A showcase wedding Atlanta marries brides and Grooms the best ...

Atlanta, GA (Vocus/PRWEB) 05, 2011

The creator of marriage shows first introduced brides to professionals in the industry for over 20 years, brings the Bridal Extravaganza in Atlanta to downtown Atlanta new 200 Peachtree special event venue, in the historic former Macy's Department store area opposite the Ritz Carlton on Peachtree Street.

"The Bridal Extravaganza in Atlanta can be a relatively new name, but has evolved from my years as as in Atlanta home Perfect wedding Guide Publisher and innovator Bridal show," said show creator Donna Jakulski. "My passion is to provide young couples reliable, quality professional resources, the hottest trends and most creative ideas."

The next show, scheduled for Sunday, 30th January 2011 sponsors The knot, and The wedding channel, brides.com, atlantabridal.com, Atlanta Bride & Groom schedule, Atlanta anniversaries Magazine and the Atlantan brides Magazine.

As another first, the display is also sponsored by the National Association of Catering executives (NACE), chapter Atlanta, and offers participants the first chance to see the level of creativity you can bring in Atlanta best wedding professionals in table when challenged. The Bridal Extravaganza in Atlanta in Atlanta will feature top catering and special event professionals in contest decoration drawing tablet trends.

"This is an incredible opportunity to see what they offer more talented professionals of the city of creativity, ingenuity and talent," said Walter Nemeth, Director of catering & Events at The Georgian Terrace Hotel, which is also the President of NACE capital locally. "This is the first time that the public will have the opportunity to see what those of us inside the industry get to see every year in our annual design trends event."

«I know can be so overwhelming for planning a wedding. That is why I am therefore determined to continuously evolve my wedding dress shows to help young couples find the perfect place and better professional wedding in Atlanta, "said Jakulski, mother of two daughters and Weddings in programming. "That's why I'm so happy to be able to share what I learned from my own experience, as well as design in Atlanta Best wedding professionals and tens of thousands of brides like you connected over the years. It is therefore important to make the right personal choice for photography, flowers, cakes, event planning, transport, aprons, formal fashion, decoration and everything that goes into making each day a perfect and unforgettable. "

Jakulski produced the first wedding dress extravaganza more than 22 years ago in Jacksonville, Florida, before bringing the concept of view marriage Atlanta a decade ago. Return to prominence began in 2010 with a series of shows and now with the first of two big wedding planning events in 2011, and a timetable for more close wedding dress conferences to provide closer opportunities for young couples to meet and get to know the best suppliers and resources to plan their special day.

Friend and follow the wedding dress Extravaganza in Atlanta for more information:

Jakulski is committed to provide expertise and advice that you can just find anywhere and offers these resources for brides and grooms can help you design better marriage, with the minimum amount of concern:
1. Jakulski offers special "Bride911 ? tweets @ atlantaweddingista provide wedding planning tips and ideas.

2. The wedding dress Extravaganza also has a feed on the official chat Bridal show is underway @ bridalextravatl. Tip: Brides (and Grooms) who follow @ bridalextravatl specific tweets will be addressed during the presentation offered exclusive offers and promotions in Flash.

3. Follow the rest of the information for the Bridal show and wedding trends that we share on Facebook, Twitter and the rest of the site bridalextravaganzaofatlanta.com marriage.

About Carley Roney, main Guest Presenter

Carley Roney is Cofounder and editor in Chief of The knot Inc., and are considered best modern marriage and expert way of life of the country.

Roney will offer tips inspired and logical to Atlanta brides and guests.

Motivated by the excruciating process of designing its own marriage Carley Roney, has the mission to find a resource fun, hip, created by the user for planning their Weddings couples. The world was disastrous marriage need for a new voice, and Web site was the perfect place to break ground. In 1996, Roney theknot.com founded with her husband (CEO of The knot Inc., David Liu) and two other colleagues.

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Ninguno Usually Used in Singular Form

From the mailbox, a question about the example of

No quiero ningún libro.
I don't want any books.

from the lesson on indefinite adjectives:

In the 1st line, should "libro" be plural to agree with the translation "books" on the 2nd line?

This is one of those cases where the numbers don't really match up in Spanish and English. Probably what's best to remember here is that ninguno (as well as the feminine form, ninguna) is almost always used in the singular form. But ninguno (or the noun it refers to when ninguno is used as an adjective) can often be translated to English as either singular or plural without any change in meaning.

