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The Bay Area Puts Its Own Spin on Take Back Your Time Day: “Free Time” handed out on Union Street in San Francisco. Leisure Team Productions gives passers-by the gift of "free time" in honor of the second annual Take Back Your Time Day. Simple ways that anybody can create more free time each day range from having a place for things and cleaning up as you go, to being more efficient online (log on for a specific purpose, stick to one subject per email), to finding free entertainment, such as the Hunters Point Shipyard Artists Open Studios (Sat-Sun 10/23-10/24, 11am-6pm, Hunters Point Shipyard). - 2004-10-23

Customize Appealing Real Estate Signs at New Website Arthur Macek’s newly renovated website allows for quick and easy customization of wholesale real estate signs and other custom yard signs. - 2004-10-23

World Business Review Announces TV Series on Compliant Income Tax Reduction and Asset Protection Solutions Alexander Haig’s World Business Review has announced that it will be producing a special series on Income Tax Reduction and Asset Protection solutions, highlighting how America’s Business Owners and Physicians are addressing their concerns over excessive Income Taxes and excessive litigation. The series will feature The Constellation Group of Miami Beach, Florida as the expert on these topics. - 2004-10-23

Beware of Expensive Premiums for Payment Protection Insurance Research from www.uSwitch.com Personal Finance reveals that consumers could be paying an additional 38% in PPI on top of initial loan repayments. - 2004-10-23

Dynetech® Named to Prestigious Inc. 500 List Dynetech® Corporation has been named No. 71 on the 2004 Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing privately owned companies in the United States. The 2004 list, scheduled for release on Oct. 20 in a special issue of Inc. magazine, also places Dynetech No. 17 among the Inc. 500’s top 25 companies ranked by revenue. - 2004-10-23

New Bathroom Suites Add Considerable Value to House Prices The most popular home improvements, according to mortgage lender Abbey National, are still kitchens and bathrooms with 76 percent of prospective buyers looking for a master bedroom with en suite when searching for a new home (source: http://portal.telegraph.co.uk/property/main.jhtml?xml=/property/2004/09/22/psuite22.xml&sSheet=/property/2004/09/22/ixpmain17.html). - 2004-10-23

Dexigner Design Portal Newsletter Published, October 2004 Dexigner, design and art portal, published October 2004 newsletter highlighting recent design news, competitions, events and designers. - 2004-10-23

US Adoption Law Tears Family Apart United States citizens who are naïve to the ways of the Child Protective System and the courts, or perhaps not wealthy or connected, may inadvertently find themselves subjected to a nightmare. Many entities profit from the time a child first enters the “system”. What are some of the techniques CPS and the courts use, why does nobody hear about this problem and what is the outcome for the children and their families? Below is one family’s encounter with CPS. - 2004-10-23

Company Urges College Students to Stop Taking Aphrodisiac When Genesis BioTech introduced a liquid aphrodisiac called African Fly on the internet 4 years ago, it was aimed toward older couples who wanted a natural alternative to Viagra. They never dreamed it would be all the rage on college campuses. “It was really just a gag gift until we found out it worked”, says David (not his real name), a 21 year old senior at George Washington University in Washington, DC. “Then it seemed like everyone knew about it.” - 2004-10-23

RealtyTracker Reaches 2,500 Paying Realtors! RealtyTracker, the Internet service helping home buyers and sellers find qualified real estate agents, reached 2,500 active-paying members today. “RealtyTracker’s easy-to-use interface and low monthly fee have been the key factors to our success,” explains Sean Whiteley, CEO of RealtyTracker. - 2004-10-23

MonsterCommerce Receives Web Marketing Today Award of Merit 2004 MonsterCommerce CEO Stephanie Leffler announced today receipt of the Web Marketing Today Award of Merit 2004 given by Dr. Ralph Wilson of Wilson Internet Services and WilsonWeb.com. - 2004-10-23

Voter Education Course Identifies Candidates’ Core Values Voters can cut through campaign rhetoric to each candidate’s core values with this online voter education “crash course”. - 2004-10-23

