According to the already established tradition StampNews.com is resuming the philatelic outcome of the year. As usual, the site has prepared a new rating of the most touching stamps according to the results of 2010. This is the list of stamps having the most touching design by the opinion of the portal's editorial board. Last year quite a lot of stamps worthy of entering this list have been issued, in part due to the theme of 2010 EUROPA stamps "Children's books". StampNews had a really difficult choice to make, but still we decided in favor of several stamps from this ...

Pacific West Capital Group CEO Andrew Calhoun appeared on the radio program The Best of Investing on March 12. The program airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. on FOX News Radio 910AM in the San Francisco Bay area. The Best of Investing is hosted by Edward E.N. Brown, Kenneth G. Winans, Mark Hanf and Jeremy Forcier. The program covers financial and investment topics in a discussion format on a weekly basis. In the segment featuring Mr. Calhoun, he talks with the hosts about the life settlement industry, its history, and its rapid growth in recent years. He details the mechanics ...

Israel HiTech Ventures (www.IsraelHTV.com/biomed.html) has officially opened registration for its upcoming week of exclusive meetings with founders of Israel's leading healthcare and medical sectors players. Israel HiTech Ventures is quickly emerging as the preeminent provider of exclusive, limited access tours for investors and other interested parties to Israel's most innovative and forward-thinking hi-tech, bio-tech and cleantech companies. The meetings will take place May 22 - 29, 2011 and will focus on ILSI-BioMed 2001 (www.kenes.com/biomed). Israel HiTech Ventures ...

Is it possible to make an eternal difference in the lives of those we meet every day? Can an ordinary conversation over a cup of coffee with a friend, or a random encounter with a stranger in the supermarket, have an impact on their lives that will last forever? Pastor Lloyd Pulley, author and senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, believes that it can. In his latest book, Everyday Conversations, Eternal Impact: Lessons Drawn From Jesus And The Woman At The Well, he outlines some practical guidelines that will help believers share their faith more effectively. Personal ...

Robin McCrink, General Manager, reports that accreditation comes just a few months after embarking on the assessment process. "Our focus has always been on creating a culture where people know that they are valued because they are absolutely fundamental to our continued success," says McCrink. "We decided to put ourselves through the stringent assessment process towards IIP to enable us to look at the organisation anew and identify opportunities for improvement that were perhaps not immediately obvious" he continues. Having decided to put themselves forward for assessment ...

Telecoms Today, an industry specific blog for telephony, mobile, data and unified business communications has officially launched at http://www.telecoms-today.com. Telecoms Today is an online portal providing industry specific news, views and insights covering all aspects of business communications in the UK. The telecoms blog provides articles, press releases, guides and key trends in industry specific topics, including telephony, data, mobile and unified comms in general. Users can find expert guides on topics such as obtaining lower call costs, selecting non-geographical ...

"Travel2Turkey is modeled on the successful Travel2Greece and Travel2Italy brands," said Mina Agnos, vice president of sales and client services. "Our vision in Turkey is to give our clients the ability to plan a personalized, once-in-a-lifetime experience with the assistance of a Turkey expert who has traveled to each destination, inspected each hotel, taken each tour, and who is able to provide the best recommendations for the individual traveler. Our business is founded on the belief that each traveler is unique and that their travel experiences should be, too. Travel ...

Floor Covering Weekly recently wrote an article touching on how many companies and retailers have come to see internet pricing for tile flooring as a major threat to the industry. These companies claim that online stores selling tile flooring are utilizing brick and mortar stores to showcase brand name products and then undercutting their prices. The scenario they paint is as follows, a customer visits a tile retail location to browse the tile in person and to get a feel of how the flooring would look in their home. Afterward they go online and purchase the same brand tile ...

