The 27m Queens Rowbarge "Gloriana" led the Diamond Jubilee Pageant of 1000 vessels on the River Thames on the 3rd of June, when she received wide acclamation from the crowds gathered on the banks and bridges of the great river. Gloriana was designed to be rowed by a team of 18 oarsman in traditional fashion. However with the vagaries of tide, wind and river flow and the need for the vessel to maintain its position at the head of the squadron safely in all eventualities, it was decided at the outset to fit an advanced pure electric drive system within the craft. The ...

Alentus announced today its partnership with GamaSec, a remote online website security scan service. GamaScan identifies web application vulnerabilities, provides real-time vital business solutions, and recommends optimally matched solutions. Clearly, Web applications are the weakest link in an organization's security strategy. Web applications are more difficult to protect than traditional applications that reside behind a firewall. Web application security needs to be stringently checked on a regular basis using an automated Web application security scanner. GamaSec's ...

Classic rock fans will get the chance to see ZZ Top live in concert this summer at the Olympia in Paris. The veteran American rockers will be performing hits such as Gimme All Your Lovin', La Grange, Sharp Dressed Man and Legs at the venue on Friday July 27th as part of their European tour. Concert-goers heading to the French capital can choose from three seating areas - mezzanine, where seats are EUR139 (GBP111), balcony (EUR99.40) and orchestra (EUR79.60). Formed in Texas back in 1969, ZZ Top released their first album in 1971 and enjoyed a commercial breakthrough ...

People heading to Edinburgh this summer will be able to enjoy the many exhibitions of the Edinburgh Art Festival, Scotland's largest annual visual art show. Running from Thursday August 2nd to Sunday September 2nd, the festival will feature more than 45 exhibitions. Leading galleries, museums and artist-run spaces across the city are to play host to the displays, the vast majority of which will be free to attend. Those who sign up for the Edinburgh Art Festival's newsletter will be notified when booking for events opens. Artists showing their work at the festival ...

Film lovers can enjoy a cinema experience with a difference in New York this summer. Hudson River Park's RiverFlicks outdoor cinema will be showing films on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout July and August. The screens are situated between Pier 25 and Pier 84 in the Manhattan park and there is no charge for watching the films. On Wednesdays, the films at Pier 63 are for adults, while those screened at Pier 46 on Fridays are suitable for children. The RiverFlicks website states: "Pier 63 features a wide waterside esplanade with unique stone seating. The ...

Most healthcare providers are in the early stages of forming an enterprise imaging strategy, which will enable getting the right image to the right place at the right time, according to a new KLAS study, "Enterprise Imaging 2012: Provider's Strategies and Insights." Although providers feel that no single vendor can deliver all of the pieces needed for their enterprise imaging strategy, most are considering one of two main approaches: a vendor-neutral archive (VNA) centric approach or a PACS enterprise archive solution. GE and Philips are the vendors mentioned ...

A new report from Fox News highlights behavioral trends among the baby boomer generation regarding retirement savings and financial planning concerns. The article notes that these concerns are equally prevalent among both men and women, due to recession-related issues. However, there is one particular difference between the two - women are less optimistic about their family savings than men. In addition, women are more open to discussing planning and financial situations than "silent fathers." Ron Olsthoorn, CFP-certified financial planner, says that these differences ...

The National Association of Realtors' newest figures show a 1.5 percent dip in home sales versus the month prior to an annualized rate of 4.55 million, according to a CNN news article. Analysts believe the demand from potential homebuyers remains unchanged, with many holding back on purchases during the economic downfall over the past few years. Although home prices and mortgage rates remain the lowest in years, access to credit and high downpayment requirements are keeping sales from thriving. Jack Hipolito Fernandez, a real estate expert, said many of his buyers have ...

Dr. Neil Frankel, Oakbrook podiatrist, is pleased to be jumping into the world of social media with his practice's Facebook and Twitter accounts. His practice is also maintaining a blog that is designed to educate his patients about various podiatric topics. "I am happy that our practice is utilizing social media to communicate with our patients. I know that many of our patients use these services on a daily basis and I'm glad that our practice is able to maintain a social media presence. I hope all of our patients take the time to follow us on Twitter and "like" ...

Dr. Parminderpal Singh, Everett dentist, is happy to be able to offer specific new patient services as a part of his practice's comprehensive dental website. The new patient services are designed to make it easy for patients to learn about and find the Everett, WA dentist's office. "I am very excited that we are able to offer new patient services on our website. I believe that we offer a great level of service here and I'm sure that any new patients will quickly become regular patients. I'm looking forward to treating any new patients that decide to make an appointment ...

Dr. Farnoush Jamali, pediatrician in Potomac, is excited to be offering extensive patient education resources as a part of her practice's comprehensive pediatric website. She hopes that the educational resources will help to educate her patients so that they will be able to take care of their children's health. "I am happy that we are able to offer a full patient education section on our website. I have always believed that the better educated a patient is, the better chance they have of leading a healthy life and avoiding health issues. I hope that many of our ...

SoftwareMedia.com is pleased to announce their sponsorship of PGA TOUR golfer Troy Kelly. Troy had his best career finish on the PGA TOUR at The Greenbrier Classic this weekend where he finished in 2nd place. He was tied for the lead after 72 holes and went into a sudden death playoff against Ted Potter, Jr. We're very proud and excited for Troy and his family! Troy Kelly, who joined the PGA TOUR in 2009, has been playing the game virtually his entire life. When asked about his beginnings, Troy Kelly has stated, "My dad put a club in my hand as soon as I could walk." ...

