News Releases

Critics Say HUD-Realtors Collaboration Hoodwinks Homebuyers THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® assisted the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for over a year to develop its recently distributed Radon Gas and Mold Notice and Release Agreement, but critics contend it was strategically written to downplay the danger of radon exposure so as not to hinder the sales process and may put the eventual occupants at risk for radon-induced lung cancer. - 2004-07-06

Internet Poet Writes 1,000th Poem Popular Internet poet, Allen Jesson, celebrates writing his 1,000th poem. Allen's site, A Gift of Poetry is a top 50,000 web-site and attracts over 10,000 visitors per day. - 2004-07-06

VeriLAN Provides Access to Informational Content from the City of Portland, Surrounding Communities, and Public Service Entities VeriLAN, Inc., a Portland-based wireless service provider, is now providing free wireless access to the websites for the Portland Library, Tri-Met, MAX, Portland City job sites, and other public service entities of interest to the community. - 2004-07-06

DXG Introduces First Underwater Ditigal Camera for Less Than $139 - Compact Digital Camera Features Protective Housing for Active Lifestyle Uses DXG, one of the world's largest digital camera manufacturers and designers, today announced a digital underwater and waterproof camera for everyday outdoor use. At $139 with capabilities of up to 6.6 megapixels, the DXG-308U sets a new price/performance benchmark for rugged outdoor cameras that can be used in a variety of settings. - 2004-07-06

Reno Hotel Keno Tournament at the Peppermill Casino The next exciting Keno Tournament scheduled at the Peppermill Hotel Casino in Reno, Nevada is on July 24, 2004. - 2004-07-06

Sinus Buster Natural Pepper Nasal Spray Launches New and Improved Formula Sinus Buster all natural hot pepper,(Capsaicin) based nasal spray has already been embraced by chronic sinus and headache sufferers around the world, but now this unique formula is even more effective against migraines, clusters, sinus headaches, and chronic congestion. Today, SiCap Industries officially launched the new and improved version of their breakthrough product known as "The Sinus Buster". - 2004-07-06

Embryo Adoption Study Flawed "Mom, why did you give me up?" is the usual question an adoptee asks when meeting her natural mother. But with embryo adoption, the question will be "Mom and dad, why did you donate me?" A woman who gives birth to a baby adopted as an embryo from another couple then implanted and gestated in her own womb may feel like the child is her real offspring. Will a couple who adopts in this way be prepared for the realities of adoption? Will the embryo benefit from being unfrozen and "saved" by adoption? - 2004-07-06

Chicago Cosmetic Dentist Donald Lason Debuts, a No Fee, "Ask The Dentist" Site on the Worldwide Web at http://www.drlason.com Chicago Cosmetic Dentist, and Chicago Dental Implants Pioneer, Dr. Donald Lason has created a new web presence at www.drlason.com and added an area to answer dental questions. - 2004-07-06

Orlando Festival Salutes Florida's Nursery and Greenhouse Industry As a salute to Florida's nursery and greenhouse industry, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center will feature a showcase of 20,000 caladium and coleus plants in several dozen varieties, in July and August. The Caladium Showcase, running July 10 – Aug. 1, will feature thousands of colorful caladiums in 14 varieties throughout the resort's 4.5-acre glass-covered atrium. A second showcase, featuring thousands of Florida coleus in 15 varieties, can be seen August 14, 2004 -September 5, 2004. Both horticulture events, as well as gardening seminars and tours, are apart of the resort's new Best of Florida Festival. The weekend event runs Saturdays from noon until 10 p.m. and Sundays from noon until 6 p.m. - 2004-07-06

A Unique Approach to Spam Filtering Frontgate MX brings a New Level of Simplicity to Personal E-mail Protection With a Unique "Single Step" Approach to Spam Filtering. - 2004-07-06

eXubrio Introduces New Free Website Search Engine Optimization White Paper Consulting firm eXubrio, LLC, Introduces a New Free White Paper on Website Search Engine Optimization (SEO) at its Website, www.exubrio.com - 2004-07-06

TrafficWave.net LLC Rolls Out New B2B Search Portal TrafficWave.net LLC announces the Launch of VendorsGuide.net, a focused search portal designed to connect B2B buyers and sellers worldwide. - 2004-07-06

