Consumer cutbacks in restaurant spending have created a slow-moving but positive economic trend at local supermarkets. In comparison to last year's figures, July 2010 retail industry sales are up 3.1%. Grocery stores have weathered the Great Recession due in part to the increased traffic in their fresh and frozen departments - thanks to a continued stream of consumers choosing their aisles over take-out restaurants. According to Supermarket News online, "Supermarkets and product suppliers have been able to provide effective solutions for consumers feeling the economic ...

At the turn of the millennium, in the year 2000, a young entrepreneur with a flair for dramatic design and an extensive knowledge of watch making technology showcased his creativity by launching an amazing collection of limited edition timepieces under the mark Swisstek Limited Edition Timepieces. Each unique creation was limited to one hundred pieces or less worldwide and was designed specifically for the discerning watch connoisseur and collector. K. Naique of Portuguese-European lineage, affectionately called "KSN" in the couture crowd, also accomplished his Masters ...

Five Star Painting, Inc. already offers a comprehensive variety of painting services, but this once exclusive painting company has now announced that they are branching out to other service forms. Five Star Painting, Inc. is unveiling their newest brand: Five Star Holiday Decor, which will offer holiday lighting services and tree delivery. CEO Mark Knoch says, "This new company will be adding some exciting holiday services to Five Star's repertoire and I'm positive we will maintain the quality of service that Five Star is known for." The winter holidays are a hectic ...

The recent announcement that General Motors has returned to profit and is planning the largest IPO in US history, comes as no surprise to SIMUL8 Corporation CEO, Mark Elder. GM, the biggest US carmaker, has undergone a worldwide efficiency drive in the past year that has seen SIMUL8 simulation software used in manufacturing plants from Michigan to Bangalore in a bid to reduce costs and maximize efficiency. Mark Elder says, "Using SMUL8 is a necessary step to getting back in the black for GM as it allows them to visualize their processes, test ideas to become more ...

Fitness walking is a great way to lead a more active lifestyle. Fitness walking helps control weight, blood sugar and cholesterol levels as well as improves cardiovascular fitness. People should treat walking like any other exercise and build endurance. Begin your program by walking at a relaxed pace for 10 minutes, working up to 20 minutes every other day at a brisk pace. After you have reached a level of brisk walking for 20 minutes a day, three times a week for one month, increase walking time to 30 minutes a day, three to five times a week. Walks should not last more ...

What can be more annoying than running out of printer ink in the middle of an important project? Perhaps not knowing which replacement cartridge is needed for the printer. With more than 5000 models in operation, the average computer user might not know the right cartridges and supplies for a specific printer, which can be frustrating and time-consuming. And as every business knows, the time the printer is out of service is not just inconvenient, it can be costly with missed deadlines and slowdown of productivity. Thriftyink.com.au ( http://www.thriftyink.com.au ), ...

Merchant Services, a national provider of business consulting, technology and ecommerce solutions for retail and B2B companies, today announced that it was named to the 2010 Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. This is the companyâEUR s second consecutive year appearing on the list, and the recognition was earned in conjunction with its three-year revenue growth of 54 percent during the current difficult economic environment. Merchant Services ( http://www.merchantsvcs.com ) ranks among prominent brands on this year's ...

La Bella Baskets Works to Support Struggling Single Mothers Baskets of Hope Program Delivers Free Gift Spa Basket to Single Mothers in Need Eighty percent of single mothers have to work to support their families, and thirty percent of them are living below the poverty line. Single parenting is stressful and exhausting, and, despite the constant presence of children, often lonely. La Bella Baskets, an online retailer of gift baskets, is working to support struggling single mothers through their new program, Baskets of Hope. A portion of all La Bella sales goes ...

Online dating innovator Anastasia International today announced what is believed to be the first truly international virtual beauty pageant involving participants representing four continents. Contestants from all four Anastasia dating sites...AnastasiaDate.com representing Russia and CIS, AmoLatina.com in Latin America, AsianBeauties.com from the Far East and AfricaBeauties.com from Africa, will compete for the title Miss Anastasia's Adventures. Anastasia International, long considered the leader in the Russian and CIS internet dating and Romance Tour sphere, has in ...