The first version of dbExpress driver for SQLite released by popular demand. Devart is glad to announce the release of the first version of dbExpress driver for SQLite. In the best Devart traditions new driver offers outstanding performance and stability. By popular demands dbExpress for SQLite implements the common dbExpress interface for processing queries to SQLite databases. To let you use the latest IDE versions Devart keeps the driver compatibility up to date, and it supports Delphi XE, C++Builder XE and earlier. Besides, the driver comes with the amount ...

ElanGroup releases new version of their product - Disc Collection 2.3. Disc Collection is an easy-to-use home multimedia collection manager from ElanGroup. Have large collection of CD/DVD /Blu-ray discs and can't find the one you need - Disc Collection will help you! The program is compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7. There are many new features in Disc Collection 2.3. The most important features are possibility of making custom descriptions for all kinds of discs, folders and files and also uninstall feedback opportunity for user. This release also includes a number ...

Born in Dallas and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, Kendra developed a love and passion for design at the tender age of nine. Growing up in an extremely poor home located in a low income neighborhood - imagination, creativity, and day-dreaming proved to be useful as well as skillful tools for her. She carried those tools right into her adulthood. She has been practicing design on a professional level for sixteen years. She is a licensed Interior Designer, Certified General Contractor and Television Personality. Kendra has become a "design-sensation" and is the "go-to" designer ...

As thousands around the world celebrated the beginning of the Centennial Celebrations of L. Ron Hubbard's birth this March, the next major event on the Centennial Calendar is the May 9th Anniversary Celebration commemorating 61 years since Mr. Hubbard's ground-breaking release of "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health." Released on May 9th, 1950 and written by L. Ron Hubbard during the rise of the Cold War, Dianetics provides an explanation into some of the causes of war and how man's savage and irrational instincts can be resolved. Mr. Hubbard made the sweeping ...

As part of his ongoing commitment to patient education, Dr. Stewart Wang, founder of Wang Plastic Surgery (www.wangplasticsurgery.com), is offering a free DVD for people who are thinking about cosmetic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation, face lift and liposuction in Pasadena and the Inland Empire. The free DVD is available exclusively on his website and includes sections on selecting a plastic surgeon, understanding surgical techniques, and deciding which procedures are right for you. "Anyone considering a cosmetic surgery procedure, from liposuction and ...

Finding new ways to make ends meet is a constant battle among those who are still seeking jobs after layoffs have left them frustrated and disappointed. "It's just good to know that I have an option to turn to when all else fails," said Suzanne G., a Pittsburgh resident who received help with groceries. Suzanne turned to Who's Your Brother (WYB), an online community where people can freely post needs and others can freely offer to lend a hand. Now local businesses can sponsor the efforts of WYB and receive advertising on their blog network, while bloggers receive a source ...

As people around the world prepare for the summer, health and weight loss are the top priorities for most people. This is the time of year when people begin worrying about how they look. People pledge to improve themselves in a multitude of ways, and countless fads and training routines sprout up to help consumers address their health and fitness needs. Most health and wellness programs come and go quickly, but one weight loss option that's had surprising staying power is the The Lean Spa Acai Supplement. You've no doubt heard about the popularity of acai berries. These ...

Model construction is underway at Hampton Lane, a new coastal-close neighborhood of single-family detached homes by Pardee Homes that will include the company's exclusive LivingSmart package of energy saving features and options. Located in North San Diego County off Carmel Valley Road in master-planned Pacific Highlands Ranch, Hampton Lane is anticipated to open for sale in May 2011. "Hampton Lane has been designed for today's energy-conscious homebuyers by incorporating an array of standard and optional measures that boost energy efficiency, help reduce water consumption ...

Medical Guardian, a leading provider of personal medical alert systems to senior citizens, is pleased to announce the launch of its new customer-based, interactive website this month. The site, www.medicalguardian.com, was redesigned in response to Medical Guardians research on how best to enhance user experience. It offers significant improvements in navigation and accessibility and offers a wealth of useful information to those in need of a medical alert device. The new website reflects Medical Guardians mission of providing seniors with a reliable and affordable ...