Here's a sentence as an example: Él tiene lo que ninguna mujer puede resistir. In English, either "He has what no woman can resist" and "He has what no women can resist" mean essentially the same thing. But in Spanish, the singular form would almost always be used. Similarly, a sentence such as "No he tenido ningún problema" could be translated as either "I haven't had any problem" or "I haven't had any problems," with any difference in meaning being very slight. But "ningunos problemas" is hardly ever used.

It wouldn't be a grammatical crime to use the plural in Spanish sentence like those two, and indeed you may sometimes hear similar constructions. But as a general rule, the main time ningunos or ningunas is used is when referring to nouns that are grammatically plural although singular in meaning:

No veo ningunas tijeras. I don't see any scissors.No necesito ningunas gafas. I don't need any glasses.No tengo ningunas ganas de estudiar. I don't have any desire to study.

And by the way, there's a reason many of the sentences about use both no and ninguno: Double negatives are common in Spanish. In fact, they're required in many cases where they'd be wrong in English.

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Ser and Estar Used in Different Ways

From the mailbox (links added):

Could you possibly give me some idea about where and how to go about learning the verbs ser and estar? I believe that this is the reason I did not pass my class. I am really having a problem with the verb "to be." I got discouraged and stopped going to class and I received a F for a final grade but I am attempting to take the course again for spring 2011. I think that I should mention also that I am returning to school after some time (20 years). I have always wanted to learn Spanish and it really does seems like a foreign language to me :). I also read your article on these verbs and I am still confused.

Welcome to the club! You aren't the first Spanish student to be confused about ser and estar, and you won't be the last. But rest assured that as you learn the language, and especially once you can start thinking in Spanish, the differences between the two verbs will become intuitive.

I decided to answer your question here in the blog because I hope that others learning Spanish can share their insights. What works for me in understanding the two verbs may not work for you — but what works for someone else might.

The first thing I would suggest is to try to not think of ser and estar as translations for "to be" — instead, try to think about what they mean and/or how they function in a sentence.

That said, ser generally is used indicate the essence, the inherent nature of what someone or something is. It's used to identify a thing or person, to describe its/his/her characteristics, to classify persons or things. Estar, on the other hand, can be thought of as more of an "action" verb, and it is used when talking about the conditions of things or persons rather than their characteristics. It is not used in classifying people or things, nor in defining.

One way of seeing the difference between the two verbs is to look at the meaning of two simple questions that differ only in which verb is used:

¡Cómo es tu madre? (What is your mother like?) In this question using a conjugated form of ser, the speaker is asking about your mother's characteristics — what kind of person she is, perhaps classifying information such as her age or occupation. The questioner isn't trying to find out information about her current condition, but rather who she is.¡Cómo está tu madre? (How is your mother?) In this case, by using a conjugated form of estar, the speaker hopes to find out something about her condition, not what kind of person she is. For example, if your mother's health has been an issue, the questioner might want to know about that — and answers could be "está sana" (she's healthy) or "está enferma" (she's sick). Or perhaps she has been out of work, and if she now has job, "está empleada" (she's employed) would be an appropriate way of referring to her employment condition.

See how this pattern is followed in some other simple sentences:

Soy enojada. (I am an angry person. It's the way I am. It's a characteristic of me.) Estoy enojada. (I'm angry. That's my current condition.)Soy gordo. (I am a fat person. Fat is what kind of person I am. Fatness is one of my characteristics.) Estoy gordo. (My current condition is being fat.)Soy aburrida. (I am boring. That's what kind of person I am.) Estoy aburrida. (I am bored. That's my current condition.)Soy profesor de matemáticas. (I am a math teacher. That's part of what I am, it's part of what defines and classifies me.) Estoy de profesor de matemáticas. (I teach mathematics. A math teacher isn't necessarily what I am, but teaching math is something I'm doing.)

This brief answer can't get into all the differences between ser and estar, and I've barely gotten into the different ways they are used in sentences. But I hope this shows you a bit about how Spanish speakers have a different understanding of the two verbs, and how the choice of verb affects how they interpret a sentence.

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Gift basket Provider receives top rated 5-Star from ...

Overland Park, KS (Vocus/PRWEB) 23, 2010

Topconsumerreviews.com recently awarded the Highest rating of five stars in Hayneedle giftbaskets.com, an industry leader in gift Baskets.

