It is every author's dream to get published. The joy and excitement that published authors feel knowing that they have shared their stories is incomparable. This holiday season, authors can have their books available for the reading public. Trafford Publishing is offering value laden book publishing offers for authors who want to have their books available this holiday season. Trafford Publishing, one of the leading indie publishing companies, provides authors the chance to get published immediately without sacrificing editorial and production quality. This September, ...

Basketball enthusiasts have a treat in store for them if they are heading to Paris in October, since NBA sides the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves will be facing off in the French capital. Attendees will need to travel from their Paris hotel to the Palais Omnisports Paris Bercy - a venue which has hosted NBA games in the past - to see this exciting match-up take place. The Knicks are probably the more famous team of the two, with stars such as David Lee, Al Harrington, Wilson Chandler and Danilo Gallinari regularly notching up points for the side. Another ...

A series of concerts being performed at Paris's Musee d'Orsay will look into the topic of Academism in Music, which could prove to be enjoyable and interesting for enthusiasts of classical compositions. The shows will take place every Thursday between October 14th and November 4th 2010 in the auditorium (level two) of the celebrated French museum. Guests at Paris hotels who choose to attend one of the concerts will have the chance to listen to classical pieces from the likes of Brahms, Reger and Mendelssohn. "How is academism expressed in music? This question is ...

Marriage is a big decision that can either reap tremendous rewards, or have horribly negative consequences. Though marriage is something that we eventually all strive for, many of us do so without taking the proper precautions. For example, are we sure of our spouses criminal background? Are we certain that they have not assumed a fake identity? Though some of these questions may seem rare to you, the truth is many spouses come to realize that the person they married is not who they represented themselves to be. RQ Investigators can help answer these questions before it ...

The latest building to open on NC State's Centennial Campus is an engineering student's dream. With state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment, the 248,000-square-foot building features two wind tunnels and Centennial's first green roof. "This is just one more indication of the importance of engineering on Centennial Campus," said Dennis Kekas, associate vice chancellor of the Centennial Campus Partnership Office. "The collaboration opportunities this provides our corporate, governmental and non-profit partners is enormous." This is the third building to be constructed ...

Green Energy Corp (GEC), a technology company that provides open-source software solutions and engineering services to smart energy, communication and utility companies, is the latest corporate partner to locate an office at the NC State University's Centennial Campus. The company, which has also offices in Denver (headquarters) and Durango, Colorado, will be located in the Venture IV office complex. "We are delighted to have Green Energy Corp as a business partner," said Dennis Kekas, Associate Vice Chancellor of the Centennial Campus Partnership Office. "They ...

Delinquent tax debt is a major stress for many Americans these days. Many are confused and unsure of where to turn for help when finding themselves faced with these back taxes. Whether you are dealing with Garnished Wages, Tax Levy, Tax Lien, Tax Penalties, Small Business Payroll Taxes, or some other type of Tax Problem. Our group of tax professionals and IRS Enrolled Agents are fully educated in the workings of the IRS and can offer many solutions for you. "Enrolled agents are invaluable to this process because they are authorized to appear on behalf of the taxpayer. ...

Obesity in America has become a growing trend. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that obesity may soon replace more traditional public health concerns such as under nutrition and infectious diseases as the most significant cause of poor health. In fact, according to Drugs-Expert.com, "At an individual level, a combination of excessive caloric intake and a lack of physical activity is thought to explain most cases of obesity. A limited number of cases are due primarily to genetics, medical reasons, or psychiatric illness. In contrast, increasing rates of obesity ...

The economic slump hit car hire prices this year. However, www.Carrentals.co.uk discovered that this increase in price did not stop an increase in bookings, regardless of prices inflating by about 9% during 12 months. As easy credit fades into the past, car rental companies find it more challenging to get hold of new purchases. Fleet size growth rates have decreased; older cars become unwanted and have caused the current increase in prices. Fortunately for the rental business, British citizens are a determined bunch. They need to have a good time and escape on holiday. ...

Internationally renowned, label doming machine and consumables manufacturer, Liquid Lens, is delighted to announce the launch of the new Quartz series, fully automated domed label production systems, for medium to high volume throughput. Developed over a two year period and in close partnership with resin dispensing experts, Demak Engineering, the cartridge based Quartz doming machine series provide clean, easy set-up, 2,4,6 way dispensing, 50 tray storage and fast curing. Commenting on the introduction of the new Quartz doming machines, Liquid Lens, CEO, Steve Hasti ...

A seat at the PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) valued at $1,050 is on the block at online poker penny auction site Bidibot.com. The seat for Tuesday the 21st will be auctioned on Sunday 19th September and if the recent GUKPT seat that went for $16.03 last week is any indication, it could go for pennies. With a guaranteed prize pool of $50,000,000, this year's WCOOP poker tournament is bigger than ever and now players have a shot at it for a discounted price. The 2010 WCOOP will run 62 events, including three High Roller tournaments, and will conclude ...

Revellers are preparing for the day-long celebrations of the City of Perth Pride Fairday, which takes place on October 9th 2010. Partygoers who step out from the fine accommodation Perth has available in order to attend the event should find it is the perfect start to the city's Pride festivities. Russell Square in Northbridge will play host to the day's activities, which include performances from a number of solo artists, bands and drag acts, as well as the occasion's famous dog shows. Some of Perth's best DJs will also be on hand to keep the party going all day. The ...

