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New Research Shows That Enterprise-wide Project Management Offices Are More Effective Than Department Based PMOs A recent global research study from management consulting firm Business Improvement Architects builds a strong case for moving the project management office (PMO) out of a departmentally based structure to an enterprise-wide one that can align projects with corporate strategy. - 2006-06-07

Step Up in Style with Platform Shoes and Platform Sandals Platforms used to sacrifice comfort for style – Now they are both comfortable and stylish. - 2006-06-07

Acclaimed Specialist Writes Teacher Resumes and Teacher Cover Letters Professional resume writer Laura Malischkeo opens new branch of business. - 2006-06-07

The Many Adventures of Pengey Penguin Pengey Penguin the newest children's book hero. - 2006-06-07

The Reel Production Calendar: A Calendar Program for Film and Television Comes of Age Reel Logix, Inc. releases the 3.3 version of The Reel Production Calendar, the market leading calendar software designed for managing Pre-Production, Production, and Post Production activities for various departments at the studio and production level. - 2006-06-07

The Sky's the Limit for Women Entrepreneurs on the Internet Internet Rich Girl launches web site that delivers Internet advice, strategies, and support designed exclusively for a woman’s approach to business. - 2006-06-07

Camping Renaissance in Italy The days of cleaning duties, curfews and crowded dormitory rooms are over for travellers/backpackers staying in Italian Hostels. Over the past four years a quiet revolution has swept the European ackpacking circuit with the advent of the hostel/camping village. - 2006-06-07

Country Curtains® Announces Summer Whites Collection Country Curtains®, a leading merchant of ready-made window treatments has unveiled its Summer Whites Collection, a compilation of their popular white window treatment styles for the upcoming season. - 2006-06-07

Master P, Godigital & Shared Media Licensing Enter into Groundbreaking P2P Music Pact GoDigital Music Group is set to release new Master P and Lil’ Romeo recordings on P2P networks in the monetizable ‘Weed’ file format. GoDigital is the first label to pursue a wide release of monetizable files across all P2P networks for any major recording artist. - 2006-06-07

The Los Angeles County Bar Association Announces Buffini Communications Systems as a Member Benefit Provider Buffini Communication Systems will provide the use of its product, Complete Trial Services, to LACBA members. - 2006-06-07

New Book, Yoga for the Desk Jockey, Frees Desk-Bound Executives, Managers and Staff From Common Daily Aches and Pains A new book, Yoga for the Desk Jockey, offers simple at-your-desk yoga exercises that reduce the aches and pains associated with computer work in just minutes each day (www.yogaforthedeskjockey.com). - 2006-06-07

Rideau Named One of Canada's 100 Fastest Growing Companies Recognition leader named to the PROFIT 100 for the second time in four years. - 2006-06-07

American Community Presents 2005 Awards at Annual Sterling Club Event for Agents American Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance, presented its 2005 agent awards during its Sterling Club event held in May 2006. The annual event hosts American Community’s top producers from over 5,000 independent agents in eight states. - 2006-06-07

Retailers Battle for Talent with Compensation Axiom Consulting Partners and Western Management Group release report on the practices and trends in compensation in the retail industry. - 2006-06-07

Linen Life Park Avenue, Maxwell's, Cacao Anasa, Afrisoul Music Presents "Sweet Chocolate Soul” Featuring Dozie Live Linen Life Park Avenue is proud to host the "Sweet Chocolate Soul" signature concert series. The highly anticipated summer series kicks off on Friday, June 16, 2006 at 8pm with a special live performance by Afrisoul Music recording artist Dozie (pronounced Doh-zee-ay). - 2006-06-07

Swimming Season Puts Feet in the Spotlight, Affecting Self-Confidence There's no activity that requires more self-confidence about one's appearance than swimming, since skin-exposing bathing suits, sandals and bare feet are required. But even if you're in great shape, dressed in the latest beachwear, and are an excellent swimmer, ugly feet can ruin self-confidence when summer rolls around. - 2006-06-07

13th Annual Dawg Walk & Pet Faire to Benefit Homeless Animals Dogs and their owners enjoy this annual outdoor fundraising event that benefits sick and injured shelter animals. A morning of fun for the whole family with dog adoptions, K9 entertainment, horses, pet contests, raffle prizes, vendor booths and wildlife education. - 2006-06-07

Telfair in Sugar Land Invites Top Real Estate Agent Don Burns to Open House Newland Communities, developer of the new master planned community named Telfair in Sugar Land, invited Don Burns and other top real estate agents in Fort Bend County to an open house to kick off sales in Telfair. Recognizing that real estate agents are a major source of sales in any new development, Newland Communities wanted the best of the best to have the first look at Telfair. - 2006-06-07

Lisa Beth Older, a New York City Divorce Lawyer, Offers Important Information on Divorce in New York City or Upstate New York This article contains general information on divorce and custody and domestic violence by New York divorce lawyer Lisa Beth Older, located in New York City, NY, with offices in upstate New York. - 2006-06-07

Resource for Online Poker Affiliates Debuts A new, premiere online resource specifically for online poker affiliates debuted today at PokerAffiliatePrograms.com. PokerAffiliatePrograms.com “PAP” gives affiliate marketers who promote online poker access to expert articles, tools, community forums, specialized content for players and program alerts. - 2006-06-07

Jazz Bassist Releases a Decade's Worth of Music "Decade", the newest release by Joseph Patrick Moore on Blue Canoe Records, contains material compiled from his recording efforts spanning the years 1996-2005. Unlike other compilation or "best of" recordings, Decade is not a testimonial of past achievements but a preface, or glimpse, into the artist's future. - 2006-06-07

Wholesale Auto Parts Industry B2B Trade Network - All World Automotive Wholesale Auto Parts Industry B2B Trade Network - Buy, sell and trade auto parts, truck parts, automotive tools and automotive related chemicals. Giving companies the ability to manage automotive inventory assets. Automotive asset mangement on a global basis. - 2006-06-07

USA Distant World Cup Underdog According To Bookmakers, Reports TheOnlineWire.com Betting on the World Cup 2006 is expected to set an all time high volume of wagers. Popular sports betting Web site TheOnlineWire.com published latest odds on the team that according to online sportsbooks will win - Germany 2006. - 2006-06-07

Celebrities Sexy Odds -- Betting on the Next Nipple Slip is the Hottest Proposition of Summer 2006, Reports TheOnlineWire.com Sexy odds-makers believe Anne Nichole Smith is huge favorite to be the next celebrity to be publicly photographed with an exposed nipple. - 2006-06-07

Cramer receives top honor for best non-branded website, awarded by prestigious DTC Perspectives Cramer takes home top honors at the 2006 DTC Perspectives awards competition for ‘Best Non-Branded Website’ for its work on behalf of the reproductive health division of Serono, Inc. - 2006-06-07

Da Vinci Controversy Reignites Keys to the Da Vinci Code Reveals the Startling Truth About the Basis for Da Vinci Code Movie The hottest controversy in the literary and religious worlds surrounds the bestselling novel, The Da Vinci Code. And with good reason. Religious fundamentalists don't want their God held up to scrutiny. And secularists see the book as evidence the whole of Christianity is based on exaggeration, censorship and murder. Who is right? - 2006-06-07

BNI Brings Referral Networking to Taiwan Taiwan is the 27th country for BNI, an international referral networking organization that helps businesses and professionals cultivate success through word-of-mouth marketing. - 2006-06-07

Spanish Translation Leader Launches B2B Division at Localization World Barcelona 2006 Spanish localization leader, Trusted Translations, Inc., sponsored the opening lunch at the Localization World Barcelona 2006 conference marking the launch of its B2B localization division and the initiation of its presence in the European market - 2006-06-07

Free Online Catalog Showcases Decorative Concrete Pool Decks A free online catalog published by The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete information, provides photos and information about options and possibilities for decorative concrete pool decks. - 2006-06-07

Invisa and Guardian Pool Fence Systems Announce Smart Parent Alert Fence: Increases Safety, Prevents Child Drownings in Swimming Pools Invisa, Inc. and Guardian Pool Fence Systems, Inc. are jointly developing the first parent interactive electronic swimming pool fence that will detect “potential breaches” and sound an alarm even before a child has crossed the pool fence’s perimeter, allowing for quicker adult notification and response times to prevent injuries and deaths due to drowning. This innovation is a landmark in pool safety and security. - 2006-06-07

Mikons.com: An Ancient Communication Form Recreated for Modern Times Mikonoclast, LLC, announces the worldwide launch of www.Mikons.com and the Mikon Machine™, a tool that offers a new language—created without words—to connect the world. The Mikon Machine is the world's first online vector graphic drawing and editing tool. - 2006-06-07

Titan Poker Club Releases 'TITANFREE' Titan Poker Bonus Code for New Online Poker Players Titan Poker Club (www.titanpokerclub.com) has released a special bonus code TITANFREE. Titan Poker Club is offering this special online poker promo deposit bonus code to new players joining Titan Poker. All new players using the special bonus code "titanfree" will receive a 100% deposit bonus up to $500 and be entered into a $800 new player's freeroll tournament. Other club highlights include draws for poker prizes and free private online poker tourneys. - 2006-06-07

