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Ballet Art Begets Egg Art Wearable art, ballet art, and sculpture art are brought together in VIVIAN ALEXANDER™’s "Jewels" to honor the life and accomplishments of George Balanchine, the renown Russian chorographer that created the New York City Ballet, transformed the art of ballet in Broadway Musicals, and remade the way ballet is performed around the world. - 2004-06-18

"Capitalist Nigger: The Road to Success - A Spider Web Doctrine This "Capitalist Nigger" Is Mad as Hell and He Says You Should Be Too. By David Mark Greaves, Editor-in-Chief, Our Times Press, New York - 2004-06-18

John Lee Hooker, Jr. Boards the Blues Train John Lee Hooker, Jr., son of blues legend John Lee Hooker boards the blues train with his debut CD release "Blues With A Vengeance" on Kent Records. - 2004-06-18

Russian Stocks Cheap - Unable to Shrug off Yukos Effect - What Now for Russia's Equity Culture? The latest edition of the Ansdell Report on Russia Investor Sentiment is now available. Key findings include: 74% of investors are positive long-term on Russian equities but, perhaps unsurprisingly, the Yukos affair is keeping prices down. - 2004-06-18

San Francisco Pianists Join Together for "Whisperings" Solo Piano Concert "Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio" (http://www.solopianoradio.com) is proud to present its first Whisperings Artist Showcase in the San Francisco area on July 17th and 18th at 7:00 pm. This first concert series features the solo piano artistry of Suzanne Ciani, David Nevue, Janie Horton, Scott D. Davis, Laura Sullivan, Michael Dulin, Steven Cravis and Brenda Warren. Seven solo piano artists performing in an intimate house concert setting over two nights. - 2004-06-18

Outsourcing 101 – Offshoring for Beginners The Outsourcing Times has announced the launch of a special report, "Outsourcing 101 – Offshoring for Beginners". The report discusses the history, economics and political implications behind offshore outsourcing. - 2004-06-18

Netriplex Adds Phishing Detection to its Anti-Spam Solution Netriplex announced today that as a result of the exponential increase in phishing and spoofing via email, it has implemented anti-fraud technology into its spam filtering service. The addition of this technology effectively stops fraudulent attempts at grabbing user names, passwords and other sensitive information from recipients of this type of email. - 2004-06-18

Boston University Corporate Education Center Joins ITTC as Platinum Sponsor - Project Management Assessment Tool to be Featured Boston University's Corporate Education Center joins the ITTC conference as a Platinum sponsor. The 27th annual edition of ITTC is being held June 21-23, 2004 at the Hyatt Regency Resort in Newport, RI. - 2004-06-18

What CEOs of Top U.S. Companies Know about Storytellilng that Everyone in Business Should Know The founders and CEOs of many of America's most admired companies know something about storytelling that everyone in business—and every aspiring leader in any organization—should know: Storytelling is a powerful leadership tool. Because stories touch people’s hearts at a personal level, they inspire a level of commitment, teamwork, and customer service that most leaders can only hope for. - 2004-06-18

Life-Sciences Network Launches Online Dialogue on Plant-Made Pharmaceuticals Responding to a need for informed dialogue on plant-made pharmaceuticals (PMPs) and their potential to help combat life-threatening illness, the International Academy of Life Sciences (IALS) and U.S. partner the Biomedical Exchange Program (BMEP) has launched www.PlantPharma.org, an online community dedicated to science-based medically oriented dialogue on PMPs. - 2004-06-18

Keep Hands Safe on the Fourth of July The American Society for Surgery of the Hand offers tips for a safe Fourth of July. - 2004-06-18

Plastic Surgeon In Raleigh, NC Can Create Fuller Lips Permanently, Safely and Painlessly Natural looking full lips and elimination of wrinkles safely, painlessly and permanently with no allergy test. Performed by Michael Law, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon in Raleigh, NC. - 2004-06-18

A Beautiful Blend of Jazz and Soul, Mia Miata Mia Miata has taken the rich influence and textures of Jazz and Soul to cultivate a rich and original style known as Jazzy Soul. Her latest CD "Urban Arias" is capturing audiences all over the world. According to Bobby Davis of Soul Patrol, Mia Miata has been slated to be the "Nina Simone of the Millennium". - 2004-06-18

