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Winners Announced for the Capstone / Foundation International Business Competition University students, from all over the world, competed in the Capstone / Foundation Business Simulation competition. The students managed simulated companies and the winners achieved the highest profits. - 2004-04-29

Womens Sports Net - Behind the Scenes with Diana Taurasi and the WNBA Phoenix Mercury Behind the Scenes - WNBA Phoenix Mercury Media Day. Diana Taurasi made her WNBA debut on Monday as the Phoenix Mercury threw their annual preseason Media Day on the practice court of the America West Arena. - 2004-04-29

Business Brokers & Small Business Owners in Northern & Southern California Sell a Record 373 Small Businesses During This Past Week Business Brokers & Small Business Owners In Northern & Southern California Sell A Record 373 Small Businesses During This Past Week - April 19, 2004 thru April 25, 2004. Sales of California small businesses, franchises, and business opportunities during this time period by County include: Alameda County: 26, Fresno County: 35, Kern County: 6, Los Angeles County: 92, Marin County: 4, Merced County: 6, Orange County: 74, Placer County: 2, Riverside County: 22, Sacramento County: 8, San Bernardino County: 32, San Diego County: 16, San Joaquin County: 8, San Luis Obispo County: 8, San Mateo County: 10, Santa Barbara County: 2, Santa Clara County: 4, Solano County: 8, Sonoma County: 4, Stanislaus County: 4, Ventura County: 2. - 2004-04-29

Put Down the Prozac - Pursue Purpose - 5 Ways to Find Your Calling and Bypass Midlife Meltdown Ask this expert... *What is a “calling”? Does everybody have one? *What are 5 ways to Live a Life That Matters – at any age? *When is midlife? *Who else do you know that has Discovered Their Calling at Midlife? *Why is world peace your calling? *What's it Like living on the Road in your “Peacemobile”? *Who was Peace Pilgrim? - 2004-04-29

Brownstone Builders Historic Novel Follows Family’s Adventure and the Secret of a New Land An Innocent perusal of the local newspaper leads to a mysterious adventure for Michael and Ruth Delarmar in the new novel, Brownstone Builders (now available through 1st Books or AuthorHouse) by Mervin H. Dochterman. - 2004-04-29

Blizzard Survivor Starts Second Week of National Book Tour in San Diego, CA May 3rd through May 8th, 2004 Nick Williams survived a blizzard alone for three days in 1998 in the High Sierras. Nick had the commitment to stay alive. His wife, Patricia, had the courage to find him. 'Behind the Mountain' is their story. - 2004-04-29

Jane Tuesday World Broadcast Premiere - New York USA - Chatsby Films is Proud to Announce the World Premiere Broadcast of Jane Tuesday Private Kid on the 35th Anniversary Season of Sesame Street on PBS Chatsby Films Westchesters only full service media and production company is excited about this creative collaboration with Sesame Workshop that brings an exciting new live action character to the audiences of the Multi Emmy Winning television show Sesame Street. Writer,Director,Producer Adam Matalon developed the character as a strong female role model. Smart Funny and decidedly dry. Catch Jane Tuesday soon! Jane Tuesday Case of the Missing Three will air nationally May 3rd 2004 in the first broadcast of show #4077 and The Case of the Letter L will first air on May 26th during show#4068. Check your local listings. - 2004-04-29

Tech Solutions Plus Announces New Bay Area FleetBoss Dealership - Affordable GPS Fleet Management Solution Arrives for Dozens of Businesses Seeking Competitive Productivity Gains Concurrent with opening the exclusive FleetBoss dealership in northern California, Tech Solutions Plus is pleased to announce the next generation in productivity improvement for any size mobile service business - the new FleetBoss 4500 system. - 2004-04-29

New Software Searches for Trading Strategies Automatically Avarin Systems announces the release of StrataSearch, a technical analysis package that revolutionizes the search for effective trading strategies. - 2004-04-29

New service caters to weddings aboard luxury yacht in Destin, Florida This unique service caters to engaged couples that have a love of the water and may be looking for something different for their wedding. - 2004-04-29