Student Loan Consolidation: Thousands of Dollars At Risk If College Graduates Delay This month, approximately 4 million college students will leave campus for good, taking away diplomas, friendships, and an average of $23,000 in federal student loans. The first shock of life after college may not be the workforce for many graduates, though. On July 1, 2006, graduates with federal Stafford loans will be facing a significant increase in their student loan interest rates, from their current 4.7% rate to a whopping 6.7% rate or higher. Only by consolidating their student loans well before July 1 can graduates lock in their current, lower interest rates, protecting them from the impending increase. - 2006-06-07

Private Student Loans Help Families Find Financial Aid for College Tuition A recent article in the New York Times highlighted what many students already knew - that not only was college getting more expensive, but the amount of federal aid available to students is not keeping up with rising education costs. - 2006-06-07

Breast Cancer Research to Receive Candle Company’s First Week Profits At Timeless Candles company owners have committed all profits from the first week of business to help in the effort to find a cure for breast cancer. - 2006-06-07

SolidSpace Remote Server Monitoring, Backup and Disaster Recovery Services Benefit Winston-Salem Branding Firm Millions of Dollars Worth of Data Entrusted to SolidSpace. - 2006-06-07

Serenata Flowers Proves AJAX for All Trades Online flower boutique Serenata Flowers today established itself as an Internet innovator with the launch of several new website features that show how ecommerce can engage in the Web 2.0 model popularised by community-driven sites. - 2006-06-07

RezOvation Announces New Products and Pricing for Small Lodging Properties RezOvation, the leading property management software (PMS) company for small lodging properties, announced its comprehensive suite of new products and fee structures. The RezOvation Booking Engine now includes unlimited transactions for one low monthly fee, starting at $39 monthly for the best and most secure booking engine in the business, saving innkeepers thousands in costs. - 2006-06-07

Insurance Brokerage Firm Apex Global Partners Appoints New President and Chief Operating Officer Leading privately held insurance brokerage firm, providing insurance, risk management and employee benefits services, appoints K. Brian McLaughlin as President and Chief Operating Officer. - 2006-06-07

Agele Launches Online Boutique Featuring Organic Platinum Restorative Anti Aging Formula The ground breaking “Agele” is the organic platinum anti-aging skin care formula just released at the new online boutique at www.Pureagele.com. - 2006-06-07

An Open Content Directory for Life Scientists Oxford Informatics Ltd, the Open Content Company for Life Sciences and Medical Sciences, announces the launch of the most extensive curated directory of web resources focussed upon scientists. - 2006-06-07

DWC FACES Launches the 'Facebook' for Businesswomen, Providing New Online Social Networking Tool for Career Women to 'Give Good Google' DWC Faces provides career women with an unprecedented opportunity to control their online image using a social networking tool designed specifically to meet the needs of professional women. Social networking is a technology that previously was used primarily by college students, starting with Facebook, but it is the new trend today for professional development. - 2006-06-07

Home Energy Audit Assistance Program for Utility Companies Unveiled Sierra Energy Products has developed a program to assist electrical utility companies in educating their customers and helping them to increase the accuracy and participation of home energy audits. With energy costs on the rise, utility companies and consumers are increasing their activities around saving energy. This new "E2C" program launched by Sierra Energy will help both parties attain their goals by bridging the gap between the utility company and consumer. - 2006-06-07

Breaking News-New Versatile Laser Removes Unwanted Tattoos and Pigments - Dr.Mahaveer Mehta Medical Center Dubai now Offers the Medlite Laser Treatment Dubai , United Arab Emirates --Imagine a world where a Laser beam can safely "Zap" away unwanted hair, birthmarks, age spots and tattoos. That Laser is here today, making it easy to uncover your skin's natural beauty. - 2006-06-07

Osaba Hosts Successful Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation Software User Group with Fortune 500 Companies in Attendance Osaba today announced that it has convened an online user group for GL Compliance Manager, its balance sheet account reconciliation software solution. The company recently hosted its first user group meeting, which was thoroughly successful according to responses from its clients, including several Fortune 500 companies. Osaba is the developer of the first commercially-available enterprise system that centralizes, standardizes and controls the entire general ledger account reconciliation and certification process. - 2006-06-07

Unisys Announces Open Source “Oasis” in Enterprise Computing Landscape Integrated software stack, focused consulting services, optimized platforms and vertical solutions help clients realize full business value of open source. - 2006-06-07

What's NEXT? 'ChildrenOfJolie-Pitt.Com' For Sale LoveTheName.com reports that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have taken immediate action on the importance of buying Domain Names. - 2006-06-07

Doba Becomes First Product Sourcing Provider to Protect eCommerce Merchants From Fraudulent Transactions Doba becomes the first product sourcing provider to offer merchants protection against fraudulent buyers. The Doba Fraud Protection Program is also the only protection program that covers the use of drop shipping for order fulfillment. - 2006-06-07

New 'St' Domain Extensions Makes Owning a USA State a Reality in Cyberspace: Texas.St / Arizona.St / Colorado.St Available The recent release of the ‘st’ domain extensions makes Texas.St. one of the most desirable properties for sale in cyber real estate. The ‘st’ domain extensions is one of the newest of domain extensions accepted world wide. Entrepreneurs and marketing professionals who understand the value of cutting edge domain extensions expected to capitalize on recent ‘st’ domain extension. Predicted to be one of the most valuable are the ‘st’ associated with a USA state, such as Texas (the most popular USA state searched) along with other such as Arizona and Colorado. - 2006-06-07

Business Leaders Need Not be Under The Weather of Avian Flu How will the out break of Avian Influenza effect our organization? CO2 Partners, LLC, an organizational leadership consulting business, in partnership with The Business Development Group, has released a free briefing for businesses and organization to become better informed about the Avian Flu and how they can prepare themselves. - 2006-06-07

Kendra Todd Winner of Donald Trump’s Apprentice to Share Her Success Secrets on InvestorFortune.com Investorfortune.com offers credible, affordable and consistent real estate investing education to real estate investors thru Teleseminars, Home Study Courses and Live Seminars. - 2006-06-07

Capella University Student Receives Women in Technology Scholarship Robin Bundy awarded $15,000 IT scholarship for degree at online university. - 2006-06-07

“Real Estate Agent Boot Camp” Will Be Intense Half Day Focused on Internet and Search Engine Strategies “Real Estate Agent Boot Camp” will be an intense half-day designed exclusively for real estate agents and brokers. . The pre-conference event leads directly into Real Estate Connect 2006 San Francisco, July 26 - 28 at the Palace Hotel. The Boot Camp will focus on strategies for using the Internet, vertical search, lead generation and search engines to find qualified leads–and to convert them into clients–as the housing boom slows. - 2006-06-07

How to Create Wedding Invitations That Only Look Expensive Save a substantial amount of money on invitations, without sacrificing quality, by making them yourself using your computer. It's easy and fun to create distinctive invitations, at a price you can afford, by layering fine printable paper over a heavyweight card and fastening them together with a unique embellishment. - 2006-06-07

2006 National University Telecommunications Network Event To Be Hosted By Capella University Conference to focus on ensuring quality in distance learning. - 2006-06-07

PokerListings.com & Titan Poker's June Bonus Mania The world’s largest and most extensive online poker guide, PokerListings.com (www.pokerlistings.com/titan-poker-promotion), and top online poker room Titan Poker (http://banner.titanpoker.com/cgi-bin/redir.cgi?id=N&member=pokerlist&profile=list1) are offering their valued players thousands of dollars in bonus promotions during June 2006. Bonus offers include $20,000 worth of private freerolls, a $15,000 World Poker Tour (WPT) freeroll, and a $600 sign-up bonus. - 2006-06-07

Psychic Medium & Bestselling Author John Holland Becomes a 'Psychic Time Machine' on a New TV Pilot for the History Channel Psychic Medium John Holland is put to the test on a fascinating new show for the History Channel. "Psychic History" is an 1-hour pilot which will air 3 times on The History Channel, starting June 26th, 2006 at 9pm (check local listings). - 2006-06-07

The Tie Bar Develops The Ultimate 'Last Second' Father's Day Gift The clash between e-commerce and procrastination has often kept online retailers at a disadvantage to its brick and mortar counterparts - until now. TheTieBar.com, the trendy online neckwear company based in Chicago, has introduced its unique e-gift certificates, which allow gift certificates to be instantly emailed the moment that they are purchased. - 2006-06-07

Sprokkit Launches New Website for CKE Restaurants Sprokkit is proud to announce of launch of ckefranchise.com, the new website for the Franchise Sales division of CKE Restaurants, Inc., the owner and operator of the Carl’s Jr.®, Hardee’s®, La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill® and Green Burrito® restaurant brands operating more than 3,200 locations in 43 states and in 13 countries. The new website, www.ckefranchise.com, which is a completely new approach for CKE, includes comprehensive information on domestic and international CKE franchise opportunities for all brands. The website also provides the application process for potential franchisees and is integrated with Sprokkit’s email marketing engine to provide a continuous, ongoing marketing channel. - 2006-06-07

FIFA World Cup 2006 in a Stunning Coincidence Follows Author's Plot in a Book Released a Year Ago; England Wins the World Cup in Germany The World Cup 2006 is looking more and more like the movie version of Umut Ozturk’s novel. Never before has an author dared to write a novel predicting the outcome of an event of this magnitude, not to mention that Ozturk’s version of the World Cup 2006 is beginning to become World Cup 2006. Perhaps he is the Nostradamus of the sports world. FIFA 2006 fans will find it amazing. - 2006-06-07

