Internationally famous LEGO brick artist Nathan Sawaya returns to Agora Gallery in RED - an exhibition featuring his all new work, which presents for the first time the recent artistic shift which Sawaya's work has undergone. While the sculpture retains its surrealist charm, the artist says that his work is in many ways 'the antithesis of my previous work. It is an introspective show. By working with an unconventional medium, I work within the trappings of a self-imposed prison.' Nathan Sawaya works in his studio with over 1.5 million LEGO brick components. By this ...

In this day and age of cutbacks and austerity, going to the hairdressers or beauty salon is becoming much less of a regular occurrence and much more of an occasional luxury. Consumers are increasingly looking for not only the best treatments, but also a luxurious environment that offers a welcoming break from their daily routines. To guarantee happy and returning clients, salons must ensure that they meet the growing demands of their customers and investing in their salon furniture to create that luxurious ambience is essential. This is something that Kevin Lewis of ...

Parallel to the e-Arab Vision conference, Business and Electronic Commerce Council awarded Middle East and North Africa Internet Technologies (MenaITech) the Most Secure Software award. The Arab company, specialized in building and deploying software solutions and human resources applications, stated that their participation falls under the international and regional efforts invested in the information and software security, formulating a strategy that protects the users and the sectors privacy. MenaITech CEO, Dr. Bashar Hawamdeh said, "This conference consolidates the ...

EMW, The Smart Convergence Experts and leading supplier of services and products in the telecommunication, ICT, Engineering and Project Management sector has won the CNME ICT Achievement award for Systems Integrator of the Year 2010. The trophy was presented to Mr. Serjios EL-Hage, CEO, EMW Middle East, at a function held during GITEX Technology Week. The award recognizes EMW's excellence in not only delivering projects on time and on budget, but also ensuring that the end-user organization gets the technology it needs not just for today but also tomorrow. Speaking ...

Greenomics 2010, a conference jointly hosted by the UAE Ministry of Environment and Water (MoEW), leading technology innovator in consumer electronics, LG Electronics and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) is set to urge UAE business leaders to adopt more sustainable practices in their production of goods and services. Garnering insights and case histories from more than a dozen experts and industry leaders, the conference will focus on the concept of 'clean production' and how sustainability changes do not have to affect a company's bottom-line ...

As thousands of women head to The Long Beach Convention Center for the Women's Conference 2010, Lime Green MonkeyÒ, a small eco-business sponsored by WE Invest, will be there with a full regalia of USA made organic cotton hankies. "We are starting the handkerchief revolution, encouraging people to use cloth hankies instead of disposable tissues. Organic cotton handkerchiefs are better for the environment, a great eco-fashion statement and better for your nose" said Kristin Anderson, owner of Lime Green Monkey. These are not your ordinary handkerchiefs. Each organic ...

Guests of Elle Marie Hair Studio have recognized their salon as one of the best in Evening Magazine's "Best of Western Washington" contest on KING 5 TV for the third straight year. Following a fifth place finish in the Hair Salon category in 2008, Elle Marie moved up to fourth in 2009 and, once again, retained that number four spot in 2010. With so many nominees in each category, contest organizers consider reaching the top five to be a major accomplishment in the beauty industry, indicative of great service and highly trained stylists, and therefore recognize all five. ...

Grand Master Zhou Ting-Jue, recognized as a "Chinese National Treasure," has been cultivating Qi powerfully for over 70 years. A natural gift for healing, as well a life-long dedication to the practice and principles of Qigong, makes Grand Master Zhou elite among his peers, both in China and the U.S. His practice of Qigong has not only allowed him to develop his phenomenal healing abilities but also to train others in this powerful Chinese method of personal health care and well-being. On Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 pm, the Boulder community will have the ...

