In a company's Human Resources and Payroll area, there are a number of particularly time consuming processes that occur at the end of each year. These Year End processes are critical and can include: • Imputed Income calculations • Deferred Income processing • Applying tax updates • End of year bonuses • Merit increases • First payroll of the new year • W2s and 1099s • State Filings Typically a team is created to manage the process. LBi has managed this process for several clients and has come up with a project methodology that helps the process run smoothly. The ...

According to a CBS News poll, fifty-seven percent of all Americans believe in psychic abilities such as ESP, telepathy and unexplainable supernatural events. But this comes as no surprise to Joy Iemmiti, author of the new book "Blessed With a Joyful Gift: Psychic Moments for You and Me" (along with co-author Natalie Krous). She's been experiencing such incredible phenomena all her life. As a child, she simply knew which friend had stolen her doll. She has foreseen jackpot winnings and traffic delays dueto accidents and even a potential plane crash. But most importantly, ...

Life Safety Services (LSS), an industry leader in Passive Fire Protection Inspection Services, was recently awarded the 34th position on Business First's annual "Fast 50" list. This is Life Safety Services' third consecutive year on the list. Business First's Fast 50 Program honors the 50 fastest-growing independent and privately held companies in the Greater Louisville area. The Fast 50 companies must privately held and have an average of at least $1 million in sales revenue for the past three years. The company must also be headquartered in Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, ...

Computer Outlook Talk Show announced today the launch of the Outlook Foundation, a non-profit organization created to refurbish and repurpose computers; providing them to children whose economic background prevents them from having equal educational opportunities, as well as to deployed US service personnel and their stateside families in an effort to help maintain communication with loved ones. Beyond helping children and our service families, Outlook Foundation will also use its resources to reduce the amount of hazardous technology waste in landfills by recycling remaining ...

CollabNet , the leader in Agile application lifecycle management (Agile ALM) in the Cloud, announced today that Drew Showers, a CollabNet federal services practice manager, will present at ALM Expo 2010. The session, titled "Agile, Beyond the Mechanics," will discuss the roadblocks enterprises face in adopting Agile practices. Showers will use Forge.mil, the U.S. Department of Defense's collaborative software development platform, to illustrate the ideal approach to contract awards, program management, transparency, and other critical issues in Agile environments. ALM Expo ...

While the real estate market in much of the nation suffers from a recession the Central Texas region continues to be a silver lining. Bolstered by a strong Texas economy and lower unemployment rates, the North Central Texas region, especially the Killeen / Temple area has become an oasis in an otherwise dry and dreary housing market. Anchored by Ft. Hood, the largest US military installation in the world, the economy in Central Texas is thriving. Consequently, the real estate market is just as robust. "There may never be a better place or time to buy a home than right ...

Metro Health has received the Merck Excellence in Diabetes Care Award for 2010 from the American Osteopathic Foundation. The award recognizes Metro Health's Diabetes Management Program for its work in advancing diabetes education and treatment and includes a check for $10,000 that Metro will use to continue to help fund patient outreach. Metro's program utilizes a team approach to provide the most complete and highest quality of care. Qualified physicians, nurses and educators work alongside one another to ensure comprehensive care to all diabetes patients. This approach ...

Dr. Stephen M. Estner, working with sports injury chiropractic treatments in combination with other healing modalities, is pleased to announce he will now be offering applications of the revolutionary new product SpiderTech kinesiology tape at his Rhode Island office locations in Pawtucket, Providence and Cranston. This amazing new product will enable Dr. Estner to provide his patients with pain free range of motion movement and better support throughout the therapy process. To improve and fine tune his skill with the applications, and in preparation for the opening ...

The holiday season comes with a number of temptations - including sugary sweets, foods that are high in fat and calories, and alcoholic drinks - making it difficult to maintain healthy eating habits. This time of year can make it especially challenging for people suffering from pre-diabetes symptoms (Metabolic Syndrome) and diabetes, to keep their blood sugar levels stable. Diabetes expert, Dr. Isaac Eliaz recommends prevention through a healthy, low-glycemic index diet combined with regular exercise, stress relief and supplementation with a variety of breakthrough compounds ...