Mikimoto (http://www.mikimoto.co.uk/) - the leading Japanese pearl jewellery house - are delighted to introduce their third Debutante necklace. The first item of pearl jewellery for a young woman is always very special and memorable. Designed and crafted in Japan, the Debutante necklace - presented for the first time at the Queen Charlotte's Ball at the Savoy Hotel in September last year - is now available to purchase online from Mikimoto's UK website. The Mikimoto Debutante Feather and Pearl necklace conveys the innocent and ethereal quality of the Debutante featuring ...

Online casino SpinandWin.com is about to introduce a new slot machine to its range of online slot games, MONOPOLY PLUS slots. This 5-reel 30-payline video slot game will join the other MONOPOLY Slots games already available at www.spinandwin.com in order to complete the range. MONOPOLY PLUS Slots offers a Mystery Wild Feature, Bonus Board game and a Level Up Plus feature which all contribute to considerably increase players' winnings. The Mystery Wild Feature is randomly activated during the base game, upon which MR. MONOPOLY skitters across the reels turning them ...

Discover the hidden treasures of Westfield London shopping centre as visitors who drive to the centre will now be able to relax and indulge in Westfield's all-inclusive fashion, food, leisure and entertainment all day for a maximum of GBP5 from Monday to Friday, and a maximum of GBP8 on Saturday and Sunday at Westfield's 4,500 space car park. Westfield London is encouraging visitors to enjoy the 360 degree experience on offer at a capped cost, allowing more time to experience the diverse fashion, food and round-the-clock leisure and entertainment. Being Europe's second ...

In a world in which people have become entirely dependant on their iPhones and Smartphones for personal and professional use, it goes hand in hand that they take their essential gadgetry for granted. It is fair to suggest that most users would feel like they had lost limbs if their iPhones or Smartphones became damaged, were lost, or stolen; especially those that have not had their mobile phones insured. It is often an acknowledgement of their gadget dependency, coupled with the consequent urgency for repairs or replacements should the unexpected happen, that prompts users ...

How many people have tripped or had other minor accidents because they were engrossed in their cellphones? For example, a 45-year-old woman recently fell into Lake Michigan when she walked off a pier while texting. She had to be rescued from the lake. In another example of how dangerous cellphone distraction can be, a California woman was killed after she crossed the street and ignored a red light because she was talking on her cellphone. An Ohio State University study found that there were 1,000 emergency room visits across the nation due to pedestrian cellphone ...

In October 2012, change is coming to criminal courts across the state of Maryland. That change is in the form of substantially lessened penalties for misdemeanor marijuana possession. A bill signed into law by Governor O'Malley in May will hopefully dislodge the bottleneck of cases clogging courtrooms by reducing the penalties for minor drug offenses and the way those cases are handled. The Current Law Maryland's current marijuana possession law is one of the toughest in the country. Possession of even a small amount of pot -- less than 10 grams (one-third of an ounce) ...

As you head north from the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro area up the beautiful Florida Gulf Coast, past the pristine Clearwater beaches and Tarpon Springs, you come to the city of Hudson, currently in its evolution from Southern historical roots and rural farmland, to modern planned communities. Christmas Day 2007 in Hudson turned into a nightmare. Lives were lost and the lives of surviving family members shattered when David Belniak drove his pickup at an estimated 86 mph on busy north-south artery U.S. Highway 19 into a stopped Chevrolet Tahoe with four passengers. The ...

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is illegal for employers to discriminate against workers or job applicants because of a disability. This means an employer cannot treat a qualified individual with a disability less favorably in any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoffs, training, fringe benefits or any other term or condition of employment. Anyone with a disability is protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Under the terms of the Act, a person with a disability is someone who has a physical or ...

The boom of the oil industry in recent years has been a mixed blessing. On one hand, it has brought employment opportunities for many unskilled workers--some jobs paying up to $2,000 per week--and increased tax revenues for local coffers. On the other hand, however, this prosperity has come at a price. Unfortunately, it has increased the number of oil field service trucks on the road and put workers in danger. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 2003 and 2008, 648 oilfield workers were killed and nearly a third of the fatalities ...

Choosing a nursing home for a vulnerable or elderly loved one can be very difficult. Many families struggle with the decision to use a facility in the first place, and are then disheartened by media reports of nursing home abuse and neglect. No one wants to discover that their loved ones were placed in a facility that has dirty equipment and bed linens, employs unlicensed caregivers or mistreats its residents. Unfortunately, a recent USA Today report states that over 600 of the nation's working nursing homes fit this description. The report focuses on ratings issued ...

In a high profile case, Japanese camera maker Olympus recently settled a whistleblower claim brought in British employment court by its former CEO Michael Woodford, its first foreign CEO, for his wrongful dismissal from the company. Woodford, who lives in England, was abruptly fired in October 2011 by Olympus a couple of weeks into his tenure after he raised questions about corruption in the company. In June 2012, the corporate board approved a settlement worth more than $15 million. Woodford's whistle blowing ultimately exposed $1.7 billion in accounting irregularities ...

The veterans disability claims backlog has generated much heat but little light in recent months. Veterans' advocacy groups, Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs itself have a variety of explanations for the backlog, but one fact remains clear: Far too many disabled vets are waiting far too long for the benefits they need and deserve. As reported in the June 19 issue of Stars and Stripes, Richard Dumancus of the American Legion said, "We've heard time and time again that this is the year they'll break the backlog. We want to be optimistic ... but it's ...

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Galleria Hotel, a leading hotel in Smyrna Georgia, is the perfect place for guests to stay who are attending summer shows at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Upcoming 2012 performances include: - Vive Concert featuring Son By 4 and EMA - Saturday, July 14 - Super Why Live - Friday, July 27 The Vive Concert is a Catholic praise concert featuring Son By 4, from Puerto Rico and EMA from Atlanta, GA. Super Why Live is based on the top-rated PBS KIDS TV series. Tickets for both shows are available through Ticketmaster. "Located ...