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1. December Dates Set for Dance Kids' 25th Anniversary Full-Length 'Nutcracker: A Monterey Peninsula T
June 19, 2018

Dance Kids of Monterey County, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, announced that its popular “Nutcracker: A Monterey Peninsula Tradition,” will be performed Dec. 7-9 at the Sunset Center in Carmel. Carmel, CA, June 19, 2018 — Dance Kids of Monterey County, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, announced that its popular “Nutcracker: A Monterey Peninsula Tradition,” will be performed Dec. 7-9 at the Sunset Center in Carmel. Once again, the annual ballet will feature the 39-member Monterey County Pops! symphony orchestra conducted by Dr. Carl Christensen. And, for the fi... (read more)

Author: John Paul

2. December Dates Set for Dance Kids' 25th Anniversary Full-Length 'Nutcracker: A Monterey Peninsula T
May 22, 2018

Dance Kids of Monterey County, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, announced that its popular “Nutcracker: A Monterey Peninsula Tradition Carmel, CA, May 22, 2018 — Dance Kids of Monterey County, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, announced that its popular “Nutcracker: A Monterey Peninsula Tradition,” will be performed Dec. 7-9 at the Sunset Center in Carmel. Once again, the annual ballet will feature the 39-member Monterey County Pops! symphony orchestra conducted by Dr. Carl Christensen. And, for the first time, the production will feature a children’s choir perfo... (read more)

Author: John Paul

3. Rasdale Stamp Company Posts Its 2018 Auction Schedule On Its Website
April 30, 2018

Rasdale Stamp Company has published its annual auction calendar on its website. The company has always hosted four public stamp sales every year and 2018 is no different. The first stamp auction was held on February but there are three upcoming sales on May, August, and November. Rasdale Stamp Company, a stamp auctioneer based in Westmont, IL, will host three more public stamp sales this year. The company has already hosted one public philatelic auction on February 17-18, 2018. The remaining auctions will be held on May 19-20, August 18-19, and November 17-18, 2018 at Rasdale Auction Ga... (read more)

Author: John Doe

4. Acloudear at the United VARs Annual Meeting Together we are stronger
April 24, 2018

Every year the SAP headquarters in Walldorf, Germany hosts the United VARs Annual Meeting, which will take place this year in April with over 100 representative members participating throughout the three days, including Acloudear,the only SAP Partner in Greater China. Acloudear was the earlist SAP Partner engaged in cloud ERP solutions, as the first to join in United VARs alliance, perfected the United VARs‘ global strategic layout, filled the SAP cloud business solutions globalisation gap in Greater China. Acloudear has been providing consulting, implementation and after-sales service ... (read more)

Author: John Doe

5. Acloudear at the United VARs Annual Meeting Together we are stronger
April 23, 2018

Every year the SAP headquarters in Walldorf, Germany hosts the United VARs Annual Meeting, which will take place this year in April with over 100 representative members participating throughout the three days, including Acloudear,the only SAP Partner in Greater China. Acloudear was the earlist SAP Partner engaged in cloud ERP solutions, as the first to join in United VARs alliance, perfected the United VARs‘ global strategic layout, filled the SAP cloud business solutions globalisation gap in Greater China. Acloudear has been providing consulting, implementation and after-sales service fo... (read more)

Author: John Doe

6. Quilters Sought for First Annual Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival Quilt Challenge at 59th
April 09, 2018

Are you handy with needle and thread or sewing machine? Then you’re invited to join the Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival Castroville, CA, April 09, 2018 — Are you handy with needle and thread or sewing machine? Then you’re invited to join the Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival Quilt Challenge, which will be awarding first, second and third-place People’s Choice prizes at the June 2-3 festival at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center. The theme is anything you want it to be, but your quilt must depict at least one artichoke on the front. Contestants must also use “... (read more)

Author: John Paul

7. Netstar Wins IT Service & Support Award 2018
March 20, 2018

Netstar has won the award for Best Small Managed Service Provider at the IT Service & Support Awards 2018. The annual awards were hosted by the Service Desk Institute on Tuesday the 13th of March at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham. Having made it through SDI’s rigorous assessment rounds, first being shortlisted and subsequently listed as finalists along with Air-IT and Cardonet, Netstar were ultimately announced as the winners. Finalists in other categories included companies such as Waitrose, Allen & Overy, and Sky Betting & Gaming. The award was judged based on Netstar’s ability ... (read more)

Author: John Doe

8. Winners of the APAC 2018 International Chamber of Commerce Awards Announced
March 16, 2018

Singapore – EventBank, the leading provider of the chamber of commerce management and event management software , recently announced the winners of the 2nd annual APAC 2018 International Chambers of Commerce Awards. The winning chambers of commerce and executives were announced during the first-ever online conference for the chambers in the Asia Pacific ' APAC 2018 Chambers of Commerce Online Conference ' The Awards recognize chambers’ efforts toward improving their communities during the past year. The judging committee was looking for efficient chamber operations, happy members, innovati... (read more)

