How Did a Former Youth Pastor Go from a Small Salary to a Six-Figure Income Using the Internet with Coastal Vacations?
Jeff Mills, former Youth Pastor, from Minnesota is on the move and drawing a following of people who want to do business with him. Jeff is promoting his Coastal Vacation Business Opportunity, and many are joining weekly. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 28)

Hotels Aficionado Launch Hotel Review Site
Hotels Aficionado release a new website to allow users to find information about European hotels more easily. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

Recording Artist Concert Band Kirby Shields Slated To Shoot Sexy Music Video With Legendary Commedian Gallagher - Shields is a California R&B Recording Artist
California recording artist Kirby Shields will be shooting a music video for his new song "Freakalicious" with legendary Commedian Gallagher on Monday July 19th at the Ocean Lounge (1310 Howe Ave.) in Sacramento. Gallagher is slated to meet the R&B recording artist in California for three days in mid July to film the video and is presently shooting for his upcoming comedy televison series, which is planned to feature Shield's music. Kirby will be releasing his new CD "Pleasure And Pain" in early-to-mid August 2004. For more info visit http://www.kirbyshields.com 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 3)

Discount Shopping Portal Dealsdujour.com Wins $15,000 LinkShare Titanium Award
Dealsdujour.com, an online discount shopping portal, was recipient of the Titanium Award at the 1st Annual Golden Link Awards in New York City on June 22nd, 2004. Dealsdujour.com (http://www.dealsdujour.com) CEO Bradley P. Wilson, 23, was honored at a gala at the Metropolitan Club hosted by LinkShare Corporation, a leader in online performance-based marketing. The $15,000 Titanium Award was the largest prize, and the final award presented, at the ceremonies. The prize is awarded on a quarterly basis to the website that, among other things, supports the largest number of merchants and drives the greatest percentage increase in online sales for these merchants. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 10)

Medbuy, Canada's Largest GPO, Implements i-Sight Complaints Management Software
Customer Expressions, a leading provider of complaint handling and case management software, today announced that Canada's largest medical group purchasing organization, Medbuy, has begun the implementation of the i-Sight complaints management software package. When the rollout is complete, i-Sight will enable Medbuy and its 300-plus member hospitals across Canada to reduce administrative expenses and increase the quality of patient care by providing a fast, efficient and cost-effective means of logging, tracking and resolving complaints arising from their purchases of pharmaceuticals. Using i-Sight's leading-edge portal technology, pharmaceutical vendors will be notified automatically when hospital staff report errors in shipments, incorrect labeling, problems with packaging and other such problems. Vendor representatives will then be able to login to the portal and provide a resolution. At the same time, Medbuy, its hospital members and pharmaceutical vendors will benefit from real-time access to ongoing statistical information that will enable them to reduce the incidence of such problems in future. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 16)

NGOs Applaud United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Biotechnology Report
More than 40 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and stakeholders in civil society from around the world have signed an Open Letter to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) supporting FAO's new report in favor of using agricultural biotechnology to help meet the needs of the poor and undernourished. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 10)

"The Corporate Circus" as Office SitCom Adult Animation Television Project Sets its Licensing & Entertainment Sight at NATPE
"The Corporate Circus", a uniquely original and innovatively creative 5 STAR HIT book-based property satirizing corporate culture, brings a fun and insightful fantasy look at the world of business will be presented at the upcoming NATPE TV PRODUCERS' BOOT CAMP, July 29-30, as both an Adult Animation show and as an Animated Interplay in an Office Sitcom live action. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 10)

Mesothelioma Advice Website is Launched - Mesothelioma Advice aims to provide vital information and raise awareness of Malignant Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Advice website aims to provide vital information and raise awareness of Malignant Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer attributed to Asbestos exposure. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 9)

Process Automation Corporation Develops Mold Minder; an Innovative Moisture Detection System
Process Automation Corporation, a leading national provider of advertising products, announced today that distribution is set for the Mold Minder magnet, a new product that will aid in the detection of moisture and prevention of mold. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 7)

Possibilities: The Point of Sale Industry Global Markets and Players
The world is rapidly shifting from cash and checks to electronic payments. POS terminals, as the interface between the consumer and the banking networks, are at the core of the movement. Prior Mercator Advisory Group research investigated a variety of technologies driving the evolution of the black box at the checkout such as IP enablement, Contactless Cards, and RFID Tags. This report delves into the Global marketplace for POS Terminals and analyzes the regions and vendors that are implementing changes that are radically altering the shape of retail payments. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 6)

Commissioner Shaw, Alderman O'Conner and Pastor Henderson Receive Awards from South Side Community Organization
Organization gives out first ever "Man of the Year Award" to Chicago honoree, along with Aderman of the Year and an award for Outstanding Services to the Community. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

Free Admission to Milwaukee Offshore Gran Prix as Powerboat Action Hits the Lakefront
Round 4 of APBA Offshore GMC Pro Grade National Powerboat Series Racing Action 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 1)

Organizations Put the Power Back Into Powerboat Racing
National Racing Organizations Agree to Share The Water in Powerboat Racing Competion, Increase in Boat Count Adds To Spectator Fun 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 1)

InfoValue Announces QuickVideo Probe Video Multicast Diagnosis Tool
InfoValue Computing, Inc. ("InfoValue"), experts in broadband video streaming, today announced the availability of InfoValue QuickVideo Probe™ (QVProbe™) for monitoring/diagnosing the quality of video multicast and assuring the service level of large scale deployments. QVProbe™ provides comprehensive functions, such as statistics gathering, quality analysis, and alert reporting, among others. Enterprise and service providers can implement and manage video multicast of any scale with less complexity and lower total cost of ownership. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 1)

Public People Finder Helps Find People with Free Public Records Sources Online.
Public People Finder has new services offering cell phone lookups, and other new people finder services that allow people to find missing people or check background records, or even criminal. 2004-07-16

No Limits Theatre - Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll House," Translated by Rolfe Fjelde
No Limits Theatre debut production of "A Doll House." Set in the 1950's when women were treated more as possesions than as self reliant individuals. This classsic favorite is given a new perspective by placing it in an era that is parallel from Ibsen's original setting and a new troupe of hip talent poised to engage a new generation of theater-goers. 2004-07-16

ISA Releases Study Guide for New Automation Professionals Certification
ISA - The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society has published the study guide for its new Certified Automation Professional program. 2004-07-16

Hand-free laws sweeping the nation
Throughout the nation drivers operate in heavy, fast-moving traffic with one hand on the steering wheel and the other trying to handle a cellular phone call. Without the complete obliteration of cell phones and portable communication devices, which we know is quite impossible in this day and age; there is no way of solving this problem entirely. Hands-Free laws are beginning to sweep the nation, such as the one recently enacted in Washington D.C. barring cell phone users from driving and talking at the same time, unless they use an earpiece and microphone or some other form of hands-free technology. The Travel Mount hopes to eliminate the new problem of where to put your device once you are using hands-free technology. 2004-07-16

The Economics of Generators: Why Now is a Great Time to Buy an Emergency Generator
Interested in getting an emergency generator before the next power outage? Electric Generators Direct.com explains why now is the best time to buy a generator in more than a year. 2004-07-16

Renderosity Opens Their Animation Outlet and New Animation Friendly Hosting Services
Renderosity is pleased to announce the opening of their Animation Outlet, a gallery where artists can get plugged in and showcase their talent. In support of this new gallery, Renderosity has designed three new hosting services designed to fit animators bandwidth needs. 2004-07-16

