Cornwall holidaymakers will have a chance to experience some of the region's traditional midwinter celebrations at the Montol Festival next month. Based in Penzance, the festivities are set to begin on Wednesday December 8th and will culminate on Tuesday December 21st, which is also known as Montol Eve. On this day, the people of Penzance engage in the west Cornish custom of guise dancing, which involves wearing masks and acting out traditional plays such as St George and the Turkish Knight. Montol Eve, which is the main event of the festival, also features the ...

With close to 100,000 Depuy hip implants patients at risk and now subject to a recall of their Depuy ASR hip implants it was imperative that a voluntary and independent National Hip Recall Database be created of hip implant/replacement patients, which would allow for communications and information concerning health-related issues and news detailing all hip warnings and recalls that may impact these hip implant patients. The National Hip Recall Registry was developed in order to better communicate critical information regarding hip implant recalls and warnings both mandatory ...

Only Men Aloud are set to provide a musical Christmas treat for people staying in Bournemouth hotels next month. The Welsh male voice choir will bring their dulcet tones to the Solent Hall at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) on Sunday December 19th, performing a selection of festive favourites alongside other material. Formed in 2000, the group shot to fame after winning the BBC's Last Choir Standing competition in 2008. Since impressing judges such as star tenor Russell Watson and choral conductor Suzi Digby, Only Men Aloud have released two successful ...

Travellers who are yet to enjoy the Beatlemania! exhibition still have time to book Prague hotels and visit the Czech Museum of Music. The display, which opened in June this year, features a large collection of Beatles artefacts and memorabilia loaned from museums, collectors and private owners around the world. It has been described as a must-visit attraction for devotees of the Fab Four and can be seen in the Czech capital until January 10th 2011. One of the most interesting aspects of the exhibition is its emphasis on visitor interaction, with fans invited to ...

Famous and Fearless is set to be filmed at the Liverpool Echo Arena in January and will feature Dame Kelly Holmes as one of the brave contestants. The television show is free to attend and anyone interested in heading down to the venue from their Liverpool hotels only needs to visit the Channel 4 website to apply for tickets. Famous and Fearless will see eight famous faces take on a variety of activities, such as street luge and monster trucks, in a bid to be crowned the overall winner of the contest and secure a donation for a charity of their choice. As well ...

Seville's Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporaneo (CAAC) has unveiled an exhibition entitled Publics and Counterpublics, which explores what it is to be a spectator. Art enthusiasts should be sure to schedule a trip to the prestigious venue into their winter or spring getaway, with the display due to be available to view until March 6th 2011, after opening in October 2010. It uses the artwork of 30 international creators to look at spaces of representation such as theatres and how the audience occupies its role. Among the other themes investigated are the staging ...

While healthcare costs continue to escalate so does the importance of acquiring a health insurance policy. Business owners can ill afford to escape acquiring a health insurance policy. An article recently released by Insure4USA.com, one of the leading providers of online insurance services, discusses the various options open to business owners for health insurance purposes. Many businesses either avoid paying for health insurance or find it extremely difficult to find suitable coverage. However, David, Manager of Insure4USA.com says, "To business owners, finding affordable ...

Leading search engine optimization company, Qualified Impressions, announced today that they have launched a completely new website (called VoterVisibility.com) focused solely on assisting political candidates, politicians and elected officials control the information that voters find on the Internet and in search engine results. Search marketing industry and local political analysts welcome Voter Visibility's solution as a critical addition to the traditional political marketing mix. According to Elyse Dressler, a local political enthusiast, the service Voter Visibility ...

ASAP Ventures, a market leader in the provision of online commerce properties, has spent an undisclosed sum to acquire the DiscountVoucher.th top level domain, which will be added to the firm's existing range of popular cost-saving websites. The domain was acquired from name trading business www.KeyphraseDomains.co.uk. Online television is on the verge of truly widening online reach soon. ASAP Ventures is maximising the power of its strategic expansion by extending its existing range consumer services. With the DiscountVouchers.co.uk proposition, shoppers can save money ...

