FlexiGroup Limited ("FlexiGroup") has been recognised for industry excellence and a leading customer-focused provider of vendor and retail point-of-sale finance and telecommunications services by dominating Australia's contact centre industry awards last month. FlexiGroup claimed three of the seven categories on offer in the 2010 ATA National Awards, the peak body representing more than 3800 Australian contact centres. Other finalists included some of the country's largest and best known companies such as the Commonwealth Bank, IAG, American Express and Energex. FlexiGroup ...

Travellers staying in Kuala Lumpur towards the end of next month should be prepared for a fright if they check out Malaysia's First Zombie Attack. This production will be on display at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre from November 24th to 28th 2010, starring local talent such as Redza Minhat, Sandee Chew, Ashraf Zain and Shamaine Othman. People staying in Kuala Lumpur hotels who brave one of the showings will be told the story of Shima Mat Jidin, who was singing at a karaoke bar when smoke began streaming from her hair. She started coughing uncontrollably ...

The Al Fares Dubai International Equine Trade Fair is set to kick off towards the end of next month at the emirate's World Trade Centre venue. Billed by the organisers as the number one exhibition in Asia and Africa for products and services aimed at horses and their riders, the event is due to run between November 29th and December 1st 2010. Although it is advertised as a trade show, tourists are free to head to the expo from their Dubai hotels in order to have a look at the array of items on display. Feeds and supplements, grooming products, trailers, trucks ...

Dynamic Auto Repair of Dyer, Indiana announced coupons on their website for oil change and a free safety inspection with the service. "We want to help our customers keep their vehicles reliable," said Darren Hegyi, President of Dynamic Auto Repair. "We offer a complimentary vehicle reliability inspection as a part of our standard oil change at no extra charge." Dynamic Auto Repair offers numerous services including coolant flush and radiator servicing, check engine light inspection (reset codes if needed), car battery replacement, brake job and repair, tire alignment, ...

The classes range from short refreshers to intensive twelve-week and longer sessions for those searching for native proficiency. Class sizes are small, and private lessons are available. The ESL school at Montreux even has a summer session for juniors and teens. Courses at ESL in both Switzerland and France are tailored to the students' needs. Because ESL knows that enjoyment is the key to learning, it offers classes that are built around the communication needs of the individual. Class sizes are small, typically no more than a dozen. French language students will be ...

Extreme Element, Guinness World Records and the UK Bungee Club teamed up to help James make history. His goal was not just to break the old record but to set a new one that would be really hard to beat. That is exactly what he did. James says the performance of the exceptional ground crew with the smooth rope changes and the excellent crane driver, Bennison, allowed him to really go for it and set such an incredible record. He said that, although after about 15 jumps he was feeling a little nauseous, he got over it and was in a steady rhythm by the end. The job of Scott ...

Pretty Clever Events is a global company that specialises in all types of event planning, from conferences to high-end parties and corporate events. Additionally, Pretty Clever Events offers a free international venue search service. Potential customers simply fill out a form and submit it online, and Pretty Clever Events staff will respond with the desired information. Companies often seek to organise large events outside the office, whether to attract potential clients, entertain and reward their own employees, or foster more co-operation among employees through team ...

In an economic climate where downsizing has become the norm, Dr. Steven Vath and Dr. Andrew Wolfe are instead upgrading to a larger facility to accommodate their growing practice. By expanding their office, The Center for Cosmetic Surgery (www.thecenterforcosmeticsurgery.net/) and Rejuvenate! medical day spa (http://www.thecenterforskincare.net/) can offer even more services for their patients who are searching for cosmetic procedures such as Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, facelifts, body contouring, or breast augmentation in Colorado. Because the Center for Cosmetic ...

Dr. Yitzhak Shnaps, a NJ psychiatrist, is one of the few doctors in the U.S. and the only doctor in New Jersey to regularly use the innovative "Collaborative Problem Solving" (CPS) approach in treating child patients. CPS is outlined in Ross W. Greene and J. Stuart Ablon's book: Treating Explosive Kids: The Collaborative Problem Solving Approach. This approach assumes that challenging behaviors in children are the result of lagging cognitive skills while other methods might view such behavior as attention-seeking, limit-testing, manipulation, or an indicator of poor ...

Those who spent a lot of time outdoors this summer may be worrying about the health of their skin, according to the Thousand Oaks skin cancer specialists at The Center for Dermatology Care (www.dermatology-center.com). The providers at the practice understand the concern and offer a range of skin cancer screenings and treatment. With the number of people diagnosed with skin cancer increasing, the practice focuses on not just treating patients but also educating them on safe sun practices and self-evaluation. "Every year at this time, we see an increase in patients scheduling ...

As volunteers hit the streets visiting Sacramento businesses to find out what their challenges are, jobs are on California ActionCOACH CEO Peter Williamson's mind and he is offering other alternatives to business owners- those on the brink of making serious choices for their families and standard of living. "I'm offering a chance for entrepreneurs with professional expertise and a personal drive to succeed a chance to do just that. As the Chamber members will discover, here at ActionCOACH we are already aware of the state of business is here in California and what we ...

South East Labels stock and make to order many different kinds of labels to suit all business needs. They have excellent customer support and after care services available too. South East Labels have been in the label business for twenty years, and so are experts in their field. As you would expect, they are highly committed to their customers and to meeting their requirements. Included in their product range are: * Printed labels. These are available both as bespoke labels, which are made to order by the company and printed either using laser or inkjet. Customers ...