Heart Releases "Love Hurts" as an Exclusive Download Only in the Weed File Format
Classic rock band HEART today released an exclusive track, "Love Hurts," only in the WEED(sm) file format. Weed is a revolutionary new file sharing technology (pat. pending) developed by Shared Media Licensing. "Love Hurts" is available at http://www.weedfiles.com. 2004-07-16

FeedBurner and Flickr Announce Partnership to Drive Next-Generation Photo Sharing Services
The two innovative startups announce co-development of photo syndication standard, and the first integrated feature of their two services. 2004-07-16

Excelsior JET Debuts on Linux
Excelsior JET 3.6 enables desktop and server-side Java(tm) developers to convert any Java application into an optimized native executable running directly on hardware, without any changes in the source code. This release is the first to support Linux on Intel x86 architecture. All-new fast JIT compiler and substantial compatibility improvements are the main reasons for users of the Windows version to consider purchasing an upgrade. 2004-07-16

BAE SYSTEMS Standardizes on I-Logix' Statemate® System Design Environment for Development of Eurofighter Typhoon
I-Logix' Model-Driven Development Environment Provides Common Communication Platform, Validates Designs Up-front and Significantly Reduces Development Time at BAE SYSTEMS 2004-07-16

Was Kerry Correct About Vietnam? Are There Lessons for Iraq? Conference of Vietnam Veterans and Scholars to Reexamine Realities of War and Expose Common Myths at Boston's Simmons College, July 25-29 .
An independent group of Vietnam veterans and scholars will hold a conference in Boston at the time of the Democratic Convention to expose "myths" of the Vietnam War and help educate the public about what really happened and why. They will note that subsequent events have disproved most of the arguments used against the war, discuss the harm done by Kerry's allegations most Vietnam veterans were "war criminals" who were "stoned" twenty-four hours a day, and detail the harm done to the cause of peace and human rights and to subsequent U.S. foreign policy by the 1973 congressional decision to outlaw further U.S. military efforts to protect South Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. 2004-07-16

Help For Norvergence Customers on Long Island
NextGen Telephone, a Long Island based telecommunications provider, is offering assistance for Norvergence customers in Nassau and Suffolk counties. 2004-07-16

Viewpoint Creative Welcomes Award-Winning Director/Executive Producer Patrick Kiely to its Los Angeles Team, Creating a Live Action Production Arm
Viewpoint Creative would like to announce the addition of Director/Executive Producer, Patrick Kiely to their creative team. Kiely comes to Viewpoint Creative with an impressive background in commercial and music video production. He had previous representation under his own house Logic, proceeding a year at Propaganda, and two years at A Band Apart. Over the past ten years, Kiely has produced commercials for such clients as Saturn, Kirin Mets and American Express. He has also produced and directed over 100 music videos including Lost Prophets, Smile Empty Soul, Back Street Boys, Jessica and Cypress Hill, picking up several accolades and awards including a Worldfest Gold Award. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

Vibren Technologies Joins TimeSys Systems Integrator Partner Program to Provide Linux Embedded Development Services
Partnership with TimeSys provides Vibren with access to latest Linux technology components, tools and resources through the TimeSys Network 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 3)

The Business of Back-To-School - It's Not Just Pens and Pencils!
Preparing your child to go back to school requires more than just purchasing the supplies on a designated school list. The power to learn cannot ignite without a good nutrition plan. 2004-07-16

"Out of Site: An Inside Look at HR Outsourcing" New IHRIM Book Seperates Hype from Reality
The objective of IHRIM's new book on HR outsourcing is to provide a comprehensive, insider's view of HR outsourcing -- what's involved in designing and deploying an outsourcing strategy for your organization. 2004-07-16

Broadlook--#1 Applicant Tracking Software Solution--Empowers your Applicant Tracking Software and fills your Applicant Tracking Software with applicant tracking relationships.
Whichever applicant tracking software your company uses, you need to look at the Broadlook Suite of Software which should seamlessly integrate with whichever applicant tracking software you are using. BroadLook is an integrated set of applications designed to harness the Internet as a powerful real-time data source--the data from which can be exported into your applicant tracking software. 2004-07-16

Ascent Personal Discovery Program Launched -- Climb Mount Snowdon and Realise Your Ambitions
Communications In Action and Personal Growth Adventures have teamed up to develop a unique personal discovery program called Ascent. During a weekend, you climb Mount Snowdon, the 2nd highest mountain in the United Kingdom, and develop the resources you need to achieve your greatest ambitions. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 27)

United Hardware Selects HighJump Software to Manage Rapid Growth With Functionally Rich, Adaptable Supply Chain Execution Solutions
Hardware Distributor Will Utilize HighJump's Comprehensive Supply Chain Advantage Suite to Improve Overall Operational Efficiencies 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 22)

Executivesontheweb.com Quarterly Performance Analysis
In the second quarter of the year executivesontheweb.com experienced significant increases in executive appointments being advertised on the website. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 12)

VCampus to Develop Online Continuing Education Nursing Curriculum
New courses, co-published with NCSBN, will support continuing education requirements for nurse licensure 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 8)

SeaBiotics Web Site Makes Omega-3 Shark Liver Oil Supplement Ordering a Snap
Tom Philo of Portland Oregon is now an IBP level distributor of SeaBiotics products. Alkyl Transfactor, Neurofactor, SeaTox, and Seasation which all contain high quality and concentration of Omega-3 shark liver oil processed form the Squalene shark. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 8)

T1 Rex Special Help for NorVergence Customers Losing Service
T1 Rex is offering replacement T1, DS3 and ISDN PRI dedicated line services for businesses affected by the NorVergence bankruptcy situation. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 7)

Wave Forward Networks, LLC Announces partnership with Cisco Systems, Inc.
Wave Forward Networks, LLC has completed the requirement to become a Cisco Channel Partner. The partnership will allow Wave Forward to include high performance networking capablities to its wireless network designs. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

West Indies Bakery And Restaurant Starts Cooking With Cano Publishing
Small family-run firm gearing up for the Major Leagues 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

Breaking Through The Fog of Internet Marketing
The Buyer's Oasis is pleased to announce their "new" online store offering computer products and electronics. The official Grand Opening Sale starts on July 19th, 2004. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

LOVE FOR SALE" PST ANNOUNCES 3rd SEASON
Personal Space Theatrics Announces 2004-2005 Season that includes a World Premiere, A Holiday Classic and Comical Sex Farce 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 4)

START NEW TRADITIONS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AT AVALON REEF CLUB Bring the Whole Brood for Affordable Rates and Adventure at this Unique Mexican Oasis
Families eager to start new traditions at a great price will find their ideal retreat at Avalon Reef Club in Isla Mujeres. This holiday season, Avalon Reef Club welcomes families to celebrate the spirit of the season along with secluded island style, plus an Avalon Adventure Pass worth over $400 in savings towards adventure and sightseeing. Rates start at just $99 per person, with children 12 and under free, valid from August 24 - December 23, 2004. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 4)

