The Phuket Pet Fair will offer an entertaining day out for people and their animal companions. Running from August 5th to 7th, the occasion includes a variety of competitions such as races and the fancy dog contest. There will also be an educational side to proceedings, as owners will be able to speak to veterinary professionals regarding the general health of their animal or specific problems they have been having. But for those who need a short break from the pet-related fun, there will be live music and all sorts of activities that give people the chance ...

A new season of weekly traditional music and dance shows entitled Saturday Premium Performance is due to begin on August 1st 2011.   Formerly known as Saturday Regular Performance, the series will offer travellers the chance to experience a diverse range of arts typical to the country.   As well as enjoying the shows, attendees can head to the Photo Zone after the spectacle has finished to take pictures of the musicians, actors or dancers, who will often be dressed in traditional outfits.   The programme goes in four-week cycles, with the first and third Saturday ...

Two Guinness World Records were broken simultaneously on June 26th when Carter Johnson of San Francisco, and Robyn Benincasa of San Diego, paddled a combined 511 miles in 24 hours on Canada's Yukon River. Johnson paddled 280 miles to break the previous men's record set on the same river in 2010 by 11 miles, while Benincasa paddled 231 miles, bettering the women's record set on the Missouri River in 2009 by 39 miles. The World Records played out on the section of the Yukon between Whitehorse and Dawson City. "Good weather, two remarkable crews, 24 hours of light ...

Energy Digital takes a look at Offshore Marine Services (OMS). Offshore Marine Services (OMS) traces its origins back over 25 years, providing rig manning, marine consultancy and other services to the offshore oil and gas industry in Australia's North Sea. Since 2004, the company has restructured to attain a more global reach, expanding to New Zealand, Malta, Singapore and Dubai. But Australia still remains OMS' top market, generating 70 per cent of revenue. With Australia's offshore oil and gas industry heading into a prosperous period, it's likely that number is about ...

Realityworks, Inc., the leader in experiential learning technology, recently released its RealCare Baby Guide app as a free download at the iTunes App Store. The mobile app is used in conjunction with the firm's award-winning RealCare Baby infant simulators. The RealCare Baby program combines a state-of-the-art computerized infant simulator with a comprehensive curriculum. Simulators are programmed to require different levels of care, and participants in the program generally care for an infant simulator for a multi-day or even week-long simulation. The program is used ...

www.allweatherbabystore.com is an online store offering toddler outdoor clothing and travel essentials for all seasons available to buy all year round. The company was founded in February 2011 by mum and previously retail manager Lyddia Pearson. Based in Shropshire in the UK founder and managing director of the "all weather baby store" Lyddia Pearson spoke of the origins of this concept, "We had a family holiday to Cyprus in February and my 15 month son needed swim shorts and reliable kids UV swimwear, these were no where to be found on the high street ...

A new phase release at Hampton Lane means there is a good selection of brand new courtyard homes by Pardee Homes available for sale. Hampton Lane opened for sale in late May and is already proving to be the new home community of choice for homebuyers who seek eco-friendly living in an unbeatable location, just minutes from the coast and adjacent to Carmel Valley in master-planned Pacific Highlands Ranch. "This is truly a very special new home neighborhood," said Rachel Collins, director of sales for Pardee Homes. "Exceptional floor plans with front porch ...

UltimateAir, manufacturer of the environmentally friendly air filtration/ventilation product RecoupAerator, has launched their Value Added Reseller Program for HVAC professionals nationwide. This strategic alliance allows participating contractors to enhance their existing offerings with an industry leading product that is supplemented with exclusive support from UltimateAir. A business partner with the objective of attaining mutual success, UltimateAir seeks to assist VAR members by providing technical training on the product, installation and repair, as well as marketing ...

On June 16, 2011, through CB Richard Ellis, Internet Marketing Inc. (IMI) signed a 65 month lease for 8,000 square feet of class A office space at 10620 Treena Street in Scripps Ranch. This brand new office building is centrally located off Interstate 15 at the Mira Mesa Blvd. exit. Due to rapid growth and continual recruiting, Internet Marketing Inc. has outgrown its current headquarters in Mission Valley, San Diego. The company has doubled in size the past three years and is on pace to do the same in 2011. Internet Marketing Inc. also has offices in Las Vegas, NV and ...

To help prospective students identify illegitimate online colleges and universities, eLearners.com today revealed 10 signs an online school is a diploma mill. The list is from eLearners.com's Guide to Diploma Mills, part of its "Guide to Online Education" series. The guide offers information to educate those considering online college degrees so that they are able to protect themselves and spot fraudulent institutions. Ways to tell if a school is a diploma mill include: 1. They often have names similar to well-known colleges or universities, but fail ...

In a report in Healthcare Digital, Roger Tung, CEO of Concert Pharmaceuticals speaks on the company's expansive pipeline of products by applying its proprietary DCE (deuterated chemical entity) Platform to modify specific properties of validated drug molecules. Concert Pharmaceuticals is using its deuterium chemistry technology to create new and different patentable drugs for the treatment of HIV, pain/spasticity, epilepsy, oncology, diabetic nephropathy, among other ailments. To date, Concert Pharmaceuticals has more than 90 patent applications for new drug candidates ...

In a report in Manufacturing Digital, Peter Madeja, President and CEO of GENEX Services speaks on the company's insurance services are assisting employers throughout the nation. Since its inception in 1978, GENEX Services has been providing cost-efficient and fully integrated care management insurance assistance to the occupational, non-occupational, automobile and group healthcare markets. The company's client list varies and ranges from insurance carriers, self-insured employers, and managed care organizations with more than 1,500 clients throughout the U.S., Canada ...