The recently launched relationshipdj.com website blog allows for couples in love to explore thoughts, feelings and realities with mind blowing user created content and detail. Sharing thoughts between couples have always been an important part of all relationships but now with the interactive online blog, relationshipdj.com, couples explore thoughts of their own and of others. Two young star-crossed lovers ages 27 and 25, share their life experiences that include their ups and downs that most couples face in today's world. Together, this couple has found ways to make ...

Recall, a leader in document storage, secure document destruction and data protection, congratulates the winners and nominees of the 2010 Georgia CIO of the Year Awards. The Georgia CIO Leadership Association (GCLA) has been recognizing excellence in Information Technology leadership since 1998. This year, Recall was a Gold Sponsor of the awards. The CIOs of the Year were: - Global Category: Randy Fox of GE Energy - Enterprise Category: Barbara Kunkel of Troutman Sanders - Corporate Category: Bob Arnett of Cobb Energy - Nonprofit Category: Dan Brown of Credibility The ...

The price of Xbox Kinect (http://www.grabtheshoppinggenie.net) is compared fast for parents on a tight Christmas budget using the new "shopping search engine app". As unemployment rates remain frighteningly high for the third year running, this holiday tip helps parents find the lowest price and availability in seconds not only for Xbox Kinect and its games and accessories, but for all items on their holiday shopping list. Children all over the country are putting the popular Xbox Kinect, one of the top 10 hot toys for 2010, on their Christmas wishes letter to Santa, ...

This year's finalists were showcased virtually with NAHB Multifamily's new venue for the Pillars Awards - the Internet. An interactive presentation at this link - http://www.nahb.org/pillarsawards shows Carmel Apartments Corporate Website and other innovative multifamily entries to viewers all over the country. "Creativity in design and a clear understanding of the entrants' local markets characterized this year's award winners," said Charles R. Brindell, Jr., President and CEO of Trammel Crow Residential, and chair of NAHB's Multifamily Leadership Board. Winners ...

Auntie's Fry Bread is a new business born out of a lack of good Native American Fry Bread in the city of Los Angeles. Recent publicity in the LA Times seems to have propelled the awareness and buzz around the business and brought Auntie's into LA's prominent American Indian Arts Festival. "The Autry's American Indian Arts Marketplace is an annual celebration of Native American art. This fun and entertaining weekend includes performances by local Native American musicians, story tellers, dancers, and actors as well as opportunities to sample a variety of Native American ...

Plush Swimwear announced today the inclusion of L-Space by Monica Wise to its online offerings of high fashion, designer swimwear. Available to purchase immediately are select swimsuits from L-Space's 2011 Collection. L-Space is a leading swimwear label launched by designer and Creative Director Monica Wise. Based in South California, L-Space has become known for trend-setting swimwear styles, eco-friendly initiatives and a string of celebrities' devotees. The label combines flattering silhouettes, luxurious hardware accessories and innovative patterns with the highest ...

At its worldwide Partner Summit here, Open-Xchange forecast its number of users will increase to more than 24 million by year end - an increase of 60 percent over the prior year. "The acceptance and growth of software-as-a-service (SaaS) is leading to explosive growth for our e-mail and collaboration software - and leading the way as the first cloud application for many service providers," said Rafael Laguna, CEO of Open-Xchange. "It's been an extraordinary year with our SaaS revenues increasing more than 100 percent and overall revenues by 70 percent, as compared with ...

The world-famous Laugh Factory will host its 32nd annual Thanksgiving Feast, free of charge - welcoming the underprivileged, the homeless and anyone alone for the holiday - for free food, fun and comedy on Thursday, Nov. 25 at the club in Hollywood. Top comedians will greet and help serve guests, as well as perform live shows following each of four meals served throughout the day (1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.). Also on hand to welcome guests and join in the festivities will be owner Jamie Masada, who commented, "Spending the holidays alone is no laughing matter. ...

