News Releases

Breast Cancer Survivors Invited to Share Words of Wisdom for 5th Anniversary Book of Inspirational Quotes Author Barbara Delinsky plans to compile a 5th Reunion edition of this invaluable resource for cancer patients, adding the voices of breast cancer survivors of five or more years. UPLIFT offers practical hints, words of wisdom, and humor by breast cancer surviviors, for breast cancer survivors, in their own words. - 2005-09-28

CardsDirect Inc Reports Record Sales for Christmas Cards, Expects Trend to Continue Throughout Holidays Sales of Christmas cards have more than doubled this year in recent months compared to last year, said CardsDirect Inc President Ward Mahowald, adding that the company has experienced an increase of 115 percent through September 2005 over the same period last year. This increase, in part, is attributed to the company's popular lines of business Christmas cards and personalized holiday cards, but the entire card-making industry, in general, also seems to be experiencing a similar increase. - 2005-09-28

Consumer Advisory: Rising Interest Rates Emphasize Importance of Credit Score Monitoring On Tuesday, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate to 3.75%, the 11th increase in the past 15 months. The federal funds rate is the interest rate that banks charge each other. As a result, commercial banks raised their prime lending rate to its highest level in 4 years, affecting everything from credit cards to home equity lines of credit. - 2005-09-28

Audio Visual Equipment Distributor AV Bluebook Offers Resellers Improved Payment Terms through their SmartCredit Program AV Bluebook, America's only value-added national distributor of audio-visual, multimedia and presentation products, has become the first distributor to offer clients flexible payment methods through its new AV Bluebook SmartCredit program for audio visual equipment resellers. - 2005-09-28

Traffic Junction Releases New Affiliate-Targeted PPC Management Tool - TJ Optimiser Traffic Junction releases new affiliate-targeted PPC management tool which allows affiliates to manage ads and monitor spend on Google Adwords, track returns from multiple affiliate networks and automatically maximise profit. Traffic Junction are inviting publishers/affiliates to participate in testing the beta version of their product. - 2005-09-28

DealPass Visitors Dish on How They Stretch Dollars, Save Money True Life Savings Stories at DealPass Inspire Fellow Shoppers and Help Ease the Pinch on Their Purse Strings. - 2005-09-28

Increase Website Visibility with Oneupweb's New LiveWire XML™ Take the Guesswork Out of Google SiteMaps and XML Feeds -- Oneupweb, the trusted leader in search engine optimization (SEO) and marketing (SEM), today announced the release of its new tool LiveWire XML™ that helps get dynamic and other hard-to-index webpages listed in Google, ensuring more website visibility. - 2005-09-28

Atlanta School of Massage Celebrates 25 Years Leading The Way in Massage Therapy Education Atlanta School of Massage, named as one of the "nation's most prestigious massage therapy schools" in a recent article in USA Today's, USA Weekend magazine, celebrates 25 years in the Massage Therapy industry. - 2005-09-28

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Please Consider a Segment or Story During This Important Month Anytime we are faced with ending a marriage or a relationship that must end, we should be prepared, but more often than not, our emotions run high and we are stung. Most of the time we are unable to move forward because we are unprepared for the road ahead. - 2005-09-28

Business to Business Marketing Publicity - the Fast Track to Generating Both High-Quantity and High-Quality Leads When it comes to lead generation, "quality" closes the sale. - 2005-09-28

HR Alloy Solidifies Expanded Executive Team Technology provider for recruitment process outsourcing preparing for rapid expansion. - 2005-09-28

Construction Company “Unearths” Soil Conditioner That Saves Them Over $7000 Per Day Due to last year’s heavy winter rains, JPI, one of the nation’s largest multi-family developers out of Irving, TX, was “stuck in the mud” so to speak. JPI had encountered delays on their 500-unit luxury condominium project in Simi Valley, California, putting them nearly 90 days behind schedule, potentially costing the company as much as $7,000 per day. - 2005-09-28

Federal Magistrate Awards $225,000 for Man Injured in Parked Car in Brooklyn, New York Federal Magistrate Roanne L. Mann has issued an award for $225,000 in the matter of Garcia v. Khemraj Basdeo, a case involving a man injured while sitting in a parked car in Brooklyn, NY. The defense contended that a minor accident could not have caused significant injury. Trial attorney Carol L. Schlitt, representing Mr. Garcia, overcame the defense’s case through a combination of expert witnesses, detailed investigation and forceful courtroom arguments. Ms. Schlitt explained, “The other driver may not have hit my client’s car very hard, but he hit it hard enough to harm my client.” - 2005-09-28

Network & Bank Rules Hamper Adoption Of Biller Direct Recurring Payments Mercator Advisory Group research indicates that adoption of the biller-direct recurring payment model by consumers is hampered by systemic problems in the payment networks originally designed to support single purchases. These systemic payment network problems exist in three areas: 1) the rules that govern the payment networks (and merchant compliance); 2) the interaction of these rules and consumer needs relative to Regulation E; and, 3) bank procedures that control consumer bank accounts and manage disputes. - 2005-09-28

Philadelphia Born Artist Holds CSI: Mississippi Workshop, Giving New Meaning to 'Head' of the Class Forensic Sculpting Workshop offers the latest way to bring closure to the hundreds of families of the unidentified. - 2005-09-28

Is Halloween Too Scary for Pre-School Kids? New picture book introduces young children to Halloween without the frights. Profits benefit homeless families. - 2005-09-28

Container Management Systems Helps Importers and 3PLs Manage Inbound Flow of Goods New software module from Softeon provides complete visibility and control of container movement between ports and dock doors. These capabilities reduce costs and improve supply chain responsiveness, helping companies efficiently manage the rising growth of offshoring. - 2005-09-28

Casting Call for Digital Cable Ready Solutions New research from The Diffusion Group predicts digital cable ready devices to surpass 120 million units by 2010. - 2005-09-28

New Book Helps Retirees Avoid Outliving Their Money New book on retirement, “Is Your Retirement Heading in the Right Direction?” written by Certified Senior Advisor Steve Casto offers financial techniques to senior citizens for their retirement. The book gives advice to readers on handling funds as well as step-by-step solutions to income, taxes and other money issues. - 2005-09-28

Data Networks International Launches New Website for Used Cisco Businesses trust DNI as a source for pre-owned network hardware. - 2005-09-28

Can Katrina and Rita Victims Truly Expect Help From Above? Author explains how Guardian Angels will watch over those devastated by the hurricanes and help them rebuild their lives. - 2005-09-28

'No Teacher Left Behind' Addressing Overlooked Side of U.S. Educational System New year-long program equipping educators with the skills they need to meet congressional standards. - 2005-09-28

Study Shows 30% of Internet Dating Site Users are Married Newly launched PrivateDateFinder.com is the first and only dating site where you can find romance without anyone else knowing. The site offers a unique way to conceal both how you pay as well as eliminating all the tracks you leave behind. The result is confidential purchases and the comfort of knowing your activities remain private. - 2005-09-28

National 4-H Council and Ty Inc. Unite in Donating 4-H Beanie Babies for Youth Displaced by Hurricane Katrina National 4-H Council and Ty, Inc., creators of the popular Beanie Babies, have united in an effort to provide 4-H Bears to youth left homeless in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. - 2005-09-28

4Sight Media LLC Releases Nine New Locator Services Websites 4Sight Media, LLC ( www.4sight-media.com ) - The only search engine optimation firm solely dedicated to locator services, has released a new series of nine websites. - 2005-09-28

Elite Diamond Import Unveils New Worldwide Internet Presence, Product and Information Website Elite Diamond Import (www.elitediamond.com) unveils new worldwide Internet presence, product and information website. The new Internet portal was designed, developed, and integrated by Redfern Services (www.redfernservices.com. - 2005-09-28

eRSVP and MPbid Form Strategic Alliance Agreement creates new integrated meeting consolidation solution for the meetings and events industry. - 2005-09-28

