Although technological advances have made business travel less of a necessity, there are still some occasions when being present in person is essential. For example, if you’re attempting to woo a new client or address a difficult issue, an e-mail often just won’t do.This article looks at how getting the...
When putting together offshoring plans, companies rarely look into the currency trends of the destination country. Often, volatile and fluctuating currencies coupled with poor planning can eat into savings - or worse, end up costing more than the expense of having the work done onsite. Hence, trends in the exchange...
Keith Maurice Peterson 1918 ~ 2008 Keith Maurice Peterson, age 90, passed away December 28, 2008 in Murray, Utah. He was born to Ira and Alice Peterson on Sept. 18, 1918 in Alpine, UT. He served a mission in the...
MILFORD, Conn. -- An additional 200 professionals worldwide have recently joined commonground, the global online business community for environmental due diligence. The bump in membership comes after Environmental Data Resources, Inc. EDR invited a select group of environmental professionals from Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America to join...
James Sheppard eyes your empty beer bottle and sees the ingredient for a colorful kitchen countertop. He wants your firehouse-red wine goblets and stained-glass windows that might otherwise be destined for the landfill. "Last night's Heineken bottles and Coke bottles are today's countertops," Sheppard said. ...
Travelocity Data Shows Declining Hotel Prices Key to Securing Last Minute Deals SOUTHLAKE, Texas -- With the current state of the economy, the idea of jumping on a plane to ring in the New Year in a far-off destination seems best left for the jet set. However, there's...
ROME -- Some homeless people in Italy will be savoring beluga caviar this Christmas, thanks to officials who seized 88 pounds of the contraband delicacy from smugglers. The caviar has been given to Italian charities to be served alongside the traditional foods they feed the poor on...
One rides high on tradition and innovative development, the other offers good value and some of Europe's most beautiful skiing terrain. So why don't British skiers favour Switzerland and Italy? Stephen Wood investigates France is by far the most popular destination among British skiers. According to...
DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ab9a8e/russian_food_and_n) has announced the addition of the "Russian Food and Non Food Retail Forecast (2009-2012)" report to their offering. Retail is one of the fastest growing industries of the Russian economy. In recent years, Russia has emerged as a leading name among...
Take Participants on a Fun, 100-Day Fitness Adventure MIDLAND, Mich., Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- This country has thousands of ideal destinations for inspiring outdoor activity. Through the Health Enhancement Systems (http://www.healthenhancementsystems.com/) Great American Fitness Adventure (http://www.greatamericanfitnessadventure.com/) corporate wellness program, participants can virtually "visit" 100 of our nation's...
SEATTLE -- Horizon Air today unveiled Horizon Air Getaways, new economical vacation packages to several popular destinations the airline serves. Packages include airfare on Horizon and Alaska Airlines, a variety of lodging choices, and several additional options (e.g., car rentals, spa treatments, lift tickets and other features that vary by...
GetJar ( www.getjar.com ), the world's most populardestination for downloading mobile applications, has announced the thirdannual GetJar Mobile Awards: Google Maps, Opera Mini, scanR, Twitter andStrands Social Player are this year's stars. Browsing the Web, getting directions, connecting with friends, and evencopying and faxing -- all this can now be...
Many Cell Sites in the State's Most Popular Ski Destinations Now Have Faster 3G Capabilities DENVER, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- As the snow begins to fly, it's time to bundle up and get outside for the winter sports season! While snow buffs are gearing up with...
LONDON, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Argus has launched daily price assessments for Sutu Den Black Lion crude oil from Vietnam, and is the only global energy price reporting agency to do so. Sutu Den is likely to become Vietnam's flagship export grade next year, with exports projected...
Leads the Industry in Unique Monthly Visitors According to comScore NEW YORK, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group UMG, the world's leading music company, has surpassed its competition to become one of the country's Top 10 online music destinations, according to new data just released by...
PROVO -- While many BYU players have participated in the Las Vegas Bowl at least once -- this is the program's fourth straight trip to that postseason destination -- it will be a new experience for several Cougars, including starting linebacker Coleby Clawson. "I'm really excited. This...
AS Britain's winter gloom deepens, there's still time to check into a world cruise which leave these shores early in the New Year - and stays away until the spring. The few spaces left, in some cases for only a section of the journey, begin at well under...
Two former travel agents convicted of defrauding hundreds of elderly religious travelers are taking a long trip themselves -- to state prison for 13 years. Joseph Maloof and Norman Hansen were sentenced this week after pleading guilty in May to 13 felony counts related to embezzling about...
Where to go, how to save, what to avoid DESTINATION OF THE WEEK UKRAINE The largest country wholly in Europe becomes more accessible in the next few weeks. The Hungarian-based no-frills airline, Wizz Air (00 48 22 351 9499; wizzair.com)...
Americans continue to favor Italy, according tothe U.S. Tour Operators Association ( http://www.ustoa.com/ ), whose memberssend 11 million people a year on vacation packages and tours. In USTOA'sannual informal polling of member companies, Italy -- for the sixthconsecutive year -- placed as the top international country for 2008 aswell...