Are you a shopping freak? Then get ready for the Cyber Monday bash at Milanoo.com this year with the best and the trendiest of designs and casual wear. Make the most of the period between November 21 and November 23 and you can get a lucrative discount of 20% on all the products at the online shopping store. Welcome to the Cyber Monday sale! Cyber Monday is the day which comes after Thanksgiving Day. It is one of the biggest shopping days of the year and has been rendered phenomenal in the retail industry. Driving serious discounts online and magnificent promotions, Milanoo ...

This weekend Intertops Poker hosts its third and final Mega Money Tournament Weekend. Intertops is putting up $2000 for Saturday's Freeroll and adding $3000 to the player prize pool for Sunday's $3000 Added Buy-in where they'll also double qualified players' winnings. "Not only does our next buy-in tournament have $3,000 cash added to it," said Jason Rosenberg of Global Gaming Events which produces the OFC Mega Money Events, "but players have the opportunity to have their prize doubled thanks to Intertops. This is an amazing opportunity to build a huge bankroll off of ...

New benchmark research released today by Ventana Research indicates that while an array of customer analytics are used by organizations, most focus on cost containment rather than bottom-line business issues, limiting the maturity of business use of analytics in customer-facing operations. This major research on Customer Analytics, the latest from the leading business technology research firm, analyzed input from hundreds of organizations around the world to assess the maturity and direction of their efforts. Ventana Research undertook this benchmark research to acquire ...

Realityworks, Inc., the leader in educational simulations, will award the RealCare Educator of the Year to Mary Smith of Tomahawk, Wis., at the Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Annual Convention and Career Expo. Smith is a Family and Consumer Education (FACE) and health instructor from the Tomahawk School District and has been an educator for over 30 years. The 2010 ACTE Annual Convention and Career Expo will be held in Las Vegas Dec. 2-4. The conference brings together over 3,000 teachers and administrators in the Career and Technical Education ...

LearnSomething, Inc., is planning their trip to the ASAE Technology Conference & Expo 2010 being held December 14-15 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. As a provider of eLearning solutions for national associations, LearnSomething values attendance at all ASAE National and Technology conferences, where the company can showcase Isoph Blue and LearnPro+, their two learning management systems built to support associations. LearnSomething has already committed to attending ASAE's 2012 Healthcare conference. Mark Lambertson, Senior VP of ...

On Tuesday, December 7th attorney Jeff Raizner, a partner in the Houston law firm Doyle Raizner LLP, will co-host a FindLaw webcast on legal marketing and how lawyers can build a strong, distinctive, client-generating brand online. The complimentary one-hour webcast, titled Beyond The Basics: Best Practices for Building Your Law Firm Online, is designed for attorneys who have a website but want to improve their Internet marketing and differentiate themselves from the competition. Attendees will get the information they need to effectively compete online in a challenging ...

ThinkHR Corporation, the largest national HR firm specializing in wholesale insurance broker distribution, today announced the expanded availability of practical solutions, including its popular Hotline and Training Center services. Through its exclusive broker distribution model, ThinkHR provides expert Human Resources information, advice and training to businesses when they need it most - on demand. "With over 80% of our new customers in the central and eastern regions of the U.S., the ThinkHR team determined that it was time to open an East Coast operation to address ...

Despite auto insurance companies' spending much time and funds on spreading awareness of the dangers of texting while driving and despite many states' enacting bans on the practice, a significant proportion of the driving public still sends and receives messages from behind the wheel. According to recently released results from an insurance research organization survey, about a fifth of respondents reported that they had texted while driving at least once during the last month. The survey, conducted by the Insurance Research Council (IRC), asked more than 1,400 motorists ...

