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Organizers: Faculty of Entrepreneurial Business- Union University, Tomorrow People Organization Venue: Union University, Cara Dusana 62-64, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia Target audience: Businesswomen, Academics, NGO and Governmental representatives, Students Date: 1-2 December 2007. Overview: The Conference will address the key issues, both personal and professional that women face in doing the business. A special focus will be given to the aspects of women’s lives that remain hidden when theory, research and discourse reinforce the separation of the public worlds of employment from the private world of family responsibility. During these two days, we investigate what happens, what different types of questions are posed when women are positioned as citizens trying to marshal resources to meet obligations they carry for themselves and those who depend upon them. We will try to answer what , why and how of options are used by women for achieving successful careers and securing resources.

Dear colleagues, It is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the 3rd Biennial Meeting of the EARLI Special Interest Group 16 "Metacognition", which will be held from 8th to 10th of May, 2008 in the city of Ioannina, Greece. The first meeting was held in 2004 in Amsterdam and the second in 2006 in Cambridge. Both meetings were highly successful in bringing together SIG members as well as researchers from all over the world. We aspire to continue this tradition. The aim of this meeting is to provide a forum for the presentation and exchange of research findings and expertise, relating to the processes, the ecological validity and the applications of metacognition. The relations of metacognition with learning and thinking from early childhood to old age in various settings will be highlighted. The meeting will include symposia, individual papers, and posters. Dr Beate Sodian, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Germany, and Dr Marcel V. J. Veenman, University of Leiden and University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, have been invited as keynote speakers to the meeting. The scope of the previous meetings has typically been very broad, and we hope to draw together once again a wide range of researchers and experts in the field of Metacognition. We would, therefore, welcome submissions covering all areas of Metacognition research, including: The facets of metacognition Metacognitive experiences Metacognitive knowledge Metacognitive skills Metamemory The measurement of metacognition Development of metacognition The cognitive underpinnings of metacognition Theory of mind Epistemological thinking Self-regulation and metacognition Executive processes and metacognition Metacognition and learning Social processes in metacognition The Organizing Committee will work tirelessly towards an excellent conference programme. We hope that Ioannina's atmosphere and lakeside location will make it a welcoming venue for all participants and that the meeting will be an enjoyable and enriching experience in scientific, personal and social respects. The Presidents of the Organizing Committee Anastasia Efklides Plousia Misailidi Deadlines Submission of proposals: October 15, 2007 Notice of acceptance: November 15, 2007 Early Registration: January 15, 2008 For further information please visit the meeting website: http://sig16.uoi.gr

American Conference Institute has gone to great lengths to uncover the nuances in the laws and the latest enforcement trends. We dedicate months of research to uncover exactly what you need to know to stay on top of the most important issues your industry faces. This year’s conference promises to be refreshingly different, with new speakers, new companies, and will offer a real hands on approach to the topics you face daily. Specific highlights include: o Avoiding third-party liability on social networking and user-generated content sites o Preventing fines, litigation, and class action in the direct marketing arena o Engaging in the latest online sweepstakes methods without getting burned o Recent FTC enforcement trends and NAD challenges o Maximizing bargaining power when negotiating the agency/client agreement o Avoiding regulatory scrutiny when advertising/marketing to children Also, add value to your attendance by taking advantage of one or both of our interactive workshops, Managing the Complex Agency/Client Relationship—Expect More, Get More, and be Ready for Anything, and Master Class on Negotiating Win/Win Sponsorship and Endorsement Deals. Register now to ensure your place at what is sure to be a sold-out event! Call 1-888-224-2480, fax your registration form to 1-877-927-1563, or register online at www.americanconference.com/advertisinglaw

Attend the DMC to gain supply chain knowledge, access to healthcare leaders, and information on cutting-edge technology solutions needed to maximize business success! The DMC provides the latest information on the most important topics in healthcare.