Online Casino Game For Macintosh Launched Including Texas Holdem Poker Pacific Poker recently launched their online casino game for Macintosh users. The new online casino game for Macintosh includes Poker and Texas Holdem. - 2005-09-28

Vocus, Inc. Named to Software Magazine’s Annual Software 500 For Sixth Time Vocus, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand software for corporate communications and public relations today announced that it has again been named to the prestigious Software 500. Published by Software Magazine, the Software 500 ranks the world's foremost software and services providers. Vocus, Inc. was ranked 350th overall. - 2005-09-28

Timeshare Resale Brokerage Partners With Trusted Real Estate Name The largest timeshare resale facility in the world is partnered with GMAC Real Estate to sell timeshare, buy timeshare, and rent timeshare. - 2005-09-28

Anne Holland Named Keynote Speaker for Affiliate Summit 2006 Affiliate Summit, Inc. has named MarketingSherpa Publisher Anne Holland as the Keynote Speaker for the Affiliate Summit Conference to be Held January 9-10 in Las Vegas - 2005-09-28

S4i’s New Website Focuses on Self-Service Support - For S4’s iSeries and AS/400 Electronic Document Management, Document Imaging and Disk Management Solutions Customers For S4’s iSeries and AS/400 electronic document management, document imaging, and disk management solutions customers. - 2005-09-28

Johnny Carson's Desk Goes On Auction Block The desk where late-night TV star, Johnny Carson, sat for seven years, as well as his studio clock and the white star-marked section of stage floor where he delivered his comedy monologues, will be offered in a public auction in Dallas, October 8. - 2005-09-28

Raytec Vision, the Leader in Technology Transfer The company wins the prize for the best international agreement. - 2005-09-28

eCycle Positioned to Provide Hhybrid Components to Auto Manufacturers eCycle's state-of-the-art components available to automakers. - 2005-09-28

Virgil's Fine Soaps Helps the Hurricane's Sick and Homeless Pets with Animal Lover's Soaps and Gift Baskets Touched by the long term needs of pets and farm animals effected by the hurricanes, Virgil's Fine Soaps announces plans to dedicate a percentage of every sale of their Animal Lover's Soaps and gift baskets to charity. - 2005-09-28

New Survey Software System Released by SurfStats SurfStats Software today announced the addition of a Survey Questionnaire Software System to its list of software products. This eSurvey Software is ideal for individuals and companies that need to know what people think quickly and easily. - 2005-09-28

TheHopeMosaic.com Offers A Groundbreaking Approach to Raising Funds for Hurricane Victims by Purchasing Tiles from The Hope Mosaic Since hurricane Katrina hit, Paradoxal Press (and Sebastien St-Laurent its owner) wanted to find a way to help the victims of the hurricane. Although giving money personally would help, they decided to launch an innovative fundraising approach where you can help the victims the hurricane by buying tiles of The Hope Mosaic. - 2005-09-28

Punching For Work Never Looked So Good Technology meets design with the innovative TIMEX® branded time clock, the T100. The sleek, modern look of this product combines style and metallic colors that are sure to enhance any office environment. - 2005-09-28

Give Grand & Get Glee Online Canadian based online gift boutique celebrates its one year anniversary. - 2005-09-28

Duquesa Marketing Inc. Announces Offshore Concierge Product Development Consortium Affordable Rapid Prototype Molding and Quick-Ramp Manufacturing Capacity in One Stop Shop. - 2005-09-28

Urban Hyena Finance Ravages Opposition New information Website for financial services, succeeds in drawing an audience. Advice and timely tips and tricks for the stockmarket continue to astound viewers. - 2005-09-28

New Website Allows Wine Enthusiasts to Connect with Wineries for Direct Wine Sales and Touring With Winerybound, every American winery has the opportunity to market and promote themselves on a national level by offering wine enthusiasts varying levels of information pertaining to their winery and the wines they produce. - 2005-09-28

A GIFT CARD FOR DREAMERS If You Know Someone Out of Work, but Not Out of Ideas, This Gift May Fill the Bill Most of us know people who have talked (and talked and talked) about starting their own businesses. Maybe you’ve even said, “That’s a great idea – you should start your own company!” Small Biz Booster, a New York City company, is now offering the “New Business Gift Card.” Their product is a gift card that can be redeemed for help to get a new business going - 2005-09-28

Charismatic CEOs Reveal Speaking Secrets In Carmine Gallo's new book, more than two dozen well-known CEO's, executives and experts reveal the secrets behind their dazzling presentation skills. - 2005-09-28

ABCIncome.com Announces Matching Grants Up To 100% For Home Business Matching grants up to $1 on the dollar are being made available on a limited basis by industry innovator ABCIncome.com to help people with the cost of starting and owning a home business. - 2005-09-28

Arpa International Film Festival Opens with "Khachaturian" and "One Dollar Curry" Beginning on Monday, October 3, 2005 the Arpa International Film Festival kicks off its 8th annual event at ArcLight Cinemas, Hollywood. More than 50 features, documentaries, shorts and animated films from 18 different countries will be presented through Thursday, October 6. - 2005-09-28

Free Server Monitoring for the Masses Don't get caught short. Find out about a problem before it happens, and be told how to fix it. - 2005-09-28

ODIN Technologies Selected by APC for Global RFID Deployment APC has selected ODIN technologies to lead its RFID solution design and deployment for Wal-Mart and Best Buy Compliance and to drive supply chain efficiencies. ODIN will be deploying RFID infastructure in six U.S. distribution centers and a factory in Asia. APC’s Director of eBusiness, Richard Morrissey, commented, “ODIN technologies’ successful track record of RFID deployments, physics expertise and detailed project approach made them an easy choice for our trusted RFID provider." - 2005-09-28

Leaderpromos.com Named to Counselor Multi-Million Dollar Round-Table (MMRT) Advertising Specialty Institute® (ASI ®), the largest media organization in the http://www.leaderpromos.com[promotional products] industry, announced that www.Leaderpromos.com has been named to the Counselor MMRT, as a Top Promotional Products distributor, in the latest issue of Counselor Magazine’s Annual State of the Industry issue. - 2005-09-28

"10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" Currently the #1 Best Selling Book on Public Speaking, Has Now Entered Its 5th Printing Lenny Laskowski's book "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" currently the #1 Best Selling book on public speaking has now entered its 5th printing. This National Best Selling book, written by international professional speaker, Lenny Laskowski continues to be a best seller and one of the hottest selling books on public speaking. - 2005-09-28

Ducduc Introduces Innovative Kids Furniture for the Modern Home Parents no longer need to check style at the door when they welcome a new baby into their lives thanks to ducduc, a design collaborative focused on creating children’s furniture that works with the home décor, not against it. - 2005-09-28

Directron.com Reopens after Hurricane Rita Directron.com reopens on Monday after Hurricane Rita for computer sales, shipping, and related services. - 2005-09-28

Highwall Technologies Releases Outdoor Sensor to Extend Wireless Security Perimeter New Product Designed to Monitor Airwaves for Outdoor, Campus and Manufacturing Environments. - 2005-09-28

It’s Everything Coffee at OwnAnythingCoffee.com The Newly Launched Web-store is Already Creating a Buzz Amongst Coffee Aficionados Home roasting is the new “it” thing to do amongst serious coffee consumers. It’s popping up on the Internet. It’s talked about at high-priced specialty coffee shops – in hushed whispers at back tables. It’s even generating a flurry of books and articles. But you don’t have to tell the staff at OwnAnythingCoffee.com this – they’ve been the benefit of the home roasting buzz, and the website, and sales, are taking off. - 2005-09-28

