Over the past year, an increase in activity has been recorded in the residential sector, however, it has mainly been in the form of increased demand for housing and greater competition for land plots being sold. Very few new residential developments were commenced; instead, developers focused on the completion of ongoing projects. Though they caused great destruction, the wildfires that ravaged parts of Russia in summer 2010 did serve as a boost for the construction industry as new housing was required for the victims of the disaster. In just two months, 2,200 new houses ...

The prestigious Malaysian MICE Journalism Awards (MMJA) 2011 which will be held for the first time this year will recognize excellence in business events journalism. MMJA is the initiative of the Sarawak Convention Bureau (SCB) and is jointly supported by the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) and Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). MICE, an acronym for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions, has brought in RM11 billion in visitor spend in 2010 and has been recently identified as one of the key Entry Point Projects (EPPs) under the Economic Transformation ...

The innovative entertainment and events production company Plutopia Productions, Inc. is a relative newcomer to the entertainment industry, but the wider experience - specifically cultural, futuristic and technical know-how - of its leadership has launched them to the forefront of integrative events formatting. Their fourth annual signature South by Southwest event Plutopia 2011 raised the bar once more in what has been called the most "unique" and "thrilling interactive experiences" of one of the world's premier music and media festivals held each year ...

A survey conducted by B&Q and Screwfix involving 3,000 homeowners that showed a third of people generally struggle to find a tradesperson and 70 percent worry about getting ripped off by rogue tradesmen. In response to this, B&Q and Screwfix launched JobSorted.com - a new online directory that enables homeowners to easily search for local tradesmen, totally free of charge. The website currently features over 200,000 tradesmen, offering live feedback and ratings from homeowners who have used their service. The tradesmen directory allows homeowners to search ...

Andre' Loihn will appear on Blog Talk Radio's My Crew Magazine Show (http://blogtalkradio.com/My-Crew-Magazine) with host Kim Kelly, Editor-In-Chief of My Crew Magazine on Thursday, May12, 2011, at 7 pm, Pacific, and 11 pm Eastern. The exclusive interview will highlight Loihn's years as one of the worlds top photographers. Loihn has captured some of the most stunning photo journalism images from many of the worlds most war torn countries. His remarkable talent has told the gripping stories through his eye and lens in Libya, Haiti, Iraq, East Africa. Somalia, Ethiopia and ...

The past week has not been for the faint-hearted investor, but Friday saw definite signs of recovery, especially for gold. There has been a noticeable increase in buyers wanting to purchase the precious metal, possibly due to bargain-hunting, and gold closed at $1491.60 in New York Friday. For gold to rise while silver is falling is very unusual; it is widely felt by market analysts that silver has been more severely affected by recent events and that gold will outperform silver in the coming weeks. However, silver is certainly not out of the race. Pan American Metals showed ...

Pan American Metals showed closing prices up for 3 out of 4 precious metals Friday. Gold, silver and palladium all closed up, with gold at $1495 an ounce, silver at $35.64 and palladium at $720. This is encouraging news coming at the end of an extremely volatile week on the stock markets for precious metals. "Bill Hionas provides strong leadership for our highly-experienced team of brokers and traders," says Debbie Bailey, executive administrator at Pan American Metals of Miami (PAMOM). "We offer specialized advice to our investors, both private and corporate, ...

As such leading online hotel comparator DirectRooms.com is advising people holidaying in Treviso this year to book their accommodation well ahead to avoid disappointment. Taking place for the fourth consecutive year, the World Mountain Bike Race attracts endurance cyclists from all over Europe to test themselves against the peaks and valleys of Montebelluna. The format of the mountain biking and cycling event is that racers must complete stages in certain timeframes and pass through gates where spectators typically gather to watch the excitement. The main races ...

