As the IT job market continues to boom FDM calls for 100 new candidates for its graduate training and recruitment programme in the North West. According to student and graduate recruitment research company High Fliers' investigations into graduate opportunities in 2011, the most common graduate vacancies will be for IT and Finance roles. More than half of UK employers currently offer graduate IT roles, irrespective of the company's field, as the demand for IT expertise in all industries increases. But according to research conducted by graduate recruitment website ...

It's official. Studies show that Americans are suffering from "nature-deficit disorder" and the cure is to enjoy the great outdoors. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, children between the ages of 8 and 18 are spending seven and a half hours a day using electronic media indoors. Adults find themselves moving from the computer screen at work to their smart phone to laptop to television throughout the course of their waking hours. The sedentary lifestyle Americans have adopted, increasingly more connected to electronics and less connected to the natural ...

The 341-bed acute care hospital, Meritus Medical Center, located in Hagerstown, Maryland has deployed an advanced digital signage system with ConnectedSign, a full-service provider of digital signage software, hardware, and content. In the conceptual phase, the medical center desired to display various types of digital signage, including a digital menu board in the hospital cafe, signage for the education department displaying schedules and events, as well as a content management solution to display and schedule staff-designed customized signage throughout the hospital ...

As a member of the Children's Writers' Coaching Club, you'll also have access to a wealth of articles, checklists, charts, free e-books, and other resources to help you hone your craft as a children's writer and learn the ins and outs of publishing for the various children's markets. On Thursday, May 26 at 2 pm CST, Margot Finke will present "What Does It Take to Write Series Books for Kids?" at 2 pm CST. Visit the Children's Writers' Coaching Club http://www.cwcoachingclub.com and learn how to participate in this valuable teleclass. This teleclass will ...

Chicago's most fashionable philanthropists are collaborating with jewelry designer Sophia Forero for See What Sparkles, an evening of fabulous jewels on sale to benefit The Chicago Lighthouse. See What Sparkles will be held at Chicago Lighthouse's facility at 1850 West Roosevelt Road, on Thursday, June 16, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. There is no entrance fee for the event, just one or more items of new and gently used fine designer, vintage and couture clothing or accessories. Fashion donations will benefit Flair, the Lighthouse's two day sale at The Peninsula Chicago, Sept. ...

It can be confirmed that Markus Gisi, Head of TV Services at Swisscom, will be taking part in a panel discussion at the CDN World Forum, taking place on the 21st & 22nd June at Olympia, London. Swisscom is Switzerland's largest telecoms operator, providing a variety of products and services to over 7.5 million customers. Markus will be taking part in a panel discussion entitled 'Telcos and the CDN Marketplace,' which will cover global and regional CDN vs Local Telco and the implications for content owners. Joining Markus for this panel discussion is a medley of expert ...

To kick off the summer, K Hotels member Humphreys Half Moon Inn & Suites presents Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, an outdoor concert series held May through October in San Diego, California. Showcasing a collection of the greatest entertainers in comedy, jazz and rock, attendees can soak in the summer weather while enjoying their favorite tunes and acts. With an outdoor amphitheatre located on Shelter Island, this 1,400 seat venue has an all-star lineup for every liking, including performances by Adele, Goo Goo Dolls, Bill Maher, Steve Martin, George Lopez and Diana ...

Providing more quality e-resources for schools and libraries from respected educational publishers, Mackin Educational Resources has now added Marshall Cavendish to its collection of over 19,000 ebooks. Marshall Cavendish ebooks offer the complete text and images from the Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, Reference, and Children's imprints titles. Students and educators are able to search across the entire ebook platform and/or within an individual ebook. These ebooks offer the option to create, store, and sort bookmarks and notes, view the books in zoomable single- or double-page ...