Independent online gambling resource site, Online Gambling Insider, was pleased to announce the launch of a brand new online casino to the industry, City Tower. This Sea Gate operated site is a crisp, modern-looking destination for players who expect high standards from their gaming experience, and the Playtech casino software ensures that there are always the very best games available. "Players are definitely spoiled for choice," said the editor of Online Gambling Insider, Ryan D. "We were very impressed with the excellent video slots, table games and card games, ...

The Holiday Inn Express Newberry South Carolina Hotel & Suites offers convenient lodging to guests attending the Christmas Tour of Homes, presented by Newberry Opera House Guild. The event will take place on Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 4:00 - 7:00pm. Admission includes a reception with food and wine at Newberry Opera House for before touring the featured homes including: - Coateswood, historic site - Mower House - Summer/Chapman House - Haskell House - Chasteen Home Three of the featured homes on the tour are Victorians, one a 1930s charmer, and the other a ...

Super 8 Monroe North Carolina Hotel offers convenient and affordable accommodations for holiday travelers attending Christmas in Downtown Monroe. This celebration will take place on December 4, 2010. The festivities will begin at 4:00pm with the arrival of Santa Clause. At 7:00pm the Christmas Tree Lighting will take place. Christmas in Downtown Monroe will also include: - Carriage and trolley rides - Live music on the plaza - Food vendors - Local business open house Monroe, NC is a quaint suburb of Charlotte, NC. The town is also close to the South Carolina ...

Hampton Inn Scottsboro Hotel offers nearby lodging to holiday travelers attending the Annual Scottsboro Christmas Parade sponsored by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. This year's parade will take place on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 6:00pm. The route will run from Broad Street to downtown Scottsboro, Alabama. The theme for the 2010 Scottsboro Christmas Parade is "Christmas Songs on Parade." Participants are asked to use their favorite Christmas song to decorate their float or vehicle. The theme was chosen based on the Alabama Board of Tourism and Travel's theme ...

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Galleria Hotel, an affordable Smyrna Georgia Hotel, offers convenient accommodations to guests attending upcoming holiday shows this December 2010 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Upcoming events include: - Cirque Dreams Holidaze, playing November 30 - December 5 - Army Ground Forces Band Holiday Concert, December 12 - Holiday Ice Spectacular, December 16 - 24 Cirque Dreams Holidaze is an original new musical extravaganza by the creators of the hit Broadway musical Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy. Also, coming to Atlanta for the ...

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located near Dunwoody, GA, announces a new special savings package for holiday travelers to enjoy. "The Holidays are Better When Shared" package offers the season's best rates. Tis the season to travel; reconnect with friends and loved ones this season while staying at Sheraton. Guests can create lasting memories in Atlanta for all to share. As always, the Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel's services and amenities include: - Free high-speed Internet Access - 24-hour Business Center - Club level lounge - Concierge desk - Complimentary ...

Hampton Inn Southlake Morrow Hotel offers convenient lodging to guests attending upcoming December 2010 performances at Spivey Hall, located on the campus of Clayton State University. Spivey Hall, a 400-seat acoustically excellent performing arts facility, has featured performances by many world-renowned artists. Upcoming shows include: - Daniel Pyle, organ on December 1 at 7:30pm - Jubilant Sykes, baritone on December 4 at 8:15pm - Baptiste Trotignon Quartet on December 5 at 3:00pm Presented by the Clayton State University Department of Visual and Performing Arts, ...

Have you heard the one about the man who went 8p overdrawn and ended up owing his bank GBP215?* Or how Lloyds Bank charges an amount equivalent to 46,450,869% APR for a GBP200 unauthorised overdraft?** These aren't jokes from inside Christmas crackers, sadly, but an indication of how some of Britain's banks are taking advantage of already cash-strapped customers and piling on more debt misery, says industry expert Gary Miller-Cheevers. And with pre-Christmas sales starting this week leading up to Mega Monday - when it is anticipated that half a billion pounds will ...