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Compassionate Friends Bereavement Organization Recognizes 141 Compassionate Employers Nationwide

2009-03-03T12:45:00.000+02:00

Compassionate Friends Bereavement Organization Recognizes 141 Compassionate Employers Nationwide

Employers that have shown extra sensitivity to employees that have experienced the death of a child, sibling, or grandchild are being recognited as Compassionate Employer Recognition recipients as recognized by The Compassionate Friends, the nation's largest bereavement organization with more than 600 chapters. Representing 39 states, these employers range from small companies to those with thousands of employees.

Oakbrook, IL (PRWEB) March 3, 2009 -- One hundred forty one employers, representing 39 states plus Washington DC. are being recognized by The Compassionate Friends for showing extra sensitivity to bereaved employees following the death of a child. The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is the nation's largest self-help bereavement organization with over 600 chapters serving all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Nominated by the persons they have directly helped, these employers are receiving Compassionate Employer Recognition in 2009 for going above and beyond the normal policies of most companies in helping their employees when the death of a child occurred.

Criteria for Compassionate Employer Recognition include, but are not limited to:

1. Allowing additional time off without loss of benefits.

2. Allowing flexible work schedules and assignments.

3. Allowing leeway in job performance standards.

4. Fostering an environment of mutual support among coworkers.

5. Providing professional grief counseling, human resources support, or information regarding self-help bereavement organizations.

6. Other policies and practices that go beyond what is normal in the community.

This is the ninth year for recognition of employers, with recipients jumping from three the first year, to the current 141 for 2009. Employers range from small companies with as few as four employees to large companies with many thousands of employees.

The 2009 recipients of TCF's Compassionate Employer Recognition are (by state): ALABAMA: Dynamic Contract & Consultant Services, Montgomery; ALASKA: Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, Anchorage; Family Centered Services of Alaska, Fairbanks; ARKANSAS: Middleton Heat and Air, Bryant; CALIFORNIA: American Honda Finance Corporation, Torrence; Centerplate, San Diego; Employment Development Dept, Sacramento; Hegge Electrical Contractors, Indio; Hughson High School, Hughson; Huntington Hospital, Pasadena; Little Company of Mary, Torrence; Maxim Craneworks, Long Beach; MV Transportation, Fairfield; Pacific Medical Buildings, San Diego; Petrol Advertising, Inc., Burbank; Radiological Associates of Sacramento, Sacramento; Service Rock Products, Victorville; Skyway House, Chico; Victor Valley Union High School District, Victorville;

COLORADO: Century 21 Metro Alliance, Colorado Springs; Holland & Hart LLP, Denver; CONNECTICUT: Michael P. Krol & Co., CPA, PC, Stafford Springs; FLORIDA: Beach City Motors, Ft. Walton Beach; Crown Auto Group, St. Petersburg; Florida Hospital Centra Care, Winter Park; Hospice of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach; PGA Tour, Inc., Ponte Vedra Beach; St. Johns County School District, Augustine; GEORGIA: Mount Vernon Bank, Mount Vernon; Schroeder Enterprises, Inc., Atlanta; IDAHO: Kingston Companies, Idaho Falls; ILLINOIS: Kenneth B. Gore, LTD, Chicago; Outback Steakhouse, South Elgin; Quad City USA Family Restaurant, Moline; Standard Industrial and Automotive Equipment Inc, Hanover Park; Urban Retail Properties, Chicago; INDIANA: Bowen Engineering Corporation, Fishers; DRIVE Medical Consulting & Communications, Indianapolis; The Hearth at Prestwick, Avon; IOWA: Bourbon Street & Voodoo Lounge, Cedar Falls; LaJames International College, Fort Dodge; Lisbon Community School District, Lisbon; Mercy Hospital of the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters, Oelwein; Quality Medical Services, Mason City; Tripoli Nursing Home, Tripoli; Young Plumbing and Heating, Waterloo; KANSAS: PKM Steel Service, Salina;

KENTUCKY: Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort; Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Ashland; LOUISIANA: HomeCare Inc, Baton Rouge; Northwestern Mutual Financial Network of Louisiana, Metairie; Northwestern State University College of Nursing, Shreveport; Salario Law Firm, Marksville; MAINE: Fidelity Investments, Marlborough; MARYLAND: American Mechanical Services, Laurel; Cecil Bank, Elkton; Southern Maryland Skin Specialists, Prince Frederick; Southwest Airlines, Baltimore; Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda; Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown; MASSACHUSETTS: Au Bon Pain, Boston; Charles River Laboratories, Shrewsbury; City of Lowell School Health Unit, Lowell; First Electric Motor Service, Woburn; J.G. Pyne Arts Magnet School, Lowell; New Horizons CLC of Boston, Waltham; Watermark Environmental, Lowell; WJDF, Orange; MICHIGAN: Autocam Corporation, Kentwood; Hastings Surgeons, P.C., Hastings; MINNESOTA: Cambridge Isanti School District / Community Education, Cambridge; University of St. Thomas, St. Paul; USG Interiors Inc, Red Wing; MISSOURI: Century 21 Show-Me Realty, Houston; Heartland Lion's Eye Banks, Springfield; HNTB, Kansas City; MONTANA: Kringen Construction Co, Sidney; NEBRASKA: Marriott Global Sales and Customer Service Center, Omaha; NEW HAMPSHIRE: Henry Wilson School, Manchester; Londonderry School District, Londonderry; Parks-Tuttle/ New England Financial Services, Manchester; NEW JERSEY: MedQuist Inc., Laurel; NEW MEXICO: Carlisle Office Center, Albuquerque; Inland Kenworth, Albuquerque; NEW YORK: Evo Merchant Services, Melville; Miteq Inc, Hauppauge; Wegman's Food Markets, Depew; NORTH CAROLINA: A.G. Edwards, Greensboro; Hardin Construction Company, Raleigh; Jones Family Practice, Shelby; OHIO: Career Tech, Willoughby; Community Health Care, Inc, Canal Fulton; Health Care Management Group, Cincinnati; Laser Care, Batavia; Motor Carrier Service, Northwood; Tween Brands Inc., New Albany;

OKLAHOMA: HighMount E&P, Oklahoma City; Nabholz Construction, Tulsa; Oklahoma Cardiovascular Associates, Oklahoma City; OREGON: American Red Cross, Oregon Pacific Chapter, Eugene; Blue Mountain Community College, Pendleton; Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Roseburg; Fred Meyer, Albany; Hanna Strader, P.C., Portland; Liberty House, Salem; PENNSYLVANIA: Faulkner-Ciocca, Quakertown; H. J. Heinz, Pittsburgh; Interim Health Care Pittsburgh Office, Pittsburgh; Sam's Club, Wilkes-Barre Twp.; Unionville Chadds Ford School District, Kennett Square; SOUTH CAROLINA: Maurice Stephens Financial Group, Myrtle Beach; McLaughlin Group Inc., Greenville; TENNESSEE: Dairy Partners, LLC, Decherd; Deloitte and Touche, Hermitage; ServiceMaster, Memphis; Town of Collierville, Collierville; TEXAS: Citigroup, San Antonio; Genecov Physician Group, PA, Dallas; Hallsville ISD, Hallsville; Keller Williams Realty, San Antonio; LakePointe Medical Center, Rowlett; Medical Center of Plano, Plano; Sign Tech International, Austin; Wylie Independent School District, Abilene; Zale Corporation- Zales North America, Irving; UTAH: Marriott Global Incentives and Gift Cards, Salt Lake City; Smart Schofield Shorter and Lunceford, Murray; VERMONT: Northeast Primary School, Rutland; The Vermont Country Store, N. Clarendon; VIRGINIA: Bon Secours Hospitals, Richmond; Doctors On Call, Virginia Beach; WASHINGTON: Mt. Baker Care Center, Bellingham; Providence Everett Medical Center, Everett; Providence St. Peter Hospital-Olympia, Olympia; W.B. Sprague, Inc., Tacoma; WISCONSIN: HJ Martin and Son, Green Bay; Luther Midelfort - Mayo Health System, Eau Claire; Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee; Rexnord Industries LLC, Milwaukee; Transport Refrigeration, Inc., De Pere; Washington, D.C.: US Capitol Police.

"So often employees who have experienced the death of a child are expected to return to work in three days, handle the same work load as before, and to leave their grief at home," says Patricia Loder, Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends. "There is oftentimes a lack of understanding by employers about the realities of grief in the workplace. These 141 employers, large and small, public and private, are being recognized for providing the compassion and understanding that is so vital to the bereavement process."

The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive. To contact The Compassionate Friends, call toll-free 877-969-0010 or visit the TCF national website at www.compassionatefriends.org.

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Contact Information WAYNE LODER

The Compassionate Friends

http://www.compassionatefriends.org

866-964-4000

Sentry 360 Debuts Four Powerful Digital Security Camera Systems at ICS West

2009-03-03T09:45:00.000+02:00

Sentry 360 Debuts Four Powerful Digital Security Camera Systems at ICS West

InSight™ cameras are designed for mainstream vertical surveillance equipment markets. Each features cutting edge low-light sensitive, 10X optical zoom & miniature audio in a small, multi-megapixel body.

Naperville, IL (PRWEB) March 3, 2009 -- Sentry 360 Security, Inc. announces the release of four new multi-megapixel network digital security camera systems (http://www.sentry360.com/) released under the InSight™ family of products. Historically surveillance equipment like CMOS megapixel sensors have had serious issues performing in low light sensitive applications, forcing installers to rely upon CCD low lux analog cameras to deliver quality images. The InSight Fixed & IP66 rated domes have high quality progressive scan CCD sensors that eliminate motion blur and have dual stream compression technology for bandwidth management, while having four times the resolution of traditional CCTV cameras.

• Rugged Dome Model: The InSight™ IS-DM-120 (http://www.sentry360.com/products/insight/page1) delivers PoE, IP66, CCD 1280x960 progressive scan, tampering alarm, auto exposure with flicker less control, motion detection/privacy masks dual stream MPEG-4 & MJPEG, IR, backlight compensation and two-way audio support.

• 10X optical Zoom Model: The InSight™ IS-IP190 (http://www.sentry360.com/products/insight/page3) delivers PoE, 10X optical zoom with embedded auto focus 49.5mm zoom lens, CCD 1280x960 progressive scan, backlight compensation and auto exposure, tampering alarm, dual stream MPEG-4 & MJPEG, motion detection/privacy masks, IR Day/Night with .001 lux 15 or 30fps.

• Miniature Dome Model: The InSight™ IS-DM160 (http://www.sentry360.com/products/insight/page17) is a miniature 1.3 megapixel network digital security camera system that is the size of a computer mouse. This surveillance equipment is targeted for mobile transportation and retail applications. Major features deliver IP66 rugged housing, PoE, tampering alarm, auto exposure with flicker less control, motion detection/privacy masks dual stream MPEG-4 & MJPEG, IR Day/Night, backlight compensation and two-way audio support.

• WDR Fixed Model: The InSight™ IS-IP100 (http://www.sentry360.com/products/insight/page2) is a fixed 1.3 megapixel network digital security camera system that has true wide-dynamic range capability coupled with ultra low light sensitivity. Major features of the surveillance equipment (http://www.sentry360.com/) deliver IP66 rugged housing, PoE, tampering alarm, auto exposure with flicker less control, motion detection/privacy masks dual stream MPEG-4 & MJPEG, IR Day/Night, Backlight compensation & two-way audio support.

This new exciting series of products brings application driven features to the growing IP megapixel surveillance equipment market. In today’s economic climate technology innovations do not need to be sacrificed. Driving value with practically priced products is the main focus for this series of digital security camera systems. Sentry 360 Security believes the industry deserves high quality reliable megapixel cameras at economical prices.

Sentry 360 Security has an easy to use Application Programming Interface (API) for 3rd party Network Video Surveillance equipment software companies to integrate our digital security camera systems seamlessly. Several major NVR software companies have already begun this programming development.

About Sentry 360 Security, Inc.

Application driven multi-megapixel network cameras Sentry 360 has two families of surveillance equipment products: The FullSight™ is our 360-degree Immersive camera series with discreet mounting options to extreme temperature Vandal dome models ranging in resolution from 1290x1024 (1.3 megapixel) to 2560x1920 (5 megapixel). The InSight™ series has a vandal dome, miniature dome and box style models ranging in resolution from 1280x960 (1.3 megapixel) CCD or CMOS to 4000x2656 (11 megapixel). Sentry 360’s Less is More® system architecture it takes fewer cameras to buy, install, record and review while delivering more forensic detail and more situational awareness.

For more information please contact Sentry 360 Security at contact(at)sentry360(dot)com or call 1-800-261-2707/1-630-355-3440. Please visit us on the web at www.sentry360.com

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Contact Information Thomas Carnevale

Sentry 360 Security

http://www.sentry360.com

1-630-355-3440

Inspiration Ministries Opens New International Prayer & Welcome Center; Celebrates Completion of Phase I of "City Of Light" Building Project

2009-03-02T01:45:00.000+02:00

Inspiration Ministries Opens New International Prayer & Welcome Center; Celebrates Completion of Phase I of "City Of Light" Building Project

The 40,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility features a prayer center, 465-seat chapel, personal prayer rooms, and fully-equipped bookstore and café.

Indian Land, SC (Vocus) March 1, 2009 -- Inspiration Ministries today celebrated the opening of its International Prayer & Welcome Center (http://www.insp.com/pressroom/press_releases/international_prayer_welcome_c.html), marking the completion of Phase I of its City of Light (http://www.insp.com/pressroom/cityoflight.html) world missions ministry outreach and partner's center in Lancaster County, SC. Hosted by David Cerullo, its Chairman and CEO, the event was telecast live to more than 114 nations through the Ministries' networks, INSP-The Inspiration Network and Inspiration Network International.

The Grand Opening, the first event open to the public at the new City of Light, was attended by an audience of more 600 people. Special guests included many local and regional political dignitaries, and several of today's most distinguished religious leaders, including Pat Robertson, and Morris Cerullo. Special music was provided by Judy Jacobs, Alvin Slaughter, Alicia Williamson Garcia, Christ Tabernacle Choir, and Lindell Cooley.

The opening of the 40,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art International Prayer & Welcome Center launches a new phase in the history of the ministry. David Cerullo, President and CEO of Inspiration Ministries, said the new facility will be a boon to the fast-growing area just south of Charlotte, N.C. "When we announced plans to build the City of Light, I commented that 'this will bring heightened visibility to the region. We will be beaming programs throughout the world from our new South Carolina home, and one day will be bringing thousands of people every week to our headquarters.' The chapel in our Prayer and Welcome Center will enable us to begin holding live events, most of which will be open to the public." The first of the events was held on Saturday, February 28th, with a live Worship Event. Live "Campmeeting" telecasts will be produced from March 2-7 beginning at 7pm each night.

Cerullo said that, in the coming months, Inspiration Chapel will host many concerts, TV productions, and other special events. A special web site has been established, www.thecityoflight.com, to provide information to the public about events that are taking place at the City of Light.

"We want to serve as a resource to communities on a local, national, and international level, whether it is providing a private environment for people to pray; a place for ministries to host conferences and events in our chapel; or a safe environment to meet with family and friends and enjoy Christian books and music. We believe that the International Prayer & Welcome Center (http://www.insp.com/pressroom/press_releases/international_prayer_welcome_c.html) will be an important resource for the community for years to come."

The Inspiration Bookstore and Inspiration Café will be open Monday - Saturday from 7:00am - 7:00pm and during special events. The private prayer rooms will be open to the public Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm. For more information call 803-578-1000 or visit http://www.thecityoflight.com/.

Inspiration Ministries announced plans to build the City of Light in January 2006. The Ministries' WorldReach Headquarters opened in February 2008. When completed, the City of Light campus also will include an International Media Training & Production Center, designed to train and equip "media missionaries" from around the world in state-of-the-art methods and techniques for using media to communicate the gospel in their native lands. Facilities also are planned to accommodate the ministry's other outreaches, including a Tea House and Conference Center for its women's ministry, a Youth Evangelism Center, a Children's Evangelism Center, and a state-of-the-art pavilion for concerts and events. The campus is being developed using a multi-phase approach and is expected to require up to ten years to complete.

About Inspiration Ministries:

Inspiration Ministries (www.inspirationtoday.com) is the parent company to The Inspiration Networks, which are available in more than a billion homes worldwide through its various distribution platforms, including three satellite and cable TV networks: INSP - The Inspiration Network; Inspirational Life Television (i-Lifetv); and Inspiration Network International (INI). The Inspiration Networks also operate "Inspiration Video On Demand," the first inspirational platform for cable television video on demand (VOD) delivery; and "Inspiration Global," providing broadband video content to non-English speaking audiences. Please visit www.inspirationtoday.com for more information.

Contact:

Kristina Hill

704.806.1511 (p)

khill (at) insp (dot) com (e)

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Contact Information Kristina Hill

Inspiration Ministries

http://www.thecityoflight.com/

704.806.1511

Small Businesses 'Simply Deposit' Checks at the Speed of Lght from the Office PC

2009-03-01T20:45:00.000+02:00

Small Businesses 'Simply Deposit' Checks at the Speed of Lght from the Office PC

On-Line Credit Card Services, Inc., now offers a free trial for small-business instant processing of paper checks for immediate deposit through the Simply Deposit scanning system. The reasonably priced system was developed by RDM Corp., a pioneer of similar systems for banks and the U.S. Treasury. But this system is compatible with any bank, or "bank agnostic." Sturbridge, Mass.-based Online Credit Card Services, Inc. (www.onlinecreditcard.com) also provides credit card processing on the web and from remote locations, including hardware, customer service and training.

Sturbridge, Mass. (PRWEB) March 1, 2009 -- Smaller businesses can now enjoy the same type of instant, paperless check processing as major banks through technology distributed by On-Line Credit Card Services, an electronic payments services company.

On-Line Credit Card has teamed with RDM Corp. of Waterloo, Ontario offer Simply Deposit™, RDM's image and transaction management system for electronic check conversion.

"The system helps clear checks quickly and improves cash flow," said Michael W. Young, president of On-Line Credit Card Services (www.onlinecreditcard.com). "A check reader transmits automatically to your checking account, eliminating trips to the bank with paper checks and making funds immediately available."

"This is the same electronic processing as banks themselves have, remote processing on your work site," Young said. "A few banks offer something similar to customers, but the great thing about Simply Deposit™ you are not restricted - you can use it at any bank."

On-Line Credit Card Services will be kicking off the introductions of the RDM products and services by offering a 90-day free trial of the Simply Deposit ™ product. Simply Deposit was developed specifically for small business. Shortly after the initial kickoff, On-Line will expand the offering of the Image and Transaction Management System (ITMS) suite to businesses that need to clear very high volumes of checks.

"RDM is really the developer of this technology," Young said. "They originally developed electronic check-clearing for the U.S. Treasury."

"We look forward to assisting an industry leader like On-Line Credit Card Services in servicing their existing customers as well as in securing new business with our industry-leading products," said John Mamalakis, vice president of sales, RDM Corp. "RDM is uniquely positioned to be able to provide an end-to-end check electronification platform as we can provide both the hardware and software required."

Further information about Simply Deposit and the free trial is available at (508) 347-1041 or by e-mail at info@onlinecreditcard.com.

About RDM Corporation:

RDM Corporation is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol RC. RDM is a leading provider of specialized software and hardware products for electronic payment processing. RDM has pioneered electronic check conversion systems and web based image and transaction management services for banks, retailers, payment processors and government agencies as well as print quality control and image quality systems for a variety of global customers. For further information, visit RDM's website at www.rdmcorp.com

About On-Line Credit Card Services, Inc:

On-Line Credit Card Services, Inc. was originally incorporated in Worcester, Mass. in 1986. The accounts and assets of the business were purchased in 1991 by current President and Owner Michael W. Young and moved to centrally located Sturbridge Mass.

As of January 2009, On-Line Credit Card provides a variety of payment systems and services to a 1,200-merchant customer base. For further information, visit www.onlinecreditcard.com or call 1-800-538-1556, Ext. 11.

For More Information, Please Contact:

Michael W. Young, President

On-Line Credit Card Services, Inc.

54 Main Street

P.O. Box 795

Sturbridge, MA 01566-0795

(508) 347-1041

(508) 347-5962- FAX

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Contact Information Michael Young

On-Line Credit Card Services

http://www.onlinecreditcard.com

800-538-1556

Bob Datz

datzmedia

http://www.datzmedia.com

413-245-3483

SONARconnects Client Wins Social Media Award

2009-03-01T12:45:00.000+02:00

SONARconnects Client Wins Social Media Award

Emory Johns Creek Hospital wins internet 2.0 award at Orlando Conference. Emory Johns Creek Hospital is chosen from 1,100 entries for their Rich Media Solutions in hospitals under 200 beds. SONARconnects is the company that designed the social media strategy with Emory Johns Creek Hospital and was picked to execute the strategy.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 1, 2009 -- With the help of SONARconnects, Emory Johns Creek Hospital received the Award of Distinction at the 12th Annual Healthcare Internet Conference in Orlando. The hospital's site was chosen from 1,100 entries for its Best Web 2.0/Rich Media Internet site for hospitals under 200 beds. Emory Johns Creek Hospital can be found on the web at http://www.emoryjohnscreek.com.

SONARconnects worked with the hospital to create and launch its health video library, as the inaugural element of its social media strategy. "It is especially rewarding to work with Emory Johns Creek since social media is still very new to the healthcare industry," said Scott Dunn, Managing Director of SONARconnects. "We specialize in developing strategies that measure the connection between businesses and their potential customers, and this almost always includes social media applications," added Dunn.

"We were skeptical about social media applications in what has been a very traditional industry," said Johnel Reid, Director of Marketing for Emory Johns Creek Hospital. "But we have been amazed at the response for our doctors and the community," she added.

SONARconnects (http://www.sonarconnects.com) is a team of marketing and advertising professionals from a wide variety of industries. Founded on the principle that businesses succeed based on relationships, SONARconnects formulates business building campaigns for strategic planning, research, public relations, graphic design, media planning and advertising.

"The recession will end, and the strong will survive and prosper. We founded SONARconnects because we believe that small businesses and entrepreneurs are the keys to the country's future. We are a small business--with big company experience," said George Lemmond Director of SONARconnects.

Company Definition: Advertising/Marketing Agency

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Contact Information Scott Dunn

SONARconnects

http://www.sonarconnects.com

404-663-3997

George Lemmond

SONARconnects

http://www.townplannerga.com

NutriCHAT Appointment System Offers Convenience and Simplicity to Nutraceutical Manufacturers

2009-02-28T11:45:00.000+02:00

NutriCHAT Appointment System Offers Convenience and Simplicity to Nutraceutical Manufacturers

Rather than relying on complicated automated programs to get the information you need, Nutricap Labs has created NutriCHAT; an appointment system with a human touch--and just in time for the biggest nutraceutical trade shows of the year.

Farmingdale, NY (PRWEB) February 28, 2009 -- The majority of nutraceutical companies in today's digital world depend on advanced technology to learn more about the needs and wants of both current and prospective customers. The information superhighway allows us to implement the most developed technology available, but not without compromise: many tradeshows are missing critical components such as convenience, simplicity and most of all, the human element.

As the global economy continues to deteriorate, business owners have searched for simplified, cost-effective mediums that can be used to communicate the needs of their companies to the nutraceutical manufacturers that they work with. In the past, nutraceutical trade shows were viewed by business owners as an opportunity to meet with manufacturers and formulate new strategies that would help take their businesses to the next level. But with today's tight economy business-owners are closely budgeting their hard-earned dollars and find they are unable to attend as many trade shows as they have in the past. Unfortunately, this belt-tightening presents fewer opportunities for these individuals to grow their businesses. Consequently, it becomes more and more important that business-owners get the most "bang for their buck" when they attend nutraceutical trade shows. In recent years though, trade shows have failed to deliver.

Rather than helping to build their businesses during these rough times, business owners have found the trade shows to be extremely frustrating and unproductive experiences. Specifically, attendees have voiced discontent about not receiving enough personalized attention from exhibitors, or even that they've grown tired of waiting on long lines to get the help they deserved and expected at the trade shows.

In response to the frustration expressed by business owners and the lack of user-friendly appointment technology available in the industry, Nutricap Labs, a leading GMP-certified provider of nutraceutical manufacturing contract services, offers NutriCHAT; a free online appointment system that is meant to be both user-friendly and cost effective. NutriCHAT was created to bridge the gap between technology and the needs of business owners, no matter what the size of the organization.

Have a CHAT

To be part of the NutriCHAT conversation, business-owners need only to submit name, phone number, e-mail address and the date they would like to meet with a Nutricap Labs Product Advisor during a trade show. Within minutes, the Product Advisor will call or e-mail the business-owner to schedule a specific time for their NutriCHAT appointment during the trade show. The benefit of the NutriCHAT appointment system is that it gives individuals attending a trade show the opportunity to schedule one-on-one time with an expert nutraceutical manufacturer such as Nutricap Labs. No other exhibitor attending a trade show can offer this type of personal attention. Furthermore, the NutriCHAT application helps you to avoid the lines and the frustration that seem to go hand in hand at these events, giving business-owners the biggest value for their dollar.

"The functionality behind NutriCHAT is really quite simple", said Jason Provenzano, Executive Vice President of Sales and Operations for Nutricap Labs. Provenzano added, "With two of the biggest industry trade shows of the year coming up in a few weeks, we felt the need to provide attendees with an easy-to-use system so they can make face-to-face appointments with us. With all the complicated appointment technology out there these days, the one key thing that gets lost in the shuffle is the human element. Without having that exclusive time with a prospective client, there's no way that any manufacturer can learn how to help them build their business and take it to the next level. We firmly believe that NutriCHAT not only provides this intangible benefit to our target audience, but it will also make these trade shows more worthwhile to them as well."

With one week before the start of Natural Products Expo West and the Supply Expo, two of the largest trade shows in the nutraceuticals industry, NutriCHAT will surely help attendees save time and avoid stress, one conversation at a time. To schedule your Expo West NutriCHAT, please visit the NutriCHAT homepage.

To schedule your own NutriCHAT, Click Here (http://www.nutricaplabs.com/nutrichat/supply-expo-west-2009.aspx?utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=pr&utm_term=2009-02-27&utm_content=press_release_text&utm_campaign=nutrichat) to visit the NutriCHAT appointment page.

About Nutricap Labs:

Nutricap Labs (http://www.nutricaplabs.com/?utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=pr&utm_term=2009-02-27&utm_content=press_release_link_2&utm_campaign=nutrichat) is a full service vitamin supplement manufacturing service. We primarily manufacture nutritional tablets, capsules, powders, liquids and creams, but we also offer label and packaging design services and order fulfillment services to our customers. For information about our full line of nutraceutical manufacturing solutions, visit our homepage (http://www.nutricaplabs.com/?utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=pr&utm_term=2009-02-27&utm_content=press_release_link_3&utm_campaign=nutrichat) or call 1-800-494-6154 to speak to one of our knowledgeable production advisors.

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Contact Information Andrew Goldman - Web Marketing Manager

Nutricap Labs

http://www.nutricaplabs.com

631-777-7767

Rise Above Debt Relief, LLC Selected as One of The Leading Credit & Debt Professionals of the Western United States

2009-02-28T00:56:00.000+02:00

Rise Above Debt Relief, LLC Selected as One of The Leading Credit & Debt Professionals of the Western United States

Rise Above Debt Relief, LLC has been selected by Goldline Research as one of the Leading Credit & Debt Professionals of the Western United States for 2009. The list of the Leading Credit & Debt Professionals of the Western United States is scheduled to be published in the February 16th issue of Forbes.

Tempe, AZ (Vocus) February 27, 2009 -- Rise Above Debt Relief, LLC has been selected by Goldline Research as one of the Leading Credit & Debt Professionals (https://www.riseabovedebtrelief.com/main.php) of the Western United States for 2009. The list of the Leading Credit & Debt Professionals of the Western United States is scheduled to be published in the February 16th issue of Forbes.

"Every day I dedicate myself to helping people who find themselves in a financial crunch to formulate a viable solution and a plan to eliminate their debt. Every day I leave the office with the satisfaction that we, as a dedicated debt relief company, are truly helping Americans get out from under their financial hardships. It's not always easy, but for those who don't give up, their success rate is 100%, and that feels great," said Jeff Boulton, CEO of Rise Above Debt Relief.

"The selected providers truly distinguished themselves during our evaluation of the industry," said Dana Mahoney, Analyst, Goldline Research. "Those selected met or exceeded every expectation we have for a holistic, client-centric approach."

Rise Above Debt Relief (https://www.riseabovedebtrelief.com/main.php) is headed by a team of professionals who truly put the client's best interest first. The fees for negotiations are among the lowest in the industry, and the negotiations team has averaged 60% savings on client's debt for over the past 5 years. Even though Rise Above Debt Relief services clients in 48 states, they are aggressively opening offices nationwide to better serve many of the larger markets. Rise Above Debt Relief has pioneered and continues to introduce state of the art debt elimination programs, which plays a large part in the company's and client's success.

Goldline Research is a third-party, independent research firm specializing in evaluating professional services providers. Goldline Research undertakes an extensive, in-depth research process to review all qualified candidates in a respective area. Its proprietary research process includes individual interviews and quantitative analysis of key data, as well as customer reference checks to confirm high levels of customer service. Those that earn Goldline Research's designation demonstrate a commitment to service unparalleled in their industry.

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Contact Information Media Contact

Rise Above Debt Relief, LLC

http://https://www.riseabovedebtrelief.com/main.php

877-749-2268

New Book About Phone Equipment Warns Buyers That They Probably Need More Than The Sellers Want To Sell

2009-02-27T15:45:00.000+02:00

New Book About Phone Equipment Warns Buyers That They Probably Need More Than The Sellers Want To Sell

An authoritative but easy-to-understand guide to choosing and using phone equipment and phone services for professional offices, businesses and homes. The 396-page book has about 40 detailed hands-on product reviews ranging from a $12.99 home phone to complex multi-thousand-dollar business phone systems, plus add-ons to improve communications. The book, which should be helpful to both buyers and sellers, also sorts out the various technologies for making phone calls and accessing the Internet -- conventional dial tone, ISDN, DSL, cable, fiber, T1 and VoIP.

Milford CT (PRWEB) February 27, 2009 -- During tough economic times, the desire to buy at the lowest possible price creates pressure to sell at the lowest possible price; but low prices can actually hurt the buyer.

According to Michael N. Marcus, author of "Phone Systems & Phones for Small Business & Home," the lowest price is probably not the best deal.

"Because of intense competition and pressure to minimize the price on a proposal or bid," Marcus said, "salespeople are often afraid to suggest a phone system that might cost even $20 more than a competitor's system. Unfortunately, salespeople may try to sell systems that are too small, or they leave out important items. Some 'options' should really be considered necessities."

