A modular datacenter network (MDCN) is the key component in building mega-datacenters. Huang Feng, Li Dongsheng, and their group from the National Key Laboratory of Parallel and Distributed Processing, School of Computers, National University of Defense Technology present a novel hybrid intra-container network for a modular datacenter (MDC), called SCautz, together with a suite of routing protocols. SCautz is able to provide high network throughput for various traffic patterns, and achieves graceful performance degradation when failures occur and increase. Their work, entitled ...

From the Desk of Malcolm Gibbons, Managing Director, Shock Consult Ltd. I'm thrilled to announce that Shock Consult is the sponsor of the prestigious award, 'Salon of the Year, Classic' at the Kitomba/NZARH/HITO Business Awards where winners will be announced at the Wellington Town Hall on Sunday 11th November 2012. The Kitomba NZARH Business Awards are an annual event that recognizes top performing salons in New Zealand and is sponsored by industry leaders. The Business Awards are part of the Industry Awards weekend in collaborating with HITO (Hairdressing Industry ...

The brainchild of the mother-in-law/son-in-law team of Chela Stoklosa and Chris Williamson, Little Fattys blends traditional family recipes with bold, international fillings to create gorditas that are anything but conventional. Top-sellers include the Pork Me Pull Me - slow roasted pork and balsamic onion marmalade - and the Chicken Envy - shredded chicken in a green chile sauce. "It's been a tremendously rewarding experience starting this business with my mother-in-law," Chris Williamson said. "We've been able to combine our individual cooking talents ...

Businesses all over the world ask the question "Why do I need a Twitter or Facebook page? Who cares about that stuff anyway? I just want to rank higher, isn't optimizing our web pages enough?" "If you want to be even better and rank higher than your competitors it's a good idea to make sure you're covering every base and doing what they might not know about yet. If they are already doing it, then do it better. The world's largest brands are using social media - Yes, they have Twitter and Facebook accounts - And there is reason. Pro Seo Advice, an Internet ...

Mixed Verdict on Foreclosure Suit for Colorado Springs Council President Colorado Springs City Council President Scott Hente and his business partner Robert Ormston recently obtained a mixed verdict in a real estate lawsuit with an ANB Bank affiliate over 44 acres of property in northeast Colorado Springs. The two former Air Force officers purchased the land with an $8.8 million loan in 2005, which they personally guaranteed. The officers transacted the deal "on a handshake," their lawyer said in his opening statement, and "didn't worry about the fine ...

New Federal Law Bans Synthetic Drugs It is hard to forget the story of the man who ate another man's face while allegedly under the influence of bath salts. It turns out that the attacker had no synthetic compounds in his system, but was only under the influence of marijuana. The federal government has not forgotten, and in early July, President Obama signed a bill that bans many synthetic drugs, including bath salts. As a result, an individual who possesses or sells synthetic drugs in Pennsylvania may face state and federal drug charges. Is the Law Going to Make ...

Jo Ann Koontz of the Koontz & Associates law firm in Sarasota, Florida, has been selected to serve on the faculty for the 2012 Florida Symposium for Financial Planning Professionals. Scheduled for August 2-3 in Tampa, this annual symposium by the Financial Planning Association of Tampa Bay presents cutting-edge sessions on a wide variety of financial planning topics. Specific areas covered include retirement planning, elder care, health insurance, business planning and succession, and investments. With a dual certification as an attorney and Certified Public ...

The Dakota Dental family dentists in Apple Valley, MN, are reminding Minnesotans to be careful with their teeth this summer because dental emergencies can quickly ruin an otherwise fun experience. One of the best ways to protect teeth is to schedule regular checkups and cleanings with family dentists such as your friends at Dakota Dental. It is also important to wear properly fitting protective gear, including a mouth guard, when participating in sports, in-line skating, or skateboarding. And never use teeth as a tool to open, pry, or cut things. If dental emergencies ...

