"I am my own experiment. I am my own work of art," Madonna said. More than a singer. More than a performer or actress, Madonna is a 20th century cultural icon. An experiment in the culture of pop star—someone who's constantly unfolding and transforming herself. Colleges like Harvard have offered classes on Madonna and how she impacts American culture. Like any good work of art she stirs things up. When the songstress first arrived in New York City in the late-70s she was 19-years-old with $35 in her pocket and a dream of a career in modern dance. She ultimately used ...

Metrolist of Colorado is proud to announce the launch of RETechnology.com as its newest member benefit. All Metrolist brokers will now have direct access to the comprehensive real estate technology website where they can evaluate new products, technology companies, and articles to make better technology decisions. "RETechnology.com is a tremendous tool that will help our brokers efficiently sort through the myriad of technology available to them," says Pat Bybee, Metrolist CEO. "Most importantly, the site will allow real estate professionals to understand available ...

The Boulder Innovation Center today announced that Wells Fargo Bank has continued their financial support of the BIC, one of the nation's premier entrepreneurial support organizations, with a $5,000 donation. Wells Fargo and the other sponsors of the Boulder Innovation Center value sustainable economic development and supporting the next generation of companies to emerge from Colorado's university and entrepreneurial communities. "Wells Fargo has been a long-term supporter of the Boulder Innovation Center," said Tim Bour, Boulder Innovation Center Executive Director. ...

Band Together NC, a Triangle-based organization whose mission is to raise funds and awareness for select charities through events that showcase and support musical talent, in partnership with Mended Heart Records (MHR), an Asheville-based recording label, have announced the official release of the "Band Together Compilation for Charity 2011." Proceeds will go to benefit Band Together and its 2011 charity partner, Alliance Medical Ministry. The CD was released as MHR's first full-length charitable CD on Valentine's Day, the organization's one-year anniversary. "I am touched ...

Mr. Romakov will be responsible for supervising the activities of Uniastrum's Finance DivisionEvgeny Romakov graduated the Russian Government Academy of Finance, majoring in Finance and Credit, subsequently gaining a wealth of professional experience in the financial sector, including, among other areas, a proven track record in strategic planning, budgeting, and Russian and international financial reporting standards. Mr. Romakov's banking career stretches back over 10 years. From 2004 to 2007 he worked as CEO advisor, CFO, and Management Board Deputy Chairman, serving ...

Mobile cloud computing will feature at The 3rd Cloud Computing World Forum http://www.cloudwf.com - taking place on the 21st and 22nd of June 2011 at Olympia, London. Cloud computing's potential does not begin and end with the personal computer - the technology is having a major impact on the mobile platform too. This dedicated session will examine interaction within the Social Cloud, Enterprise2.0, Mobile Cloud Computing and Applications. Topics include the business value of mobile computing, enterprise 2.0 strategy and a panel discussion titled 'Considerations for ...

A team representing Cary Magazine took home top honors for "Best Printed Collateral for an Event" at the annual awards banquet for the Triangle, N.C., Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), held Feb. 9 at the Raleigh Convention Center. The annual Triangle NACE Awards honor members' highest achievements and outstanding contributions to the catering profession. This year's nominations were judged by the Washington, D.C., Chapter of NACE. Cary Magazine's winning entry was a vendor invitation and sponsorship prospectus for its Fourth Annual Elegant ...

A young man born without irises--the colored portion of the eye--is seeing clearer today as a result of a vision-restoring surgery performed at the New York Ear and Eye Infirmary last month. A custom-made artificial iris allows the patient to see more normally. The procedure was performed by the co-inventor of the iris implant, Dr. Kenneth J. Rosenthal, who also performed the world's first such procedure in 1996. The procedure was an immediate success, with the patient's vision being transformed from legal blindness to being able to drive without glasses. The iris not ...

