PRWeb: Opinion / Editorial http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Opinion / Editorial from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com Mobile broadband Fails Miserably to Live Up to Consumer Expectations http://www.prweb.com/releases/mobilebroadband/mobileinternet/prweb2648674.htm According to data from Broadband Genie, just one in ten consumers (11.5%) think their mobile broadband is fast enough. The public perception of mobile broadband far exceeds its current capabilities, due to exaggerated advertising and unrealistic speed claims. Which is a shame, the comparison site claims, as it is still a great product despite its limitations. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> CleanEdison Partners with Community Colleges Nationwide to Provide the Building Performance Institute's (BPI) Energy Audit Training http://www.prweb.com/releases/Commercial-Energy-Audit/BPI-Certification/prweb2648134.htm Courses will help Americans save money, decrease unemployment rates, and battle global warming. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Former Admiral Kikareas a Painful Humble Worker for Peace, Announces Today that he has Clear Evidence that the End of this World is Very Close http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2652364.htm Admiral P. Kikareas, President of the World Foundation of Peace and Security, has devoted his life for peace and security among humanity. This time he publicizes his painful testimony as a humble worker of peace who has clear evidence that our society is very close to a world catastrophe. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> CFO AND Crowdcast Launch Financial Prediction Market http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2649654.htm CFO and Crowdcast are pleased to announce the launch of a prediction market for financial executives. The CFO Prediction Market (CFO.com/predict) is a fantasy league in which CFOs can bet on key market indicators; participants bet against one another to see who can best predict economic results. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> People's Stimulus Package Website Launch: Businessman Believes People Helping People Can Boost Economy http://www.prweb.com/releases/Peoples_Stimulus/economic_stimulus/prweb2638274.htm Dave Theobald is not waiting for the Federal Stimulus plan to fix the economy. He is taking a more hands on approach and starting his own. Inspired by the story of Alabama pharmacist, Danny Cottrell who handed out $16,000 in $2.00 bills to his employees to spend in the community, Theobald immediately saw a way to do his part. He carried out his own stimulus package with his employees and launched a website www.PeoplesStimulus.org to motivate others to do the same. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Independent Voters and Small Business Owners Will Vote Against Congressmen Who Support a Second Stimulus - According to Breaking Zogby/O'Leary Report Poll http://www.prweb.com/releases/Economic_Bailout/Stimulus_Bill_Poll/prweb2640534.htm Americans resoundingly oppose a second dose of stimulus, according to a recent Zogby International/O'Leary Report poll conducted June 10-13, 2009. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> FAIR CEO Blasts Kaiser Foundation & Public Agenda HIV/AIDS Study Results as "Absolute Nonsense" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2630944.htm Research claims that Americans want more money spent on HIV/AIDS debunked (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Foodstruments To Provide Cooking Gadget Reviews For The Average Consumer http://www.prweb.com/releases/cooking_product_reviews/foodstruments/prweb2632634.htm Foodstruments.com seeks to provide independent reviews on cooking gadgets, kitchen accessories, affordable cooking tools, and food preparation products. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Best Friends Animal Society: Dog Fighting Crackdowns Emphasize Need for Laws to Protect Innocent Animals Thrust into Harm's Way http://www.prweb.com/releases/Best_Friends/Animal_Society/prweb2636074.htm Ledy VanKavage of Best Friends Animal Society says last week's multi-state crackdown on dog fighting shows how important it is for meaningful reform in the way that states deal with dogs rescued from horrific conditions in dog fighting operations. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Strengths-based Leadership Development Can Undermine Candidates for Top Management Jobs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2633524.htm Summary: Strengths-based leadership development may hinder organizations' efforts to find and develop leadership talent according to a new critique by management thought leaders in "The Perils of Accentuating the Positive," edited by Rob Kaiser. Authors include Robert Eichinger, Morgan McCall, Bob Kaplan, Steven Berglas, Robert Hogan, Michael Benson, Randall P. White, members of the Center for Creative Leadership, and more. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> TattooFinder.com Celebrity Tattoo Couture Artist Friday Jones Opens Studio on 5th Avenue, New York City http://www.prweb.com/releases/tattoo/couture/prweb2631254.htm TattooFinder.com flash artist and couture tattooist, Friday Jones launches her new tattoo studio, FRIDAY JONES FIFTH AVE (at Senses NYC Salon) on July 14, 2009 with the debut of her new tattoo product line, Friday Jones Wholesome Tattoo Care. (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)

