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Accountants Avoid Year-End Tax Planning Crisis While Earning CPE Credit Perquest, Inc., a national payroll outsourcing service, is sponsoring a 1 hour, no-cost CPE course to help Accountants minimize their clients’ 2008 tax liabilities. - 2008-10-16

The Ultimate Gift of Choice: Vivabox Introduces a Fresh Take on Gift Giving -- Leading European Gift Company Makes U.S. Debut with First Wave of Signature Products That Make Traditional Gift Giving Come Alive Have a friend who loves tea, but not sure of his favorite type? How about a foodie who would enjoy a romantic dinner in, but you don’t know which cuisine she prefers. Want to choose the best spa for a special someone across the country? Now you can, thanks to vivabox, a fresh new experiential gift which celebrates its official U.S. launch this week. - 2008-10-16

Informix Earns Top Customer Satisfaction Score on VendorRate in Q3 : IT Pros Rank VMware, CDW, Apple Among Top Vendors for Second Straight Quarter; Lowest Rated Vendors Were Accenture, Microsoft, EMC, Comcast, ATT Wireless VendorRate (www.vendorrate.com), the only Web-based business information service that offers quick, confidential performance ratings and comparisons of technology vendors, announced today that Informix was the top rated vendor for customer satisfaction in the third quarter of 2008. - 2008-10-16

Grand Opening -- Acai Berry Supplements are Worth a Try Creadively of Green Bay, Wi., is announcing the grand opening of their online Website specifically to market Acai Berry Supreme Supplements. To kick off http://www.acaiacaiacai.com, the folks at Creadively are offering a "try it before you buy it" introductory incentive for health conscious customers. - 2008-10-16

Walling Data and AVG Anti-Virus Ease Workload for Busy Oregon Hospital IT Manager Lower Umpqua Hospital's IT manager cites fanatical support, significant discounts, and product reliability as reasons why AVG Anti-Virus tops his list of favorite security software. - 2008-10-16

Charles C. Jones, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL® to be Enshrined in The American College's Alumni Hall of Fame Well known Kansas City financial and insurance services professional, Charles C. Jones, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, will be inducted into The American College's Alumni Hall of Fame in an award ceremony at The College's Knowledge Summit on Thursday, November 20, 2008. Jones is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Pentrust, LLC, a provider of business, estate and financial services with offices in Kansas City, Missouri. The Alumni Hall of Fame is intended to recognize graduates of The College's designation or degree programs who have made extraordinary contributions in time, effort and energy to this remarkable institution of higher learning. - 2008-10-16

Stages Of Grief Refuted As Inaccurate and Dangerous By Grief Recovery Institute Founders In Skeptic Magazine Article When people experience grief related to death, divorce, or even the loss of jobs or financial security, the mental health and medical professionals they consult for help often apply the inaccurate Stages Theory of Grief. At long last, Grief Recovery pioneers, Russell Friedman and John W. James, clear up the decades-old debate about what grief really is what it definitely isn't. - 2008-10-16

McCain vs Obama: Who Has The Best Website? The WebAward Judges Decide More than 100 Internet experts who serve as judges in the annual WebAward competition have reviewed and voted for which president hopeful has the better Website. - 2008-10-16

PrivacyView Software Expands and Becomes Privacy Partners Online business, activities and transactions are increasing exponentially each year. That means that a ton of money is flowing through this virtual world, and where there is a lot of money, usually, there is a lot of greed as well. Everyday, there are more and more people who become victims of internet fraud and scams because they have neglected to take online security seriously. Privacy Partners is taking the lead in protecting consumer Internet Privacy. - 2008-10-16

Recession-Resistant Jobs: Free Guide to High-Demand Fire Protection Engineering Careers Available The median salary of fire protection engineers is $98,000 plus benefits, and the demand for qualified engineers outpaces the supply. A free publication, the Guide to Careers in Fire Protection Engineering, is a great starting point for students who already want a career in engineering, but are unsure of which specialty is right for them. - 2008-10-16

Associated Pharmacies, Inc. Announces Successful Sale of Employer Health Options' Assets to SPCGT, LTD Associated Pharmacies, Inc. today announces the successful completion of the sale of the assets of Employer Health Options, (EHO) to SPCGT, LTD. - 2008-10-16

QuickLift™ Proves to be an Affordable Option in Slowing Economic Times Despite a slowing economy the QuickLift™, a minimally-invasive lower face-lifting procedure, gains popularity - 2008-10-16

New Book: The Frugal Millionaires -- A Timely Book for Today's Tough Economy "Reading this book is like having dozens of millionaires sitting in your living room and asking them: How should I think about mortgages, or credit cards, or car buying, or donating to charity, or setting up a pre-nup and getting married...especially during times like these?" says author Jeff Lehman. - 2008-10-16

Controversial Documentary Infiltrating Hollywood and Scientology Released by Bestselling Author/Filmmaker Ian Halperin's latest film 'His Highness Hollywood' infiltrates the world of Hollywood and The Church of Scientology by having Halperin pose undercover as a gay actor. - 2008-10-16

GDC Forges Partnership with RealD to Deliver Leading-Edge 3D Digital Cinema Experience GDC announces partnership with RealD, the global leader in 3D cinema technology. Under the partnership, GDC's best-selling digital cinema server, SA-2100, will be offered as part of RealD's premier 3D platform for future 3D rollout - 2008-10-16

topseos Unveils New Membership Levels The new levels of membership that topseos has introduced to its users means more customized benefits and access to better features on the site. - 2008-10-16

Internet Ad Wars: Princom Scores First Strike Capability with myWebAdMedia Princom launches its own "Smart Bomb" in the war for the Internet Ad Dollar and lands a direct hit with myWebAdMedia, the newest website in Princom's arsenal of internet solutions for worldwide business. - 2008-10-16

Bookkeeping Express Inks Franchise Agreement to Open New Offices in Northern Virginia and Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area Experienced Area Developers Open First Franchise in State; Offer Montgomery County Small Businesses Professional Bookkeeping Services - 2008-10-16

Energy-Saving Tips for the Stylish, Design-Savvy Home Windows have a big impact on heating and cooling costs. Proper window treatments are an easy and fast solution to help make the home more energy efficient. The Shade Store offers expert design tips and modern, custom window treatment options to help lower energy costs and add style, design and value to any home. - 2008-10-16

The Independent Offers iCopyright's Instant Licensing and Permissions Services for its Web Content - Breaks First Day Record National Newspaper is First UK Daily to Deploy Intelligent Copyright Licensing Services in Affiliation with The Reprint & Licensing Centre. iCopyright processed more than 4,000 instant licenses and ad-supported permissions for The Independent on the first day of operation - a record. - 2008-10-16

Medavera Receives Rigorous Women's Business Enterprise Certification Women's Business Enterprise National Council certification widely regarded as the leading women-owned business verification and purchasing organization; Medavera medical education services now qualify under WBE procurement program requirements. - 2008-10-16

DC Residents Gather at the Park at Fourteenth to Take a Break from the Elections and Celebrate a New Generation of Local Influencers Headlining Bloggers to Include DC City Blog, K Street Kate, Brightest Young Things and Many More! - 2008-10-16

Retirement Benefits Packages in Turmoil: Poll Shows Baby Boomers Looking for Guidance, Fear Employers Can't Help With retirement plans at risk and enrollment periods around the corner, Longevity Alliance announces new program and offers eight benefit enrollment tips for employers and employees. - 2008-10-16

No Crocs. No Flip-Flops. No Problem. Schools around the world tighten footwear dress codes: ban Heelys, Crocs, and flip-flops; students react by personalizing standard sneakers. - 2008-10-16

Caliber Associates Celebrates 20 Years of Finding Strategic Leaders for the Life Sciences Industry San-Diego based biotech company Caliber Associates celebrates 20 years as a leader in the industry. - 2008-10-16

Parents In Italy Are Delighted With The Growing Number Of Helen Doron Early English Learning Centres For Children Blossoming Throughout The Country More and more parents in Italy are insisting on their children learning English before they even start school. Perhaps this could explain the mounting success of the Helen Doron Early English Learning Centre franchises expanding rapidly throughout Italy. - 2008-10-16

