The Holiday Ferret announced today that the future of tourism lies with self catering properties. The worldwide holiday rental company also said that though hotels will always have a place they are more geared around conferences and providing a place for business people to stay than tourists. To back up this claim, the company pointed out that the savings could be as much as forty percent for the holiday maker that opts for the self catering apartment rather than staying at a hotel, and the self catering option was especially useful for large parties, that could pay ...

Vision-Film & Television Production is helping Utilities rebrand their website with high-quality internet videos to display their unique and affordable kitchen, home, and bath products acquired from all over the United States. Utilities, whose retail location is in the beautiful village of Provincetown, MA, has attracted artists, performers, and collectors alike with their vast collection of unique pieces in the ten years they have been in business in Provincetown. Their mission has been to provide people with unique, modern, and affordable home dà cor to add warmth ...

ReleaseTEAM, Inc., an IT solutions and staffing company, was recognized with Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Status as of October 2010. ReleaseTEAM is currently registered with the General Service Administration and the Central Contractor Registration, the primary registrant databases for the U.S. Federal Government. ReleaseTEAM founders Shawn Doyle and Karl Todd both honorably served in the U.S. Army, providing grounds for this most recent business classification achievement. ReleaseTEAM made the decision to register for VOSB certification in response to requests ...

Simon Fraser's first book competition is underway, and Edmonton author Jana Rieger is the only Alberta contender to make the recent cut in fiction writing. Rieger's first novel, A Course in Deception has been long-listed for the national competition and stands a chance of winning a publishing contract with Anvil Press. Her manuscript represents the only Alberta entry remaining in the fiction competition. A Course in Deception represents a real departure from the type of writing Rieger normally produces. As a medical researcher she has written dozens of scientific texts ...

Singer, songwriter and musician, Sue Horowitz, is a quickly rising star in the modern Jewish music scene and she's just released her latest CD entitled "In The Water." The CD was co-produced in Nashville, TN by Grammy-nominated producer, engineer and musician Mark Niemiec, and well-known Jewish rocker Dan Nichols. Horowitz took the Jewish music market by storm with the release of her first CD, "Eleven Doors Open." That CD was produced in Boston by the multi-talented Jewish performer and composer, Josh Nelson. Her recording of "Hinei Mah Tov" was included on the Transcontinental ...

Inc. magazine has ranked Austin-based CMIT Solutions in the top 40 percent of the publication's 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Ranked at No. 1970 on the list, the growing leader in IT support for the nation's small business community achieved the high rating based on its 136 percent three-year revenue growth rate. "We are proud to be recognized by such a prestigious magazine for our outstanding growth," said Jeff Connally, president and CEO of CMIT Solutions. "During the same time frame of this study, we added more than 75 ...

The CIO Insurance Summit announced today the newly confirmed delegates who will be attending the upcoming technology event, October 17-20, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona. New attendees include: Mary Boyd, CAO, Ace Group; Mark Berthiaume, SVP & CIO, Chubb Insurance; Stuart Tainsky, SVP & CIO, Pure Insurance; Teresa Mencel, CIO, Property and Casualty Division, HCC; and Cindy Warkentin, CIO, MAIF Insurance. The CIO Insurance Summit is an opportunity for technology executives from the insurance industry to network and discuss the latest IT topics and trends, including deployment ...

Stonefield Software Inc. today announced the new release of Stonefield Query for MySql. This is Stonefield Software's latest release of our award winning Business Intelligence, reporting, and ad-hoc query software, for MySql databases. This new release of Stonefield Query Version 4.0 for MySql helps to eliminate IT bottlenecks by creating a self-service Business Intelligence (BI) reporting solution for the casual-user. Since 1991 Stonefield has strived to build an easy to use MySql Business Intelligence (BI) reporting software solution. The latest version of Stonefield ...

