Constant changes in fraud schemes and trends make it difficult for organizations to look into possible fraudulent activity or know the steps to help prevent fraudulent activities from occurring. With insight from some of the industry's leading experts, BKD's Forensics & Valuation Services division has created http://www.BKDForensics.com. This interactive blog is aimed to help users stay up-to-date with information on fraud schemes and trends, financial investigations, litigation support and computer forensics. Site visitors can access information through multiple ...

Attorney and Certified Public Accountant Jo Ann Koontz has been appointed to the Human Services Advisory Council, an advisory board for the Sarasota County government. She will fill the vacancy for a Certified Public Accountant. Created by the Board of County Commissioners, the Human Services Advisory Council provides a conduit for citizen input to the County Commissioners regarding contracted Human Services and makes recommendations to the commissioners on Human Services policy. The organization consists of 19 members from various sectors of the community serving ...

PMG Sports, a top sports marketing and athlete representation agency specializing in Olympic athletes, is proud to announce that 13 of its Olympic athletes and coaches will be heading to London this Summer to participate in the 2012 Olympic Games. The complete list of PMG Sports athletes and the events in which they will compete in the 2012 Olympic Games are as follows: USA Swimming - Athletes • Amanda Weir - 400 Free Relay • Clark Burckle - 200 Breast • Cullen Jones - 50 Free, 100 Free, 400 Free Relay • Eric Shanteau - 100 Breast • Tyler Clary - 200 Fly, ...

Consumer identity theft is in the news every day, and for good reason: consumers are the fastest growing victims of identity theft. They often become victims as a direct result of small businesses not safeguarding their personal information. From exposed credit card information at a restaurant to easily accessible patient records at a physician's office, small businesses need to keep sensitive data under lock and key to provide protection from identity theft. Are you one of those small businesses ignoring identity theft threats? If so, you are putting your business ...

Allstate Insurance Company's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Wilson today praised Congress for including incentive grants to encourage states to adopt optimal graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws as part of its just-passed Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. Allstate has been a leading and tireless advocate for graduated driver licensing provisions that help protect teen drivers. "We applaud Congress for taking a major step forward to support efforts to reduce the number of teenagers that die in auto accidents. Our employees and ...

The Tummy Tight non-surgical tummy-tuck home kit was put to the test recently on the Good Day Sacramento morning show. The Tummy Tight kit is comprised of a surgical grade compression bandage and a liquid mineral serum which is applied to the bandage before it is snuggly wrapped around the midsection and worn for 30 to 45 minutes, three times weekly. The company that created the kit, Beauty Be Natural, promises a trimmer, tighter waistline in as little as one week if used as directed. According to their Web site, http://www.beautybenatural.com, some women may notice ...

The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM), in its goal to provide member benefits which bring high-quality products and services to its members, has joined together with Precision Medical Devices to bring the T-RING digital tourniquet to AAUCM members for use in their Urgent Care clinics. The T-RING is the world's fastest, safest and easiest to use digital tourniquet. It was designed by an emergency physician to reduce the high rate of complications related to digit injuries, most often resulting from missed tendon and nerve injuries and missed foreign bodies. ...

Marketing Research Services Global Leader Civicom will speak at Merlien's Market Research in the Mobile World in Cincinnati July 18th - 19th to show support to the marketing research industry in embracing the emergence of more sophisticated and advanced mobile marketing research technology. Picture this - a consumer enters a supermarket and goes to the aisle where your product is located. The person takes your product and puts it on the push cart then proceeds to buying other goods. Five minutes later, the consumer is back in the same aisle and returns your product ...

Brookline College, a multi-campus higher education organization headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., has announced Todd Rash recently joined the company as associate vice president of marketing and design. Rash is responsible for managing marketing and creative services for Brookline College, which includes five campuses and an online division. "Todd's experience in marketing, advertising and graphic design will help Brookline College to further raise awareness for our programs in health care, business and legal studies through both traditional and new media channels," ...

This not-for-profit Activist Arts Festival features music, visual and interactive art, comedy, speakers and theatrics - including this year's Festival Theme of socially relevant Film Shorts. With over 40 performances/screenings, this 7 hour event will be a landmark experience. Partners for this event include the Artivist Film Festival, KPFK Radio, Project Peace On Earth, LA Food Bank & Cell-nique. The talent list includes live performances & presentations by chart topping South African Songwriter Cofield Mundi, world renowned Sufi singer & composer Sussan ...

Give by Cell, a San Francisco based company specializing in mobile technology solutions, was selected by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to provide the mobile fundraising service, Mobile Give, allowing supporters to make donations via text. "The landscape of philanthropy is ever-changing, and it's important to keep up with current trends and technology -- which is why we at the Reeve Foundation felt it was important to have an ongoing text giving option for our supporters," stated Aimee B. Hunnewell, Vice President of Development at the Christopher ...

It's only been thirty years since Judith Herman's newly published book labeled sexual abuse a crime, challenging social belief that it was harmless. Survivors began telling their stories. For the first time in history, social attitudes began supporting the victims of perpetrators. Jerry Sandusky's recent conviction for child abuse and Monsignor Lynn's conviction for child endangerment are another step in the right direction if we want to stop a crime that thrives in secrecy and silence. Jeanne McElvaney's book, 'Spirit Unbroken: Abby's Story', gives us a powerful glimpse ...

ClubDrive Systems, LLC in partnership with Environmental Intelligence, LLC has been awarded a contract with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) to provide a full spectrum of healthcare IT solutions to state agencies and facilities across Texas. This contract is a milestone, because it is the first time that the Texas DIR has awarded a contract specifically for healthcare information technology products and related services. The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Cooperative (Co-op) Contracts Program will extend the reach of the contract to ...