Event Profile: London Wine & Spirits Fair is UK's only truly international wine, beer & spirits exhibition. London Wine & Spirits Fair attracts a larger trade audience than any other event of its type in the UK market. Highlights: Every year at the Fair a comprehensive programme of seminars and trade briefings takes place. 2006 will be no exception. Special events and features for the 'on trade' (bars, restaurants, etc) and 'off trade' (shops, off licences etc) take place during the open days. Visitor's Profile: Professionals from Supermarkets, Liquor Stores, C-Stores, General Retail, Restaurants, Bars / Clubs, Hotels, Caterers, Importers, Wholesalers, Governments, Media & General Public are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Aguardiente and Brandy, Spirits, Sparkling Wine, Liqueurs, Quality Wine of a Designated Area of Cultivation, Table Wines, Fortified Wines, Distilled products, Other Wines and Spirits, Viticulture and Enology Machinery and Equipment, Supplementary Utensils and Accessories. Organizer: Brintex Limited 32, Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(20)-79736401/72878552 Fax: +(44)-(20)-79734799

Real-World Testing. Concrete Research. Foolproof Strategies. Apply the rigors of science to marketing – and finally take the guesswork out of prediction. We have distilled a vast body of knowledge -- scientific research into human behavior, proven marketing practices, and real-world experience -- into action steps every marketer can take to build a new level of certainty into the marketing plan, and achieve measurable results, time and again. You’ll be trained to: - Predict what most of your customers will do – most of the time. (Yes, you can. The key is real-world testing. You’ll learn how here.) - Apply the single most successful consumer preference test – proved over time with a vast array of products -- to your own product research, across all media. - Choose power branding strategies that speak to consumers on a deeper level – based on years of scientific research into human behavior. …and much more. You’ll learn how to apply critical thinking to your research, strategy, branding, targeting, testing, rollout for each of your campaigns. It’s easier than you think. We’ve done the research; you’ll learn the step-by-step plan. BONUS! - FREE copy of Steve Cuno’s bookgroundbreaking book, The Fallible Gut: A Marketer’s Guide to Surviving Intuition. Take a look at the first Chapter of this yet to be released book at http://www.the-dma.org/seminars/predictivebehavior/Chapter1-Fallible%20Gut.pdf Please enter Key Code: CAL when registering.

28th - 29th January 2008 We are living in the Information age since time immemorial, now which is based on computers and its connectivity. Today, the concept of “Information is Money” is evolving. Information Technology is the convergence of all technologies and is concerned with use of technology in managing and processing information. Information Technology is changing every aspect of human life including communication, trade, manufacturing, service, fashion designing, service, culture, entertainment, education, research, e-governance, national defense and global security, judiciary, etc. Due to which social structure is changing. There is need to have an insight on the ongoing research in Emerging Trends in Information Technology. The Conference is being organized with the objective of providing a platform for interaction amongst the participants and to share innovative ideas amongst them Additional Information Registration Fees ----------------------------------------------- Faculty Members : Rs. 1500/- Persons from Industry : Rs. 2000/- PG Students and Research Scholars : Rs. 750/- UG Students : Rs. 300/- Registration fees is to be paid per author by Demand Draft in favor of “The Principal, P. E. S. College of Engineering” payable at Aurangabad(MS) along with duly filled registration form. Contact Address Dept. of Information Technology, P.E.S. College of Engineering, Nagsen Vana, Panchakki Road, Aurangabad,Maharashtra, India To download registration form go to www.ncetit.org

