Ayr-based firm Owen Kerr Signs have successfully completed a commission from the Scottish Parliament to provide signage for the various Committee Rooms in the Parliament building. Proprietor Owen Kerr explains: "Last year we were contacted by the Scottish Parliament and invited to design and manufacture a series of signs depicting famous Scots including Robert Burns, Alexander Fleming, David Livingstone, Mary Fairfax Somerville, James Clerk Maxwell and Adam Smith. "A representative of the Parliament had noticed similar signs supplied by ourselves whilst on a visit ...

A key challenge for patients with rare diseases is getting an accurate and timely diagnosis. "It's frustrating because I'm just learning as I go," is how one 34-year-old man with tuberous sclerosis describes living with his rare disease. In recognition of International Rare Disease Day 2011, Inspire has compiled first-person narratives in a new report, The Road to Diagnosis: Stories from Patients with Rare Diseases. The compilation, drawn from a selection of Inspire's 170,000 members of its online patient support communities, is available free online at http://www.inspire.com. Joyce ...

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson of eBroadcastMedia.com, founders of Book Marketing, announced today The Authors Show radio and TV weekly broadcast schedule. Book Marketing, branded as 'The Authors Marketing Powerhouse', allows authors and publishers the opportunity to upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book trailers. The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. Each author can develop a personalized page. In addition the site allows for integration with Facebook and ...

JW Marketing announces the release of the book A Way In The Wilderness And Streams In The Desert by Judith Ward. This book is based on true events that took place in Libya in 1978 and 1979 during the time Ms Ward was married to a Libyan research scientist. The story chronicles the challenges of marriage between a Christian American woman and a Libyan Muslim scientist and one woman's fight to smuggle her new born son out of Libya and the clutches of Libyan strongman Muammar Gadaffi. It is a riveting story of great hope in the middle of clandestine intrigue, domestic abuse, ...

Marketplace Homes recently announced that it has partnered with prominent builders, Drees Homes, to expand housing options for Indiana residents. Marketplace Homes is excited about the opportunity to assist buyers in purchasing newly constructed communities in the cities of Indianapolis, where foreclosure rates have continued to rise in the past year. Distressed property values, the growing need of families, and this unprecedented real estate program made it possible for Marketplace Homes' Managing Partner, Mike Kalis, to revolutionize the idea of homeownership in ...

Negris LeBrum LLC and Honorary Chair Gordon Quan (Former Mayor Pro Tem) invites the people of Houston to the 1st annual Unity and Friendship Soiree celebration. The day for Unity and Friendship is February 27th 2011 however; the Unity and Friendship Soiree will take place on February 26th, 2011 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at the Mosaic Towers located on Almeda at McGregor. The Unity and Friendship art exhibit will be on display during the event. This exhibit will display paintings and sculptures from a diverse group of artists highlighting unity, friendship, and peace through ...

Ingleburn Alive will bring a wide array of free entertainment to the streets of the Sydney suburb next month. The event takes place on March 19th 2011 and promises to provide fun for the whole family. The organisers have arranged rides, activities, street stalls, camel rides, a petting farm and more. Luke Mitchell, also known as Romeo Smith from popular TV soap opera Home and Away, will be taking part in a meet-and-greet session throughout the day. Also on the bill is a display from a wheelchair basketball team, a dance academy competition and a battle of the bands ...

One of the biggest meetings on the regional horse racing calendar takes place in Victoria next month. The Werribee Cup is always popular with Australia's racing fraternity and this year's event on March 18th 2011 will be no different. It will be run over 2,600 m and is sure to attract a talented field of jockeys and horses, thanks to its position as one of the five richest races on the provincial circuit. As well as the sporting action, the day includes performances from roving musicians and competitions to find the best-dressed attendees. Visitors will also ...

