpayers nationwide in 2007. Tax Defense Network moved into a 24,000 square foot Class A facility, and hired several new tax professionals, including tax attorneys, enrolled agents, and CPAs to handle the volume of taxpayers seeking Tax Defense Network's services. This expansion was met with great success for Tax Defense Network and its clients, because the company could now serve more taxpayers more efficiently. Mark, of Montana, became a client of Tax Defense Network in 2011. He was unfiled ...

"A picture is worth 1,000 words" is an old adage that Dr. Louis C. Cutolo, Jr. takes to heart. Dr. Cutolo, who practices plastic surgery on Staten Island, is a great believer in patient education, and he feels there is no better way to educate patients than to show them exactly what will take place during and after surgery. "I find that an educated patient is a well-prepared patient," Dr. Cutolo says. "When a patient goes into surgery knowing what to expect and understanding what is going to take place, the patient is usually more confident and ...

The 18th Annual San Diego Festival of Beer -- San Diego's original beer festival returning to downtown San Diego Friday, Sept. 21 --announced a partnership today with the North County Transit District (NTCD) to offer festival patrons a special combination ticket that includes one beer festival ticket plus a discounted round-trip ticket on the COASTER for $40. The special combo ticket is also valid on the SPRINTER and BREEZE. "The COASTER is becoming more well-known as the best way for North County residents to enjoy downtown events without worrying about the drive ...

The Let Go... Let Peace Come In Foundation has initiated funding for several initiatives concerning the prevention of childhood sexual abuse, improving the access to quality care to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and addressing the problem of pedophilia. The Foundation formed in 2008 by Peter S. Pelullo existed long before the Jerry Sandusky Penn State tragedy came to light. "Childhood sexual abuse is far more prevalent than most people understand. It's a pandemic. The aftermath is devastating and can leave individuals with significant psychological, ...

Cesis Art Festival 2012 in Latvia presents the installation "Dovanna - Muse". Dovanna, an iconic fashion model of the 1980s, working for both runway and photography in Paris, London, Tokyo, Milan and New York, presents projected photographic images from her work with Robert Maplethorpe, Mario Testino, Richard Avedon, Josef Astor and Kevin Higgins. Unusually tall, with exotic features that baffled the ethnic experts, Dovanna's lineage is traced back to multi-ethnic origins in Latvia. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dovanna is educated at Wellesley College only ...

Global Gaming Events are pleased to launch their first set of events with PKR, running in July 2012. The two tournaments will have extra value with $3,000 cash added, as well as a $270 ticket to the PKR Masters $100k GTD tournament. The first tournament is a $500 Freeroll on Saturday July 21st 2012 at 3pm ET. The second tournament follows the very next day, Sunday July 22nd 2012 at 3pm ET with a $5 + $0.50 buyin Event and will have 2 whopping prizes: $2500 cash added to the buyin prize pool, as well as one $270 buyin prize to the PKR Masters $100k GTD Tournament for ...

Attending industry related conferences is of huge importance to Cityscape Promotions LTD, a London based firm, to further educate themselves on changes and trends within the sales and marketing industry. The New York Sales Conference that Cityscape Promotions will be attending is on Wall St which is infamous for being the financial district of the world. Wall St runs through the heart of New York City and is home to the largest stock exchange by market capitalization of its listed companies. New York City has been a symbol for entrepreneurial opportunity for hundreds of ...

While Banks and governments are struggling, the travel industry is definitely rising in Europe. Regardless of the economical challenges in the financial market over the last few months, European hospitality industry statistics show strong improvements. Xotels reports a 9,8% RevPar growth in Q2 for its independent hotel portfolio. According to the statistics used for measuring hotel performance, both corporate and leisure travel are on a rebound. City destinations are benefiting from conferences, congresses and exhibitions, while weekends and holidays are flourishing ...

The Internet & American Life Project at the Pew Research Center along with Elon University's Imagining the Internet Center recently conducted a study suggesting that mobile payment solutions will be more common than money by 2020. Issuing an official statement on their website, PewInternet.org shows that 65% of experts consulted in the study agree: "By 2020 most people will have embraced and fully adopted the use of smart-device swiping for purchases they make, nearly eliminating the need for cash or credit cards. People will come to trust and rely on personal ...

