CollabNet , the leader in Agile application lifecycle management (Agile ALM) in the Cloud, announced today that CollabNet's Brian Zeichick, an expert in goal-directed and user-centric design theory, will deliver a presentation in the Solutions track at the QCon 2010 conference. In the presentation, titled "Adopting Agile Approaches for Enterprise Architecture," Zeichick will discuss how team leads and architects can easily develop Agile approaches to enterprise architecture. Topics will include supporting governance requirements, managing change, facilitating adoption, ...

Women's clothing company, Royal Bitch Couture announced today its launch to help save dogs from euthanasia. Founded by philanthropic entrepreneur Shane O'Neill, this Brentwood, California cause-based company encourages women to do their part in helping save the millions of dogs in America that are euthanized each year. Royal Bitch has pledged to donate 50% of the proceeds from the sales of their fashionable, yet comfortable clothing line to spay and neuter organizations across the country. "I'm donating 50% of the profits from Royal Bitch Couture to shelters as well ...

Amazing Kids! is proud to announce their newest addition to their youth reporting staff for the Amazing Kids! Online Magazine (amazing-kids.org). 17 year old Genevieve L'Esperance ("Gen"), the host and co-producer of GenINCtv, and a self-described "techonomist," will be adding her unique perspective and technical expertise to the Amazing Kids! Online Magazine, a kid-created publication which helps foster kids' creativity and love of learning while inspiring them to "Dream Big," so they may one day realize their own amazing potential. The tech-savvy teen is the co-columnist ...

VQ ActionCare, creator of mature adult fitness and lifestyle equipment, is proud to announce that the SmoothRider II is now available for shipment. The custom-designed exercise cycle is the newest accessory for the Resistance Chair to give users additional cardio and leg exercise. "The SmoothRider II adds to our already impressive portfolio of mature adult fitness and lifestyle products," said Andrew Siminoff, media director, VQ ActionCare. "We continue to design quality, affordable equipment to help the mature adult population increase mobility, strengthen muscles, improve ...

Pamela Pannier has joined Clinical Trials of America, Inc., as the company's clinical operations director. Pannier will lead business development, including sourcing, managing and implementing new business opportunities in the Eugene and surrounding areas. "Pamela Pannier brings almost two decades of clinical research experience, offering a high level of expertise and a wealth of knowledge to our team," said Clinical Trials of America President Don Dickerson. "Her background, dedication and professionalism will be great assets to Clinical Trials of America." Pannier ...

The economic struggles of the last few years have emphasized the need for more value with less cost. Families cannot afford to over-pay for necessities, including home fitness equipment to keep them healthy and fit. To meet the needs of the 2010 shopper, VipHomeFitness.com announces a new section of their website featuring popular home fitness equipment (http://www.viphomefitness.com) for less than $400 including Free Delivery. Already a leader in customer service, VIP Home Fitness is starting a pricing trend that will be copied when other home fitness equipment retailers ...

5.12 Solutions, Inc. in Boulder, CO, recently added Everything DiSC 363 for Leaders to their growing list of leadership-development tools. The first 360 for DiSC users, Everything DiSC 363 for Leaders is designed for organizations that want to use 360° feedback as part of its leadership development, whether they're developing the bench strength of emerging leaders or honing the skills of experienced executives. New from Inscape Publishing, Everything DiSC 363 for Leaders is a new kind of 360, combining the best of 360s with the power and simplicity of DiSC. Leaders also ...

Garvey Schubert Barer Owner Akane R. Suzuki has been elected through a rigorous peer review process as a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). A select professional organization, ACTEC works to improve trusts and estates representation and pursues reform of the rules of probate, trusts, tax and professional responsibility that pertain to this area of practice. It has approximately 2,600 lawyers nationwide, with 71 members in the state of Washington. As Chair of the firm's Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Litigation Group, Suzuki's practice ...

For a limited time, Morebookcases.com is offering free shipping on nearly all bookcase products. Furnish your home and create your own personal library without breaking the bank. Find discount deals on great bookcases from well-known brands like A & E Wood Design, Bush Furniture, Coaster, Mayline, Safco and many more. Low prices and quality products aren't mutually exclusive. If you've got an abundance of books and no place to put them, it's time for a stylish and functional bookcase for your home. Convert your office into a mini-library, or just add an interesting ...

Mr. Handyman's President and CEO Todd Recknagel has been elected to the International Franchise Association Board of Directors, effective Feb. 16, 2011. Recknagel has been with Mr. Handyman since 2003 and in that time, he's been responsible for growing the franchise system to 300 locations in the U.S., as well as achieving system sales of nearly $70 million this year. Mr. Handyman is now the largest employer of handymen in the world. The company opened 36 new franchises in 2009, with 15 more franchise agreements already signed in 2010. "Being a part of the IFA ...