Jewish Seeking Religious Information? www.Christian-Jewish.com New Web Site Launched To Provide Biblical Facts Regarding Messianic Judaism. Christian-Jewish - not simply if you're intermarried or the child of an intermarriage. Christian Jews or Messianic Jews are Jewish people who after researching the Biblical facts learned that Jesus is indeed the Jewish Messiah. The name Jesus in Hebrew is Yeshua. Messianic Judaism is called Biblical Judaism and is the Judaism of the entire Bible and only the Bible. This differs from Rabbinic Judaism, (whether it is Orthodox, Conservative or Reform), which is centered around the teachings of the rabbis. "You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it" (Deuteronomy 4:2). When a Jewish person accepts Yeshua the Messiah, that person is still a Jew! For more detailed information and facts, www.Christian-Jewish.com - 2004-10-23

Authentium Ramps Up Response To Mass-Mailer Viruses Security company ramps up response as mass-mailer virus outbreaks increase in frequency; new improved virus update service improves response time by up to 75%; Netsky.ai definition files produced by Authentium within thirty minutes of detection by threat monitoring service Message Labs. - 2004-10-23

Bookmaker Victor Chandler Changes Look One brand look going forward – that’s the rationale behind bookmaker Victor Chandler’s sophisticated looking new identity that was unveiled today. - 2004-10-23

SatManage Goes Global at SatCon The SatCon 2004 exhibition in New York will mark the global launch of Parallel's satellite network management suite - SatManage - 2004-10-23

Digitech Introduces New Voice-Activated Ambulance Call System New technology can capture millions in revenue for EMS providers - 2004-10-23

Lottery Results Now Delivered to Cell Phones SMS Media Group Inc. (SMSMG) goes live with a new text messaging service that distributes nationwide state lottery results to mobile phones. - 2004-10-23

SecureUSA, Inc. Named 242nd Fastest Growing Private Company in America by Inc. Magazine SecureUSA is one of only eight security companies to make list. - 2004-10-23

A Quirky Romantic Comedy With An Asian Flavor Makes its New York and Los Angeles Debut New York based filmmaker Nikhil Kamkolkar debuts his indie romantic comedy "INDIAN COWBOY" in New York and Los Angeles as part of its tour on the film festival circuit. With over half a dozen mainstream and Asian festivals under its belt already, including two with closing night honors, this multi-cultural independent feature film from the South Asian filmmaking community is well on its way to an exciting theatrical release across North America very soon. - 2004-10-23

Octave Systems, Inc. Introduces Speakers to its Copy Master Line The California specialist in media duplication hardware is introducing powered Yamaha speakers to its Copy Master line-up. - 2004-10-23

Advocacy Group Exposes the Myth Behind ‘Free-Range’ Turkey Farming East Bay Animal Advocates (EBAA), a California-based animal advocacy organization, unveiled the findings of its undercover investigation at a ‘free-range’ turkey farm in Northern California. The group’s graphic documentation (available at www.free-range-turkey.com) reveals that free-range turkey farming is quite similar to intensive, commercial turkey production. Over the course of the investigation, eleven turkeys were rescued. - 2004-10-23

Fixing the World Wide What-to-do We’ve all heard it and are guilty of saying it…What do you want to do today? Where do you want to go after work? And of course, what’s going on tonight? How can anyone make good decisions without being presented with all the options? And, how can you find them? Noonernight.com introduces the first time-based event search to answer all these questions. Thus, creating a simple and effective means of advertising for everyone to use. - 2004-10-23

Cisco Learning Institute Receives Partnership Award from U.S. Department of State to Benefit the Jordan Education Initiative In cooperation with MEPI, the Jordan Education Initiative (JEI) and the Jordanian Ministry of Education, Cisco Learning Institute and its project partners will develop a comprehensive secondary school English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) curriculum along with teacher professional development training. The engaging English Interactive Online (EIO) program will be used in a blended e-learning format by Jordanian teachers and students in grades 7-12. - 2004-10-23

The Burdicks & Sporton International: A MLM Success Story Unfolding Judy & Walter Burdick are growing daily with their Sportron MLM business and offer a home for network marketers serious about reaching new levels of success - 2004-10-23

City Toxins Keeping you Fat Proven Body Wrap Removes Pollutants, Poisons and Inches of Fat Accumulated toxins in your body are not only hurting your health, they are making you fat. The city air we breathe, food we eat and water we drink all are building up pollutants and toxins that “lock in” your fat cells. This is especially true in Los Angeles where auto, smoke, chemical additives and other forms of pollution do their dirtiest work. - 2004-10-23

Florida Doctor Sets Up Own Publishing Company to Blast Edwards in New Book Dr. Glenn Knox wants to get the word out about Florida Amendment 3, which seeks to limit "the amount trial lawyers collect in medical liablity cases." - 2004-10-23

