The publisher announced on Monday that it has begun composing a screenplay for the recently released book, My Life with Ewa: The Early Years. The book tells the true story of Tim Pratt, a young Des Moines barbershop quartet member, who took a trip to Poland in the 1970s in hopes of promoting Americanism to a communist country. He soon fell in love with his tour guide, and together they sailed, hitchhiked and traveled across Europe, encountering many difficulties in their efforts to stay close. The screenplay is now being written in New York, and the publisher is in the ...

Internet video will be used by more people this year than ever before as a way of sending festive greetings to friends and loved ones, a new survey has found. The report, carried out by Mark Webb of http://markwebbmarketing.blogspot.com, discovered that 21% more people than the previous year felt that online video was a viable way of sending a message to a loved one, and even felt that it could replace the traditional greetings card. "I think a combination of new technology, increasing postage prices and the difficulty that the unseasonably bad weather has brought have ...

Decorations are up, seasonal music is playing everywhere and folks are shopping for eagerly anticipated gifts. Amidst the joy and merrymaking, the hustle and bustle can be stressful. Jonathan Berkowitz's research and experience as a licensed clinical social worker has once again verified that festive food and holiday activity can be overwhelming and dispiriting for many persons. Jonathan Berkowitz also notes that crowded shopping centers, sold out presents and the unique dynamic of family visits makes life during the holidays more demanding than the rest of the year. ...

Redstor, a leading managed services, cloud storage and IT solutions provider, has announced 2010 as one of its most exciting and successful years. It has continued to invest in its cloud storage strategy and the creation of a 'business grade' backup and storage grid for its end users and growing partner community. Redstor has seen continued growth of its customer base and partner community. It now works with more than 157 companies consisting of private and public sector service providers. This has translated into sales growth of over 20% in the last 12 months and a ...

The new Pearl Lowe Christmas collection for 2010 has been a phenomenal success since its launch recently, appearing everywhere from the fashion editorials, to the fashionista blogs, to national television. This week Hello! Magazine catches up with the in-demand designer to look back on what has been an incredible year, with Pearl talking about how designing for the popular high street fashion chain has been her dream job. She also wears the Pearl Lowe for Peacocks bow detail dress in the accompanying photograph, surrounded by family in her new country house. The Daily ...

alphafinancialjobs.com the international job board that specialises in financial sector careers today announced a groundbreaking offer that will impact the pricing structure for advertising job vacancies on Internet job boards. Paula Reed, Managing Director of alphafinancialjobs.com, comments: 'Starting from today, recruiters who have job vacancies in any of the financial sectors, or have financial jobs in other sectors, will be able to post all their job adverts on alphafinancialjobs.com for only GBP99 per month. This unique offer now makes it simple and affordable ...

It is not just a drink and not just a dessert. From the collaboration between PreGel and Birra Dolomiti comes a beer sorbet that combines the quality of local raw materials - barley grown in the park of the Dolomites and water from the springs of Mount Oliveto and Porcilla - with the experience of a world leader in products for the ice cream and pastries. The visitors of Salone del Gusto in Turin were able to try this new "version" of Birra Dolomiti, where this sorbet was premiered at. The ancient recipe for this slow fermentation beer has been declined for the first ...

11% growth of the OTC market in 2009 In 2009, the Polish market of OTC medicines, dermocosmetics and dietary supplements was worth PLN 8.5bn (EUR 2.0bn), representing an 11% growth rate year on year. Thus, in spite of the economic crisis, the market expanded dynamically. "In 2009 the high flu incidence contributed to large market growth, especially in case of OTC medicines. In all, the number of flu cases in 2009 reached almost 1.1 million, the highest figure since 2003, when there were approximately 1.2 million reported" says Monika Stefanczyk, PMR Head Pharmaceutical ...

