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Jackson Fans Slam "Today" Show, Boycott Sponsors
Michael Jackson fans from around the world have expressed outrage at the recent announcement that NBC's "Today" show has signed Court TV journalist Diane Dimond as an analyst. Members of the MJJForum Fan Club are organizing a worldwide product ban with 20 other Jackson fan clubs representing over 50,000 Jackson fans and their families. The coalition has begun with a letter writing campaign requesting that sponsors pull their ads from the #1 rated morning show for as long as Diane Dimond remains a part of the program. The boycott includes more than two dozen products from manufacturers including Johnson & Johnson, Pillsbury, and Wyeth. 2004-01-13

Entertainer Puts Comedians on the Fast Track
Revolutionary new program teaches individuals how to develop and market their sense of humor for a part-time or full time high paying comedy career. 2004-01-13

Author's Dark Thriller Inspired by Glimpse of Brothel Life
"The Payback", author Hilary Hawke's first published novel, is a dark thriller inspired by her up-close look at the Manhattan call girl scene. Gritty, raw and realistic, the author holds nothing back as she takes the reader on a horrifying journey through the New York City underworld. Riveting, staggering, compelling and superb are just a few of the adjectives reviewers have used to describe "The Payback". 2004-01-13

First Ever ROI Tool for Integrated Work/Life and EAP Programs Introduced by Workplace Options.
Workplace Options, the leading provider of work/life programs to corporate America, through partnerships with employee assistance (EAP) companies, today announced an ROI consulting model that helps employers measure the business value of Work/Life programs delivered through an EAP. 2004-01-13

The Sterno Group Selects Integrated Warehousing Solutions IRMS Warehouse Management System to Enhance Order Fulfillment and Increase Productivity with Real-Time Information
Integrated Warehousing Solutions, LLC announced today that The Sterno Group, a division of Candle Corporation of America, owned by Blyth Industries, has recently selected, and will implement the IRMS Warehouse Management System to help improve productivity through the use of real-time information. 2004-01-13

FREE Teleseminar on Overcoming Your Speaking Fears
Lenny Laskowski, international professional speaker and President of LJL Seminars, a Stratford, CT-based seminar company, will be providing a FREE teleseminar on Overcoming Your Speaking Fears on January 23, 2004 and January 30, 2004. Monthly Telseminars will address related topics. 2004-01-13

Intelligent Output Solutions and Kommunicate join forces to deliver iSeries solutions.
Intelligent Output Solutions and Kommunicate join forces to deliver iSeries solutions at the virtual exhibition, iSeries365.com. 2004-01-13

New Afrocentric Greeting Card Company!
New African American Greeting Card Company, NZinga Afrocentric Greeting Cards, offers card designs for those tired of seeing us depicted as others THINK we are! 2004-01-13

BRAND EQUITY v. CUSTOMER EQUITY: THE BEST WAY TO DETERMINE BRAND VALUE
Although brand equity is often used to calculate brand value, it has numerous shortcomings, including the lack of a common measurement methodology and value to customers. A well-known author and speaker argues that a better management tool is customer equity, or customer profitability. 2004-01-13

Ministers Miraculous Journey Offers Hope For The Hurting
Verron Thornton released her new book Get Up Girl You’ve Been Sitting Too Long through publishing powerhouse, Xulon Press. Thornton, who makes her home in Dallas, is planning a 15 city book tour to be held at some of the countries finest hotels. 2004-01-13

London Goes High Culture with the third SCI-FI-LONDON film festival With its strongest line up........
We are pleased to be able to tell you about the third SCI-FI-LONDON film festival with more films and a better line-up than ever before! 2004-01-13

Barnes & Noble Third Recommendation for DL Tolleson's The Gray Stopgap
DL Tolleson's The Gray Stopgap, has garnered yet a third "Staff Recommendation" from a Barnes & Noble bookstore. 2004-01-13

"Customer-Focused Strategy" is the basis for upcoming seminar scheduled at the University of Dallas Center for Professional Development
Business Decision Resources, a marketing research, strategy, and training company, announces the scheduling of the seminar, "Customer-Focused Strategy." This informative one-day seminar will provide senior managers and other professionals the knowledge and processes needed to retain and maintain valuable customer relationships through the creation of an integrated customer-focus development process. 2004-01-13