Orange County, CA man files a 104 page, self-represented, $4.5 million dollar lawsuit against neighboring homeowners association and the County of Orange for allegedly failing to protect his view.
Orange County hilltop homeowner claims County records from 1974 indicate that his view plane and the slopes adjacent to his property were specifically planned and approved to be regulated and protected. However, he alleges that over the years the responsible homeowners' association and the County negligently allowed new construction and trees to exceed 1974 agreement established height limits and safe slope planting provision regulated by the 1974 conditions for land use records. After over two years of unsuccessful attempts at resolve, he now has filed a Pro Se lawsuit for recovery of damages and enforcement of the 1974 provisions. Mr. Brooks filed his action on July 13, 2004 in Orange County, CA Superior Court, Dept.CX104, Case #04CC00606 and the case was assigned to Judge David C Velasquez. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 3)

Web-based Outplacement Combines High Tech with High Touch
Outplacement services for displaced workers have gone virtual. Now there is a alternative to the bricks, mortar, and expense of traditional outplacement services. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 1)

Aircraft Engine Maintenance Planning Demonstration delivered to your desktop PC, anywhere in the world.
Getting to see product presentations and demonstrations has just become a whole lot easier. AEROinformatics, a software development company with offices in Dublin, Ireland and San Diego, California are offering JetEplan product presentations and demonstrations delivered to your desktop PC anywhere in the world. 2004-07-16

The "Spoils" of the Civil Rights Victory of 1964
Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 brought much needed change in our society, some of the after affects were detrimental to the relationship between African American business and African American consumers. 2004-07-16

Tungsten Graphics Announces Phase I STTR Contract Award by Department of Energy, Chromium RenderServer: Remote and Collaborative Rendering and Visualization with Distributed Memory Parallel Clusters
Through funding provided by Department of Energy (DOE) Tungsten Graphics is developing the Chromium RenderServer. The project team for this Phase I project is: Brian Paul, Tungsten Graphics, Inc. (Principal Investigator), Randall Frank and Sean Ahern, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, E. Wes Bethel, R3vis Corporation, Greg Humphreys, Ahpah Software, and the University of Virginia 2004-07-16

SDH Group Opens a New LLC
SDH Group ahs entered into an agreement with the President of HydroPure Technologies, Inc. 2004-07-16

Priosoft adds CSC Software as private labeler of Priority One Plus Construction Management software.
PrioSoft announces the release of the Easy Business private label of our Priority One Plus business management software, customized with a seamless information exchange with CSC Software's EasyEst residential and commercial construction estimating product. 2004-07-16

The Experiential Agency(TM) to Produce Kabuki Restaurants' Hollywood Location Grand Opening at Bourne Supremacy World Premiere Party
2,500 Invited Guests to Attend Movie Premiere Party at Sunset & Vine 2004-07-16

The Experiential Agency Names Darren Andereck, Executive Vice President and Creative Director
He Joins XA From Alice's Garden, One of Chicag's Top Floral and Event Decorating Firms 2004-07-16

Site 6 - Phase II, The Hamilton Project To Break Ground In Fall
The Hamilton Project, an elegant and affordable multifamily development constructed in the Hamilton Heights section of Harlem, will break ground in fall 2004. 2004-07-16

Ever see the "Jimmy-legs" Seinfeld Episode?
Robert E Peterson RPSGT would like you to read this interesting article he recently found on the Association of Polysomnographic Technologist website. Mr.Peterson is the author of two e-books explaing sleep disorders. "Professional Guide To Sleep Disorders Management" and SHOUT! SLEEP! are both available at www.sleepebooks.com and www.amazon.com. Mr. Peterson actively promotes sleep disorder awareness. He hopes parents and teens prepare for the upcoming school year by getting their copy of SHOUT! SLEEP! which easily explains sleep disorders and the incredibly serious effects they have on folks of all ages. Sleep disorders are often not diagnosed or treated. It is often up to the individual to recognize sleep disorders. 2004-07-16

New Brain Fitness Device Help Children with Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities are real. A person can be of average or above-average intelligence, not have any major sensory problems (like blindness or hearing impairment), and yet struggle to keep up with people of the same age in learning and regular functioning. A learning disability (LD) is a neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to receive, process, store and respond to information. The term learning disability is used to describe the seemingly unexplained difficulty a person of at least average intelligence has in acquiring basic academic skills. These skills are essential for success at school and work, and for coping with life in general. LD is not a single disorder. It is a term that refers to a group of disorders. Currently, almost 2.9 million school-aged children in the US are classified as having specific learning disabilities (SLD) and receive some kind of special education support. They are approximately 5% of all school-aged children in public schools. These numbers do not include children in private and religious schools or home-schooled children. 2004-07-16

57 year-old National Association of Real Estate Brokers (N.A.R.E.B.) and Nevada Chapter Chairman Curtis Briley Expect Watershed 2004-2005 Membership Drive Launch
2004-07-16

"Postmark Paradise" screens for Russian Brides
"It was nice to see a film which was a successful work of art and did NOT rely upon gaudy special effects or gratuitous sex and violence. The story line was very good and the acting superb..." 2004-07-16

The Dixie Chicks Were Right - BOOT BUSH 2004
Ahab & the Whale Productions announces the release of their line of products that proudly proclaim "The Dixie Chicks Were Right - Boot Bush 2004" at their website - http://www.cafeshops.com/bootbush04 . 2004-07-16

Independent Living Center of Southern California presents Third Annual Community Resource Fair on September 17th, 2004!
Community Resource Fair showcases services and assistive technology devices to assist Persons with Disabilities and Seniors in living independently. 2004-07-16

KUA Adds RSS Feed to Web Site
RSS is an XML-based format that allows the syndication of information to interested subscribers. 2004-07-16

Season Websites Gaining Popularity Among Youth Sports Teams
More and more youth sports leagues and coaches are building team websites to motivate players and communicate to parents and friends. Software packages like SeasonPlanner -- 2004 (www.seasonplanner.com) allow them to organize their season and create and maintain websites in minutes. The benefits of coaching organization software and team websites include improved communications, player and team motivation, parent and friend contact, and the historical value of the information down the road. The growing popularity is a result of the ease at which the websites can be built and the tremendous amount of positive feedback the coaches are receiving from parents, players and fans. 2004-07-16

New Music Genre Created by Internet Radio Station 12StepRadio.com
12StepRadio.com Streams "Recovery Music" 24/7 2004-07-16

Hamman Marketing Associates Names Bedoui & Company As Exclusive Marketing Partner in Tunisia
Bedoui & Company offers HMA's US Market Entry Program to Tunisian companies interested in developing sales relationships with US companies and consumers. 2004-07-16

VistaPro Renderer Coming to OS X!
VendorNation.com is proud to announce that development has begun on an OS X version of its' popular 3D software, VistaPro Renderer! 2004-07-16

The pharma sales interview: Do you really care? You'd better!
If you want a job in the competitive industry of pharmaceutical sales, you must have a passion for sales, and that includes selling yourself during the interview. How do you best convey that passion, when you might have only one shot to show it? In this timely article, MedZilla asks the experts and presents their best strategies. 2004-07-16

KUA Board Adopts $196.1 Million Budget
The FY 2005 budget includes $84.3 million for fuel and purchased power and $32.4 million for construction and capital expenditures. 2004-07-16

Optimized Outsourcing - A theory that has proven results in the millions!
It is the "Double O" Theory of CH Consulting -- haven't ever heard of this before? It is the cornerstone of CHC and we would like to share with you how it works towards achieving the heightened business efficiency we demand from ourselves and which our clients demand of us. 2004-07-16

eMeanie.com offers smart, feisty e-cards for free
eMeanie.com launches a greeting card website that offers smart, feisty cards intended to ZING the recipient. The poke that each card delivers is what sets this website apart from other e-card outlets. 2004-07-16

