Over two full days from 13th and 14th March 2011, the Blackpool International Hair and Beauty Festival will see beauticians and hairdressers from all over the UK descending on the city to showcase their creativity and take part in one of the profession's most prestigious competitions. As part of the festival exhibitors are being asked to create masterpieces in hair styling and the sheer creativity that goes into each cut never fails to disappoint. Previous years have seen over 600 competitors taking part and the drama that goes into creating the perfectly coiffed hair ...

Translated to English as The Wayward Daughter, the title's character Lise, is the only daughter of Simone, a widow who owns a farm in which Lise falls for one of the farmers known as Colas. Seeking a more suitable hand for her daughter's marriage, the audience is then soon introduced to a rich vineyard owner, Thomas who has a son that just happens to be seeking a potential pride. What ensues is a giddy mix of hide and seeks as the lovers try to hide their affection from Simone in a quest to be together. Ballet enthusiasts staying in a hotel in Birmingham can see how ...

Who: Vocal Awareness 2.0 LLC (http://www.vocalawareness.com) is hosting a free Live Webcast with creator and founder of the proprietary method of vocal and personal empowerment, called Vocal Awareness. Arthur will be speaking with his longtime client/friend Michael Irvin, former Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver and 2007 NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee. Joseph's clients include seven other Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees: Marcus Allen, Dick Butkus, Ronnie Lott, Joe Namath, Emmitt Smith, Rod Woodson, Jack Youngblood, as well as recently announced Marshall Faulk, elected ...

The Festival of Peace and Brotherhood will see choirs from all across Europe arrive in town to perform in the concert alongside local orchestras and choirs from Rome and elsewhere in Italy. The festival's musical events will take place in the shadow of such famous Rome landmarks as St Peter's Church and the famous Trevi Fountain, and any visitors who would like to stay in a hotel Rome has close to these landmarks should think about booking their hotel well in advance. Also on the agenda of concert venues is the stunning Maripoli Centre, which is found in the grounds ...

"We were on the third floor of his condo. I sat on his couch comfortably, listening to the sound of paper as he shuffled the score sheets professionally in his capable hands. I pondered the fact that I was even sitting there. I was just a single mom, barely making the pennies stretch from one day to the next, certainly not able to stand with my head up in the circles that this man walked in. So how was it that I was sitting with this famous orchestral arranger? His credits included Land of the Lost, Star Trek, Medal of Honor, Ratatouille, Mission Impossible, Aeon Flux, ...

A star-studded cast will perform Flare Path at London's Theatre Royal Haymarket this year, with Sienna Miller among the famous faces taking part. As well as the Factory Girl, Alfie and Layer Cake actress, attendees will have the opportunity to see Sheridan Smith and James Purefoy in the production. While Smith may be familiar to theatregoers thanks to her lead role in hit West End musical Legally Blonde, Purefoy's most recognised work is on the silver screen. He played the title character in recent action film Solomon Kane and also appeared in Vanity Fair and A ...

The Barcelona Marathon is just around the corner and participants will no doubt be entering the final stages of their training. With the race scheduled to take place on March 6th 2011, there are only a few more weeks before runners take up their positions on the starting line. Even if people do not fancy entering the marathon, the event is sure to offer a great day out, as the whole city tends to hit the streets to cheer on the brave competitors. There will be several waves of runners throughout the morning, but the first one is due to set off at 08:30 local time. The ...

Chakri Day is held on 6th April 2011 and celebrates the nine kings of the era with the current King Bhumibol Adulyadej residing over a ceremony in Bangkok at the royal chapel. The king also pays respects to the past kings at the Memorial Bridge by laying a wreath under the statue of King Rama I. Visitors staying at Mae Hong Son hotels can see ceremonies taking place at temples and monuments where flowers are laid and offerings given to the kings. One of the most prominent kings of the dynasty, King Rama V, is especially revered by the people for his service to the country ...