"We are very pleased to receive a higher rating of topconsumerreviews.com giftbaskets.com," said Donna Faust, hayneedle.com Director of marketing. "At giftbaskets.com we are pleased to offer our customers almost 1500 gift baskets to choose from. With so many options you can rest assured that you'll find the perfect gift for any occasion. Your satisfaction is important to us and we are behind everything we sell through our hayneedle.com shops. Thank you for our efforts to provide top quality gift Baskets recognition. "

Gift Baskets are often a thoughtful and appreciated gift. These days, high quality gift baskets can be found on countless events. For example, a person can send a gift basket cheese and wine, bath products, newborn toys, chocolate, fruit, and more. There are also issues gift baskets for dozens of ideas-Golf, newborns, fans, weddings, women, men, teenagers, Halloween, Easter, Christmas and so forth.

"Hayneedle giftbaskets.com offers the widest assortment of quality gift Baskets that we have seen", explains Brian Dolezal, topconsumerreviews.com, LLC. "The choice, diversity and quality that Hayneedle offers giftbaskets.com has established as a leader in the industry. In conjunction with a focus on customer service, gift baskets.com takes us number one rating. "

To learn more about giftbaskets.com of Hayneedle and other gift basket service providers, including reviews and compare rankings, please visit the category Baskets gift topconsumerreviews.com in http://www.topconsumerreviews.com/gift-baskets.

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Giftbaskets.com is a shop specialty hayneedle.com. Hayneedle.com offers "variety, sweet variety" for your home and more through 200-plus online specialty retail shops. Established in 2002, hayneedle.com offers a wide range of high quality home and lifestyle products, exceeding by far what is available in the world of traditional retail or by other electronic retailers. Providing a rewarding shopping experience, exceptional service, true product variety and the correct content to buy with confidence, hayneedle.com helps customers find what they love and love what you find. The company has been recognized by Internet retailer and Inc. Magazine as one of the top online retailers and fastest growing companies in America. Hayneedle.com is privately held and funded by Insight Venture Partners and Sequoia Capital.

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Topconsumerreviews.com, LLC is the leading provider of independent reviews and rankings of hundreds of consumer products and services. From debt relief and flowers, logo design and passports topconsumerreviews.com delivers in-depth product evaluations in order to facilitate purchase decisions.

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Germantown Cricket Club Announces new event planning options and. ..

Philadelphia (PRWEB) 22, 2010

Germantown Cricket Club is located 15 minutes from the Centre of the city on 14 acres of pristine rural Pennsylvania, officially announces their new options for event planning and extended catering services. Get the national register of historic places, Germantown Cricket Club placed strategically to accommodate fast units from the city and the surrounding areas. The renowned Grand Ballroom is available for banquets, weddings and formal investigation matters. If you are smaller places your forte, Manheim, Executive and Clarke rooms suited to satisfy any event planning needs.

Rooms can be designed by floor to ceiling to represent any atmosphere has in mind the clientele, and event planning services are quickly becoming known around the area thanks to the efforts of Chris Carnes, Director of catering and banquet services at Germantown Cricket Club. "We have to get our sustainability Symposium services available to the public, this is our first year to be open to the public, so we're all very excited to showcase our Club," says Mr Carnes. Germantown Cricket Club is basically a blank slate for anyone not Member, until recently it was exclusively to members of the Club, but the Grand Ballroom was perfect for visitors so the Club decided to open their doors to the public. "We want to bring people to know us from outside the region, we are already well known within the Philadelphia region, but we want to develop and showcase our fabulous banquet spaces," continues Mr Carnes

Germantown Cricket Club offers stylish design with a genuine sense of elegance, delivers a very different atmosphere than modern event spaces. The Grand Ballroom is perfect to fit groups of more than 200 people and for smaller business meetings or parties, Clarke, Executive rooms and enjoy the Manheim individual projects and charm.

Event planners and Guests will enjoy a dining experience with a diverse country club top chef, unprecedented services and amenities, innovative design offers two separate menus bar/Bat Mitzvahs, maître d ' valet parking service and complementary. The Club is not only a bar mitzvah and Bat Account one day, so that you know your event will be qualified as the attention will be on your celebration. Germantown Cricket Club is committed to create an elegant atmosphere, together with the special entertainment and superior service and excellent cuisine to satisfy every palate.

Enhanced catering services offers maître d ' service, champagne toast, white glove and silver tray butler service, and five hours hotline service menu can be custom made according to your dining habits groups, all with taste that will exceed your expectations. "We are about creating a unique experience that sets us apart from any other catering services in Philadelphia, our services Symposium is a step above the competition and we plan on staying there. We have a great opportunity to create something long with Germantown Cricket Club and I am proud to be a part of, we offer our fantastic culinary concepts by Executive Chef, together with a more valuable deserts with our guest swooning. "

So far so guests have filled reservations are encouraged to book in advance unless they are without their destination dream Symposium.

