When comparing the first two months of the years 2010 to those of 2011 there is an increase of 37% in visitor numbers to travel search engine Dohop (www.dohop.com), but a staggering two-and-a-half fold increase in hotel revenue for the same time period. What is surprising is that this is a natural growth, as the company has not been advertising the hotel part of the site apart from sporadic mentions on the company's Facebook and Twitter sites. Dohop, which recently partnered with HotelsCombined for their hotel search, expects this growth to continue well into 2011 and ...

Children's author Suzanne Lieurance is being showcased the entire month of March at the National Writing for Children Center. Part of this showcase includes a 6-day virtual book tour. Join the members of the National Writing for Children Center, and the virtual book tour hosts as they welcome Suzanne Lieurance for her exclusive book tour that starts Wednesday, March 23. Suzanne Lieurance (www.workingwriterscoach.com) is a children's writer with (at last count) 22 published books for children. She was also an instructor with the Institute of Children's Literature (located ...

Two Degrees Food , the one-for-one food company founded to fight childhood hunger around the world, recently made its first donation of 10,800 nutrition packs to malnourished children in Africa. The shipment of medically formulated packs, which reached a Partners In Health medical clinic last month in Neno, Malawi, was made possible by the purchases of Two Degrees bars by U.S. consumers. For every bar sold, Two Degrees gives away a nutrition pack to a child in need. Founders Will Hauser and Lauren Walters traveled to Africa to observe the impact made by Two Degrees supporters ...

We always knew that family trips away from the bustle and deadlines of everyday life made us feel good. Now there is evidence about how much getting out in nature truly helps us through increased mental health and psychological development in a variety of areas. Relaxation and stress relief, decreased mental fatigue, increased mental clarity, and increased energy are a few positive results of what nature can offer us. Arizona River Runners whitewater rafting trips provides opportunities for children and their families to reconnect with nature. The World Health Organization ...

This year, E! personalities Giuliana Rancic and Jason Kennedy hosted Generosity Water's 3rd Annual Night of Generosity at the home of Wayne Kao, music producer in Los Angeles, California. The event raised over $100,000 for the charity. Generosity Water is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to ending the clean water crisis in developing countries. The non-profit has strong and innovative awareness campaigns which inspire on a global level. The star-studded event featured live musical performances by A Fine Frenzy and Honor Society. The evening began with a cocktail ...

The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort was featured in the award winning "No Worries" 2010 summer advertisement campaign. On March 5, 2011 ReThinc Advertising was recognized for the ad at the 26th Annual ADDY Awards at the Valley Ho in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. The advertising team received the Bronze Addy Award in the Best Local Consumer Publication Ad category. The ADDY Awards recognize creative excellence in all forms of advertising from entrants of all levels anywhere in the world. The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort award-winning "No Worries" promotional advertisement ...

The law firm of Ragsdale Liggett announces that James L. Conner II has been made partner. Mr. Conner heads the health care litigation and the environmental law practice groups. Ragsdale Liggett PLLC is one of the most respected law firms in North Carolina. Since its inception in 1972, the firm has enjoyed recognition for significant courtroom success and innovation in corporate law among other areas of practice. "Jim is an exceptional attorney," says managing partner David Liggett. "His experience in health care and environmental law makes him a valuable asset to our ...

NextLot, Inc. is known for its ability to help auction firms increase their visibility and reach more bidders through its online auction software solution. In a recent auction held in Jackson, MS, NextLot lived up to its reputation, and online bidding produced noteworthy results. The auction, which featured heavy equipment and machinery, had bidders from across North America logged in to watch the action unfold. Twenty lots sold online for over $50,000 making online sales total over $1 million. Furthermore, over 25% of the sale was sold to online bidders. NextLot's ...

