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Ascentis Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program Ascentis Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in ISV/Software Solutions - 2004-08-24

Free Weight Loss Motivation e-Book Shows the Simple Way to Willpower The author of a free, weight loss motivation e-book requests your help to increase its usefulness to his patients. The title is Willpower for Bodyweight Relief and Overweight Prevention. It's quickly available following this link: www.wellnessnet.com/lean.html . Dr. Lovelace says, "People who help sell products, programs and procedures, perhaps unintentionally, mislead overweight adults. This e-book enables self-help for weight loss and control. It avoids misdirecting and tells the facts that release the motivation that's strong and persists." - 2004-08-24

'The Passion of Ayn Rand's Critics' - A Breakthrough Book Puts Ayn Rand's Critics To The Test. On the 100th Anniversary of Novelist Ayn Rand's birth, a new book will be released with never before published essays from Best-Selling Author Ayn Rand's private journals about her former lover, Nathanial Branden. - 2004-08-24

Gift Giving Ideas Stuck on ideas for what to buy someone for their that special occasion, birthday, anniversary or other celebratory event? Sewing? Baking? Lingerie? Diamonds? The options are unlimited. Here are a few ideas… - 2004-08-24

Your Home Page is Not the Place for Potential Web Customers Research shows internet searchers looking for specifics. - 2004-08-24

Blacklisted by Google: Is Your Company Next? Working with the wrong SEO firms costing some big. - 2004-08-24

Internet’s Advertising Gold May be Running Out Paying for prime keywords is getting expensive. - 2004-08-24

Paying for Placement on Search Engines Part of Long-Term Branding Strategies Search Engine Advertising Not Just About Today’s Sale - 2004-08-24

Majoriums Integrated Multicast Learning Technology Economically and Simultaneously Trains Large Numbers of Geographically Dispersed Employees Majorium’s Integrated Multicast Learning Technology overcomes the financial and logistical problems associated with simultaneously training large numbers of geographically dispersed employees. Majorium, an innovative and emerging information technology company, has learned to harness cheap technology to profitably deliver corporate training for $75.00 per participant. - 2004-08-24

Internet Marketing Boot Camp Helps Businesses Thrive Online U.S. Global Marketing Group, an Atlanta-based marketing company, is offering special “boot camp” seminars over Internet marketing techniques in and around the city of Atlanta. These Internet marketing boot camps are offered to entrepreneurs and business owners from across the nation. - 2004-08-24

ECT News Network Offers KnowledgeStorm’s IT Search and Content to Visitors of Its Leading Business and Technology Internet News Publications KnowledgeStorm (www.knowledgestorm.com), the Internet’s top-ranked technology search site, announced partnership with ECT News Network (www.ECTNEWS.com) to power a customized business and technology resource center for visitors of CRM Buyer (www.crmbuyer.com). - 2004-08-24

Getting Things Done...Virtually At the launch of The Boston Virtual Solution website and newsletter, Sandra Martini, founder of BVS and a professional Virtual Assistant herself, made the point that most people in business today spend more time supporting their business than they do actually doing their business. - 2004-08-24

eBay Users Get Their Own Spam-Free Channel eBay users now have a spam-free channel that also flags their eBay correspondence separately from all other emails. UseBestMail stamps and validates the mail, then using FriendMark(tm) technology, flags the eBay correspondence. "It's an all-around spam blocker with two special features nobody else offers," says Martel Firing, UseBestMail's author. The program is available for download and 30-day free trial from http://www.UseBestMail.com , the company's website. - 2004-08-24

Why Solicitation to Obtain Babies for Adoption Must be Outlawed Soliciting healthy infants from loving mothers by means of “Dear Birthmother” letters and other tactics is causing lifelong trauma to children and families. All such practices must be ended. - 2004-08-24

Mobile Phones, Digital Cameras, and DVD Players Lead the List of “Most Wanted” Digital Electronics New Primary Research from The Diffusion Group Explores Ownership & Purchase Inclinations of Digital Electronic Devices among Internet Households - 2004-08-24

Burlington Coat Factory First to Benefit from Little Rock Company’s Partnership with Houston-based Compliance Networks Mainstream Technologies, Inc. a Little Rock, Arkansas-based technology company, today announced the completed development of the new Retail Distribution Management Solution (rDMS) which it co-developed with Houston-based Compliance Networks. - 2004-08-24

