Fantasy Author, Wendy Raven McNair, prepares for a whirlwind holiday book tour to present her newly released novel, Awake, book 2 of the Asleep trilogy. "Awake is a fantasy story and would be a wonderful gift for this holiday season. The story is about African American teen super beings and the uplifting theme fits in perfectly with Christmas and Kwanzaa because it celebrates family." ~ McNair Many have complained that over the years Christmas has become too commercialized. Black Friday, the day following Thanksgiving, marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping ...

As the number of individuals reaching the ages of 45 to 62 expands enormously in the coming years, they will be facing challenges in all aspects of their life. Absolute Transitions, a newly launched life transition coaching company in Maplewood, New Jersey is there to provide them the emotional support they need. Founder Tony Calabrese is well experienced in many of these issues. In the last 5 years he has endured the death of a spouse, moved on from a 30 year corporate career, returned to school to study for a new career venture, has started his own business and has ...

Essen Travel is pleased to announce a new feature on their website. The point and click map feature allows you to quickly find information about hotels no matter where in the world you travel. When traveling in the state of Colorado it's easy to search for Denver hotels that fit your needs and your budget. The point and click map eliminates unnecessary time spent trying to find just the right hotel for you and your family. Using the point and click map feature is effortless, with fast results. Simply click on the continent of your choice, such as the United States. Then ...

World Computer Exchange (www.worldcomputerexchange.org) today launched "Hanging with the Stars", a holiday appeal to connect youth in 71 developing countries to the skills, opportunities and understanding of the Internet while keeping working computers out of landfills. . In sponsorship with People's Choice Awards, World Computer Exchange is launching "Hanging with the Stars," a sweepstakes allowing fans who donate to be automatically entered to win the grand prize: 2 VIP Tickets (Orchestra Section) to the People's Choice Awards January 5, 2011, Los Angeles 3 Night ...

As many businesses and high net worth individuals scramble to engage in year-end tax reduction strategies, many will find themselves investing in what the IRS considers an abusive tax shelter. Thousands of taxpayers each year rely on insurance agents and financial planners for complex tax advice. That sometimes results in big problems, according to Wisconsin tax lawyer Brian Mahany. Mahany says the problem is acute with so called "419 plans" and captive insurance companies. The IRS considers these plans as "listed transactions" subject to extra scrutiny and special ...

Sketch Maven is celebrating its first anniversary in business, commemorating a year of many achievements. The site was launched November 29, 2009 as a marketplace where artists and collectors could buy and sell one-of-a-kind published original comic art. Since then it has added to the breadth of original comic art available for purchase on the site and expanded over the last year to include thousands of pieces of color guides and sketches. Now nearly every type of comic artwork can be bought and sold easily on Sketch Maven. "We've come a long way since we launched last ...

BabyStuffGifts.com, a leading online baby boutique specializing in personalized baby gifts and personalized baby gift baskets, today announced the addition of new Little Worm and Company hand-painted ceramic plates and ornaments in time for the upcoming holiday season. "We are very excited to announce the addition of Little Worm and Company hand-painted personalized ceramics to our adorable collection of personalized baby gifts, available for delivery just in time for the holidays," says Nancilyn Gray Scott, founder, BabyStuffGifts.com. "This charming ceramic line includes ...

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson of eBroadcastMedia.com, founders of Book Marketing, announced today The Authors Show radio and TV weekly broadcast schedule. Book Marketing, branded as 'The Authors Marketing Powerhouse', allows authors and publishers the opportunity to upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book trailers. The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. Each author can develop a personalized page. In addition the site allows for integration with Facebook and ...

With intuitive, touch-screen controls, iPhones, iPads and iPods have become hot educational tools for parents. Taking full advantage of the medium's potential, "Mix'Em", a new app now available in the iTunes store, incorporates four imaginative games designed to engage and educate children - while also entertaining adults. "As a parent, my goal in developing 'Mix'Em' was to create a learning tool that parents and children could play together and both enjoy," said Patrick Jebber, the MONSTERS Unlimited game designer behind the new app. "My hope is kids will be excited ...

Situated in a stunning rural location in popular South Ayrshire is West Brockloch, the latest group of exclusive country properties by H McMurray and Son, offered for sale by leading Scottish independent property consultancy CKD Galbraith's office in Ayr. The original farm steading at West Brockloch has been converted to create just four homes on this beautiful site, each individually designed to take advantage of the wonderful situation and panoramic views. This is a unique and special location. Only a mile from the local facilities of Maybole, and around a 15 minute ...

Heater-Home.com is dedicated to offering home and work portable heating solutions. We have an offering of portable space heaters, garage heaters, and propane powered systems to solve any heating dilemma. Located in Southern California (Los Angeles / Orange County. Local phone number (714) 619-2403 ), we ship to all the lower 48 states. While items may ship via a variety or couriers, we are proud to ship most orders FedEx. At Heater-Home.com we offer unparalleled customer service via our toll free phone or e-mail. Moreover, we offer a selection of the highest quality ...

Evolven Software Inc., the pioneer of Granular Configuration Automation solutions, today announced their support for Microsoft IIS. Evolven will enable customers to achieve greater visibility into the granular configuration information of Microsoft IIS which can affect the availability and performance of IT environments running Microsoft IIS. The Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows Server is a flexible, secure and easy-to-manage Web server for hosting anything on the Web. From media streaming to web application hosting, IIS's scalable and open architecture ...

Oculus Hospitality Training & Business Solutions Inc along with its subsidiary brand, Checkmark Training has been experiencing record growth in this past year. We have expanded our operations to provide more customized services, and are pleased to welcome additional staff. As of November 15, 2010 Julie Mutch joins the Oculus executive team to work with our clients in program and revenue development. Kevin James Saunders, the CEO of the Oculus Group of Companies says: "At this time in our business, we want to expand our reach and showcase what we have to offer to all ...