Upgrading Chemigation Systems: It's Cheaper than You Think A chemigation system can be upgraded and made more efficient without the high cost of total replacement. - 2006-06-07

New MyxerTags Technology Enables Advertising Agencies to Quickly Build Ringtones That Work on All U.S. Carriers Crispin, Porter & Bogusky uses MyxerTags to deliver ringtones for its latest Volkswagen ad campaign. mVisible's MyxerTag technology is available free-of-charge to advertisers and independent bands for a limited time. - 2006-06-07

'Steak' Claim To The Perfect Father's Day Gift; A Last Minute Gift a Dad is Sure to Enjoy Every year Father’s Day comes barreling down as the pressure mounts to find the perfect gift. And then time runs out. A Last Minute Gift Your Dad Is Sure To Enjoy. - 2006-06-07

DBA Releases 33 New Demos of Small Business Software Showcasing Its Lower Cost ERP Alternative for Small Manufacturing Companies DBA has produced 33 new video demos of its flagship product, DBA Manufacturing Next-Generation, which offers an ERP alternative to small companies. These new video presentations are organized into a guided tour, giving the viewer a complete feel for the product’s capabilities. - 2006-06-07

Medi-Media and Creative Entertainment Services Enter Frontier to Introduce Innovative Healthcare to Hollywood Medi-Media and Creative Entertainment Services announced today their strategic alliance working together to launch the newest healthcare innovations into Hollywood. This partnership will enable Hollywood’s writers, producers, directors and key influencers to keep abreast of all new medical technologies and allow accurate incorporation into storyline integration and prop product placement. - 2006-06-07

Exodus Clothes, the Art Inspired Board Sports Lifestyle Brand, Addresses Rapid Growth by Moving into New 8,500 Sq. Ft. Facility Art inspired apparel brand, Exodus Clothes, announces move into larger facility. The Temecula, CA location will serve as company headquarters for Freedom 5s Alliance, which owns and operates the commercial screen printing operations for Exodus Clothes. A unique aspect of the location will be an in house art and music gallery. - 2006-06-07

Aptika Launches Online Custom ID Card Printing Quote System The North American company Aptika, specialized in providing products and services related to the production of ID cards, is pleased to announce that a new secure online submission form for its ID Card Printing Service is now available. Customers can now obtain an instant quote with no obligation at: https://www.aptika.com/services/quote/ - 2006-06-07

Wager Island Teams with Firepay and the FireOne Group PLC Wager Island, the groundbreaking online gaming portal, now accepts Firepay deposits/withdrawals, announces its Island Lottery and introduces Toll Free customer support at 1-800-927-0960. - 2006-06-07

Bollywood II, the Sequel from Train Chartering Train Chartering has provided railway, station and train locations for its second Bollywood film production. - 2006-06-07

Kentucky Equality Association Condemns the Federal Marriage Amendment and Expresses Outrage Over Comments Made by U.S. Representative Davis Kentucky Equality Association condemns the Federal Marriage Amendment and expresses outrage over comments made by U.S. Representative Davis - 2006-06-07

Author's New Book Transforms Single Dads into Super Single Dads Author Jorge Arguello’s new e-book, “The Super Single Dad; Artfully Raising Children”, will transform any ordinary single parent, specifically single dads, into what his children will refer to him as, a super single dad. This primer plants the seeds showing you how to raise your children in an “artful” manner - 2006-06-07

TreoQuestions.org Launched LinuxQuestions.org is proud to announce the launch of TreoQuestions.org. - 2006-06-07

Humanity’s Team, Your Local ‘Amorist’ Organization When was the last time you heard a news report about an organization whose sole purpose was to spread love and unity on a global scale? - 2006-06-07

Silanis Presents on Public Key Enabling Applications at the Annual DoD Identity Protection & Management Conference Silanis Technology, the industry's most experienced http://www.silanis.com [electronic signature] provider with more than two million users and consumers in business and government, today announced that its president and co-founder, Mr. Tommy Petrogiannis, will provide an electronic signature update at this year's Annual DoD Identity Protection and Management Conference. - 2006-06-07

GEEK HOUSECALLS® Announces Reaching Milestone of Over 10,000 Customers Geek Housecalls celebrates growth milestone with prize package of one-year free service and Odyssey Cruise for ten awarded to ten-thousandth customer, also issues $250,000 worth of discount coupons to existing customers. - 2006-06-07

New Engineered Solutions For Snow and Ice Melting with Unique Portable Electric Heat Source from Martinson-Nicholls and Anderson-Bolds The Martinson-Nicholls and Anderson-Bolds system has been adapted to custom heated mat and stair systems. Products created to date include heated, slip-resistant stair treads, outdoor entrance mats, heated ramps, and heated anti-fatigue mats for tollbooths and guard shacks. - 2006-06-07

Disco Gear Specialist InstantBuy Fast Starts a New E-Commerce Business by Combining Search Marketing and Geo-Demographic Emarketing Winning customers online fast with a new-to-the-world website is the challenge handed to Clark Marketing and EBG Ltd by new client InstantBuy. With virtually no visibility and few visitors, InstantBuy required paying traffic to build quickly from a standing start to maximise returns from a significant online investment strategy. - 2006-06-07

ICON Changes Name to Vizi Media and Adds Premium Publishers Leading Interactive Representation Firm, ICON changes its name Vizi Media, as part of a restructuring and re-branding of the company. Also adds Tagged.com the largest competitor to MySpace to list of premium clients. - 2006-06-07

Tiffany & Co. Bal Harbour Shops Host Mystery Blue Box® Cocktail Reception For The Jason Taylor Foundation The Mystery Blue Box Benefit is an annual event underwritten by Tiffany & Co. to support The Jason Taylor Foundation. Jason Taylor is an All-Pro Defensive Back for the Miami Dolphins. The Mystery Blue Box Benefit is a celebrity red-carpet event. - 2006-06-07

Cadre Consulting Group, LLC and Managed Benefit Plans Inc. (MBP) Announce the Integration of i-enroller and “OneBill” to Streamline Employer Benefit Administration i-enroller provides an automated enrollment solution in combination with MBP’s billing and eligibility consolidation product to accommodate their clients’ needs. - 2006-06-07

Pacific Artisans Presents Video Archives of Artisans and Artists Artisan and Artist self produced videos to be available 24/7. - 2006-06-07

The Afrofunk Festival 2006: Benefit For Kids Affected By War and Famine in Darfur, Sudan, Kenya and Niger Expands to Three Nights Across Three Cities, July 27-29, 2006 The Afrofunk Festival, which sold out its debut last July to critical acclaim, is the first and only Afrobeat Festival in the world. This year’s festival will feature electrifying musical acts from Guinea, Algeria, Kenya, Nigeria, Brazil and the Bay Area, all coming together to bring down the house while raising funds for Kids in Darfur, Sudan, Niger and Kenya whose lives have been devastated by war and famine. Once again The Afrofunk Festival will donate proceeds to Save the Children Emergency Relief Fund. - 2006-06-07

Milk Shakes Meet Candy and Cookies: Steak n Shake Introduces Bits 'n Pieces Milk Shakes From the first sip to the last slurp, Steak n Shake guests can now enjoy mixed in bits and pieces of peanut butter cups, chocolate ship cookie dough, M&M’S® Milk Chocolate Candies, or cookies ‘n cream in their hand dipped real-milk milk shakes. - 2006-06-07

AARM Announces a New Customer Equity Initiative AARM an international organization that focuses on CRM, announced the formation of a Customer Equity Initiative. - 2006-06-07

Structural Group Chooses e/pop Web and Video Conferencing to Connect Management and Personnel in Offices Throughout the U.S. Award-winning specialty contractor replaces traditional video conferencing hardware with e/pop® IP-based conferencing software. - 2006-06-07

Podcast Episode Features 'Little' Preachers Ministry podcast episode features an interview with 3'9 1/2" tall evangelist conducted by a 3'10" tall evangelist. The program also features a sermon titled "Little People Can Do Big Things For God." - 2006-06-07

Carlos Santana Talks with Modern Guitars Magazine Guitarist Carlos Santana talks about his guitars, his next CD, his hopes for the future and more during an in-depth interview. - 2006-06-07

CUDL Unveils New Website for Credit Unions and Their Members CUDL (CU Direct Corporation), which administers the Credit Union Direct Lending (CUDL) program -- the nation’s largest point-of-sale and indirect lending network for credit unions – has unveiled their next-generation vehicle research and shopping website for credit unions and their members. - 2006-06-07

Bible Scholars Give Final Warning of an 85% Probability of a Nuclear Terrorist Attack on the United Nations in New York City on June 9th or 10th The Lords Witnesses have faxed or emailed every permanent mission to the UN, including the Vatican permanent mission. They have faxed or emailed every New York State Senator, every New York Congressperson, Mayor Bloomberg, Senators Clinton and Schumer. They have issued multiple press releases that have been picked up all over the web. They have been interviewed live on radio (WNOR VA). So it's official – they rock! If they were saying that there will be a nuclear terror attack in New York City at some point in the next 20 years, people might not be tremendously surprised. But they are not saying that. They are saying that there will be one this weekend! - 2006-06-07

NBC's 'Today Show' Features Baby Bistro Brands® in a Special Segment On Childhood Nutrition NBC’s “Today Show” highlights Baby Bistro Brands® products The Baby Bistro Box and The Toddler Bistro Box as part of a special on how to curb current trends toward overweight and obese children. Why are today’s children increasingly overweight and how can early introduction of nutritious foods set the stage for a healthier future? - 2006-06-07