VendorsGuide.net Helps Companies Lower Lead Acquisition Costs By Focusing on B2B Content The advent of pay-per-click search engines has, perhaps inadvertantly, spawned a new generation of niche-oriented search portals. These niche portals are helping companies lower the cost of their lead acquisition campaigns. - 2004-08-24

Personalized Party Invitations Designed to Resemble the Birthday Child are Now Available from partiesoutsidethebox.com Artist Adriane Dedic introduced a series of personalized children's invitations for party themes such as Princess, Mermaid, Fairyland, Pink Poodle, Rock Climbing, Hawaiian Hula, and Ballerina, featuring a design that is customized to match the birthday child's hair and eye color. - 2004-08-24

New Internet Calendar for Home Gardeners Home gardeners and garden clubs are invited to add their gardening events to our free Internet calendar. There's lots of room to include event details and contact information. You can add a photograph, make lists, bold and underline text, change fonts, choose colors, draw lines and link to an outside event web page. - 2004-08-24

Employee Inclusion Key to High Productivity Inclusive work environments are a key requirement for high-performance organizations. Building inclusion requires a total communications strategy that fits each company’s unique situation. - 2004-08-24

Zetta Systems Partners with Unisoft Networks Zetta Systems announces partnership with Unisoft Networks of Redmond, WA - 2004-08-24

Consumers Can Now Access Free Unbiased Phone Service Reviews North Charleston, SC — Online consumers can now receive free, unbiased information about a broad range of telecommunication products and services, thanks to a new user review section on PhoneDog.com. - 2004-08-24

Data Can Often be Recovered From Even The Worst Natural Disasters CBL Data Recovery Technologies Inc., a leading international provider of computer data recovery services, has seen the worst Mother Nature has to offer. More often than not they are able to bring back data from frozen, fried or even flooded hard drives. - 2004-08-24

Seven Steps to Avoid Sexual Harassment Liability Expert suggests prevention and remedy are keys. Taking just seven simple actions to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace can help businesses reduce their risk and avoid liability. - 2004-08-24

Its Almost September Time for Managers to Make the Most of Teachable Moments Managers don’t have to take employees away from their desks for days at a time to train them in customer service. According to JoAnna Brandi, the Customer Care Coach, one of the most effective ways to create a profitable, customer-focused culture is to make the most of everyday, on-the-spot learning opportunities. Here are six quick tips for putting Teachable Moments into action. - 2004-08-24

Syndicated Column Offers a Healing Dose of Humor Syndicated columnist and public speaker Jena Ball offeres a humorous look at coping with adversity in "Halfway Over the Hill." - 2004-08-24

Turning a Bevy of Staffers into a High-Performance Team Takes Purpose, Leadership and Communication, Says Small Business Consultant Denise O'Berry As small businesses and entrepreneurial startups expand, they don't always coalesce into a well-oiled machine. Conflicts and cross-purposes among employees can disrupt the organization. But with purpose, leadership, and communication, owners and managers can enjoy high-performance teamwork among staff. - 2004-08-24

Off the Beaten Path, LLC Announces its' Ultimate Luxury Sports Tour, Combining the 2005 Tour de France with Cultural and Gourmet Discovery in Luxury Travel Environment "Six Appeal" or is that just a matter of time until six turns to "Seven"? In response to the growing popularity of its' Tour de France Spectator programs, Off the Beaten Path is proud to announce details of yet another exhilarating Tour de France Spectator and Cultural, Luxury Tour program for the 2005 Tour de France! - 2004-08-24

Bringing Back the Bread - New E-Book Encourages Running, a Balanced Diet, and Calorie Control Sack Publishing, LLC, launched its first E-Book, “The Runner’s Diet”, touting the benefits of running and calorie control for overall health and weight loss. - 2004-08-24

Twenty-two Post-Secondary Institutions Turn To eLearners.com For Qualified Leads eLearners.com Inc., creator of the leading website for connecting learners to education, today announced that 22 new schools have selected eLearners to deliver qualified leads to their institution in the second quarter of 2004. - 2004-08-24

Brad Sugars to Appear on “The Coaches Office” on BusinessAmericaRadio.com “The Coaches Office” host, Jeff Levin broadcast on Internet radio station BusinessAmerica (www.businessamericaradio.com), welcomes Brad Sugars, Chairman of Action International on Monday, August 30, 2004 at 7pm Central. BusinessAmerica (www.businessamericaradio.com) is a division of SurfNet Media Group, Inc (OTCBB: SFNM), a leading Internet broadcast media company. - 2004-08-24