Virtual Loot Evolves Casting Calls - Agents Flock to FunHi.com FunHi members enjoy being immersed in a street savvy game of exclusivity, glamour and competition. Adding a designer innovation around entertainment casting, FunHi now offers its elite members an online diversion that captures the drama of a televised talent show. - 2004-07-06

"Former Vice-Principal Breaks All the Rules...and Forces His Authoring Students to do the Same!" Despite what the experts say, rules are meant to be broken, and this is absolutely required if you are going to attend Glenn Dietzel's controversial classes. In fact, if you want to attain an "A", Glenn Dietzel forces you to unlearn almost everything you have ever been taught by your previous teachers when it comes to writing and success. So contentious is the program, only those students who say "No" to their former teachers and commit to unparalleled success on the Internet are encouraged to attend class. - 2004-07-06

RBS Lombard, Inc. to Present at Equipment Leasing Showcase Douglas G. Ducray, SVP, Indirect Sales, RBS Lombard, Inc., will participate in a panel discussion, "Pricing for Syndication in a Rising Rate Environment" - 2004-07-06

James Hills Announces Chicago Relocation Plan, Seeks Rewarding Agency Position Accomplished public relations executive and journalist seeks rewarding agency position managing consumer, technology or non-profit accounts. - 2004-07-06

Answers Systems Announces ContractPro(SM) Contract Management System Enhancements After a year of successful client integrations into the ContractProSM contract management tool, Answers Systems Inc. has released a new version of the ContractPro tool. This release will bring enhanced communication within the ContractPro environment, increased security, and more sophisticated reporting. - 2004-07-06

Real-Time Research Powerhouse U. of Virginia Licenses McObject's eXtremeDB McObject's eXtremeDB in-memory embedded database has won over private sector innovators such as Boeing and Motorola, and now academic experts are taking note: the University of Virginia's Laboratory for Next Generation Real-Time Computing—regarded as one of the best real-time research groups in the nation—has licensed eXtremeDB as a candidate for a software prototype used in new in-memory database inquiries. - 2004-07-06

Preferred Consumer Web Network Launches; Offers 26 Channels of Consumer Advice and Information While Protecting Privacy Preferred Consumer launches 26-channel network of consumer information Web sites. Network features professional directories where visitors can locate service providers, as well as thousands of articles, links, auctions, coupons and more. Preferred Consumer also respects privacy and never asks for e-mail addresses. - 2004-07-06

PC Baseball Simulation PureSim Baseball 2004 Released A brand new look for the critically acclaimed game - 2004-07-06

Surfing the Web on Wireless PDAs and Smartphones with pdaPortal.com A directory of PDA-friendly web sites and services for smartphones and connected handhelds. Meant to be used as a browser home page on Palm, PocketPC or other PDAs in wireless or mobile Internet applications. - 2004-07-06

Zizasoft Releases zsCompare 2.0 – Featuring Advanced Text Comparison and Enhanced Folder Comparison and Synchronization Functionality zsCompare is a Windows based utility which allows you to compare and synchronize text files, Windows directories, and computers. Version 2.0 includes the ability to compare text from text based files as well as text from non-text based files like Microsoft Word documents and Adobe PDF files. This release also includes options for comparing Windows directories including the ability to adjust for daylight savings time as well as a fast binary comparison option. Finally, several enhancements are included to make zsCompare easier and faster to use. - 2004-07-06

Canadian Bookkeepers Association Advise to Test Your Bookkeeper The Canadian Bookkeepers Association (CBA) recommends that all Canadian businesses have their bookkeepers tested immediately. In an effort to promote education and responsible accounting practices, the CBA is offering Basic skills testing free to bookkeepers and business owners. - 2004-07-06

TV Academy Honors It’s Best in the HALL OF FAME and this Year each Recipient receives an “OOPS I POOPED” Lesson This years Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame Honorees receive a little more than what they expected--a Goody Bag and a Dooty Bag! - 2004-07-06

The Collective Irresponsibility of African Americans: Bill Cosby Raised the Issue, Joseph Jett Wrote the Book! As America celebrates Independence Day, Black men are at last speaking out boldly against the culture of dependency that afflicts African Americans. Bill Cosby has faced sharp criticism and rebuke for airing the "dirty laundry" of African Americans. Author Joseph Jett's new book, Broken Bonds, is a repudiation of African Americanism. Jett, a Black man, calls for the return of Black Pride, as only through pride can the culture of dependency be broken and intellectual and economic freedom be won. - 2004-07-06