African-American Branding Coach Helps Entrepreneurs Increase Rapport and Revenues "80% of businesses that have 'personal rapport' with their customers get 20% more repeat business," states Everaldo Gallimore, Branding Coach with Gallimore Design. Gallimore has just released an animated e-box Father's Day card, http://www.gd-ebox.com that helps entrepreneurs stay "top of mind" with their customers, partners and stakeholders. The goal is to help businesses solidify relationships and increase revenue. - 2006-06-07

This Father's Day, Give Dad the Truth on How to Find a Killer Real Estate Deal A fun-to-read book on how to find a killer real estate deal is arriving in stores on June 8, 2006 -- just in time for Father's Day. (And Moms everywhere may wish to bring it to the beach.) - 2006-06-07

Kabbalah Of Transformation Program Reveals Inner Secrets Of Creation and Human Potential: Kabbalah Not Just for Celebrities, Founder Claims Shifra Hendrie, professional life coach and teacher of authentic Kabbalah, is offering a free introduction to her transformational kabbalah-based coaching program, Turning Walls into Doorways. If you would like to understanding the fascinating secrets behind the events of our times, align yourself with your purpose and learn how to turn your life's challenges into opportunities for joy, fulfillment, growth and authentic power, this course is for you. - 2006-06-07

Card Delights CD Offers 40 Unique, Print-at-Home Greeting Cards For the first time, card givers can print greeting cards with a paper crafted look. Card Delights Collection Volume 1 is an affordable assortment of all-occasion cards. Additional holiday cards and other themed cards, such as Father's Day cards, are available at CardDelights.com. - 2006-06-07

New Home Buyers Walk Through Check List Home buyers are cautioned to carefully check a home when they perform a walk through on the day of closing. Failure to do so can be very costly - 2006-06-07

The Prototyper, Inc. - A Company that Provides Extensive Metal and Plastic Prototyping Options - Now Offers its Customers Metal Cast Parts in Days The Prototyper, a leading product development company specializing in providing options to engineers for the development of metal and plastic prototype parts, is proud to introduce “Insty-Metals.” This rapid prototype method allows for the production of metal castings in DAYS, and in a variety of materials. Visit us at www.theprototyper.com - 2006-06-07

Robin And The Giant Release "The Gift Of The Barking Frog And Other Gifts From The Heart" - 56 Short Stories For Children And Other Deep Thinkers Children's recording artists and radio personalities Robin And The Giant have published 56 of their original stories that were written and performed on their popular radio program for children. This 572 page collection begins with the story "The Gift Of The Barking Frog" which was such a popular story with the children that Robin And The Giant made it part of their "live" show. - 2006-06-07

BusinessFinance.com Discloses a Step All Businesses Need to Obtain Capital BusinessFinance.com announces that their improved Business Finance Coach teaches businesses how to insure they have an open a file with all three of the business credit agencies. - 2006-06-07

BizBar Selected to Provide Branded Toolbar for SpivO Search SpivO Search and BizBar.com, a leading provider of branded, dynamic toolbar applications, announced today a strategic alliance under which SpivO.com will launch and distribute customized Spivo toolbars powered by BizBar.com. - 2006-06-07

Employers Look For a Career "Fit" in Potential New Hires Top Recruiters offer their advice to candidates looking to stand out in the pack of prospective hires. - 2006-06-07

Imperial Optical Introduces Solus Brand Contact Lenses to U.S. ECPs Imperial Optical, Inc., North America’s leading independent contact lens distributor, has entered into an agreement with Strategic Lens Innovations Corp. to market and distribute the Solus™ Brand family of contact lenses directly to eyecare professionals throughout the U.S. - 2006-06-07

Bcteetimes.com: Discover What Golfing in BC is All About Book golf packages and live tee times online instantly for BC's best golf courses at www.bcteetimes.com. - 2006-06-07

Scientific Vision Systems Introduces Sony's LMD-1950MD LCD Display for the Medical Market The new Sony LMD-1950MD LCD is the brightest and sharpest monitor available for the medical market. The completely sealed monitor features 700+ lines of video resolution, 1.4 times greater than competitive monitors. - 2006-06-07

iTunes Alternative--MediaMonkey 2.5.3 Launches to 5-star Accolades Ventis Media announced the release of a new version of MediaMonkey, an award-winning, community-driven alternative to iTunes. - 2006-06-07

Create Professional Flyers in Minutes Astonishingmail.com, is the first online printer to offer a total turn key solution for creating flyers online and automatically having them professionally printed. - 2006-06-07

New Online Marketing Website Launched with Services Starting for Under 10 Bucks Marketing Y underscores the latest and the most prominent part of online promotion -- building the number of links to sites, which are being promoted. - 2006-06-07

NAS, Talent Networks Partner to Deliver New Job SEO Solutions NAS Recruitment Communications, a recognized leader in the specialized field of human resource communications, announced today it has partnered with Talent Networks to deliver the new “Jobs2Web” Search Engine Optimization (SEO). - 2006-06-07

Pangean Technologies Announces the Release of Version 2.0 of its IP-based Public Address (PA) System Pangean Technologies, experts in instant communications for the enterprise market, today announced the release of insta-RELAY! version 2.0, the latest version of its IP-based Public Address (PA) system. - 2006-06-07

One Keyword Worth Millions A new analysis service (GorillaCV) offers rapid, thorough discovery of competitor keywords and markets where they perform. One keyword that improves a leading website’s performance can also work for its competitor. Detailed competitor keyword analysis helps marketers improve their search engine strategies from keywords and phrases that are proven. These search keywords also help marketers penetrate new niche markets. - 2006-06-07

Whitetail Deer Sales and Auctions Web Site Opens June 15th, 2006 The Whitetail Deer Sales and Auctions Web Site located at www.whitetaildeersales.com will provide whitetail deer and semen straws for sale to deer breeders throughout the United States. The web site will also feature a monthly online auction of both whitetail deer and semen straws. Each consignment on the web site will provide detailed, comprehensive information about the deer or semen straws, as well as pictures and/or video. - 2006-06-07

New GameDay Tailgate Table™ is Lightest Available for Hitch Receivers The GameDay Tailgate Table is half the weight of other bulky competitors-making it the perfect solution for tailgate parties, RVing, camp outings, soccer games or even on the jobsite. - 2006-06-07

Online-Casino Launches New & Improved Homepage Online-Casino.com launched a newly designed layout on the website’s homepage with new sections, a new flash movie and improved navigation. - 2006-06-07

Action-Comedy “Hot Tamale” Official Selection of Boston International Film Festival and Winnipeg International Film Festival The Boston International Film Festival, has made their official 2006 selections and will be presenting the East Cost Premier of “Hot Tamale,” June 9th. - 2006-06-07

Crown Your Dad "King of the Grill" this Father's Day Is Your Dad King of the Grill? He’ll Shed Tears of Joy with the “Make a Grown Man Cry” All-American BBQ Gift Set from Americasbestbbq.com. - 2006-06-07

Yasmena, the Handbag Re-invented Launches Online Store Yasmena, the handbag re-invented and home of the palm purse, launches online store and full Yasmena collection is now available to everyone on the internet. - 2006-06-07

Winter Park Music Festivals to Sound Off on July in Colorado The annual Winter Park Music Festivals kick off July 1st with a month long series of outdoor sonorous sessions from jazz to rock, blues, folk and the headliners: Wide Spread Panic and Shawn Colvin. - 2006-06-07

Dr. Rick Sponaugle, a Pioneer in Anesthesia-Assisted Drug Detoxification, Will be Hosting a Live Call-In Show on Internet Radio Network Board Certified Addictionologist and director of Florida Detox, Dr. Rick Sponaugle, is hosting a live radio program in partnership with the VoiceAmerica(TM) Network. Listeners will have the chance to call in and speak with one of the world's foremost authorities on drug addiction and brain chemistry. Dr. Sponaugle and his guests will help to explain how and why so many otherwise normal people struggle with addiction. - 2006-06-07

StrandVision Introduces Split Screen Digital Signage Capabilities to Support Multiple Information Channels Facilitates three separate information/promotional channels on a single screen. - 2006-06-07

Ask Filter Man about the Filter Application Lab When it comes to innovative solutions for your filtration needs, Ronningen-Petter is your dedicated business partner. Our Filter Applications Laboratory can help you achieve your filtration objectives - whatever they may be. Below are just a few common manufacturing challenges that our Lab has successfully addressed. We are pleased to announce the availability of the new Process Simulation Cell, a benchtop test method that can be used to estimate application performance of backwashing and bag/cartridge filter systems, using a small quantity of customer-supplied sample. - 2006-06-07

Exadel Named to the 2006 Software Development Times 100 Exadel, Inc. today announced that it has been named to the SD Times 100 for 2006 in the Rich Client category. This ranking distinguishes Exadel as one of the leading and most influential companies in the software development industry. - 2006-06-07

Hometown Service Gone Digital... Digital Geek That Is! Digital Geek Productions number one priority is our dedication to our clients. By providing unparalleled customer service and support, Digital Geek Productions creates positive experiences for our clients from the word go. At Digital Geek Productions our ultimate goal is to go beyond "customer satisfaction" and ultimately earn customer loyalty. - 2006-06-07

