Oct. 26 -- Bloggers who are bilingual in both English and Chinese now have an innovative new blogging platform on which to express themselves. According to ECPod's Lead Programmer Michael Robinson, ECPod is the first blogging platform available where blogs are translated by human translators for no charge. Michael has been involved in ECPod since the conceptualization of the project in December 2009. Said Michael, "ECPod offers numerous advantages to both social and commercial bloggers. We are hosted in China, and therefore there are no IP-hosting issues. Our bi-lingual ...

The first impression that a small business makes on the web is vital in building a strong customer base. Studies show that web users decide whether they are interested in a website within just a 20th of a second. This impression is the first step to securing a client and forming an ongoing business relationship. With nearly 2 billion Internet users worldwide, having a web presence can expand a company's market significantly. iFly Studios is making it easier for small businesses to attract more customers by launching their premium website services at a cost next to nothing. ...

Global brands are planning to establish their own branded internet spaces in a major expansion of the online world, reveals new survey data. Research conducted by World Trademark Review (WTR) magazine has found that of those brands planning to apply to run a new generic top-level domain (gTLD), 81% favour a '.brand' string, echoing Canon's announced intention to launch '.canon'. Under plans to expand the domain space beyond the existing 21 gTLDs, such as '.com' and '.net', any party would be able to apply to run a registry for almost any string of characters. Many ...

Mac Aunsoft iMedia Converter with Blu-ray DVD Videos to Android OS, HTC Knight, Samsung Galaxy S Aunsoft iMedia Converter for Mac is introduced to Android smatphone users with the latest updating to support Android OS smart phones, including HTC Knight . This program is an one- stop tool provided to Android smartphone owners to rip Blu-ray/DVD disc movies, convert HD video and put other common video files to a wide rage of portable devices, including a series of Android phones, like current popular Motorola Droid x, Samsung Galaxy S and the upcoming HTC Knight. Newly ...

Tickets for Assistance League of Raleigh's annual holiday fundraising event, Festival of Trees of Raleigh, are now available for purchase to the general public. Tickets for the festive event, which will consist of a luncheon and silent auction, are priced at $45. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to get in the holiday spirit of giving by attending this event, which will directly fund Assistance League of Raleigh's philanthropic programs to improve the quality of life for members of the Raleigh community. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Assistance League ...

The goal of the organisers is to stage an exciting conference and exhibition, specifically for travel industry stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region, in one of the best reference sites in the world - Kuala Lumpur, so airlines, airports, handlers, hotels, cruise operators, government agencies and industry providers can make the best possible decisions regarding the improvement of the whole passenger experience - http://www.check-in.aero The theme of the event is "Enhancing the Passenger Experience - from beginning to end" and a line-up of leading industry figures ...

Celerant Technology, a leader in the retail software industry, recently launched its M-Commerce offering, providing all Celerant E-Commerce sites with the option to be reformatted for smaller screens, further extending the reach of their web presence and increasing customer satisfaction. Celerant M-Commerce was developed as a way to create a mobile version of a website, allowing it to be more easily viewed and accessed on a mobile device. "Celerant M-Commerce is an expansion of our multichannel offering, demonstrating our drive to stay ahead of retail technology trends," ...

Robb & Stucky Interiors recently welcomed Florida Weekly newspaper to Palm Beach Gardens at a preview reception that attracted several hundred guests to the interior design and home furnishings showroom. "There has been a need for another news and entertainment publication in our locale and Florida Weekly certainly fills that void," said Craig Nelson, general manager of Robb & Stucky in Palm Beach Gardens. "We're certain that the weekly's expansion from its already established circulation areas of Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties into North Palm Beach, Palm Beach ...

