African Business Review:You would expect the main challenges when running a search engine marketing (SEM) campaign in Africa to be fairly tactical things, such as communicating with small, fragmented markets; a variety of languages and cultures; poverty; bandwidth and infrastructure constraints; and the propensity for governments under threat to simply switch off the Internet. But according to a couple of Cape Town, South Africa-based SEM experts the education of businesses is still the number one challenge in the field; the result being that companies who do "get it" ...

African Business Review:South African President Jacob Zuma delivered his state of the nation address last month, and his words about last summer's tournament echoed the overall consensus of visiting teams, fans and spectators from afar. "The experience of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup taught us the need to appreciate all that is good about our country," he boomed. Nine months after the horns of the iconic vuvuzelas fell silent; a new sporting focus is on the horizon. The race to become the Olympic city of choice for 2020 will get underway later this year. Officials ...

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 newly developed Front of Book story featuring Franchises that are Going Green. Going green is one of the major trends every type of business is adopting in the new millennium and fast food franchises are no exception. Starbucks, Arby's and McDonald's are among the top of the list when it comes to fast food places implementing sustainability practices. "Arby's "Green ...

Enzo Ferrari established Scuderia Ferrari in Italy in 1929 with the intention of sponsoring amateur race car drivers and inventing racing cars. It took more than 15 years before Ferrari began to create its own road cars in the late 1940's. Today, Ferrari is one of the biggest brands on the planet and its journey is one of astounding success and unique worldwide success. Manufacturing Digital looks at Ferrari's key innovations of the past six decades, bringing you rare footage and images from the Ferrari archive. We take a close look at how Ferrari has brought ...

Business Review India: Most CEOs of leading companies seek a CFO who can help them manage the business, complement their skills and offer leadership; on top of their financial expertise. Their days as number-crunching senior accountants are long gone. Today's Chief Financial Officers are expected to be strategic thinkers who can deliver business results. While some may think that the role of CFO has shifted away from strategic advisor to more of a cost-cutter and controller, that's simply not true. The CFO role, in fact, has not become less of anything; it's just ...

ADS Logistics' Area Transportation division recently purchased 10 new Peterbilt tractors and 37 trailers and has plans for more new equipment purchases in process. "With the support of our customers, employees and stakeholders, ADS will continue to invest in the future success and growth of our company," stated Bill Ritter, President of ADS. Mike Green, Director of Maintenance stated, "The new tractors purchased all have the new SCR engines and are eco-friendly as they require both diesel fuel and DEF (diesel emission fluid). The units are also equipped with DPF ...

Fresh Produce Clothing is hosting a "Swell Spring Showcase" event to introduce new, fresh spring clothing styles. Enjoy light refreshments, expert advice from the team, effortless spring pieces and even enter to win a $100 gift card. WHO: Customers are invited to bring a friend and discover vibrant new tunics, beach cover-ups, classic capris, spring dresses and more. WHERE: At all Fresh Produce Clothing locations and select independently-owned Fresh Produce Handpicked stores. Find a list of store locations here: http://www.freshproduceclothes.com/stores/ WHEN: ...

With the spring season and all of its special days (Easter, Mother's Day, and Graduations) right around the corner, the Park West Gallery Spring Collection was put together with all your gift giving needs in mind. The collection is currently featured online and boasts an array of fine artwork, high-end designer jewelry, sports memorabilia and animation at exciting sale prices, now through May 14. More than 300 works from some of the world's greatest artists are featured in the Spring Collection, including old and modern masters such as Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso and ...

Ventana Research announced today that industry leader Kevin W. Grossman has joined the company as vice president and research director focused on the industry and focus on utilizing the people and workforce effectively. This focus in the industry has been often strategically called human capital management with a focus on applications that are part of talent management and human resource management and information systems that enables improvement to workforce performance and the human resource profession. Grossman brings to Ventana Research more than a decade of HCM ...

Sierra has introduced a new line of Silverado 4000 fuel lines and primer bulbs engineered to meet both the latest environmental standards and the needs of the North American boating industry. Effective January 1, 2011, the EPA extended its fuel line non-permeability standards to include primer bulbs. These new Sierra primer bulbs satisfy these new standards, as well as existing CARB and SAE J1527 Type B-15 standards for fuel hoses. In addition to meeting the latest standards, the new primer bulbs are ethanol resistant and maintain their flexibility over seasons of hard ...

Underground Elephant donated $2,500 and their time to the Humane Society Telethon. Their participation in the program helped raise a total of $190,000 for the San Diego Humane Society. As part of their community outreach program, Underground Elephant sponsored and participated in the 14th Annual Humane Society Telethon on March 6th. The leading online marketing company puts an emphasis on giving back to the San Diego community through its financial donations and volunteer work with local organizations. As volunteers, Underground Elephant employees manned the telethon ...

The day commemorates the holiest day when Jesus Christ was crucified by the Romans and left to die. Stories from Bible say that he died willingly upon the cross in order to save the world from sin. Although the day is marked as a public holiday in Sabah and Sarawak, it is not an official holiday across peninsular Malaysia, so instead Christians take time off work to celebrate the occasion. In Sabah, Malaysians will visit their church to take part in several services on Good Friday. The most important service is held at 3pm, which is believed to be the exact time that ...

The Thai New Year known as Songkran takes place between 13th and 15th April and this year residents will again be following tradition and pouring water over each other as a means of bringing good luck. The customs are drawn from the traditions of pouring water over a statue of the Buddha to clean it for the beginning of the year. The run off would then have been collected as this is seen as holy water and today it's still poured over people to bestow blessings on the recipient. Nowadays these traditions have developed into something altogether more boisterous with people ...

