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Vasrue.com Announces College Grant for Children of Military Involved in Iraq War Company supports the education of affected minors with parents in the military with an Operation Iraqi Freedom $1,000 college grant. - 2006-09-14

Danish Vice Prime Minister Bendt Bendtsen Attends Sonion Raising the Roof-Tree and Tree Planting Ceremony at Sonion’s New Facility in Ho Chi Min City On September 14th, 2006, Bendt Bendtsen, Danish Vice Prime Minister and Minister for Economic and Business Affairs planted a cedar tree at Sonion’s raising of the roof-tree ceremony during his official visit to Vietnam. - 2006-09-14

Spectrum Creates Web-Services Interface to NOVAtime HR best-of-breed providers, Spectrum and NOVAtime, have built a web-services interface between iVantage and the NOVAtime 3000 Enterprise Edition. This interface allows clients to seamlessly transition information in real-time from the HRIS to the time and attendance system. - 2006-09-14

New Web Site Makes Finding Teardown Property and Land Easier Than Ever www.TEARDOWNSandLAND.com specializes in buying and selling teardown property and land at the highest price with fewest costs. A one-time flat rate of $79 for individual listings allows sellers to find a buyer quickly, easily and affordably. Buyers can peruse the Web site free of charge, with no registration required. - 2006-09-14

Remote Desktop Support Vital for Predicted Increase in Mobile Workforce NetworkStreaming reduces the monetary demands of remote support. - 2006-09-14

True Story Comic Book About Elderly Serial Killers Written by Nephew King Tractor Press solicits Family Bones, a bizarre comic book about elderly serial killers written by their nephew, in the September catalog of Diamond Distributors' Previews. - 2006-09-14

Dr. Amy Miller from St. Louis Skin Solutions Offers Tips for Choosing the Right Medical Spa With endless choices and medical spas popping up everywhere, how can you make the right decision? Dr. Amy Miller of St. Louis Skin Solutions has been practicing non traditional dermatology along side the use of lasers for over 5 years, and she has some expert advice and tips to help make the decision easier. - 2006-09-14

TARGUSinfo Announces Launch of New Lead Verification Solution for Co-Registration at the Online Lead Quality Summit On-Demand Lead Verification for co-registration is designed to instantly, easily and cost-effectively verify large quantities of leads with unmatched precision. Our solution can verify that a lead’s name, address and phone number are correct and match each other. This is unlike validation services that perform simple data checks on independent variables. In addition, we can add missing contact information and enhance the data with demographics and lifestyle indicators. Enhancing leads with additional data will enable online lead generators to serve real-time offers and also help decrease form abandonment. - 2006-09-14

Real Estate Agent Donates a Portion of His Commission to Charity Scott Zelkin of @properties Makes a Difference by Sponsoring Charity Guide - 2006-09-14

FloraQueen International Flower Delivery Today Announced its Christmas Campaign: Christmas Flowers to Spain, UK, Germany, France, Itlay, etc. FloraQueen has launched its Xmas campaign with a variety of choice. From simple Christmas poinsettia arrangement or an impressive and elegant Christmas wreath. Traditionally is time to exchange gifts among friends and family. Deciding what is appropriate to give can be difficult. - 2006-09-14

New Web Video Player Makes it Easy to Add Eye-Catching Interactive Videos to Any Web Site With internet video exploding in popularity, business owners must decide if and how they should be adding video to their web sites. While free video sites like YouTube and Google Video are suitable for showing off home videos to the world, they may not be the smartest choice for those interested in putting forth a professional image. Here are five reasons why those free services can do a business more harm than good, along with an alternative solution for anyone interested in adding high-quality, interactive video presentations to any web site. - 2006-09-14

Rittenhouse Gears Up For Winter With the Improved Salt Spreader Landscape professional and property owners alike will appreciate the rugged and durable construction of this improved salt spreader. - 2006-09-14

Author Launches a Campaign Against Heightism and a Message of Inspiration to Live Beyond Measure With a height of 4’8 ½,” Ellen Frankel takes a tall stand against heightism and encourages people of all shapes and sizes to live beyond measure. Tune in to the “Size Matters too” on-line radio show with the velvet voice of size diversity, Veronica Cook-Euell, as she interviews Ellen Frankel, author of the groundbreaking book, Beyond Measure: A Memoir About Short Stature and Inner Growth. - 2006-09-14

Formal-invitations.com Announces Everything You Need to Know about Wedding Invitations When to order, how to choose and find sources for wedding invitations based on your budget, enclosure options, wedding invitation wording examples plus assembling and addressing wedding invitations. - 2006-09-14

Apogee Foundation Scholars are Honored with Seven of the World's Most Prestigious Awards for Young Performing Artists The Apogee Foundation today announced that Apogee World Scholars Vadim Muntagirov and Dmitrij Smirnov had won seven major international prizes for the world's most gifted performing artists during the last seven months. - 2006-09-14

stpsoft Pioneers Requirements Storyboarding for Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005 Team System "One of the strong benefits of this tool is that the rich information captured to build the mock-ups can be used to generate a series of design and testing documents. This ability and the native integration with Microsoft Visual Studio Team System increases the value of the storyboarding effort." Tom Bruns, Application Architect, Avanade (US) - 2006-09-14

China Business Tours Organizations exploring business opportunities in China can now participate in a China business tour arranged by WW Business Net's Chinese partner and co-sponsored by China's Foreign trade Council. - 2006-09-14

New Children's Book Teaches God's Love for All In a divided world, Learn Your ABC's God's Way, a new children's book by Lois Banks, teaches lessons of God's love for all children, regardless of race or ethnicity. - 2006-09-14

Bay Area Financial Advisors Take Lead in Showing Baby Boomers to Plan for Their Future Victor Lloyd Burgess, CSA and Vincent T. Tusa, CSA, are launching a new cable TV ad and Web site, reminding Baby Boomers of the need to plan for the future. The pair recently held an open house addressing the unique concerns of retirees and seniors. The Baby Boomers will soon be retiring and living longer in their retirement. Outliving their income and assets may soon be a concern for most of them. - 2006-09-14

WorkDish -- New Site Ponders and Probes the World of Work WorkDish is a free-form informational website about work and jobs. It aims to be a user-created, quality and fun collection of firsthand data. Inspiration comes from journalist and historian Studs Terkel’s classic text "Working," a book of interviews with American workers. Another influence is artist Frank Warren’s PostSecret, a community art project of anonymous postcards. - 2006-09-14

Foxy Bingo Goes Team Bingo Nuts 2 million bonus points September blockbuster. - 2006-09-14

Enterayon Acquires Pinnacle Gold-Silver Claim Enterayon, Inc. (Other OTC:ETYN.PK) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 100% undivided interest in the Pinnacle Gold claim in British Columbia, Canada. - 2006-09-14

Keeping Up with College Life: EQ Energy and Beyond Bookmarks Partner on College Care Packs As two companies committed to providing quality, innovative products targeted specifically to the needs of the college-age consumer, EQ Energy and Beyond Bookmarks are excited to announce their partnership just in time for the back-to-school season. The addition of the EQ energy drink tablet to all of Beyond Bookmark's college and military care packages will undoubtedly help support the needs of energy-sapped consumers. - 2006-09-14

Know More Media Partners with Monica Flores of 10K Webdesign to Write for SistersInBiz.com Online publisher Know More Media has partnered with businesswoman Monica Flores, founder and principal of 10K Webdesign, to write content for a new blog on women of color in business, SistersInBiz.com. - 2006-09-14

Women's Cowgirl Holiday in Bandera, Texas 'Cowboy Capital of the World' Dreams of being a cowgirl still come true in Bandera, TX "Cowboy Capital of the World" where cowboys and cowgirls still reign supreme. Rancho Cortez, a local dude and guest ranch, is offering a December ladies getaway that will include chasing cows, horseback riding, campfire sing-a-longs and pampering. The all inclusive package not only includes the usual dude ranch activities, but also daily full body massages, wine and cheese by the hot tub, and two stepping in nearby Bandera. - 2006-09-14

Bells & Whistles for Outlook Removes the Daily Frustrations of Outlook Users DS DEVELOPMENT has released version 3.0 of their Outlook email productivity software, Bells & Whistles for Outlook, a time-saver Outlook add-in which removes the daily frustrations of Outlook users by powering up Outlook with extras that let you do more with common tasks. - 2006-09-14

Reclaim Your Body A new hope for breast cancer survivors. - 2006-09-14

Explore the Worthwhile Investment of Building Energy Efficient Concrete Homes with this Free Catalog The Concrete Network offers a free, downloadable catalog featuring an overview of the various benefits, design options, investment possibilities and much more for building concrete homes. It includes 10 pages full of color photos, costs, money and energy saving advantages, and facts about these environmentally friendly homes. - 2006-09-14

New Cancel for Any Reason Travel Insurance Benefit Provides Travel Planning Flexibility Planning your vacation is fun, but worrying about the many reasons why you may have to cancel your trip isn't. That's why Travel Insurance Services (TIS) has enhanced Travel Insurance Select, one of its most popular plans, to include an optional Cancel for Any Reason insurance benefit. - 2006-09-14

Bonus Code for TitanPoker - $500 +$10 Special Secret Bonus Titanpoker in collaboration with CompatiblePoker.com will be issuing their new bonus code for TitanPoker “RED” which distributes a 100% up to $500 sign up bonus and shows how players can get the $10 secret bonus. - 2006-09-14

