The following travel bloggers were contacted and agreed to be contest judges. They were picked because of their experience in blogging about their international travel to explore the world. - GlobalGrassHopper.com covers the unusual side of travel destinations and discovering new places that are not on the on beaten path. - HeatherOnHerTravels.com offers a wide range of a travel multimedia such as travel videos, podcasts, travel articles and photos from around the world. - NoHolidayNoLife.com provides valuable insider information, travel tips and local travel ...

The deals at SalesVote are getting better and better as this week's competition features Rugby Cafe in Georgetown. This fashion hotspot knows its customers and many loyal fans will be excited Ambassadors for this deal as soon as it goes public. At 50% off, get $40 worth of food for only $20. While the cafe is a hotspot for college undergrads living close by, the options for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner are appealing and, with the SalesVote deal, extremely inexpensive. There are excellent reviews on Rugby's signature burgers; the King Burger specifically has ...

The Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) today announced the hiring of Dominique A. Rouzan and Amy Simmons to help the organization enhance the food and agricultural export programming it provides to companies. Rouzan, who serves as recruitment and training coordinator for SUSTA's Branded Program, previously worked in the area of urban residential management. She also formerly served the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans as a public affairs specialist and Adelphi Eden Health Communication, Inc., in New York as a traffic coordinator. At SUSTA, Rouzan ...

MEN Micro Inc., a world-renowned provider of embedded computing and I/O solutions for mission-critical industrial, mobile and harsh environment applications, now offers the G211F, a rugged 3U CompactPCI Serial Ethernet Interface board that accommodates four fiber optic Ethernet transceiver channels (1000Base-SX) for high-speed connections over extended distances up to 1,800 feet (550 m). Connected to the backplane via a PCI Express x4 link and managed by a single IEEE 802.3x-compliant Ethernet controller, the board's four channels provide data transfers of up to 1,000 ...

"We need someone who has classic beauty, sex appeal, and innocence. We need a young Dorothy Dandridge." Those were the words of author Alretha Thomas when describing what attributes the actress who would play Shelia King, the protagonist in her new novel "Dancing Her Dreams Away," should possess. Little did she know Cinderella Graham (her real name), a twenty-something actress out of Pomona, California would fit the bill. "Over a hundred actresses submitted to play the part of Shelia King in the promo video for 'Dancing Her Dreams Away.' http://www.youtube.com/all_comments?v=xqkv0uhfJGM. ...

David J. Reimer, Sr., released Micro-Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada through Sunbury Press in May. This is the first book dedicated to this growing industry. MicroLiquor.com calls this bestselling, first of its kind book, a "must read" for any spirit connoisseur or entrepreneur, and DrinkUpNY.com calls it, "an excellent guide to the interesting world of craft spirits." Micro-Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada has been on Sunbury Press' bestseller list since its release, and it sold nearly 500 copies in one month. A number of book signings have ...

The activities for the second edition of the Gulder Five-A-Side Soccer competition have started. Regional screening for participation in the most entertaining football talent show would effectively kick-off across the country on July 19 with zonal preliminaries at seven locations in the North, Central, South, East, Mid- West, and Lagos. According to the Corporate Affairs Adviser of the Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr. Yusuf Ageni, who spoke yesterday at a press conference in Lagos to flag off this year's edition of the tournament, the competition is open to all Nigerians ...

Dexter Industries, a leader in LEGO MINDSTORMS sensors, announces the release of their Thermal Infrared Sensor for the LEGO MINDSTORMS system. This sensor is the first inertial thermal infrared sensor for the MINDSTORMS system. The Dexter Industries Thermal Infrared Sensor reads surface temperatures of objects. It is a non-contact thermometer based on the MLX90614. Detecting the infrared radiation from an object, the sensor can read object temperatures between -90°F and 700°F (-70°C and +380°C). The sensor has a high accuracy of 0.5°C and a resolution of 0.02°C. The ...

