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Small Business Owners Get Help on the Ins and Outs of Running Their Business from New Small Business Matters Publication
New monthly publication addresses questions on how to market your business on a small budget, increase sales, trim the fat, get out of a slump, and make your business run without you -- key issues every small and home-based business owner wants the answers to. 2002-06-26

Harbor Research, Inc., announces The Pervasive Internet Report
The world's devices are getting smarter. Some are learning how to talk with their users, and each other. This is going to revolutionize the design, use and management of billions of devices across all industries. Harbor's Pervasive Internet Report covers the growth of this pervasive computing and networking phenomena including players, trends, technologies and opportunities. 2002-06-26

Grandmother Puts Thousands to Work With Profitable Home-Based Businesses Started on a Shoestring
At www.NewCareers4U.com, thousands of new entrepreneurs are becoming their own bosses using these ready-to-go home-based businesses. 2002-06-26

Circumcision Causes Lifelong Harm, Concludes New Research U.S. attorney warns doctors, "The foundation is well laid for lawsuits."
A new study on circumcision in the latest edition of Journal of Health Psychology concludes that the surgery causes a host of psychological problems-including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-in adults who have suffered the surgery as babies. The study is due on doctor's desks this week. 2002-06-26

Specialty Heart Hospitals Produce A Performance Advantage Over Traditional Hospital Heart Programs – New Study Released By HealthGroup West, LLC
2002-06-26

Discover the Hidden Secret Boutique on busy Sunnyvale Main Street. "GRAND OPENING"
C’est Chic Boutique, where gift giving is an art! Grand opening for a new and unique gift shop in Sunnyvale, CA. Mesmerizing selections at no-non sense price and friendly service for everyone. 2002-06-26

TAKE THE FIRST OF ITS KIND 12-WEEK WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE!
An official new 12-week Weight Loss Challenge begins each month and can be started any week of the month. The Challenge is not limited by a specific food plan but instead encourages and supports members in the use of any particular diet plan one chooses. Unlike most commercial programs, the difference in the Weight Loss Challenge’s delivery is that participants challenge themselves based upon realistic weight loss goals, without exaggerated or unrealistic expectations. 2002-06-26

Group Jazz and Bolster Education host summer 'Math Camp For Parents'
Parents and other caregivers of Kindergarten through 4th grade kids are invited to participate in Math Camp for Parents, an innovative online event hosted by classroom teachers. 2002-06-26

VICTORIAN SEWERS SAVED FROM NEAR COLLAPSE
In partnership with lining specialist, Insituform Technologies, civil engineers GFTomlinsonandSons have completed a major rehabilitation of Grade 5 sewers in Leamington for Severn Trent Water. Around 2,100 metres of dilapidated sewers have been restored to Grade 2 condition extending their working life by at least 50 years. 2002-06-26

AppDepot Unveils Content Management Framework for ASP and ASP.NET
AppDepot Web Services Inc. announces ADXSTUDIO Rapid Web Development Tools. This advanced product suite provides web developers with the ability to develop content management solutions on a Microsoft platform with minimal time and effort. ADXSTUDIO consists of ASP and ASP.NET components that integrate with Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, and Microsoft Active Directory. 2002-06-26

Progressive Software Files Consensual Reorganization Plan
The United States Bankruptcy Court issued approval of Progressive Software's Disclosure Statement and set the hearing date for confirmation plan of reorganization. 2002-06-26

4,000 Years Knowledge Reveals Exactly How to End Terrorism and the Middle East Crisis
Over the last 4,000 years or so, we have repeatedly received the exact same how-the-world-works guidance from industry barons, spiritual masters, philosophers, quantum physicists, great leaders and sages. We have ignored it to our peril, and are doing so again with the Middle East Crisis and the War on Terror. Summed up in one sentence, this is the fundamental teaching on how-the-world-works: we become what we think about. 2002-06-26

Make Your Videos Sound Like Hollywood Blockbusters with SmartSound Movie Maestro
New software from Sonic Desktop Software lets home video enthusiasts create custom, professionally produced music soundtracks - just like the "pros" 2002-06-26