WEA Enterprises Launches RockSolid 1031 Exchange Out of a 1031 horror story: an honest business. - 2008-10-16

CompTIA Educational Foundation Receives Generous Donation from ExamForce Test preparation software will help U.S. military veterans train for second careers - 2008-10-16

Americans Experience not only Economic but Emotional Downturn! Darrin Zeer, America's Stress Management Expert (CNN) recently stated, "With daily reports of stock market mayhem & real estate foreclosures, we are all burdened with extra worry and uncertainty." Darrin Zeer is touring across America visiting companies of all sizes hoping to spread some calm amidst this economic storm. - 2008-10-16

Only Two Weeks Left to Bid in Online Auction of Charlotte "Live and Work" Condos Auction of Professional Condos in Charlotte's South End District Quickly Draws to a Close - 2008-10-16

Rap Artist Rick Ross "The Boss" Launches Hip Hop Memorabilia Collection Rich Altman's Hollywood Collectibles announces an exclusive agreement with Hip Hop icon Rick Ross "The Boss". The collection will start with custom framed autographed photos and move into a variety of "The Boss" autographed jerseys, caps and concert-used memorabilia. - 2008-10-16

Hit the Road with Free Travel Photo Books from Inkubook Invite Travel Mates to Chip in with Photos From Your Best Adventures - 2008-10-16

Social Search Engine Xoost.com Launches 'Yes, Keep It' Button This distinct technology is a step forward building up a useful and global Social Search platform - 2008-10-16

2008 TTM Congress Concludes with Success, Sets 2009 Date Four-day international medical educational program attended by leading physicians and other critical-care specialists from 20 countries; current research and protocols in therapeutic hypothermia and other advanced patient temperature management solutions reviewed; for its third year, in 2009, congress now moves from Barcelona, Spain, to Miami, Florida. - 2008-10-16

Obama or McCain? Anytime Costumes Releases Which Halloween Masks Sell Best Anytime Costumes, a leading online retailer of costumes, released preliminary results today on which political mask costume constituents favor this Halloween--Barack Obama or John McCain. - 2008-10-16

15 Days Left and Counting: Online Auction of Lake Havasu Homesites Almost Over Time is Running Out to Bid on FRE.com for a Ready-to-Build Lot in a Gated Golf Community in Lake Havasu - 2008-10-16

Chef Adrianne Calvo: A Modern Day Restaurateur Launches Highly Anticipated, Second Cookbook He falls between 5'8 to 6 foot tall and is in his mid 40's. Holds a stern look, big appetite, and a fouler mouth than an after hours comedian. He negotiates like clockwork and counts his minutes as if they were taxed. He never stops, he rarely sleeps, and he is always networking for his restaurant. That was the classic restaurateur. That was then, this is now: SHE is 5'4 and 24 years old with fiery red hair, voluptuous, sexy, and confident. She never stops working but always pauses to greet her guests, she rarely sleeps but is always dreaming up what's next in the works, and she is everywhere spreading the word on her cuisine may it be television, radio, or in person. She has written two books documenting every step of her success. Meet Adrianne Calvo, a modern day restaurateur. - 2008-10-16

Church Says We Were Wrong: Springcreek Church Seeks Forgiveness and Makes Amends Springcreek Church, Garland, TX, publicly apologizes and takes responsibility for how it has failed in various ways locally and globally. - 2008-10-16

Local Gourmet Markets Prove Sustainable During Recessionary Times, Willoughby's Market Recognized in the Washington Post Willoughby's Market serving Sandy Spring and its surrounding communities of Olney, Ashton, Silver Spring, Brookeville and Burtonsville, Maryland was featured in the Washington Post Newspaper on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 as a quality gourmet food market that is a sustainable community resource during these recessionary times. - 2008-10-16

Who Will Pay For The Economic Crises? - A Controversial Documentary Screening in Twenty Countries For Poverty Week Knows the Answer A new documentary film, 'The End of Poverty?,' that examines the increase in global poverty as the byproduct of free market economics, has struck a nerve with anti-poverty activists and film festivals and is being screened this week at events in over twenty countries from Argentina to Pakistan to the United States as part of a worldwide protest. - 2008-10-16

Beyond Zebra, Inc. Makes the Grade at HSM3 Premiere Beyond Zebra, Inc. hit the red carpet at the World Premiere of "High School Muscial 3: Senior Year" and rallied the crowd with their HSM3 spirit wear and staff T-shirts. - 2008-10-16

Local Hero Returns Home Golden to Share His Story of Victory On and Off the Olympic Field Africana Homestead Legacy Publishers introduces to the literary world Kamp Olympik. An Olympic gold medalist in the pole vault in 1960, Don Bragg returns to the Tri-State Area to promote his captivating and heartwarming memoir that relates the story of his power to change the hopes, aspirations, and mindsets of a generation of inner-city boys whom society had counted out. Don will greet the public at his book signings in Ardmore, PA, on October 25, 2008, and in the Historic Town of Smithville, Galloway, NJ, on October 29, 2008. - 2008-10-16

TheFinancial411 Offers New Help to Couples Contemplating Divorce Settlements Coming to an equitable divorce settlement is difficult in the best of times, but the current economic climate brings even more challenges to divorcing couples and their attorneys. Both parties can come out on top with the help of a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. Learn more from The Financial 411's Teresa Dentino. - 2008-10-16

TowelsAndBeddingPlus.com: More Pluses than Minuses For over a year, TowelsAndBeddingPlus.com has become one of the internet's best kept secrets for high quality, affordable towels, bed sheets and the requisite "plus," which include several home décor accent pieces. Owner Sharleen Kari is expanding her catalog and has just added a new blog to share her experiences with readers. - 2008-10-16

Sandi Kimmel's New Album, REACH UP, Offers Music Relief During These Stressful Times Sterling Heart Music releases "Reach Up," Sandi Kimmel's third album in the Wisdom Music Collection. A blend of ancient wisdom, positive messages and sing-out-loud-songs uplift, inspire and empower even in these challenging times. - 2008-10-16

MuskokaTech Launches Version 5 of PathAway GPS Navigation and Mapping Software for Windows Mobile Handhelds New version of the all-purpose GPS Software improves user experience with features such as a new "Finger Touch" interface, onboard trip managment, speed and elevation profiles. - 2008-10-16

Comic Collector Live To Begin Charging A Software Subscription Fee Comic Collector Live announced today that it will be charging software users for access to real time data updates. Comic Collector Live boasts the most comprehensive data on Comic Books, Action Figures, Comic Book art, Statues, and Busts. They provide data on such Comic Book titles as Amazing Spider-man, Batman, Superman, X-Men, and more. Their database also provides data on Action Figures such as G. I. Joe, Star Wars, Transformers, and more. They also catalog data on Original Comic Art and other comic related items. - 2008-10-16

Investing in a Volatile Real Estate Market: Local Financial Pro Gives Investors Seven Tips to Navigate the Real Estate Market According to the Center for Responsible Lending, 2.2 million families with a subprime loan issued from 1998 through 2006 have lost or will lose their home to foreclosure in the next few years. That amounts to a projected maximum equity loss of $164 billion. But according to John Checki, a Richardson-based independent financial professional, successful real estate investing is still a reality if an investor pays careful attention, conducts detailed research and has patience. - 2008-10-16

E-ONE A Major Fire Apparatus Manufacturer To Use ECK ® Coating To Prevent Dissimilar Metal Corrosion On All New Fire Truck Builds E-One a leading manufacturer of emergency apparatus headquartered in Ocala Florida has implemented the use of the patented ECK ® corrosion coating. ECK ® (Electrolysis, Corrosion, Kontrol) developed by the Van Nay Corporation, was invented and patented to prevent dissimilar metal corrosion of any dissimilar metals. - 2008-10-16