Toptenwholesale.com Announces Partnership with Skyabove Marketing Partnership between Top Ten Wholesale (http://www.toptenwholesale.com) and Skyabove to provide search engine optimzation (SEO) and web design services to Top Ten Wholesale advertisers. - 2006-09-14

Internet Marketing Executive Seminar Announced for Manchester NH October 5 “Effective Internet Marketing in a Dynamic and Competitive Environment” is the title of the executive seminar slated for Thursday, October 5 at 8:30 a.m. at the Highlander Inn and Conference Center in Manchester, NH. Three noted Internet marketing specialists will present on topics geared to helping marketing executives take their online success to the next level. - 2006-09-14

Silanis’ Electronic Signature Software Passes Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) Testing Silanis Technology, the U.S. government’s largest supplier of GPEA, E-Gov, OMB, and E-SIGN compliant, electronic signatures, today announced that its ApproveIt Desktop 5.7.2 software has passed testing for the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI). The Navy and Marine Corps can now join its Army counterparts, who deployed Silanis’ electronic signature software across its entire enterprise earlier this year, in eliminating paper from daily operations requiring signature approvals. - 2006-09-14

PrivateSky Aviation Services Mode S Enhanced Surveillance Solution (EHS) Offers Immediate European Compliance PrivateSky® Aviation Services' Mode-S Enhanced Surveillance Solution (EHS) has been developed, accomplished & approved by the FAA for full compliance with mandates in European Airspace. Gulfstream Model aircraft now being booked into the PrivateSky® Fort Myers Service Center for the STC installation. - 2006-09-14

Atlanta-Based Ringtone Company Partners with Local Hip-hop Talent to Rival Billboard Chart-Toppers; Leads Charge with Two-time Platinum Rap Artist, Young Jeezy Atlanta-based ringtone company, Hi-Fli Tones, has launched its new, state-of-the-art website (www.hi-flitones.com) and begins a campaign to take on the $700M ringtone download industry. Artists being featured include Young Jeezy, Shawty-Lo, BHI, Slick Pulla and Yola the Great. - 2006-09-14

Florida Litigation Attorney Ken Sukhia Voted by His Peers as One of Florida’s Super Lawyers Florida litigation attorney Kenneth W. Sukhia (Ken Sukhia) ranks among the top 5% of attorneys in Florida, according to the most recent rating by Law & Politics magazine. - 2006-09-14

20,000 Real Estate Investors To Purchase $6M Of Preconstruction In Texas GetPreconstructionDeals.com announces that its real estate investors will invest more than $6M in real estate in a resort destination of Texas. They anticipate rapid growth in the area and believe they are strategically poised to capitalize on future price and rent increases. - 2006-09-14

Focusing on Patient-Centered Care: The 2006 Planetree Annual Conference Healthcare professionals from around the world will travel to San Diego, CA to attend the 2006 Planetree Annual Conference on October 9-12, 2006. Hosted by Planetree-affiliate Sharp Coronado Hospital, the 2006 Conference brings together healthcare practitioners, academics, patient advocates, hospital staff and administrators, and architects to advance and expand the patient-centered care movement. - 2006-09-14

PokerLoco - Online Poker Growth Continues--Revenues Increased by 137% in August The growth in the online poker market is still very strong. PokerLoco.com now has close to 40,000 registered poker players world wide that generates revenue of more than USD 125,000 per month, says Stefan Mahlstein, Chairman of Homerun Gaming Ventures Ltd. - 2006-09-14

Scottish Highland Games at Boone Hall Plantation Near Charleston, SC. ResortQuest Isle of Palms & Wild Dunes is Offering Pre-designed Charleston Vacation Packages Scottish Highland Games at Boone Hall Plantation near Charleston, SC. ResortQuest, the largest vacation rental company in the Charleston Islands, offers convenient Charleston lodging and vacation rentals near Scottish Highland Games. - 2006-09-14

Popular New Reality TV Show ‘Sabotage’ To Continue Search With Free Auditions Online and In Cities Across America Sabotage producer L. M. Beasley continues the pursuit to find Americans interested in being secret agents to travel around the world on missions in the Pilot Reality Game Show of espionage. Reality TV game show fans will have the chance to audition for the extreme adventure by attending a Free Live Audition in St. Louis, New York, Hartford, or Salt Lake City during the completion of a nationwide casting search to choose finalists for the new unscripted series by the independent production company BERGS, LLC. The Free Online Audition deadline at Zoobody.com is December 8, 2006. Zoobody is transforming the audition process by providing applicants the ability to apply completely free online anywhere in the country. - 2006-09-14

The House Boardshop and AvantLink Join Forces in Affiliate Marketing AvantLink and The-House.com recently teamed up to provide online marketers with advanced Affiliate tools for high-converting snowboard, wakeboard, and skateboard gear and apparel. - 2006-09-14

Cheetah Conservation Fund Partners with DJ Come of Age to Raise Money in the Fight to Preserve the Endangered Cheetahs of the World The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) proudly announces “Downloads for Dollars,” in partnership with DJ Come of Age and Markus Ekholm of Swedish band Slowmo. DJ and Ekholm, a world-renowned production duo, have pledged to donate fifty percent of the revenues from Internet downloads of their hit single “From A Window”. This soulful, acoustic track garnered critical acclaim in the U.S., Japan, France, and Sweden during its initial release in 2005. - 2006-09-14

Ludicrous Hardcore Energy Brands Undergo New Ownership Mix Master Beverage Company gets a fresh start with the recent sale in late July. - 2006-09-14

Poker Eon Gives Seat to $2.5 Million Championships Players can win a $5000 package to the BC Poker Championships at www.PokerEon.com. - 2006-09-14

New History of Math Book Includes Surprising Elements of Human Drama Hal Hellman introduces his latest book in the "Great Feuds" series, this time covering the often-unknown emotional and academic disputes surrounding math reasoning. The book highlights the unique human characteristics and emotions that have shaped emerging math concepts. - 2006-09-14

VisionQwest Expands Operations VisionQwest Resource Group, Inc., located in Glendale, California USA and with offices in Asia begins expansion plans in California and Asia. With an expanding need by VisionQwest clients for outsourcing their back office support, the company announced today they are beginning their expansion. - 2006-09-14

Sananda Maitreya Releases Video for New Song "South Side Run" From "Angels & Vampires” available on www.SanandaMaitreya.com - 2006-09-14

uCertify Offers Limited Period Discount on IT Certification Practice Tests uCertify, a trusted name in IT certification exams preparation and training solutions, today announced a limited period discount offer on its entire range of products. The company is now offering up to 70% discount on its Practice Tests meant for the preparation of all leading IT certification exams. - 2006-09-14

'My Way Out' Alcohol Recovery Program Introduces New Blog Author Roberta Jewell says her new blog provides additional support for problem drinkers who follow her innovative alcohol recovery program. - 2006-09-14

Imperial Optical Unveils Contact Lens Target Demographics by Brand Imperial Optical, Inc., North America’s leading independent contact lens distributor, has published a white paper titled, “Contact Lens Brand Demographics: A Guide to Who Wants Which Brands” – the first in Imperial’s “Marketing Contact Lenses” series. This paper includes never before released demographic data from consumers who conducted online searches for branded contact lenses. - 2006-09-14

The Laser's Edge Eye-opening advances make vision-correction surgery easier, but risks remain. - 2006-09-14

Doctors Making a Difference Dr. Kawesch, one of the top refractive surgeons in the world, has been hailed as a "miracle" doctor, returning vision to thousands of people from around the world who never dreamed they would be able to see clearly without their glasses or contacts. - 2006-09-14

SoundBytes’ Products for The Deaf and Hard of Hearing to be Featured on 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' Specialized alerting devices to appear on ABC's Emmy-nominated reality home improvement program, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." scheduled to air September 17, 2006. - 2006-09-14

Magnolia Crossing Apartments Makes Life Easier For Austell, Georgia Residents On Budgets "New ownership and spacious renovation brings affordable apartment living to Six Flags Drive." - 2006-09-14

Industrial Nanotech Signs Agreement with Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Industrial Nanotech will work with Armstrong World Industries to incorporate the Company's prorietary technology into Armstrong's products. Armstrong World Industries us a worldwide leader in the design of floors, ceilings and cabinets. - 2006-09-14

Who Wants to be a Cool Mom? UtheMom.com, the site that is best known for its unique gifts for moms, dads, and little ones, has grown with the addition of several affiliated partners, informational and entertaining parenting articles, and next week, the addition of its Mom Cast podcast with its own TV personality, Aly Calvo, and renowned OB/Gyn expert, Dr. Sherri Levin. The site has more than tripled its access to the things moms want, including everything from diaper bags and strollers, to fashion for hip moms, and even shoes for the entire family. Parents also appreciate the expert advice found in articles, TV segments, and blogs. - 2006-09-14

The World's Top Destination Management Companies (DMCs)Exchange Ideas, Build Relationships at Global Events Partner's (GEP) 2006 Summit More than 100 Meeting Professionals Join GEP in Salzburg for a One-of-a-Kind Professional and Cultural Experience Creativity, Client Service, Pricing Models Are Among the Top Issues Discussed - 2006-09-14

