Canonical Ltd., the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, unveiled the a list of provisional tracks for the Ubuntu Developer Summit (UDS) scheduled for October 25-29, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. To be confirmed, along with more announced, in coming weeks, the tracks were made available today on the newly-launched UDS site, http://uds.ubuntu.com/. The site is a destination for information about the event for the key participants in Ubuntu's development, from Canonical engineers and community members to ISVs and partners. "UDS is a chance to bring all of the contributors to Ubuntu ...

Raul Mendez has been named Chief Operating Officer for Dade Medical College. His proven leadership and communication skills will help the health education school maintain its commitment to excellence in education. Born and raised in Miami, FL, Mendez joined Dade Medical College in December 2009 as Corporate Director of Admissions. As COO, Raul will work closely with CEO Ernesto Perez and be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the four campuses that today employ approximately 300 individuals. "I take this promotion as a vote of confidence from Ernesto on ...

Over 400 people joined rock legends Chrissie Hynde of "The Pretenders," Mike Ness of "Social Distortion," and Tony Kanal of "No Doubt" for the annual Animal Acres Gala held on September 11th at the organization's farm animal sanctuary in Acton, California. With Gala Chair Bill Maher, and dozens of Hollywood's friends of farm animals, the event raised needed funding for the organization's rescue and education efforts. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga was being fitted for the MTV Video Music Awards in a dress made entirely of raw meat. Not surprisingly, animal rescue groups and ...

Flip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in Jacksonville. The only lifestyle retail franchise to capture the essence of the flip flop connoisseur way of life, Flip Flop Shops recently opened its first local shop in Northeast Florida at 10300 Southside Blvd. in The Avenues. "Flip flops have evolved into a premium lifestyle necessity, and Flip Flop Shops was created to fill the void in the retail industry," said owner Jamie Rowell (Size 11). "My goal is to make finding the perfect flip flop a cinch, at any time of the year! We offer local consumers an opportunity to indulge ...

Customer Magnetism, a Virginia Beach search engine marketing company, will be sponsoring a team and participating in the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure on Saturday, September 18th. The purpose of the annual walk is to raise funds and awareness about the potentially life-threatening food allergies that affect 12 million people in the United States. "This is a cause that we want to support, especially because there are people in the Customer Magnetism family that are affected by life-threatening food allergies every ...

Roja Records is proud to announce the release of "Coming Back From Germany" featuring Jesus Dominguez by KaeFe on Beatport.com September 14, 2010. The EP includes the title track which is a collaboration between KaeFe and Jesus Dominguez and two solo projects by KaeFe, El Charlatan and Shake 'N' Break. This release offers a rich blend of the new tech house sounds emerging from Germany in the last year and has received positive feedback from such global producers and djs as Onionz (Toolroom Records, Electrik Soul, Cr2 Records, Urban Torque, OM Records), Wally Lopez (Global ...

Mayne Stage, in collaboration with 98.7 WFMT, Chicago's Classical Experience, announces the return of live local broadcasts of chamber music on Sunday mornings. Live From Mayne Stage, hosted by Dennis Moore, debuts 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19 on 98.7 WFMT. Each 60-minute program, originating from Mayne Stage, showcases a variety of acclaimed classical soloists and top ensembles from the Chicago area, performing for a live audience as well as radio listeners throughout the area and beyond, via WFMT's streaming service. The Live From Mayne Stage premiere September 19 ...

Missouri is among the top ten states in which to do business, according to a new study by Pollina Corporate Real Estate, based in Park Ridge, Ill. Pollina's study, "The Top 10 Pro-Business States for 2010: The Great American Job Purge," based its rankings on 31 factors, including taxes, human resources, right-to-work legislation, energy costs, infrastructure spending, workers compensation laws, economic incentive programs and state economic development efforts. These factors, along with job retention and job creation, helped move Missouri into the top 10. "Missouri is ...