MyCoffeeMakerStore.com: Bringing Café-Quality Coffee to your Kitchen! Lucas Davenport is currently wearing many hats, particularly that of a student and business owner. When he's not in class, Davenport is operating MyCoffeeMakerStore.com, a site that specializes in high quality coffee makers and espresso machines and affordable prices. At only three months old, the site has launched a blog and is gearing towards expanding its existing product line. - 2008-10-16

Industrial Nanotech Enters Agricultural Market With Solution to Multibillion Dollar Crop Crisis Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets: INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that the Company has launched a new patented product for the agricultural market which has been proven to provide a solution to the growing crisis that threatens 15 billion dollars worth of crops in the US and billions more worldwide. Failure to halt this decline has the potential to decimate agriculture and triple food prices. Potential revenue to Industrial Nanotech for this product is over 2.5 billion dollars US. - 2008-10-16

HealthyBodyHappyEarth.com has Non-Toxic Products and Cruelty-Free Website Why take a chance on that soap, toy or article of clothing getting recalled? For all intents and purposes, Nicole King's site, HealthyBodyHappyEarth.com makes it easy for the health and Earth conscious person to shop for products that will not cause any harm to people, animals or the planet. - 2008-10-16

Interactive Return Becomes Google Analytics™ Authorised Consultant Interactive Return, a recognised leader in Online Marketing in Ireland, has been announced as an official Google Analytics Authorised Consultant. The qualification gives Interactive Return credibility in providing analysis and technical consulting and support for Google Analytics™. The company is only the second in Ireland to achieve such a qualification; and its consultants are excited about contributing to the growth of web analytics in Ireland. - 2008-10-16

BabyGizmo.com Announces Annual Halloween Costume Photo Contest BabyGizmo.com is searching for the cutest little ones in costumes for their first annual Halloween Costume Photo Contest. Baby Gizmo readers will help determine the winner. - 2008-10-16

EMDR International Association Launches First EMDR Library Online EMDR Library Developed by Former EMDRIA President - 2008-10-16

ec-bp.org Newsletter Now Accepting EDI Industry News and Press Releases ec-bp.org, the most widely circulated newsletter devoted to EDI (electronic data interchange), now accepts news releases for publication in its newsletter, and on its web site. - 2008-10-16

Whole Log Lumber Company Increases Profits by Recycling Antique Wood Company sales have soared, thanks to environmental stewardship and help from North Carolina's Small Business & Technology Development Center. - 2008-10-16

Electronics Site ManyGiftsAndMore.net Announces New Blog ManyGiftsAndMore.com, a site dealing in electronics, has added an informational blog to their website. - 2008-10-16

Neal's Outdoors Leaving Footprint on the Internet Sand Like its physical counterpart, NealsOutdoors.com is a haven for people who love outdoor recreational sports like hunting, fishing, archery and shooting. The site's founder, Robert Neal, is currently beefing up its web arm by expanding his product line and adding a new blog. - 2008-10-16

Dental Hygienist's Website Expands Inventory to Eliminate Chain of Cross-Contamination Cold and flu season is looming in the coming weeks, and Amy Bauer, R.D.H. is doing her part to help decrease the amount of people getting sick. Her website, AutoHandsFreeSoap.com, provides devices designed to prevent the spreading of germs, and there are more to come, including hands-free door openers. AutoHandsFreeSoap.com also has a blog counterpart that gives helpful tips for people who want to avoid getting sick. - 2008-10-16

Xinify Technologies Signs Business Objects VAR Partnership Agreement Xinify Technologies enriched its solutions and products offerings by signing a solutions provider (VAR) partnership agreement with Business Objects. - 2008-10-16

New CafePress Slogan to Motivate Voters Burdened by American Debt Trala Cafe Clothing & Gifts, an online gift store headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and online at CafePress.com, has announced the release of its latest slogan, "Freedom - It's Not Just for Rich People - Vote." The purpose of the slogan is to motivate American voters burdened by the current market crisis and unprecedented government debt to get out the vote. In addition to encouraging voters to take charge of their future, the sale of products with the slogan directly benefits disabled veterans. - 2008-10-16

Timelapsevideos.net Introduces EZHD High Definition Time-Lapse Video System New Time-Lapse Video System makes it easy for anyone to create professional-quality HD time-lapse videos with minimal effort and without costly hardware investment. - 2008-10-16

The Romance of Spa: SpaBoom Survey Reveals Couples Give Spa Experiences to Each Other More Than to Friends or Family Men At The Top of Women's Spa Gift List; Winter Holidays #1 Spa Gifting Season; Redeemers Spend Significantly Over Gift Certificate Amount; SpaBoom, the leading instant online gift certificate and emarketing company for the spa industry, today announced the results of a survey conducted among hundreds of spa owners, revealing important trends in spa gifting. The findings also have implications for spa owners who want to expand a valuable revenue stream for their business. - 2008-10-16

Streamlogics Announces the Release of their Latest Webcast Platform Upgrade, v4.6 Latest upgrade to Streamlogics' EVENTTM webcasting platform improves usability and flexibility for administrators and attendees alike. - 2008-10-16

'Sisterhood' Comedy Brit-Kiwi Feature Film to be screened at the LA Femme Film Festival 'Sisterhood' a hilarious comedy feature film set in London and New Zealand will be screened on the 16th of October at 3pm at The Fine Arts Theatre in Los Angeles. The film has garnered praise from reviewers in the UK and is being released in London on the 17th of October. - 2008-10-16

Sarah Palin: Formal Complaint Filed With Alaska Attorney General To Investigate Palin's Failure to Issue Juneteenth Proclamation Violating The Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act The Alaska Attorney General's Office received a formal complaint yesterday charging that Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin violated the law when she failed to issue a proclamation for the state's Juneteenth Day in 2007 - 2008-10-16

Educator, Activist, and Tuskegee Alumni Carl Ray Delivers Powerful Message at Tuskegee University Freshman Orientation Tuskegee alumni Carl Ray told freshman students to check their attitudes at the classroom door; develop strong networking and mentor relationships, and write a check to support their school as soon as they are able. Ray challenged the audience to change the slave mentality that has crippled African Americans into thinking that someone else should take care of our people - 2008-10-16

Seaside Ice Brings Seasonal Ice Skating And Holiday Activities To The Seaside Lagoon In Redondo Beach, Ca November 19 - January 11, 2009 The Seaside Lagoon, located in the heart of Redondo Beach King Harbor at 200 Portofino Way, will be the site of Seaside Ice, the South Bay's first outdoor ice skating experience, with skating available November 18, 2008 through January 11, 2009, from 11:00a.m. - 9:30p.m. on weekdays and from 10:00a.m. - 10:00p.m weekends. The eight-week holiday event will feature a 60x120-foot ice rink constructed on the Seaside Lagoon's sand in a picturesque position next to the east walkway. - 2008-10-16

Free e-Library Being Monetized Through an Adobe/Yahoo Program Thousands of free books available in PDF will be monetized thanks to the 'Ads for PDF' program created by Adobe in conjunction with Yahoo, allowing the publishers to further grow their free library. - 2008-10-16

Online Degree Center Expands Online School Directory Online Degree Center, an online degree information site that connects potential students with accredited online colleges and universities, today announced the expansion of their online college and university directory. The expansion of this list will ensure that students continue to have the best choices available when selecting their college through OnlineDegreeCenter.com. - 2008-10-16

Professor Uses Oysters to Teach College Students to Curb Global Warming Internationally acclaimed environmental artist Mara G Haseltine joined NYC's The New School for Liberal Arts to teach, Oyster Gardens, the only class of its kind worldwide where the students will focus on the design and planning of a floating oyster colony, an innovative public art project which merges art, sustainable design and field science. - 2008-10-16

Jackie Rogers hosts The Kitchen Table Entrepreneur featuring guest Andrea Sittig-Rolf Sales and Customer Relationship expert to be featured on Thursday, October 16 on the Voice America Business Channel. - 2008-10-16

InventHelp® Client Invents "Ultimate Diving Suit" an Invention That Could Incorporate Multiple Uses InventHelp® is attempting to submit the invention to companies for review. - 2008-10-16

