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Cruise Network Suspends Sales of all Royal Caribbean Cruises aboard the Jewel of the Seas as the Result of Bed Bug Infestation
A Florida couple is recovering at home now after their cruise vacation aboard Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas was cut short by a severe infestation of “bed bugs” in their stateroom. As a result, Cruise Network has decided to temporarily suspend sales of all cruise vacations scheduled aboard the Jewel of the Seas until further notice. 2005-04-13

Business to Business Marketing Firm Helps Pump-Up Expected Sales Increase of 50-100% for Solar-Powered Water Circulator Manufacturer
Marketing public relations firm uses publicity program to "ring the phone off the hook"— almost tripling sales activity within six months of inauguration. 2005-04-13

Award Winning American Dreamcard Announces Sweepstakes Winner   Richard Dattilo of Seymour, Connecticut wins $25,000 Cash Prize 2005-04-13

WaveScribe International Corp's Industrial Medicine Division Announces Expected Increase in Revenue
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Affordable Data Quality Tops Melissa Data's Product Strategy
Claudia Imhoff and the Business Intelligence Network recently spoke with Melissa Data's Johnny Dam in an exclusive interview. 2005-04-13

New Reality TV Show "Book Millionaire" Announces Casting Call   Authors seeking publisher to publish fiction or non-fiction may apply for the fall 2005 season. 2005-04-13

Revolutionary New Armor Can Save Lives by Protecting Soldiers and Helping Thwart Attacks at Home   New force protection armor can shield people and facilities against the deadliest of conventional attacks, including car bombs, rocket-propelled grenades, and the so-called “unstoppable” .50 cal. BMG. Unlike other armor materials that degrade under attack, this product actually gains strength by absorbing projectiles into its mass, making it a revolutionary innovation for military, defensive and industrial security uses. 2005-04-13

inLogic Announces RFID Pilot Solution for Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium Shark Bytes Exhibit
inLogic today announced the success of a RFID solution for the Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium. The solution is designed to create personalized and participatory experiences through the use of RFID readers and antennas positioned throughout the exhibit. Visitors will receive a reusable RFID badge that will track their movements and trigger different multi-media responses at selected stations. 2005-04-13

All Headline News Creates News Gathering Division.
Premiere news aggregator and content syndication service All Headline News Corp has announced that it launched it's own news gathering and editorial department last week. 2005-04-13

Colorful Evidence of Ever-lasting Life; True Story Backed with Astounding Lifetime Art and Gauguin Book Collection coming to Auction   Dutch-born American artist Peter Teekamp offers his life's work and Gauguin collection as timely evidence of reincarnation. 2005-04-13

Robinson & Associates, Inc., Improves Customer Service at Casinos Overseas
Robinson & Associates, Inc., a leading customer service consulting firm in the gaming industry, is helping to improve casino customer service overseas. 2005-04-13

Millions Expected to File for a Tax Extension in 2005
Automatic four-month tax extensions are available online - nearly nine million are expected to file. 2005-04-13

Online Gambling Hub Raises the Stakes, Showcases Over 120 Virtual Casinos
Global Casinos Mall features over 120 tested and approved online casinos specializing in classic casino games, race and sports books, live dealers, and more. Each casino is easily accessibly through the Global Casinos Mall, making the mall a virtual version of the Las Vegas Strip. 2005-04-13

Royalty Free Music Site Offers Internet Radio
CSS Music, a leading provider of royalty free music for use in film, television, and corporate and multimedia applications, has introduced an Internet radio station that plays original, instrumental, and royalty free music. 2005-04-13

Local Mom Offers Hope, Support, and Guidance about Autism to Parents
Looking for someone who can relate to life as a parent of a child with autism? In Autism: Heartfelt Thoughts from Mothers, nearly 100 mothers from all over the United States and moms from Finland, Australia, Belgium, Canada and The Netherlands, share their honest, most heartfelt thoughts regarding what it is really like to raise a child with autism. 2005-04-13

Custom Glass Etching Company Provides On-Site Solutions   On-Site Systems Glass Etching, an experienced etching company, employs the latest technology and the most talented glass artisans to create sophisticated and elegant custom glass etching for commercial, residential, and government buildings. 2005-04-13

HR Benefits Managers Can Be Heroes
For years, employers have faced tough problems providing benefits to employees. Laws and pricing change repeatedly, making plans more complex and complicated. Employers begin to feel squeezed trying to implement clumsy benefits plans which are in many ways compulsory and often incredibly costly. Roger Schultz and Jim Lee thought something would eventually have to give and employers would fight the bottom line impact of HR benefits. That time has come. 2005-04-13

InterExchange Work & Travel USA Begins Accepting Reservations for the 2005 South American Winter Staff Recruitment Fair
InterExchange Work & Travel USA (www.worktravelusa.org) begins accepting reservations for the South American Winter Staff Recruitment Fair to be held August 10th through August 22nd. The Winter Staff Recruitment Fair is open to any U.S. business seeking to hire entry-level seasonal employees for the 2005 winter season. Businesses participating in one of the three options can send a representative at no cost. 2005-04-13

Alt-N Technologies Announces New MDaemon 8.0; Latest Version Continues Tradition Of Powerful, Affordable Email
Alt-N Technologies, the premier publisher of email, groupware and fax software for the Windows platform, announces the product release of MDaemon 8.0. 2005-04-13

Parent to Parent Family/Health Columnist Jodie Lynn Signs on with Largest Print School Magazine
Syndicated columnist rocks with school news. 2005-04-13

New R&B Artist Will Preston Claims His Territories
Will Preston releases debut CD "It’s My Will" and takes the Independent Urban/R&B "world" by storm. 2005-04-13

Cookshack Announces "Name the Smoker" Contest with Grand Prize of $1,495 Smoker Oven
Name Cookshack's new upscale residential smoker and win a prize of a Cookshack smoker valued at $1,495 retail. 2005-04-13

Usedcars.com adds Quigo Technologies contextual advertising (AdSonar Exchange) to its Sponsored Link Provider Line-Up.
Usedcars.com expands its presence into their Sponsored Link (pay-per-click search marketing) growing network by signing an agreement with Quigo Technologies (AdSonar Exchange) to provide a content targeted online advertising platform for automotive advertisers. 2005-04-13

Salesboom Makes 99.8% Uptime Guarantee Addition to Its Web-Based Customer Relationship Management (CRM) / Sales Force Automation (SFA) Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Salesboom.com, industry leading On-Demand Customer Relationship Management (CRM) / Sales Force Automation (SFA) service provider, today announced that it was adding an uptime guarantee to its Service Level Agreement (SLA). The Service Level Agreement, which governs the level of service offered to the end users, now contains a clause guaranteeing a minimum 99.8% uptime ratio of its Salesboom.com Web-based Customer Relationship Management software (CRM software). The new uptime guarantee, taking effect immediately to all paying customers, sets a new precedent in the On-Demand or Hosted CRM and SFA world – a Web-based Customer Relationship Management software service that is truly OnDemand, guaranteed by the service provider in very definitive black and white terms. 2005-04-13

Course Advisor Announces Funding, Adds New Directors
Education Search Site to add Staff, Develop www.courseadvisor.com 2005-04-13

Robots Rumbling: Student Builders to Meet for Annual Grand Showdown
4th Annual BattleBots IQ™ National Competition will be at Universal Studios Orlando, April 13-16, 2005. Over 120 teams of students from around the country gathering to test their skills. 2005-04-13

