Alliance Global Services today announced that Martha Crow has joined as Senior Vice President, Sales. In this role, Martha will be responsible for creating and overseeing the sales business strategy while focusing on client value that translates into long-term revenue growth. Martha has 25 years of experience in leadership positions within several principal IT professional services firms, most recently with Dextrys as Executive Vice President of Global Solutions. In this position, Martha set the sales and market strategy to ensure clients best leverage the China outsourcing ...

It's not about green sentiment, anymore. It is about national energy insecurity and being part of a huge emerging market of a kind that happens once in a century and promises vast riches beyond imagination. The global biofuel production is estimated to reach 1,900 Million barrel in 2020, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% over the forecast period 2015 - 2020. These are conclusions of a new report Global Biofuel Production Forecast 2015-2020 released by Market Research Media. What does this estimate mean? - It's about 6% of the world's estimated liquid ...

Louis Bertignac's Grizzly Tour will roll into Paris next month playing a mixture of classic hits and newer material. The former Shakin' Street and Telephone guitarist has a huge back catalogue of songs to choose from, as he has also released a host of solo material and fronted Bertignac et Les Visiteurs. He will take the stage at the Olympia Hall on June 8th and share his talent for freewheeling, guitar-led music with his adoring fans. The concert provides travellers with an opportunity to appreciate the skill of the man who performed at Live 8 in 2005 and produced, ...

Paris's Palais Garnier will welcome the Tokyo Ballet for a series of performances in the Japanese Kabuki style. Running from May 18th to 22nd, the show will provide arts enthusiasts in the French capital with the chance to get to grips with this unusual type of dance-drama. While traditional plays associated with Kabuki see actors kitted out in elaborate make-up, this ballet adaptation looks set to opt for a simpler colour scheme. In a statement, the organisers said: "To original music by Toshiro Mayuzumi, the choreographer recounts the age-old legend of the ...

Circus Oz are set to kick off their latest Australian tour by bringing their new show - Steampowered - to Melbourne for a month-long run. The steam-punk spectacular will see the ensemble present their unique brand of madness to audiences in the Victoria capital from June 22nd to July 17th 2011. After forming in Melbourne back in 1978, Circus Oz have gone on to wow crowds in 26 countries across five continents, earning widespread critical acclaim in the process. The founding members loved the skills and tricks that can be seen in traditional circus performances, ...

Visitor numbers to the city of Verona are set to swell as culture vultures from all over Europe head to town to enjoy the delights of Verdi, Rossini, Puccini and more performed by the Verona Symphony Orchestra and others. The backdrop to one of William Shakespeare's most famous stories, Verona provides a perfect location for such a memorable tourist event. With visitors from all over Italy and beyond heading to Verona to enjoy the festival, hotels in Verona Airport are expected to be in even higher demand than usual for the time of year. The festival runs for over ...

Knights of the Holy Land will brush shoulders with World War II (WWII) soldiers at Brisbane's 2011 History Alive: A Journey Through Time re-enactment. The event will celebrate its 12th anniversary when it takes place on June 11th and 12th at Fort Lytton National Park on the outskirts of the city. Organised by the Queensland Living History Federation, the occasion comprises a unique timeline-style display of conflicts through the ages, starting with the Roman legions and ending with WWII. Re-enactment groups taking part in History Alive will have the opportunity ...

The Legong Trance and Paradise Dance show attracts both locals and tourists to experience traditional Bali dance and folk stories played out on stage while enjoying some traditional Indonesian hospitality. Visitors who may not have seen Legong Dance before can look forward to a spiritual show which plays out folk stories in the form of dance, with women and men both taking part in traditional costume and dress. Tales of Bali's history and Indonesian culture are played out on stage while spectators kick back and enjoy a bit of local food and drink. The dance spectacular ...

