Promotion and development of electric mobility in Germany is taking place through the funding of regional development clusters. With funding from the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs (BMVBS), these clusters are being established as a first step toward establishing Germany as a market leader in E-mobility. E-Mobility Regions in Germany Across the eight selected model regions, a range of technological and operational concepts are being tested and compared. Of particular interest are the ways in which the various concepts would integrate ...

Redstor, a leading managed services, cloud storage and IT solutions provider, has today announced its partnership with 8el, an established provider of communications solutions including IP telephony, ISP services and Wide/Local Area Networks (W/LAN). The partnership will allow 8el to resell Redstor's online backup service to UK based customers in order to meet their specific business communication needs. This partnership is part of Redstor's growth plans to expand its customer base and its sales force through reseller partnership programs. The partnership will allow ...

Following an extremely successful year Junari have joined the ranks of the Essex business elite by being longlisted for the New Company category of the 2010 Essex Business Awards. Judged by SVC Group, the New Company award recognises companies formed in the previous three years which have shown significant progress and evidence of success against targets set. Said Steve Austin, Managing Director of Junari, 'We knew that Junari had been experiencing consistent success, but being considered for the Essex Business Awards is external confirmation of this. We are really pleased ...

On Tuesday, the 16th of November 2010, Flamenco virtuoso Paco de Lucia ( http://www.parisguestlist.com ) will entertain fans in Paris. There will be a mixture of joy and sorrow as flamenco lovers hear the master guitarist play a musical goodbye during his "tournee d'adieu" (farewell tour). He has been performing for over 50 years. Born in Cádiz in 1947, De Lucía is a composer and master guitarist, and is considered by many to be the world's best modern flamenco guitarist. He is a leading proponent of the Modern Flamenco style, and is one of the few guitarists who has ...

Candidates are expected to be friendly and charismatic and mostly interested and willing to learn about wine, its culture and history. On 7th November 2010 at Club Farrapos in Porto Alegre 36 candidates will be elected as finalists. Out of the 36 participants, 34 are elected by the jury, one will be chosen by the guests of the event and one finalist determined by the votes of visitors of the site http://www.musadovinho.com. The 36 finalists will compete on 14th November 2010 in the large ballroom of the Club Farrapos for the crown of Musa do Vinho 2010. At this event ...

Bond International Software announced today that Bond eEmpACT v16 staffing software - complete with iPhone and iPad integrations - will debut and be available for sale at the American Staffing Association's (ASA) Staffing World Convention and Expo, October 12 -15 in Las Vegas, Nevada. At the forefront of the advancements is new iPhone and iPad integration - allowing recruiters to access every aspect of their eEmpACT v16 systems so they can perform candidate searches, update vacancies and access profiles while on the move. This announcement comes as U.S. staffing ...

UK Homes And Showers Expose People To Cancer Causing Airborne Radon Gases. The World Health Organisation (WHO) Announced That The Second Biggest Cause Of Lung Cancer Is Through Low To Medium Exposure To Radon Gases In Homes.[1] Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer in the world. However, very few know that the second biggest cause of lung cancer is radon exposure in homes. Dr. Maria Neira of WHO (World Health Organisation): "Most radon-induced lung cancers occur from low and medium dose exposures in people's homes. Radon is the second most important cause of lung ...

FRP Advisory LLP, one of the largest independent restructuring, recovery and insolvency firms in the UK, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Nigel Guy as Non-Executive Chairman to the Board and Mr David Adams as a Non-Executive Board Member, with immediate effect. Nigel brings to the role significant experience of business leadership and corporate governance; a Chartered Accountant, he has more than 20 years' experience as a private equity investor and his previous roles include Deputy Managing Director of Baird Capital Partners Europe Ltd and Director of 3i ...