Author: John Doe

9. Dance Kids 24th Annual Full Length 'Nutcracker: A Monterey Peninsula Tradition' will Feature, for T
August 17, 2017

For the first time in its history, Dance Kids will kick off its Silver Anniversary Celebration Year with ‘Nutcracker: A Monterey Peninsula Tradition’ Carmel, CA, August 17, 2017 — For the first time in its history, Dance Kids will kick off its Silver Anniversary Celebration Year with ‘Nutcracker: A Monterey Peninsula Tradition’ in December at Carmel's Sunset Center, and feature, along with the cast of the ballet, a complete 39-member symphony orchestra performing Tchaikovsky's familiar holiday score. The 39-member Monterey County Pops!, conducted by Dr. Carl Christensen, will perform... (read more)

Author: John Paul

10. Sabrina Ho is Doing What She Can
August 11, 2017

Sabrina Ho Chiu-yeng is doing what she can to help Macau diversify. The 26-year-old daughter of Stanley Ho Hung-sun may be better known for gracing society and entertainment pages, but in January she organised the first Macau sales by China’s state-owned Poly Auction and then in November held her own annual hotel art fair, having already launched an exhibition to promote the work of young art graduates in September. “Macau is changing,” she tells The Collector. “We don’t want to rely just on the gaming industry. We want more families to come here for holidays, we want to boost our cultura... (read more)

Author: Gloria Philips

11. Dance Kids 24th Annual Full Length 'Nutcracker: A Monterey Peninsula Tradition' Will Feature, for t
June 15, 2017

For the first time in its history, Dance Kids will kick off its Silver Anniversary Celebration Year with ‘Nutcracker: A Monterey Peninsula Tradition’ in December at Carmel's Sunset Center Carmel, CA, June 14, 2017 — For the first time in its history, Dance Kids will kick off its Silver Anniversary Celebration Year with ‘Nutcracker: A Monterey Peninsula Tradition’ in December at Carmel's Sunset Center, and feature, along with the cast of the ballet, a complete 39-member symphony orchestra performing Tchaikovsky's familiar holiday score. The 39-member Monterey County Pops!, conducted by... (read more)

Author: John Paul

12. Hot Tub Suppliers WIN a Multitude of Awards at the annual British Pool & Hot Tub Awards 2017
March 11, 2017

Hot Tub Suppliers based in Leicester is celebrating after collecting two Gold and two Bronze Awards at the prestigious British Pool & Hot Tub Awards, hosted by BISHTA and SPATA, held on Tuesday 31st January, at the Ricoh Arena, in Coventry. The British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association (BISHTA) and the Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association (SPATA) are the relevant bodies upholding standards within the Wet Leisure Industry. Rebranded in 2015, the first SPATA awards were won in 1978, and the first BISHTA awards were won in 2008. These well-established awards are the UK’s number one w... (read more)

Author: John Doe

13. Introducing the First Natural Gas Powered Long-Distance Truck
March 01, 2017

With the whole world looking for workable solutions to maintain our energy future, innovations in sustainable transport are among the most important when considered on a global scale. One of the most anticipated and closely watched innovations of recent times has been the development of the world's first natural gas truck for long-haul operations. IVECO Stralis NP In January 2017, the IVECO Stralis NP was voted "Project of the Year" at the 6th annual European Gas Awards of Excellence, held in Vienna. The prestigious awards are held during the European Gas Conference, a summit of 80... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

14. The Environmental Cost of Valentine's Day
February 13, 2017

Ottawa, ON (Feb 13th, 2017) – Signority, Inc. publishes their first annual Valentine’s Day infographic that reviews the logistics of the flower industry and its effects on the environment. Signority, Inc.(http://www.signority.com/) the easiest and most secure electronic signature(http://www.signority.com/) platform serving the small and medium-sized business (SME) community, has released its latest infographic, “The Environmental Cost of Valentine’s Day”, a high-level view through the logistics of the flower industry that visually depicts the environmental effects of Valentine’s day. ... (read more)

Author: KJ Newswire

15. Heroin Overdoses Now Kill More Americans than Gun Homicides
December 09, 2016

In 2015, for the first time ever, the number of heroin overdoses in America outnumbered the number of gun homicide deaths, according to new government statistics released Thursday. Deaths from heroin overdoses spiked by 23 percent in 2015, up to 12,989, while the number of gun deaths, which also rose, landed at 12,979, according to data released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as part of its annual report on the number of deaths and death rates. In 1999, slightly more...... (read more)

