Just in time for National Barbecue Month, the Napa Valley Wine Train has launched a new ride-and-dine package that focuses more on the flavor and finger-licking fun of barbecue. Known for his great gourmet cuisine, Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald is excited about delivering this new menu just in time for summer. "I have offered these ribs before as a special on our regular gourmet menu, and they are huge hits. I am really excited to be able to highlight this food, now in its own car and with its own menu," Chef Kelly said. "It is still the classy, gourmet ...

More people shop for a used car online than the number of people who shop for a used auto at a dealership, and they prefer an independent used car web site rather than shopping at a dealership web site. Nearly two thirds of all used car buyers began the shopping process for a used auto on the Internet, and 36 percent said they actually found the second-hand car they purchased online while only 26 percent said they found the used car they bought at a dealership, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Used Vehicle Market Report. According to the same report, ...

The CIO Cloud Summit team announced today a few of the delegates who will attend the upcoming technology event, including representatives from Barnes & Noble, Best Buy and Ciena Corporation. The CIO Cloud Summit, June 14-16 in Scottsdale, Arizona, will bring together CIOs and technology executives who are planning, executing or want to optimize cloud computing projects at their organizations. The event is an opportunity to network and attend in-depth agenda sessions in a relaxed, yet focused business setting. Agenda topics to be discussed include cloud computing ...

GRAND-AM favorite, Owen Trinkler returns to the Virginia International Raceway for the Bosch Engineering 200 on May 13-14. Trinkler with co-driver, Sarah Cattaneo, will be racing the #198 Cruise America/Thor Motorcoach/Flying J Mini Cooper S for RSR Motorsports. Owen and Sarah are currently 4th in Driver points, RSR is currently 3rd in Team points on the season in the GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series Season. Owen was part of the RSR efforts that qualified in pole position the past two seasons in the same event. "We're really looking forward ...

Lake Arrowhead Village and the Village Merchants Association will kick off their FREE 2011 Lake Arrowhead Village Summer Concert Series this Friday, May 13 when the high-energy Rock, Blues and Funk band BacktraXX performs at 6:30 on Center Stage. On Saturday, May 14, Gold Rush Country will bring cutting-edge acoustic country to the stage, also at 6:30 p.m. BackTraXX was formed in 2007 and within a short time became one of the hottest cover bands in the Inland Empire. They play only the most popular classic rock dance songs from the 70's, 80's and 90's, along with a ...

GolfLogix is proud to announce that it has added six Microsoft Windows 7 phones to its growing list of more than 30 phones for its #1 selling golf GPS application. The new phones supported are the Dell Venue, HTC Surround, HTC HD7, HTC Arrive, Samsung Focus, and LG Quantum. These phones offer the power of Windows 7 with its easy-to-use interface and multiple application capabilities making it a great golf companion when running the GolfLogix app. The large screens work nicely with GolfLogix' exceptional features such as FREE GPS distances to greens, interactive aerial images, ...

Vermont artisans draw inspiration from myriad sources: the natural beauty of the rolling countryside, a majestic view of the Green Mountains from their studio, the distinct changes in season that attract oglers by the thousands. In one southern Vermont community set on the banks of the Rock River, inspiration stems from something commuters use daily, but rarely give a second thought: a modest covered bridge. And there, along the babbling brook it crosses, a community of local artists is flourishing. Covered bridges are scattered all over the rural Vermont landscape, ...

Northeastern University College of Business Administration (CBA), a world leader in practice-based education, today announced that IBM has awarded scholarships for the College's online Master in Business Administration (MBA) program to 12 employees based in the Philippine Islands. The scholarships are part of a global educational initiative by IBM that is targeted at professionals working in its Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) unit, IBM Global Process Services (IBM GPS). The opportunity will provide the participants with a solid foundation in all areas of business ...