CzechWrecks Banger Rally Arrives in Prague with a Bang The first ever CzechWrecks Banger Rally is a great success, arriving in Prague to much national media attention. - 2006-09-14

Youth AND Vitality – Has This Fountain Been Discovered? If you are a living and breathing human being – it is likely that you have slipped, fallen, been in a fender bender, a car accident, have a sports injury, worry about financial issues, save for college funds and experience a host of other stresses that take an incredible yet often unrecognized toll on our overall health and wellness. Like an expensive luxury car, the human body, although beautifully designed can be frustrating and somewhat unreliable. Can Youth and Vitality be regained in our busy and stressful lives? - 2006-09-14

Gallup and TEC Form Alliance to Meet Government and Industry Demands for Successful Enterprise Transformation Gallup teams up with TEC to add IT assessment to its comprehensive business transformation assurance services, and to drive growth for public and private sector clients. - 2006-09-14

Diana Eng Fashions New Product for RealmDekor.com Designer’s childhood pastime inspires fun table décor. - 2006-09-14

High-Fashion Meets High-Style Organization at Spring 2007 Olympus Fashion Week Accessories Exhibit Day-Timers, Inc. is the 60 year old newcomer to Fashion Week in NYC. From among its many modernly style leather accessory options, Day-Timers is displaying a versatile pebble grained, Mailbu tote in nautical blue, with a matching Day-Timer Malibu planner. Woman want something more than just a fashionable item - they want good looks and brains. All of Day-Timers luxury accessories are smartly packed with functionality that helps today's woman be more productive, organized and find the work/life balance she craves. - 2006-09-14

Vacations Inc. Teams up with Winter Park Ski Resort for the 2006-2007 Season Vacations Inc., a leader in providing exquisite Winter Park lodging, announces the seasonal release of its Free-4-All discount ticket and lodging program for the 2006-2007 ski season. - 2006-09-14

New Aircraft Maintenance Technology Developed To Reduce Airline Flight Delays & Cancellations By 50% While the airline industry faces mounting pressures to improve on-time performance while at the same time responding to the call for rock bottom fares, the logistics of doing so present complex challenges which often result in lengthy and costly delays which frustrate both airlines and passengers. AireXpert Technics has developed collaborative technology which aims to reduce the duration of technical flight delays by as much as 50 percent. - 2006-09-14

OverstockArt.com Named to Décor's Top 100 List The leading online retailer of handmade oil paintings, OverstockArt.com has been awarded the prestigious Décor Top 100 Art & Framing Retailers Award. A true compliment to the astonishing year the company is having. - 2006-09-14

Liberty League International - Hosting Events Above and Beyond the Norm Liberty League International, one of the world’s leading personal development companies recently hosted a sold out event in Phoenix AZ, and have plans to exceed all expectations at their upcoming Liberty Conference at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii’s Big Island. - 2006-09-14

Percept Technology Labs Releases Battery Comparison Report Product test & consulting company analyzes AA battery performance; new report shows which leading brands deliver the best value and best performance for consumers. - 2006-09-14

New Concept Announced for Accelerating Entrepreneurial Business Growth Innovative approach reverses conventional wisdom and yields rapid results for promising early-stage businesses. - 2006-09-14

Superior Backup Power Service from H.M. Cragg Co. is Icing on the Cake for Raving Client, Cray, Inc. Seattle-based Cray, Inc. praises H.M. Cragg, Co.’s dedication to client-centric service for UPS Power Supply. - 2006-09-14

Mortar Helps TicketsNow Deliver the Power of in: Leading Ticket Reseller Launches New Online Brand Identity TicketsNow, the world's largest and most secure marketplace for sports, concert and theater tickets, has launched a new website with the assistance of San Francisco integrated agency Mortar. - 2006-09-14

Slippery When Wet: Watch Your Step Because You Don’t Want to Trip in a Tiger Cage An FCF risk assessment study representing 5,000 cat years of experience documented only owners and handlers and persons voluntarily interacting with big cats were ever injured. There was no risk at all to uninvolved public. - 2006-09-14

BrightCom Enters Conferencing Alliance with PAETEC BrightCom, Inc., the performance leader in enterprise conferencing, announces that it has entered into a strategic alliance with PAETEC Communications Incorporated. - 2006-09-14

The Oxford Princeton Programme Announces New Courses for the Shipping and Oil Trading Industries Exemplifying the company’s commitment to superior energy training, The Oxford Princeton Programme has created two new courses: Oil Trading Orientation and Introduction to Shipping Terminology. - 2006-09-14

Eyes Of The Poet Radio Taking New Audio Poetry Submissions Eyes Of The Poet Radio, an Internet-based radio station, is taking new audio poetry submissions for broadcast on the station. Currently, the station airs poetry readings from such notables as Billy Collins, Robert Frost, E.E. Cummings, Pablo Neruda, Coleman Barks reading Rumi, as well as many other talented audio poets. - 2006-09-14

San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy To Celebrate 20th Anniversary With Special Wine Tasting Gala on September 30, 2006 The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy is hosting a special gala on September 30, 2006 to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The non-profit, citizen organization was established to help protect the natural character of the San Dieguito River Valley. The gala will feature wine tasting, food, live music and a look back at the Conservancy's accomplishments during its first 20 years. Naturalists and ecologists will also help look ahead as the Conservancy works towards its goal of building a 55-mile river corridor and and establishing a "Coast to Crest Trail” for public use. - 2006-09-14

Passionate About Sicily An evening dedicated to Sicily—the gem of the Mediterranean Sea - 2006-09-14

Academy Award Winning Producer, Gerald R. Molen, to Produce Author Gary W. Moore's Extraordinary New Book, PLAYING WITH THE ENEMY Gary W. Moore’s new non-fiction book, PLAYING WITH THE ENEMY: A Baseball Prodigy, a World at War, and a Field of Broken Dreams based on the story of his father’s World War II experience after being drafted into Major League Baseball, has been optioned by Academy Award® winning producer Gerald R. Molen’s company, WhiteLight Entertainment. A news conference announcing the details of the film deal will be held at 9 a.m., Thursday, September 14th at the U-505 Submarine exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL. - 2006-09-14

Mammoth Networks Delivers DSL to CLECs Mammoth Networks has expanded its DSL offering to CLECs selling voice services within the company's 11 state coverage area. Competitive Local Exchange Carriers can provision DSL at a wholesale level using the Mammoth product, allowing the CLEC to deliver bundled voice and data services to their End Users. - 2006-09-14

'Losers Lounge,' a New Noire'-style Murder Mystery Novelette, has been Released Losers Lounge is a murder mystery set in 1948 that follows the perplexing and often seedy life of a private detective who is accused of murdering a troubled young lady with a dark history. - 2006-09-14

High Achievers At The Top Of Their Game Still Need a Coach M-Level Systems Consulting Has Launched A Coaching Program For High Achievers That Delivers Results To Those Who Want More Than Just Casual Success... - 2006-09-14

Professional Podcasts LLC Managing Partner Steve Lubetkin is Guest Speaker at Public Relations Global Network Conference October 27 Steve Lubetkin, managing partner of Cherry Hill-based Professional Podcasts LLC, will speak about podcasts, blogs, and other social media October 27 at the annual conference of the Public Relations Global Network (www.prgn.org), an international organization of leading independent, owner-operated public relations agencies working together to serve client needs with local knowledge and global reach. The meeting is being held in Philadelphia. - 2006-09-14

RacingJunk.com Teams Up With NASCAR’S Dale Quarterly Raceway Media announced today that it’s teaming up with NASCAR Busch North Series driver Dale Quarterly. The company has entered into a multi-year sponsorship with the veteran racer, who will serve as an ambassador for the company’s website RacingJunk.com, the world’s largest online racing classifieds. - 2006-09-14

McDonalds Introduces a Digital Flavor at its Outlets in Philippines McDonalds joins the booming multimedia savvy corporations all over the world who have embraced the power of Scala’s visual communications in the current era of technology. - 2006-09-14

“Growing Green” Conference Helps Building Pros Boost Their Business: ACI Offers Technical Training and Networking Opportunities at New England Conference For professionals who want to be more competitive in the residential building industry, the 2006 ACI New England Conference on October 4 and 5, 2006 in Westford, Massachusetts will show them how to use home performance and building science to boost business. The Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center on 219 Littleton Road, Route 110 will host the conference. - 2006-09-14

RUNE to Become First-Ever Feature Film Released Exclusively for Free iPod Video Download Simultaneous Download and DVD release October 10 Independent filmmakers of the new movie RUNE see video iPod as new world wide venue for independent feature films. RUNE to become first-ever feature film release exclusively for free iPod video download on October 10 from runethemovie.com. - 2006-09-14

Mentors Make a Difference for Mothers in Need of Support--Children’s Home Society & Family Services Calls for Befriender Volunteers Parenting can be a challenge, especially for young mothers without anyone in their lives to offer support and encouragement. Children’s Home Society & Family Services’ Befriender Program matches young mothers with a mentor who can help them be the best parent they can be. - 2006-09-14

Time Warner Recognizes ROKKAN as One of Its Top Diversity Suppliers Leading independent interactive agency ROKKAN has received recognition from Time Warner as one of their top MWBE (Minority and Women Businesses) suppliers for their ability to leverage and reflect diversity into their creative strategies. - 2006-09-14