Web Site Asks Visitors to Dump Boyfriend
Last week, Bash Technologies, San Diego, launched a series of do-it-yourself personal advice web sites, http://www.dumpmyboyfriend.com, http://www.dumpmygirlfriend.com, and http://www.dearube.com. People who are having second thoughts about their significant others are encouraged to share their stories on the sites, and allow others to vote and comment with their opinions. 2005-04-13

Blogs Provide Huge Traffic Boost
Mentions on several web logs (known as "blogs") have resulted in a significant increase in visitors to the www.GreatBigStuff.com website. 2005-04-13

The Website www.the-trivia.com Sets a New Era in Trivia Games on the Web
Just think, how many times have you sat in front of the T.V. screen, watching shows such as "Who wants to be a millionaire" or "King of the Trivia", and thought to yourself, 'If I could only participate in the game, I know all the answers!', many times, I have no doubt. The www.the-trivia.com website will fulfill this wish for you. 2005-04-13

Among the First in a New Industry, Advanced Web Site Publishing Celebrates Nearly a Decade of Service with its Most Successful Year Yet
Growth Attributed to Increased Awareness of Power of Web site Optimization 2005-04-13

Scala and Hughes Network Systems to Create "The Wow Factor"
Scala, the world's leading supplier of software applications for digital signage, and Hughes Network Systems, have joined forces to create a visually stunning registration entrance for The In-Store Show, due to be held at Earls Court between the 14th-16th June. 2005-04-13

Spliced Networks Announces AppOS(tm)
AppOS is a Linux based operating system that enables vendors to build server/network appliances. The system eliminates the need for prior Linux knowledge, and offers new security enhancements. 2005-04-13

Web Marketing Association to Name Best Family Website of 2005
The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 9th annual international WebAward Competition (http://www.2005webaward.org), the Internet’s premier award competition for Website development. The Web Marketing Association will again be honoring the Best Family Web site of 2005. The deadline for entry is June 1, 2005. 2005-04-13

Web Marketing Association to Name Best Real Estate Website of 2005
The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 9th annual international WebAward Competition (http://www.2005webaward.org), the Internet’s premier award competition. The real estate industry represents an important category in the WebAward competition, and the Web Marketing Association will again be honoring the Best Real Estate Web site of 2005. The deadline for entry is June 1, 2005. 2005-04-13

Web Marketing Association to Name Best Retail Website of 2005
The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 9th annual international WebAward Competition (http://www.2005webaward.org), the Internet’s premier award competition. The retail industry represents important categories in the WebAward competition, and the Web Marketing Association will again be honoring the Best Retail Web site of 2005. The deadline for entry is June 1, 2005. 2005-04-13

Web Marketing Association to Name Best Arts Website of 2005
The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 9th annual international WebAward Competition (2005webaward.org), the Internet’s premier award competition. Arts organizations of all types are represented an important category in the WebAward competition, and the Web Marketing Association will again be honoring the Best Arts Web site of 2005. The deadline for entry is June 1, 2005. 2005-04-13

A Business Book for "Good Guys"? Author of Rivers of Revenue Claims Its Possible to Make Money Without Resorting to Deception
The author of a ground-breaking business growth book, Rivers of Revenue, shows how you can get ahead and be a "good guy" (or gal) at the same time. 2005-04-13

Spiritual Leaders Speak out on the Religion of the Future - A Dialogue with Andrew Cohen and Rev. Michael Beckwith
Spiritual leaders Andrew Cohen, founder of What Is Enlightenment? magazine and the teachings of Evolutionary Enlightenment, and Reverend Michael Beckwith, founder of Agape Spiritual Center in LA explore new innovations in spiritual thinking in Lenox MA. 2005-04-13

Health Savings Accounts - A New Way to Defer Taxes
Health Savings Accounts have now joined IRAs, SEPs, and 401k’s as the latest way to defer paying taxes on your income. Though all of these accounts grow tax-deferred until retirement, a Health Savings Account is the only one of these tax-advantaged savings vehicles which also allows tax-free withdrawals when the money is used for medical expenses. 2005-04-13

Answering The Call: Ground Zero's Volunteers
A 9/11 documentary with no political agenda — no conspiracy theories — just candid talk and chilling images offered by emergency personnel and volunteers who served at Ground Zero. 2005-04-13

The new WireTracks iCove Integrates Personal Electronics into Your Home
WireTracks is pleased to announce the new WireTracks iCove, an in-wall cabinet for storing, charging, and integrating personal electronics. 2005-04-13

New 1 Tenerife Holiday Launched
In a fantastic new promotion teneriferesorts.com are offering holiday accommodation in Tenerife for just £1. 2005-04-13

LogiXML Reporting Solutions Gain Momentum as OmniComm Joins Growing Roster of Key LogiXML Partners in Pharmaceutical Clinical Trials Industry
LogiXML’s LGX Ad Hoc end user reporting product integrated with OmniComm’s TrialMaster to provide powerful reporting/analysis for clinicians; OmniComm Joins Sierra Scientific and Datatrial as LogiXML partners in pharmaceutical clinical trials field 2005-04-13

Gold Buckle Network Welcomes Jack Beckman to Advisory Board
Retired Rodeo Arena Manager Jack Bradshaw Joins GBN Operations Committee 2005-04-13

PersonalizationMall.com Buys Personalization.com Domain Name
Domain Purchase to Strengthen Company’s Market Presence 2005-04-13

Investment Land for Sale in Derbyshire from Property Spy
Land investment specialist Property Spy is delighted to announce the launch of land for sale at a new site in Derbyshire. 2005-04-13

Is Tony Blair A Modern Machiavel?
Web guru TigerTom announced the release of a freeware ebook called 'The Black Book Of Power'. In promoting this work, the author stated that Tony Blair, Prime Minister of Britain, is employing some of Machiavelli's precepts, but not all. 2005-04-13

House Buyer Network Launches the "We Buy Houses" Directory
Free advertising service for U.S. real estate investors consolidates the market. 2005-04-13

Product Ventures Redesigns Oreck® Rinse-A-Matic Steemer Ultra® --- Floor Care Machine Sells Out During First QVC Showing
Product Ventures Ltd, a leading packaging and product design & development agency has redesigned the Oreck Rinse-A-Matic Steemer head to improve the consumer experience while presenting a modern, sleek aesthetic. 2005-04-13

New Tool for Job Seekers Targets Biggest Challenge
Differentiation is the key when you're looking for a job and want to stand out from the hundreds of other applicants to hiring managers. New service for job seekers puts their words - and voice - at the fingertips of hiring managers. 2005-04-13

Century 21 Metro Alliance Listed in the Top 100 of the 2004 Power Broker Report
Nation-Wide Survey Places Arizona Real Estate Company among the Best of the Best- Century 21 Metro Alliance was included in the top 100 of the leading 500 Real Estate companies listed in RISMedia’s 17th annual Power Broker Report and Survey released in April, 2005. As one of only six Arizona Power Brokers that made the top 100 transaction rankings this year, Century 21 Metro Alliance stands out from the crowd of Real Estate companies emerging locally. 2005-04-13

Kato Kaelin and Judge "Extreme Akim" of Eye for an Eye Television Show to Appear at MIPTV Convention
Kato Kaelin and Judge "Extreme Akim" (Akim Anastopoulo) of the new national syndicated show of Eye for an Eye have been asked to appear as celebrities at the MIPTV Convention which runs April 11-15th in Cannes, France. 2005-04-13

