Carlson Hotels, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has selected the Green Key Eco-Rating program as its preferred green lodging certification program. Green Key, which ranks, certifies and inspects hotels based on their commitment to sustainable operations and practices, will be a part of the latest installment of Carlson Hotel's Responsible Business initiative to be rolled out in the third quarter of 2010. The initiative includes Carlson Hotels' Radisson , Country Inn & Suites By CarlsonSM, Park Inn and Park Plaza brands in The Americas. The company's managed ...

Linear Blue deploy 'KeyPupil Hospital Edition' into The Royal Free Hospital Children's School. Company Background The Royal Free Hospital Children's School is a community Special School for pupils aged 5 to 16 providing high quality education for all children who are inpatients at the Royal Free Hospital. The school also provides places for a limited number of children who are not in-patients but who are receiving support from medical or mental health services. The school provides high quality lessons that produce real results in student's development. Business ...

Beehive Kitchenware Co. is bringing style and innovation to this year's New York International Gift Fair by introducing a new collection. Expanding their horizons beyond their mainstay of functional items crafted of high-quality pewter, the skilled crafters will add three lines of ceramic kitchenware to their impressive repertoire. More than 35,000 attendees from all over the world will catch a glimpse of the new product lines, which were inspired by traditional folk art designs from various cultures. The Harmonie Collection is comprised of a sugar bowl and milk pitcher, ...

"We have enjoyed great success on Twitter since our launch in late July," says Stephanie Frieze, owner of Dog Royaltees. "We announced a contest on July 23rd for reaching the 300 Followers number, but I never imagined hitting that number in less than one week." The winner of the 300 Followers contest received a customized dog t-shirt for their pooch. The winner was randomly selected and then notified via direct message within Twitter. "I was a little anxious after sending the DM to the contest winner because we did not receive a response for several days. I started to ...

Arro Corporation recently selected ProcessPro Premier ERP software to manage its production processes. The Chicago-based manufacturer specializes in custom dry and liquid blending, as well as quality reprocessing services for both food and pharmaceutical grade products. "Arro needed software that was made specifically for the highly-regulated process manufacturing industry," said Mat Jahnke, Business Development Representative, ProcessPro. "They considered upgrading their existing software, but quickly realized it would require too many third party products and customizations ...

Geoffrey Dubiski, Chief Talent Scout and Managing Director of Sumner Grace, will be speaking at the onrec.com Online Recruitment Conference & Expo 2010, to be held at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center, in Chicago from September 14-16, 2010. Geoff's experience across the industry has allowed him the chance to become a talent guru and will provide a great opportunity for those who attend onrec Expo 2010, in which there will be over 30 expert speakers in attendance, and where he will be discussing: Recruiting Data Inside the C-Suite. onrec Expo 2010 provides a ...

Secondary Market Leader Reduces Equipment Costs and Eases OEM Delivery Delays with Inventory of Long-Lead-Time Products and Comparable Gear • Delays in OEM equipment deliveries of more than three months are more commonplace due to persistent component shortages. In contrast, a large variety of the most in-demand current- and previous-generation Cisco equipment is readily available on the secondary market for immediate delivery. • Network Hardware Resale (NHR), the leading provider of pre-owned and new networking equipment, has assembled a list of the most popular ...

Spectrum analyzers are typically used by RF engineers and technicians working in communication electronics, aerospace, military or defence electronics, electronics manufacturing, industrial or automotive electronics. New high quality spectrum analyzers, particularly in the higher bandwidth ranges, are not low cost. Brand-name instruments, used, as compared to new, are typically much lower cost. Optional traceable calibration, warranty and no-charge shipping within the USA and Canada make purchasing used equipment even more appealing. The company sells previously ...