Amazing New Course Offered at M2 Fitness Studio for Folks Thinking About Getting in Shape Coach Emile Jarreau will teach a course next month at the M2 Fitness Studio Learning Centre, for those who have trouble starting and maintaining a fitness program. - 2004-08-24

Self Help Never Looked So Good: Thank Audrey Hepburn A Los Angeles Times Bestseller, "How To Be Lovely" is proving that there is a viable market for positive role models. - 2004-08-24

Priva Offers New Level Of Secure Multi-Factor Physical Access Authentication First four factor electronic biometric ID authentication system adds secure photo option for physical access applications. - 2004-08-24

Soccer Silicon Valley Announces 2005 Season Ticket Pledge Drive New Program Comes on Heels of Successful Rally Supporting Local Investor Search for San Jose Earthquakes Soccer Silicon Valley announced the launch of their 2005 San Jose Earthquakes Season Ticket Pledge Drive, part of the group’s continuing effort to encourage local investors to purchase the San Jose Earthquakes, reigning champions of Major League Soccer. - 2004-08-24

Monster Commerce integrates with Stone Edge Order Manager Stone Edge Order Manager Added to MonsterCommerce E-commerce Software version 4.0 - 2004-08-24

GLORY brings you # 3 of the Neo-Soul United Series! Glory Records is proud to announce the release of "Neo-Soul United 3", available on August 24, 2004 nationwide. - 2004-08-24

Student Medical Insurance Tips OnlineAdviser service updates tips for getig the most from student medical insurance plans in time for the fall semester. - 2004-08-24

Air Filtration Systems of Las Vegas Introduces Purafil's New Odorcarb II Media Purafil, the leading manufacturer of air filtration systems for removal of odors and gaseous pollutants, introduces a new, dry-scrubbing media that has a hydrogen sulfide removal capacity of 35 percent by weight (100 lbs of Odorcarb II media will remove 35 lbs of hydrogen sulfide gas). - 2004-08-24

Healthcare Technology Company Delivers EMR Lite Scribe, Inc., a healthcare technology company based in the Chicago area, is pleased to announce a new PatientChart Clinical Information Repository. Scribe’s PatientChart Repository is a Web-based, patient centric repository to consolidate and securely store transcriptions, images, lab results, prescriptions, etc. - 2004-08-24

CCB Paris Launches Affiliate Marketing Program with Converseon Exclusive Designer Cosmetic Company Provides High-End Products with Unprecedented Consumer Offer to Establish Presence in U.S. market - 2004-08-24

Alcea Now Offers 2 User and 5 User Pricing on Bug Tracking Software Growing developers can now get enterprise level bug tracking functionality at affordable prices. - 2004-08-24

Libertarian Congressional candidate Frank Gonzalez retains Miami advertising agency to handle campaign. Frank Gonzalez, who is running against Lincoln Diaz-Balart in district 21, announced today that he has chosen SKG/CREATIVE, a Miami-based advertising and publicity agency to spearhead his campaign communications. - 2004-08-24

Speedline Technologies Announces New Alliances in Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia Speedline Technologies, Inc., the world leader for single source process solutions for the PCB assembly and semiconductor packaging industries, has entered into a number of new alliances to reinforce its sales and marketing reach and customer support services throughout South East Asia. - 2004-08-24

Iteration2 Recruits Software Development Executive Rob George Software industry executive, Rob George joins Iteration2. Rob's deep background in Service Management and with Microsoft Business Solutions compliments the Gold Partner's focus on Project-Driven Service Industries. - 2004-08-24

Kansas Aviation Website to Expand Educational, Historical and Feature Article Content Carl Chance, "Wichita, Air Capital of the World" native and former News Conmsultant/Correspondent and Producer for Wingspan Air & space Channel, is developing new educational, historical and feature article content for the Kansas based avaition website, WingsOverKansas.com . - 2004-08-24

Did You Know the Custom Designed Home Plans for the Average $200,000 Home will Cost the HAround $20,000 ? Instead of spending thousands of dollars hiring an architect to custom design a house plan, more and more people are choosing customized pre-drawn house plans these days as an alternative. Not only does this save money, it also gives homebuilders the assurance of knowing they're purchasing a house plan that has been tried and tested effectively. - 2004-08-24