Hot Banana On Demand Now Available
Hot Banana Software Inc., a leading North American Web Content Management Suite (CMS) company, has today announced that it will be launching Hot Banana On Demand, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) pricing model. The Hot Banana On Demand or SaaS model offers significant benefits for companies of all sizes looking to reduce overhead, increase competitiveness and focus on core competencies. - On Demand Model Key to Hot Banana’s Momentum, as company positions itself for greater market share 2005-04-13

The 2005 Summer Semi-Annual Design Contest is Drawing Near, and the American Design Awards is Preparing for a Record Number of Entries
The American Design Awards (ADA) is putting out a call for entries, inviting graphic and web designers domestic and international, to take part in the upcoming 2005 Summer Semi-Annual Design Contest in August which is expected to surpass the 2004 event in terms of number of participants. 2005-04-13

Profound Effects Ships Useful Assistants(TM) 1.7
Version 1.7 of Useful Assistants, the premiere workflow automation tool for Adobe(R) After Effects(R), is now shipping. Version 1.7 comes with 118 time and money saving assistants. 2005-04-13

The Myth of Good Drugs” and Bad Drugs”
The line between harmful substances and help isn’t that clear 2005-04-13

Raytheon Polar Services Selects Alphalogix Collaboration Solutions for Instant Messaging and Web Conferencing
Alphalogix, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise communication and collaboration solutions and services, announced today that Raytheon Polar Services (RPSC) has selected both its Visual Collaboration Web Conferencing System (VCS200, and its Versona Enterprise Instant Messaging System to support their operations in Antarctica. 2005-04-13

Affiliate Marketers: The New Internet Millionaires
Stay-at-home Moms can get free Ferraris, cash, and more 2005-04-13

The Skinny on the Popularity of Natural Breast Enhancement and the Companies that Sell Those Products
Real Health Method is a revolutionary company which specializes in providing ‘real’ solutions and alternatives for health-related, cosmetic, and several other everyday issues. This press release introduces the first of the ‘Real Health’ series of e-books available in soft and hard copies. Subject- Natural Breast Enhancement 2005-04-13

David Faces Goliath with Books for Reluctant Readers
Bob Spear, editor of Heartland Review gives it five hearts. 2005-04-13

Find your Lost Super Treasure - One in Every Three Australians who Have Been in the Workforce have Money in a Lost Super Account
Lost superannuation most often occurs after the member left service or changed jobs. There is a possibility that your previous Employer paid some of your super well after you left service, and the payment got lost. 2005-04-13

For Mothers Day, Transform Those Loving Moments with Mom into Personalized Art at Print the Moment
Now you can honor your mother, wife, grandmother or special woman in your life with a gift that shows how much those moments mean to you. This Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 15, preserve the spirit of your relationship in a timeless gift. Let Print the Moment (www.PrintTheMoment.com) help you transform your photo into a work of art by providing professional designs, creative text, unique poster-size printing, and framing. 2005-04-13

For Mothers Day, The Goddess within Handcrafted Jewelry Honors Mothers Strength, Character, and Love
Show your mother how you cherish her spirit with a gift from The Goddess Within online gallery (www.thegoddesswithin.net) by designer Hilary Eldridge or celebrate the special mother and daughter bond with beautiful mother and daughter necklace pairings. 2005-04-13

Top Fifty "Best Managed" Outsourcing Vendors for 2005 are announced by THE BLACK BOOK OF OUTSOURCING (Brown & Wilson, Wiley Publishers)
Based upon the latest customer satisfaction surveys, employee satisfaction surveys, independent vendor comparisons, client performance ratings and global consulting firm reports, The Black Book of Outsourcing has released the "Top Fifty BEST MANAGED Outsourcing Vendors" for 2005. The list is contained in the about-to-be-released The Black Book of Outsourcing (Wiley Publishers, April 25). An extensive chapter provides a one-of-a-kind Global Outsourcing Vendor Directory, which provides detailed information on the world's 300+ most distinguished outsourcing services providers. 2005-04-13

Mireth Technology Adds Photo VCD Playback to MacVCD X – Version 4.4.1 Released
Mireth Technology Corp. announced today a new release of MacVCD X, its VCD / Video Player for Mac OS X. MacVCD X version 4.4.1 is available as a software download or on CD-ROM, starting at $19.95 (US). 2005-04-13

Empyrean Management Group CEO Speaks to Fordham University Students
On Friday, April 8th Empyrean Management Group’s CEO and President Mike Kalinsky spoke on the subject of Strategic Planning and Entrepreneurship to MBA students at Fordham University’s School of Business in Manhattan. 2005-04-13

Digital Video Products Inc. (DVP) Outlines Innovative Strategies to Market and Support Amalgamated Video International Inc. (AVI) 2005 Product Line
Digital Video Products Inc. (DVP) today outlined some innovative strategies to market and support Amalgamated Video International Inc. (AVI) 2005 product line. DVP will focus on marketing to customers who traditionally were not able to afford quality video production and expanding revenue streams for media producers. DVP will participate with AVI in showcasing the AVI 2005 product line at this years NAB show (Booth SL 5629) in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 19th thru 22nd. 2005-04-13

Kapanga© Integrates Fax, MP3 Recording and Real-time VoIP Quality Monitoring in Just One Softphone
Kapanga Softphone features unique capabilities for both end-users and telecommunications companies and delivers integrated voice, fax and video over IP in one easy-to-use software application. 2005-04-13

Highly Decorated Military Officer Debuts First Book
Metropolitan Washington, DC author Paul Lawrence Vann is launching his first motivational and inspirational book: Living on Higher Ground, How to live with passion, motivation, and joy. His memoir will inspire you to reach peak performance like no other book ever written. 2005-04-13

Stair Lift and Home Elevator Service Expands Across the USA with a Unique Franchised Business Model
Silver Cross opened it's 12th franchised location on April 3rd, 2005 in Philadelphia, PA. 2005-04-13

SourceOne Healthcare Technologies, Inc., and Shimadzu Medical Systems Sign National Marketing and Distribution Agreement
SourceOne to Market and Distribute Shimadzu’s Cordless Mobile Star II X-ray System 2005-04-13

Downsizing Looming and Decline in Pharmaceutical Sales Rep Jobs for Class of 2005
Hay Group predicts a shift in job opportunities for those pursuing careers in pharmaceutical sales. There will be greater demand for experienced sales staff in the biotech and specialty pharma sectors and declining opportunities for recent college graduates. “The days of armies of sales reps in the field driving revenues are over,” “It will no longer be about numbers and volume -- now the focus will shift to productivity and performance of the sales staff who remain.” 2005-04-13

Crime Victims Rights Week: Out of the Ashes Tragedy - One Violent Crime Victim is Making a Difference
She has been called the modern day Patty Hearst, the new Erin Brockovich and even the voice for victims during this week that is known as National Crime Victims Rights Week. You may not remember her name, but you will remember the story that gripped the community, garnished national attention and stunned us all. Imagine being kidnapped by three masked gunmen breaking down your door in the dark of night, forcing you violently to the floor, taping you with duct and putting bombs on your body. As if that wasn’t more trauma than anyone should ever endure, now imagine it happening to your seven-year-old daughter too. Fourteen hours of torment followed, escalating to one of the largest bank heists in California history as Michelle Renee was forced to take $360,000 from the vault of the bank she managed or her and her young daughter would be murdered. 2005-04-13