According to the latest figures released at the NHS Direct AGM, each call made to Nurses employed by NHS Direct now costs the taxpayer over GBP26 (1). With over 5 million calls dealt with in the last year, the CEO of NHS Direct says the cost of providing the core service was GBP131 million pounds. As a comparison, the newest online service available to anyone in the UK, http://www.thanksdr.co.uk, which is staffed entirely by Doctors, costs only GBP25. How do the two services differ? NHS Direct is a government funded body, but when you call, you speak to a medically unqualified ...

Viewed as a technological and civilization leap for Egypt, the center is likely to position the country on the world's technological innovation and creativity map over the coming period. Minister Kamel stated that launching the center was a step on the way towards enhancing and stimulating plans for developing IT in Egypt carried out by Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) in cooperation with other ministries and agencies. Establishing the center had been entrusted by Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed Nazif during a meeting with the sector's stakeholders. Dr. ...

Barcelona is rapidly becoming Europe's new spa and massage haven as health and relaxation retreaters discover the fantastic spa facilities Barcelona has to offer. For many decades Barcelona has welcomed an eclectic mix of cheap beer and sangria drinkers, wine connoisseurs, sun seekers, architecture fanatics and gastronomy experts to its sun drenched Mediterranean shores. It now also welcomes those in search of sun soaked summer sanctuaries with the backdrop of a vibrant and bustling city centre. Owners of well established Spa's in popular Catalonian spa areas such as ...

The latest research released from the reward experts at Thomsons Online Benefits, Employee Rewards Watch: FTSE 350 2010, shows that Top FTSE companies are more positive about the coming year for their business performance compared to other key markets. Half of respondents (51.28 percent) cite they are more optimistic about the coming year for their business performance than the wider market, suggesting they may be coming out of recession sooner than smaller companies. This optimism is perhaps a result of adopting a stronger stance to protect their profits throughout ...

MERJS, a leading London commercial property agency, has announced the availability of a second floor office space in Aradco House, Cleveland Street, having been appointed as sole agents by the landlord. The W1 office space consists of 1,450 square feet (135 square metres) and comprises the entire second floor. The office accommodation is available at a rate of GBP29.50 per square foot per annum exclusive of business rates and service charge. A new lease will be granted for a term to be agreed. For further information visit http://www.merjs-agency.co.uk or call +44 20 7079 ...

The need to comply with increasing regulatory pressure to set up controls to minimize risks in the IT environment drives SAP's global customers towards robust security solutions. As an important tool, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions are increasingly being deployed primarily to prove the effectiveness of existing controls. However, such solutions do not provide sufficient SAP connectivity. These tools are blind to vital data and processes in complex SAP environments. Typically, SIEM solutions have limited SAP connectivity and read log files only. ...

Anchor Vans - one of the leading vendors of used vans in the UK reports an early upsurge in sales of used long wheel base vans used by courier companies in the lead up to the Christmas deliveries peak. A month earlier than the usual annual increase in courier van sales, Anchor Vans reports that Ford, Iveco, Mercedes and Volkswagen long wheel base models are selling well. For more information call 0118 9710 230 or go to http://www.anchorvans.co.uk. "Every year in the lead up to Christmas we see an increase in sales of used long wheel base vans used by couriers," said ...

In this ever faster paced world, travellers place more and more importance on their holidays and seek the ultimate experience that is laden with luxury. However, luxury should not be quantified in purely materialistic terms but in the opulence of the experience itself. Luxury travel should be seen more from the memories, the sights, the taste, feel and sounds of a holiday - tangible and tactile aspects that are often overlooked. Traditional luxury holidays rarely venture outside the confines of a hotel, beach or resort. Hugh Fraser of Corinthian Travel http://www.corinthiantravel.co.uk ...

The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) today announced the finalists for its 2010 Most Business-Friendly City in Los Angeles County award. The cities of Alhambra, Carson, Downey, Torrance, West Covina and Whittier are finalists for the population 60,000 and over category, and the cities of Azusa, Cerritos, Commerce, Duarte, La Mirada and Monrovia are finalists in the population 60,000 and under category. One winner from each category will be announced live at the 15th Annual Eddy Awards on Wednesday, November 10th, at the Beverly Hilton. Inaugurated ...