In a report in Manufacturing Digital, Paul Hertensen, Founder of B.O.V. Solutions speaks on the company's roots and bag-on-valve systems and continuous spray technologies for household aerosol products. B.O.V. Solutions is a single source global supplier of bag-on-valve components and can be found in cans, actuators, over caps, among other products and items. Additionally, B.O.V. Solutions is a contract packaging company with significant quality control procedures to make for an integrated business. In conjunction with its packaging capabilities and facilities, the ...

Energy Digital takes a look at Lundy Construction. CEO Frank Lundy III comments on the company's ability to meet the demands of a promising new market. "We're now providing various services for the natural gas industry. Particularly, we provide metal building construction to protect the industry's multimillion-dollar equipment investments. We have a crane business and provide basic construction services to the gas industry. We can handle almost any request they may have, and if we can't, we can get someone very reliable involved who can through our extensive base of ...

Energy Digital takes a look at Kudu Industries Inc. "Since we first started, our business model has been to go straight to the customer, which our competitors weren't doing," explains cofounder and CEO Ray Mills. "Because we went direct, we were able to understand the customers' challenges with the technology and how it was being applied or misapplied." Close relationships with clients have motivated Kudu to implement innovations that will satisfy customer needs. "Our product information over the years has set us apart. We've had more patents ...

Natives of Michigan, the Ruyts' have owned and operated several businesses in the Charleston area. Dave Ruyts served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years, and his last tour of duty brought them to Charleston. After thinking about the long, cold winters of their former state of residence, the Ruyts family decided to stay and enjoy the beautiful South Carolina weather permanently. They have lived in Charleston now, for over 25 years. The Ruyts' purchased a Janitorial Franchise from a different commercial cleaning company in the Charleston area in the mid-1990s and operated it ...

Marcel Heugen, an expert in machine vision and industrial automation engineering, will now serve as a senior consultant for PPT VISION's European headquarters here. In this role, he will support PPT VISION's European Operations, headquartered in the Netherlands, under the direction of Ivar Keulers, European sales manager for PPT VISION. Heugen held leadership roles in machine vision engineering at Simac Masic & TSS bv, SAC GmbH (Sirius Advanced Cybernetics) before launching his own business, SAC Nederland, Vision Competence Center, in 2005. In his new assignment, ...

Isurus, a leading B2B market research provider, today announced new findings for companies focused on achieving growth from their Services businesses. Isurus' research across a range of industries points to common missteps, and provides clear recommendations for avoiding or solving these issues. "One of the clear themes in our research is a lack of focus in the services portfolio. When companies build their services portfolio by reacting to isolated needs or customer requests, it leads to a range of services that aren't focused around a broader strategy for the ...

Web design company Bird and Co has recently announced the launch of their newly designed website for racehorse trainer Andrew Balding of Park House Stables, Kingsclere. Visitors to the new website will gain an insight into life at the stables, the racehorse training facilities, horses in training and information about the Balding family. In particular, racehorse owners can now obtain the latest entries and race results plus news from the yard, whilst prospective owners can gain assurance that the level of care and training which their horse will receive will be first class. Bird ...

For the third summer, Boston's acclaimed North Bennet Street School (www.nbss.edu) is collaborating with the Shaker Museum and Library (www.shakermuseumandlibrary.org), to offer a range of workshops in preservation and traditional woodworking at the museum's North Family at Mount Lebanon Shaker Village site. The 2011 workshops are for anyone interested in acquiring a foundation of time-honored hand skills that they can immediately put to use including individuals who wish to advance their careers in historic preservation, people interested in fine woodworking as hobby ...

What is the Russian Direct Investment Fund and who will be able to avail of its resources? What guarantees can be inferred from the "investment commandments" addressed by the Russian President to foreign investors? Is it commercially expedient to invest in the Russian industry and, if so, which branch of it is a better option? Why does Russia grant tax concessions to qualified foreign professionals and who is eligible to claim this status? These questions are answered, along with many others concerning the specific aspects of investments and doing business ...

Queen Sirikit of Thailand celebrates her birthday on August 12th and the occasion is marked by a national holiday in the country.   M R Sirikit Kitiyakara was born in 1932 and has received praise for her efforts to revive the nation's arts and crafts industry.   She is the second queen regent in the history of Thailand and the longest serving consort in the world.   Her birthday is celebrated all over the country as Mother's Day and individuals can expect to see national flags and pictures of the monarch appear all over Pattaya and the rest of the nation.   If people ...

Singapore is getting ready to welcome a father-daughter duo for a new show called Vision, boasting stunning tricks and thrilling illusions. Lawrence and Priscilla Khong are Asia's first Elite Diamond Award winning magic act, placing them at the very top of the game in the continent. They have put together a new show that they will perform at the Esplanade Theatre from Friday July 15th to Sunday July 24th 2011. However, while the magic tricks give the production a novel edge, attendees will also note that the narrative of the spectacle promotes admirable values, ...

Amidst a glorious summer of local and national events across the globe, international travel experts easytobook.com recommend that mid-July visitors to Paris secure their Paris accommodation without delay in order to avoid disappointment this Bastille Day. Parisian celebrations typically involve fireworks around the Eiffel Tower, Saint Germain des Pres district, and around Montparnasse. Due to the congregation of such large crowds, however, the best vantage points are found in the higher areas of the city's notably Montmartre and the roof of Georges Pompidou Centre. The ...

Every summer since 2002, the South London district of Streatham has played host to a pleasant week of events including art, comedy, dance, film, food, literature, music and photography. This year, from July 2nd-10th, the festival marks its 10th anniversary, and has decided on a theme of 'Earth' to make this year's festival a celebration of the planet. The event has grown rapidly over the years, from the first festival in 2002 when just 600 people turned up for the two events that were organised, to last year where over 10,000 people attended to enjoy 40 exciting displays. The ...