Veteran Dealer Ron Fortt Moves to Vice President of Sales for CallCommand
CallCommand™, a leading provider of web-based communication solutions to automotive retailers nationwide, today announced that successful dealer and leader in the minority dealer community, Ron Fortt, will head up its sales force as Vice President of Sales. CallCommand plans to use Fortt’s 31-plus years as an innovator and veteran of the automotive retail industry to help leverage its position and capture an even larger share of the automotive retail market. 2005-04-13

Taiwanese National Parliament Deploys InfoValue QuickVideo Broadband Video Streaming
InfoValue Computing, Inc. (“InfoValue”), experts in providing innovative, high-performance video streaming platforms and solutions, today announced that the Taiwanese National Parliament (Legislative Yuan) has deployed InfoValue QuickVideo™ broadband video streaming as their platform for streaming high quality MPEG-4 video over their IP networks and the Internet. This deployment represents a major upgrade in the third phase of the Legislative Yuan’s roll out of a state-of-the-art digital congressional meeting system. 2005-04-13

Lyra Forecasts Personal MFPs will Be the Rising Star in a Flat Mono Laser Market - Increased SOHO Adoption and Aggressive Pricing Seen as Driving Factors
Lyra's new report, "Personal Monochrome Laser MFPs: Hardware and Supplies Forecast and Analysis" is required reading for anyone in the monochrome laser hardware or supplies businesses. This report includes regional shipment, revenue, and installed-base data for personal monochrome laser MFPs; sizing of the toner cartridge market for these devices; vendor profiles; and trends in this market segment. 2005-04-13

ConservativeMatch.com and Young Conservatives of Pennsylvania Co-Host Reception at PA Leadership Conference
ConservativeMatch.com and Young Conservatives of Pennsylvania (YCOP) are co-hosting a reception at the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference on Friday, April 15th, at 9 pm in the Harrisburg Holiday Inn East Season’s restaurant. The PA Leadership Conference, featuring Ann Coulter and former U.S. Congressman and Senatorial candidate Pat Toomey, is the largest gathering of conservatives in Pennsylvania. 2005-04-13

Music Experts Predict 'Tremendous' Future for Record Industry
Standing-room only event held by NARIP features record industry professionals who have worked with Radiohead, Meredith Brooks, Secret Machines, The Thompson Twins, Linkin Park, Macy Gray, Korn, Dido, Damien Rice and The Chemical Brothers, and they all are excited that "the future looks fantastic!" 2005-04-13

TechBirmingham Ecycling Day - Collection Locations Set
15 Convenient Locations Selected near where Birmingham’s residents live and work. Citizens are asked to donate unused computers, cell phones, and other electronics on Earth Day 2005. 2005-04-13

Mercer Brings HR Professionals up to Speed on M&A Fundamentals - Training Sessions Set for Chicago, New York, Dallas, and San Francisco
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has accelerated significantly over the past six months. Mindful of the high number of well-documented and sometimes very public failed transactions, organizations are looking to improve their chances for success. Given that mishandling of people issues is often cited as the reason for failure, many companies are demanding that those individuals involved in the M&A deals be better trained to plan and execute due diligence and integration efforts. In response to this demand, Mercer Human Resource Consulting will offer its highly regarded two-day M&A Ready intensive training program in Chicago (May 3-4); New York (May 12-13); Dallas (May 17-18); and San Francisco (June 7-8). 2005-04-13

WebmasterRadio.FM Features TLC's Celebrity Designer Nani Vinken
CoverStory with special guest Nani Vinken airs live Wednesday, April 13, 2:00 p.m. EST. 2005-04-13

Free Webinar To Help Architects Reduce Skyrocketing Risk Costs
RedVector.com, the leading provider of online continuing education for design and construction professionals, will present a free Webcast: Risk Management for the Design Professional at 11 a.m. EST, Thursday, May 26th. 2005-04-13

High Gas Prices Keeping Your High Performance Auto or Luxury SUV Parked - Automotive Performance Parts Can Increase Gas Mileage
Increased fuel costs have reduced pleasure trips and higher gasoline prices are sending consumers to discount gas stations. Smart drivers are realizing fuel savings by upgrading their vehicles at home with simple bolt-on high performance auto parts to increase mileage and performance, while reducing fuel costs. 2005-04-13

As Mortgage Companies Stumble - Equaloan Delivers Cheapest Rates in New Jersey
Promise of lowest rates and fees in mortgage industry, steers customers in the right direction. 2005-04-13

Buying Real Estate Wholesale - A Criteria for Purchasing Real Estate Courses
Buying real estate wholesale and then selling for a quick profit - AKA 'flipping real estate' has become one of the hottest trends in real estate over the last 6 months - here is a criteria for purchasing courses. 2005-04-13

Got Gourds - if not, Get Gourdaments
What do you get when you combine earth's rustic gourd designs with the whimsical stylings of award-winning artist Devon Cameron? Gourdaments. From garden to gallery, these gourds make wonderful gifts, home accents, or garden décor. 2005-04-13

TouchStar Software Aligns With ZONE Telecom
Now Delivering Premiere Long Distance Telephone Services w/Robust Predictive Dialer 2005-04-13

Maine Lobster Direct Merges With Canadian Counterpart Lobster Direct and Offers Its Larger International Customer Base New "Cooking Guide"
Now, with the merger with Lobster Direct, a Canadian company, Maine Lobster Direct will be able to serve all of North America. Maine Lobster Direct has experienced extensive growth each year, as its sales show. With an extended customer base to serve, owners Lee and Joi Kressbach are offering an updated, full-color version of their “Cooking Guide.” 2005-04-13

Promopeddler.com Names the Best Promotional Products for a Successful Golf Event
Sponsorship spending is on the rise and innovative golf items offer branding opportunities."A logo on a golf tee just can't compare to the branding ad space on an umbrella designed to sit atop a golf bag," said Dale Kirby, director of marketing for Promopeddler.com. 2005-04-13

German Top Model Anett Wockenfuss is Queen of Fashion in Dubai
Model Anett Wockenfuss was Germany's win at the Dubai World Cup in the fashion stakes recently 2005-04-13

Central Ohio's Premier Off-Leash Dog Park Set To Open
Canine Companion Club Dog Park Debuts May 2005 2005-04-13

A New Line of Defense for Landowners - American Land Foundation Develops Legal Plan to Assist Landowners
Thanks to the American Land Foundation (ALF), property owners have a new line of defense in the never ending battle to protect their property from state and federal regulation. ALF’s most inventive program, LandGuard, is doing the unthinkable; creating a link between the nation’s top property rights attorneys and America’s landowners to provide expert protection and advice. 2005-04-13

The Boomers and Seniors World Expos
You will not find caskets or cremation urns at this Expo. What you will find are luxury cars, watercraft, investments, travel packages, health spas, and services that keep the Baby Boomers and Seniors young in their hearts and minds. 2005-04-13

Whole Foods Market Carries Effective Microorganisms from EM America
A Latin American visit with vendors leads Whole Foods Market to carry Effective Microorganisms™ in its stores. 2005-04-13

Kyero.com Surpasses 50,000 Real Estate Listings in Spain
The English-language Web site for properties for sale and rent in Spain is now the largest single collection of Spanish properties and agents available. 2005-04-13