The 2011 Gold Coast Health and Fitness Expo (GCHFE) promises to give visitors all the advice and support they need to live a trimmer and more active life. More than 100 exhibitors are set to take part in the event at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, offering attendees guidance on everything from the condition of their body to the wellbeing of their mind and soul. Among the businesses that will be showing off their various products and services at the event are Sports Medicine Australia, Gold Coast Tourism and Reader's Digest HealthSmart Magazine. Accredited ...

The band, which formed back in the late 1980s and experienced a smash worldwide hit with 'To Be With You' in 1989, will play Stuttgart's LKA Longhorn music venue on June 1st 2011, with tickets for the one-off concert being snapped up fast. Mr Big have built up a loyal following around the world over the years and 2011 saw the group release their first studio album which contains all the band's original line-up members. The band is playing 20 concerts around Europe throughout June this year and with people flying in to attend the gig, getting a hotel in Stuttgart ...

The medical community has been abuzz in recent months with more and more studies pointing to weight loss surgery as a reliable cure for type 2 diabetes in obese patients. From his San Francisco weight loss surgery center, Pacific Laparoscopy (www.paclap.com), bariatric surgeon Dr. John Rabkin discusses the connection between weight loss surgery and diabetes. "We've seen several studies published recently that strongly suggest weight loss surgery could be the long-awaited cure for type 2 diabetes," says Dr. Rabkin. Many of these studies focus on a particular ...

With summer fun just around the corner, it's no surprise to facial plastic surgeon Dr. Timothy Greco (www.drgrecoface.com) that more men and women are choosing to enhance their facial features with BOTOX or a face lift in Philadelphia in the months before summer. These procedures are among the most popular procedures Dr. Greco performs just before summer and have helped many of Dr. Greco's patients feel rejuvenated and refreshed in time for the warmer weather. This rise makes perfect sense to Dr. Greco, who explains that "summer is a time when people feel very ...

Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, gets an inside look into Sony's new concept store, Sony Store, in Westfield Century City mall in Los Angeles. The opening on April 1 lured in not only Hollywood's elite, but also tech geeks from around the area. Not only are Sony products perfectly placed on the shop floor, but the simplistic, yet detailed aesthetic that Sony is known for is also very visible in this brick and mortar store. From music, games, movies, electronics, and future technologies, the new Sony Store will be the new ...

Although HTC had humble beginnings producing mainly notebook computers, the company has been responsible for several breakthrough innovations. Ever since collaborating with tech heavyweights Microsoft and Google, the company has grown significantly. HTC was chosen by Microsoft as a hardware platform development partner for its Windows Mobile operating system. As a result, HTC created the first Microsoft-powered smartphone in 2002, the first Microsoft Smart Music Phone in 2004, and the first Microsoft 3G phone in 2005. Not content with these innovations, HTC also ...

Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, gets an inside look into Sony's new concept store, Sony Store, in Westfield Century City mall in Los Angeles. The opening on April 1 lured in not only Hollywood's elite, but also tech geeks from around the area. Not only are Sony products perfectly placed on the shop floor, but the simplistic, yet detailed aesthetic that Sony is known for is also very visible in this brick and mortar store. From music, games, movies, electronics, and future technologies, the new Sony Store will be the new ...

Construction Digital Magazine, the leading digital construction publication for C-level executives, is pleased to announce the launch of its May issue. In the cover story, "The World's Most Exotic Homes," the digital magazine names some of the most expensive, unique and downright bizarre homes, including the world's first billion dollar residence, a seashell inspired abode straight out of a fairy tale, and the new standard in "green" building, a home made entirely out of living organic material. Also in the May issue: The Next Generation of Hybrid ...

The latest issue of Business Review Canada is free online for Canadian business Executives. Keeping your work force motivated is a goal most companies should strive to achieve. Leading to better productivity, Business Review Canada has some important tips on encouraging motivation. Online content in the Web 2.0 world is ranked by search engine robots, but is that the best choice? Who should tell the online audience what to read? Today's news editors seem to be choosing between well written content or articles that rank by employing SEO keywords. Instead there should ...

