Robert Weiss, artistic director and CEO of Carolina Ballet (http://www.carolinaballet.com), has announced that Lynne Taylor-Corbett, principal guest choreographer, will present a pre-performance discussion of the company's premiere of The Little Mermaid on Friday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ovations Room of Fletcher Opera Theater, located in the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts at 2 E. South St. The talk, taking place prior to the night's 8 p.m. performance, will offer attendees a behind-the-scenes look at humor and drama of Hans Christian Andersen's classic ...

Oberon Media, one of the world's leading multi-platform casual games companies, today announced the addition of Ginger Kraus as Senior Vice President, Sales. A marketing veteran with more than 20 years of experience designing partnership and marketing strategies for top media companies and start-ups, Kraus will be responsible for leading the sales and partnerships group at Oberon Media. Her initial primary focus will be on generating revenue from new game centers, search and advertising, and she will report directly to Bob Hayes, President and COO. "Oberon Media ...

The International American University College of Medicine (IAU) and its Student Government Association (SGA) together successfully conducted its second 'Student Mentor Day'. A group of students and teacher from the Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (Campus B) were invited to IAU to experience a day in the life of a medical student. The event is organized with the aim of inspiring and encouraging young students towards a career in medicine. The visiting students attended live lectures on all the different subjects in medicine along with their assigned mentor. ...

JPL is adding to the strength of its interactive team with the addition of David Kopp and Elizabeth Miller. David Kopp comes to JPL as manager of enterprise technologies, a team of technical project managers, developers, web administrators and quality assurance specialists dedicated to specific clients. Miller will act as the new quality assurance specialist on this team. Kopp's software management, consulting and leadership skills make him ideal to work with the technology leaders who work inside larger organizations. With his team, Kopp will ensure that web based marketing ...

2012 marks a milestone achievement for a local CPA firm. Hamic, Jones, Hamic & Sturwold celebrates their 50th anniversary of business in Lakeland, FL. Herb Hamic opened the doors in 1961 armed with pencils, typewriters, and resources books. Since then the firm has expanded and earned this distinguished honor crediting their respect and appreciation for their clients and community for their success. Guerry Jones, who joined the business in 1977 comments "We value and very much appreciate the trust our clients bestow upon us in allowing us to handle a very ...

CEO and President of ChemLogix LLC, Steve Hamilton will join Governor Tom Corbett with a delegation of Pennsylvania business leaders on an International Trade Mission to Europe focused on expanding economic opportunities for Pennsylvania. The seven business leaders representing a diverse range of Pennsylvania-based companies will travel with Governor Corbett to France and Germany to connect with potential export partners and forge new international business relationships. "With the private-sector support of the Team Pennsylvania Foundation, I am proud to lead our ...

Senior Pastor Andy Thompson, founder of World Overcomers Christian Church (http://www.wocconline.org), a nondenominational church serving worshippers in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park community, has announced that his father, Bishop G.A. Thompson, will speak at the church's Sunday morning services on March 18 at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon in the sanctuary located at 2933 S. Miami Blvd. in Durham. His message will center on the hope that is found in God's eternal kingdom. A native of Philadelphia, Bishop Thompson holds a bachelor's degree from the Moody Bible Institute ...

Douglas Carroll Salon (http://www.douglascarrollsalon.com/), a nationally and internationally recognized salon in the beauty industry, has announced that its managing partner, Douglas David, has been named the creative artistic director of All Nutrient, an organic-based hair color and hair care system developed by founder and colorist, Charles Frank. David will work with All Nutrient to develop its 2012 educational curriculum, which will outline and define industry trends to professional stylists on cutting, coloring and style. Upon completion, the curriculum will be distributed ...

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (www.ncvma.org) has announced that it is the official sponsor of the North Carolina Zoo's Wild Veterinary Camps for the second consecutive year. The camp's mission is to help young people explore science and veterinary medicine as it applies to wild animals living in zoos or in their native habitats. The Wild Veterinary Camps will give campers first-hand experience working in center treatment rooms, X-ray and lab facilities, along with practice in operating equipment, performing physical exams and more. Campers will also ...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced the launching of the hybrid car carrier Emerald Ace at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI; President: Hideaki Omiya), Kobe shipyard. The Emerald Ace, designed to generate zero emissions while berthed, was designated as a project to reduce CO2 emissions from ocean-going vessels, and earned MOL a subsidy from Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) in 2009. The Emerald Ace, slated for delivery in June 2012, will be the world's first newly delivered hybrid car ...

EMW ME, The Smart Convergence Experts and leading supplier of ICT services and products has achieved Juniper Networks Wireless LAN Elite Certification. EMW is the first WLAN Elite Partner in the UAE. By awarding EMW ME the Elite specialization, Juniper recognizes that EMW ME has invested in creating service practices and confirms their expertise to meet the implementation and support requirements of their customers. This specialization introduced globally in acknowledgment of the commitment to services made by resellers worldwide. EMW ME has been able to achieve this certification ...

Trustive, a leading international WiFi access provider and No1 in Europe, announces a further expansion to its Asian network with the addition of 300 hotspots in Sri Lanka. Trustive's global WiFi network includes 300,000 WiFi hotspots and in Sri Lanka alone, business travellers can now benefit from Trustive's premium WiFi coverage at Bandaranaike International Airport, some of Colombo's most prestigious hotels (including the Hilton, Ceylon Continental, Grand Oriental and award winning Cinnamon LakeSide hotel) as well as at hotels, bars and restaurants, leisure facilities ...