Corey Giann Antonio's Short Film Ash Wednesday Selected as a Winner at the 2005 Key West IndieFest
April 11, 2005. Karen Jewell Productions and Black Tiburon Films celebrate as Ash Wednesday wins at the 2005 Key West IndieFest. 2005-04-13

NAMWOLF Advisory Council Welcomes Milton L. Williams, Jr. of Time Inc.
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is pleased to announce that Milton L. Williams, Jr., Associate General Counsel, Time Inc. at Time Warner, Inc. has been appointed to the NAMWOLF Advisory Council. 2005-04-13

Health Forum” to Feature Great Healthworks, Inc.
Great Healthworks, Inc., based in Sunrise, FL, is an international manufacturer and marketer of one of a kind, natural products that work hard to improve health and wellness and improve the quality of life 2005-04-13

Visit Mustang Alley…this Years Feature Model at the Doctor Larrys Kingwood Spring Car Show
The ultimate pony-car, Ford Mustang is the feature model of the Doctor Larry’s Automotive Specialists Kingwood Spring Car Show to be held at Kingwood’s Town Center Park on Sunday, April 24, 2005 from Noon to 6 PM. 2005-04-13

Biblio.com Announces OCLC Linking for Libraries
Biblio.com, one of the world's largest suppliers of used, rare, and out-of-print books announced today a joint link between Biblio.com and the OCLC WorldCat database. Biblio.com will now provide access to millions of additional book titles in WorldCat through the OCLC FirstSearch online reference service. 2005-04-13

New Website Promotes a Balanced Life for IT Pros
SuccessForTech.com focuses on the idividual IT professional to create better environments. 2005-04-13

Made in USA Magazine - The People Behind the Vision
Julie and Adam Reiser a husband and wife team with 5 boys (ages 4- 10)but they are business partners, co-Founders and the force behind Made in USA Magazine & website: www.madeinusamag.com. 2005-04-13

Recycled and Salvaged Materials from Maine are Transformed into Pragmatic and Artistic Home or Office Goods
Portland, small local business has built its entire stock for furniture fabrication from one of Maine's most abundant and over-sought resources, old junk. Random Studio Maine is committed to create contemporary designs with antique flare from salvaged wood and materials pulled from old barns, homes, and garages. 2005-04-13

The Project Group Announces New Version of PSLink, the Worlds Leading Integration Between Microsoft Project and SAP/R3
The Project Group GmbH (TPG), one of Germany’s premier providers of add-in products, consulting services, and training for Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM), today announced Version 3.0 of its flagship PSLink® product. PSLink is the world’s leading interface between Microsoft Project and SAP/R3. Using PSLink, customers can synchronize project data in both directions between the two market-leading environments; simplify several tasks; and eliminate the risk of errors, because data administration in both systems is unnecessary. Version 3.0 of PSLink will be available shortly in its Standard Edition (SE) and Controlling Edition (CE). 2005-04-13

Your Las Vegas Event
Welcome to 2005 SetaBox NAB. 2005-04-13

Rising Star Gaming Acquires Hampton Casino and Portofino Casino
Recently launched online gaming equity fund purchases Hampton Casino and Portofino Casino in an effort to build a portfolio of online gaming properties. 2005-04-13

North Yorkshire Law Finds BigHand the Perfect Tool for Holiday Season
North Yorkshire Law has found secretaries were able to cover work for absent colleagues during the Easter holidays perfectly using BigHand Digital Dictation software, rather than bringing in costly temp cover. The firm has now rolled out the BigHand system across five North Yorkshire offices – three in Scarborough, one in Whitby, and one in Helmsley. 2005-04-13

Yaoi-Con, the Only Western Fan Convention Dedicated Solely to the Yaoi Genre of Japanese Anime and Manga Prepares to Celebrate Its Fifth Anniversary in San Francisco
This press release announces the dates, location and guest of honor for the fifth Yaoi-Con, an annual fan convention devoted to the yaoi (m/m relationships as envisioned by women for a female audience) genre of Japanese anime and manga. 2005-04-13

Iran's Road to Democracy
Fascist Mullahs must change, says former Iranian government minister, Mohsen Sazegara. The former loyal lieutenant of Ayatollah Khomeini turns on Iran’s ruling Mullahs, and demands a new constitution. 2005-04-13

Intelecom Solutions Opts for Directory Assistance via VoIP from INFONXX
Intelecom Solutions, an international enhanced voice and data services provider, has chosen INFONXX to provide directory assistance services to its customers. INFONXX is the world's largest independent provider of directory assistance and enhanced information services. 2005-04-13

Sinus Problems: Is There an Answer?
Just Buy Online offer effective short-term relief and long-term preventative solutions to Chronic Sinusitis and other conditions. 2005-04-13

USMDG is Calling All Nurses in Mexico” to Help Alleviate U.S. Nursing Shortage
US Market Development Group is helping recruit nurses to fulfill a critical need by turning to Mexico and an innovative program to expand the pipeline of opportunity. 2005-04-13

EasyLink & EXTOL Partner to Help Companies Comply With EDI, AS2, UCCnet, XML, RFID and Other Supply Chain Mandates
Joint solution combines the power of EXTOL Integrator software with the ubiquity and reliability of EasyLink's Transaction Delivery Network 2005-04-13

Pioneering Designer to Head Up New Broadcast Graphics Team
Award winning broadcast graphic designer, Matthew Baxter, is to head up a new graphics team at Hampshire based post production specialist, DVA. Matthew was managing director of Baxter Hobbins Sides and subsequently became creative director for Sky News. 2005-04-13

AssetPage Ranks the Early Leaders for Best Performing Asset Class of 2005
AssetPage releases its quarterly ranking of 32 asset classes. Report includes total returns and investment performance of widely followed core and alternative asset classes. 2005-04-13

Strategic Reach and Smart2Market Form Business Coalition
Strategic Reach and Smart2Market Form Business Coalition. Alliance Offers Clients a Unique Blend of Go-to-Market Experience, Knowledge and Expertise. 2005-04-13

A Living Will and Loving Last Message on Your Own Beautiful Webpage
A great new concept- Leave your living will and a beautiful final loving message on your own webpage for heirs in a virtual vault. 2005-04-13

Richard Zwicky From Metamend To Speak At The Kelsey Group's "Drilling Down on Local" Conference
Metamend today announced that Richard Zwicky will be a featured speaker at “Drilling Down on Local: The Online-Offline Opportunity,” The Kelsey Group’s upcoming conference, taking place April 18-20, 2005 at the Santa Clara Marriott, Santa Clara, California. 2005-04-13

Attention Taxpayers: DonorTravel.com Offers Unique Way to Travel, Give Back, Earn Tax Benefit
Consumers booking travel on DonorTravel.com help support a variety of charitable and non-profit causes and receive tax deductions. 2005-04-13

Want to Lose Weight? Dont Diet - Learn About Your Eating Habits and Make Small Changes to Become a Successful Loser”
Losing weight is a battle for many Americans. Weight loss diets have been the mainstream way to lose the extra pounds, however, since the diet revolution started in the 1960’s we are getting heavier, not lighter. The common thread among those who have lost weight and kept it off is making true lifestyle changes. Real Living Nutrition has designed a personalized program that will help identify what changes a person needs to make to achieve lifelong weight loss. 2005-04-13

