The Russell Bedford accounting network has published the Spring 2014 edition of its twice-yearly Business World magazine, a publication aimed primarily at owners and managers of small and medium-sized enterprises. Business World delivers views, analysis and guidance written by specialists from within the Russell Bedford network, together with guest authors from other organisations. Articles in the Spring 2014 edition are: - Poland - developing business opportunities. Poland has become increasingly attractive as a place to do business. Lower taxes, a skilled workforce, ...

The Loway Company, known for the developent of the QueueMetrics call-center suite, released its first call-centre customer satisfaction survey as a free eBook. According to their corporate philosophy that binds accurate data measurement to relevant business improvements, the Swiss company sent to their customers a survey about the usage of Asterisk and QueueMetrics for their daily needs in call-centers management, analysis and statistics. This was done to assess the perceived needs of existing customers so that future improvements could be prioritized. This is the first ...

When one reads articles in the US Media that depict Palestinians living in abject poverty, suffering harassment constantly by the Israelis, the astute reader soon learns that this information is not always accurate. It doesn't really take much research to bring to light the readily available history and current events that give a solid rebuttal to these claims. "The Obama Administration," Attanasio stated, "recently gave the Palestinian Authority (PA) 450 million dollars. This is in addition to 950 million dollars that has been given outright to the PA over the past ...

Bahia Principe is proud to announce that once again it has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag. The award is a reflection of Bahia Principe's commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. Each Bahia Principe strives to teach guests and staff members about the importance of conservation. Bahia Principe's recognition by the Foundation of Education Environmental reiterates the high standard of water, beaches, and safety found at a Bahia Principe Resort. The Blue Flag award was given to Bahia Principe Bavaro, Grand Bahia Principe La Romana, Grand Bahia Principe ...

BPMonline, the world's fastest growing vendor of CRM + BPM cloud solutions, for the third year running has been recognized as the one that impacts the CRM market, as it was mentioned in Paul Greenberg's review for CRM Watchlist 2014, published on ZDNet.com. It has become a good tradition to stay under CRM industry most prominent thought leader's vigilant eye. The 2014 is not an exception as highlighted in Paul Greenberg's recently issued review. Paul describes BPMonline as a company that 'has grown, become more of an impact player, and continues to develop what has become ...

Paul W. Bohn, Arthur J Schmitt Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, to give a presentation titled "Tight Coupling of Chemical Sensing and Reactivity in Nanofluidic Architectures" at the Inaugural Bioanalytical Sensors Conference, May 22 & 23, 2014 in Cambridge, MA. Paul Bohn received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He subsequently joined the faculty at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he served in numerous roles, including Head of the Chemistry Department, Director of ...

Today, Greg Miller, CEO of MagicKitchen.com announced a new partner in the MagicKitchen.com Local Partner Program for North and South Carolina. "Our new Partner Hearthside Home Care in Greensboro, North Carolina will represent our full line of HomeStyle and Special Diets menu items to the full spectrum of residential and commercial prepared meal customers in both North and South Carolina." said Greg Miller. MagicKitchen.com customers include Healthcare Organizations and Health Plans, specialized medical facilities such as clinics, dialysis centers, assisted living facilities, ...

Renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Kouros Azar (www.azarplasticsurgery.com) is the leading injector of JUVEDERM VOLUMA XC in Thousand Oaks, where his plastic surgery practice offers the new dermal filler as an anti-aging option that doesn't require surgery. Dr. Azar was one of only 2 plastic surgeons in Southern California to receive VOLUMA XC before anyone else after it was approved by the FDA in fall 2013, and he is now one of a handful of surgeons in the region who trains other doctors in the use of the product. More patients get VOLUMA XC injections at the plastic surgeon's ...

Risk Management executive, and highly-regarded industry insider, James Hice, was today named Risk Manager and General Counsel at McCusker & Company, a leading international provider of warranty protection solutions for the commercial and consumer electronics industry. "I am pleased to name James Hice our new Risk Manager and General Counsel," said McCusker & Company Chief Executive Officer Will L. McCusker. "His connections, insight, expertise and industry knowledge will be invaluable for our company." Hice was the Vice President of Operations and Procurement ...

Envision Built Home Remodeling is a custom home renovation specialist - transform your screened porch or patio into a three seasons sunroom, extending the living space of your home. Envision Built is an award-winning remodeling designer and builder. "A fairly easy way to extend the living space in your home is convert your screened porch or patio into a beautiful sunroom," said Bill Ahle, Owner of Envision Built. "Every major renovation begins with a five hour design session working with our interior designer to help you develop a plan, select color schemes and to map ...

SchureMed announced today plans to present their newest and most innovative surgical positioning device at the AORN Show at McCormick Place in Chicago IL. The Schure Loc XPS Extremity Positioning System advances surgical patient positioning by combining both absolute rigid fixation of the patient's limb with unlimited range of motion both pre- and intra-operatively during shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff and total shoulder replacement procedures. Unlike other devices that use bulky hydraulic systems and supplementary power units, the Schure Loc XPS employs an ingenious ...

The release of Gift's EP "The Trip" has been eagerly awaited by fans since mid-2013, the uniquely creative video countdown gave fans but a glimpse inside the mind of the independent rapper and the creative process of the project, leaving listeners and viewers wanting more. Gift first began writing at 16 years old after a serious hamstring injury that ended his future in track and field, but ended up being what would pave the way for his future. Fans have the choice of downloading the EP for free or making a donation by visiting www.giftrapsmusic.com or the artist's SoundCloud ...

