Job seekers who can demonstrate creative problem solving and leadership skills are highly favored by employers. In the fast-paced world of the 21st century, where a company's growth and survival in this new economy depend on its ability to innovate and implement new ideas and processes, job seekers cannot rely solely on a good academic record. They must prove that they possess critical 21st century skills such as leadership, critical thinking and creative problem solving in order to land a good job. A soon-to-be-released book entitled Off to China With a Canoe and a Shovel, ...

The winner of the $1000 top prize in the first-ever Personal Finance Guest Blogging Contest is Kira Permunian, who wrote about "Highly Applicable Tips for Personal Finance Management". "I believe that good personal finance management applies within our source of funds, our plans for the future finances and on how we solve monetary problems as soon as they pop up. By knowing those things, I am sure you can learn to take control of your finances by proper preparation. " writes Permunian In all, 17 brave contestants entered, writing a guest post and promoting it on social ...

Eldora Gold Resources on Buying and Selling gold - If intending to buy or sell gold, then consider the need to analyse carefully cash for gold type adverts before selling gold to such a buyer. It is important to research and evaluate each of the gold investment companies under consideration. There are many gold investment scams, fraud, boiler rooms that you should watch for, this will serve as a good warning before investing and only use gold options and companies that are verified, and have a good business reputation. This will minimize the risk of falling prey to ...

Imaginet International Inc, the leading systems integrator and managed network hosting and content security services provider in the Philippines has recently announced the expansion of its support footprint in Southern Mindanao with the opening of Davao and General Santos representative offices. Starting March 15, 2011, Imaginet will open its offices and provide remote and onsite IT support for its clients based in the Southern Mindanao area and will be working with Paperless Trail Inc (PTI), a systems integrator and applications developer with specializations in document ...

The simple fact is that the common issues and problems leaders face get in the way of their success, their team's success - and ultimately - their organization's success. The day to day drama of leadership is tiring, leaving leaders feeling stuck in the movie Groundhog Day, encountering the same concerns over and over again; difficult staff, lack of motivation, communication conflicts, leadership and management systems that need refining, resulting in less than expected performance results. To top it off, terms like emotional intelligence, change management or neuroleadership ...

Preparing to create a new living space is a project that shouldn't be taken lightly. A new home should offer comfort, relaxation, and convenience specific to your individual habits and desires. Whitestone Builders understands this important requirement when starting a new job, putting them among the most highly prestigious Houston custom builders. They build homes that encompass the individuality, fantasies, and unique history of their clients, capturing the idea of a perfect dream home through expert design. Whitestone Builders takes real pride in their work, exemplified ...

The Sundaram Tagore Gallery in Beverly Hills exhibits "Elegy: Reflections on Angkor" by John McDermott until March 12, 2011. Archival pigment prints, from sepia-toned religious pictorials to silver gelatin landscapes with backlighting and foreground shadowing line the all white gallery walls of Sundaram Tagore on South Santa Monica Boulevard. John McDermott's life-altering quest, originally in search of an eclipse sighting, has morphed into an epic journey of preservation and exploration. After 10 years of periodically traveling back and forth to the stone temples of ...

Maponics (www.maponics.com), a leading provider of location-based data, today announced its groundbreaking Subdivision Boundaries product with plans for vast U.S. coverage by mapping more than 500,000 by year-end. The real estate industry has long recognized that the immediate area surrounding properties significantly impacts quality of life and home values. In suburban settings, the smallest defined area around properties is typically the subdivision—which can include everything from a few homes within a gated community to a development with hundreds of properties. High-quality ...

McManis Faulkner, a leading Northern California trial firm, announces the elevation of Pallie Zambrano to senior counsel. "This promotion to senior counsel is a reflection of Pallie's rapidly growing influence in the firm and in the Family Law Group, which was voted the best by the Northern legal community," said James McManis, head of the firm. "Pallie's compassion benefits her clients and the children aided by The Pajama Program, whom she works tirelessly for and has inspired the whole firm to support." A member of the Family Law Group, Zambrano counsels clients ...

MEDecision, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative health management solutions, will present a complimentary webinar, "Medication Therapy Management: An Opportunity to Lower Costs and Improve Outcomes," on Wednesday, March 16 at 12:30 p.m. Eastern time. MEDecision's Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Andrew Schuyler, M.D., and Product Marketing Director Nancy Bucceri will host the session. Medication therapy management (MTM) is considered a critical component of new patient-centric care models designed to reduce waste and improve outcomes. The webinar ...

Influential photographer and marketer Sandy Puc' and acclaimed wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis will be in San Diego on March 14 to share their expertise in photography and marketing with the Power of Passion Tour. The tour kicked off in Denver on February 12 and will be stopping in 32 cities across the United States. The seminar covers everything from essential basics to new techniques for wedding photography and how to market your business. The show has enlivened crowds in Denver, Houston and Baton Rouge to name a few and has brought many to tears through Puc's continued ...

Erotic photographer and adult industry insider Michael Charles shows amateurs and pros alike how to take amazingly sexy photos in his new ebook, Money Shots: The Insider's Guide to the World of Nude & Erotic Photography. Checking in at 165 pages and including 65 razor-sharp images, Money Shots covers all aspects of nude photography. According to Charles, "Erotic photography is a perfect blend of creativity, moneymaking opportunities, and beautiful women. To me, that's always been an extremely attractive threesome." The book provides extensive information on both ...

Deal of the day site Daily Steals is restructuring its customer service department to be able to respond to support queries within 24 hours and, in many cases, immediately. The company just added a live chat feature to http://www.DailySteals.com and plans to implement phone support in the near future. "Daily Steals is setting a new standard of customer support in the deal a day industry. Whether shoppers are spending $2 or $200, they deserve to have their issues and questions resolved quickly and to their satisfaction. With a new live chat feature, rapid email responses ...