Nursing Perspective On Hazardous Drug Handling Publishes in the Online Journal of Issues in Nursing An article by Martha Polovich, MN, RN, AOCNA appears in the September 30, 2004, Online Journal of Issues in Nursing: “Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs.” Polovich’s article posted to the Online Journal during the same month as an alert from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on the same subject ("Reducing Occupational Exposure to Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Health Care Settings"). Both the article and the NIOSH Alert examine the issue extensively and provide suggested measures for protecting healthcare workers, including use of a closed-system device for safe handling of antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs. In addition to the recent article, Polovich is profiled online at Expert411.com (click the hazardous drugs tab). - 2004-10-23

Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System (UCMAS) – Press Invite To mark the launch of UCMAS in the United States, UC MAS USA has arranged a special launch event to be held at the Four Points by Sheraton in Sunnyvale, California on Sunday 24th October 2004. - 2004-10-23

A Bullish Business Guide for Baby Boom-treneurs, "Your Business IS Your Goldmine!" Released on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com and Lulu.com. Baby Boom-treneurs (business owners) may know how to operate successful businesses, but most don't know how to prepare their business for an eventual sale. Now, busy Boom-treneurs can quickly learn the secrets to increasing the values and salabilty of their businesses. - 2004-10-23

Artists Meet Art Collectors in Gallery's Bubble Bath How Do You Get A World Artist Into A Bubble Bath? - 2004-10-23

E-Course Lands Authors Large Media Exposure Using Marketing Expert’s Book Promotion Strategies Distance learning has become a thing of the present. For American expat author and marketing expert, Christine Louise Hohlbaum, teaching on-line courses on book promotion and writing offers the ideal solution for both instructor and student. - 2004-10-23

Finally - C.B. FIYAFI CO. Releases The Perfect Bible Notebook "My Personal Full Bible Book Of Notes" Never done like this before. "My Personal Full Bible Book of Notes". Now available for the devoted Christian to study the Bible in it’s fullness. Designed and Copyright 2004 by Constance N. Beckles. The Perfect Bible Notebook! - 2004-10-23

REGGAE.com Sponsors Talking Computer Program to Endorse John Kerry for President Reggae.com stated "We have never endorsed any political candidates but a change in the status quo is essential in the U.S. - we urge you to get registered and VOTE for John Kerry for the next President of The United States. To support the cause, REGGAE.com has sponsored a John Kerry for President Special Edition of the Cool C Interactive Speech Software™". REGGAE.com indicated that they are sponsoring the distribution of the free John Kerry Special Edition in the hopes of attracting the interest (and votes) of individuals who have not previously been politically involved. - 2004-10-23

Just Two Survive Commuter Plane Crash Just two survive northeastern Missouri commuter plane crash - 2004-10-23

T/Sgt. Donald G. Malarkey will be the Guest Speaker at the Oregon Chapter of 8th Air Force Historical Society in Beaverton on November 13th, 2004. Mr. Don Malarkey is one of the original paratroopers profiled in the Stephen Ambrose book and the HBO series "Band of Brothers." T/Sgt Malarkey served in 'Easy Company,' 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) of the 101st Airborne Division in World War II. Don will be giving a presentation about his experiences during the Second World War. This presentation will occur at the Quarterly Meeting of the Oregon Chapter of the 8th Air Force Historical Society on Saturday, November 13th, at the Elk's Lodge in Beaverton, Oregon. - 2004-10-23

CC Belts Introduces Their Innovative New Product: The Clear Choice Picture Belt CC Belts is a start-up business with clear vision. Their first product to hit the market is a wardrobe accessory that can be customized to match your outfit, express yourself, or advertise your business. - 2004-10-23

Beware of World Series Ticket Scams Feverish demand for World Series tickets brings out con artist that prey on unsuspecting fans with too-good-to-be true prices on counterfeit, or non existing tickets. - 2004-10-23

The Cost of Obesity - Is There a Way to Win Is there a solution that will change the lives of the obese and, eventually, stem the tide of weight related health care costs? Debra Hoogestraat, a Life Coach, Author, and Speaker once weighed 320 pounds and says there is a way. One without the waiting for drug approval, surgery, starvation, or the low-carb, low-fat jargon. To change your body, as well as any part of your life, she says a person needs to change their mind about who they are and want to be. This is the key to success. - 2004-10-23

