The 25th annual London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival will kick off at the British Film Institute (BFI) at the end of the month. It will show some of the finest features, documentaries and shorts from around the world. The event entices about 250,000 visitors each year and the organisers will no doubt want to attract even more in 2011. As well as being one of the most important LGBT cinema occasions in the world, the London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival is also the third biggest overall movie event held in the UK. The full programme of screenings is available ...

HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island, will host a panel of experts speaking about updates in energy on Long Island, at its March 8 Executive Breakfast at the National Grid Training Center, 25 Hub Drive, Melville, New York. Networking followed by breakfast begins at 7:30 AM, with the panel program following from 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM. Tickets are available at www.hia-li.org or by calling 631-543-5355. "There are multiple cost-efficient and energy-saving programs and services available on Long Island," said Terri Alessi-Miceli, President of HIA-LI. "Our ...

In the Night of Hammer will please horror enthusiasts staying in Paris in March, with a packed programme of films made by the cult production company due to be shown. The selection of movies will be screened at the Musee d'Orsay's cinema and include classics of the genre such as The Curse of Frankenstein, The Two Faces of Dr Jekyll and The Revenge of Frankenstein. Running from March 11th to 27th 2011, the selection of films is not for the squeamish, since blood tends to flow freely in Hammer titles. Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing are among the legends of horror ...

The Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona (CCCB) is exploring the Italian city of Trieste through the eyes of the author Claudio Magris. He was born in the city and has a deep connection to it, which is examined in detail with the help of excerpts from his texts, images of the destination and many other items. According to the venue, curator of the exhibition and friend of Magris Giorgio Pressburger wants visitors to experience a very real sensation of the place. Running from March 9th to July 17th 2011, The Trieste of Magris forms part of the CCCB's Cities ...

Madrid is hosting an exhibition called Heroines that explores the role of women in western art. The show will open at the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Fundacion Caja Madrid on March 8th and run until June 5th 2011. It aims to examine the range of roles played by women, such as hunters, politicians, athletes and other liberated activities. The key to these pursuits is that the female becomes active, rather than submissive, according to the organisers. "In western art, women have all too often been reduced to two prevailing, complementary models; that of mother ...

Seekae have announced dates for their Australian tour and will play in Brisbane on April 15th. The band use electronica influences to create a modern feel that has been honed since their debut album The Sound of Trees Falling on People. On March 25th they will release the follow-up record +Dome, with hits from both albums likely to be played during their Brisbane gig. The trio are influenced by various genres, including rave, dubstep and house. Seekae are signed to Sydney's Rice is Nice label and the record company explains the three-piece have had much success ...

Famous singer Tina Arena is to showcase her talents in Perth with the backing of the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO). Familiar to many for her musical theatre career, this very special collaboration involving Arena will offer people the chance to see her express herself in a completely new medium. Recognised as one of the country's greatest performers, Arena's signature blend of French, Italian and English music will be lifted to another level by the WASO. She knows a thing or two about wowing crowds, having had her first taste of stardom at the tender ...

Filmmakers, actors and fans of horror movies will be heading to Sydney's A Night of Horror International Film Festival between March 31st and April 8th. The city will welcome special international guests, as well as experts in the field who have created feature-length and short films to entertain the crowds. Guests have been invited to enter their own horror film, animation, music video or screenplay for the judges to view. Directors Dean Bertram and Lisa Mitchel offer an insight into past events on the festival's website. They say previous hits include zombie ...

Some of the best performers in the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO) are to show off their abilities at a special concert. The HKCO4U series was launched last year, playing to full houses keen to see the latest musical talent. It is returning later this month, with recitals given by Tung Hiu-lo and Lu Yunxia. The concert will be held on March 26th, starting at 16:30 local time in the Hong Kong City Hall Recital Hall. Tickets for the event cost HK$180 (GBP14.20). Audience members can expect to hear arrangements of pieces such as A Spray of Flowers, A Henan ...

Renovating your apartment can be a big step for many.  Many are worried that the process will be complex, untrustworthy or fail to meet their expectations.  This is no doubt a result of the complexities of the process as well as the fears inherent in it. Most renovating companies do not make clear ahead of time how the process will work. Being uninformed about the process can scare many would be apartment renovators away. However, there is one apparent renovating company that lays out, from beginning to end the entire process, so that the client knows exactly what to expect ...

Hong Kong is set to host four traditional festivals celebrating its culture in the next couple of months. Between April 25th and May 11th, it will play host to events marking the birthdays of deities Tin Hau and Tam Kung. There will also be a religious gathering focused on the birth of Lord Buddha. One of the most eagerly anticipated events will be the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, which will reach its conclusion on May 10th this year. It is held close to Hong Kong on the small island of Cheung Chau. The unique gathering has been running for more than 100 years, ...

Dr. Richard Rival (http://www.rivalcosmeticsurgery.com) recently received recognition as a cosmetic surgery expert in an article in Elevate magazine about cosmetic surgery financing. In the article, Dr. Rival notes that for many people who have had procedures such as a face lift in Toronto, the increase in self-esteem and confidence is priceless. "My Toronto cosmetic surgery clients tell me that they look at their plastic surgery as an investment," Dr. Rival says. "When people look better, they feel better - and this applies to all aspects of their personal and professional ...

A local ophthalmology and optometry practice has become one of the first in the area to offer an innovative new treatment for keratoconus and other corneal irregularities. Outlook EyeCare (http://www.outlookeyecare.com), a New Jersey LASIK and full-service eye care center, is offering the revolutionary ClearKone contact lenses for optimal vision correction, stability, and comfort for most irregular cornea patients. Dr. Margaret M. Ritterbusch, OD, of Outlook EyeCare has been fitting many of her patients with this new contact lens. "We are seeing tremendous success ...