Wholesale Auction Service Opens Its Virtual Doors
"Wholly Wholesale!" is what we're proclaiming as we answer the call of internet and traditional retailers alike. 2004-01-13

Batteries.com Partners with SpiderSplat Consulting, Inc. to Increase Revenues Derived from their LinkShare Affiliate Marketing Program
Any online company worth its weight in salt has heard about the benefits of running an affiliate marketing program. Most rely on them. However, recruiting and then nurturing relationships with affiliates takes a lot of time – and many departments who truly appreciate the full potential are forced to abandon the idea due to a lack of resources. SpiderSplat Consulting (http://www.spidersplat.com/) is a web strategy consulting firm headquartered in Boston, MA and founded in 1997. An established and profitable internet company, it offers outsourced technical keyword marketing services to compliment, optimize, or replace in-house online advertising for medium-sized eCommerce sites. 2004-01-13

Zen Baby Praised As Recommended Family Entertainment by The Dove Foundation
Zen Baby, LLC is pleased to announce that its unique video & DVD for babies, Zen Baby, was awarded the Dove Family Approved Seal by The Dove Foundation. The Dove Foundation awards its seal to a video that is rated “family-friendly” by its film review board. Zen Baby was awarded a “Four Dove” rating. 2004-01-13

Redfern Names Ron Perdew Communications Director in Atlanta
Redfern Hires Award Winning Advertising And Marketing Guru, Ron Perdew. 2004-01-13

Dependable Limos of Palm Beach County Named 1st Runner-up for Small Limo Operator of the Year for the United States by Limo Digest Magazine.
Dependable Limos of Palm Beach County Named 1st Runner-up for Small Limo Operator of the Year for the United States by Limo Digest Magazine. 2004-01-13

Grayson Wray's new release "Picasso's Dream",January 2004.
Grayson Wray's previous release had worldwide airplay mosly on College and Intenet Radio.Played alongside Dandy Warhols, Radiohead, Nick Cave, Beck and many others. His style is retro rock/ alternative. 2004-01-13

Benson Lighting of Miami Florida Purchased by Industry Veterns
Tri-Continental Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Benson Lighting has been purchased by Ric and Rebecca Jolie. The transaction was a stock purchase and took place November 21, 2003. 2004-01-13

A VERMONT TOY COMPANY SELECTED AS MAKING ONE OF the BEST 25 TOYS OF THE PAST 25 YEARS.
What will be the next must have toy? The world should hopes it is this, one of the few products that everyone can relate to- our Planet and hugging. The Hugg-A-Planet, Earth does everything a great toy should and more. Developed to be truly hands on, informative, and emotionally positive to just hold. "Good toys have staying power; they engage. They help build attention spans, not fragment them", says the Parents' Choice Foundation. This toy does just that.. BEST 25 TOYS OF 25 YEARS Award confirms that a Hugg-A-Planet Earth just may be the must have toy of the Twenty First Century. 2004-01-13

New dating website targets single +30 big and tall people.
Datebigandtall.com will officially open January 26th, 2004. The goal of the site is to provide a place where single big and tall people can network with each other. 2004-01-13

Author "remixes" novel, publishes online
Author Eddie Beverage is publishing a remixed version of his debut novel "200 Beats per Minute" at http://www.eddiebeverage.com. 2004-01-13

Author Links Seduction to Salsa: The Seduction Cookbook Creates Culinary Temptations Guaranteed to Light Your Lovers Fire
If you think the best place to find romance is in the bedroom, you haven't spent enough time in the kitchen! Just in time for Valentine's Day, The Seduction Cookbook: Culinary Creations for Lovers by Diane Brown contains all of the menus indispensable to making a sensual meal. 2004-01-13

Win $500.00 in MarriageRomance.com Valentine's Day Writing Contest
MarriageRomance.com is hosting a $500.00 Valentine's Day Writing Contest. 2004-01-13

Geek Chic Releases The Chill Pak: Notebook Cooling System
X-Files Actor Dean Haglund’s Company to Produce Suite of Innovative Computer Peripherals 2004-01-13

