Ushering in a new era of design, guest service and intimate comfort and convenience in the Valley, PNK Group has announced it will open BLVD. Hotel + Spa on February 4th, 2011 at 10730 Ventura Bl. in Studio City, California. The hotel's 58 rooms (of which 30 are suites)—many of them with garden patios and balconies—in an intimate setting featuring a luxurious day spa. PNK Group, which already owns other hotel properties, took another direction entirely with BLVD. "We had thought of doing building a limited-service property," recalls Sagar Kumar, Managing Director of ...

Dr. Patty Ann Tublin, a world-renowned relationship expert who helps couples achieve happiness and intimacy, has just released a new article on her web site, where she shares her most effective relationship tool. The article, "Mirror Mirror on the Wall: The Secret & Most Effective Relationship Tool," is available now at http://www.drpattyann.com/2010/uncategorized/the-secret-and-most-effective-relationship-tool/. According to Dr. Patty Ann, mirrors reveal truths that we are not always willing to see when we look into them. And the mirror is the secret, most effective ...

Snap Fitness, the world' s fastest growing franchisor of compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking No. 33 in Entrepreneur Magazine' s Franchise 500, No. 27 in Fastest-Growing franchises and No. 31 in America' s Top Global Franchises. The rankings for all 500 companies are determined using an exclusive formula that takes into account objective and quantifiable factors. The most important factors include financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system. Despite the current ...

The mobile learning application uSwim was released, which is aimed to help you teach children to swim in a clear and effortless way. Now the world-leading training course uSwim has been developed as an iOS application to make the process of learning more convenient. Compatible with any iOS device, it gives parents the knowhow to teach their children to swim, which has been proven to benefit kids both physically and emotionally. The program comes from Australia's leading babies and infant learn to swim schools - Aquatic Achievers, who have been teaching children for ...

Money Scholar will debut its line of piggy banks of the future at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishing Market at the AmericasMart starting on January 14th-18th. Unlike the traditional piggy banks which only reinforce the concept of saving, these Money Scholar Banks teach the four pillars of smart money management - save, invest, give and spending within a budget. "It is amazing how we care so much about teaching our kids, language, math, good manners but we neglect financial literacy. If our kids don't know how ot manage money by the time they are teenagers, ...

Do you have a story inside that you need to release? Have you finished your manuscript but looking for a publisher? Let the #1 Conference for Writers, Authors, and Speakers help you to your next level. The National Christian Writers Conference ( http://www.ncwcfr.com ) and West Bow Publishing announce the launch of the NCWC -WEST Bow writers contest. The National Christian Writers' Conference PR & Social media training programs and the West Bow Press Bookstore Advantage Publishing Package will give you the leading edge a self published author needs to stand out among ...

Want to get insight to your business' passport to success? Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce hosts its third inception of State of the City for 2011 on Thursday, January 27th from 7:30 am to 10:00 am at the Eli & Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica. This year business owners will hear from other local businesses on how they are surviving and thriving in Santa Monica. Panelists include Activision, Agensys, The Lobster Restaurant, Revolution Fitness and Santa Monica Place. "The State of the City is a central vehicle in ensuring the continual advancement of doing business ...

The January 10 issue of WritingRaw.com marks a major turning point for us and our readers/contributors. Once again we have reformatted the site, making it more streamlined with a cleaner look - which allows for readers to print each page if they so desire. Also, we are now a weekly online magazine. Every Monday there will be a new issue, with new material. Over the next couple of issues we will be tweaking the site, so check back often! For everyone who hated getting these updates... well, after this one, we will not be sending out announcements unless requested to do ...

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is speaking out about ex-Big Brother contestant Kenneth Tong's confession that his controversial comments on Twitter about anorexia were a hoax to garner media attention. Tong - who is now apologizing for his behavior - has been distributing seriously disturbing and controversial statements through the online social network encouraging all women to become a size zero. Commented Lynn Grefe, CEO of NEDA, "Anorexia, bulimia or any other eating disorder is not fodder for a joke. It's a tragedy that anyone in the public ...