Search Engine Optimization Company Focuses on Legal Marketing Search Engine Optimization Company Focuses on legal marketing of Lawyer, Paralegal, Expert Witnesses and other private practice companies. - 2004-10-23

Speed Up Your Typing Without Any Hard Training AutoTyping works with most of the Windows programs to speed up typing and avoid spelling error. If you only remember part of word you are typing, all possible words are listed for you to select and it can autocomplete the word. - 2004-10-23

Tornado Insider Reports - Traditional Third-Quarter Dip in 2004 European Tech Funding Q3 2004 high-tech investment up 32% compared to same period last year and hits a five-year low for dealflow. - 2004-10-23

Ask Uncle Mikey @ GayNewEngland.net - The Gay Advice Column With a Fabulous Flair Are you troubled, and need advice? Well, we have just the queenly advice guru you seek. Weather it is about love, sex or life in general, he is sure to have just the wisdom you seek. So what are you waiting for? Get that letter sent to Uncle Mikey and find the answer you seek today. - 2004-10-23

Cell Phone Radiation Expert Available For Interviews Expert discusses controversy over cell phone safety - 2004-10-23

CBS Survivor Amazon's JoAnna Ward to host motivational and fitness seminar for one of the largest Facility Transition Service companies in the country. Butler Innovative Solutions, Inc. (BISI), a proactive and rapidly expanding company specializing in Planning, Management and Support of major Facility and Organizational Transitions, list fitness, nutrition, and wellness as vital parts of professional development and teambuilding. JoAnna Ward, a well known motivational speaker and fitness enthusiast, founded Hallelujah Productions, LLC (HP) to help build, strengthen, and enhance corporate efforts to improve the overall well being of employees. - 2004-10-23

Megaforces Changing Health Care-How Will We Receive Health Care in 2025 The National Capital Region World Future Society on October 27, 2004 will host a dinner discussion that will give our audience a real understanding on the future of health care. The speaker, Dr. William Rowley, M.D. one of the chief architects of a landmark study for the future of military health care , continues to research and study future trends and needs of healthcare at the Institute for Alternative Futures. Our audience will be treated to informed insight into the speed of advancing medical technology, what if offers us in the long term, the changing definition of health as we move towards an aging and demographically diverse future society and the future delivery of health care services and how it will be ultimately paid for by society. Dr. Rowley’s experience will allow for a rich exploration of future health care options and challenges in a very informative manner. - 2004-10-23

ENVISAGE Technologies & Tactical Testing Form Strategic Alliance ENVISAGE, the industry leader in Law Enforcement Academy automation forms a strategic alliance with Tactical Testing, the industry leader in hand-held/PDA mobile testing solutions. - 2004-10-23

594,711,936,000 Bracelets & One Women’s Dream Women entrepreneur empowers other women to start their own businesses. The Glass Bracelet is one of the fastest growing direct seller of glass beaded jewelry in the country. - 2004-10-23

TPS(R) Systems, Inc. Wins Big With TPS(R)/NetWork File Manager at Wakefern Food Corporation Wakefern Food Corporation needed to replace its mainframe file distributions system with a product that would support all of the platforms, mainframe (OS/390), RS/6000s (AIX), IBM 4690s, and Stratus, the current systems supported. - 2004-10-23

ChartLogic, Inc. Launches New Website After months of research and development, ChartLogic, Inc. announced the launch of their new website. The redesigned website makes it easy for physicians to quickly find information that pertains to their specialty. - 2004-10-23

The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms Forms Partnership with Hitachi Data Systems The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is pleased to announce that Hitachi Data Systems has joined the Association’s Corporate and Public Entities Partnering Program (CPEPP). - 2004-10-23

TQ3NAVIGANT Joins the NAMWOLF Corporate and Public Entities Partnering Program The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is pleased to announce that TQ3NAVIGANT has joined the NAMWOLF Corporate and Public Entities Partnering Program. - 2004-10-23

Virtual Assistants: A New Breed of Work at Home Entrepreneurs Work at home now in the Virtual Assisting Industry where you can combine your expertise in computers and the internet for maximum rewards. Virtual Assistants are the "high tech" solution for businesses needing qualified help and those wishing a fullfilling work-at-home career - 2004-10-23