ASOS has launched its debut mobile site ahead of the Christmas retail shopping season. In response to a significant increase in ASOS customer visits via mobile phones - which doubled from accounting for 1.5% of all ASOS visits through the main website in January 2010, to 3% last month - the mobile site has been designed to work across all mobile devices including Blackberry, Symbian, Android and iPhone operating systems. Additional figures report 24,000 ASOS orders have been processed over the last six months through mobile 'phones using the main website, with 175,000 ...

SurgiCare, the UK's leading weight loss surgery provider, has launched another bariatric solution to its patients. SurgiCare has performed almost 1,000 weight loss surgery procedures and is now offering gastric bands as a day case option. A gastric band is an inflatable silicone ring that is placed around the upper part of the stomach, creating a small opening to the rest of the stomach. Once in your body, the gastric band controls the amount of food required to fill you up and the speed at which food passes from the pouch to your stomach. A gastric band is effective ...

Paris Photo kicks off in November in the French capital and is set to wow the crowds with its collection of stunning pictures. While Paris has no shortage of galleries and art exhibitions, this occasion stands head and shoulders above many of them thanks to the presence of a variety of international gallery representatives. It has been running since 1997 and focuses on modern and contemporary photography from up to 100 different institutions around the world. The event will be taking place from November 18th to 21st and is sure to entice plenty of enthusiasts to ...

Tourists heading to Paris this autumn should book tickets to see veteran indie band Suede when they take to the stage in the French capital. People can reconnect with their Britpop roots and enjoy a cracking night out when the group play at the Elysee Montmartre on Sunday November 28th. The Mercury Prize winners were hailed as a breath of fresh air when they first appeared on the music scene and their back catalogue includes some of the great albums of their genre, such as Dog Man Star. With the band all set to release a best-of record at the beginning of November, ...

Several business-related cases appear on the docket for the U.S. Supreme Court, continuing the recent trend of the Roberts' Court. The numbers so far show that 23 business cases will be heard this session. Despite hearing more business cases, this does not mean that the Court will necessarily be creating a pro-business agenda. This article will examine five of these cases that may be of interest to business owners and corporations, and how the potential decisions may impact businesses going forward. Matters Related to Employer - Employee Issues Three cases fit into ...

From incompatibility to infidelity, there are different reasons that couples decide to divorce. For many, however, money troubles appear to be the root cause of the couples' problems. Statistics from National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia note that spouses who argue about money at least once a week are 30 percent more likely to divorce that couples who have money conflicts one to three times a month. With the current economic climate, money issues understandably take on a different level of significance for many spouses. Communication Not a Priority Communication ...

An accident in September took the life of a Brooklyn resident and dedicated bicyclist. A 23-year-old student who regularly rode her bike to work in Manhattan and elsewhere in New York City lost her life after a chain of circumstances that represents many urban riders' worst nightmare. An MTA bus struck and killed the young woman after she ran into a car door that had suddenly opened in her path. The fatal bicycle crash occurred near the intersection of Washington and Atlantic Avenues, not far from the woman's Ditmas Park home. Notably, while conditions for NYC bicyclists ...

A recent study published in the public policy journal Health Affairs provides important information about the costs of medical malpractice litigation and defensive medicine in comparison to the total cost of U.S. health care. Several researchers from Harvard University authored the study, which reveals that the medical liability system, a vital means for holding health care professionals accountable to accepted standards, amounts to only 2.4 percent of American health care expenditures. In light of Health and Human Services (HHS) data showing that we spent $7,681 per ...

The Second National Distracted Driving Summit revealed some important and creative ideas to combat the deadly problem of distracted driving in the U.S. A variety of lawmakers, lobbyists, state and federal officials, law enforcement officers and safe-driving advocates attended the Washington, D.C. summit to share potential solutions to the dangers that distracted drivers create on our nation's roadways. Many Illinois residents trekked east for the event, including attentive-driving advocate Jennifer Smith. The Deadly Distracted-Driving Problem Smith, of Oak Park, ...

After being fired and prosecuted for anonymously alleging improper medical treatment by a doctor to the state medical board, two Texas nurses agreed to settle a lawsuit against their former employer for $750,000. Nurses Anne Mitchell and Vickilyn Galle began expressing concern about Dr. Rolando G. Arafiles, Jr. to their supervisors in 2008. After their concerns were ignored, nurses Mitchell and Galle filed an anonymous complaint with the Texas Medical Board alleging Dr. Arafiles had: - Failed to diagnose a case of appendicitis - Conducted a skin graft in the emergency ...

The 2005 changes to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code were designed to make it more difficult for Americans to file for bankruptcy. Specifically, the changes were intended in part to push more individuals away from Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and toward Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. The 2005 changes, however, seem to be no match for the current economic realities facing many Americans. Nor have the changes in the law substantially altered an individual's ability to file for bankruptcy protection. In passing the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA), Congress ...

Lloydspharmacy has announced the publication of a new study that reveals 35 per cent of 16-34 year olds had high blood pressure readings. The study, which involved 8568 people over the age of 16, showed that only one in four had an ideal or normal blood pressure reading. Alarmingly, four per cent of those under the age of 34 had readings which showed severe or very severe hypertension. The average blood pressure for the UK gives cause for concern, with a reading of 140/86, pushing the country into the hypertensive category. Across the UK various pressure points were ...

The National Trust has put together a new online guide detailing the best places to enjoy and celebrate autumn, the season of mellow fruitfulness and one of the most dramatic of the four seasons. The new guide, called Awesome Autumn, includes information on everything to do with the season, from where to spot elusive red squirrels to tips on the best places to see autumn leaves and capture the rich gold, orange and red shades on camera. It is available on the National Trust's website. National Trust wardens, rangers and gardeners will be providing regular updates and ...