Boston's Award-winning Peking Tom's Longtang Lounge Celebrates Chinese New Year 4702, the Year of the Monkey, with Festivities Tuesday, Jan. 20th through Sunday, Feb. 1st.
In honor of the Year of the Monkey, 4702, Peking Tom’s is kicking off its first annual Chinese New Year celebration with a three-course Wine Dinner, featuring Affentaler “Valley of the Monkey” wine, on Tuesday, Jan. 20th. Celebrations will continue through Sunday, Feb. 1st with New Year menu items, Traditional Chinese Hot Pots, specialty celebration cocktails, and Chinese Dragon Dancing. Peking Tom’s is proud to announce exclusive distributorship of Affentaler “Valley of the Monkey” wine during these celebrations in the Boston area. 2004-01-13

Simple Internet Fax v3.3
SIF allows users not only send faxes and emails but also send text messages (up to 160 symbols) on any mobile phone and voice messages on regular/mobile phones in North America (using services of external providers). You don't need a voice recorder, type the message, it will be converted into voice message and delivered to a destination phone. 2004-01-13

Parrot Intelligence Research Group Discovers Parrots Talking In Conversational Language
The Budgie Research Group has now established that over 12 parakeets within their group are using sophisticated conversational language 2004-01-13

At Long Last, a True Space Opera. Turing Opera Workshop releases teaser trailer for new 3d sci-fi opera, Kai, Death of Dreams.
Scarborough, ME -- January 12, 2004 Turing Opera Workshop releases the first teaser trailer for their production of Richard deCostas 3d sci-fi opera, K'ai, Death of Dreams. The trailer, available on the production website, http://www.RicharddeCosta.com/KaiOpera, is a preview of the opera scheduled for release in February. The opera is being produced entirely in 3d computer graphics. 2004-01-13

Synopsis Software releases FlashUpdate 1.30, an online software update solution.
Synopsis Software announces the immediate availability of FlashUpdate 1.30. FlashUpdate allows Windows developers to create and distribute software updates and patches via the Internet. 2004-01-13

Shadows of Time (A Collection of Love) released by Publish America.
Shadows of Time is a timeless collection of priceless poetry that is guaranteed to touch your heart and soul. You will experience the emotion-driven words as you read each page. Every page will come alive. 2004-01-13

"Tall Ears and Short Tales: Observations from the Barn" Not just another animal book.
Tall Ears & Short Tales is a compelling and informative look at one of nature's wonderful and often terribly abused creatures - the horse - and the extremely dedicated people who rescue, rehabilitate, and provide sanctuary for them. Respect, humor, and thoughtful reflections upon the horses' point of view combine to make a thoroughly fascinating assortment of anecdotes from a wonderful writer and true animal lover. Knowledgeably written by Carol M. Chapman, owner of The Last Refuge, a sanctuary for horses and other assorted creatures no one else wanted. 2004-01-13

Carol Erickson, YellowPepper CTO makes 2004 wireless prediction for COMDEX
Carol Erickson, CTO of YellowPepper Wireless an intuitive branding and wireless marketing firm helps to provide insight for the 2004 wireless revenue landscape. 2004-01-13

Costa del Sol Bookings a new and advanced system to make your hotel reservations in the Spanish Costa del Sol
In a few weeks, Central de Reservas Costa del Sol, Costa del Sol bookings, will be launched. They will be offering the fastest and most complete hotel and apartments reservation system. 2004-01-13

iFreedom Communications Announces New Executives
iFreedom Communications, an emerging company in the Voice over Internet Protocal (VoIP) industry, that provides small business and residential customers flat rate calling, today announced the new additions of corporate management. 2004-01-13

Jan. 11 Marks 40th Anniversary of Surgeon Generals Report Linking Smoking and Lung Cancer
Author of “Avoiding Lung Cancer” recounts progress made since the 1964 release of surgeon general’s report on smoking and lung cancer, but warns that 50 million Americans still are smokers exposed to dangers of tobacco use. 2004-01-13

Miss Long Beach and Miss Teen Long Beach Are Looking for a Few Good Women
The Miss Long Beach and Miss Teen Long Beach Pageants are looking for delegates to compete in the 2004 upcoming Pageants produced by the Long Beach Jaycees. Eligible delegates are young women between the ages of 18 and 25 (14 and 17 for the Teen Pageant) and live, work, or go to school in Long Beach. 2004-01-13