Parched No More, a Wasabi Media Group property, has quenched your thirst for beverage knowledge for more than two years. Covering all liquid consumables in the category of over 21 beverages, Parched No More is a resource for beer, wine, cocktail, and spirit information. Whether you are seeking a beer or spirit review, cocktail recipe, or wine news, PNM has been the source. As the site and audience have grown, so have the horizons of Parched No More expanded. As part of this expansion, the editors have added a professionally acclaimed bartender who shares his expertise ...

Since its recent inception in April 2010, LG Air Conditioning Academy in Amman, the first of its kind in the Middle East, has trained 135 professionals, not only from Jordan, but from different parts of the Levant including consultants, contractors, developers, dealers, installation and servicing technicians. LG organized a number of training courses in various fields such as VRF (MultiV) Design and Sales, VRF (MultiV) Technical courses, Solar System, Low Current, network courses and lighting systems. The LG carefully designed training courses are meant to keep air conditioning ...

Interview with: Timothy Nelson, Head of Carbon and Sustainability Strategy, AGL Energy The key to investing in the alternative energy market is getting in quickly, identifying where the best yields can come from and securing those sites fast, says Timothy Nelson, Head of Carbon and Sustainability Strategy at AGL Energy. A speaker at the marcus evans APAC Alternative Investments Summit 2010 taking place in Singapore, 27 - 29 October, Nelson highlights the alternative energy investment opportunities, and why adopting a long-term view is essential for success. How is ...

According to a study by Pew Internet, video watching outranks many online activities. In fact, 65% of internet users watch videos at any given time. Youtube is by far the most visited video watching website with 10 billion video views per day. And recently, Alexa ranked Youtube as the 3rd most visited website worldwide. More than 50% of companies have a dedicated channel on YouTube. They average more than 450 subscribers per channel. Most of them post videos regularly. A dedicated Youtube Channel is an inexpensive way to raise awareness about your brand, develop traffic ...

It's that time again! Martini In The Morning is having their resident bartenders from Daddy-O's Martini in studio on Friday to introduce their latest vintage cocktail discoveries and new creations live on the air. Daddy-O's Martinis founder and master mixologist John Apodaca and Mark Barkley will be serving host Brad 'Martini' Chambers some cocktail classics as well as a few new creations. The show on Friday September 3rd will have a farewell to summer Labor Day theme. Some call Labor Day the unofficial end to summer. It will feature Patio Daddy-O end of summer and retro ...

Culture vultures may be tempted to book Berlin hotels for the city's forthcoming contemporary art fair. Running from October 7th to 10th, Berliner Liste is a major celebration of the German capital's thriving arts scene that involves exhibitions at more than 60 international galleries. Contemporary art and photography provide the main focus for the event, which is now in its seventh year. However, visitors can expect to enjoy a diverse array of attractions, ranging from paintings, drawings and sculpture to performance art pieces and video installations. Berliner ...

People heading to Munich hotels this October can look forward to an event involving about 90 of the city's museums, art galleries and cultural institutions. The annual Long Night of the Museums features late-night opening hours at many of the Bavarian capital's top visitor attractions, along with other special events and activities. Visitors can purchase just one ticket and gain access to all of the participating museums, with a dedicated shuttle bus service available to transport people from venue to venue. Organised tours are on offer for those who may be unsure ...

On August 21st and August 28th Langley braces provider, Dr. Aly Kanani, threw patient appreciation parties at his offices: Langley Orthodontics and Guildford Orthodontics Centre. The practice invited all patients and their families for fun, food, and games. Said Dr. Kanani, a Langley invisible braces expert, "We have some terrific patients. And we wanted to demonstrate how much we enjoy working with them." Guests at the party were entertained by magicians, clowns, face painting, and balloon animals. They also enjoyed ice cream to beat the summer heat - in addition to ...