The authoritative but easy-to-understand new book explains what goes into a phone system, and how to choose the right size that will minimize initial cost yet still allow for economical expansion. It describes and evaluates types of phones and systems, and has an extensive chapter explaining what some phone system salespeople may not want buyers to know.

There have been major changes in every aspect of telecommunications.

A hundred years ago, telephones were simple. If you wanted to call someone, you picked up the receiver, cranked the crank, and waited for a nice lady to say, "Operator, may I help you?" Then you said something like, "I want to talk to Daddy," or "I need the doctor;" and in a few seconds you were connected. You didn't even need to know the phone numbers.

For equipment, maybe you could choose an oak box on the kitchen wall or a metal candlestick model on the hall table. If you lived in a high-tech area, maybe you could get a dial instead of a crank.

Regardless of the telephone style, you would pay to rent it month after month, and there was usually just one company in your town that you could do business with, and that company owned "your" phone.

Today the choices seem endless. Phones can be analog or digital, rotary or touch-tone, plain or fancy, corded, cordless or cellular. You can connect through a local phone company, a national phone company, an international phone company, a TV company, a satellite company, a cellular company, or a VoIP company. Phone companies sell TV service. Cable television companies sell phone service. They both sell Internet service.

You can get a phone or phone system or a phone gadget from hundreds of sources, and buy it, rent it, lease it or maybe get it for free. You can pay someone to install it, you can install it yourself, or you can get something that needs no installation.

Marcus helps people sort out their options. The book covers basic phones, multi-line phone systems, add-ons like headsets, music-on-hold, paging systems, backup power and fax equipment -- for professional offices, businesses and homes. There are sections on technology trends, tools, wiring, troubleshooting, and much more.

The book, which should be helpful for both buyers and sellers, also sorts out the various technologies for making phone calls and accessing the Internet -- conventional dial tone, ISDN, DSL, cable, fiber, wireless, T1 and VoIP. It has detailed information about plugs and jacks, explains the difference between wire and cable, and tells readers how to find their octothorpe.

There's even a section that explains why touch-tone pads have 1-2-3 on the top, but computers and calculators have 1-2-3 on the bottom. Funny chapters discuss "technology for women," and how actor Stephen Baldwin and motorcycle maker Paul Teutul, Sr. waste time on the telephone. A very serious chapter warns about the danger of inadequate protection against electrical surges.

Other parts of the book explain the break-up and apparent re-formation of the Bell System, why GTE phones were heavier and uglier than AT&T phones, and the difference between a hookswitch and a switchhook. Readers will even learn who really makes phones that carry the AT&T label, about the disastrous deal between Lucent and Philips, why phone renting is a terrible deal for the renter, and why "broadband" is not the same thing as "high speed."

Reference material includes 37 pages on telecommunications terminology, an extensive chapter on acronyms, and illustrations of "weirdo" phone plugs. The chapter with important telephone numbers includes a number people can call to identify the number they're calling from, and a number for tracing threatening or nuisance phone calls.

The chapter on cordless phones explains how actress Hedy Lamarr co-invented vital technology during World War 2 that later was used by the U.S. military in the Viet Nam War and the blockade of Cuba, and is now used in millions of phones.

Marcus's book includes about 40 detailed hands-on product reviews. Recommendations range from a $12.99 home phone to complex multi-thousand-dollar business phone systems, plus a wide array of add-ons to improve communications.

It will help readers avoid the worst mistakes of phone system buyers, and can help them decide if they can save money by installing their own home or business phones. The book will also help people quickly diagnose many common telecom troubles, and often fix them easily and inexpensively or maybe even for free.

Marcus says, "But even if you don't plan to do your own phone work, by understanding what has to be done, you're more likely to get the right thing done, and pay the right price. You could save much more than the price of this book."

Some reader comments:

"Outstanding! An entertaining and sometimes humorous thorough education on phones and telecommunications. It's a must-read for shoppers as well as salespeople."

"I've been in telecommunications for nearly 30 years, but I still learned a lot from this informative and entertaining book."

"After just three minutes I learned that a really annoying telephone problem could be cured for $4, instead of nearly $400. This book belongs in every office and many homes."

"This delightful book makes phones ultra-useful for people who run mini-Fortune 500 companies. Highly recommended."

The illustrated book has 396 pages. It is available from Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0981661718) and other booksellers.

This is the third book on communications equipment written by Michael N. Marcus, a writer who has specialized in electronics and telecommunications for over 30 years. Marcus is a successful and popular explainer, known for mixing technology and humor. His funny memoir "I Only Flunk My Brightest Students: stories from school and real life" (http://www.amazon.com/dp/098166170X) was published in December.

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Contact Information MICHAEL N. MARCUS

Silver Sands Books

http://www.SilverSandsBooks.com

203-878-8383

888.com Now Accepts PayPal

2009-02-27T10:45:00.000+02:00

888.com Now Accepts PayPal

Online Gaming giant now accepts PayPal as a method of depositing and withdrawing money from players' accounts.

Gibraltar (PRWEB) February 27, 2009 -- 888.com (http://www.888.com/), the multi award winning, stock exchange listed gaming company, announced that as of today customers would be able to use PayPal* to deposit and withdraw funds into and out of their 888.com accounts.

PayPal is a safe, free, simple and secure way to send and receive money online without sharing financial information, and those using this method will be able to send money in the way that suits them best; through their credit cards, via bank accounts or account balances.

PayPal has over 70 million active accounts in 190 countries and regions and the company helps protect its members credit card information with industry-leading security and fraud prevention systems. PayPal enables global ecommerce around the world by dealing in 19 different currencies.

Matt Robinson, 888.com's VP Brand Marketing said:

"Enabling our customers to use the universally renowned PayPal payment procedure is a further example of 888.com keeping our customers at the centre of all decision making processes. We consistently challenge ourselves to reach the highest performance level we can, and we continually question the 'way we do things'"

"This strategic alliance with PayPal is yet another clear example of putting customers first and it provides them with yet another way of depositing and withdrawing funds from their 888.com accounts. PayPal is available across all of 888.com's sub brands, including 888poker, 888casino and 888sport."

* PayPal is available worldwide and in all major currencies, however the use of PayPal for gambling purposes is restricted to the following countries: Austria, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and UK. PayPal accounts can be funded by credit cards, debit cards and directly from bank accounts, however, for gaming purposes only credit card and debit cards transactions will be allowed in real time. Bank account funded transactions can be used, if the user has an instant, i.e. credit card / debit card attached to their PayPal accounts.

For further information, please contact Gill Carter at +00-350-200-49800 or newscom @ 888.com

Notes to Editor:

888.com is the World's No.1 online casino. It has millions of members worldwide who enjoy its casino, bingo and poker rooms and receive an online gaming experience like no other. Founded in 1997 - 888.com this year celebrates its 12th anniversary - by pioneers of the online gaming industry, 888.com has developed a strong brand grown by cutting-edge marketing through offline sponsorships, poker events, online collaborations and continual upgrading of its flagship online products; 888.com Casino, Bingo and Poker. 888.com's goal is to provide quality entertainment to people who enjoy gambling, by giving them the opportunity to do so in a safe, fun, fair, regulated and secure environment. Its clients are its assets and it continually makes every effort to establish customer satisfaction by building relationships via service, honesty, advice and trust - with every member.

888.com operates under a license granted by the Government of Gibraltar for the purposes of operating an online casino and poker room. 888.com has adopted the code of conduct of the Interactive Gaming Council (IGC), of which it is a member. 888.com is operated by Cassava Enterprises (Gibraltar) Ltd.

A registered company incorporated and located in Gibraltar (company registration number 83961). The company has other offices around the world and employs over 750 employees. 888.com can be used in 22 different languages in 176 countries worldwide. A leading force in the gaming industry since 1997, 888.com continually strives to be the No.1 site. It was a founding member of eCOGRA, an independent standards authority for the industry committed to protecting online players around the world. It continually donates to UK and global charities and is working even harder on its CSR messages as well as promoting eCOGRA and providing an international framework of best operational and player practice requirements enforced through inspections, reviews and continuous monitoring by global audit companies.

888.com recently announced its first acquisition; the bingo business and assets from Globalcom. 888's bingo brand - 888ladies - has become a brand leader within a very short time, winning awards and delivering a strong community. Further to the new site offerings and following significant technological investment, 888.com has recently embarked in to new on-land ventures; partnering with key brands to deliver specific propositions. Its first partnership, announced late 2006, is an innovative cooperation with Rileys snooker and pool clubs for which 888.com uses its online poker capabilities to power www.rileyspoker.com. 888.com has also recently launched mobile, in-flight, and in-hotel casino where customers can access their favourite games, not only from their computers but from mobile phones and televisions too.

888.com has been named EGaming Awards Online Casino three times in the last four years, and won 2008 Best Online Operator Award, as well as being named Best Online Casino at the UK Gambling Awards, and Best Betting and Gaming and Operator of the Year at the 2008 Leisure Awards. 888.com also landed the 2008 Gambling Online Magazine Top Casino award and its internal magazine, Eight, won the prestigious Most Effective Membership title at the 2008 APA Effectiveness Awards. Offline activity sits side by side the online business, complimenting 888.com's position as the leading authority in gaming entertainment. 888.com is the main sponsor of Sevilla FC and sponsors Shane Warne from the world of cricket.

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Contact Information Gill Carter

888.com

http://http:/www.888.com/

+350 200 49800

School Daze: How to Better Manage K-12 Education

2009-02-27T03:45:00.000+02:00

School Daze: How to Better Manage K-12 Education

The Drucker Institute's "Drucker Apps" Offers Key Insights on Public Education, Whether You're a Teacher, an Administrator, a Parent--or Just Someone Who Cares About Your Community's Future

Claremont, CA (PRWEB) February 26, 2009 -- The Drucker Institute (http://www.cgu.edu) at Claremont Graduate University today released its latest issue of Drucker Apps, a downloadable collection of useful insights on work and life from the world's foremost expert on organizations and effectiveness, Peter F. Drucker.

Available twice a month, Drucker Apps ties the timeless wisdom of one of the great thinkers and writers of the 20th century to the hottest issues of today, all delivered by the latest in 21st-century technology.

This installment of Drucker Apps springs off the latest news about cutbacks in funding for K-12 education -- a trend that runs counter to Drucker's assertion that "the elementary school teacher is the truly important part of the educational establishment, and needs to be treated, to be respected, and to be paid as such."

This edition of Drucker Apps includes:

- How effective education goes hand-in-hand with good management

- Education as the key to bridging social inequality

- Why teaching must evolve

- Is there such a thing as a bad student?

To read the full Drucker Apps, and for more about effective management and ethical leadership, visit www.DRUCKERinstitute.com. Drucker Apps is distributed twice a month and available via download or RSS subscription.

About the Drucker Institute:

The Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University is a think tank and action tank whose purpose is to stimulate effective management and ethical leadership across all sectors of society. It does this, in large part, by advancing the ideas and ideals of Peter F. Drucker, the father of modern management.

The Institute acts as a hub for a worldwide network of Drucker Societies (http://www.druckerinstitute.com/CreatingChange.aspx), volunteer-driven organizations that are using Drucker's teachings to bring about positive change in their local communities.

In addition, the Institute maintains a digital archive of Drucker's papers; undertakes research that builds on Drucker's writings; offers an annual $100,000 prize for nonprofit innovation; produces curricular material that distills Drucker's decades of leading-edge thinking; applies Drucker's work to current events (including through a regular online column in BusinessWeek by Institute Director Rick Wartzman); presents a slide show exploring the "Responsibility Gap (http://www.druckerinstitute.com/ClosingTheGap.aspx)" - society's collective failure to be good and ethical stewards of our resources, people and institutions; and hosts visiting fellows with Drucker-like insights and values.

The Institute is a close affiliate of the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management, which is training the next generation of effective managers and ethical leaders for all sectors of society. To learn more, visit www.drucker.cgu.edu.

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Contact Information Christina Johnson

The Drucker Institute

http://www.druckerinstitute.com/druckerapps/20090226/index.html

909-607-8164

Molpus Woodlands Group's Charlie Manogue Will be a Featured Speaker at Forest Investment Conference on March 18-20, 2009

2009-02-26T10:45:00.000+02:00

Molpus Woodlands Group's Charlie Manogue Will be a Featured Speaker at Forest Investment Conference on March 18-20, 2009

Charlie Manogue, Vice President-Acquisitions for The Molpus Woodlands Group, LLC, is scheduled to be a featured speaker at The Timberland Asset: Stable Investments for Turbulent Times conference coming to Lake Oconee Georgia on March 18-20, 2009.

Jackson, MS (PRWEB) February 26, 2009 -- Charlie Manogue, Vice President-Acquisitions for The Molpus Woodlands Group, LLC (http://www.Molpus.com), is scheduled to be a featured speaker at The Timberland Asset: Stable Investments for Turbulent Times conference coming to Lake Oconee Georgia on March 18-20, 2009. Charlie will address "The Real Risks of Forestland Investing".

Also representing Molpus at the conference will be Edgar Marshall, Vice President-Business Development and Michael R. Cooper, General Counsel. The event is being hosted by the University of Georgia Center for Forest Business and is focused on educating the following individuals:

- Asset managers

- Family offices

- Insurance companies

- Investment consultants

- Public and corporate pensions funds

- Public and private banks

- Timberland Investment Management Organizations

- Academicians

- Consulting foresters

- Government employees in natural resources

- Industry foresters

For more information on the The Timberland Asset conference, please visit the Center for Forest Business at the University of Georgia (http://www.ugacfb.com/events).

About The Molpus Woodlands Group

The Molpus Woodlands Group, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor, was founded in 1996 as a Timber Investment Management Organization ("TIMO"). With its sister operating companies, Molpus has a history in the timber industry dating back to 1905, Molpus finds itself as one of the oldest timber-related companies in the nation with experience in all facets of timber management, manufacturing and marketing. MWG is one of the few TIMOs that is vertically-integrated with all core business and forestry functions handled or supervised by in-house experts.

MWG and its sister operating companies employ 63 people in their twelve offices located in Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New York and Oklahoma. MWG acquires, manages and sells timberland as an investment vehicle for pension funds, college endowments, foundations, insurance companies and high net-worth individual investors. The company focuses on ensuring long-term optimum cash returns on investments while practicing responsible forest stewardship. In conjunction with the third-party marketing firm, Molpus Woodlands Advisors, with offices located in Massachusetts, Mississippi, Oregon and Tennessee, MWG is able to continue the tradition of servicing the needs of its clients.

Visit Molpus on the web at Molpus.com (http://Molpus.com)

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Contact Information Michael R. Cooper

Molpus Woodlands Group, LLC

http://www.Molpus.com

(601) 948-8733

February is Pet Dental Health Month

2009-02-26T00:56:00.000+02:00

February is Pet Dental Health Month

PSI encourages all pet owners to take a look inside their pet's mouth

King, NC (Vocus) February 25, 2009 -- The American Dental Association estimates that almost 80 percent of adults brush their teeth at least twice a day. Keeping our teeth clean is vital to our oral health (www.petsit.com) and well being, and it shouldn't be any different for our pets.

When is the last time you brushed Fido's teeth or had them professionally cleaned? Pets need dental care, just as people do. Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world's largest educational association for professional pet sitters, urges pet owners not to neglect their pet's pearly whites.

According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age three. Dr. Brooke Niemiec, doctor of veterinary medicine, recommends an annual dental exam for all pets, but believes a bi-annual exam is needed for small and toy breeds.

"The main reason that pets need a dental exam is because pets do not show their oral infection or pain, yet a vast majority of pets have a problem in their mouth," said Niemiec. "These problems cause not only local issues, but systemic disease as well."

Niemiec treats the same problems over and over again in the animals he cares for. Periodontal disease is the most common problem for both dogs and cats. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is an infection resulting from the build-up of plaque on the surfaces of the teeth surrounding the gums. If plaque is allowed to accumulate, it will irritate the gum tissue. This will eventually lead to infection in the bone surrounding the teeth.

He also sees regular cases of broken teeth, oral cancer, jaw fractures, orthodontic disease and tooth resorption in cats, which is the loss of tooth enamel that eventually leads to the loss of the tooth structure.

Dr. Tony Woodward, doctor of veterinary medicine, also sees similar issues in his patients. He cautions that even though there are not any specific warning signs to watch for, pets tend to act older.

"Besides the few obvious problems, like broken teeth or extremely bad breath, animals don't really show symptoms from their dental problems," explained Woodward. "Pets do become hesitant to eat and seem to think about eating before diving right in when suffering from periodontal disease or other dental issues."

Both dentists stress the importance of preventative at-home care to help combat dental disease in pets and feel it is a critical part of dental care. Plaque forms on teeth within 24 hours and studies have shown areas can become re-infected with two weeks of a cleaning.

Woodward suggests four steps to help ward off gum disease and bad breath. The most important aspect of at-home care is to brush your pet's teeth once or twice a day between one-two minutes. In addition, Woodward also advises pet owners to utilize oral rinses, as well as pet food and treats designed specifically to improve and promote oral health.

The Veterinary Oral Health Council (http://www.vohc.org/) (VOHC) has compiled a list of products that are intended to help reduce the buildup of plaque and tartar on the teeth of animals and created the VOHC seal of approval.

Niemiec suggests at-home dental care can be successful if started young, done consistently and made into a positive experience for the pet.

Schedule your pet for a dental exam today. For more information, please visit Pet Dental Health Month (http://www.petdental.com/pd2/index.jsp).

About Pet Sitters International

Established in 1994, Pet Sitters International (PSI) is the world's largest educational association for professional pet sitters, representing more than 8,000 independent professional pet-sitting businesses in the United States, Canada and abroad. PSI provides members with access to affordable bonding and liability insurance and educational resources such as PSI's Accreditation Program, The Pet Sitter's WORLD magazine and PSI's annual Quest convention. PSI provides pet owners with The Pet Owner's WORLD (http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/psi/pow2008/) magazine and thepetsitblog.com. For more information, visit www.petsit.com, home of the Official Pet Sitter Locator™ or visit the PSIStoreOnline (http://www.psistoreonline.com/) to select from more than 2,000 pet sitter and pet owner products.

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Contact Information Courtney Klein

http://www.petsit.com

336-983-9222 +318

ActiveConversion Delivers Powerful and Effective Automated Lead Generation; Integration of a 10th Email Service Provider Ensures Advanced 'B2B' Marketing Automation

2009-02-25T15:45:00.000+02:00

ActiveConversion Delivers Powerful and Effective Automated Lead Generation; Integration of a 10th Email Service Provider Ensures Advanced 'B2B' Marketing Automation

ActiveConversion announces the addition of ConstantContact to their roster of integrated Email Service Providers (ESPs). With 10 of the industry's top-rated ESPs integrated with its Marketing Automation solution, Active Conversion is able to deliver advanced lead management to thousands of B2B email marketers without requiring them to change their existing practices or email service provider.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada (PRWEB) February 25, 2009 -- ActiveConversion, the leading marketing automation solution (http://www.activeconversion.com) provider for small and medium-sized businesses (http://b2b-marketingblog.com/), is proud to announce that they have added ConstantContact to their roster of integrated Email Service Providers (ESPs). With 10 of the industry's top-rated ESPs integrated with its Marketing Automation solution, Active Conversion is able to deliver advanced lead management (http://www.activeconversion.com/overview.html) to thousands of B2B email marketers without requiring them to change their existing practices or email service provider.

"There are in excess of 400,000 installations from the 'Top Ten' ESPs in the market today," says ActiveConversion's Fred Yee, Co-Founder and President. "As a marketing automation solution provider, we are confident that our ability to work with the industry's most well-respected and effective ESPs, is the right choice for many business to business marketers (http://www.activeconversion.com/about.html). We recognize that many customers have strong relationships with their existing ESP and that ESPs have different features that our common customers desire. Integrating ourselves with companies focused on providing highly-flexible and cost-efficient outbound email solutions is the key to long-term success for our customers and ActiveConversion"

ConstantContact is one of the largest and most innovative ESP's with in excess of 250,000 installations. They are known for championing the needs of the SMB market and providing them with an easy and affordable way to build successful, lasting customer relationships through outbound marketing. The other ESPs that can integrate easily ActiveConversion's B2B integrated marketing system include: VerticalResponse, Cakemail, Campaigner, Exact Target, Jangomail, Listrak, Streamsend, Bronto, and MailChimp.

Many businesses considering marketing automation already have outbound email activity and ActiveConversion's network provides an easy and natural evolution to full marketing automation which includes lead management functionality and total marketing measurement. It allows businesses to continue to work with their existing Email Service Provider, while benefiting from the combined strength of our suite of conversion tools to help generate, manage and covert more customers, without increasing marketing spend.

With 10 ESPs now supporting its integrated B2B marketing programs, ActiveConversion can deliver more results, with fewer resources and less cost than comparable products.

Visit www.ActiveConversion.com for more information on the product, and for a free 30-day trial subscription you can sign-up @ https://www.activeconversion.com/console/signup.html .

ActiveConversion is the leader in total marketing measurement, lead management and demand generation systems (http://www.activeconversion.com/lead-generation.html) for companies with fewer than 1000 employees. They make it easy to see which marketing initiatives are paying off, and introduce you to sales-ready leads.

ActiveConversion delivers service through a low monthly subscription, on a hosted solution that has 99.5% uptime, and which has been security certified by KPMG and Salesforce.com. This platform has proven scalability and requires no IT support or servers.

For more information call 1-877-872-2ROI (toll-free U.S. and Canada). Email and other info can be found on the contact page. ActiveConversion is a private company, founded in 2004, and was recently nominated by Deloitte Consulting as a '2008 Fast 50 Tech Company-to-Watch'.

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Contact Information Terry Sydoryk

ActiveConversion

http://www.activeconversion.com

1 877 872 2764

Michael Warren and Kenneth Maseka Join The Wolves of Wall Street

2009-02-25T12:46:00.000+02:00

Michael Warren and Kenneth Maseka Join The Wolves of Wall Street

Highly successful traders share their aggressive investment strategy with investment newsletter subscribers.

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 25, 2009 -- The Wolves of Wall Street, the industry's leading short and put investment newsletter service (http://www.thewolvesofwallstreet.com), is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Warren and Kenneth Maseka to their team.

Both men have unmatched credentials on playing the downside of the market. Kenneth Maseka was the brainchild behind the biggest single profit ever made on Wall Street, and he is set to share the strategy behind that trade, as well as other stock market tips, with subscribers to The Wolves of Wall Street investment newsletter. It has been estimated the two traders made in excess of 20 billion dollars on one single trade.

The Wolves of Wall Street specializes in an aggressive investing technique of both shorting and buying put options, which give the owner the right to sell a specified amount of an underlying security within a specified time.

To introduce TheWolvesofWallStreet.com, the traders are going to release 4 free must short stocks on February 23, 2009. Highlighted picks are SHLD (Sears Holdings), ICE (IntercontinentalExchange, Inc), CME (CME Group, Inc), and AZO (Autozone, Inc.). Warren and Maseka's valuable insights will make The Wolves of Wall Street one of the top stock market newsletters (http://www.thewolvesofwallstreet.com) available today.

TheWolvesOfWallStreet.com has beat the S+P 500 25 times since inception. Visit The Wolves of WallStreet.com for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release, stock market tips, stock market newsletters, stock tips and investment newsletters.

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Contact Information Vanessa Xuereb

The Wolves of Wall Street

http://www.thewolvesofwallstreet.com

718.370.3096

Eating the Big Fish: How Challenger Brands can Compete Against Brand Leaders, 2nd edition, is Released

2009-02-25T11:45:00.000+02:00

Eating the Big Fish: How Challenger Brands can Compete Against Brand Leaders, 2nd edition, is Released

At a time of unprecedented business adversity, expanded international bestseller reveals the secrets of how brands and companies successfully do more with less

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 25, 2009 -- The current, harsh economic climate will necessarily make Challengers of us all. Now more than ever before, brands need to fight to survive: to be just another second-rank brand is to put yourself into the mouth of the Big Fish and wait for its jaws to close.

The second edition of bestseller Eating the Big Fish, just released, clearly shows a well-defined process for brands to reverse the food chain and become successful challengers, carving out greater growth with less resource. These brands will be the survivors in this market.

Brands like method, Google, and innocent ate the big fish to ascend to the top of their categories. Even category leaders like Lexus and Axe (Unilever), have applied Eating the Big Fish methods to get to and stay at Number One. Staying Number One means thinking and behaving like a Number Two.

Ten years after Adam Morgan's first edition, Eating the Big Fish, introduced the widely-regarded concept of Challenger brands, the revised and expanded, Eating the Big Fish: How Challenger Brands Can Compete Against Brand Leaders, 2nd Edition (Wiley; February 23, 2009; $29.95), provides fresh examples and inspiration (over 25 new interviews and case histories) culled from Challenger brands around the world. Each chapter has been updated to reflect the new environment for marketers who must do more with less. New chapters reveal what it means to be in charge of a Challenger brand and introduces the "12 Types of Challengers" including in-depth profiles.

People associate Avis' 'We try harder' with a classic challenger position, but Morgan shows it will take much more than additional effort and a little chutzpah. He identifies and discusses the Eight Credos of Successful Challenger Brands:

1. Intelligent Naivety -marketers must break free from the clutter of little pieces of knowledge in order to see the real opportunities for radical growth.

2. Build a Lighthouse Identity -Develop a clear sense of who or what you are as a brand/business - and project that identity intensely, consistently, and saliently.

3. Take Thought Leadership of the Category - Make your brand the one that everyone is talking about, no matter the size.

4. Create Symbols of Reevaluation -Capture consumer's imagination by doing the unexpected in a big way; forcing them to look at your brand differently.

5. Sacrifice - With fewer resources than the Big Fish, what Challengers choose to sacrifice is as important to their success as what they choose to do.

6. Overcommit - Choose one or two key activities, and, don't just commit, but overcommit to ensure success.

7. Use Communications and Publicity to Enter Social Culture - Treat communication ideas and publicity as high-leverage assets that make brands relevant.

8. Become Idea-Centered, Not Consumer-Centered - Maintain momentum by generating ideas that constantly refresh and renew the relationship with the consumer.

Each of the chapters contains links to videos of interviews with successful Challenger brand leaders such as Eric Ryan, Founder of method homecare, Kevin George, Vice President, Unilever Deodorants & Haircare, and Eric Asche, Senior Vice President, Marketing, American Legacy Foundation. Interviews can be viewed at http://www.eatbigfish.com/etbf/index.html.

Tools and exercises that marketers can immediately use and apply to their brands have also been added to the 2nd Edition.

Praise for Eating the Big Fish, Second Edition:

"Adam Morgan's brand advice is among the most practical and useful there is. My team is responsible for helping drive the success of brands like Axe and Degree deodorant in the United States, and Eating the Big Fish has shaped our thinking, driven our teams to adopt 'Challenger' behavior, and helped us dramatically grow our market share."

-Kevin George, Vice President and General Manager, Unilever United States

"I devoured Adam's book and used his thinking to create method as a Challenger brand to take on the giants of the soap industry. To say we lived his principles daily is an understatement. This book will give you the framework to run through the legs of Goliath - and create relentless growth."

-Eric Ryan, cofounder, method

"Eating the Big Fish is on fire with ideas. Best in the marketplace."

-Steve Hayden, Vice Chairman, Ogilvy Worldwide

"'Challenger' isn't a state of market, it's a state of mind. This way of thinking is as important and powerful for a hugely successful brand as it is for a start-up, and this book will show you why."

-Andy Berndt, MD, Google Creative Lab

"My bedtime reading when we were setting up innocent"

-Richard Reed, cofounder, innocent

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Adam Morgan is the founding partner of eatbigfish, an international brand consultancy specializing in challenger behavior and strategy. His early career was spent in advertising in the UK and US where he became increasingly interested in the subject of challenger brands. In 1997 he established the Challenger Project, a research project into how challenger brands succeed across a variety of different categories. This continually evolving study led to the publication of 'Eating The Big Fish: How Challenger Brands Can Compete against Brand Leaders', which has been translated into eight languages. Adam has worked with clients such as PepsiCo, Eurostar, Guardian Newspapers, Unilever, Channel 4 and Lexus running workshops to develop and maximize their position as challenger brands in their marketplace.

He has developed eatbigfishfood, a web-enabled inspirational learning program that combines interviews with challengers, stories from around the world and practical exercises that can be applied to brands.

His second book, published in 2004, was entitled 'The Pirate Inside: Building a Challenger Brand Culture within Yourself and your Organization', and explored the personal qualities and behavior required of a challenger individual within a large organization.

He currently divides his time between working closely with clients on challenger workshops and researching a third book about 'Opportunity'. He is a frequent speaker on the subject of brand strategy and challengers. Visit Adam Morgan at www.eatbigfish.com.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Eating the Big Fish Second Edition: How Challenger Brands Can Compete against Brand Leaders

By Adam Morgan

Hardcover: 368 pages

Published by Wiley

ISBN-10: 0470238275

ISBN-13: 978-0470238271; $29.95

For author photos, high-resolution book jackets and author q&a visit: http://www.eatbigfish.com/press.html

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Contact Information JUDY KALVIN

KALVIN PUBLIC RELATIONS, INC.

http://www.kalvinpr.com

914-693-0123

LuciData, Inc. Acquires eDiscovery Vendor Juritek.net, Ltd

2009-02-24T14:45:00.000+02:00

LuciData, Inc. Acquires eDiscovery Vendor Juritek.net, Ltd

LuciData Inc., a leading provider of eDiscovery and computer forensic investigative services and solutions, today announced it has acquired Juritek.net, Ltd, a Minneapolis based provider of eDiscovery services and solutions.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) February 24, 2009 -- LuciData Inc., a leading provider of eDiscovery and computer forensic investigative services and solutions, today announced it has acquired Juritek.net, Ltd, a Minneapolis based provider of eDiscovery services and solutions.

The combined company will operate under the LuciData, Inc. name and will offer law firms and corporate legal department's eDiscovery services ranging from initial data collection, preservation, forensic analysis, complex search capabilities, online review and also document production services.

The acquisition is LuciData, Inc.'s first and is a reflection of their rapid growth and desire to expand into new eDiscovery services and markets. LuciData's core business of computer forensic collection and analysis represents the beginning of the eDiscovery process as defined by the EDRM model (www.edrm.net). The addition of Juritek, which provides electronic data processing, review, and production services, allows them to offer a broader range of services to their clients and is more cost effective and easier to manage.

"More of our clients are looking for vendors that can provide a range of eDiscovery services under a single engagement model, said Jeremy Wunsch, founder and CEO of LuciData, Inc. Juritek shares our common vision of providing excellent customer service and cost effective services while leveraging the very latest in eDiscovery technology. They were a natural fit for the LuciData organization".