Thousands of Brides to See 100+ WEDDING GAMES” Demonstrations at BrideWorld Expo in the L.A. Convention Center
The author of 100+ WEDDING GAMES has been invited back to BrideWorld Expo to once again demonstrate wedding reception games from her hit book. Demonstrations of this exciting new trend will be held during the largest BrideWorld bridal expo yet at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Saturday Jan. 24 and Sunday Jan. 25, 2004. Thousands of brides are expected to attend the two-day event. 2004-01-13

Artist Hosts Innovative Chinese New Year Exhibition & Young Artists Contest at Hot New San Diego Cybercafe.
A Feng Shui Soiree is a unique exhibition of contemporary art inspired by ancient China. "Monkey Business" young aritst contest celebrates year of the monkey. This exhibition will take place in both virtual and physical locations. Opportunities available for sponsors, vendors & collaborators. 2004-01-13

Zinovy Shershers new venture Art International Group, Inc
Los Angeles, January 12, 2004 – Zinovy Shersher is pleased to announce his new venture ART International Group, Inc. (AIG), Zinovy Shersher Internationally renowned artist, songwriter and performer. 2004-01-13

The Donald & Paula Smith Family Foundation to host a debate entitled "Mayor Bloomberg's Midterm Report Card".
The Donald & Paula Smith Family Foundation will be hosting a debate entitled "Mayor Bloomberg's Midterm Report Card" on Tuesday, January 13th at 6:30pm at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue on the corner of 34th Street and Fifth Avenue. The panelists for the debate include Herman Badillo, former Deputy Mayor of New York City; EJ McMahon, Senior Fellow for Tax & Budgetary Studies at the Manhattan Institute; Mitchell Moss, Director of the Taub Urban Research Center at New York University, and Seymour Fliegel, President of the Center for Educational Innovation-Public Education Association.Following the panelists debate there will be a question and answer session open to the audience. 2004-01-13

Floor Cloth Complements Period Dining Room
ML Designs Studio creates a one of a kind heavyweight vinyl floor cloth that accents and color matches a vintage period wallpaper pattern 2004-01-13

Hosting Connecticut Celebrates First Anniversary
Hosting Connecticut, LLC, a woman-owned Internet services business helps web site owners achieve record online sales in 2003. It’s been an eventful year for Hosting Connecticut. The company found a warm welcome and a niche market here in Windsor. Owners, Shelley Sullivan and Paula M. Pierce, have worked together to grow the company into a well-known Connecticut web development firm. 2004-01-13

Free Bet on Scotland Euro 2004
Free Bets on Scotish International and Scotland Friendly Games at http://www.scotland-bet.com 2004-01-13

Americas PCS announces the launch of new advertising plan.
Starr Wireless, LLC the provider of Americas PCS announces the launch of it’s new advertising plan as proposed in November 2003. 2004-01-13

Free Bet on England Euro 2004
Free Bets on Euro 2004 England International Games at http://www.england-bet.com 2004-01-13

apostrophe' ink COMES CLEAN.
January 10 2004 --apostrophe' ink - an invitations, favors and website design studio launches their "WHITE LINE." 2004-01-13

Contivo launches leading Enterprise Integration Solution in the UK Market
Signs distribution and support agreement with Network Atlantic to deliver benefits of leading Enterprise Integration technology to customers in the UK and EMEA, expanding global reach of sales & support for compelling Integration Competency Center solution. 2004-01-13

Mysteries Behind U.S. National Penny Shortage Soon to be Revealed by Free and Clear Foundations of America
Volunteers around the country, working for the Free and Clear Foundations of America know what is going on behind the scenes. National Penny Shortages and the Launch of The "Free and Clear America" Campaign will reveal decade old secrets. 2004-01-13

THE STUNNING RING, a beautiful self-defense ring with pepper spray, offers safety, elegance and confidence close at hand.
THE STUNNING RING, elegantly crafted in silver and gold plating with a genuine black onyx stone, is the perfect self-defense ring for women or men. THE STUNNING RING self-defense ring with replaceable pepper spray canisters empowers a woman or man while jogging, dating, working or anywhere against attack, rape, violence or crisis. This ring can always be worn and makes the perfect gift for someone you love. 2004-01-13