World’s Top Telco's Select InfoValue to Provide Video Streaming Technology for Optical Networking Demonstration The Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) unveiled that video streaming software and expertise provided by InfoValue Computing will be used in the Forum’s World Interoperability Demonstration. This unique event streams videos with a broad range of quality levels over optical networks connecting the world's leading telecommunications carriers across three continents, including AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon, as well as the OIF's SuperComm demo at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. - 2004-06-18

InfoValue Announces Interactive Convention© for Convention Centers, Conference Organizers and Hotels - Generating New Revenues from Providing Superior Convention Experiences InfoValue Computing, Inc. ("InfoValue"), experts in broadband video streaming, today announced Interactive Convention©, the state-of-the-art video streaming solution to disseminate meeting presentations to allow interactive viewing by attendees throughout the convention center, such as in common viewing areas, kiosks, or even hotel guest rooms. Using either a PC or a TV with a set-top box, an attendee can easily choose to follow a live presentation or play back a previous presentation. - 2004-06-18

Are You a Perpetual Bad Relationship Magnet? Nobody's Unlucky in Love: Learning Core Causes for Lousy Love Relationships Relationship advisor and author Nancy Pina dispenses free relationship advice to adults struggling with individual, couples and marriage issues. She advises teens and young adults in recognizing healthy, loving relationships. - 2004-06-18

ELECTROSERVE.US - Consumer Shopping Superstore Announces Expansion Of One-Stop Shopping Website Offering Brand Names At Competitive Prices. Consumers can choose items from a dozen categories which include consumer electronics, DVDs, books, music, sports and outdoor equipment, toys, video games, office supplies, home appliances and more. - 2004-06-18

Toronto's Non Union Talent Agency Goes National; A First In The Entertainment Industry VOX TALENT, an exclusively non union Toronto voiceover talent agency has become the first non franchised agency to "go national". Adding new offices in Vancouver British Columbia and Montreal Quebec this week. - 2004-06-18

Patients Swamp to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from Several Countries for Revolutionary New Extrac Excimer Laser - Latest and Safe Solution for Vitiligo & Psoriasis Extrac Excimer Laser installed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Dr. Mahaveer Mehta Medical Center which is one of the first of its kind in the U.A.E., Excimer Laser can deliver effective result. If you suffer from Vitiligo you know the frustrations, white spots that cause uneven skin color and no current safe and effective treatment. Finally - you may be able to enjoy effective relief from the unsightly symptoms of Vitiligo with the revolutionary XTRAC EXCIMER LASER system, you can feel good about yourself again. It also offers safe and fast clearance of Psoriasis. - 2004-06-18

Schatz Connection Launches Major New Event Ticketing Website. Ticketlocator.com Schatz Connection has successfully completed the design and performance advancements of their latest website Ticketlocator.com. - 2004-06-18

Australia - The New Alternative to India? A recent trip to US Call Centers has confirmed that India is losing credibility as a viable low cost solution. Australian Outsource company, Contact 1-2-1, has formed US alliances to better serve International clients. UK report on offshore outsourcing confirms that cost-savings are negated through customer defections. Lower company profitability is the ultimate result of poor offshore decisions. Quality is back on the agenda. - 2004-06-18

Spine Surgery Technologies and Products Improving Less Invasiveness and Quality of Outcomes, Yet Many Market Opportunities Remain, According to New MedMarket Diligence Report A diverse array of diseases and disorders of the spine have been the target of spine surgery procedures and technologies that have achieved significant clinical success as well as success in medtech markets. The clinical practices and technology development continue to evolve and develop to improve outcomes cost. Spine conditions include congenital disorders, inflammatory and infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, traumatic conditions and mechanical disorders. The MedMarket Diligence report details the current and future market worldwide for spine surgery technologies, providing a wealth of information on disease incidence, clinical practices and technology and market development. - 2004-06-18

Ohio Savings Bank Relies on MarketingPilot To Keep Marketing Initiatives on the Money In 2003, the eight-person marketing team at Ohio Savings Bank launched a search for a management system that would support promotion and branding efforts designed to capture the hearts and wallets of consumers in three states. The Cleveland-based institution wanted a solution that would centrally store, track and cross-reference all marketing-related tasks, contacts, media buys, creative assets and expenses, as well as provide reporting and complete project histories, without excessive user overhead or extensive customization. Their choice: MarketingPilot, a user-friendly marketing application that facilitates efficient project execution and analysis. - 2004-06-18

