The push to eat locally is becoming increasingly popular, and some would argue, essential. The local food movement is being met with much enthusiasm, as many organizations across the country now offer local chapters, events, and on-going educational programs to anyone interested in building self-reliant food systems, supporting local economies, and eating fresh and seasonal foods. Seeing a disparity between many locally-sourced restaurants' menus and their wine lists, entrepreneur Kevin Faehndrich saw the need to offer world class local wines to New York City, and ...

Pearl Lowe has today revealed the inspiration behind the must-have prom dress from her fabulous new Christmas collection for leading value fashion retailer Peacocks. The black lace dress is a replica of the show-stopping GBP3,000 bridesmaid's dress that her daughter Daisy Lowe wore to her mother's wedding to Supergrass drummer Danny Goffey in 2008. At a much more affordable GBP45, and with a waiting list already in place, the Peacocks version is sure to sell out fast. The dress has been wowing the UK fashion press with extensive coverage in a wide range of high profile ...

The next five years will be a pivotal period for the global smart grid market with grid component companies expected to leverage their sales prowess to capture long-term contracts throughout the electric grid supply chain, according to SBI Energy's new industry study "Global Smart Grid-Enabling Products Market". Eagerly anticipated government cash incentives will prove equally crucial for developers and will inevitably spark sales of smart grid components. Many factors are driving the smart grid-enabler products market growth but the most predominant forces are the ...

In honor of America's first ever National Entrepreneurs Day on November 19, 2010, California InterContinental University (CalUniversity) will host Entrepreneurs Conference 2010 (ECON2010), a conference that supports emerging entrepreneurs from around the world. Free to attend, ECON2010 invites young people to join a growing movement of visionaries and business savvy individuals who are looking to turn their dreams into reality. As part of the day's festivities, ECON2010 will feature speakers from various industries covering topics such as internet marketing, social ...

Hundreds of magazines in various industries from over sixty countries competed in the 2010 Digital Magazine Awards "Magazine of the Year" competition. Recently Rotorcraft Professional Magazine was announced as a Finalist in the 2010 Specialist Magazine of the Year Awards. Ron Whitney, President & Publisher of Rotorcraft Pro said, "As a young publication we have been working hard to create a quality print and digital publication that's different than any other in our industry. Becoming a Finalist in the 2010 DMA's is confirmation that our hard work is a step in that direction." Lyn ...

DocuSource of NC (www.docusourceofnc.com), a marketing services provider of printing and communication materials as well as Web portals for document storage and ordering, has served as the print sponsor for the 15th annual Fur Ball benefiting SPCA of Wake County. This is the eighth year that DocuSource has supported the organization by providing printed materials for the event. "Whether it is providing protection and shelter, promoting adoption or educating individuals on responsible pet ownership, SPCA of Wake County does so much to help homeless animals," says Kathy ...

Band Together NC, a Triangle-based organization whose mission is to raise funds and awareness for select charities through events that showcase and support musical talent, and Mended Heart Records, an Asheville-based recording label, have announced the final 14-band lineup that will be featured on a compilation CD, the proceeds of which will go to benefit Band Together and its 2011 selected charity, Alliance Medical Ministry. The participating acts on this initial compilation CD represent the rich diversity of North Carolina's talent-rich musical scene. The CD will include ...

Silverbear, a leading provider of membership software in the UK, is proud to launch a new offer of free consultancy sessions to membership organisations in the UK. The one-to-one sessions will help membership organisations and associations understand how they can use membership software to manage and grow their membership base cost effectively and efficiently. Given the backdrop of the current economic climate, membership organisations must be able to show value to their members and to ensure that the services offered accurately reflect their members' needs. As such, ...

Hosted by the stunningly beautiful model Gia Simone, the brand will be previewing its upcoming collection line of it's primary colors. Atlantic Records R&B singing sensation Tank will be performing cuts from his forthcoming album Now or Never, due in stores December 14. Also in attendance will be Isabomb Music Groups spotlight artist Javon Black who be releasing his latest ladies anthem Designer Girl. And a host of NFL, NBA and MLB players are scheduled to attend this start studded night of music, sports, and fashion. "Habari is an upscale, casual fashion with classy ...

What's the one item in your workplace you can't afford to be without these days - the coffee pot? Your ipod? Cell phone? What would happen if your computer was out of commission, even for a few hours? In this day and age of immediate responses, most of us cannot afford down-time caused by faulty or hard-to-find computer parts. That's why ValueForce Technologies was created - to offer the widest selection of new, used and refurbished computer components supplied by hundreds of the world's top manufacturers including 3com, Apex, Dell, Gateway, IBM, and Samsung. ValueForce ...

The Customized Promotions Company takes pride in their regional strength to where they feel they are at the very top of the promotional marketing industry, and because of this they want to throw their support behind their other passion - chocolate, and the group with the most obscure, most fanatical love affair for the delectable. The company is looking for a group with a zany, crazy, unadulterated love for chocolate- all types. From the list of entries received this local promotional product marketing company will lend their support in the form of discounted high quality ...

The Custom Promo Logos is now taking bids for the upcoming vendor season. Custom Promo Logos, an online and mail order promotional marketing supplier is now accepting bid submissions for the 2011-2012 business years on all product suppliers in soft textiles. The supplier can be located anywhere within the continental United States and must have an excellent Better Business Bureau rating as well s no complaints registered with local entities. Those who wish to be a part of this year's bid session are to contact the company directly either by phone or email. To learn of ...