Willa Ford Dancing With the Stars Performance and Highlights Exclusively Featured on Website Dedicated to Her www.WillaFordDancingWiththeStars.com has been created to follow the appearance of the beautiful and sexy pop music star Willa Ford on the hit televison series, Dancing With the Stars. - 2006-09-14

Rubik's Cube Tutor for Absolute Beginner Sparking Rubik's Cube Craze Again GANPuzzle.com announces its latest software offering, Rubik's Cube Tutor for Absolute Beginner which trains a beginner as young as ten year-old how to solve the Rubik's Cube using just three simple tricks, sufficient to solve the very difficult puzzle. - 2006-09-14

New Award-Winning Film on Surfing and Sailing Legend Woody Brown Now Available on DVD "Of Wind and Waves: The Life of Woody Brown", a new award-winning hour-long documentary on a 94-year-old legend in the worlds of surfing, sailing and soaring, is now available on DVD at http://www.ofwindandwaves.com. The film won the Inspiration Award at MountainFilm Telluride Festival. - 2006-09-14

Titan Poker Announces Million Dollar Freeroll Limited to Twenty Players To qualify for The Tournament Titan, players will have to make the final table three times in a row at any of Titan Poker's participating tournaments. - 2006-09-14

Novel Varnishing Potential Analysis Developed for Gas Turbine and Hydraulic Systems Prevents Unexpected Equipment Failure The lubricating oil in gas turbines and hydraulic systems is increasingly subject to the ravages of varnish. The debilitating effects of varnish are well documented. The complexities associated with detecting varnish potential render routine oil analysis ineffective in reporting varnish. However, there are a number of technologies, although seldom used, which have been successful in reporting incipient varnish potential. Insight Services has developed a Varnishing Potential Analysis that incorporates these technologies into one simple report to offer an integrated varnish potential solution. - 2006-09-14

Happy Casino Employees Lead to Happier Guests; Rewards & Recognition Keep Staff Members Inspired In their quest to create as many guest advocates as possible, casinos must understand that it all starts with happy employees. An employee reward and recognition program keeps staff members inspired. - 2006-09-14

Reinventing Mythology: NJ Artist's work Explore Fable And Folklore Artist Christina Saj's work at Montclair NJ Gallery - Artspace 129 - features a collection astonishing in it's range of technique, images and subjects. Fairy's, angels spirits in imaginary landscapes take center stage of this large show of mixed media works. A reception for the artist will be held September 30, 2006 from 6-8pm. - 2006-09-14

Rare Opportunity to Obtain an Original Calligraphy by His Holiness the XVII Gyalwang Karmapa, Orgyen Drodul Trinley Dorje An act of extraordinary generosity by one of Tibetan Buddhism's most beloved figures has created an extraordinary opportunity for seekers of merit and lovers of art. - 2006-09-14

One Week Left to Vote in 777.com’s “Best Poker Player of All Time” Poll The vote in 777.com’s “Best Poker Player of All Time” poll is about to end. 777.com’s latest poll will close next week and the gambling community has until then to voice their opinion. - 2006-09-14

Rauland Introduces Live Encoding Video Streaming for Telecenter CPS Rauland-Borg, the leader in communication systems for K-12 schools, is introducing a Live Encoder for its Telecenter CPS multimedia delivery system that digitizes analog media and streams it, via WAN or LAN, to classrooms or schools within a district. - 2006-09-14

Highland Global Business Valuation Announces the Release of the 2nd Quarter 2006 Update to “Discount Statistics of Closed-End Funds” Highland Global, LLC Business Valuation principal Robert M. Clinger III is pleased to announce the release of its 2nd Quarter 2006 Update to its quarterly research on “Discount Statistics of Closed-End Funds.” Selecting an appropriate discount applicable to minority interests in family limited partnerships is a challenge for financial analysts and business appraisers. The assumptions that the analyst makes are particularly important and may come under intense scrutiny should the value conclusions be challenged by the IRS or the Tax Courts. Given that the selection of the appropriate discount is based on the reasoned, informed judgment of the analyst, supporting the discount with appropriate comparable data or empirical evidence is necessary to avoid potential confrontations with the IRS and adverse financial ramifications for the minority interest holders, heirs, etc. As a reference point for selecting the applicable discount for a minority interest in a family limited partnership, the analyst may consider discounts associated with shares in publicly traded closed-end funds as well as the relationship between the volatility of the fund (the fund’s beta), the focus/objective of the fund, and the characteristics of the interest being valued. - 2006-09-14

One-day Seminar to Provide Perspective on Scoring and Modeling in Insurance A one-day seminar entitled “Scoring and Beyond: Using Analytics for Competitive Advantage in Insurance” will focus on providing perspective and clarity to the issue of analytics in the insurance industry. Sponsored by MarketStance, a leading provider of business demographic and market data analysis tools and services for the US insurance industry, the seminar brings together industry observers, analytical pros and MarketStance experts. - 2006-09-14

Intra-Focus to Provide Marketing Services to Three Florida Homebuilders Texas company chosen to create integrated marketing programs for premier homebuilders in Florida. - 2006-09-14

Important International Standards that Protect the Separation of Data from Software Applications to be Reviewed in Hershey, PA October 22-27, 2006 The Electronic Commerce Code Management Association (ECCMA) is hosting the 50th meeting of ISO TC184/SC4 in Hershey, Pennsylvania from October 22nd through October 27th 2006 at the Hotel Hershey. There is a full agenda covering the application of ISO 10303 (STEP) in building and construction, oil, gas, process and power, as well as in manufacturing, shipbuilding, engineering analysis and furniture. The meeting will also include the new work on ISO 8000. - 2006-09-14

URBAN Fashion is Going Mainstream This Autumn URBAN fashion is going mainstream this autumn to attract men who have been put off in the past by extreme looks, one of Britain’s specialist online retailers reported today. - 2006-09-14

Freestock1.com and WFNN Starts Coverage on Linux Helping Find Strategic Metals and National Defense Issues WFNN continues report on companies to highlight companies believed to have high growth prospects. Dr. Joseph Louis de Beauchamp posted his report on six sites to allow investors to read about these companies. - 2006-09-14

Madonna's Gibson Les Paul Custom Guitar From Her 2001 Drowned World Tour to Go Up for Auction on Ebay on October 6, 2006 Madonna's Gibson Les Paul Custom guitar, personally autographed, will go up for auction on Ebay starting on October 6, 2006, at 7:00 P.M. PST, ending on October 16, 2006. The guitar is the only surviving guitar of two that were custom made for Madonna and played by her on her 2001 Drowned World concert tour. - 2006-09-14

Democratic Candidate Jay Fawcett Accepts Debate Schedule, But Challenges Opponent’s Questionable Campaign Strategy Fawcett campaign declares: “If you’re going to represent all the people, then debate for all the people.” Jay Fawcett, Democratic candidate for Congressional District 5, today accepted Doug Lamborn’s suggested debate schedule and invited him to participate in pre-October debates as well in order to give voters a chance to hear from the candidates prior to the October 6 deadline for mailing absentee ballots. It appears that Mr. Lamborn is once again trying to avoid a fair and respectable campaign, by not letting his views know to those who will vote by absentee ballot. - 2006-09-14

Radiance Medspa to Celebrate a New You; First of its Kind - Radiance Medspa of Manhasset Opens its Doors on Long Island "Celebrate You" special event on September 28, 2006, to mark the Grand Opening of Radiance Medspa of Manhasset. Dr. Peter Schwartz and the staff at Radiance Medspa will welcome guests and introduce the latest in non-surgical anti-aging and skin rejuvenating procedures. - 2006-09-14

Raketu Launches -- 1 Million Free RakOut (Dialout) Minutes To Over 40 Countries Raketu, the Most Powerful Fully Integrated Communications, Information and Entertainment Application, Launches 1 Million Free Dialout Minutes Promotion. - 2006-09-14

Convergence of BI and BPM Conference This Xtalks web conference on Wednesday, September 27, 2006, from 2:00 - 4:00pm examines the convergence of BI and BPM and what how having business and technology work together can achieve an organization’s goals. - 2006-09-14

The Chickasaw Nation Deploys the Learn.com LearnCenter Workforce Productivity Suite to Empower Its 10,000 Employees Learn.com®, the global leader in on-demand workforce productivity, today announced that the Chickasaw Nation, one of the leading tribes in Oklahoma, has selected the LearnCenter Workforce Productivity Suite to empower its diverse 10,000 employees with blended learning. - 2006-09-14

Rare Find Gifts Presents New Online Store New online store Rarefind Gifts of Alpharetta, GA, is now in operation. Rarefind carries an assortment of gifts for men, women and all occasions. Perfect for the upcoming holidays. - 2006-09-14

Sara Evans Dancing with the Stars is Proudly Featured in New Website Sara Evans Dancing with the Stars displays her beauty, grace and personality on the ABC Television Network premiere of Dancing With the Stars. - 2006-09-14

ThinSpring Will Be Exhibiting At The DIA Global Electronic Labeling Seminar on Sept. 26-27, 2006 ThinSpring, a leading provider of XML-based solutions such as SPL Server™ and the FDA’s Electronic Labeling Information Processing System (ELIPS), will be exhibiting at the 2006 DIA Global Electronic Labeling Seminar at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center in Philadelphia, PA, on September 26-27, 2006. - 2006-09-14