Got Vape has introduced a hot new vaporizer to the market called the PUFFit portable vaporizer. The PUFFit is a portable vaporizer manufactured by Discreet Vape (http://discreetvape.com/) of Hong Kong and distributed by Got Vape (www.gotvape.com) of CA. It went on sale on July 1, 2012. There was a significant amount of interest in the unit before it came out as several thousand units were sold during the pre-order period. The PUFFiT portable vaporizer features a discreet and lightweight design, and measures only 3.5 Inches in Height and 1 1/8 Inches in width, weighting ...

Tasia Malakasis, president at Belle Chevre and renowned lifestyle expert, has launched a new website at http://www.tasiastable.com. The launch of the new website coincides with the upcoming release of Tasia's first cookbook, Tasia's Table: Cooking with the Artisan Cheesemaker at Belle Chevre. It is to be released in September 2012 by New South publishers. Signed copies will be available for purchase exclusively on http://www.tasiastable.com. The website, with its clean, bright look, will serve as a gathering place for Tasia's recipes, entertaining tips, and information ...

Eight boys and girls ranging in age from 7-16 were introduced this week as winners of full or partial scholarships to the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA). Each were among approximately 170 participants ages 6-17 in an open tryout on July 21, and the eight were honored on-court on Wednesday night during the World TeamTennis matchup between the New York Sportimes and Washington Kastles at Sportime Randall's Island. The eight winners were: Cameron Daniels, Oakland Gardens, 15, N.Y.; Diane McCready, 11, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Leonte Wilder, 11, Plainfield, N.J.; Sean Wei, 12, ...

Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) and established business owners seeking to do business with corporations and government agencies should attend, "Teaming for Contracts," a regional workshop presented by the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC). The event will be held on Thursday, August 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Rubin Brown, One North Brentwood Boulevard, in Clayton, MO. Host sponsor is Rubin Brown. Teaming for Contracts is designed for women-owned businesses in all industries who seek to grow their business and expand their capacity through partnerships ...

Christie , a global leader in visual display solutions, recently gave new life to the Dallas Police Department's 24/7 Fusion Center, with a 6 units high by 12 units wide digital video wall. The 72-unit Christie MicroTiles display is part of the Center's comprehensive technology upgrade to fight crime in the City of Dallas and to gather and share intelligence information with state-level and Federal Homeland Security. In 2010, the Dallas Police Department, with major funding from Homeland Security, upgraded its training and special event operations room into a new state-of-the-art ...

Army Wife Network, the social networking leader of Army spouses, has joined forces with Forts Riley and Leavenworth, Kansas and Gold Sponsor USAA to present their signature conference series Field Exercise : Love Military Life to Fort Riley (Sept 20 & 21) and Fort Leavenworth (Nov 8 & 9) this fall. Created by AWN cofounders Crooks & Henderson, Field Exercise events aim to empower and rejuvenate our military. Based on the bestselling book, 1001 Things to Love About Military Life, the "event" provides military life survival tips, practical military ...

Contrary to popular belief, in most sexual abuse cases the perpetrator is not a stranger to the victim but rather somebody who is known and even trusted. The American Psychological Association reports that about: * 60% of perpetrators of sexual abuse are known to the child but are not family members * 30% of perpetrators are family members * 10% of perpetrators are strangers to the child It is estimated that approximately 300,000 children are abused every year just in the United States. Yet many experts believe this number can be much higher, as not all cases ...

This fall, go back to school with the ultimate iPad accessory - the APEN A5 Digital Pen from E FUN, a consumer electronics designer and manufacturer of fun, lifestyle products. The APEN A5 is the most reliable and accurate way for students and educators to take handwritten digital notes, annotate, draw, or sketch directly on an iPad screen without having to change their writing habits. Students of all ages can use the A5 to take notes while in class, annotate documents, write e-mails, fill out forms and much more. It makes note taking quick and easy, especially in subjects ...