The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) has agreed to license and support a Controlled Flow Cavitation (CFC) system from Arisdyne Systems, Inc. Arisdyne's CFC system will be offered as an adjunct test feature of NCERC's pilot scale ethanol test facility on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SUIE). Arisdyne's patented cavitation methods and devices were originally tested at NCERC in June and July of 2009 and early trials demonstrated ethanol yield improvements of 2-3% under low flow rate, 5 GPM, conditions. Since 2009, over five full-scale ...

The basics: A basic cream is just an emulsion. It will moisturize your skin but your wrinkles will not diminish, the firmness and tightness of your facial skin will not change and your complexion will not improve. Many emulsions are made with petroleum or a synthetic base and will block the skin's pores. People know this by now and yet it is amazing that in 2011 so many products are still made this way. The key reason is price. They are cheap and will create a protective barrier over the skin, but not the type of barrier our skin needs. Unfortunately their synthetic ...

While many Americans think of barbecue and picnic food to be associated with the 4th of July, it' s also a great time to show off your sweet tooth - with the color tones of red, white and blue! 4th of July dessert recipes are some of the easiest and most fun ways to incorporate patriotic colors into your holiday menu. Now with our latest eCookbook, 19 Easy 4th of July Dessert Recipes, you' ll find plenty of simple and delicious dessert recipes that are perfect to serve alongside your BBQ and deli salads. According to Census.gov approximately 81 million Americans said ...

CosmicSmile.com - an international online retailer offering high-quality personal dental products - has chosen Smile Train as their charity of choice. CosmicSmile.com pledges to donate up to 1 percent of their profit from sales of electric toothbrushes, water flossers and more to Smile Train each year. "We chose Smile Train over other worthy charities because both of our organizations focus on creating brighter smiles," explained Allison Raver of CosmicSmile.com. "We applaud their hard work and want to be able to contribute to better lives for children ...

SimplyCast.com, a leader in multi-channel marketing Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution for organizations worldwide, today announced it has awarded the first SimplyCast Ritchie Scholarship to Sara Rahimi of Dalhousie University located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The SimplyCast Ritchie scholarship is awarded annually to one high school or university/college student and is based on academic achievement, community citizenship, and Equals6 network participation. Each has been an integral part of SimplyCast's growth, either in an advisory role or as an educator. Several ...

Organic RegiMENS, a company offering products for the discerning man, introduces a new collection, designed to offer a simple and effortless solution to skin care. Made from organic and natural ingredients, Organic RegiMENS provides products ideal for the modern man looking to maintain his grooming routine. Organic RegiMENS products are made with a myriad of natural ingredients including Avocado Oil, Pomegranate, Aloe Vera and Papaya Extract with four initial offerings: Ultra Smooth Shaving Cream, Oil Free Face Lotion, Microfine Face Scrub and Clarifying Face Wash. ...

Convirture Corp. has joined the newly formed Open Virtualization Alliance (OVA), a consortium committed to fostering the adoption of open virtualization technologies. Convirture is the company behind ConVirt - an enterprise-grade management tool for virtualized datacenters and private clouds based on the open source hypervisors including Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM). ConVirt itself is based on open source with two versions available: the free, ConVirt 2.0 Open Source and ConVirt 2.0 Enterprise, which adds advanced automation and scalability features. "The ...

A few weeks ago, Jay Molina launched his $2000, 42 chapter trading course to the public and it has had an incredible response by the online trading community. We talked to Jay Molina last Friday and he said: "-we have had over 400 downloads in only 4 weeks, it is amazing how much people love the course!" For A Limited Time You Can Get A FREE Copy Of Jay Molina's Trading Course, The Smart Trader Pro Trading Course Below == _ == _ http://myfreeforexcourse.com/ The Smart Trader Pro trading course was created by Jay Molina and his VIP group of Forex ...

AgedLeadStore.com recently gained access to 10,000 Tax Liens, both state and federal, aimed at internet lead buyers. Each lead has been methodically put through a data hygiene process to ensure database integrity. Tax and IRS leads are known for their high value and sales potential. These leads allow entities to market services to tax debtors such as: tax problem resolution services; tax return preparation; payroll services; bookkeeping; accounting; and bankruptcy representation. "There is a ton of value in these leads," commented Troy Wilson, CEO of Next ...