Allied Steel Buildings Continues Incredible Growth Leading steel building supplier, Allied Steel Buildings Inc, has been ranked 15th amongst the ‘Fastest-Growing Private Companies List’, by the South Florida Business Journal. During that time the company’s revenue grew at a staggering rate of 107%. The company has grown its staff from five employees in 2003 to over forty employees today and plans to double that size within the next two years. - 2006-09-14

On-line Dating -- Free is the New Paid Dating website Sparkle Road ditches its paid model and turns to AdSense for its revenue. - 2006-09-14

More Companies (GEICO, Mitsubishi, Target, and Verizon) Tell Asian Media Watch (AMW) They Will Not Advertise on 'Survivor' More companies (GEICO, Mitsubishi, Target, and Verizon) tell Asian Media Watch (AMW) they will not advertise on 'Survivor.' AMW releases graphics and statistics showing Viacom/CBS's poor record of racial diversity in casting: seven seasons of 'Survivor:' 86.9% White; and CBS's Fall 2006 scripted primetime season: 82.1% White. - 2006-09-14

International Association Announces Keynote Speakers for Annual Conference on IT Asset Management IAITAM holds its annual conference October 18-20 in Cleveland, OH targeting the IT Asset Management field to network with peers and gain knowledge from industry experts in an educational format. - 2006-09-14

Alektrona Corporation to Teach ZigBee Course at Embedded Systems Conference Boston The course will offer developers real world information on ZigBee and 802.15.4. Information on the state of ZigBee, use issues and tools will be presented. - 2006-09-14

Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis in the US--New Report Available from Piribo Piribo, the online destination for business intelligence for the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, has just added to its collection a key market report on Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis in the US. - 2006-09-14

Teen Driving Contracts Help Save Lives Driving contracts from KidsContracts assist parents in setting critical rules for teenage drivers and helps to reduce injuries and deaths from motor vehicle accidents. - 2006-09-14

New InstaLead Marketing System from eNeighborhoods Helps Agents Share Expertise and Build Client Relationships New Real Estate Marketing system automates and streamlines the creation of personalized, high-impact communications to help agents reach neighborhood buyers and sellers with special offers. - 2006-09-14

While Vioxx(tm) Trials and Judgments Continue, Natural Arthritis Pain Relief Alternatives are Still Plentiful for Those that Continue to Suffer Consumers at a loss without their banned prescriptions find new natural safer alternatives for arthritis pain relief. However most don't realize the better source is in liquid formats. - 2006-09-14

Higher Education Executive to Tackle the Most Challenging and Controversial Issues at Eduventures’ Future of Higher Education Conference Some of the most respected, influential – and controversial – names in the higher education industry will gather soon to address many of the most challenging issues facing higher education at Eduventures’ Future of Higher Education in a Borderless World conference in Boston, MA, October 17-19 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers. - 2006-09-14

Compact Digital Camera Buying Web Guide Focuses on Least-Expensive Models Can consumers buy a decent digital camera for less than $200? Adorama Camera compares the top low-end models, gives buying advice. - 2006-09-14

Reporting Requirements of U.S. Congress Leads The National Institutes of Health to Implement PDFTextStream The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is successfully using PDFTextStream to automate the text extraction process applied to thousands of archived research grant applications in PDF format. - 2006-09-14

NextCare Immediate Care Clinic Announces Strategic Initiative to Supersede Urgent Care Provider Competitors with the Highest Level of Patient Service Leading Colorado, North Carolina and Arizona walk in care clinic offers longer hours, better services and prompt, quality healthcare. - 2006-09-14

BigStockPhoto™ Marks Second Anniversary With 500,000 Royalty-Free Images BigStockPhoto, a leader in the stock photography industry, increases image collection by 500 percent this year. - 2006-09-14

MarketingSherpa Publishes Two New Search Marketing Buyer's Guides: 63 PPC Ad Agencies and 104 SEO Firms Compared in Easy Scan Charts Today MarketingSherpa published the 2007 editions of its bestselling 'Buyer's Guide to Paid Search Ad (PPC) Agencies and Buyer's Guide to SEO Firms. In addition to shopping tips for marketers seeking search marketing agencies, the Guides feature easy-scan comparison charts for 63 PPC agencies and 104 SEO firms. Firms profiled include iProspect, Performics, and iCrossing. More info is at http://seoppc-firmsbuyersguides.marketingsherpa.com - 2006-09-14

October 1st is the Deadline for Self-Employed Individuals and Small Business Owners to Set up a SIMPLE Retirement Plan SIMPLE IRAs are a type of retirement plan available to self-employed individuals and small business owners. Anyone looking to contribute to a SIMPLE this year only has until October 1st to set one up. - 2006-09-14

Join the Marine Mammal Center for the 22nd Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 16 The public is encouraged to help clean trash and debris from Rodeo Beach in Sausalito, California as part of statewide conservation event. - 2006-09-14

NYBlondes Magazine Launches With Paris Hilton on the Cover New magazine for men features photos of beautiful celebrities and models. - 2006-09-14

NGAF Announces Awards for 2006 Black Docs Film Series, Plus Call for 2007 Inaugural Year an Overwhelming Success | Selects Landmark to Host Extended 2007 Series | Announces Call for 2007 Programs - 2006-09-14

Online School: A Win-Win Tool For Business With a presence extending far beyond the Northern Hemisphere, online schools are leaving an indelible mark on the international education community. Even the halls of business are being impacted by this global extension of tech-directed studies. And now, utilitarian-style management teams are embracing this useful management tool to increase productivity, broaden skills and improve morale. - 2006-09-14

Beehive Botanicals Releases Revolutionary New Supplement, PropolPom, that Combines the Benefits of Bee Propolis with Pomegranate Seed Beehive Botanicals is proud to provide a revolutionary new supplement that combines the benefits of bee propolis and pomegranate seed into a unique, powerful health product - 2006-09-14

New Method of Educating In-House Employees for Automobile Window Tinting Professionals Education in any profession is important, and yet as important as it is the costs and inconvenience often leads to it being neglected. New educational systems now allows window tinters to learn the latest technology without leaving home - 2006-09-14

Continued Tremendous Growth Of Webclothes, Inc. Requires Expansion Of Current Facilities WebClothes has experienced tremendous growth over the last eight years due to their overwhelmingly popular kids clothing and baby clothing lines - 2006-09-14

Nike, Jordan, adidas, Bathing Ape, and Reebok Shoe Club Sneaker Cut, Celebrates 100th Membership in Soleful Style SneakerCut.com, a Sneaker Culture shoe service, celebrates its 100th club membership activation in soleful style. Taking the roots of a subculture that was made mainstream through Pop, Skateboard, and Hip Hop media, the company has saved its members thousands of dollars of the sneakers they purchase. Find out how SneakerCut.com is showing their appreciation for the 100th membership and how you can win a free membership. - 2006-09-14

AllMed Healthcare Medical Director Skip Freedman Published In Physician’s News Digest AllMed Healthcare Management Medical Director Skip Freedman has recently authored a feature article “Independent Review Organizations For Peer Review?” that is featured in the September 2006 issue of Physician’s News Digest. - 2006-09-14

SyberWorks Announces a New Article Available in its Media Center: 'Polio and e-Learning Build vs. Buy Decisions' SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, today announces a new article available in the SyberWorks Online Media Center: “Polio and e-Learning Build vs. Buy Decisions.” - 2006-09-14

Personal Trainer Gets Into Briefcase For Business Traveler Business Travelers Have Major Obstacle Removed: Fitness DVDs Put Trainer In The Hotel Room For Full Body Workouts With No Equipment - 2006-09-14

PowerStrokeShop.com Shipping is More Affordable Than Ever Thanks to a competitive market in the shipping industry, PowerStrokeShop.com is now lowering it's minimum freight charge to it's customers. DHL, UPS, FedEx and USPS all offer competitive freight options and PowerStrokeShop.com is passing the savings on. - 2006-09-14

Oddity Cinema Releases First Issue of Oddity Cinema Magazine Oddity Cinema Magazine is a free bi-monthly digital magazine that focuses on subversive cinema from around the globe, featuring DVD reviews, movie news, genre celebrity interviews and more. Our first issue is now available for download at http://www.odditycinemamagazine.com/OddMagIssue1.pdf. - 2006-09-14

Telania, Inc, eLeaP Learning Management System service. A Powerful Web 2.0 Learning/training Management Platform, eLeaP is Secure, Customizable, Scalable and Flexible eLeaP™ Web 2.0 Learning/Training Management System. Next generation training tools for all organizations. Customized, secure, flexible learning and training system. Free trial available. - 2006-09-14

Internet Providing New Opportunities for Frustrated High School Students The mistaken belief that all graduating high school students should attend university sets countless students up for failure. Since the odds are that most students will not complete their college degree, they should be warned of this high potential for failure and advised of alternative career options. - 2006-09-14

Parakeet Workshop in New York City Parakeets originate in Australia, a hot and dry region, where wild flocks still reside. We will be discussing how their wild instincts affect their behavior in our home. - 2006-09-14

UK Homes Become More Affordable According to the latest, Asking Price Index report from Home.co.uk, UK Property has become “around 15% more affordable since asking prices peaked in 2004”. Asking prices have fallen steadily for over two years, thereby reducing the price of the average house by around 5%. Couple that with an increase in UK average earnings of around 10%, over the same period, and the ‘average property’ is 15% more affordable for the ‘average buyer.’ - 2006-09-14