With spring just around the corner, allergy season will be in full bloom in no time. Many people are already taking steps to prepare for the onset of their allergies. In preparation for the allergy season, Colorado allergy specialist Dr. Michael R. Menachof (http://www.advancedentdenver.com) is recommending allergy drops, a lesser-known therapy, for people who would rather avoid the discomfort of allergy shots. "Allergy shots are a traditional method for treating allergies," explains Dr. Menachof. "However, not every person with allergies is a good candidate for shots. ...

Dr. Paul M. Steinwald (http://www.lfplasticsurgery.com/), a double board-certified plastic surgeon with offices in Lake Forest and Chicago, says breast lifts and breast reductions have recently become more popular than breast enlargement at his Chicago practice. Although breast augmentation remains a top cosmetic surgical procedure, many women are choosing different options for rejuvenating their appearance. And in some cases, such as "mommy makeovers," Dr. Steinwald combines procedures to provide them with the results they desire. At his practice, Dr. Steinwald has ...

Kaufman & Clark Plastic Surgery (http://www.afterobesity.com), a bariatric plastic surgery practice in California, helps current and future patients to keep up with the latest in plastic surgery and their practice through their blog (http://www.sacramentoplasticsurgeonblog.com). Updated regularly by Dr. David Kaufman and Dr. Christa Clark, the Web page contains photos and videos as well as blog posts. "I enjoy keeping my patients up-to-date with what's going on with our practice as well as the plastic surgery field in general," says Dr. Kaufman. "I appreciate the blog ...

A significant study involving over 300 participants was conducted to determine the effectiveness of personal vaporizers. This detailed study shows that vaporizers are the perfect means for those finally looking to quit. The research was conducted on 349 participants over an 8 week period. A significant number were able to quit within two weeks, and that amount climbed to astonishing proportions within the full eight week period. All of the doctor's that participated in the study concluded that personal vaporizers were a healthy alternative. In addition they concluded ...

Westfield Eye Center (http://www.westfieldeyecenter.com), a provider of BOTOX in Las Vegas, Nevada, offers complete eye care that includes both medical and cosmetic treatments, such as Thermage, LASIK, JUVEDERM, and multifocal lenses. The extended list of options has given Westfield Eye Center the reputation as Nevada's leading eye institute. "Our goal for 2011 is to continue to provide people with a comprehensive selection of procedures for the eyes," says Kenneth C. Westfield, M.D. "This means continually revising our menu options to reflect the most up-to-date treatments ...

Industrial Motions Inc. announced today the publication of a new website that allows companies to begin the process of getting an injury prevention or therapy quote online. Industrial Motions specializes in employee injury prevention and management, development of functional job descriptions, and physical abilities testing in the industrial corporate arena. "We have been doing physical therapy for workplace injuries for over 10 years," said Frank Murray, President of Industrial Motions. "We have provided services for several larger corporate clients in North Carolina. ...

Collins has been a long time fan of FOURTEEN GOLF and their wedges. Last season he played the MT-28 V5 Wedges to record three Top-10 finishes. At the Mayakoba Golf Classic he finished in a tie for fourth and posted three consecutive rounds in the 60s. He enjoyed a first career tenth place finish at the Bob Hope Classic and a tie for tenth at the Puerto Rico Open Presented by Banco Popular after sharing the second round lead. According to FOURTEEN GOLF COO Marcy Kamoda, "Chad is the perfect spokesperson for the company. As a golfer, he works diligently on his short game ...

Since 2008, Habitatter.com has been offering the highest quality in home decorating accessories. One item that is often overlooked is the lowly air return grille. Why settle for those same old boring grilles when wood grilles will have a huge impact on the appearance of your home? Worth Home Products makes grilles in nineteen sizes to fit almost any decor. These grilles have been featured on HGTV and are recommended by Consumer Reports Magazine. Greg Simerlink, owner of Habitatter.com, said, "It's amazing how much of a difference replacing an air return grille can make ...

It's that time of the year when stories abound on tax tips for reducing your tax liability. Unfortunately these stories offer little help because they tell you about a deduction or a tax credit you could have had if you had only bought this or sold that. Of course the only catch is that these tax breaks were on something you had to have done last year, and if you didn't do that something, then you are out of luck. The best financial planning advice is always plan ahead. For 2011 there are a couple basic things almost anyone can do to minimize their tax liability now ...

Betfair Casino, the online casino division of Betfair Limited, the world's leading betting exchange, recently launched a new UK television advertising campaign to promote its latest bonus offer. The new TV campaign went live on 1st March 2011 and will run until 30th March. The thirty-second long advert, which is primarily targeted at 18 to 34 year-old men, is currently screening on Channel 4 and Five at night after 10.30pm. The new campaign is supporting Betfair Casino's latest promotion, which offers new customers who create an account on the site between 1st March ...

After a winter spent bundling them up warm against the elements, and no doubt spending some quality time building a snowman or two, you'll want your little ones to pop with colour this spring when the sun finally pokes its sleepy head from behind the clouds. The Mini Boden range is on hand to provide you with a fabulous range of outfit ideas for boys, girls and babies alike, and now it's easier than ever to make your little ones look cute as a button. Baby Outfit Ideas will present you with a selection of pre-assembled outfits, so you could easily pick up a pair of ...

LearningRx NYC (http://www.learningrx.com/nyc-upper-east-side/) announced today a free open house series for the months of March and April. The open houses are geared to parents and families with children who are struggling to learn in traditional classroom settings. The programs help children with dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Autism and other learning disabilities and can help any child who is struggling in school. "We help children succeed in school with our focus on strengthening cognitive skills," said Rich Mancuso, Owner and Executive Director of the New York City LearningRx. ...