INTETAIN 2008 aims to stimulate interaction among academic researchers and commercial developers of interactive entertainment systems. In addition to paper presentations, posters, and demos, the conference will foster discussions through workshops and special events. INTETAIN 2008 focuses on the development of novel user-centered intelligent computational technologies and interactive applications for entertainment, being made possible through the use of a wide range of interactive device technologies (e.g., mobile and wearable devices, home entertainment centers, haptic devices, wall screen displays, information kiosks, holographic displays, fog screens, distributed smart sensors, and immersive displays) and media delivery infrastructures (e.g., multimedia networks, interactive radio, streaming technologies, DVB-T/M, ITV, P2P, satellite broadcasting, UMTS, Bluetooth, Broadband, and VoIP). We seek exciting and innovative work in areas including, but not limited to: Intelligent Computational Technologies for Entertainment * Adaptive Media Presentations * Recommendation Systems in Media * Scalable Crossmedia * Affective User Interfaces * Novel Interaction Technologies * Intelligent Speech and Multimedia Interfaces * Telepresence in Entertainment * Collaborative User Models and Group Behavior * Collaborative and Virtual Environments * Cross-Domain User Models * Animation and Virtual Characters * Novel Displays and Devices * Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality * Computer Graphics and Multimedia * Pervasive Multimedia and Gaming * Creative Language Environments * Computational Humor Interactive Applications for Entertainment * Intelligent Interactive Games * Intelligent Music Systems * Interactive Cinema * Edutainment * Interactive Art * Museum Guides * City Guides and Tourism Assistants * Shopping Assistants * Interactive Social Networks * Interactive Story Telling * Personal Diaries, Websites, and Blogs * Applications for Special Populations (Handicapped, Children, Elderly) Information for Authors Paper Submission INTETAIN 2008 accepts three types of paper submissions: Full Papers (from 6-10 pages) Late Breaking Results (up to 4 pages) Demos (up to 4 pages) All submissions must follow the ACM two-column conference style format including figures and references. Links to templates will be available from the conference website. Authors are requested to submit their PDF manuscripts electronically by following the instructions at the conference home page: http://www.intetain.org. Supporting videos can also be submitted. All paper submissions must be anonymous. We have adopted a relaxed model of anonymity that does not attempt to conceal all traces of identity from the body of the paper. Authors are expected to remove author and institutional identities from the title and header areas of the paper, as noted in the submission instructions. Further suppression of identity in the body of the paper is left to the authors' discretion. In particular, we expect authors to leave the citations to their previous work unanonymized, so that reviewers can ensure that all previous research has been taken into account. Authors are requested to submit their PDF manuscripts electronically, using the COCUS System ( http://www.cocus.info ) : 1. Login to COCUS with your e-mail address and password. You will need to create an account if you do not have one. 2. After login, choose "Event List" and find INTETAIN 2008 in the list. 3. Choose "Submit a paper" and follow the step-by-step instructions. Workshop Proposals Proposals are solicited for Workshops as part of the events associated with INTETAIN 2008. In addition to the interest areas listed above, workshops may address other topics in entertainment technology and applications. Please see the Call for Workshop Proposals for more information. Publication Submissions should describe original research that has not been previously published or accepted for publication, and is not under consideration for publication at another conference or journal. Accepted full papers will be published in the proceedings and presented during the paper sessions. Accepted late-breaking results papers and demo descriptions will be printed in a companion document available only at the conference, and presented during a poster session (late-breaking results) and demo session (demos).

Education and Development Conference 2008 aims to provide the participants with an analysis of the importance of education, educational systems and its impact worldwide. Each participant should be able to understand how different cultures, political, social and economical environments influence educational systems and development and other way around. This knowledge paired with the participants' improved communication skills and inspiration can be a powerful tool to inflict change in their own communities and organizations. The Conference will welcome scholars, NGO representatives, corporate and Governmental representatives that are connected with a mutual goal- promoting the importance of education and its impact to social development. We hope we will have a pleasure to welcome you at this highly challenging and exciting international event and we look forward to meeting you in March 2008 in Bangkok!

The International Conference of Alternative Therapies 2008 is a multi-national celebration of holistic therapeutic modalities including hypnotherapy, aromatherapy, reflexology, yoga, and many more. The conference will be held for two days in August 2008 in Seoul, South Korea, and will feature prominent speakers in their respective fields of expertise. Product booths will also display unique healing information and products. You don't want to miss this life-changing investment! Additional Information Register early (before December 30, 2007) for the ICAT 2008 and receive an automatic 10% discount on the registration fee! The discount registration fee is $270, and is good for entry to all conference programs. If you wish to reserve a display table, please add an additional $50 to the registration fee.