MyCafeteriaPlan.com Offers Employer Groups Flex Debit Card Technology!
MyCafeteriaPlan.com announces its newest feature, a Flex Debit Card. Powerful Flex Debit Card feature provides benefits to employers and employees. The convenience of the Flex Debit Card is transforming how the powerful pre-tax section 125 cafeteria plan benefit is being offered to employees. Companies and their employees across the nation will benefit from the convenience of the Flex Debit Card. 2002-06-26

NEWPORT PLUMBERS SOLVE BURROW MYSTERY AT OREGON PLUMBERS SOLVE BURROW MYSTERY AT OREGON COAST AQUARIUM
A crew from Newport Plumbing helped the aviary staff at the Oregon Coast Aquarium solve the perplexing mystery of which birds had eggs inside deep, underground burrows. With a high-tech camera normally used to discover what's plugging up pipes, they successfully located two Rhinoceros auklet eggs out of four nests checked in the aviary. Aquarium staff and volunteers are now keeping close check on the adult birds coming and going from the two borrows, anticipating feeding behaviors for little auklets that should hatch around the 4th of July. 2002-06-26

iPOD, SAY HELLO TO WINDOWS
Mediafour Corporation today announced the release of its much-anticipated XPlay software, giving Windows users the ability to seamlessly and elegantly use the Apple iPod MP3 player with their Windows PCs. 2002-06-26

Reliance Slashes Prices Across the Board
On June 24, Reliance Technology announced drastic price cuts on Any2XML product line deep-discounting Any2XML Developer Edition from $199.99 to $99.99 and the Any2XML Plug-in for XML Spy (from Altova Inc) from $49.99 to $29.99. This offer is valid only till the end of June 2002! 2002-06-26

8 Steps to Solving All Financial, Relationship, Security or Health Problems
Unemployment, the credit card debt crisis, failing businesses, crime, unhappy relationships, terrorism, poor health – all these problems, personal or global, are extremely easy to solve on a personal and global level. Supporting the creation of every financial, health, security or relationship problem or phenomenal success is a set of timeless universal laws that never fail or err. Not even once. Every moment unfolds under perfect laws. Knowing what these laws are and how to apply them miraculously wipes out any problem and produces success, always. 2002-06-26

It takes more then high salaries and carparks to keep good staff.
With an increasing level of competition, in a growing world economy becoming ever-present, the pressure on staff (particularly management level) to perform in the short term is higher than ever. This pressure has brought with it a growing workload that makes a mockery of the 38-hour working week. However stress does not just come from the direct pressures of the job - the balancing of personal and corporate lives is increasingly difficult. Some surveys suggesting four in ten executives stating "lifestyle" choices over poor work conditions as their reason to leave their place of employment. 2002-06-26

PestOkill International Inc Joins the fight against Mosquito Borne Disease
PestOkill International Incorporated announced today a new product that will greatly aid in the control of mosquitoes and mosquito borne disease. 2002-06-26

LicenseMusic.com relaunches with Charly Acquisitions
LicenseMusic.com, the web's leading provider of music for film, TV, advertising and interactive media, will relaunch in the fall of 2002 following the acquisition of its assets by Charly Acquisitions Ltd 2002-06-26

Managing the bottom of the line - Generation X: the new workforce -
With the majority of baby boomers close to retirement, young Australians, known as Generation X, must now play even a more significant role in the country’s economic future. In light of this fact a company’s success in the next millennium will depend on its ability to turn the extraordinary promise of Generation Xers’ into a reality. 2002-06-26

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS 2001 SALES – A DIVERSE MARKET Industry Strong, Healthy Despite Small Decline
After 10 consecutive years of growth, the promotional products industry saw a slight loss in distributor sales in 2001, according to the annual industry study conducted exclusively for Promotional Products Association International (PPAI). With an estimated sales volume of $16,552,291,971, the industry saw a decline of 7.29 percent from 2000 sales. Though this is the first recorded decrease in 40 years, distributors surveyed felt the drop was directly related to the catastrophic events of 9-11 and the resulting downturn in the country’s economy. 2002-06-26