Graduates from CollegeAmerica will don caps and gowns this coming Friday, May 13,to receive their college diplomas. The graduates join the thousands of alumni who have received career training from CollegeAmerica through degree programs in Business, Graphic Arts, Healthcare, and Information Technology. The program will commence with special keynote addresses from CollegeAmerica graduates Joe Alonge, Jimmy McCargar and Karen York. The graduating class also includes a local mother and daughter duo, Sylvia and Roxann Ghist. Daughter Sylvia will be graduating with a ...

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, business expert and former NBA player Walter Bond, and motivational speaker Ken Blanchard will take center stage at the host site in Indianapolis on Wednesday, May 18, to inspire and motivate business leaders nationwide during the 2011 Refresh Leadership Live Simulcast, sponsored by Express Employment Professionals. The Refresh Leadership Live Simulcast is designed to motivate business leaders, as well as educate and inspire future generations of leaders. "The measure of success for any great leader is their ability ...

Telit is Committed to Interaction and the Exchange of Knowledge with Customers and Interested Parties Telit Wireless Solutions, a global leading specialist in wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) technology, is committed to interaction and the exchange of knowledge in its communication with customers. In October 2010, the company extended its comprehensive service concept with the Telit Online Technical Support Forum. This offers full assistance worldwide and at any time and also provides a technical knowledge database relating to M2M technologies. After just six months ...

Labels or signs made with a DuraLabel printer is the theme of the DuraLabel Label & Sign Photo Contest which wraps up on Sunday, July 31. Contest rules and regulations are available at http://www.graphicproducts.com/photos/2011-contest.php. Contest winners receive a free Kindle 3G ($189 value) for submitting the most interesting photo. All the basic concepts of photography apply - so think colorful, vibrant, vivid, dramatic, light, dark, contrasty, black and white, artificial light, daylight, subdued light. We're actively seeking photos that illustrate the following: • Extreme ...

Magic Logix will be attending and exhibiting as a vendor at the 2011 GSA Training Conference and Expo, with an exhibit set at booth #1115. The 17th Annual Conference and Expo will be held from May 10-12, 2011, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Attendees include multi-level acquisition and procurement professionals from federal, state and local government, as well as the military. The conference is the GSA's premiere customer outreach event and the ideal venue for companies to exhibit their latest product and service innovations. Opening the morning ...

Make your move soon and you could be enjoying summer in a new Aspen Springs home. With 30- to 60-day closings available on three remaining Country Collection inventory homes, the Kaitlin Group is sweetening the deal with blowout pricing and several available upgrades. The builder has also opened two professionally decorated and fully furnished detached models from its Country Collection. Inventory detached homes for immediate closings and homes to be built for end of 2011 are also available. "Inventory is selling fast so now's the time to pay us a visit," said ...

ADC Licensing announces that Toon Goggles, which is projected to be the largest Internet children's channel, is scheduling its official launch to coincide with the Annecy Animation Film Festival on June 6, 2011. Toon Goggles will have a strong presence at Annecy with a booth located at: 4.B27. ToonGoggles.com offers never-before-seen pilots, trailers, clips, and full episodes of professionally produced cartoons. This parent and child friendly online destination is available on any computer as well as the iOS and Android mobile platforms via the web or mobile application. The ...

Arizona farmers and ranchers and all of Arizona have a huge stake in global trade and the current free trade agreements (FTAs) with Korea, Colombia and Panama that are pending before Congress, suggests Arizona Farm Bureau. Combined, the three agreements represent nearly $2.5 billion in U.S. agriculture exports. The delay in passing these three agreements has already cost American farmers and ranchers hundreds of millions of dollars in lost market share. Agriculture exports are essential to the prosperity of the overall U.S. economy including rural communities, according ...

The Union Bank Company, one of the first financial institutions in the country to launch Kasasa , the first and only collection of banking accounts that truly takes an interest in account holders, today introduces the most innovative account on the market, Kasasa Tunes . Kasasa Tunes is a new checking account that rewards consumers with downloads from iTunes or Amazon.com every month. It is designed for those with a passion for music and media, who want to be rewarded with digital downloads, including music, books, movies and iPhone or iPod applications. "For ...