Castle Windows, a leader in providing top quality, custom-made windows, has also made it their mission to help those in need in the many areas they serve. During the holiday season, Castle Windows donated truckloads of toys to "Toys for Tots" in Mount Laurel and Easter baskets to less fortunate children in Trenton. The well-known home improvement company also donated windows, doors and talent to "Habitat for Humanity" in Gloucester County. Now, they have done it again. Castle Windows has donated over 700 plastic grocery bags to Connecting With Seniors who will ...

There are hundreds of sites and tips for saving money on home renovation repairs. Every week on 10 Grand in Your Hand, DIY Network saves homeowners up to $10,000 on their renovation and remodeling projects. As one of the top ten money-saving tips, their experts claim you can do some demolition yourself. According to CNNMoney.com and TrustyGuides.com, the average cost for home renovation repairs can range from $11,000 (minor kitchen remodel) to $54,000 (major kitchen remodel) to $108,000 (upscale kitchen remodel). A minor bathroom remodel starts at $13,000 and major bathroom ...

USA, Blackburn Group Inc.'s MSA RiskPro.com Enterprise Risk and Claim Management partners are pleased to announce they have established a Lien Negotiations Solutions Practice for integration into their Risk and Claim Management Services. The Lien Negotiations Practice includes teams of licensed attorneys that are independent, objective, and dedicated to clients specific needs. Blackburn Group Inc.'s MSA RiskPro.com minimize and in some cases eliminate lien reimbursements. Clients can strengthen their practices and gain valuable time and money savings by adding Blackburn ...

After a long-awaited year, Charley's Grilled Subs will reintroduce the Spicy Asian BBQ sandwich nationwide on August 16, 2010, adding an ethnic flavor to the restaurant's traditionally all-American lineup. Like all sandwiches at Charley's Grilled Subs, the Spicy Asian BBQ is made-to-order with 100 percent USDA Choice Steak, all natural cheeses and fresh vegetables. As a Korean-inspired menu item, the sandwich features steak cooked in a rich marinade complete with pears, green onions and Eastern spices—filling it with flavor as it hits the grill. Charley's Spicy Asian ...

A well-known, popular and successful independent dog grooming business with a substantial and long established clientele in North Ayrshire has been put up for sale. Conveniently situated within the premises of a busy town centre veterinary practice with a vet and/or veterinary nurse available if required during office hours, this opportunity would ideally suit a trained groomer ready to start their own business. The fully equipped salon, which has been operating for 20 years, has its own entrance and comes with convenient off-street parking. For further information ...

This summer, Arizona River Runners is celebrating 25 years of flying river-rafting guests to the Bar 10 Ranch, a working cattle ranch on the Arizona Strip. Sharing the ranch experience with rafting guests provides visitors the opportunity to see a different part of the Canyon during their journey. Five generations of the Heaton family have been ranching on their property, located on a distinctive, narrow piece of land on the north side of the Grand Canyon, since the early 1970's. Arizona River Runners guests see ranch hands in action during their visit - doing everything ...

Marie Rotter, one of Colorado's top communications professionals and a sought-after social media expert, has joined Metzger Associates, a communications firm with a national reputation for the strategic integration of traditional and social communications programs. "I've been impressed with the robust work that John Metzger, Doyle Albee and the team at Metzger have been doing. They have been able to stay on top of where conversations are moving and engaging people in some really creative ways. When the opportunity came up to work for them, it was an easy decision," ...

Since installing its first met mast in December 2004 in Portugal MEGAJOULE has now announced its 200. met mast. Abílio Carvalho, director of the measurements lab at MEGAJOULE, proudly says that "Getting to this number of met masts in 7 different countries and operating them achieving an average recovery rate of more than 90% of valid wind data, in all our measurements campaigns, is a clear sign of our commitment to supply our clients with a good, flexible and reliable work." Since its six years of acting as a renewable energy consultant MEGAJOULE has performed wind studies ...

Cerrao today announced it has completed its acquisition of Ecocyn Energy Inc., a leader in energy saving information technology products. The close of this transaction, and the consequent creation of an extensive combined product portfolio, accelerates Cerrao's vision of changing the way people communicate and collaborate by delivering simple, unique and interoperable collaboration experiences. "Today we are celebrating a very important step for our customers in the journey to put people at the center of new ways to utilize energy and reinvent the way we work," said ...