DCS partner, Alex Tsekhanovsky says, "Our new showroom will allow our customers to see firsthand the outstanding quality of our gates. We have created a number of exceptional gate designs that we are anxious to show off." In addition to their gate series, DCS is experienced in custom design work for fences and gates. Tsekhanovsky highlights the company's custom fencing and gate design and manufacturing services, pointing out, "Our custom metal and wrought iron gates truly make a statement and reflect the taste and personality of the home or business owner." He explains ...

Integrity House, a nationally recognized non-profit substance abuse rehabilitation center with locations in Newark and Secaucus, will host its annual Past, Present & Future Gala Saturday, November 20, 2010 at the Hilton Short Hills. The Past, Present and Future Gala is known as a "must attend" event on the Fall social calendar and an important annual source of funding for Integrity House's Initiative for Women and Children. This black tie event will include a reception, silent auction, and an evening of dancing to the big band sounds of Alan Quinn and his Orchestra. ...

Liz Laird (Lizalaird.com) is a certified Yoga Instructor and Yoga Therapist with over ten years of experience. Her passion is bringing clarity and perspective to her students. She also likes lizards. Liz will travel to Italy to host the 2011 Yoga and Wine retreat in Tuscany, which will be held May 12th-19th at Gabriella's Borgo in Tignano, a recently renovated medieval village. The setting for the retreat is ideal. Gabriella's Borgo, also known as Gabriella's Soul Space, is a four-century old rural residence with quaint gardens and balconies overlooking the rolling ...

Adam and Seta fall madly in love after meeting in a Brooklyn laundromat. She suffers from Lupus, he's stuck at home caring for his chronically ill father. Both lie through their teeth to avoid having to reveal they are anything but perfect. Eventually, their deceit unravels and they are faced with a choice: walk away or try to save the relationship. Deciding to give it one last chance, Adam and Seta reveal everything about who they really are despite the fact that they may not love one another once they know the truth. Production Notes Working with a small budget ...

Hannaford Supermarket Selects Great Falls Construction to Remodel Recycling Center in Bridgton Great Falls Construction who is known for their remodeling work at Becky'sDiner in Portland and The Cookie Jar Bakery in Cape Elizabeth was selected by Hannaford Supermarket to work on one of their locations at 109 Portland Rd in Bridgton, Maine. Hannaford Supermarkets is updating a section of the store for returnable cans and bottles to accommodate Clynk, a Maine recycling company. The Great Falls team will be resizing the space by building a new wall, re-working all electrical, ...

DOUBLE glazing giant Safestyle UK is celebrating the delivery of a new fleet of 170 state-of-the-art vans. The nationwide windows and doors company has signed a contract for the very latest Renault Master vehicles. The Renault Master is a front-wheel drive van, which has a greater payload, load length and load height than Safestyle's previous installation vehicles. Launched earlier in 2010, the vans are also renowned for their fuel economy, style and ergonomically designed cabin. Dave Clarke, Safestyle UK's Director of Operations, revealed: "We are thrilled about the ...

One of these rightly proud winners is Young London (www.younglondon.co.uK), which has won an award in the category of Best Letting Agent. Winners will be invited to attend a high profile property networking event and gala dinner at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in Hyde Park, London on November 26th and 27th during which they will be presented with their awards. The event is part of the International Property Awards, the world's most prestigious competition dedicated to finding the best real estate professionals across the globe. The fact that Young London has won one of ...

ASEPYME BCN S.A.P and the associated audit practice GNL Auditores S.L. have joined the Russell Bedford International accounting group as the new member firms in Barcelona, Spain. ASEPYME BCN was founded in 1983 when Ricardo García-Nieto Conde and Juan Luis Larrumbe Lara decided to join forces and create a Barcelona-based accounting and consulting firm aimed at serving small and medium sized enterprises. Today, the firm has grown to more than 40 professionals with clients throughout Spain, including subsidiaries of multinational corporations. Services include accounting ...