Brazil's economic output dipped a tiny 0.2% in 2009 and is on course to grow by about 6% — well above the 4.5% or so that many economists regard as the potential or noninflationary rate — in 2010. Industrial production, retail sales, employment, business and consumer confidence are all on the way up. Consumer price inflation is seen rising to 5.4% a year, 90 basis points above the government's target of 4.5%. Brazil's IPCA consumer-price index stood at 5.22% in the 12 months through mid-April. In order to control inflationary expectations, Brazil's central bank has increased ...

The Preiss Company, one of the largest off-campus student housing providers in the nation, is pleased to announce its first student housing acquisition in Elon, North Carolina—The Crest at Elon. The acquisition was headed by company Vice President of Business Development, John Preiss and was financed by RBC. Sara Clark of The Preiss Company will be managing the property. The Crest at Elon is a multi-family property located adjacent to Elon University at 756 E Haggard Avenue and offers four-bedroom/four-bathroom units. Amenities include clubhouse with gym and a game room. ...

Reputed photographer and marketing extraordinaire Sandy Puc' and renowned wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis will be in Raleigh on March 9 to share their extensive knowledge in photography and marketing with the Power of Passion Tour. The tour will visit over 30 cities throughout the U.S during late winter and early spring. Audiences have been captivated by Puc's and Ghionis' positive energy. Techniques, tips and tricks focusing on wedding photography and boudoir portraiture are the main themes of the seminar, however all of these techniques are applicable to any aspect ...

Reddy-Care Physical Therapy provides a variety of physical therapy treatments in Great Neck, New York and serves a variety of communities, families and businesses. There is one group in particular that the practice has had its eyes on, however. That is the group without proper transportation to and from physical therapy treatments. For these individuals and families, Reddy-Care has instituted its new BES-Transportation, which offers a way for these people to finally get the physical therapy they need to improve their quality of life. The staff at Reddy-Care began to ...

NALMCO Member Ron Potoczny Jr. of All Star Lighting, Inc., took the Certified Lighting Management Consultant (CLMC ) exam offered through the interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies (NALMCO ) and successfully achieved this distinguished designation on October, 21, 2010. "NALMCO congratulates Ron Potoczny Jr., CLMC , of All Star Lighting, Inc. on this great accomplishment. Mr. Potoczny joins an elite group of lighting professionals who have achieved this designation" Ali Ryan, NALMCO Executive Director, said. The interNational Association of Lighting ...

According to Koyama, "Growing up in a community where fry bread is as common as hamburgers, I was surprised that a city as large and culturally diverse as Los Angeles did not offer fry bread." Koyama's family has owned and operated Koyama Indian Tacos at the Little Big Horn Days Festival in Montana for over 20 years. Little Big Horn Days is a four-day festival honoring the anniversary of the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Their family recipe for fry bread and fry bread tacos (also called Navajo Tacos or Indian Tacos in different parts of the country) is a hit with both ...

Cruise broker AdventureSmith Explorations, http://www.adventuresmithexplorations.com/, the active travel company that secures matches between adventure-seeking clients and a treasure trove of small, expedition ships, announces re-configured Australia cruise itineraries made possible by a fleet of three small ships carrying only 46 (Coral Princess), 50 (Coral Princess II) and 72 (Oceanic Discover) passengers. Their sizes mean that the ships can maneuver hard-to-reach points of interest such as the Great Barrier Reef that larger vessels can't. For example, an 8-day Great ...

Viva Marketplace has announced its Grand Opening for March 12, 2011 in Salt Lake City. It will be a festive party, bringing the Salt Lake City area a great asset to the business community. Viva Marketplace is prepared to grow rapidly in the coming months, and will bring additional attention to smaller businesses in the area due to the increased traffic the store will attract. Come to an enjoyable Grand Opening for everyone, which will include: music by Mariachi Sol de Jalisco and Renascer de la Sierra, La Gran D and Homero FM radio stations, as well as huge giveaways which ...