When you run a small business, there's only one way to increase visibility and profits: through marketing. That's according to Certified Expert, Jennifer Davey, who is using "Entrepreneurs' Do It Yourself Marketing Month" to try to help small businesses discover new ways to market effectively. Observed in June, "Entrepreneurs' Do-It-Yourself Marketing Month" calls attention the millions of small business owners who do their own marketing everyday to help their companies succeed. "If you want clients, you need to market," explains Davey. ...

With a marked increase on last years figures, the name change experts at The Legal Deed Service are putting these increases down to celebrity culture, and an increase in separation rates. Tina Clough from The Legal Deed Poll Service, who offer child name changes for as little as GBP10.00, said: "Celebrity culture has certainly contributed towards the increase in child name changes. We have seen celebrities opt for baby names including Princess Tiaamii, Blue Angel and with recent reports that Victoria Beckham may allegedly call her new baby Santa, it is not surprising ...

RA Sushi has launched a new Website and revamped email marketing program, "The Hook Up." The updated Website features visually interactive graphics, in addition to a traditional navigation bar. Guests can now find event photos, details for special offers and promotions, chopstick 101 tips, fun facts about RA Sushi, a sign-up area for the e-newsletter, and more. Be the first to hear about food and drink specials, parties, events and all other happenings in the RA by signing up for the preferred guest email program, The Hook Up. Guests who register will automatically ...

Sally Marks, co-author of the self-improvement book, Erase Negativity and Embrace the Magic Within will provide tips on erasing negativity and living a happier life, as well as sign copies of her book 6:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 27 at Crystal Art & Apparel, 744 Main St. in Red Bluff, CA. The interactive workshop is free, but seating is limited. Participants are encouraged to reserve a seat by calling 530-529-3775. Marks' book, Erase Negativity and Embrace the Magic Within is available at the bookstore for $12.99. "We all want to be happy but don't always ...

On Tuesday, May 10th, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania hosted its annual i xchange at the Zoellner Arts Center on the campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 500 technology entrepreneurs, business people, venture capitalists, economic developers, political leaders, and regional influencers from Ben Franklin's 21-county service area attended. The i xchange combined the presentation of Ben Franklin's seventeenth annual Innovation Awards and executive networking sessions with a keynote address by Jack Uldrich. An expert on future ...

As the name suggests, TheCelebrityCafe.com covers celebrity gossip, as well as entertainment news, exclusive interviews, movie and music reviews, and hosts hundreds of contests per month. Boasting 4.8 million unique readers, TheCelebrityCafe.com is rated as one of the top Top 5,000 sites in the US according to Alexa. TheCelebrityCafe.com was started in 1995 with $10 by Dominick Miserandino, a former web developer/programmer whose previous site experience includes WSJ.com and Cosmo.com, among others. "When I started TheCelebrityCafe.com in the nineties, I had ...

Sims Recycling Solutions, the world's largest electronics recycler, is partnering with the San Jose Sharks and HP in an effort to encourage the community and Sharks hockey fans to recycle their electronics. The event will be held in the parking lot of Sharks Ice at San Jose on May 21, 2011 from 9:00am-1:00pm. Sharks Ice at San Jose is located at 1500 South Tenth St, San Jose, CA 95112. Everyone bringing an item to recycle will receive a 2-for-1 General Admission Skating Voucher redeemable at Sharks Ice at San Jose and will receive one (1) raffle ticket per item brought ...

May is a significant month for indoor air quality. During this month, some people around the country are beginning to transition over and start using their air conditioning units for the summer. But May is also the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of AmericaâEUR s National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in addition to a hosting the American Lung AssociationâEUR s Clean Air Week. During this time of the year, DUCTZ, the nationâEUR s premiere air duct, carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise, encourages homeowners to consider air duct cleaning as part of their Spring Cleaning ...