Join Bella Bacinos for a wine event with Chaim Gur-Arieh, fascinating winemaker and proprietor of C.G. DiArie Vineyard & Winery, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, at Bella Bacinos in Downtown La Grange, Ill. (36 S. La Grange Rd.) The cost includes wine, light fare and artisanal cheeses. The event continues Bella Bacinos' "up close and personal" Seminar Series that in the past has included wine luminaries Paul Hobbs, John Duval of Penfolds Grange fame and Pinot Noir Maestro Ken Wright, among others. Cost to attend is $39 pp (excludes tax and gratuity); seating is limited and ...

Dr. William H. Danforth, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, today announced that Dr. James C. Carrington, will become the next President of the Danforth Plant Science Center. Carrington is the Director of the Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing (CGRB), the Stewart Professor for Gene Research, and Distinguished Professor of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Carrington, age 50, takes office on May 1, 2011. The Danforth Center is the world's largest independent research institute ...

Roberta D. Pichini, Philadelphia personal injury lawyer with Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP, served on a panel for the Women in Profession Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association on Oct. 26, 2010. During the seminar, she provided attendees with the secrets to advancing in a successful legal career. Pichini was selected to serve on the panel as a representative of the last five Sandra Day O'Connor award winners. Panelist covered a wealth of topics including business development, achieving partnership, following a career path, being proactive ...

During this economic downturn, small business owners and entrepreneurs alike are constantly looking for practical ways to cut costs and increase efficiency. One solution is a "live/work" space, which consolidates fixed expenses and allows you to run your business from the comfort of your home. Metro 92, the loft-style apartment building on the Yonkers waterfront, is doing their part to offer such solutions. Their Open House event on Saturday November 6, 2010 from 9:00AM-5:00PM will showcase their state-of-the-art units, which are ideal for entrepreneurs looking to cut costs. "If ...

Hoggy's Restaurants and Catering is introducing a new menu during the Holiday season that features our larger and meatier premium applewood slow-smoked St. Louis style ribs. And in the giving spirit of the holidays, on November 11th, starting at 5:30 PM EST, Hoggy's will be giving away a free dinner rack of St. Louis style ribs to the first 100 dine-in guests in each restaurant who make a generous donation to one of three community Food Banks: Food Bank Hoggy's Contributing Restaurant(s) • Cleveland Foodbank • Valley View, OH • Freestore Foodbank • Crestview Hills, ...

The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 108-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers more than 30 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced that it is a silver sponsor for the 9th Annual Collectors Gala to be held Saturday, Nov. 20 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event benefits Artspace exhibitions, educational programming and community outreach to children and adults in difficult circumstances. Guests will be able to purchase local and nationally recognized artwork through a live and silent ...

When you think of autumn getaways, you may not think of an island. But Catalina Island is an island for all seasons. Just 26 miles from the coast of Southern California (or so the song asserts), the weather on Catalina is temperate year round and autumn provides an opportunity to see more of the island with fewer people than typically fill the streets during the high summer season. "This is the perfect time of year to take a long weekend and just enjoy the ambiance of the island," says Catalina Island Vacation Rentals owner and president, Kevin Strege. "There are no ...

The world-famous Laugh Factory in Hollywood announces the second annual Laugh Factory Laugh Bowl. Just prior to this fall's highly anticipated meeting between UCLA and USC on the gridiron Dec. 4, the Laugh Factory will invite students from each of these southern California campuses to once again compete for bragging rights to College Campus With the Best Sense of Humor (the honor is currently held by USC). The victorious student will receive open-mic coaching from legendary Laugh Factory founder and owner Jamie Masada; have the opportunity to perform on stage at ...

Fall and winter is the best time to enjoy the great outdoors in Sedona. The weather is mild and the hiking is great. We will be serving up a Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner this year, now is the time to plan your Sedona Fall or Christmas vacation now. One of Arizona's premier tourism, recreation, and resort centers, Sedona, is located in a unique geological part of the country that has captivated tourists for decades. This colorful town has become the perfect pet-friendly destination due to its array of outdoor activities and pet-friendly lodging. Visitors can spend ...