Sitecore, the leading provider of .NET Web Content Management System (CMS) software, announced the list of 2010 Sitecore Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs), which included Sean Connell - Verndale's Engineering Manager. The program recognizes exceptional technical community leaders who encourage free and objective exchange of knowledge by actively sharing their real-world Web CMS expertise. For 2010, twenty outstanding individuals from around the world were selected to be members of the program. Individuals were nominated by Sitecore employees from around the world, and ...

Wellesley Information Services (WIS Publishing), Dedham, MA February 16, 2011 - WIS Publishing's Insider Learning Network, a free, global interactive Web platform that connects SAP customers with peers and experts, announces a week-long moderated forum with Norman Marks from SAP on Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC). Participants can log in to the Compliance forum with their free membership at InsiderLearningNetwork.com from February 21 through February 25. During the week, members can ask Norman questions, explore ideas, share insights, and come away with a more ...

Chorus is New Zealand's largest telecommunications utility company; with a network of local telephone exchanges, cabinets and copper and fibre cables that currently connects around 1.8 million New Zealand homes and businesses. Chorus's 'fibre to the cabinet' programme aims to reach thousands more by delivering high speed broadband to more than 80% of New Zealanders by the end of next year. Project Objectives With a massive programme of work underway, Chorus approached the design company, Creature, to provide an effective medium and location to promote their network ...

Medical Management Services Group, L.L.C., managers of the cataract surgery & lens implant information and cataract surgeon directory website http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com states that "Diabetes is a known risk factor for developing a cataract. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov) recently reported that an alarming of Americans has diabetes or "prediabetes". With more than 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 65 having full blown diabetes, it is very likely that more and more diabetics will seek consultation with cataract surgeons regarding cataracts ...

For years, the world's leading investors have been attracted to physical commodities such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium as a way to hedge and protect the value of their investments. That is because unlike stocks, bonds, and future-based commodities that can provide high but often unpredictable returns, gold and silver tends to hold its value, offering returns that are mostly in-line with the current price of the raw material. However, when people choose to invest on their own, many are unaware of the benefits of physical commodities, or make the decision to buy ...

February 17, 2011 -- With the Academy Awards coming up, City-Discovery.com lets movie fans relive their favorite films by highlighting movie-inspired tours and locations where last year's bestselling films were shot. The tours span across the world from the tropical paradise of Bali (the setting of Eat, Pray, Love) to perennial favorite New York City and its distinctive skyline. Cinema has long served as a source of travel inspiration even before Audrey Hepburn explored Rome from the back of a Vespa in Roman Holiday. City Discovery's Marketing Director Xavier Hallauer ...

BÖWE BELL + HOWELL (BBH) has achieved a new "personal best" in the rankings of the top 125 companies for leadership in employer-sponsored training and development programs. BBH University earned the #30 position, the highest ranking in the company's history. BBH has been named to the prestigious list nine out of the 11 years that the competition has been conducted. The Training Top 125 is sponsored by Training magazine, the primary business publication for learning and development. The magazine announced the rankings at the annual Training 2011 Conference and Expo held ...

It is fully understandable that you are extremely concerned about the security of your money and other valuables. It is also obvious that you are very much worried about the increase in occurrences of burglaries. At this point, it needs to be admitted that the conventional safes cannot provide full safety to your belongings, beyond a point. You yourself are aware of this disturbing fact! For, the burglars have now become quite adept in breaking them (traditional safes). But because of all those disturbing facts, there is no need for you to be worried, as there is a solution ...

Universal Auto Transport has undertaken a new initiative to expand the number of useful and informative resources on its website. The company has added a number of articles that explain various aspects of nationwide auto transport and provide relevant information for consumers, to help them make shipping arrangements that will drop off their vehicle at the destination, on time, without dents or scratches. The resource section goes beyond that, with articles on basic car maintenance, heavy equipment rentals, and advice on shipping larger vehicles like boats and trailers. ...