Magnolia Pictures and the Green Film Company announced today a unique screening program in ten cities across the country that will allow filmgoers to choose how much they want to pay for an advance look at Freakonomics: The Movie. These pay-what-you-want screenings offer fans a chance to see the film on Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:30pm, at the Chez Artiste theater in Denver (4150 E. Amherst Avenue), two weeks before the highly anticipated film version of the internationally bestselling book by Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt hits theaters. Tickets for the screenings ...

Business owners who want to maximize their web presence will gather October 7th at Hotel Lumiere in St. Louis for the Market St. Louis internet marketing conference. The daylong event will feature sessions on Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Web Video, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Branding, Web Analytics and more. Event organizer Will Hanke, owner of Lighthouse Technologies, will speak on "Website Tweaks that Search Engines Love." Keynote speaker Jason Tinnin, co-founder of Simple Flame, will talk about "The Three Keys Areas a Business Owner Should ...

Medically endorsed SIGVARIS is proud to announce the release of the SIGVARIS Performance Sock into the U.S. Market. The launch marks the latest addition to the Active Therapy line, designed for competitive athletes and weekend warriors. SIGVARIS' Athletic Recovery has been extremely popular since it launched last year. Now athletes will not only be able to improve their recovery time, they'll also be able to peak their performance with the launch of SIGVARIS' newest sock. "Having been the global leader in medical compression therapy for the past 50 years, SIGVARIS ...

Deacom, Inc., producer of an integrated accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system designed for lumber dealers and building component manufacturers, will exhibit at the 2010 Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) in Charlotte, NC on Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 for the 11th consecutive year. Deacom will showcase its business system, which seamlessly manages sales order entry, inventory control, production, purchasing, accounting, labor tracking, retail Point-of-Sale (POS) and links to roof truss design software in one software solution, at ...

World-renowned love and relationship expert Dr. Patty Ann Tublin has helped thousands of couples to navigate the sometimes-rocky terrain of their relationships - and she helped Memphis viewers to do the same during her appearance on CBS' Live at 9 Memphis news show, where she shared 3 common relationship saboteurs, as well as strategies for rekindling the romance in any relationship - and how technology can wreak havoc. Download the link of the recording here: Dr. Patty Ann - Live at 9 In Memphis. Dr. Patty Ann is a sought-after psychotherapist and social worker ...

KiwiCommons.com, a website that provides the most up-to-date youth Internet safety news and resources, is proud to announce its partnership with Internet Control Engine (ICE), a new community-powered web filtering tool for parents and educators. Acting cooperatively, Kiwi and ICE are able to provide a simple yet effective education and software based solution to the growing risks young people face online. Rather than requiring parents and teachers to block, or "blacklist," every website they don't want their kids to see, ICE's exclusive whitelisting technology allows ...

Sally Marks, president of Marks Public Relations, announced the firm has been hired by Author John Noel Hampton to promote his new book, The Wrong Bus, An Urban Christmas Story. The fictional tale, set in Los Angeles centers around Ida, a wealthy, older optimist who sets out to complete her Christmas shopping. However, little does she know the dramatic turn her life will take when she decides to go by bus to save a few dollars and becomes the victim of a brutal assault. Her luck takes a three-sixty turn when Junior, a young African-American student from the wrong side ...

Pure TalkUSA, provider of low cost, no-contract cell phone plans on the GSM network, announces a price reduction of its Unlimited Talk and Text Plan. Where most companies usually offer special price reductions to new customers only, Pure TalkUSA is thanking each customer by automatically reducing their bill- and contacting each customer personally with the news. Pure TalkUSA's Unlimited Talk and Text was originally $48, but now, the company is offering the plan for just $39.95. "We are a family-owned company based in the U.S. with the purpose of helping people save money ...