Treatment Breakthrough for Tinnitus Sufferers Now Available in Montreal Spectral Visualization and Development (SVD) Inc is excited to announce that Dr. Daniel Sommer, a Montreal psychologist, has joined the growing network of professionals offering tinnitus services using Quiescence. Healthcare professionals have been using Quiescence to provide customized tinnitus solutions worldwide since 2000. - 2005-09-28

Apprentices Become The Teachers--Trump's Apprentices Star on Trump World Magazine and Expedia.com's "Apprentice Legend Cruise," PodcatingProfits.com Tells All They may have been fired, but now the tables are turned. Donald Trumps Ex Apprentices are the Stars of The Apprentice Legend Cruise. The Cruise is sold out but you can be a fly on the wall thanks to John Jaworski and John Mendocha of PodcastingProfits.com. John Jaworski, one of the founders of Podcating Profits says, "We heard about the cruise and new it would make a great Podcast. Donald Trump has created a ton of raving fans. Not all of them could be on the Cruise, so, thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we're bringing the cruise to the masses." - 2005-09-28

Kidini Helps Friends Escape Tricky People The Kidini Child Safety Program that teaches children how to prevent, avoid or escape abductions and local bullies is starting an after school program for Wilmington Friends Elementary on Wednesday, September 28, at 3:35 p.m. - 2005-09-28

SMS Media Group Adds Advanced Text Messaging Features to SMSdelivery.net The web-based system allows businesses to effectively create, deliver, and track text message campaigns for the North American market. New features in the upgrade include short code integration, payment systems, and SMS gateway direct connections. - 2005-09-28

“Sweet” Man Gets Best Actor Nomimation Film noir, "Sweet Deadly Dreams" gets "Best Picture" and "Best Actor" nominations at Script to Screen Film Festival. - 2005-09-28

Dancing With The Stars' Louis van Amstel Performs Live at Pacific DanceSport Ballroom Dance Competition Pacific DanceSport Championships, the annual ballroom dance event scheduled November 4-6, 2005, welcomes "Dancing with the Stars" professional competitor Louis van Amstel for a live performance. The event includes three glamorous-filled days and nights of dancing and competition at the Hilton Los Angeles Universal City hotel. - 2005-09-28

Car Accident Survivor Begins to Swim Her Way to Recovery - 2005-09-28

Springboard Receives Nationwide Approval for Bankruptcy Counseling from U.S. Trustee Springboard Non-profit Consumer Credit Management is one of only four agencies approved by Executive Office of US Trustee to provide pre-filing counseling nationwide under new bankruptcy law. - 2005-09-28

PetSafe Fetches Next Big Pet Idea Always thinking of great ideas for your pets? PetSafe challenges the public to enter innovative, quirky, fun or helpful pet ideas between October 1st and November 30th, 2005, on www.ideafetch.com, for the chance to win $40,000 along with having their idea developed into product and sold at PETCO stores nationwide. - 2005-09-28

SunFriendlyProducts.com Announces addition of Solaroo Sun Protection Clothing Leader in sun protection clothing expands its product line. - 2005-09-28

Cheshire & Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Cumbria Strategic Health Authorities’ e-knowledge Project Mmoves to Next Stage Significant national prject for the NHS (UK) advances to the next stage to deliver e and m learning. - 2005-09-28

Walkthrough Breakthrough from Metropix London-based property visualisation specialists Metropix have pulled off a world first with the launch of a new 3D walkthrough system which could revolutionise the way estate agents market property online. Their quick and simple-to-use software for the first time brings 3D walkthroughs within reach of every agent – at a fraction of the previous cost. "Instead of $8,000, an agent using our system can generate a walkthrough for a 2-bed apartment, in minutes, for just $30," says Metropix Director Brian Farrell. - 2005-09-28

Teacher Overwhelmed by Response to 'Fantasy Football and Mathematics' A California educator is stunned by the reaction to 'Fantasy Football and Mathematics,' a resource guide he developed for teachers and parents. The author sold out of his first print run in five days. - 2005-09-28

Online Retailer Heads for Brick-and-Mortar with First California Store iFLOOR.com's store in 2141 Commerce Place, Hayward, CA will open its doors to the public October 1st. - 2005-09-28

Computer Cabin UK: One of Ten Companies to Partner Toshiba in 2005 Computer Cabin Uk has been recoginsied as an exciting new company for 2005/06, providing businesses and consumers value for money laptops backed with a quality service support package. New website to be launched Dec 2005 - 2005-09-28

Ipedo Announces Support for Oracle® Application Server 10g Support Brings Leading Enterprise Information Integration Capabilities to Oracle Customers. - 2005-09-28

Pet-Lover Invents a Sticky Solution to a Hairy Problem According to industry statistics, more than 200 million man-hours are spent each year cleaning up pet hair. He knew this invention could reduce that number by at least 90% and literally save American pet owners 180 million man-hours next year alone. - 2005-09-28

TotalMove and EscapeHomes Announce Merger; Combined Company to Offer Consumers Online and Offline Real Estate Solution TotalMove, Inc. (www.totalmove.com), a national consumer relocation company, today announced it has merged with EscapeHomes (www.escapehomes.com), a San Francisco, Calif.-based online marketplace for second home real estate. - 2005-09-28

Impact210: The Magazine Covers Miri Ben-Ari, the Hip-Hop Violinist Universal Music recording artist Miri Ben-Ari will be featured on the cover of the October issue of Impact210: The Magazine. - 2005-09-28

"Aftermath - AIDS and Katrina Relief Fund" We Need Your Help One Earth Foundation needs your help, so please help support us in this important effort. We have committed to donate 100% of all proceeds raised from the "Living For A Cure" Red Awareness Wristbands to assist with the "Aftermath - AIDS and Katrina Relief Fund - 2005-09-28

Markmender™ Will Be Showcased by Champ at PGA Fall Expo September 28th & 29th The MarkMender™ ball mark repair tool will be showcased in the CHAMP booth September 28th and 29th at the 2005 PGA Fall Expo. - 2005-09-28

One Night Only: Meet & Greet Sponsored by NYC Model Management Firm Eargasm O I L & Impact 210 Present ESC: Exclusive Style Connection, an evening of some of the industry’s hottest photographers, designers, stylists and scouts under one roof at Diddy’s eatery, Justin’s Restaurant. - 2005-09-28

Impact210: The Magazine Goes Behind the Scenes with Olympus Fashion Week Designer Joanna Mastroianni Impact210: The Magazine recently went behind-the-scenes with New York-based Olympus Fashion Week Spring 2006 designer Joanna Mastroianni. While running from Fashion Week show to show, one collection in particular caught Impact 210’s eye: Joanna Mastroianni. - 2005-09-28

Asheville, North Carolina Reclaims Classic Hotel October 2005 will be memorable month for Inn Keeper, and preservationist, Howard Stafford. After more than a year of renovations and restoration, the Princess Anne Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina will again be open for business. Listed as a premier, historic boutique inn, it will again accept guests for the first time in 50 years. - 2005-09-28

CrunchTime! Information Systems Named One of New England’s Fastest Growing Technology Companies in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Restaurant Software Provider Achieves This Honor for Third Consecutive Year. - 2005-09-28

NY Spine & Brain Surgery Center Partners with Comtech Networks for EMR Solution The New York Spine & Brain Surgery, P.C. - Department of Neurosurgery, Stony Brook University Medical Center has partnered with Long Island based Comtech Networks to automate their office and migrate to a paperless office. Comtech is working closely together with the surgical center to develop a state-of-the-art EMR system, based on the unique needs and requirements of the center. - 2005-09-28