Care Facilities and Nursing Homes Use PuzzledMinds Puzzles to Benefit People with Alzheimer's Disease PuzzledMinds puzzles have been found to be useful for activities and therapy for people suffering from early and mid stages of the disease. PuzzledMinds (www.puzzledminds.com) is one of the few companies that has developed activity products specifically designed to promote cognitive functioning for people with Alzheimer's disease. - 2004-06-18

USPTO Grants "Single Use Credit Card Number" Patent to US Company "One time pad is the most secure form of information cryptography...The Computer Science world considers this to be the ultimate type of cryptography...It has no known attacks of how to recover the original data and the particulars of this system are particularly well suited to monetary transactions through the Internet." - 2004-06-18

Greatmail LLC Announces Value Web Hosting Specials Greatmail LLC today announced three web hosting packages designed for small and medium sized businesses. - 2004-06-18

ModernBill Announces Strong Support for Plesk Control Panels SWsoft Customers Using Plesk 7 and 6.5 Will Benefit From Integrated Automation - 2004-06-18

Zelnorm Action Group and IBS Self Help Group Speak on Behalf of the Chronic Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Sufferer Zelnorm is a much needed drug for the relief of chronic constipation and constipation predominant IBS sufferers - 2004-06-18

Firm Offers Free Classes and Gifts as Part Of Email Marketing Week Celebration, June 21-25 Jane Tabachnick eMarketing, an e-strategy and email marketing firm is hosting a celebration of eMail Marketing Week, June 21-25, ‘virtually’ at its website http://www.JaneTabachnick.com; they are offering free classes, contests and gifts related to email marketing. The event is part of a growing trend of companies tying into ‘fringe holidays’ for promotional value, as outlined in their own manual, Plain Jane’s Promotional Planner. - 2004-06-18

Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Places Vice President of Sales Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of the Vice President of Sales at MacLean Vehicle Systems, headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. - 2004-06-18

HotHeads - New Lamp Finials from the Company that Brought you HingeHeads™ HotHeads Available Now - Home Décor items that “flip the switch” on personal expression for interior, garden or office environments. - 2004-06-18

Mozilla Foundation Launches Mozilla 1.7 Latest milestone release of award winning Internet application suite lays groundwork for next generation Web The Mozilla Foundation today announced the immediate availability of Mozilla 1.7, the Internet application suite which includes a web browser, mail and newsgroup client, HTML editor, and Internet chat client. - 2004-06-18

San Diego City Attorney to Announce Partnership With Recording Artist Ashley Matte Ashley Matte Debuts New Album and Promotes “Something Better” For Victims of Abuse - 2004-06-18

Spiderhost Opens Central Florida Data Center New data center allows company to more efficiently support and manage the data, Internet, and voice needs of Florida business customers. - 2004-06-18

HRLOGIX ROLLS OUT NEW HIRE AUTOMATION W/ BORGATA CASINO EDMOND, OK, June 17 – HRLogix, a leader in web-based applicant tracking systems (ATS), today announced the release of their newest service module, HIRELogix. HIRELogix provides paperless automation of the new employee “on-boarding” process. - 2004-06-18

MadeForOne.com Provides News and Features on Mass Customization Issues MadeForOne.com, an online news resource for all aspects of mass customization, expands coverage across diverse market sectors. - 2004-06-18

Broadlook--#1 CRM Software Solution--Empowers your CRM Software and fills your CRM Software with contact management relationships. Whichever CRM software your company uses, you need to look at the Broadlook Suite of Software which should seamlessly integrate with whichever CRM 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 CRM software. - 2004-06-18

User-Lab to host International Design for Engagability Conference (iDeC) The Birmingham Institute of Art and Design’s User-Lab http://www.user-lab.com will host the host International Design for Engagability Conference (iDeC) in July 2004. - 2004-06-18

Slimmer, Taller and Better Looking - Regardless of Your Genetic History No useless pills, no tiresome workouts and no crazy diets...anyone can do it. Read how Milwaukee waitress Ms Esme Workhausen found success. (dotWORLDS) - 2004-06-18