Business Globalization and Localization Research Firm, Common Sense Advisory, Releases the Localization Maturity Model (LMM) The LMM sets out a roadmap to process maturity for organizations to use as they adapt software, websites, and software-dependent products or services for international markets. - 2006-09-14

NFL Scores Serious Points This Season It seems that women across America are satisfied with this years NFL season. How is that possible with so many women left on the bench to fend for themselves? - 2006-09-14

Girls4Sport Introduces New Line of Sun-Protective Swimwear for Kids Who knew that kids’ sun protection could be so cute? Santa Cruz-based designer of women’s surf and swimwear Girls4Sport is the proud parent of a splashy new line of sun-protective swimwear for little girls. Girls4Sport debuted the new kids’ line at the ASR Trade Expo in San Diego, September 8-10, 2006. - 2006-09-14

Survivor Cook Islands, Controversial New Season Survivor Scoop brings you the latest updates news and recaps from the popular reality show Survivor. Get the latest episode recaps, and tribal council results from Survivor 13 Cook Islands at www.survivorscoop.com/cookislands . - 2006-09-14

Idaho Technology Releases Ricin Detection Kit Idaho Technology Inc., a molecular biology instrumentation and reagents business in Salt Lake City, Utah, announced today the release of a freeze-dried assay kit to detect crude ricin. The ricin assay joins ITI’s growing portfolio of freeze-dried detection kits used in conjunction with the company’s Ruggedized Advanced Pathogen Identification Device (R.A.P.I.D.®), R.A.P.I.D. LT, and RAZOR® instrument. The detection kits and instruments are used by military and first responder teams around the world for on-the-spot analysis of biothreat agents. - 2006-09-14

Car$marts Magazine Partners with Ask Patty Car$marts Magazine partners with Ask Patty as the premiere reseller of the Ask Patty program to dealerships in the state of Georgia. - 2006-09-14

The Adventures of Online Dating Make for a Fun and Touching eBook Available at the DPPstore D.S. White’s first “blook”, Age is Just a Number: The Adventures of Online Dating, is available 24/7/365 at www.dppstore.com. - 2006-09-14

ZClips, Inc Sponsor for Backstage ActorFest 2006 in Los Angeles and New York Zclips, Inc provides great opportunity for attendees to Backstage ActorFest2006. - 2006-09-14

Oil & Gas Journal Editor to Speak at Energy Conference Oil and Gas Journal Editor Bob Tippee will speak at the upcoming Energy Policy Conference that is being held in Dallas, TX on September 18th, 2006. - 2006-09-14

flexxCOACH & Sports LearningEdge Team to Bring Advanced e-Learning to Millions of Sports Participants Worldwide Companies to leverage the Internet to provide parents worldwide the tools to help more kids participate in youth sports. flexxCOACH LLC, a leading supplier of online coaching education, and Sports LearningEdge LLC, the creators of the patent pending On-demand Sports Learning™ for kids, announced today an agreement to produce the world’s most advanced online coaching and skills learning solution for professional sports leagues and sports’ national governing bodies worldwide.The combined solutions will enable the leading organizations in sports to offer a single, trusted site to give coaches, parents and their kids immediate access to the learning tools they need to coach and improve participation. The companies will be working together to fill the huge demand for sports instruction that is accessible, interesting, and addresses the different learning styles and languages of people around the world. - 2006-09-14

Amber and Angela Cope Leave Chicago Disappointed The Cope twins traveled to Chicago to participate in ARCA's SK Hand Tool 200 and Slinger Speedway's Season Championships. - 2006-09-14

Altamaha Riverkeeper Celebrates Seven Years of Watershed Protection The Altamaha Riverkeeper is helping hundreds of Georgians with water quality problems. A story of progress and challenges in the state's largest watershed. - 2006-09-14

Senza Limiti Acquires Ajax-based PHP Grid, Plans to Open Source It Senza Limiti has acquired all rights to PHPScripts.se's PHP Grid component. It will re-release under an Open Source license and offer commercial licenses for inclusion in closed-source applications. - 2006-09-14

New Program to Use IRA/401k Monies to Purchase Real Estate for Empty Nesters With the new crop of empty nesters emerging this fall, second home purchases are on the rise. Sum Total Financial Management has developed an offering for this growing group of investors. It is possible to use the money already accumulated in an IRA account to finance a second home for immediate enjoyment. - 2006-09-14

NETZSCH Locates World-wide Centre of Expertise in UK NETZSCH Mastermix Ltd, based in Lichfield, will become a centre of expertise for the German based NETZSCH group, providing Process and Plant Engineering Services world-wide. - 2006-09-14

Free Tech Support Now Helps You Breathe AXIGEN In AXIGEN, the professional messaging solutions vendor, announced today its new Technical Support Program. Designed to help system administrators worldwide, the program includes as a special offer the ground-breaking concept of FIRsT Support, which comes to underline once more the company's dedication to its customers. - 2006-09-14

Miracle Sugars That Heal Scientific researchers have discovered that sugars actually have healing properties. We need eight essential sugars for our bodies to function properly. - 2006-09-14

Penelope’s Avion Bag on Tour with Mary J Blige Midway through Mary J Blige’s “Breakthrough Tour,” staff at Sony BMG were looking for a laptop bag that could handle the R&B/hip-hop star’s computer and other essentials comfortably and conveniently on the road. The answer was the Avion Convertible Laptop Bag by Penelope, a laptop bag that easily converts from shoulder bag to backpack and features numerous easily accessible pockets for carry everything from cell phones, to business cards, or in Ms. Blige’s case—CDs. - 2006-09-14

A Fair Share for Missing Heirs – Probate Genealogy The distribution of an estate as specified by a will is often a challenging matter with extensive legal documentation becoming the bugbear of law firms instructed to carry out the wishes of the Deceased. - 2006-09-14

Murray Company Completes Progress Energy Project The Murray Company recently completed the Fleet Services/RSO project for Progress Energy in Clearwater, Florida - 2006-09-14

Britney Spears Baby Boy Sean Preston First Words Caught on Tape Internet site www.dailysleaze.com has acquired the rights to air Sean Preston's (Britney Spear's son) first words on their site. - 2006-09-14

The Pandora the Film Fundraiser in New York on Sept. 19th 2006 at the Slipper Room Will be Sponsored by Cachaca Fazenda Mae do Ouro The fundraiser for the indie film Pandora will be held in New York on Tues, Sept. 19th, 2006 at 7 PM at the Slipper Room. It will be sponsored by Cachaca Fazenda Mae de Ouro. - 2006-09-14

Wild Heart Ranch “Kids Club” Features Free Newsletter, Free Online Video Games, Endangered Animal News And Contest For Children Who Love Animals Wild Heart Ranch wants to be known as more than just a `toy and publishing company’, considering itself to also be a provider of comprehensive educational and entertaining content for kids of all ages. - 2006-09-14

Online Community for Network Marketing Launched RuzzMan LLC is pleased to announce the official launch of My MLM Web- a free online community for network marketing beginners and professionals loaded with useful tools and information. - 2006-09-14

Global Traveler Adds 16 Pages Starting October 2006 and Commissions Independent Reader Study from MediaMark Research Global Traveler adds 16 pages starting October 2006 and commissions independent reader study from MediaMark Research. - 2006-09-14

Apex Announces Addition to its Executive Management Team Christie Anderson named President, Apex Contact Center Solutions. - 2006-09-14

FileTrail Joins Intermec Honours Program FileTrail, Inc. is pleased to announce its acceptance into the Intermec Inc. Honours Program. The Intermec Honours Program recognizes a company's ability to combine unique software and services with select Intermec products to deliver a compelling customer solution. - 2006-09-14

EOS International Adds FileTrail RFID Tracking To EOS.Web Enterprise EOS Clients Will Never Lose A Book, Serial, File, Or Other Item Again Library automation market leader EOS International announces the integration of FileTrail RFID Tracking with it flagship library automation solutions. - 2006-09-14

SAMSA and Silver Creek Industries Unveils Art Glass E-Commerce Website Retailers and consumers are invited to browse the gift industry’s premier source for art glass gifts and décor. View thousands of products catogorized by theme and style. - 2006-09-14

Free Educational Forum for Alzheimer's Family Caregivers A Town Hall Forum titled, “Living with Dementia and Making Each Day Count” is being held Thursday, October 26th, 2006 from 8:30am to 12:30pm at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Mission Valley. 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 an Internist, Geriatric Psychiatrists, and others who will offer practical advice for caregivers on: the importance of nutritional intake, managing medications for quality of life, the benefits of social interactions and stimulation, and setting daily goals and managing changing health conditions. - 2006-09-14

High School Dropout Makes Internet Marketing Speaking Debut After struggling with reading and writing, high school dropout now helps others develop their own information products. His system was showcased at a recent internet marketing seminar where he made his first public speaking appearance. - 2006-09-14

"History to Go" Jewelry Findings in the Classroom Guyot Brothers, a century old manufacturer of decorative jewelry findings, participates in the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum's History to Go Program at local elementary schools - 2006-09-14