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Offers Support for Those Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita In coordination with government agencies and relief groups, NCI provides cancer-related information for patients, families and caregivers displaced by the hurricanes - 2005-09-28

Orange County Publisher Celebrates the Launch of Luxury Living in the Desert, hosted by Palm Desert's Bighorn Golf Club Decor Publishing, Inc. will celebrate the first annual publication of Luxury Living in the Desert, a comprehensive, high-end design sourcebook, on Thursday evening, September 29. Festivities will commence at 6:00 in the evening, in the Dining Room at Bighorn Golf Club, in South Palm Desert. - 2005-09-28

A Weblog Can Be a Goldmine People can change weblogs, these free and simple internet resources, to money making machines. There are only a few easy steps to start making money through weblogs. - 2005-09-28

First Annual (W.O.W) Fest Brings Dr. Masaru Emoto, from 'What the Bleep Do We Know?' As Keynote and Best Selling Author Dr. Gary Quinn to Landmark Event Best selling authors Gary Quinn and Masaru Emoto and others join to improve the quality of life through spiritual and personal transformation at the first annual WOW Fest! - 2005-09-28

iCIMS Growth Continues; Announces Signing of 275th Customer iCIMS, a leading provider of web-based Hiring Management tools, announced today that it now supports 275 customers on its suite of iRecruiter Applicant Tracking Solutions. - 2005-09-28

Microsoft, Verizon Unveil Windows Mobile-Powered Palm Treo--Software Company SYWARE, Inc. to Fill Void by Establishing a Help Desk for 400,000 Palm Software Developers SYWARE, Inc. reiterated that it will provide a specific help desk for Palm OS users who will need to consider transitioning field PDA applications with the expected eventual transition to Windows Mobile. The help desk will be activated when Palm ships the Treo 700W version with Windows Mobile. Many current Palm users-- and Palm’s community of 400,000 software developers-- will need to start preparing, or considering, moving existing or future applications to this new platform to continue to enhance their business mobility. - 2005-09-28

Mobile Media For the People, By the People Ultrashort Media Inc. today announced the availability of BuzzLaunch, a mobile music and viral buzz-making service for independent record labels. - 2005-09-28

DDC HRO and OS2i Join Forces in Leading, Global Onshore/Offshore Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Alliance DDC HRO and OS2i Beat Drum for Others to follow in Strategic Pact for Growth and Leadership in Vast Global Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Market. DDC HRO / OS2i tout unrivalled onshore / offshore strength in leveraging offshore staffing and technology for scope and delivery of qualified candidate flow and qualification services for clients and recruiters. India hub leads with Philippines, China and Latin America hubs to follow. - 2005-09-28

SpaBoom Ignites Online Gift Certificate Sales for Spas SpaBoom has released its instant online gift certificate software for spas. Now spa clients can order spa gift certificates online then email or print them right then, providing instant gratification to spa clients and simplifying gift certificate fulfillment for spas. SpaBoom makes it easy for spa clients to buy online gift certificates. - 2005-09-28

Rockets Away! Website Goes Live - Media Company Offers Free Publicity And Low-Cost Promotional Services To Emerging Commercial Space Companies Rockets Away! Media is a new company dedicated to popularizing space exploration. Come visit our new website and explore exclusive interviews and our free online magazine. http://www.RocketsAway.net - 2005-09-28

New Site, StatShark.com, Offers Sports Fans First Online Professional Sports Forecasting Service Orion Data Analysis Corporation's new site uses statistical data and mathematical algorithms to simulate games and provide likely outcomes for professional sports. - 2005-09-28

Changing The Shape of Sinks to Come Sculptor and Designer Take Bathroom Sinks to a Whole New Level Last May, sculptor Neil Logan and designer, John Pehrson, of Bronze Innovations, invested everything they had to take their line of artistic, bronze bathroom sinks to the 2005 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and Conference in Las Vegas. As the two men held their breath in anticipation, industry professionals applauded the elegence and style of these most unusual sinks. - 2005-09-28

Christina Watson Swings the Globe on Jaijai Jackson's "Woman of Jazz" Radio Show Jazz vocalist Christina Watson will be interviewed by Jaijai Jackson on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at 8:00 pm PST on www.xradio.biz/lasvegas. Watson's debut jazz CD, entitled "All About Love," will be featured on the show and is available online at www.cdbaby.com/christinawatson. - 2005-09-28

Dell's Tim Peters Headlines 2006 Lyra Imaging Symposium Agenda: Register Now to Save $150 Lyra Research's 2006 Lyra Imaging Symposium will be held January 23–25, 2006, at the Rancho Las Palmas Marriott Resort and Spa (Rancho Mirage, CA). This year, the event's official theme is “Shifting Strategies to Maximize Profits.” Tim Peters, vice president and general manager of Dell’s imaging and printing business, will present the Symposium’s keynote address. To save $150 off standard registration rates, call 617-454-2612 or visit http://www.lyra.com/symposium and register before November 30, 2005. - 2005-09-28

Final Draft AV 2.5 Released - Professional Audio-Visual Scriptwriting Software Now Includes Specialized Script Editing Features Final Draft AV, version 2.5 is a significant upgrade to the only self-contained, full-featured word processor specifically designed for dual-column, audio-visual scriptwriting. The dual-column format is used by professionals and consumers who write and produce commercials, documentaries, industrial films, DV shorts and other non-linear scripted material. - 2005-09-28

Bounty Tournament at DoylesRoom.com Gains More and More Popularity with a $25,000 prize. The Bounty Tournament at www.DoylesRoom.com has become such a great success that is back again this week with the top prize of $25,000. - 2005-09-28

Sunset Marketing Retains The Senoff Group for Branding, Communications and Special Markets Penetration Sunset Marketing, a high-successful pioneer in serving the exacting needs of the motion picture, home video and music industries, has retained The Senoff Group for branding, communications and special markets penetration. - 2005-09-28

Manfrotto Launches New Portal Website Focused On Data Management and Integration Website offers better service to distribution partners and end users. - 2005-09-28

Impressive New Weapon In The Fight Against Obesity We have discovered a new and effective treatment for weight management and obesity. Two tablets taken with regular meals is sufficient to significantly reduce blood cholesterol and triglycerides as well as body weight by about 1-1½ pounds per week. Invented by two university professors FBCx is an all natural dietary fiber that has no known side effects. - 2005-09-28

IPVision “Broadband-for-Video” Service Launched by VideoCentric VideoCentric is to supply uncontended IPVision “broadband-for-video” networks to allow customers to instantly connect high quality video & voice over IP to virtually any business location around the globe. - 2005-09-28

MarketingTactics Launches New Website for the Malman Law Firm MarketingTactics, an innovative web design firm announces the creation and launch of a new website for the Malman Law Firm, LLC of Denver, Colorado. - 2005-09-28

Melissa Pehle Announces Availability of Second New Book of 2005: Desperate Betrayal at Lulu.com Melissa Pehle announces print-on-demand availability of "Desperate Betrayal". This is Ms Pehle's second book to release in 2005. Desperate Betrayal is a crime fiction novel revolving around a serial killer. - 2005-09-28

SWING Software Achieves "Ready for IBM Lotus Domino Software" Validation SWING Software today announced that its document integration and publishing solutions received "Ready for IBM Lotus Domino software" validation. - 2005-09-28

Which One Of These Women has Breast Cancer? Do you know? You should! Which One? © - of these women has breast cancer? Do you know? Created by award winning fine artist and graphic designer Rachelle Gould-Harris, Which One? © a greeting card designed for her Good Hair? Greetings© line debuts today with 10% of proceeds supporting breast cancer research! - 2005-09-28

