Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine, has named software provider, IES, Ltd. as a recipient of its 'Top Projects' award for its work in Packaging Optimization. The company's submission was selected for the award based on scope, creative application of technologies, solutions and services used and impact. Barry Hochfelder, editor of Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine states that the goal of the feature is to "Spotlight successful and innovative transformation projects that are delivering bottom-line value to small, medium and large enterprises ...

(www.KAITexas.com) - The new Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary School, designed by KAI Texas, is nearing completion and is set to open for the fall of 2011. This new campus, the first in the Wilmer-Hutchins area in over 25 years, will host up to 840 students in Pre-K through the fifth grade. The $15 million structure, being constructed for the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD), covers 103,000 sq. ft. It features a multipurpose auditorium, media center, gymnasium, cafeteria, arts rooms and two two-story classroom wings. It is situated on 8 acres and will use the ...

Together with gaining a sense of relief and closure, Osama Bin Laden's demise has also brought back the fear of terrorism. Memories of the tragic circumstances of September 9, 2001 have bounced back into people's minds} as if it just happened last week. Everyone knows how draining fear can be. How helpful might it be to discover a simple method for overcoming these fears? And not just of terrorism, but also the numerous fears that stop people from enjoying life to the fullest. There is. You can start with a rational approach. Statistically, for a person in the US, ...

The team at Texas Land Man, LLC consult each client individually about all aspects of the land, from the wildlife population to the house amenities. They also offer comprehensive consultation services after the land has been purchased. Helping the buyer in everything from lake design, to construction, to ranch improvements and Texas land sales a that they do not offer their expertise or insight on making the experience their customers receive one of a kind. http://www.texas-landman.com/ They also offer a one of a kind type of website. It's user friendly, and very interactive ...

HotSkillsVATraining.com announces registration is now open for the eCommerce Specialist Training Program for Virtual Assistants, starting May 17th, at http://www.HotSkillsVATraining.com/ecommerce. This training program, developed exclusively for Virtual Assistants, gives Virtual Assistants everything they need on how to implement, manage and maintain the essentials of an online based business. Participants of this program will be equipped to provide eCommerce solutions to their clients - supporting them in implementing a shopping cart system, developing products, connecting ...

The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia have invited The Napa Valley Wine Train's Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald to participate in the U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program sponsored by the Bureau of International Information Programs. Macdonald's trip to the Republic of Georgia this month is part of a program to help explore food and wine culture and tourism development. Macdonald will travel to different regions within Georgia to conduct workshops, seminars and master classes on California cuisine. He will be working with, and speaking to, ...

Dennis Rebelo, President, of University Business Consultants was featured in Steve Denning's blog on Forbes.com on April 19, 2011. Steve Denning is the author of Leader's Guide to Radical Management (Jossey-Bass, 2010). In the piece written by Mr. Denning on Forbes.com he extensively quoted Dennis' insights his view of how the humanistic approach and values which are critical to leadership transformation in organizations today. Mr. Rebelo had written a piece for Saybrook University's blog Rethinking Complexity where he discussed Mr. Denning's approach to management and ...

Cardiff festival brings the city of Cardiff to life. This festival is a fusion of artistic, musical and cultural events that take place throughout the city during the summer months of this year. The festival brings together a diverse group of new and established events in which some are internationally acclaimed. A new edition to the festival is a performance of childrenâEUR s TV favourite in the Night Garden Live which is performed in an inflatable showdome in CardiffâEUR s historic Bute Park. One of the most popular reasons why people may look at booking into one of the ...

Search Appliances Offer Simple, Plug-and-Play Setups Implementing a network search solution for your business can sometimes be a tedious, time-consuming and money-draining experience. Network search appliances ( http://www.maxxcat.com ) eliminate the need for outside technical consulting, however, because of their easy implementation that is typically up and running within minutes. The hardware itself is specifically engineered to perform a single task at the most optimal level possible, and therefore eliminates the issue of software compatibility. And should your business ...

Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges http://www.redmangrove.com/, the region's leading hospitality company for active adventure, has formalized an extensive dive program embracing novices to experts with over 45 dive sites and multi-island dive packages for varying length vacations and interests. The range of diving options is available today thanks to Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges five island-based accommodations including two specifically dedicated to divers, with a total of 48 rooms. Heretofore diving options were for the most part restricted to intermediate ...

LifeStyles Furniture , presently located in Moline, IL, has announced it is expanding with a new facility in Davenport, Iowa. Moving to the Walnut Center off of Brady Street, the upscale furniture retailer will more than double its space to 12,000 square feet, making it one of the larger retail showrooms of contemporary furniture in the Midwest. The tentative move-in date is scheduled for July 1. LifeStyles originally opened in 1991 in Moline and did have a second smaller location in Davenport for a brief time. In 2006 new ownership bought the retail establishment and ...

We are glad to announce DBConvert for MySQL and DB2 v. 1.0.0 release! DBConvert for MySQL and DB2 is an effective application which allows you to easily convert MySQL databases to DB2 and vice versa, unlike other similar tools, which commonly perform only one-way conversion. DBConvert for MySQL and DB2 performs Unicode support as well as a large number of useful features such as interactive (GUI) mode / command line mode, detection of possible conversion errors, flexible task scheduling with built-in scheduler, data filtering, data mapping, etc. The program is extremely ...

High street computer repair companies have been charging high rates for the simplest of repairs for as long as they have been around. Majority of the cost of repair with these companies are only for the labour. Why should they gain so much on labour when the price of the part can be half the price of the labour. But this is where smaller businesses come into play. They are competing with the high street companies to try and give the public a fair option when it comes to value of money. But many people worry that the company they go with will not do as they expect. And ...