Helping Make the New School Year Safer for Kids! Concerned author offers his book on sleep disorders "SHOUT SLEEP" free until 9/15/05 The ringing of the first bell this school year should be a "wake up" call to both parents and teenagers. Take this opportunity to download your free copy "SHOUT! SLEEP" a $19.99 value. - 2004-08-24

L. Ron Hubbard 20th Anniversary Writers of the Future Awards Presented at Landmark Beverly Hills Gala - Famed Fantasy and Science Fiction Author Anne McCaffrey Receives Hubbard Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts The milestone 20th Anniversary L.Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards have been conferred on winners of the internationally-acclaimed 2003 Writers and illustrators of the Future Contests for new and aspiring writers and illustrators of speculative fiction - - representing countries from the United States and The Netherlands, Panama and Croatia --- in landmark ceremonies at Hollywood’s storied Beverly Hills Hotel. The Achievement Awards event also honored world famous fantasy and science fiction author Anne McCaffrey, creator of The Dragonriders of Pern Saga and a judge of the Writers of the Future contest virtually since the outset, with this years coveted L. Ron Hubbard Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts. - 2004-08-24

Infotek Consulting Completes Integration Of An Interface Between ComData and Web Freight Pro Infotek Consulting recently added value to an already robust Freight Management System, by completing the integration of an interface between Comdata and Web Freight Pro. This integration allows a dispatcher to issue an advance to a driver's ComData card which the driver can then use to pay for things such as fuel and tolls. ComData is the standard in the industry for managing financial exchanges with Drivers and Owner Operators. - 2004-08-24

April 19, 2004, SEMS Smart Boots, utilizing DAMPS Technology records Highest Levels Ever Recorded for Shock Mitigation. Opposing Super Magnets create the world's first suspension/propulsion technology for advanced shock mitigation. The health benefits for soldiers, working men and women and medical trauma foot sufferers is revolutionizing the footwear industry. - 2004-08-24

Artist Revives Lost Art of Hairwork: Creating jewelry using human and animal hair. One hundred years ago it was common for women to make and wear jewelry made from a loved ones hair. The art is almost lost today, but artist Katie Mello hopes to revive the art by creating pieces from shorter hair, and pet fur. - 2004-08-24

AA Designers Will Showcase the "Ultimate Video Game Room" at NeoCon-East FocusOnDesign will partner with NeoCon-East to showcase the "Ultimate Video Game Room" at the Baltimore Convention Center, October 6-7, 2004. - 2004-08-23

Hard Hitting Rock EP Released by San Francisco Band After Effect San Franciso Bay Area based rock band AFTER EFFECT today announced the release of their debut EP titled "Don't Tell Me". The EP features eight powerful songs, sounding like a fusion of Audioslave, Nirvana and Metallica. For a limited time, the band has made all eight songs available on their web site to celebrate the release. - 2004-08-23

Top 10 Ways to Motivate Your Student Parents get advice on the top 10 ways to motivate their children during the upcoming school year. - 2004-08-20

The Food Spray Diet - "spray your pounds away!" The food spray diet launches on September 1, 2004. "Spray your pounds away!". Now people can lose weight and not taste. - 2004-08-20

SurfNet Names Alan Rothenberg Vice President Sales and Marketing Strategic Addition Primes Company for New Opportunities - 2004-08-24

Daniels Wood Land Inc.(Appeared on ABC's Extreme Makeover - Home Edition) Looks to Donate Tree Houses to Worthy 501(c)3 Charities - Successful Non-Profits Help The Country By Bringing Awareness To Important Causes Daniels Wood Land Inc., which appeared on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, believes in giving back to the community and is looking for reputable 501(c)3 to assist in accomplishing that goal. Entrepreneurship & Support For Non-Profit 501(c)3-- are two pieces where Daniels Wood Land Inc,.wants to contribute awareness. By these two groups working together, it is going to provide more substantial awareness. Any legitimate cause that focuses on improving the quality of life for children, is a cause worth supporting. Daniels Wood Land Inc. welcomes the opportunity to continue being not only a growing business, but also an excellent corporate citizen. - 2004-08-24

InsideOut Travel Magazine Brings Travelers Together for a Happy Hour SAN FRANCISCO—InsideOut Travel Magazine, a bimonthly online publication for travel enthusiasts, is hosting a happy hour to celebrate its sixth edition from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24. - 2004-08-24