The cultures of Australia, New Zealand and islands in the south Pacific will be the focal point of the City of London Festival in 2011. Established in 1962, the event shifts the focus away from business in the financial district for three weeks, with this year's spectacle running from June 27th to July 16th. A guitar concerto by John Williams, a tribute to composer Percy Grainger played on street pianos and the first ever London New Zealand Film Festival are among the anticipated highlights. Many of the exciting and unusual performances taking place are free to ...

David Starkey, one of the UK's most eminent historians, is set to take part in the 22nd Hong Kong Book Fair next month. The academic and writer will join three other British authors in a forum hosted by entrepreneur Sir David Tang at the event, which is due to run from Wednesday July 20th to Tuesday July 26th. Other writers scheduled to visit Hong Kong for the fair include Nicholas Coleridge, Justin Hill, Karl Taro Greenfield and Tabish Khair. Taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the festival of literature has chosen "Reading ...

Visitors to Bournemouth have an opportunity to come face-to-face with some of the world's most fearsome predators at BBC Sea Monsters next month. Taking place at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), the exhibition is based on the acclaimed Sea Monsters television series from 2003 featuring wildlife expert Nigel Marven. The programmes were created by the same production team as Walking with Dinosaurs and Walking with Beasts - shows that won plaudits for using computer-generated imagery to bring creatures from the past back to life. Sea Monsters, which gets ...

The William Shakespeare play Julius Caesar will be staged in an accessible form at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC). Running from June 29th to July 3rd, the production is perfect for people who want to enjoy the Bard's work but find the language to be baffling. The show is part of the Shakespeare Demystified project, which boils down the playwright's tales into simple theatre and includes sections of modern narration to help people understand what is happening. Julius Caesar is believed to have been written in 1599 and is one of several pieces ...

Comedian and journalist Dom Joly will head to Cumbria with his new show Welcome to Wherever I Am next month. Fans of the Beirut-born performer, who hit the big time as the creator and star of Trigger Happy TV, can see him on stage at The Forum in Barrow-in-Furness on Friday July 8th. Joly's show is based on his travels around the world over the last ten years and the many strange things he has experienced along the way, such as holidaying in North Korea and skiing down a volcano. With the help of some unusual holiday snaps, the 43-year-old will also attempt to ...

Niagara Quality Care Dentistry, owned and operated by Dr. LaCarrubba, a dentist in Niagara Falls, has recently integrated his practice website with the new and rapidly growing world of social media: Facebook and Twitter. The practice's new presence on these leading social media platforms has enabled the practice to communicate with existing and prospective patients more effectively and efficiently. "With social media growing at an unprecedented rate, the decision to establish our own presence on these social networks was easy. Over 500 million people are already ...

Kenmore general dentist, Dr. Robert LaCarrubba of Kenmore Quality Care, is pleased to announce the recent addition of online patient forms. Patients can now access and complete the new registration forms before their initial visit with Dr. LaCarrubba. With the addition of the new patient forms, patients are able to download, print and fill out required paperwork before they visit Dr. LaCarrubba for their initial appointment. The forms allow patients to gain valuable one-on-one time with Dr. LaCarrubba for procedures and treatments including six month braces, implants, ...

Leading dentist in Buffalo, Dr. Robert LaCarrubba of Elmwood Village Dental Care, is taking strides to make dental health education vital both in and out of the office. Recently, Dr. LaCarrubba added new educational resources to his information rich website for enhanced patient knowledge. Patients can visit the practice's website at any time of the day for access to education resources, including a vast online education library, an informational blog, and a host of other convenient educational resources available with a simple click of the mouse. From dental implants ...

Premier dentist in Amherst, Dr. Robert LaCarrubba, is pleased to offer patients the opportunity to request appointments online via his interactive practice website. Dr. LaCarrubba has added the new online appointment request feature to make oral health care easily accessible to every patient. "I understand that convenience is important to patients when it comes to choosing a dentist and this is why I have decided to add this online appointment requesting feature. I want my patients to be able to easily make appointments with my office and this feature helps do ...

Leading dentist in Lakeview and Lincoln Park, Dr. Jeffrey Feffer, is the dentist of choice for numerous patients in Chicago. Patients can now view testimonials from some of Dr. Feffer's patients via his practice website, which are gathered from yelp, doctoroogle.com and Angie's list. While visiting the website for Dr. Feffer, patients can access the testimonial page to view positive reviews from numerous patients. Each patient has received various treatments from Dr. Feffer and the testimonials show their satisfaction with the services they received in addition to their ...

Photographers across the country will gather to develop the skill of 'Capturing the Soul of Your Subject with Paul Mobley' at this year's Sante Fe Workshops. Mobley, a critically acclaimed photographer, recently named one of the nine most inspiring portrait photographers, will be teaching an exclusive workshop July 24-30. Mobley's 2010 workshop was a sold-out success with this year's workshop highlighting his newest works, current techniques and unique ability to capture his subjects. Developing sensitivity, honing communication skills, and perfecting technical skills ...

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Fifty or more years of experience in the Florida real estate market have led to great success for leading real estate private equity investment firm Safe Harbor Equity. Principal Eric Picchetti works alongside the team to manage investments focused primarily on defaulted debt instruments, distressed real estate assets and non-performing mortgages. Safe Harbor Equity targets acquisitions taking place in the Southern Florida market, often times in the office, retail, industrial, warehouse and residential space. Combining strong education with years of industry experience, ...