Country Music Artists Guest Start on Campfire Cafe Artists guest-starrring on Campfire Cafe might arrive starving, but host Johnny Nix whips up gourmet campfire cuisine to satisfy these celebrity appetites in no time. The celebrity cooking series premiered Tuesday, September 27th, with 26 new episodes airing nationwide each week. - 2005-09-28

Equinox Publishing To Release MADE IN INDONESIA by Warwick Purser On Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Equinox Publishing will release the long-awaited book MADE IN INDONESIA: A Tribute to the Country's Craftspeople by creative entrepreneur Warwick Purser. MADE IN INDONESIA is a 160-page hardcover book with over 180 full color images by Rio Helmi, one of Asia's most celebrated photographers. More than 23 suppliers and their handcrafted products are featured in eight chapters ranging from metal to wood and natural fibers to stone. - 2005-09-28

Reward Casino Employees for Using New Guest Service Skills Casino employees who go through customer service training need to be rewarded when they successfully apply their new skills on the casino floor. - 2005-09-28

Brainium and Event Marketer Magazine to Host Event Marketing Seminar Brainium, the Corporate Event Planning Agency, will co-host an events trends seminar, to be presented by Event Marketer magazine in Manchester, New Hampshire. The seminar will cover the latest event marketing strategies and tactics, and how marketing executives can use events to enhance their marketing initiatives. The seminar will take place on October 21, 2005 from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and be held in the Event Marketer 53-foot customized "classroom on wheels." To register or for more information, contact Kathryn Conway at (603) 624-2800, ext. 202. - 2005-09-28

Everything Old is New Again Just the name Naughty Nellie conjures up an image of someone slightly sinful. In reality, the original Naughty Nellie was a colorful 19th and 20th century iron cast bookjack. - 2005-09-28

Worth & Company Named A Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania For the third straight year, Worth & Company, Inc., a leading regional provider of mechanical contracting and maintenance services, has been recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in PA." This award program, created through a public / private partnership of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Team Pennsylvania Foundation, Central Penn Business Journal, Best Companies Group and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry began in 2005 as the first of its kind in the United States. Only 100 companies in the state receive the designation. - 2005-09-28

Leading Mazda Parts Store Upgrades Inventory to Cater to Wider Needs of Users Auto parts like Mazda 323 Alternator, Mazda radiators, Mazda fuel tank, Mazda Pickup Engine Parts, Mazda bumpers, Mazda Tail Lights and Mazda Miata Mirror are essential to your car's maximum performance; thus, replacing them with quality Mazda parts is a must. Some stores may be offering rock-bottom priced Mazda parts and other auto parts, but they are not as efficient as OEM parts. Getting them from a trusted and experienced dealer is a sure way to get auto parts of excellent qualities. - 2005-09-28

Macular Degeneration Awareness Event Concludes: Archives Available Through October 31, 2005 OcuSource.com and the AMD Alliance International concluded their AMD Awareness Conference on Saturday September 24, 2005. Recordings of all presentations and exhibitor information will be available on the site through October 31, 2005. - 2005-09-28

PL Developments Sends OTC To Vitamin Angel Alliance For Katrina Relief Effort PL Developments, a leading supplier of over-the-counter, FDA approved products in the analgesic, gastrointestinal, and cough/cold categories, made a major donation to Vitamin Angel Alliance’s Katrina Relief effort, to help the Katrina survivors as they begin to put their lives back together. - 2005-09-28

New Night Golfing at the Seaview Marriott Resort & Spa Seaview Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort, has gone far beyond a mint on the pillow and now offers numerous golfing options for all skill levels -- from beginner to advanced. Guests can participate in everything from lessons to cash prize competitions and now Night Golfing which is held daily. - 2005-09-28

Computer-Books.us Offers Free Books On Ada95 Programming Language Computer-Books.us announces a collection of published Ada programming books that the authors/publishers have generously allowed to be available for free downloads. - 2005-09-28

Writer Capitalizes On 70’s Craze To Publish First Book For all the fans of “That 70’s Show,” there’s a new place to get your 70’s fix. If you take the coming-of-age exploration of “American Graffiti”, combine it with the hi-jinx of “Animal House”, dose it liberally with the drug and alcohol craziness of “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas”, and then set it at Penthouse magazine’s #3 party school of 1974, you’d have a good feel for Minneapolis author Bob Wayne’s new book, Troutman Penthouse 1975. - 2005-09-28

Baron & Budd, P.C. Attorneys Russell Budd and Lisa Blue to Speak At The Texas Bar Association's 28th Annual Advanced Civil Trial Course Russell Budd and Lisa Blue, attorneys with the law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C., will speak at the Texas Bar Association’s 28th Annual Advanced Civil Trial Course held today through September 30th in Dallas. - 2005-09-28

'Is He Cheating on You?' Now Available As an E-Book Is He Cheating on You? – 829 Telltale Signs is now available as an e-book by popular request. Described by one talk show host as a "cheating man's worst nightmare," this book lists practically every known sign of infidelity, including the subtle signs most people usually overlook. The e-book version of Is He Cheating on You? also contains a special section for men entitled Is She Cheating on You? - 2005-09-28

Remodeler Wins 2005 National Business Ethics Award Winner of American Business Ethics Award uses award as platform to promote good business practices in industry, in wake of Hurricane Katrina’s effect on prices. - 2005-09-28

"Positively Prepared"…Free Resource Made Available for National Preparedness Month, September 2005 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and The American Red Cross declared September 2005 as "National Preparedness Month." The goal is to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and to encourage individuals to take action. In response, Butterhouse Publishing has released a free pamphlet intended to aid individuals in preparing their own disaster plans to ensure that they are not entirely dependent on government intervention or other external sources of relief. - 2005-09-28

HowCanIHelpNow.com Makes Helping with Hurricane Relief Easier Now those interested in the relief efforts after the Gulf Coast hurricanes have an easier way to find donation and volunteer opportunities at www.HowCanIHelpNow.com. - 2005-09-28

sqlSentry Announces Nick Harshbarger As New Vice President of Sales and Marketing sqlSentry, a leading developer of management solutions for Microsoft SQL Server, today announced that it has added Nick Harshbarger as Vice President of Sales and Marketing to the management team. He has extensive experience in direct and channel sales approaches. - 2005-09-28

Music Lessons Can Improve Children's Performance in School Music lessons have been shown to improve children's performance in school. After eight months of keyboard lessons, preschoolers tested showed a 46% boost in their spatial IQ, which is crucial for higher brain functions such as complex mathematics. Frances Rauschrer, Ph.D., University of California, Irvine. - 2005-09-28

Eventsponsorship.com Launches Sponsorship Search Engine New Website matches faith-based events with corporate sponsors debuts November 1, 2005. - 2005-09-28

Leading Independent Mobile Music Aggregator Re-Brands - YR Becomes Indie Mobile YR Media re-brands as Indie Mobile to reflect a dedicated focus on building an international presence for Independent music on mobile. - 2005-09-28

Karel Furniture and Accessory Market Bets on Success in Atlantic City Nation’s Largest Producer of Regional Markets Returns to Atlantic City May 7-9, 2006. - 2005-09-28

Tmw Systems Acquired By Wachovia Capital Partners And Peppertree Capital Management Company Poised to Accelerate Growth TMW Systems, the premier developer and integrator of enterprise management software for the trucking industry, today announced that it has finalized a definitive agreement to be purchased by Wachovia Capital Partners and Peppertree Capital Management. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. - 2005-09-28

Moore Colson Named One of Atlanta’s Best Places To Work Atlanta Business Chronicle Honors Moore Colson as a Finalists in their A+ Employers Program. - 2005-09-28