Dr. Jeremy Benedetti (www.benedettibreastenhancement.com) is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast augmentation for Tampa, Florida. He sees patients from all over the country and abroad, in large part because of his "fly in for surgery" program. For women wanting to travel to his practice for breast enhancement, Dr. Benedetti offers the convenience of virtual consultations to allow evaluation before committing to travel and the procedure. This travel program helps accommodate patients who might otherwise not be able to see Dr. Benedetti. "I wanted ...

The number of new jobs on offer across the country rose by three points (three percent) compared to last month, to reach its highest level since the Index began. Job demand has risen seven per cent compared to 11 months ago, and beats the previous highpoint of 105 (recorded in February) by two points to give a Reed Job Index reading of 107. Salaries for new jobs slipped further back compared to last month to give a Reed Salary Index reading of 94, two points below last month. While job numbers have risen, the number of applicants per job has risen at a faster rate, ...

Benko Products, Inc. introduces advanced electrical control capabilities on all of their electric Sahara Hot Box drum ovens. The ovens feature low-watt density heating elements and an industrial digital temperature controller to ensure precise heating, with independent high temperature cutoff to prevent overheating. They also exhibit all-steel construction, plus integrated framing and structural members to provide superior durability. Models with 304 stainless steel construction are available as well. Applications. Electric drum ovens are primarily used in the chemical, ...

Page 1 Solutions, a Colorado-based Internet marketing agency, just received awards for two of their newest website designs. The first award is the MarCom Gold Award, in the category of Design/Web Site Home Page, for Page 1 client, Dr. Adam Chapnick, a Toronto cosmetic dentist. Website designer, Jay Darnell, said, "Dr. Chapnick's website had started to look a bit dated. For this redesign my goal was to modernize, smooth and brighten the look & feel of his existing brand. He wanted a site that was clean, intuitive, lively & personable. It was truly a pleasure to work ...

Taryn Lomas and Lauren Palazzo were announced as finalists on the October 12 release in the 7th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the international competition recognizing the accomplishments of outstanding women executives, business owners, and the organizations they run. Ms. Lomas and Ms. Palazzo received average scores of at least 7.0 out of a possible 10 in the preliminary judging, which took place over five weeks in September and October. This year's finalists represent the top 30% of all entries submitted. Ms. Lomas, nominated in the Best Executive - ...

Leading cheap deals website DiscountVouchers.co.uk has introduced its latest deals to assist UK shoppers in finding savings at leading name fashion stores and also at top family restaurants this autumn. DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers shoppers deals for more than 500 leading stores. The new batch of deals can help ladies save on the latest autumn and winter fashions, with the website presently being home to deals for leading fashion outlet BooHoo. Among deals to be had right now are dresses starting from GBP8 at BooHoo.com, and shoppers can also find as much as 50% off ...

Online casino purveyors CrazyVegas.com are once again lending their hands to a charitable cause with a pledge to donate 25% of all profits achieved in the entire month of November on three selected Video Slots games to a worthy charitable organization, yet to be announced, on World AIDS Day - 1 December 2010. Playing on the following three video slots during the entire month of November will contribute 25% of profits towards the ongoing struggle against this devastating global pandemic: - Adventure Palace - Avalon - Age of Discovery According to published medical ...

Pardee Homes scored big in the 2011 SoCal Awards, receiving 11 top honors for individual new home neighborhoods; brand identity and promotion of its green building program and responsiveness to homebuyer needs with its "What Matters Most" campaign. Pardee Homes' best-selling LivingSmart Homes design series in Beaumont was the evening's big winner, taking the coveted Community of the Year and Consumer Choice designations for detached homes. Additionally, the homes won "Best in Show" with the overall Consumer Choice honor, selected from Consumer Choice winners in the ...

Many firms in the legal industry have begun incorporating secure platforms and communication tools to send private information due to increased attacks from hackers online. Just two weeks ago, UK law firm ASC: Law had their email database hacked and leaked onto the web. They are now facing possible law suits. Although no laws requiring such systems yet exist, a trend similar to the medical industry's Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is expected. DataCert Inc., a Texas-based provider of e-documents and software services to the legal industry, ...

