SpotOn, the leading digital platform for customer loyalty and engagement, is announcing the launch of its San Diego-based contest to reach its "150,000th check-in" at more than 300 merchant locations throughout the County. With 120,000 check-ins currently tracked, the contest will officially begin on May 1st and continue until the 150,000th customer checks in. SpotOn will use its tablet-based incentive program to track check-ins at each San Diego merchant location. The 150,000th SpotOn customer to check in using a SpotOn HotSpot tablet will receive $1,000 in ...

Socius, an Ohio based business management solutions provider, has introduced a new fixed-fee implementation offering for Microsoft SharePoint. Socius' Rapid Implementation Offering for Microsoft SharePoint includes the preparation for and installation of SharePoint Foundation, the creation of one standard site, aligning the organizational brand standards to SharePoint's theming engine, and the client's choice of up-to three sub-sites. Socius will provide Rapid Implementation services remotely for the fixed, reduced rate of $2500. In addition, Socius is offering ...

Following federal mandates from the Obama Administration urging improvements in the protection of critical infrastructure and network security, The Institute of Defense & Government Advancement (IDGA) announces Cyber Security for Government ( http://bit.ly/10IxCoH ) taking place August 12-14, 2013 in Washington, DC. Representatives from DHS, NIST, Department of Commerce, and more civilian agencies will gather at Cyber Security for Government to discuss the evolving nature of cyber threats, current programs and initiatives, and the latest technologies available to ...

The fans asked... and Wizard World has answered. Actress Gina Torres, who played "Zoë Washburne" in "Firefly," and Serenity, will attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, joining fellow cast members Summer Glau, Adam Baldwin, and Jewel Staite at the event, set for May 30 - June 2 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Torres, a New York native, made her TV debut on "One Live to Live," and later played "Jasmine" in the series "Angel" before landing the strong role as the First Officer "Zoë." She also appeared ...

The event, which will run from 10am till 2pm, comprises interactive sessions, customer case studies and an informative talk, 'A reliable plant is a safe plant is a cost effective plant,' from Andrew Fraser, which will demonstrate the link between plant reliability, safety and cost-effectiveness. "Most accidents occur in reactive situations," he explains. "When a plant is running well, with high asset utilisation, there are fewer failures to react to. A key facet of a reliable plant is less reactive maintenance." The London event is part of Softsols ...

Small Biz Thoughts will feature a powerful duo June 25, 2013 when brothers Karl and Manuel Palachuk cover how IT professionals can take their business to the next level. Manuel will share his proven how-to managed services blueprint at the IT Business Reboot 2013 Online Conference. Karl, the online conference host and technical author and expert, says "Manuel has over 25 years of business, management and training experience in the computer and electronics industries. He is an expert of process and systems, and their efficiency." Karl adds "This is ...

On Saturday, May 18, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., area residents are invited to watch local history come alive as Missouri's first national Underground Railroad site, the historic Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing, is transformed into a Civil War military camp. In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the free event will highlight the experiences recently emancipated black slaves had enlisting in the Union Army during the Civil War. The replica recruitment camp will look very similar to what the public would have seen in 1863 in and around Benton Barracks, ...

Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina volunteered to help the Charleston Food and Wine Festival in Charleston, SC on Friday March 1st 2013. Attorney Evan Guthrie donated his time to help the internationally renowned festival in its eighth year of operation. The Food and Wine festival brings many visitors to the city and is a chance to showcase the best of what the city of Charleston has to offer in terms of hospitality and culinary experiences. Many professionals in the city donate their time to make sure to put the best foot forward and ...

Author Lynn Taylor Gordon has brought a new name and face to the Chanukah season. Make room for Gracie, the title character from first time author, Lynn Taylor Gordon's new book, Gracie's Night.. Gracie's Night is warm and spirited Chanukah story from Gordon and Cookie & Nudge Books. A hustling and bustling New York in early 1950's finds Gracie enjoying the rhythm and beat of the city. Living with her beloved Papa, Max the rescue dog, Lox the cat and Bagel the fish, Gracie's life is filled with lots of love, but not much money. When the BIG paper comes on Thanksgiving ...

ProviNET Solutions is a full-service IT company that offers a comprehensive spectrum of technology products and services for senior living facilities throughout the United States. Born from a long-term care provider, ProviNET is familiar with the strict demands and urgent needs of the industry. ProviNET focuses on ways to utilize technology, streamline operations, and provide premium long-term healthcare solutions. The firm has announced that they will be participating in the Leading Age Michigan Annual Conference and Tradeshow from May 20 thru May 22. At the conference, ...

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson of eBroadcastMedia.com, founders of Book Marketing, have announced The Authors Show radio and broadcast schedule for the week of May 13, 2013. The new show schedule is available at the Book Marketing site. For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. Book Marketing, branded as 'The Authors Marketing Powerhouse', helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits: * ...

The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) of Massachusetts will host its spring conference, "Disruptive Innovation: Creating the Healthcare Systems of the Future," on Thursday, May 16, 7 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at the DoubleTree Hilton, 5400 Computer Drive in Westborough, MA. Healthcare organizations that previously succeeded with a fee-for-service model must provide greater value in order to survive. Forward-looking organizations, industries and technologies are disrupting the status quo in dramatic ways. The future patient will be connected, informed ...

TrueConf for iOS 1.2 is mobile solution that supports both symmetrical and role-based group video conferences with up to 250 endpoints. The new version of TrueConf Mobile 1.2 for iOS allows users of Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch to communicate using multi-point video conferencing. Video conferencing for up to three participants is available for free. "Group video conferencing on mobile devices is made possible by scalable video coding technology (SVC)," says TrueConf CEO Mikhail Gotalsky. "We were first in the world to implement the SVC technology ...