Dr. Camille Cash (www.camillecashmd.com), a specialist in all things plastic surgery in Houston, was recently recognized as a Doctor's Choice for Breast Surgery, as well as one of the Top 25 Women in Houston. As voted on by her peers as well as Rolling Out Magazine, these honors reflect her commitment to her patients and practice, and demonstrate her talents as a surgeon. "I feel honored to be recognized by my peers and other respected individuals throughout the Houston area," states Dr. Cash. "To me, these accolades are particularly meaningful because they demonstrate ...

A wedding showcases the bride, but the groom's attire is equally important. To ensure they have the best in wedding tuxedos and formal wear, men in the Toronto, Canada area seek the personal and professional services at Best for Bride. "We're currently offering grooms the tuxedo rental of their choice with five complete paid tuxedo or suit rentals," said Olga Pomeransky, senior manager of Best for Bride. "Everyone else in the wedding party that is renting tuxedos, vests and shoes will receive a $30 discount, as will all prom or grad orders of tuxedos, vests and shoes." The ...

Connecticut plastic surgeon Dr. Ellen Mahony (www.drellenmahony.com) isn't just punching the clock. Her commitment to helping men and women find confidence and happiness is a 24/7 passion. For 2011, her goal is to support and educate her patients and other members of the community as they work to reach their potential both inside and outside her cosmetic surgery practice. "When I look ahead to 2011, I see exciting things on the horizon," says Dr. Mahony. "Personally and professionally, I look forward to many opportunities for growth. First and foremost, I want to support ...

One of the web's most popular auto insurance sites, CarInsuranceRates.com, has announced a new campaign to give safe drivers a strong incentive to explore other coverage providers. The initiative will feature articles on how much consumers with clean driving records can save through discounts and other benefits. Typically, the longer a driver has been citation- and accident-free, the more he/she stands to save by comparing car insurance rates. "In our research, we have discovered that responsible drivers are among the least inclined to shop for auto insurance rates because ...

Personal Cash Advance, a leading provider of online cash loans for consumers, has reported that it is currently conducting market testing to explore the potential demand for online business cash advances. A cash advance for businesses and business owners would offer the same type of product presently available to consumers but tailored to the unique needs of the corporate world. "Businesses are not immune to economic vicissitudes; they typically experience the same ebbs and flows in cash flow that individual consumers do. Small businesses, especially in difficult economic ...

"Athletes need to choose and wear proper protective eyewear because eye injuries can be devastating, not just career ending, but life changing. Eye injuries are one of the leading causes of visual impairment in children," commented Francis A. D'Ambrosio, Jr., M.D., a Boston area eye physician and surgeon and Medical Director of D'Ambrosio Eye Care. Athletes can now choose from various types of sturdy, lightweight, effective and fashionable eyewear. By incorporating polycarbonate lenses that have been properly fitted by an eye care professional, protective eyewear does ...

Rentxpress, specialised in short and long term rentals, has added Japanese to the multi-national selection of languages already represented on its websites, so that it might service the requirements of the consistent Japanese market. Rentxpress.jp is run by professionals of Japanese mother tongue who guarantee a personalised service in addition to the information presented on the website. Rentxpress.jp offers apartments to let in major Italian cities and holiday destinations throughout Italy, in Europe's capital cities, as well as a growing number of cosmopolitan destinations ...

Seville's Feria de Abril is a major spring celebration known to attract thousands of people to the Andalusian capital. It traditionally begins two weeks after the city has observed the Semana Santa - Easter Holy Week - and runs for six days. This year's Feria de Abril is expected to start at midnight on Monday May 2nd and run until Sunday May 8th, with plenty of music, dancing and other entertainment taking place in between. A piece of land known as the Real de la Feria, located on the bank of the Guadalquivir River, is the focal point of the celebrations. Rows ...