The art of Jean-Leon Gerome will soon be on display at Madrid's Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza museum. Running from February 15th to May 22nd 2011, the exhibition will be the first major monographic collection of his work for around 30 years. The venue joined forces with the J Paul Getty Museum and the Musee d'Orsay to put together the installation of Gerome's art. During 2010, the Los Angeles and Paris arts spaces showcased the collection and this month will see the Spanish capital take its turn. Gerome was a 19th century painter and sculptor, who is most famous ...

In the new issue of the Advocate, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) presents an exclusive cover story interview with actress Jodie Foster about her upcoming new movie. Foster directed and stars in The Beaver, which will be released in spring 2011. The movie deals with major depression and a family striving for recovery. In the moving comedy-drama, a man living with mental illness becomes disconnected from his family and needs help. He begins to communicate through a beaver puppet. Foster acknowledges that "depression is a serious thing...and there ...

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. James Romanelli of (www.jrcs.com) Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery finds that people who have liposuction frequently elect additional skin-tightening procedures and facial rejuvenation treatments to receive head-to-toe results. Two of the most popular adjoining surgeries he performs include face lift and eyelid surgery on Long Island. "Liposuction is extremely effective for removing unwanted fat, but some patients also have excess skin," explains Dr. Romanelli. "Sculpting techniques can help redefine facial and body contours and smooth out ...

Dr. Juan Garcia of Garcia Plastic Surgery (www.drgarciaplasticsurgery.com) recently added new real patient stories. The new feature includes before and after photos and candid testimonials from Dr. Garcia's clients who benefited from procedures such as BOTOX and liposuction near Albany and Saratoga Springs. "When choosing a plastic surgeon, patients want 'to view real results, not just pictures of models," says Dr. Garcia. "By reading about and viewing the results of a surgeon's actual work, patients can assess his or her qualifications." The personal accounts of ...

If you are looking for unique and romantic ideas for this Valentine's Day, one new trendy idea to consider as a Valentine's Day idea is to hire a professional fashion photographer to make couples portraits of you and your boyfriend or girlfriend. Hiring a professional fashion photographer as a Valentine's Day gift is one way to both give a gift and also share an experience. While some partners love to get gifts, others like to get experiences, and hiring a fashion photographer is just a bit more of a creative way to go about giving both types of presents for Valentine's ...

The plastic surgeons at Calobrace Plastic Surgery Center (www.calobrace.com), board-certified Kentucky plastic surgeon Dr. Bradley Calobrace and dual board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Nana Mizuguchi, have a passion for staying ahead-of-the-curve. They constantly improve the quality of care they provide to their patients by gauging their needs and developing successful solutions. Drs. Calobrace and Mizuguchi have been seeing an increasing number of people who are seeking to remove excess skin and reduce residual fat deposits after bariatric surgery, and they've responded ...

Dr. Kenrick A. Spence, board certified plastic surgeon and Fellow of American College of Surgeons, is proud to announce the launch of a new Web site showcasing his medical spa, Hillcrest Aesthetic Institute (www.hillcrestaestheticinstitute.com). The new site is a credible educational resource that provides information about an array of "no downtime" facial rejuvenation treatments, laser skin resurfacing, skin tightening procedures, stretch mark treatments, scar management, and laser hair removal as well as Orlando facial plastic surgery procedures available at his plastic ...

Dr. Martin Braun of the Vancouver Laser & Skin Care Centre (www.vancouverlaser.com) introduces non-invasive tissue tightening procedures as alternatives to face lift surgery. One particular treatment called Thermage uses a laser technology to firm the skin's underlying layers and stimulate collagen production. Patients love the resulting benefits of fewer wrinkles, tighter skin, and a more youthful complexion. "Unlike laser hair removal in Vancouver, which emits intense beams of light, Thermage produces radio frequency waves that help to restore facial contours," explains ...

Board-certified plastic surgeon and international plastic surgery authority Dr. Thomas A. Mustoe (www.drthomasmustoe.com) has recently launched a newly designed website. Women and men searching for information about plastic surgery in Chicago can visit Dr. Mustoe's new site for an informative and engaging experience. As one of the nation's top plastic surgeons and plastic surgery educators, meeting patients' needs is his top priority. The thoughtfully designed website helps him to connect with patients and offer them exclusive information about his practice and the procedures ...