The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera (Verismo Opera) announces that opera star Lucine Amara, Artistic Director, will present "Lucine Amara: My Interpretations of Aida" on March 27, 3:00 p.m., at Bergen Family Center, 44 Armory Street in Englewood, New Jersey. Finger foods and light refreshments will be provided. A donation of $20 is suggested. For additional information or to RSVP, call (201) 886-0561. The presentation will feature photos highlighting Ms. Amara's various performances in the role of Aida over the years and audio samples of her live performances. ...

The Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport was presented with the Radisson 2010 Responsible Business Award. The hotel was selected from among all Radisson hotels in the Americas. The Responsible Business Award is presented to the hotel that demonstrates extraordinary commitment to Responsible Business through ethical business practices, education, communication, community involvement and environmental responsibility. Thorsten Kirschke, chief operating officer, Carlson Hotels and president, Carlson Hotels, Americas and Beathe-Jeanette Lunde, executive vice president, ...

America is being described as a nation in crisis due to the scale and degree of issues to be resolved—the economy, joblessness, social security, health care, education, homeland security, our involvement overseas and more One thing we all seem to have in common is that we remain divided on how to solve these issues. Inspired by actual events surrounding the homeland security issue, veteran film and TV actress Lee Kessler wrote the espionage novels "White King and the Doctor and White King Rising." In "White King and the Doctor" and "White King Rising", Lee Kessler exposes ...

Synergy Oil, LLC established by Tony Pistilli in 2009, is recognized as a successful Oil Investment Company, we can help you create, protect, and enhance your unique investment objectives in the Energy Sector. Tony Pistilli adds value and years of experience to Synergy Oil's strategy-driven opportunities that build positive relationships and value while establishing our Oil and Gas positions are a cornerstone in the Synergy Oil, LLC 'Commitment to Excellence Promise.' Tony Pistilli, Managing Member at Synergy Oil, LLC specializes in finding the best and most prolific ...

Homeowner Insurance Applications - Take Them Seriously Almost every homeowner, and many renters, at one time or the other have applied for homeowners or renter's insurance. Depending upon one's locale, this process can be quite informal (sometimes a realtor or mortgage broker takes care of matters) and is often more of a pleasant meeting between salesperson and insurance consumer than what it really should be considered: a critical step in determining the insurability of the applicant and the item or items to be insured. Many states have specific statutes which deal ...

Scout Directories, a developer of online communities for business-to-business industrial audiences, announces the launch of PumpScout.com. PumpScout.com is a dynamic search engine that helps pump buyers including engineers, maintenance professionals and contractors connect with pump suppliers and get price quotes -- fast. The website invites buyers to enter their pump system criteria and then identifies suppliers that sell the pump they need. Pump buyers can even specify whether they want service from a local or national supplier. PumpScout.com features more than ...

Tripp Rackley will be inducted into the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia at the 2011 Georgia Technology Summit on March 23, 2011 at Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta. Mr. Rackley is an accomplished and distinguished entrepreneur, having founded several Atlanta-based technology companies over the last 16 years. His ventures have created a combined $1 billion in shareholder value and more than 500 jobs in Georgia. According to Maureen Morrison, lead partner for PwC's Technology Practice, "Tripp's career achievements, along with his significant contributions to the community, ...

Global online network, Clicksor, recently upgraded their server for their ad serving platform in anticipation for the increase in traffic from Advertisers and Publishers within the network. Upgrades were finished in February, and now its 20000 square feet server farm located in Toronto, Canada, is geared up to be able to handle 850 million impressions daily. This server enhancement will mean more storage space and faster speeds, and advertisers and publishers can expect: - Faster load times for ad displays. - Quicker access to reporting - Higher volume of traffic. Clients ...

Pure Water Technology, Inc. is urging customers to ditch the bottle. Water bottle, that is. The company, which offers an alternative to environmentally unfriendly water bottle systems, promises fresher, safer drinking water. This is accomplished through the use of a patented O3 'Activated Oxygen' technology that keeps all Pure Water Technology water systems clean and sanitary. Pure Water Technology states that 96% of all customers who use the Pure Water system keep it. The equipment can be easily installed up to 600 feet from any water source and every system comes with ...

Alberta Safety and Environmental Services (ASE Services) announced today that the company has completed work on another grow-op remediation in the City of Calgary. ASE Services conducts several grow-op remediations' each year, all of which have been passed by Alberta Health Services. "Every aspect of the environmental remediation process was managed by ASE Services," explains CEO of ASE Services John MacDonald, "We use our knowledge and expertise to accomplish the remediation process correctly the first time. 90 percent of companies that conduct grow-op remediations ...

"The individuals on The Lashologist Bright 50 list are our proven leaders and rising stars," said Lashologist Council of America Executive Director Ellie Malmin, also Chair of the judges' panel. "They are the individuals you want to partner with to achieve success and the best client outcomes," she added. "As business people, they understand how to offer clients a comprehensive assortment of beauty solutions." "As we enhance our exposure and continue to invest in our members, the LCA reiterates this confidence to our current and prospective members we place in these ...

DotLoop, the collaborative workspace for real estate professionals, will join the 2011 Conference of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World in Las Vegas, March 8-10. Continuing their nationwide expansion, DotLoop will engage with the 600 premier real estate companies attending this years conference; exhibiting the innovative platform that maximizes efficiency in negotiations and transactions. DotLoop's collaborative workspace allows buyers, sellers and agents to close more real estate transactions efficiently and securely. Attendees can see first-hand, how DotLoop' ...