Bilbao welcomes a performance by the hugely talented Fiorenza Cedolins in January, with the singer due to take to the stage accompanied by a piano. This one-off concert by the opera star is likely to be popular among fans of the genre, since they may recognise Cedolins from her gig alongside icon Luciano Pavarotti in 1996. She performed Tosca with the great singer and has since gone on to receive international fame and acclaim, appearing on stage in productions of Madame Butterfly, Cavalleria Rusticana and Simon Boccanegra among other shows. Hotel Bilbao guests ...

The conference will provide a platform for networking between many influential members of the field who will discuss ideas around the central theme: 'Brave New World'. Organisers hope that the theme will be reflected both in delegate submissions as well as in the principle points of discussion throughout the event. Exhibitors will include publishers, organisations and educational-related companies who will showcase their products in the exhibition area. The event, which will be held at Ramada Osaka on 20th, 21st and 22nd March 2011, will feature guest speaker Ken ...

Art enthusiasts can enjoy a fascinating exhibition called Patrice Chereau at the Louvre this winter. The unusual display sees Chereau given free reign to interpret a variety of pieces within the Louvre collection and from other institutions. According to the organisers, the artist aims to connect visitors' emotions with the work on show and imagine what a person might do if left to their own devices. They added: "Chereau stages some 40 paintings from the collections of the Musee du Louvre, the Centre Georges-Pompidou and the Musee d'Orsay ... using their interplay ...

Tet Festival takes place at the start of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year and is celebrated across the country with families and friends coming together to enjoy three days free from work and responsibilities. Vietnamese families reunite and exchange gifts on the first day of the three day celebration, which starts on 14 February 2011 and also marks the beginning of spring. Vietnamese people believe that the first day of Tet will determine their fortunes for the coming year. Therefore, they go to great lengths to ensure that they start the year on the right foot. Houses ...

EffiProz Systems announced today it has been selected as Finalist for Red Herring's top 100 Global award, a prestigious list honoring the year's most promising private technology ventures from the Asia business region. The Red Herring editorial team selected the most innovative companies from a pool of 1200 companies from across the world - the Finalists from its Red Herring Asia, Europe and North America Awards. The nominees are evaluated on both quantitative and qualitative criteria, such as financial performance, technology innovation, quality of management, execution ...

More Bar Stools, one of the leading online retailers of bar stools, including the counter bar stool and pub sets is offering savings up to 30% and free shipping on most items available for sale at their e-store. This promotion lasts until December 27, 2010. In addition to this special offer, More Bar Stools list prices are lower than other retailers, both on and offline. More Bar Stools also has two different ways to purchase their products online: by secure checkout with credit card or by PayPal. Phone orders are also accepted. About MoreBarStools.com More Bar Stools ...

Baby Crib Station, one of the leading online retailers of baby cribs, nursery sets, convertible crib sets and accessories, is offering savings of up to 30% and free shipping on most items available for sale at their e-store. This promotion lasts until December 27, 2010. In addition to this special offer, Baby Crib Station list prices are lower than other retailers, both on and offline. Baby Crib Station also has two different ways to purchase their products online: by secure checkout with credit card or by PayPal. Phone orders are also accepted. About BabyCribStation.com Baby ...

Specialist consumer codes site DiscountVouchers.co.uk is helping families to enjoy fun meals out on a budget thanks to codes for savings at restaurant Pizza Express. The site offers people vouchers for more than 500 top retailers and restaurants. The website has introduced new discount codes which can help people afford to eat out around the Christmas period, with the new pizza deals available quickly and conveniently from DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The new round of Pizza Express vouchers can allow people to enjoy big value when eating out at Pizza Express around the ...

We all feel the pinch following Christmas but this year there is the chance to invest in some gorgeous children's jewellery from Molly Brown London at heavily reduced prices. Why not pick up an extra little something following Christmas to show how much you really care. Molly Brown's jewellery can be enjoyed by girls for a lifetime and when prices are this tempting you'll be hard pushed to resist. The Twinkle Twinkle Bracelet - WAS GBP75.00 NOW GBP60.00! The gorgeous round and oval link bracelet featuring a square cut White Topaz gemstone set within a Sterling Silver ...

Craftsman Direct Handyman Home Improvement, Inc. has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Angie's List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on the nation's leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies. "Our Super Service Award winners are the cream of the crop when it comes to providing consistently high quality customer service, as judged by the customers who hired them," said Angie Hicks, founder of Angie's List. "We are honored to receive this award," said Lee Smoak, President of Craftsman ...

PrestigioPlaza.com, an international computer and gadget online shop offering only the finest services and products from the world best known and exclusive brands, has received new models of Prestigio Libretto eBook Readers and launched eBooks.PrestigioPlaza.com to download eBooks as a complete solution for book lovers. After successful launch of first Prestigio Libretto eBook reader PER3126B, Prestigio has expanded the eBook reader device family with presenting four new models to suit different needs with the same concept - entire media library in the pocket. Prestigio ...

It's only natural that we'll all be tightening our belts after Christmas and the MyTights.com winter sale is one of the best ways to give your wardrobe a high fashion boost without breaking the bank. As the festive season draws to a close, MyTights.com will be offering 20% off products from some of the biggest names in hosiery including Wolford, Jonathan Aston and Henry Holland. First into the MyTights.com sale, are the Fence Tights from ever popular luxury brand Wolford. The bold graphic print that runs from the mid thigh to the toe is wearable and will take you from ...