16. AppReal-VR Makes Their Casual VR the Annual Event
November 18, 2016

One of the leading VR development companies, AppReal-VR , has announced their decision to make Casual VR Startup Contest the annual event. As it has recently been reported, the first Casual VR the company hosted in September 2016, was a huge success. It was the competition between the developers of independent software like casual games, augmented reality and virtual reality applications. The winner of the contest - Castle Wars VR game - further took part in the Casual Connect 2016, which was held in Tel-Aviv. During the event, Castle Wars VR team met AppReal's leadership and other famou... (read more)

Author: John Doe

17. Skip hire key information
November 16, 2016

When you are deciding to hire a skip there are a few aspects that need to be considered. The first is the size you want to invest in. they come in three basic sizes - mini, maxi and rel bin. The mini one is also sometimes known as the midi skip. These are suited mostly to small building works which involves refitting of kitchens or bathrooms. It can also be used for garage or garden sales that occur on either an annual or seasonal basis. These can hold up to 30 to 40 black bin bags of garbage or refuse. The Maxi one is for larger quantities of wastes. These wastes can include refuse or d... (read more)

Author: Innes Donaldson

18. Nobel Laureate: Lack of Budget Hurts India's Efforts to Protect Children
November 14, 2016

India's efforts to improve the lives of its children are failing due to meager government spending on the youth, Nobel peace laureate and child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi said on Monday, as the country marked its annual "Children's Day." Children's Day, or Bal Divas, coinciding with the birthday of India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, is marked by events such as cultural performances in schools. "Our nation has the world's highest...... (read more)

19. Tiny Slovenia World's Best at Preserving Environment to Boost Prosperity
November 02, 2016

Protecting the environment makes nations more prosperous, a think tank said on Thursday, as a study showed Slovenia is the country best at using nature to improve the well-being of its citizens. In its study, the London-based Legatum Institute for the first time included governments' efforts to reduce pollution, preserve biodiversity and limit the exploitation of natural resources in a formula to calculate its annual prosperity index. "Protecting the environment, leaving...... (read more)

20. Glamour Magazine Selects Bono as Its First 'Man of the Year'
November 01, 2016

Irish rock star Bono is getting a new accolade: Glamour magazine's first Man of the Year. The U.S. women's magazine announced Tuesday that the U2 frontman and humanitarian would be the first man in its 36-year history to be honored alongside its annual Women of the Year list. The magazine said on its website that for years it has eschewed including men in the honors because "the tribe we're into celebrating is female." However, "when a major male rock star...... (read more)

21. US Abstains from UN Vote on Cuba Embargo
October 26, 2016

For the first time, the United States has abstained from a U.N. resolution urging the lifting of Washington’s nearly 60-year old economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba. For the past 25 years, the U.N. General Assembly has held a symbolic annual vote calling for an end to the sanctions, which was imposed during the Cold War. Last year, the international community was nearly unanimous in its call, with only the United States and Israel voting against lifting the embargo....... (read more)

22. US Baseball: Chicago Cubs End World Series Drought
October 23, 2016

The two teams squaring off in Major League Baseball's World Series, which begins Tuesday night, have not won the fall classic for a combined 176 years. The Cleveland Indians, which will host the first two games in the best-of-seven series, last won the World Series (annual championship of Major League Baseball in North America) in 1948. The Chicago Cubs have not won the fall classic for 108 years - since 1908. The Cubs rewarded their faithful followers at their iconic stadium,...... (read more)

23. Report: Law Enforcement Needs More Training to Tackle Human Trafficking
October 18, 2016

More extensive and uniform training is needed to win the war on human trafficking, a lucrative and criminal industry, according to a U.S. panel. In its first annual report issued Tuesday, the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking said although federal law enforcement officers and support staff are more aware of the issue, they need training that provides "comprehensive and standardized understanding of all forms of human trafficking." The report says the...... (read more)

24. Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Literature Prize
October 13, 2016

Legendary American musician  Bob Dylan has won the 2016 Nobel prize in literature, the first songwriter to receive the prestigious award. The Swedish Academy, which makes the annual decision on who will win the Nobel Literature Prize, said Dylan was honored "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition." He had been mentioned as a possible Nobel prize winner in past years but was not seen as a serious contender. The 75 year old...... (read more)

25. 'Mental Health First Aid' for All Is a Goal of Annual Observance
October 09, 2016

Health care professionals and public health advocates worldwide are celebrating World Mental Health Day Monday with an effort to promote awareness of mental-health issues as a factor in first-aid treatment plans.  Mental illness does not discriminate among ethnic, cultural or religious groups, says the president of the World Psychiatric Association, Dr. Dinesh Bhugra, but political and social crises throughout the world can aggravate and intensify anxiety and stress. Migrants,...... (read more)