The combined company will offer highly cost effective and streamlined eDiscovery and computer forensic solutions to law firms and corporate counsel throughout the United States.

"The eDiscovery market is highly fragmented, which can make it difficult for clients to have a consistent eDiscovery vendor experience, said Chris Brinkworth, CEO of Juritek. Combining our services and skills with an established leader like LuciData, Inc. allows us to better serve our client base with a broader range of services"

Juritek operations and employees will operate from the LuciData, Inc. Minneapolis headquarters located in Downtown Minneapolis, 50 South Sixth Street, Suite 1410.

About LuciData, Inc.

LuciData is a trusted Computer Forensic, eDiscovery, and Internal Threat Management company servicing law firms, SMB and Enterprise clients, across all verticals. With 50 years combined experience in data forensics, eDiscovery and internal threat management, LuciData clearly understands the intricacies involved in recommending and preparing the best solution set for each client's particular needs. From incident prevention techniques to reactive forensic investigations and litigation preparation, LuciData's ethical professionals are here to ensure that corporate intellectual property, brand and reputation remain in tact. LuciData is available on the World Wide Web at www.lucidatainc.com.

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Contact Information Jeff Carr

LuciData, Inc

http://www.lucidatainc.com

303-952-0916

An Attractive Alternative to Hiring During a Recession

2009-02-24T11:45:00.000+02:00

An Attractive Alternative to Hiring During a Recession

Virtual assistance helps small business owners across the country cope with having less money and fewer resources, but more work to do than ever.

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) February 24, 2009 -- According to the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) Leading Indicators of National Employment (LINE) survey, hiring expectations are the lowest they have been in four years. Especially during a recession, the costs associated with taking on another employee can make small business owners think twice about hiring - even though additional help is desperately needed. For some struggling small businesses there is no choice, they simply cannot afford another worker so they are forced to put in longer hours or neglect aspects of their business.

As an affordable alternative to hiring an employee, a small business can have access to a college-educated "virtual worker." Essentially, small businesses purchase a share of the virtual workers' time, spreading the costs among them. The virtual worker is available on an as-needed basis to handle the tasks a low level employee would usually be responsible for. A virtual assistant can answer the phones, coordinate schedules, design and package promotional material, create travel plans, proofread and format documents and presentations, update blogs and create newsletters, handle customer support, transcribe dictation, create a new website or logo, and much more. If it can be done remotely using phone, Internet, email, and/or fax, a virtual assistant can take care of it.

Brian Gladu, owner of LongerDays.com, a virtual assistant company (http://www.longerdays.com) in Charleston, SC, says that, "It is unfortunate that so many small businesses are unaware that virtual assistance exists and how it can help their business. For micro and small business owners trying to keep costs down, there isn't a more low risk and affordable way to get work done and continue growing." Due to the "virtual" nature of their relationship with clients, LongerDays.com can offer its services (http://www.longerdays.com/howwehelpyou.htm) to small businesses across the country. Unlike other virtual assistant companies, which are sometimes based overseas, LongerDays.com is 100% American so small businesses can feel good knowing that their money is staying in the U.S. economy and creating jobs for American workers.

A client purchases a time retainer of between 20 and 80 hours a month which their virtual assistant works out of. As more work comes in, they can purchase additional hours or, if work slows down, they can decrease the number of hours. A Longer Days virtual assistant only bills for time actually spent working on a task so business owners do not pay for downtime or task switching making it an excellent value. LongerDays.com virtual assistants work together at an office so clients have access to the resources of the entire company through their virtual assistant creating, in essence, a "super employee" that, for example, can speak Spanish fluently, produce professional quality graphic design, and write anything from ad copy to a screenplay and can take care of more mundane work such as data entry and basic accounting. 'Generally speaking, if it can be done in an office, we can take care of it,' says Gladu. There is not a more flexible, affordable way for overworked small businesses owners to have access to a college-educated, tech savvy, and competent worker.

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Contact Information Brooke Casey

LongerDays.com, LLC

http://www.longerdays.com

800-507-1622

Paperless Tax Preparation Explodes with ATOM Software

2009-02-24T10:45:00.000+02:00

Paperless Tax Preparation Explodes with ATOM Software

Newly released ATOM Software is giving tax offices an increased competitive advantage during tough economic times. ATOM (Automated Tax Office Manager) offers a wide range of features that can help offices transition towards being paperless, while also improving day-to day efficiency.

(PRWEB) February 23, 2009 -- ATOM Software is announcing a new software solution for tax offices dealing with increased demands in a slumping economy. Developed by Lansing based X-Tax, ATOM Software is becoming the industry standard for tax firms to assist in organizing their businesses and eliminate the costly burden of filing and managing paperwork.

Many companies are looking for ways to improve efficiency and methods of cost reduction more than ever in these harsh economic times. There is some great news for tax offices that are looking for an affordable solution that can help meet these critical demands: ATOM Software. ATOM (Automated Tax Office Manager) offers a wide range of features that can help offices transition towards being paperless, while also improving day-to day efficiency.

Developed by Mark Pricco, owner of Lansing based X-Tax, ATOM (Automated Tax Office Manager) is a tax office software (http://www.atomanager.com/) program designed to reduce costs associated with paper copies, scheduling, and referrals. Since implementing the software, X-Tax has become one of the fastest growing tax businesses in the mid-Michigan area. Now processing more than 7,000 returns per year, the company has seen consistent growth largely in part to the efficiency of ATOM.

"I originally came up with some ideas for a program that would help our offices transition towards more paperless systems," says Pricco. "We began adding additional features that would allow us to solve more tactical challenges such as the scheduling of clients across multiple offices, and the tracking of referrals."

With the success of X-Tax, Pricco incorporated his software program under its name, and began selling the new ATOM software (http://www.atomanager.com/) suite to other tax offices. In the last two years over 50 tax offices nation-wide have implemented ATOM. The largest, a retail tax office with 10 branches, is now very close to being completely paperless with the use of ATOM. The innovative communication system that allows a company's different branches to operate under a single management center has been described as a primary benefit, for both larger companies and smaller offices. ATOM's smallest user prepares around 200 returns per year.

About ATOM: ATOM was developed by Mark Pricco, President of X-Tax. Over the past ten years, X-Tax has expanded into three offices and now prepares over 7,000 returns per year. X-TAX electronically files more returns in the Lansing area than any other tax office, including H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt. This is made possible due to the approach and breadth with which ATOM addresses each aspect of office functionality and tax needs, ensuring that productivity and performance are both kept in the foreground.

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Contact Information Mark Pricco

ATOM Software

http://www.atomanager.com/

877-323-4850

Miro Consulting Publishes White Paper on Smarter Oracle Software Asset Management Practices

2009-02-23T15:45:00.000+02:00

Miro Consulting Publishes White Paper on Smarter Oracle Software Asset Management Practices

White Paper Discusses Oracle's Licensing Practices, Methods for Cost Efficiencies & Mitigating Risks

Fords, N.J. (PRWEB) February 23, 2009 -- The Smarter Oracle Software Asset Management Practices (http://www.miroconsulting.com/signup_miro_consulting.html) white paper by Miro Consulting, Inc. is now available to help CIOs, IT asset managers and other IT executives to understand and oversee their Oracle investment.

The world's leading Oracle and Microsoft licensing experts, Miro Consulting's new white paper provides essential information and best practices for managing Oracle assets, including:

• Understanding Oracle's core licensing models

• 8 tips for effectively managing Oracle assets

• The discovery process: automated software asset management (SAM) solution

• Tactics for successfully negotiating with Oracle based on SAM best practices

"Compliance is the key to managing your Oracle software investment, and having a good software asset management program is part of the foundation," said Scott D. Rosenberg, CEO and Founder, Miro Consulting. "If you understand what software you have, where it resides and how it's being used, you'll be able to negotiate contracts and procurements from a position of strength. Companies should look at their enterprise software as an investment. And, like any other investment, it needs to be actively managed."

Miro Consulting helps companies analyze and negotiate enterprise software contracts, specifically Oracle and Microsoft licensing. The company also assures licensing compliance through its ongoing software asset management program. Clients include GotVMail, PR Newswire, Sony, Timex and many other mid-size organizations and Fortune 1000 companies.

To request a free guide send an email to freeguide (at) miroconsulting (dot) com.

About Miro Consulting Inc.

Miro Consulting (www.miroconsulting.com) has provided advisory services to Oracle and Microsoft clients needing assistance in managing the fundamental changes in their software licensing assets. This highly successful consulting practice has helped 400+ clients throughout North America to optimize their total cost of ownership. A privately held award-winning company based in Fords, New Jersey, Miro has overseen over $1 billion in Oracle and Microsoft transactions.

All names are the property of their respective owners.

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Contact Information Yin Chang

Miro Consulting

http://www.miroconsulting.com

973-748-4878

Reprints Desk Named to "KMWorld 100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management" List

2009-02-23T11:45:00.000+02:00

Reprints Desk Named to "KMWorld 100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management" List

Reprints Desk, Inc., the content workflow company, today announced that the company has been named as one of "KMWorld's 100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management" by KMWorld Magazine.

Los Angeles, Calif. (PRWEB) February 23, 2009 -- Reprints Desk, Inc., the content workflow company (http://www.reprintsdesk.com/main/home.aspx), today announced that the company has been named as one of "KMWorld's 100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management" by KMWorld Magazine.

KMWorld's annual list, now in its eighth year, is compiled by knowledge management (KM) practitioners, theorists, analysts, vendors, and customers. Companies that have previously been named to the list include Google, Apple, Oracle, SAP, and EMC.

"Each company embodies as part of its culture agile and limber execution of its mission, embracing a spirit of both adaptability and innovation," said Hugh McKellar, KMWorld editor in chief.

In 2008, Reprints Desk achieved a number of accomplishments:

• Ranked first overall and in each category within the Document Delivery (http://www.reprintsdesk.com/main/docdel_overview.aspx) Best Practices and Vendor Scorecard Report published by Outsell, Inc.

• Served more than 50% of the world's top-50 pharmaceutical companies

• Launched eCTD Article Service (http://www.reprintsdesk.com/main/news.aspx) for regulatory submissions

• Established an office in Germany to support European sales

• Became a document supplier on FIZ Karlsruhe's full-text broker service FIZ AutoDoc

• Signed an agreement with the Copyright Clearance Center to integrate rights management from Rightsphere into the document delivery workflow

Reprints Desk is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and was founded in 2006 by document delivery pioneer Peter Derycz. The company provides software services that simplify how healthcare companies and other research-oriented enterprises procure, manage, and share peerreviewed journal articles and other copyright-protected content.

About KMWorld

The leading information provider serving the Knowledge, Document and Content Management systems market, KMWorld informs more than 50,000 subscribers about the components and processes - and subsequent success stories - that together offer solutions for improving business performance. KMWorld is a publishing unit of Information Today, Inc.

About Reprints Desk ®

Reprints Desk, Inc. (www.reprintsdesk.com), is a content technology and services company that simplifies how healthcare companies and other enterprises procure, manage and share scientific journal articles and other copyright-protected content. The company's workflow solutions and end user tools help customers effectively use peer-reviewed literature in product promotions, regulatory submissions, and research. A channel supplier for more than 100 scientific, technical, and medical (STM) publishers, Reprints Desk currently serves more than half of the world's Top-50 pharmaceutical companies and earned the #1 ranking in the 2008 Document Delivery Vendor Scorecard by Outsell, Inc. Reprints Desk is a Derycz Scientific, Inc. (OTC: DYSC.PK) company. For more information about Reprints Desk, contact Ian Palmer at +1 (707) 658-1931.

Public and Media Relations Contacts:

Ian Palmer, Head of Marketing

Reprints Desk, Inc. | +1 707.658.1931

ipalmer @ reprintsdesk.com

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Contact Information Ian Palmer

Reprints Desk

http://www.reprintsdesk.com

707.658.1931

Air Innovations Announces Acquisition Strategy to Support Next Phase of Company's Growth

2009-02-23T10:45:00.000+02:00

Air Innovations Announces Acquisition Strategy to Support Next Phase of Company's Growth

Air Innovations is initiating a national search for a strategic acquisition. The company creates specialty air conditioning and environmental control solutions for OEMs around the world.

Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) February 23, 2009 -- Air Innovations® Inc. is initiating a national search for a strategic acquisition, Air Innovations President and CEO Michael Wetzel, P.E. announced today. The company creates specialty air conditioning and environmental control solutions for original equipment manufacturers (http://www.airinnovations.com/oemapplications.asp)(OEMs) around the world. The company's focus is on the design, test and manufacture of products that require precise control of temperature, humidity, pressure, and air filtration. These are used in military, homeland security, R&D, healthcare, electronics, industrial, and retail applications. "Air Innovations believes in growth by advancing its current brands and developing new products, especially those integrated into OEM equipment, as well as by acquisition in our target markets," Wetzel said. "We have aggressive goals for where our company will be by 2010 and we welcome discussions with qualified candidates."

Air Innovations is a small business provider to U.S. Department of Defense contractors. The company's exclusive sole-sourced contracts for OEM customers include environmental control units (ECUs) that:

• cool detection equipment in airport baggage screening devices to ensure

optimal performance;

• keep air cool and dry inside medical diagnostics machines to ensure process

chemical integrity; and,

• protect guidance systems in unmanned aerial vehicles from extreme temperature and humidity during deployment in harsh outdoor conditions.

Branded products include those that:

• condition critical environments used by research laboratories, electronics and

pharmaceutical companies (AdvancAir®);

• create negative or positively pressurized hospital rooms to protect

infectious disease, burn, trauma or immuno-compromised patients (IsolationAir®);

• condition the air in wine cellars (Wine Guardian®); and,

• keep flowers sold in supermarkets fresh longer (Floratech®).

Air Innovations (http://www.airinnovations.com/corporatestrengths.asp) provides services such as concept development, prototyping and testing, as well as made-in-the-USA manufacturing, regulatory submissions and international distribution. The company, established in 1986, is headquartered in Syracuse, NY, a region known as a global leader in environmental and energy systems.

To learn more about Air Innovations' specialized air conditioning and environmental control solutions, visit www.airinnovations.com (www.airinnovations.com). To discuss the company's merger and acquisition (http://www.airinnovations.com/Mergers_And_Acquisitions.asp)criteria in greater detail, contact Dave Mosher, Mosher Financial Group, Ltd., dmosher(at)mosherltd.com or 802-492-2405.

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Contact Information Cheryl Gressani

Air Innovations

http://www.airinnovations.com

(315) 452-7482

SmartBank Executive Recognized as a Leader in Banking Excellence

2009-02-22T18:45:00.000+02:00

SmartBank Executive Recognized as a Leader in Banking Excellence

Chairman of the Board & Director of Business Development William Y. Carroll, Sr. Named Among Tennessee’s Banking Industry Elite by Tennessee Bankers Association

Sevierville, TN (Vocus) February 23, 2009 -- SmartBank (www.smartbank.net), offering personal (http://www.smartbank.net/personal_services.aspx) and business financial (http://www.smartbank.net/business_services.aspx) solutions using today’s most advanced technology, announced today that its Chairman and Director of Business Development William Y. Carroll was recognized as a Leader in Banking Excellence by the Tennessee Bankers Association (www.tnbankers.org). The Association created its Leaders in Banking Excellence recognition to celebrate exceptional bankers throughout Tennessee’s history.

Carroll is a veteran banker with 45 years of experience. In 1972, he moved to Sevier County in Tennessee to help start Citizens National Bank where he later served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Bill is a member of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees and a Board Member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati.

“I am very pleased to have been presented with this award,” said William Y. Carroll, Chairman and Director of Business Development at SmartBank. “It was an honor to be recognized for my contributions with more than 200 bankers and family members present for the dedication.”

The Leaders in Banking Excellence are displayed on a designated high-traffic area of the new Tennessee Bankers Association building, with each honoree’s name included as a permanent addition to the building.

Honorees were announced in a ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee and presented with a commemorative plaque highlighting their careers.

About SmartBank

SmartBank has created a dynamic culture that makes banking special. With personal and business financial solution, the company’s directors, management and associates have innovatively combined exceptional service with the technology of today to create a culture that is smarter by design, not by accident.

SmartBank serves Sevier County with three branches and offers the most innovative technology and services with extended hours from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday (drive-thru opens at 7:30) and Saturday banking from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. For more information, please visit www.smartbank.net or call 865.453.2650.

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Contact Information Kelley Fowler

Smartbank

http://www.smartbank.net

865.868.0611

RE/MAX Agent Coordinates Nationwide Free Foreclosure Tours; First Chicago Real Estate Tour Is Feb. 28

2009-02-22T12:45:00.000+02:00

RE/MAX Agent Coordinates Nationwide Free Foreclosure Tours; First Chicago Real Estate Tour Is Feb. 28

Foreclosed homes are a challenge for the American economy but offer outstanding opportunities for those seeking a home of their own or an investment property. A Chicago real estate agent is coordinating free foreclosures tours across the country to help the public take advantage of these excellent investment opportunities. The first tour of 2009 debuts in the Chicago real estate market in late February.

Elgin, IL (PRWEB) February 22, 2009 -- American Foreclosure Tours was created last year by RE/MAX agent Matthew McCarthy, who is affiliated with RE/MAX of Barrington in Barrington, Ill. He began offering foreclosure tours of Illinois real estate (http://www.illinoisproperty.com/illinois-real-estate.aspx) last spring in the Chicago suburbs. Since then he has built a national network of affiliated RE/MAX agents experienced in handling foreclosures in 60 cities and all 50 states. All tours are organized and hosted by RE/MAX agents and offices, but not all involve a bus. In fact, most often interested buyers go out individually with one of the affiliated RE/MAX agents.

Utilizing more than 120 Web sites, each devoted to marketing foreclosed homes in a specific geographic area, McCarthy's network now serves about 700 new customers each month, helping them decide if buying a foreclosure fits their needs and, if the answer is yes, working with them to find the right one.

"The idea of our tours, whether by bus or car, is to give those interested in buying a foreclosure the opportunity to see what these properties are like and to get their questions answered about the buying process. It's not possible to look at all the available foreclosure properties in the downtown area in a few hours, but the tour will serve as a good introduction," said McCarthy, who created American Foreclosure Tours.

Foreclosed homes are a challenge for the American economy but offer outstanding opportunities for those seeking a home of their own or an investment property.

The first foreclosure tour of 2009 in the Chicago area will be on Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free tour (reservations required) will depart from the RE/MAX Vision office at 350 W. Ontario St. in Chicago's River North area and will visit six to eight foreclosure properties, as time allows.

For additional information about the Feb. 28 tour, go to www.ChicagoDowntownForeclosureTours.com or www.ChicagoForeclosureTours.com.

McCarthy plans to offer one foreclosure bus tour a month in the Chicago area during the coming nine months, but interested buyers in Chicago real estate (http://www.illinoisproperty.com) or other markets served by www.AmericanForeclosureTours.com easily can arrange for private showings of foreclosed homes.

RE/MAX is the leader in northern Illinois real estate sales and has been number one in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market since 1989. In 2008, the RE/MAX network in northern Illinois closed nearly $8 billion in sales.

The RE/MAX Northern Illinois network consists of 3,000 associates and 145 individually owned and operated RE/MAX offices that provide residential, relocation and commercial real estate services throughout the northern one-third of Illinois. The network's Web sites, www.illinoisproperty.com and www.remax.com, are outstanding resources for buyers and sellers. RE/MAX Northern Illinois is part of RE/MAX International, a global real estate organization with 7,000 independently owned offices and 100,000 member sales associates in 73 countries.

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Contact Information Laura Ortoleva

RE/MAX Northern Illinois

http://www.illinoisproperty.com

847-428-4200

Quantum Media Reports: KPMG Senior Vice-President Refusing to be Cross-Examined in Canada

2009-02-22T01:45:00.000+02:00

Quantum Media Reports: KPMG Senior Vice-President Refusing to be Cross-Examined in Canada

Quantum Media has uncovered that Court orders are being sought by creditors for the cross-examination of Mr. Robert Rusko of KPMG Inc., and Mr. Brian McLean on their unchallenged Affidavits. A court hearing for Action No. 193466VA99 is currently scheduled to be heard by the Chief Justice of British Columbia on February 23, 2009.

Vancouver, British Columbia (PRWEB) February 21, 2009 -- Mr. Robert Rusko, a partner and senior vice-president of Canada's KPMG Inc., known for the role he has played as Receiver in the Portus Alternative Asset Management Inc. matter, is still refusing to be cross-examined on any one of the Affidavits he has sworn in another intriguing court file, according to a recent report from Quantum Media. Namely the Supreme Court of British Columbia Action No. 193466VA99 (Vancouver Registry) which has been ongoing since 1999 involving the unique, complex, and involuntary Petition of Mr. Erwin Singh Braich.

The Court file indicates that to date all of Mr. Rusko's Affidavits have gone unchallenged in this B.C. Supreme Court Action, including the most recent Affidavit, which was 7 pages long and dated December 4, 2008.

The records also show that Mr. Rusko is opposing the relief that is currently being sought by the creditors.

KPMG Inc. has been the Trustee in this file for over nine years, an unusually long time for an insolvency file by most standards. In fact, still being disputed today is whether a first meeting of creditors, pursuant to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, was properly convened and held in 1999.

Some eight years later, Supreme Court of British Columbia Chief Justice Donald Brenner is being asked by KPMG to vary an Order that was pronounced on September 12, 2000, (Action No. 193466VA99 ).

Court records indicate that creditors in this case are unhappy with KPMG Inc., and in particular the conduct of Mr. Robert Rusko and former KPMG employees, Mr. David Wood, Mr. Stephen Boale, Mr. Darren Bidulka and Vancouver lawyer Brian McLean.

Court transcripts also indicate that these creditors are questioning the conduct of Mr. Jas Butalia, a partner formerly with BDO Dunwoody LLP. Mr. Butalia is one of the Inspectors in this matter if, in fact, the above referred meeting was properly convened and therefore his appointment is valid.

Other relief that is currently being sought by KPMG Inc., and Vancouver lawyer Brian McLean is an Order from the Court to withhold from public disclosure all details of the case which would "reflect adversely" on them, or any parties, that are involved with the administration of this file.

In October, 2007, the Chief Justice, Mr. Donald Brenner, granted a Motion brought forward by KPMG Inc. and KPMG International to proceed without allowing cross-examination of Mr. Rusko, on the Affidavit material he filed in support of that Motion.

At the hearings that occupied almost two full days, counsel for KPMG relied on Section 215 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, to prevent Mr. Erwin Singh Braich from further prosecuting a lawsuit that was filed in the United States, in February, 2007, (Case no. CV7 00177CMP filed in U.S. District Court Western District of Washington at Seattle), whereby it was alleged that he had suffered damages in excess of $500 million during and after his civil rights were violated.

The American lawsuit stemmed from an alleged unlawful entry and removal of documents and other personal property from a hotel room located in Bellingham, Washington. Essentially the B.C. Supreme Court ruling states that Mr. Braich should have asked for permission from KPMG to sue KPMG and or their agents.

Court documents indicate that KPMG sought injunctive relief from the Supreme Court of British Columbia well after being engaged in the American litigation.

In the same American lawsuit both the Government of Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police settled out of court with Braich - for more information about that lawsuit please visit:

http://www.andhranews.net/intl/2007/April/18/em-Canadian-Businessman-Files.asp

http://ca.prweb.com/releases/erwin/braich/prweb541360.htm,

Dr. Alex Penner - the Deputy Registrar of the College of Dental Surgeons in British Columbia, has also filed a Motion to cross-examine Mr. Robert Rusko.

The Motion by Dr. Alex Penner is supported by the vast majority of creditors.

Dr. Penner stated "I was in attendance a few years ago, when Madam Justice Morrison, then seized of the file, sanctioned Mr. Rusko and Mr. Brian McLean".

He went on to say "I was also in attendance in another courtroom, at an earlier date, when Madame Justice Loo clearly directed that KPMG facilitate preservation measures in the litigation relating to the extremely valuable Sandy Hill Development in Abbotsford, B.C., in which city I live. In my opinion this direction was also breached by KPMG".

"I was very happy to be selected in 1999 by the group of creditors I represent, all of whom are doctors, to travel to Europe to inspect various assets that were under consideration or had been bought by Mr. Braich. In addition; on an entirely separate trip in September of 1999, we are all aware that an Officer of the Court was sent to conduct his own independent valuation", added Dr. Penner.

Another of the first to file his Motion to cross-examine Mr. Rusko was Mr. Satinder Dhillon.

Dhillon stated that: "we the creditors find it absolutely atrocious that KPMG would ever have even contemplated going along with the original Petition.

"The mere fact that PriceWaterhouseCoopers, the world's largest accounting firm, paid over U.S. $1 million dollars (at almost the same time in 1999 that KPMG agreed to become Trustee), for an unsecured debt owed by Mr. Braich to a creditor, strongly suggests to me and many others that Mr. Braich was never bankrupt.

"KPMG should have done their homework before they agreed to assist a Petitioner. However, PriceWaterhouseCoopers had been paid approximately U.S. $2 million for professional services provided to Mr. Braich and his group of companies, directly or by outsourcing, which I believe gave them a fair amount of valuable insight", added Dhillon.

Court records reveal that the lawyer for this above referred creditor was the same Mr. Howard Mickelson. Of course, now he is acting for KPMG et al.

"In our opinion it is clear for all to see that the Petition was an extortive measure used by the Petitioner and perhaps others for their own objectives.

"When Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ('RICO') related lawsuits are filed and that due process unfolds, the pattern of activity by certain individuals will clearly reveal what happened over the last ten years.

"Hopefully these findings will serve as an example in business schools throughout Canada, and the world, about how corruption and cover-ups by public officials and/or Officers of the Court can affect the lives of the average citizen who trusts and relies on the Rule of Law, and the ethical standards that are set for accountants, lawyers and other professionals.

"We need only look to the state of the world's economy to see the real effects of and the damage a lack of proper controls, and enforcement of certain rules can have".

Dhillon went on to state: "by our calculations after reviewing the evidence collected over the past ten years the damages suffered by the creditors and Mr. Braich is in excess of U.S. $800 million. When RICO statutes are applied this number will be tripled by the competent court, in the event we are victorious, after a jury trial in the United States. Based on the advice we have received to date, the pattern of activity by certain individuals fits four-square with what is required to apply the RICO statutes".

The figure of U.S. $800 million is supported by other creditors including media mogul Mr. Robert Shaw (one of Braich's largest creditors and a relative of Sir Run Run Shaw).

For more information about Sir Run Run Shaw please visit:

http://www.forbes.com/2007/09/15/run-run-shaw-face-cx_vk_0914autofacescan01.html

http://www.economist.com/displaystory.cfm?story_id=11413192&CFID=44534316&CFTOKEN=97115197

Mr. Robert Shaw stated: "I have always believed in Mr. Braich and also have tremendous respect for the work he has done in the community. I originally loaned Mr. Braich over Cdn. $2 million on a handshake. Then even more money without security. I consider myself a pretty good judge of character, and I believe Mr. Braich has great integrity."

"It truly upsets me to see the pain and damage that KPMG and others have put him through unnecessarily; but I believe everything happens for a reason and that the truth is now coming to light".

"Of course, I strongly support the Motions that have been filed by Mr. Braich and the creditors to cross-examine Mr. Robert Rusko and Mr. Brian McLean. It seems inappropriate, and highly unusual that contentious Affidavits would be allowed to go unchallenged, for so long, and be relied on at face value".

"In my opinion our system has clearly broken down somewhere along the line and I am hopeful and confident that the Chief Justice of our Province will rectify this at some point after considering all of the evidence".

Mr. Shaw went on to state; "Mr. Braich has always had my full and unwavering support. My family, friends, and I would conduct business and partner up again today with Mr. Braich - in a heartbeat. He has our full financial and moral support."

Another creditor - Mr. Joe Bring, an accountant (formerly employed by KPMG Inc.) and a business valuator, stated; "in all my years, I have never seen a bankruptcy file go on for so long and it appears the writing is on the wall. In my opinion even the simplest things, such as the Petitioner's Proof of Claim, is deficient". Records indicate that Mr. Bring is now owed in excess of $1 million.

Dr. William Russell, a retired dentist and lawful creditor, stated, "what has occurred in this saga is absolutely appalling and I am hopeful that our Chief Justice would allow Mr. Robert Rusko's Affidavits to finally be cross-examined".

He further went on state that "I cannot believe that Mr. Rusko would not voluntarily allow questioning, and that KPMG has caused hundreds of millions of dollars in financial damage and wasted many years of people's lives. The monetary damages which may be recovered will never be enough, as you can't get back lost time. Totally reflective how incompetently this matter has been treated by the professionals is the very fact that they are now seeking that the Chief Justice vary an Order made some 8 years ago".

Mr. Yashminder Sidhu, another creditor, stated that "I am absolutely disgusted by what has transpired, and have written to KPMG twice in the last two months and have still not received a single answer to my questions accept a very lame comment by Mr. Rusko stating that all matter would be dealt with by the British Columbia Judiciary."

"KPMG and Mr. Rusko are even challenging our right to view the file that is in their possession, something which we are entitled to according to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act".

Mr. Sidhu went to state that "we possess meticulous records and ample evidence to support all allegations and look forward to the due process in the proper forum." (His 35 page letter sent last year is attached).

More information about this matter is available at: www.justiceandtruthforall.com

When asked for his thoughts, Mr. Erwin Singh Braich stated that he is not currently allowed to speak about the matter, as decreed by the interim Order by the Honourable Court.

Contact info:

Quantum Media

Charlene Lee

206-370-1521

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Contact Information Charlene Lee

Quantum Media

http://www.justiceandtruthforall.com

206-370-1521

Interscope Artist, M.I.A, Creates Outrage Regarding Comments on Tavis Smiley Show

2009-02-21T11:45:00.000+02:00

Interscope Artist, M.I.A, Creates Outrage Regarding Comments on Tavis Smiley Show

Grammy nominated artist, Maya Arulpragasm otherwise known as M.I.A, has received heavy criticism from the Sri Lankan community for her comments made in an interview on the Tavis Smiley Show on January 28, 2009.

Los Angeles, CA (Billboard Publicity Wire) February 21, 2009 -- M.I.A's comments on the Tavis Smiley show on January 28, 2009 had the Sri Lankan community in an "outrage" as stated by the Sri Lankan Patriot Group of Los Angeles. Having been criticized for her public support of the organization, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), which has been labeled a terrorist group by the FBI. M.I.A. renewed controversy with her most recent interview on Tavis Smiley, by saying there is a "systematic genocide" in Sri Lanka. This resulted in a public statement by the Sri Lankan government countering her claims on Tavis Smiley with the Foreign Minister to Sri Lanka, Dr. Palitha Kohona. In the February 19, 2009 interview Dr. Kohona is quoted as saying, "I'm sorry...I think she is misinformed and it's best that she stay with what she's good at, which is music - not politics."