Craftwell Inc. today announced an agreement with Teresa Collins Designs, for the creation of an exclusive design collection for use with the eBosser and eCraft product lines of specialty electronic die cutters and embossers. Craftwell Inc. is a New York based manufacturer of high-tech consumer electronic products and related craft accessories for the Arts & Craft and Education sectors. Craftwell's eBosser and eCraft product lines represent a new generation of die-cutting and embossing machines for the craft and education markets. The products are used for multiple ...

With the expansion of its North American headquarters in Research Triangle Park, Bayer CropScience continues to develop sustainable solutions for farmers around the world as well as the for the communities where we live, work and play. The crop protection company celebrated the opening of its new Development North America facilities and laboratories this past week. These facilities boast 40,000 square feet of space in which nearly 70 scientists will conduct crop protection and environmental science research, including pest and turf and ornamentals management. The renovations ...

New and improved ezW2 software has recently revealed the new data import and efile options from Halfpricesoft.com. The new features for accountants, tax professional preparers and businesses will make filing a snap. This new edition is available as a test drive before purchasing at http://www.halfpricesoft.com. This new and innovative software is priced from just $39 ($79 for e-File version) per installation. EzW2 1099 form printing software is easy-to-use and affordable for any size business. The new 2012 version was updated with more user-friendly graphic interface ...

Woof Gang Bakery, a leader in the pet industry, has grown to 34 locations, with the newest store in Katy, Texas. Opening May 18, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Katy is a locally-owned small business, offering full-service grooming, and a wide selection of pet foods and supplies. The store is located at 1510 West Grand Pkwy South, Katy, Texas 77494; phone 832-437-5313. Lisa Chamberlain and Al Cipo are the franchise owners of the Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Katy store. They are dedicated to the local community and to providing outstanding service and quality products ...

CDN.net has extended its user customizable content delivery network (CDN) to the Asia Pacific region, and is now offering premium quality, affordable points-of-presence (PoPs) starting in ten major Asian and Australasian markets. These new locations enable fast and reliable delivery of Web content, applications and streaming media to rapidly growing APAC audiences. With research from Forrester showing online media consumption in APAC regions catching up with and even outpacing the U.S. and Europe, it's now more important than ever for online businesses to grow in these ...

How to Spice Up Your Kitchen, by chef and author Abbey Lawhorn provides guidance for couples wanting to create an intimate environment in a room sometimes overlooked: the kitchen. With increased daily stress, distractions at every turn, and family responsibilities, intimacy can oftentimes take a back seat in relationships. Spicing up your life while completing everyday tasks is a topic that is of interest to a wide variety of people, in different stages of relationships. Lawhorn addresses the issue while providing a little spice of her own in this book. Says working ...

LORD Corporation (http://www.lord.com/) has announced that Scott Durso, senior staff engineer, served as a panelist at the N.C. Federal Advanced Technologies Symposium on Thursday, May 9 at the McKimmon Center at NC State University. Hosted by U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, the North Carolina Military Business Center, the North Carolina Military Foundation, the University of North Carolina, and the Institute for Defense and Business, the Federal Advanced Technologies Symposium focused on the future of advanced technology needs for the Department of Defense and other federal agencies ...

Professional Services Champions League ("PSCL"), together with its event partners, are delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural 2013 Gamification World Championships (www.Gammify.com). Overview The 2013 Gamification World Championships is a fun, innovative and professional competition that celebrates the highest standards of Gamification excellence among students and professionals worldwide. Gamification is among the world's fastest growing professional service industries and continues to greatly impact corporate and social enterprises worldwide. ...

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (http://www.ncvma.org/) has announced that it will host its annual Summer Veterinary Conference June 27-30 at the Pinehurst Resort, located at 80 Carolina Vista Drive in Pinehurst, N.C. Chaired by David Linzey, D.V.M., and Shannon Foy, D.V.M., the conference will cover a wide variety of topics including Cushing's Syndrome, Lower Urinary Tract Disease, Liver Disease, Professional Liability, Open Wound Management, Diabetic Control, Chronic GI Disease, Feline Dentistry, Periodontal Disease and Oncology. The conference will ...

The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, is announcing its May 2013 live property bus tour. This event will take place on May 18, 2013 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The bus will be visiting various investment properties in Connecticut. Space is limited, so interested parties should register early. This bus tour will be an educational viewing of various properties in Connecticut. All properties that are included in this tour will come with a detailed summary sheet of the property with the current purchase price and cost of total renovations. This will ...

MapsWithMe was founded with a mission to address all offline mapping needs of travelers. The application already has a set of features which allow users to navigate the map without being concerned about an internet connection or high roaming charges. Among these features are: offline search, bookmark placement, GPS positioning, map auto-rotation, etc. Location sharing may become one of the most valuable features for travelers who now will be able to text a pin on the map via SMS. The recipient does not need an internet connection to open the link and see the pin. All ...

According to the Municipality of Hersonissos, Mr. Rekdal will create promotional material from all four municipal units of Hersonissos by using the time-lapse photography technique. This is an innovative cinematography technique based on capturing hundreds or thousands of film frames of the same subject at regular intervals (eg. one photo per second or one photo per hour, depending on the subject) or according to a specific interval of time between frames (that can vary from a few hours to a few months). The frames will then be included in an ultra high definition video ...