The pair will be looking to continue on from where departing duo Maia Lewis and Katrina Keenan left off in leading the Hearts to the Action Cricket Cup title and the Action Cricket Twenty20 final in 2011/12. Tiffen needs little introduction as one of the White Ferns all-time greats and former captain, amassing over 3000 runs for the White Ferns in nearly 130 games in a 12 year international career. She now teaches in Auckland at Kelston Girls High School and the school connection will be strong within the Hearts this season as her assistant coach will be Dean Flyger ...

The extremely talented Golden Globe Award nominated actor Amanda Plummer has officially joined the cast of the upcoming Hunger Games sequel "Catching Fire". Plummer will play the role of Wiress, an older tribute from District 3 who is said to be "exceptionally smart" and adept at working with electronics. In addition to her 1993 Golden Globe Award nomination for the NBC movie "Miss Rose White", Plummer has won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Sister Agnes in the play "Agnes of God", and has won three Primetime Emmy Awards. Numerous ...

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announces the availability of a new report entitled "Smart Card Technologies and Global Markets". According to a new technical market research report, the global market for smart cards was valued at $4.7 billion in 2011, and is projected to reach nearly $5.1 billion in 2012 and nearly $7.3 billion in 2017, a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The market for smart cards can be broken down into three categories by type: contact, contactless, and ...

Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas and Pediatrix in Sunrise, Fla. enhanced their Digisonics PACS and Structured Reporting Systems for cardiovascular and OB/GYN studies, respectively, by adding fully-functional web-based reading applications. Clinicians will have secure web-based access to the complete PACS and structured reporting system to review study images and create a professional report from anywhere at any time via the Internet.For more than 35 years, Digisonics has provided best-of-class interpretation systems for cardiology and OB/GYN to ...

To many, American Idol winner Scotty McCreery put Garner on the map. Now it's up to the town's civic and business leaders to keep it there by continuing to attract the businesses and amenities that will provide a good quality of life - the things that make Garner a "Water Tower Town" in the best sense. This year, the Garner Chamber of Commerce's third "Plug in the Future" conference addressing Garner's economic prospects will include presentations on economic forecasts, transportation, infrastructure and education. The half-day conference will be ...

Cardprinting.us' Marketing Manager Laura Brentley has expressed her pride and excitement over the company's increased revenue during the second quarter of the year, although it is only halfway until the end of July. The first quarter alone had shown enough sales improvement compared to the previous year's records; hence, the company has been quite overwhelmed by the continual growth that it currently enjoys. "We have been closely monitoring our sales since the start of the year, because we have been aware of how competitive the industry has become in recent years. ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is making it easier and quicker for citizens that are behind in filings and taxes owing. Tax-filing extensions are available to taxpayers who need more time to finish their returns if they make this request before the April deadlines of each year. Taxpayers can request a 6 month extension if done so before this deadline and can even request additional extensions within the 6 month period as well. This relief can easily be done online at the IRS website. In a matter of minutes, anyone, regardless of income, can use this free service to ...

There are many kinds of cabinets available on the market. Some of them have a motive of inspiring design, some give good value for money and some stay durable for a long period of time. However, it can be very tricky to find all these qualities in one brand of cabinets. However, with the all new RTA Cabinets Ventura, all these qualities can be found under one roof in one kind of cabinet. These cabinets are priced reasonably, have great designs and are durable for a long period of time. Unlike any other kind of cabinetry, this is the perfect choice for all kinds of home-makers. Many ...

Any employer who discriminates by not hiring an applicant based on age, disability, national origin, race, sex or pregnancy is in violation of the law. Typically, protection against discrimination has been intended for minority groups or other vulnerable individuals who otherwise would not have equal opportunity for employment. However, discrimination based on a person's sex applies to both men and women. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission notes that "[t]he law forbids discrimination when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, ...

Parents are hard-wired to protect their child from harm. This is not always an easy task, especially when a family is going through a divorce. Divorce can be a painful process for both parents and children, and parents must stay attentive for signs that a child is struggling. Marie Hartwell-Walker, a psychologist and marriage and family therapist, explains four signs that parents should look out for. These signs include: -When children side with one parent over another -When children start clinging to each other -When children turn down invitations and stay home ...

The trucking industry is the largest means of freight transportation in the U.S. The American Trucking Associations reports approximately 3 million truckers currently driving in the U.S., and trucks accumulated almost 4 billion miles driven in 2011. While a large part of the economy, trucks can also be dangerous while on the road. An 18-wheeler truck can take 40,000 pounds of cargo while barreling down the highway at 70 mph or more. The average passenger motor vehicle weighs 4,000 pounds, giving a sizeable advantage to a large commercial truck in any truck accident and ...

Few people enjoy the chore of paying taxes each year. Many feel a certain victory when they can cross the task off their "To Do" lists for the year and the last thing they want to do is go back and revisit their taxes in an IRS audit. Audits can be intimidating because many do not know what happens during an audit. Accordingly, taxpayers should understand the audit process, their rights during an audit and how legal representation during an audit can help them. Audit Types There are four types of IRS audits, and each one presents a more escalated issue than ...

Backyard trampolines have provided fun and exercise for children for decades. Unfortunately, trampolines also pose a risk for traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and the possibility for sprains, dislocations and fractures. These commonly occur from falling off the trampoline, landing incorrectly on the frame or springs of the trampoline, or colliding with another trampoline user. There are ways to minimize the risk of injury. Children under 6 years old should not use a full-size trampoline, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The American ...