The Grammy nominated M.I.A. has started to see a backlash from the Worldwide Sri Lankan Community. The Sri Lankan Patriot Group of Los Angeles organized a 3-Hour Protest Rally at the Staples Center at the Grammy's on February 8th, 2009 causing quite a stir on the music industry's biggest night. The Sri Lankan Patriot Group rallied against M.I.A regarding her comments of "genocide" in their country of Sri Lanka. "M.I.A. should use her fame to promote peace in Sri Lanka and not tell lies about our country. M.I.A does not represent Tamil people nor the views of the Sri Lankan public", says an unnamed member of the Patriot Group.

M.I.A. has denied claims of supporting the terrorist group, The LTTE, though she named her first album "Arular" after her father, whom she admittedly stated was a member of the LTTE group EROS. M.I.A. was denied entry into the United States in 2006 for her violent and politically charged lyrics such as the song "Sunshowers" (which was banned from MTV) where she sympathizes with suicide bombers. M.I.A. has risen to fame, yet her imagry suggests she supports the terrorist group, The LTTE, as pointed out by International Recording Artist DeLon in his 2008 YouTube video DeLon-MIA Exposed.

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is branded by 32 countries as a terrorist group including the United States. The LTTE is labeled as the pioneer of the suicide bomb. They have killed two world leaders, recruited child soldiers and according to Dr. Kohona have been using Tamil civilians as "Human Shields." M.I.A.'s claims and alleged connection to the LTTE come as she gives birth to her first child, and prepares to marry Ben Brewer the son of Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Bronfman Jr.

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Contact Information Chaminda Perera

2133870211

Al-Othman Group of Saudi Arabia Names J/Brice Design International for New Al-Khobar Hotel and Office Tower Project

2009-02-21T09:45:00.000+02:00

Al-Othman Group of Saudi Arabia Names J/Brice Design International for New Al-Khobar Hotel and Office Tower Project

The $300 Million Hotel, Residential & Office Center is Part of J/Brice's Involvement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Al-Othman Group of Companies is a diversified multinational conglomerate based in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. J/Brice Design International, Inc., headquartered in Boston, will manage the interior design of the Al-Khobar Hotel and Office Towers in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The firm's credentials also include TAJ Hotels and in Dubai, UAE the Al Khaleej Palace and Admiral Plaza as well as the Khalifa Hotel in Doha, Qatar.

(PRWEB) February 20, 2009 -- The Al-Othman Group of Companies, a diversified multinational conglomerate based in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has selected J/Brice Design International, Inc. to manage the interior design of its latest project -- the Al-Khobar Hotel and Office Towers in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

The 300 Million USD project, with its adjacent matching office tower, is among several hotel and resort developments being designed by J/Brice Design throughout the Middle East , Africa and the Pacific.

The 19-story, neo-modern twin-structure will include 218 guestrooms plus a single Royal Suite, two Presidential Suites and two Executive Suites. There will be two Penthouse residences on the top floor and 16 luxury apartments or flats on floors 15 through 18 - all of which will have superb views of a city known for contrasting modern commercial activity with ancient traditions and sights, according to Jeffrey Ornstein, J/Brice Design founder and CEO.

The project also includes a separate structure with two, 15,000 square-foot ballrooms comprising entire floors that will accommodate major social and business events. The Hotel will have four restaurants - a Parisian Bistro, Italian restaurant, Asian-fusion restaurant and casual buffet eatery.

Separate luxury spas will accommodate men and women and will be adjacent to an indoor pool with a domed glass ceiling. Included too will be retail outlets, a business center and additional meeting space.

Founded in Boston, Massachusetts 20 years ago, J/Brice Design has grown to become an international hospitality industry powerhouse. In addition to the Al-Khobar, the JBrice has an exclusive agreement with Fahd Alireza Engineering Company (FAEC) headquartered in the neighboring city of Dammam for work within the Saudi Kingdom. FAEC has also arranged for J/Brice to participate in opportunities in neighboring Bahrain, where the luxury sector is starting to outpace the phenomenal real estate growth of Dubai, UAE.

Al Othman Group, one of the largest corporations in the region, has global operations extending to technology, communications, food, trading and manufacturing as well as travel, tourism and hospitality. In announcing the J/Brice engagement, Walid A. Al Dubaikel, business development manager for Al-Othman Group, stated, "Jeffery Ornstein is the go-to hotel fashion leader in the Middle East. He is highly regarded in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Dubai for playing a key role in establishing the Middle East as a bellwether in iconic super-luxury hotels. We are targeting the high-end international business market and J/Brice knows how to exceed the expectations of such discriminating guests and place them at the center of their hotel experience."

"The palette for the spacious accommodations will be inspired by rich regional materials and finishes with exquisite architectural detailing and custom furnishings and fixtures sourced from around the world. Commenting on the overall design theme, Mr. Al Dubaikel said, "Jeffery understands and embraces the culture of the Middle East, while bringing his international perspective to the region."

Jeffery responded saying, "J/Brice is honored for the role it has been granted by Al Othman Group to bring world attention on the Middle East as an arbiter of design in the world -- indeed for the 2010 decade." Earlier J/Brice was selected to design the Khalifa Hotel in Doha, Qatar - in the heart of the newly created Aspire Zone, which is under the direct supervision of the Crown Prince of Qatar. His firm is also currently engaged in negotiations to oversee the creation and development of properties in Medinah, Saudi Arabia, Ibadan, Nigeria , Manila, The Philippines, and Zanzibar, Tanzania with leading regional and international real estate developers.

Al -Othman Group

Al-Othman Group (www.al-othman.com) comprises a large number of affiliates specializing in the FMCG, Trading, Manufacturing, Travel and technology sectors within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With such diversity, Al Othman Group realizes its need to communicate to its customers and therefore employs information technologies to make rapid business decisions. The key of the groups growth was due to the ability to react on quality of information technology.

J/Brice Design International

Founded in l988, J/Brice Design International, Inc. (www.jbricedesign.com) is a global design firm, Certified Interior Design and Architectural Giant, and one of the ten fastest growing design firms in the US. Its award winning staff has over 200 hotel and restaurant projects to its credit, as well as a diverse portfolio of corporate and residential interiors. Its international experience lends diversity to its design with respect to regional, cultural, operational and budgetary parameters.

J/Brice Design is a preferred design group for Hilton Hotels including its Full Service, Corporate and Franchise properties, inclusive of all Hilton, Doubletree Hotel and Guest Suites, and Hampton Inn brands, Marriott International/Renaissance Hotels, Guest Suites, Trump International Beach Resorts and Starwood - Including Sheraton, Westin, and 4-Points Best Western and Holiday Inn Worldwide. Additional international credentials include TAJ Hotels and in Dubai, UAE the Al Khaleej Palace and Admiral Plaza as well as the Khalifa Hotel in Doha, Qatar, a 5-star property with 7-star suites and the current Al-Kohbar Hotel in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

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Contact Information DICK PIROZZOLO

J/Brice Design International, Inc.

http://www.jbricedesign.com

781 235-9911

OneRiot Blog Captures Finalist Spot in 2009 SXSW Web Awards

2009-02-21T02:45:00.000+02:00

OneRiot Blog Captures Finalist Spot in 2009 SXSW Web Awards

Vote now, vote daily for OneRiot to win the People's Choice Award for Best Blog.

Boulder, CO and San Francisco, CA (Vocus) February 20, 2009 -- OneRiot, the social search engine that finds the pulse of the web, today announced that the OneRiot Blog (http://blog.oneriot.com) is among an elite group of candidates up for the People's Choice Award for "Best Blog" at the 12th Annual SXSW Web Awards! Voting is now open for anyone and everyone to vote once per day until March 6th: https://secure.sxsw.com/peoples_choice/.

The SXSW Web Awards is a competition that uncovers the best new websites and celebrates those who are building tomorrow's online trends. The Web Awards run in conjunction with the famous South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival that runs March 13-17, 2009 in Austin, Texas. Winners of the People's Choice Awards will be announced at the SXSW Web Awards ceremony on March 15, 2009.

"Our blog topics are inspired by the OneRiot community," said Carmel Hagen, editor of the OneRiot Blog."They tell us what they're into right now, then we put our own twist on current events with refreshing doses of snark and humor."

"The OneRiot community is hip, keen on good design and very social so it means a lot to be recognized by the SXSW crowd," exclaimed OneRiot's CEO, Kimbal Musk.

For a list of other SXSW Web Award finalists visit: http://sxsw.com/interactive/web_awards/finalists

About OneRiot

Launched in November 2008, OneRiot is a social search engine (http://www.oneriot.com) that that finds the pulse of the web. Thanks to the constant help of more than two million users, OneRiot makes it easy for anyone to find the news, videos and products that people are talking about right now. Unlike any other search engine, OneRiot prioritizes the internet's information based on its current popularity with real people, which delivers search results that are fresh, friendly, and pulsing with the real-time energy of the web.

OneRiot is a privately held company headquartered in Boulder, Colo. with offices in San Francisco. To keep up to date on announcements from OneRiot, follow via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/oneriot

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Contact Information Courtney Walsh

OneRiot

http://www.oneriot.com

303-938-3054

Fifth Annual NewComm Forum To Be Held in San Francisco April 27-29, 2009

2009-02-20T16:45:00.000+02:00

Fifth Annual NewComm Forum To Be Held in San Francisco April 27-29, 2009

Leaders in New Communications and Social Media to Gather to Discuss Latest Technologies, Trends and Best Practices

Palo Alto, Calif. (PRWEB) February 20, 2009 -- The 5th Annual New Communications Forum (http://www.newcommforum.com/2009/), the premier conference that brings together thought leaders and decision makers to discuss the impact of social media and emerging communication tools, will be held at the Hilton Hotel in San Francisco's Financial District April 27 - 29, 2009.

NewComm Forum is one of the world's leading conferences focusing on the latest trends in new and emerging media and communications platforms. Presenters and instructors include the Fellows of the Society for New Communications Research, as well as other senior media and communications professionals who have pioneered the use of new communications and social media.

Participants in NewComm Forum '09 will hear award-winning case studies and discuss best practices for social media and innovation, blogger and influencer relations, online community development and management, collaboration and co-creation strategies, social media for internal communications, investor relations, and organizational change, social media program management and integration with existing media and communications initiatives, online reputation management, and social media metrics and measurement. In addition, presenters and participants will discuss the hottest topics, including crowdsourcing, Facebook, micro-communications tools like Twitter, global trends in mobile media, new media and journalism models, emerging business and organizational models, social media and the gift economy, social media and philanthropy, and 'new economy' issues and developments.

Featured speakers will include Sashi Bellamkonda, Chris Brogan, Adrian Chan, Julie Crabill, Vanessa DiMauro, Laura Fitton, Susan Getgood, Paul Gillin, Shel Holtz, Shel Israel, Alan Kelly, Steve King, JD Lasica, Geoff Livingston, Jen McClure, Gaurav Mishra, Carolyn Ockels, Katie Paine, Brian Solis, Todd Van Hoosear, Dr. Mihaela Vorvoreanu, and many others.

This year's NewComm Forum will be co-located with the Inbound Marketing Summit (http://www.inboundmarketingsummit.com). Participants can register to attend both events at a reduced rate for a comprehensive immersion into the world of social media and new communications.

NewComm Forum 2009 is presented by the Society for New Communications. For more information and to register, visit http://www.newcommforum.com/2009/.

About the Society for New Communications Research (SNCR)

The Society for New Communications Research is a global nonprofit 501(c)(3) think tank dedicated to the advanced study of new communications tools, technologies and emerging modes of communication, and their effect on traditional media, professional communications, business, culture and society. For more information about the Society for New Communications Research, visit http://www.sncr.org, email info (at) sncr (dot) org or call (877) 304-SNCR (7627).

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Contact Information JEN MCCLURE

Society for New Communications Research

http://www.newcommforum.com/2009/

650-331-0083

In Today's Economy, Women In The Workforce Link Cosmetic Chicago Plastic Surgery To Success

2009-02-20T10:45:00.000+02:00

In Today's Economy, Women In The Workforce Link Cosmetic Chicago Plastic Surgery To Success

Faced with news of increasing layoffs, straining economic times, President Obama's economic stimulus package, and a belief that hiring is based on looks, millions of American women are looking at cosmetic plastic surgery procedures to give them a competitive edge in the workplace. In a recent telephone survey of 756 women between the ages of 18 and 64 compiled by the ASPS, many working women reveal cosmetic plastic surgery procedures are now one of the most important rungs on the success ladder.

Park Ridge, IL (PRWEB) February 20, 2009 -- Faced with news of increasing layoffs, straining economic times, President Obama's economic stimulus package, and a belief that hiring is based on looks, millions of American women are looking at cosmetic plastic surgery procedures to give them a competitive edge in the workplace. In a recent telephone survey of 756 women between the ages of 18 and 64 compiled by the ASPS, many working women reveal cosmetic plastic surgery procedures are now one of the most important rungs on the success ladder.

"Successful women in the workplace want to look as good as they feel", says Dr. Sam Speron, Chicago plastic surgery expert and consumer advocate. "Time has given them knowledge and experience in their respective fields. However, father time can also take away their youthful sparkle. When you look good, you feel confident. Women in the workforce want to maintain a competitive edge. Nearly 15 million U.S. working women are considering cosmetic plastic surgery according to the ASPS. No one is more qualified than ASPS and ASAPS Member Surgeons to perform the full range of cosmetic surgical procedures."

Some interesting study results about cosmetic plastic surgery:

• 13% (more than 1 out of 10 of the 115 million working-age women surveyed) say they would consider having a cosmetic medical procedure specifically to make them more confident and more competitive in the job market.

• An astounding 3% (nearly 3.5 million working women) say they have already had a cosmetic surgery procedure to increase their perceived value in the workplace.

• 73% (almost three out of four or 84 million working women) believe, particularly in these challenging economic times, that appearance and youthful looks play a significant part in getting hired, getting a promotion, or getting new clients.

• 80% (four out of five or 92 million working women) think having cosmetic surgical procedures can boost a person's confidence.

Dr Speron says you can still save money in today's economy by having non-invasive procedures, but you should never swap quality care for cost. ASPS and ASAPS Member Surgeons put safety and outcome satisfaction first. Consumers looking to cut costs during the economic downturn cannot afford to cut corners on quality of care

Dr. Speron is the founder and medical director of the Park Ridge Center for Plastic Surgery. He is board certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery and an active member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS).

For more Chicago plastic surgery or Chicago cosmetic surgery information, please visit our web site at www.prplastic.com or www.drsperonplasticsurgery.com, call us at 847.696.9900 or email us at prplastic (at) yahoo.com .

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Contact Information SAM SPERON

Park Ridge Center for Plastic Surgery

http://www.prplastic.com

847.696.9900

Sweaty Betty's Get Fit Spring 09 Collections

2009-02-20T03:45:00.000+02:00

Sweaty Betty's Get Fit Spring 09 Collections

Fabulous new gym wear collections to kick start the New Year.

(PRWEB) February 19, 2009 -- Sweaty Betty's Get Fit Spring 09 Collections are designed to kick start the New Year. Sweaty Betty travelled to Ibiza this season, to seek the idyllic setting, perfect for the dynamic gym wear (www.sweatybetty.co.uk/gym-wear/) and more relaxed yoga collections. Rubbing shoulders with the likes of Elle Macpherson, Kate Moss and Marc Jacobs, Ibiza embodies glamour and decadent bohemia. These lithe beach bodies are kept in shape with strenuous sessions of sunset yoga, early morning runs on the beach and all-night dancing which can compete with any work out session.

This season Sweaty Betty has really pushed the boundaries on our performance technology. The goal for the collections is to enhance performance, allowing a longer work out in gym clothes (www.sweatybetty.co.uk/gym-clothes) whilst still looking great.

The cardio and cardio elements running collections are designed to be highly breathable with compression panels to support and enhance performance. The Zero Gravity Tight is the hero of the performance wear with gold fiber, sweat wicking and antibacterial components. A vibrant cocktail of colour embraces the high energy of the gym clothing (www.sweatybetty.co.uk/gym-clothing/) collections. It is all about the ultimate shape. The slim silhouettes of the gym wear are designed to transmit moisture, enabling longer work outs.

SB pro workout collection

Inspired by underwear and sportswear from the 1930's; a soft feminine performance range of gym clothes, with black essential pieces for any workout or gym wear wardrobe.

Fit for comfort and support throughout any workout with cotton touch sweat wicking performance fabrics used. Necklines and sleeves designed to flatter all body shapes. High shine details create geometric shapes and flattering lines

Statement workout collection

Our technical gym clothing range is inspired by the vibrancy of American cheerleaders and the athleticism of their high energy. This range is the ultimate for high energy gym apparel. Designed to visually shape the body. All items work together so can be mixed with ease.

This range has internal shelf bras with removable padded cups for extra support and the option to enhance your curves. Contrast piping sets the look on fire with hues that tonally flatter with a hot punch of vibrant colour

Core workout collection

Perfect gym wear for any active woman new to the gym or needing some great basics. The fit is flattering and the styles cover up, yet still look feminine. The soft, lightweight fabric is sweat-wicking and keeps you cool. Comfort is paramount

Accessories

Sweaty Betty also has a range of accessories to cater for all visits to the gym or studio, including a great range of gym bags. The best selling gym bag (www.sweatybetty.co.uk/gym-bag/), the "Betty Gym Bag" is the perfect locker sized gym bag. It has a spacious inner compartment and two end compartments which fit up to size 8 trainers inside. There is a removable matching washbag and pockets for everything and a removable pink drawstring laundry bag. The two handles have been covered in fleece for comfort while carrying.

Start the New Year driven and looking the part in the perfect gym wear outfit!

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Contact Information David Harling

02078459950

Paperless Workflow Monitor From Metafile Enables Chief Financial Officers Ability To Make Real-Time Improvements to Fiscal Strategy

2009-02-19T15:45:00.001+02:00

Paperless Workflow Monitor From Metafile Enables Chief Financial Officers Ability To Make Real-Time Improvements to Fiscal Strategy

CFO's and finance managers remain updated regarding every crucial financial detail within their companies

Rochester, MN (PRWEB) February 19, 2009 -- http://www.metaviewer.com Metafile, a Minnesota-based content management firm dedicated to providing financial innovations via paperless financial automation solution MetaViewer, has debuted the MetaViewer Document and Workflow Monitor (http://www.metaviewer.com/ittrium/visit?path=A1x2b0x1x79y1x406x1x67y1x88cx1x67). Designed as an advanced information management solution, The MetaViewer Document and Workflow Monitor provides CFO's consistent, real-time updates regarding the state of their companies financial processes.

It is crucial for CFO's, whose primary responsibility is to ensure the fiscal well-being of their company, to be updated consistently on each detail that makes up the big financial picture of their company. Details necessary for the CFO to monitor include everything from invoices approaching deadline to processes that may be stalled in workflow. Because of a CFO's overwhelming need for information, they often find themselves overly reliant on paper-based reports.

"Like a virtual desktop dashboard, the MetaViewer Document and Workflow Monitor provides paperless reports (http://www.metaviewer.com/ittrium/visit?path=A1x2b0x1x79y1x406x1x67y1x88cx1x67) regarding a company's critical financial workings," states Jim Mandt VP of Technical Services for Metafile. "Much like the gauges of an engine provides instant feedback on engine performance, the MetaViewer Document and Workflow Monitor provides instant full visibility for all financial processes."

With its color coded alerts detailing a company's complete financial picture, the MetaViewer Document and Workflow Monitor enables CFO's to dynamically adjust their company's fiscal strategy based on the most current information available.

Specific benefits of the MetaViewer Document and Workflow Monitor include:

• Effortless identification of invoices approaching deadline or stalls in financial processes

• Customized alerts enabling CFO's to match their dashboard to their company's specific reporting metrics and processes

• Instant drill down to specific documents associated with the alerts

• Viewing of vital information from a SharePoint Desktop or via the internet

"By monitoring and reporting on information from every department and every source, the MetaViewer Document and Workflow Monitor ensures CFO's are no longer forced to spend valuable time digging through reports or consulting with subordinates to uncover the current financial picture of their company," continues Mandt. "By providing a real-time view of critical financial processes, the MetaViewer Document and Workflow Monitor can help ensure a more efficient CFO and a more efficient company overall."

More information on Metafile's MetaViewer Document and Workflow Monitor (http://www.metaviewer.com/ittrium/visit?path=A1x2b0x1x79y1x406x1x67y1x88cx1x67) is available by visiting Metafile's dedicated MetaViewer website.

About Metafile

Metafile Information Systems, Inc. provides paperless workflow automation (http://www.metaviewer.com/) solutions via its customizable content management solution MetaViewer. A privately held software development and integration firm, Metafile has helped the financial departments of companies such as Winn Dixie, Gate Petroleum, Wellborn Cabinet and Allied Beverage streamline accounts payable and accounts receivable processes for over 25 years. More information on Metafile and MetaViewer may be found online at www.metaviewer.com.

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Contact Information Mike Yanke

Metafile

http://www.metaviewer.com

952-400-7431

TheAwristocrat.com Announces Unique Fundraising Ideas Help for Schools & Organizations

2009-02-19T15:45:00.000+02:00

TheAwristocrat.com Announces Unique Fundraising Ideas Help for Schools & Organizations

TheAwristocrat.com, a privately held Internet Property of CAS Enterprises, Inc. in Columbus, Nebraska, announced today that it will soon be rolling out a comprehensive strategy to assist its customers with unique fundraising ideas to help them in their fundraising endeavors. Currently, TheAwrsitocrat.com has thousands of customers, many of them schools, churches, and non-profit organizations, who depend on their products for a multitude of fundraisers.

Columbus, NE (PRWEB) February 19, 2009 -- TheAwristocrat.com, a privately held Internet Property of CAS Enterprises, Inc. in Columbus, Nebraska, announced today that it will soon be rolling out a comprehensive strategy to assist its customers with unique fundraising ideas to help them in their fundraising endeavors. Currently, TheAwrsitocrat.com has thousands of customers, many of them schools, churches, and non-profit organizations, who depend on their products for a multitude of fundraisers.

"Basically, it is our goal to ensure that our customers have all the tools at their disposal to prepare for and to execute a successful fundraiser," stated Clark Swihart, CEO of CAS Enterprises, Inc. These tools are to include an ongoing list (via PDF download and email) of fundraising ideas, helpful fundraising scripts, and suggestions & tips on planning a successful fund raiser. In addition, TheAwristocrat.com will begin creating special Fundraiser Packages that include special pricing on two or more proven fund raising products. Their internal strategy is to concentrate on providing Unique Fundraising Ideas for Schools (http://www.theawristocrat.com/fundraising.html), Churches, and a variety of Non-Profit Organizations.

The Fundraising Packages will contain a mixture of two or more of the following products...

Rubber Bracelets - Silicone Wristbands - Fundraising (http://www.theawristocrat.com/): These are the tried and true flagship products of TheAwristocrat.com, which has already had millions of their custom rubber wristbands sold through various fundraising events. What many considered to be a passing fad has weathered the test of time. They are a great way to show your support and to raise awareness about your favorite cause or organization. Moreover, their price has dropped dramatically over the past couple years, leaving even more room to make some decent profits for fundraisers. For example, one thousand debossed silicone bracelets can be purchased for less than $0.30 each (total cost - delivered) and sold for around $2.00. This would provide profits of over $1,700. With this kind of profit potential, it is easy to see why Rubber Bracelets & Silicone Wristbands (http://www.theawristocrat.com/silicone-bracelets-products.html) are here to stay.

Custom Dog Tags - Personalized Dog Tags (http://www.theawristocrat.com/personalized-id-dog-tags.html): Dog Tags have become increasing popular and can now be customized in a variety of ways. Whether it is full color, gold-plated, or laser engraved anodized aluminum, TheAwristocrat.com customers can create a personalized dog tag that fits their fundraising needs. Custom Dog Tags are a bit more expensive; however, they also have a much higher perceived value. This means that although a fundraising organization may have to pay a bit more, their profit potential is even greater. For example, one thousand custom laser-engraved dog tags (complete with 24-inch ball chain and jumper ring) can be purchased for under $1.00 each and easily sold for $5.00. This equates to profits of over $4,000, which makes it obvious why these are becoming more and more popular as a fundraising product.

Custom Leather Bracelets (http://www.theawristocrat.com/leather-wristbands.html): These are a relatively new product at TheAwristocrat.com; however, they have already become a fundraising favorite. They, too, have a very high perceived value and are a great way for people to show their support for their team, cause, or organization. Leather is always in style and is not your run-of-the-mill fundraising product; so, they are often received by supporters with surprise and appreciation.

TheAwristocrat.com is pretty excited about their new RUSH! Custom Laser-Engraved Leather Bracelets. In the past, if customers wanted to order Custom Leather Bracelets, they had to order at least 500 and often wait 2-3 weeks. Now, they can order just one or as many as they like and only have to wait a few days before they are shipped out TheAwristocrat.com's door and on their way to the customer! In fact, just about any deadline can be met so that the customer has them on time!

Personalized Leather Bracelets are great promotional and fundraising items and they come in a variety of colors; so, they can really stand out. Many fundraising organizations are already experiencing great success with these...

For example, a high school recently purchase 500 of them for $1.35 each (after their 10% Coupon Club Discount) and sold out during a single basketball tournament. They kept 20 for themselves and sold the rest at $5.00 each (which everyone thought was super cheap) to students, teachers, parents, alumni, and others who wished to show their support.

Their profits? (480 x $5.00) - (500 x $1.35) = $2,400 - $675 = $1,725.

Not bad for a single day's work - and having a whole lot of FUN in the process.

School Spirit Towels - Rally Towels (http://www.theawristocrat.com/school-spirit-towels.html): Spirit Towels are just plain fun and really help to get the fans riled up. They are a great fundraising item because school organizations are often able to get a local business such as a bank or radio station to advertise on them and cover the upfront cost; so, whatever they are sold for - usually around $5.00 - is pure profit. In addition, all it takes is to have four or five fans start waving them around in the crowd before everyone has to have one and show their spirit.

In addition to these fundraising products, TheAwristocrat.com also offers Custom T-Shirts (http://www.theawristocrat.com/custom-t-shirts.html), Foam Fingers, Personalized Lanyards, Slap Bracelets, and other fund raising items.

"At TheAwristocrat.com, we aim to add value to everyone's fundraiser by packaging multiple fundraising items together, which will allow each fundraising group to appeal to more supporters, sell more products to each supporter, and, most importantly, raise more money!" added Clark.

In addition to TheAwristocrat.com, CAS Enterprises, Inc. is affiliated with MartialArtsPride.com, which offers MMA Shorts - UFC Gloves - Boxing Gear (http://www.martialartspride.com/) and EarringHanger.com, which offers a patent pending Jewelry Organizer - Earring Holder (http://www.earringhanger.com/).

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Contact Information Clark Swihart

CAS Enterprises, Inc.

http://www.theawristocrat.com

1-800-778-1580

SeniorLeadsOnline.com Announces Integration with ReverseVision: Reverse Mortgage Sales Leads Now Easily Uploaded to ReverseVision Software

2009-02-19T11:45:00.000+02:00

SeniorLeadsOnline.com Announces Integration with ReverseVision: Reverse Mortgage Sales Leads Now Easily Uploaded to ReverseVision Software

SeniorLeadsOnline.com announces integration of its reverse mortgage lead delivery system with ReverseVision's reverse mortgage origination software. Reverse mortgage lenders can now purchase leads from SeniorLeadsOnline.com and have the prospects automatically transferred directly into ReveseVisions' reverse mortgage software suite. Reverse mortgage lenders and brokers now have an end-to-end seamless process of purchasing leads, managing prospects and loan origination.

San Francisco, California (PRWEB) February 19, 2009 -- SeniorLeadsOnline.com, a leading source for high quality reverse mortgage leads (https://www.seniorleadsonline.com?nr_product=&nr_placement=PRWEB&nr_medium=PR&nr_creative=RVSLOFEB09&nr_adgroup=SLOHome), has been upgraded to seamlessly upload reverse mortgage leads into ReverseVision's (http://www.reversevision.com/) reverse mortgage origination software.

Reverse mortgage lenders and brokers who use ReverseVision's technology to manage their origination process can now automatically transfer leads from SeniorLeadsOnline.com directly into their ReverseVision system. "We are constantly updating SeniorLeadsOnline.com to improve the quality of our leads and the process by which reverse mortgage brokers and lenders acquire the leads. This system upgrade merges high ROI leads with high quality prospect management and origination software, which translates into lower cost-per-funded-loan for the agents and brokers" said Stephen Chen, founder of SeniorLeadsOnline.com and NewRetirement.

SeniorLeadsOnline.com supports a variety of options for transferring leads into lenders' lead tracking and disposition systems. The ReverseVision integration is the latest in a series of upgrades made by SeniorLeadsOnline to support data transfer into systems like Salesforce and other sales management and loan origination systems that allow data import.

About ReverseVision: ReverseVision is the leading technology company for reverse mortgage software. ReverseVision's reverse mortgage origination suite supports the reverse mortgage origination process from prospect to selling the loan into the secondary market. ReverseVision is privately owned and independent and focuses on reverse mortgages exclusively. ReverseVision is located in North Carolina and employs a team of leading software engineers and architects with a combined experience of over 50 years. ReverseVision is used and accepted by more wholesale lenders than any other reverse mortgage software.

Contact: ReverseVision, Thomas Martignoni, (919) 834 0070, www.reversevision.com

About SeniorLeadsOnline.com: SeniorLeadsOnline.com was launched in 2007 to offer high quality reverse mortgage leads to qualified reverse mortgage lenders and brokers. Lead buyers can access prequalified leads from consumers who are actively seeking a reverse mortgage solution. Lead buyers can specify geographic area and exclusivity. Founded by the award-winning team that produces NewRetirement.com (http://www.newretirement.com/?nr_product=&nr_placement=PRWEB&nr_medium=PR&nr_creative=RVSLOFEB09&nr_adgroup=NRHome), SeniorLeadsOnline is an active member of NRMLA and the Better Business Bureau. SeniorLeadsOnline works with most of the leading reverse mortgage lenders including Wells Fargo, Financial Freedom, and many others.

SeniorLeadsOnline.com and NewRetirement.com's corporate headquarters are located at 100 Pine St, Suite 590, San Francisco, California 94111. Paul Lowrey, Director of Marketing, can be reached at 415-738-2435. Email inquires should be sent via the site's Contact Us page.