TrendWatch Special Report Finds 120,000+ Workstations in Use by U.S. Studios
Report presents a detailed 160-page report on U.S. workstation installed base by market and platform for the visual effects/dynamic media and pro video U.S. markets. Based on original TrendWatch research conducted with a wide range of U.S. studios and facilities, the “Workstation Report” outlines the estimated number of workstations in use by type and size of studio/facility. The report also discusses workstation trends by market/segment and what these trends mean for hardware suppliers, software suppliers, studios/facilities and educators. 2005-04-13

New RSS News Reader Tames News Feeds, Blogs
GT Technologies, a designer of Internet related Windows software since 1995, releases AggRead, a powerful yet simple to use RSS News Reader. 2005-04-13

New Web Site Improves Customer Service for Midwest Manufacturer
Hawthorn Missouri, Inc. uses new Website to combat competition from imports and offers customers additional products and services. 2005-04-13

Mediation Not Litigation
Court Avoidance Through Mediation. Talk Is Cheap...Unless You Are Talking To A Lawyer 2005-04-13

ProtectPoint Security Records 103 Percent Revenue Growth Over Previous Year Quarter
ProtectPoint Security, Inc., a leading managed security services provider (MSSP), today announced record revenue growth for Q1 2005 with a 103 percent increase over Q1 2004. Growing need for 24x7 Managed Intrusion Detection and Prevention monitoring surges growth of leading managed security services provider . 2005-04-13

The Marriott Courtyard Downtown Seattle Lake Union is Proud to be a Sponsor of the Summer Nights Concert Series at South Lake Union Park in Downtown Seattle
The Marriott Courtyard Downtown Seattle Lake Union is proud to be a sponsor of the Summer Nights Concert Series at South Lake Union Park and encourages all concert goers to visit us for dinner at "Lamontagnes", our lake view restaurant, before the concerts or make it a special family outing by spending the night. 2005-04-13

Clearwater's Newest Condominium Community, The Club At Feather Sound, Opens April 14th Offering Country Club Living at Surprising Value
Feather Sound ambiance and golf views, prepaid fees at the Tierra Vierde Boat Club and a broad range of in-demand amenities give the condos at The Club at Feather Sound strong appeal. 2005-04-13

TeleType GPS Announces First Program to Offer Combination Vector Based Marine and Car Navigation for Pocket PCs
TeleType Co. announces the release of a new program allowing support for vector based marine maps enabling mariners to have the ability to navigate in real time using high quality NOAA ENC maps. The program is the first to support Pocket PC PDAs for vector based marine maps, with the ability to see shoreline and surrounding streets for combination sail and drive trips. 2005-04-13

4940 Wedding Music Provides a Cure for Ordinary Wedding Music - Texas Composer's Unique Wedding Songs Capture Couples Tastes and Love
Texas composer, Kyle Shaffer, has been a keyboard player, vocalist, and songwriter for over 29 years. Starting in the summer of 2004, Mr. Shaffer began to seek new directions that he could take his music, which focused more on audio production, than live performance. This started when longtime friend and director of “Student Team Ministries”, Jim Franks, employed him to write two songs for their “Driven” campaign and educational presentation which Student Team took to colleges and high schools around the country. (See “throughitallmusic.com) and listen to A Champion is Born, one of the songs written for “Student Team Ministries”). 2005-04-13

Designer Mom Creates New Twist on Preppy Belts
Jennifer Mull, founder and designer of Preppy Potato Belts, finds success putting her "twist" on the classic D-ring belt. 2005-04-13

New Event Industry Award Issued for "Exemplary Showmanship, Innovation & Imagination"
Canadian Event Perspective Magazine presented one of two inaugural Spirit of the Event Industry Awards to David B. Clark of BCEM (BC Event Management) at the annual Canadian Event Industry Awards held April 1st in Toronto. 2005-04-13

Something Different For Administrative Professionals Day: Support The Support Staff With Feng Shui
Food and flowers are fine, but if you truly want to show your support staff how much they are appreciated then you need to support them. Robyn Bentley, a feng shui consultant and author, suggests that managers take a good look at how the work environment is affecting the staff and the impact the office atmosphere is having on company moral and productivity. 2005-04-13

S Call Communications Names BlabberMouth As PR Firm
BlabberMouth to manage national and international public relations campaign for personal security and safety technology developer. 2005-04-13

e-AdvizorTM 401(k) Advice Tool Now Powered by Financial Visions Websites
Financial Visions, Inc., a leading provider of websites for financial and insurance professionals, and Hewlett Davidson Powell, LLC, developer of e-AdvizorTM, an automated 401(k) advice delivery system, have announced a strategic partnership that merges the companies’ technologies. 2005-04-13

"Poker Tracker Guide" Takes Mystery Out of Online Poker's Best Tool - Renowned Poker Bloggers Team Up for an e-book Devoted to the Legendary Software
Every serious online poker player knows that Poker Tracker is the must-have tool for online Texas Hold’em. Now, thanks to two of the Internet’s most popular poker bloggers, players are learning to unlock the software’s greatest features. 2005-04-13

EDDY MAC Offers New Comp Promo CD
San Francisco area rock band giving away new CD 2005-04-13

SuperBowl XL, Detroit's Short Supply of Hotel Rooms Good for Property Owners
SportHomes.com, the worldwide leader of home rentals exclusive to major sporting events announced today the initiation of acquiring rental property for SuperBowl XL in the Detroit metro area. 2005-04-13

Santa Monica Laser and Skin Care Center now Offer VelaSmooth, a Revolutionary Cellulite Treatment
A pioneering treatment is a new option for problem that affects more than 80 percent of women. 2005-04-13

TruckShark.com Extends Free Truck Ad Program Indefinitely; Currently Serves Sellers in 24 States
TruckShark.com, the world’s most-trusted online truck guide, has announced that it is extending its free truck-for-sale classified ad program indefinitely. Private parties may list trucks for sale at no charge by visiting the www.truckshark.com Internet address. 2005-04-13

LoveVending.com Unveils New Look, New Features and New Pricing
LoveVending.com releases new website and pricing for their Love Vending System, a complete guide to starting and growing a vending business. 2005-04-13

Magazine Publishers Already have the Key Ingredients for a Successful Online Website… Now Just Add Infoswell
MediaSource Publications moves their existing websites to the new Infoswell content management & dynamic web site platform to leverage their existing print magazine publishing advantages. 2005-04-13

Silicon Valley Real Estate News Feed Available: Market Currently at 95°
PaloAltoArea.com announces a new, free service of monthly analyses of the Silicon Valley real estate market, including graphical presentations of market "temperature" and trends, freely available for both online and printed publications. 2005-04-13

Planet Coffee Makes the Planet Better One Cup At A Time With Fair Trade and Organic Coffees
Barefoot Coffee Roasters and Planet Coffee Partner to Bring Fair Trade and Organic Coffee and Tea to San Leandro and the East Bay. 2005-04-13

Forget Flowers, Send Mom to Aruba This Mother's Day -Bucuti Beach Resort Celebrates Magnificent Mom with Beach Escape
Bucuti Beach Resort urges families to forget ordinary flowers and candy this Mother’s Day and surprise mom with a trip to Aruba. This intimate island getaway invites moms to celebrate in Aruba with the Magnificent Mom escape and a variety of specialized upgrades. 2005-04-13

Red Hot & Cool
Saw-you ltd. selected for the 2005 Red herring 100 Europe 2005-04-13

Hairdressing for the Homebound
Special Service for Seniors and Shut-Ins. Hairstylist makes housecalls by appointment. My motto is "Where Everyday Is Veterans Day" 2005-04-13