Universal Scan Adds FLASH Memory Programming to JTAG Test Tool Suite Inexpensive boundary scan test software programs flash memories through boundary scan chain without need for netlist or special test fixture. - 2004-04-29

AudioXT Brings Voice to Websites for a More Personal Exchange with Your Visitors AudioXT is a new software product that lets Website owners and managers create audio files in minutes and upload them to their Web pages. AudioXT has a built-in FTP manager and professionally designed audio control buttons, and is easy-to-use and very affordable. Find audio samples, button examples, and support at www.audioxt.com. - 2004-04-29

Holding Wall Street Accountable - New Website Empowers Investors with Education, Tools, Services Paladin Investor Resources, LLC today launched a new web site (www.PaladinInvestors.com) aimed at helping investors find, select, monitor, and replace financial advisors. Paladin is an independent organization that receives no compensation from advisors or their companies, accepts no outside advertising, sells no financial products, services, or advice, and has no conflicts of interest. - 2004-04-29

Consulture Helps National Telecommunications Provider Distribute Company-branded Collateral to Domestic Representatives via PrintCure For the last two years Consulture has been helping Excel Communications distribute timely company-branded printable items to their Domestic Representatives - through Excel's existing intranet site. - 2004-04-29

WYNIT, Inc. Selects IRMS Warehouse Management System to Improve Customer Service and Warehouse Operations Integrated Warehousing Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of supply chain execution solutions, announced today that WYNIT, Inc. has selected the IRMS Warehouse Management System to improve its warehouse operations and expand customer services. WYNIT, Inc. is a national distributor of digital imaging, computer peripheral, ID/security, outdoor and video editing products. - 2004-04-29

Breast Cancer Surgeon, Mitchell Levy, M.D., F.A.C.S. Leads Fight Against Breast Cancer with Installation of Dedicated Breast P.E.T. Scanner - One of the First Surgeons in the Country to Utilize New, Cutting-Edge Technology Dr. Mitchell Levy, M.D., F.A.C.S., devoting his entire surgical practice to treating breast cancer, is renowned for his comprehensive, diagnostic expertise. Dr. Levy, utilizing the most cutting-edge, advanced screening equipment in his comprehensive work-ups, is currently one of the first doctors in the United State to own the new, dedicated, breast P.E.T. (Positron Emission Tomography) Scanner. As part of his thorough examination for patients with ‘suspicious’ areas of concern, as well as for those already diagnosed with breast cancer, Dr. Levy is using this state of-the-art, diagnostic tool as an aid in staging, restaging and monitoring treatment when a change in therapy is contemplated. Additionally, the dedicated, breast P.E.T. scanner helps to quickly detect other breast cancers in that breast or the opposite breast. - 2004-04-29

ASG Security Acquires Argus Security Systems ASG Security, headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland, acquired Argus Security Systems in McAllen, Texas. This key acquisition builds on ASG's Texas footprint by establishing a business foothold in the Rio Grande Valley. - 2004-04-29

Pressure Washers Direct.com Lists Top 5 Best-Selling Pressure Washers Pressure Washers Direct.com, an online pressure washer superstore, publishes its list of top selling pressure washers in 2003. - 2004-04-29

Health and Wellness for Men--Penn State to Sponsor National Conference on Men's Health Penn State will host the National Conference on Men's Health, which will be held in Arlington, Va. on May 20 to 22, 2004. The conference will bring together a group of experts on health and wellness for men. - 2004-04-29

New Supply Chain Resources Group Saves Companies Time and Money with Innovative Solutions Supply Chain Resources Group provides global supply chain solutions including domestic and Pacific Rim warehousing and distribution, international and domestic shipping, retail logistics, Pacific Rim product sourcing, and cutting edge warehouse information technology solutions. - 2004-04-29

Impacts of Global Warming on U.S. Economy and Natural Resources - Two New Reports Detail Consequences of Global Warming in the United States Two new reports from The Pew Center on Global Climate Change detail substantial impact of global warming on the U.S. economy, its natural resources and the welfare of its citizens. - 2004-04-29