Harborside Healthcare Supports the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute by Participating In This Year's Cow Parade Harborside Healthcare, one of the nation’s most respected long-term care companies proudly supports the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute by participating in this year’s Boston Cow Parade. - 2006-06-07

The Jeff Gordon Foundation Revs Up Donations via Online Auction Four time NASCAR Cup champion Jeff Gordon partners with automotive collectibles auction website to sell rare autographed racing collectibles, with proceeds benefitting The Jeff Gordon Foundation. - 2006-06-07

TelcoBridges Launches Monitoring on a Blade™ The new TB-Monitor System-BladeTM delivers high-performance Mmonitoring and filtering, making it easy for service providers to capture, analyze and record SS7 and HDLC traffic. - 2006-06-07

Family and Friends of Depressed Individuals Now Have Free Confidential Online Support MySelfHelp.com, the world’s leading provider of online, interactive self-help programs and tools, has introduced Caring for Your Depressed Love One, a free and confidential online program available 24 hours a day for family and friends who want to learn more, obtain support, and help someone who is suffering from depression. “Those who love and care about someone who is depressed feel helpless, frightened, frustrated, and alone,” said Dr. Richard Bedrosian, president of MySelfHelp.com and the leading expert on online self-help resources. “We wanted to create a program that would educate them about depression and provide them with the help and support they need -- both for their loved ones, and for themselves.” - 2006-06-07

Apollo Hosting Deploys Latest Ecommerce Hosting Tool from MIVA Small Business Apollo Hosting, in partnership with MIVA Small Business, is among the first to bring the latest MIVA shopping cart technology to its customers -- MIVA Merchant Fast Track. MIVA Merchant Fast Track is a streamlined e-commerce solution designed especially for new businesses. - 2006-06-07

Schools, Colleges & Universities - Purchase Your Science Furniture In Record Time Purchasing professionals find an on-line distributor that crunches delivery and installation time. - 2006-06-07

Affiliate Classroom to Launch Affiliate Manager Training Course Affiliate Classroom, Inc. will be launching the 1st Edition of their Affiliate Manager Training Course on June 27, 2006. The Affiliate Manager will teach affiliate managers (novice or experienced) how to recruit, train, manage, motivate and activate affiliates in any affiliate program. - 2006-06-07

The Next Wave in Entrepreneurship- Two Mothers Launch a New Handbag Collection Inspired By Their Children Cristina Vasiliky handbags launch their new ecommerce website - 2006-06-07

The Payroll Company Announces Help for Very Small Companies The Payroll Company, a Wisconsin-based leading provider of payroll services, today announced a new online payroll initiative for businesses with five or fewer employees. These might include companies that are just getting off the ground, established “mom-and-pop” operations, or even households that employ nannies, gardeners, or housekeepers, just to name a few. All the employer needs is a computer and an Internet connection to begin using Small Business Express. - 2006-06-07

Candidate Clint Curtis, Election Fraud Whistleblower Praises Robert F Kennedy, Jr. Expose on Election 2004; Calls for a Federal Investigation into Electronic Voting With the November mid-term elections fast approaching, and electronic voting machines in primary races already melting down in nearly every state around the country, the release of an explosive article exposing the flaws and dirty politics in the 2004 election wins high praise from election fraud whistleblower Clint Curtis, Candidate for U.S. Congress (FL-24th district). “Rolling Stone and author Robert Kennedy, Jr., should be given medals for bringing the ’04 election manipulations to a wider audience. Americans really aren’t yet aware just how vulnerable and insecure our elections are, or how easy it is to flip the results of a national election and change the course of the country. This is a very, very serious situation, with grave consequences for our democratic process,” said Curtis. - 2006-06-07

Individuals with No Healthcare Insurance Differ from Insured Respondents in Nationwide Survey of 2,800 While there were differences, the survey results show more similarities than previously thought. Insured individuals were generally at the ends of measurement values while uninsured respondents tended to be in the middle ranges with little differences between traditional policy holders and those enrolled in newer consumer directed coverage programs. - 2006-06-07

Rob Zombie & Godsmack Join Forces Beginning August 25th on a U.S. Fall Tour Zombie currently gearing up for his summer trek “THE AMERICAN WITCH TOUR.” - 2006-06-07

U.S. Postal Service’s Breast Cancer Research Stamp Raises $50 Million for Breast Cancer Research; New Five-Year Goal Set at $100 Million for Breast Cancer Research The U.S. Postal Service’s Breast Cancer Research Stamp has raised an amazing $50 million for breast cancer research. The fundraising stamp was the brain child of Dr. Ernie Bodai, a Sacramento Breast Cancer Physician, who pushed for the stamp’s creation to increase awareness and fund more research in order to find a cure. Today, Dr. Bodai announced a new five-year goal to raise $100 for breast cancer research. - 2006-06-07

Designer Rosemary Hallgarten Weaves A Sustainable Philosophy into Her Textiles Designer Rosemary Hallgarten offers lots of reasons to feel good about her custom rugs and throws. She fuses her modern sensibilities with traditional hand-knotting and weaving techniques, and sustainable practices. Debuting at ICFF this year, she is launching a new Tibetan line, of exquisite rugs, featuring a selection of environmentally friendly, pioneering fibers, including hemp, cactus, nettle and banana, as well as Himalayan wool, silk and cashmere. Along with the new rug collection, she has added fresh new colors and designs to her popular line of Peruvian Alpaca throws and rugs. - 2006-06-07

4M Sports' Blades Elected to College Hall of Fame University of Miami's Bennie Blades elected to college Hall of Fame. - 2006-06-07

Travel Firm Delighted With Popularity Of Blog, Forums Faremax.com, online retailer of discount airline tickets, vacations and cruises, is proud to announce the success of its recently-added blogs and forums. - 2006-06-07

Hillary Clinton is Not the Persuader, Bill Clinton is When a national survey measured the persuasive power of public figures, Bill Clinton finished near the top of the list, Hilary near the bottom - 2006-06-07

Joe Maniscalco (Mr. Two*Can Jam) to Perform at the 30th Annual Norfolk, VA Harborfest® Joe Maniscalco, international performer and Norfolk, VA native, joins a long list of live performances by national recording artists as well as local and regional entertainers to perform at the 30th Annual Norfolk, VA Harborfest. - 2006-06-07

Sarah Svien Aims to Get Outdoor Enthusiasts Fueled with Easy to Prepare, Lightweight Food in the First Book of the Freezer Bag Cooking Series, Outdoor Food Made Simple The cookbook by Sarah Svien, Outdoor Food Made Simple, guides outdoor enthusiasts through the techniques, ingredients, gear and philosophies of lightweight Freezer Bag Cooking style and includes over 160 recipes for any meal or snack an outdoor person may desire. - 2006-06-07

Axibase Strengthens Executive Team with the Addition of Accomplished Industry Veteran Company appoints Bill Dockeray as Director of Sales. - 2006-06-07

Mobile Phone Minds the Baby - iMind4U Turns Your Mobile Phone Into a Practical Portable Surveillance Device Making your existing mobile phone look after your baby whether on two legs or with 4 wheels is the latest invention from the Worthing mobile and smart card security specialists Smart Card Group Ltd. - 2006-06-07

Champion Auctioneer Rowlan Hill Is First African American Named to World Automobile Association Board of Directors Additionally, master auctioneer Rowlan Hill is the first African American to have been inducted into the World Wide College of Auctioneering Hall of Fame/Hall of Champions; to instruct at the prestigious World Wide College of Auctioneering; to win an International Livestock Auction Championship; and the first and only black to be named Pacific Open Auctioneer Pro Division Champion. - 2006-06-07

SafetyXChange Announces Finalists for Inaugural Safety Industry Awards: Saxcie Award Winners to be Honored June 13, 2006 SafetyXChange announces the finalists for its first safety industry awards - the Saxcies. The five Saxcies categories are: The Henshaw Award for Corporate Leadership in Safety, Safety Program of the Year, Best New Safety Product, Safety Trainer of the Year and Safety Hero of the Year - 2006-06-07

New 30-Day, Full-Body 'Detox' Digestive Cleanse from Detoxologie™ Includes Five Synergistic, High-Caliber Herbal Formulas for Superior Results Detoxologie (www.detoxologie.com), creator of premium herbal body detoxification and immune support supplements, announces the online availability of its new 30-day, 5-step body detoxification program. The “Detoxologie Complete 30-Day Cleansing System” is the culmination of an extensive, worldwide search for top-quality ingredients and a diligent trial period to perfect the unique, proprietary botanical blends. - 2006-06-07

CYMedia Group to Launch New Brand It was announced today that CYMedia Group, Inc. is set to launch a new brand -- a free rewards site which allows consumers to obtain popular gift cards, PlayStation and other game consoles, digital cameras to free car payments free of charge. - 2006-06-07

Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation to Host 5th Annual “Making Miracles Happen” Event for Women The Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation will host its 5th annual “Making Miracles Happen” event for women on Monday, July 24, 2006. This fun-filled day for women to learn, laugh, lounge and lunch, will be held at the Dellwood Country Club in New City. Funds raised will benefit the many programs that “make miracles happen” at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY. This eventful day provides the perfect opportunity to learn, laugh, lounge, and lunch while raising money for Good Samaritan Hospital. - 2006-06-07