The last few weeks has seen the UK covered in snow, the roads, rails and skies brought to a standstill and severe weather warnings issued across various media channels. At times like this, when the harsh winter sets in, it is important that people take the necessary precautions to insure they are safe and warm. In the workplace, it is also imperative that employers insure that their workforce is well looked after and in no way at risk. Individuals do need to take it upon themselves to insure their own safety to a certain degree; however, companies also have a responsibility ...

Timing can be everything in the music business. The right song at the right time, or the right look in the right place can make or break a career. Strangely enough, the new book Death of a Pop Star from Aplomb Publishing, never intended to have a chapter on Michael Jackson - until his sudden death in the summer of 2009 changed all that. "I had actually been working on the book for about four months and the idea came about after the anniversary of the death of Buddy Holly," says author John William Law. "February 2009 marked the 50th anniversary of the death of Holly ...

Premier podiatrist in Concord, Dr. Kevin McDonald, is pleased to announce the launch of the new website for his practice. The professional site was designed in order to increase the quality of care patients receive from this podiatrist in Harrisburg and Concord. The newly designed website and its valuable web tools were developed in order to make foot and ankle health care more efficient and accessible for patients. Patients can now visit the website to gain access to important practice information and resources from any location, at any point during their day. The website ...

Dr. Stanley Karls introduces his son Dr. Matthew Karls to his team of dental health care professionals at Karls Family Dentistry. Graduating from Marquette University School of Dentistry, Dr. Matthew Karls is committed to providing the best in quality dental care while serving alongside his experienced father. Dr. Matthew Karls completed his advanced training residency at Meriter Hospital and has currently accepted a position on the Meriter Medical staff to teach at the hospital. Dr. Stanley Karls is a veteran of the Vietnam War where he served in the U.S. Army, and ...

Decisions made about the estate tax this year will have ramifications for wealth distribution for years to come. To take one example of the stakes, consider George Steinbrenner, who died in July of 2010 -- the year the estate tax is due to expire. With an estimated net worth of $1.15 billion, his heirs could save up to $500 million in federal estate taxes alone. In 2001, Congress voted to raise the estate tax exemption incrementally. The phase-out ended in repeal of the tax, effective in 2010. Most tax attorneys expected Congress to reinstate the tax before year-end ...

Having the capacity to make informed decisions can mean the difference between solvency and financial ruin. Unfortunately, older adults can experience problems in continuing to manage their financial affairs, especially if dementia is involved. These problems also can be compounded because early symptoms of dementia may not be obvious. However, researchers have recently found that confusion over financial matters may be the most predictable early indication of a person's diminishing capacity. "Decisional capacity" refers to the ability to make competent choices about ...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 32 percent of all traffic fatalities were alcohol related in 2009. These accidents tend to spike around the holiday season. While the holidays can be a time to get together with family and friends, it can also be one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles notes that Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve are three of the four deadliest holidays in the state. In 2009, there were nearly 100 fatal accidents during those holiday periods, ...

As more scientific data becomes available linking the drug Reglan (Metoclopramide) with a serious neurological disorder called tardive dyskinesia (TD), new products liability cases are being filed by former users of the drug around the country. Reglan is distributed in both brand and generic forms by a number of the nation's biggest drug manufacturers, including: - Wyeth - ANI Pharmaceuticals - Baxter - Teva - Hospira/Mayne - Actavis Reglan was first put on the market in the 1980s as a treatment for severe Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a condition in ...

Whether for a check-up, injury or major surgery, we expect to leave the hospital in better shape than when we arrived. A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine, however, is the latest in a series of reports which clearly demonstrates that efforts to improve the safety of our hospitals are failing, resulting in countless injuries and numerous deaths each year. The problem is not unnecessary and groundless medical malpractice lawsuits, but instead poor medical care that is continuing to needlessly harm a significant number of patients each year. The most recent ...

Furniture Choice has announced that it is to launch a number of new finance options for 2011. Customers can now choose to Buy Now, Pay Later or to spread payments over 24 or even 36 monthly instalments. With consumers all over the country still having to keep a close eye on their finances during the ongoing economic difficulties, the range of new options help customers spread the cost of buying new furniture instead of having to pay a large lump sum up front. Furniture Choice has teamed up with Hitachi Capital to provide the new financial services, meaning that it can ...

Norwegian Cruise Lines have announced their largest European deployment with four Freestyle Cruising ships sailing European waters, two of which will sail for the entire year. Norwegian Spirit will join the Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Sun sailing year-round in Europe beginning April 2012. The company's largest and most innovative ship, Norwegian Epic will continue cruising seasonally from Barcelona and Copenhagen respectively. In a recent interview with Travel weekly, Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Lines chief executive officer, said: "Europe is one of the world's ...

Superbreak, the short break specialist, has announced a surge in the number of bookings for its gift voucher product by almost 50% in the run up to the busy festive period. As the festive season approaches, the Yorkshire based tour operator has reported an increase in demand in this area of their business and is looking forward to welcoming many more new and existing clients back in the coming year. Customers can choose from denominations of GBP5, GBP10, GBP25, GBP50 and GBP100 to create a personalised gift this Christmas to suit any budget and vouchers are redeemable ...

Debenhams has released figures which reveal that freezing Brits have sent sales of skimpy swimsuits soaring - during the coldest winter for over 30 years. As the country endures temperatures of up to -27C, department store Debenhams has seen swimsuit sales increase by 20%.   Bosses were left scratching their heads at the unanticipated sales figures at a time when most people are desperately wrapping up to keep warm. And with major problems at airports, it's not as if many people are even getting away. Carie Barkhuizen, spokesperson for Debenhams said: "With ...