High-octane racing and a host of famous music acts are on the bill at the Gold Coast 600. The V8 Supercar Championship Series event takes place between October 22nd and 24th 2010, with star drivers such as David Brabham, former Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve and three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves all lined up to take part. Gold Coast accommodation customers fortunate enough to get tickets for the weekend will also be treated to performances from a number of big-name bands and artists in 600 Sounds, which kicks off on the Friday, Saturday ...

Tottenham Hotspur fans may have the chance to see their team's vital Champions League game against Inter Milan at the San Siro this autumn. The game takes place on October 20th and will see Spurs face arguably their toughest test in the Champions League so far this season, with Inter the reigning champions of the competition. Plenty of fans will be eager to book into some of the luxury hotels Milan has to offer to see the match, but first priority on away tickets is going to season ticket holders at White Hart Lane. After that, members of the team's fan club will ...

Music fans with Dusseldorf hotel bookings will have a chance to see one of the world's greatest guitarists live on stage later this year. Jeff Beck has confirmed a performance at the city's Philipshalle venue on November 4th as one of five concerts he is playing in Germany this autumn. Having released his tenth studio album Emotion and Commotion earlier this year, Beck continues to thrill rock music fans around the world with his virtuoso lead guitar skills and distinctive sound. Born in south London in 1944, he rose to prominence during the 1960s as a member of ...

Peter D. Aiken, a partner in the law firm Aiken, O'Halloran and Associates, with offices in four Southwest Florida cities, Ft. Myers, Naples, Punta Gorda and Sarasota, will co-host an upcoming webcast for attorneys titled The Basics -- Marketing Your Firm Online. The free webcast, held Thursday, September 23rd, will discuss law firm marketing, the Internet and strategies that lawyers can use to grow their practice by connecting with new clients online. 12 p.m. EDT/11 a.m. CDT/10 a.m. MDT/9 a.m. PDT time slot. Go to http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=242630&s=1&k=6162FDA81C1EA775BBA6FDAE271CAF6C ...

The introduction of new car licence plates this month may see you buying a new car. And if you are, says car finance specialist CarLoan4U.co.uk, then choosing one in red, silver or black may help you achieve a quicker resell at a later date. Figures* released today from car finance specialist CarLoan4U.co.uk have shown that these are the top three vehicle colours for people applying for car loans through their website. Ryan Dignan, Director from CarLoan4U, says: "If these figures are anything to go by, then people looking to buy a new car now that will be easier ...

StraighterLine (http://www.straighterline.com) announced today the launch of six new online college courses, bringing the total number offered by the company to fifteen. With greater course variety, students have the opportunity to save even more on their college education. StraighterLine's extremely flexible and affordable online college courses allow students to save up to 90% on their first year of college by helping ease the burden of balancing a busy lifestyle while earning a college degree. Course credits transfer to any of StraighterLine's partner colleges and universities ...

Experienced dentists in Houston, Katy and Memorial, Drs. Trey Thompson and Rick Hammond, have unveiled a resourceful and easy-to-use website for their patients. The patients can now easily access the website for more information on the practice and dental health care resources from any location, at any time. With the new site up and running, patients can search for staff bios, office details, and even request appointments, among many other useful tools and information they may want to discover. The new site also offers a smile gallery, a unique feature to the new website ...

Johnston McLamb announced today that they have achieved the prestigious Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI ) Maturity Level (ML) 3 rating from the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEISM). Recently growing out of the U.S. Small Business Administration small business designation, the management and technology consulting firm has become part of an elite tier of businesses to have achieved this SEI designation. With a focus on the federal sector, Johnston McLamb specializes in geospatial solutions, data visualization, business intelligence (BI) and large ...

The first "Hong Kong International Software Contest" kicked off on 15th September, 2010, which had a million people's eyes on it. At the same time, the prize-giving ceremony will be held in ZhuHai, a romantic garden situated in the southwest of Pearl River Delta of China, on 11th Jan, 2011. Hong Kong Software Association (HKSA) is an association between Hong Kong and the Mainland which provides educational opportunities to software developers and companies. Also, it presents a strong united power for the software sector to build their ability to scale, and increase ...

Recent financial struggles facing the Texas Rangers baseball team have brought attention to the issue of involuntary bankruptcy proceedings. Creditors holding roughly $525 million in debt accrued by the team when its ownership group defaulted on several high-value loans in recent years want to broaden the scope of the Rangers' Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding to include the assets of two holding companies belonging to Hicks Sports Group, the current owner of the team. Creditors have several reasons for bringing an involuntary bankruptcy claim against a debtor or group ...

Who should be allowed to profit from the death of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines? The question is almost so appalling as to be absurd. And yet, those are the accusations made by family members, that insurance companies are taking advantage of the death of military personnel to make substantial profits on their life insurance proceeds. Prudential Financial Inc. is a government contractor handling term life insurance policies for military personnel; it is called Servicemember Group Life Insurance (SGLI).When servicemembers die, though, the company does not pay ...

Although the real estate market began its collapse several years ago, banks and lenders continue to sort out the related issues today. According to the New York Times, during the real estate boom years banks nationwide lent homeowners more than approximately a trillion dollars in the form of home equity loans. These loans were secured solely by the value of homes, which once seemed to increase without bound. As home values rapidly declined, though, so did the ability and willingness of these homeowners to repay their home equity loans. The American Bankers Association ...

New social media such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter have provided a forum for many of us to interact with friends. Whether catching up with friends with whom we may have lost touch, sharing pictures of our families or our weekend adventures, or using the media to brag or "vent" about something we feel strongly about, social media allows us the ability to do all of this and more. While this may seem like innocent fun, many are finding out that what is posted or "tweeted" on or through these media sites can and will be used against them in family court. In a world ...