How Can We Select the Right Outsource Partner? 5 suggested ways to make outsourcing meet business-critical goals.
It is important that your organization does proper screening and selection of outsource partners to assure the highest standards deemed necessary for your organization's needs. The following are a five suggested ways to make outsourcing work for you, and to meet business-critical goals! 2004-07-16

A Cold Place Warming Up America - Small company chooses USA over off shore opportunities.
With hundreds of companies going off shore these days in multitudes of industries, this small company warms the hearts of many in northern MN, by deciding to relocate to International Falls Minnesota and along with it create jobs, instead of going off shore like many of its competitors. 2004-07-16

The First Rhone Ranger Wine Tasting In Seattle Hits A Bullseye
Winemakers from over 50 wineries turn out to greet attendees at the 1st FareStart-Rhone Ranger Northwest Grand Benefit Tasting at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront 2004-07-16

AIAA Publishes New Concept For Gravity And Inertia That Could Create Artificial Gravity Generators Used For Spacecraft Propulsion
If the basic premise is correct, it will be possible to generate artificial gravity that is independent from earth's gravity field using the new Cosmic Matrix Displacement model. (CMD model). The CMD model defines Gravity as: "A spatial vector force resulting from curviform aspects of the Space-Time Continuum (STC) acting on the smallest fundamental subatomic particles that form quarks." The CMD model defines inertia as the unbalanced spatial forces acting upon all matter in motion. In order to define inertia, you must accept the fact that there is no empty space. 2004-07-16

Is the world about to go Ipod mad? Ipod Mini information site springs up to meet hunger for news about the Ipod Mini.
To coincide with the worldwide release of the Ipod Mini® on July 24, IpodMiniPlanet.com, an independent information resource dedicated to the Apple's iPod Mini®, are proud to announce their launch. 2004-07-16

Avatar Tools Re-Introduces the FROG Low Cost Single Axis CNC Controller
Avatar Consultants, Inc., doing business as Avatar Tools, has purchased the product rights to the Frog Single Axis CNC Controller from Micro Logic Corporation and has started manufacturing and shipping the Frog to customers. 2004-07-16

New Contract Bridge Rule Starting To Trump The Nation
'Trump Ice' The Latest Rule To Be Added To Contract Bridge Gaining In Popularity 2004-07-16

Vascular Disease Foundation Inaugurates National Advisory Board with Diomed Holdings as Founding Member
Developer and marketer of Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT(R)) for varicose veins makes financial commitment as first member of national nonprofit's corporate advisory board. 2004-07-16

Challenger Center Celebrates a Golden Year of Solar System Exploration
Space Science Education Organization Releases New Educational Resources in Conjunction with the Launch of the MESSENGER Spacecraft to Mercury 2004-07-16

FlightLock and Air Security International Provide Travel Security for Agilent Technologies
2004-07-16

Singularity comes to Toronto
Filmmaker Geoff Ross announces the arrival of his new short film Singularity in the city of Toronto as part of the First Take International Student Film Festival. 2004-07-16

Pocket Snails Children's Educational DVD Scoops Second Dr. Toy Award This Summer
Hot on the heels of receiving Dr. Toy's "Best Children's Vacation Products for 2004" and iParenting Media's "Hottest Products for 2004" awards, Pocket Snails Letter Adventure has been honored with a Dr. Toy "Smart Play/Smart Toy Product of Excellence" award. 2004-07-16

Beiks' Medical Dictionary for Windows Mobile Smartphone Wins Handango "Best Medical Application" Award
Beiks LLC is proud to announce that its Medical Dictionary for Windows Mobile(r) Smartphone has been named as the winner of Handango's "Best Medical Application" award in its annual Handango Champion awards, the second consecutive year it has won such an award. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 12)

It's Child's Play for Joester Loria Loria/Parents Magazine
The Joester Loria Group has joined the roster of Child's Play Communications clients. Joester Loria is a full-service licensing and marketing agency representing some of the world's top brands, including Jeep, American Greetings, Berlitz and Pepsi. Located in New York City, Child's Play Communications specializes in public relations/marketing communications for products and services targeted toward kids and moms. Global brands such as Hasbro, Gund, Samsonite and Ragu have been among Child's Play clients. 2004-07-16

iFreedom Communications announces their new Chief Development Officer & Executive Vice President.
iFreedom Communications, an emerging company in the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) industry, that provides business and residential customers with flat rate calling, proudly announces their new Chief Development Officer & Executive Vice President. 2004-07-16

Madison Christian Academy Acquires New School Building
Madison Christian Academy, a leader in private Christian education in Madison County, has acquired the property and building formerly belonging to The First Church of the Nazarene and Little Lambs Learning Center at 136 Aspen Avenue in Richmond, KY. 2004-07-16

Commercial Texas Negotiates Scott, Douglass & McConnicos: 49,000 S.F. Renewal and Expansion
Commercial Texas LLC, a leading Austin-based commercial real estate services firm dedicated to providing clients with experienced and strategic real estate guidance, announces representing Scott, Douglass & McConnico, L.L.P., (SD&M) an Austin-based firm specializing in civil litigation, appellate law, state and local tax, administrative proceedings and energy-related matters, in their recent renewal and expansion. The firm has expanded from 43,000 S.F. to a total of 49,000 S.F. at their existing One American Center, 600 Congress Avenue location in downtown Austin. 2004-07-16

"Sleeping with the CEO's Daughter: A True Story of Corporate Adultery" - (talk about hard labor) second printing released
T.D.Herod's nonfiction work - "Sleeping with the CEO's Daughter: A True Story of Corporate Adultery" - has been released in paperback after a second printing. 2004-07-16

Youth Volunteers Make a Big Difference in the Lives of Children with Disabilities
Grand Rapids, MI and Holland, MI, July 14, 2004 -- This is the 22nd year that Comprehensive Therapy Center's summer program, Therapy and Fun, will serve children who are experiencing a disability. Youth volunteers have been an integral part of the program from the beginning. In fact last summer, 54 volunteers logged 2,975 volunteer hours in just six weeks! Volunteers between the ages of eight and eighteen provide powerful motivation to the very young clients. At Therapy and Fun, teen volunteers help children with disabilities walk, talk, learn and play. 2004-07-16

Fullerton based Grey Matter efx. has officially been dissolved into their subsidiary company Synapse Fx.
Orange County, Grey Matter efx announces they have officially changed their name over to Synapse Fx. Both companies are owned and operated by Joe Cornell and Josh Foster. The move was made in part by recent advancements with their CGI/Animation company Synapse Fx for the feature documentary "California Sea Lions- An Unforgettable Encounter." 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

Laughing Pizza Becomes Parents' Choice Third Year in a Row
Little Bean Records, an Atlanta-based family entertainment company, announced today that its band Laughing Pizza's newest release Pizza Party! has won a Summer 2004 Parents' Choice Award. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 3)

Website Devoted to Celebrating the Pop Culture of the Cold War Observes its 5th Anniversary
CONELRAD, a website devoted to Atomic Culture and All Things Atomic, celebrates its fifth anniversary. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 1)

Arising models from all over the world can get their face seen by over 400 Music Video Casting Directors
Video Candy Direct is the first digital trade magazine dedicated to introducing up and coming talent to Music Video Casting Directors. 2004-07-16

