The travel industry, especially the cruise travel industry, is experiencing a revival from the recession days of 2009. Though unemployment rates haven't changed much, the overall atmosphere is much more positive than it was in 2009. In fact, the U.S Travel Association which represents airlines, cruise ships, rental cars, and hotels predicts that cruise vacations ( http://williamsburg.cruiseholidays.com/ ) are likely to rule the roost in 2011.* With major promotions like 'Sarah Palin's Alaska' (the TLC program where Sarah Palin discusses life in Alaska) and events like the ...

Crystal Pharmatech Co., Ltd has reached an agreement with Siber Hegner China (A Division of Siber Hegner Ltd.) to provide in-depth solid state characterization training to their large base of Chinese Pharmaceutical Customers. Siber Hegner China is the exclusive distribution vendor for many solid state characterization instruments including particle size analyzers, density meters, polarimeter, contact-angle measurement devices, BET, in addition to many other professional analytical Instruments. "The Chinese government is investing heavily in the pharmaceutical industry ...

Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE), a unit of IDEX Corp. is driving up valve performance in demanding oil and gas, and chemical applications with the announcement of two new perfluoroelastomer sealing materials at Valve World 2010. Perlast G75TX is the ultimate 'next generation' perfluoroelastomer, offering excellent chemical resistance and ultra-high temperature stability, simultaneously extending the elastomer's operating limits in all aspects. Resistance to temperatures up to +327OC (+621OF), G75TX has a compression set of just 8%, significantly increasing the efficiency ...

ProRes is an intermediate codec which is produced for video editing. The benefit of Prores is that it can retain higher quality and requires much less hard disk systems. For FCP users, this codec becomes their first choice for importing and editing. For HD camcorder owners, video recording editing is their common occurrences. But how to keep its original HD video and do a faster video editing puzzle most of users. One shortcut to edit video in Final Cut Pro and retain HD quality is trans-coding AVCHD footages from camcorder to high quality video codec-Apple ProRes and ...

The Paris Half Marathon is coming up in March and is sure to attract plenty of running enthusiasts to the French capital. While a full marathon may be a little too much for some people, a half marathon is seen as a more manageable - and often enjoyable - experience for individuals who want to prove or improve their fitness. With the Paris Half Marathon due to take place on March 6th 2011, there is still time to book a stay in the hotels Paris has available and do sufficient training to manage the challenge. According to the race's official website, the first wave ...

Still Life with Flowers has gone on display at the Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao and gives travellers the opportunity to appreciate one of Spain's most celebrated painters. Hotel Bilbao guests can see the picture by Juan de Arellano at the acclaimed arts space until April 3rd 2011, as it has been borrowed from the Santander Collection in Madrid. De Arellano was widely regarded as one of the finest still life painters of the 17th century, with the artist spending almost all of his time creating such images above all other styles from 1645 onwards, according to the ...

- Half of drivers are scared to drive because of the other UK drivers - Almost one in three had been in an incident of road rage - 75% of UK drivers get angered and stressed at the way others drive - 75% think harsher convictions should be passed for driving dangerously Half of all drivers are scared to drive on the UK's roads, despite numerous attempts by the government's campaigns for road safety. Two thousand drivers were questioned and the survey found that 33% had been a road rage victim. Car hire comparator Carrentals.co.uk performed the survey, which asked ...

A Doll's House is being performed in Seville in February and could provide a thought-provoking and fascinating theatrical experience for tourists. It is often cited as the first ever feminist play due to its criticisms of 19th-century marriage norms and received the honour of being inducted into the Memory of the World Register in 2001. Written in 1879 by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, the story explores the relationship between married couple Nora and Torvald. What makes the piece unusual is that the final act, rather than seeing the plot unravel, is a discussion ...

Sailing enthusiasts will be heading to the UAE in the coming weeks to attend the annual Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS). Taking place at the Dubai International Marine Club between March 1st and 5th 2011, the occasion attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year and is described by its organisers as being among the top five events of its kind in the world. With this level of demand for tickets, combined with its reputation as a world leader in displaying luxury yachts to high-end buyers, anyone planning to attend would be well advised to book their Dubai ...

Western travellers who are keen to see how different cultures ring in the new year should head to Bali in the coming weeks. The Indonesian island will celebrate Nyepi, also known as the start of the Saka New Year, with a series of events leading up to the big occasion on March 5th 2011. However, whereas Brits are used to marking the event with a night of revelry, followed by songs and dancing when midnight arrives, the Balinese people act rather differently. Ahead of Nyepi, Melasti will take place on March 2nd and involves a procession of worshippers heading to ...

Travellers planning to head to the Malaysian resort of Langkawi towards the end of next month may find their visit coincides with the island's 2011 Squid Challenge. According to the tourism division of the Langkawi Development Authority (LDA), the event will take place on February 25th and 26th, with the participants set to battle it out to catch the most squid in order to net one of the top prizes. The rewards are greater than ever this year, the body claimed, which is sure to spur the entrants on to net even more of the marine creatures. While the occasion is ...

Dr. Wandra K. Miles (milesplasticsurgery.com), a board-certified plastic surgeon, has noted increased demand for Seattle breast augmentations at her practice during 2010. Also, Dr. Miles has seen more interest in other breast enhancement procedures including breast lift and breast reduction in recent years. "For women, breast enhancement in Seattle can help improve confidence and self-esteem by aligning symmetry, size, shape, and overall body contours," explains Dr. Miles. "I appreciate that I was able to help so many women with their cosmetic surgery goals in 2010 ...

Pardee Homes is making it easy for home shoppers to buy a new home without the hassles of buying resale with new, upgraded homes that are move-in ready. The 'rush is on' promotion spotlights homes available at Pardee's three master-planned communities in the Inland Empire. "We want everyone to know that buying a new home has so many advantages over buying resale, that it really makes good dollars and sense," said Matt Sauls, regional marketing director for Pardee Homes. "Available homes at Silverthorne and our two LivingSmart Homes neighborhoods are upgraded with the ...