Award -Winning Singer-Songwriter Adrienne Kirkey Pens Another Winner in 2002 National American Heritage Music Songwriting Competition
Independence day celibrates and honors the men and women that have lost their lives in battle to guarentee our freedom . Adrienne Kirkey continues to write songs in honor of the soldier and their families. Adriennes new song "You Never Told Me" tells the story of her fathers and his duty serving the USA in World War II. 2002-06-26

Harmonia Announces Membership in the Automobile Multimedia Interface Collaboration
BLACKSBURG, VA - June 24, 2002 - Harmonia, Inc. announced today its selection as a Contributing Organization to the Automotive Multimedia Interface Collaboration (AMI-C). Harmonia was selected for participation due to its expertise on creating user interfaces that work across multiple devices, using multiple types of interaction, in multiple spoken languages. 2002-06-26

Northwind Announces Appointment of Senior Solutions Consultant
2002-06-26

NORTHWIND DELIVERS CORPORATE CONTROL OF RATES, YIELD STRATEGIES WITH MAESTRO ENTERPRISE SUITE
New Corporate Reservation Office Empowers Multi-Unit Hotel Companies to Optimize Demand and Increase Revenue for Hotels by Managing Reservation Channels 2002-06-26

RELEGENCE CORP. BUSINESS ALLIANCE IN MIDDLE EAST ALLIANCE WITH TELERATE SYSTEMS LIMITED (TSL”) TO MARKET KNOWLEDGEHUB
TSL Group, a diversified financial information and services group in the Middle East & Africa Region has made an alliance with Relegence Corporation to market the flagship product KnowledgeHub in the region. The Relegence Corporation is a global technology company that puts real time information, news and knowledge in the hands of end users less than a second after it is published. 2002-06-26

SIBERCORE TECHNOLOGIES AND BAY MICROSYSTEMS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO DELIVER INTEROPERABLE OC-192 PACKET PROCESSING SOLUTIONS Deterministic pipeline architecture together with advanced ternary CAMs provides comprehensive packet processing and switching so
SiberCore Technologies, a leading manufacturer of high-performance packet management solutions using advanced ternary content addressable memory (TCAM) technology, and Bay Microsystems, a developer of a new class of network processor/traffic manager that combines scalability, intelligence processing and ultra-high performance in highly integrated single chip solutions, today announced their strategic partnership. 2002-06-26

PATENT IS A VIRTUE
Leading Scots Mobile Content Company granted Messaging patent 2002-06-26

8 Drug Giants to Headline Outsourcing Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Drug Discovery Conference & Exposition September 23-24 in Philadelphia
8 global pharmaceutical giants will present their outsourcing practices and upcoming plans from early drug discovery through development at the "6th International Outsourcing of Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Drug Discovery. Key panels on outsourcing in India and China have been introduced with experts from around the world to address the emergence of these countries in the global pharmaceutical outsourcing industry. The meeting is also punctuated by stronger Wall Street analyst and banking perspectives covering the performance and investment climates in chemistry companies, drug discovery, and for the first time, the enabling-tool company sector. 2002-06-26

TIGERDIRECT NOW OFFERING BEST BUY ON HP DIGITAL SENDER 8100C
TigerDirect (a subsidiary of Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX)) has announced the availability of the Hewlett Packard Digital Sender 8100C, the e-mail appliance designed to enhance office communication in today's integrated workplace. This machine replaces the fax by delivering documents directly into the recipients in-box – at a price of only $399.99 at http://www.tigerdirect.com/dsender/. 2002-06-26

STR Software Wins Information Delivery Contract from Edgepark Surgical
STR Software was recently awarded a contract from Ohio-based Edgepark Surgical, a family-owned medical supplies company. STR Software has implemented AventX™ WINDriver, an electronic information delivery software product for faxing and emailing from Windows platforms, at Edgepark’s Twinsburg home office. 2002-06-26

New Corportate Identity and web site design for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries
RZIM determined that a new, more consistent identity would add credibility to the organization and give new life to the ministry. ThreeHD, of Chattanooga, TN, was contracted to both create a new corporate identity for RZIM and design a new interface for the RZIM website. 2002-06-26