Author To Discuss New Baby Gender Selection Book on ArtistFirst Radio
Jennifer Merrill Thompson, author of "Chasing the Gender Dream," will appear on the "Authors First" show of ArtistFirst Radio, a worldwide program available online, to discuss baby gender selection. 2004-07-16

LBA's Access to Capital a Success
Latin Business Association Hosts New Session of Popular Capital Access Program 2004-07-16

Soon to be Released ........ An All New Novel About ........ D-Day ... LIKE LAMBS SENT TO THEIR SLAUGHTER - by Robert Lee Davies ... Visit the Author at ... www.publishedauthors.net/robertleedavies ... by clicking on the VISIT OUR SITE icon under the Contact Information section to the right ... and feel free to visit and sign the author's guestbook !
Watch for the All-New Novel About D-Day - "Like Lambs Sent to Their Slaughter" by Author Robert Lee Davies 2004-07-16

Easy Business Plan Writing Software
New business plan writing software that is easy to use for entrepreneurs. Step-by-step software that completes a professional plan using small business inputs. 2004-07-16

Invitation to 2004 World Championships of Freediving
Canada hosts the first ever World Championships of Freediving (breath-hold diving) to be held in North American waters. 2004-07-16

Successories, LLC Kicks Off Its New Signature Training Series With The Recognition Workshop
Successories, LLC, of Chicago, introduces their new Signature Training Series, beginning with a one-day seminar entitled "The Recognition Workshop." 2004-07-16

New Health and Fitness Show in San Francisco Bay Area is looking for Exhibitors - Limited Categories, Reserve Booth Spaces Now
The all new annual Bay Area Health and Fitness Show is coming to Alameda, CA on Feb. 5 & 6, 2005. Individuals and families of all ages are invited to learn and fun during this 2 day event. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 15)

Commissioner Shaw, Alderman OConner and Pastor Henderson Receive Awards from South Side Community Organization
Organization gives out first ever "Man of the Year Award" to Chicago honoree, along with Aderman of the Year and an award for Outstanding Services to the Community. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

MultiNational Underwriters launches Virtual Service Center. Online service center offering tools for MNUs insurance clients.
MultiNational Underwriters, Inc. announces that it has added significant new functionality for clients at the MNU website by introducing the Client Zone. The Client Zone website offers a wide variety of self-service tools allowing the company to expand its commitment to 24/7 client service. This feature-rich site provides world travelers with ideas and tools to help them effectively manage their travel. 2004-07-16

Registration Opens for Inaugural 5K Run/Fitness Walk
STANDUP FOR KIDS -- Philadelphia is pleased to announce the 1st Annual 5K Run/Fitness Walk taking place on July 18, 2004. This event is a non-competitive fund-raiser designed to increase awareness to the plight of homeless and at-risk kids in Philadelphia. The race will begin at 9 a.m. at Lloyd Hall (Kelly Drive). The suggested donation starts at $10 for pre-registration and $15 the day of the event. T-shirts, fruit, water, and pretzels will be provided. Donation boxes will also be on-site to collect hygiene products and clothing kids that we help. 2004-07-16

BMC Capital, LP Announces Agreement to Acquire Millennium Capital Associates
BMC Capital, LP., today announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Millennium Capital Associates, LLC. Millennium Capital is an established Lexington, KY based real estate investment bank, specializing in commercial and owner occupied real estate. This acquisition represents BMC's first push into the South East market. BMC is currently the nation's top commercial mortgage broker for the $500,000 to $5,000,000 sector. 2004-07-16

MX8 - PROVEN as the most PERFECT Computer System with Click Instant Performance. You don't own a computer until owning an MX8.
World's Proven Most Powerful and Fastest Computer - MX8 with Pentium 4 3400MHz E (EXTREME EDITION Blows away Apple's G5) and 500GB SATA-X Hyperdrives. No other computer proves to be as fast, convenient or complete as Michael's Computers MX8 Tower 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 314)

Nassua-Suffolk, NY residents now get more bang for the buck with new bundled phone services!
Phonesolutions.org is providing the best rates in New York for bundled services. Now more choices are available in the telecommunications industry than ever. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 31)

Facts about Mortgage Insurance"
The Essence of life lies in its complete cherishment till death...... Every person wants to enjoy life at its utmost.Uncertainity is a major impediment in attainment of this ultimate goal. Speaking in mortgage terms, today not only the borrowers but the lenders also, experience a state of dilemma in what ever mortgage dealing they are undertaking.To overcome the challenges posed by gainless mortgage deals, a lender is provided with a security backup, in the form of mortgage insurance. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 29)

Consumers Force Slim-Fast To Drop Whoopi From Web Site
In a drunken rant at the John Kerry fundraising concert in New York last week Whoopi Goldberg lobbed vulgar obscenities at President Bush. Her rant raised eyebrows across America, and there is a rapidly growing public backlash against her. A call for a national boycott of Unilever (UN) is exploding into a massive phone call and email campaign aimed at the Slim-Fast marketing department. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 25)

Kerry & Edwards AWOL On Marriage Amendment Vote
In a historic vote to amend the Constitution Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and John Edwards (D-NC) skipped the vote. The two were the only Senators to miss the vote. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 25)

Mexico's Premier Chef opens new restaurant and launches ChefPrats.com
Mexico's Premier Chef, Amrando Prats opens the doors to his second restaurant, and brings his expertise online. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 22)

Killshot Productions Launches Adult Social Networking Community, Spiceplay.com.
Scott Owens of Killshot Productions has teamed up with developer Josh Santangelo to launch Spiceplay.com, a truly innovative online social networking experience for adults. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 14)

RFID Working Group Forms
GrowingCo, Inc. today established an RFID Working Group. The group's mandate is to improve communication between organizations contemplating adoption of RFID (radio frequency identification) technology. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 8)

Moshen Media Awarded AAL Solutions web contract.
MOSHEN MEDIA announced today The Administrative Assistants, Ltd. (aal) has awarded MOSHEN MEDIA the contract to develop the Education Solutions Company's new web strategy and implement the WriteNow Content Management Solution. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 7)

National Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists purchases gomembers PSA for az*ware solution
gomembers, Inc., announced today that National Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH: http://www.acgih.org/home.htm) has selected a PSA (Preferred Support Agreement) for its gomembers' az*ware solution. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

The Michigan Pharmacists Association purchases gomembers PSA for pinnacle
gomembers, Inc., announced today that the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA: http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/index2.htm) has selected a Preferred Support Agreement (PSA) for their gomembers' pinnacle solution. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

National Head Start Association selects gomembers membertrak and etrak
gomembers, Inc., announced today that the National Head Start Association (NHSA: http://www.nhsa.org/) has selected gomembers' membertrak and etrak solutions. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

National Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists purchases gomembers PSA for az*ware solution
gomembers, Inc., announced today that National Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH: http://www.acgih.org/home.htm) has selected a PSA (Preferred Support Agreement) for its gomembers' az*ware solution. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

The Michigan Pharmacists Association purchases gomembers PSA for pinnacle
gomembers, Inc., announced today that the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA: http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/index2.htm) has selected a Preferred Support Agreement (PSA) for their gomembers' pinnacle solution. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

National Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists purchases gomembers PSA for az*ware solution
gomembers, Inc., announced today that National Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH: http://www.acgih.org/home.htm) has selected a PSA (Preferred Support Agreement) for its gomembers' az*ware solution. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