Relax, Moisturize and Get an Attitude Adjustment. Add some fun to your home spa routine with Moisture Jamzz Moisture Gloves and Socks. Moisture Jamzz Inc. launches new designs with "attitude" for their Moisture Gloves and Socks. - 2004-07-06

Hit songwriter brings concert to Coffee Gallery Backstage in Pasadena--all about relationships, crooked pots and lids. Gold & platinum songwriter Harriet Schock at the Coffee Gallery Backstage. This is Harriet's rarely seen "Crooked Pot/Crooked Lid Concert." Opening act - the talented and witty singer-songwriter Andrea Ross-Greene. - 2004-07-06

Amherst & Williamsville Rotary Clubs Announce the First Annual Classic Car Show, to be held August 1, 2004, at the Amherst Pepsi Center Rotary program supports the Amherst Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo and the Amherst Youth Foundation. - 2004-07-06

New York Author Decries Neglect of Nobel Laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer's Legacy Dr. Charles Patterson, author of the groundbreaking book ETERNAL TREBLINKA, which he dedicated to the Yiddish writer and Nobel Laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer, laments that on the occasion of the Singer Centennial (Singer was born in Poland on July 14, 1904) an important part of his legacy is being ignored. Singer was the most powerful pro-animal voice in modern literature and a passionately committed vegetarian, but you would never know it from centennial observances taking place in his name. - 2004-07-06

California Songwriter Recognized by International Contest On July 3rd, 2004 San Jose resident, Tiffany Petrossi, received the honor of her orignal song, 'The Actress,'being named Runner Up, by the Song of the Year (http://www.songoftheyear.com/ ) songwriting contest. - 2004-07-06

Pets & Dating Fundraiser for Maryland SPCA AnimalAttraction.com will be hosting a “Party Like A Dog” event for Baltimore-area singles (and others who love pets) and their canine companions. The event will be at the Wharf Rat at Camden Yards, 206 West Pratt Street in Baltimore, July 8, 2004, from 6 – 10 p.m. and, of course, dogs are welcome. - 2004-07-06

RENEGADE THEATRE EXPERIMENT presents the WORLD PREMIERE of Conserving Melissa by Tom Jacobson Based on a true story, Conserving Melissa follows the story of Cherise, a museum art conservator, whose wealthy, restaurateur boyfriend Gunnar makes an engagement gift of a mummy in need of serious restoration. With nowhere else to take the unfinished project, she sets about conserving the mummy next to her bed in her studio apartment. Consumed with the mummy, which she names “Melissa,” Cherise drifts away from her fiancé and toward professional and sexual obsession. The farcical complications reach their peak with the arrival of a sexy woman who may or may not be the reincarnation of Melissa. - 2004-07-06

University of Delaware Chooses Roaring Penguin Software’s CanIt-PRO, Gives End-Users Control Over Fighting E-Mail Spam Positive experience using robust MIMEDefang software leads networking and systems group to upgrade to commercial product. - 2004-07-06

Blog Reaches Out to Immigrant Voters and Activists A new blog, HaitianVoices.com, has joined a growing number of blogs and websites focusing on politics, grassroots advocacy and current events. - 2004-07-06

Sunshine Factory Presents "Breaking Boundaries" An Exhibit of Graffiti and Graf-Inspired Artwork - 2004-07-06

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Insider's Guide Solves Equipment Leasing Mysteries This guide is designed to help business owners and decision makers obtain the best terms and conditions available when financing and leasing equipment. It also helps them solve common problems encountered during the process. - 2004-07-06

Local Advisor Contributes to New Financial Planning Book Charles Turner, of Turner Financial Planning, and The Garrett Planning Network announce the release of “Just Give Me the Answer$: Expert Advisors Address Your Most Pressing Financial Questions” - 2004-07-06

Animated CDs Unique Approach to Marketing by Metropolitan Financial Corporation Electronic media campaign using animated CDs is an upgrade over standard brochures for company targeting residential and commercial real estate customers. - 2004-07-06

TikiMac Ships All-Aluminum Kuna External Drive for Macintosh (oh, and PC-compatibles too!) TikiMac announces Kuna, an ultra-cool running, all-aluminum external hard drive ranging in capacity from 120GB - 400GB for Macintosh and PC-compatible systems. The Kuna comes with two FireWire ports plus a single High-Speed USB interface. The drive has a 3 year limited warranty, lifetime technical support and starts at $169. - 2004-07-06