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Contact Information PAUL LOWREY

SeniorLeadsOnline

http://www.seniorleadsonline.com

415-738-2435

Thomas Martignoni

ReverseVision

http://www.reversevision.com

919-834-0070

Bean Media Group receive Top Accolades for Australia's Best Building, Construction and Mining Magazine

2009-02-19T09:45:00.000+02:00

Bean Media Group receive Top Accolades for Australia's Best Building, Construction and Mining Magazine

The popular series of award-winning business magazines entitled Australia's Best, published by Bean Media Group, have been given a boost with the news that their latest edition of Australia's Best, specifically for the Building, Construction and Mining industry, has received the backing of major Australian companies across the country.

Sydney, NSW (PRWEB) 19 February 2009 -- The Building, Construction and Mining industries in Australia are home to some of the country's biggest companies, but they sadly lack a top-quality business-to-business publication. That was until Bean Media Group (http://media.net.au/) released their latest offering, in the form of Australia's Best Building, Construction and Mining.

Due for release week commencing 23rd February 2009, Australia's Best (http://www.australiasbestmagazine.com.au/) BC&M boasts inclusion with some of the country's industrial heavyweights such as Multiplex, Hansen Yuncken, Newmont Mining and Westrac, and response to the pre-press copies that have been sent to the industry has been excellent.

The look and feel of the publication is one of high quality and it's clear that Bean Media Group have spared no expense on ensuring the publication looks the part. Aside from the impressive range of companies who have chosen to participate in editorials and advertise within the magazine, the general editorial content is good. Bean Media seem to have hit the nail squarely on the head when it comes to proving a quality, industry-specific business magazine.

Bean Media boss, Chris Dutton, explained the development of the Building, Construction and Mining publication, and the popular series of Australia's Best in general.

"It's nice to hear such positive feedback about our magazines - especially as the team at Bean Media Group put so much effort into ensuring they both look good and read well. We are very particular about which companies we select for editorial features within the series of Australia's Best, and it's encouraging to find out that companies obtain real benefit from being included in our magazines."

"The Building, Construction and Mining magazine is one of our most impressive and it's great that we have received backing from senior management at companies such as Brookfield Multiplex, Boral and BHP. If you throw our distribution channels, such as Google and Yahoo news, into the mix, we are finding that the series of Australia's Best continues to provide an unrivalled platform for many Australian businesses."

Bean Media Group has also announced that due to the success of Australia's Best, the Building, Construction and Mining magazine will now be a quarterly title as opposed to the once-a-year 'bible'.

"Demand for inclusion within our publications has been high," added the Bean Media Group founder. "It's good to know that companies want to be featured in our magazines and we also have the prestigious Australia's Best Gold, Silver and Platinum Awards for companies demonstrating Supply Chain excellence - these awards are becoming fiercely contested!"

Bean Media Group continue to grow as one of Australia's most-innovative media companies and the range of Australias Best business magazines never seems to disappoint. Other offerings in the Australia's Best series include business titles for the Food and Drink industry, the Retail industry and their ever-popular Manufacturing edition. The company is also an exhibitor at National Manufacturing Week 2009, during May 2009.

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Contact Information CHRIS DUTTON

Bean Media Group

http://www.media.net.au

0299397899

Formatta Closes $3 Million in Funding

2009-02-18T17:45:00.001+02:00

Formatta Closes $3 Million in Funding

Software Industry Veteran Grant Wagner Named CEO.

Fairfax, VA (Vocus) February 18, 2009 -- Formatta, a leading provider of E-Forms data capture and integration software solutions, today announced it has closed $3 million in financing from existing investor Edison Venture Fund and Silicon Valley Bank. The company has now raised over $7 million over the course of the past year. Formatta will use the funding to grow and execute its channel strategy, increase its market visibility and position through new messaging, and further product development. Concurrent with its new funding, Formatta also announced that software industry veteran Grant Wagner has joined the company as President and CEO.

"Up to 70% of the data needed to run an organization is trapped on paper forms and paper equivalents such as Word documents and .pdf files," said Grant Wagner, President and CEO, Formatta, Inc. "Formatta is the perfect solution for enterprises and government organizations that need to quickly and efficiently free trapped data, integrate it into business applications, and put it to work. I look forward to working with the Formatta team as we dramatically expand the company's market footprint."

CEO Grant Wagner brings over 15 years of executive experience gained at global software companies including Computer Associates and OTG Software. Wagner has established and dramatically grown successful sales teams for organizations offering a wide array of software solutions including enterprise systems management, business applications, enterprise storage, security, wireless communications and business process management technologies.

Formatta software quickly and efficiently extends the reach of applications to all users and captures information at point of entry, so organizations have the information they need to operate more efficiently and effectively. While other solutions solve document/record management and business process management problems, they do not efficiently capture data from users and move it to the applications that need it most. A core component of paperless and other green initiatives, Formatta provides the most affordable, scalable, and easiest to implement, use, and maintain e-forms data capture and integration solution on the market today.

"Grant is a proven leader who knows how to grow companies and bring enterprise-grade software products to market," said Gary Golding, General Partner, Edison Venture Fund. "We look forward to continuing to support Formatta and Grant as they pursue an untapped market opportunity."

About Formatta:

Formatta software quickly and efficiently extends the reach of applications to all users so organizations have the information they need to operate more efficiently and effectively. While other solutions solve document/record management and business process management problems, they do not efficiently capture data from paper and move it to the applications that need it most. More than just an electronic version of a paper form, Formatta is specifically designed to quickly capture, verify, and move data to mission-critical applications.

Formatta provides the most affordable, scalable, and easiest to implement, use, and maintain e-forms data capture and integration solution. Enterprises and government agencies alike rely on Formatta to improve service to customers, employees and partners and make better business decisions, while improving operational efficiency. Formatta is headquartered in the greater Washington, DC area. More information about Formatta is located online at www.formatta.com.

Contact:

Scott Byrnes

The Walker Group

202.997.5255

sbyrnes (at) walkerlimited (dot) com

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Contact Information Scott Byrnes

The Walker Group

http://www.formatta.com

202-997-5255

A "Healthy" Company - Geritrex Celebrates Its 30 Year Anniversary with New Rebranding Effort and Expanding Distribution Channels

2009-02-18T17:45:00.000+02:00

A "Healthy" Company - Geritrex Celebrates Its 30 Year Anniversary with New Rebranding Effort and Expanding Distribution Channels

Leading healthcare manufacturer introduces new product packaging and e-commerce feature to company Web site - www.geritrex.com.

Mount Vernon, NY (PRWEB) February 18, 2009 -- The Geritrex Corporation, a privately held pharmaceutical company that offers affordable, high-quality healthcare products, is now celebrating its 30th year in business. Founded by CEO and registered pharmacist Anthony Madaio, Geritrex has grown from a mid-Atlantic regional manufacturing firm to a prominent national industry leader in the over-the-counter (OTC) goods marketplace.

"Many Americans today are concerned over the fate of the pharmaceutical industry due to the looming patent expirations on branded medicinal products, however, I believe strongly that many of the smaller healthcare manufacturers - in particular the OTC producers - will hold steady during this economic downturn," said Geritrex's president Anthony Madaio. "Our company continues to remain strong and prosperous because we are continuously working very hard to develop, manufacture and market quality, value-added products while satisfying our customers' budgetary needs."

To help maintain Geritrex's competitive edge in the future, the company has recently redesigned its logo and product packaging to help refresh the brand and reinforce its market position. The company's Web site, www.geritrex.com, now features a retail element to allow consumers to make online purchases. Geritrex also plans to launch new healthcare products into the marketplace during the first quarter of 2009, including MIN-O-EAR™, an effective ear wax softener that will be priced about 50 percent less than similar products.

For 30 years, the Geritrex Corporation has been developing and producing a proprietary healthcare line, private label medical products and generic equivalents of brand name over-the-counter health items. The company's affordable, high-quality healthcare products are currently being distributed to hospitals, long-term care facilities and other institutions and there are plans to expand into the retail market this year. To learn more about the company's current offerings, please visit www.geritrex.com.

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Contact Information Jennifer Curry-Spindola

Geritrex

http://www.geritrex.com

914-668-4003

Vikas Kapoor Delivers Keynote Address at Kellogg School of Management

2009-02-18T16:45:00.001+02:00

Vikas Kapoor Delivers Keynote Address at Kellogg School of Management

Cites Technology Investment as Key to iQor's Continued Growth in a Gloomy Global Environment

New York (PRWEB) February 18, 2009 -- Vikas Kapoor, President and Chief Executive Officer of iQor, Inc., a premier provider of business process outsourcing services, delivered a keynote address at the Kellogg School of Management's annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Conference on February 11.

Entitled "Management Perspective on Private Equity: Junk or Jewel?" Mr. Kapoor's keynote address focused on how private equity ownership has helped iQor management execute a dramatic turnaround in a difficult economy, and is helping the company thrive amidst the global downturn.

"I was honored to be included in such a great line up of speakers for this year's Kellogg conference," said Kapoor. "With the challenges global organizations face, we need to share not just our failures, but our successes as well. There is a world out there where the sky isn't falling, and I welcomed the chance to dissect how iQor has navigated the shoals during this tough time."

The sold out conference was attended by more than 300 senior executives, investment professionals, limited partners, transaction service providers and MBA students from the nation's top business schools.

Kapoor has previously spoken at high-profile events such as the Milken Conference and The World Economic Forum on private equity issues facing our global economy. He serves on the International Board of Advisors for Philippine President Gloria Arroyo, is a member of the Young Presidents organization, and serves on the boards of The Metropolitan Opera, Cooper Union and the Rubin Museum of Art.

About iQor

iQor (www.iqor.com) provides business process outsourcing to some of the best-known companies in the world from 21 Call Centers of Excellence in five countries and four continents. iQor's 9,000 employees work with state-of-the-art technology that affords maximum flexibility to iQor customers to tap the best skills of a global workforce. It serves clients from a range of industries including financial services, telecommunications and government. Its services include customer care, customer retention and revenue recovery.

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Contact Information Robert Burke

iQor

http://www.iqor.com

646 274 3044

Searching for Marketing Jobs? SEMPO Institute Launches New Fast Track Course to Help Marketers Beef up Their Search Skills

2009-02-18T16:45:00.000+02:00

Searching for Marketing Jobs? SEMPO Institute Launches New Fast Track Course to Help Marketers Beef up Their Search Skills

To help marketers become more competitive in a tight job market, SEMPO Institute, the online distance learning division of SEMPO, (Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization), www.sempoinstitute.com, today announced it is launching a new, four-lesson course designed to provide job seekers and search marketers with enhanced skills in keyword search and copywriting.

Wakefield, MA (PRWEB) February 18, 2009 -- The hiring picture for 2009 is a tough one. Search marketing jobs will still exist, but highly honed skills will make the difference in getting hired. To help marketers become more competitive in a tight job market, SEMPO Institute, the online distance learning division of SEMPO, (Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization), www.sempoinstitute.com, today announced it is launching a new, four-lesson course designed to provide job seekers and search marketers with enhanced skills in keyword search and copywriting.

"Effective Search Marketing: Keywords and Copywriting," is the first of a series of short courses SEMPO Institute plans for 2009-2010. It will be available online in February, 2009. The course fee is $299 and includes, upon successful testing, a certificate of completion. Students can register at https://www.sempoinstitute.com/search-marketing-enrollment/default.aspx. Also planned for 2009 is a short course on link building and social media.

"Marketers and job seekers are looking for briefer, more affordable courses that they can put to use immediately, either to enhance skills in an existing job or to improve their chances of getting hired for a search-related position,"says Katie Donovan, SEMPO Institute Business Development Manager.

The keywords and copywriting course is a good skill building tool for search marketers and copywriters and may help a marketer in a traditional position transition more easily to a search marketing job, says Donovan.

Ron Jones, a member of the SEMPO Board of Directors, and an Internet marketing consultant, trainer, and owner of Symetri Internet Marketing, and Cindy Turrietta, owner of Affordable Search Engine Ranking, are the authors of the keywords and copywriting course. Turrietta's firm provides strategic consulting and Internet marketing solutions for mid-to large-sized companies. Jones is an Expert Columnist for Search Engine Watch, and writes the SEM.edu column. Both authors have contributed to other SEMPO Institute courses.

"SEMPO Institute courses are authored and peer reviewed by the best practitioners in the search marketing field. We are delighted that Ron Jones and Cindy Turrietta have contributed their high level knowledge to our new keywords and copywriting course," says Terry Plank, Curriculum Dean of SEMPO Institute.

Other Institute Courses

SEMPO Institute recommends students pair the short course with its Insider's Guide to Search Marketing ($399), says Donovan. Insider's Guide is the Institute's full length, introductory course, and covers, among other subjects, how search engines work, how to identify good and poor quality links, and understanding the differences between copywriting for organic search and paid search.

"If students take the Insider's Guide course, they can dig deeper into critical topics with the new keywords and copywriting course, further adding to their skill set," says Donovan.

Students will also have the advantage of working with Trellian's Keyword Discovery Tool and Wordtracker's keyword research tool, through an arrangement with the Institute. They will be able to use the Trellian and Wordtracker tools to develop the most effective set of keywords for a particular campaign. From there, the students can take the keyword set and create effective copy to optimize each search engine campaign. The course will also include multimedia elements to illustrate different tactical points, and quizzes will be given during each lesson to reinforce the knowledge gained. A test will occur at the end of each lesson, and students who successfully pass the tests will earn a certificate.

SEMPO Institute also offers two advanced courses:

Advanced SEO (Search Engine Optimization) ($1,399)

This course shares the methods experts have utilized over the years to get the best "organic" or "free" results for themselves and their clients.

Students learn how to:

• Use advanced keyword selection systems for organic search

• Determine Web site technical issues hindering organic search rankings

• Perform an SEO diagnostic audit or site review

• Evaluate and correct Web site structure and develop site maps

Advanced Search Advertising (PPC) ($1,399)

This is an intensive course of tactics and advanced theories in search advertising and auctioned media. Successful completion of the course will enables a student to:

• Understand PPC bidding strategy and ranking strategy on major search engines, using both standard and hybrid auction models

• Understand the importance and general methodology of tracking campaign ROI metrics such as conversions, ROAS, CPA/CPL

• Have a clear understanding of the specific differences of the PPC programs for Yahoo! Search Marketing, Google and MSN

• Learn to fully integrate PPC into an advertising or branding campaign, and use PPC as a measurement for branding and offline campaigns

About SEMPO Institute

SEMPO Institute is a non-profit, online career development organization, whose purpose is to educate and train professionals in the growing field of search engine marketing. Supported by SEMPO, SEMPO Institute's courses are developed by experts in search marketing and then peer-reviewed for accuracy and best practices. Since its first course in January, 2007, SEMPO Institute has educated close to 2,000 individuals in search marketing. SEMPO Institute's courses are available to SEMPO members and the general public. For more information, please visit www.SEMPOInstitute.com or call 1 (781) 876-6214.

CONTACT:

SEMPO

Greg Jarboe

978 549-9537

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Contact Information Greg Jarboe

SEMPO

http://www.sempo.org

978 549-9537

SMS Text Service Earns Money for IT Professionals

2009-02-18T14:45:00.002+02:00

SMS Text Service Earns Money for IT Professionals

Leading mobile marketing firm www.txtlocal.co.uk has launched a new reseller package aimed at the IT sector.

(Vocus) February 18, 2009 -- Leading mobile marketing firm www.txtlocal.co.uk has launched a new reseller package aimed at the IT sector. The generous programme will give IT professionals 50% of all profits generated from any business they refer to Txtlocal’s online SMS service. The venture is expected to be a huge hit with IT professionals seeking SMS integration with client applications.

Txtlocal (www.txtlocal.co.uk) have already experienced a massive increase in the number of IT professionals signing up for the service on behalf of their clients and this trend is expected to continue as more businesses explore the benefits of text messaging for both marketing and customer service purposes.

One of the reasons for this rapid growth is due to the accessibility of low cost SMS solutions in the market. With the help of IT professionals and a basic knowledge of http coding businesses can very easily send automated appointment reminders, server alerts and online booking confirmations. Technically it’s easy to implement automated SMS messages and with no cost in setting up a service businesses can start sending messages quickly and easily for just a few pence a message.

Txtlocal IT Director Alastair Shortland believes the recent growth in business from the IT sector is also linked to the huge demand for new media technology. Shortland believes that businesses are looking for tactics that will give them a competitive edge in the market place and SMS is a classic new media tool. “SMS Text is a key new media tool and everyone from web masters to software developers, programmers and IT managers are realising it is something they must integrate if they want to deliver an up to date service for their clients.”

Txtlocal’s core target market is the SME sector including businesses such as hair and beauty salons, recruitment agencies, hotels, taxi firms, events companies and any other businesses needing to send automated messages.

With a robust referral program in place it is hoped more IT professionals will integrate SMS texting into their client’s applications and website, whilst earning themselves some extra revenue in the process.

Txtlocal MD Darren Daws claims that there is huge potential for IT professionals to earn extra income from the initiative “Resellers could effectively earn money every time their client sends a text” He continues “It’s a great way to earn extra revenue whilst delivering clients with a service that could effectively improve their customer service drastically.”

For further editorial information and requests for interviews or high resolution images contact Marketing / PR Kathryn Mann at Txtlocal on 0845 009 3188 or email kathryn.mann@txtlocal.com

Notes to editors:

www.txtlocal.co.uk was launched in 2006 and is now the one of the UK’s leading business SMS text messaging companies behind many of the short messaging text numbers on television today. www.txtlocal.co.uk has clients from a wide variety of sectors including Subway, Blacks Leisure, Liverpool University, Estee Lauder and Nationwide.

They offer a range of services for a variety of organisations including pubs delivering 2 for 1 offers to local customers, bands making direct contact with fans, holiday parks promoting evening events, theatres growing an opt-in customer list to announce last minute tickets or even GP surgeries and mechanics sending appointment reminders by text.

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Contact Information Kathryn Mann

Txtlocal Limited

http://www.txtlocal.co.uk

0845 009 3188

DMC Software Identifies How CRM Can Guide Small Businesses Through the Recession

2009-02-18T14:45:00.001+02:00

DMC Software Identifies How CRM Can Guide Small Businesses Through the Recession

DMC Software Solutions, an award winning Sage and Microsoft Gold Business Partner, demonstrates how small businesses can utilise Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to navigate through the turbulent economic conditions.

(Vocus) February 18, 2009 -- DMC Software Solutions, an award winning (http://www.dmcsoftware.co.uk/News/SageAwards2008.aspx) Sage and Microsoft Gold Business Partner (http://www.dmcsoftware.co.uk/News/dmc-get-gold.aspx), demonstrates how small businesses can utilise Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to navigate through the turbulent economic conditions.

The UK is currently in the thick of a recession and it is the decisions that small businesses make today that will shape their future. There is a thin line separating success and failure, and the difference could be CRM.

Mike Ramsay, Managing Director of DMC Software expressed, "A CRM solution (http://www.dmcsoftware.co.uk/CRM/CRM-software-overview.aspx) enables businesses to safeguard revenue and profitability by facilitating quality customer service, customer loyalty and repeat purchases. For many small businesses cutting costs seems like the best option moving forward, but during an economic downturn it is more important for companies to look for a solution that will provide them with the tools to increase efficiency and productivity."

A CRM system allows a business to record all account and contact details including a history of each exchanged communication. This information resides in one central location where it can be accessed by users from different departments. Not only does a CRM system allow better communication with a company's client base it also improves internal communications, an equally vital component of quality service and strong client relationships.

How CRM can help Your Business?

A well implemented CRM solution (http://www.dmcsoftware.co.uk/CRM/CRM-software-overview.aspx) can provide a business with many opportunities to utilise available resources and optimise more profitable activity. CRM is an increasingly popular solution to support operational improvements, enabling a business to:

• Protect and grow revenue

• Plan time more efficiently

• Reduce administration costs

• Streamline business processes

• Quickly recognise and correct issues

• Prepare for economic recovery

• Identify revenue opportunities within the existing client base

• Utilise resources to maximum effect

DMC Software is a company that is experienced in providing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) (http://www.dmcsoftware.co.uk/CRM/CRM-software-overview.aspx), Accounts and integrated business solutions for businesses of all sizes, across a broad range of industries. With advanced development abilities DMC can tailor a solution to meet the exact requirements of a business, providing the tools and supporting services to increase efficiency and profitability.

For more information on the CRM solutions and professional services (http://www.dmcsoftware.co.uk/DMCSoftwareservices/servicesoverview.aspx) available from DMC Software visit www.dmcsoftware.co.uk. Alternatively, call FREEPHONE 0800 6522 423 to speak to a member of the sales staff.

For more information please contact Jade Dixon-Winters, Marketing Executive.

Tel: 01733 362120

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Contact Information Jade Winters

DMC Software Solutions

http://www.dmcsoftware.co.uk

01733362120

Save Energy Forever™ Low-E Secondary Windows™ Cut Energy Costs in Unique Way

2009-02-18T14:45:00.000+02:00

Save Energy Forever™ Low-E Secondary Windows™ Cut Energy Costs in Unique Way

Installed on the inside window sill in front of the existing windows, SEF™ Low-E Secondary Windows™ slash energy and maintenance costs and make buildings greener, safer, healthier and last longer.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) February 18, 2009 -- Made of low emissive (Low-E) impregnated laminated glass, SEF™ Low-E Secondary Windows™ offer building owners across the nation a way to significantly lower their energy and maintenance costs without having to replace their inefficient yet existing windows. Billions of dollars in energy is wasted due to window thermal losses, no matter in what season or if the windows are single-, dual-, or triple-paned.

By installing SEF™ Low-E Secondary Windows™ on the inside window sill in front of the existing windows, an additional insulating air cavity is created, dramatically reducing window thermal exchange. The Low-E (http://www.saveenergyforever.com/low-e-image.php) feature of SEF™ Windows reflects heat back to its source, which means that the windows will stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, so less energy is needed to achieve climate control.

"The real problem with your current inefficient windows is not that each one costs you hundreds of dollars per window in lost energy right now. The real punch to your wallet is going to come in future years as utility rates keep going up and up and up, and your maintenance and equipment replacement costs eat up your yearly budget," says Richard Mann, General Manager of Save Energy Forever™.

Depending on the type of windows that are currently installed (single- or dual-pane), the type of heating and the amount of windows in the building, after installing SEF™ Windows energy savings of up to 29 Million Dollars can be achieved over the course of their first 50 years of life.

Besides slashing A/C and heating costs and reducing HVAC tonnage, SEF™ Windows deliver additional benefits that are good news to building owners. Their hardened and toughened laminated glass (http://www.saveenergyforever.com/laminatedglass.php) makes them 100 percent shatterproof, ideal for buildings in vulnerable locations or during severe weather, such as hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes. They also filter out 99.9 percent of the entire UV-ray spectrum, so no longer will furniture, carpets and artworks suffer from damage due to sunlight.

SEF™ Windows also eliminate all drafts and air infiltration, filter out external contaminants, including allergens, pollen, dust and dirt, and reduce disturbing outside noises by up to 95 percent, creating a quiet room atmosphere.

For additional information on SEF™ Low-E Secondary Windows™ and how to energyproof a building, such as a hotel, hospital, museum, school, etc., contact Richard Mann or visit http://www.saveenergyforever.com.

About Save Energy Forever™ - Headquartered in Massachusetts and working with our manufacturing facilities in Nevada, we have helped property owners exceed their thermal, noise and allergen reduction expectations since 1998. We have delivered over 161,000 energy-saving windows (http://www.energysavingwindows.us) worldwide to hotels, hospitals, schools, museums, clean rooms, retailers and homeowners. We recently launched Save Energy Forever™ Low-E Secondary Windows™ as our new stand-alone product line. This LEED-qualified window system is our contribution to a greener planet.

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Contact Information Richard Mann

Save Energy Forever™

http://www.saveenergyforever.com

877-518-2837

Andrew Horowitz, The Disciplined Investor, Wins the 18th Round of the MSN Money Strategy Lab Stock Picking Challenge

2009-02-18T12:45:00.000+02:00

Andrew Horowitz, The Disciplined Investor, Wins the 18th Round of the MSN Money Strategy Lab Stock Picking Challenge

Horowitz to offer a free download of his book, "The Disciplined Investor - Essential Strategies for Success" to MSN Money users.

Weston, FL (PRWEB) February 18, 2009 -- After a brutal 6 month competition, Andrew Horowitz, noted author, podcast host and MSN Money TopStocks contributing blogger, has been named the champion of the 18th round of the Strategy Lab on MSN Money, a stock-picking challenge in which six top traders run mock $100,000 portfolios for six months and document every move they make. Winning by a margin of over 20% over his closest competitor, Horowitz credits his investment strategy of "QuantaFundaTechna," detailed in his book, for his strong performance.

"QuantaFundaTechna is an investment philosophy that looks to opportunities in the markets based on a top-down philosophy, then confirms investments by a bottom-up fundamental approach," said Andrew Horowitz, noted financial author and podcast host. "By using this in conjunction with the MSN Money Stock Screener I was able to use a healthy dose of technical analysis to determine exit and entry points."

"Despite the economic pain of the past few months, Andrew managed to gain 14.5% in a market down 34%," said Brad Meacham, MSN Money blogs editor. "In the worst market in recent memory, he and the other contributors in the MSN Money Strategy Lab competition have shown readers how to thrive as well as survive."

Download a Free Copy of "The Disciplined Investor"

In celebration of his win, Horowitz is offering a free download of his book, "The Disciplined Investor - Essential Strategies for Success," for a limited time to all MSN Money registered users. The book contains several tips and tricks that Horowitz used in developing the "QuantaFundaTechna" strategy and is a great resource for both the novice and more experienced investor. Each chapter details the core disciplines that make up a complete portfolio strategy. Copies of "The Disciplined Investor - Essential Strategies for Success" will be available for a free download on the MSN Money (http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/learn-how-to-invest/3-Ways-To-Make-Money-In-A-Downturn.aspx) site February 18 - 20.

Although the Strategy Lab is over, you can still follow Horowitz on this website TheDisciplinedInvestor.com and as a contributing writer to the MSN Money TopStocks Blog at http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/topstocks/.

For more information, or to arrange an interview with Andrew Horowitz or Brad Meacham please contact:

Laura Rahuba- Horowitz & Company

Tel. 954-349-0800

Email: bookings (at) thedisciplinedinvestor.com

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Contact Information Laura Rahuba

Horowitz & Company

http://www.thedisciplinedinvestor.com

954-349-0800

The Lavidge Company Launches New Production Division as Agency Continues to Expand Services

2009-02-18T10:45:00.006+02:00

The Lavidge Company Launches New Production Division as Agency Continues to Expand Services

Post Production Veteran Dan Davis joins Lavidge Creative team

Scottsdale, Arizona (PRWEB) February 18, 2009 -- Phoenix advertising agency (http://www.lavidge.com/), The Lavidge Company (TLC), a full-service advertising, public relations, interactive, consulting and marketing communications agency, today announced the formation of a new division of Lavidge called the "Boiler Room" that specializes in video post production and editing services.

Dan Davis, formerly of Downtown Digital Post, joined Lavidge as senior editor in February to lead editorial services and manage a newly created video production and editing suite inside the Phoenix-based advertising agency (http://www.lavidge.com/). Davis brings his 20+ years of editing experience to the agency's Creative team and will work directly with Lavidge's Chief Creative Officer Bob Case.

Bill Lavidge, CEO of The Lavidge Company, stated "Many ad agencies (http://www.lavidge.com) can shoot commercial spots, but they need to farm out editing to a third-party production company to get a final product that the client can use. We do this process in-house, which is more convenient and saves our clients time and money."

Lavidge invested tens of thousands of dollars in computer equipment, audio and visual technology and purchased an HD Final Cut Pro editing system to outfit the new production suite. Lavidge now provides an in-house studio offering special effects creation (incorporating Green Screen technology), after effects (3D animation) and editorial (digital, non-linear editing).

"The digital age changes everything," stated Bob Case, Lavidge's Chief Creative Officer. "Having the technology and editing talent in-house improves the creative process and helps us create more dynamic content for our client's TV, online and social media campaigns."

Recent examples of The Lavidge Company's creative work using video post production and editing services include the Phoenix Sun's Planet Orange campaign launched in 2008 and TV spots promoting the 2009 NBA All-Star Jam Session at the Phoenix Convention Center Feb. 12 -16. This year is the first time that the NBA is working with the Phoenix ad agency (http://www.lavidge.com/), a local agency from the hosting city.

Lavidge has done production work for other agency clients including McDonald's, Massage Envy, KTAR, Paddock Pools, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Phoenix Mercury, Arizona Rattlers and Phoenix Roadrunners. For more information about the company visit the Web site at www.lavidge.com.

About The Lavidge Company

The Lavidge Company is a locally owned and operated full-service Phoenix advertising (http://www.lavidge.com/), public relations, interactive, consulting and marketing communications agency. Since 1982, The Lavidge Company has specialized in developing brand positioning for products and services. Highlights of the agency's client base includes Discount Tire, Arizona Grand Resort, Massage Envy, Phoenix Suns, Paddock Pools, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix International Raceway, Banner Healthcare, McDonald's and many more. Named as one of the 15 fastest growing companies in Arizona by Arizona Business Magazine, The Lavidge Company was also recently voted as one of the "Best Places to Work" in Phoenix by Phoenix Business Journal, selected as one of Arizona Woman's "2008 Best Workplaces for Women," and was recognized by Comerica Bank as a 2008 "Arizona Company to Watch." The Lavidge Company offices are located at 6263 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 190, Scottsdale, AZ 85250. More information on the agency may be found at www.lavidge.com.

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Contact Information Marcia Scott

The Lavidge Company

http://www.lavidge.com

480-998-2600

ROX Management Consultants Launches its Construction Consulting Business in Saudi Arabia

2009-02-18T10:45:00.005+02:00

ROX Management Consultants Launches its Construction Consulting Business in Saudi Arabia

ROX Management Consultants (ROX), a specialized management consulting firm that provides in-depth & specialized consulting for specific industries has launched the construction consulting business in Saudi Arabia. Local construction companies are unable to compete with the two main construction companies Saudi Auger & Saudi Binladen Group. ROX helps local construction companies build their capabilities in design, bidding and construction which enable them to attract & manage larger projects while reducing project cost.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (PRWEB) February 18, 2009 -- ROX Management Consultants (ROX), a specialized management consulting firm announced today that it will start offering its Construction Transformation Service in Saudi Arabia.

The announcement came after several construction companies complained that they are unable to attract large projects since the preference is usually given to the traditional construction companies Saudi Auger & Binladen.