Highland Fayre Launch New Range of Hampers Highland Fayre has launched a new range of luxury hampers. - 2008-10-16

HomeSense Choose Thurrock as Location for New Store HomeSense has chosen Lakeside Retail Park in Thurrock as the site for a brand new store. - 2008-10-16

Lloyds TSB Launches Next Generation of Mobile Phone Banking Lloyds TSB becomes first to provide mobile phone bank account transfers in response to growing customer demand. - 2008-10-16

The first ever Barclaycard World Freerun Championships come to London Barclaycard announce the inaugural Barclaycard World Freerun Championships to be staged at Camden's iconic Roundhouse. - 2008-10-16

Select Property and Sarah Ferguson Announce New Charity Partnership Select Property has created a new charitable foundation in conjunction with the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson. - 2008-10-16

Joslin Rowe Reveal a New Type of Candidate Required for Temporary Product Control Jobs Joslin Rowe have revealed research reveals that product control will become an ever more important function leading to changing product control job specs. - 2008-10-16

Renaissance Adventure Guides Offer Expert Winter Skills Training Colorado Guides to lead classes in snowshoeing, avalanche training, and avalanche certification. - 2008-10-16

Colorado-Based Spatial Energy Offering High Resolution Satellite Imagery to Energy Industry High Resolution Images in demand as energy industry becomes more reliant on satellite imagery. Spatial Energy offers Energy Partner Program - 2008-10-16

The 2008 BioWest Conference and Expo Annnounces National Speaker Lineup, New Job Fair and Popular Venture Showcase Competition General registration is now open for the Rocky Mountain Region's Premier Bioscience Conference and Expo, BioWest 2008. More than 700 participants are expected at this year's event, November 13-14, at the Grand Hyatt in Denver. Noted author of The Art of the Start & business innovation expert Guy Kawasaki leads a prominent lineup of national presenters for BioWest 2008. - 2008-10-16

To Better Service its Customers in the Northeast and Eastern Portions of the U.S.A, Mario Cotta America, Inc. Opens New Branch Office in Central New York State After experiencing positive company growth in 2008, the Vice President/General Manager of Mario Cotta America is spearheading a new company branch in central New York state to service Northeast and East coast customers. - 2008-10-16

CreateSpace Marketing Releases New Book - "How to Market & Sell Your CreateSpace Book" CreateSpace Marketing, an online website dedicated to helping CreateSpace and other self-publishing authors, announces the debut of their new book, "How to Market & Sell Your CreateSpace Book". - 2008-10-16

Popsoff Magic Ring Bottle Opener Viral Internet Marketing Launch Successful Popsoff.com, announces viral marketing plan of this Popsoff magic ring bottle opener successful, a unique product that combines the functions of a bottle opener and a ring. - 2008-10-16

Cityboyzfashions.com Adds Luxury Skincare Line for Men Cityboyz Fashion Menswear is pleased to announce the addition of Gessato Luxury Skincare line. - 2008-10-16

Dr. Toy Adds a Twinkle to the Best Picks For 2008 with Nana Star Doll Book & Audio CD With holiday shopping just around the corner, advice from a doctor on what are the best products for children would sure come in handy. Happily, expert guidance is just a click away as Dr. Toy, aka Stevanne Auerbach, PhD., announces the Best Picks for 2008 at www.drtoy.com. She must have had a twinkle in her eye when she chose one storybook above all others, Nana Star. Dr. Toy named the ee Publishing & Productions book with its audio CD and accompanying doll as a Best Pick for its engaging characters, vintage-inspired illustrations and old-fashioned values. - 2008-10-16

Birmingham Business Journal Discusses Benefits of Seedco Financial's Green Building Program Seedco Financial, a subsidiary of Seedco, is working to create opportunities for those in underserved developments to benefit from green living - 2008-10-16

1Sourcesupplies Offers Automated Fullfillment Services for Industry 1Sourcesupplies provides automated replenishment systems, increased inventory turnover, lowered business costs and increased efficiency for industrial manufacturers. - 2008-10-16

Maine Golf and Tennis Academy Featured in Kennebec Journal Maine Golf and Tennis Academy is gaining global notoriety as parents worldwide are sending their children to the sports camp. - 2008-10-16

Biomin Inc. Providing Cost-Effective Filtration Media George Alther, founder and President of Biomin Inc., provides his customers with filtration media that keeps their water clean in the most cost-effective and environmentally-cautious way - 2008-10-16

Welcome to Asia -- Pacific GoMobile 2008 Event "The Ultimate Mobile Lifestyle Event of the Year," 20-23 November 2008 GoMobile 2008 is a mobile professional and lifestyle event brought to you in joint association with MSC Malaysia, Open University Malaysia and the Asia Pacific Mobile Learning and Edutainment Advisory Panel strategic partners. The goal for this event is not only to share knowledge with those in the mobile enterprise system but to educate the public and private sector consumer on the type of mobile services available, what features the mobile device they have that can add value and convenience their lifestyle and how mobility is changing the way in the workplace, to learn and to provide edutainment. Your attendance, participation, and support will play a vital role in making our event a huge success. - 2008-10-16

Silverchair Learning Systems Awarded During AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention Silverchair Learning Systems was awarded for being a Top 20 supplier who regularly supports AHCA's initiatives. This is the second year in a row that Silverchair has been awarded. - 2008-10-16

The Challah Connection, A Leading Provider of Kosher Gifts, Introduces New "Do-It-Yourself" Baskets Challah Connection and Kosher Gift Box, online leaders of Kosher Gifts and Kosher Gift Baskets has announced a brand-new service: "Do-It-Yourself" Baskets. The new service provides customers the latitude to create the precise gift basket that they are seeking. - 2008-10-16

Axsium Group Presents Workforce Management Implementation Best Practices with Levy Restaurants at KronosWorks 2008 Axsium Group, Inc., North America's leading Workforce Management (WFM) consulting firm, today announced that it will offer the latest in WFM implementation best practices October 19th - 21st at the annual Kronos user conference, KronosWorks 2008, in Orlando in booth #204. - 2008-10-16

PhoneFusion(TM) Wins Telephony Innovation Award for Most Innovative Mobile Service PhoneFusion wins the 2008 Telephony Innovation Award for Most Innovative Mobile Service for its Fusion Voicemail Plus™ offering. - 2008-10-16

Announcing the 3rd Quarter 2008 Edition of Granite Loan Management's publication, Construction Lending News (CLN) The quarterly newsletter covers news and articles related to the construction lending industry and has a circulation of more than 5,000 readers throughout the United States. - 2008-10-16

SSI Official Media Sponsor for the International Counter Terrorism Officers Association (ICTOA) Annual Conference Security Solutions International (SSI) will continue to distribute its flagship publication, The Counter Terrorist Magazine, at a series of security and emergency response events across the U.S. in the coming months. One notable event is the ICTOA Annual Conference that will be held in San Antonio, Texas between October 21st and 23rd. The magazine, America's premier informational journal for Homeland Security professionals, is designed to provide counter terror officers with the relevant technical information they need to combat terrorism at home and abroad. - 2008-10-16

IPCPR Urges Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Ban Smoking Bans Ban the bans. That's what the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association has been urging since the Pennsylvania smoking ban became law on Sept. 11 and the Philadelphia ban was enacted two years earlier. The state law forbids smoking in most indoor workplaces and public spaces. At the same time, it currently allows a variety of exemptions that some legislators want to eliminate with an amendment in January. Philadelphia's even more stringent ban remains in effect. - 2008-10-16

Seilevel Announces Training Partnership with St. Edward's University Professional Education Center Two Companies Bring Best Practices in Training Software Requirements and Business Analysis to the Austin Professional Community. - 2008-10-16

Billing Performance Tool from HPS Provides Integral OR Performance Data for Hospitals Healthcare Performance Strategies (HPS), a physician-led consulting firm focused on assisting hospitals in improving delivery of anesthesia services, mitigating the impact of anesthesia subsidies and enhancing performance and profitability in the operating room, announced today the launch of its Anesthesia Billing Performance Tool. - 2008-10-16