Farella Braun + Martel partner Nan Joesten was named the recipient of the University of California, Berkeley Law School Young Alumni Award. The award recognizes a graduate of the school who, within 15 years of graduation, has made significant contributions to the community through professional, charitable, or public service activities, and has given extraordinary service to the law school. Joesten has been an active Boalt Hall Alumni Association board member for the past five years, serving consecutive one-year terms as president from 2007-2009. She also co-chaired ...

DIG Coaching Practice presents Attention Talk Radio with host Jeff Copper, attention coach, on the topic, ADHD: Learning Modalities and Organization: How They Go Hand in Hand. In the discussion, Jeff Copper relates his experience in coaching adults who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to help them overcome disorganization. To accomplish the goal, they must first understand how they naturally learn. He shares his insights on how the modality of learning actually gives clues around how to get organized. As one of the world's few attention ...

The average American family is unable to survive on less than 2 incomes in today's economy. Child care expenses account for 14 percent of a family's average budget and are often the second-highest monthly household expense behind mortgage or rent payments. With the American economy in the middle of its twelfth consecutive quarter in recession, many families are torn between providing for their children and caring for their children. Recent research shows nearly half of all parents are concerned the economy will force them to make changes that negatively impact the quality ...

In a recent interview with TheCelebrityCafe.com's, Buch spoke about his music, his experience on "The Flatstar," a German TV show similar to "American Idol," and a contest which will allow fans to meet him at a listening party in Los Angeles. When asked what was the inspiration for his single "Hello, Hello" Buch said, "When I heard that song for the first time, it was a really, really cool feeling because I listened to the song and I fell in love with the words, like I really took the words into me. I really liked them, so I started picking up my guitar and started to ...

How entrepreneurial companies are driving technology and business to transform the Electric Grid The Technology Association of Georgia's (TAG) Smart Grid Society and the MIT Enterprise forum will jointly host the October 13th event, Bringing Intelligence to the Electric Grid: A Worldwide Live Webcast at IBM's Hillside Auditorium. This premier event will highlight how entrepreneurial companies are driving technology and business to transform the electric grid. Join other innovators, executives, entrepreneurs, and engineers worldwide to learn more about how energy, utility, ...

The Georgia Handball Club based out of Atlanta is a new team handball club accepted and supported by the USA Team Handball Association. The establishment of the club was possible by the dedication to the sport of Damir Hecimovic (Coach) who played professionally in Bosnia. With the help of the USA Team Handball Association Damir has recruited players that are new to the sport or have played the sport at various levels in other countries. Team Handball is an Olympic sport and the current make up of the Georgia Handball Club reflects this. Players on the roster originate ...

The owner of two businesses, an Internet marketing agency and an engineering services firm, has purchased two commercial suites at 1637 Pearl St. in downtown Boulder, Colorado to allow for continued business expansion of the businesses. A longtime Boulder-based entrepreneur, Cleveland owns and operates Parallel Path Internet Marketing and Percept Technology Labs, all of which are currently housed in leased space on the east side of Boulder. Because of continued growth of the businesses, Parallel Path will move into the 1637 Pearl Street facility, while Percept will continue ...

San Diego-based Gharial Productions announces that upcoming horror film The Kult began principal photography on September 27, 2010 in San Diego and Riverside Counties under the direction of Kip Shelton. The screenplay is based on the best selling thriller by UK author Shaun Jeffrey, and it weaves a terrifying story of a hunt for a serial killer. Acting out of misguided loyalty to his friends, Detective Prosper Snow is goaded into helping them perform a copycat killing. But when the real killer comes after him, it's not only his life on the line, but his family's too. ...

The Woodshed Gallery in Franklin, Massachusetts will present original fine art paintings by Franklin artist Susan Pratt Sheridan, October 19 through November 20. The solo exhibition is titled "New England Landscapes" and is the fifth in a series of exhibitions showcasing outstanding local artists. The public is invited to an opening reception for the artist on Saturday, October 23, from 3PM to 5PM. This exhibition is an outstanding opportunity for Boston-area residents to view an extended range of Susan Pratt Sheridan's award-winning watercolor paintings. Over twenty ...