Catch The Moment Helps Special Event Planners Feel The Heat! The NEW official photographer, Catch The Moment (CTM), of the upcoming Special Event 2005 (http://www.TheSpecialEventShow.com) wants to help every special event planner to FEEL THE HEAT! CTM will gladly provide one complimentary Social Package ticket to each event planner that books an event with CTM before December 3, 2004. The Social Package ticket includes access to the Welcome Event, Opening Night Party, the Gala Awards and Celebration PLUS exhibit hall access for all three days. - 2004-10-23

UK to Have Its Own Search Engine Marketing Trade Association. A working group of search engine marketing professionals has come together to form SMA-UK a UK based search marketing trade association. - 2004-10-23

New Pay Per Click Web Site Launched 1pay-per-click-search-engines.com aims to review all pay per placement search engines. - 2004-10-23

Slylock Fox Offers Halloween Safety Tips Slylock Fox, a syndicated comic character known for his super sleuthing and problem solving abilities, is using his talents to reveal uncommon clues and top tips for a safe and happy Halloween. - 2004-10-23

Fall Home Maintenance Tips Gutter cleaning. Weather stripping. Caulking. Deck cleaning. No matter where you live, seasonal changes in temperature and moisture levels require special maintenance tasks during the fall months. For most people, their home is the single largest investment they will ever make. Just like your car, or your health, a regular maintenance program is necessary. Unfortunately, your home doesn’t come with an owner’s manual, so how do you know its maintenance needs? Furthermore, with the busy holiday season right around the corner, how do you find the time to handle them? - 2004-10-23

RMC Software and MBS Partner to Bring Information Management and Information Technology Services to the Pharmaceutical Industry RMC Software (RMC) and Managed Business Solutions (MBS) have joined forces to offer information management (IM) and information technology (IT) services tailored to serve the unique needs of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology research industries. Combining their core capabilities in computer aided drug design (CADD), IT/IM system design, and project management, the partnership will help biopharmaceutical companies effectively manage, integrate, and profit from the large amounts of data produced by their drug research programs. - 2004-10-23

Powerful New Clinical and Financial Management Solution Announced at National Home Care Conference New browser based point-of-care and back office application for home health care brings true integration for clinicians and financial managers. - 2004-10-23

Fashion Boutique Style Doggy Apparel Web Site Fills Difficult to Fit Small Dog Market with Welcome Variety, promising much more to come! A long overdue tribute to the smallest family member with stylish clothing and embellishments sure to please dog and owner alike, making small dog ownership a delight! - 2004-10-23

FindMeNow.com Online Emergency Identification is now on duty and available to the public, police and media – everywhere instantly, at the disclosing of the ID number over the phone. Augment Group Inc owners of FindMeNow.com target this Online Emergency ID rapid response system to the first hours of abduction in the hope that the subject is retrieved before police need to be asking for DNA or fingerprints. Over time, we hope that this will have a positive impact on reducing the number of abductions & give all, peace of mind. - 2004-10-23

FC Dallas Selects SportsPilot’s Facility Management Solution for New Frisco Soccer & Entertainment Center SportsPilot’s new state of the art application will organize and revolutionize facility management by linking processes, applications, hardware, and the internet. - 2004-10-23

Canada's First Specialty Retailer Devoted to Personal Grooming & Cosmetic Products For Men Opens in Vancouver, British Columbia Momentum is the first store in Canada dedicated to men's personal grooming products, offering a large selection of modern, hard-to-find product lines specifically formulated for men. - 2004-10-23

Securing the Homeland Today Strikingly Similar to Government's Actions During WWII Author and teacher cites parallels with the treatment of German American citizens during WWII and civil liberties issues raised since 9/11. - 2004-10-23

Afican King Visits Alana Blue to Learn About Wi-Fi and Voip Solutions Alana Blue Inc., a leading provider of Wi-Fi and VOIP solutions, recently hosted a fact-finding mission from Ghana led by the King of Cape Coast, His Excellency Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II. The mission is investigating how wireless networks and VOIP can speed the development of Ghana’s business, educational, and tourist facilities in Cape Coast. - 2004-10-23

Seitel Chairman Fred S. Zeidman to Appear on “Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly” Sunday, October 24th Tim and Fred will discuss the recent funding of $193 million for Seitel and its successful reorganization. - 2004-10-23

New Topics Added to Fox Directory, a New and Easy to Use Web Directory foxdirectory.com is expanding and new keywords are now covered. - 2004-10-23