What’s All the Buzz About? New Book Answers How to Create Great Advertising for Today’s Hard-to-Reach Audiences Margo Berman's new book, Street-Smart Advertising: How to Win the Battle of the Buzz unravels the mystery of what creates a buzz in today's challenging marketplace. This 224-page book (ISBN 0-7425-0371) will be released September 13, 2006, through Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. Written in an easy-to-read style, this book guides readers through specific techniques to develop well-targeted messages, creating promotional campaigns that will be noticed, not invisible. Multimedia campaigns that deliver a "wow" effect require the kind of innovative and strategic thinking explored in this work. - 2006-09-14

Care2Learn Initiates Care2Care Program Bradenton, Florida. Care2Learn, a six-year-old online education and training company for healthcare professionals, has initiated a philanthropic program called Care2Care. The program kicked off in July and includes a three-pronged approach to giving back to the community at large. Firstly, Care2Learn will offer local non-profit organizations one year of free online continuing education and training. Secondly, Care2Learn will offer free courses to local technical and community colleges. Thirdly, but not least, Care2Learn employees will participate in philanthropic activities such as donation campaigns, group projects and charitable walks. - 2006-09-14

Lean Sales & Marketing: The New Value Proposition for Manufacturers Lean Sales & Marketing: The New Value Proposition for Manufacturers. - 2006-09-14

Capella University Offers Ten $10,000 Scholarships in Project Management Online university offers scholarships through IT and MBA programs. - 2006-09-14

Career Planning in the 21st Century Requires New Approach What worked years ago in planning and managing your career will not work for your career development in the 21st Century. Managing your career in the 21st Century requires preparation, career goal planning and career guidance and ensuring that your time is directed meaningfully. - 2006-09-14

Call Center Service for Small Business Celebrates Third Year with Strategic Partnerships PVS Network & GL Media Company Partner to Provide Call Center Services for Faith-Based Events. - 2006-09-14

Another Community Bank Selects ResourceOne for Relationship Management CoreTrac, provider of ResourceOne, the relationship management CRM/Sales Force Automation solution for community financial institutions, today announced that 1st Centennial Bank of Redlands, CA, selected ResourceOne to increase efficiency when tracking leads, referrals, and managing customer and prospect account information. - 2006-09-14

PeerMe Lets Sprint Customers Make Unlimited Global Calls Silicon Valley wireless VoIP innovator launches service for Sprint EVDO mobile phones. - 2006-09-14

MidCity Office Furniture Announces 'Stampede for Support' MidCity Office Furniture would like to announce their first annual “Stampede for Support” in partnership with Meals on Wheels, Big Brother, Big Sister and Variety Club on Thursday, September 14, 2006. As part of the “Stampede for Support”, volunteers from the charitable organizations will be pushing MidCity’s 8 foot tall, 250lb bison from Dunn Tire Park, down Main Street to the Anchor Bar. The purpose of the stampede is to raise awareness and funds for each of the charities. Upon arrival at the Anchor Bar, MidCity will host a check presentation ceremony followed by our favorite food donated by the Anchor Bar, buffalo wings. - 2006-09-14

Foreigners Read Popular Guide to Understand American Behavior Expatriates, international college students and foreign exchange students turn to What’s Up America? when they want answers to questions most Americans are afraid to discuss. - 2006-09-14

Art and Music Festival at Bergamot Station Arts Center in Santa Monica, CA Featuring Indie Artists and Bands; Susanna Hoffs, John Doe, Johnette Napolitonao, The Donnas, Matthew Sweet, Under the Influence of Giants. Admission $25.00. Photographs by BRUNA STUDE & By WAYNE HANSON Two artists who confront the inner city and the ocean depths. Their artworks put you in the drama and the danger. at Space T-6 Sulkin / Secant Gallery Curated by Jeff Sulkin - 2006-09-14

Harry Hamlin Dancing With the Stars is Featured in New Website Devoted Solely to His TV Appearance www.HarryHamlinDancingWiththeStars.com has been created for all fans of Harry Hamlin and his beautiful wife Lisa Rinna. - 2006-09-14

Mario Lopez is Dancing With the Stars on New Website www.MarioLopezDancingWiththeStars.com has been exclusively created for all fans of the handsome heartthrob to follow the weekly appearance on the Dancing With the Stars hit televison series. - 2006-09-14

Jerry Springer Dances With the Stars has Website Exclusively Designed for Him, Say Jerry, Jerry, Jerry Jerry Springer on Dancing with the Stars? A new website www.JerrySpringerDancingwiththeStars.com follows all his exploits on the hit tv show. - 2006-09-14

Debt Service Coverage Underwriting Remains Liberal Mortgage Payment Schedules Freely Used to Maximize Loan Proceeds - 2006-09-14

MyGuidesUSA.com "Becoming a Parent" Portal is Born Whether you’re expecting your first child or attempting to tame your toddler, you’ll find the necessary information and resources on the new MyGuidesUSA.com “Becoming a Parent” portal at: http://www.myguidesusa.com/becomingaparent - 2006-09-14

Travel Nurse and Published Author Helps Travel Companies Retain Nurses Travel companies are learning more about how to retain traveling nurses with Epstein's new program. - 2006-09-14

Corebridge Signs Landmark Partnership Deal with Jardine OneSolution Corebridge's Computer Telephony Integration(CTI) solution today launched into Hong Kong market, with exclusive marketing, sales and customer support agreement with Jardine OneSolution. - 2006-09-14

Girls4Sport Surf and Swimwear Inspires Women to Dive In: New Spring 2007 Collection Debuts Girls4Sport’s new, spring 2007 collection of surf and swimwear fashions will inspire women of all ages to want to take to the water. With hip, out-the-ordinary prints and flattering, feel-good fits, Girls4Sport’s line of rashguards, bikinis, board shorts, and wetsuits are designed to make women look and feel their best whether they’re ripping across a wave or diving in for the first time. The spring 2007 collection—which includes several new products—debuted at the ASR Trade Expo in San Diego, September 8-10, 2006. - 2006-09-14

Paramount, Dreamworks & Universal Mark Time as 3:19 Productions Preps for its Ninth Film in Three Years In three short years Angelo Bell has transcended his guerilla filmmaking origins to launch a thriving, up-and-coming independent film production company, 319 Productions. With the whirlwind success of the Film Genesis Script-to-Film Screenwriting Contest, 319 Productions is poised to explode onto the Hollywood scene. - 2006-09-14

Adam "Sacrifice" Case: Was Scotland Yard Duped? Was the 2001 torso-in-the-Thames case really Juju human sacrifice? Or did extremist Christians hijack the police investigation? - 2006-09-14

Pearl Software CTO Tapped for EU Safer Internet Industry Group Pearl Software, Inc. announced that Joe Field, CTO and co-founder of the Internet security company, has been selected to participate in the European Union’s Safer Internet Industry Group in order to provide recommendations to the stakeholders of a safer Internet. - 2006-09-14

LTD Management Company, L.L.C. Announces New Senior Vice President Prakash Rajamani has been named the Senior Vice President of Strategic Investments and Development for LTD Management Company, L.L.C. (LTD). In his new role, Rajamani will oversee all aspects of hotel site selection, development, and acquisitions. - 2006-09-14

New Book -- Garage Glamour: Professional Digital Photography Techniques by Rolando Gomez Whether you are new to glamour photography or a seasoned professional, you'll find techniques and images that are sure to inspire. - 2006-09-14

29 European Executives Could Make the Dream of Millions of Men Come True: To Attend a Playboy Mansion's Party. On 22 September 29 european executives, in the companie of Rose Marie Pérez, will fly to Los Angeles in order to attend next day the Hugh Hefner's 2nd annual Mardi Gras themed party at The Playboy Mansion. - 2006-09-14

You Get a Free Truck and Heavy Equipment Lesson Get a free truck driving and/or a heavy equipment operator lesson. Event put on by National Training Truck and Heavy Equipment Operator School. - 2006-09-14

Startup Company Focuses on the "Last Frontier" of Home Furnishings: Outfitting the Garage For home and professionals. An ultra-premium line of furnishings for the dream garage. - 2006-09-14

Author: Time Is Ticking Down for Planet Earth Soul preparation a must, says author. - 2006-09-14

Tony Curtis Donates “Some Like It Hot” Art to Second Chance Foundation Tony Curtis to donate "Some Like It Hot" art to Second Chance Foundation for benefit fundraiser. Art images include "Some Like It Hot" co-stars Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon. - 2006-09-14

EH&E Offers Free Webinar on Environment of Care Compliance Management for Hospitals EH&E (www.eheinc.com), a leading provider of health & safety and engineering consulting services, will sponsor a free webinar entitled “A New Concept in Environment of Care Compliance Program Support.” - 2006-09-14

Colorado Cellar Consulting Announced Today That They Have Opened a New Online Wine Store Colorado Cellar Consulting, Inc, one of the premiere wine providers in Colorado, opened their doors over two years ago and offers knowledgeable wine recommendations and convenient wine delivery. With the opening of the Colorado Cellar Consulting online wine store, wine shopping has become even more convenient. Local and national customers can peruse and purchase wine from the comfort of their home or office. - 2006-09-14

Lake Champlain Chocolates Joins Vermont Fresh Network, Celebrates Over 20 Years of Making Chocolates of Vermont Lake Champlain Chocolates (LCC), a Vermont chocolate maker, has joined the Vermont Fresh Network, renewing its commitment to buying Vermont-sourced ingredients for its gourmet chocolates. Over twenty years ago, Jim Lampman, founder and president of LCC, created Chocolates of Vermont to share the distinctive tastes and memorable moods of Vermont with the rest of the nation. - 2006-09-14