Message Technologies, Inc. Migrates to the Latest Version of the VoiceGenie VoiceXML Platform: Tuvox First to Deploy on MTI's Expanded Infrastructure Message Technologies, Inc. (MTI), an industry-leading provider of speech IVR hosting, announced today its migration to the latest version of the VoiceGenie VoiceXML platform and a significant expansion of its port capacity. Tuvox is the first customer to deploy on MTI's expanded infrastructure. - 2005-09-28

October 6th Marks the Day George Washington Returned A Lost Dog—and Became A Manners Model for A New Nation On October 6, 1777 George Washington found a lost dog belonging to his British adversary and did the right thing by returning the pup with a polite note. On this anniversary of that mannerly event, the author of the new book, "General Howe's Dog: George Washington, the Battle of Germantown and the Dog Who Crossed Enemy Lines," wishes that more people today would take their cue from Washington's impeccable behavior. - 2005-09-28

New Model 4762 Multiple Video Platform Allows 256 SDI Signals on One Fiber Force Optical Broadcast Systems announces the new Model 4762 Multiple Video Platform. This new product provides the Broadcast and CATV industry with a highly configurable, cost effective, and scalable platform for optical transport of a variety of audio, video, and data services over a single optical fiber. - 2005-09-28

New City Canyons' Recording Artist John Wilde Group To Appear at Gonzales Venue The John Wilde Group -- just signed by New York's City Canyons Records -- will appear at Barnstormers in Gonzales on October 1. - 2005-09-28

Lorman Education Services Presents "Medical Records Law" Seminar on November 10, 2005 This "Medical Records Law" seminar is designed to address the general and specific issues relating to management of medical records and safeguards that can be taken in the medical office setting to avoid potential hazards. - 2005-09-28

Lorman Education Services Presents 'Fundamentals Of Real Estate Closings' Seminar November 9, 2005 This "Fundamentals Of Real Estate Closings" seminar will provide a fast-paced overview of the process and elements of commercial real estate closings in California. - 2005-09-28

Lorman Education Services Presents "Current Issues In Storm Water Regulation" Seminar on Nov. 15, 2005 This "Current Issues In Storm Water Regulation" seminar will address current issues related to storm water regulation, provide information to better understand how it evolved, recent trends and how to ensure your compliance with storm water regulations. - 2005-09-28

UP Aerospace to Exhibit Renowned 'SpaceLoft' Sub-Orbital Rocket at X PRIZE CUP UP Aerospace, Inc. (www.upaerospace.com), the world's only operational, private space-launch company, will exhibit its renowned "SpaceLoft" rocket at the upcoming Countdown to the X PRIZE CUP. - 2005-09-28

Feature Film Brings International Kudos, A Rare View of Peace and War Feature Film on Iraq screens to International Acclaim. - 2005-09-28

State of NY OGS Cuts Equipment Maintenance Costs By 25 Percent New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Daniel D. Hogan announced today that the State has entered into an agreement with The Remi Group, LLC, to continue a successful Equipment Maintenance Program (EMP). - 2005-09-28

Prompt Communications Launches Technology Blog London-based technology PR and copywriting firm, Prompt Communications, has launched a tech-blog to showcase its copywriting talent and demonstrate the feasibility of business blogging as a useful communications platform. - 2005-09-28

Boston's Industry Magazine to Feature Richard Gere on Cover Boston's Industry Magazine does it again with a sizzling cover story featuring Richard Gere. Industry's October issue, dropping this week, will feature Gere on the cover as well as a profile of Sheryl Crow as well as it's regular fashion, entertaimnet, and lifestyle features. - 2005-09-28

ALM Becomes Media Partner for NAMWOLF Annual Meeting MILWAUKEE – The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is pleased to announce that ALM, a leading media company serving legal and business professionals, has become a Media Partner for NAMWOLF’s Annual Meeting in October. ALM currently owns and publishes 39 national and regional magazines and newspapers, including The American Lawyer®, Corporate Counsel® and The National Law Journal®. - 2005-09-28

The Chicago Wine and Food Festival Uncorks Its Annual Celebration Chicago is the new hot bed of the culinary world. Three day event celebrating food, wine and education. The Chicago Wine and Food Festival, October 21-23. Gala dinner at Peninsula Chicago, Reserve wine tasting at Peninsula and Grand Event on Sunday October 23 at Kendall College. - 2005-09-28

Eat, Drink and Make Money Writers from all walks of life are learning the inside secrets about food writing. This online class turns average people into food writers; students turn their dual passions of cooking and writing into a hot new career. - 2005-09-28

Artist Uses Talent To Honor Fallen Heroes Georgia artist uses talent to honor fallen heroes - portraits drawn free of charge for families of military personnel killed in the Iraq-Afghanistan-War Against Terrorism - Operation Enduring Freedom. - 2005-09-28

INUS Technology Offers Powerful 3D Scanner Software With the Release of rapidform2006 INUS Technology releases rapidform2006, the latest version of their reverse modeling software. The added functions of rapidform2006 increases the performance and usablility of the software. rapidform2006 is capable of a variety of functions from reverse modeling to rapid prototyping and inspection. - 2005-09-28

Solarscope Announces New Wooden Models Expected to be Big Hit With Teachers, Science Educators, Recreation and Edutainment Facilities Solarscope announces the release of its new reengineered Wooden Models, which provide unique solar viewing solutions at affordable pricing. The company shifted manufacturing from Europe to the United States, to gain a competitive edge on production capabilities and also to lower costs, hereby passing the savings to its customers. - 2005-09-28

"Storieszzz: The Adventures of Faye and Fred" Makes Naptime and Bedtime Fun & Educational Former music industry executive turned-stay-at-home-dad Michael Preston has created the second in his series of "go-to-sleep" CDs for kids. Following on the heels of "Infant Calm" (for colicky babies), "Storieszzz: The Adventures of Faye and Fred" helps nap- or bedtime-resistant toddlers and children up to age 7 relax into sleep. - 2005-09-28

Noah's Animal Figurines Offers Poll Pertaining to Hurricane Victims and Their Pets - 2005-09-28

A Showcase of Women Artists Launch the Holiday Season for a Great Cause Showcasing Bay Area artisans for a good cause. Two Silicon Valley business women create pre-holiday launch party to support the San Jose Family Shelter. - 2005-09-28

The David Law Firm Sponsors International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma For the second year in a row, The David Law Firm sponsors the International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma. The Symposium, to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada October 6 - 8, 2005, will bring together scientists, medical doctors, researchers, and practitioners to share information on the latest advances in the treatment of mesothelioma. - 2005-09-28

C I Host, Web Hosting Giant, Offers Reachon E-mail Marketing Services to Customers C I Host, a global leader in Web hosting and data center operations, today announced it will offer Reachon Opt-In E-mail Marketing, as an online marketing solution for its hosting customers. - 2005-09-28

Gala to Honor Ambassador John L Loeb The Danish American Society has selected. Ambassador John L. Loeb, Jr., former Ambassador to Denmark, as Man of the Year. He will be celebrated at a Gala Dinner on November 11, 2005 at the Rainbow Room in New York City. - 2005-09-28

King of Shaves Announce Sponsorship of White Air XSF Extreme Sports Festival 2005 October 27-30, Isle of Wight, UK. Created by Nigel Howells in 1997 as a Wind and Surf based event, the White Air Extreme Sports Festival has grown enormously, attracting competitors and spectators from all over Europe. The event is particularly successful due to it's spectator friendly location and is now regarded as one of the most prestigious International Extreme Sports festivals on the calendar. King of Shaves, the UK's #2 men's high performance shaving and skincare brand are delighted to be sole event sponsor. The event also forms part of Fosters Surf Tour. - 2005-09-28

