Information Technology (IT) spending has been on the rise globally, as companies recognise the potential that IT has in helping the business grow in difficult economic times. Nevertheless, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) should recognise that it is not the actual application of technology but the appropriate placement of it that guarantees growth, says Brian R. Lurie, Vice President IT Global Strategy Planning at Stryker Corporation US. A speaker at the marcus evans CIO Asia Summit 2010 taking place in Macao, China, 18 - 20 October, Lurie discusses the role of IT in the ...

Rodrigo Law Firm announces its monthly free educational seminar, "Consumer Bankruptcy Basics" to be held this month in the City of Corona. The free educational seminar will be held at the Colonial Realty Group in Corona, located at 102 E. Grand Blvd Suite E, Corona CA 92879 on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 6:00pm. Rodrigo Law Firm is offering this free seminar to educate the community on an important legal topic - Consumer Bankruptcy. "It's important for people to know that there are ways to save their homes, eliminate debt, and protect their assets. There are tools ...

Have you ever wondered how solar generated electricity could benefit you? Here are a few things to help you understand. Did you know you could add value to your home even in these tough economic times? Imagine adding more money to your pocket if you decide to sell. Even Realtors agree that Solar PV (Photovoltaic) adds to the value and makes it easier to market and sell your home. Many people ask how much money a solar system will cost. There is no standard answer to this question; it's like buying a new car. What options would you like to have? You can buy a "striped ...

Those seeking sophisticated, stylish surroundings to enjoy their holidays have a new tool to find the perfect way to indulge. HolidayChic.co.uk is a new luxury travel website offering ideas, tips and inspiration for holidays where a couple of weeks in the sun just aren't enough - true indulgence is required. Created for holidaymakers who prioritise luxury and style, HolidayChic is updated daily to bring you news of decadent deals, ideas and recommendations. A dedicated team of writers are responsible for articles on sumptuous spa breaks, stylish short breaks ...

IPads are the new fad amongst toddlers and children are made accustomed to the digital world of convenient games and playtime activities all in one single touch tablet. Do you really think this would help your child develop his sensory skills and his coordination skills this way? May be he will. However, it has also been noticed that the intelligence quotient of children of today is rapidly decreasing due to their increasing addiction towards the electronic and digital media. This is a serious issue and we at 1888toys.com strive to change this redundant habit of getting ...

Mint Social, a social media marketing and online branding company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been named as one of TopSEOs.com's Top 10 Social Media Optimization Companies ( http://www.seopressreleases.com/topseoscom-names-top-10-social-media-optimization-firms-august-2010/11268 ) for the month of August 2010. TopSEOs.com is the independent authority on search vendors and recognizes and ranks the best social media optimization service providers in the industry. Mint Social and the other Top 10 social media optimization service providers were selected over thousands ...

The movement toward "going green" has significantly influenced businesses ranging from construction to printing and now, pest management. As green pest control services become a preferred choice among customers, Invader Pest Management is proud to announce its new designation from the National Pest Management Association as "GreenPro." This designation not only reflects Invader Pest Management's exceptional pest management services but more, its commitment to cultivating an environmentally-responsible business. "Now, more than ever, consumers are seeking pest management ...

The situation was further aggravated by lower number of customers and, in turn, lower sales. This year is expected to be more favourable, although the long winter at the beginning was not very promising. Today's economy requires businesses to keep close tabs on market activity in order to make sound decisions and maximize profits. If you're looking for the absolute newest and most viable data and analysis on Polish retail http://www.retailpoland.com/ market issues, you should read the latest PMR report Clothing and footwear retail market in Poland 2010. Clothing ...

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CAD Schroer today announced the release of version 5.0 of STHENO/PRO. From advanced DXF/DWG integration and editing to the creation of automated drawing routines, the powerful drafting system fits the bill in any Pro/ENGINEER-centric company needing to integrate, edit, generate or maintain 2D drawings. STHENO/PRO Online: http://www.cad-schroer.com/Software/STHENO/r/139 "Version 5.0 introduces a new skin, optimised usability, and further enhanced drafting functionality. The aim is to shorten engineering project times, support integrated working and seamless data ...

Local Vegas Deals, http://www.localvegasdeals.com/, an online magazine, releases their website providing deals and customer reviews focused on businesses in the local area. Local advertisements offer businesses to list their business and pay high prices. Based on the rate of people noticing the advertisement and going directly to that business because of that magazine, it's easy to see how immeasurable the amount of traffic is driven through that advertisement. It's time consuming to figure out which advertisement is bringing the most traffic. Using today's technology ...

This class works to educate every massage therapist about the tissue under the skin. As we use the most impressive 3-D models of actual bodies in different stages of dissection we get a much better understanding of how the muscles work. The guided tour also includes a review of all the systems of the body, including the fascial system. This class includes your ticketed entrance into the exhibit, the guided tour explaining the beep stabilizing structures of the balanced body and 4 hours of continuing education by an NCB approved provider. Each class is limited to 20 participants ...

The current emergency medical facilities are absolutely fantastic. If someone needs emergency medical help all that needs to be done is dial a number and within moments, the ambulance comes and whisks off the patient to the hospital. However, there are cases where even the fastest emergency medical help also proves fruitless. Those two to five minutes make a huge difference. When you have a CPR certification or a first aid certification, you can make a difference between life and death in those two to five minutes. First aid training and CPR recertification should be ...