"Provoke is delighted to be awarded the Kentico Site of the Year 2010 for the Child Cancer Foundation website. The Child Cancer Foundation is a fantastic New Zealand charity with an incredible team who are also proud of this accolade. The many staff at Provoke, who donated their own time to build this new site, are obviously really pleased with the end result. More importantly, the Foundation has seen a significant increase in online donations and publicity, which was the primary driver for re-building the site," said Ian Oliver, Marketing & Sales Manager at Provoke. "The ...

As San Diego's only carbon negative private transportation company, Terramoto offers executive-level services utilizing hybrid motor vehicles while at the same time, creating a positive impact on the environment by donating a dollar from every trip to plant a tree. Combining an eco-friendly approach to the transportation business translates into economically advantageous rates for customers and the benefit of enhanced earth-friendly surroundings for the community. The concept for the modern day private transportation company, Terramoto is derived from the combination of ...

Bustami and Saheb Trading Co. (BSTC), the exclusive dealers of Nissan in Jordan, signed an agreement with Arab Assist (a MAPFRE Company) at BSTC headquarters in Wadi Saqra to extend warranty on all new Nissan vehicles. From now, all new Nissan cars will come with an inclusive five year or 150,000 km warranty; used cars will have a one year or 20,000kms warranty whichever comes first. Mr. Imad Bustami, the CEO of BSTC, Mr. Ali Faroun, After Sale Services General Manager and Mr. Ibrahim, Operations and Sales manager, Approved Used cars Department in addition to Mr. Wissam ...

Throughout the last several weeks, Rochester Central Lutheran School students have been working hard to gather food and money for Channel One, Inc. through their âEURœStuff the TurkeyâEUR campaign. RCLS students in preschool through eighth grade brought in food donations and made monetary weekly chapel donations to help those in need in our community. Patricia Bryngelson, first grade teacher, Rochester Central Lutheran School, said, âEURœAt RCLS, we teach our students the importance of service and sharing what God has blessed us with by giving to Channel One. Our ...

Infocom 10 11 Culcutta 2011 will provide a forum for some of the most influential industry leaders to exploit the opportunities of Indo-European ICT. The conference is the first of its kind and will provide a fantastic opportunity for SMEs in India and Germany to consider collaboration in order to exploit the strengths of both economies. Highlights of the expo will include the chance to explore bilateral opportunities with European SMEs, insight into how Indian companies are better able to promote their products in the European market, and an occasion to network and ...

The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will be holding a free recital next month entitled Eight Short Bachs. Scheduled to take place at the group's Dewan Filharmonik Petronas home in Kuala Lumpur on January 16th 2011, the occasion will see the MPO perform all eight of the short preludes and fugues attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach. Lovers of classical musical staying in Kuala Lumpur hotels at the time will also be treated to eight of German Sigfrid Karg-Elert's short interlude compositions - most of which last for less than one minute. Commenting on the latter ...

The annual Tour de Langkawi will get underway next month and will kick off from the Malaysian resort that lends its name to the event. None of the racing action has actually taken place in Langkawi for the past four years, instead being held in other parts of Malaysia. But in 2011 the cyclists will set off from Dataran Lang in the south of the island and battle it out over more than 90km, before reaching their destination in Kuah. People staying in Langkawi hotels at the time should make sure they line the course for the spectacle, as this will be the last glimpse ...

Back2School Bingo players have enjoyed many great moments in the infancy of the online bingo rooms launch at the beginning of December. Snowy2006 took the honours as the online bingo room's first ever Progressive Jackpot winner this week when she won a massive GBP1,931 while playing in the Friendship Room. The players win came in just 38 calls on ball number 87. She has shown great appraisal on the bingo room and said that her win will come in handy purchasing a few extra gifts this Christmas and will contribute to a weekend getaway in the New Year. Snowy2006 ...

The latest designs in gem-set gold, silver and platinum as well as a fine selection of timepieces including watches and chronometers by famous designers and manufacturers will be shown. Also on display will be pearl and silver jewelry sets, precious stones, cut and uncut, loose pearls and Islamic antiques. The twice-yearly show is the perfect platform for manufacturers, designers, dealers, retailers, wholesalers and other involved in the field of luxury goods aimed at highly-sophisticated Saudi Arabian consumers. Also at the show will be manufacturers of display options ...

