Historic Registry Honoring the Legacy of Organized Labor and Civil Right Pioneers Published Long Awaited Historic Registry honoring the legacy of Pullman Porters, organized labor and civil rights pioneers, published. The book An Anthology of Respect: The Pullman Porters National Historic Registry of African American Railroad Employees with more than 3000 entries, is a tribute to the noble men and women, who from the year 1867 to 1969, worked as Pullman Porters, maids, and railroad personnel. It was as a result of their incredible courage and perseverance that the first African American labor union was formed. Known as the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, it marked the beginning of a whole new era of race relations in America. - 2007-10-03

Challenges of the Contemporary Woman in Debut Novel Fairy Tales and Lies Chicago author Lisa Patterson captures the challenges of the contemporary woman in her debut novel Fairy Tales and Lies. While juggling motherhood and careers and dealing with issues of divorce, self-esteem, and sexual desires, best friends Elizabeth, Micky, Cassandra, and Desiré discover themselves and the importance of friendship in this enchanting new work by Ms. Patterson. - 2007-10-03

CYBRA and Solzon Form Strategic RFID Partnership: Software Developer and Systems Integrator Expand Partnership To Deliver Comprehensive RFID solutions to IBM System i Customers CYBRA Corporation, the developer of award-winning MarkMagic(TM) Bar Code Labels, RFID Tags, and Electronic Forms Software and the all-new EdgeMagic(TM) Integrated RFID Control Software for IBM System i, and Solzon Corporation, a leading integrator of System i technology solutions, have expanded an existing relationship and formed a strategic partnership to deliver comprehensive RFID solutions to IBM System i customers. The partnership was announced at the 4th annual EPC Connection 2007 Conference and Exhibition here at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. - 2007-10-02

Glass America Joins the Independent Glass Association Glass America, one of the largest independently-owned automobile glass replacement and repair companies in the country, has joined forces with IGA, the Independent Glass Association. IGA members are committed to the professional and ethical installation of glass in a safe and proper manner. - 2007-10-02

Outskirts Press Announces Secrets of the High Court, the Latest Political Science Book from Chicago, IL Author Daniel P. Klimek Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Secrets of the High Court: On Political Culture, U.S. Constitutionalism, and the Foundations of the Abortion Industry by Daniel P. Klimek, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Political Science category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $12.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/secretsofthehighcourt was launched simultaneously with the book's publication. - 2007-09-27

WiChorus Announces Successful WiMAX Interoperability Between its Intelligent ASN Gateway and Bridgewater Systems AAA Service Controller: Testing is Part of One Open WiMAX Initiative to Accelerate Multi-Vendor Interoperability and Promote Open Standards Across the Mobile WiMAX Ecosystem WiChorus, the developer of the industry's most scalable, Intelligent Access Services Network (ASN) Gateway, today announced that it has completed interoperability testing (IOT) of its Intelligent ASN Gateway solution with Bridgewater Systems' proven AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) Service Controller. Testing was based on the WiMAX Forum's NWG 1.0.0 specification. Successful interoperability demonstrates a significant step towards an open WiMAX ecosystem that promises greater flexibility for mobile operators, and increased innovation and growth for the market as a whole. - 2007-09-26

U.S. Small Business Confidence Index Drops 3 Points; Nationwide Concern About Economy, Regional Pessimism About Revenue Growth Drive Key SBRB Indicator South The Small Business Research Board (SBRB) U.S. Small Business Confidence Index (SBCI) dropped to 43 during the third quarter of 2007, a decline of three points from the previous quarter, according to a report issued here today. - 2007-09-24

SBRB Canada Small Business Confidence Index Study: Small Businesses Research Board Establishes Canada Small Business Confidence Index: Quarterly Study, Indicator to Provide Trend Data The Small Business Research Board (SBRB) has established a Canada Small Business Confidence Index (SBCI) to help determine and track trends shared by business owners and managers, it was announced here today. - 2007-09-24

New Handbook Takes a Compassionate Look at Death, Dying, and the Important Choices We Make "From the Start Consider the Finish is intended only for those who will die someday and for those who love them," say coauthors Susan Riker Dolan and Audrey Riker Vizzard. - 2007-09-24