VitalStocks Publishes Analyst Comments on CSX VitalStocks.com, a professional investing newsletter digest announced today that it has provided readers with Analyst comments on (NYSE: CSX) - in a report titled, “Seven analysts submitted upward earnings revisions for this year while five followed suit for next year” - 2006-06-07

HiPerformer Provides Free Information on Their Popular Chevy 350 Remanufactured Engines Free troubleshooting, engine cleaning, maintenance, buying tips and installation info is now being offered at www.HiPerformer.com/chevy350 regarding the popular Chevy 350 engines. - 2006-06-07

“Consumers’ Choice” - Sasco® Products Choose GRACE as First Benefactor in Partnership Program to Change Lives Bill Taylor, president of “Consumers’ Choice” Products, Inc. — the exclusive national distributor of Sasco® aloe vera products — announces today the company’s first Win-Win-Win Benefactor Partnership with Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange, a non-profit agency providing assistance to people in need in Northeast Tarrant County, Texas. - 2006-06-07

Something Fishy Going On? Omega 3 Fortified Milk, Eggs & Cheese is Vegetarian Society’s Worst Nightmare Despite publicity about toxity in fish, and unsustainability of fish stocks, fish oils are increasingly being added to dairy products to increase levels of omega 3 essential fatty acids. This could be The Vegetarian Society’s worst nightmare as milk, cheese, yoghurts and margarine are no longer acceptable for a vegetarian diet. However a new vegetarian EPA Omega 3 product could save their veggie bacon. - 2006-06-07

New Graduates Are Hiding Valuable Skills from Potential Employers. Why the Cover Up? New graduates entering the workforce are overwhelmed with the time, research and preparation it takes to conduct their first serious job search. Starting with a ‘grown up’ resume is a good place to start. New job seekers need not worry if they have no work experience. Education and transferable skills are ‘gold’ to potential employers. Graduates just need to learn how to put them down on paper. - 2006-06-07

Boulder, Colorado Authors, Carol Brunelli and Ann Tinkham, Sign with Sourcebooks, Inc. for the Publication of Their Pop Feminist Self-Help Book, Lessons from Bad Girls Authors Carol Brunelli and Ann Tinkham, have signed with Sourcebooks, Inc. for the publication of their pop feminist self-help book, Lessons from Bad Girls. Sourcebooks is a forward-thinking publishing house with a unique corporate culture, committed to making an impact on society and the lives of individual readers by publishing books with high-quality content and uncommon value. The expected release date is spring 2007. - 2006-06-07

The Gite Gallery Presents Summer On The Serengeti Wednesday July 19th – Saturday August 12th; Opening Reception to Benefit Bread of Life Lloyd Gite is pleased to announce the opening of Summer On The Serengeti a collection of expressive contemporary African paintings that evoke the lush spirit of the continent. The Gite Gallery (2024 Alabama) will open Summer On The Serengeti Wednesday July 19th with a cocktail reception at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Partial proceeds from the evening’s sales will benefit the Bread of Life charity of St. John’s United Methodist Church. The exhibition will run through Saturday August 12th. - 2006-06-07

be-jewel Moves To New Location in Fashionable Rice Village; Moving Sale Currently in Progress at River Oaks Store Popular River Oaks boutique, be-jewel is pleased to announce the opening of its new location at 2402-A Rice Boulevard in the chic shopping district of Rice Village. - 2006-06-07

Asia Minor Welcomes Fibula Jewelry Collection; Smart Rice Village Art Shop Exclusive Texas Dealer of Exotic Jewelry Line Asia Minor (2402-B Rice Blvd), a new chic Art Collectibles Shop featuring fine art product hand-crafted exclusively in Turkey (Anatolia or Asia Minor), is pleased to announce the exclusive Texas dealership for Fibula Jewelry, an exotic collection in gold and fine jewels inspired by the great civilizations of the past. A trunk show of the full collection will be held in store Saturday June 10, 2006 from 11 am – 4 pm. Partial proceeds of the day’s sales will benefit The American Red Cross charities. - 2006-06-07

Global Experiences and the Order Sons of Italy Create Unique Scholarship Opportunities Global Experiences and the Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) have come together to offer a unique study and intern abroad scholarship opportunity in Italy as part of the Sons of Italy Foundation's annual National Education & Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala. - 2006-06-07

Cindy Margolis Joins Forces With WagerWeb to Launch Cindy Radio Show to Support Unsigned Bands WagerWeb sponsors Cindy Margolis effort to get new music exposed to thousands. Sony artist Howie Day knows the power of the CindyRadioShow. - 2006-06-07

Eric Clapton Alum Andy Fairweather Low Releases First Solo Recording in 26 Years Veteran guitarist delivers Sweet Soulful Music August 15, 2006, produced by the legendary Glyn Johns - 2006-06-07

Azavar Technologies Announces June Adobe Breeze Online Seminars Azavar™ Technologies, a Webability™ Solutions consulting firm, is pleased to announce its June 2006 Adobe Breeze online seminars, or webinars. - 2006-06-07

Free Educational Forum for Alzheimer's Family Caregivers A Town Hall Forum titled, “A Practical Guide for Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease” is being held Thursday, July 27th, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lake San Marcos Resort & Country Club in San Marcos. This free educational forum for family caregivers will address the issues facing families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease. A panel that includes a Neurologist, a Doctor of Pharmacology, and others will discuss the many facets of Alzheimer’s Disease including: current Alzheimer’s drugs and their applications, an overview of care options from early to late stages, and information on how to build a network of support. - 2006-06-07

myRoomBud Gives the iRobot Roomba (multiple) Personalities myRoomBud makes available programmed personalities to match the characteristics of the RoomBud costumes ... so give your Roomba a verbal command to watch Roobit hop, Roor roar, RoomBette wiggle and then vacuum the floor. Just remember to say "Please" - 2006-06-07

Albuquerque Ad Agency '3' Hires Senior Art Director Mike Penn Award-winning art director joins nine-month-old firm. - 2006-06-07

Kamikaze Videos Announces Launch of Mobile Download Product Suite Kamikaze Videos is a multi platform entertainment experience, based on “jackass-style” film clips of mad, bad and dangerous stunts that have gone wrong. The site is aimed squarely at the tech-savvy youth market and is full of user-generated content that can be accessed by either broadband internet or mobile phones. Using this DIY approach so key to the internet, Kamikaze is designed so that the site content constantly evolves with its fans, while the multi platform format also means it can easily be shared within the ever expanding Kamikaze community. - 2006-06-07

New Coaching Website Focuses Solely on Corporate Advancement to Produce Significant Results Career coaching takes on a new focus in the area of corporate advancement. Website features programs to facilitate the process of effective career self-management thereby making the climb up the corporate ladder faster and smoother. - 2006-06-07

Athena Software Launches HIPAA Standard X837 EDI Billing On June 6 2006, Athena Software (http://www.athenasoftware.net/features-billing.html) is launching the CMS / HIPAA X837 004010x98A1 EDI billing module to automate billing with a funder or clearing-house by enabling your organization to easily submit insurance and Medicaid claims (CMS-1500 / HCFA-1500) electronically. - 2006-06-07

Schellings Designs Launches New T-shirt Website Schellings Designs have just launched a fantastic new website http://www.cafepress.com/schellings/1428627 showcasing its unique collection of T-Shirt designs. These Designs are suited to all tastes and styles, offering stylish and fresh urban and street ware designs, as well as a selection of humor and character designs. - 2006-06-07

Maine Homebuilder Goes "Deep Green" Which house has the "greenest" pedigree in the nation? Maine builder Peter Taggart recently completed a high-tech solar home in Freeport, Maine that earned the nation's highest rating for "green" features from the U.S. Green Building Council. - 2006-06-07

The DPPstore Welcomes the Arrival of a New eBook Thriller Author Jerry Countess’ latest book is available at the DPPstore, www.dppstore.com, where independent books and independent readers meet. - 2006-06-07

The New, Safe and Quick Way to Divorce UK Solicitors, Divorce Solicitors Online at http://www.divorce-solicitors-online.com, announce a new, fixed-price online service for divorcing couples. Divorces are fully managed online with prompt telephone and email response to all queries. The already high level of response to their service from UK residents and ex-pats alike, reveals a real need for a low cost, yet high quality, divorce service. - 2006-06-07

The Real Da Vinci Code: Leonardo’s Vitruvian Man (Da Vinci Man) is a Code for Success Author Allen Rubin in his new book, “The Da Vinci Man Code: Leonardo’s Real Secret Code” indicates that Leonardo’s Vitruvian Man is a universal code for greater success: to help improve our communication, love, wealth, health and spiritual growth. Allen's ten years research is supported by 400 illustrations. - 2006-06-07

Idokorro Showcases Suite of Cost-Saving Mobile Applications at TechEd 2006 in Boston Idokorro Mobile Inc., the leading solutions provider for mobile network management, will be demonstrating their award-winning applications for wireless handhelds at TechEd 2006 in Boston, from June 11th to 16th. - 2006-06-07

iSMARTtrain V2.0.3, Polar Heart Rate Software for Macintosh OTAG Technologies announce the release of iSMARTtrain version 2.0.3, the latest update to their Mac OS X application for downloading from Polar heart rate monitors and tracking & analyzing sports training. - 2006-06-07

Ambient Media Inc. Extends Ambient Health Network™ Affiliate Locations Private patient education network is changing the way patient education is delivered in hospitals and healthcare provider waiting areas nationwide. - 2006-06-07