Value Energy Solutions, one of the largest lighting installation and lighting retrofit companies in the nation, recently completed an energy efficient lighting retrofit project for Newburgh Envelope Corporation. Newburgh Envelope is a full service commercial printing company and the largest envelope printer in Hudson Valley. They are a 4th generation family-owned & operated business and like many companies -controlling their operating expenses is crucial to their success. Newburgh Envelope contacted Jim Smith, North East Regional Manager for Value Energy Solutions to ...

After a successful first year, Legacy Trust and VSA Michigan-Grand Rapids are again looking for adult artists with disabilities to compete in this year's Legacy Trust Award Collection for ArtPrize 2011. A statewide art competition designed to encourage participation in ArtPrize, the Legacy Trust Award Collection is comprised of the top three vote-getters at a preliminary competition during a special Artists' Reception and public vote to be held May 19 and 20, respectively, at Grand Rapids Civic Theater. The winning artists move forward to compete individually in ArtPrize ...

In recognition of the growing interest in do-it-yourself projects, Woodward Landscape Supply is holding an Open House on Saturday, March 19 which will feature a free "do-it-yourself" seminar on how to implement hardscaping projects. The Open House will run from 11am to 3pm and will include several additional attractions including product displays, refreshments, special discounts, and networking. The DIY seminar will take place from 11:30 to 1pm. This seminar will cover the basic techniques to install sidewalks, patios, and garden walls. Topics range from material ...

When University Conference Services, a North Carolina based producer of executive education conferences for human resource, benefits and finance executives, determined they needed to enhance the capabilities of their website, they turned to Triangle-based firms Holy Cow Branding and Imp Designs for strategy, design, and implementation. Holy Cow coordinated the website creation process, overseeing the formation of a team for the project, designing site layout and graphic elements, and collaborating with Imp Designs and University Conference Services on content strategy. ...

ABC11 Eyewitness News (http://www.abc11.com) has announced the launch of its official Apple iPad application. The first local N.C. news app designed to take advantage of the iPad's larger screen. The design offers simple navigation and quick access to all the top stories of the day keeping you connected to your community. It features live streaming video of breaking news, animated Doppler XP radar, 7-day forecast, the top stories locally and nationally as well as full social media integration with Facebook and Twitter. The app is available for download in iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abc11-raleigh-durham/id408441304?mt=8. QUOTES: ...

If you are looking for a fun day out then look no further than Love the Races (www.lovetheraces.com). Love The Races offers all the latest news on events and exciting days out at the races. Whether you are looking for a family fun day out or the perfect get together with friends, the races are sure to provide an interesting and memorable day out for you. You can mix fun with fashion by stopping by the fashion section at Love The Races. However, you can do more than enjoy the horseracing, because you can also catch up on all the latest fashions. You are invited to join ...

In the centrifugation area, the new PerfectSpin 24 Plus is a compact, quiet and efficient new benchtop centrifuge for up to 24 1.5 ml / 2.0 ml tubes. The PerfectSpin Mini is a new personal mini centrifuge with adaptors for 1.5 / 2.0 / 0.5 ml tubes and 8 tube strips. Finally, the new peqTWIST vortexer is a sturdy tube vortexer with a range of adaptors for tubes from 0.2 to 50 mls. For liquid handling, PEQLAB has launched the peqMATE Electronic Pipette Controller and peqSTEPPER dispenser are additions to the popular peqPETTE products. These new products build upon the ...

Sasmar, Inc. announced today that it has been granted Federal Trademark registration for its brand 'Conceive Plus', paving the way for release of its break-though fertility product to U.S. pharmacies and consumers in the second quarter of 2011. Conceive Plus is the only lubricant that can contain Calcium and Magnesium ions based on patents filed internationally. Found naturally in fertile cervical and seminal fluid, Calcium and Magnesium ions play an essential role in sperm and egg viability and in the process of fertilization. By combining physiologically important ...