Young Adults Talk Youth & Family Ministry, a Faith based vision given by God to a young man out to help make a difference in the lives of our youth. Young Adults Talk known as YAT is a Ministry which is here to "Leave A Mark that Can't be Erased, by Breaking the Chains of Silence" and mental bondage. We believe that without God in our lives there can be no hope for a brighter and better tomorrow for any of us. YAT started out with direct contact with our youth on a spiritual and motivational uplifting. This ministry is dedicated in changing the lives and mindset of our ...

McMillan is building 20 limited edition M40A1 Commemorative United States Marine Corps sniper rifle packages in honor of the Marine Corps and the legacy of the military sniper. The M40A1 rifles are being built to the exact configuration as those originally issued. McMillan is calling the series Project 8541—the number used to designate Marine Corps snipers. Gale McMillan, founder of McMillan, worked with the Marine Corps in 1975 to develop the M40A1 sniper rifle, recognized today as the first rifle designed as a true sniper rifle. The M40A1 is credited with the birth ...

Sol Potionâ„ (solpotion.com) creator of sunless tanning solutions, is excited to announce the launch of a new professional airbrush solution called Sol Potion No.6. Sol Potion No. 6 is a professional grade 6% DHA sunless solution that is ideal for the winter months or for those who just want a hint of color. This formula contains vitamins, aloe, and other anti-aging ingredients in just the right combination to aide dry, thirsty skin. âEURœMany people want to have a pop of color in the winter months, but not look like they stepped off a beach.âEUR says Lori Reiss, ...

When two business owners are considering creating a partnership, they must consider two emotionally-charged topics: money and family. Determining how each partner's money and family values compare with the other's will help the entrepreneurs decide whether they can work together long-term. Characteristics to Evaluate in a Prospective Partner - Part 3 is the latest article by entrepreneurial expert Michele DeKinder-Smith. The article reveals two crucial characteristics prospective business partners should evaluate in one another before signing the partnership papers: ...

CollabNet , the leader in Agile application lifecycle management (Agile ALM) in the Cloud, announced today that it will sponsor the Subversion MeetUp at ApacheCon North America 2010. The event features an open agenda aimed at bringing together developers and users of Subversion to improve the project and the software it produces. CollabNet's Chief Technology Officer Jack Repenning, Senior Software Engineer/Version Control Team Leader Mike Pilato, and Senior Product Manager Bob Jenkins are scheduled to attend. Discussion topics will include the Apache Software Foundation ...

C.J. Good, author of: "Precious Gifts of Love," will visit along with other best-selling authors, a variety of holistic mind, body and spirit-focused events around North America in 2010/2011. Over the last decade, author C.J. Good has attended many personal development conferences. They occur in an atmosphere of camaraderie, joy, abundance, fellowship and care. Each year, Good looks forward (in particular) to Celebrate Your Life, and the Hay House, I Can Do It! happenings. "They are like commiserating with a nurturing, understanding, family," says Good, "the environment ...

Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has expanded its line of powerful rotary hammers to include the KHE 76 combination hammer that provides increased power and precision as well as user comfort and safety. The new tool features an impact reduction setting that reduces impact energy by 30% when working with extremely pliable and brittle materials, yet offers the power to drill large diameter holes into the hardest masonry materials ...

As two huge cranes loom above the Lakeway skyline, excitement is growing in anticipation of the new Lakeway Regional Medical Center. Scheduled to open in Spring of 2012, the Lakeway Regional Medical Center will have a huge economic and lifestyle impact in Lakeway and the surrounding communities. The new medical center is expected to cost $211 Million and will be the largest single employer in western Travis County. According to managing director Dan Brouillette, the hospital will be built in three phases. Phase one will host 177 beds. Phase 2 will raise the bed count to ...

