Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde and Associates. The introduction of smartcard technologies has reduced the incidence of card fraud in the UK, but there are still significant losses from fraudulent card use. In this paper we detail the context of smartcard introduction and describe the types of fraud that remain a threat to cardholders and other stakeholders in the card system. We conclude with a risk analysis from the cardholder's perspective and recommend greater cardholder awareness of such risks. A recent report from ...

The new release, available from today, builds on Yellowfin's renowned ease-of-use reporting and analytics solution, offering users social media style features to improve information collaboration. "Yellowfin 5.1 furthers Yellowfin's mandate to make Business Intelligence easy by introducing a raft of new features to improve organization-wide knowledge sharing, providing a crucial bridge between insight and action," said Yellowfin CEO, Glen Rabie. The release, and its social and collaborative components, received strong endorsement from BI industry veteran, Ian Nicholson. "When ...

In an effort to educate Americans on dental implants Dr. Miller of Caring Dentistry is offering tips on how to spot dental problems. "Most people know to see their doctor when they have a high fever," notes Dr. Tim Miller, DDS. "However, for some reason many Americans do not see their dentist when they have a dental worry. Part of this is because dental issues are not always easy to identify, and people who are not dental professionals do not realize the severity of the problem. To help you stay on top of your dental health, we have put together the following list of ...

To help show their support for the Canadian troops, Shirley and Bruce MacNaughton, owners of the Prince Edward Island Preserve Company, are now offering a special package for deployed military personnel through the Preserve Company's online store. There are two gift boxes available: one contains three 250ml jars of preserves and one contains six. The boxes have special labels with messages of support in the design. The Preserve Company will donate $5 from the smaller package and $10 from the larger one to the PEI Military Family Services Centre, an organization helping ...

SBCoupons.com has launched as Santa Barbara's top coupon destination - a place where locals and visitors go to save money on everything from restaurants, to shopping, and even services. SBCoupons.com features numerous and diverse deals with coupons from local merchants in Santa Barbara and the surrounding communities of Goleta, Montecito, Summerland, and Carpinteria. Santa Barbara locals, as well as visitors traveling to Santa Barbara from all over the world, can now visit http://www.SBCoupons.com and receive free coupons. No signup is required, and users of SBCoupons.com ...

Popular Business Directory site, http://www.worldlinksdirectory.com recently announced its decision to offer a massive 50% discount on all the different types of listing that they provide. The World Links Directory already offers a low rate of $9.99 for submissions and this price has been further slashed in a one of its kind offer. WorldLinksDirectory.com was established in early 2006 and is one of the most reputable business directories in the cyber world with a large client base from across the world. The popularity of the directory is one of the crucial aspects that ...

The holidays are the most important time of the year for fundraising and despite the recession, December is once again expected to be the most giving month of 2010. Citizen Effect has set out to harvest that generosity and has launched its biggest fundraising campaign of the year, "Citizen Effect's Holiday Harvest," to invite everyone to hold the sweater, gloves and fruitcakes and participate in a more meaningful gift experience that will benefit four communities around the world in need of food. The campaign is now online at http://citizeneffect.org/holidayharvest. With ...

Lanner Group, specialists in process simulation and optimization technologies announces the dates of a series of free webinar to showcase the exciting developments in WITNESS simulation software's latest edition - WITNESS Power with Ease 3.0. SUMMARY: Get the skinny on the very latest in simulation excellence and experience some of the exciting developments delivered in WITNESS Power with Ease 3.0. WHAT: Lanner Group to present 4 free 45-minute webinars for users, CIOs, CTOs, business managers, students and academia. WHEN: Wednesday, 8th December 2010 and Wednesday, ...

HealthONE's The Medical Center of Aurora/Centennial Medical Plaza (TMCA) was named one of the Denver Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" for 2010. TMCA received the third highest score in the Mega Company category. Working with Quantum Workplace of Omaha, Neb., The Denver Business Journal compiled the results of employee surveys to determine the winners. After entering, employees of each company were given an opportunity to complete an employee survey. Winners were selected based on employee measurement of 40 attributes known to drive employee engagement. Questions ...

As it continues to expand operations throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, A/E/P Maguire Group announces new hires to take advantage of the firm's position in the state and municipal architectural, engineering, transportation, and construction services markets. In the Northeast, Maguire's Transportation unit welcomes Brian P. Guzas, P.E. as a Project Engineer in the Foxborough office. Mr. Guzas has worked for the past decade in the engineering profession and has extensive experience as a structural / bridge engineer. He was formerly with McFarland-Johnson and URS ...

Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, today announced that one of its Dutch subsidiaries, Capgemini Nederland B.V. ("Capgemini"), has entered into an open alliance with six Open Source vendors in the Netherlands. The unique alliance, comprising six best-of-breed vendors, is aimed at providing a single point of contact for Capgemini's customers who are using Open Source. Under the alliance, Capgemini aims to support its account managers, project leaders and architects with their Open Source queries. Importantly, ...

Consumer Priority Service (www.cpscentral.com), a leading innovator of extended warranty programs is pleased to announce the recent expansion of their internal repair division. The planned expansion is mainly due to the influx of repair business received from the general public that did not originally purchase service plans or from customers that are out of manufacturer's warranty. These customers are able to repair their defective merchandise at a competitive market rate. Additional technical staff was added in order to facilitate the repair volume. Mr. Woody Kogan, ...