Dan Wetzel, author and illustrator, has published a new interactive children's picture book, "Being Benny," available through Apple's App Store for the iPad and iPhone. A fresh, original story with humor, depth and a fabulous new cartoon character with heart. Benny goes on an adventure into an imaginary world to escape the doldrums of a boring, rainy day. The brightly colored, playful illustrations depict Benny in a variety of different forms - A stomping dinosaur, a clock who's late and even a gopher underground. An excellent choice for the reluctant reader. The application ...

This month, leading briefcase manufacturer MEZZI launched an auction system on its Website, allowing consumers to purchase its reasonably-priced products for significantly less than the company's regular retail pricing. Shoppers can capitalize on the live product auctions on mezzi.com to place bids on various aluminum cases just as they do at eBay or other similar auction sites. The new auction system makes the company's high-quality aluminum briefcases and laptop cases more affordable to consumers who otherwise may not be able to buy these products. It also makes ...

Wholesale display cases provider, DiscountShowcases.com, has announced their 2011 Spring Sale, offering a variety of ways to save even more money on their already affordable glass showcases. The sale offers $100 off any Classic C Series display case priced above $388, as well as incentives to purchase in bulk. Customers who purchase any four display cases will receive and additional $100 off the fifth showcase. In addition to this savings, those purchasing nine showcases will receive a tenth for free! All you have to do is enter the coupon code "Spring 100" at checkout ...

The Anaheim White House took front and center stage at the Southern California Restaurant Writers Awards ceremony held recently at The Madison in Long Beach. Among the honors captured by the critically acclaimed dining establishment were 5 Star recognition in both the brunch and fine dining categories, the Golden Bacchus Award (the top honor) for its extensive wine list and Manager of the Year Award for long-time General Manager Sylvano Serato. "I am so proud of the recognition bestowed on the restaurant and especially the top honor presented to our hard-working general ...

Branding Yourself 101 just been launched in Southern California with the Internet Marketing expertise necessary to help business people learn how to use the MyVideoTalk tools to market and promote their business and add an additional stream of revenue at the same time. MyVideoTalk was started in 2004 and is a division of Team Effort International, LLC, a privately held, debt-free company created in 2002 with global offices in Northern California, USA. Their mission is‚ "Bring the World Closer Together" through the use of cutting-edge Internet communication technologies ...

Although the general economic outlook is still murky, one corner of the market - business travel - bodes well for the immediate future. According to International Business Times and the Global Business Travel Association, business travel increased in 2010 and is expected to grow up to 6.7% this year and another 6.9% in 2012. Companies that address this growth in a creative way will be in the enviable position of adding to their own bottom line while further supporting the economic recovery on a number of levels. Traditionally, Fortune 500 companies have had to spend ...

Akeni Social Networking and Collaboration Software integrates instant messaging, forums, blogging, in/outboard into a easy to use .NET application. Security and confidentiality: Unlike e-mail and public IM, information created and sent via Akeni Space can not be leaked out accidentally because the system is not connected to the outside world. All information sent and received are confined inside the system. Fine grained access control: The administrator can control who can communicate with whom, and also which features of the system the users have access to. For example, ...

WHAT: Finale Desserterie & Bakery will host a spring tasting event featuring five Ice Wines perfectly paired with signature seasonal desserts. For $19.99, guests will experience the distinct taste sensation of these unique dessert wines that were created from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. Known for their concentrated, sweet and fruity varietal flavors, Ice Wines are becoming a more and more popular option for those looking for something sweet. Executive Pastry Chef, Nicole Coady, has carefully selected five Finale desserts that complement and enhance ...

It's the first ever recipe contest sponsored by the industry leader of natural, all-fruit products promoting healthy living, http://www.fruitfast.com. Contest manager and FruitFast resident gourmet cook/ blogger, Debbie Colaianni, says the winning original recipe entrant using FruitFast products will receive their choice of either a new KitchenAid Mixer or a $250 cash prize. The Berry-Cherry Challenge starts now with entries accepted through Tuesday, April 5. The top three winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 20. Second and third place winners will receive ...