At the "Women Who Mean Business" Summit, Suze Orman, sportscaster Heidi Androl and successful Virginia entrepreneurs will bring real-life advice and inspiration to professional Richmond women. The event is sponsored by top companies including Verizon, Altria, Dominion, Metropolitan Business League, WTVR-TV/DT, and Madison+Main. Presented by the Metropolitan Business League, the one-day summit will advance women's economic opportunities by reducing barriers, offering entrepreneurial and skill-building training, and helping businesswomen establish professional networks. ...

If the hot summer weather has left you dreaming about cooler lakeside living, it's time to get in on the latest inventory deals available at the Port of Newcastle, the Kaitlin Group's award-winning community on the shores of Lake Ontario in Newcastle. "Late summer, early fall occupancy is still possible on fully upgraded models in our luxuriously appointed South Port condominium series," says Roger Poole, New Home Sales Advisor for the Kaitlin Group, noting that some models include a private elevator. "This is true waterfront living that you need to experience in person. ...

Energy Kitchen, a Manhattan-based fast-casual chain whose health-centric menu features no menu item that exceeds 500 calories, announces the signing of an area development agreement for three restaurants in Washington, D.C. The signed agreement âEUR" which will target downtown Washington, D.C., Georgetown and Chevy Chase âEUR" is part of an aggressive expansion plan calling for 1,000 of the calorie-conscious eateries nationwide over the next decade. âEURœItâEUR s an exciting time for us as we build momentum and take big steps towards our national expansion goal,âEUR ...

Suzi and Ortis were competing against one another during the Great Outdoors Challenge spread over 3 parts. Part two were the water based challenges. After the pair raced to an island by paddling in a kayak they were then able to switch to a powered kayak. Suzi chose to ride the kayak powered by the Ultralight outboard and Ortis was left with the Ocean Kayak Torque edition. This kayak came with a Minn Kota outboard which fitted inside the kayak. The best feature about this kayak was that everything was integrated within the kayak itself. The outboard itself was suitable ...

These days, it is imperative that the Chief Financial Officer understand where the real risks are in their organization's supply chain. Even more importantly, organizations must take the steps required to ensure these costly pitfalls are avoided, advises James (Jim) V. Kelly, C.P.M., Chief Executive Officer of JVKellyGroup, a D&B Company. Jim is well qualified to weigh in on this topic, having been named one of Supply Chain Executive magazine's "Pros to Know" for each of the past four years. JVKellyGroup, an innovative risk management solutions provider, will be participating ...

Thinspace, the UK's only thin client computing vendor, has announced the launch of the TST1000, its PCoIP zero client appliance for demanding corporate users with rich multimedia PC needs within organisations requiring cost saving, carbon reduction and security benefits of server-based computing. The TST1000 enables organisations, from 3D design workshops to world-class universities, to further reduce the cost of desktop IT, ease environmental compliance and improve security management, by extending highly controlled, server centric IT environments to power users of ...

Celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock and Madonna are building families through high-profile adoptions. While they make it look like a simple procedure, the truth is that adoption is a complicated process that may take years to complete. Better Business Bureau recommends doing research when enlisting the help of an adoption agency for this most important transaction. Experts estimate there is an average of 125,000 adoptions a year in the U.S. and consumers turned to BBB 35,000 times to research adoption services. Connecticut Better Business Bureau President, ...

Ontario Systems, LLC, a leading provider of accounts receivable and revenue-cycle recovery solutions for the collection and health care industries, announces Ryan Childers, Senior Manager of Professional Services, has been selected as co-chair of the Professional Services Champions program for the Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA), the technology services industry's largest and most vibrant association. The Champions program consists of hand-picked TSIA members that convene every other month to discuss industry issues, best practices and the latest TSIA research. ...