Over 3,000 people attended the 3rd annual Cloud Computing World Forum in London this week, cementing the show's position as the largest Cloud Computing event in Europe. Held on 21st and 22nd June at Olympia, the forum hosted some of the biggest names and organisations from the IT industry, with over 70 global companies exhibiting, around 130 keynote presentations being delivered in four different theatres, and a host of vital topics being covered by an array of expert speakers. Well-received by delegates throughout the two days, the show's organiser, Mark Johnstone ...

Southside Chicago Rap group S.S.G.'Z, prepare for the debut of dual compilations & singles. After 10 years of recording, the group of four is now ready to release their first full-fledged compilations. The two debut compilations from S.S.G.'Z are entitled "Heavy N Tha Streetz" & "Still Heavy N Tha Streetz." After pouring countless hours into the studio, the group promises to deliver classic street music. These releases will touch on real situations many individuals experience; life, pain, hustling, love, murder, game, sex, death, inner city street ...

The Tom James Company, the world's largest manufacturer and retailer of custom suits and fine clothing, offers a one-of-a-kind experience to their customers; eliminating the tiresome shopping process. The Tom James Company offers thousands of custom wardrobe possibilities for any situation ranging from formal to casual. As far as custom suit combinations, The Tom James Company carries more than 500 suit fabrics, over 250 shirt fabrics, and hundreds of ties. In addition to business wardrobe, The Tom James Company offers a wealth of customizable seasonal wardrobe, sportswear, ...

Bluegreen Corporation (NYSE: BXG), a leading provider of Colorful Places to Live and Play, today announced the Blue Ridge Parkway, a 500-mile route through the Great Smoky Mountains, was named one of America's Most Scenic Roads by Travel + Leisure. Bluegreen Corporation points out the Blue Ridge Parkway travels through the south section of the Shenandoah Valley, where Bluegreen's Gordonsville, Virginia resort Shenandoah Crossing is located. Travel + Leisure describes the Blue Ridge Parkway as "a panoramic drive for all seasons, with undulating slopes of color in ...

Professionals or aspiring professionals in the field of psychology want to help people cope in trying times, maintain their sense of well being or even promote productivity and performance in the workplace. New online degree programs in Almeda University's School of Psychology are designed to prepare students to meet the needs of individuals, groups and organizations in today's sometimes challenging world. In the MS in Clinical Psychology degree program, students focus on the intellectual, emotional and biological aspects of human behavior and learn to foster psychological ...

Delaware County domestic relations lawyer, Margaret J. Amoroso, of Willig, Williams & Davidson, has completed an intensive week-long training course designed to hone the skills of professionals who protect the interests of abused children. The ChildFirst course in June 2011, created by the nonprofit CornerHouse in cooperation with the American Prosecutors Research Institute and the National Child Protection Training Center, utilizes a specialized forensic interviewing protocol to assess and investigate child abuse matters, particularly those involving child sexual abuse. ...

Ventura Resort Rentals is offering a Florida resident rate on Orlando vacation homes. Floridians can now save 30% off rental costs on stays lasting three nights or more. In business for over 22 years, Ventura Resort Rentals offers affordable villas and private home rentals in the Central Florida area. All properties are fully furnished and equipped with cable televisions, kitchenware, and linens. Perfect for family reunions, long weekends, or family and group travel, Ventura Resort Rentals offers affordable vacation housing only minutes from top Orlando theme parks, ...

As part of his continuing health series, John C. Pittman, MD, of the Carolina Center for Integrative Medicine (CCIM), will present "Women's Health - An Integrative Approach" on Tuesday, June 28th 7:00-8:00PM. This free presentation will be held at CCIM's office at 4505 Fair Meadow Lane, Suite 111 in Raleigh. "Women face an ever-increasing variety of health challenges as responsibilities and stress increase in everyone's lives," explains Dr. Pittman. "An Integrative Health Program for women takes into consideration these stressors and seeks to ...