AuraPortal (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, today announced it will be sponsoring an educational webinar on May 5th, 2011 at 10:00am EST featuring Paul Harmon, Executive Editor of BPTrends, discussing the history and development of BPMS tools to support business managers. According to Mr. Harmon, "Too many BPM software projects have, in practice, simply been software development projects. When Smith and Fingar wrote their book, Business Process Management, The Third Wave, which launched the development of this ...

Research has proven that a child's mind is much more capable of remembering and learning new things than an adult mind. However, it has also been noted that their mind is able to grasp much more knowledge if presented in a fun an interactive ways. Realizing this scientifically proven fact, LaLafish Inc., a renowned design and animation house, has come up with yet another creative and interactive learning iPhone/iPad application for toddlers. 'Roy the Little Rabbit' is the new iPhone/iPad application that promises to provide equal educational and entertainment opportunities ...

Already proven and tested by KVA STAINLESS(TM) in other industries, notably automotive, the patented KVA's stainless steel structural tubing can now be integrated into high performance bicycle frames. Cyclists should expect excellent ride characteristics, reduced weight, increase strength (safety) and stiffness, at a significant cost savings over many existing metal alloys. After years of engineering and development, KVA STAINLESS(TM) introduced for the first time, MS2 (TM) at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) its new, patented method of turning rolls ...

In 1988 with the St. Petersburg Pier reemerging from a two year $12 million rennovation, owners Fred and Merle Snook of The Hide Out were first in line to sign up for a retail home in this magnificent downtown destination. With unique leather products and a recovering retail economy they were quick to expand to International Drive in Orlando and world famous John's Pass Village on the Gulf of Mexico. Bringing a wide variety of leathers such as alligator, eelskin, stingray, lizard and an extensive array of snakeskin fashion accessories made them one of Florida's best known ...

StLouisHolistic.com recently welcomed the 450th business member to its rapidly growing online community of holistic practitioners, goods, and service providers. Since its 2009 launch, its members program has allowed holistic businesses to spread awareness of holistic health and living in the St. Louis area. StLouisHolistic.com's members program gives holistic businesses a platform to educate the St. Louis community about alternative options to traditional health practices. The web site is partnered with the prestigious operational marketing company, CMS Solutions, and ...

Rochester Michigan's Party for the Planet Concert at the Green Living Festival officially announces the 2011 FREE event. The dates are May 13, 14 and 15 in the back lot at the Rochester Mills Beer Co. With Broken Bravado, the Ragbirds and Motor City Josh and the Big 3 topping the bill of more than a dozen bands during three days, 2011 will be the concert's biggest and best year yet. In addition to the headliners, 2011 performance highlights include Dave Edwards from the Look, Luck and Trouble (w/former Refreshments guitarist Brian Blush and special guest Ken McCauley), ...

They are our neighbors; Tim and Kim Bradfield of Phoenix, Jason and Jennifer Harris of West Phoenix, Tom and Jodi Giallanza of Buckeye, Dave and Amy Littler of Gilbert, Byron and Perez Nash of Mesa, Tom and Leslie Schultz, just to name a few. And their stories are far too commonplace. Due to the slowing economy salaries were reduced or jobs lost, or there were unforeseen medical bills that had to be paid. These families could no longer afford to make their mortgage payment and could not sell their house because with dropping real estate values they were upside-down in ...

The light of Cornwall has drawn artists - including painters and sculptors - from varied backgrounds to its sparkling shores and rugged interior for many years. This show is an intimate reflection of that movement over the last thirty years, bringing together a trio of artists - Peter Beeson, Alan Kingsbury and Colin Orchard - who have settled in Cornwall, inspired by, and contributing to, this continuing artistic heritage. Peter Beeson's paintings - in this show, mainly of Venetian scenes - are quiet, reflective and subtle, filled with light and texture and balanced ...

Green Chiropractic Clinic announces the "I Need A Massage" Sweepstakes to promote health and wellness in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through the massage sweepstakes, Green Chiropractic Clinic will be giving away five (5) massage packages good for two 60-minute wellness massages. Alternatively, winners may choose two certificates for chiropractic treatments. Winners also have the option to upgrade to 90-minute deep tissue massages, which is recommended for maximum body relaxation. To enter the "I Need A Massage" Sweepstakes, simply complete the online ...

Potandon Produce, the largest marketer of fresh potatoes and one of the largest marketers of onions in North America, has announced that they will be featured on an upcoming episode of American Farmer. For years, Americans have been under the false understanding that potatoes not only lacked nutrition, but were actually bad for you. The episode will highlight the nutritional completeness of the potato. We will hear from USDA-ARS Research Genticist, Dr. Roy Navarre, Potato Breeder and Research Geneticists, Dr. Hakte Lim, and Dr. Chuck Brown who will explain the importance ...

Canada needs an agency to investigate research misconduct, states an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) (pre-embargo link only) http://www.cmaj.ca/embargo/cmaj110442.pdf. Although honesty, accuracy and professionalism of scientists are vital for research integrity, there have been many public examples of serious research misconduct. Conflicts of interest, author misrepresentation and manipulation of data are other issues that also affect scientific and academic research. Scientific journals can and will investigate misconduct when detected, and ...

Gay men have a higher prevalence of cancer compared with heterosexual men, and lesbian and bisexual female cancer survivors report lower levels of health than heterosexual female cancer survivors. Those are the conclusions of a new study published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. The study's findings shed light on the types of programs and services that are needed to assist lesbian, gay, and bisexual cancer survivors. Cancer surveillance studies don't ask questions about sexual orientation, which means there is scarce information ...