European Wax Center, the world's leading specialist in body waxing, is celebrating its launch in Los Angeles on Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5, 2011 with a complimentary "Wax Weekend" in Redondo Beach, Westlake Village and Woodland Hills. The Manhattan Beach location will open in July and dates for the launch event will be announced soon. During the inaugural Los Angeles "Wax Weekend" event, first-time guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary wax service, gift bags, coffee bar, delicious hors d'oeuvres and live music for a day of personal refreshment ...

Overcast clouds and scattered showers didn't stop New Yorkers from supporting the 7th Annual Walk for St. Mary's Kids & Family Fun Day on Sunday, May 22nd at Belmont Park in Elmont, a major grassroots event to raise funds and awareness for children and families with special needs. Hosting the event for the third year in a row, the historic Belmont Park was filled with staff, patient families, business leaders, politicians, community members and jockeys, who all walked to support the vital programs and services at St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children, the region's ...

Advanced Solutions International (ASI) recently concluded its 13th annual iNNOVATIONS partner conference, which tallied a record number of attendees, including more than 100 ASI partners from around the world. At this year's conference, ASI previewed iMIS 15.2, a breakthrough release due to be out this summer that is designed for use by members and donors via the web. iMIS 15.2 will provide customers with the tools needed to become "Social Non-Profits" and unlock the untapped potential of their organizations — their members and donors. The conference also ...

Layer2, a leading European provider of web parts, extensions and solutions for Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365, today announces it has been awarded the Microsoft Certified Gold ISV Partner status in the renewed Microsoft Partner Network again. The Gold ISV certification requires the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies and products, and the distinguished partners who achieve this level are recognized by Microsoft as elite partners who provide best-in-class software products. High level of customer satisfaction with SharePoint add-ons The ...

Adax, a leading supplier of Intelligent ATCA carrier blades and AMC cards for packet processing today announced that it has become a member of the Network Intelligence Alliance (NI Alliance), a new industry organisation created for collaboration among the Network Economy's technology providers. Participation in the NI Alliance will help Adax to build and market innovative solutions for customers seeking to enhance Adax'sCavium-based PacketRunner carrier blade and AMC cards. In today's Network Economy—a world that now depends and runs on networks—accurate visibility ...

Shanna Middleton, owner and broker in charge of Real-eStage, a full-service real estate firm and staging company in one offering a complete range of home improvement, staging and realty services, has announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to downtown Cary at 126 West Chatham St. Formerly located at 500 Parkthrough Dr., the new headquarters has been entirely remodeled to accommodate the firm's business expansion and improve accessibility for clients. QUOTES: "We are excited to bring our corporate headquarters to downtown Cary, as the additional ...

Direct Agents, a performance-based digital marketing agency, is proud to announce that it will be hosting a session on "Boosting Your Email CPA Distribution" at their office on Monday June 6 at 4pm as part of Internet Week New York. In this session, advertisers will learn ways to increase their campaign results and maintain their brand integrity using agency strategies for smart email marketing. "We are looking forward to the opportunity to help celebrate New York's thriving internet industry and community. By hosting an event in our office it will give ...

Latinva Dance Fitness is now an authorized Aerobics and Fitness Association of America ("AFAA") Continuing Education Provider, a fitness certification which demonstrates a commitment to excellence. Workshop Objectives The Latinva Dance Fitness workshop will help fitness professionals embark on a career teaching Latinva cardio workout classes. It will provide innovative ideas for choreographing routines and enabling instructors to cater to a diverse range of individuals at different levels of fitness and ability. • Learn and master the fundamentals ...

The New York SPORTIMES today announced the promotional events for their five-date home World TeamTennis schedule this July at SPORTIME Randall's Island Tennis Center in Manhattan, including two "Mom's Nights Out," along with a special evening spotlighting the Johnny Mac Tennis Project and Queens night, with special deals for residents of that borough. SPORTIMES Marquee Players John McEnroe, Martina Hingis and Kim Clijsters will compete in several matches for the SPORTIMES, while visiting teams' stars will include Jimmy Connors and Lindsay Davenport in this "Season ...