Tourists and business travellers looking for a spot of retail therapy during their time in Dubai over the coming weeks will be sure to welcome the launch of the emirate's annual Shopping Festival. Set to take place between January 20th and February 20th 2011, the event will run under the headline: "One world. One family. One festival." It has a big-budget marketing campaign to raise awareness of the occasion and could provide the perfect opportunity for people staying in Dubai hotels to snap up a few bargains. For visitors who are not so enthralled at the prospect ...

Smartphone manufacturer Research In Motion (RIM) has chosen Bali as the location for its first ever developer conference in Asia. The North American company, which is behind the BlackBerry range of handsets, has confirmed DevCon Asia will take place at the Bali International Convention Centre on January 13th and 14th 2011. Attendees will get involved in hands-on sessions and listen to keynote speeches detailing ways to create commercially successfully applications for the BlackBerry operating system by making use of a variety of tools and services. Some of the ...

IndoGas 2011, will run from 24 to 27 January and will draw experts in the field from across the Indonesian archipelago. Gives a great opportunity for companies in the sector to network with suppliers, customers and partners across the country in one convenient and well-appointed conference centre. The event also offers a platform for new ideas, the latest research and innovative technologies. Meetings and seminars will discuss numerous related topics. To give the event its full name, the 5th International Indonesian Gas Conference and Exhibition will bring together proponents ...

Mobile casino games software developer, Cozy Games, confirmed that it has been shortlisted to win the title for best iGaming Software Supplier at the upcoming IGA Awards in London, to be held next month. The group, launched in 2005 by veterans in the gambling industry who recognized the potential of mobile casino games, has become well known for its innovative games and products. At the last count, Cozy Games was offering over 80 online casino games, 40 of which are compatible for mobile gambling platforms such as the Google Android and Apple iPhone. Cozy Games has also ...

One year ago, Des Plaines police officers responded to a 911 phone call to find 24-year-old, 5'2'' and 110 pound Krzysztof Kaczor wielding an ax. In lieu of disarming him with a taser gun, pepper spray or shots to his legs or feet, they killed him. Prominent Chicago attorney, Jay Paul Deratany, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Des Plaines and the police officers involved. "Even if he was carrying an ax, they could have shot him the leg," said Deratany. "Instead, they shot him four times. An ax does not discharge any bullets and Kaczor's reach with an ax was no ...

Masked men started a riot at a Norridge, Illinois, restaurant hosting a neo-Nazi author. The brawl injured at least one innocent patron eating at the restaurant, when a protestor threw a bottle which hit him in the face. Prominent Chicago attorney, Jay Paul Deratany, has filed a lawsuit against Edelweiss Restaurant, and the author, David Irving and his publisher. "You can't sue someone for being a racist jerk, but you can hold them responsible for our client's injuries. Edelweiss owners failed to take appropriate security measures to protect patrons, like my client, ...

The office has been decorated with holiday trim; hot chocolate fills mugs throughout the day; freshly-fallen snow adorns the view of downtown Milton. However, nothing has given the CBT team more Christmas cheer than the recent awards they have won. This year, Creative Bube Tube ranked in the top 12% among over 1700 submissions from production companies, web developers, advertising agencies, producers, directors, editors, and cameramen for the 2010 International Ava Awards (Audio/Visual Awards). The Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) presents ...

Although breast augmentation with implants is one of the most common reasons women visit Dr. Carl Lentz (www.drlentz.com) for plastic surgery in Central Florida, he now offers another option - natural breast augmentation using their own excess body fat. Many women would like to have fuller breasts but don't like the idea of surgery using breast implants, so they now have a "natural" alternative that uses their own tissue. "During consultations, women often tell me they wish some of the excess fat in places like their hips or abdomen could just be moved up to give them ...