ClearTrial Launches Study Consult Service as Extension to its Clinical Trial Software ClearTrial's Study Consult Service(tm) helps Biopharmaceutical companies find cost-savings, accelerate timelines, and ensure achievability in clinical trial planning and outsourcing - 2006-09-14

Book: "Parents Are Being Played Like A Video Game!" Parents Are Being Played Like A Video Game! is a parenting book written for the parents of very young to preteen children concerning their children’s Character Trait Development. This timely book brings awareness to the forefront and illustrates the increased necessity for more tough-loving parental involvement to bring about a more connected family and a happier home-life. - 2006-09-14

Cholesterol Tests Reveal Healthy Cholesterol Levels Cholesterol tests, healthy cholesterol levels, symptoms of heart disease and low fat diet plans are some of the health related articles just released by ChristiaNet, Inc. - 2006-09-14

Tridon Industries Announces a New Staff Addition Tom McGuire to manage company's branch office in Scriba, New York. - 2006-09-14

ManiaTV.com Partners with NBBC ManiaTV.com, The World's First 24-Hour Live Internet TV Network, to provide original content to NBC-Uni's new broadband platform, nbbc. - 2006-09-14

Can a Countess Catch a Deadly Killer in Istanbul? Mystery sets the stage in the magical city of Istanbul in It’s a Spy’s World by Koraljka Piantanida. - 2006-09-14

What’s All the Buzz About? Seminar Answers How to Create Great Advertising for Today’s Hard-to-Reach Audiences Margo Berman will present a workshop on how to create a buzz based on her new book, Street-Smart Advertising: How to Win the Battle of the Buzz, unravels the mystery of what creates a buzz in today’s challenging marketplace. This 224-page book (ISBN 0-7425-0371) will be released September 13, 2006, through Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. Written in an easy-to-read style, this work guides readers through specific techniques to develop well-targeted messages, creating promotional campaigns that will be noticed, not invisible. Multimedia campaigns that deliver a “wow” effect require the kind of innovative and strategic thinking explored in this work. This 1-hour workshop will discuss interactive marketing and other new media to help entrepreneurs create promotions that create a buzz in the marketplace. - 2006-09-14

Fly Fishing Travel Will Never be the Same -- AmericanFlyFishingTravel, a Major Fly Fishing Travel Website, Breaks New Ground Booking travel over the Internet has exploded over the last 10 years and shows no sign of slowing down. Fly fishers are tech savvy and have expressed a desire to do their own thing and bypass the time and expense of working through traditional fly fishing travel agents. That's why Gary Eblen and Peter Blackman, owners of AmericanFlyFishing.com, created AmericanFlyFishingTravel.com, an online vehicle for fly fishers to easily book their own fly fishing travel directly with the owners of lodges, vacation rental property and fly fishing guide services. - 2006-09-14

New Liquid Facelift Radiesse Used to Fill Wrinkles, Receives FDA Panel Backing An alternative to a facelift: Radiesse, used to fill facial wrinkles, received the backing of a Food and Drug Administration panel of outside medical experts last Thursday. Renowned Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Simon Ourian, M.D., was the #1 Radiesse user in the United States in 2005. - 2006-09-14

Danny Sullivan To Give Keynote Speech At WebmasterWorld's PubCon, Las Vegas 2006 WebmasterWorld, the Internet's leading online discussion forum for search engine marketers, optimizers, and site owners, announces an agreement whereby Danny Sullivan will give a Keynote Speech at PubCon, Las Vegas, 2006. - 2006-09-14

TerrorBull Games Presents War On Terror - The Boardgame You’re either with them or against them. Or sometimes you’re both. - 2006-09-14

Voice Talent Seekers Feel Voice123 Is The Market Leader In Podcasting Projects The website boasts of the largest database of voice talents suited for podcasting. - 2006-09-14

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles Partners with Financial Services Roundtable for Community Build Day 2006 On “Community Build Day” employees and managers of Citigroup companies including Citibank, CitiFinancial and Banamex will work with Habitat for Humanity of Greater of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) staff and volunteers to help build a safe, decent, affordable home for the Gonzalez family. - 2006-09-14

Newly Updated Copywriting Course Helps Website Owners Increase Sales and Search Engine Rankings Copywriters who originally thought simply stuffing keywords into text made for effective search engine optimized (SEO) copy are discovering otherwise. Successful SEO copywriting is all about balance. While one goal is to aid in the rankings process, the other - and the more important - goal is to convert visitors to buyers. These principles have been taught by Karon Thackston's "Step-by-Step Copywriting Course" since its initial publication in 2002 and are now continuing with the release of its recent update. - 2006-09-14

Vivica Fox Dancing With the Stars Displays Her Beauty And Elegance to Nationwide Audience and Has New Website Dedicated to Her www.VivicaFoxDancingWiththeStars.com has been designed exclusively to follow the appearance of Vivica Fox Dancing with the Stars on the hit Abc televsion show. - 2006-09-14

Massive Tax Relief Savings To Be Made On Life Insurance Premiums, Advises Moneynet The financial comparison site Moneynet advises that there are big savings to be made on little-known life premium loophole. - 2006-09-14

VeriSign, Inc. and The Telecom Intelligence Group Announce Webcast on “Mobile Device Security and Management for Network Operators” The Telecom Intelligence Group announced a new webcast on “Mobile Device Security and Management for Network Operators,” as part of its Fall Webcast Series. - 2006-09-14

Online Guest Book Created for Ann Richards by Legacy.com Nation’s leader in online obituaries offers a place to express condolences. - 2006-09-14

CyberDefender Virus Alert: CyberDefender Reports Two Category 7.9 and 7.4 Very High Risk and Extremely Dangerous Computer Virus in Real-time CyberDefender(tm) Corporation, the developer with the Internet's most advanced early detection security, has identified extremely dangerous category 7.9 and 7.4 very high risk computer viruses for September 12, 2006. - 2006-09-14

Franchise Boot Camp Radio Celebrates Its 52nd Show Franchise Training Center hits one year anniversary of using podcasting to deliver the best franchise insights to the franchise community--on demand. - 2006-09-14

Inventor Patents New Way to Tell Time: Colorful Display Ideal for Cell Phones, Wearable Audio Players, and Mobile Electronic Devices A newly patented time-telling system -- called "TWELV" -- eliminates the use of numerals, clock hands and traditional clockfaces. Instead, each individual hour of the day is represented solely by one of twelve unique colors. The display is simultaneously more attractive and smaller in footprint than conventional time formats. - 2006-09-14

Celebrity Patricia Dore Opens the Doorway to Dance with New DVD Series In the spirit of the recent learn-to-dance craze celebrated on television networks nationwide(Dancing With The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance), this four-part instructional DVD series focuses on dancers’ confidence and comfort in social situations teaching Ballroom and Latin style dancing. Hosted by dance celebrity Patricia Dore. - 2006-09-14

Know Any Florida Residents Who Got Cancer (or Other Serious Disease) From Smoking Cigarettes Before 1997? Court Ruling Makes It Easier to Sue Tobacco Companies A recent Florida Supreme Court ruling may allow certain cigarette smokers or their families to file individual monetary claims against tobacco companies. The key requirement is that the smoker must have had symptoms or was diagnosed with cancer (or some other serious disease) as a result of smoking cigarettes before Nov. 21, 1996. - 2006-09-14

Food Poisoning Lawsuit Filed Against San Diego Restaurant On September 13, 2006, a food poisoning lawsuit was filed against Filiberto’s, the Arizona restaurant chain whose restaurant located at 3446 University Avenue in San Diego was traced as the source of a Shigella outbreak in late August, 2006. At least ten individuals became ill as part of the outbreak, with three people hospitalized. The lawsuit was filed by the Seattle foodborne illness attorneys at the Marler Clark law firm. - 2006-09-14

AT&T U-verse TV to Include Comcast Networks' Content AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) today announced a distribution agreement to deliver Comcast networks' linear and on-demand programming as part of the AT&T U-verse(SM) TV programming lineup. - 2006-09-14

Papillon Launches Grand Canyon Tip Site at LifeTips.com Papillon is now the exclusive Grand Canyon sponsor in the LifeTips network. - 2006-09-14

Technology Pathways Releases ProDiscover(r) Version 4.8 Industry’s first forensic software with BIOS imaging capability. - 2006-09-14

Burleigh Ware Days at Stonewall Kitchen’s York, ME and Avon, CT Company Stores The manufacturers of the famous English pottery, Burleigh Ware ironstone, are coming to Stonewall Kitchen. Rosemary and William Dorling, Susannah Baird and Simon Baird from Burgess, Dorling & Leigh will be visiting the Stonewall Kitchen York Company Store on Friday, September 15th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and on Saturday, September 16th from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. On Sunday, September 17th, join them in the Avon, CT Company Store from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. - 2006-09-14

CouponHeaven.com, a Source for Online Coupon Codes and Discounts, Announces Its Latest Sponsorship CouponHeaven.com, which provides online coupon codes and discounts to consumers, will be sponsoring the University of Kentucky Swing Dance Club this school year. - 2006-09-14

Hang Tag Industry Leader - NationBright Industries - Opens New office in Guangzhou NationBright Industries has been one of the biggest manufacturer