DevilfishPoker.com Now Offers NETELLER (1Pay) E-Wallet for Asian Players Asian-focused Neteller (1-PAY) single payment solution now available at DevilfishPoker.com - 2008-10-16

Chi Massager Online Store Is Now Open Opening of Chi Massager Store that offers a wide selection of quality massager machines. Chimassager.com has over 30 different massage products that simulate the top 10 most popular massage techniques - 2008-10-16

Meritech Co., Ltd. Delivers Value to IT Professionals Via iSite WiFi 3.1 Release Meritech releases iSite WiFi 3.1 delivering value to IT professionals who deploy and maintain 802.11a/b/g networks. Now, small and medium enterprises (SME) can benefit from a revised pricing model making iSite the ideal choice for IT department budgets. - 2008-10-16

New Research Findings: Three-Quarters of Employees are Thinking About Making a Total Career Change But they don't necessarily turn to the most appropriate sources for advice. The study reveals that 75 per cent of employees think about making a total career change "all the time", "quite often" or "sometimes". But, when it comes to seeking career advice, people are not necessarily turning to the right sources - citing friends and family, work colleagues, or the Internet as their preferred suppliers of careers information, advice and guidance. - 2008-10-16

Ready Rental Property is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of Brian Burnett as Head of Sales and Marketing Ready Rental Property announces rental solution for overseas investment home owners and the appointment of Brian Burnett as Head of Sales and Marketing. - 2008-10-16

Quintessentially Models' Sonia Doubell Stars Alongside Kevin Spacey in Telstar Sonia Doubell, the leading name and face of Quintessentially Models, stars alongside Hollywood heavyweight and Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey in the eagerly anticipated Telstar. Directed by Nick Moran, Telstar portrays the rise and fall of '60's songwriter and record mogul Joe Meek. - 2008-10-16

Romania Looks to the Future With City Centre Property Developments International real estate company Propertyshowrooms.com reveals new investment opportunity in the centre of Bucharest. - 2008-10-16

Quintessentially Events Launch in New York Quintessentially Events Limited is delighted to announce the launch of Quintessentially Events (USA) Inc. - 2008-10-16

Boylepoker.com Opens Outright Betting on International Poker Open 2008 Boylepoker.com pro Marty Smyth heads the outright betting market for the International Poker Open. - 2008-10-16

October is National Art & Framing Month October marks National Art & Framing Month, in which frame shops, galleries, and other retailers celebrate with special events and programs promoting the enjoyment of art as part of daily life. It's an opportunity for everyone to "Picture the Possibilities" art and framing bring to homes, offices, and public spaces. - 2008-10-16

Liquid Motors Enhances Pricing Analysis System and Vehicle Marketing Systems with Kelley Blue Book® Values Liquid Motors Inc., a provider of comprehensive inventory management and marketing solutions for automobile dealers, has enhanced its Pricing Analysis System and Vehicle Marketing Systems with the addition of Kelley Blue Book Retail and Wholesale Values. Kelley Blue Book is a leading provider of vehicle information to consumers and the industry. Dealers across the country subscribing to Liquid Motor's services now have the ability to incorporate Kelley Blue Book Retail Values into their eBay Motors and CraigsList vehicle listings. - 2008-10-16

Carvin Wilson Software, LLC Pulls Ahead of Staffing Competitors Through SaaS.com Partnership WebApps, Inc. a.k.a. SaaS.com (www.SaaS.com), a leading provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) with a major push in Workforce Management Solutions, recently formed a partnership with Carvin Wilson Software, LLC, a software and consulting services organization that focuses on the industrial staffing industry. In less than two months, Carvin Software will have introduced a SaaS.com Workforce Management Solution to nearly 500 clients. - 2008-10-16

IVIZE CEO To Speak at Global Business Leader Summit VIZE's CEO, Joel Milne, will be a guest speaker at the upcoming Global Business Summit being hosted at Harvard Business School on October 12-14. - 2008-10-16

Companies Warned to "Innovate or Die" as the Credit Crunch Crisis Continues By developing innovative bespoke applications and embracing emerging models such as cloud computing, IT workers can steer their companies through the current economic turndown, says Rob Chapman, CEO of Firebrand. - 2008-10-16

Fairfax County's Best Selling Townhome Community is The Reserve at Tysons Corner. The Reserve at Tysons Corner continues to exceed sales expectations, due in part to its distinction as the only new townhome community in Tysons Corner. The luxury townhome community began selling in January of this year and is already 50% sold out. - 2008-10-16

Fearless Concepts Hires New Technical and Creative Directors Fearless Concepts, an award-winning web design and development shop based in New York City, has hired new Creative and Technical Directors to further their effectiveness in creating entertainment and information-intensive websites. - 2008-10-16

RoadLoK Security Inducted into Motorcycle Industry Council RoadLoK Security, provider of failsafe security systems for motorcycles, has been voted into the membership of the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC). - 2008-10-16

Morgan Gaynor Earns Florida Bar Certification in Civil Trial Morgan Gaynor specializes in maritime law and complex insurance litigation. The Tampa Bay area lawyer is also a member of The Florida Justice Association, the Trail Lawyer's Section of the Florida Bar, the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. - 2008-10-16

Florida Business Brokerage Firm Unveils New Web Site and Internet Resource Premier Business Group, LLC, a business brokerage firm unveiled their new web site, PremierBizGroup.com. With the impact of the downturn in the economy, it has become more important to help sellers of companies to reach a global market of buyers. The decision was made to develop a professional web site to expand the reach of their company. - 2008-10-16

Professional Business Printing Chooses Pro-Mail Software Marketing Associates, Inc. and Pro-Mail®, its signature fulfillment and operations software, has been chosen by Professional Business Printing of Fall River, Mass., to enhance and improve its business mail and fulfillment services. - 2008-10-16

New York Times Bestselling Author Launches New Financial Social Network Robert Shemin, author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal best seller, "How Come That Idiot's Rich and I'm Not" has launched a new social network to help people navigate these turbulent financial times. www.RobertSheminFriends.ning.com is designed to share many of the 'upside down' thinking strategies that drove The Rich Idiot to the top of the money charts and encourage a vibrant dialogue with the social networking audience. - 2008-10-16

Sharpmark USA are Finalist in Electrical Contracting Products 2008 INNOVATION Awards for its Award Winning Free Labeling Software "It's clear that electrical industry manufacturers continue to develop quality, innovative products," said John Dyslin, editor, Electrical Contracting Products. "Our INNOVATION Award judges had their work cut out for them because of the high number of exceptional products. In several categories, the voting was very close." - 2008-10-16

Conservative Tamils for McCain is Asking Americans who Sympathize with Sri Lankan Tamils to Contribute to McCain Campaign Fund Through Their Website Conservative Tamils for McCain is concerned about the government-sponsored genocide now being inflicted on Tamils in Sri Lanka. They hope that a McCain administration will share their concern and, as world leader, take action to end the genocide. Toward this purpose, Conservative Tamils for McCain plans to support the McCain campaign with funds and other means. - 2008-10-16

Kansas City's NAS Recruitment Communications Team Adds Blog to Keep Clients Competitive Kansas City's NAS Recruitment Communications team announced the launch of their new blog, aimed at keeping the HR Community up to date with industry trends, best practices and essential human resources information. - 2008-10-16

Olympia Medical Center Ileostomy Specialist Keynote Speaker At Annual Symposium Dr Schiller featured as Keynote Speaker at the 23rd Annual QLA Educational Symposium - 2008-10-16

Wire Fly Communications Lights up one of the Largest Residential Wireless Deployments in the Carolinas with LogiSense EngageIP Billing and OSS LogiSense provides complete Wi-Fi service management platform with EngageIP billing in order to authenticate, rate and bill Wire Fly's wireless subscribers. - 2008-10-16