Using Technology to Manage Customer Loyalty
Don’t let your customer satisfaction research initiative collect dust on a shelf. Integrate technology with research to optimize the use of customer information. 2004-01-13

First art lands on Mars with NASA rover
Spirit's arrival on the surface of Mars on January 3rd 2004 see's the first art work land on the surface of the red planet. 2004-01-13

Rapid Bio Tests Announces Mad Cow Test and Treatment
Springfield, Oregon(Business Wire)-January 9, 2004-Rapid Bio Tests Corporation(RBIO), reports that it has been conducting feasibility studies related to Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy or Mad Cow Disease(BSE). The company has taken this initiative in response to the confirmation of a slaughtered dairy cow, testing positive for the disease, on December 23, 2003 in Mabton , Washington . 2004-01-13

Spoofed Sites UK adds custom "smart links" technology to flagship site
"Smart links" automatically link together related articles using an intelligent back-end system. This is the first time they have been used on a site of this kind. 2004-01-13

Beach Cities Robotics Makes National Mentoring Month a Reality
January 1, 2004, marked the launch of the third annual National Mentoring Month (NMM www.whomentoredyou.org) campaign - a public-private initiative to recruit volunteer mentors for young people who are at risk of not achieving their full potential. As the centerpiece of NMM 2004, the Harvard Mentoring Project has developed a new initiative, Thank Your Mentor Day™, which will be celebrated on January 15, 2004. On that day, millions of Americans are expected to reach out to thank or honor those individuals who encouraged and guided them, and who had a lasting impact on their lives. 2004-01-13

E-Book tops 1000 - and more!
The premiere reference guide "A Basic Guide to Fee Based Print on Demand Publishing Services" has now been distributed to over one thousand readers worldwide since its debut - and in celebration of attaining this benchmark, the author is also announcing her new location at http://dehanna.com 2004-01-13

Award Nominated Sci-fi Book is Re-released
Author Nina M. Osier proudly announces the re-release of her Frankfurt eBook Award Nominated "Rough Rider" by Double Dragon eBooks. 2004-01-13

Writers Site Selects Feminist Poem for Publication
"Long Short Story" has selected Carolyn Howard-Johnson's poem "Bon Sai" for their January edition. 2004-01-13

Mpthrill.com Cable Provisioning and Management software will support the Linux operating system
Mpthrill.com have announced MPT-MNG Pro Management and Provisioning System to support the Linux operating system 2004-01-13

MicRippaz Holy Hip Hop Magazine Presents 2004 Holy Hip Hop Summer Blast Concert/Showcase
The 2004 Summer Blast is a night of holy hip hop. Artist from all over the world will be present at this event. The Summer Blast is a concert for youth, so if you have a youth ministry bring them along with you!!! 2004-01-13

The Press Release Like No Other!
Exclusive Interviews, Irwin HR, Team Tarzan, World's Largest Steer – No Bull – Sheva (Israel) Tours Australia – Australia of the Year and more 2004-01-13

New Online Community for HVAC and Plumbing Professionals
Free message board provides meeting place for professionals and those aligned with the industries. 2004-01-13

Wingstop has landed in Arkansas
Wingstop Restaurants, Inc., ranked the number one chicken wing chain by Entrepreneur magazine, has opened it’s first location in Arkansas. 2004-01-13

Concourse Realty Group Finds A Niche
Four veteran real estate professionals formed Concourse Realty Group to assist owners, investors and lenders of real estate to evaluate and maximize the performance of specific transactions, portfolio investments and corporate management. 2004-01-13

Return to Femininity
Debra Macki’s New Hues Capture the Essence of Spring 2004 2004-01-13

A Chicago Suburbanite Uses a Unique Approach to Raise Money
A Unique way to Raise Money 2004-01-13

South Palm Beach Branch NAACP celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and community leaders
The South Palm Beach Branch NAACP is hosting an inugural Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Disntinguished Award Program. The event will celebrate the legacy of Dr. King and recognize various leaders for their accomplishments in the areas of education, economic empowerment, community development and advocacy. 2004-01-13