Happy Tales Pets and Dr Shawn Messonnier introduce PetCentRX natural dog and cat supplements and report on natural pet food.
Dr Messonnier speaks out about natural pet care and pet care products including PetCentRX and natural pet foods such as Flint River Ranch 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida Hosts 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Florida will host their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at beautiful Shingle Creek Golf Club in Orlando. Immediately following play will be a barbecue lunch and mixer. During lunch there will be a silent auction will take place and raffle prizes given out. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 4)

TTPCom Launches EDGE Wireless Module
Enabling high-speed cellular capabilities to be easily added to a wide range of products 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 4)

TTPCom Announces New Platform for Development of Advanced GPRS Handsets
GSM/GPRS chip samples now available New platform increases choice for mobile device manufacturers 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 4)

TTPCom Launches Cellular Modem Peripheral for System-on-Chip Designs
Complete system design enables vendors to add GSM, GPRS and EDGE capability to chipsets within one year 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 4)

PaperStreet Web Design develops new web site for Law Office of Sheldon J. Schlesinger, P.A. - AboutSerzone.com
The Law Office of Sheldon J. Schlesinger, P.A. teamed up with PaperStreet Web Design to design a new web site - AboutSerzone.com 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 3)

International Profit Associates Employee Inducted into Archmere Academy Hall of Fame
International Profit Associates employee inducted into Archmere Academy Hall of Fame for football in Claymont, Delaware. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 3)

Upcoming Conference for Herb Businesss
Upcoming seminar in Chattanooga, TN, October 29-30, 2004, helps herb businesses improve their profitability as well increase their networking. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 3)

Cremto Enriches Educational Sector with New Web-Based Reporting Tool
President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Dean announced the official launch of Cremto Inc.'s StudentProgress.Info system. The system, located at the web address http://www.studentprogress.info/ brings together students, teachers and parents -- the triangle of education. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 2)

Blackbusinesscircle.com receives four Proclamations declaring the month of June as "Economic Empowerment Month" from Congress, New York City Council, Brooklyn Borough President, and New York State Senate
Blackbusinesscircle.com receives four Proclamations declaring the month of June as "Economic Empowerment Month" from Congress, New York City Council, Brooklyn Borough President, and New York State Senate 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 2)

Bianchi and Buono Were Not Hillside Stranglers: Author Alleges
This press release concerns information contained in a yet to be published book about the infamous Hillside Strangler case. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 2)

"Bush You're Fired T-Shirt" Donates A Portion Of Each Sale To The Kerry Campaign
The Official Bush You're Fired T-Shirt (www.bushyourefiredt-shirt.com) is donating a portion of each sale to the John Kerry Kerry Campaign. Through the "Bush You're Fired T-Shirt donation, they are hoping to give a way for people to show their dissatisfaction with the Bush administration and give the Kerry camp more support in matching the Bush/Cheney war chest. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 1)

Attention Business Editors
Smyrna, TN firms uses new technology for project collaboration. New Technology Allows Firm To Meet Deadlines. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 1)

Integrated Clinical Trial Services Receives Woman-Owned Certification
Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS), a Cary-based full service patient enrollment firm, has been recognized as a woman-owned business enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the largest third-party certifier of businesses in the U.S. and the leading advocate for women-owned businesses. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 1)

Latenight Creative, LLC Tapped To Promote Downtown Raleigh Alliance
Chris Thomas of Latenight Creative has announced that the full-service graphic design firm has been selected to head up an effort to promote Downtown Deals for Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA), a non-profit organization comprised of individuals, associations, corporations, and partnerships who want to improve Downtown Raleigh. 2004-07-16 (Friend of PRWeb: 1)

Multi STATE Non-Resident CCW classes
Legally carry concealed firearms in over 29 states. 2004-07-16

The Sacredness of All Beings Recognized by Newly Formed Church Community in San Francisco
We are called to trust that a caring, loving Divine force not only fills the Universe, but also dwells in the Universe of each soul. Our Community offers the opportunity to be who you are and to be loved and accepted just as you are. We are also a Community that holds each individual with encouragement to become all that you feel called to become and pledge to help you discern the same. Pain and suffering, joy and awe, letting go and hanging on, tears of joy and tears of hilarious laughter, life is an adventure into the well of not knowing. 2004-07-16

The Haunting,new fictional tale by multipublished and ghost expert, Ayn Hunt
Multipublished author and ghost expert, Ayn Hunt, explores the experiences of being haunted in her new fictional work, The Haunting. Published by Wings-Press.com in July 2004 as both a trade paperback and ebook, it's received rave reviews. 2004-07-16

A New Gift Basket Service Supports Mothers Working From Home!
Raina Jones has just opened her virtual doors to "Goddess Mama Welcoming Gifts." She is dedicated to spreading the word about work at home mothers while welcoming parents and siblings into the most important role of thier lives. 2004-07-16

PhotoRecovery for Digital Media 2.0 - Photorecovery recovers pictures that have been deleted from your digital media
PHOTORECOVERY for Digital Media is an easy to use Windows Application that was designed to recover images, movies, MP3's and sound files from all types of Digital Media. 2004-07-16

Realtime-Spy - Download Realtime-Spy: Remote PC Spy Software - Monitor ANY PC from anywhere
Realtime-Spy is the latest in high-tech surveillance software that allows you to REMOTELY INSTALL the monitoring system and access the activity logs from ANYWHERE via you own personal Realtime-Spy Webspace! 2004-07-16

VMSL Releases new Flagship Telemetry Product
VMSL has announced the availability of its new Wireless Telemetry device for the Vending Industry, dubbed the VIU300. VMSL has the largest installed base of Vending Telemetry devices in the world, while its predictive fulfillment management software is licensed for use with 150,000 vending machines. 2004-07-16

Scandalous book about Russian Fascism is published! Interesting facts about secret life of Vladimir Putin! Children prostitution in Russia!
Scandalous book about Russian Fascism is published! Interesting facts about secret life of Vladimir Putin! Children prostitution in Russia! 2004-07-16

EuroContactPool deal with Graydon UK Ltd. - International marketing information
EuroContactPool, a new pan-European direct marketing service which provides online access to contact information on more than 14 million European companies and 12 million senior business executives, has announced a new collaboration agreement with Graydon, one of the leading credit information providers in the UK and EU. The two companies agreed to establish link-ups that will introduce Graydon's database information through EuroContactPool's network of European partners and their databases, available via www.eurocontactpool.com 2004-07-16

EarnUnited.com leads the way in generating staggering profits for affiliates!
How they do it? 3 Main Reasons: Dedicated Player Management, Retention and Conversion operations. 2004-07-16

TweakWindow has been released!
TweakWindow - more Windows choices! 2004-07-16

Think Boating Safety There is no time like the present...
Think Boating Safety! There is no time like the present to examine last year, and plan for next. Maybe you just sold your boat, or are in the process. What type of boat and boating are you now looking forward to? How does this impact on the safety of you and your passengers? Are you in need of more boating education? Do you have enough experience (piloting) in the class of boat that you are purchasing? 2004-07-16

With the holidays around the corner.... why not give the best gift to your nautical loved one... A Nautical Education...
Trying to determine that ultimate gift for your seafaring loved one? We in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary have the perfect answer. Give them the gift of safety! Encourage them to take one of our many boating educational courses. 2004-07-16