Pearl Lowe's Christmas collection for leading UK value fashion retailer http://www.peacocks.co.uk/home/index.jsp continues to make waves in the media and online. The Daily Mail yesterday devoted an entire page to the story, with the GBP35 black polyester and lace vintage tea dress frock as the centrepiece of the article. In the Pictured accompanying the article is Pearl Lowe herself wearing the dress, with model daughter Daisy Lowe also of course showing off something from the range - in this case the beautifully shaped black lace dress. Also pictured is the popular television ...

Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 26, 2010 - The law firm was recognized with an Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility, which places Warner Norcross in the top 20 percent of employers nationally in terms of programs, policies and culture. The award is named for the former CEO of General Motors Corp., whose foundation focuses on promoting research and science education, workplace issues, economics and related areas. The Sloan Awards honor organizations of all sizes and types that are "using workplace flexibility as a strategy to increase ...

Dr. Jane Piirto, trustees' distinguished professor in the Dwight Schar College of Education at Ashland University, has been selected as the 2010 NAGC Distinguished Scholar by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). The Distinguished Scholar award is the NAGC's highest honor. The NAGC Awards Committee said the Distinguished Scholar award is presented annually to an individual who presents evidence of more than 10 years as a researcher in the field of gifted and talented; who is recognized as expert in particular aspects of gifted education; who demonstrates ...

Ireland's first online luxury shoes, bags and accessories boutique launches today at http://www.theluxuryemporium.ie. The new boutique gives Irish women the chance for the first time to buy luxury designer brands online from an Irish based company. The designers available at Theluxuryemporium.ie have been specifically chosen for the Irish buyer by founder and busy, professional mum, Lisa Carroll. The new boutique offers luxury shoes, bags and accessories from designers including Philip Treacy, Pauric Sweeney, Guiseppe Zanotti, Lara Bohinc, Terry de Havilland and Rupert ...

Grid-Tools Managing Director, Huw Price, commented on how he was looking forward to the event. "We are pleased to announce our involvement in the 2010 IDUG EMEA event. Grid-Tools has been interested in exploring the DB2 user world more extensively, particularly for mainframe users. Our complete test data management solutions and tools support DB2 z/os and we want the DB2 user group to be aware of their options. It is possible to provision high quality, business accurate test data to test against these systems." Huw is scheduled to speak at the IDUG event as a solutions ...

Those of you feeling a bit depressed at the thought of the clocks going back this week need not despair. It's not just the dark nights and cold days that are marked by this annual occurrence. In general, the run up to Christmas is the season for gigs and concerts, so brave the cold as there isn't a better time of the year to get down to your local venue to watch some great talent in action and meet new people. CitySocialising the UK's leading Socialising Network that bridges the gap between online and offline networking traditionally sees a large increase in their music ...

City-Discovery.com releases a selection of ghostly activities and walking tours in 10 top destinations for Halloween. According to the travel website, demand for Halloween-themed sightseeing activities is high and advanced reservations are recommended. Especially popular in October and November, ghost tours feature places rich in local tale. Jack the Ripper and tales of local murders and urban legends dominate sightseeing tours in London, Paris, Rome, Venice, Prague, and Atlanta. Ghost hunts in Montreal and Savannah, cemetery walking tours in New Orleans, and Asian ghost ...

Europe Remove, a removals company serving clients moving to Amsterdam,moving to Zurich and across the EU for domestic, business and educational purposes, have increased their number of trips to large Swiss,Belgium,German,French and Dutch cities. Europe Remove will be sending a larger volume of trips to Swiss cities such as Geneva, Zurich and Basel, as well as all of the Swiss ski resorts to ensure that all of the more popular areas of the country are well-served. Netherland-bound trips will be made to Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague in larger quantities as the company ...

[Audio4fun.com - Oct 26, 2010] - Halloween, one of the funniest holidays of the year, is coming near. On this occasion, AVnex is offering their Voice Changer Software products for 30% off. More info can be found at: http://www.audio4fun.com/promotion.htm. The end of October is the time when all companies prepare for many promotions and sales. AVnex has also launched their own Halloween sale with a 30% discount off all Voice Changer Software products. "Among the traditional activities of Halloween, costume play and scaring are the most popular," said Tracy Norman, Brand ...