Red Valve Selects STR Software to Integrate Automated Information Delivery Software
STR Software was recently awarded a contract from Red Valve in Pittsburgh, Pa. The Richmond-based software developer implemented AventX™ MPE, an electronic information delivery software product for faxing and emailing from HP e3000 platforms. 2002-06-26

Three HD wins two District 7 Gold Addy's
Three HD continues down the path of design excellence with two District 7 Gold Addy's. 2002-06-26

Summer SOULStice for Women The most creative four days under the sun! June 19 - 22, 2003 Alfred University ~ Alfred, New York
Are you a woman looking for a place to share your creative talents-or show/exhibit/sell your artistic work? Are you a woman looking for a supportive environment to learn a new creative/artistic tool ? Are you a woman ready to revisit, revive, or renew your creative/artistic spirit? THEN WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU !!! 2002-06-26

GENERGY IDENTIFIES OVER $1.5M OF ADDITIONAL ENERGY INCOME FOR TRIZEC PROPERTIES
Genergy, Inc. provides energy services using its gEnergyOneTM system which identifies over $1.5 Million of additional energy revenue for Trizec's NYC properties this year. 2002-06-26

CATALYST SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATION NOTES FEATURE DIGITALLY PROGRAMMABLE POTENTIOMETERS
Three application notes describe the benefits and applications of Digitally Programmable Potentiometers. 2002-06-26

Bridgewater Systems Unbundles Access Control Product Suite
Bridgewater Systems, a global supplier of access control and revenue focused solutions for service providers, today announced the unbundling of its suite of products. Bridgewater¡¦s products provide increased revenue and cost control opportunities for service providers in the IP data services marketplace. 2002-06-26

Alicia Keys to aid in unlocking doors to a better future for the leaders of tomorrow
Gravity Entertainment announces Teens In Motion C.A.R.E.S charity gala hosted and endorsed by Alicia Keys. 2002-06-26

AIM Releases LIZ Systems Version 5.0 - Voice automation system boosts standard help desk functionality to a new level
Applied Innovation Management announces the release of LIZ Systems version 5.0, bringing voice automation and computer telephony integration capabilities to its line of help desk software products. 2002-06-26

KNOWLEDGEBASE SOLUTIONS NAMED FINALIST IN THE FOURTH ANNUAL USERS CHOICE AWARDS BY REALMARKET KNOWLEDGEBASE SOLUTION NAMNED FINALIST IN THE FOURTH ANNUAL USERS CHOISE AWARDS BY REALMARKET
KnowledgeBase Solutions Inc. has been named a finalist in The Fourth Annual Users Choice Awards, sponsored by RealMarket. KnowledgeBase.net, the company’s flagship product, competed in the knowledge management category. 2002-06-26

SCANVEC AMIABLE LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE AND CONTINUES TO REBUILD CORPORATE IDENTITY
Philadelphia, Pa., June 24, 2002 – Scanvec Amiable, Inc. recently launched a brand new corporate Web site, in conjunction with continuing to rebuild it’s corporate identity. The new Web site was just launched last week as part of the new FlexiFAMILY 7 and EnRoute 3 launches. 2002-06-26

There's a "New Wave" in Town
Thirst Waves is the exciting line of New Age beverages from the new kids on the block in the beverage industry, California Beach Naturals Beverage Corporation (CBN), and promises to be the most exciting thing to happen to soft drinks since . . . well . . . never 2002-06-26

MCC Unveils I2C Bus Host Adapter That Delivers Performance Gains
-iPort/AFM Achieves Unparalleled Performance Levels for Development, Test and Embedded Systems- 2002-06-26

TIR AWARDED $3 MILLION IN CONTRACTS ¯ MINNESOTA & LOS ANGLES CHOOSE TIR FOR TUNNEL PROJECTS
Vancouver, BC - TIR Systems Ltd., a leading speciality lighting technology company, today announced that it has received orders of $3 million for the Lowry Hill & Portland tunnels in Minneapolis, MN and Grand Avenue Street underpass in Los Angeles, CA, USA. 2002-06-26