We are excited to announce the release of the new VIO POV.HD helmet camera. VIO took the world by storm with their innovative POV1 helmet cam a few years ago and they now make their first foray into the HD helmet camera market with the VIO POV.HD. This new product has a host of new features including: Native 1080p resolution VIO are the first company to release a native 1080p HD helmet cam which is pretty exciting. For non video geeks out there, native 1080p video means that the camera uses a full 1920 x 1080 (progressive) sensor. Other HD cameras such as the GoPro/Contour/Drift ...

BNI Top Producers, a new networking organization, is to host a launch event on Tuesday, November 16, 7am at the Spartan Diner located at 1580 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale. BNI Assistant Director Glenn Haas will be the guest speaker on the topic of Growing your Business Through Word of Mouth Marketing. Anyone interested in attending is welcome. The cost is $10 at the door to cover the cost of breakfast. Please contact Erik Wind at 516.882.6930 to RSVP or if you have any questions.BNI (Business Networking International) is a global networking organization whose purpose ...

Access Technology Solutions has announced a promotional partnership with MasterCard Japan that allows online shoppers in Japan to purchase products from popular U.S. e-commerce brands. In many cases, these highly sought-after U.S. products are cheaper than similar products sold in stores in Japan, even when cross-border taxes, shipping and handling fees are included. Access will manage operations for Black Cat Mall USA and MasterCard will fund special promotions. To date, MasterCard's promotional shipping discount has been a huge hit with Japanese consumers. In the three ...

Take more than 500 commercial marine companies showcasing the latest products and services. Mix in the National Fisherman Profitable Harvest: Direct to Market Forum. Add a free Conference Program with tracks on Fishing/Fisheries Business, Workboat, and Safety. Stir in the Fisherman of the Year Contest, author's corner and the West Coast premier of the training video movie, Lessons from the Galaxy: Tragedy and Courage on the Bering Sea. That's the recipe for success for Pacific Marine Expo, the West Coast's largest commercial marine trade show, which will be held at Seattle's ...

Heavy rainstorms have been taking the entire world by storm. There are storms in the Philippines that have left people completely homeless and without nothing at all. The leading U.S. tarp supplier Tarps Plus sent tarps to the stricken area but much more is needed. Those who are preparing for seasonal thunder and rain storms should look into canvas or poly tarps right away. The fact that poly tarps and some canvas tarps are waterproof is one of the greatest aspects that can be found. When those storms hit, there could be many leaks on the roof that have yet to be discovered. ...

Although the elderly account for only 12.7 percent of the nationwide population, they consume roughly a third of total prescription medications and about 40 percent of all over-the-counter medicine, according to a 2006 study in Clinical Geriatrics. Side effects from taking large amounts of powerful pills many nursing home residents consume can be severe, and sometimes even constitute significant cases of nursing home abuse because of overmedication and lack of real treatment leading to injuries such as bed sores. Families of those in nursing homes may discover the quantity ...

The Attorney General of Arizona, Terry Goddard, has issued an official notice to people across the state to be on the lookout for unscrupulous salespeople offering do-it-yourself living trust kits that are oftentimes both unnecessary and financially risky. At an average of $1,500 apiece, this is a very lucrative con for the scammers and a big loss for the victims. The high volume of such living trust-type products has led the Attorney General's office to deem them "mills," a name indicative of a cookie-cutter approach that is focused on just pumping out sales. They have ...

A whistleblower lawsuit filed in 2005 by former employees against Wyeth Pharmaceuticals of New Jersey (which was subsequently purchased by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer) has been joined by the U.S. Justice Department. The suit alleges violations under the False Claims Act and could result in a judgment against Pfizer in the hundreds of millions of dollars due to inappropriate billing of public health programs and other wrongdoing. The government's entry into the action suggests that significantly larger consequences may be at stake for the drug company. "It's going to ...