Zia Shaban, ROX senior Manager, said in an interview that his firm will bring international experts who will work with local companies to dramatically improve the ability to manage larger projects and cut cost. Shaban said that ROX international experience and its experience with the local market will enable the firm to provide tangible results very quickly.

Based on a recent survey, ROX found out that as much as 60% of the project profits are usually eaten out by the company inability to plan, staff and manage the project resources effectively. Such rate is considered very alarming and would lead to disastrous results, Shaban said.

ROX Management Consultants is an international management consulting firms, with a strong presence in Saudi Arabia and other gulf states. It focuses on improving growth while cutting cost for family & privately run business. www.roxmc.com

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Contact Information Mohammed Hajjar

ROX Management Consultants

http://www.roxmc.com

+966561117222

Service Foods Goes Carbon Neutral - Georgia-Based all Natural Home Food Service Company Works with Verus Carbon Neutral to Offset Carbon Footprint

2009-02-18T10:45:00.004+02:00

Service Foods Goes Carbon Neutral - Georgia-Based all Natural Home Food Service Company Works with Verus Carbon Neutral to Offset Carbon Footprint

After years of selling high-quality all natural foods, Service Foods, the largest Home Food service company in America, hired Atlanta-based Verus Carbon Neutral to measure their carbon footprint and purchase the required carbon offsets to become Carbon Neutral.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 18, 2009 -- After years of selling high-quality all natural foods, Service Foods, the largest Home Food service company in America, hired Atlanta-based Verus Carbon Neutral to measure their carbon footprint and purchase the required carbon offsets to become Carbon Neutral.

"You can't sell organic and all natural food and not be Carbon Neutral," says an energetic Keith Kantor, CEO of Service Foods (http://www.servicefoods.com). "Because we're already conserving energy and recycling, our footprint was smaller than companies our size."

According to Verus Carbon Neutral's Eric Taub, Service Foods is a model of efficiency, "They have an employee-friendly recycling system, use only CFLs and leave rooms dark when not occupied--and that's just their administrative offices. Their corporate culture is ideal for energy savings."

Service Foods even helps their customers lower their impact on the environment with a simple innovative approach. Flash Frozen/Chemical-free meats, fish, and vegetables are packaged in a material called Iolon film, which is completely biodegradable. All their food is delivered in reusable totes by trucks that run on biodiesel.

A proud Keith Kantor adds, "We estimate that in total our customers save about 144,000 gallons of gas per year by not having to make as many trips to the grocery store. That's over twelve hundred [metric tons of CO2. Also, we don't use the Styrofoam trays you see at the grocery store. Our biodegradable packaging helps to keep a million Styrofoam trays out of the landfill per year."

Verus Carbon Neutral (http://www.verus-co2.com) is a member of the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), the world's first and North America's only active, voluntary and legally binding offset trading system. Verus Carbon Neutral provides high-quality offset projects that are third-party verified by the CCX. The Environmental Defense Fund recently recommended 12 offset projects, of which, seven were registered on the Chicago Climate Exchange.

To assure more funding goes to offset projects, Verus Carbon Neutral sets its price based on the CCX market price. According to their managing partner, Eric Taub, no other offset provider offers a more transparent or aggressive pricing structure.

Service Foods

Service Foods offers a full line of top quality, chemically purer foods to which we add no growth hormones, chemicals, preservatives, dyes or colorings. Foods such as Top Choice and Prime USDA graded Beef, Grade A Poultry, Super-Select Pork, the finest Veal and Lamb, Sashimi grade seafood, plus many natural prepared gourmet items such as lasagna, pastas, lemon pepper chicken, elegant chicken cordon bleu and even breast tenders for the kids. Service Foods (http://www.servicefoods.com)

Verus Carbon Neutral

Verus Carbon Neutral is an innovative and eco-conscious company that aids businesses and individuals looking to offset and reduce their carbon footprints. After conducting an audit to determine the size of their footprint, Verus Carbon Neutral provides a simple way to reduce or completely offset their client's CO2 emissions, supplying them with certification and a tangible way to communicate their commitment to the environment. Privately held, Verus is based in Atlanta and more information can be found at their website: Verus Carbon Neutral (http://www.verus-co2.com)

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Contact Information Andrew Keenan

Verus Carbon Neutral

http://www.verus-co2.com

404-379-9484

Creativity for Kids Receives 2009 Toy of the Year Award

2009-02-18T10:45:00.003+02:00

Creativity for Kids Receives 2009 Toy of the Year Award

On February 15, 2009, the Toy Industry Association awarded the Creativity for Kids kit, Create Your Own Pop-Up Books, the 2009 Specialty Toy of the Year Award.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) February 18, 2009 -- Creativity for Kids (http://www.creativityforkids.com) announces that Create Your Own Pop-Up Books (http://www.creativityforkids.com/products/product_detail.aspx?id=093172F12D4C438EA19223A40E052CC2) has been selected as the TOTY 2009 Specialty Toy of the Year. The TOTY awards given out by the Toy Industry Association (TIA) are designed to recognize overall excellence in product development, design, and play value. This award is unique in that it is the only one voted on by industry members. CEO Jamie Gallagher attended the ceremony and accepted the award on behalf of the company.

"The TOTY awards gives us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the passion, creativity and ingenuity that is inherent in toys that resonate with children," said Carter Keithley, President of TIA. "In addition, the event provides industry leaders a moment to share their successes of 2008, and welcome another productive year following Toy Fair."

Mary Kezele, Director of Product Development for Creativity for Kids, said, "Children love to read pop-up books. Create Your Own Pop-Up Books gives them the opportunity to create an interactive work of art, combining the whimsy of illustrations made by the child with clever pop-up designs that can be personalized to tell their own story."

This kit contains two hardcover books, 8 markers and stickers for kids to write their stories and color in the pop-up design. Kids will enjoy reading their special stories day after day.

Create Your Own Pop-Books is a very popular kit that has won numerous other awards including the iParenting Best Award and the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award. The Platinum Award is the highest award possible from Oppenheim Toy Portfolio. This award recognizes outstanding toy products in the marketplace that provide enriching play experiences and meet new safety standards. This kit was also featured in Newsweek magazine and on NBC's The Today Show in the "Best Toys for Every Budget" segment.

Create Your Own Pop-Up Books is a companion kit to the award-winning product Create Your Own Books (http://www.creativityforkids.com/products/product_detail.aspx?id=C2C6A5953EB7454384E8783672F01551). The company is expanding its book offerings by introducing Make Your Own Alphabet Book and Make Your Own Number Book in the preschool line.

All Creativity for Kids products are fully compliant with current U.S. toy safety standards.

Creativity for Kids has provided imaginative, high quality, innovative arts and crafts products for children for more than 30 years. Today our products are available all over the world, giving children the opportunity to create, pretend, and play in ways that encourage self-expression.

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Contact Information Tina Skolnekovich

Faber-Castell USA

http://www.creativityforkids.com

216.643.4660

BELTRONICS Pro GX65 Radar Detector Wins CES Innovation Award

2009-02-18T10:45:00.002+02:00

BELTRONICS Pro GX65 Radar Detector Wins CES Innovation Award

ESCORT Inc., maker of the world's best radar and laser detectors, announced that its BELTRONICS branded Pro Series GX65 Radar Detector won a 2009 CES Innovations Award for excellence in design and engineering. The BELTRONICS GX65 radar detector won the Innovation Award in the Vehicle Accessories category.

West Chester, Ohio (PRWEB) February 18, 2009 -- ESCORT Inc., maker of the world's best radar and laser detectors (http://www.escortradar.com/?source=prweb021809&text=ESCORT), today announced that its BELTRONICS branded Pro Series GX65 Radar Detector (https://www.beltronics.com/store/gx-65.html?source=prwebBELgxInnovations&text=beltronicsGX65)has won a 2009 CES Innovations Award for excellence in design and engineering. Featured in several major publications, the BELTRONICS GX65 radar detector won its Innovation Award in the Vehicle Accessories category. "Our BELTRONICS Pro GX65 radar detector is beyond innovation - it is simply the best radar detection you can purchase," said Don Rich, Vice-President, BELTRONICS Sales. "The GX65 directly addresses the fastest growing threat drivers unknowingly face today - that threat is the dramatic increase in the number of speed and red light cameras being installed all across North America. The GX65 was designed to protect drivers from this challenging threat," Rich added.

Innovation Winner: the BELTRONICS GX65 Radar Detector (http://www.beltronics.com/?source=prwebBELgxInnovations&text=beltronicsGX65)

It is little surprise to the engineers at ESCORT that the BELTRONICS Professional Series GX65 radar detector is a 2009 Innovation Award Winner. That's because they designed the GX65 with the same award winning technology as their other ESCORT brand radar detectors. Sister and peer to the PASSPORT 9500ix (https://www.escortradar.com/store/passport-9500ix.html?source=prweb021809BELGXWINS&text=passport9500ix), also a 2009 Innovation Award Winner, the GX65 shares the industry's top spot for the best long-range detection on all radar and laser bands and instant-on POP. But this is only the beginning.

The GX65 brings major innovations to the radar detector category that competitors simply are not capable of producing.

The GX65 and GPS

First, BELTRONICS starts with GPS technology. Built-in GPS technology allows the GX65 to solve the problem of annoying false alerts created by multiple sources. The GX65 is cleverly designed to allow the user to mark known false alert locations, automatic doors for example, by indexing the specific signal frequency and exact location. Once indexed, the GX65 is able to reject that false alert source. With the GX65, drivers get permanent relief from false alerts.

GX65: Innovation at its best

Truly ground-breaking is the GX65's smart design that gives it the ability to tackle head on the fastest growing threat drivers face today - the increasing push for turning on speed cameras and red light cameras ubiquitously all across North America. The GX65 comes preloaded with the North American red light and fixed position speed camera database for North America. This database, combined with the GX65's GPS knowledge, provides the ability to warn drivers of approaching traffic and ticketing threats. And the GX65 is prepared to remain current - web ready, the GX65's database can be easily updated via the BELTRONICS website.

The BELTRONICS GX65 windshield mount radar and laser detector and the entire family of BELTRONICS radar detectors can be seen at BELTRONICS.com or they can be ordered direct by calling 1.866.468.0322.

About BELTRONICS and ESCORT, Inc. (https://www.escortradar.com/about-company-history.php?source=prweb021809GX65WINS&text=ESCORThistoryfooter)

ESCORT Inc., the parent corporation to BELTRONICS, is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS (http://www.beltronics.com/contact-us.php?source=prweb021809GX65WINS&text=BELTRONICSfooter)brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Editorial Contact:

Ron Gividen

513.870.8500

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Contact Information Ron Gividen

ESCORT Radar

http://www.escortradar.com/

513.870.8500

Stral Announces Premium Online Backup Option for Small Businesses and Consumers

2009-02-18T10:45:00.001+02:00

Stral Announces Premium Online Backup Option for Small Businesses and Consumers

Stral LLC has launched Vaulten Online Backup, powered and secured by IBM, for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and individuals.

Hartford, Conn. (PRWEB) February 18, 2009 -- Today, Stral LLC launches Vaulten (www.vaulten.com) -- a premium online backup option for small businesses and consumers. Vaulten Online Backup is powered and secured by IBM technologies.

Once installed, Vaulten automatically backs important files to highly secure and redundant IBM-managed data centers. Vaulten incorporates next-generation continuous data protection (CDP) technology, which ensures the software keeps working behind-the-scenes and automatically backs any new or modified files without user interruption.

The IBM power not only gives Vaulten users world-class protection, but also the trust factor that has been missing in the industry, said Stral CEO Anil Mathews. Now users can rest assured that their data is safe at the world's most secure data centers.

"Worldwide, there are millions of Internet-connected computers without any backup processes in place. And one of the main reasons for this is that people don't trust their data with regular online backup companies. We're focused on solving this problem," said Mathews.

Vaulten Online Backup consists of a simple, three-step process, Mathews said.

"Users can secure their digital valuables in three steps: download, install and activate," Mathews said. "The software intelligently selects the most important files on a computer that need to be secured. Advanced options also allow users to select any file, folder or section of their computer that they wish to be backed."

Once activated, Vaulten silently starts backing up files to IBM servers at IBM-managed data centers. The transmission and storage is fully encrypted using bank-grade encryption systems. Vaulten's cutting-edge technology also incorporates on-demand recovery. In the event of a need to recover partial or complete data, users can select only the files they need to backup with ease. The in-built file versioning ensures multiple versions of the same files are stored, so if a user wants to restore an older version of the same file, this can occur in just a few clicks.

Users can try Vaulten Online Backup free for 30 days by downloading it from http://www.vaulten.com/download. There is no credit card or registration required for this. Vaulten currently supports Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems.

Vaulten subscription rates start at just $9.95 (USD) per month. Users can securely buy Vaulten subscriptions online using credit or debit cards, or via PayPal. For more information, please visit www.vaulten.com.

About Vaulten

Vaulten is a wholly owned brand of Stral LLC. Vaulten's aim is to provide completely automated, premium, secure online backup to small businesses and individuals who earlier could not utilize similar services because of complexity and cost. However, with limited investment and trusted technology partners such as Vaulten and IBM, the risk can be quite low -- especially when comparing to the danger of doing nothing or operating with insufficient backup coverage.

Vaulten makes it easy to implement state-of-the-art backup and recovery with high levels of availability and security for its users. For more information on getting started using Vaulten Online Backup, visit www.vaulten.com.

Press release contact information:

Mr. Kevin Webb

860-656-6182

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Contact Information Mr. Kevin Webb

Stral LLC

http://www.vaulten.com

860-656-6182

Two Spot Gobi Performs At Oscar Night After Party During Album Release Week

2009-02-18T10:45:00.000+02:00

Two Spot Gobi Performs At Oscar Night After Party During Album Release Week

With more upcoming tour dates scheduled to support Jason Mraz along his European tour, the band Two Spot Gobi also lands a special performance at the 1st Annual Leeza Gibbons Oscar Night at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills after the Academy Awards this Sunday, February 22nd. The band has scheduled an industry meet and greet at the Gibson Show Room in Beverly Hills this Friday, February 20th at 5:30pm, while performing at the Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles on Monday, February 23rd at 11:00pm.

Los Angeles, CA (Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWeb) February 18, 2009 -- Taking home their recent Effigy Award for The Best Multi-Style Artist on Fame Games/ABC Radio Networks (http://www.famegamesradio.com), Two Spot Gobi (http://www.twospot.co.uk) is committed to making noise throughout 2009. Feeding off their fan's energy from sold out events back home in Brighton and London, UK, to supporting Jason Mraz (http://www.jasonmraz.com) along his European Tour last year, Two Spot Gobi continues to rise above the average emerging band. With additional Mraz tour dates already scheduled for this coming March and April, the month of February is also jam packed with exciting events.

In their second visit to the states, after performing at legendary venues like The Roxy and The Greek Theater late last year, the unsigned band gets ready to put on a special lounge set for the 1st Annual Leeza Gibbons Oscar Night at Mr. Chow (http://www.leezagibbonsoscarnight.com) on Sunday, February 22nd. "Positioned as a 'party with a purpose', the Oscars viewing and after-party, benefiting the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation (http://www.leezasplace.org) and Olivia Newton-John's Cancer and Wellness Centre (http://www.oliviaappeal.com), will bring together stars from film, TV, music, sports and fashion to celebrate the worlds of celebrity and charity", mentions Leeza Gibbons. As an Oscar first, the evening will be broadcast world wide via live webcast, streamed on ExtraTV.com (http://www.extratv.com), Glam.com (http://www.glam.com) and Variety.com (http://www.variety.com).

Through industry resources, MusiK1 (http://www.musik1.net) brings forth Channel M (http://www.channelm.com) and Delicate Productions (http://www.delicate.com) to co-sponsor the stage at the Oscar Night event. Delicate Productions has graciously donated audio and sound equipment, while Channel M will be shooting the Two Spot Gobi live performance for a range of retail television networks and original music programming. To name a few, the band will be sharing the stage with David Foster, Olivia Newton-John and Thelma Huston.

Two Spot Gobi, who recently signed a digital distribution deal with MusiK1, has debuted their first full-length release titled 'Everywhere You Should Have Been" this past Tuesday, February 17th. The much anticipated record features a catalogue of the diverse, yet cohesive amalgam of their constantly evolving sound. "We're thrilled to bring Two Spot Gobi on board the MusiK1 label arm and look forward to locking in the management deal with them this week," states Josh East, Sr. Project Manager for MusiK1. The band will be looking to the MusiK1 management team to locate both record and publishing deals within the U.S. and foreign territories once signed on. "In this first month working with the band, we've seen a team effort from organization to planning to execution, and that's what it takes to gain positive results within this music revolution," adds Mr. East.

Two Spot Gobi will be performing an unplugged set for industry relations and a few fans at the Gibson Show Room in Beverly Hills on Friday, February 20th at 6:00pm, with a meet and greet session beginning at 5:30pm. On Monday, February 23rd, the band will also be performing at Hotel Café (http://www.hotelcafe.com) in Los Angeles. To request an invite to see Two Spot Gobi perform at the Gibson Show Room, Hotel Café and/or more info on the band, feel free to contact Josh East at (909) 556-5424.

MusiK1 web property OpenMusicWire.com (http://www.openmusicwire.com) is providing a couple Two Spot Gobi songs as a Free Music Download Offer. Feel free to visit www.OpenMusicWire.com for the kind offer.

About Channel M:

Channel M is the nation's leading producer of in store retail television networks for brands such as Ecko, Journey's, Macy's, Steve Madden, Nordstrom and others, connecting with over 100,000,000 consumers in 15,000 retail venues last year alone. Armed with a new state of the art production facility in Los Angeles and staffed with a team of talented and experienced TV, film and music producers, editors and designers, Channel M recently announced the launch of Channel M Productions and currently produces over 50 hours of content monthly.

About Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation:

Developed in response to the challenges Leeza and her family encountered while seeking support in dealing with her mother's Alzheimer's disease, Leeza's Place is a potent source of information, strength and purpose. It provides free resources for caregivers whose loved ones have any chronic illness or disease. We seek to offer comfort and care while on the way to cures for so many health challenges that families face. Leeza's Place integrates educational programs, emotional support and empowerment through innovative programs to help our guests navigate through a difficult reality. Our motto is "Take your oxygen first" and our promise is that you are never alone. There are currently 10 Leeza's Place locations across the country including two in the Los Angeles area.

About MusiK1:

Kingdom One Entertainment Group, LLC (K1EG), established MusiK1 as its music division to concentrate on providing record campaign solutions for the independent artist and label community, with a strong focus in new business development. K1EG has also formed a distribution wing, along with label and publishing arms to aid its signed artists and sub-labels with Label Support and Co-Publishing programs. With a strong focus in new media and the reformation of industry standards, MusiK1's unique operating method allows its resources to be integrated within a wide range of music driven initiatives that stay abreast of music and its consumer's evolution. These ties further ensure the continuity of MusiK1's ability to offer innovative solutions for its partners, allies, clients, and artist and sub-label roster.

About Olivia Newton-John's Cancer and Wellness Centre Appeal:

In this new century, innovations in cancer management require close integration of laboratory developments and research with patients, with scientists and doctors working side by side in a relationship which fosters special synergies. It is within this environment of cooperation that the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre will operate. The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre will offer patients a specially designed Wellness Centre. In line with Olivia's dedication to the promotion of patient-centred, wellness programs, this centre will focus on the needs of the whole person. The Wellness Centre will provide much needed space to further develop some patient-centred aspects of care, such as relaxation, massage and meditation, as well as providing education and information for patients and their families. It will be a tranquil and inspirational space for patients to actively balance the various aspects of their treatment, including a combination of 'quiet space' for reflection and 'community space' for the sharing of ideas, experiences and support. It will be a special place where people can reaffirm their identity as an individual, not just a cancer patient.

About Two Spot Gobi:

Coming from Brighton to London, UK, the band members of Two Spot Gobi has performed at over 100 events worldwide since their inception in 2005. With four EPs under their belt, the band released their first full-length titled 'Everywhere You Should Have Been' in February of 2009. The album features 'Sunshine Lady', which was released as a download only single in June 2008. An unashamedly up vibe dose of sophisticated summer pop, 'Sunshine Lady' grabbed the ears of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton who praised the track as 'the ultimate summer jam'. Overnight the Gobi MySpace was clogged with around 20,000 hits from smitten new fans, and the band followed up demand for shows stateside with a US TV debut on Good Morning Arizona. This followed with appearances on the East Coast before linking up with Jason Mraz for arena dates at Greek Theatres in Berkley, LA and San Diego. Two Spot Gobi is still supporting Mraz along his European Tour for 2009, and has recently struck exciting performances at the 1st Annual Leeza Gibbons Oscar Night at Mr. Chow and the Gibson Show Room in Beverly Hills.

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Contact Information Josh East

MusiK1 - Artist Management

http://www.myspace.com/twospotgobi

(909) 556-5424

Josh East

MusiK1 - Label & Distribution Arm

http://www.MusiK1.net

(909) 556-5424

PNC Ranked No. 1 Lead Arranger of Middle Market Loan Syndications in U.S. in 2008

2009-02-17T14:45:00.002+02:00

PNC Ranked No. 1 Lead Arranger of Middle Market Loan Syndications in U.S. in 2008

PNC completes 115 syndications for mid-size companies despite challenging lending environment.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) February 17, 2009 -- PNC (https://www.pnc.com/webapp/sec/Homepage.do?siteArea=/PNC/Home/Corporate+and+Institutional) (NYSE: PNC) earned for the first time the No. 1 ranking, based on number of deals, as lead arranger of middle-market loan syndications in the U.S. in 2008, according to Loan Pricing Corporation (LPC). PNC also earned the No. 2 ranking, based on number of deals, as lead arranger of asset-based loan syndications in the U.S. in 2008, according to LPC.

Overall, loan volume issuance dropped 55 percent across the country in 2008, according to LPC. However, PNC completed 115 middle market loan syndications (https://www.pnc.com/webapp/sec/ProductsAndService.do?siteArea=/PNC/Home/Corporate+and+Institutional/Financing+Options/Debt+Capital+Markets/Loan+Syndications) nationwide as lead arranger for a total of $4 billion dollars in 2008, earning the No.1 ranking in the U.S. based on number of deals and the No. 2 ranking in the U.S. based on loan volume.

In addition, PNC completed 39 asset-based loan syndications nationwide as lead arranger for a total of $2 billion in 2008, improving from No. 4 to a No. 2 ranking in the U.S. based on number of deals and to a No. 6 ranking in the U.S. based on loan volume.

"Despite an unprecedented credit environment, with the loan markets freezing and other capital markets options limited, we worked very hard to continue to meet the financing needs of our middle market customers," said Douglas Shaffer, senior managing director and head of PNC's loan syndication group. "Our reputation and diversity of lending products allowed us to stay in the business, and, therefore, to build on our commitment to the middle market space."

LPC, a Reuters company, provides news, data and analytics on bank loans based on volume and number of deals.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (www.pnc.com) is one of the nation's largest diversified financial services organizations providing consumer and business banking; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate and asset-based lending; wealth management; asset management and global fund services.

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Contact Information Meghan Cole

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

http://www.pnc.com

(412) 762-5654

Yugma Announces New Version of Instant Web Conferencing Service for Skype

2009-02-17T14:45:00.001+02:00

Yugma Announces New Version of Instant Web Conferencing Service for Skype

The new Yugma SE Skype Extra module allows users to host or join online meetings using their Skype Name for instant, easy and affordable web conferencing and collaboration

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) February 17, 2009 -- Yugma (http://www.yugma.com), the leading web conferencing service that lets people connect and collaborate instantly using the Internet, announced a new version of their affordable service that allows Skype users to instantly and easily host or attend online meetings, share their desktop and fully collaborate with multiple users.

The new Yugma SE (Skype Edition) Skype Extra desktop sharing and web collaboration module allows users to register and log in to the Yugma instant web conferencing service using their Skype Name. The Skype Certified Yugma SE module, which supports the Windows and Mac versions of Skype, is available for download (https://extras.skype.com/categories/all/good?search=yugma) at the Skype Extras Web site. Additional information about Yugma SE can be found at the Yugma website (http://www.yugma.com/products/yugmase-skype-edition.php).

This announcement further strengthens the existing partnership between Yugma and Skype under the Skype Developer Program.

"With our new Yugma SE plug-in, any Skype user can sign on with their Skype Name and enjoy the benefits of Yugma when they need to instantly conference and collaborate with others. Yugma Free allows up to 20 Skype users to simultaneously meet and share desktops online," said Vas Bhandarkar, Chief Executive Officer of Yugma. "Skype users can also upgrade to the Yugma Pro (https://www.yugma.com/buyyugma.php) service and benefit from these robust web conferencing features: full interactive collaboration with whiteboard and annotation tools, mouse and keyboard sharing, the ability to instantly change presenters, a shared file space feature to distribute files between users securely, webcast recording and sharing and an optional Webinar service at attractive prices."

"Yugma is one of the most popular web conferencing and online collaboration tools available for use with Skype," said Antoine Bertout, Skype Partner Relations Manager, based in Skype's London office. "We are delighted that Yugma has enhanced its popular Yugma SE application to support simpler sign-on for our users who can now simply use their existing Skype Name to collaborate online using Skype."

"The new Yugma SE plug-in brings the benefits of web conferencing and collaboration to millions of Skype users worldwide," said Vas Bhandarkar. "They can easily enhance their Skype communication experience by instantly using Yugma's desktop sharing and interactive collaboration tools between multiple users on multiple systems - Windows, Mac or Linux."

About Yugma, Inc.

Yugma is the leader in affordable instant web conferencing solutions. Yugma provides Free, Professional, and Enterprise web conferencing software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises across a diverse range of industries. The core Yugma product technology is a secure, easy-to-use, feature-rich, web conferencing and collaboration software service that allows users to host or attend online meetings using Windows, Mac, or Linux computers at a fraction of the cost of comparable technologies. Yugma technology is scalable from 1-to-1 desktop sharing to conferences for 500+ attendees. Popular uses of Yugma include hosting webinars, developing and presenting proposals, product demonstrations and sales presentations, enhancing online sales calls, conducting training programs, delivering customer service, holding team meetings and reviews, improving remote support and troubleshooting, facilitating study groups or personal tutoring sessions, hosting virtual clubs or social events, and providing spontaneous collaboration by artists, writers, and designers. 'Yugma' is a Sanskrit word meaning 'confluence, meeting or state of togetherness'. Yugma, Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Minneapolis with offices in Silicon Valley and New Delhi, India.

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Contact Information Shanker Trivedi (skype: shankert-biz)

Yugma, Inc.

http://www.yugma.com

+1-6502838563

Shanker Trivedi

Yugma, Inc.

http://www.yugma.com

+1-650-283-8563

Top Master's Degree in Financial Services Coming to Boston This Fall

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Top Master's Degree in Financial Services Coming to Boston This Fall

Residency I of the institution's prestigious Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) advanced degree will be held in Boston October 25-30, 2009. Financial planners, life insurance specialists, trust officers, CPAs, attorneys, and investment consultants are some of the professionals that would greatly benefit from this program. To apply for the program, contact the Graduate Admissions office at 610-526-1366 or GraduateSchool@TheAmericanCollege.edu

Bryn Mawr, PA (PRWEB) February 17, 2009 -- New England-based Financial Professionals are facing increased pressure from clients and regulators during a volatile economy. To help them enhance their skill sets during challenging times, The American College, the nation's premier financial services educator, will bring its prestigious Masters' program to Boston this fall.

Residency I of the institution's prestigious Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) advanced degree will be held in Boston October 25-30, 2009. Professionals attending the program will experience and reap the benefits of live instruction from some of the industry's most influential thought leaders and academics.

"Bringing the MSFS program to Boston is an outstanding opportunity for financial advisors to examine issues involving compliance and ethics, important concepts in accounting principles, leadership and communications," said Larry Barton, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of The American College. "Combined with the convenience of distance learning, this MSFS residency experience offers American College students the irreplaceable benefit of faculty-peer interaction."

The MSFS program offers maximum flexibility for the busy professional. Financial planners, life insurance specialists, trust officers, CPAs, attorneys, and investment consultants are some of the professionals that would greatly benefit from this program.

Earning an MSFS provides financial practitioners with the necessary tools to analyze, plan, and implement business growth-oriented strategies.

This advanced degree program is mainly comprised of self-study coursework, along with two mandatory week-long residency programs. Professionals attending the Residency I course will find the program most beneficial if they complete two or three self-study courses beforehand. Typically, a second residency program is completed after students finish the self-study and Residency I coursework.

The Residency I program in Boston will consist of three courses, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (GS 811), Financial Statement Analysis (GS 803), and Interpersonal Leadership Skills (GS 806). Interested participants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, submit the official transcripts from that institution, pay the required application fee, and formally apply to be admitted into the program. Applicants are selected based on academic and professional criteria.

To apply for the program, contact the Graduate Admissions office at 610-526-1366 or GraduateSchool@TheAmericanCollege.edu

The American College is dedicated to leadership in innovative training and development that helps financial services companies and their employees succeed. As a non-profit educational institution holding the highest level of academic accreditation, The College has served as a valued business partner to banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies and others for over 82 years. The American College's faculty represents some of the financial services industry's foremost thought leaders. For more information, visit TheAmericanCollege.edu

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Contact Information Liz Lavin

The American College

http://www.TheAmericanCollege.edu

610-526-1453

Eric B. Gordon

The American College

http://www.TheAmericanCollege.edu

610-526-1450

Online Mailing List Customers Benefit from First Ever Open Access Video Tutorial Library

2009-02-17T11:45:00.006+02:00

Online Mailing List Customers Benefit from First Ever Open Access Video Tutorial Library

BB Direct, a mailing list provider located in Cape Coral, FL announced today the completion of their Quick Flicks Video Tutorial Library located at www.bbdirect.com/video_tutorials.php. This new site page allows users of BB Direct Leads.com to watch mini "how-to" screenshot video's on basic and advanced website functionality.

Cape Coral, FL (PRWEB) February 17, 2009 -- BB Direct (http://www.bbdirect.com/), a mailing list provider located in Cape Coral, FL announced today the completion of their Quick Flicks Video Tutorial Library located at www.bbdirect.com/video_tutorials.php. This new site page allows users of BB Direct Leads.com to watch mini "how-to" screenshot video's on basic and advanced website functionality. Viewers benefit from simple and quick instruction with no login or password.

Over 19 Quick Flicks, most between 2 to 5 minutes in length, are already up and available in the library. Founder and owner Brian Berg says, "We're developing this and other Web 2.0 tools for our online mailing list customers. Though all of our online products are fully supported by experienced data consultants, the tutorial library will provide for a far more robust user experience and increased mailing list targeting advantage."