Casino Customers Want to Have Wonderful Time Casino guests do not go to casinos to simply have a good time. They want everything to be wonderful. - 2006-06-07

Adventure Coach Is Looking To Help Women Rebuild Their Lives June is “Rebuild Your Life Month.” Adventure Coach, Liz Mckay shows women how they can rebuild their mind, body and soul by facing fears and adding a touch of physical excursion. - 2006-06-07

Healthcare Buck Stops at Harry S. Truman’s Hometown Healthcare’s Supply Monopoly Meets Circuit Court in Independence Missouri - 2006-06-07

DiscDefender Showcases New Look Online Stemming from their passion for multimedia, DiscDefender, LLC developed a line of disc protection products to keep all music, data, movie and video game discs safe from damage and scratches. DiscDefender has given their Web site a complete face lift to not only educate the public about disc protection, but to also expose fellow multimedia fans to new music, movie and game reviews. - 2006-06-07

Nelson Joins Accounting Firm Rucci Bardaro & Barrett as Senior Manager Sarah K. Nelson, a specialist in financial valuation, has joined the CPA and business advisory firm, Rucci, Bardaro & Barrett, P.C. in Malden, MA as Senior Manager, the firm announced today. - 2006-06-07

HaiVision Announces Audiovisual Inc. as the Prime Midwest Integration Partner for High Performance Network Video Products HaiVision Systems Inc. (Montreal, Canada) today announces a strategic system integration relationship with Audiovisual Inc. - 2006-06-07

RV Rental Companies Forecast Growth in 2006 Rentals Fairfax, VA – RV rental companies project another big year for motorhome and RV trailer rentals in 2006, according to a new survey. RV Rental Association (RVRA) members project RV rental activity will be up by an average of 24 percent this year. - 2006-06-07

TriActive America CEO Donates New Fitness Equipment to Local Community College The CEO of the nation’s leading outdoor fitness equipment company, TriActive America, gives Cuesta College three additional products for the Sargen Fitness Zone. - 2006-06-07

Chicago Cubs Baseball Gets a Lift from Bricks & Ivy Radio An introduction to Bricks & Ivy Radio; a new entity launched to inform and entertain Chicago Cubs fans. - 2006-06-07

Physician Cures Travel Woes With Innovative Laptop Bag for Women When Penelope Manasco, a physician and former pharmaceutical executive, couldn’t find a laptop bag that was stylish and comfortable to carry, she invented her own. The new Avion Bag, which hit the market last week, converts from a fashionable shoulder bag to an ergonomically correct backpack in seconds. - 2006-06-07

ManyWorlds' Adaptive Technologies and IP Available Through Yet2.com ManyWorlds Inc., the leader in the development of adaptive systems and processes, announces an agreement with Yet2.com, the leader in Internet-based intellectual property marketing and licensing, to make ManyWorlds' breakthrough adaptive technologies and IP available through Yet2.com. - 2006-06-07

Resolution Media Announces Launch of Data Analysis & Campaign Management Tool Resolution Media, a search marketing strategy and integration firm, announces the recent release of its proprietary data warehouse and campaign analytics platform. M.A.R.G.E. (Marketing Analytics and Report Generation Engine) is a custom-built data analysis and campaign management tool that improves the efficiency and overall performance of clients’ search marketing campaigns and offers unique reporting and ROI analysis capabilities. - 2006-06-07

Girls Just Want To Have Fun—and Function—With Their Laptop Bags Parents beware: That pricey computer bag you gave your daughter for graduation might be headed for the dumpster. The Go Girl Laptop Messenger Bag, which hit the market this month, will probably stand a better chance of making it to class. Based on research conducted by a University of North Carolina coed, the Go Girl Bag gives college and young professional women what they want: a fun and functional laptop bag. - 2006-06-07

Tickets On Sale Now for the Fifth Annual Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest Tickets are now on sale for the Fifth Annual Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest that will take place September 9 & 10, 2006 at the Greig Farm in Red Hook, NY. Purchasers can take advantage of an advance sale discount of $5 off the regular gate ticket price by ordering their tickets prior to August 15, 2006. - 2006-06-07

Eastern Mountain Sports Launches Outdoor Sports Podcast -- Blue Pizza Outdoor sports gear retailer Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) has teamed up with podcast production company Pwop Productions (pwop.com) to serve up Blue Pizza (bluepizza.ems.com), a podcast focusing on outdoor sports. - 2006-06-07

FedEx Canada Achieves Gold and Platinum Contact Center Employer of Choice® Certification for Their Customer Service Centres in 2006 FedEx Canada’s Customer Service Centres have achieved the prestigious Contact Center Employer of Choice® designation for 2006. This is the 3rd year in a row FedEx has participated in the program and achieved certification. - 2006-06-07

Depression and Pregnancy Decision Handbook Wins National Book Award Stephanie Durruthy, the author of "The Pregnancy Decision Handbook for Women with Depression," won a national book award from ForeWord Magazine. - 2006-06-07

Online Design Celebrates One Decade of Service -- Third Largest Design Firm in the Silicon Valley Finds Growth Through Customer-Focused Service Online Design (www.odweb.com), the third largest design firm and one of the fastest growing private companies in the Silicon Valley, today announced its ten-year anniversary. The company enters its second decade with a renewed commitment to total client satisfaction and reaffirms its commitment to stay on the forefront of technology, giving clients powerful corporate identity and engaging design while staying true to the personalized service they’ve always provided. - 2006-06-07

Dr. Manoj Pardasani chosen as the 2006 Social Worker of the Year (Region 1 - Indiana). The Indiana State Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NAW) has selected Dr. Manoj Pardasani for the prestigious honor of the 2006 Region 1 Social Worker of the Year award. A ceremony to honor Dr. Pardasani will be held on Wednesday, June 28th in Highland, Indiana. - 2006-06-07

Recharge Your Ultimate Gaming Desires With Arcadefuel Introducing, www.arcadefuel.com , a completely new and innovative gaming revolution with well-equipped packages of action, adventure, racing and puzzles. Catering to every taste, age and mood, www.arcadefuel.com promises unlimited hours of wholesome entertainment with over two thousand online playing games — absolutely free! - 2006-06-07

Say More And Type Less With Phraseexpress – Freeware Eliminates Repetitive Typing Bartels Media, Inc. has released PhraseExpress v3, a major upgrade to the popular office productivity software. PhraseExpress organizes frequently used phrases and allows pasting them into any application. Text phrases can be easily accessed with a single mouse click from a taskbar pop-up menu or by using hotkeys. - 2006-06-07

Help Your Child Get "A's" with Proper Lighting Getting your child to do homework is one thing, but setting up the perfect workspace for them to do their assignments is another. Parents are becoming more aware of the importance of having a solid workspace for their children. - 2006-06-07

ChartLogic, Inc. Announces the Improved Integration of BillingLogic™ with ChartLogic™ EMR Physician offices are looking for an integrated solution to link their Electronic Medical Record(EMR) and Practice Management (PM) software systems. ChartLogic, Inc has now released a version of ChartLogic EMR that allows the medical biller to view the doctor's note and make appropriate coding changes with approval from the doctor and apply charges through BillingLogic. The new feature is called Superbill Review. BillingLogic is a practice management system that includes advanced coding features. - 2006-06-07

Students From Across America Make History: National History Day Improves Students Learning and Brings History to Life More than 2,000 students in grades six through 12 from 49 states, the District of Columbia, and American Samoa. In total, 7,000 people are expected at the five-day National History Day event, including teachers, parents, and the general public, as well as judges from universities, museums and federal agencies. - 2006-06-07

AVenues+ Summer Best Multimedia Competition, to be Hosted by AVenues Internet Services on its Business Videos Web Page AVenues Internet Services, a brand new online advertising and online shopping web site will host a 'Summer Best Multi Media Competition,' pitting streaming video, online commercial and online infomercial advertisers against each other in a summer long show down. - 2006-06-07

Henderson, Nevada High School Students Receive College Acceptance Letters High school seniors throughout Southern Nevada are anxiously awaiting their college acceptance letters. For many high school seniors at Warren-Walker Green Valley Academy in Henderson, Nevada, the wait is over. These students have received their acceptance letters from universities across the country. - 2006-06-07

New Children's Story Released - "My Best Friend is Fish Bait" Author and Illustrator Judy Chlouber has released a new children’s story titled "My Best Friend is Fish Bait." - 2006-06-07

Leading Organizational Consultant Publishes Seminal Book on Leadership Leandro Herrero - a leading organizational consultant and head of The Chalfont Project Ltd - has published a book on the seven faces of the leader, which also forms the basis for his renowned leadership development programmes. - 2006-06-07

Fastrax Announces New iTrax300 Family of SiRFstarIII Based OEM GPS Receivers Fastrax Ltd. today announced the iTrax300, the latest addition to the company's industry-leading range of OEM GPS receivers. The iTrax300 is the first Fastrax product based on the ultra-sensitive SiRFstarIII GSC3 and GSC3-LP chipsets. - 2006-06-07

Sunnex’s New Solo Spot Exam Light Offers Intense, Concentrated Spot Lighting for Oral Surgery, Dental Procedures Sunnex, a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical lighting (www.sunnexmedical.com), has introduced the Sunnex Solo Spot Exam Light, providing powerful and concentrated spot lighting for oral surgery and all dental applications. Ideal for tasks requiring intense focused lighting, the Solo Spot Exam Light provides up to 3,000 footcandles (32,400 lux) of illumination. - 2006-06-07