ERA Software Systems Announces New Chief Executive Officer ERA Software Systems Inc.(ERASS), a leading designer of grant and contract management systems, today announced the appointment of Richard G. Schaefer to the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer. - 2004-07-06

The Aesthetic Book - information on PLASTIC SURGERY, DERMATOLOGY and COSMETIC DENTISTRY. Excellent resource guide for anyone considering a cosmetic procedure. A new magazine - The Aesthetic Book (http://www.theaestheticbook.com/aboutthebook.html) premieres today. The annual magazine is devoted to providing its readers with the most current information on plastic surgery, dermatology, cosmetic dentistry and health and well-being. - 2004-07-06

Armchair Millionaire Community Bulletin: Making Your Money Last Forever Figuring out what you can withdraw from your portfolio every year without eventually going broke is one of the trickiest--and most important--investing questions out there. - 2004-07-06

10 Steps to Getting the Most Out of Job Fairs Many job seekers are overlooking an excellent source of opportunities: Job Fairs. But to be successful at them, you need a plan. Here's how to make the most out of these events. - 2004-07-06

Launch of Amara Flash Slideshow Maker. Take your own digital images and music, and turn them into a Flash slideshow. Amara Flash Photo Slideshow Software is a new, no-nonsense software program that lets users quickly create a Flash slideshow, using their favourite pictures. By just following the easy steps on the clear user interface of the software program, users can create a Flash photo show with an unlimited number of slides, and even with their own background music. - 2004-07-06

Central Alabama's woman owned Internet Shopping Mall, Tonogan Distributing Shopping Mall Alabama online shopping mall, has moved to Jacksonville, Alabama, Calhoun County, from Phenix City, Alabama. Tonogan Distributing Shopping Mall, an Online Shopping Center, is a woman owned wholesale merchandise distributor business enterprise of multiple Nationwide Order Fulfillment Centers and Freight Forwarding Departments distributing quality brand name products dropshipped direct from manufacturers and factory authorized representatives at wholesale prices to you from one central location, their discount internet shopping mall. - 2004-07-06

RamSoft Appoints US Sales Agent RamSoft, Inc., a leading developer of PACS & Teleradiology Software Solutions has named Cogent Medical Systems, Inc., the National Sales Agent for RamSoft in the United States effective July 1, 2004. Cogent Medical Systems will support a distribution channel of Systems Integrators, and Resellers in the marketing of the RamSoft Products, and will look to add additional partners where market coverage is deemed appropriate. - 2004-07-06

Online paid survey business booming Online surveys and focus groups are booming as companies look for new ways to collect market research. This trend is helping more people than ever get paid for using their computer. - 2004-07-06

Who Wants to Watch a 3-Hour Infomercial Chicago based Brown Frog Media announced today that they would be working with Springboard Group to produce the first reality show infomercial. - 2004-07-06

THE AMAZING HEALING TEA Flor-Essence Word is spreading of a healing tea that appears to remedy cancer. Testimonials are arriving as people with a variety of illnesses attest to the benefits of Flor-Essence tea. One example comes from Jamie a homemaker living in New Jersey. - 2004-07-06

A "NEW" SLANT ON EATING An introduction to the world of "medicinal" foods. Next time you have a headache, reach for some almonds instead of Aspirin. Feel nauseous? Chew a bit of raw ginger. Or take oil of oregano for a stubborn infection. It is possible to bypass the drugstore and head straight to the supermarket for strong medicines to maintain optimum health, ward off illness and cure disease. - 2004-07-06

WHY ARE WOMEN SO TIRED? Women's Health Expert Dr. Cathy Carlson-Rink Discusses the #1 Reason for Chronic Tiredness in Women Are you one of millions of women in North America plagued by constant feelings of fatigue and exhaustion? An expert in women's and children's health says taking a simple quiz for iron deficiency could be the first step on the road to recovering your energy and vitality. - 2004-07-06

West Nile Virus Prevention DRAIN-OFF drip tray keeps patio, wood decks and swimming pool decks dry and stain free. Also, prevents West Nile Virus, no remaining drip water to stagnate or gain bacteria. - 2004-07-06