Bad Judgment causes Death of Fisherman How can these types of accidents be mitigated; EDUCATION
On October 12th, 2002, a 24 foot center console boat with two fishermen left their dock at the Westwind Marina in Seaford, not far from the Jones Beach Inlet, in Nassau County, Long Island, New York. Be acquainted with the capabilities of your boat, and know when the seas are safe, and when they are not. Unfortunately, many times, as it was this 12th day of October, lessons are learned from the school of hard knocks, and sometimes those knocks are fatal. 2004-07-16

Water Fowl Hunter's - Guess what, you should know more about boating!
Ahoy Hunter! Do you a hunt water fowl or hunt in and around lakes, streams, rivers, or ponds? Do you use a jon boat, rowboat, duck-boat or a blind near your favorite haunt? If you do, you should seriously think about getting more education, specifically boating education! Most of us think accidents never happen to us, but denial won't help, if you or someone in your party is involved in an accident.. In the year 2000, the Coast Guard reported that 23 vessels were involved in accidents, while the occupants were hunting. Ten (10) fatalities resulted from those 23 accidents. That's about 1/10th of 1% of all fatalities reported that year, not much of a risk, but its 43% of all boating accidents related to hunting. Now that's a major risk! 2004-07-16

Change of Command at Jones Beach Motor Lifeboat Station; A Lesson in Leadership
For the past several months, the Coast Guard has been performing a rite dê passage that is steeped in tradition and ceremony. Generations of Coasties have performed this same ceremony as a way to keep the continuity of leadership intact. The rite dê passage is the Change of Command. Whether this occasion is marking the change of command for the commandant or for an officer in charge, continuity of leadership and command must be maintained. Sometimes, the leadership values exhibited by the outgoing officer provide an exceptional example of not only the core values of the Coast Guard, but the values that all leaders should demonstrate. 2004-07-16

Hypothermia and Cold Shock - The Risks of Off Season Boating
The warm weather boaters have left the water and are dreaming of the Spring launching season. The crowds are gone from the local waters during the colder months of the year leaving only the wind to ripple the surface. A few die-hard fishermen still work their favorite spots, enjoying the peace and quiet. Bundled up against the cold, waterfowl hunters also take advantage of the now nearly empty waterways. The crisp clear days of the cold weather seasons are the best of times for many boaters. 2004-07-16

Swept 80 miles out to sea in a Kayak -- Could this happen to you?
In July 2002, John Stockton, went out for a short row on his kayak. Twenty-four hours later, a Coast Guard HH-65 helicopter, C-130 airplane and a Navy P-3 Orion airplane, Mr. Stockton was plucked out of the water. The Coast Guard and Navy search more than 12,000 nautical miles of ocean, more than twice the size of the big island of Hawaii. Incidentally, that's where Mr. Stockton went kayaking. In this case, both the Coast Guard and Navy can chalk up a successful Search and Rescue (SAR). Not every SAR case is successfully prosecuted, and boaters, all boaters should understand the dangers, as well as the good times involved in what is essentially a very safe sort. Extreme example, well truth is stranger than fiction, and problems like these happen everyday. Lets examine Mr. Stockton's case and see where he went wrong and what he could have done to minimize his situation, the danger he put himself in, as well as the danger to the rescue crews who went out to search for him. 2004-07-16

It would have made a Great Video!
Last summer, my wife and I met up with two other boats at Zachs Bay, a cove by Jones Beach on the South Shore of Long Island, NY. While the friends were conversing, a twenty-seven foot cabin cruiser motored to a position about 10 feet West of us. The actions of the Skipper of that Twenty-seven footer have given all of us hours of chuckles, humorous stories and a great safety and education lesson. The Skipper of this vessel broke almost every lesson we teach in Boating when it comes to anchoring. 2004-07-16

Alcohol & BWI -- Why we must get "BADD"
"Alcohol involvement in reported accidents accounted for 31 percent of all boating fatalities (page 31) -- up five (5) percent from 1999. A Coast Guard study estimates that boat operators with a blood alcohol concentration above .10 percent are estimated to be more than 10 times as likely to be killed in a boating accident than boat operators with zero blood alcohol concentration.", according to the USCG 2000 Boating Statistics. We, as a sport, need to get as 'madd' as drivers have, and become 'badd'er than they are in order to promote safe boating, without alcohol. 2004-07-16

Why Sailor's need more education than Power boaters - or do they?
Let's face the facts. To pilot a power boat, all you need to do is put it in gear and steer. But to properly pilot a sail boat, it takes a far greater amount of skill, training and education. Navigation, weather, sail trim, currents and their set and drift, are all elements that make sailing what it is, a great great historical and traditional pastime. But, as previously mentioned, it takes education. 2004-07-16

PWC's - A little safety will go a long way
Personal Water Craft; three words that elicit such a wide range of emotions to those of us who participate in Recreational Boating, and Recreational Boating Safety. Just three little words, and an even short acronym - PWC, one would have never suspected! Ask at any public boat ramp or marina what people think of PWC's and you'll hear everything from "greatest invention since the outboard motor" to "they should be shot on sight". Obviously, we don't want to encourage people to violence, but we also need to put PWC's, there use, and misuse in the proper perspective. 2004-07-16

Key concepts and methods to help plan and implement quantitatively driven portfolio construction under consideration.
2004-07-16

A Typical Day in the Coast Guard Auxiliary
Ever wondered what an average day was like for the Coast Guard Auxiliary? On any average day, somewhere in the United States, an Auxiliarist will help educate 929 people on issues surrounding Recreational Boating Safety & Marine Environmental Protection. Likewise, America's Volunteer Lifesavers will save $729,000 worth of property while assisting 56 People in Trouble on Water. Another 615 Vessel Safety Checks will be performed as well as over 150 support missions for the United States Coast Guard. And most important of all, one or two recreational boaters, whose death was certain - somewhere on the waters of the US - had his or her life saved by a Coast Guard Auxiliarist! And to top it all off, they, enjoyed what they were doing! They like volunteers all over the nation reaped the rewards that only come when you unselfishly give to others so they can better themselves. 2004-07-16

All it takes is an Article - And now there is a Brownie Troop that understands boating safety
In February 2002, an article appeared in the Long Island Boating World on why I became a member of the Auxiliary, and why you (the reader) may want to consider helping not only your fellow boaters and the Coast Guard, but the country. That one small article has spawned many a Public Affairs success. I received many phone calls from readers of Long Island Boating World inquiring about the Auxiliary, the Coast Guard, and public education courses. One such inquiry, which came in early April, was from Bob and Grace Zick of Baldwin, New York. 2004-07-16

Pacmania Gold has been released!
PacMan's adventures in the Wild West. 2004-07-16

Coast Guard Auxiliary joins the fight against Aquatic Nuisance Species
Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) has quickly become a top priority of marine biologists in the United States. These creatures which have invaded our lands have caused widespread and tremendous amounts of damage. The United States Coast Guard has been tasked with fighting the encroachment caused by these creatures. As such, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, has also taken up the fight. What exactly are Aquatic Nuisance Species? What does the Coast Guard and Auxiliary do to fight this menace? How can you help? These and other questions will be answered in this article. 2004-07-16

Aviators - the Coast Guard Auxiliary Needs You!
Sailors (power and sail) and their younger brethren, Aviators, share many common attributes. Terminology, navigation, reliance on weather and weather forecasting, all makes the boater and the aviator part of the same circle of adventurers. The United States Coast Guard has long been involved with aviation. Back in 1915, the Coast Guard used a Curtis flying boat as the test bed of whether aviation was practical for search and rescue. Today it's obvious that those first tests developed (after some trials and tribulations) into one of the major components of the Search and Rescue mission of the Coast Guard. The Aviation Branch of the United States Coast Guard is not just for pilots! Anyone Auxiliary member can join the Aviation Branch. While, the Coast Guard Auxiliary does not train pilots, it does train Observers and Air Crew. 2004-07-16

