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This winter, the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights, is to become a greater spectacle than ever due to a recent increase in solar activity. This increase has lead to the Northern Lights gracing the skies as far south as Denmark and Germany.

In Iceland, the beautiful experience of the Aurora Borealis can be viewed amongst some of the most spectacular landscape, making the island in Atlantic the perfect place to visit. Also, due to the countries location on the cusp of the Arctic Circle, sightings between September and March are extremely frequent. Luckily for UK travellers, this winter Icelandair is providing an affordable way to see this natural wonder with its Northern Lights City Break.

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An insight into brand transformation will be the spotlight topic at the upcoming UK branding and design event hosted by Williams Murray Hamm on October 13th 2010, at the Bethnal Green Town Hall in London’s East End.

This second installment in the ‘power of difference’ talks will focus on the topic of business transformation and more specifically, how to challenge the status quo and do things differently to achieve extraordinary results; the event promises to be a fantastic opportunity to hear from game-changing speakers.

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Iryna Yermolova’s educational background encompasses two absolutely diametrically opposed educational strands, one in graphic-design and the other as an economist. Even if the artist dealt a lot with art over a prolonged period of time, it was really only computer-based graphic design work. Painting entered her life when she moved to England and the artist feels that in many ways this shift was crucial in changing her artistic outlook as well as elements within her own person, which paved the way for her journey as a full time painter.

Yermolova is hugely stirred by the beauty of the English countryside, yet she equally draws a lot of inspiration for her paintings from her Russian roots, childhood in the Ukraine as well as Orthodox religion. The power and sadness of Russian icons has always deeply touches the artist. Experimenting with colours, textures and different materials all brings her enormous pleasure and inspiration.

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Family portraits are a lot more than a picture or something to look at on the wall. It tells a story and share a sense of family history with future generations.

If you really want to capture the essence of your family for many years, hiring a professional portrait photographer is an investment that not only you will enjoy but your grandkids and future generation will enjoy. Because a family portrait is just not the same as any other kind of photograph, a professional photographer can put that special added touch on these kinds of family heirlooms an enable you and your family to reap the rewards for many years to come.

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As the Eyjafjallajokull volcano has now ceased, Icelandair is offering its special Reykjavik City Breaks package deal for UK travellers to experience Iceland’s bursting activities and cultural events.

Whether you’re looking for entertainment, excitement, culture or relaxation, the beautiful city of Reykjavik has everything you will ever need. With a vast selection of restaurants and bars, Reykjavik serves up thrilling nightlife and mouth-watering cuisine. The city also holds numerous attractions such as Hallgrimskirkja, the Nordic House and Perlan, which are all within a short bus journey of each other.

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Performing on Jeff Beck’s UK Tour is the latest highlight in Trombone Shorty’s milestone year. His career highlights date back to sitting in with Bo Diddley at the ripe age of four, but this year, powered by his Verve Forecast debut, Backatown, is one for the record books for Troy  ‘Trombone Shorty’ Andrews. The CD entered the Contemporary Jazz Album chart at # 1, spending nine weeks there, before the new Herbie Hancock CD finally broke his hold on the top slot.

Whirlwind touring with one highlight after another continues this summer and fall as Trombone Shorty heads to six countries in Europe for his first full fledged tour of the continent highlighted by Festival appearances, headline shows and a coveted slot supporting Jeff Beck’s UK tour. When asked about the tour, Troy said “It is an honor to be chosen to support a legendary genius musician like Jeff Beck on his tour.” Read more…

The Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand Hotels have launched their iPhone and web-based mobile app, bringing the Hotels’ celebrated downtown City Guide into the travelling hands of the consumer.

The GrandLife app pulls content from GrandLifeNYC.com, the Soho Grand Hotel and Tribeca Grand Hotels selectively curated cultural site which offers readers exclusive editorial content and a list of recommendations throughout the city. “It is designed to reveal the hidden side of all aspects of New York City culture; from art, film, fashion, music, and dining and nightlife. It’s an intimate introduction to the city as seen through the eyes of those who call it home” affirms Tommy Saleh, Creative Director and Editor in Chief of www.GrandLifeNYC.com

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Minimalist film director, Jim Jarmusch will be awarded with the 2010 RIFF Honorary Creative Award by the President of Iceland, Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, during this year’s Reykjavik International Film Festival.

The Reykjavik International Film Festival, taking place this year between September 23rd and October 3rd, has become one of Iceland’s most popular cultural events, offering both Icelandic and international film enthusiasts a wide selection of alternative and independent cinema. This year, Jim Jarmusch will be awarded with the 2010 RIFF Honorary Creative Award by the President of Iceland, Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, alongside the screening of three of his films.

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daGeek, a social networking and recommendations website, is set to change how people recommend particular passions and interests through the Internet by clever user interaction.

Networking site daGeek, formerly known as TellmeTwin, doesn’t use machine-based algorithms but rather filters users by establishing their interests. This feature can go even deeper for the user by filtering out and finding people who have only similar or exact interests.

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Iceland news channel, IceNews, has announced that Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice is set to perform at tomorrow’s special ‘Iceland Inspires’ concert, held near the now quiet Eyjafjallajokull volcano.

The open-air ‘Iceland Inspires’ concert, which is a part of the Inspired By Iceland campaign, will be taking place at the Hamragardar campsite next to the stunning backdrop of the Seljalandsfoss waterfall. This free concert will also be streamed live across the world via inspiredbyiceland.com. The Inspired By Iceland campaign intends show the rest of the world that Iceland is still a safe place to visit and more alive than ever despite the recent negative media exposure.

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