Real Estate Leader ForsaleByOwner.com Partners with RealBird Inc. to Provide Detailed Maps for Real Estate Listings
Partnership Gives ForSaleByOwner.com Customers Better Maps for Property Listings 2005-04-13

A New Philosopher is Born
BookSurge proudly announces the publication of The Lamp of Harmony by Rudy Pizarro 2005-04-13

Cluster Resources, Inc., Partners with LinuxHPC.org to Provide Enhanced Multi-vendor Quoting Service
Cluster Resources is partnering with LinuxHPC.org -- an online High Performance Computing site -- to provide an improved cluster quoting service. Cluster Resources will act as an advocate for organizations requesting cluster quotes. The service is completely free. 2005-04-13

New African American Shopping Affiliate Program
Eric Brown the founder of the “African American Art On-Line Store” located at www.brownhorizonsart.com , which is widely considered one of the most popular African American art websites on the internet today, recently announced the creation of a pay per click affiliate program for his new website “African American Shopping Today” located at www.brownhorizonsshopping.com. 2005-04-13

Psychiatrist Reveals Why We Cheat on Diets and How We Can Stop
Psychiatrist and author Dr. Anthony J. Burlay reveals several factors effecting a dieter’s decision to eat foods outside of their diet plan. With the number of overweight and obese at pandemic proportions, according to Dr. Burlay, a dieter’s ability to stick to their plan is vital to stem the growing burden obesity places on our nation’s health and finances. 2005-04-13

Propelling POS (Point of Sale) Uptime” Via Power Conditioning
New power conditioners provide “computer grade” power at a surge protector price, enabling retail systems resellers to cost-effectively maintain system reliability while reducing service visits. 2005-04-13

Emotional Intelligence Training and Certification Workshop
Six Seconds, the US Emotional Intelligence Network, will deliver an emotional intelligence Certification Training workshop in Vancouver, B.C. Canada, from May 9 to May 13, 2005. This intensive, 5-day workshop is highly interactive, brain-based and experiential. The content is based on 35 years of practical teaching experience and the Self-Science curriculum featured as a model in Daniel' Goleman's 1995 bestseller, Emotional Intelligence. Certified Associates are delivering programs in over 20 countries and all US States. 2005-04-13

BookMemories.com, the Leading Online Photo Scrapbook Service Site, Launches Four New Book Themes for Mother's Day
BookMemories.com announced the availability of four new Mother’s Day albums, designed to create beautiful and very personal gifts for Mom on time for the May 8th holiday. These online albums provide templates that enable users to easily put their own digital photos into pages with pre-made layouts. Albums can be shared online or copies can be purchased starting at $15. 2005-04-13

Material Handling Equipment Sophistication Growing with Modular Conveyor Systems
DynaCon modular conveyor is alternative to further investments in the material handling equipment boneyard. 2005-04-13

Expert Author Speaks Out on Canadian Seal Hunt
For expert insight on the history of the Canadian seal hunt and commentary on the current hunt, co-founder of Greenpeace Rex Weyler is available for comment. Weyler is also shortlisted for the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing, awarded April 13 in Ottawa. 2005-04-13

‘Living Life Lives Large During Opening Weekend Box Office
The highly anticipated debut of the feature film "Living Life" showed tremendous life at the box office during its opening weekend run at the Seattle Landmark Metro 10 Theatre in Seattle, Washington. 2005-04-13

Discount Funding Associates Launches New Website Geared Towards Party Financing!
Do you own a home? Why not tap your equity and throw the party that you have always dreamed of for you or your children? At low, affordable rates, Discount Funding Associates can help turn your next Gala event into the affair of a lifetime! 2005-04-13

BoardCentral.com Highlights Most Discussed Stocks: Sirius, Elan, Triangle Multi-Media, GlobeTel Communications, CirTran, CMKM Diamonds and Infinium Labs.
BoardCentral highlights new stocks included in its April 13th RAMP-5 and RAMP Net-5 activity Indexes based on popularity of stocks on various financial message boards. RAMP-5 and RAMP Net-5 indexes include stocks that have generated highest levels of activity on online stock and financial message board communities during the last 3 days. 2005-04-13

You Need Carrier-Grade Mousetraps in the World of VoIP
Security is a never-ending threat on the Internet, and the proliferation of Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, increases these risks to a new level. 2005-04-13

"Factoring Fundamentals" - Vendor Financing
Factoring Fundamentals: Principles that govern factoring are same as those governing bank loans, credit cards and other such lending methods. 2005-04-13

Scrapbook Supply Website Launches at ScrapperStudio.com
New scrapbook supply website dedicated to creating the perfect creative space to inspire scrapbook ideas launches at ScrapperStudio.com™. The top five ways to find more time to scrap are listed. 2005-04-13

Reel Stream to Begin Beta Testing for Andromeda
Reel Stream announces beginning of its beta testing program for Andromeda. Andromeda is a data acquistion system intended for use with the Panasonic DVX100 in order to extract uncompressed digital video. 2005-04-13

Alwaysstock® Announces iPod Shuffle Promotion -Buy Any Four Images or One CD Collection From Alwaysstock by July 31, 2005 and Get a Free iPod Shuffle
alwaysstock®, LLC, a royalty-free stock photography and illustration company has launched a promotion offering a free iPod shuffle to anyone purchasing four images or one CD collection from alwaysstock by July 31, 2005. iPod shuffle has 512 MB and holds 120 songs. Designers can take advantage of the promotion with easy search functions, immediate downloads and online credit card purchases. 2005-04-13

Evaluation of "The Cattle" by Greg M Sarwa
James K Bowers, a SF&F author from elfwood.lysator.liu.se, has recently reviewed "The Cattle" by Greg M Sarwa. 2005-04-13

Who Gets My Time and Attention? How Great Leaders Determine Who To Spend Time With
In this one hour TeleSeminar,Leadership Expert, Kathy Eubanks will share how Great Leaders determine who to devote their time and attention to. Since the greatest commodity of all leaders is time, it is essential to allocate time in ways that will yield the greatest return on investment. 2005-04-13

Casino Customer Service Tip: Employee Reward, Recognition Program Works Wonders
A reward-and-recognition program can work wonders when it comes to motivating casino employees to provide great customer service. But it has to be done right. 2005-04-13

405nm Blue-Violet Laser Diode Modules with Modulated Output
Photonic Products Ltd, the laser diode specialist, is adding 405nm (blue-violet) laser diode modules to its range of Photon Laser Modules. Designed as a complete laser diode system for OEMs, the 405nm laser modules are suitable for use in applications such as biomedical instrumentation, imaging, spectroscopy, fluorescence sensing, microscopy and many other emerging technologies. 2005-04-13

Elizabeth O'Rourke Joins Warren & Panzer As Marketing Director
Warren & Panzer Engineers, PC, an environmental and geotechnical engineering firm, is pleased to announce that Elizabeth O'Rourke has joined the firm as Marketing Director. She has 10 years experience of engineering services marketing. 2005-04-13

"Woodcuts" by Shawna Khalily
Experience visually the spirit and energy of Shawna's new woodcuts -- including her angel images inspired by Rilke's Duino Elegies. 2005-04-13

"Where's That Translation Guide?" Problem Is Solved with New Travel Product by Poster Pens
Paring down is essential when traveling to a foreign country. That’s why finding gear that can serve more than one purpose is so popular. Poster Pens introduces a solution to the “where’s that translation guide when I need it” problem by putting a translation guide inside a pen. What looks like a regular click-top, ball point pen, contains 40 square inches of hidden content wrapped around the inside the pen’s barrel. 2005-04-13