Dusseldorf hotel guests may be planning to make the short trip to Cologne and see Brandon Flowers in concert next month. Having launched his solo career with the single Crossfire earlier this year, the Killers frontman is set to perform at the German city's E-Werk venue on Sunday September 26th. Flowers is one of the most prominent figures of recent years in American indie rock, having shot to fame when his Las Vegas-based group's debut album Hot Fuss emerged in 2004. The record spawned the hit singles Somebody Told Me, Mr Brightside and All These Things That I've ...

Veteran blues rocker Steve Miller will be bringing his band to Germany in October. Fans of the American performer are sure to make Dusseldorf hotel bookings ahead of his arrival, as the concert will offer a chance to hear songs from the group's recent covers album Bingo!. The Steve Miller Band will play the city's Philipshalle venue on Friday October 15th, arriving in Dusseldorf after a series of gigs in the UK, Belgium, Italy and France. Tickets for the concert, which is due to start at 20:00 local time, can be purchased online. Prices range between EUR54.85 and ...

Music fans staying in Munich hotels can see drum'n'bass titans Pendulum play live in the city next month. The Australian group, who have enjoyed considerable chart success with their fusion of heavy rock and electronic dancefloor sounds in recent years, are set to perform at Backstage Werk on Sunday September 26th. Formed in Perth in 2002, the band released their debut album Hold Your Colour in 2005. Although that record largely conformed to the traditional drum'n'bass template, Pendulum began to experiment with a more rock-orientated sound with 2008's In Silico. The ...

English singer-songwriter Frank Turner is set to thrill audiences in Berlin later this year. The 28-year-old performer will arrive in the capital for the final date of his brief German tour, which also features gigs in Hamburg and Karlsruhe, on Saturday October 2nd. Turner is due to play at the Roter Salon venue on Rosa Luxemburg Platz, with tickets currently priced at EUR16.10 (GBP12.20) Fans staying in Berlin hotels for the concert can expect to hear songs from the artist's most recent album Poetry of the Deed, as well as some of his earlier material. Released ...

There will be a fashion theme at this year's Regent Street Festival, which sees the busy London road closed for the day so that people can enjoy a whole host of activities. It takes place on Sunday September 26th and the organisers state that it is the only day of the year when the street is shut off to vehicles - a significant decision in such a traffic-heavy city. Guests at London hotels will be offered the opportunity to wander down the car-free road and enjoy all sorts of spectacles, such as fashion shows, live music and in-store treats from retailers including ...

There are plenty of top groups confirmed to play at this year's BAM Festival, with Goldfrapp set to be one of the biggest names on the bill. As well as the hit London dance act, there will be performances by legendary Scottish folk band Belle & Sebastian and New York hip hop stars Anti-Pop Consortium. It is not just international groups that will be playing at the event, with several Catalan names set to play, such as Me and the Bees, Nueva Vulcano, El Guincho and Els Amics de les Arts. The 2010 edition of the BAM Festival - which stands for Barcelona Accio Musical ...

Prague visitors with an interest in interior design trends may be attracted by the forthcoming Designblok exhibition. Taking place in the Czech capital between October 5th and 10th, this annual event is dedicated to showcasing new pieces of design from around the world. The organisers have announced that water will be the theme of this year's exhibition, as the three main districts hosting the events - Holesovice, Karline and Stare Mesto (Old Town) - all feature riverside locations. People staying in Prague hotels will notice this theme reflected on the poster ...

People looking to educate themselves during a stay in Tenby could head to a forthcoming event in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. One of the many guided walks arranged by the park, 500 Million Years to Now! offers visitors an insight into the geological, archaeological and historical development of this stunning region. The three-mile route along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path begins in the village of Abercastle on Thursday September 23rd. People staying in one of the fine hotels Tenby has to offer are required to meet at 13:45 BST in Trefin, before catching ...