About Club Germantown Cricket:
Germantown Club Cricket, founded in 1854, is a private country club is located in an urban environment, offering a range of social and sporting activities for "Guest". The Germantown 14 beautiful manicured ACRES are just 15 minutes from downtown Philadelphia. Named a national historic Landmark, Club unique banquet and conference rooms are perfect for event planners, weddings and business meetings. Their Facilities are updated regularly to ensure the Club retains its high standards, while keeping the Club heritage and environment. The resort offers wonderful views of the surrounding area of Philadelphia, so whatever your special event, you'll find a home in Germantown Cricket Club.

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Local tour operator receive top honors from El Dorado SpA Resorts ...

Plano, TX (PRWEB) 24, 2010

El Dorado SpA Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels by Karisma Premier, Mexico, inclusive Gourmet eidylliakes resorts with Maya Riviera, recently awarded Marty Boehlke and Terrah Rominger travel agents with legacy travel and certified Gourmet inclusive vacation Consultants (GI), with the elite Four Diamond status, a feat that indicates a high professional commitment exceeds the standards of service. In addition, Rominger and Boehlke linked as Best Storefront agents in the USA.

"GI vacation Consultants is an exclusive group of trained agents who are extremely attentive to the needs of clients and wishes for planning family vacations, honeymoons and destination Weddings," said Mandy Chomat, Vice President Sales and marketing for the Premier Worldwide marketing, the exclusive worldwide representatives for El Dorado SpA Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels by Karisma. "Marty and Terrah show a commitment to service, providing clients with valuable information and insight about each of our properties, including newly added comforts and offers to ensure a positive experience with us since the beginning."

Marty and Terrah four were honored with Diamond status in 3rd annual Gourmet inclusive vacation consultant (GIVC) awards and Sales & Marketing Forum, held at El Dorado Royale, A SpA Resort, by Karisma in Riviera Maya, Mexico, 1 – 4 December, 2010. The event was attended by 175 players from around the world and recognized travel professionals performing model at the top of their industries.

From gourmet à la carte dining 24 hour room service and concierge, GI vacation Consultants are extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of the concept of Gourmet inclusive, based on extensive training, in-depth immersions in each resort and continued support from the University of GI, ongoing webinars to learn about solution updates, and specialized familiarization trips to highlight specialized market offerings. With a deep understanding of the Gourmet inclusive resorts, [insert Name] is able to provide guidance one-on-one to exceed guests ' expectations and to evaluate the individual needs of their customers to create a customized vacations, by adults looking for savor generous accommodation as swimming up to young parents suites experience requesting special comforts like squeezing dry, carriages and bottle of radiation, which are all a part of the inclusive Gourmet.

Launched in 2008, the program consultant holiday GI is limited to an elite group of travel agents are obligated to meet specific standards and requirements in order to exceed extremely high expectations regarding the service and support. Not just GI vacation Consultants receive benefits from the program — from marketing tools to add incentives offered to consumers, but travelers who book vacations with specialized factors are converging to exclusive promotions and VIP recognition as a property GIVC visitors, among other benefits.

For information about El Dorado SpA Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels by Karisma, contact

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Suites Micato India for Sweethearts: Romance awaits this Valentine ...

New York, NY (PRWEB) 20, 2010

The unequalled fascination, observed and magic of India are now combined into a fabulous adventure: new Suites Micato India for navigating Sweethearts. Lovers will enjoy absolute in luxurious, private accommodation and indulgent activities — all at the most romantic of backgrounds. From the majestic Taj Mahal to the fabled City of Udaipur, India's very best paired with unparalleled personalized service Micato ensures that travelers will experience the journey of life.

9-day trip, departing Thursday 10 February 2011 * includes:

Feb 10 Depart USA

Feb 11-12 the Imperial Hotel, New Delhi

The historic Hotel Imperial is an interesting blend Victorian charm and Indian tradition. The Royal Imperial Suite, in a spacious 3,000 square feet, offers a nice master bathroom with Marble bath, shower and steam and sauna room. Couples will banish jet lag with an aromatherapy massage in the suite of couples and then drift to sleep in a four poster bed with luxurious French bed.