The U.S. DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforces tank inspection rules and regulations by imposing fines and penalties for violations, and launching new initiatives for safety compliance and enforcement. A new online service streamlines the tank inspection record keeping and reporting process to aid the inspectors charged with the critical task of documenting compliance. Tank inspectors, inspection facilities and consignors are participating in the development of the first National database of its kind designed to make results of tank inspections ...

Margaret J. Amoroso of the Pennsylvania labor union and employment law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson has been appointed as a Hearing Committee member serving the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Her three-year appointment became effective July 1, 2012. The Disciplinary Board's four hearing committees review cases and files concerning attorney discipline matters within their respective districts. Committee members, who serve on a voluntary, unpaid basis, are nominated by Disciplinary Board members based upon reputation within the legal community. ...

Following successful events in New York and Los Angeles, where knitting and crocheting fans gathered to celebrate a timeless craft, the editors of Vogue Knitting magazine announce that Vogue Knitting LIVE is heading to Chicago, October 26-28, 2012, at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel. The first of its kind in the Midwest, Vogue Knitting LIVE brings Vogue Knitting magazine to life with knit couture fashion shows, a Marketplace featuring thousands of new products, inspirational master-level technique and design classes for novices and experts, and more. Knitting's popularity ...

Proposals being accepted for developments in digital multimedia, digital networking, robotic applications Innovation Works (IW), the Ben Franklin Technology Partner of Southwestern PA, a statewide economic development organization that supports technology commercialization and company growth through innovation, will award up to $800,000 in technology commercialization funding to universities, early-stage and/or established companies based in Pennsylvania. Draft proposal submissions for funding through the Technology Commercialization Initiative are due August 3, 2012, ...

Realis Real Estate Software announced today the release of a software that combines short sale management software, Prelude, and REO management software, Maestro, to create a full solution for agents dealing in the default real estate industry. "The demand for real estate professionals to stay a step ahead of their clients, whether homeowners or banks, is higher than ever," said Lauren Roberts, founder and CEO of Realis. "With short sales on the rise and REO property management becoming increasingly intricate, the need for sharp and adaptable software ...

The breathtaking majesty of the Rocky Mountains is featured at the History Colorado Center (HCC) in Denver on a 134-unit Christie MicroTiles array designed to emulate the jagged peaks of the famous mountain range, complete with spectacular video footage. The HCC, which celebrated its grand opening recently, wanted a large, expressive statement characterizing the history of the picturesque state while redefining the museum with relevant and engaging content. "The HCC wanted a dazzling display in their atrium," said Howard Steele, director, Technology Plus, ...

Bleep UK PLC has once again teamed up with Ignazio Pillitteri's Nino's Italian restaurant, implementing a hospitality EPOS system in their exciting new site overlooking the east Lancashire moors. The new Cliviger site, near Burnley, compliments the existing site in nearby Rawtenstall, which Bleep have supplied and supported for over eight years and is well known with celebrities and locals alike. Pioneers in the art of classic and creative Italian cuisine in the region, Nino's required an EPOS solution in keeping with the luxurious modern design of the heritage site, ...

Caring Senior Service, a national homecare company, announced the addition of Kyle Sinclair as Chief Operating Officer. Sinclair will be responsible for overseeing the growing company's client and employee services departments, as well as the marketing and sales strategies. In this role, Sinclair will also aid in furthering the company's continuing nationwide expansion. Before joining Caring Senior Service, Sinclair was Executive Director of Programs for the third largest independent mobile healthcare company, House Call Doctors. Previously, Sinclair served as Executive ...

Metro Health Hospital announced today that Pamela Carlson has been promoted to director of quality and patient safety. A registered nurse, Carlson brings 23 years of direct patient care experience to her new role. She will be responsible for development of the hospital quality improvement program as well as in charge of planning and oversight of the daily operations of the quality improvement department. She will work to promote best practices and a culture of safety to help Metro continue to be recognized as a leader in safe, high quality patient care. Carlson joined ...

Attorney Steven D. Weyhing has joined the law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP as senior counsel. Weyhing will concentrate his practice on litigation, government, utility, agricultural and environmental law. He will practice in the firm's Lansing office. Prior to joining Warner Norcross, Weyhing was a member of Kelley Cawthorne in Lansing. He has also worked at the law firms of Butzel Long and Miller Canfield. Weyhing has served as an assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Michigan. Weyhing is a member of the State Bar of Michigan. He serves on ...

BabySpa , a natural, innovative and spa-inspired skin care line for babies and toddlers, is thrilled to announce that its Stage One skin care collection has been awarded the PTPA Winner's Seal of Approval. The collection's uniquely formulated bath and body care products were deemed winners in the Baby & Toddler category by North America's largest parent tester community - a credible third party resource of over 40,000 parents that evaluate products based on PTPA's strict quality standards. As one of the most highly recognized awards in the world, the PTPA Seal of ...

The Max Cure Foundation (www.maxcurefoundation.org) for pediatric cancer causes and Tykoon (www.tykoon.com), an internet platform enabling kids to develop stronger financial values, are proud to announce a partnership which will highlight Max Cure as a featured charity on Tykoon's charitable giving platform. Member families of Tykoon will be able to allocate a portion of their kids' weekly allowance and make donations directly to Max Cure as a way to teach the importance of supporting important causes and the community. Max Cure will integrate Tykoon in their fundraising ...