SIB Development & Consulting, a company that helps businesses save money on their monthly recurring expenses, today announced a strategic partnership with BookKeeping Express, the only U.S. franchise that helps business owners grow their companies through certified, outsourced bookkeeping services. BookKeeping Express will offer SIB's cost-cutting services to businesses through its network of more than 30 franchise locations in the U.S. and Canada. With each organization offering much needed financial services to a similar client base, the partnership is a natural ...

Rabine Group Foundation hosted its 3rd Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser The Rabine Group Foundation held its third Annual Golf outing in Stockton, Illinois for the benefit of sponsored non-profit organizations advocating for children, the elderly and medical research Schaumburg, Illinois (July 19, 2011) - The Rabine Group Foundation recently hosted its 3rd Annual Golf Outing last July 15, 2011 at the Black Hawk Run Golf Club in Stockton, Illinois. More than a hundred golfers and dinner guests attended the event including clients, colleagues and friends of the Rabine Group ...

The Clover Spa and Hotel on Chester Road in Birmingham invited us all to dare to bare and raised GBP350 for Prostate Cancer Research. The naturist hotel hosted a Great British Skinny Dip from 5pm on Friday 15 July until 5pm on Sunday 17 July Guests had the chance to relax in the warmth and luxury of the Spa's hot tub before taking the charity dip into the cold plunge pool. 30,000 men in the UK were told that they had prostate cancer in 2010 so making the splash helped to raise valuable cash for this much-needed cause. The Clover Spa and Hotel's Owner Tim Higgs said, ...

The North Carolina China Center (http://www.ncchinacenter.org/), housed at the World Trade Park in the headquarters building of Longistics (http://www.longistics.com), hosted members of the China Investment Promotion Agency (CIPA) delegation for a nine-hole golf tournament at Brier Creek Country Club benefitting the nonprofit NCCC on June 27. The golf tournament was the culmination of a summit for CIPA delegation members along with area business leaders to promote business and technology development and collaboration between North Carolina and China. CIPA is a division ...

The male grooming market has become big business in recent years, with celebrities such as David Beckham and Derek Jeter flying the flag for men that care about their appearance. However their example is yet to be followed around the world. Although recent Mintel reports show that the male grooming market has grown in both the UK and US, several European countries have actuially seen the male grooming market contract. Compared to 2009, the Italian market fell by 1.9%, Spain by 7% and France grew by just 0.7%. What could be the causes of this? Is it due to the economic ...

Should your sunscreen have UVA protection, UVB protection or both? What's best - SPF 30 or SPF 100? With dozens of sunscreen bottles vying for shoppers' attention in store aisles, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finally offered a helping hand to aid consumers with these vexing questions and help them answer the most important question of all: which products provide the best protection from dangerous ultraviolet (UV) rays? The FDA is implementing new rules to make it simpler for consumers to tell which sunscreens offer the most protection against the rays that ...

The Save Our Schools March and National Call to Action Conference for Friday, July 29th, "Addressing the Minority Communities Issues in Public Education" Workshop panel has been announced by the New Jersey Minority Educational Development organization this week. The 2-hour workshop will feature five topics that the New Jersey Minority Educational Development organization has identified as important towards closing the academic achievement and attainment gaps for minority students in the 21st century. The first hour will address the current relationship between ...

IDAutomation.com, Inc. announces an update to their PostNet and OneCode Barcode Font Package. USPS OneCode (also known as the 4-State Customer Barcode, 4CB, 4-CB, OneCode Solution Barcode and USPS4CB) is a height-modulated barcode designed for use in high speed, automated, mail sorting machines that allow both PLANET and POSTNET barcode information to be combined into a single barcode to track mailings, request address-quality services (including updated address-change information) and return-mail service. The unique encoding used in IDAutomation's Postnet Fonts allows ...

Synectics Group is pleased to announce new functionality in Account Review , our trade promotion management software, which has been released in our latest Service Pack. Available now in Account Review is the new Express Planner, which lets users to plan in a spreadsheet-style view. This allows users to view budget, plans, and plan details all on one screen. With the Express Planner, the user can enter plans and quickly see the impact of that volume/revenue/spending. Users can perform "what-if" analysis in one environment, eliminating the need to run multiple ...

The 2011 N.C. CEO Forum (http://www.ncceoforum.com), an invitation-only business event scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 10 at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, N.C., has announced the lineup for speakers for this year's event. In addition to keynote speaker, Jim Collins, acclaimed business author of Good to Great, Built to Last, and his latest work, How the Mighty Fall, the event will feature addresses from Glen Tullman, CEO of Allscripts; Reggie Davis, president of RBC Bank; and Sandra Peterson, chairman of the board of management at Bayer CropScience. Featured speakers ...

City Living Magazine is going to be SalesVote's first affiliate partner and will soon begin featuring the game-based deal site through City Living's various media outlets in the District. As a trusted source for local activities and "dining reviews, fitness information, fashion advice [and] home design tips," City Living Magazine is the perfect partner for SalesVote and it's diverse offerings. "It's very exciting to be partnering with such a prominent voice," says SalesVote's CEO and Founder Zak Kidd. "CityLiving offers a great service to local ...

Quantum Fitness, a Texas based fitness equipment manufacturer, recently had the opportunity to install new cardio equipment for Candlewood Suites. The updates include True treadmills and recumbent bikes. Having access to a fitness facility while away from home is important for many travelers. Quantum Fitness is known for its quality American crafted strength and cardio equipment. Hotel fitness centers have many options when selecting their equipment for their fitness facility. Quantum offers a large range of strength and cardio equipment to suit just about any space ...