Professional Debt Recovery
Are you are tired of sending bills to people who ignore them? Ready to do something about it? 2004-01-13

Morovia Corporation Releases DataMatrix Fontware V1.0
Morovia Corporation has made possible to make the DataMatrix font. Using Morovia Encoder (GUI, Web and ActiveX versions) one can encode up to 1K data into a small square. Price at $179, DataMatrix fontware can be widely used in many applications. 2004-01-13

4WHEELSetc.com Launches its Web Site of Affordable Used Car Classifieds
4 WHEELS etcetera dot com was introduced to be your online solution to buying and selling used cars, engines, parts and accessories. The design of the site gives you the: 2004-01-13

Dean Descending from Peak in New Hampshire?
Throughout most of October, November and December of 2003, most opinion polls in New Hampshire indicated a clear and growing preference for the former governor of neighboring Vermont, Dr. Howard Dean among likely Democratic presidential primary voters. 2004-01-13

Absolute Home Design a Unique Interior Design Company will held an Charity Open Studio Event with aim to donate to MS Society Chapter in CT
Absolute Home Design a Unique Interior Design Company that combines classic style and contemporary comfort with ultra personalized service, is exited to announce its relocation from New York City to Trumbull CT. 2004-01-13

Jackson Fans Slam "Today" Show, Boycott Sponsors
Michael Jackson fans from around the world have expressed outrage at the recent announcement that NBC's "Today" show has signed Court TV journalist Diane Dimond as an analyst. Members of the MJJForum Fan Club are organizing a worldwide product ban with 20 other Jackson fan clubs representing over 50,000 Jackson fans and their families. The coalition has begun with a letter writing campaign requesting that sponsors pull their ads from the #1 rated morning show for as long as Diane Dimond remains a part of the program. The boycott includes more than two dozen products from manufacturers including Johnson & Johnson, Pillsbury, and Wyeth. 2004-01-13

Chef Works Open House Event Raises Money for San Diego Fire Victims
Chef Works helps local charities ease the pain of the local wild fires. 2004-01-13

Project Linus NJ Inc. Turns Five "Partners In Healing, On A Mission of Hope"
New Jersey charity celebrates five years comforting fragile children throughout the state. Project Linus NJ, Inc. volunteers are partners in healing, on a heartfelt mission of hope. 2004-01-13

Snow Machine play benefit gig
World Premiere of "The Making of Snow" 2004-01-13

Life is a TANGLED WEB.
Renee Bagley, a 26 year old Poet from Texas commands that you see what TANGLED WEB is all about. 2004-01-13

The Vanadiel Lobby Surpasses 300 Members, Brings Together Final Fantasy XI Online Players
Since November 28, 2003, The Vana’diel Lobby has attracted thousands of visitors, of which over 300 have registered. The popular website is one of only a few sites dedicated to servers for the online multiplayer role-playing game Final Fantasy XI Online. 2004-01-13

Canadian Science Fiction And Fantasy Publishing House Announces Releases That Span 3 Countries, 2 Imprints and Several New Worlds...
EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing and Tesseract Books, both imprints of Hades Publications in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, presented its Forthcoming Release announcement today. 2004-01-13

Florida Villa Rentals to remain open to UK citizens
British citizens can stop worrying about recent media reports that they will need visas to vacation in the United States. 2004-01-13

Group MegaByte, LLC. Announces the launch of its Operating Procedures System (OPS) Demo
Group MegaByte announces the launch of its new Operating Procedures System (OPS™) demo for the Risk Management Industry. 2004-01-13

Group MegaByte launches new site SpicyOrNot
By mixing the efficiency of new technology with old-fashioned mystery, a free web site called SpicyOrNot™ (http://www.spicyornot.com) lets users submit their pictures to rate their attractiveness in an anonymous way as well as to exchange messages if two people agreed to do it. In doing so, says Luz Fragueiro-Lecot, President of Group MegaByte, SpicyOrNot solves a key problem of modern dating. 2004-01-13

Uttar Pradesh Diversified Agriculture Support Project: Vision Foundation
With the support of implementation units and the departments, a system of technology dissemination and adoption through farmer to farmer extesion approach aiming at the diversification and intensification of agriculture in a sustainable manner. 2004-01-13