Dr. Ellen A. Mahony (www.drellenmahony.com) has noted a recent increase in patients wanting "Mommy Makeovers" at her Connecticut plastic surgery practice. Mommy Makeovers typically include a tummy tuck combined with another procedure, such as liposuction or a breast enhancement. "Motherhood is such a significant stage in a woman's life," says Dr. Mahony, known for her ability to listen to her patients and then design a customized treatment plan to help them fulfill their cosmetic goals. "However, along with the rewards of this experience come ...

Dr. Jeremy Benedetti of Benedetti Cosmetic Surgery (www.benedetticosmeticsurgery.com) is excited to announce a special event for women interested in breast enhancement procedures. On Thursday, May 19th at 6:30 pm, Dr. Benedetti and his staff will host a fun and educational event to discuss the benefits of breast augmentation, breast lifts, and breast reductions. The night will include a short lecture by Dr. Benedetti, and a representative from MENTOR Breast Implants will be available to talk about the many options available for breast augmentation. This fabulous event will ...

For the fourth year in a row, Sukhi's Gourmet Indian Foods' proudly announces one of their products within their growing line of authentic, all-natural Indian cuisine was named as a Silver Finalist in the 2011 National Association of the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) sofi Awards Competition. Often compared to as the "Oscars of the food industry", sofi Awards recognize innovation and excellence in specialty foods and are a coveted industry honor. This year there was a record 1,657 entries across 33 award categories, and Sukhi's Korma Curry Sauce was selected ...

This week, top Rainbow Riches site rainbowrichesslot.com teamed up with one of the Internet's most exciting online casinos at Betfred. Betfred alongside Paddy Power and Ladbrokes is one of a host of high street bookmakers who've made the transition from the smoky backstreet rooms of the seventies, eighties and nineties into the highly competitive world of Internet gambling. Like many of their competitors Betfred ensure they always have great incentives for new customers alongside loyalty bonuses for repeat punters, giving everyone who likes to gamble that little bit ...

A lot of people get frustrated when it comes to cleaning mobile phones, not because you cannot clean them, but it is almost pointless to clean them! Just think about it--no sooner do you clean your mobile phone screen than it gets smudged with another fingerprint of yours or some speck of dust from the roadside that maligns it completely. And, if you try to remove the smudge by wiping it with a cloth or - not recommended at all - with your fingers, you only end up making the situation worse. But, how would you feel that there is a very effective mobile phone screen cleaner ...

The prestigious Drapers Footwear Awards Success, held at the London's Grosvenor House Hotel, was a successful night for many within the footwear industry. The event, which was hosted by stand up comedian Alun Cochrane, honoured independent retailers, specialist chains, fashion multiples, promising designers and established brands. The variety of awards on offer meant the makeup of the crowd was very diverse. There were several success stories on the night, including former Clarks Director Peter Bolliger who was given a Lifetime Achievement Awards for his dedication ...

Premier dentist in Virginia Beach, VA, Dr. Christopher Hooper, is honored to be selected as Health Care Hero for February 2011 by Inside Business Journal. A panel of judges review nominations received from the public, and then selects those in which they believe is worthy of receiving this honorable award. Dr. Christopher Hooper, dentist in Virginia Beach, was selected as a Health Care Hero because of his willingness and commitment to help an individual when he needed it the most. When a young man was injured and left in a poor state of health, he was referred to Dr. ...

Online parcel delivery specialist Parcel2Go has given its backing to a new government plan announced this week to help businesses break into new international markets. UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) has joined with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to draw up a five-year Charter for Business. The aim is for UKTI to become "more entrepreneurial" and find new ways to help British businesses to enter foreign markets and increase the volume of goods being exported from the UK. Richard Mercer, Marketing Director at Parcel2Go, welcomed the move which he believes ...