As dealerships across the country are preparing for year-end clearance sales, 25BestNewCars.com is preparing to provide the lowest price offers and best rebate incentives. Those looking to get their hands on a new vehicle for cheap will find the best new car prices between now and the end of the year, the online pricing service reports. They are expecting car manufacturers to offer excellent promotions on SUVs, luxury vehicles, and large to mid-size trucks. Though the industry is cautious with rebate and financing incentives, the need to make room for new models and ...

Viva Live Music is the new trading name for NSN PRODUCTIONS LIMITED. The Live musical entertainment specialists have rebranded their company to reflect their lively, enthusiastic and modern business and to show what they do clearly and effectively. The company was formed in 2005 by Company Director, Susan Heaton Wright, an ex-professional opera singer, to provide outstanding live music for events with excellent musicians and customer care. Since then the company has arranged musicians and sound for numerous private and corporate events. The company is on the preferred ...

On December 10, 2010 Toronto will host one of the most dynamic women in comedy, Luenell. The You Got Jokes Comedy Xplosion welcomes the original Queen of Comedy to a Canadian stage for the first time. Bringing her raunchy, colourful comedy, Luenell is best known as the "hooker with the heart of gold" in the blockbuster comedy of 2006 "Borat". A comedian for more than 20 years, Luenell has forged a career that defies gender and cultural boundaries, making her known to many as the female Richard Pryor. Joining her will be local Toronto comedian, Trixx, who leads the ...

New Hope Divorce Mediation has launched a new website. The site features in-depth information on the divorce mediation process to give clients an idea of what to expect. The goal of the new site is the provide clients with peace of mind going into divorce mediation or child support mediation. New Hope Divorce Mediation exclusively handles divorce mediation. Mediation is a cost effective, civilized alternative structured to resolve the issues involved in obtaining a divorce. An experienced, neutral attorney mediator will educate and guide you through your divorce. At ...

Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (http://www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, announced that the pharmacy sponsored the Virginia Hemophilia Foundation's "A Family Overnight" event at the Virginia Living Museum on Sept. 17. Children and their parents spent the night at the museum and took part in an educational program on bleeding disorders, an exhibit tour and planetarium show. QUOTES: "Sponsoring events like 'A Family Overnight' helps MedPro Rx to accomplish one of our ...

Whether you want to purchase a retirement home or vacation property in Belize, diversify your asset base, move your money offshore, or simply make your escape to Belize, RE/MAX Belize Property Center provides out-of the-box service for your out-of-country real estate purchase. The Canadian owners and representatives of RE/MAX Belize Property Center will be in attendance, as exhibitors, at The Property Show at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Toronto on Saturday, November 13, 2010. "Over 90% of our clients have never bought real estate in Belize or any foreign country" said ...

The Holiday Inn SoHo invites guests to experience the magical holiday season in New York. From shopping in SoHo to festive Broadway shows, and yearly holiday markets, NYC holiday events are a great way to kick off the holiday season. Located in SoHo near world renwoned shopping, Little Italy, and Greenwich Village, the Holiday Inn SoHo is an affordable hotel perfect for an NYC shopping weekend. Guests can shop at designer stores like Dian Von Furstenburg, Alexander McQueen, and Mark Jacobs, or explore the trendy boutiques in Greenwich Village. NYC holiday events ...

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Manhattan has lost exclusive rights to serving authentic Italian cuisine. Just a few minutes away from the busy borough lies Cara Bella Trattoria Italiana, located at 47-02 30th Avenue in Astoria. This new restaurant boasts high-end Italian cuisine and an extensive selection of wines for their meals. Cara Bella tries to weave in the day-to-day life of Astorians the joy of eating delicious pastas, secondi, antipasti and insalate, providing residents and visitors alike the opportunity to savor the fantastic flavors of Italian cuisine from their own backyard. Aside from ...

Participants brought pumpkins to use during the workout, and trainer Jason Yun took the class through a dynamic warm-up, body weight intervals, and a circuit using the pumpkins and body weight. For an up-close look at the event, watch the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p9S9kFz8Oo. Yun Fitness Boot Camps continually creates great workouts for great causes. To learn more about upcoming charity boot camps or to sign up for your free, two-week trial, visit http://www.yunbootcamps.com/. Jason Yun is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Sports ...

Karuna, a privately held luxury skin care company in Los Angeles, and creator of the only high-quality, one-step, no-mess, no-rinse, do-it-yourself mask, today announced it is expanding its line into Bliss Spas. Known for its signature tongue-in-chic personality, a cleverly compiled menu of super effective services, rhythm and blues tunes, and legendary brownie buffet, Bliss Spas will feature three of Karuna's signature line of premium masks, including: • Anti-Aging - Through vitality and transformation, the Karuna defying mask uses wild yam to help improve skin circulation ...

AdParlor, Inc is based in Toronto Canada, and specializes in growing Facebook applications, offering a full-service solution for companies to manage marketing through Facebook advertisements, in order to target specific groups. AdParlor's service is based on an Optimization Engine which uses different variables such as, gender, age, location and ad copy, in order to ensure the highest volume of unique users available. AdParlor, Inc recently announced several new features ensuring smaller businesses cost effective ways of reaching customers. "We do end up seeing that ...

International digital arts festival NEoN has announced a unique partnership with innovative new quotations site Quotables to capture the buzz generated at the two day NEoN conference event taking place in Dundee this week, 8- 14 November, 2010. Laura Grace, Producer at Glasgow-based Quotables, is thrilled at the recently announced partnership: "We're delighted to be collaborating with NEoN this year. We are really looking forward to adding an extra dimension to the audience's interaction, in addition to providing a useful archive for digital practitioners internationally. ...