Premier Programming Solutions to Become Worlds First Assistive Technology Company to Embrace Lindows
Full Range of Accessibility Software to be Lindows-Compatible by Year End, Uniquely Meeting Needs of People with Disabilities 2002-06-26

Sonic Desktop Announces Co-Marketing Agreement with eZedia Inc.
Special Offer on SmartSound Movie Maestro through eZedia's Education Program 2002-06-26

New Online Community/Portal Launched
This press release is to announce the launch of a new web portal/community. 2002-06-26

Franek Technologies Protects Multi-Million Dollar Data Center Investment
To protect its $10 Million investment in a world-class informatics and data center, Dynamic Concepts, Inc. (DCI), a premier supplier of Franek Technologies, Inc., the industry expert on power protection, and Dynamic Concepts, Inc. (DCI), a premier supplier of global Internet-enabled products and services, have partnered to develop a custom power protection infrastructure for DCI’s mission critical applications, including informatics and e-business support. 2002-06-26

World Wide Packets Access Concentrators bring new services and scalability to Platte River Power Authority's SCADA network
World Wide Packets Lightning Edge 211 and Lightning Edge 410 Concentrators selected to support enhanced SCADA and security services. 2002-06-26

Ikimbo Acquires Redmind
Ikimbo plans to integrate Redmind's archive software with its real-time applications to offer complete archiving, retrieval and analysis of real-time communication. 2002-06-26

The Sporting News publishes Klip information channel from Serence
The Sporting News Online, one of the largest sports information publishers with a reach of 2.4 million subscribers is publishing the latest sports news and articles directly to the desktops of their audience using Serence information channels. Serence information channels are already providing real benefits to real customers; working to open new revenue opportunities and help Content Providers lock in their current online user base. 2002-06-26

One-Stop Destination Site for Runners Worldwide
Runners around the world can now go to one web site to find everything they need - brooksrunning.com - from local running trails and training tips to major races across the globe. 2002-06-26

Brooks Sports Inc. Appoints Jacqueline Hennessey as New Corporate Communications Manager
A new Corporate Communications Manager has been hired at Brooks Sports, a leading performance running company headquartered near Seattle. 2002-06-26

New wrestling game to be released
Mullesoft Games will be releasing their latest freeware game, a wrestling career sim called Superstar Factory. 2002-06-26

Career Development Accounting Curriculum Available on bigchalk: Standards-based curriculum modules give accounting career basics for students and teachers
bigchalk, the leading K-12 online education network, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Foundation, today announced the launch of a new program to teach students, parents and educators about the value of accounting in the business world. 2002-06-26

Online Mentors Support New Teachers at Teachers.Net
Teachers.Net will provide online mentors in live format for new teachers during a week in September, 2002. 2002-06-26

Que Publishing Releases First Books For Groove Workspacev2.0 Two Editorial Styles Give Users and Developers Options For Easy Learning
Que Publishing, one of the leading publishers of computer and technology books, announced today it has partnered with Groove Networks®, the nation’s number one provider of decentralized hardware for secure business collaborations, to deliver the first comprehensive consumer guides on Groove Workspace™v2.0. 2002-06-26

Duck Creek Technologies announces immediate availability of EXAMPLE Platform Version 1.2 including the new EXAMPLE Express
Enabling insurance carriers to rapidly develop and deploy Web-enabled rating, underwriting, and policy transactions 2002-06-26

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY DOESNT SLOW DOWN THIS INVENTOR
Zip-It highlight his “Simplicity in Design” philosophy 2002-06-26

The Blue lizard to debut at Stony Brook Film Fest July 26th.
Fred Carpenter makes his 13th independent feature directorial with, The Blue Lizard, an intense drama mixed with dance and action. The film will debut at the Stony Brook Film Festival on Friday, July 26 at 10:40 P.M. 2002-06-26