Renowned photographer and marketer Sandy Puc' and acclaimed wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis will be in Nashville on March 10 to share their expertise in photography and marketing with the Power of Passion Tour. The tour kicked off in Denver in February and received two standing ovations. The successful seminar captures the audience's attention with Ghionis' ability to connect his clients to their emotions and Puc's vast passion for volunteering her time and services to multiple charities. Their knowledge on photography techniques and marketing fundamentals makes this ...

The CS15 Incremental Optical Encoder is the latest rotary encoder available from Celesco Transducer Products, the leading global designer and manufacturer of a wide range of linear and rotary measurement sensors. In stock for fast delivery, this new compact "size-15" servo-mount encoder measures only 1.5 inches in diameter, less than one inch in height and offers four different resolution options from 100 to 2500 pulses per turn. "This is a very flexible product in that it is perfect for OEMs and single-piece users," said Celesco General Manager Jim Bishop. "As with ...

Monumental Life Insurance Vice President of IMO Distribution Bob Grannan first visited National Agents Alliance in 2005, when the two companies were trying to put together an insurance product that would allow the two parties to form a partnership. Grannan, who said no product came to fruition initially, said he continued to stay in touch with National Agents Alliance and President and Chief Executive Officer Andy Albright until deciding to offer a final expense product to families across the United States. "The relationship started in 2005 when we first met, but ...

Although Governor Chris Christie vetoed a bill to modernize New Jersey gambling regulation to include Internet gambling, State Senator Lesniak has issued a statement that Governor Christie would "work with Senator Lesniak to make sure Internet wagering comes to the Garden State." According to Lesniak's statement, "While the Governor expressed concern with some aspects of the bill today, he's committed to the general idea that we have to expand gaming product in order to bring our gaming industry back from the brink of fiscal insolvency. I'm encouraged that he's expressed ...

Steven J. Cramer and Matthew F. Graham have rejoined Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP as partners. Initially joining the firm in 2007 when Wendel Rosen combined with fellow Oakland law firm Aiken, Kramer & Cummings, Inc., Cramer and Graham departed to pursue a stint at another regional firm in Apr. 2010. They will rejoin Wendel Rosen's Business and Construction practice groups, respectively. "Seasoned and talented attorneys are often presented with attractive career opportunities. Beyond their legal acumen, Steven and Matt are outstanding people. We are gratified they ...

Payroll job is important for any business and organization, however calculating payroll taxes can be very time-consuming. Designed with non-accountant business owners and managers in mind, Halfpricesoft.com has released the new edition of ezPaycheck 2011, which is more user-friendly and more powerful than ever. "We believe small business payroll accounting software should be simple - stupid simple - so that owners can focus their time and energy on running their businesses, not trying to figure out how to run payroll software." explains Dr. Ge, President and Founder ...

Anthony Blackman, founder and president of Atlantic Tire & Service, was honored by Business Leader Media as one of the Top Catalyst Entrepreneurs in the Triangle at a special dinner March 3 at Events at Newton Square in Raleigh. According to Business Leader Media, the Top Catalyst Entrepreneur Award is given to dynamic and outstanding business professionals who greatly contribute to the growth of their communities. Each winner is a trendsetter and innovator who helps revitalize the local economy, create job opportunities and generate strong company revenues. Blackman ...

Ten Paces Media LLC, a well-known transmedia production company, has announced the launch on March 3rd of http://www.welcometocompany.com during New York's upcoming week of art fairs . Welcome To COMPANY creates an online community and secondary market for collectors of works by talented but not well known artists to discuss, discover, buy and sell artworks from their own collections. According to several art advisors, it is the first peer-to-peer website of its kind whose byline is - For Collectors By Collectors "The genesis of Welcome To Company is a glaring need for ...

Earth Day is right around the corner and this year it's easy to be environmentally friendly when it comes to hair care thanks to Elava Botanik. The Atlanta based company offers the only products in the world made with 100% natural certified-organic fruit pulp, providing hair with essential nutrients to keep it healthy while also preventing various toxic chemicals from seeping into the environment and polluting the planet. The amount of semi-toxic chemicals typically found in hair care products is astounding. These chemicals, often used to preserve products for a longer ...