Newest Souvenir Product Just Might Teach You Something
Did you know that the highest point in Florida is Britton Hill at only 345 feet above sea level? Or that Texas was the 28th state admitted to the Union? Can you name all 7 National Parks in California? Poster Pens introduces a line of collectible souvenirs that will generate questions like these from your kids on the way home from your next trip. 2005-04-13

Tatami To Open U.S. Office, Partners with David Bergum & Associates
In an unprecedented move, Tatami, one of the brands made famous by Alex Birkenstock, will open an office in New York to directly serve its U.S. retailers. As of June 1, 2005, Tatami will offer customer service and direct shipping in the U.S. for Tatami’s Newalk line, while partnering with David Bergum & Associates for sales and marketing. The U.S. company is led by Andreas Wolf, a six-year veteran and current CEO of Tatami in Germany. Alex Birkenstock, the second oldest of the three Birkenstock brothers, and owner of Tatami Germany, will also hold a stake in the new company. 2005-04-13

New Medical ID Jewelry Catalog Now Available
HAH Originals announces the availability of their 2005 Medical ID Jewelry Catalog. 2005-04-13

The Boston Yacht Club Hosts the 2005 Jackson Cup Team Sailing Challenge
Jackson Cup has become one of the premier team sail boat racing events in the USA. 2005-04-13

How To Care For Your Dog's Emergencies
Knowing what to do when faced with a dog emergency, may mean the difference between life and death for your pet. This lists some common dog care emergencies, what to do about them, and where you can find more information. 2005-04-13

Black Professional Coaches to Hold First Annual Conference
The Black Professional Coaches Alliance (BPCA) will host its first annual conference Wednesday, June 8, 2005 from 11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday, June 9, 2005 from 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. 2005-04-13

DataPortal(TM) Product Version 1.0.2 Launched April 4, 2005 - Presented at Gerber Scientific's "Innovation @ Work"
"DataPortal is a software solution that enables the immediate, effortless exchange of business data over the Web, without development." - Connection Concepts' President and CTO Gary Whitten makes presentation on DataPortal product 2005-04-13

Rivermont Collegiate of Bettendorf, IA to Host Student-Organized Human Rights Week
Sean Schwabenlander, vice-president of Rivermont Collegiate's National Honor Society, along with fellow NHS members have taken the initiative to coordinate a series of educational presentations that deal with the principal issue of human rights. These presentations are intended as an opportunity for the local community to join together and take some time to understand the human rights issues that still plague our community as well as our world. 2005-04-13

Pima Medical Institute Hires Bill Pifer To Head New Respiratory Therapy Program in Las Vegas
Pima Medical Institute, 3333 E. Flamingo Road in Las Vegas has hired Bill Pifer as the Program Director for PMI’s new Respiratory Therapy program. 2005-04-13

Backed with 30 Years Clinical Research: Rosacea/Acne/Psoriasis/Eczema Cause Identified
Rosacea/Acne/Psoriasis/Eczema Suffers New Breakthrough- Facedoctor Rx - Recommended by Dermatologists & Pharmacies 2005-04-13

New Sales Handbook Shows "Non-Sales" Executives How to Dramatically Raise Revenues
CEOs and Owners can improve revenue by putting all their people in the Customer Acuisition and Retention loop. 2005-04-13

Ira Royster Owner of the Villa South Inn and Restaurant (villasouth.com) has put His Sandersville, Georgia Landmark up for Sale on the Online Auction Site, eBay
Royster is selling the landmark motel and restaurant and stated he is ready to retire to his small farm and to help promote his family’s candle business, Wicks and Wonders Candles (georgiacandle.com). 2005-04-13

Has Human Growth Hormone HGH Received a Bad Rap Because Athletes Have Abused It
It is impossible to pick up a newspaper these days without reading something about the abuse of injected HGH in athletics. This has created a problem for consumers because now the words HGH and steroid are regularly used in the same context which creates a great deal of confusion. 2005-04-13

Corey Giann Antonio's Film 'Friends Like These' Selected to 2005 Santa Cruz Film Festival
Corey Giann Antonio's 'Friends Like These' selected to compete at the 2005 Santa Cruz Film Festival. 2005-04-13

Licorice Fans Look Out - New Website Launched Offering Gourmet International Licorice
Newly launched website selling International Gourmet Licorice in an effort to bring individuals closer to their homeland. 2005-04-13

Let the Web's Largest Resource for Finding Rubber Stamp and Scrapbooking Events Help You Plan Your Summer Vacation
Plan for Stamp and Scrap Fun This Summer with RubberStampCalendar.com 2005-04-13

Antiaging Skin Care Treatments
A look at antiaging skin care advice, antiaging products and treatments. 2005-04-13

A New Website Has Been Established to Provide Information about the International Freezone Association and the Gold Market
The website: au.geocities.com/freezone_michael_moore has just been established to provide official information concerning the International Freezone Association(IFA) and its President, Michael Moore of Australia, with important information on the gold market. 2005-04-13

Forgent Selects Terminal B for Upgrades
Forgent Networks has selected Terminal B to standardize and upgrade its datacenter in Austin. 2005-04-13

OnceWritten.com Announces April Book GiveAways Sweepstakes
In celebration of National Poetry Month, the OnceWritten.com April giveaways lineup includes Mistress Bradstreet, the Anne Bradstreet Biography. Other books include autographed copies of Rob Roberge's More Than They Could Chew and Diana Wagman's Bump. OnceWritten.com, a site for new and emerging writers, features monthly giveaways of books written by today's newest authors. 2005-04-13

Beware of Spyware and Adware, They May be Affecting Our Wealth
In many cases we neglect this inanimate object, our computer, without really realizing it's importance in our everyday life. 2005-04-13

MusicMaximum.com Website Launched
MusicMaximum, a new website for Canadian Music Artists/Bands has just been launched providing opportunites for selling individual songs as mp3 downloads, selling their cd's, gig bookings. Every artist that signs up will have their own page as well as equal rotation on the site's front page. 2005-04-13

Spanish Property Finance - Your Questions Answered.
There are a number of ways financing your Spanish Property can be achieved. www.Spanish-Property.ws explains some options. 2005-04-13

100 Words of Wisdom Book Project Transforms Women's Lives in 31-Days
Hiyaah Power, Inc., is helping women everywhere to access the power to be what they might have been. Now a new book project entitled 100 Words of Wisdom for Women: A 31-Day Exercise in Empowerment is gathering the voices of some the most powerful women of our time into a 31-day interactive journal that will empower women on multi-faceted levels. 2005-04-13

How Have We Helped Hundreds of Poker Players Reach Entry Into The World Series of Poker? By Providing Them with "The Poker Bible"
The Poker Bible is the most valuable online poker E-Book helping poker players reach the World Series Of Poker. 2005-04-13

Open Book Press Supports Food For Learning
Rising publisher Open Book Press, based in Tiverton, Ontario and Bayville, New Jersey, is adding another great community charity to the list of organizations that they sponsor and support. 2005-04-13

Houston-Based Black and Single Magazine Goes Online
Houston-based Black and Single magazine is now available online for its readers. (www.blackandsinglemag.com) Everything will remain the same except the content will now reach a national audience as Black and Single magazine targets black singles in other cities. 2005-04-13