Big-name poker pros are gearing up for the London Poker Festival this September as they look forward to packed calendar that takes in over 50 events around town, including seven major tournaments, plus parties, music, comedy nights and the British Poker Awards. One player who is particularly excited about the upcoming schedule of events is former Irish Open champion Neil Channing, whose very own BlackBeltPoker.com will be holding a Poker Academy at the Genting Cromwell Mint Casino on Saturday 8th September. "I'm really looking forward to a crazy September of ...

Sundy House, an award-winning restaurant and boutique hotel located in Delray Beach, Florida, is now featuring a seasonal martini and desserts using star fruit that is grown in the property's famed tropical gardens. During August and September, Sundy House will feature the Star Fruit Martini for $11 or $8 during happy hour (bar only); the Mango and Star Fruit Bavarois (the mango is also grown on property); and Gold Star Tarts. Located in the heart of historic downtown Delray Beach, the Sundy House is an award-winning restaurant and boutique inn, listed on the National ...

New Jersey and California based Military Women Exchange: Operation Next Step a leader in networking for women in business or who would like to start businesses, is focusing on offering two days of workshops, book signings, mentoring and speed coaching in conjunction with the Annual 94th Convention of the American Legion. The convention is in Indianapolis, Indiana, beginning with a job fair on Saturday, August 25th followed on Monday, August 27 and 28th with a business conference segment all at the downtown Marriott. In founding, Military Women Exchange: Operation Next ...

Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC (http://www.fuentek.com/), a local consulting firm that provides intellectual property (IP) and technology transfer services, has announced that the firm has expanded to include consultants in Washington, D.C. The relocation of Fuentek's Danielle McCulloch, a senior technology transfer consultant, helps the company meet the needs of clients in and around the nation's capital, solidifying Fuentek's role as a key authority on technology transfer to and from government agencies. The move also allows Fuentek to strengthen its relationships ...

Acoustic positioning technology from Sonardyne Inc, Houston, was selected to play a key role in a recent expedition aiming to solve one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century. A Bluefin Robotics AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) was equipped with a Sonardyne Ranger 2 underwater target tracking system which was used by The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery (TIGHAR) to search for the remains of the Lockhead Electra aircraft flown by Amelia Earhart during her failed circumnavigation attempt in 1937. For the Earhart project, Bluefin Robotics' AUV ...

The recent disappointing New Jersey State Unemployment report, along with an unpredictable political climate, has employers remaining cautious on hiring. National and local trends are indicating that these factors are impacting Central New Jersey's workforce composition, shifting the region to a more contingent workforce. The percentage of temporary workers in the workforce is at its highest level in more than five years according to recent figures from the DOL. Jon Osborne, Vice President of Research and Editorial for Staffing Industry Analysts, states that the contingent ...

Sally Webb, CSEP, CEO of The Special Event Company (http://www.specialeventco.com), a strategic event and meeting management company, has announced that Dorothy Bedor has joined the firm as vice president of business development. Bedor's wealth of experience in business convention and exhibition management will allow The Special Event Company to continue to expand its reach and provide the highest level of event planning services to both a national and international market. In her position, Bedor will use her expertise and more than 23 years of experience to promote the ...

EzPaycheck payroll software has always calculated state and federal income taxes automatically to speed up paycheck processing for small businesses. Halfpricesoft.com, the Kentucky based payroll tax software solution provider for small businesses and non-profits, released the new edition of ezPaycheck software, which enable users to include deductions unique to their city or local area, including occupational tax. EzPaycheck users in Louisville specifically had asked for a feature that enabled them to incorporate withholding for the occupational tax. In response to that ...

Both companies have a firm belief that education and partnerships provide value for their organizations and clients. A partnership between Systems Logic and Southeast Solutions allows them to take on more capacity and capabilities to advance and stay on top of the issues, educating and ensuring the customers are fully supported. Frank Brice of Southeast Solutions says "This partnership will take our companies to a new level, and allow us to provide a broad spectrum of services, "end to end" project solutions. Our cultures, technology platforms, growth ...

Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering & Construction (http://www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the Southeast, has announced the addition of Chris L. Baker as a project manager. In his position, Mr. Baker will use his more than 27 years of experience to serve as the roadway design lead for the Charlotte Area Transportation System (CATS) LYNX Blue Line Extension project, a 2.6-mile light rail service extension in the city that will offer an alternative to congestion ...

Wine Country Stores (www.winecountrystores.com), a successful liquor store chain in New Jersey, has joined New Jersey Craft Beer's Membership Program. The program allows members to receive discounts on craft beers in order to continually taste new microbrews. The Membership Program features over 200 stores throughout New Jersey. Each store joins the program in order to promote their beer selection. Wine Country Stores contains a wide variety of beer, liquor, and wine. Wine Country Stores are designed to have an easy layout to help customers browse for new products. ...

Seena Foster, attorney and award winning author of 'Civil Rights Investigations Under The Workforce Investment Act And Other Title VI-Related Laws', recently announced the next date for 'Compliance With Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and Related Laws: An Overview', an online webinar that provides information on how to comply with the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws that apply to the administration, oversight, and delivery process for federally assisted programs and activities. The webinar will be presented on September 20, ...

The United States Army's 'What Makes You Strong' Event and Concert Series, featuring Drumma Boy, makes its second stop at the Memphis Convention Center, 255 North Main Street on Friday, August 31st, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are free to the public with registration at http://www.WhatMakesYouStrong.com. 'What Makes You Strong' events feature leadership seminars and state-of-the art technology at the Army Strong Zone interactive exhibit that includes the Strong Stage featuring a Confidence Course offering a three-tiered physical fitness challenge and the Strength to Soar ...