BB Direct Leads.com provides online customers with direct access to the complete Acxiom product line, the Dun & Bradstreet business file, and the CIS residence/occupant database. BB Direct plans to add more popular mailing list databases in 2009. Widely accepted within the mailing list industry, the online count & order system is in a constant state of evolution and functionality upgrade. "The video library is just another way to help our online users take full advantage of this great direct mail targeting tool to help their business remain competitive in the current market", says Berg.

BB Direct is one of the leading providers of mailing list data, database hygiene and enhancement services. To learn more, visit them at www.bbdirect.com. For more information contact Brian Berg at (239) 573-8150 by e-mail at brianberg(at)bbdirect.com.

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Contact Information Brian Berg

BB Direct

http://www.bbdirect.com/video_tutorials.php

239-573-8150

Surging Growth of QlikTech Defies Recession; Outpaces Business Intelligence Incumbents Oracle (Hyperion), IBM (Cognos), SAP (Business Objects) and Microsoft

2009-02-17T11:45:00.005+02:00

Surging Growth of QlikTech Defies Recession; Outpaces Business Intelligence Incumbents Oracle (Hyperion), IBM (Cognos), SAP (Business Objects) and Microsoft

QlikTech Drives 50% Revenue Growth to $120 Million; Marks New Era in BI with Rapid Time to Value.

Radnor, PA (PRWEB) February 17, 2009 -- QlikTech, the world's fastest-growing Business Intelligence (BI) software vendor, today announced dramatic growth in 2008. Annual revenues increased 50% over 2007 to $120 million, while the company's customer base grew by 45% to 10,585 customers in 92 countries. The number of users of QlikTech's flagship product, QlikView (www.qlikview.com), also grew by 45%, to approximately 500,000. In contrast to the software industry trend toward downsizing, QlikTech added 160 new employees in 2008, a 50% increase over 2007.

"The rules of the game have changed forever; the era of antiquated, hard-to-use software solutions with long, expensive deployments is coming to an end," said Lars Björk, CEO of QlikTech. "Today's macroeconomic challenges are driving customers to demand a solution where value is recognized in weeks - not months or years. Organizations need immediate answers to their pressing business questions, like how can I selectively cut costs, maximize my cash position, or more efficiently allocate working capital. They can no longer afford to wait for costly IT driven solutions that are slow or unable to respond to rapidly changing business conditions.

Our exceptionally strong results, especially when other software vendors are laying off people as their business declines, is a testament to our unique value proposition. QlikTech is advantageously positioned to continue growing at the expense of our competitors."

"Volume and Velocity" Strategy Fuels Broad-based Growth across Small, Midsize, and Large Global Organizations

QlikTech's "volume and velocity" sales strategy has made it possible for the company to dramatically grow its customer base through very short sales cycles. Throughout the downturn in 2008, QlikTech added an average of more than 270 new customers every month. While the company continued to derive the majority of its revenues from the mid-market segment (firms with 100 to 1,000 employees) where it is the established BI leader, sales to larger enterprises grew significantly as well. Enterprise customers in 2008 included many worldwide brands, such as Volvo, Deutsche Telekom, Novartis, Fujitsu, Campbell Soup, Shell, 3M, and ADP.

Unlike many B2B enterprise software firms, no single transaction accounted for more than 1% of total revenues in 2008. In a year when many large IT projects were scrubbed or deferred, QlikTech gained market share by delivering projects with exceptionally rapid payback - typically measured in days or weeks.

In-Memory Associative Technology Drives Unprecedented Customer Success

QlikTech's ground-breaking in-memory associative technology has enabled customers to realize unprecedented results and satisfaction with their QlikView deployments. QlikView has been adopted as the BI standard in many organizations globally, and is also deployed in conjunction with incumbent BI tools to enable analysis that is not otherwise possible.

"Some of our competitors have announced products with in-memory capabilities," said Anthony Deighton, senior vice president of products and strategy at QlikTech. "It's great they recognize the value we bring to the market, but they have fundamentally missed the mark because their offerings fail to meet basic usability requirements. They lack QlikView's unique associative capabilities that allow business users to interactively explore and analyze their data without the pre-defined limits of traditional BI. On the other hand, we deliver value to customers today, and we are so confident of our product that we provide our customers a 30-day money-back guarantee, an offer our competitors will have difficulty matching."

License Revenue Indicates Strength of Business

Software license revenues, which are a strong indicator of the health of a software company, constituted the majority of QlikTech's total revenues in 2008, accounting for 63% of the total. This is in stark contrast to the traditional vendors in the BI market, which derive the majority of their revenues from services. For example, software licenses comprised only 31% of SAP's total revenues according to its latest earnings report.

"The incumbents' heavy reliance on services - rather than license revenue - indicates their declining position in the industry," said William Sorenson, chief financial officer at QlikTech. "Our high growth, high velocity model is focused on selling software licenses to new and existing customers, to continue to gain share and disrupt the BI market."

Channel-focused Business Model Leverages Growing Partner Network

In 2008, QlikTech continued to increase the percentage of sales derived through its rapidly growing network of more than 700 channel partners. QlikTech is aggressively growing its partner network, and will hold its annual partner conference, Qonnections (http://www.qlikview.com/Contents.aspx?id=1988), in Barcelona, Spain, on April 5-8, 2009.

Sustained Growth, Profitability, and Geographic Expansion Expected in 2009

While others have downgraded projections, QlikTech maintains a highly positive outlook for 2009. The company expects to sustain a high growth rate, along with healthy levels of cash flow and profitability. Areas of emphasis include geographic expansion (including China and Japan), continued product innovation, ongoing penetration of the mid-market, and further traction in the enterprise market.

About QlikTech

QlikTech is the business answers company. Its flagship product, QlikView, enables organizations of all sizes to unlock the value of their data to make better decisions that improve business results. Unlike traditional BI solutions, QlikView delivers immediate value with payback measured in days or weeks rather than months, years, or not at all. Through QlikView's disruptive, in-memory associative approach, business users have experienced unprecedented success and satisfaction. QlikTech is the only company in this market that offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. QlikTech grew by 50% in 2008 and has more than 10,500 customers in 92 countries and over 700 partners worldwide. For more information, please visit www.qlikview.com.

QlikTech and QlikView are trademarks or registered trademarks of QlikTech International AB. Other company names, product names and company logos mentioned herein are the trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Contact Information Estera Hayes

Full Circle Communications for QlikTech

http://www.qlikview.com

+1 610 517 6404

High Position Ranks #2 Best Organic Optimisation Company in the UK with topseos

2009-02-17T11:45:00.004+02:00

High Position Ranks #2 Best Organic Optimisation Company in the UK with topseos

High Position has earned the right to be named as a reputable firm by topseos on numerous occasions. Its offering of high quality search engine optimisation techniques to the UK and beyond is the main factor that has allowed the company to be noticed and to stand apart from the rest. With its most recent conquest being placed Number 2 in the Organic Optimization Company rankings for the United Kingdom, High Position is doing everything right to continue living up to its name.

Plymouth, IN (PRWEB) February 17, 2009 -- Aside from the company's achievements with topseos, High Position (www.topseos.com/high-position-limited) has received extensive recognition and numerous awards for the exceptional work that it delivers. Its services have recently come to encompass its own newly launched Pay Per Click management system as well as the acquisition of asterisks*, which focuses primarily on search friendly web design and development, both adding extra depth and definition to the dynamic force that builds its successes.

Founded in 1995, High Position prides itself on being able to deliver prime results by implementing techniques that work time and time again. Its fast and efficient methods of search engine optimisation are strategically arranged to consistently take its clients to number one on Google, and in some cases increase traffic flow to these sites by well over 100%. High Position's reputation has landed the company some illustrious clients such as Lloyd's TSB Bank, haart Estate Agents, Sony and Budget Car and Van Rental, who have all gone straight to number one on Google search engine pages. This is the type of service that allowed the High Position team to achieve a 104% increase in earnings in 2008, and is also the magic that will also allow the company to expand its team by 100% in 2009 to become the largest Digital Marketing Agency in the UK.

According to Shaun Parker, one of the founding partners of High Position, the company pulls out all the stops in every job, no matter what the circumstances. He feels that this is what separates them from their competition. "We are differentiated through the breadth and depth of our services, all based on a deep technological understanding of search and websites. We do not seek to simply exploit 'low hanging fruit' but go the extra mile to propose and deliver strategies that generate the best and fastest returns for our clients," says Parker.

topseos has given High Position the acknowledgment that it deserves, and can only contribute to the company's added success with its latest announcement. topseos enables businesses to separate the genuine key players from those companies that are riding on terminology and marketing lingo. With a continuous flow of rankings and reviews, no one can ever be left in the dark when it comes to SEO and internet marketing.

To view the complete list of the best SEO firms in the UK (www.topseos.com/best-seo-and-ppc-companies-in-united-kingdom), please visit: www.topseos.com/best-seo-and-ppc-companies-in-united-kingdom.

For further information on High Position, please visit www.highposition.net or www.topseos.com/high-position-limited.

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Contact Information Jeev Trika

topseos.com

http://www.topseos.com

800-874-2458

Obama May Create Higher Demand for Heavy Equipment Operators in 2009

2009-02-17T11:45:00.003+02:00

Obama May Create Higher Demand for Heavy Equipment Operators in 2009

President Obama stimulus proposal includes rebuilding the nation's infrastructure, which means job opportunities for heavy equipment operators in the construction industry.

Orange Park, FL (PRWEB) February 17, 2009 -- President Barack Obama's proposed Stimulus Plan (http://www.earthmoverschool.com/pdf/ObamaStimulus.pdf) is expected to create over four million new jobs in the United States if passed by Congress, and that's good news for people who want to move into the construction industry in 2009.

According to The New York Times, the Obama proposal states that nearly 400,000 jobs could be created by building and repairing roads, schools and bridges. That means there will be a demand for heavy equipment operators and Heavy Equipment Training (http://www.earthmoverschool.com/), creating a need for training programs such as those offered by the National Heavy Equipment Operators School.

Florida-based National Heavy Equipment Operators School provides an extensive two-part Heavy Equipment Training Program (http://www.earthmoverschool.com/course.htm). Once participants complete training, they are immediately qualified to work as heavy equipment operators in the construction industry. National's heavy equipment operator training is accredited with the Distance Education Training Counsel (DETC), giving graduates an edge when applying for jobs as heavy equipment operators.

"President Obama has hinted that the entire USA infrastructure will be rebuilt. This will cause a tremendous demand for heavy equipment careers," says David Rose, spokesman for National Training Schools.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, about three out of four heavy equipment operators worked in the construction industry. Many equipment operators worked in heavy construction, building highways, bridges, or railroads in every section of the United States.

About National Heavy Equipment Operators School:

National Heavy Equipment Operators School is based in Orange Park, Florida, and provides an extensive, two-part training program for those interested in working as heavy equipment operators in the construction industry. National Training Heavy Equipment Operators School is accredited with the Distance Education Training Counsel (DETC).

Contact:

Contact Information:

David Rose

National Training

http://www.earthmoverschool.com/

1-800-488-7364

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Contact Information David Rose

National Training Schools

http://www.earthmoverschool.com/

1 800 488 7364

Magnasphere Announces New UL 634 Level 2 High Security Sensor Standard Approval

2009-02-17T11:45:00.002+02:00

Magnasphere Announces New UL 634 Level 2 High Security Sensor Standard Approval

A new UL 634 Level 2 High Security Standard (for connectors and switches used with security systems) has been created by Underwriters Laboratories, the U.S. product safety testing organization. This new standard will help Secure Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF's) and other high security installations to identify the magnetic contacts and sensors that provide the absolute highest level of physical perimeter intrusion detection. Virtually unbeatable and unbreakable, the Magnasphere HSD is the only high security sensor that meets the new UL 634 Level 2 High Security Standard and ensures high security areas remain secured.

Waukesha, WI (PRWEB) February 17, 2009 -- Designed to replace exploitable balanced magnetic switch (BMS) contacts used to detect doorway breaches in high security facilities, Magnasphere Corp. (http://www.magnasphere.com) announced that the Harco / Magnasphere HSD (http://www.magnasphere.com/applications/high-security/hsd-security-solutions/6.html) is the only high security sensor that meets the new UL 634 Level 2 high security standard (http://www.magnasphere.com/applications/high-security/hsd-ul-634-level-2/12.html) for magnetic contacts and sensors. This new standard will help Secure Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF's) and other high security installations to identify the magnetic contacts and sensors that provide the absolute highest level of physical perimeter intrusion detection.

In the 1970's, once it was discovered how easy it was for an intruder to disable or defeat a common household door and window security system sensor (http://www.magnasphere.com/applications/home-security/reed-switch-issues/3.html) with a magnet, the U.S. Government demanded a more effective countermeasure to protect its highest classified areas. These devices, better known as balanced magnetic switch (BMS) contacts, have become the common device used to detect doorway breaches in high security facilities. However, a vulnerability in the way a BMS contact operates (http://www.magnasphere.com/applications/high-security/bms-reed-switch-issues/3.html) undermines its ability to effectively act as a security system's first line of defense, compromising the integrity of the entire intrusion detection system.

"BMS contacts are not secure, and can be easily defeated. These switches can be bypassed by electrical, magnetic, or mechanical tampering, and should not be relied upon for any measure of security, especially against attack from within an organization," said investigative attorney and security specialist, Marc Weber Tobias. "If your facility employs BMS contacts you should explore the new Magnasphere HSD high security sensor which provides more security against covert attacks."

Unlike exploitable and potentially unreliable BMS contacts, the Magnasphere HSD (http://www.magnasphere.com/applications/high-security/hsd-security-solutions/8.html) is the only high security sensor that is resistant to external and internal attempts to disarm the sensor by magnetic defeat. BMS contacts have only been shown to be resistant to external disarmament and defeat. This important distinction is why the Magnasphere HSD is the only high security sensor to receive UL 634 Level 2 certification.

Security experts agree that the most devastating threats to corporate and government security in the future may come from employees who were deemed trusted insiders. Armed with a simple magnet, an intruder or trusted employee can disable BMS contacts so they can enter secured areas undetected at a later time. "At the heart of every security system lies trust; trust that the system is going to work when you really need it," said Rick Kirschman, CEO of Magnasphere. "How can you trust a security system built around the exploitable balanced magnetic switch contact?"

For additional information on Magnasphere technology, please call 262.347.0711 or visit GetMoreSecurity.com (http://www.magnasphere.com).

About Magnasphere Corp: A privately held company, Magnasphere Corp. was founded in 2002 with the purpose of providing superior performing magnetic contact sensor technology to the residential, commercial, and federal government security markets. Magnasphere has teamed with Harco, Inc., a leading aerospace manufacturer, to manufacture and distribute the Magnasphere HSD, the only high security sensor that meets the new UL 634 Level 2 high security standard for magnetic contacts and sensors. Magnasphere HSD's leading edge technology aims to set new industry standards for high security sensors while providing a more affordable and effective alternative to inferior reed switch based balanced magnetic switch (BMS) contacts.

Contact:

Rick Kirschman, President

Magnasphere Corp.

262-347-0711

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Contact Information Rick Kirschman, President

Magnasphere Corp.

http://www.magnasphere.com

262-347-0711

The Small Business Referral Stimulus Package

2009-02-17T11:45:00.001+02:00

The Small Business Referral Stimulus Package

As the talk of recession crowds the news and the economic stimulus package debate rages on in Washington DC, John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing, determined it was time for small businesses to take matters into their own hands. Therefore he is declaring March 9-13, 2009 - Make a Referral Week.

Kansas City, Missouri (PRWEB) February 17, 2009 -- As the talk of recession crowds the news and the economic stimulus package debate rages on in Washington DC, John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing, determined it was time for small businesses to take matters into their own hands. Therefore he is declaring March 9-13, 2009 - Make a Referral Week.

Make a Referral Week is an entrepreneurial approach to stimulating the small business economy one referred business at a time. The goal for the week is to generate 1000 referred leads to 1000 deserving small businesses in an effort to highlight the impact of how this simple action can blossom into millions of dollars in new business.

"Small business is the lifeblood and job-creating engine of the economy and merits the positive attention so often saved for corporate bailout stories," declared Jantsch

Jantsch is not alone in support of this notion as sponsors such as Microsoft Office Live, Intuit, Sage, BNI, iLinc, Palo Alto Software, Infusionsoft, Printing4Less, and Vertical Response have joined the effort to help spread the word about this positive event.

The weeklong virtual event will also feature daily education programs focused on teaching small business owners and other marketers how to tap the power of referral marketing. Featured guest experts include Ivan Misner, founder of BNI and author Masters of Networking, Bob Burg, author of Endless Referrals and the Go-Giver, Bill Cates, author of Get More Referrals Now, Andy Sernovitz, author of Word of Mouth Marketing, Guy Kawasaki, author of Reality Check, Rich Sloan, author of StartUpNation, Anita Campbell, publisher of Small Business Trends, Scott Allen, author of the Virtual Handshake, John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing, Scott Ginsberg of Nametag TV, Michael Port, author of the Contrarian Effect and Book Yourself Solid, Susan Solovic Wilson, founder of SBTV.com and Pam Slim, author Escape from Cubicle Nation.

Individuals around the globe will be invited to make at least one referral to a small business and visit Make a Referral Week (http://www.MakeAReferralWeek.com) web site to share the referral details, including information on why they referred a particular business. Each day during the week one referral story will be chosen as the "best referral of the day" and the referred business and referral source will each win a Referral Gift Prize featuring signed books from recognized referral experts.

The Refer-O-Meter will monitor the march towards 1000 referrals given throughout the week.

More information here - makeareferralweek.com (http://www.makeareferralweek.com)

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Contact Information JOHN JANTSCH

Duct Tape Marketing

http://www.makeareferralweek.com

816-872-8452

PRWeb launches online news distribution service helping UK users to take advantage of web explosion

2009-02-17T11:45:00.000+02:00

PRWeb launches online news distribution service helping UK users to take advantage of web explosion

PRWeb UK will offer customers distribution to UK-based media, search engines, news sites and consumers to share their news and drive sales

Search Engine Strategies, London, Booth # 103 (PRWEB UK) 17 February, 2009 -- A new service designed to help companies raise their online visibility has been launched in the UK by PRWeb, the leading online news distribution service. PRWeb UK (http://uk.prweb.com) offers distribution to media, search engines, news sites and consumers throughout the UK to enable companies to get their news in front of potential customers, journalists, bloggers and other audiences.

PRWeb UK is specifically designed to help companies -- from sole traders and SME's to blue chips and multinational businesses -- raise their online visibility allowing organisations to communicate direct via the web to a limitless number of contacts, including journalists and media, search engines, bloggers and consumers. Industry research placed the number of bloggers at 56 million, with the market size doubling every six months and 1.5 billion internet users worldwide.

"PR Web UK, is an evolution from traditional forms of news distribution. Harnessing the power of the internet enables practitioners to seize opportunities made available by the growth of the web," explains William Wagner, chief marketing officer of Vocus, Inc.

Through partnerships with prominent news outlets such as the Press Association and search engines including Yahoo! and Topix, PRWeb news releases are available to millions of unique visitors throughout the UK.

"Investing in PRWeb enabled us to achieve wide-spread press visibility for our clients when we needed a story to have that 'extra' reach," said Andrew Denny, head of online communications at The Publicity Works. "We can ensure our customers' communications reach places such as Google News or Yahoo! News, increasing traffic towards their own sites. As media consumption increasingly shifts towards online, the benefits of using PRWeb will become more and more important for PR Consultancies."

Using PRWeb UK's online release distribution, customers are able to:

• Distribute their news directly to more than 450 publications through the Press Association as well as top local, regional and national media outlets

• Increase rankings on UK-based search engines - such as Google UK and Yahoo! UK through a search optimised UK platform

• Track and measure success with distribution analytics

• Include YouTube videos and other multimedia components to create a more vivid experience for readers

• Incorporate social messaging technology to communicate to an even larger audience

"Based on PRWeb's success enabling companies to increase their online visibility and get their message out to millions of people, we have created a service specifically to help companies see these same benefits throughout the UK," added Wagner. "PR consultancies and inhouse PR and marketing practitioners can add PRWeb UK to their repertoire as online increasingly becomes the medium of choice, in the UK and worldwide."

PRWeb news releases are distributed through search engines, RSS feeds and directly to tens of thousands of journalists and editors through e-mail.

PRWeb UK will be available in March at www.PRWebUK.com.

About PRWeb

PRWeb is recognised as a leading online news and press release distribution service worldwide. Since 1997, PRWeb has been changing the way businesses, marketing departments and public relations firms think about press releases. PRWeb was the first company to develop a distribution strategy around direct-to-consumer communication and to build and offer a search engine optimised platform for press release distribution. PRWeb, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vocus, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand public relations management software. For more information please visit www.PRWebUK.com.

About Vocus, Inc.

Vocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: VOCS) is a leading provider of on-demand software for public relations management. Our web-based software suite helps organisations of all sizes to fundamentally change the way they communicate with both the media and the public, optimising their public relations and increasing their ability to measure its impact. Our on-demand software addresses the critical functions of public relations including media relations, news distribution and news monitoring. We deliver our solutions over the Internet using a secure, scalable application and system architecture, which allows our customers to eliminate expensive up-front hardware and software costs and to quickly deploy and adopt our on-demand software. Vocus is used by more than 3,300 organisations worldwide and is available in seven languages. Vocus is based in Lanham, MD with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information please visit www.vocuseurope.com or call +44 (0) 20 748 16150.

This release contains "may," "will," "expects," "projects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," "intends," "plans," "should," "seeks," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future results to differ materially from those projected or contemplated in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be significantly impacted by certain risks and uncertainties described in Vocus' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Contact Information Robin Lane

Vocus, Inc.

http://uk.prweb.com

+ (1) 301-683-6022

Lisa Pringle

Montpellier PR

http://uk.prweb.com

+44(0)1242 262977

Michael Widenius, founder of MySQL, invests in WOT, Web of Trust

2009-02-17T08:45:00.000+02:00

Michael Widenius, founder of MySQL, invests in WOT, Web of Trust

Michael "Monty" Widenius, founder of MySQL and a guru for the global open source movement, has invested in WOT, Web of Trust. WOT, a free community-driven security add-on that helps Internet users protect themselves against online threats, closed its second round of funding as the community exceeded 3 million downloads.

Helsinki, Finland (PRWEB) February 16, 2009 -- Michael "Monty" Widenius, founder of MySQL and a guru for the global open source movement, has invested in WOT, Web of Trust. WOT, a free community-driven security add-on that helps Internet users protect themselves against online threats, closed its second round of funding as the community exceeded 3 million downloads.

"When I first learned about WOT, I was intrigued because it answers the common question Internet users have - Can I trust this website? - by uniquely combining a community-driven approach, Internet resources and browser technology. The growth and success of MySQL was in many aspects due to our active user community. WOT's big and active community shows a similar strength, and I like the fact that through WOT we are helping making the Internet a better and safer place," said Widenius, who will take a seat on the company's Board of Directors.

"We are excited about Monty joining our team and bringing his wealth of knowledge and contact network. Monty had a key role at MySQL when it grew to become an open source icon and the developer of the world's most popular open source database. For Web of Trust, this new injection of expertise and capital will help us to expedite our growth and take the company to the next level," said WOT's CEO Esa Suurio.

The investors in the second round of funding include Open Ocean (http://www.openoceancapital.com), the investment company through which Widenius seeks to invest in disruptive technology start-ups and help them achieve success; and the Finnish Industry Investment Ltd, an existing shareholder.

Protection when browsing and shopping the Internet

Web of Trust offers Internet users preventive protection against Internet scams, identity theft, spyware, spam and unreliable online shops. The WOT security add-on provides safety ratings to search results when using Google, Yahoo!, Wikipedia, Digg and other popular sites, helping users protect their computers and personal information. Website rating information is continuously updated by the user community and from numerous trusted sources, such as listings of malware and phishing sites. The free Internet security add-on works with Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers and can be downloaded at http://www.mywot.com.

Supporting Facts of WOT

• WOT has been downloaded by 3 million users

• Information on 21 million websites

• 1 in every 20 websites is harmful

• WOT users can contribute by rating and commenting on websites

• WOT also receives information from a large number of trusted sources, such as PhishTank, hpHosts, DNS-BH Malware Domain list and Artists Against 419.

Resources

• WOT videos (http://www.youtube.com/mywot)

• Screen prints, logos, and photos (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mywot/sets)

Contact Name: Esa Suurio, CEO, phone: +358 40 716 9301

Address: Against Intuition, Inc. Italahdenkatu 27 A, 00210 Helsinki, Finland

Michael "Monty" Widenius, phone: +358 40 060 3271

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Contact Information Esa Suurio

Against Intuition Inc.

http://www.mywot.com

+358 40 716 9301

Michael Widenius

Open Ocean

http://www.openoceancapital.com

+358 40 060 3271

Atlanta Dental Spa in Alpharetta, GA Offering CAD / CAM Dentistry

2009-02-17T01:45:00.001+02:00

Atlanta Dental Spa in Alpharetta, GA Offering CAD / CAM Dentistry

The Atlanta Dental Spa located in Roswell and Alpharetta, GA is now offering same day porcelain restorations for their patients. Atlanta Dental Spa offers general & cosmetic dentistry, extractions, periodontal care, implants crowns and amazing porcelain veneers.

Atlanta (PRWEB) February 16, 2009 -- Atlanta Dental Spa is pleased to offer same day crowns, fillings, and veneers to qualifying patients. At the forefront of dental technology, Atlanta Dental Spa recently incorporated the E4D Dentist™ system into the treatment options available to patients. As a result, Drs. Peter Boulden and Susan Estep can take a digital scan of the patient's tooth and design and create a custom, permanent restoration in the dental office, all in a single appointment.

"We are so excited to bring this technology to our patients; the range of benefits we can now offer is more comprehensive and convenient," said Dr. Boulden. The E4D system allows the doctors at Atlanta Dental Spa to replace conventional impression methods that include an unpleasant material and the uncomfortable waiting associated with it. The clean, fast digital scan is obtained in a few minutes through a series of photographic images taken in the mouth.

The scanned information is then transferred to the design center where a 3D model of the tooth is created chairside using the system's state-of-the-art DentaLogic™ software. The dentist can then customize the restoration to fit the patient's unique characteristics, after which it is created in a milling unit right in the dental office.

The final result is a natural-looking restoration that beautifully fits the surrounding teeth, making the crown, veneer, or filling virtually undetectable. "The elimination of impressions, temporaries, second appointments, and waiting for the permanent restoration elevates the entire dental experience for both the dentist and the patient. Patients will love watching their new tooth come to life, as well as the convenience of same day dentistry," said Dr. Estep. The E4D Dentist system empowers dentists to treat their patients with ¬¬dentistry that truly fits their lifestyles.

Atlanta Dental Spa is a family and cosmetic dentistry practice which focuses on excellence in dentistry and top-notch customer service. For four years, Atlanta Dental Spa has been delivering smile makeovers and family care. The Atlanta Dental Spa team is committed to creating a place where people enjoy going to the dentist.

For more information about DRS. BOULDEN AND ESTEP, or Atlanta Dental Spa, visit the practice at www.AtlantaDentalSpa.com, send an e-mail to atlantadentalspa (at) gmail.com, or call (770) 998-3838

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Contact Information Peter Boulden

Atlanta Dental Spa

http://www.AtlantaDentalSpa.com

770-998-3838

Costa Pacific Homes to Hold Launch Party This Month for First Homes Available in the New Villebois Village Center

2009-02-17T01:45:00.000+02:00

Costa Pacific Homes to Hold Launch Party This Month for First Homes Available in the New Villebois Village Center

Costa Pacific Homes recently announced it will hold a Launch Party commemorating the opening of the first homes available for sale in the new Villebois Village Center in Wilsonville, Ore., on Sat., Feb. 28 and Sun., March 1, 2009, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Wilsonville, Ore. (Vocus) February 16, 2009 -- Costa Pacific Homes (http://costapacific.com/) recently announced it will hold a Launch Party commemorating the opening of the first homes available for sale in the new Villebois Village Center in Wilsonville, Ore., on Sat., Feb. 28 and Sun., March 1, 2009, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The award-winning master planner and developer will open the doors of its newly completed model home in the three-story row home-style Seville Rows, which offer high amenity, low maintenance living for people interested in becoming a part of the exclusive Villebois community (http://www.villebois.net/).

Located directly across from the future site of the Piazza Villebois, the homes feature a variety of flexible two bedroom floor plans with lofted areas, open spaces and bonus rooms that can be transformed into additional bedrooms to suit any family.

Priced between $453,900 and $589,900, the Seville Rows (http://homes.villebois.com/detail.asp?hm_id=3) range in size from 2,005 square feet to 2,500 square feet - perfect for the downsizing couple or empty nester looking for just the right amount of space to accommodate themselves and any kids home for the weekend.

Exceptional and distinct, the Seville Rows boast all of the conveniences that buyers are looking for in a new home, including open, inviting great rooms with dining nooks and gas fireplaces. The gourmet kitchens in each of the homes feature opulent tile countertops and backsplashes, GE Home Essential stainless steel appliances, high-quality Kohler fixtures and richly appointed hardwood floors. The Seville Rows also integrate multiple levels of covered decks, significant storage, outdoor living spaces, fully landscaped, no-maintenance yards and two-car garages.

Costa Pacific (http://costapacific.com/socialnetworks.php) is currently offering an exciting leaseback opportunity on the Seville Rows model home. Buyers can purchase the model at an annual lease rate of 9% of the purchase price with a guaranteed monthly payment for at least a year, with potential extensions as long as the company is selling Seville Rows. During the lease period, Costa Pacific will even reimburse or pay directly all property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, all utilities and maintenance. After the period of leaseback is complete and Costa Pacific no longer requires the use of the home as a model, it will convert the model to a traditional home. This is the perfect opportunity for buyers who wish to invest in the new Villebois Village Center (http://www.villebois.net/inspiration.php), but are not quite ready to move. They will also enjoy the added value of investing in the community as Costa Pacific continues to develop the Village Center.

"We are very excited to open the first homes in the Villebois Village Center," says Rudy Kadlub, CEO of Costa Pacific (http://www.costapacific.com/management-team.php?q=rudy-kadlub). "Buyers who purchase our Seville Rows will be located in the prime spot to enjoy easy access to all of the activities at the heart of the community - from the weekly farmer's market to the future shops and restaurants that will grace the Village Center."

For more information about the Villebois Village Center or the community's upcoming Launch Party, please visit: www.Villebois.com; or contact Costa Pacific New Home Specialist Andy Green at 866.580.2836 or email.

