A comprehensive overview of the brand new, interactive Sony store is presented by Katie Wegner in the May issue of Business Review Australia. The aesthetically-interesting entrance to the brand new 4,200 square foot Sony store is a long panel of glass that invites customers to enter into the world of Sony, and what a world of Sony it is! The store is divided into Sony showcase areas with tables full of products customers can use and test. The first section highlights Sony Vaio computers with tables showing off new Vaio products like the touchscreen Vaio desktop and ...

Supply Chain Digital, the leading digital business publication for C-level executives, is excited to announce the launch of its May issue. The cover story features top tips in procurement in today's business climate. Strategies talked about include gathering too much information, embracing technology, learning from the process and collaborating with your competitors. Also in the April issue: Warehouse Management System pointers - Before proposing a new warehouse management system, make sure to follow the steps listed here, including how far to take technology and how ...

Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide announces the launch of its newly developed Front of Book story featuring Online Grocery Shopping at Amazon.com. The grocery selection available at Amazon.com has expanded immensely since the inception of its online grocery shopping section. The selection of food products is wide, ranging from household staples and big name brands, to quite an impressive selection of smaller, specialty and ...

Patients of Plastic Surgery Associates, a full-service cosmetic surgery practice, and the Allegro Medspa (www.dayspa.com), a Napa area day spa, now can benefit from a convenient iPhone app with built-in calendar reminders to keep track of their appointments. The new feature also provides helpful information about the practice, including video testimonials and additional information about board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Francisco Canales and Dr. Heather Furnas. "The new iPhone application is a helpful resource to manage appointment times, but more importantly, ...

Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa (www.enhanceyourimage.com) has published new content to their Napa area plastic surgery website. The updated information includes procedural explanations from board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Francisco Canales and Dr. Heather Furnas, as well as an "At-A-Glance" chart offering fast facts on popular cosmetic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation for Marin and Sonoma County. "The new material available on our website is much more user-friendly and accessible, so people can get the information they need ...

Read about Donald Trump's newest luxury hotel in Toronto in the May issue of Construction Digital Magazine. Luxury hotels seem to be springing up all over Canada's largest city like wildflowers, but the crown jewel will be the brand new Trump International Hotel & Tower which is just now wrapping up construction and has already begun hosting fashion shows and other events. "The thing that excites me the most is the architecture. Secondly I believe that the location of this building by itself will make it very successful. So you have a combination of great ...

Failing to diagnose Diabetes can have severely negative effects on a person. Diabetes has become extremely wide spread in America and affects million of Americans. When a doctor does not properly diagnose it, it can have severely permanent harmful effects on those suffering from it. The Bronx Medical Malpractice firm of Reibman & Weiner, recognizes that fact, and as a result, has defended numerous clients who have suffered from the misdiagnosis of diabetes. Reibman & Weiner is a medical Malpractice law firm representing clients all over Brooklyn. On their staff, ...

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of legendary ocean diver Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Contiki Vacations is proud to be an official sponsor of "Ocean Inspiration," a two-day gala event where explorers, filmmakers, scientists, dancers, artists, musicians, family, and friends will come together to celebrate the life and work of Captain Cousteau. The event organizer, adventurer and filmmaker Celine Cousteau, is the grand-daughter of the influential oceanographer. Cousteau has recently partnered with Contiki as their Sustainability Partner, to help educate ...

Using social media as a business tool is a highly effective means of increasing a brand's profile and directly engaging with its audience. However, the primary platforms, Facebook and Twitter, have very different demographics in terms of users and as such businesses need to target the appropriate platform if they are going to achieve their desired results, says PR, search and social media agency, Punch Communications. Facebook, although not exclusively, is generally conceived to be used by the younger generations, those at school and university students for example. ...

The Everyman Theatre is staging a production of Macbeth starring David Morrissey and Julia Ford. Running until June 11th, the show sees the pair take on two of the most famous roles ever written by the Bard. Morrissey, who started his acting career at the Everyman, has a host of high-profile acting credits to his name, including the acclaimed 2003 production of State of Play. Directed by Gemma Bodinetz, the adaptation of the celebrated William Shakespeare story also stars Matthew Flynn, Gillian Kearney and Eileen O'Brien. In a statement, the venue said: "Macbeth's ...

Art lovers have until the middle of next month to catch Vermeer in Munich at the Alte Pinakothek. The exhibition, which opened in March and will run until Sunday June 19th, features paintings by Johannes Vermeer that formerly belonged to the private collection of Max I Joseph, the first King of Bavaria. It includes the Dutch artist's famous 1664 masterpiece Woman Holding a Balance, which is currently on loan at the Munich venue from the National Gallery of Art in WashingtonDC. As well as works by Vermeer, the exhibition is comprised of exceptional paintings by ...

The Teatro Real in Madrid is hosting a series of performances of Las Bodas de Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Running from May 30th to June 17th, the show will feature a strong cast including Pietro Spagnoli in the role of Figaro and Annette Dasch as the Condesa de Almaviva. The production, known as The Marriage of Figaro in English, is one of Mozart's most successful works, with the overture often performed on its own in concerts. He adapted the story from a play by Pierre Beaumarchais, which was itself originally banned for its subversive nature. According ...