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the public relations agency of record for Avjet Biotech (http://www.avjetbiotech.com), a Pinehurst, N.C.-based bio-sciences company. MMI will assist Avjet Biotech in the development and implementation of a strategic public relations campaign that incorporates media relations, strategic planning and community relations. Avjet Biotech has secured exclusive rights to a technology portfolio ...

Aternity Inc., the industry's technology leader in end user experience management solutions for Global 1000 enterprises, announced today that it will deliver a 30-minute webinar for ISV/SaaS providers on July, 26, 2011 at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET. Aternity empowers both ISV and SaaS providers with visibility into how their customers are experiencing their applications, enabling them to increase the quality of delivery and adoption level of their software, while maintaining and enhancing their competitive edge. About this 30-Minute Webinar Who: The webinar for ISV/SaaS ...

Gary Wicks has been appointed as Head of Creative; a newly constructed role for communications agency Aspect Ltd. Gary will be leading the creative function at Aspect, developing the agency's capabilities, delivering powerful live events and brand experiences. Wicks joins the agency having previously worked for other leading agencies such as The Bank and Grass Roots where he was employed in various director and consultant roles. Gary's appointment takes the agency to a 30 strong team after the recruitment of 13 staff members in the past 12 months! "The last ...

Adecco Canada, subsidiary of the world's leading provider of workforce solutions - Adecco, SA, is proud to announce that it will be hosting a Bike Across North America event on July 27, 2011 to support Adecco's Win4Youth initiative. In 2010, the Adecco Group spearheaded the Win4Youth program—a global initiative that empowers its employees and clients to make a difference in the lives of children by taking part in athletic events. Participant showcase their team spirit and responsibility while raising funds to help underprivileged children receive educational opportunities ...

MI Windows and Doors announced that its new website is now live at http://MIenergycore.com. The site is media-rich and has been designed to be accessible via all devices including all web browsers, tablets, and Smartphones with both web and mobile-friendly versions. The mobile version will load automatically and provides and robust experience while still allowing users to access the full site if they choose to. The site has been designed around customer types with easy access for homeowners who are looking for information about energy efficient windows and doors, professionals ...

Urban Juice, a leading graphic design studio based in Grimsby, Lincolnshire have recently designed and printed brand new school leavers' yearbooks for Arnold House School, London. The high quality, full colour printed yearbooks were given to this years school leavers of Arnold House School, providing the students with the opportunity to gain as many signatures and special messages as possible on their farewell pages, to commemorate their time at the prestigious London school. The students certainly put Urban Juice in their good books, because the graphic design team ...

Arranging a funeral is like trying to plan a wedding in one day - except that instead of months of careful planning to celebrate a new beginning with bridal bouquets, people hurriedly gather to recognize an ending with casket lilies. That is about to change. Thanks to the introduction of a new, social media site called mysendoff.com, anyone connected to the Internet can now create their own personalized funeral instructions well in advance of their passing and have them sent to family and friends. Think Facebook for funerals, and you will understand how mysendoff.com ...

Supporting Communities According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the leading underlying cause of death for all Australians was Ischaemic heart disease, which includes angina, blocked arteries of the heart and heart attacks. Ischaemic heart diseases were identified as the underlying cause of 22,523 deaths, accounting for 16.0% of all deaths registered in 2009. The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) is a biomedical research institute that is committed to excellence in research into heart disease and cardiovascular biology, cardiovascular research ...

Legislation Pending to End Lifetime Alimony in Massachusetts In Massachusetts, the obligation to pay alimony is based on a number of factors including length of marriage, employability, marital contribution, conduct (malfeasance), and age; however, the statute does not define alimony duration or limitations. Many judges do not believe that existing law grants them the ability to set termination dates for alimony payments. Given changes in child support, perspectives on support, and the state of the economy, members of the Massachusetts Senate introduced a bill in hopes ...

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill to End HAMP Both houses of Congress introduced legislation this session to end the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), which is a federally-funded program intended to lower mortgage payments for homeowners struggling with large home loans. Approximately 650,000 Americans have received aid under the program, according to the U.S. Treasury. Those who have received aid have reduced their mortgages by an average of $500 every month. Currently, in order to qualify for HAMP, the homeowner must not be able to make monthly ...

Starting a Small Business? Here are Business Structures to Consider Having a good idea for a small business is only the beginning. From tax considerations to legal liabilities and ownership share, structuring your business is a vital part of any start-up. Sole Proprietorships Sole proprietorships are the default classification of an individually-owned business for legal and tax purposes. The sole proprietorship is not considered a separate legal entity, meaning the business will not pay separate income tax. However, a sole proprietorship offers no legal barrier ...

California's "Three Strikes" Law Subject to Renewed Debate Critics Believe Harsh Law Leads to Overcrowded Prisons The "three strikes and you're out" law subjects anyone convicted of one or more serious or violent felonies to a 25-years-to-life sentence when convicted of a third felony, regardless of whether it was a violent crime. In fact, the three strikes law can apply for a third conviction of a misdemeanor, like petty theft, that is reclassified as a felony. This can lead to sentences absurdly long for the crime committed. Early this year, ...

Questions Surfacing Regarding Alcohol Breath-Tester Used in California Alco-Sensor V May be Inaccurate, Causing a Review of Pending DUI Cases Test results from the Alco-Sensor V, a new alcohol breath-testing device used in California, were recently discovered to be unreliable. Law enforcement officials use the device in the field to determine sobriety. In Ventura County, the District Attorney's Office sent out a memo to local attorneys noting the new device was "erratic." Because of this, Ventura County may throw out hundreds of cases from January 20 to ...