Ancestral Travel Network Launches Worldwide Online Genealogy Travel Promotion Resource for Travel Agents and Genealogy Buffs Millisecond Publishing Company, Inc. and Ancestral Marketing Partners teamed up to launch Ancestral Travel Network. It's an online resource listing information about ancestral travel, genealogy or family-related travel from North America to Europe. It provides links to in-country genealogy research assistance, document translators, tour guides, as well as travel planning for many European countries. It is the online focal point for promoting ancestral travel throughout the world. - 2004-06-18

National Teleconference: “Getting the Most for your Transit Security Technology Dollar” Wednesday, June 30, 2004, 12:00-1:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time For Transit, Transportation, Homeland Security and Technology Reporters and Editors - 2004-06-18

Lladró Joins The Fight Against Breast Cancer For the first time ever, Lladró, the renowned Spanish House of Porcelain, has joined forces with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in support of their cause. - 2004-06-18

Nubella™ Offers Online Health News Nubella™ LLC, an innovative direct marketing firm catering to consumers interested in improving their personal health, today launched an online news service designed to deliver health- and nutrition-related news and articles as a complement to its existing N Booklet editorial content. Visitors to www.nubella.com and www.nbooklet.com will have free access to summaries of current news events from the health, nutrition, and wellness industry. - 2004-06-18

Financial Partners of Illinois and Mortgage Services, Inc. Opens First Iowa Branch Financial Partners of Illinois and Mortgage Services, Inc. opens first Iowa branch office in Des Moines, Iowa. - 2004-06-18

Another Lawsuit hits eBay as the Giant Online Auctioneer’s Legal woes mount eBay Inc. the online behemoth based in San Jose, CA is being sued by RAM Systems, Inc for fraudulent suspension of its account and eBay store. - 2004-06-18

Lights! Camera! PROFITS! How Internet Television is Having a Serious Impact on Marketing Webcasting over the Internet is having a big impact on the marketing leaders. A Special Report by Robert Imbriale, Internet Marketing Expert - 2004-06-18

Local Employee Benefit Advisor Attends United Benefit Advisors (UBA) National Member Meeting United Benefit Advisors (UBA) an alliance of the nation's premier independent benefit advisory firms, recently concluded its largest member meeting to date at the Westin O”Hare in Rosemont, IL. - 2004-06-18

Superior Internet Directory Developed For Acupuncture Schools Launch of AcupunctureSchools.com,a nationwide online directory of Acupuncture Schools, Oriental Medicine Schools and Chinese Medicine Schools in the U.S. specifically designed to attract potential acupuncture students and redirect them to the web sites of Acupuncture schools. The web site’s address is descriptive, intuitive and easy-to-remember as compared to other sites on the Internet offering information on acupuncture schools. - 2004-06-18

Idée Hires Melinda Tilston as Business Development Manager Idée Inc. the leading provider of visual search solutions grows its business development team. - 2004-06-18

eBay Elite Kicks-off eBay Live with “The Seller Spectacular” The eBay Elite, a preeminent group of approximately 520 high-revenue, high-volume, top eBay sellers, today announced it is kicking off eBay Live with the “The Seller Spectacular,” which takes place from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., June 24th at The Aquarium of The Americas in New Orleans. “The Seller Spectacular” is a special reception to gather eBay enthusiasts for a vibrant evening of networking, auctions and fun. - 2004-06-18

Buzz Rumbling Around Pilot Airing on Cuban's HDNet Buzz builds around male targeted TV pilot airing Saturday on Mark Cuban’s all high def network HDNet - 2004-06-18

Alpha Golf's Luirette Wins Dramatic Long Drive Victory Slamming a 421-yard blast with an Alpha Golf driver, Danny Luirette wins the Rockford Finals and jumps to the top of the money list for the 2004 Long Drivers of America. - 2004-06-18

Deque Systems Inc. Announces Release of New Web Page Accessibility Management Software Deque Ramp Personal Edition simplifies web page accessibility management with affordability and tight integration with the most popular website development tools - 2004-06-18

Machiavellian Strategy Revisited A summary of the tactics and insights found in Italian political advisor Niccolo Machiavelli's classic book The Prince, which was written over 500 years ago. Includes ideas on human nature, psychology, life strategy, and leadership tactics. - 2004-06-18

Andale Unveils Research Pro, Providing Market Intelligence for the High Volume eBay Seller. Andale, the largest provider of auction management and research services to online sellers, announces the release of it's latest client side downloadable Research Tool, Andale Research Pro. - 2004-06-18