Our Most Precious Resource - And we fail to protect them!
We think long and hard about them. We worry about them. We nurture them and plan our lives around them. Then why don't we protect them? We're talking about our children, our society, or for that matter any society's most precious resource. We're also talking about boating. We're talking about safety and we're talking about logic, and laws, and most importantly, just plain 'ol horse sense! In 2000, the United States Coast Guard reported that twenty-eight (28) children under the age of 12 died in boating accidents (out of 701 reported deaths or 4%). That same year, seventy-two (72) youngsters, aged 13 - 19 died in boating accidents (or 9.7% of the total deaths). 2004-07-16

You, Your Marina, the Coast Guard And the Coast Guard Auxiliary A vital link in Recreational Boating Safety
Have you ever noticed as you walked into your Marina, a small decal on the front door that says "Cooperating Marine Dealer" with a USCG Auxiliary Emblem? We would hope you do. We, the Coast Guard Auxiliary want you to look for this decal and ask your Marina if they are a member of this program. Why and why would you care? Because boating businesses who become cooperating members of the Marine Dealer Visitor program mean they have a commitment to Recreational Boating Safety. This commitment means that they are committed to your safety. Your family's safety, and the boating publics' at-large safety. 2004-07-16

Attention Kayaker's Did you know you're a real boat?
In 1996, an estimated 40,000 kayaks were sold. In the year 2000, the United States Coast Guard Office for Boating Safety reported 104 deaths from canoeing and /or kayaking, 93 from drowning. Of all boating fatalities, from all types of boats, 84% of those who died never took a boating course. In 1999, 84 people died in canoeing/kayaking accidents, all but 4 died from drowning. 90% of all boating fatalities were incurred by those who did not have a boating safety course. An educated boater, and as a kayaker or canoeist, you are a boater, is a safer boater. Safety Did you know that the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary provides Vessel Safety Checks (VSC) for all type of waterborne vessels! From power boats to jet skis, rowboats to kayaks, from inflatable boats to pontoon planes, the Auxiliary will check your boat to make sure you have the required safety equipment aboard. That means 65 people may have survived their kayaking accident if they were wearing a PFD. The USCG Auxiliary is concerned with all Recreational Boating Safety issues, and believe it or not, kayak's and canoe's are real boats too! 2004-07-16

Both sides of Investor/Hedge fund debate considered.
2004-07-16

Kids Love Boating and Coastie just loves Kids! Invite a real life Coast Guard Cutter to your next event
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary has been promoting safe boating since 1939. Commissioned at the USCG Cutter Coastie (WAUX), Coastie is the first of what we hope is a long line of Low Endurance Coast Guard Cutters. Why is because we're dedicated to teaching youngster's boating safety. Coastie is fun! Coastie IS FUN!!!!! Children just love the way Coastie moves and talks to them. 2004-07-16

Summer is just around the Corner..... And a USCG Auxiliary Boating Course may just be the ticket
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, with its 34,000 members, provides the boating public with fair number of boating courses. Seminar Courses Boating Fun - Adventure on the Water to teach the basic safety concepts to children in grades K-3. Navigating with GPS for those who want a brief, very basic introduction to navigating with GPS. Multi-Lesson Courses ABC -America's Boating Course- oriented toward hunters, anglers, and beginning boaters who need to do home study. Boating Safely oriented toward hunters, anglers, skiers and operators of PWCs; Boating Skills and Seamanship for both beginning and experienced power boaters; Basic Coastal Navigation an introduction to coastal piloting. 2004-07-16

This year, why not be safe! --Get a Free Vessel Safety Check
What better way to know that your vessel has all the appropriate safety gear, then with a Vessel Safety Check (VSC). Whether you're a PWC user or a sailor, power boater or kayaker, the US Coast Guard Auxiliary provides free Vessel Safety Checks for all noncommercial boaters (there are also programs for un-inspected passenger vessels and commercial fishing vessels). What is a Vessel Safety Check (VSC)? - A Vessel Safety Check is a courtesy examination of your boat (Vessel) to verify the presence and condition of certain Safety Equipment required by State and the Federal regulations. 2004-07-16

So you want to help America -- The Coast Guard Auxiliary is more than just boats
A few short weeks ago, life for America changed for ever. Just as it did some 60 years ago, Americans were shaken from compliancy by acts so horrific, they belie simple explanations. Even back then, the USCG Auxiliary (then called the Reserve) was playing a major role in recreational boating safety and search and rescue. 2004-07-16

Theory and practicalities of credit risk measurement and management analysed.
2004-07-16

Theories and models of Modern Risk Management considered
2004-07-16

Extensive value to be gained from the statistical analysis of market risk data
2004-07-16

Improved practical approaches for application of real options in the energy industry?
2004-07-16

Corporate behaviour and internal culture may have influence on insurance purchasing.
2004-07-16

Insurance Industry has experienced significant market changes from traditional methods through industry developments, research and current practice.
2004-07-16

Best methods for mitigating and controlling cross currency price differentials uncovered.
2004-07-16

StartupNation® Experts Offer Franchise Advice at News/Talk 760 WJR Lunch Featuring StartupNations Sloan brothers, hosts of StartupNation® Radio
Get franchising advice at News/Talk 760 WJR Franchising Lunch Hosted by Sloan brothers of StartupNation 2004-07-16

Lingerie e-commerce site launched to rival the best in cyberspace.
John and Amanda Wood launch a new online shopping site for a carefully selected range of plus size lingerie styles that are pretty and elegant with cup sizes from D to JJ. 2004-07-16

ABS-CBN Launches Chatup" On Smart Network
Chatup enables Philippine mobile users to chat with their families and friends across the Globe. 2004-07-16

Growth in Todays Ice Cream Market is a Novelty - Mature market experiencing gains in frozen novelty category, spurred by introductions targeting adult consumers
Valued at a stable $21 billion, the ice cream and frozen dessert market in the United States is mature, with most shifts occurring as the result of mergers and acquisitions rather than new sales and growth. Despite this, frozen novelty sales are up, thanks in part to new products aimed at health-conscious adult consumers, according to "The U.S. Market for Ice Cream, Related Frozen Desserts, and Frozen Novelties," a new report from market research publisher Packaged Facts. 2004-07-16

The MACK Group, LLC Awarded Asbestos Abatement of GAF Facility
The MACK Group, LLC was awarded a contract to perform asbestos abatement at the former GAF facility located in South Bound Brook, New Jersey. 2004-07-16

Keira Knightley voted most promising teen star by Hellomagazine.com readers
Keira Knightley, star of King Arthur, wins online vote beating Scarlett Johansson. 2004-07-16

Metal Cutting Machine Tools Manufacturers and The ETO Institute
Metal Cutting Machine Tools Manufacturers and The ETO Institute 2004-07-16

PremiereTech LLC announces the acquisition of an Altamonte Springs, Florida Medical Software Company
Release of a new financial/medical software program called MedClaims RX. This program will help doctors administrative personnel track medical claims easily which will allow more time for the primary task of medical treatment. 2004-07-16

Q4 Marketing Blitz for Manufacturers Profiled in July Industrial Connection
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