Inc. magazine today ranked Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC No.1013 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. To qualify, companies must be U.S. based and privately held and have had at least $100,000 in revenue in 2006, and $2 million in 2009. Rankings are based on percentage of revenue growth from 2006 through 2009. Torrey Hills grew 295 percent during this period. The company ...

Mike Ditka Resorts held its annual "Dinner with Ditka" event this past September 8th, 2010 where contest winners enjoyed a relaxing and entertaining evening of dinner, drinks, and wonderful conversation with Hall of Famer and former NFL Coach of the 1985 Super Bowl Champions, the Chicago Bears, Coach Mike Ditka. The "Dinner with Ditka" event was held at Mike Ditka's namesake restaurant, Ditka's of Oakbrook, where Mike Ditka was accompanied by this wife, Diana. The dinner took place in an intimate and personal setting composed of only 22 guests, giving every person a ...

Christine Shapard, Founding Executive Director of the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association (CCIA) has been appointed Chair of the Green Jobs Colorado Advisory Council (GJCAC) by Donald J. Mares, Executive Director Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE). The announcement is made jointly by Mares and Shapard. "Colorado's New Energy Economy has set a national precedent in research, innovation and clean-energy job creation. Through legislation and policy, Colorado has been able to create thousands of new jobs across the state," Shapard says. "The Advisory ...

On the heels of being named the best place to find south-of-the-border cuisine in New England, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is looking to bring that taste and feel of Mexico to upstate New York. Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, a popular restaurant and lounge that's developed a loyal following throughout New England for the past 25 years, has identified upstate New York for a planned four franchise locations in the next five to seven years. "From our world-famous margaritas to our authentic decor and delicious Mexican cuisine, Margaritas Mexican Restaurants are as ...

The Boca Raton criminal defense attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. are proud to represent clients who are facing accusations related to theft or fraud. Depending on the crime you are charged with, you may be facing felony or misdemeanor penalties, such as high-cost fines, mandatory community service, or even jail time. Because these consequences could have a profound effect on your life, it is imperative to seek the counsel of an experienced attorney to fight for your rights. In addition to handling theft and fraud cases, the Boca Raton criminal defense ...

MetaCommunications today announced that it will be demonstrating the new Workgroups 2010 R2 for Packaging solution at the upcoming Solarsoft Summit 2010 at the Hilton Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale, Illinois, Sept 19 - 21. The new solution uses MetaCommunications' Workgroups 2010 R2 workflow and project management software to provide a solution for managing customer relationships (CRM) and all the workflow and collaboration that take place before a packaging project goes into manufacturing. The software has been tailored for the packaging industry and will integrate ...

Waypoint Construction Consultants, Inc., a professional construction consulting firm based in Needham, Mass. and serving clients on the East Coast and beyond for nearly a decade, has recently named Edward O'Donnell as Pre-development Director and Permitting Specialist. In his new role, O'Donnell, a resident of Boston, will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of comprehensive and cost effective public review, approval and permitting process. O'Donnell brings more than 25 years of valuable industry experience in senior leadership positions in both the private ...

Nicklaus Companies LLC, the company founded by golf legend Jack Nicklaus and privately owned by the Nicklaus family, has partnered with The Targeted Group to develop web services to better connect club members using The Targeted Group's proprietary social media platform—Club Member Connect . The Targeted Group will be implementing a number of social media initiatives for the Nicklaus Companies, including the development and launch of Nicklaus Connect, a proprietary, interactive networking environment. This robust online community will connect an expansive number of golf ...

Wendy M. Behan—who concentrates her practice on personal injury and pharmaceutical products liability—has been promoted to partner at Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield, LLP, San Diego's oldest plaintiff's law firm. With Behan's appointment, Casey Gerry expands its partnership to seven members. Behan joins longtime partners Gayle Blatt, David S. Casey, Jr., Robert Francavilla, Thomas Penfield and Frederick Schenk, along with recently named partner Thomas Luneau. "Wendy is a widely respected, highly accomplished trial lawyer, and we are thrilled to ...