Rooms For Let provides a comprehensive database of rooms, house shares, flats and complete houses to rent throughout the UK. Originally launched in the year 2000 by Dacan Internet Services as a way to promote a few rooms in a landlords own property, it grew over time into a major UK rented accommodation portal, where private landlords could easily and cost effectively advertise rooms and houses in any area of the UK. It was possibly the first rented property portal of it's kind. At a time when most landlords could only advertise available property in the local press, ...

A hilarious adaptation of the play David Garrick will be showing in Seville later this year, which is sure to entertain audiences and add a literary flavour to their Spanish holidays. Simply entitled Garrick, the piece will be performed at the city's Teatro Lope de Vega from December 1st to 12th. The organisers explained that the story is based on the 18th century actor David Garrick, whose comedy performances were so impressive that doctors began sending patients to his shows to cure them of various ills. With this type of peculiar history in the background, audiences ...

Guests at Naples hotels should prepare themselves for a performance that is out of this world if they are going to see Voca People on stage in December. The highly-acclaimed group usually take to the stage dressed in white suits, shirts and ties, as well as white face paint, with just their lips standing out in bold red. With the audience suitably baffled, Voca People explain that their spaceship has broken down and the only way they can energise it and return home is to use the power of music and song. While this may sound like a very odd concept, the talent contained ...

Travellers who take some time out from sightseeing in Brisbane to visit the Young Designers Market could unearth some brilliant and unique items. While many tourists booked into Brisbane hotels may head to the city to enjoy its culture and vibrant entertainment, they should not forget that there are all sorts of opportunities for shopping. A great place to find something a little bit different could be the Young Designers Market, which takes place on the first Sunday of the month at South Bank Market. "New on the Brisbane scene, the Young Designers Market features ...

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has warned National Public Radio (NPR) that a remark made by NPR's CEO in the firing of senior correspondent Juan Williams may violate the letter or spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In this week's NAMI Blog, NAMI Executive Director Michael Fitzpatrick shares the text of a letter sent to NPR president and CEO Vivian Schiller, calling on NPR to adopt a plan no later than its board meeting scheduled in November to "educate and reassure" managers and employees about ADA protections in the workplace for people ...

In a report in Energy Digital, Don Coates, the Mayor of the Town of Bracebridge (www.bracebridge.ca) discusses how their town continues to work toward energy efficiency and their methods for capital investments in infrastructure and public use facilities. The Town of Bracebridge was founded in 1875 and today, more than 16,000 people take residency in the area. The rural town was built around a waterfall on the Muskoka River and the area is rich in culture, community, arts and natural beauty. The Town's other claim to fame is that it established Canada's first ever water ...

Shyan Selah has signed an agreement with KKNW 1150AM/Sandusky Radio for his own weekly one-hour radio show, "LIFE: The Shyan Selah Show," Fridays at 5pm PST, beginning November 5th. The show will be aired throughout the Pacific Northwest and streamed live online worldwide at www.newschannel1150.com. "This show will be about taking what I've been doing throughout my career and expanding it, reaching a broader demographic," says Selah. "It's important that the mission and message I've been committed to pushing has an opportunity to expand. Being a part of the great shows ...

In an interview with Construction Digital, Jim Waldron, President and Michael Dees, Vice President of Operations of Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation divulge their Company's best practices towards success and acquisitions. The article states: "The main reason why the Company has 20 branches around the country is to be able to serve any customer's need anywhere in the country. Another priority is the "on time" measure for every order; shipping a product on time, making sure the order is complete, and actually tracking orders by branch every month." "We really work ...

In an interview with Construction Digital, Peter Kinsella, the Alliance manger for the Hinze Dam Stage 3 Alliance, discusses the importance of key stakeholders coming together to complete a major infrastructure project. "Using an alliance for the delivery of this project has been beyond effective. There were issues from a geological point-of-view and many unknowns for this major renovation that potentially could have tied us up in litigation. We've been able to work though many of those issues together as an Alliance because everyone is on board and onsite. We can work ...

In an interview with Construction Digital, Christine Robertson, CFO and Corporate Secretary of Galesburg Builders Supply Co., reveals what sets the company apart from its competition. "We basically built the community or helped to build the community," she says. Based in Galesburg, Illinois, the company has become part of the fabric of the local community due to its longevity and the pivotal role it has played in the development of the area over the last 90 years. Though acquired by Denton Enterprises in 1996, the company is still focused on enhancing the local community ...

Slotland has been saving its latest new one-of-a-kind slot machine until this weekend. Conjuring images of evil fairy tale witches, the new Witch's Brew is a magical treat for Halloween. To celebrate the launch of the new game there are up to 45% Halloween Deposit Bonuses all weekend and a chance in a random draw for $500 just by spinning the Witch's Brew reels! "The fairy tale witch theme of this game, with its cauldrons and black cats, make it a perfect Halloween slot machine!" said Michael Hilary of Slotland. "Like all of our new games, it has incredible full-screen ...

Jorpe is an excellent example of an entrepreneurial company that took advantage of the opportunity to provide specific services to major contractors on a regular basis. Its principal client is South Africa's mammoth petrochemical, mining and chemical industry corporation SASOL, and over the years it has added many others including Africa's biggest black empowered mining company Exxaro, the international steel conglomerate Arcelor Mittal and even one of the world's largest mining conglomerates Anglo American. In addition to conventional construction work, Jorpe has ...

For U.S. players looking for the biggest online progressive jackpot games available, Slotastic.com reports that its Jackpot Pinatas slot machine jackpot is now over $1.6 million dollars, making it the richest slots jackpot open to American online casino players. While million dollar jackpots aren't cracked very often, other smaller jackpots at the online casino designed especially for slots players frequently make large payouts. Jackpot Pinatas is a 5-reel 20-payline slot machine with festive Mexican images. In addition to the main seven-figure jackpot, there is also ...