Launched in September of 2010 at http://www.mypasswordgenie.com, Password Genie is a secure password manager program that saves your website usernames and passwords, eliminating the need to write them down, remember them manually or store them in an unsecure document. Customers simply install it and as you browse the Internet, Password Genie automatically recognizes when you enter a username and password on a website and stores it as a Saved Login. Upon returning to a saved login site, Password Genie will fill in the username and password for you. Because of its high security ...

Prooftag, producer of the most reliable authentication system in the world, is now recognized by international associations against counterfeiting: NASPO (North American Security Products Organization), DSA (Document Security Alliance), ACG (Anti-Counterfeiting Group), IAA (International Authentication Association), Eurosmart. These affiliations create a commercial advantage internationally, in Europe, Africa and recently Asia. Marking their own commitment to this issue, the Chinese government has chosen to take a proactive approach aligning themselves with Bubble Tag through ...

Lora Sasiela, founder of FinanciallySmitten.com, hosts a complimentary bimonthly Virtual Book Salon where women gather on a teleconference line to discuss a book about personal financial or money psychology. In the Book Salon, Sasiela leads a discussion with thought-providing discussion topics culled from that month's selection, and shares the significant take-aways. Sasiela states, "Educating oneself about money is actually one of the best ways to nurture our relationship with money. And women's learning style tends to be group-focused. So, I created the Book Salon ...

Do you want to develop and enhance your knowledge of Chinese grammar and enrich the understanding of the Chinese language effectively? AppleChineseOnline published Practical Chinese Grammar (2011 Version) e-book which explains the profound grammatical rules in a simple way. The aim of this book is to help learners to obtain a full-scale improvement of their Chinese level and master the basic grammatical rules and apply them to speaking and reading correctly. This e-book can be used as a text book for elementary and intermediate learners, suitable for self-study. Practical ...

Active Lawn Care and Landscaping is introducing a deal for inspecting and assessing home and business owner's irrigation systems in the Central Florida area for the special price of $55.00 just in time for the spring season. Whether connected to a well or city water, these experienced irrigation specialists will inspect for damage and wear, and provide a free estimate to make the modifications a system requires to keep lawns green all summer long. Active Lawn Care and Landscaping is providing this detailed irrigation sprinkler system inspection for the special price ...

BistroSquare.com, LLC, an international provider of restaurant web hosting and restaurant web design services, announced the debut of their new fully configurable, fully customizable restaurant web site builder, BistroBuilder. BistroBuilder is an easy-to-use Software as a Service (SaaS) system that can be utilized by restaurants, cafes, bistros, fast food establishments, cafeterias, coffeehouses, pubs and more to quickly and efficiently create a modern, beautiful website for their business. "BistroBuilder raises the bar for do-it-yourself restaurant websites with a website ...

Rosendin Electric (www.rosendin.com), the nation's largest private electrical contractor and a 100-percent employee-owned company, today announced that the company has started work on the seismic retrofit of the California Memorial Stadium at the University of California, Berkeley. This construction project, valued at $321 million, includes a modular design to protect the structure in the event of an earthquake and an upgrade of the entire electrical system. UC Berkeley's California Memorial Stadium was built in 1923 on top of a section of the Hayward Fault. The seismic ...

CAConrad will give a reading at Malaprop's Bookstore in downtown Asheville, NC on Thursday, March 17th, at 7pm. Malaprop's is located at 55 Haywood Street. The direct phone number is 1-800-441-9829. Details for the event and other links can also be found on the author's event page: http://CAConradevents.blogspot.com In The Huffington Post poet and novelist Eileen Myles cites CAConrad as one of the most influential contemporary poets. Eileen Myles also wrote the Afterword of his latest title, The Book of Frank (WAVE Books, 2010). This book is the recipient of The ...