Business IT Professionals, Inc. (Biz IT Pro), a premier Microsoft Gold Certified CRM consulting & training firm, is now offering a CRM training boot camp for the newly released CRM 2011. This boot camp, to be held in the Raleigh-Durham Metro area beginning on July 18, 2011, is the latest in a popular nationwide series of BizITPro boot camps, and the first in an upcoming series of BizITPro boot camps covering the exciting new features of CRM 2011. Biz IT Pro's certified Microsoft Dynamics CRM instructors will teach both customer relationship management professionals ...

Soket, a SaaS-based command center that provides a single place for local businesses to orchestrate their web presence, was honored with the People's Choice Award during the 2011 GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition, Tuesday, May 24. Management of online promotions, events and customer interaction has become increasingly complex as more technologies emerge and hyper-local businesses struggle with how to use these channels, determine if their efforts are working and find time to manage content. While individuals love social media and networking, local organizations generally ...

As the third anniversary of their green product review section approaches next month, consumer website http://www.uk-energy-saving.com are looking for exciting and innovative green products for review. There are currently well over 100 product reviews accessible on the UK Energy Saving website covering skincare, kitchen appliances, household cleaners, books and much more, but they are always on the lookout for more products which fit in with their green/energy saving criteria. Hayley Jones, Web Marketing Director at UK Energy Saving, explains further. "Reviews ...

Debbie Bervel, MD, FACEP, was named NASCAR Medical Director of the Year for 2010. She has been the Medical Director at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, for the past 2 years and has worked there as a track MD for the last 13. When not on the raceway, Dr. Bervel serves as ED Quality Director at Community Hospital of San Bernardino in San Bernardino, California. Dr. Bervel was named EMP Partners' Physician of the Year in 2010. She received the 2010 California Meritorious Award for her service with the State of California EMS. She has been with EMP Partners (formerly ...

To commemorate National Running Day on June 1, Health Warrior , a new brand of premium chia seeds and 100-Calorie All Natural Chia Energy Bars featuring only the best-sourced chia on earth today announces the "Health Warrior Chia Challenge," a month-long contest intended to introduce the modern world to the incredible health and fitness benefits of the ancient seed by encouraging daily ingestion for a month. The Health Warrior Chia Challenge asks novices and newbies alike to make a pledge to "Chia" every day throughout June by adding the recommended ...

The boutique collections at Peacocks continue to attract attention in the fashion press today, with Daisy Lowe's swimwear featured in Grazia, Pearl Lowe's line recommended in Woman's Own and Ronnie from Eastenders pictured filming for an episode that will be seen by thousands, sporting a Pearl Lowe for Peacocks dress. As excitement builds for the launch of the Daisy Lowe for Peacocks swimwear line, a daisy printed cut-out swimsuit from the line is pictured amongst Grazia's top swimwear picks alongside designer brands such as Calvin Klein, Stella McCartney and Heidi Klein. Three ...

Supreme Court Decision Allows Fiance to Bring Suit for Retaliatory Firing A unanimous decision this year by the Supreme Court makes it illegal to fire a close family member, such as a spouse or fiance, in retaliation for bringing a discrimination claim. The case arose when a female supervisor at North American Stainless (NAS) filed a discrimination claim with U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The woman, Miriam Regalado, alleged NAS was not giving her the same raises as her male co-workers. Three weeks after the EEOC notified the company of the claim, ...

Nursing Homes Liable for Neglecting Elderly Residents' Bedsores Bedsores are painful and life-threatening for patients in nursing homes. They occur when a person is confined and immobile to either a bed or a wheelchair for so long that the skin begins to blister. Also known as pressure sores, pressure ulcers and decubitus ulcers, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 11 percent of nursing home patients had the painful condition in 2004. In addition to the obvious physical and emotional trauma that occurs from being stationary for so ...