Beyond the Darkness are bringing what they describe as the ultimate Pink Floyd concert to Brisbane at the end of next month. Their A Finger on the Pulse gigs are entirely based on Pink Floyd's legendary 1996 tour. The run of shows was widely seen as the most spectacular the prog rock legends had ever produced. The show will see Beyond the Darkness performing more than three hours of songs taken from the Pulse live album and DVD, including Comfortably Numb, Shine On You Crazy Diamond and Run Like Hell. A massive colour laser show mimicking the one seen at the original ...

Consumers who would like to upgrade their home computing kit or get a new printer for their home office have been thrown a lifeline by leading online voucher codes website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The specialist website has new deals available which people can use to get big money off IT kit from leading stores Currys and PC World. The DiscountVouchers.co.uk website specialises in finding shoppers the very latest and best retail deals around, with deals redeemable at more than 500 of the country's top on and offline retailers. To enjoy money off IT items right now shoppers ...

Adele is set to perform at the Kesselhaus in Munich on Tuesday March 29th. Fresh from a widely-acclaimed performance of forthcoming single Someone Like You at the Brit Awards in London, the 22-year-old singer will embark on a European tour next month. Her gig in Munich will give fans a chance to hear songs from her second album 21, which was praised by critics on its release last month. The record saw Adele consolidate her position as one of British pop music's most distinctive young voices. She initially burst on to the scene in 2007 with the single Hometown ...

2010 was the 400th anniversary of the death of Caravaggio and following that is the closing event of a long running celebration. On the 9th of March 2011, Naples will be hosting a conference as a tribute to this great artist. Caravaggio is an Italian artist that was active between 1593 and 1610. Paintings by Caravaggio combined a dramatic use of lighting with an elastic observation of the human physical and emotional state. The artist was infamous while he lived but was almost forgotten about until the 20th century, when his importance to the development of art in ...

A captivating evening of classic Motown hits has been lined up at Cheltenham Racecourse next month. With the famous Cheltenham Festival due to celebrate its centenary this year, the venue plans to start the festivities in style with its Magic of Motown night on Friday March 11th. This tribute to the legendary Detroit record label will feature hits by The Temptations, Diana Ross and The Supremes, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, The Jacksons and many more top artists. According to a statement from the organisers, the show will feature a "superbly choreographed cast" ...

DirectRooms.com can announce that the Manchester Tattoo Show is to be held at the Manchester Central venue over two days, from 5th to 6th March 2011. Opening times are 11am both days and the show closes at 11pm on 5th March and 8.30pm on 6th March. The Manchester Tattoo Show is being organised by H2 Events and tickets are available online. This is the 10th year for the show which is increasing in popularity each year. Tattoo artists and enthusiasts come from all over the world to take part. Visitors will find hundreds of trade stalls, live radio and attractions such ...

DirectRooms.com can announce that Holi is the Hindu festival of colours and in 2011 it is being celebrated between 19th and 20th March 2011. The festival is intended to welcome the spring season and celebrate the energy that is associated with it. The festival is a religious one but there are not many religious aspects to the celebrations. The celebrations are energetic, with participants covering each other with many colours of paint. Celebrations will also include music and dancing and public competitions with men pitted against women. There are bonfires that are ...

The Norwich Arts Centre will host a performance by one of the British comedy scene's rising stars next month. Craig Campbell is due to appear as the headline act at the Norfolk venue on Thursday March 17th as part of his debut stand-up tour. The Canadian funnyman is already an experienced performer, having made his debut at the Edinburgh Festival in 2003 as a member of comedy trio The Dinks. Campbell has also supported Rich Hall on an international tour, warmed up crowds for Frankie Boyle and appeared on Canadian TV shows such as Jim Carrey Live and Just for Laughs. Now ...

The Levellers are heading to Bournemouth to revisit one of their classic albums live on stage. On Tuesday March 8th, the Brighton-based folk rock outfit will perform Levelling the Land in full at the O2 Academy Bournemouth. Released in 1991, the LP is a firm favourite among fans of the band and contains much-loved songs such as One Way, Fifteen Years and Battle of the Beanfield. The group have decided to play the album as a special feature of their 20th anniversary tour, which will take place throughout March. Although they have not released a new record since ...