Traditional cards, treats and corporate gifts have never really been Real Art Design Group's style when it comes to sending their clients a holiday greeting. This year was no exception. Real Art decided to say merry Christmas and happy 2011 to its clients with a giant, virtually controlled claw game.  Real Art mailed a giant metal token to all of their clients at the end of December, wishing them a happy holiday and inviting them to log on to http://www.thesantaclaw.com on January 3 to play the game and win one of Santa's cast-off gifts.  "It was one of those things ...

Carol Sankar presents I.L. Press in April 2011. I.L. Press will serve as a collaborative self publisher for authors who would like to write inspirational non fiction books. This publishing house will be focused on memoirs, motivational and inspirational stories that adhere to empower the reader through individual testimony and journey. Ms. Sankar is no stranger to motivating an audience to live the life of their dreams. Her new series entitled Cheers! To Your Success, will be the first release on I.L. Press in March 2011. This anthology is a compilation of various authors ...

Blue Planet Publishing announces the first release of the 2011 Publishing Year, S. A. Brown's Still Not Satisfied. Sized at 5 x 8, the paperback is categorized under General/Literary Fiction and Fiction - Urban Life. The title is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $13.95. About the Book (Synopsis & Info): Some people are willing to do anything in the name of satisfaction. What would you do? What risks would you take? Whom would you betray? Whom would you disappoint? Find out how far Christian ...

Volvo Village (http://www.volvovillage.com), serving the greater Tampa Bay Area, has just been named the Platinum sponsor for the Florida Chapter of the Volvo Club of America's Spring Meet 2011. The meet will be held March 5th, 2011 from 10 am - 3 pm at the beautiful and fun Philippe Park, Safety Harbor, FL in shelter number 5. Volvo Village is sponsoring five of the seven trophies that will be presented to Volvo cars and their owners in attendance. The seven trophy categories include: People's Choice Vintage-Pre 1975, People's Choice-Rear Wheel Drive 1976-1998, People's ...

Coastal Steel made the decision to implement the MIE Trak MES Software system in order to improve efficiencies in its business process. For over 30 years, Coastal Steel has been an innovator in steel erection and fabrication, continually exceeding customer expectations with quality service, craftsmanship and unsurpassed professionalism. Native American Indian and businessman Phillip Coxwell founded Coastal Steel in 1976, building the reputation of a company with continuous, innovative solutions while focusing on construction methods, equipment and personnel. Phil's ...

2011 marks the 4th year since professional transplants from Wall Street in New York City and from around the country formed Onyx Equity Traders Inc., the Southeast's First National Options Proprietary Trading Firm headquartered in Atlanta GA. Announcing they're powerful presence on the financial scene they specialize in trading ETF Stock Options exclusively because stock options over the past decade have become the fastest growing segment of the financial industry as opposed to day trading stock or equities. With their revolutionary strategy and training program, the firm ...

The first annual Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference - Fund Development Series will be held Thursday, February 17th, 2011, at the Spokane Masonic Center and will host 12 individual classes, including a local grant maker's panel, for area nonprofit staff. Industry experts will present on grants research, proposal writing, online marketing, financial management, legal issues, program evaluations, marketing on small budgets, board engagement, planned giving, corporate sponsorship, and building sustainable organizations. The conference is the first of its kind to be held ...

Sol Potion, LLC (http://www.solpotion.com) creator of sunless tanning solutions, is excited to announce a change in their signature line solution formula. Sol Potion has upgraded the DHA in their signature line to Ecocert certified DHA. Widely respected, Ecocertdefines a requirement higher than the standard for organic cosmetics. This exciting new solution is perfect for salons and spas wanting to provide only the highest quality sunless treatments to their clientele. "We have taken our best product and made it even better". says Lori Reiss, co-founder of Sol Potion. ...

