The Los Angeles Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA-LA) and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Southern California, have partnered to hold the Healthcare HITECH Privacy and Security Summit, as part of the ISSA-LA Fifth Annual Information Security Summit, The Growing Cyber Threat: Protect Your Business, to be held all-day on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Hilton Universal City Hotel in Los Angeles. The events advance ISSA-LA's core belief that 'It takes the village to secure the village'SM. The Healthcare HITECH Privacy ...

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 April 22, 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 newly updated paperback version of the "VirtueMart 2 User Manual" showing five new features for non-technical VirtueMart administrators of the popular VirtueMart 2 e-commerce program was released today by author Kerry Watson of OSCmanuals.com. This full-color, fully illustrated, professionally-written guide includes easy instructions for administering every current feature of an online store using VirtueMart 2. No technical knowledge is required. The updated guide is current to VirtueMart 2.0.20b, but may be used for any version of the VirtueMart 2 program. ...

Kelsey McBride PR, a Los Angeles based public relations agency, announced this month the signing of its newest client, Nicholas Maze, an author. Deleting God: Distractions, Misunderstandings, & Misinterpretations, a new book by published author Nicholas Maze, is being released on May 21st, 2013. With the modern church falling away from God due to ever-changing culture, Nicholas brings attention to the many overlooked issues that exist with today's Christian churches. For more information, please visit http://www.nicholasmaze.com. Kelsey McBride PR will develop ...

In his upcoming album, The Art of Letting Go, singer-songwriter Jeremy Bursich explores the depth, complexity, and nuances of vulnerability and human emotion. Reflecting on past experiences with addiction, abuse, and loss, he delivers a carefully constructed storyline through his genre bending acoustic stylings and masterful lyricism. This Dover, Delaware native has developed a devoted fan base within his local music community for which he has provided monthly open mics of growing popularity; and wherein his first installment, The Dark Years, was well received. Bursich ...

The Association for Airline Passenger Rights ("AAPR") today released its online publication, "Passenger Guide to Pet Safe Travel." The guide, which is published as part of a strategic partnership with TripsWithPets (TWP) announced last month by AAPR, provides airline passengers with information, helpful tips and resources designed to make pet safe flying more achievable. The guide is being made available for free for all airline passengers. The guide includes information about pet-related incidents, pet health and immunization requirements, general ...

Long-time valley business Volckhausen Painting, Inc. has been acquired by painting firm Todd Hill Painting & Faux Finishing, Limited. Operating in the valley for over 10 years, Todd Hill Painting expands its scope and range to encompass the valley from Vail to Aspen to Rifle - stopping at all points in-between. As part of the acquisition, the companies will be combined to operate as Hill-Volckhausen Painting, Limited. "Todd has been painting in the valley for a long time and knows his way around customer service and custom finishes. I'm confident that he's ...

It is well known that Bordeaux is the main focus when investing in fine wine, some opt for cult or boutique new worlds from Australia and The United States, others prefer to security of Burgundies as a way of diversifying and sometimes out of sheer love or personal taste. Over the last few years more and more investors are turning their attentions to the Super Tuscans of Italy, such as Masseto, Tignanello, Sassicaia, Ornellaia and Solaia. The history of Burgundy is widely known and most investors are aware that the regions wines are as highly regarded as those from ...

Additional Aids, a stairlift supplier based in Twickenham, who is the official mobility scooter contractor to the Royal hospital in Chelsea said they were looking to widen their market share too meet the recent opportunity arisen in the digital market. A spokesperson at OWL Websites said that they were pleased to be working with such a reputable company and were confident they could facilitate the digital move. The new website launched in January 2013 features mobility scooters, stairlifts, riser recliners, wheelchair, walking sticks and mobility aids. The new website ...

Dr. Brian Chamberlain and his team work hard to make sure you feel welcome, relaxed, and well informed. In addition to being a certified Invisalign provider, Supersmile Orthodontics offers a variety of treatments. We want to make sure you know and understand all of your options, so you can make the right choice that meets your individual needs! Just like everyone who walks into our office, each smile is unique! At Supersmile Orthodontics in Las Vegas, NV, it's our goal to create a positive, one-of-a-kind experience, just for you! The Time is Now There's no better ...

Mia Bergmann is setting her upcoming tour schedule and May 5th is a big date for the South Jersey native. Bergmann (accompanied by Dylan Martello) opens for country star Dustin Lynch at The Levoy Theatre in Millville New Jersey. Lynch, who is signed with Broken Bow records saw his debut single "Cowboy and Angels" climb the country charts and hasn't looked back. Lynch is another young singer/songwriter who made his bones by playing at the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. Mia Bergmann's star is continually on the rise and she has opened for some of the best ...

Prospective students will have an opportunity this Friday to interact with faculty and advisors during a special open house for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM). The open house will take place: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2013 School of Nursing, Rm 217 at CSUSM, Main Campus CSUSM is now accepting applications, on a rolling basis, for the Fall 2013 MSN program. The priority deadline for applications to the nursing program is May 1. Offered by CSUSM Extended Learning, the MSN programs aims ...

According to Yoram Eliyahu, recent increases in construction, development and housing demand have created a pervading sense of optimism within the real estate industry. However, as a commercial real estate professional, Eliyahu notes that some trends highlight areas of the industry that need to be repaired. Specifically, Eliyahu points to a recent article from The Colorado Springs Business Journal that reveals a national decline in real estate appraisers. The article reports, "The Appraisal Institute released a report this week noting that the number of practicing ...