Teatralia could be a great way for youngsters to experience the magic of theatre during a trip to the Spanish capital. Several venues in Madrid will host a varied programme, ranging from break-dancing performances for older children to puppet shows for the very young. Teatralia is an arts festival organised to inspire curiosity and creativity in its youthful visitors through its collection of shows. This year sees it turn 15, with events taking place from March 4th to 27th. There are 23 productions on the bill and performers have come from all over the world ...

DirectRooms.com announces that the third annual International Wireless Information Networks and Business Information System conference, or WINBIS, as it is commonly referred to, will be held from 27th February to 1st March 2011, in Kathmandu, Nepal. The WINBIS is a yearly conference dedicated to the discussion and development of wireless networks and business systems. This is mainly for the scientific, engineering and technology crowd to discuss the newest technologies and business applications that are available in today's business market. One primary focus of this ...

Charlotte Howard, owner of HealthSpring Essentials, has created a unique collection of artisan glass aromatherapy necklaces for the aromatherapy enthusiast. Featuring handmade lampwork glass vials that are topped with natural cork, these one-of-a-kind pieces are a new way to wear healing essential oils. The Problem: Traveling with essential oils is cumbersome at best. Multiple glass bottles that need to be kept upright and secure in one's purse or bag can be a headache when one is going to work, shopping, or on vacation. The Solution: Aromatherapy Jewelry. Aromatherapy ...

Destin Plastic Surgery (http://www.theplasticdoc.com/), a Panama City area plastic surgery practice famed for its "No Scar on the Breast" augmentation technique, was recently featured on the television show "Studio10" explaining the computer-imaging Vectra 3D system. This state-of-the-art 3D imaging program shows patients their simulated appearance after a procedure such as a breast augmentation. Women from Pensacola to Panama City - and even from outside of Florida - are travelling to the practice to benefit from this key pre-procedure step. After viewing the image, ...

Anyone keen to find out about documentary creation should check out Thoughtform at the Macba in Barcelona. The installation, put together by the Otolith Group, is on show until May 29th 2011. Rather than looking at the technical aspects of recording a documentary, it seeks to analyse the decision-making process behind it. Thoughtform is the brainchild of Otolith Group founders Anjalika Sagar and Kodwo Eshun. The Londoners used films, texts and other items to create a new form of historical record more akin to a personal diary for the installation. Sagar and ...

DirectRooms.com announces the Somerset College Writers Festival in the Gold Coast region of Australia at Mudgeerabe. The event takes place from 16th to 18th March 2011 following the International Conference of Librarians and Teachers. The festival brings experienced published authors and students together to discuss books and story ideas and allows budding authors to spend time with those with experience. Ticket prices vary per seminar and are available for sale beginning 14th February 2011. There are events scheduled for both children and adults. These events will ...

The Plastic Surgery Group (http://www.theplasticsurgerygroup.net/), Schenectady area plastic surgeon group composed of 6 board-certified plastic surgeons, is offering a $300 treatment discount on Sculptra Aesthetic for a limited time. Used for facial rejuvenation, Sculptra is an injectable filler that corrects wrinkles, folds and fine lines. "Sculptra is different than any other injectable because it is a long-term way to add facial volume," explains Dr. Douglas Hargrave. The Plastic Surgery Group's patients love the treatment "because Sculptra results can last up to ...

There are hundreds of studies that now show something in cruciferous vegetables that protects animals from cancer. In 1992, scientists from Johns Hopkins University first identified the active component called Sulforaphane. Where is Sulforaphane most prevalent? Mom was right! Eat your broccoli! Broccoli contains more of this chemical than any other cruciferous vegetable, but research has demonstrated that the Sulforaphane content of mature broccoli is highly variable and that it is present at a much higher concentration in broccoli seeds. Specifically, the content in ...