The Art of War for Today's Life Strategist A look at the ancient Chinese military strategy text The Art of War, focusing on its teachings that are relevant to today's life strategist. Inlcudes techniques on adapatability, decision-making, leadership, communication, and group synergy. - 2004-06-18

Dwayne Samuels Introduces Anti-Fraud Protections and Bonus Points Rewards Program Yesterday, the Director of Affinity Services, Dwayne Samuels introduced a special anti-fraud initiative which will soon be available to all of Commerce America's banking clients. - 2004-06-18

Ex-con's CSI Story Up for Emmy Nomination Ethlie Ann Vare Pens Cop Shows with a Woman's Twist “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” writer Ethlie Ann Vare was able to add real-life grit when the No. 1 show asked her to draw on her own experience in the penitentiary for an episode centered on a woman's prison. When the episode “XX” aired on March 11, it drew raves, ratings and now is up for an Emmy nomination. - 2004-06-18

40 ways to decorate your home décor in THE NEW BOOK OF IMAGE TRANSFER by Debba Haupert Debba Haupert, President of BoBella Marketing, adds "author" to her list of titles with THE NEW BOOK OF IMAGE TRANSFER, (Lark Books, June 2004). Haupert has also developed products for craft stores, and demonstrated and sold products on QVC, Shop At Home network, A.C. Moore videos and the Carol Duvall Show on HGTV and the DIY Network. The book teaches you how to transform home décor items with image transfer. Using simple decals, this book shows even the novice decorator/crafter how to create and apply any image onto any surface. - 2004-06-18

Have Fun AND Win a State Championship! A gymnastics team from Charlotte, North Carolina has embraced positive coaching — and brought home the gold. The International Gymnastics and Sports Center won the 2004 level 5 individual and team USAG State Championship. The athletes credit teamwork, a decidedly fun atmosphere, and a positive training methodology called TAGteach™ for their success. - 2004-06-18

‘A Synthesizer Named Desire’ Synthpop artist The Dignity of Labour throws open the musical floodgates and is rewarded with a recording contract and a new single. - 2004-06-18

“Think Inside the Carton”: New Business in Hamilton, Ontario Pre-Screens Contractors for Consumer Peace of Mind Carton of Quality Services is a new and unique business in Hamilton, Ontario that helps consumers find the right contractors and service providers for any job. This service has a list of contractors that they have carefully pre-screened to ensure contractors are qualified, reputable and reliable. It is a free service to the consumer, and a pay-as-you-go service for the contractor. - 2004-06-18

Young Mother Makes The Car Seat Safer For All Kids! Sleepy Time Headrest keeps childrens head from flopping from side to side when they fall asleep in their car seats. - 2004-06-18

Online Music Retailer MediaFeast Announces Launch MediaFeast, Inc., an online independent music retailer dedicated to helping independent artists bring new music to fans and helping listeners find great new music, announced its launch of artist registration today in preparation for the site's full launch on July 1. - 2004-06-18

Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. Announces "KMx Competitive Upgrade Program for SumTotal Systems Clients" Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. (KMSI), a leader in Web-Based Training and E-Learning Solutions, today announced its "KMx Competitive Upgrade Program for SumTotal clients" special offer. This special offer lets corporations and Government agencies, that have licensed software from SumTotal Systems, Inc. upgrade to KMx Enterprise at a substantial discount. - 2004-06-18

Roy H. Wagner, ASC, Emmy-Winning Cinematographer, to Host Online Forums at StudentFilmmakers.com StudentFilmmakers.com is proud to announce that Roy H. Wagner, ASC, will host a free, online forum on their website. Mr. Wagner is a pioneer of digital video cinematography, has won two Emmy Awards and has directed photography on major motion pictures and television shows (including CSI). He will be available to answer questions on all aspects of filmmaking. Founded just 3 months ago, StudentFilmmakers.com is one of the fastest growing organizations dedicated to young and beginning filmmakers. - 2004-06-18

Programs Available to Help Renters Become First Time Home Buyers There are numerous programs specifically designed to help renters become first time home buyers. In addition to the obvious benefits of home ownership there are also certain tax advantages that are simply unavailable to a renter, - 2004-06-18

Confused about the new Department of Labor's FLSA regulations? You're not alone. The DOL expects up to 1.3 million workers to become eligible for overtime pay under the new regulations. With a tight August deadline, there's no time to waste in understanding the new changes. - 2004-06-18