HeartMath and Proactive Partners Team Up To Provide Premier Fitness and Wellness Programs to Corporations and Athletic Facilities in the United States and Canada HeartMath® LLC, the world leader in innovative stress reduction technologies and programs, is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with Proactive Partners of Chicago. - 2007-09-20

Small Business Research Board Auto / Vehicle Dealer eCommerce Study: Sampling Shows Small Auto, Other Vehicle Dealers Slow To Embrace Internet; Many Hesitant About Taking New Media For Test Drive -- Nearly 55% Do Not Have Websites Nearly 55% of the auto and other vehicle dealers responding to a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study on trends in eCommerce said they do not have websites, according to a report issued here today. - 2007-09-19

Solomon’s Gourmet Cookies to Sponsor Steppenwolf Theatre Solomon’s Gourmet Cookies will also be the sponsor of the gala opening of “The Crucible” which will run at the Steppenwolf Theatre from September 13th to November 11th. - 2007-09-19

New Internet Marketing Concept Million$Dig Offers Something Novel -- Sustained Traffic Deepak Dutta, creative force behind one of the Internet's most time-tested, successful classified sites, has now turned his attention to Internet advertising. Million$Dig is based on the same ideas as social web sites, but it offers two distinct differences -- prizes for the visitor and sustained traffic for the advertiser. - 2007-09-19

Outskirts Press Announces O'Shaughnessey, the Latest Children's Literature - General Book from Chicago, IL Author Jeremy McGuire Outskirts Press, Inc. has published O'Shaughnessey: A Boy and His Leprechaun by Jeremy McGuire, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Children's Literature - General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $14.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/jeremymcguire was launched simultaneously with the book's publication. - 2007-09-19

Going.com Named One of Top 10 Undiscovered Lifestyle and Entertainment Web Sites of 2007 by PC Magazine: PCMag.com Calls Going.com 'just the ticket' When It Comes to Local Entertainment PC Magazine's PCMag.com recently named Going.com one of the Top 10 Undiscovered Lifestyle and Entertainment Web Sites of 2007 as part of its Top 100 Undiscovered Web Sites special feature. Going.com, the destination site and community that wants to know what's happening in their cities, was included in the list because the site is leading the way in re-inventing local entertainment for 20-somethings. - 2007-09-17

Bibby Financial Services Makes Their Move on India International business finance provider Bibby Financial Services has launched a new business in India as part of its expanding global network. - 2007-09-17

Let Them Eat Their Hearts Out This Sweetest Day: Unique Selection of Personalized Gifts of Love and Appreciation This Sweetest Day, eating your heart out doesn't have to mean overindulging in an endearing, yet cliched box of chocolates. For those looking to spoil their sweetie with something special, GiftsForYouNow.com is offering the chance to express emotion and devotion with a customized gift that flaunts the special message of a loved one, in lieu of the all-too familiar flowers and confection. - 2007-09-17

Small Business Research Board Distribution, Wholesale eCommerce Study: Most Small Distribution / Wholesale Businesses Slow To Embrace Internet; Industry Trails National Averages In Most Categories Studied In Recent SBRB Poll Small distribution and wholesaling companies responding to a nationwide Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study are lagging the national averages in most categories when compared to how other small businesses are approaching the use of the Internet and their projections for future sales, according to the results of the latest poll released here today. - 2007-09-14

Small Business Research Board Food Industry eCommerce Study: Sampling Shows 11.2% of Respondents Generating More Than 25% of Overall Revenue from eCommerce; Same SBRB Poll Says 45% Still Don't Have Internet Sites A recent nationwide sampling of small businesses in the food and beverage industry indicated that 11.2% of the respondents generated more than 25% of their firm's overall revenue from company owned websites in 2006, according to a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) report issued today. - 2007-09-14

Small Business Research Board Transportation Industry eCommerce Study: Sampling Shows Transportation Companies Moving to Internet As Means for Generating Revenue -- 48% of Respondents Report Generating Sales On Line Says SBRB Poll A growing number of transportation companies are generating revenue from on line transactions and the trend is likely to speed ahead, according to a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) report issued today. - 2007-09-14

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