Customizable Note Pads And 4X8 Invitations Now Available On All VistaPrint Web Sites New High-Quality, Low-Cost Customized Printed Products Launch In Multiple Countries Including France, Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden and U.K. - 2006-06-07

Tickled Pink in the Boom Boom Room Tickled Pink Face Painting was one of the lucky vendors hand picked to participate in the celebrity gifting suite “The Boom Boom Room” attended by Hollywood Stars. - 2006-06-07

eNatro™ Practice Management Software Version 3.3 Gives Naturopathic Physicians and Integrative Practitioners Many Additional Features and Benefits Many upgrades added to improve virtually all areas of practice management, from scheduling and billing to improved reporting. - 2006-06-07

Behlman Electronics Helps Search for New Fuel Sources By Powering AC Equipment Five Miles Down Drill Holes Wins new add-on order for “Deep-Hole” Power Sources - 2006-06-07

Just Say No to Excessive Oil Company Profits http://www.chumpedatthepump.com: As the prices at the gas pumps have continued to rise, there has been unrest and complaining on the part of consumers with little action. - 2006-06-07

Taking Your Mentoring Relationship to the Next Level: Nationally Recognized Mentor Offers Concrete Tips to Reignite and Grow Existing Relationships The America Learns National Strategy of the Month, contributed by Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate Syndee Kraus in Chapel Hill, NC, offers concrete steps to strengthen and deepen mentoring relationships. - 2006-06-07

Activists Plot to Change the World at 10th International Vegan Festival in The Country of Vikings and Danish Bacon Over the next few months there will be Vegan Festivals in Bristol, Gloucester, and London but the Vegan event liable to make the biggest impact on the thriving increased rate of world veganism is The 10th International Vegan Festival in Denmark. - 2006-06-07

WickedlyChic.com, The Hottest Indie Online Shopping Resource, Relaunches With Exciting Contests, New Reviews and 'Instant Karma' Newly re-launched, WickedlyChic.com is an online shopping resource for the hottest Indie designers featuring trends, reviews and fun online contests. - 2006-06-07

Mondial Translations & Interpreting Partners with JCICS Mondial Translations & Interpreting forms a strategic partnership with the Joint Council for International Children’s Services (JCICS) to provide discounted translation services for their language translations to all JCICS membership. - 2006-06-07

Learn the Secrets of Successful Internet Marketing Strategy Workshop trains marketing and PR professionals to adapt skills to internet marketing strategy. - 2006-06-07

Sport Relief Goes…All Out for India Take 13 celebrities, put them in 90-degree heat and ask them to take on India at their own game – Cricket! - 2006-06-07

David Walliams Makes a Splash for Sport Relief Comedian swaps the stage for the sea in cross channel swim attempt. - 2006-06-07

M2M’s iPM™ Asset Maintenance Scheduler Service Reaches 4,000 Assets Fastest ever adoption rate of any iSCADA™ service product. - 2006-06-07

The Banker Technology Awards Recognise Barclays and Wincor Nixdorf for Kiosk Project The prize for New Channels Innovation at The Banker magazine’s 2006 Technology Awards will be going to Barclays and Wincor Nixdorf. - 2006-06-07

Karen Talavera Forms Synchronicity Marketing Consulting firm’s new approach to direct marketing builds on holistic principles to maximize performance. - 2006-06-07

AT Conference Hosts Al Gore for a Blitz of Radio Interview Conference Calls "An Inconvenient Truth" AT Conference hosts former Vice President Al Gore for a blitz of radio interview conference calls about his role in feature film documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth." This is the first group in a series of high profile promotional interviews. The former Vice President will have AT Conference operators’ personal service and attention. The film opens to critical acclaim in 9 major U.S. cities this week. - 2006-06-07

AdMedia Partners Advises The Hazelton Group in Acquisition by Archstone Consulting Investment bank AdMedia Partners advises brand strategy and development consulting firm in acquisition by leading strategy and operations management consultancy. - 2006-06-07

Eastman Kodak Silver Anvil Finalists Highlights Today on WebmasterRadio.FM The Eastman Kodak finalists nominated for a Silver Anvil Award will be discussed by Erin M. Foster, Worldwide Public Relations & Events Director for Kodak's Consumer Digital Imaging Group, on the June 7th edition of "CoverStory." - 2006-06-07

"Radio DM Days" Program Counts Down to DM Days New York Event with WebmasterRadio.FM Special Hosts Paul McDonnough and Heather Lloyd Martin will interview conference speakers and presenters for an inside look at the largest marketing expo in the Northeast on Thursday, June 8th at 3:00 p.m. EDT. - 2006-06-07

Barclays Raises Age Limit for the Mature Traveler Barclays today announces an enhanced deal for the older traveller who is looking to purchase travel insurance. - 2006-06-07

Rise In Adverse Credit Mortgages But Moneynet Warns That Many Borrowers Could Be Eligible For Cheaper Mainstream Deals 20 per cent rise in borrowers opting for expensive loans because of perceived poor credit histories, says data analyst Moneynet, but borrowers can save thousands of pounds by going to mainstream lenders. - 2006-06-07

Google $90M Click Fraud Settlement: What It Means, and Its Impact on Advertisers The recent settlement offer by Google for $90M to advertisers is fraught with terms and conditions which, in the view of Clickrisk, are highly inequitable and fail to solve the larger click fraud and billing integrity issue. - 2006-06-07

ATG Selects LiquidPixels' LiquiFire for ATG OnDemand LiquidPixels and ATG Partner to Deliver Visually Rich e-Commerce Experiences. - 2006-06-07

National Survey Reveals Most Consumers Prefer the Small Screen for Watching Movies National study unveiled at upcoming PMA StarPower Conference in Los Angeles tomorrow. - 2006-06-07

Jalima Coffee Sets its Sight on Continued Expansion Throughout Southwest Florida Southwest Florida resident, Janet Allen, along with her two partners, Libe Diamant and Marcela Zuchovicki, launched a specialty coffee company - Jalima Coffee, LLC, which imports a line of exceptional high altitude 100% Arabica coffees from Chiapas and Veracruz, Mexico. Throughout the past year, they have placed their products in approximately 90 specialty stores and gourmet food markets in Florida as well as Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. - 2006-06-07

Utility Customers Ring Up $3 Million in Telephone Payments Since its launch in June 2005, Kissimmee Utility Authority's interactive voice response system has processed more than 15,500 customer bill payments by telephone, totaling $3 million. - 2006-06-07

Autism Support Website Launches Friend Finder Program New system allows parents to connect with others in their local area. - 2006-06-07

This Site is Being Re-launched with the Intention of Bringing Simple and Quick Personal and Business Opportunities to Its Visitors Internationalshopping.com.au is an Australian Domain, site and name, yet it is playing in a tried and tested world market. It plans to make its mark through simplicity and ease of use. Offers in Australia and elsewhere will be distinguished through flag colours. New country and area flags will be added as we expand. - 2006-06-07

Strategyn Workshop Debunks Outdated Customer-Driven Thinking With a New Model for Predictable Innovation Strategyn CEO Anthony Ulwick arms practitioners with a powerful approach to innovation. - 2006-06-07

Botanical Earth in the Spotlight at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards BE lip balms selected for the Sampler Package and pre-show style lounge. - 2006-06-07

Custom Furniture Maker Walter E. Smithe Has Fun with its Marketing Walter E. Smithe has been a household name in the Chicagoland area since 1945. Renowned for their custom furniture, and personal design services, Walter E. Smithe’s 13 retail locations provide clients with over 2,000 unique frames with 5,000 exquisite fabrics and leathers. All furniture is handmade and comes with a lifetime warranty. - 2006-06-07

URAC Sets Standards For Pharmacy Benefit Management Programs New Standards Aimed At Ensuring Patient Safety, Consumer Protection - 2006-06-07

Unitime Systems Launches ‘UNITIME on Demand’ Time and Attendance System Subscription-based system marks Unitime’s entry into growing software-as-a-service (SAS) segment. - 2006-06-07

Fortiva Introduces Legal Discovery Features and Cost-Effective Offline Tiered-Storage Option E-mail Archiving Suite offers managed retention with legal hold flexibility to help businesses easily meet changing record retention requirements - 2006-06-07

Study Shows Fear of Public Speaking Eliminated in Hours A new study shows that getting over the fear of public speaking may be easier than the afflicted might think. - 2006-06-07

Coastal Vacations Expands to 80 Countries and Counting Steady growth has now exploded to over 80 countries with the top rated Coastal Vacations home based business. The ultra-successful hybrid business model has made the business user friendly to those who previously may not have considered a career marketing travel. - 2006-06-07

Two New Resources Offer Plan of Action to Educators Professional learning community leaders present two powerful tools for school improvement. - 2006-06-07

Child Safety Company Launched By International Technology Group, LLC Forms IdentaKey to Produce New Child Safety Product - 2006-06-07

Kelly B. Rightsell Designs Unveils New Licensed Line of Crib Bedding, Bibs & Burp Cloths Kelly B. Rightsell Designs recently unveiled its new line of luxury crib bedding, bibs and burp cloths, produced under its licensing agreement with Crown Crafts, Inc. - 2006-06-07