Sticky Web Signs Letter of Iintent with General Patent Corporation and IP Holdings Sticky Web, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: SIKY), a pioneer in OPT-IN e-mail technology, announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent with General Patent Corporation International (GPCI), a leading intellectual property firm, and its affiliate idea incubator, IP Holdings LLC. - 2005-09-28

PrintingAndDesignOnline.com Launches DIY Print Site New era of printing and design has arrived with the opening of PrintingAndDesignOnline.com. The revolutionary website allows print buyers to order staccato offset printing at 50 - 75% off traditional print prices. In addition to low prices, the site also gives customers the opportunity to create their own professional looking designs with the free online Ultra Design Studio. Now everyone can design like a pro and save money on high quality commercial printing. - 2005-09-28

Dodge Communications Adds dbMotion to Client Roster; Account Win Signals Continued Growth for healthcare PR and Marketing Agency Dodge Communications, a leading PR and marketing agency specializing in the healthcare industry, today announced a new contract with Israel-based dbMotion, a provider of medical informatics solutions, to develop and execute a comprehensive public relations program. The program will target the U.S. market and will focus on helping physicians, hospitals and health plans reap the benefits of integrating and sharing clinical information. - 2005-09-28

US Market Development Group Leads Colombian Business Growth Effort Colombian effort one of many transnational market development opportunities currently being cultivated in Central and South American countries by USMDG. - 2005-09-28

Knowbility Launches Partner Program with cPubs and Perceptive Sciences Corporation Knowbility is the nation’s leader in hands-on training for web and software accessibility. This partnership program will help more companies comply with federal section 508 and state standards by receiving accessibility services from Knowbility through its partners. The initial two strategic partnerships are with cPubs – a leading developer of computer product documentation and training – and Perceptive Sciences Corporation – one of the top usability testing and research firms. - 2005-09-28

Playing Online Poker for a Living - Is it Realy Doable? Playing online poker for a living is absolutely doable, but it takes a combination of talent, dedication, patience, discipline and disposition to succeed. Knowing where and at what times the the loosest middle and upper limit poker games are played are the number one secret for those that play professional poker online successfully. - 2005-09-28

Redline and Modified Magazine Team Up For America's First Officially-Sanctioned Time Attack Series At the REDLINE/Modified Mag TIME ATTACK Series, the battle for bragging rights is between you and the clock. - 2005-09-28

Mary Washington Brooks 'Rocks Your World' at 19th Annual Riverwalk Blues Festival Blues Diva Mary Washington-Brooks will be Rocking Your World at the 19th Annual Riverwalk blues Festival on Sunday November 6,2005 from 11:30 am to 1 pm. - 2005-09-28

Open Enrollment Season Brings HSA Opportunities for Financial Institutions Thousands of companies nationwide will be offering High Deductible Health Plans/HDHP, along with the new Health Savings Accounts/HSAs, to their employees this fall. Many of these employers are funding these HSAs or offering a dollar for dollar match. - 2005-09-28

If You Are Black and Law School Bound, Help Has Finally Arrived!: New Book Showcases 75 Models of Excellence for Aspiring African American Law Students Attorney compiles informative book featuring profiles and essays of successful law school applicants geared towards assisting African American law school aspirants submit more competitive application packages. The book provides concrete examples of excellence through featuring 75 profiles and over 60 essays from Black students nationwide admitted to over 100 American Bar Association-approved law schools. The book also features expert insight from admissions directors, detailed application advice, self-assessment, strategic planning and admissions committee exercises, success affirmations and much more. - 2005-09-28

Renegade Labs' Blue|328 Digital Mixer Chosen Pick Hit at IBC 2005 Following a successful showing at IBC 2005, Broadcast Engineering World Edition bestowed its prestigious IBC2005 Pick Hits award on Renegade Labs and the Blue|328 digital audio mixer. Professionals from broadcast, production, cable and satellite industries chose the winners of the Pick Hit award,handed out for the first time at IBC2005. The show attracts about 43,000 attendees and 1000 exhibiting companies from over 120 countries to Amsterdam for the 5 day exhibition and conference. - 2005-09-28

Atlantic Soul Bodyworks Pampers the Diva Within Us All Atlantic Soul Bodyworks (www.atlanticsoulbodyworks.com) launches a whole new look and line of great handmade bath and body products just in time for Christmas. Bring out the diva in your house this holiday season and pamper her like she's never been pampered before. - 2005-09-28

HealthCare Direct (HCD) Introduces True Hospital Price Transparency in its Innovative Scheduled Benefit Plan Featuring Maximum Allowable Costs HealthCare Direct (HCD) has introduced a new employee benefit health care coverage product that encourages consumerism in the cost-effective use of employer provided health care coverage. The program saves employer benefit expenses by paying pre-negotiated maximum allowable flat rates to hospitals for 26 of the most common in-hospital admissions. Annual claim cost savings in the range of 10% to 20% are possible. The fixed rate product includes two of the most cost-efficient quality Milwaukee metropolitan area health care systems — ProHealth and Columbia/St. Mary’s. These two hospital systems have agreed in advance to accept the maximum allowable rates as payment in full. Guaranteed fixed hospital rates have been negotiated and are effective until 2008. - 2005-09-28

Stem Cell Research Lands TheraVitae CEO in Top 100 List Stem Cell Company CEO Valentin Fulga one of Israel's 100 most important people. - 2005-09-28

FindaSeminar.com Adds Grant Writing and Management Training Classes and Seminars By eCivis Training seekers in need of grant writing or management training can now register for ECivis training seminars by visiting FindaSeminar.com the world's largest training search engine. - 2005-09-28

VistaPrint Launches New Holiday Cards For Small Businesses Hundreds of exclusive new designs enable small businesses to upload logo and customize text for personalized holiday greeting to customers. - 2005-09-28

Net Sphaera launches Wireless Dev Studio, the OCX that handles GSM modems. Wireless Dev Studio is an ActiveX DLL that allows you to send and receive SMS through GSM/GPRS modems. It handles voice and data calls and the phonebooks of both SIM and modem. - 2005-09-28

Wynton Marsalis and Dr. Ken Mask Look to Build Libraries in the Homes of Hurricane Katrina Victims After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Dr. Ken Mask who runs the non-profit "Books To You" in New Orleans, turned to close friends and supporters, one being Wynton Marsalis to help restore the precious books that washed away in the Hurricane's flood. - 2005-09-28

Media43 Productions Offers Broadcast Quality for Wedding Memories Tampa and Orlando couples can take heart. They have a wedding videography service available that delivers broadcast quality videos. - 2005-09-28

Searching for the World's #1 Hip Hop Music Star, Mr. Joseph Jackson's Hip Hop Boot Camp The Joe Jackson Hip Hop Boot Camp establishes international Hip Hop Music competitions where the most promising young talents can be identified, showcased and promoted before worldwide audiences, the media and the music industry. - 2005-09-28

National Research Council of Canada Supports HaiVision's Development of Next Generation (H.264) Video over IP Product HaiVision is pleased to announce an agreement with the National Research Council of Canada's Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) to receive a repayable contribution for up to $700,000 for the development of H.264. - 2005-09-28

New Website Offering Innovative Boat Propeller Sales and Service Opens The Prop Doc launches their new website with a totally new idea in Boat Propeller Repair and Sales. The full service Online Propeller Shop offers unique and cost saving alternative to boat owners with propeller sales and service. - 2005-09-28

MediaBids Buys and Resells Advertising Space MediaBids.com has begun purchasing ad space in national magazines and selling it off to advertisers with ad tracking capabilities. - 2005-09-28

Online Auctioneer Resells Full page Ads In National Magazines MediaBids, the online print advertising marketplace, resells full page ads in national magazines at affordable rate with ad tracking capabilities. - 2005-09-28