Since becoming FDA-approved for treating wrinkles and lines in the skin, Botox has become a household name in the US: most people know what it is, and they also know what it's used for. That is, they know one of the things it's used for. Doctors are continually discovering new applications for Botox, however, applications that have nothing to do with eliminating frown lines and crow's feet many of which the general public is still unfamiliar with. Two Botox applications that skilled plastic surgeons like Dr. Usha Rajagopal are increasingly utilizing are jawline reduction ...

Michael J. Donnelly has been elected to the board of directors of THINK Together, the Santa Ana-based nonprofit provider of extended learning time programs supporting at-risk students throughout California. Mike is president of Ralphs Grocery Company, a position he has held since 2007. Prior to that, he was president of Fry's Food Stores, a Phoenix-based division of The Kroger Company, and had served as Kroger's senior vice president of Drug/GM Merchandising and Procurement. "THINK Together has experienced unprecedented growth in the recent years because of the quality ...

Women's clothing company, Fresh Produce Clothing, recently launched a national blog outreach marketing campaign, working with over 70 influential mommy bloggers to reach new audiences and introduce the brand to the social market. In an effort to build unique brand awareness and buzz, Fresh Produce partnered with established mom bloggers, travel bloggers and fashion bloggers to hold reviews and giveaways of Fresh Produce's colorful lifestyle clothing. Bloggers were given outfits of their choice to review, with a select number of bloggers also given key casual clothing ...

In an interview with Manufacturing Digital, Mecachrome Canada's Vice President and General Manger Pierre Ayotte describes how the aero structure manufacturing company is carrying out its vision of becoming a Tier 1 Integrator. To become Tier 1, all of the capabilities have been put in place from engineering, machining and assembling in the 170,000 square foot plant. Mecachrome also has its own paint shop, which will allow it to move quickly to vertically integrate itself on all fronts. Ayotte says, "We've backed ourselves with great suppliers to provide redundancy ...

In an interview with Food & Drink Digital, Co-Presidents Rob & Gerry Powers of Powers Distributing Co. discuss how diversification, industry knowledge and effective continuous improvements have added to the company's 71-year success. The Michigan based company distributes both mainstream and craft beers in the region, offering over 85 brands from the well-known like Miller Lite to the obscure. With the growing popularity of craft beers, which are increasing in sales by 20 to 30 percent year after year, the company's IBC division has been an excellent complement to the ...

In an interview with Manufacturing Digital, Dependable Truck & Tank president Santo Natale explains how making his customers the number one priority has enabled his company to become one of the largest independent tank manufacturing facilities in Canada. In the article, Natale says Dependable has built a long-standing reputable company based on producing quality products, providing full service and quality repairs. Long after a purchase, the service continues. "Dependable looks after the customers, which is our main priority here. Service is our absolute main objective. ...

Happy New Year! The latest issue of Business Review India is free online for all Indian business Executives. The inaugural issue of 2011 profiles India's brand leaders, doles out IPO secrets for the year ahead, offers a few pointers about marketing gurus and wonders what the ideal pick is for computer lovers: Mac or PC. The cover story takes a look at the never-ending squabble between the two computer warlocks which is still a riot generating topic as techie newbies and experts wonder every day; just which one is better? Readers may have their own opinions but we offer ...

The January issue of Manufacturing Digital looks at Nike, one of the most iconic sporting brands on the planet. Nike spokesman, Ryan Greenwood says: "We are tireless in our pursuit of innovation. At Nike, we constantly challenge ourselves to think of the ideas nobody else thinks of, to create the products and services nobody else creates or to improve things that already exist." The company combines all sorts of innovative design and creativity in its projects. From its invention of the world's first cross-training shoe to its barefoot running range and epic collaboration ...

India's finance markets have seen a flood of IPOs in the past few years. IPOs have made wonderful gains in the Indian market, showing to the world how gracefully India is walking on the path of progress. The Coal India IPO and Manganese Ore India Ltd (MOIL) IPO, two low-profile heroes of the Indian IPO industry have stunned the markets with their outstanding performance in 2010. This year too will introduce some superbly planned IPOs coming up. The Money Matters feature in Business Review India shares some classic IPO secrets with to help investors make an informed ...

To say "choosing a Mac or a Windows PC is a debatable topic" is an understatement. This topic is the cause of numerable fights and debates between geeks for years. This debate is further discussed in this month's issue of Business Review India. Fans of Windows have accused users of Macs of being a member of the 'snob club' while Mac advocates have hurled abuses to the other by calling them 'owners of generic junk'. Honestly, both are baseless accusations, but again, who thinks of logic while arguing? PCs are precious to many people, especially when the decision boils ...

Trading Platforms are pools of capital that invest in a wide variety of financial instruments including stocks, bonds, commodities, ETFs and foreign exchange. These pools of capital may be a number of legal entities; however, the most common is known as a PPP, an acronym for Private Placement Programs. Private Placement Trading Programs are not offered to the general public. They are exactly what their name implies, offerings of membership interest to a select group of chosen investors who meet certain financial requirements. The minimum investment in these Private ...

In a report in Manufacturing Digital, Robert Palay, CEO of Cellular Dynamic speaks on the company's manufacturing process of stem cells and induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells for the general public. Cellular Dynamics International, founded in 2004 by Dr. James Thomson, is the world's largest producer of fully functional human cells derived from iPS cells, which are used in basic research, drug discovery programs by pharmaceutical companies and reliably predictive toxicity and efficiency screening through in vitro clinical trials. What makes pluripotent stem cells different ...