Looking to feed Cincinnati and Dayton's growing entrepreneurial spirit, Zoup! Fresh Soup Company, the leading soup restaurant concept in the fast-casual industry, will be educating entrepreneurs through the FranNet of Cincinnati's "Meet the Franchisor" workshop on June 21, 2011. Held at the Zoup! Stetson Square location at 260 Stetson Street, the workshop will be hosted by FranNet broker Nan Stricker, with the goal of presenting entrepreneurs an opportunity to learn what has made Zoup! a leader in its industry for more than 12 years. "I'm thrilled to ...

The around-the-clock services available at Jack Rabbit USA make it possible for motorists to experience damage-free towing and emergency roadside service. They also offer tips for enjoying a safe road trip in spite of steep gasoline prices. A successful road trip all begins with getting your automobile ready. The worst time to need roadside assistance is when you're trying to enjoy a relaxing getaway. For a summer road trip, the heat may be a major consideration, depending on the temperatures where you're traveling. In extreme heat, cars can become overheated, batteries ...

Leading UK online parcel delivery service Parcel2Go has called on businesses in Britain to think ahead and make sure they are covered in the event of widespread postal strikes. While no decisions have been taken as yet, rhetoric coming from union leaders is quite clear, said Richard Mercer, Head of Marketing at Parcel2Go. Towards the end of last month, the Communication Workers Union announced that up to 3,500 Royal Mail workers in London could start industrial action due to fears over job security. Members backed the opportunity to go on strike four-to-one. For ...

Internet marketing specialists Speedie Consultants are running a six week telephone based, interactive social media course to show businesses how to make their social media presence a success. Costing just GBP20 plus VAT per week (which includes a 30 minute live Q & A session), people can take part in all six weeks for GBP100 plus VAT (getting a week for free), or just pick and choose the social media platforms that interest them. The courses will cover the following social media platforms, allowing people to get a comprehensive overview of each one, while learning ...

Dr. Thomas Neuman, podiatrist in Lancaster and Northridge, is pleased to introduce new online educational resources for enhanced patient knowledge of foot and ankle health care. Using the practice's comprehensive website to relay valuable information, patients can now visit the practice's site to browse the vast educational patient library, as well as Dr. Neuman's informative blog. Patients can browse the patient education library for a wide array of information including Lancaster orthotics, heel pain, foot pain, neuropathy, and many other common foot topics. In addition, ...

Leading general dentist in Livonia, Dr. Dennis Laurich of Laurich Dentistry, is pleased to announce the recent addition of online educational resources to his practice website. The educational materials include a vast dental library, video gallery and blog which enable patients to learn more about dental problems and treatments more easily. The dental library and videos can be easily accessed on the practice's interactive website. The dental library covers a wide range of dental topics, allowing the patients to better understand their oral health. On the patient education ...

Husband and wife team and leading dentists in Azle, Drs. Frank and Jodie Rubal of Today's Dental, are pleased to announce the recent creation of a practice website for increased dental health awareness. The educational website was created to enhance the dental experience for patients of Today's Dental. The new website for Today's Dental is functioning as a go-between for the practice and the patients. Patients can visit the practice's website to schedule an appointment, view staff bios, download new patient forms and read up on dental services offered by Drs. Frank ...

Four female employees of nightlife "King" Mark Birnbaum are accusing him of sexual harassment. They claim that Birnbaum, a co-owner of Tenjune and the Simyone Lounge, sexually assaulted them and masturbated in front of them. A complaint was filed in New York Supreme Court that further detailed the sexual harassment allegations. In the sexual harassment lawsuit, the four women also claim that Birnbaum requested sexual favors from them and made inappropriate comments. According to New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman, if the owner repeatedly ...

New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman wants answers on why a 19-year old Bronx student was imprisoned for 40 hours for a crime his friend had confessed to doing. The false arrest by the NYPD occurred shortly after the student's friend threw a rock at a car and broke the windshield, reported the New York Daily News. Now the student is suing the NYPD and New York City for false arrest and other civil rights violations. Bryan Dale, 19, says he had to endure monthly court dates for nearly two years, trying to clear his name, while his friend was never prosecuted ...

A New York civil rights violation lawsuit accuses employees at a New York City Apple Store of telling two black men wearing "baggy jeans and large sweaters with hoods" that they were not wanted in the store. Brian Johnston, 34, and Nile Charles, 25, are suing Apple for discrimination based on a visit to the store in December 2010. They were allegedly forced to leave Apple's Upper West Side store by several employees because of their race. The plaintiffs seek punitive damages for "emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, and ...

The United States attorney's office in Manhattan and New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman are investigating whether the lack of wheelchair-accessible taxicabs in New York City violates parts of the Americans With Disabilities Act. After a lengthy search for a "Taxi of Tomorrow", the Taxi and Limousine Commission, which regulates which vehicles can be used as taxicabs, chose a Nissan model that is not wheelchair accessible. Federal lawyers and New York civil rights violation lawyer Perecman are conducting an evaluation of whether this complies ...

Anyone can suffer an injury or experience an unexpected condition that requires immediate care. The pressure this creates in emergency rooms and other urgent care facilities is undeniable. Difficult decisions need to be made, and they need to be made quickly. This does not mean, however, that anything goes in the ER. Doctors and other medical professionals are still bound by established standards of care in how they treat patients. And if those standards are violated by emergency room errors, injured people and their families have a right to bring legal action for medical ...