HeadMinder Cognitive Stability Index: Computerized Neurocognitive Screening Tool Validated for Concussion Detection in Combat Settings The HeadMinder web-based Cognitive Stability Index (CSI) has proven more useful for blast-concussion detection than the ANAM computerized test battery the DoD currently employs. The CSI provides an immediate solution to clear the backlog of 400,000 IED-exposed service members in less than two years. - 2008-10-16

104-Year-Old Jewelry Findings Manufacturer Continues to Expand Their Product Line with New Items A new series of dragonfly motifs in a decorative style have been added to the Guyot line. - 2008-10-16

Disasters Preparedness Offered in Carpinteria and Montecito by Walpole & Co. and the Red Cross A free class titled Financial Planning for Disasters and Emergencies will be offered at the Carpinteria Library on November 6th and at the Montecito Library on December 4th 2008 by Walpole & Co., LLP with the participation of the American Red Cross Santa Barbara Chapter. - 2008-10-16

2008 Light The Night Walk - Nashville, TN The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk is the nation's night to pay tribute and bring hope to people battling blood cancer. It will be our 9th Annual Walk here in Nashville. - 2008-10-16

Chillingo And Rough Cookie Launches Innovative iPhone Game - Dougie Moo's Aqua Antics Chillingo Ltd, Europe's leading iPhone Application publisher has joined forces with young and innovative Dutch based iPhone development studio Rough Cookie to deliver Dougie Moo's Aqua Antics - a made-for-accelerometer title targeting casual gamers of all ages. - 2008-10-16

Family Wealth Planning Institute Priceless Conversations Presented at Oral History Association's Annual Conference by Story of My Life The Family Wealth Planning Institute™ and Story of My Life® have teamed up for a workshop on "Priceless Conversations: Accessible Storytelling & Safe-Keeping Digital Stories" to be presented at the Oral History Association's Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA on Oct 15-19, 2008. Kristen Kuhns, COO and co-founder of the Story of My Life site will host the workshop. - 2008-10-16

Integrating Mobile and Online into Effective Promotions Aquent is hosting a free presentation and discussion by The Marketing Store on how the McDonald's Monopoly mobile and online game was developed. - 2008-10-16

NewspaperARCHIVE.com Announces New Genealogist Columnist NewspaperARCHIVE.com announces a new monthly column by genealogist Richard Hillenbrand, discussing the use of old newspaper articles for conducting genealogical research. - 2008-10-16

Brilliantbyz.com Sets Its Sights on Becoming the #1 Internet Destination for the "Fabulously Fashionable" 40+ Generation Michele Milton relies on her formidable experience in the world of fashion to present shoppers with a great way to access affordable, top-level designs. - 2008-10-16

Michael Wehrenberg Receives The Distinguished Young Alumnus Award From Drury University Michael Wehrenberg, of Wehrenberg Design Company, was presented with the Distinguished Young Alumnus Award at the Golden Circle Awards Luncheon held on the Drury University campus on September 26, 2008. - 2008-10-16

Canadian Mortgage Market and Banking Sector not Vulnerable to U.S-style Meltdown "The bottom line for Canadian borrowers", says Mr. Jaskolka, "is that those with good credit and qualifying incomes will not have a hard time finding money, while those with poor credit and some equity will need a mortgage broker to find lenders willing to assist them. - 2008-10-16

SpyZooka Joins the Internets Largest Affiliate Marketer Commission Junction SpyZooka has announced a new direction for the company as it joins forces with Commission Junction, the Internet's largest affiliate marketer. - 2008-10-16

Marketing Partners Offers Optimization Services Phoenix-based Marketing Partners has expanded its diverse suite of services to include Website optimization, according to its President/CEO and founder, Allan Starr. - 2008-10-16

Dorf Ketal Chemicals Adds Prominent Industrial Distributor Dorf Ketal Chemicals Taps Palmer Holland, Inc. Dorf Ketal Chemicals LLC, a specialty chemical company, announced today it has appointed Palmer Holland, Inc. as one of its top distributors for its Lubricant Additives and Plastic Additives lines. Palmer Holland is an ISO 9001-certified company that provides a comprehensive range of products and services to assist industrial manufacturers. - 2008-10-16

Polls Now Open! GlobalVote2008.com to Determine the U.S. Presidential Election -- Obama or McCain: Who Does the World Want? U.S. Elections go Global. The polls for the U.S. Presidential election opened today, when all the countries of the world will have a voice in the outcome of the next presidential election: McCain or Obama. From now until November 4th, GlobalVote2008.com is the site that allows the worldwide online community to cast their ballot and share their opinion on the next U.S. President. The site contains information about the candidates, issues, news, and a global forum to offer an opinion of how people of varying demographics and cultures feel about the coming election and presidential candidates. - 2008-10-16

Pro Bowl Linebacker Terrell Suggs' Team Sizzle Brings Vegas-Style Heat to Baltimore Celebs, Tigers and Ravens Oh My! Terrell Suggs Brings Las Vegas Nightlife Entertainment to Baltimore Charity Weekend. - 2008-10-16

Panacea Healthcare Solutions Announces Proactive RAC Audit Solution RACAuditor.com helps hospitals prepare for Medicare's Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program national rollout. - 2008-10-16

Kidzsack Awarded 2008 Preferred Choice Award From Creative Child Magazine Kidzsack announced today that is has been awarded the '2008 Preferred Choice Award' from Creative Child Magazine. Eco-friendly toy nurtures creativity while encouraging kids to 'Play Green.' - 2008-10-16

Mark Roman Earns Florida Bar Board Certification in Civil Trial Mark Roman is one of 23 Florida lawyers whom The Florida Bar recently certified as legal specialists in civil trial, the litigation of civil controversies in all areas of law before state courts, federal courts, administrative agencies, and arbitrators. - 2008-10-16

Bark Busters Celebrates the Bond Between Children and Dogs with "Kids 'n' Paws" Photo Competition Participants Can Win a $500 Donation to SPCA International or a Local Animal-Related Charity and a $100 Bark Busters Gift Bag - 2008-10-16

Become a Certified Etiquette Consultant: Make it your Business to Become an Advocate of Proper Etiquette Our next training session is scheduled for Nov. 10-14, 2008 in Athens, Georgia. - 2008-10-16

The Giant Chasers Pat Holliday has written a powerful book for CONQUERING CHRISTIANS. The Lord will strengthen you with His strength, trust Him. Pat Holliday's new E-Book will show you how to win, rightly divide the Word of Truth. God wants His people to be able to stand against all the wiles of the Devil. - 2008-10-16

Tax Preparation is a Good Career Option for Displaced Bank & Financial Professionals A new career in income tax preparation could be a safety net for some of the thousands of bank and financial services employees who are losing their jobs due to the economic crisis. Many of those being laid off are older employees who would not be able to find another comparable full-time job, but are not ready to retire. Tax professionals need many of the same qualifications that bankers and financial professionals possess. - 2008-10-16

WIH Resource Group Co-Hosts EPA's 2008 Annual West Coast Collaborative Partnership Meeting WIH Resource Group (WIH), announced today that it is Co-Hosting the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2008 Annual West Coast Collaborative (WCC) Partnership Meeting being held in Seattle, Washington on November 5th and 6th, 2008. WIH Resource Group is pleased to be a Co-Host with the West Coast Collaborative and the EPA for this important meeting. Senior Management of WIH Resource Group have been actively involved in the West Coast Collaborative since its inception in 2004. - 2008-10-16

West Yellowstone Offers Visitors Rocky Mountain Winter Memories without Breaking the Bank Explore outdoor recreation, wildlife and western entertainment, off the beaten path this winter - 2008-10-16

Leading Exporter of Used Copiers Turns Attention to NA Market - CopiersCopiers.com Takes Aim at Domestic Small Business Community After serving the international market as a successful exporter of used copiers for three years, the Montreal firm CopiersCopiers.com is expanding its focus to include the domestic small business market. - 2008-10-16

Auto Purchase Consulting Firm Launched in Minsk, Belarus MostMotors to Provide Auto Search and Purchase Consulting Services to Customers in Belarus - 2008-10-16