Mike Esterman, who is behind most of the deals you hear about, has earned the title "Agent to the Stars". For well over a decade Esterman has booked the biggest names in the biggest venues around the world. No one admires Esterman more than his clients. He not only gets them paid "on time" and "every time" but he's more than just a celebrity appearance agent. Esterman comes to most of the venues and sees to his clients' every need to make sure each appearance comes off without a hitch. Recently, Esterman revealed his February and March line up and it's as impressive as ...

Birmingham breast augmentation specialist Dr. Michael Beckenstein (www.msbmd.com) is proud to announce a new branch of his Breast Surgery Center of Alabama: the Alabama Breast Cancer Institute. Unlike other Birmingham cosmetic surgery practices, the Institute offers a full team of multi-disciplinary practitioners trained in breast cancer screening, diagnosis, reconstruction, and perioperative care. "The Alabama Breast Cancer Institute is above and beyond what other breast care centers offer," says Dr. Beckenstein. "Patients can be seen for their initial consultation, ...

Green Smoke, the leading brand of electronic cigarettes, is offering a Valentine's Day promotion in which participants can win a dinner for two at a restaurant of their choice. Customers can enter the contest, by purchasing a Love Birds Kit or Valentine's Day Kit. "Green Smoke electronic cigarettes are the perfect way to show you care on Valentine's Day," says Ken Berg. "Unlike traditional cigarettes, Green Smoke emits no offensive odors that stick on your breath, clothes or furniture. So, by using Green Smoke, your partner can get closer to you as there is no smell ...

PrestigioPlaza.com, an international computer and gadget online shop offering only the finest services and products from the world best known and exclusive brands, offers Prestigio MultiPad Internet Tablet PCs of the 7th series for preorder. After successful introduction of its first MultiPad, Prestigio innovates again and introduces the most technically advanced, yet slimmest and lightest 7" and 10" Internet Tablet PCs. The new Prestigio MultiPads are empowered by all computer functions combined with multi touch HD color display with 16 million colors, ultra-powerful ...

There's no better way to say "I love you" than through music. And, if couples don't have the vocal chops to croon sweet and sassy sounds to each other, let jazz vocalist Antoinette Montague deliver the romantic message for you. The Fairfield resident - and vice president of human resources at Boardroom, Inc. - will perform a repertoire of original and classic jazz selections in special Valentine's Day weekend performances at The Kitano Jazz Lounge in Manhattan. Taking place in an elegant club and bistro, on the mezzanine level overlooking the lobby of The Kitano New ...

Today Cairo is a centre of mass disorder. The situation is very difficult, the streets are full of protesters, who are intended to achieve their mission and the police try to stop all the protest actions and ask people to leave the Tahrir Square so that the peaceful atmosphere could be recovered. To stop coordinated activities of protesters the government shot down the mobile connection in the whole city. In a few hours it was restored but jamming devices for local GSM frequency blocking were used in places of big crowds like on the Tahrir Square and other epicenters ...

This year we have produced salary guides covering a wide variety of sectors, including: Accountancy Actuarial Banking Engineering Finance Health Hospitality & Leisure Human Resources Insurance Marketing & Creative PA & Secretarial Property & Construction Purchasing Retail Sales Scientific Technology These reports provide insight and guidance on salaries for several roles within each sector, as well as employer and jobseeker views on job security, confidence and retention. The 2011 survey received responses from over 5,491 candidates and 679 clients. These ...

Insure4USA.com is thrilled to bring in a new article on auto insurances to make the most of their insurance coverage. In their new article, 'Collision Coverage in Your Car Insurance Policy', experts once again highlighted some of the key features of auto insurances and explains why individuals need to take note of those features. According to the experts of Insure4USA.com, "auto collision coverage forms one of the most important factors of any vehicle insurance plan. Hence, should be reviewed." Auto collision coverage assures complete compensation of losses incurred ...