South Bay Ballet has been a recognized leader in ballet arts for more than 30 years. The Company's mission to bring high-quality arts to the largest possible audience across the Southland will be advanced again this holiday season as nearly 2,000 tickets have been given away to numerous community organizations and schools that will attend its Outreach Performance of The Nutcracker. South Bay Ballet will stage the Outreach Performance on Thursday, December 16 at 6 pm at the Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College Center for the Performing Arts. Providing complimentary ...

ECTtelecom, a leading telecommunications provider offering global telecom solutions, has added MPLS Service to its extensive list of telecom services. As a wholesale provider, ECTtelecom believes MPLS is ready for prime time and is a complete solution for replacing outdated services such as ATM. "Throughout our 16 years serving the telecom industry, we've constantly added capabilities to our services to provide the most comprehensive networks for our customers. MPLS Service is an extension of our drive to provide the best services to our clients, giving them the confidence ...

Antioch University Los Angeles President Neal King, PhD, will attend the second World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) in Doha, Qatar from December 7-9. The invitation-only summit brings together prominent education, corporate, political, and social leaders from all sectors of society across the globe for an intensive program promoting debate, inter-disciplinary exchange, networking, creative thinking, and action focused on the issue of global education. The 2010 WISE Summit will highlight two main areas of discussion within the larger and permanent theme of "Building ...

Well into its second year, the Lower Mainland's favourite baby store has grown to offer an impressive selection of stylish clothing, modern furniture, and trendy baby gear. Whenever possible, products are sourced locally, chosen from an eco-friendly perspective. What makes Lusso Baby a one-stop-shop is their comprehensive selection of essentials for feeding and bathing as well. Clothing for boys and girls ranges from newborn to 6-years-old. Seasonal and year-round styles are hand-picked for contemporary trends and unique style. Find popular brands like Deux Par Deux, ...

JK Design, a leading print, Web and video agency with offices in central New Jersey and New York City, has been selected by Church & Dwight Co. (NYSE: CHD) as the agency of record for their Performance Products Group. Church & Dwight is the Princeton-based manufacturer of ARM & HAMMER consumer and specialty products. JK Design will design and execute all print, video and electronic marketing and advertising campaigns for the Performance Products Group. The agency is currently launching a new branding initiative to promote the division's specialty products and technical ...

The world's largest database for independent music, likeZEBRA.com, is proud to present liveZEBRA 2010 at the Key Club in Hollywood, California on Tuesday, December 14. In affiliation with Music Connection, this highly-anticipated showcase of the best independent and unsigned artists of the year will be headlined by multi-platinum selling, Grammy-nominated band, Everclear. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Music Saves Lives, an organization that connects music and entertainment to important life-saving causes. Additional musical acts scheduled to take the stage ...

ElectraTherm, Inc. (www.electratherm.com) announces its heat to power generating system on the expo floor at the Power Gen International Conference in Orlando, Fla., December 14-16, 2010 (Booth number 1140). ElectraTherm's Green Machine generates a range of power between 30-50 kW from low-temperature (190-240°F/88-116°C) waste heat. Power Gen participants are encouraged to visit the booth, located in the Renewable Energy section, to learn more about the Green Machine and how it operates. "The Green Machine generates power from low grade heat sources that would otherwise ...

Energy Kitchen, the Manhattan-based fast-casual chain whose health-centric menu features no menu item that exceeds 500 calories, announces the signing of an area development agreement for 10 restaurants in the greater New York City metro area. The signed agreement - which will target Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens - is part of an aggressive expansion plan calling for 50 of the calorie-conscious eateries throughout Greater New York in the next 4-5 years. "It's an exciting time for us as we continue to strengthen our footprint in the healthy, fast-casual dining industry ...

MEDecision, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative healthcare management solutions, has placed 17th on the Central Penn Business Journal list of the 100 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for 2010. The award marks the second consecutive year MEDecision has received the honor which reflects the company's continued ability to create a positive and rewarding workplace and attract hardworking and talented employees. Carl Smith, MEDecision executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Susan Vitiello, director of human resources, received the award on the company's ...

Launching December 2010, Il Gruppo - http://ilgruppo.cc - represents an exciting development in cycling media. Developed as an antidote to hackneyed cycling reportage, Il Gruppo brings a fresh approach and a frontier spirit to the coverage of professional cycling on the Web. From breaking news to lively commentary, unexpected Q&As to entertaining columns, Il Gruppo is the last word on cycling. Edited by Tim Collins, Il Gruppo was developed for a savvy, international readership hungry for cycling coverage that is served straight up with a dash of panache. Il ...

L.A. Management Company, a firm specializing in website development, online marketing and video production, has been retained by Jeffrey Marvel, M.D., a board certified cosmetic surgeon near Nashville, TN, to design a new website to promote his plastic surgery, hair restoration, and cosmetic treatments practice. L.A. Management Company specializes in video production, multimedia production, search engine marketing, organic website optimization and social marketing. The company has won numerous Telly Awards, one of the most prestigious awards in advertising, film and ...

Zatista is pleased to announce a variety of events like charity auctions, sales and breathtaking experiences for original art lovers to take advantage of. As the premier online dealer of original artwork, Zatista has joined forces with various charities and is offering special events just in time for the holiday season. Charity Auction: Zatista and Housing Works Join Forces In This One Of A Kind Online Auction In Honor of Art Basel The only thing better than exquisite art is exquisite art sold for a good cause. Between December 2nd and December 5th, Zatista will be ...

In October, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) along with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health". The report assesses and offers recommendations for the future of the nursing profession in the United States. According to the report, which forecasts major physician shortages exacerbated by an expansion of coverage under the health care reform law, nurse practitioners (NPs) need to be even more empowered to further their education, practice to their potential, expand as a profession, and fully participate in ...