More than 90% of all adult illness is due to the degenerative processes of aging - and a majority of these ailments can be corrected or improved by the addition of supplements, detoxification and hormonal correction. This is fantastic news for any healthcare practice - since, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, adults over 50 account for nearly a third of the US population today and are projected to make up nearly 45% of the population by 2015. With over $1.6 trillion to spend, a net worth twice that of the Average American and their accounting for over 60% of all healthcare ...

If people want to introduce more culture to their holiday in Bilbao, they could see a stunning production of Giselle by the Lyon Opera Ballet. Hotel Bilbao guests have an opportunity to see one of the classic romantic ballet pieces performed in a city that has emerged as a modern centre of cultural activity. There will be only two shows taking place at the Teatro Arriaga, with the magic starting at 20:00 and 19:00 local time on November 20th and 21st respectively. The venue is full of praise for the Lyon Opera Ballet, describing how the company have established ...

More than 1,000 horses will be on display at Equitana Melbourne, making it a must-see event for anyone with a love of such animals. Guests at Melbourne hotels can visit the festival between November 18th and 21st 2010, with all sorts of activities taking place throughout the course of the four days. As well as the exhibition of a huge number of horses, there will be competitions and a variety of entertainment to keep people amused. The organisers pointed out that the event has now been running twice a year since 1999, no doubt attracting thousands of people to ...

Travellers could have the chance to see some of the finest players in Australia take to the field at Paspaley Polo in the City in Sydney next month. It will be held at Centennial Park on November 20th and is sure to deliver a great day out for guests at the cheap hotels Sydney has to offer. While many of the tickets are invite-only corporate passes, visitors who are keen to join in the fun can buy entrances to the Coopers Bar section and enjoy a fabulous day of polo. This will be the fifth year that the occasion has been held in Australia, with events in the series ...

Perth will welcome legendary singer Leonard Cohen for a performance at the ME Bank Stadium later this year. On November 24th, the veteran star will take to the stage to entertain people staying at the fine accommodation Perth has to offer with classic tracks such as Suzanne, Famous Blue Raincoat and Hallelujah. The gig is part of a world tour that will see the Canadian visit countries as varied as Slovenia, Poland, Russia and Cambodia, as well as a handful of dates in Australia. He will have a huge back catalogue to draw from when he performs at the ME Bank Stadium, ...

Wabash Manufacturing, The Company, has an intimate knowledge of Alberta's demanding conditions. Combined with a comprehensive suite of manufacturing capabilities and established presence, The Company is the specialty tanker maker of choice for long-time partners and industry giants such as Syncrude, Suncor, Canadian Natural, Albian Sands and the North America Construction Group. "This is a complete facility," said Blaine Harder, Sales Manager. "It starts here. It's designed here. It's drafted here. All the drafting is done in 3D. Basically, many of these companies come ...

White Digital Media, the leading digital media source for global industry and business-related content, has announced the addition of Ye H. Aung to its growing IT team. As the Information Technology Director, Ye will oversee the global IT operations for 17 digital publications with offices located in the UK, North America, Canada, and India. Ye is joining White Digital Media with sixteen years of IT and database management experience. After 9 years with his former employer Allianz Global Investor (AGI), Ye has been able to improve their database management system, implemented ...

Privacy and security have always been major concerns in matters related to online activities. However, thanks to developing technologies, Insure4USA.com (http://www.insure4usa.com), a leading online insurance service, has obtained TRUSTe Privacy Program Certification to protect the privacy of their ever-growing list of valued customers. Alex, CEO of Insure4USA.com says, "It has always been our endeavor to uphold the privacy of our customers and offer them the best possible online protection. This is no ordinary certification and we are proud to have passed an in-depth audit ...