Mobile Trends Enters Russia -- Human Mobility in Russian The Swedish company Mobile Trends is now entering the Russian market for distribution of mobile IP-based services. The mobile content product mobispine (www.mobispine.com) from Mobile Trends Europe AB will shortly be launched in Russian. - 2005-09-28

Interview with RotoPlay CEO Korey Gardner Regarding Lawsuit Against Sportingbet, PLC. RotoPlay President discusses facts behind the Sportingbet lawsuit case. - 2005-09-28

VISTA Retains Rebecca Contreras, Former Special Assistant to President George W. Bush VISTA, a leader in real property asset management, has retained Rebecca A. Contreras, a former member of the Bush Administration, as a special part-time consultant for the company’s corporate development efforts. Contreras Brings a human capital perspective to VISTA’s expertise in Real Property Asset Management. - 2005-09-28

Lorman Education Services Presents "Sales And Use Tax" Seminar on November 17, 2005. This "Sales And Use Tax" seminar is designed to aid taxpayers in minimizing their tax and to avoid liability for failing to collect or pay taxes actually owed. - 2005-09-28

The Right Strategies Save Money When Purchasing A Vehicle Former car dealer reveals dealer secrets that will you save thousands on your next vehicle purchase. - 2005-09-28

Somerset Hills Hotel Offers Winter Wedding Specials New packages are more affordable than ever! - 2005-09-28

Ireland - Metro Wireless Scores Significant Transfers From Incumbent Telco The new Metro platform announced by Digiweb little more than two weeks ago is already carving out a significant market. Over 1,000 subscribers have ordered the telephony and broadband service which uses DOCSIS 2.0 cable modems within a wholly wireless local access and backhaul network. Digiweb is winning a high rate of customer transfers to the service from incumbent telco, eircom. - 2005-09-28

OzWebFX Release The Australian Million Dollar Homepage OzWEbFX are proud to release The Australian Million Dollar Homepage, they say; "Following on the heels of a British entrepreneur who aims to pay his way through university by selling 1 million pixels of Internet ad space for $1 each, we have now released the Australian version." - 2005-09-28

Top Doctors Gather at Annual International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Convention in Sydney, Australia Some of the world’s most renown hair transplant surgeons gathered this month to hear about the latest cutting edge methods in surgical hair restoration. Speakers included Robert M. Bernstein. M.D. founder of Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration. - 2005-09-28

Houston-Based Firm Helps Not-For-Profit Organization Promote Civics Education Technology and creativity help reach more students. - 2005-09-28

Avatale: Fusing Gaming, Blogging and Community Publication Services New generation web blogging services integrates cutting edge technologies in exciting new way. - 2005-09-28

Roam or Stay Home but Always Keep Accurate Information Within Easy Reach Use a home PC to access the office. Make your office desktop feel home-like. Both are possible with EssentialPIM. - 2005-09-28

Braintech Receives Order from ABB for Two Material Handling Solutions ABB to install complete TrueView™ systems for transmission assembly at a global automaker's powertrain plant. - 2005-09-28

Creative Eateries Corporation Acquires Pasta Pranzo Creative Eateries Corporation (OTC.BB – CEAT) is pleased to announce it has acquired 100% of Pasta Pranzo Franchise Company, LLC, a fast-casual restaurant concept developed in Los Angeles, CA. The acquisition includes specific trademarks and service marks, including the Pasta Pranzo trademark, logo and related commercial symbols and slogans, and recipes, including future recipes and the Pasta Pranzo location in the Santa Monica area in West Los Angeles. Existing management will be retained and join the Creative Eateries team. - 2005-09-28

Flirting in the Office Now Off Limits, Most Workers Say; But 1 in 10 Say Promotions Often Stem From Office Affairs 11th "Attitudes in the American Workplace" Poll by Harris Interactive® for The Marlin Company. - 2005-09-28

Dinklink.com, the World's First Dating Site Dedicated to Child-Free Singles, Officially Debuts Nocturnal Metropolis LLC is proud to announce the debut of Dinklink.com, "Dating, with no kids attached” ™. Dinklink.com is uniquely positioned to help the millions of singles seeking the "D.I.N.K" (Dual Income, No Kids) lifestyle. Focusing on this niche market, Nocturnal Metropolis LLC hopes to lure savvy singles by specifically addressing their needs. - 2005-09-28

Male Workers Twice As Likely to Fake Being Sick to Their Employers; About 30% of Low Income Workers Lack Health Insurance; Older Workers Most Likely To be Insured 11th Annual “Attitudes in the American Workplace” Poll by Harris for The Marlin Company - 2005-09-28

Lakonic Advertising Launches New Identity and Sister Division, Adds Staff Lakonic, a Chicago-based advertising, design and interactive studio, has launched a new identity and a sister division, The Volume of Silence, which is a music fanzine and design studio that handles entertainment clients. Lakonic has added staff to support the expansion in design, content and account management. - 2005-09-28

Free Enterprise Action Fund Warns Business Roundtable Member Companies to Focus on Real Business Growth Strategies, Not ‘Feel-Good’ Public Relations Stunts Mutual fund warns Business Roundtable members that the recently announced "S.E.E. Change" initiative appears to be more a public relations gimmick than an effective strategy for business growth. - 2005-09-28

Casuality Europe: A Conference for Casual Game Developers, Publishers and Distributors Casuality Europe: A Conference for Casual Game Developers, Publishers and Distributors will be held in Amsterdam on the 8th and 9th of February 2006. - 2005-09-28

Arnold Schwarzenegger for California Governor--Re-elect Arnie in 2006 Website Launches Today Arnold Schwarzenegger for California Governor--Re-elect Arnie in 2006 Website Launches Today. - 2005-09-28

Pixelbay.Org Breaks All the Rules With Microscopic Ads PixelBay.org, a non-traditional advertising site, which creates internet traffic through the use of the world’s smallest ads, generated a startling amount of consumer interest as throngs of online visitors surged to its site in just the first 24 hours of its operation. - 2005-09-28

MBE Successfully Completes Phase II of Beta Testing on Automated International Barter Software For Fortune 500 Companies New Software Automates Tedious International Barter For Fortune 500 Companies At Rate of $4-$5 Million Per Day. - 2005-09-28

First Environment Adds Expert in Life Cycle Assessment and Nanotechnology Shannon M. Lloyd, Ph.D., has joined First Environment as a senior environmental specialist focusing on strategic environmental management, including applying life cycle assessment (LCA) to emerging nanotechnologies. She is based in First Environment’s Washington, D.C. office. - 2005-09-28

Classic Rock Journalist Steven Rosen to Auction Historical Interview Tapes Steven Rosen, music journalist veteran, is auctioning his personally taped interviews with some of rock's greatest musicians in The Spotlight Auction hosted by Backstage Auctions. - 2005-09-28

CIO Introduces 90-Day Course to Teach Success Secrets of IT Management Elite This unique course teaches the success secrets of the IT management elite for the purposes of improving the job performance, results and success of IT managers. - 2005-09-28

General Surgeon Claims Laparoscopic Gallbladder Procedure Send Many Patients Home Sooner Removal of the gallbladder, a surgical procedure once associated with long hospital stays and difficult recovery, now offers many patients a quick recovery and a short hospital visit. - 2005-09-28

CTP Energy Science Explains Planet Earth’s Destructive Reactions Drazen Premate, originator of CTP Energy Science, has a revolutionary explanation for planet Earth's increased destructive reactions. - 2005-09-28

UniversityOfHealthCare Published a New Book Called Bioterrorism Anthrax--This Practical Approach to the Disease is Written for the Public and Hhealthcare Practitioners UniversityOfHealthCare published a new book called Bioterrorism Anthrax. This practical approach to the disease is written for the public and healthcare practitioners. - 2005-09-28