The Busch Group of Companies, which includes NetGain SEO and several other local Barrie businesses are pleased to announce that employees will be participating in Barrie's Annual Dragon Boat Festival on August 25th, 2012. The team will participate as the NetGain Navigators and will be raising donations to support Coast to Coast against Cancer. The Barrie Dragon Boat Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2012. The Festival was established to promote community spirit, vitality and unity through friendly competition and fundraising opportunities for local charities ...

Lawyers are being murdered by LASER-driven arrows. The FBI believes that someone is training a Native American militia to take over the economic system in the U.S. Joe Falk and Susan Koski are assigned to find the hired killer and The Fox, the real force behind the killings. A. G. Hayes studied writing at UCLA and has authored numerous short fiction works for magazines including "Cover up," "Not a Penny Pincher," "Home," "Payment in Full," and "Small Wonder," as well as "Guided Through a Mine Field" and other ...

SecurAlarm Systems Inc. has been awarded the 2012 "Excellence in Construction" Award in the Low Voltage Category for their work at Heart of the City Health Center. The Heart of the City Health Center was the culmination of years of planning on the part of Cherry Street Health Services, Touchstone Innovare, and Proaction Behavioral Health Alliance. The facility provides an environment for continuity of care by addressing access and integration of mind/body care for the low-income population. From a security perspective the facility also provided an opportunity ...

Singleton Entertainment announced today that the anticipated mixtape music release by singer songwriter Frank Anthony "Sixty 8 Comeback" has been moved to July 31st. The release date change allowed for some additional clearances. "Frank is disappointed, his fans are disappointed, however when you're preparing a release for success in today's global music market, and you're featuring the kinds of producers and guest artists that he has on Sixty 8 Comeback, you really must make sure that everything is just right!" says Ernie Singleton, President of ...

Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C. President and CEO Steven D. Sallen recently served as a speaker at the Michigan Local Government Management Association's (MLGMA) Annual Summer Workshop. The event took place at the Park Place Hotel in Traverse City. The Summer Workshop focused on examples of what communities have done in their jurisdictions through rehabilitation, place-making, revitalization and ingenuity. Sallen spoke during the presentation "Revitalization and Brownfields," which addressed the challenges city managers face while shaping ...

Snowed In Studios, an Ottawa-based video game and interactive media developer, has officially released their first gameplay video for Windforge; a building-block RPG for PC currently under development. The video showcases the ship creation process in Windforge, alongside its physics and collisions system for destruction. Important points on ship building covered in the video include placement of ship scaffolding, creation of the ship body, placement of essential ship components, and arrangement of blocks for effective ramming. "We're excited that players will ...

The World Trade Center of New Orleans wishes to welcome Jerry Hingle, Executive Director of the Southern U.S. Trade Association, to its Board of Directors. Jerry Hingle has served as SUSTA's Executive Director for over six years. The organization is an export development trade association composed of the Departments of Agriculture of 15 Southern U.S. states and Puerto Rico. He directs the organization's $10 million promotional campaign aimed at developing export markets for high-value food and agricultural products. SUSTA is headquartered in New Orleans and operates ...

LED Source , the leading North American LED lighting solutions provider, will be hosting a free webinar to present their franchise opportunity on Monday, July 30th at 11:00am EDT. President and CEO Marcel Fairbairn, will discuss this exciting opportunity and explain the history of the company, the LED market and why now is the right time to own an LED Source franchise. "The LED lighting business is rapidly evolving and now is the right time to get involved," Fairbairn said. "This free webinar is the perfect platform to introduce individuals who are thinking ...

International utility, National Grid has selected email delivery and strategy specialist, Striata to provide email billing and transactional email services. The scope of the solution will include the secure delivery of email bills to customers' inboxes, as well as more than 35 different types of transactional emails; such as bill ready notifications payment due/past due notifications and numerous emails triggered by National Grid's self-service web portal. National Grid will benefit from significantly improved paper suppression rates, optimized mobile rendering, ...