A very special concert is due to take place in the cloisters of the Pedralbes Monastery in Barcelona entitled East West: Pilgrimages of the Soul. The show on June 6th 2011 will feature performances by Montserrat Figueras and Lior Elmalich, as well as accompaniment from Hesperion XXI. In keeping with the show's theme, there will be guest musicians from Armenia, Greece, Turkey and Morocco among others, with poetry and spirituality set to be ongoing themes revisited over the course of the evening. Adding to the experience will be the location of the gig, as the Pedralbes ...

The Charles Causley Festival is due to take place in Launceston from Wednesday June 1st to Sunday June 5th this year. Visitors to the Cornish town will find a number of exhibitions, performances, book signings and talks taking place during the five-day celebration of art and literature. The festival was founded in tribute to Charles Causley, the late poet and writer who was born in Launceston in 1917 and spent most of his life working in Cornwall. Held for the first time last summer, it features a mixture of ticketed events and informal talks at which donations ...

People spending time in Dusseldorf this summer may come across one of the city's most famous customs. The cartwheel is a symbol of the city, with a sculpture of cartwheeling children standing proudly in the Burgplatz and many local youngsters offering to perform the acrobatic feat for a few coins. Every summer, this aspect of Dusseldorf's culture is celebrated at the Stadtsparkasse Cartwheeling Tournament. This free event has been taking place on the banks of the Rhine annually since 1937 and offers visitors a great chance to experience one of the city's more ...

Cyclists of all abilities are invited to put their skills to the test at an event in Pembrokeshire next month. The Wales Sportive is due to start and finish in Tenby on Saturday June 4th, with riders completing a course of 40, 72 or 112 miles. Designed as a challenge of physical endurance and mental strength, the 112-mile route is the same gruelling course that faces competitors in the Ironman Wales triathlon. Entry is priced at GBP30 for all distances, with registration now open on the event's official website. The Wales Sportive forms part of the official ...

London's Victoria Park is hosting LED presents Deadmau5, which will be the first time the electro dance act has taken part in an outdoor show. The Canadian's stock has been rising steadily in recent years and his mouse-head logo will now be familiar to most dance fans. He actually often performs shows wearing the animal costume, although the 30-year-old has not confirmed if he will do so at the London gig. Aside from the headline act, the LED show on Saturday June 11th features a hugely strong support bill that includes names such as Calvin Harris, Mark Ronson ...

Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond is set to play live in Berlin next month. The evergreen performer's show at the O2 World on Tuesday June 7th will give fans a chance to hear classic hits from his extensive back catalogue. With songs like Sweet Caroline, I'm a Believer and Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon to his name, Diamond has sold millions of records worldwide and is one of the most successful recording artists in US Billboard chart history. The New York-born musician was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year and shows no signs of ...

International star of stage and screen Rupert Everett will play the role of Henry Higgins in an adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion in London. The current run will see the Garrick Theatre host the show until September 3rd 2011. As Higgins, Everett will take on the part of an egocentric academic who makes a bet with a friend that he can transform a Cockney flower girl and pass her off as a conventional society lady. His acting credits range from cross-dressing to play the headmistress in the recent St Trinian's films to acclaimed roles in The Ideal Husband ...

In the first of a series of new reports, a coalition of pharmaceutical industry trade organizations outlines the serious burden that chronic diseases place on patients and global health care systems. "Fighting Chronic Disease: Importance of Non-communicable Diseases" is the first of four reports that look at this growing issue for patients and health care systems around the world. The report was compiled by the European Federation of the Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations, ...

On April 3, 2011, The Spa on Green Street, a client of Anakiri BioEnergetic Skin Care, received the coveted LNE and Spa award from Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa magazine (LNE) and Spa Magazine for the best spa in the green/wellness category. In the May issue of LNE, Amanda Clinton, Assistant Editor, wrote that the award was "created to recognize and express appreciation for outstanding spas throughout the United States, specifically in the Central, Southeast, West, and Northeast regions of the country." Clinton further explained that, "The regional ...

Of the many fillers used to restore a youthful appearance, Juvederm ranks at the top of the list for many of the country's top cosmetic surgeons. So, why this product when there are so many fillers on the market? While the others are as effective as they ever were, Juvederm ups the ante significantly. About Juvederm Juvederm is made of hyaluronic acid (HA), a sugar that occurs naturally in human tissues. HA is believed to play a role in healing, especially of the skin. HA binds with water to produce a plumping effect, up to 1,000 times its volume. HA helps skin ...

For disabled individuals across the country, Social Security benefits are a much-needed safety net. But, whether pursuing a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), many applicants face significant delays and obstacles. Wait times for Social Security Disability benefits have reached up to several years in some parts of the country. Since the application and appeals process is complex, but critically important, choosing the right representation is essential in reaching a successful outcome. With the proper advocate, you ...

The J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits visitors from approved countries entry to the US. The exchange program is designed to "promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by educational and cultural exchanges." Some exchange visitors are subject to a condition that they must return to their home country and remain there for two years at the end of the exchange visitor program. Exchange visitors from these nations are subject to a specialized knowledge or skill requirement ...

A recent USA Today article discusses the question of distracted driving and the recent publicity campaign by the Department of Transportation (DOT), including the personal presence of Secretary Ray LaHood. DOT has created a website www.distraction.gov, focused solely on the issue of distracted driving. The USA Today points to Toyota spending $50 million to research the issue. Yet the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says there's no evidence that distracted driving is leading to more crashes or that laws banning texting or handheld cells are having any ...