NothingButSoftware.com Launches Video Game and Software Reviews and News Blog NothingButSoftware.com, one of the largest Internet retail websites specializing in software, video games and children's educational software has launched a brand new Blog. The blog will focus on product reviews and news in the Video Game and Software industry. - 2008-10-16

Online Luxury Kids Boutique, LilSophisticate.com, Opens Just in Time for Holiday Shopping Just prior to the official start of the holiday shopping season, LilSophisticate.com opened its virtual doors to a bevy of luxury shoppers looking for upscale and unique items for children. Online promotions include a "Kid Quote" contest where entrants can win a $500 shopping spree in the online boutique. Owned and operated by mother-daughter team, Monica Hall and Lacie Trujillo, LilSophisticate.com is geared, exclusively, to luxury products for children and a boutique style shopping experience that caters to celebrities and shoppers that expect white-gloved service. - 2008-10-16

Only Exclusive Travel Takes You To The World's Most Exotic Destinations Travellers who are seeking the world's most exclusive destinations can find them with the help of luxury travel agent Only Exclusive Travel. - 2008-10-16

Footnote.com Releases Civil War Widows' Pension Records : Civil War Widows' Pension Now Available on the Internet for the First Time Today, Footnote.com released the first digitized versions of the Civil War Widows’ Pension Files. - 2008-10-16

Freescale Named No. 1 in Auto MCUs; Set to Showcase Technology Leadership in Detroit : Concept Car Exhibit, Hands-On Demonstrations and Freescale News Announcements Planned for Convergence 2008 Freescale Semiconductor, the world’s leading automotive semiconductor supplier, rolls into Detroit next week for Convergence 2008, the world’s premier automotive electronics conference. On the heels of being named the No. 1 supplier of automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) by Strategy Analytics, Freescale will showcase its leading-edge technology for “green” engine design, high-end infotainment, and safety and telematics at the biennial event, which will be held at the Detroit Cobo Center, Oct. 20-23. - 2008-10-16

Universal Forest Products Western Division President Pat Webster to Become President and COO : Webster to be Succeeded in West by Former Regional VP Dick Frazier Michael B. Glenn, president and chief executive officer of Universal Forest Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI) today announced the appointment of Pat Webster, president of Universal Western Division and a 24-year veteran of the Company, as president and chief operating officer of the corporation, effective January 1, 2009. Webster will be succeeded in the West by Dick Frazier, a former regional vice president who has been with Universal for 23 years. The appointments were approved by the Board of Directors at their Oct. 15, 2008 meeting. - 2008-10-16

Sportline Unveils ShrinQ, the World's Smallest Pocket Pedometer, and Continues to Challenge Conventional Fitness Monitoring and Design : As Sportline's Smallest Pedometer, ShrinQ Expands on Predecessor's Technology and Makes Fitness Monitoring More Convenient than Ever Sportline, the brand leader in personal health and fitness monitoring, has once again stretched the limits of conventional design by creating ShrinQ (pronounced “shrink”), a new generation of pedometers that are smaller, thinner and more convenient than any other personal pedometer on the market. - 2008-10-16

Elixir Medical Corporation Announced Positive First-In-Man Results from Three Drug Eluting Coronary Stent Systems : Results Demonstrate Excellent Feasibility and Clinical Safety Elixir Medical Corporation, a developer of products that combine state-of-the-art medical devices with advanced pharmaceuticals, announced results from three multicenter first-in-man studies of Novolimus and Myolimus eluting coronary stent systems. Findings were presented at the 20th Annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific symposium. - 2008-10-16

Special Edition ''The Secret Life of Bees'' Cookbook and Black Madonna Honey Now Available at SueBee.com - Proceeds Benefit First Book Sue Bee Honey has produced, in conjunction with SKAR Advertising of Omaha, Neb., a Special Edition cookbook and Black Madonna Honey - both inspired by the Fox Searchlight Pictures feature film “The Secret Life of Bees,” opening in theatres nationwide on Friday, October 17. All net proceeds from the sales of the cookbook and Black Madonna Honey go to benefit First Book, a nonprofit organization that gives new books to children from low-income families. - 2008-10-16

Cactus Technologies, Ltd. Introduces Innovative SDChip - SD-Interface BGA Module Cactus Technologies, Ltd. today introduced an innovative new product called SDChip. The SDChip is a BGA Module with SD Interface designed to be soldered as a component for customers in the Industrial embedded marketplace. - 2008-10-16

AirInSpace Signs Distribution Agreement with Government Scientific Source (GSS) for Its Mobile Air-Decontamination Devices That Captures and Inactivate Biological Particles from the Air for Medical Purposes : Partnership will facilitate the availability of AirInSpace's FDA-cleared PlasmairT2006 mobile device for federal and state government entities including military and emergency preparedness applications AirInSpace, the leading supplier of mobile devices with HEPA-MD™ technology that ‘catches and inactivates’ harmful and resistant biological particles from the air, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Reston, Va.-based Government Scientific Source (GSS), the leading dedicated supplier of medical and scientific equipment and consumables to federal, state and municipal governments. Under this agreement, GSS will have the non-exclusive right to offer the FDA-cleared PlasmairT2006 by AirInSpace mobile unit in the United States beginning immediately. - 2008-10-16

Consumers Plan Further Spending Cuts as the Economy Worsens, Finds New Booz & Company Survey : Study sees less spending outside the home, reduced driving and altered shopping patterns Few changes so far in spending on personal image products and services U.S. consumers have cut back spending significantly over the past six months, according to a new survey on consumer spending from Booz & Company. More than one third of consumers have made substantial cutbacks in frequent purchases, such as dining out, driving and shopping for everyday goods. In addition consumers plan to continue tightening their household budgets even further if the economy worsens, cutting back on a range of products and services and durable goods, from electronics purchases to gym memberships to children’s toys. While the survey found that consumers will reverse many of these cost-saving measures as finances improve, some changes in spending behavior appear to be long-lasting. - 2008-10-16

Rarebits Launches an Online Boutique Specializing in Customized, Handmade Baby Gifts and Personalized Gifts & Clothing : Rarebitsnpieces.com offers beautiful, high-quality, monogrammed creations, including girls' dresses, baby gifts, layettes and other personalized gifts Rarebits today announced the launch of its Web site, http://www.rarebitsnpieces.com, an online boutique featuring an array of personalized gifts. Specialties include monogrammed girls dresses and unique baby gifts like; layettes, sweaters, diaper covers and christening gowns, among other delightful things. - 2008-10-16

Gala-Net Launches Open Beta for Tales Runner- October 16th Gala-Net Inc., the online publisher of Tales Runner, announced today that it has entered its open beta phase in North America. Beginning October 16th, players can visit the gaming portal, gpotato.com, to sign up and download the game client. - 2008-10-16

Radical Support Honored as Leader in the Managed Services Industry John Carter, CEO of the Atlanta IT outsourcing firm Radical Support (www.radicalsupport.com), has been recently named one of the top 250 “minds who are shaping the managed services ecosystem” by the independent trade publication MSPmentor (www.mspmentor.net). - 2008-10-16

Premiere Global Services Launches New Software Developer Community : Developers Invited to PGiConnect℠ to Create Innovative, Interactive Business Applications Premiere Global Services, Inc. (NYSE: PGI), a global provider of on-demand, communication technologies-based business process improvement solutions, has launched PGiConnect, the company’s new online workspace for software developers, system integrators, customers, resellers and partners. PGiConnect is a community that allows developers to access Premiere Global’s full API Suite, development materials and examples to create business applications using audio conferencing, voice, email, fax and SMS messaging technologies. - 2008-10-16

Prestigious International Underwater Photography & Video Competition Series Puts Over $75,000 In Prizes Up For Grabs The "Superbowl" of international underwater photography & video competitions celebrates the beauty, mystery and plight of the oceans as organizers search for the world's best underwater images. - 2008-10-16

Trackur Adds TrackurRank to Measure Social Media Influence on Brands Online media monitoring service expands tools while keeping price at just $18 a month. - 2008-10-16