Adoption Ethics - An Oxymoron "Military intelligence", "Jumbo shrimp", "Pretty ugly", "Adoption ethics": All of these are oxymorons. But, while there may at times be some intelligence to the military, it's questionable whether there is anything ethical about adoption, especially as it is being practiced in the United States today. - 2004-04-29

Real Estate Expo – From the American Riviera to the French Riviera Monte Carlo, Monaco will be the host city for the special reception for Real Estate Expo during the Monaco Grand Prix - 2004-04-29

Court Declares Portion of Florida’s 2003 Medical Malpractice Tort Reform Act Unconstitutional A Circuit Court Judge in Seminole County, Florida, has found a portion of Florida’s 2003 medical malpractice reform legislation unconstitutional. It is believed this is the first case to address the constitutionality of the new law. - 2004-04-29

Optimum Design Associates’ New Library Links Mentor Graphics DxDesigner and PADS Optimum Design Associates Inc., a supplier of PCB (printed circuit board) CAD libraries, library administration and layout services has released a DxDataBook™ linked library for Mentor Graphics Corp’s DxDesigner™ and PADS® PowerPCB® tools. Mentor Graphics Corp., is a provider of PCB design software tools. - 2004-04-29

Eda's Candy Contest at SugarFreeKitchen.com Guess how many pieces of individually wrapped Eda's candy are in the glass "pumpkin" jar to win the jar and candy, now through Sunday, 30 May 2004. - 2004-04-29

Finally, Some Real Help for Men Men are notorious for not asking directions, not reading assembly instructions, and not seeking professional help for medical problems. They tend to avoid marriage counseling—or any kind of counseling, for that matter. MensRefuge aims to do the impossible—to get men to open up and seek guidance and direction about what men should be in an otherwise confusing world. - 2004-04-29

Changes in the UCC Law Enables a Notary Public to Earn a Full-Time Income Working from Their Home Since changes in the UCC law have eliminated the two witness signature requirement on mortgage documents, the door is now open for millions of notaries across the U.S. to earn a full-time income working as notary signing agents. - 2004-04-29

Vertex Standard's Newest Portable Products - The VX-410 and VX-420 Series - Rugged Radios With Built-In Features Vertex Standard announces the addition of two new VHF/UHF portables to its already impressive portfolio of VX Series radios. - 2004-04-29

May 2 – 8 National Teacher Appreciation Week Local Events Honor Teachers and Feature New Author - 2004-04-29

The Ab Revolution™ New Method Says No To Crunches and Back Pain The Ab Revolution™ - No More Crunches! No More Back Pain is an innovative core training method by award-wining scientist and back pain specialist Dr. Jolie Bookspan. The Ab Revolution™ works your abs and back at the same time, while retraining healthy positioning for back pain control during daily life. - 2004-04-29

iCIMS Client Growth Continues in 2004 Applicant Tracking Solution Provider signs over 20 new customers in Q1 alone Industry Analysts report that many leading Talent Management vendors are reporting stagnant to little growth in Applicant Tracking sales. Despite this, iCIMS has successfully signed over 20 new customers through the first quarter alone and remains one of the only ATS providers to report consistent growth over the past 12 months. - 2004-04-29

Future Sonics SofterWear (TM) gives universal earphones custom fit option Future Sonics is proud to announce the release of our new SofterWear™ custom fit sleeves for use with our universal fit product line. This option provides an affordable option for those who want custom fit personal monitoring and is a good "stepping stone" to our Ear Monitors® brand custom fit professional products. "The SofterWear™ product is designed for use with our Future Sonics Ears™ and the Sennheiser IE3 models on the pro-audio side, plus provides a custom option for digital media product users who are embracing our products on the consumer side," reports Marty Garcia, company founder and president. - 2004-04-29

The Agua Caliente HUBZone Business Project - Military officers transitioning to new careers as entrepreneurs Palm Springs Indian Reservation welcomes new business from former military and other future business owners - 2004-04-29