Specialty Hospital of Washington's Hadley Campus, a Long Term Acute Care Hospital ( LTACH) has been recognized as a "Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality" in the Healthcare Equality Index 2012 report. The annual survey is conducted by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) organization. Specialty Hospital of Washington earned top marks for its commitment to equitable, inclusive care for LGBT patients and their families, who can face challenges in accessing adequate healthcare. ...

A newly released article revealing that many individuals in Dubai have suffered from eye infections stemming from the severe summer weather. Dr. Ashraf, who traveled to Dubai to treat these infections, is now warning individuals to protect their eyes against harsh sunlight and other elements. Dr. William Boothe is also urging his patients to adhere to this warning, as this summer season has already been hotter than most. According to the article, Dubai's temperatures have often exceeded 100 degrees--which has also happened across much of the United States. With little ...

There are many advantages to living in a developed country where health and safety are paramount concerns for all residents. However, simple benefits, such as having clean drinking water or air, are not as widely available throughout America as many might expect. According to a recent article from The San Francisco Chronicle, citizens residing in the Kentucky region affected by Appalachian coal mining are reporting high levels of environmental damage and a decreased quality of life. While mining methods have caused forest, land and air quality damage they have also contaminated ...

Ken Miller, President of Blue Pond Signs (www.bluepondsigns.com), announced today that an info-graphic created by the company of Iconic Signs of the United States is now available on the Blue Pond Website. Showcasing the real-time value of such signs as the Love Sign in Philadelphia, the Disney World Sign in Orlando Florida and the Route 66 Sign in Springfield Missouri, Blue Pond concepted the info-graphic to appeal to their nationwide customer base and raise awareness about their full-service signage line for business customers throughout the United States. The info-graphic ...

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Ever since the Supreme Court made the historic decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act--known to many simply as "Obamacare"--the decision has dominated conversations across the country, ultimately drawing mixed opinions. Many individuals feel passionately about the issue, and are often divided along partisan lines. Entire industries, meanwhile, have responded, either favorably or worriedly, to the decision. The Wall Street Journal notes that reaction among drug and medical companies has been largely uniform, and largely positive, despite the prospect of fees ...

Ever since Bulldog777.com launched the new The Dark Knight video slot from Microgaming it's been easy to find the online casino's charismatic mascot, "Triple 7". The high rollin' canine playboy -- known as "the most interesting dog in the world" -- has been in his penthouse playing the deluxe new game based on the legendary motion picture from Warner Bros. Pictures. The Dark Knight video slot game features Cinematic spins and an impressive 4-tier progressive jackpot. A video preview of the game and free Batman wallpapers are available on the casino's ...

Due to a series of food safety incidents, including the discovery of elevated levels of mercury in baby formula, the country of China has found itself on the receiving end of consumer fears. These several food safety issues have decreased global confidence in products manufactured in China, which will ultimately create a negative impact on the Chinese food export industry if problems are not addressed promptly. In an effort to do so, the Chinese government has launched a five-year plan aimed at improving and enforcing food safety regulations. Global Food Technologies, an ...

Although the summer season usually brings about ideas of outdoor excursions, swimming pools, beach trips, camping and backyard barbeques, many citizens are staying cautious of the threats produced by the sun's rays. While many adults have become aware of the connection between unprotected exposure to UV rays and an increased risk of skin cancer, a new article from Patch.com reminds parents that it is especially important to protect children during summer months. PatioCrew.com understands just how dangerous and uncomfortable the summer sun can be, and that is why the company ...

Many entrepreneurs understand that a business requires innovation, dedication and long hours, but few have benefited from professional services that help organize and relieve the pressure of daily operations. A new article from Accounting Today observes the results of a recent study on business owner behaviors. The study, conducted by small business specialty insurer Hiscox, surveyed 600 small business owners in both the United Kingdom and the USA. Despite the large breadth of daily tasks that each entrepreneur detailed, only 26 percent reported use of professional accounting ...

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