Specializing in interior design and purchasing services, Directions In Design, Inc. (DID) founded in 1975, has many years of diverse experience. The woman owned (WBECertified) firm's project base is built on extensive repeat business and a strong client referral network. As DID has grown, the firm has consistently earned awards for excellence. What you faintly imagine we vividly portray. The residential designers at Directions In Design can make all of your visions for your home come true. Whether your style is rich traditional, interesting eclectic or soft contemporary, ...

January is Hot Tea Month, and one Kansas City couple has suggestions for how to celebrate the world¡¦s second most-consumed beverage. Alan and Marlys Arnold believe tea doesn¡¦t have to be boring and are the authors of a tea-based recipe collection called "Cooking with Tea: Basics," featuring their own brand of Adventures with Tea flavors. So in the spirit of adventure, they offer these tips: 1. Try a new type of tea. There are many variations beyond traditional black or green tea, including caffeine-free herbal blends (tisanes) or rooibos from South Africa. 2. Buy ...

For over five years kids and teens from downtown Mount Morris, NY have had a safe place to hang out. The Bridge After School Program, located at 19 Main Street has 12 computers, 4 video games, a foosball table, an air hockey table and a pool table. The facility is open year round, Monday - Thursday from 3:30-7:00. Local volunteers, a Foster Grandparent, Houghton College volunteers and SUNY Geneseo volunteers spend quality time with the kids and teens ranging from homework help to mentoring. Sunnking (www.sunnking.com), an electronics recycling company based in Brockport, ...

Library Tales Publishing has acquired the global rights for the book The Thought Exchange: Overcoming Our Resistance to Living a Sensational Life by David Friedman, due to be published in April 30th, 2011. In this groundbreaking work, David Friedman gives us the missing piece to identifying, exchanging, and following the thoughts we are actually thinking, showing us how to bring about the positive results we've always wanted but never knew how to achieve. From the back cover: "With the proliferation of books like The Secret, we now know that what we think appears ...

Signature Healthcare and Tufts Medical Center are sponsoring a Mommy Blogger Contest from January 3, 2011 to February 11, 2011. All mothers in the South Shore area of Massachusetts are invited to enter. Through the contest, the hospitals plan to select four area moms to be featured as permanent mommy bloggers for the region. Each month their posts will appear on the SignatureMoms.com mommy blog. Winning moms will also receive a $250 cash prize. "Today's moms thrive on exchanging ideas and connecting with one another. Whether if it's about the latest toy, advice on work-life ...

Boulder Digital Arts, Colorado's central resource for technical creatives and digital professionals, will be offering an accelerated Web Design Transitions Certificate Program at their Arapahoe Studio in Boulder, Colo., beginning Feb. 7. The program will be taught by industry veteran Kelly McCormack and is designed for people who are either looking to reenter the workforce or advance their skills as web development professionals. Courses are offered in two formats to accommodate the busy schedules of students: weekdays for one full week or two evenings per week for ...

- Black Twig Communications, a public relations and marketing agency headquartered in St. Louis, has promoted Tom Gatti and Michelle Kuehler each to active Partner status and Stephanie Flynn to Managing Supervisor. "We are excited to see dedicated members of our staff move forward in their careers within the company," said Tom Geiser, Managing Partner at Black Twig. "Their leadership is highly valued, both by Black Twig and the clients we serve." Black Twig has grown significantly since it was founded in 2006, and now has six partners and a staff of sixteen in its ...

Eidogen-Sertanty, Inc., a San Diego-based computational drug discovery solutions provider, announced today the release of a major update to iProtein. The iProtein iPad app has been enhanced with new functionality including Molecular Materials Informatics' very powerful molecular editor (Embedded MMDS). Users of iProtein can now benefit from iPad native molecular editing to rapidly draw and search protein bound ligands. Other enhancements to iProtein include multitasking support, retrieval of protein and model coordinates, retrieval of sites through ligand names, and ...