About Costa Pacific Communities

Since 1990, Costa Pacific Communities has been building communities throughout the Pacific Northwest that enrich the lives of residents. Costa Pacific has been recognized nationally for excellence in design, master planning and marketing and is the most awarded builder/developer in the history of Oregon. Most notably, Costa Pacific received a Gold Nugget Award for Best on the Boards Site Plan for Villebois at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference in 2005. The master planner's Orenco Station community in Hillsboro, Ore. received the prestigious "Master Planned Community of the Year" award in 1999 from the National Association of Home Builders. Additionally, Costa Pacific has been named Developer of the Year by Oregon's environmental watchdog group, 1000 Friends of Oregon, and twice been named the Home Builder Association of Metropolitan Portland's (HBA) Builder of the Year as well as the State's Builder of the Year. For more information about Costa Pacific Communities, please visit www.CostaPacific.com.

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Contact Information Megan Wilber

http://www.Villebois.com

503.525.0223

Rally Call To Rockingham

2009-02-16T15:45:00.002+02:00

Rally Call To Rockingham

The Adrian Flux French Car Show 2009, Rockingham Race Circuit, Sunday June 14th.

(Vocus) February 16, 2009 -- This year's Adrian Flux French Car Show (http://www.frenchcarshow.co.uk/) takes place on Sunday June 14th at Rockingham (www.rockingham.co.uk/). For 2009 visitors can not only drive the 150mph touring car race circuit (Europe's fastest), they can also get a 'hot ride' as a passenger in an ex-works rally car.

While the main attraction remains the display of rocking Renaults, sexy Citroens and pugnacious Peugeots, the thrills and spills of rallying add a new, exciting edge to the show. Rockingham's rally stage (http://www.rockingham.co.uk/about/circuits.asp), adjacent to the main grandstand, is hosting both the hot rides and a demo rally. Other show highlights include 180mph 'days of thunder' Nascar cars on the main circuit and the infamous Over The Top stunt team in the paddock.

The familiar French Car Show favourites are back – including the clubs, the show cars, the traders and the fabulous Flux Babes, who'll be giving away bags of freebies as well as offering insurance advice and on-the-spot quotes from show sponsor Adrian Flux Insurance Services (http://www.adrianflux.co.uk/).

"Each year the show gets bigger and better," says organiser Mark Dow. "But last year's event set a benchmark that's going to be very hard to beat. That's why we've brought in the extra features like the rally, the hot rides and the OTT stunt guys. They should make for a really electrifying show!"

The mix of attractions is why the Adrian Flux French Car Show appeals as much to families as to petrol heads. "It's a fun event that draws a great cross section of people, which is a big reason for us continuing to support it," admits Flux's Gerry Bucke. "Of course, we also insure a lot of French cars –- especially modifieds (http://www.adrianflux.co.uk/modified-detail-go.php), hot hatches (http://www.adrianflux.co.uk/hot-hatches-detail-go.php) and classics (http://www.adrianflux.co.uk/classics-detail-go.php) -– so it's great for giving us profile in the market. And it helps that every year we have such a blast at the show!"

There are several changes to the 2009 show. Responding to visitor's feedback, the organisers have shifted the trade village and show cars from the centre of the circuit to the area at the front of the stadium. This means there's no need for visitors to walk through the Rockingham tunnel to get to the village. There's also a new, dedicated campsite for visitors about 20 minutes drive from Rockingham. Says Mark Dow: "The site has beautiful grounds with a lake and all sorts of features including a roller coaster, which should keep kids of all ages happy!"

Tickets for the Adrian Flux French Car Show cost £12.50 in advance, or £15 on the gate, and under-14s go free. Camping costs £15 per car of up to four people. Book in advance through www.frenchcarshow.co.uk and get priority car parking and a free window sticker.

To contact Adrian Flux Insurance Services freephone 0800 505 3000, email the company at quotes@adrianflux.co.uk, or see the Flux homepage on www.adrianflux.co.uk

The show organisers can be contacted via the website, by emailing info@frenchcarshow.co.uk or by calling 07973 900 134.

PRESS ENQUIRIES:

Toni Turner or Alison Haynes at The Publicity Works

Tel: 01263 761000

Email: flux (at) publicityworks.biz

Mark Dow of The Adrian Flux French Car Show: 07973 900 134

Gerry Bucke of Adrian Flux Insurance Services: 0800 505 3000

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Contact Information Toni Turner

The Publicity Works

http://www.frenchcarshow.co.uk

44 1263 761000

SurePayroll Main Street Insights Survey: Small Business Owners Say TARP is Failing and Insist Tax Cuts are the Right Answer

2009-02-16T15:45:00.001+02:00

SurePayroll Main Street Insights Survey: Small Business Owners Say TARP is Failing and Insist Tax Cuts are the Right Answer

Survey shows that nearly three out of four small business owners do not believe the relief program is doing its job and are looking for a different solution from the government

Glenview, IL (PRWEB) February 16, 2009 -- A survey conducted this month by online payroll service SurePayroll (http://www.surepayroll.com/) found that most small business owners feel the government should be taking a different approach to boost the economy during tough times. According to the results, nearly three out of four small business owners disagree with the way the U.S. government has allocated funds in its Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP), and believe tax cuts would be the ideal solution.

TARP -- approved in 2008 to allocate $700 billion to the United States Department of Treasury to help strengthen the financial sector and mitigate damage from the subprime mortgage crisis -- was deemed effective by only 3 percent of respondents, while 72 percent were clear on their disapproval and 25 percent did not have a strong opinion.

"Small business owners are screaming for a different solution," says SurePayroll President Michael Alter. "They know firsthand the challenges their businesses are facing, and have seen no relief from Washington."

While the small business owners who disapproved blamed a variety of groups and individuals for the mishandling of TARP disbursements, the majority said Congress was primarily at fault. Other respondents singled out U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and lobbyists as causing the biggest problems with the program.

-- Most small business owners believe tax cuts are the answer --

When it comes to stimulating the small business economy, the survey found that nearly half of the respondents feel the government should focus on tax cuts.

"Taxes have always been a huge issue for small businesses, and the current economy has amplified it," says Alter. "Because small business owners are so in tune with the finances of their businesses, they tend to look for fast, surefire ways to cut expenses, so tax cuts are naturally an attractive option."

Aside from tax cuts, other popular suggestions for stimulating the small business economy included a massive stimulus program (11 percent), a solution to ease the small business healthcare burden (10 percent) and forcing banks to lend money (9 percent). Specific comments included:

- "Let businesses write off capital expenditures right away instead of over a period of years."

- "Get out of Iraq ASAP and reallocate wasteful and corrupt military spending to small businesses, healthcare, education and the environment."

- "Give all adults and maybe small businesses a $3,000 prepaid check card that must be spent within 45 days."

About SurePayroll:

Voted Editor's Choice (http://www.surepayroll.com/spsite/press/releases/2007/release071107.asp) for best payroll service by PC Magazine, a Top 100 Product by Accounting Today and winner of the Stevies Award for eCommerce Customer Service Team of the Year, SurePayroll is America's largest full-service online payroll (http://www.surepayroll.com/) service and honoree of the of the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Businesses award two years in a row.

SurePayroll is passionate about small businesses and their payroll (http://www.surepayroll.com/product/payroll/). The company is dedicated to providing an extremely friendly and simple payroll experience -- at a price small business owners can afford.

In addition to its payroll and ClickFREETM tax file and pay service -- which allows a user to complete the entire payroll process in minutes -- SurePayroll offers a suite of online services designed specifically for small business, including HR and compliance resources (http://www.surepayroll.com/product/compliance/), 401(k) (http://www.surepayroll.com/product/401k/) retirement solutions, health insurance and workers' compensation products.

SurePayroll also offers a private-label and co-branded payroll service to accountants (http://www.surepayroll.com/surechoice/) and banking partners to offer payroll processing to their small business clients.

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Contact Information Frank Krolicki

SurePayroll

http://www.surepayroll.com

312-546-4127

Ryan Continues International Expansion with Launch of United Kingdom Office

2009-02-16T15:45:00.000+02:00

Ryan Continues International Expansion with Launch of United Kingdom Office

Ryan, the leading tax services firm in North America, with the largest transaction tax practice in the United States and Canada, today announced the Firm's international expansion into Europe with the opening of a new office in London, England.

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) February 16, 2009 -- Ryan (http://www.ryanco.com), the leading tax services firm in North America, with the largest transaction tax practice in the United States and Canada, today announced the Firm's international expansion into Europe with the opening of a new office in London, England. The central London office will be under the direction of Mr. Michael Camburn, an experienced tax professional with more than 15 years of experience in Value-Added Tax (VAT) automation, as well as customs and foreign trade advisory services. Mr. Camburn will manage a strategic growth plan to rapidly capture additional European market share while ensuring quality client service and delivery.

Ryan's United Kingdom operations will provide companies combined access to the highest level of European, Canadian, and U.S. tax services with specialized expertise in VAT and transaction tax automation. The UK operation is already supporting a number of large global companies with tax automation services and plans to aggressively acquire premier European tax talent to support its existing pipeline of tax automation engagements.

"Ryan already provides tax services to many of the world's leading global companies," said Michael Camburn, Managing Director of Ryan's UK Operations. "The trust that Ryan has earned by delivering consistent results for these multinational clients has played a major role in supporting our international expansion and opening of the London office."

"Ryan has been a valued Sabrix partner and has teamed with us to implement the Sabrix Application Suite in a number of global deployments at multinational corporations in the United States," said Mehrdad Talaifar, Vice President of the Sabrix Partner Network. "Now, Ryan's UK team will bring that same wealth of tax consulting expertise as well as industry best practices to global deployments of tax technology in the European market."

"The opening of our London office is one of the most important milestones in our strategic growth plan for capturing additional market share through international expansion," said G. Brint Ryan, Managing Principal of Ryan. "We will continue to build new operations in those countries where our premier global clients operate, and acquire the most seasoned international tax talent to best serve their needs."

About Ryan (http://www.ryanco.com):

Ryan is the leading tax services firm in North America, with the largest transaction tax practice in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the Firm provides a comprehensive range of state, local, federal, and international tax advisory and consulting services on a multi-jurisdictional basis, including audit defense, tax recovery, credits and incentives, tax process improvement and automation, tax appeals, and strategic planning. With a multi-disciplinary team of more than 750 professionals and associates, Ryan serves many of the world's most prominent Fortune 1000 companies.

PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT:

G. Brint Ryan

Managing Principal

Ryan

972.934.0022

brint.ryan (at) ryanco (dot) com

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Contact Information Brint Ryan

Ryan

http://www.ryanco.com

972.934.0022

Histogen to Present Preliminary Hair Regrowth Clinical Results at Stem Cell Summit

2009-02-16T12:45:00.000+02:00

Histogen to Present Preliminary Hair Regrowth Clinical Results at Stem Cell Summit

Company will Share Sneak Peek at Safety and Efficacy Results from In Progress Clinical Trial

New York (PRWEB) February 16, 2009 -- Dr. Gail Naughton, CEO of Histogen, Inc., a regenerative medicine company developing solutions based on the products of newborn fibroblasts grown under embryonic conditions, will address attendees tomorrow at the 4th Annual Stem Cell Summit in New York. Dr. Naughton will be presenting preliminary mid-trial results from Histogen's first human clinical evaluation of ReGenicaTM for hair regrowth.

The primary objective of this double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study is to evaluate safety in the clinical application of the ReGenica product for hair regrowth. Histogen is also examining product efficacy as a secondary objective, specifically looking at the same end-points the Company has seen in the animal model - new hair growth, and the thickness of new and existing hair. The study is in progress, but the Company has reviewed data from the scheduled 12 week time point and is pleased with the results to date.

"Histogen's clinical trial was designed to assess the safety of its product over a five month period," commented Dr. Craig Ziering, principal investigator of the study and founder of Ziering Medical. "In addition to seeing no adverse reactions, we were delighted to see more hair, thicker hair shafts, and what appears to be the growth of completely new hair follicles in the areas that received the ReGenica treatment."

ReGenica is a proprietary liquid formula created by the culturing of newborn fibroblasts in an embryonic-like environment, and then harvesting the naturally secreted embryonic wnt proteins, growth factors, and other synergistic bioproducts that are produced. It is the first naturally stabilized and bioactive formulation of wnt proteins and natural cofactors, which are thought to act in the formation of new hair follicles.

"Wnt signaling has been shown to be responsible for initiating epidermal stem cells to form new hair follicles in mice, and is also important in maintaining the hair inducing activity from existing follicles," said Frank Zeigler, General Manager at Histogen. "We are excited to be the first group to show these effects in a clinical setting using human WNT proteins."

Histogen began this outside-U.S. study of ReGenica for hair regrowth in November, with the goal of more rapidly obtaining human safety data which will allow the Company to progress with product development. The trial is currently ongoing, and Histogen expects to release full results from this first clinical study in the first half of 2009.

Dr. Gail Naughton has spent more than 15 years extensively researching the tissue engineering process, and holds more than 90 patents in the field. Dr. Naughton founded Histogen in 2007, and currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board for the Company, in addition to her position as Dean of the College of Business at San Diego State University.

About Histogen

Histogen, launched in 2007, seeks to redefine regenerative medicine by developing a series of high value products that do not contain embryonic stem cells or animal components. Through Histogen's proprietary bioreactors that mimic the embryonic environment, newborn fibroblasts are encouraged to naturally produce the vital proteins and growth factors from which the Company has developed its rich product portfolio. Histogen has two product families - ExceltrixTM, Histogen's human Extracellular Matrix (ECM) and ReGenicaTM, Histogen's proprietary liquid formula. For more information, please visit http://www.histogeninc.com.

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Contact Information Eileen Naughton

Histogen

http://www.histogeninc.com

619.318.7821

Aurora Lifetools Implements AssureSign Biometric Electronic Signature Solution to Enhance Customer Convenience and Expedite Contracts

2009-02-16T11:45:00.001+02:00

Aurora Lifetools Implements AssureSign Biometric Electronic Signature Solution to Enhance Customer Convenience and Expedite Contracts

Biometric Electronic Signature Solution Improves Contract Process and Lowers Costs

Orlando, Fla. (PRWEB) February 16, 2009 -- AssureSign LLC's Biometric Electronic Signature Technology has been selected as the electronic signature solution by Aurora Lifetools, an organization that assists and represents people applying for disability benefits.

AssureSign is a web-hosted service that facilitates the managed processing of documents in an all-digital, highly secure environment. The patent-pending electronic signature software provides forensically identifiable evidence of contractual acceptance with digitized electronic signatures that can be matched for authentication in much the same way as a traditional signature.

Aurora Lifetools initially implemented electronic signatures to enhance and expedite the contract process. Many of their clients do not have access to a fax machine, and would typically mail back a signed contract. Once signed contracts were returned, Aurora Lifetools would countersign the document and resend to the client for their records, leading to an overwhelming amount of paper, per strict industry retention regulations. This process was costly and took days to complete. Approximately 30% of business was lost due to failure to return paperwork.

Additionally, due to the nature of Aurora Lifetools' business, the Federal Government required a handwritten signature, and their former electronic signature vendor was unable to provide that capability. Aurora Lifetools obtained a ruling from the Social Security Administration ensuring acceptance of AssureSign's Biometric Electronic Signatures, which capture "real" signatures, enabling the company's clients to sign contracts and submit documents without leaving their homes.

"AssureSign reduced our document costs to a fraction of the previous cost of $100 per client," says Drew Hyde, Senior Partner at Aurora Lifetools. "AssureSign gives us countersigned contracts with our clients in under four minutes and guarantees us Federal Government payment for our services in less than one minute."

Since the entire AssureSign electronic signature process is tracked digitally, users have a complete forensic audit trail of the delivery and signing process. This enables users to know exactly when documents are received, when they are signed, and who has or has not signed them, providing users with complete control over the signing process.

"With just a mouse, an Internet connection and our patent-pending electronic signature, Aurora Lifetools is able to expedite the contract process, as well as provide an added convenience for their customers, a majority of which are disabled," said David W. Brinkman, chief executive officer of AssureSign LLC. "It's the perfect solution for almost any business that requires signatures and quick turnaround on contracts from customers in various locations."

About AssureSign LLC

AssureSign LLC is a leading provider of web-based electronic signature solutions, featuring unique, patent-pending technology that allows for the execution of any document with forensically identifiable, biometric signatures. AssureSign is a highly secure and flexible "cloud computing" application that requires absolutely no downloads for the document originator or the document signer. Using the standards-based DocumentNOW integration tool, AssureSign can easily integrate with existing business processes within any enterprise, regardless of size. AssureSign customers consistently experience dramatic cost savings, as well as significant reduction in the time to execute documents. For more information visit www.assuresign.com.

About Aurora Lifetools

Aurora Lifetools was launched in January 2007. Aurora Lifetools effectively represents people with disabilities for Social Security Disability applications and eases the process for those seeking benefits. People with disabilities rely on Aurora Lifetools to win the Social Security Disability benefits that are critical for fully living their lives. For more information visit www.auroralifetools.com.

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Contact Information Sharon Fleischer

AssureSign LLC

http://www.assuresign.com

(407) 437-5353

Toy Robot Helps Get Homeless Kids Off the Streets: Supermodel Emme to Premiere Kauzbots at International Toy Fair to Benefit Hearts of Gold, Inc.

2009-02-16T11:45:00.000+02:00

Toy Robot Helps Get Homeless Kids Off the Streets: Supermodel Emme to Premiere Kauzbots at International Toy Fair to Benefit Hearts of Gold, Inc.

Kauzbots, along with internationally-known supermodel Emme, will premiere "Kalvin Kauzbot," a plush toy robot benefiting Hearts of Gold, Inc., a New York based non-profit organization whose purpose is to improve the lives of mothers and their children living in New York shelters. Premiere to be held Monday, February 16th, 8:30am, at the International Toy Fair, Javits Center, Booth #1037.

New York (PRWEB) February 16, 2009 -- Kauzbots, along with internationally-known supermodel Emme, will premiere "Kalvin Kauzbot," a plush toy robot benefiting Hearts of Gold, Inc., a New York based non-profit organization whose purpose is to improve the lives of mothers and their children living in New York shelters. Premiere to be held Monday, February 16th, 8:30am, at the International Toy Fair, Javits Center, Booth #1037.

Emme, supermodel, television personality, and women's body image and self esteem advocate, will be on hand to represent Hearts of Gold and autograph miniature Kauzbots for those in attendance.

"We're excited to premiere Kalvin Kauzbot and inaugurate a relationship with Hearts of Gold that will provide a wonderful organization with exposure and financial benefit," said David Trotter, co-founder of Kauzbots. "It will be wonderful to have Emme and Deborah Koenigsberger, the founder of Hearts of Gold, on hand to launch this cause-oriented line."

Launched in 2009, Kauzbots is a new line of handcrafted plush toy robots designed to inspire kids and adults to make a difference in the world. With 10 bots being released in 2009, each 18" tall Kauzbot is a 'robot with a heart' that is passionate about a particular cause, ranging from pediatric AIDS to autism to the protection of the environment. 10% of the retail price (MSRP of $24.99) from the sale of each Kauzbot and accompanying apparel is donated to the non-profit organization that is associated with that bot's cause, indicated by an accompanying tag on the product.

The sale of Kalvin, the leader of the Kauzbots, will benefit Hearts of Gold and its work to improve the lives of more than 350 children and 230 mothers annually at three Manhattan shelters. Hearts of Gold also helps mothers and their children as they transition from these shelters to permanent housing through its Alumni Support Program.

"We are passionate about empowering mothers and children toward self-improvement and independence as they move from homelessness to the shelters to permanent housing," stated Deborah Koenigsberger, founder and executive director of Hearts of Gold. "The premiere of Kauzbots and our ongoing relationship is a great way to bring attention to the needs of women and children who are without homes and often victims of domestic violence."

Kauzbots will officially launch at the American International Toy Fair, February 15-18, 2009 at the Javits Center, Booth #1037.

About KAUZBOTS

Kauzbots is a new line of plush toy robots that are passionate about causes around the world. For each Kauzbot (or accompanying apparel) that is purchased, 10% of the retail price is donated to the cause that is close to that robot's heart. Kauzbots is a team of friends, artists, and ex-pastors who are passionate about inspiring kids and adults to make a difference in the world, and it is committed to putting creative ideas into action. For more information on becoming a non-profit partner or to purchase a Kauzbot, visit http://www.kauzbots.com or call 888-KAUZBOT (528-9268).

About HEARTS OF GOLD

The mission of Hearts of Gold is to enhance the lives of New York City's homeless mothers and their children. Hearts of Gold improves the lives of more than 350 children and 230 mothers annually at three Manhattan shelters: Icahn House East, LLC; Semiperm; and Nazareth Housing. Hearts of Gold also supports mothers and their children as they transition from these shelters to permanent housing through its Alumni Support Program, by maintaining a relationship with 'alumni' in need, many of whom face the challenges of being alone in a home for the first time in their lives. For more information, visit http://www.heartsofgold.org or call 212-206-1461.

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Contact Information David Trotter

KAUZBOTS

http://www.kauzbots.com

949-335-2925

LS2 Investments Inc. Releases TorrentRun.com, a New Bittorrent File Download Alternative

2009-02-16T10:45:00.006+02:00

LS2 Investments Inc. Releases TorrentRun.com, a New Bittorrent File Download Alternative

LS2 Investments Inc., a software investment company has released a new revolution in the Bittorrent industry. TorrentRun.com is a paid service that allows members to run torrents on TorrentRun.com's fast servers located worldwide. Once the Bittorrent files have finished downloading, the files become available for direct download to the user's computer.

Montréal, Quebec, Canada (PRWEB) February 16, 2008 -- LS2 Investments Inc., a software investment company has released a new revolution in the Bittorrent industry. TorrentRun.com is a paid service that allows members to run torrents on TorrentRun.com's fast servers located worldwide. Once the Bittorrent files have finished downloading, the files become available for direct download to the user's computer.

Usually, a Bittorrent Client (http://www.torrentrun.com) is required to download Bittorrent files. Moreover, it usually takes a lot of time and processing power. TorrentRun.com is a paid service that does not require any software installation. You do not need to leave your computer open all night. You simply have to input the torrent location (taken from your favorite torrent search website) and the TorrentRun server takes care of downloading it. It will download the Bittorrent files for you. Once the download is completed, you can pick them up via direct download with your favorite browser.

TorrentRun's great service allows college students, people behind firewalls and many more to use Bittorrent.

TorrentRun.com's excellent service is only $9.95 per month and allows you to run one simultaneous Bittorrent file at a time. No download limits or file size restrictions.

To find out how TorrentRun works, please visit How Torrent Run works (http://www.torrentrun.com/Pictures.aspx)

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release (or for a demo of the service), please contact us torrentrun @ ls2.ca . The website and service is available for anyone from any country.

About LS2 Investments Inc.:

LS2 Investments Inc. (http://www.ls2.ca) is a software investment company that invests its time in their client's projects in exchange for a share of the generated profits. The company also develops projects of its own. TorrentRun.com is one of those projects.

LS2 Investments Inc. also developed Aniload.com. Aniload is a direct download service for anime, manga and drama episodes (http://www.aniload.com).

Contact:

LS2 Investments Inc.

450-748-1250

http://www.ls2.ca

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Contact Information Louis-Charles Gagnon

LS2 Invesments Inc.

http://www.torrentrun.com

14507481250

Job Board/Career Network CPGjobs Providing Diversity Training, Recruitment and Consulting Services in New Partnership with Diversity Search, Inc.

2009-02-16T10:45:00.005+02:00

Job Board/Career Network CPGjobs Providing Diversity Training, Recruitment and Consulting Services in New Partnership with Diversity Search, Inc.

Consumer packaged goods industry’s #1 career network and job board will expand its services to include diversity training, recruiting and consulting to clients worldwide

Los Angeles (PRWEB) February 16, 2009 -- Diversity training (http://www.cpgjobs.com/html/emplindex.php), recruitment and consulting services combined with a comprehensive job board (http://www.cpgjoblist.com/html/candindex.php) and career network are now available with the partnership of CPGjobs, the consumer packaged goods industry’s #1 career network, and Diversity Search, Inc., the industry-leading recruitment firm specializing in the placement of women and minority candidates. The partnership will increase the reach and service offerings of both organizations while addressing the needs of increasingly diverse work environments worldwide.

For more than 10 years, CPGjobs has been connecting candidates experienced in the consumer packaged goods industry with top-tier, Fortune 500 employers and recruiters. Unlike large commercial job boards, the company's unique business model emphasizes long-term, personal relationships with candidates throughout their careers -- whether they are actively engaged in a job search or not. This “professional networking” model, combined with its popular job board, CPGjoblist (http://www.cpgjoblist.com/html/candindex.php), enables CPGjobs to provide its clients with valuable access to both active and passive candidates and their professional connections.

In Diversity Search, Inc. CPGjobs President and Founder Michael Carrillo says he has found the right recruiting partner that will provide clients with needed services, while helping to grow business overall. According to Carrillo, “Diversity Search, Inc. is the perfect partner for CPGjobs. Our clients have been asking for recruiting services for several years now. The challenge was to find a partner that could rapidly deliver completed searches with high-quality candidates, and provide a good fit in terms of shared core values. Diversity Search delivers all that and more.”

Lee McDuffey, President and CEO of Diversity Search, Inc. is considered an industry leader in the field of workplace diversity. For more than a decade, his company has provided “A” level talent to many Fortune 500 companies in the consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. The company focuses on diversity training (http://www.cpgjobs.com/html/emplindex.php), recruiting and consulting and prides itself on delivering completed searches with a 91% retention rate beyond three years.

The increasingly global workforce makes diversity a key 21st century business issue. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, by the year 2050, Women will occupy 48% of the total U.S. labor force. Latinos and African Americans will occupy 24.3% and 14% of the labor force respectively, while white, Non-Hispanic workers will decrease their share by nearly 20%.

“I’ve been preaching diversity for years when my colleagues were talking about affirmative action,” says McDuffey. “Diversity Search’s goal is to help minorities and women achieve not just job placement, but career success in the marketplace. We are considered experts in diversity by others in the industry because we are not only very successful in placing candidates, but we help our clients with diversity training using methods that boost retention of diverse employees. This success translates directly to our clients’ bottom lines.”

CPGjobs and Diversity Search, Inc. will begin marketing their partnership this month with outbound email campaigns to clients and candidates. In the coming months the two organizations will cooperate on marketing efforts that will include online advertising, content creation and aggressive awareness and acquisition campaigns.

“Diversity is a business decision,” says McDuffey. “Organizations derive a clear competitive advantage by having a diverse workforce and understanding the diverse needs of their customers.”

Founded in 1999, Pasadena, California-based CPGjobs is the Consumer Packaged Goods industry’s leading talent acquisition resource, combining high technology with personal networking and support. The company is a founding member of the California Diversity Council, a silver sponsor of the Network of Executive Women (NEW) and a member of the National Black MBA Association and the National Society of Hispanic MBAs. More than one hundred top corporations have used CPGjobs and its CPGjoblist websites to recruit qualified candidates including ACNielsen, Coca-Cola USA, Colgate-Palmolive, Con-Agra, Frito-Lay, Hershey Foods, IRI, Kellogg’s, Nestlé USA, Newell Rubbermaid, Ocean Spray, Unilever, Miller/Coors, Sara Lee and the Walt Disney Company. Please visit CPGjobs (http://www.cpgjobs.com/html/emplindex.php).

Founded in 1990, Diversity Search, Inc. is the #1 minority owned executive search firm in the United States. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and operates satellite offices in Chicago, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Dallas. Specializing in diversity recruiting, workforce balancing, consulting and retention, Diversity Search has successfully completed thousands of client searches for positions ranging from manufacturing and engineering to sales, marketing and finance. The company’s clients include Alberto Culver, Con Agra, Frito Lay, L’Oreal USA, Maybelline and Medtronic to name a few.

For more information about the diversity training, consulting and recruitment services available thanks to the partnership of CPGjobs and Diversity Search, Inc., visit www.CPGjobs.com. To visit the company’s job board and career network, visit www.CPGjoblist.com.

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Contact Information Beth Moore

Moore Communications

http://www.cpgjobs.com

818-825-1595

Pixel site utilising Facebook & MySpace take off!

2009-02-16T10:45:00.004+02:00

Pixel site utilising Facebook & MySpace take off!

A recently launched website (http://www.australiasimplified.com) has stepped up the pixel advertising phase by using pixels to increase tourism, further promote a country and make enough profit to donate half a million dollars to a charity, as selected by the public via an online vote. What's interesting is the site also consists of a 'just for fun' section which links to Facebook or MySpace and could potentially become a big hit a in this era of social networking.

Sydney, NSW (PRWEB) February 16, 2009 -- Australia Simplified (http://www.australiasimplified.com) was launched less than 2 weeks ago and has already received over 60,000 hits and sold almost 30,000 pixels.

The 'Just for fun' section of the site is designed to significantly increase a persons network of friends and online popularity by having their photo uploaded on to the grid along with a comment of their choice.

Once clicked on, the photo link is automatically directed to the appropriate profile on Facebook or MySpace where a request can be made to be added as a friend. Advertiser logon is also provided to pixel purchasers where individual photo's can be changed freely.

"No longer will you need to spend hour after hour looking for contacts, just upload your photo and wait for locals or even people across the world to request to become your friend. It's also another great way to advertise a Facebook group and have people join it if you have one set up. In due course, the aim is that this site will become one of the most commonly known sites to increase both your network of friends and your popularity." (http://www.australiasimplified.com/About.php)

The Just for fun section includes two grids. One titled 'Just for fun (AUS)' and the other 'Just for fun (WORLD)'. The world grid is designed to create a larger network of friends on an international level as opposed to the Aus section which is predominantly for persons from the same country. A 10x10 (100 pixel) block is being advertised for $50 ($0.5 per pixel).

The site also consists of a couple of different categories for businesses or site owners to advertise in along with a home page which is titled 'Anything and Everything'. In these sections pixels are sold as web space for advertisers to upload ads which link back to their web site.

Once all pixels are sold across four of the five grids, half a million dollars will be donated to one of the selected Australian charities as chosen by the public via an online vote.

The owner of the site, Nadir Dalati writes, "I honestly think Australia is not recognised enough for all its natural beauty and all that it has to offer. This web site is how I aim to do my part, as one person, to further promote my country world wide. My long term objective is to see this site actually make a difference in simplifying the process of promoting businesses or sites, booking accommodation or activities and of course, meeting new friends across the world and being able to simply add them with a basic click of the mouse."

In the blog section, the 26-year-old states that the site was set up for two main reasons; to give more back to the country and to be able to spend more quality time with the family and little ones. (http://www.australiasimplified.com/blog.php)

For more information about Australia Simplified or to be part of Internet history, please visit http://www.australiasimplified.com/.

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Contact Information Nadir Dalati

Australia Simplified

http://www.australiasimplified.com

0439697407