Tourists from all across France and elsewhere around Europe will be heading into the Tarn et Garonne region to enjoy dance, music, artwork and theatre in the pretty streets and alleyways of the city known to locals as the 'Pink City'. The Luluberlu Festival marks the transition from spring to summer in south west France and the city's parks are full of visitors enjoying all various the shows and attractions. The festival runs from 24 May to 29 May 2011 and there is detailed information on opening hours and ticket prices available on the festival website. The Luluberlu ...

The celebration of heavy metal music tours throughout Europe each year and this year will arrive in Sofia on 21 June 2011. With famous bands from the metal genre on display including the likes of Rammstein and Manowar, dedicated fans will be looking forward to seeing their rock idols on stage. Sonisphere 2011 tickets start at 45 Euro each and fans are able to pitch tents in the grounds of the festival to have a base there. The festival takes place in Sofia's famous Vassil Levski Stadium, one of Bulgaria's premium venues for live music. Also featuring on the Sonisphere ...

The beautiful Austrian city once again hosts a celebration of some of the most popular operatic music in history. With thousands of fans from all over Europe set to descend on Salzburg to enjoy the shows, leading hotel comparison website DirectRooms.com is advising people who want to get hold of value for money Salzburg hotels to book ahead. Among the leading composers whose works will be being performed at the show are Pucinni, Mozart, Mahler and more. The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is just one of the many leading classical ensembles taking part and interpreting ...

IDEF is the Interactive Digital Entertainment Festival and showcases the very latest and greatest technologies and solutions from the digital entertainment industry. The 2011 IDEF event is expected to see in excess of two and a half thousand attendees and presenters in the famous Riviera resort of Cannes for the show. Many attendees choose to stay in France's popular Perpignan resort which offers cheaper places to stay. A hotel Perpignan Airport can offer the perfect mix of price and convenience for the visiting digital entertainment professional. The show runs from ...

As Miss Fitness Malaysia says, "I am just a girl who understand the importance of passions within a soul of which can bring wonders in our life journey. Dance moves are an art of communication, also inspirations and influences. Dancing is a healthy habit and discipline. Dance is the movements in my mind that complete my life with a smile." It is this passion that she brings to these fitness days, and wants to pass on to others. There will be a full 3-day programme of Dance Revolution, Belly Dance, Advanced Tremor Yoga (Levels 2 and 3), Yoga and Pilates workshops ...

Daytona Beach, Florida (May 13, 2011) - Dr. Carl Lentz of Lentz Plastic Surgery (www.drlentz.com) is excited to offer complimentary LATISSE to patients who purchase 3 Vitalize Peels or 1 syringe of JUVEDERM XC treatments. This special offer sets itself apart by giving people the opportunity to try two products for the price of one. Dr. Lentz, one of the most trusted plastic surgeons serving Orlando and Daytona Beach, is confident in the ability of LATISSE to create longer, fuller, and stronger lashes, and he wants to share this product with women across Orlando. "With ...

Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide, announces the launch of its May issue. This month you readers expect to get an inside look behind the process of how frozen pizza magically maintains that just fresh out of oven taste. With social media being such a universal advertising ploy, Food and Drink Digital investigates how some fast food franchises are interacting with their fans via Facebook and other sites to further expose ...

Keeping employees motivated is an important goal all companies should strive to achieve. A motivated workforce benefits every company and can lead toward higher quality product and services. For businesses to excel and succeed, they need a motivated staff. The benefits of a satisfied workforce are numerous. The boost in morale can easily create great company work environments that lead to production of higher quality products and services. Motivated employees feel they play an important role within the organization. Job satisfaction has been directly linked to job ...

Mitch Joel, the President of Twist Image -- an award-winning Digital Marketing and Communications agency -- explains the key to better online content. How would you feel if you found out that everything you are reading in the newspaper was chosen for you by a robot? The big question is: Can robots do a better job than these editors in knowing what content you are most interested in? Compare business models of normal newspapers to online content developers like Demand Media. Both employ very different business operations, but both are successful. What is making ...