Breast Cancer Research -- Einstein Researcher Dr. Susan Horowitz Awarded $250,000 by National Foundation For Cancer Research to Develop Novel Drugs to Overcome TaxolÒ Resistance The National Foundation For Cancer Research has awarded a $250,000 grant and named Albert Einstein College of Medicine researcher, Dr. Susan Horwitz to its highest distinction, NFCR Fellow. The honor allows Dr. Horwitz flexibility and capability to explore scientific research over the next five years that will improve treatment options for patients who have failed cancer chemotherapy. - 2004-04-29

Save ANGEL Campaign Announces Support for Eliza Dushku Family Charity "Camp Hale" Taking to heart the theme of "helping the helpless" promoted by WB series ANGEL, the Save ANGEL campaign at SaveAngel.org has announced their support of Eliza Dushku Family's fundraising efforts for Camp Hale, a summer camp for disadvantaged boys in Boston. - 2004-04-29

Holding Wall Street Accountable: New Website Empowers Investors With Education, Tools, Services Paladin Investor Resources, LLC today launched a new web site (www.PaladinInvestors.com) aimed at helping investors find, select, monitor, and replace financial advisors. Paladin is an independent organization that receives no compensation from advisors or their companies, accepts no outside advertising, sells no financial products, services, or advice, and has no conflicts of interest. - 2004-04-29

Asknet Selects SwiftCD for North American CD Manufacturing Partner SwiftCD has been selected by German-based Asknet AG, a leader in digital software logistics services, to handle the on-demand manufacturing and fulfillment of the Asknet customer CDs destined for North American delivery. A rapidly growing business solution provider based in Atlanta, Georgia, SwiftCD empowers businesses worldwide with the ability to deliver their products via CD/DVD to their customers -- and to do so easily, on-demand. Now Asknet Partner CDs destined for North America will now be manufactured on-demand and shipped by SwiftCD service. - 2004-04-29

New bestselling book delivers the goods on eBay The new bestselling book, "eBay Secrets: How to create Internet auction listings that make 30% more money while selling every item you list" shows readers how to make the most out of their auction listings. "eBay Secrets", written by author Steven Ellis White, has been the number one best selling e-book on Amazon.com since its release, and has earned nothing but 5-star reviews from readers. - 2004-04-29

Loren Eng Testifies Before Congress For Support and Funding of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Research Loren Eng, Founder and President of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation, testified Tuesday, April 27th on Capitol Hill before the House Labor, Health, Human Services and Education Appropriations Subcommittee. Eng urged Congress for increased funding and support for the National Institute of Health (NIH) research programs on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the leading genetic killer of infants and toddlers. - 2004-04-29

Employers and Recruiters Still Expect Thanks After Interviews Email Takes New Role as Preferred Vehicle to Communicate Post Interview-- - 2004-04-29

May is Dog Health Awareness Month at Pup Life The growing trend of providing healthy lifestyles for dogs can be attributed to a change in attitudes towards pets nationwide. Online retailer Pup Life (http://www.PupLife.com) is doing its share to promote this healthy lifestyle with its month long Dog Health Awareness campaign. - 2004-04-29

Main Resource, Inc. Adds Easy to Follow Phone System Tips and User Guides to Their New E-commerce site. Would you like to know how to forward calls, change your phone’s ringtone, change the system time or get some help setting up your telephone and DSS? Administrator Tips, User Information and Configuration Guides available on-line. Interactive pages and printable versions available free of charge. - 2004-04-29

Keynote Speaker Pegine Applies Survival Skills to Business Success Keynote speaker Pegine Echevarria of the California Latino Speakers Bureau, kicks off of her international tour of Leadership and Success Programs - 2004-04-29

Grassroots Grow Nationwide: Kerry Supporters Expand Fundraising Through Cyberspace, Crossing State Lines, Personal Interests, and Political Parties New Web site helps Kerry supporters nationwide raise money for the Kerry campaign, allowing them to join a Kerry 100 Club or start one of their own. - 2004-04-29