As a leader in the financing, sales and investment markets, Dave Gallagher Edgartown professional, explains that sometimes it takes strategy reevaluation when it comes to lead generation. He points to a recent B2C article that highlights the need for today's sales professionals to understand when and when not to comply with customer scenarios and demands. The article posits, "How do you put your foot down without anyone, even that abusive prospect, from knowing? Thankfully, your lead generation process has the natural means to show that prospects and customers cannot ...

Ted Gaderick, who owns a personal training and nutrition coaching service called Toned with Ted, is offering his thoughts on the development of a new site that could make a personal trainer's ability to market their services easier. A new article from NBC Chicago explains that the site is called amSTATZ, and it launched its beta version a few weeks ago. The platform was created to target fitness professionals, helping them to build a centralized network of clients and connecting them to those who are looking for a personal trainer. In a way it is similar to LinkedIn, ...

Try some of the best authentic Greek foods available this side of the Ionian Sea: lamb or chicken kabobs (generous portions of seasoned meat with onion and green pepper slivers grilled on a skewer), grilled lamb dinners, pork or chicken souvlakia (smaller pieces of meat grilled on a skewer), gyro sandwich (a blend of beef and lamb with Mediterranean spices served on warm pita bread and topped with tomatoes, onions and traditional tzatziki sauce (yogurt, cucumber and garlic) sauce; pastitsio (seasoned ground beef and macaroni) and moussaka (seasoned ground beef and eggplant), ...

Tablet2Cases.com, the internet's definitive resource on tablet cases, launches sales of all Sherpa Carry cases for the Apple iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4 and iPad Mini in its online shop. Owners of the world's most popular tablet models may now enjoy worldwide shipping of eight different cases from Sherpa Carry, a USA-based supplier of iPad accessories. Among Tablet2Cases' Sherpa Carry tablet cases are the following. - The Sherpa Magnetic Apple iPad Folio with Shoulder Strap is designed for viewing first. With a system of sturdy, durable Velcro fasteners and pad, the Sherpa ...

A recent survey suggests that the recent difficult economic times may have had an effect on the spending habits of young Americans. Specifically, it has discouraged them from obtaining credit cards. According to the survey from Sallie Mae and Ipsos Public Affairs, 39 percent of undergraduates between the ages of 18 and 24 said that they owned a credit card in 2012. This marks a 10 percent decrease from two years earlier. Data from the Federal Reserve also found that young adults who have credit cards are not carrying as high of balances as their older counterparts ...

Have you ever found yourself dozing off while you were behind the wheel? Have you wondered in that situation whether you should pull over to take a rest or grab a coffee and continue on your trip? A new study recently published in the British Medical Journal investigated the effectiveness of caffeine in preventing truck accidents among commercial motor vehicle drivers. The researchers examined data from over 1,000 truck drivers, about half of whom were involved in truck accidents between December 2008 and May 2011. Of the drivers interviewed, 43 percent used some ...

After such a long, harsh winter, the 2013 motorcycle season promises to be a busy one for Colorado motorcyclists. Unfortunately, more bikes on the road can mean more opportunities for motorcycle accidents. Thankfully, though, if both motorcyclists and motorists keep some basic safety tenets in mind, the roads will be safer for everyone. For motorcyclists The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reports that one in every five of the state's traffic fatalities annually is a motorcyclist. In 2010 alone, (the most recent year for which such data is available), ...

When you have a health condition that requires surgery, there are certain errors that the medical community and general public agree should never occur. These so-called never events, include surgical errors that are entirely preventable -- such as retained surgical objects. Unfortunately, a study conducted by USA Today revealed that surgical objects are left inside patients on thousands of occasions every year in the United States. While that figure may seem small in comparison to the 48 million operations performed in the U.S. every year, as every retained object could ...

Pink, usually thought of as a feminine color, has come to symbolize breast cancer awareness. Numerous awareness campaigns have involved pink ribbons to show support for women with the potentially deadly cancer. But breast cancer is not just a woman's disease. Although breast cancer occurs more often in women, men can also develop the disease. Because it is far less common in men, neither a man with the disease nor his doctor may realize that a suspicious lump or other symptom could be breast cancer. As with any cancer, a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis can be fatal. Patients ...

As traffic fatalities are on the rise in New York City, an environmental advocacy organization is focusing on protecting a particularly vulnerable group of commuters -- bicyclists. The group, Time's Up!, is taking action to spread awareness about the frequent lack of criminal charges filed against motorists who cause fatal collisions with bicyclists. Recently, the group of volunteers rode around the city, stopping at locations in which a fatal bicycle accident had occurred. At each location, the group spray-painted the outline of a body on the cement, along with details ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently published the results of its 2011 National Occupant Protection Use Survey, an annual survey regarding the use of electronic devices by drivers. Unfortunately, even though safety advocates, government officials and legislators have spoken out about the dangers of distracted driving in recent years, NOPUS results indicate that the number of drivers observed texting or otherwise using electronic devices while behind the wheel has continued to rise. This sort of behavior poses a significant danger and is now a leading ...

Divorce, simply put, is stressful. There are emotional considerations, the welfare of your children, the financial strain of establishing two separate households and the day-to-day realities of not being a cohesive unit with your spouse anymore. With all those disparate issues competing for your time and energy, it is no wonder that many divorcing couples don't have the ability to focus intently on an extremely important part of their lives: their small business. Why should a small business be treated differently? A small business, whether it is a corporation, an ...