MIG Real Estate, a Newport Beach, Calif.-based real estate investment company formerly known as Stoneridge Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of the 177-room Courtyard Marriott Downtown Edmonton in Alberta. This transaction marks the firm's fourth hotel acquisition within the past 12 months and its first outside of its primary target markets in the Western U.S. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. "This acquisition expands our direct holdings beyond the U.S. border and lays the foundation for MIG to enter new markets as we grow and diversify our portfolio." ...

Redtail Telematics enhances an already feature rich Fleet Management System (FMS) with the ability to capture rapid acceleration, harsh braking and excessive rotation data from vehicles without connecting to the vehicle's On Board Diagnostics (OBDII) port. Identifying harsh braking and rapid acceleration habits provides fleet managers with the data to improve driving behavior and reduce fuel consumption. Minimizing excessive rotation and harsh braking maximizes the overall life of a vehicle due to less wear and tear on your fleet, as well as reducing the costs of damaged ...

It's certainly not a new concept to treat others as you would expect to be treated. But it's a core value on which Ian Harris, Search Laboratory Ltd CEO has built his company, and so far, it's been rather successful. Recently winning Best Employer, awarded by the Best Business Awards, Search Laboratory is thrilled that its simple approach - honesty and respect - has won the hearts and minds of its employees. Search Laboratory's commitment to the well being of its employees has undoubtedly facilitated its growth and success. From 2008 - 2010 the company has more than ...

Criminal defense law firm Naderi & Weinrieb, a team of highly skilled and experienced criminal defense attorneys, is providing legal representation for individuals charged with domestic violence crimes in Van Nuys, CA and throughout the San Fernando Valley. Properly defending against domestic violence charges requires experienced criminal defense counsel to achieve the best results for a client. Naderi & Weinrieb have gained wide recognition for providing the highest caliber of criminal defense representation. Domestic violence allegations are serious matters and ...

Chicago based Insurance Navy President, Fadi Sneineh, revealed yesterday that 'the continuing erratic behavior in the auto insurance rates is creating some confusion to Chicago car insurance customers. In some instances, there is a different auto insurance rates on each corner of some streets of Chicago.' Competition is the leading cause. This phenomenon can hurt some consumers, but those who sometimes and do their shopping homework can benefit significantly from the fluctuations in the auto insurance rates in Chicago. The insurance business in the Chicagoland area is ...

The PC-60D2 Pediatric Pulse Oximeter (available from www.PulseOximetersPlus.com) measures SpO2 (percentage of oxygen saturation in the blood) and pulse rate of children with accuracy and ease. The PC-60D2 offers a special design and chipset technology specifically manufactured for a kid's finger. It uses a customized pediatric oximetry sensor adjusted for children's skin to ensure accurate readings. Small and compact, it provides complete oximetry solutions while still able to fit in your pocket. "It is of the greatest importance to parents to be able to monitor their ...

American Brick Company (Ambrico), recently presented on the increasing popularity of brick veneer in both homes and commercial construction projects at its newly opened showroom in Warren. According to the company, brick veneer installations are being requested by more and more contractors who are looking for both durable and "green" alternatives to traditional bricks. Brick veneer is made up of anywhere from 40%-100% of recycled materials, making it both environmentally friendly and more affordable when compared with traditional clay bricks. Ambrico reported that brick ...

Sylvan Lake, MI: Niche Retail, a Magento Enterprise solutions partner, has announced the launch of several successful Magento sites, thanks to the company's utilization of the Magento ecommerce platform. The Magento platform, an open source ecommerce platform currently powering more than 90,000 online merchants, makes its applications available to both individuals and Enterprise Partners like Niche Retail, giving them full access and support. This allows companies like Niche Retail to develop fully customizable themes and solutions and Magento specialty sites. The company ...

1. Chef Michael Bennett - where do you get your culinary inspiration? Life around me..... Remembering the times when I was fortunate enough to live and work in the Caribbean. I always build new recipes upon what I have learn in the past. It is my grounding. Always looking for some new twist on reliable favorites is my passion. Especially when we are talking about seafood. It is so clean tasting, healthy and everyone loves it cooked in a Caribb-ican way. Caribb-ican= is restructuring or developing a new twist on recipes that have a basis of ingredients that are ...

Getting into a car accident can be a stressful and emotional experience. Not only do you have to deal with physical injuries that may result in permanent disability, but you also have to go through the messy process of submitting an insurance claim. While this process is important in order to provide you with appropriate compensation, it can be a long and laborious experience to determine who was at fault for your accident. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, even if you think it may be your fault, do not admit that at the scene. Investigation may reveal ...

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time for a general dentistry checkup. Starting the year off with a great oral hygiene plan will help you continue to keep your smile healthy and beautiful. Routine visits to your general dentist will prevent many dental problems such as: - Cavities - Gum disease - Tooth decay - Misaligned teeth - Missing teeth - Discolored teeth Buildup of bacteria, plaque, and tartar on your teeth and gums can wreak havoc on your beautiful smile. Bacteria can buildup under your gum line and start the beginning phases of gum disease. ...

Civil Unions to be Recognized in Illinois On January 31st, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into a law a bill recognizing civil unions. The new law -- which takes effect on June 1, 2011 -- grants partners in civil unions the same benefits and responsibilities that married spouses have under Illinois law in spite of the fact that a civil union is not considered a marriage. Although the bill has been hailed as a victory for gay rights groups, straight couples may also file to have their relationship recognized as a civil union. The process for obtaining a civil union ...