Upon awakening, visitors will explore Old Delhi, exciting cycle rickshaw ride through the famed underwater corridors of Chandni Chowk Bazaar, returning the hotel to lunch at Spice Route, heralded as one of the top 10 restaurants in the world by Bourbon Nast Traveler. In New Delhi, will see such sites as the Tomb of Humayun, the thought is an architectural inspiration of the Taj Mahal. Is a special tour of the hotel priceless collection of paintings, engravings and lithographs are not to be missed.

Feb 13-14 Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

A drive scenic South takes visitors to the capital of the great Mughal Empire, Agra, the Taj Mahal's House, a veritable monument eternal romance. West and East visits to Taj, built in memory of beloved wife of emperor Shah Jehan, ensure ample time to enjoy this iconic structure. What better place to spend Valentine's day?

Less than one mile from the Taj Mahal stands the Oberoi Amarvilas. The classic Indian property reflects the architecture of the Taj and Mughal styles complemented by elaborate gardens, Terraced lawns, fountains, reflecting pools and pavilions. The amazing Suite at Oberoi Amarvilas Kohinoor boasts a large living room, dining room, study, and a spacious bedroom with an attached white marble bathroom, each of which has stunning views. About Valentine's evening, couples will enjoy a candlelit dinner on the balcony champagne their suite, spectacular nighttime views of the Taj Mahal, a local dancers and Sitar player performance, and a sensuous massage couples in-suite before bedtime.

Feb 15-16 Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Then is Jaipur, the legendary "Pink City," where travellers will arrive at Rambagh Palace Hotel in Royal a metaphor, to inhibit by camels and elephants and musicians heralding the arrival. Here you will explore the imposition of Amber Fort City Palace, see delicate stone screens from the Palace of the winds and wandering around through the 18th century Observatory.

The spacious Suite at Rambagh Palace Maharani were once the private room Maharani Gayatri Devi, who was named one of 10 most beautiful women in the world, Vogue magazine in youth. The suite features intricate mirror-work and rich furnishings and French Windows decorated by Maharaja favorite designer London, Hammond, open a peaceful view of the gardens.

Couples will meet with the Palace on the ground "gem doctor that can provide the best gems to wear to create harmony in love. Then, the direct wake of several legendary couples, they can proceed to more exclusive jeweler of Jaipur in search of an amazing treasure to signify their loyalty to one another.

A hot air balloon over the desert and a candle lit dinner under the stars rise Palace Terrace East are just some of the extras that you'll create a lifelong love affair with the city of Jaipur.

Feb 17-18 Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur

Fabulous romantic city of Udaipur is the final magic attitude about the route. Guests will cruise calm waters of Lake Pichola, including stop to explore Jag Mandir Palace, located in the Centre of the Lake. Also will visit the ancient, mystical temples in Eklingji and Ngada and will explore a nearby village camel back. Champagne waiting in a private sunset dinner at Monsoon Palace, perched high above the city.

Oberoi Udaivilas, located within 30 acres of landscaped beauty on Lake Pichola, originating over the next two nights. Built in the style of a traditional Rajasthani Palace, here you will find decorative fountains, pavilions and intricately carved arches inlaid Mosaics.

The Kohinoor Suite, taps courtyard, sitting room with Fireplaces, and wood sauna, 2,650 square feet palatial comfort. It offers beautiful views of the city Palace and Aravali Hills overlooking the Lake Pichola. When couples return their suite at the close of another exciting day, you'll discover that their private butler has designed a sugary bath with essential oils and waxes alit with floating.

19 February Fly to Delhi; Removed

After a leisurely breakfast, recently married couples will fly in Delhi, where a room will be available at The Imperial Hotel until they inhibit the airport to board the flight international departure.

Suites Micato India for Sweethearts programme include a personal Guide throughout, guided tours of historical sites and attractions in each city visited, all domestic flights and ground transportation, meals, gratuities and service of a personal concierge 24-7. The tour starts at $ 52,000 per person based on double occupancy. (Percentage excludes international airfare). For more information, visit the http://www.micato.com or call 1-800-Micato-1.

* Alternate departure dates available throughout 2011 call for dates and pricing.

About Micato Safaris and Micato India:

Jane and Felix Pinto was founded in 1966, Micato Safaris in Kenya and the company has been providing the most luxurious and tailor-made safaris and tours of India to sophisticated travellers since then. Wins the ultimate Travel + leisure "world's Best Tour Operator & Safari Outfitter" award for an unprecedented seven years, Micato prides itself on providing exceptional service throughout each stage of the tour experience.

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