Bronze Sculpture Honoring Roy Benavidez Nears Completion Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Msg. Roy P. Benavidez will be honored with a life-size sculpture, "Duty, Honor and Country." The Benavidez Memorial Foundation has raised over half the $50,000 needed to finish the project and is selling memorial pavers for a "Walk of Honor" to raise the additional funds needed. - 2004-04-29

AHRMIO Publishes Second Survey of HRM Practices in International Organizations AHRMIO, the Association for Human Resources Management in International Organizations, has published its second survey of HRM practices on behalf of its organizational membership, in collaboration with the Cranfield School of Management. - 2004-04-29

American Horses Find Allies in US Senate Slaughter-Bound American Horses Find Allies in US Senate. The brutal and needless slaughter of America's faithful and noble horses and ponies may soon finally be a shameless thing of the past due to today's introduction into the U.S. Senate of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (S.2352). The American Horse Defense Fund (AHDF), the nation's leading horse protection, education and advocacy nonprofit applauds the bill's lead sponsor, Senator John Ensign (R-NV), who was a practicing veterinarian prior to election to Congress. Additional cosponsors the AHDF is thankful to include: Mary Landrieu (D-LA),Daniel Inoyue (D-H), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Joseph Lieberman (D-CT). - 2004-04-29

Smaller businesses need anti-spam protection from ISPs, not in-house software installations. Casting a vote against the recent launch of 'small business' server level anti-spam product by Sophos, Isode's CEO Steve Kille asserts that small businesses would be far better advised to rely on services provided by quality ISPs than invest in software whose support overheads are likely to distract them from core business activities. - 2004-04-29

Fluidata lowers broadband costs to get data flowing Fluidata, a new venture in broadband technology, was launched on 3rd May 2004. By providing state-of-the-art broadband directly to businesses and partnering telecom suppliers, Fluidata has managed to reduce overheads, add important support options, and include new products to the rapidly expanding DSL market. - 2004-04-29

CWI’s Outdoor Wood Furniture Featured on Good Morning America Rebecca Kolls, Master Gardener and Outdoor Living Expert, Showcases Creative Woodwork International’s Lifewood Furniture on ABC-TV’s GMA - 2004-04-29

Chinese Managers select UK based 'Hilf Supply Chain Solutions' to learn the Western approach to MRP. Managers visit South Wales,UK for tuition in MRP concepts & fundamentals. - 2004-04-29

Investors Beware: Bond Funds May Lose Value as Interest Rates Rise But New Product Offers ‘Guaranteed’ Solution New low volatility investment product now available to investors that is guaranteed by Societe Generale Cowen ensuring that investors will NEVER lose their initial investment. - 2004-04-29

MiTV and ICTV Form an Alliance Enabling Video Network Operators to Deliver Interactive Services to the Hospitality Industry MIRACLE TV (MiTV) and ICTV today announced an alliance to offer the most powerful interactive television solution available to the hospitality industry. The combined solution enables video network operators to leverage their extensive network to cost effectively deliver advanced services to the hospitality industry. - 2004-04-29

Substance Abuse Relapse Prevention Study Gets High Praise From Review Board “One of the best things that’s happened to us, in these past 18 months, was finding – right in our own back yard -- Liberty Institutional Review Board, Inc…” said, Bob Sewak, President of Neuro Acoustic Research Corp (NARC), after receiving the IRB’s approval for the company’s seminal study on their substance abuse relapse prevention system. - 2004-04-29

End-End Softwaretm showcased Service-Centric Solution capabilities at Marcus Evans IT Service Level Agreement (SLA) training event End-End SoftwareTM, together with Sara Cullen, a noted author and practitioner who is a recognized expert in the effective use of SLAs, demonstrated and taught on how to deliver the key framework for identifying and implementing techniques for successful SLAs. - 2004-04-29

A New Way to Entertain and Indulge At Home Have you ever dreamed of hanging out in your own kitchen with a celebrity chef who entertains you, family and guests while preparing your fantasy meal? - 2004-04-29

EveryCarHire Announces Special Autumn Packages and Business Upturn EveryCarHire.com - Affordable Car Rental Worldwide From Thousands of Locations at Prices You Can Afford. - 2004-04-29