NEW OUTDOOR COOKING TELEVISION SHOW SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 2002 LAUNCH
Campfire Cafe with chef Johnny Nix is a one-hour cooking show featuring recipes prepared over an open fire. The format of the show will include preparing and cooking a variety of recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. 2002-06-26

Native American Indians Issue First Coins
The Shawnee hero – Chief Tecumseh – is featured on the first coins ever issued by Native Americans. No more than 70,000 will be made. These are among the most historic coins ever issued in North America. 2002-06-26

InstantService 3.1 – Fulfills Customer Feature Requests
InstantService™, a provider of cost-saving chat and email solutions, announced today the release of InstantService 3.1. InstantService 3.1 is the second major release of its customer communication tool this year. 2002-06-26

WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER TO BE HONORARY CHAIRMAN OF THE 2003 BALTIMORE ST. PATRICK PARADE
BALTIMORE, MD (June 24, 2002) - The Baltimore St. Patrick Day Parade Committee announced today that William Donald Schaefer, Comptroller of Maryland, has accepted the position of Honorary Chairman of the 2003 Baltimore St. Patrick Parade. 2002-06-26

Basis Technology Helps Cybozu Take Its Office Collaboration Software to the International Market.
Cybozu uses Rosette Core Library for Unicode to Create International Version of Market-Leading Web-based Groupware 2002-06-26

Summer Tips for Teachers Featured in July Issue of The Teachers.Net Gazette
The July issue of the Teachers.Net Gazette supports educators as they use the summer schedule to plan and prepare for the coming school year. 2002-06-26

Car Buying Tips announces the creation of their free consumer advocate car buying site featuring free dealer cost quotes and guide to avoiding car dealer scams.
Consumers need to become well informed prior to making this important purchase, buying a new car is often the second most expensive purchase that most consumers make after their home. In addition, the more information you have, the less likely that you will be pressured into making a hasty decision by an salesperson. car-buyingtips.com was developed to guide the average person step by step through the car buying process. If every step is followed car-buyingtips.com can save the average car buyer thousands on their next new car purchase. Auto insurance saving tips also covered. 2002-06-26

Hilarious Teacher/Columnist Nabs Humor Book Deal
Teacher uses humorous methods from the classroom educating "Generation Y-ME!? in her writing style and nabs a humor book deal in the process. 2002-06-26

CEO Interviews Find Top Information Technology Changes Ahead
Atlanta based IT Management Partners announced that interviews of world-renowned CEOs. The interviews were a unique opportunity to canvass the most distinguished CEOs in America today. 2002-06-26

Liver Could Hold Key To Type I Diabetes Treatment
ALACHUA, Fla., June 21, 2002 - Ixion Biotechnology, a biotechnology company working on an adult stem cell-derived source of islets to treat diabetes, announced today that it has received National Institutes of Health funding to test the hypothesis that liver stem cells can trans-differentiate into pancreatic endocrine cells, especially insulin-producing cells. That, Ixion experts say, might be used as a source of transplantable cells to treat insulin-dependent diabetes. 2002-06-26

Turn paper to e-paper with TIMe
Specialist IT solutions provider Berger Software today announced the release of their TIMe suite of solutions to gradually transform a business from paper to e-paper. 2002-06-26

Circumcision Causes Lifelong Harm, Concludes New Research U.S. attorney warns doctors, "The foundation is well laid for lawsuits."
The tragic, senseless, violent, degrading, mutilating, lifelong harmful, medically contraindicated, non-therapeutic, unethical practice of infant circumcision is recognized as a source of post traumatic stress disorder that occurs long after this perverse surgery, even occurring in adulthood. Increasing numbers of men are speaking out against this sexual mutilation inflicted on them in their infancy, a mutilation that permanently damages sexual pleasure, sexual functioning and sexual health. 2002-06-26

Partnership between Loquendo and Voxpilot
2002-06-26

DivorceInteractive.com Signs with VoiceAmerica for Internet Radio Divorce Talk Program
DivorceInteractive.com , The Comprehensive Divorce Resource (http://www.divorceinteractive.com) has signed a contract with VoiceAmerica to produce a 13-week pilot internet radio program entitled ?Divorce Talk.? 2002-06-26