Market reports for Wednesday, May 4 suggest that gold is recovering from recent losses as the US dollar shows signs of weakening again. Gold has, historically, been the favorite choice for investors looking for a safe haven in times of inflation and falling currency values. As the buying power of the dollar decreases it is likely that gold will recover further. Analysts reported Wednesday that investors are remaining loyal to gold and silver, understanding that short-term losses are inevitable and that both metals still have a long way to go upwards. Midweek trading on ...

In the May issue of Supply Chain Digital, the top outsourcing locations in the world are named, including countries from Asia and Australia. India, China, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore are selected as the top five outsourcing locations in the world, with commentary included on each selection. "Most CIOs don't have a clue what it used to be like," John Doucett, CIO of Hartford, said about outsourcing. "You had people who couldn't speak English. The telecommunications were terrible. It was awful trying to transfer files back and forth." Outsourcing ...

White Digital Media, the leading business news source for C-level executives worldwide, recently announced the promotion of one of its rising stars, Misty Manalastas, from Market Research Analyst to Media Partnerships Coordinator. Ms. Manalastas proved she was ready to take on additional responsibility within the rapidly expanding digital media company and will now assist in the development of media partnerships across the globe - a key role in the success of the company. Manalastas started as an intern at White Digital Media in December of 2010. After spending 3 weeks ...

Dr. Monica Bonakdar of the Beauty, Laser & Wellness Center (www.believeinagelessbeauty.com) is helping people get ready for summer with treatments such as BOTOX Cosmetic in Orange County. With warmer weather on the horizon, a number of people are turning to medical spa services including BOTOX, laser hair removal, and skin rejuvenation to look fantastic for the season's get-togethers and vacations. "BOTOX Cosmetic is a great way to enjoy the sun, while maintaining youthful-looking skin," says Dr. Bonakdar. "It is injected into facial muscles to reduce ...

While the Cropsey oils are expected to be the May 15th highlight, the auction will consist of over 450 lots consigned from estates in the greater New York area including Brooklyn Heights, the West Village, West End Avenue, Riverdale, Larchmont, Rye, Scarsdale and Greenwich CT. Other fine art in this auction are works by Jerome Myers, Hermann Herzog, William Zorach, Kruseman Van Elten, Leonard Ochtman, Thomas R George, Theo Ribot, an oil after Adolph Schreyer, and Andre Albertin; a estate collection of 19th C. British and Continental oils including George Hepper, E.H. ...

Dr. Gary Price (www.drgaryprice.com) is honored to be included in Connecticut Magazine's list of the top Connecticut plastic surgery specialists. The magazine sent over 5,000 questionnaires to doctors across the state, requesting each doctor to list the names of other reputable physicians within 29 specialties. The result was a compilation 837 of Connecticut's best doctors, as selected by their peers. "This recognition is particularly important to me because my recommendation came from fellow doctors," says Dr. Price, one of only 19 Connecticut plastic surgeons ...

Discover the latest colors, designs and decor at the Hoffman Design Group's spectacular Horticultural Design Center and Holiday Showroom. Located at Folcroft, PA, just 8 miles from the center of Philadelphia, the center is bigger, and more inspirational, than ever. Showcasing innovative and eye-catching designs and products, the Center is a one-stop shop for the latest in plant design, colors and trends, and features our 6' x 6' greenwall. Our new Holiday display area boasts 14 holiday trees (6 more than 2010), and a 'sweets' theme with cookies and candy galore. Come ...

The plastic surgeons at Advanced Aesthetic Associates (www.aaaplasticsurgery.com) is excited to announce the expansion of liposuction procedures offered for Phoenix plastic surgery patients. With technological advancements in procedures, plastic surgeons are able to effectively remove excess fat deposits from areas of the body. Liposuction helps people create a more proportional body shape, improving areas such as the abdomen, thighs, arms, and legs. "Phoenix liposuction patients can contour the shape of their bodies and reach their cosmetic goals with the expansion ...