Fees could kill jazz funerals The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana filed suit on Friday charging that fees imposed by city and state officials could spell the end of New Orleans' famed jazz funerals. With fees now starting at $1,200 and...
America's midterm elections earlier this month gave the Democratic party plenty to celebrate, winning them control of Congress for the first time in 12 years. And that means the event business will be busy, too. For Washington-based Capitol...
Quite Clean
The Groovyclean is a small, key chain-size device for cleaning the deep grooves on a food or beverage can. The flexible plastic device, along with a small cloth or napkin, helps remove bacteria from beverage cans before drinking. The...
In Hot Water
Tankless water heaters from Takagi heat water with a heat exchanger only when the tap is on, so users pay to heat water only when needed. The device, which supplies water at a constant 120 degrees Fahrenheit, produces between 35 per...
Shaken, Not Stirred
No-fuss cocktails from Metropolitan Martinis consist of already mixed, ready-to-drink martinis delivered in sealed acrylic martini glasses. The four varieties--cosmopolitan, green apple, chocolate and classic vodka--are avail...
Costa Mesa, Calif.-based THE MEMPHIS GROUP announces two new hires in its Memphis Catering & Events division. DAVID HASTIE is the new director and KELLI GROH is the new catering and events coordinator. Call 714/755-1270 ext. 10; www...
Updated Elegance
The Colony Club resort in Barbados, West Indies, reopened in October following extensive renovations. The resort's technology capabilities have been upgraded; both flat-screen TVs and high-speed Internet access have been install...
Stretch It Out
Located in Chicago, the Westin Chicago River North now offers meeting attendees the chance to get out of their chairs and stretch. Certified personal trainer Sam Guiragossian leads attendees through stretching and flexibility exer...