Tampa Rejuvenation, a healthcare service provider launched new service inventory that includes Metabolic Rejuvenation 28-Day Detox, Food Allergy Testing, MNT and Heavy Metal Toxicity. The clinic also offers hormone therapy, medical weight loss, nutrition programs and fitness training. Custom meals plan, transition programs, food sensitivity testing, appetite suppressant and vitamin injections are some of the other offerings of the center. Tampa Rejuvenation is a one-stop-shop for curing health problems, such as excess body fat and reduced lean muscle mass. It also alleviates ...

Soft4Boost, a group of highly trained programmers, just introduced a new skinnable version of product known as PC Win Booster. In addition the core program has been significantly improved and it helps users of the Windows operating system more better to keep the Windows operating system safe. PC Win Booster is a multilingual software program that PC users can install on PCs that run on Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 and is designed for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows. How PC Win Booster Works PC Win Booster is compatible with a variety of graphics programs, ...

Research magazine and Free Pint Ltd. have been confirmed as media partners for the upcoming GIA Conference organized by Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA) in London, which will held between 11 and 13 June 2012 at The Royal Horseguards and One Whitehall Place. Participants at all our past conferences have without exception, said that they would recommend GIA Conferences. What sets GIA Conferences apart is its strict focus on delivering best-in-class educational programs and the absence of third-party vendors or exhibitors. We also focus on practical application of intelligence ...

Stibo Systems, the Strategic Information Management Technology and Solutions CompanyTM today announced that ZF Services, the specialist service division of the automotive supply company ZF, has chosen the STEP PIM/MDM enterprise solution from Stibo Systems to manage product information for its worldwide aftermarket business. Among other things, in the final development stage STEP will supply data to the industry-wide information exchange platforms TecDoc and ACES. With its technology platform, Stibo Systems has been meeting the needs of customers in the automotive aftermarket ...

People keen to learn more about Asian traditions will be looking forward to experiencing the Hong Kong Cultural Celebrations taking place in the second half of April.   Four fascinating traditional Chinese festivals will be occurring in the bustling city between April 13th and 29th, filling the streets with colourful processions, costumed characters, loud music and general good feeling.   The first of these will be the birthday of Tin Hau - the patron saint of fishermen - on April 13th, followed by the birthdays of another fishing deity Tam Kung and the Lord Buddha ...

Fans of hip hop act The Black Eyed Peas will soon be able to see a solo performance from rapper Taboo at Bangkok's Mixx Discotheque.   The Mexican-American star will be performing a live DJ set on April 1st 2012 as part of an electronic dance party event, with talented performers such as Slick, Teddy O, DJ Domination and DJ Eddie Pay also set to appear.   Taboo's affiliation with the Black Eyed Peas has seen him become a household name, thanks to his contributions to hit records such as I Gotta Feeling, Boom Boom Pow and Shut Up.   However, the musician has also collaborated ...

Tower Legal Solutions, a leading national staffing and managed review company, announced the appointment of legal solutions veteran Michael D. McGowan as National Director of Business & Strategic Development. McGowan, a proven executive leader who has run successful businesses, will be responsible for expanding Tower Legal's national sales initiatives and growing the business development team. McGowan has over 20 years of experience in the legal industry. McGowan first gained experience at intellectual property law firm Pennie & Edmonds. Thereafter, he was the ...

Dr. Katherine Orlick, who practices dermatology in Tucson, says results from a survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) match trends she sees among her patients at Foothills Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery. According to the survey, the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedures for women younger than 35 during 2011 were BOTOX Cosmetic injections (64 percent), hyaluronic acid injections (55 percent) and chemical peels (24 percent). Additional survey results are available at www.aafprs.org/media/stats_polls/m_stats.html. ...

Dr. Vincent D. Lepore, whose areas of expertise include tummy tuck and breast augmentation in San Jose, recently offered his opinions about people relying on social media to help them make decisions about plastic surgery. The increased popularity of social media as a resource was seen in results of a new survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). "Social networking such as Facebook and Twitter can be highly valuable for personal and professional communications," Dr. Lepore says. "However, when it comes to health ...

HollywoodSportsbook (www.hollywoodsportsbook.eu, formerly www.hollywoodsportsbook.eu) a leading online entertainment gaming site since 1997, today announced the launch of its new weekly promotion, called Money and Music Week. Robert Evans, Hollywood's Director of Operations says, "This week we are giving away 2 of 3 things you can never get enough of... we think we know what the 3rd one is... wink wink, but we better not go there." To help their clients get 2 of the 3 life's necessities, Hollywood's clients only need to make a minimum $150 deposit this week ...

Premier board certified plastic surgeon, John J. O'Brien Jr., MD, of the St. Petersburg Center for Plastic Surgery, is proud to receive the esteemed Vitals Patients' Choice Award for 2011. The award is of special merit for several reasons. Foremost, it is based on votes received from actual patients and is a true reflection of the superior level of patient care and expertise provided by Dr. John O'Brien. In addition, the award is presented to less than 10% of the more than 700,000 medical practitioners in the US. "I am so honored to have been recognized by my ...

This year, Minds On, Inc. will celebrate 10 years in business. In recognition of this milestone, the company has decided to come together for the remaining 10 months of the year and select a new charitable organization with which to partner monthly. The 10 months of giving will kick off with a partnership with People In Need, Inc. of Delaware County, Ohio (PIN) for the 2012 Food Pantry "CAN"paign. The Food Pantry's "CAN"paign will launch on March 19 and run through May 18. Minds On employees will collect the needed food items for the pantry and help ...

Dental professionals at Ghanbari and Koshki, Centreville dentists, are excited to announce the launch of a new, user friendly website to gain new patients and increase usability for existing ones. The new website offers extreme ease of use and allows for easy appointment making. The new site offers a large amount of content, while maintaining an easy-to-use design. For patients looking to fill any dental needs, the new website is a one stop shop. Whether looking for staff information, office hours and location, new patient forms or even online appointment making, the ...