New Jersey may prove to be the home of the best kept secret in the world of fashion. Designers and entrepreneurs Michael Migioia, Jordan Escourt and Vincent Field have come up with a line of clothing that has caught the attention of some of Hollywood's most famous reality TV stars. Cindy Margolis, Survivor winner Jenna Morasca and Jersey Shore cast members Angelina and Mike "The Situation" sampled Paid To Live custom T Shirts and as Margolis remarked, "Paid To Live is an amazing line. I can't wait until we have them sold here on the West Coast." Co founder Jordan ...

Today, California's Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger signed AB 2426, a measure drafted by California Assemblymember Steve Bradford (51-D) with the assistance of Family Formation Law Attorney Twa'Lea A. Jordan. AB 2426 provides that non-attorney surrogacy facilitators shall direct their clients to place unearned funds into either an attorney-client trust account or an independent licensed and bonded escrow account. The bill is designed to prevent non-licensed agencies from embezzling their clients' funds. Attorney Jordan is a former California Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly ...

Center Parcs is delighted to announce that it has achieved the Carbon Trust Standard for all its UK sites. Following rigorous assessments of Center Parcs' carbon reduction measures, by an independent assessor, the Carbon Trust Standard was presented to Center Parcs in acknowledgment for its efforts to reduce carbon emissions. In order to achieve the Carbon Trust Standard, organisations must provide an accurate footprint measurement including all required emission sources, demonstrate an absolute reduction of your footprint or equivalent relative efficiency improvement ...

Following the substantial success of last month's much-anticipated very first and largest Euro-based online Guaranteed Freeroll Slots Tournament, CrazyVegas.com is upping its game by releasing a second EUR25,000.00 slots tournament this month, and this time it will be hosted on the action-packed, assassin-style Hitman Video Slot online casino gaming title. This will be the second-ever Euro-based Freeroll Slots Tournament launched by the online casino brand to date, and will be running from Thursday 26 August 2010 at 19H00 GMT until Friday 3 September 2010 at 22H00 GMT, ...

Warwick podiatrists at the Foot and Ankle Institute of New England are pleased to announce the relocation of their podiatric practice to a new office at 400 Bald Hill Road in Warwick. As of August 23, 2010 the doctors at the Institute will be seeing patients at their new location. Boasting 6 treatment rooms, a private x-ray suite and an orthotic laboratory, the Warwick podiatrists of Foot and Ankle Institute of New England are pleased to offer state of the art podiatry medicine and surgery to its patients from their new office. "Our patients are anxious to see what ...

Dr. Fine was 41 years old when he went to Shands Gainesville to undergo gastric bypass surgery for weight loss in December 2002. The operation was uneventful. Five days after the surgery, on December 23, 2002, Dr. Fine developed some breathing difficulties. He was sent without medical monitoring to undergo a CT scan of his lungs. Even though Dr. Fine told the CT techs that he would have difficulty breathing if laid down flat, they elected to strap him down flat to the CT table for several minutes in preparation for the exam. He was then put into the CT machine for the scan ...

Acas' 2009/10 annual report shows that it dealt with more than 900 collective disputes in the past year. Ninety-four per cent of cases, including high profile disputes such as Royal Mail and Milford Haven Port Authority, were either resolved or the parties were moved towards a resolution. The report also shows that Acas dealt with more than 85,000 (net) employment tribunal cases for individual conciliation, an overall increase of 13% from 2008/2009 and the highest number ever. While the figure was a record for the year as a whole the trend is now in reverse - the number ...

MyMaltaInfo.com, the comprehensive online travel guide for the Maltese Islands, has introduced exclusive deals and special offers on hotel accommodation in Malta. The website forms part of the MyDestinationInfo.com franchise, a fast-growing international network of online travel portals with the objective of making unique online offers on accommodation readily available across all of its global holiday destinations. The new special offers are made possible thanks to the MyMaltaInfo.com team which is based in Malta and who are in constant day-to-day contact with the local ...

As a top provider of LED lighting, lighting fixtures, tools, electrical supplies, DataComm products, test-measurement, safety and HVAC to commercial markets, Goodmart.com is committed to the highest quality products and the highest standards of customer service. A major part of that commitment also means educating their customers about cost-saving items that have the added benefit of saving the environment. Says Rod Brown of Goodmart, "As successful marketers and concerned environmentalists, we, at Goodmart.com, consider informing our customers about LED lighting options ...

Green Edge Systems, Inc., leader in Technology Solutions for School Food Services presented the Sure Check (iQuality) HACCP PDA Inspection System for school food services at the ANC-2010 School Nutrition Association SNA. Many of the visitors at the exhibition took advantage of the possibility to get a hands on demonstration of the system and experience its advanced feature set. A new feature of the Sure Check PDA Inspection System allows to program all menu items into the system and automatically schedule them according to the daily menu plan, a feature that is ideal ...

Busy female entrepreneurs may feel overwhelmed at the prospect of networking - between choosing which events to attend and which methods to employ, the whole process can seem daunting. However, by determining the best reasons and methods for networking based on their specific entrepreneurial type, women business owners can grow their companies and achieve the success they want and deserve. Networking: The Why and How-To for Three Types of Female Entrepreneurs is a new article by Michele DeKinder-Smith, founder of Jane Out of the Box, a web site dedicated to helping ...

For authors who wish to get their book published, taking the self publishing route is the best way to get published. However, by taking the independent route, the author is responsible for the book's marketing and promotion (which also is the hardest part of the whole publishing process and is the one of the key aspects of a book's success). Xlibris Corporation, one of the leaders in the industry, understands the importance of having a marketing plan that works. And for the month of August, Xlibris is offering 50% savings on all marketing services - marketing services ...