Liz O'Rourke Kupcha, CPSM brings 15 years of her experience as a professional services marketer as a foundation to starting her own firm. Prior to establishing her business, Kupcha spent 15 years as a marketing representative for various architectural, engineering and construction firms. Ms. Kupcha has been an active member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services since 1997 and currently serves as President of the Long Island Chapter. The mission of Kupcha Marketing Services is to assist small and emerging businesses with increasing their visibility through ...

Each year the 30th of November is St Andrews day in Scotland. Join us with a tour around the splendid old castles of Scotland for no cost. Enjoy the delights of Scotland as we make merry during our national day during the feast of St Andrew. Great hotel prices are always available. A warm welcome awaits you. The feast of St Andrew on November 30 is the start of the winter celebrations in Scotland and especially Edinburgh. St Andrew has been the patron saint of Scotland since the 10th century. Legend has it his remains were taken to an old Scottish (Pictish) King in ...

Tech & Learning, a magazine published by New Bay Media recognized tools that enhance education with their Awards of Excellence program. The products are divided into two categories: New Products and Best Upgraded Products. The products are then judged by EdTech experts from the New York City Department of Education and the University of Michigan. NetSupport School was credited with winning for the 6th consecutive year in the Best Upgraded Products category, thus fortifying once again NetSupport's market leading position. CEO of NetSupport Inc, Marcus Kingsley, expressed ...

Career success coaches Paula Asinof and Mina Brown reveal the strategies and formulas using a structured approach to translate and capture the essence of an individual's talents into a superb 30-second elevator pitch and bio that is geared to the right market and puts individuals ahead of their competitors in a superb, well written workbook, Be Sharp: "Tell Me About Yourself" in Great Introductions and Professional Bios. A great career development book, Be Sharp: "Tell Me About Yourself" in Great Introductions and Professional Bios is smartly written to help individuals ...

The Business and Professional Women's Clubs of North Carolina (BPW/NC) is offering a free DISC assessment to registrants for their Women Empowered and Enlightened event, which will take place on Saturday, November 13th at the Hampton Inn and Suites RDU Airport/Brier Creek. Registration information for the event is located at http://bit.ly/driJSg. The DISC assessment, a proven tool used for years by professionals and global organizations, will be the focal point of an interactive presentation delivered at the Women Empowered and Enlightened Event by Donna Hall, a Certified ...

The Crowne Plaza Hotel Seattle invites guest to the Dine Around Seattle event now through November 30, 2010. Dine Around Seattle is a fine-dining experience ideal for visitors and locals to sample the city's finest cuisine at a fraction of the cost. Celebrating 60 years of fine-dining guests can dine at Seattle's top restaurants enjoying three course gourmet meals for just $30.00 each. Many participating restaurants have lunch specials for just $15.00 each. Located in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Seattle, The Regatta Bar & Grill is a first-class seafood restaurant that ...

Simutech Multimedia, a leader in simulation-based electrical troubleshooting training software, is pleased to announce the release of a new version of the Troubleshooting Skills Training System, for immediate availability. This release includes Version 4.10 of the Troubleshooting Skills Series, Version 1.60 of Troubleshooting Industrial Controls, and Version 1.10 of the Simutech Course Manager. With improvements to existing features and the addition of new features, based on feedback gathered from customers, the award winning programs have undergone significant upgrades ...

The South Palm Beach American Cancer Society's Amore Gala will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2011, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, 2425 Maya Palm Drive West in Boca Raton, Florida. As one of most exciting events of the year in South Palm Beach, sponsors and other supporters will enjoy an evening of entertainment, dancing, fine dining and silent and live auctions, along with an opportunity to support the important R.O.C.K. programs (Reaching Out to Cancer Kids), R.O.C.K. Camp, R.O.C.K. Family Weekend, and R.O.C.K. Scholarships. In addition, ...