Waiting Room Solutions (WRS) (www.waitingroomsolutions.com), a leading web-based EMR and PM provider, announced today that Lisa D. Miller MD Pediatrics PC has chosen the Waiting Room Solutions Pediatrics Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Practice Management System (PM) for its pediatrics practice. Lisa D. Miller MD Pediatrics PC is located in Covington, GA. Dr. Miller, who has over fifteen years of clinical experience, is part of a team of three physicians and one nurse practitioner providing care at this busy practice. These providers see a high volume of patients ...

It stands to reason that at the world's first Immersive Technology Summit (www.immersivetech.org), traditional video might be just a bit flat. That's why, through the collaborative efforts of Panasonic USA and Ronald James Television, the inaugural gathering will be documented in 3D. And, befitting the event's pioneering spirit, exhibitors will be able to commission custom videos in 3D, for promotional purposes (and, perhaps, bragging rights), using Panasonic's new 3D Professional Camcorder and supporting technology. Immersive Technology Summit 2010 is the world's first ...

The talented actors and actresses from the Cinema City International Film Festival Mentor Program displayed their talents in the feature film The Grief Tourist, starring Mike Cudlitz and Melanie Griffith. The film chronicles Jim Tahana, a disturbed and troubled soul who retraces the footsteps of serial killers who fascinate him as his hobby. His dark obsession with past killers soon becomes his reality and leads viewers on a menacing and horrific journey inside his twisted mind. The film is produced by Vision Entertainment and Suzanne DeLaurentiis Productions. Samantha ...

Leading mobile service provider Guide by Cell has provided the technology for a cell phone-guided audio tour at the Weatherspoon Art Museum, located on the campus of The University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Visitors to the Weatherspoon's outdoor sculpture garden can listen to a short, pre-recorded message about many abstract works, with some audio prompts recorded by the artists themselves. The sculpture garden is located in an area with notably less foot traffic; museum staff have long sought a solution to decreased staffing and lack of space to include proper ...

West Michigan based PromoQuip, Inc., an integrated manufacturer of promotional equipment, today announced the release of its latest innovation in the form of a new, Mini-Plinko Game Boards. While sized to fit on a counter or display table, it's built to the same quality standards as the Jumbo Plinko Boards the company is known for with customers across the country. "With tight marketing budgets being the new normal, we've responded to requests from our customers for a lower cost, smaller footprint than that of our Junior Plinko Boards. Our new Mini-Plinko is easy to ...

Chasing Arrows will be performing live on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 6:30pm at Peabody's in Virginia Beach, Virginia in support of their latest CD, Life on Hold. Chasing Arrows will be performing at Peabody' with DBS, Matt Mason and Chek an da Family. Chasing Arrows is a group of like-minded musicians that have integrated varied musical influences into a seamless dynamic whole. They have played the last several years up and down the East Coast for numerous enthusiastic audiences while sharing the stage with many notable acts including The Plain White T's, Carbon ...

Paragon Software Group (PSG), the technology leader in innovative mobile device and embedded system solutions, today announced the addition of Paragon NTFS and HFS+ for Android to its series of universal file system drivers created to tackle the incompatibilities of multimedia systems with NTFS or HFS+ formatted portable storage devices. Paragon NTFS and HFS+ for Android provides a stable, high-performance solution to the challenges of developing embedded systems using the open-source Android platform, such as the design and manufacture of next-generation handheld media ...

AJ Ackerman, a part of the Randy Peska & Parters Team at Century 21 Sunbelt, announces the debut of his new web site and social media tools for buyers and sellers. The site, http://www.ackermanswfl.com, features some unique and useful tools to assist people in the process of buying or selling a home. One of the features on the Home page of the site is a "Free search like a Realtor access to the local MLS" tool. This feature allows anyone using the site to access the same MLS information that Realtors use. Both of these features have been designed to help property owners ...