DURHAM, N.C. – New guidelines that ease the recommended blood pressure could result in 5.8 million U.S. adults no longer needing hypertension medication, according to an analysis by Duke Medicine researchers. The findings are the first peer-reviewed analysis to quantify the impact of guidelines announced in February by the Eighth Joint National Committee. In a divisive move, the committee relaxed the blood pressure goal in adults 60 years and older to 150/90, instead of the previous goal of 140/90. Blood pressure goals were also eased for adults with diabetes and kidney ...

Applying the updated 2014 blood pressure (BP) guideline to the U.S. population suggests that nearly 6 million adults are no longer classified as needing hypertension medication, and that an estimated 13.5 million adults would now be considered as having achieved goal blood pressure, primarily older adults, according to a JAMA study released online to coincide with the 2014 American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. Ann Marie Navar-Boggan, M.D., Ph.D., of Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C., and colleagues quantified the proportion of adults potentially ...

Application of U.S. and European cholesterol guidelines to a European population found that proportions of individuals eligible for statins differed substantially, with one U.S. guideline recommending statins for nearly all men and two-thirds of women, proportions exceeding those of the other guidelines, according to a JAMA study released online to coincide with the 2014 American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. The common approach in cardiovascular disease (CVD) primary prevention is to identify individuals at high enough risk to justify more intensive lifestyle ...

In an analysis of almost 11,000 patients, an assessment of equations that help guide whether a patient should begin taking a statin (cholesterol lowering medication) found that observed and predicted 5-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risks were similar, suggesting that these equations are helpful for clinical decision making, according to a JAMA study released online to coincide with presentation at the 2014 American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) recently published ...

People with celiac disease may have a near two-fold increased risk of coronary artery disease compared with the general population, according to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session. The study is the first to look at the association between celiac disease and coronary artery disease and adds to the evolving understanding of how systemic inflammation and autoimmune processes might influence cardiovascular disease development. Data also showed a slightly higher risk of stroke among people with celiac disease compared ...

Statins are associated with a significant improvement in erectile function, a fact researchers hope will encourage men who need statins to reduce their risk of heart attack to take them, according to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session. Erectile dysfunction is common in older men, especially among those with cardiovascular risk factors where cholesterol-lowering statins are frequently prescribed. Previous research has suggested a negative association between statin therapy and testosterone levels, leading to ...

New findings from a study of 12 astronauts show the heart becomes more spherical when exposed to long periods of microgravity in space, a change that could lead to cardiac problems, according to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session. With implications for an eventual manned mission to Mars, the findings represent an important step toward understanding how a spaceflight of 18 months or more could affect astronauts' heart health. "The heart doesn't work as hard in space, which can cause a loss of muscle mass," ...

Still feeling the residual effects of springing ahead for daylight saving time? The hour of sleep lost – or gained – may play a bigger, perhaps more dangerous role in our body's natural rhythm than we think. It seems moving the clock forward or backward may alter the timing of when heart attacks occur in the week following these time changes, according to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session. Data from the largest study of its kind in the U.S. reveal a 25 percent jump in the number of heart attacks occurring the ...

It appears healthy postmenopausal women who drink two or more diet drinks a day may be more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular problems, according to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session. In fact, compared to women who never or only rarely consume diet drinks, those who consumed two or more a day were 30 percent more likely to suffer a cardiovascular event and 50 percent more likely to die from related disease. Researchers analyzed diet drink intake and cardiovascular risk factors from ...

Augusta, Ga. – Nearly half of patients with the most common form of adult leukemia are said to have normal chromosomes but appear instead to have a distinct pattern of genetic abnormalities that could better define their prognosis and treatment, researchers report. Using microarray technology that probes millions of genes within chromosomes, researchers found the unique pattern in the leukemia cells of 22 patients diagnosed with cytogenetically normal acute myelogenous leukemia, said Dr. Ravindra Kolhe, molecular pathologist at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia ...

Augusta, Ga. – The most frequently used mechanical circulatory assist device in the world may have untapped potential, physicians say. One of many uses for the intra-aortic balloon pump is helping ensure adequate oxygen and blood delivery to a heart struggling to resume beating in the aftermath of coronary bypass surgery, said Dr. Mary Arthur, cardiovascular anesthesiologist at the Medical College of Georgia and Georgia Regents Health System. However physicians have been advised not to use the balloon pump if heart surgery patients also have aortic insufficiency. That's ...

There's a new revolution quietly brewing in the entertainment industry, led by artists who seek authenticity over applause, and sincerity over spectacle. These artists are collaborating with a common goal: to create new, positive role models for kids. Confronted with technology evolving at breakneck speeds, these rebels are embracing a new movement to stop for a minute, take a breath, and slow it down. These musicians and artists have created JUNGA WORLD, a new digital comic and animated series for kids ages 5-12, centered on six animated teenagers--and bandmates--on ...

More people choosing divorce before enjoying their golden years Article provided by Heller & Heller, P.A. Visit us at http://www.hellerandhellerpa.com While many people during their younger years likely envisioned a happy retirement spent enjoying the warm weather that Florida has to offer, such has not been the case for all of them, as they grow older. In many cases, couples have discovered once their children are grown that they no longer have much in common. Consequently, the divorce rate among those over 50 has increased significantly in recent years. According ...