With the current global economy status, many executives and professionals consider seeking a better career opportunity offshore. The Gulf States are one of the good options available at the moment, and of those States Dubai stands out as a good starting point. Dubai offers a wealth of possibilities, liberal lifestyle and low crime rate, a balanced economy and enjoyable shopping and dining experiences. It attracts visitors from around the world, and businesses from all over the world are welcome in the booming city. The Western professional may find a need to explore ...

Cornwall holidaymakers will have a chance to experience some of the region's traditional midwinter celebrations at the Montol Festival next month. Based in Penzance, the festivities are set to begin on Wednesday December 8th and will culminate on Tuesday December 21st, which is also known as Montol Eve. On this day, the people of Penzance engage in the west Cornish custom of guise dancing, which involves wearing masks and acting out traditional plays such as St George and the Turkish Knight. Montol Eve, which is the main event of the festival, also features the ...

With close to 100,000 Depuy hip implants patients at risk and now subject to a recall of their Depuy ASR hip implants it was imperative that a voluntary and independent National Hip Recall Database be created of hip implant/replacement patients, which would allow for communications and information concerning health-related issues and news detailing all hip warnings and recalls that may impact these hip implant patients. The National Hip Recall Registry was developed in order to better communicate critical information regarding hip implant recalls and warnings both mandatory ...

Only Men Aloud are set to provide a musical Christmas treat for people staying in Bournemouth hotels next month. The Welsh male voice choir will bring their dulcet tones to the Solent Hall at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) on Sunday December 19th, performing a selection of festive favourites alongside other material. Formed in 2000, the group shot to fame after winning the BBC's Last Choir Standing competition in 2008. Since impressing judges such as star tenor Russell Watson and choral conductor Suzi Digby, Only Men Aloud have released two successful ...

Travellers who are yet to enjoy the Beatlemania! exhibition still have time to book Prague hotels and visit the Czech Museum of Music. The display, which opened in June this year, features a large collection of Beatles artefacts and memorabilia loaned from museums, collectors and private owners around the world. It has been described as a must-visit attraction for devotees of the Fab Four and can be seen in the Czech capital until January 10th 2011. One of the most interesting aspects of the exhibition is its emphasis on visitor interaction, with fans invited to ...

Famous and Fearless is set to be filmed at the Liverpool Echo Arena in January and will feature Dame Kelly Holmes as one of the brave contestants. The television show is free to attend and anyone interested in heading down to the venue from their Liverpool hotels only needs to visit the Channel 4 website to apply for tickets. Famous and Fearless will see eight famous faces take on a variety of activities, such as street luge and monster trucks, in a bid to be crowned the overall winner of the contest and secure a donation for a charity of their choice. As well ...

Seville's Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporaneo (CAAC) has unveiled an exhibition entitled Publics and Counterpublics, which explores what it is to be a spectator. Art enthusiasts should be sure to schedule a trip to the prestigious venue into their winter or spring getaway, with the display due to be available to view until March 6th 2011, after opening in October 2010. It uses the artwork of 30 international creators to look at spaces of representation such as theatres and how the audience occupies its role. Among the other themes investigated are the staging ...

While healthcare costs continue to escalate so does the importance of acquiring a health insurance policy. Business owners can ill afford to escape acquiring a health insurance policy. An article recently released by Insure4USA.com, one of the leading providers of online insurance services, discusses the various options open to business owners for health insurance purposes. Many businesses either avoid paying for health insurance or find it extremely difficult to find suitable coverage. However, David, Manager of Insure4USA.com says, "To business owners, finding affordable ...

Leading search engine optimization company, Qualified Impressions, announced today that they have launched a completely new website (called VoterVisibility.com) focused solely on assisting political candidates, politicians and elected officials control the information that voters find on the Internet and in search engine results. Search marketing industry and local political analysts welcome Voter Visibility's solution as a critical addition to the traditional political marketing mix. According to Elyse Dressler, a local political enthusiast, the service Voter Visibility ...

ASAP Ventures, a market leader in the provision of online commerce properties, has spent an undisclosed sum to acquire the DiscountVoucher.th top level domain, which will be added to the firm's existing range of popular cost-saving websites. The domain was acquired from name trading business www.KeyphraseDomains.co.uk. Online television is on the verge of truly widening online reach soon. ASAP Ventures is maximising the power of its strategic expansion by extending its existing range consumer services. With the DiscountVouchers.co.uk proposition, shoppers can save money ...

Are you a shopping freak? Then get ready for the Cyber Monday bash at Milanoo.com this year with the best and the trendiest of designs and casual wear. Make the most of the period between November 21 and November 23 and you can get a lucrative discount of 20% on all the products at the online shopping store. Welcome to the Cyber Monday sale! Cyber Monday is the day which comes after Thanksgiving Day. It is one of the biggest shopping days of the year and has been rendered phenomenal in the retail industry. Driving serious discounts online and magnificent promotions, Milanoo ...

This weekend Intertops Poker hosts its third and final Mega Money Tournament Weekend. Intertops is putting up $2000 for Saturday's Freeroll and adding $3000 to the player prize pool for Sunday's $3000 Added Buy-in where they'll also double qualified players' winnings. "Not only does our next buy-in tournament have $3,000 cash added to it," said Jason Rosenberg of Global Gaming Events which produces the OFC Mega Money Events, "but players have the opportunity to have their prize doubled thanks to Intertops. This is an amazing opportunity to build a huge bankroll off of ...