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]]> Canada Revenue Freezes Assets of Prominent Canadian Wife of UN Human Rights Plaintiff http://www.prweb.com/releases/CRA/OH-CANADA/prweb2615234.htm On February 13, 2009, the Canadian Revenue Authority (CRA) served a Notice of Enforcement No 708575 upon Canadian Dare Foods heiress, Carolyn Dare Wilfred's family Holding Company freezing the entirety of her Canadian related assets and demanding 15 million dollars in reassessed taxes. This tax action came at a critical time during her financial support of her husband, Harmon Wilfred's unprecedented UN Human Rights case against Canada. (PRWeb Jul 12, 2009)

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]]> World Population Day 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/UNFPA/WorldPopulation_Day/prweb2626024.htm Investing in women and girls: cost-effective and smart economics, says UNFPA (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Phoenix Short Sale Expert Shares Insight on Changing Market http://www.prweb.com/releases/Foreclosure/Short_Sales/prweb2621934.htm Gayle Henderson Participates in National Audio Conference with Industry Leaders (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Long-Term Care Financing Must Be Part of Health Care Reform http://www.prweb.com/releases/long-term-care/Ecumen/prweb2616294.htm Long-term care financing reform must be included in health care reform. Most Americans are not insured for long-term care, which can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. This article is written by Kathryn Roberts, president and CEO, Ecumen, the most innovative leader of senior housing and services, empowering individuals to live richer and fuller lives. Kathryn also serves on the board of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Lisa P. Maxwell Introduces Creative Residency Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/chicago_advertising/advertising_jobs/prweb2617634.htm A Fresh Approach for a Stale Economy (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> World's Greenest Building Partners with PermaFLOW™ http://www.prweb.com/releases/PermaFLOW/WorldsGreenestBuilding/prweb2604524.htm The Never Clog Drain provides yet another green aspect to Independence Station. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> Combine the Success of FaceBook, UFC, and Costco, and Mix the Creativeness of Twitter and a New Champion is Born http://www.prweb.com/releases/profightnetwork/launch/prweb2608794.htm ProFightNetwork.com / ProFightNetwork Incorporated (PFN) launched its long anticipated, one-of-a-kind professional online fight network that includes all combat sports, with a twist. Out of the ashes of MMAJacked, a joint venture between UFC legend Chuck Liddell and long time friend and teammate Chris Greenman, emerges a site that brings the fight world and its fans and fighters together in one place. With the rapid growth of its membership and Greenman's fan base, along with Fight Net Radio's huge audience, PFN is rapidly becoming the fastest growing leader in the online Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Boxing worlds. www.ProFightForums.com and www.pfnstore.com are already drawing a large following and excellent reviews. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> World Renowned Healer Encourages Healthcare Professionals to Embrace the Power of Intentions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2605674.htm Adam DreamHealer holds "Intention Heals" workshops around the world promoting what he sees as the most overlooked aspect in preventative health care today: INTENTION. Forty percent of those who attend Adam's one-day workshops are healthcare professionals. Participants experience self-empowerment as he merges the auras of all and performs two unique group energy treatments. Rolling Stone Magazine said "Adam is becoming one of the world's most in-demand healers". (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> Website cosmicdoc.com Launches as Meeting Place Between Cosmic Civilisations & Humankind http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2595284.htm Http://cosmicdoc.com (www.cosmicdoc.com) launches the book 'Opening the Door to the Worlds' by Dr Annie Paxton, a retired British medical doctor. She describes herself as having acted as scribe to a number of cosmic civilisations. The writings offer an astonishing cosmic perspective of the transformation planet Earth is undergoing as its climate changes : global warming is part of the process of the planet's own evolution, and humanity can do nothing about it. The website encourages an expansion of the dialogues begun in the book and seeks to alleviate in advance the fear many people will experience as matters get progressively worse. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> DataDeed ... Hard To Get ... But Worth The Wait http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2596964.htm DataDeed is a secure, electronic safe deposit box usually available only through group sponsors. For a very limited time it is being offered to the public. DataDeed is both a preparedness and organizational tool that protects vital information from fire, theft, weather and life's other uncertainties. Controlled access is available 24/7 at home or while traveling. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> Vehicle Va Va Voom, Confused.com Research Sheds New Light on the UK's 'Bonking Mad' Drivers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2599044.htm • Over 11 million Brits admit to having sex in their car• South West residents are the most rampant in their motor• Over 30% of welsh drivers have either fought or been dumped in their cars (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> The Meetings Industry...Stirred But Not Shaken by Current Economic Setbacks - Patriot Meetings Announces Their 360 Degree Program that Ensures Successful Meetings http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2588804.htm Patriot Meetings believes that what's old is new again in the meetings industry. Solid professional experience coupled with a genuine value of client relationships and their unique business requirements delivers solid results. Their 360 degree approach to program development and execution guarantees success. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> Santa Barbara County Raises Bar For Online Open Government Standards http://www.prweb.com/releases/Legistar_InSite/Santa_Barbara_County/prweb2594474.htm The County of Santa Barbara has launched a revamped online legislative research center, making it even easier for citizens, press and elected officials to see the county's agendas, minutes and agenda item details. The new site, powered by Legistar InSite, also provides the indexing of meeting video with specific agenda items for instant access to video on an item of interest. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> Legal Summer.Com Offers Law Students an Innovative Way of Applying for Jobs and Internships http://www.prweb.com/releases/legal/summer/prweb2597474.htm Legal Summer, LLC, today announced a unique service for law students seeking and applying to either full time jobs or summer associate positions. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> Obama to Send Wreath to Coolidge Gravesite on July 4th; New Biography of Coolidge Announced - Happy Birthday Cal http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2581724.htm Calvin Coolidge, whom scholars have called the most underrated American President, would have turned 137 today on our nation's 233rd birthday. President Obama will have a wreath laid at Coolidge's gravesite in Plymouth Notch, Vermont on his birth date, July 4th, which coincides with HarperCollins Publishers announcement that Amity Shlaes will write the definitive biography of America's thirtieth president. Amity Shlaes, whose recent book "The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression" spent twenty-six weeks on the "New York Times" bestseller list, has contracted with HarperCollins to write "Coolidge" scheduled for publication in 2011. Miss Shlaes, a National Advisory Board member of the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation, has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for the Coolidge project. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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]]> Consultant Claims: "Europeans Lead the World in Green Building Practices" http://www.prweb.com/releases/green/building/prweb2584104.htm Leading green building consultant and author, Jerry Yudelson says that the U.S. can learn from Europe's exemplary practices. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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]]> Americans' Right to Access Natural Health Alternatives in Peril, Says Natural Health Freedom Movement http://www.prweb.com/releases/Natural_Alternatives/DSHEA_Health/prweb2579014.htm The Natural Health Freedom Movement, a new coalition under the leadership of Matthias Rath, MD, is spearheading an online grass roots movement to protect the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) and defend the rights of Americans to access safe, science-based, natural health alternatives. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009)

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]]> Couple Auctions Family Home for $1 Reserve http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2585444.htm As low house sales continue, a couple from New Zealand have decided to list their family home on local auction site Trade Me with a reserve of only $1. After months of frustration trying to sell their property, the owners are instead now listing their 'double bed' for sale, with a 6 bedroom guesthouse, furnishings, sauna room and $44,000 p/a rental contract thrown in for free. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009)