In an interview with Construction Digital, Jim Waldron, President and Michael Dees, Vice President of Operations of Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation divulge their Company's best practices towards success and acquisitions. The article states: "The main reason why the Company has 20 branches around the country is to be able to serve any customer's need anywhere in the country. Another priority is the "on time" measure for every order; shipping a product on time, making sure the order is complete, and actually tracking orders by branch every month." "We really work ...

In an interview with Construction Digital, Alexander Rankin of GRC Architects discusses sustainability, collaboration and the factors that drive the firm to success. The 25-year-old firm, with a proven record of excellence and satisfied clients, is currently run by partners Rankin, John Cook and new partner Martin Tite, who replaced Tony Griffiths when he retired. Though the firm specializes in public projects in Canada, it has completed a variety of projects all over the world. "We've always been here in Ottawa," says Rankin in the article. GRC Architects has worked ...

In an interview with Construction Digital, Peter Kinsella, the Alliance manger for the Hinze Dam Stage 3 Alliance, discusses the importance of key stakeholders coming together to complete a major infrastructure project. "Using an alliance for the delivery of this project has been beyond effective. There were issues from a geological point-of-view and many unknowns for this major renovation that potentially could have tied us up in litigation. We've been able to work though many of those issues together as an Alliance because everyone is on board and onsite. We can work ...

Latino Business Review - In this edition from Colombia, we Latino Business Review presents "Industrias Haceb", a leader in Household Appliance Manufacturing. In an the interview with Latino Business Review, Cipriano Lopez, General Manager, reveals why the company offers an integral service and explains about the creation of a national network of support composed by a force of 300 technicians. From its inception in 1940, Industrias Haceb developed in a very competitive environment and had to be very efficient in innovation and development. For this Haceb initiated ...

Mercy Health and Aged Care Services is a mission-driven organization in Victoria who cares for people all faiths and no faith, and it employs people upon the same basis. "The reason for Mercy Health being present is a Catholic purpose to provide community-based service. We serve a community group to meet needs and are an outstanding provider in an environment where there is open-ended demand for care," says Dr. John Ballard, Mercy Health CEO. Owned and operated by the Sisters of Mercy, the organization has diversified into aged care and community care reflecting the ...

Exlar's linear actuator line has been expanded to include the EL100 explosion-proof linear actuators, rated for Class I, Div 1, Groups B, C, D and T3 hazardous environments. The EL100 linear actuators also meet ATEX requirements for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and are in conformity with the EU ATEX Directive 94/9/EC. The EL Series linear actuators integrate a highly efficient planetary roller screw mechanism with a high torque servomotor in a single self-contained package. The roller screw consists of multiple threaded rollers assembled in a planetary arrangement ...

Trimark Sportswear Group's selection as the Activewear Licensee for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and ParaOlympic Winter Games has taught the Company how to utilize capabilities on the products design, shipping and fulfillment side to create new distribution channels. As a result of The Olympics, Trimark Sportswear Group generated 600 new accounts and increased revenues. "That deal put us on a different growth curve," said Will Andrew, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development and Chief Operating Officer. "It added licensing to our repertoire, which we had never ...

While the business is performing well, there are plans in the pipeline, to further develop and refine the service offered by Armcoil Afrika, as Managing Director Peter Flint explains. "We will continue to take on smaller repairs and maintenance jobs or supply of motors and transformers, but we are now seeking to promote our services as a package. "Our goal is to provide a broader service, where we don't just supply or repair the motor, but take full responsibility for it, from supply onwards, including ongoing maintenance. We can also arrange any necessary purchase ...

A benchmark in growth and development for Logisticor was recorded in March 2010 when the company became affiliated with the Ziglaar network, the third largest independent freight forwarding company in Europe. Since its bold decision to join the network, Logisticor has moved from strength to strength and is planning further investments to continue expanding the company in the global logistic market. The company has put a lot of money into hiring highly skilled staff in an attempt to raise the barrier of expertise and, in turn, customer satisfaction. It is also employing ...

Berkman Forwarding has achieved constant growth during the global economic downturn and iscurrently implementing plans to expand even further in the near future. The company operates from 11 offices in four different countries - Holland, China, Vietnam and India -and employs in excess of 80 employees. The company exclusively revealed to Supply Chain Digital that the next step will be to open new offices in other European countries, especially Belgium and Germany owing to their strong industrial roots. Managing Directors Ed Arnold and Jan Berkman believe this will ...

In an interview with Supply Chain Digital, Warwick Kinscher, General Manager of Vossloh Cogifer Australia, reveals the history behind his company as well as how they stay on track in the rail manufacturing industry. "We make rail and we make the steel work components that actually do the switching and the crossing, and a couple of other pieces of rail will fit into it," explains Warwick Kinscher in the article. "We actually own the intellectual properties and work very closely with the bearer manufacturers, so at the customer's request we actually supply the whole kit." The ...

The Medical and Skin Spa (www.medicalandskinspa.com), a Southern California medical spa, has won a 2010 Readers' Choice Award from SpaFinder Magazine for the category of Top 10 Best Medical Programs. Spa-goers cast a record number of votes in the eighth-annual awards, which are considered by many as the most thorough and independent assessment of spas worldwide. "Winning a Readers' Choice Award is a remarkable achievement," said Susie Ellis, President of SpaFinder, Inc. "Spa-goers are looking for a spa that offers their desired experience and helps them meet their specific ...