The recent Supreme Court decision regarding the Affordable Health Care Act has renewed public discussion about how best to approach treating sky-high medical bills for those who cannot afford to pay. Whatever one's view regarding the best approach to this problem, one thing is clear: Medical bills are among the most prominently cited causes of bankruptcy filings in the U.S. and a large cause of consumer debt. Medical Debt and Credit Scores Insurance premiums can be high, even for those who have coverage, and many Americans are underinsured or uninsured. Still, when ...

DormCo.com, the leading retailer in college dorm supplies, released 11 new reversible twin XL comforter styles last week. This brings the online dorm superstore's total collection of reversible dorm bedding up to a whopping 41 different styles. With cheap price points and a variety of on-trend color combinations, reversible college bedding may be the way to go for the collegiate in your life this fall. The newest line of comforters that DormCo.com has released consists mainly of bold, vibrant colors. Some of the most striking color combinations now offered are their ...

DiningGrades.com, a leader in promoting clean and healthy restaurant dining, is pleased to announce its status as a finalist to receive a $250,000 small business grant in Mission: Small Business presented by Chase and LivingSocial. Dining Grades offers consumers tool to grade their restaurant dining experiences based on cleanliness, while providing restaurants with critical data and feedback to improve guest perceptions and food safety. If awarded the grant, Dining Grades will use the funds for further development of mobile applications and an online interface to ...

WHO: Lean healthcare expert Mark Graban, co-author of Healthcare Kaizen: Engaging Front-Line Staff in Sustainable Continuous Improvements (out June 27). WHAT: Book launch party. Join Mark Graban for food, beverages, and networking for those interested in improving healthcare. We will have a mix of healthcare professionals and "lean thinkers" from outside the healthcare industry. Healthcare Kaizen will be available for purchase and signing. WHEN: Thursday, July 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (CENTRAL). WHERE: The Broadway Condo Tower (Great Room and veranda), ...

Six ambitious young girls ages 16 to 20, whose varying cultural backgrounds include African American, Hispanic, Caucasian, and Native American, have come up with something truly groundbreaking on the internet. They live in distant cities in Florida, Los Angeles, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas, and have never met in person. But they have created a way to use web and video technology to virtually convene each week to produce an innovative television talk show focusing on topics that are of interest to kids their age. The show is called "What Girls Think!", ...

SUNY Ulster will present an information session on a new degree program in Surveying Technology on July 26, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Business Resource Center, One Development Court in Kingston. Surveyors play a crucial role in the building of every house, office, school, road, bridge, and are involved in land surveying, route surveying, construction surveying, photogrammetry, mapping, global positioning systems, geographical information systems, and other areas of property description and measurements. Students successfully completing this program will be prepared ...

Torontech launches the atomic absorption spectrometer 2000 which is completely controlled automatically by PC and is flexible with selecting the atomizer may it be flame (included) or graphite furnace (optional). Efficient atomization system enables a higher sensitivity. The methods that are used with this spectrometer are the flame absorption and emission techniques. Eight automatic light stands are utilized and integrated with the floated optical platform design which improves the optical system shock resistance and stabilizes the optical signal. The flame burner, wavelength ...

FEECO has announced their collaboration in a team of industry experts assembled by IC Potash Corp. The team, consisting of a handful of industry leaders, was put together by ICP to complete a Feasibility Study for the development of the company's Ochoa Sulphate of Potash Project. ICP intends to become a primary producer of Sulphate of Potash ("SOP") and Sulphate of Potash Magnesia ("SOPM") by mining its 100%-owned Polyhalite Ochoa property in New Mexico, a highly advanced mineral deposit containing proven and probable reserves of more than 340 million ...

Nashville thrives on its moniker as "Music City"— the Nashville Symphony is the anchor for our city's brand. The Symphony's commitment to making sure that music is available to all, through arts education and offering free concerts, fuels our livability and neighborhood identity. Metro Arts invests in organizations that invest in the artistic life of our city, and the Symphony is a pillar of our cultural landscape. - Jennifer Cole, Executive Director, Metro Nashville Arts Commission Nashville Symphony has been awarded grants from the Metro Nashville Arts Commission, ...

Real Estate Internet Marketing - How Paveya Helps You to "Top" the Competition Online. Real estate agents need all the advantages they can get in a very competitive profession. In today's market it is vital to have a strong online presence. At Paveya, we can help your real estate internet marketing plan. Our web design for real estate service includes tools to give you the edge. Search engine optimization (SEO) is essential to allow others to find your company's website. SEO for real estate involves developing a website to make it coincide with search engines, ...

The first step in accepting payments for an online business is deciding on how those payments will be accepted. The basic discussion comes down to PayPal versus a merchant account. The PayPal website offers an easy solution to processing credit cards online through a secure method, easy setup, and no monthly charges. What the website does not tell you is that advertisements for a "PayPal Merchant account" are false. The gateway PayPal uses allows customers to deposit money into a PayPal account that is linked to your business. Merchant accounts differ fundamentally ...

Disk Troubles? WindowSMART 2012 Lets You Know - NOW! Dojo North Software has released version 2.2.6.20 of WindowSMART 2012, a hard disk and solid state disk health monitoring, reporting and alerting utility for Windows. WindowSMART 2012 monitors the self-monitoring analysis and reporting technology (SMART) attributes in hard disks and solid state disks, and promptly generates alert notifications when unhealthy disk conditions are detected. Users can choose to be notified by email and, if they have an Android or Apple phone or tablet, be notified NOW via Notify My Android ...