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]]> National Homelessness Advocacy Groups Release "Foreclosure to Homelessness" http://www.prweb.com/releases/End_Homelessness/Foreclosure/prweb2581984.htm Report indicates that foreclosure has affected homelessness; primary reasons for homelessness, however, remain consistent through recession. (PRWeb Jun 27, 2009)

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]]> 2009 SHRM Annual Conference to Host "Why Destroy HR" Industry Expert http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2578124.htm Pilat HR Solutions announced today that on Tuesday, June 30 at the SHRM Annual Conference in New Orleans, Clinton Wingrove, EVP and Principal Consultant, will be presenting the case for HR renewal in his seminar, 'Why Destroy HR'. (PRWeb Jun 26, 2009)

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]]> Majority of Foundations Defrauded by Madoff Had 4 or Fewer Trustees http://www.prweb.com/releases/Madoff/NCRP/prweb2578414.htm Learning from Madoff shows that the overwhelming majority of foundations that fell victim to Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme were governed by small, homogeneous boards of trustees. This has implications for tens of thousands of foundations throughout the country. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2009)

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]]> Brill Street Talks with Vistage Group Employers About Bridging the Generational Gap and Strategies to Attract, Retain, and Leverage Generation Y Employees in the Workplace http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2573204.htm Brill Street + Company is speaking with Vistage Group members, the world's foremost chief executive leadership organization, about the generational differences in the workplace. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2009)

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]]> The Problem with Strengths-Based Leader Development http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2573394.htm New book by Rob Kaiser offers expert critique of current practices in leadership development. "The Perils of Accentuating the Positive" offers 10 chapters by top management thinkers and consultants including Robert Eichinger, Morgan McCall, Bob Kaplan, Steven Berglas, Robert Hogan, Michael Benson, and Randall P. White. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2009)

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]]> Building Trust In Business - Interaction Associates Releases Summary of Timely Research Into How Top Performing Companies Achieve Powerful Results http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2574584.htm Interaction Associates has released an executive summary of study results to help organizations perform better in these difficult economic times. The study, Building Trust in Business, examines best practices and reveals surprising findings in the areas of trust, leadership and collaboration. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2009)

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]]> Tamils for Obama: President Must Appoint A Special Envoy To Deal With Situation In Sri Lanka http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2567414.htm Tamils for Obama: The conflict in Sri Lanka had roots dating back at least to 1948, when Ceylon became independent. The causes that led to the long civil war (government-inspired race riots, stripping Tamils of political rights, uprooting Tamils and repopulating the vacated villages with Singhalese, etc.) have not been addressed. Although the fighting is over for the time being, it is certain to resume if the causes are not addressed. This deserves a special envoy with cabinet rank who can asses the problem and push a solution. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2009)

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]]> Loan Modification Con Artists Days Are Numbered - Florida Company Helps Protect Consumers http://www.prweb.com/releases/loan/modification/prweb2562504.htm Debt Consolidation Connection, a non-profit consumer credit counseling agency and consumer advocate who helps individuals find ways to manage their debt problems, has developed a free guide that will hep consumers avoid being ripped off by companies claiming to be able to help them with a loan modification application. (PRWeb Jun 24, 2009)

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]]> Getting Hitched? Get Your Present List Covered http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2565194.htm As many Brit's prepare to get hitched this summer, Confused.com reminds the lucky couples in receipt of gifts to check their insurance policies. As the value of items inside the home increases, some policies will need to be updated to avoid underinsurance. (PRWeb Jun 24, 2009)

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]]> Making the Commitment -- the Marriage Between Diversity & Affirmative Action http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2566144.htm Berkshire Expert Gives Presentation at 2009 SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition (PRWeb Jun 24, 2009)

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]]> Justifying Applicant Tracking Systems - Berkshire Specialist to Give Presentation on the Value in Finding the Right Solution http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2566174.htm 2009 SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition (PRWeb Jun 24, 2009)

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