With a national expansion in full swing, DotLoop is helping West Virginia real estate professionals get more deals done in less time through its collaborative workspace. Agents and brokers of the mountain state will perform transactions through the all-encompassing platform - allowing them to add, adjust and electronically sign documents -- providing the efficiency and security their clients demand. Most industries leverage technology to meet their consumer's demands for increased efficiency and convenience. However, the traditional real estate transaction process still ...

Fat Cat Sportfishing "FAT CAT" a Premier NJ Charter Fishing Boat took 1st Place at the 2009 Cape May, NJ South Jersey Shark Tournament. Fat Cat brought to the scales an impressive 590lb Thresher Shark to win the Heaviest Shark Catagory. The angler, Billy Boardman, from Rumson, NJ reeled in this 590lb Thresher in an hour and half long battle. The FAT CAT Captain, Capt. Steve King, noted that "it was a complete team effort from the entire 6 person experienced crew that landed this fish". Capt. King also noted "that preparation of tackle and the boat start month's before ...

Open-Xchange, the leading supplier of business-class email and groupware for cloud providers, announced today a partnership with Host Europe Group, a leader in domain name registration and web hosting in the U.K. and Germany, to bring free Open-Xchange webmail and Personal Information Management (PIM) to more than 1.4 million email accounts. By the end of 2011, Host Europe Group will consolidate its existing webmail solutions such as Atmail, Roundcube and SquirrelMail by replacing them with AJAX-based Open-Xchange webmail, providing end users with the most powerful email ...

On Saturday, March 26th, lights will go out at 8:30 p.m. In honor of Earth Hour, the Radisson LAX will turn off non-essential lighting in public spaces from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m., including Concorde Lounge and Palmira Restaurant. While the atmosphere will be dark, the mood will be light as employees and patrons alike show their support for Earth Hour 2011. Dinner by candlelight will be served in Palmira Restaurant during Earth Hour, with a special prix fixe menu option featuring a "Grow in the Dark" starter, "By Land and By Sea" entree, and "Flambe" dessert. Concorde Lounge ...

Cypin Production, a newly established leader bringing together experts in biopharmaceuticals in the United States and China, is pleased to announce it will host U.S.-CHINA PHARMA : Innovative Strategies and Partnership Models for R&D Success. The conference, taking place May 23-24, 2011, at the Hub Cira Centre in Philadelphia, will assemble hundreds of senior pharmaceutical and biotech managers from U.S. and China to discuss best practices in the industry. "U.S.-CHINA PHARMA is the new industry meeting place for those who want to tap into the Chinese market and learn ...

LMI Technologies, a global industry leader in 3D laser sensor measurement and control technology, will debut release 2 of the Gocator 3D laser line sensor at the Automate show in Chicago from March 21st to the 24th. In addition to exhibiting the powerful new features and capabilities included in this release, live realtime 3D measurements using a new iPad app for Gocator will be demonstrated. Visitors to LMI's booth (#253) are encouraged to take-in demonstrations highlighting Gocator's 3D measurement and control features as well as getting hands-on experience with a ...

Travel2Greece (www.Travel2Greece.com), the luxury travel and leisure division of Travelive (www.Travelive.com) specializing in Greece, today announced Brandy Quinlan as the winner of its Facebook Vedema Resort Picture Contest. The Santorini Facebook Contest prize included 5 nights at Vedema Resort, roundtrip airfare from Athens to Santorini and a half-day semi-private catamaran cruise. The contest winner was announced February 6th and included several entries who participated through the Travelive Facebook page with the winning photo gathering over 700 likes. The Santorini ...

The Teletower, the innovative new mobile access solution, has beaten a record 36 entries to win the prestigious 'Innovation Award 2011' at this year's Executive Hire Show, held in Coventry's Ricoh Arena on 9th and 10th February 2011. The Teletower won the category in which judges were looking for 'genuinely new technological and design advantages that address issues that hirers and end users are concerned about.' Exhibited by UK distributor, Zarges (UK) Ltd, the Teletower is a telescopic scaffold tower that fits in to the boot of an estate car, can be erected in three ...