Greg Martin Auctions presents its Fall Sale on October 9 & 10 at Greg Martin Auctions' offices in Irvine, California. The event features an extensive array of antique arms, sporting arms, militaria and historic collectibles. Over 1780 lots will be offered in three sessions over two days. The Sunday session offers the entire inventory of Contra Costa Collectable Firearms of Walnut Creek, California. The auction features a diverse selection of antique arms and armor sure to pique the interest of collectors and buyers. Such items include an engraved and gold inlaid Colt ...

HotelClub (www.hotelclub.com), a world-leading global accommodation website offering hotel and accommodation bookings, today announced seven winners from Gold Coast in the HotelClub Hotel Awards 2010. HotelClub Hotel Awards is a flagship programme from HotelClub that will this year honour outstanding hotels via two award types - the Popular Destinations awards and the Best Kept Secrets awards. The Popular Destinations awards are split into categories for Outstanding Value, Outstanding Service and Outstanding Luxury, honouring HotelClub's most outstanding hotels in the ...

They are well-known pioneers of space, music, business, scientific innovation, humanitarian endeavors and well-known political figures - and all have one thing in common: they have depended on their Eagle Scout training to help them lead inspiring lives and influence the world for the better. Neil Armstrong, Michael Bloomberg, Steve Fossett, John F. Kennedy, Gerald Ford Jr. and L. Ron Hubbard are among some of the nation's most prestigious Eagle Scouts. Scouting has been celebrated throughout this summer in its 100th anniversary, and the centennial celebration of Eagle ...

Though no one expects publishing houses to disappear, their future role is a hotly debated topic among industry insiders. Packaging, distributing and promoting books means something different today than it did just a few years ago. Literary agents are now marketing and promotion people, and the real profit centers are developing through inexpensive, direct-to-the-customer deliveries such as self-published e-books and ghostwritten audio books. Amazon.com already offers e-books at fire-sale prices, which has traditional publishers up in arms, fearing that their revenues ...

Never yell "Clown!" in a crowded theater!...especially if that theatre is the Kiss 106.1 House of Terror opening October 7th. Located at the corner of 196th and Highway 99, the Kiss House of Terror is shaping up to be one of the premiere haunted attractions in Snohomish County. The Kiss House of Terror was birthed from the warped mind of Scott Kolling and his scream team, boasting 27 years of experience in the Haunt Industry. Nearly three decades of crafting illusions designed to reduce grown adults to screaming piles of abject terror has given Scott and his team an ...

Globalization has changed the way the world does business not only domestically but internationally. Where at one time economies were once localized, the world is more connected than ever before. As this trend continues to grow, with it, rises international trade. Thus, it can be argued that today, more than ever, customs brokers are vital to any business interested in the importation and exportation of goods. H.W. St. John & Co. has been customs brokers since 1902. To give you an idea of their longevity, H.W. St. John was established the same year Major League Baseball ...

Awesome Hair is a guide that explains to women of African descent that they do have the potential to grow their hair long and have beautiful, AWESOME hair. It shows that it does not involve spending a ton of money and buying expensive products. Awesome Hair talks about the author's own personal experience of growing her hair long. It discusses using the right products for black hair and includes an extensive list of sources. The information in the book is helpful to others that are not of African descent too. Contents of the book: Should you really clip those ends? How ...

Kalena teaches the following monthly classes, as well as 1- or 2-day seminars: Hawaiian (Ancient and Modern), Tahitian, Fijian, Tongan, Maori New Zealand, and Samoan. In addition to dance classes, she conducts Tahitian drumming and Samoan fire/knife dance seminars. Polynesian dance is for all ages, men and women. Kalena specifically teaches children ages 5 to 17 years old. She welcomes all shapes and sizes to participate and performance opportunities are available. Dance performances are throughout the year. In addition, some students accompany Kalena to perform at professional ...