Fitness EM is proud to introduce their new website featuring Empower fitness products. Since 1997 Fitness EM has been specializing in fitness products designed exclusively for the unique training needs of women. Empower products are developed in collaboration with a team of world class fitness experts and offer a line of space saving exercise products that are convenient for at home use with today's busy lifestyles in mind. The goal of the web site is to provide both consumers and retail buyers a place to learn about the products and company. The site includes product ...

Founded by Baltimore-native singer, songwriter and actor, Mario Barrett, The Mario Do Right Foundation collaborated with local marketing firm MOS creative to launch a new Web site (www.mariodoright.org). The site is designed to better reflect the foundation's mission, and showcases all upcoming events to benefit the children of substance abusing parents. Playful yet inspirational, the kid-like design captures the message of The Mario Do Right Foundation and its dedication to the children of Baltimore, and its surrounding areas. The socially-integrated Web site will act ...

As International Fraud Awareness Week approaches (November 7 -13), experts at Shred-it, the information destruction organization are warning businesses of the need to protect themselves from the growing threat of employee fraud. Approximately 36 per cent of security breaches reported originated within companies, according to a 2009 TELUS and Rotman study. The same study shows that unauthorized access to information by employees was up by an alarming 112 per cent and was the fastest-growing breach category. Yet despite these statistics, Shred-it's own research shows that ...

Professionals within the engineering, aerospace, quality, medical device and financial industries are invited to attend Silico Corporation's complimentary fourth quarter webinar series going on now through December. A complete listing of webinars can be found on Silico's Webinar Events page (www.silicocorp.com/events). This series will offer a diverse selection of presentations for multiple industries, with topics ranging from document management, six sigma methodologies, small business expansion, project management, and more. Industry specific topics include the ...

Speakman Company is pleased to introduce its latest plumbing innovation, the SentinelPro T/P Shower Valve. The SentinelPro T/P is a dual element thermostatic and pressure balanced valve which is certified to meet ASSE 1016 at 1.5 gallons per minute. The SentinelPro T/P Shower Valve offers a variety of unique benefits when compared to other valves in the marketplace: • Dual element design allows the valve to protect against both scalding & thermal shock at flow rates as low as 1.5 gallons per minute. • SentinelPro T/P Valves offer T/P Valve protection at Pressure Balanced ...

HOUSTON (November 4, 2010) - Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, N.H., recently upgraded their OB-Windows Structured Reporting System with the Digisonics OBLink module. The OBLink module will compliment the OB-Windows software system by auto-populating patient biometry from the site's Siemens ultrasound systems directly to the Digisonics OB/GYN software, reducing data entry time and potential human entry errors. Fairbanks Ultrasound in Fairbanks, Alaska, is implementing a new OB-Windows Structured Reporting solution to accommodate their clinical users. The site ...

ID Wholesaler, the largest online retailer of ID card printers and supplies, launched two new promotions at http://www.IDWholesaler.com this week: a Fargo DTC4500 promotion and a Reviews promotion. Fargo DTC4500 Promotion Now through January 31, 2011, receive a FREE iPod touch with every Fargo DTC4500 printer or system. The DTC4500 is one of the newest printers from Fargo/HID and is built for organizations needing a robust, high-volume or high-security card printer. It's loaded with standard features that make it easy-to-use plus it offers field-upgradeable options ...

The CIO Summit team announced today that Zenprise, a company that develops and markets enterprise mobile management and mobile device management software, has signed on to sponsor the upcoming CIO Summit, November 7-10, 2010 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona. Zenprise, a privately-held company, was founded in 2003 and is dedicated to enterprise mobility, providing organizations with the tools required to protect and secure all enterprise mobile devices, including BlackBerry, iPhone, iPad, Google Android, and Windows Mobile smartphones. With ...

Imagine winning a new hairdo and spa treatment from Alossi Renewal spa, a stylish outfit from Saks Fifth Avenue, sparkling jewelry from Swift's Fine Jewelry, and teeth whitening treatments from Riccobene & Associates. One lucky Triangle East reader will win this exquisite prize package as part of the magazine's "New You" Makeover Contest. In addition to receiving this prize package valued at over $2,400, the lucky winner will also be featured in the Winter issue of Triangle East. Winners must reside in the Triangle East coverage area of Clayton, Garner, Knightdale, Wendell, ...

When: November 11th -13th 2010 (www.integrativeonc.org for more details) Where: New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY Contact: Saron Scavo at SIO, 203 983-0142/ stscavo@integrativeonc.org Keynote Lectures: · Volker Diehl, MD, world renowned Hematologist and advocate for integrative oncology · Harvey Fineberg, MD, President of the Institute of Medicine · Julia Rowland, PhD, Director of National Cancer Institute's Office of Cancer Survivorship · Jeffrey Meyerhardt, MD, MPH, Faculty at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard University Cover ...

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 ...