Billie Redmond, CEO of Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties (http://www.cbctmp.com) has been named as one of the Triangle's top 100 most influential business leaders by the Triangle Business Journal. The honorees were chosen by Triangle Business Journal editors after sorting through hundreds of candidates across the wide range of business sectors covered by the publication and include both established business leaders and budding entrepreneurs expected to have a profound impact on the Triangle community. A special feature on these 100 individuals will be in the ...

On October 15, 2012, the Care Plus Foundation will host its first charity Golf Outing at White Beeches Golf & Country Club in Haworth, NJ. Proceeds from the event will benefit Care Plus NJ, Inc., a provider of mental healthcare in the Northern New Jersey area. "This golf outing will provide the necessary funding to help the thousands of people in the northern New Jersey area affected by mental illness every year," stated event co-chair Stephen Gavosto. Golfers can enjoy one of the most beautiful courses in the area - White Beeches - while supporting the ...

ABC11 Eyewitness News (http://www.abc11.com) has announced that it will once again sponsor the Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic. The 19th Annual Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic will take place from Aug. 24 to Aug. 26 and on Sept. 15. ABC11 news anchors will attend the event providing coverage to viewers. The event will begin with the 2012 ESPN Pre-V, during which 72 golfers will compete head-to-head in a Ryder-Cup-format event on two teams of 36. On Friday, Aug. 24 the 2012 Reverse Raffle will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center. During the raffle, approximately ...

Supply Chain Fusion (SCF), a consulting firm focused on leading-edge supply chain processes and a Gold level member in Oracle Partner Network (OPN) , announced today that it has successfully implemented Oracle's Demantra at consumer goods / retail companies Beachbody and Skullcandy (NASDAQ: SKUL). Beachbody Implements Oracle's Demantra in 8 Weeks! Beachbody is the creator of the nation's most popular in-home fitness and weight loss solutions, including such programs as P90X, P90X2, Slim in 6, INSANITY, Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Abs, Body Beast, Yoga Booty Ballet, RevAbs, ...

INVISTA's CORDURA Denim fabric is a key ingredient in the new Crag Denim Pant and Crag Denim Capri from French outdoor apparel and equipment company Millet. The designs, available in Spring 2013, will feature stretch CORDURA Denim fabric made with LYCRA fiber for extreme durability and excellent freedom of movement. Winning the 2012 OutDoor Industry award, the Crag Denim Pant and Capri are specifically designed for sport climbing and are technical and rugged with a lifestyle vibe, offering a modern climbing experience. "The CORDURA brand team joined with Millet ...

Breakpoint Software Development, a small company of agile software developers, announced the debut of it's new computer monitoring software for parents. GigaWatch adds new spin to the subject focusing mainly on supporting new technologies kids use these days like Facebook or Skype. "GigaWatch raises the bar focusing on monitoring activities performed by children through social networks," said Kuba Udymowski-Grecki, Breakpoint Software Development developer and founder. "Parents can be at ease knowing what their children do online and children behave more ...

SIMUL8 Corporation, developers of industry leading process improvement simulation software, today announced their partnership with Tarsius Group, an innovative consultancy firm and knowledge network based in the Netherlands. This partnership will help introduce Scenario Generator (SG) - the first and only health and social care software tool for strategic planning- to the Dutch Healthcare market. SG was developed in partnership with NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement and a number of NHS and local government partners in the UK. It's currently used in the US, ...

A new, specialized web-shop, found at http://www.thesocks.com has launched recently after substantial research of the market and months of work setting up the logistics and creating a brand image. With its fresh take on what the online shopping experience should be, the ecommerce site seeks to establish itself among the main competitors within the online socks-retail niche. Initially, the web-shop is focused on a small range of business socks. Nevertheless, the founders report that the product portfolio will be increased before the end of 2012. The general tendency of ...

In recent years, many business corporations including healthcare organizations have increased reliance on wireless networking. The emergence of Wi-Fi technology calls for an even more compelling need for a secure network to facilitate the transmission and distribution of delicate data such as medical records. Physicians, nurses, administrators, and other healthcare positions have different scopes of work, hence requiring different authorities when it comes to manipulating online data. Wireless connectivity for staff is vital as they may need to retain connectivity when ...

It is the fourth year the series of conferences dedicated to development of mobile applications is held within the territory of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. SmsCoin project, one of the leaders within mobile payments market which provides Premium SMS services across almost 100 countries, was a sponsor of the event. Yakov Beder, CCO of SmsCoin, represented the company with a report on the technologies of mobile apps monetization. The conference gathered participants from Ukraine (Provectus IT, Marmalade, Trinetix), Russia (iD EAST, EligoVision), Israel (SmsCoin, Jacada), ...

Brisbane shoppers now have access to designer furniture and lighting at affordable prices. The area around Doggett Street in Fortitude Valley (adjacent to James Street shopping precinct) is fast becoming a new hub for replica designer furniture and lighting. Replica Furniture and Matt Blatt have both opened showrooms in the area this month. Replica Furniture's new Brisbane showroom stocks premium reproduction furniture and lighting inspired by the designs of the 1950s and 1960s. Owner, Andrew Holt says "It's a coincidence that Replica Furniture and Matt Blatt have ...

On August 8, 2012, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) entered an order that would consolidate all current and future federally filed Pradaxa lawsuits (MDL No. 2385). The JPML selected Judge David R. Herndon, chief judge of the Southern District of Illinois, as the presiding judge. Pradaxa litigation attorney Stephen D. Phillips, of Phillips Law Offices, explained that because so many cases have been filed over the drug's adverse effects (21 currently), centralization of the suits will make litigation more efficient and fair. It will eliminate ...