Baycom Finalizes Acquisition of TheGlobalNet Broadband Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) Business Company Continues Expansion to Deliver High-speed Wireless Internet and Future Wireless Services Throughout Wisconsin - 2008-10-16

Dell Vostro Desktop Line Gets an A-Plus from Customer : Expandability and Convenience Top the List of Ongoing Improvements Dell today announced its redesigned Vostro™ desktop line for small businesses, with enhancements such as increased storage and expandability based on ongoing customer feedback. Starting at $319, the Vostro 220, 220s and 420 are available today in North America, tomorrow in most of South America, followed by Asia Pacific and Japan Oct. 20, Europe, Middle East and Africa Nov. 3 and Brazil Nov. 11. For more information, visit dell.com/vostro and Dell’s new small-business blog direct2dell.com/smallbusiness to join the conversation. - 2008-10-16

Anesthesiologist Salary Survey Shows Pessimism on Universal Healthcare Average Anesthesiologist Salary Holds Steady in Annual LocumTenens.com Survey - 2008-10-16

Bersin & Associates Recognizes Plateau as a Talent Management Market-Leader in Its Latest Performance Management Report : Plateau Praised for Strong Integrated Learning and Performance Management and Pay for Performance, Integration, Impressive Performance Management Features, Including Comprehensive Talent Profiles and Deep Support for Talent Pool Management, Consistent Customer Satisfaction and Industry Leading Global Services Plateau Systems, a leading provider of talent management software, services and solutions, today announced that the company was recognized by Bersin & Associates, a research and advisory firm focused on enterprise learning and talent management, in two new studies on employee performance management. The Essentials of Performance Management Practices: Part 1 and Part 2, which represent the industry’s most thorough analysis of employee performance management issues to date, named Plateau as one of a handful of market-leading providers of employee performance management software. The reports further recognize Plateau for its unique ability to integrate sophisticated learning and development activities with performance and talent management processes and the company’s steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction and comprehensive global services. - 2008-10-16

Continuent Announces Beta Release Of Replication Solution For MySQL Continuent Tungsten For MySQL Available For Closed Beta Testing. - 2008-10-16

Grammy-Winning Superproducer Dallas Austin Unveils First Single, "Exasperated," from Upcoming Debut Solo LP, 8 Dazeaweakend, with Private Film Screening and Two Performances at New York's CMJ Festival Universal Motown Records Group is pleased to announce the release of Dallas Austin’s first single, “Exasperated,” from his eagerly awaited LP 8 Dazeaweakend. - 2008-10-16

ServerPronto Reveals How to Keep Websites From Crashing When a company's website crashes it can be a disaster. Find out how to avoid this scenario with dedicated server web hosting. - 2008-10-16

Blue Lance Enhances Data Protection with Out of Box Compliance Reporting LT Auditor+ 9 for Windows Service Pack 3 Features New Simplified Deployments Allowing the Delivery of Compliance Reports on Day One - 2008-10-16

Shutterstock's Editorial Image Collection Rapidly Expanding Thanks to Success of Red Carpet Program Increased Demand for Affordable, Royalty-Free Celebrity and Entertainment Stock Photos Fuels the Growth of Shutterstock's Editorial Image Library, Now over 100,000 Images - 2008-10-16

Children’s Hospital Boston’s Dr. Marsha Moses Elected to the Prestigious Institute of Medicine Marsha Moses, PhD., interim director, Vascular Biology Program at Children’s Hospital Boston, was elected to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) on Monday, Oct. 13. - 2008-10-16

Business Software Industry Appears to Remain Strong Despite Economic Difficulties Capterra, Inc. Releases Survey Showing Business Software Industry is Holding Steady - 2008-10-16

ConnextionsHealth Publishes White Paper on Chat Technology for Healthcare Industry Connextions provides best practices and lessons learned from other industries' chat applications. - 2008-10-16

Is Your Lamp Listening? Indianapolis Investigator Reveals Surprising New Bugs "Corporate espionage and illegal surveillance has gone high tech in the most common appliances," said Tim Wilcox, President of Indianapolis-based International Investigators, Inc. "Lamps, power strips, USB hubs, fax machines and of course, cell phones themselves--there's no telling how bad guys might be listening in these days unless you sweep using TSCM." - 2008-10-16

WorkforceLogic Expands VMS Solution to Companies of All Sizes WorkforceLogic helps companies like Google, Yahoo, Sony, Cox Communications and others manage their independent contractors and part-time workforces (called 'contingent workforces') efficiently and in compliance with ever-changing IRS laws. Now, WorkforceLogic has compiled its proven best practices and baked all that know-how into a new web-based version of its flagship software platform -- called 'WorkforceLogic Essential.' - 2008-10-16

Sound Bioenergy Policies Could Help Lift West African Rural Areas Out of Poverty New report shows that bioenergy can power sustainable rural development. - 2008-10-16

Bad Economy, Great Deals: 4Sale 4Now Introduces New Way to Save Money While Buying and Selling Online, Offers Pre-Launch Invitation to Sellers In response to the poor economy, 4Sale 4Now is launching a new online shopping site that aims to revolutionize the way buying and selling occurs online. The new site is good news for both buyers and sellers. Before the site officially launches to buyers, the company is offering sellers the opportunity to open an account and upload items. - 2008-10-16

Sportline Launches Qlip and TraQ – Fitness Pedometers That Give Wearers Ability to Monitor Progress from Head to Toe : New Pedometers No Longer Tied to the Hip with Ability to Be Worn in Multiple Locations on the Body and Function at Multiple Orientations Sportline, the brand leader in personal fitness monitoring, has unveiled two new pedometers that directly challenge the notion that pedometers belong only on the hip. - 2008-10-16

Lil Wayne Nominated for 3 American Music Awards! : Artist Of The YearFavorite Male Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop MusicFavorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop Music The Charismatic Hip-Hop Star Gives His Unique Perspective On ESPN.com Blog Sports Blog Draws Rave Reviews and Record Traffic to Popular Site! Cash Money/Universal Motown Records iconic resident Lil Wayne received three American Music Award Nominations this week. The hip-hop superstar was nominated for Artist Of The Year, Favorite Male Artist & Favorite Album (both in the Rap/Hip Hop Category). The three AMA nominations come on the heals of Lil Wayne’s 11 BET Hip-Hop Award Nominations and his MTV Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video for the smash hit song “Lollipop.” The 2008 American Music Awards will air on November 23rd live from Los Angles. - 2008-10-16

Dr. John Martin-Rutherford Joins Harrington College of Design as Department Chair, Interior Design Dr. Martin-Rutherford brings nearly 30 years' experience in education and practice to this position at the helm of one of the country's largest interior design programs. - 2008-10-16

Selling Gold? Read This: New Websites Help Crack Down on Internet Gold-Buying Scams Cash for Gold USA launched new sites Cash-Gold.info and TruthAboutGold.com today to help Internet users Find a Reliable Online Gold-Buyer & Avoid Being Scammed. With the price of gold at an all-time high, Americans everywhere are seeking relief from the slowing economy by exchanging their old, broken or unwanted gold jewelry for cash. TruthAboutGold.com and Cash-Gold.info help educate sellers so they can make smarter, well-informed decisions about who to sell their gold to before it's too late. - 2008-10-16

TomoTherapy and Hitachi Medical Corporation Sign Letter of Intent for Hi∙Art® System Distribution in Japan TomoTherapy Incorporated (NASDAQ:TOMO) announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with Hitachi Medical Corporation (HMC) to distribute the Hi·Art® cancer treatment system in Japan. - 2008-10-16

You Don't Have to Speak English to Build the Life of Your Dreams With over 40 books written, and after helping thousands of people change their lives by "updating their wealth operating systems", David Finkel now reaches out to the Spanish-speaking world. Thanks to a collaboration agreement with a leading Spanish language business website, "www.Empresa-de-Exito.com", for the first time, contents from his book "Maui Millionaires" and other important works will be available to Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs all over the world. - 2008-10-16

Outsource Partners International Opens Finance & Accounting Service Center in Malaysia and Extends FAO Offerings to Asia Pacific Market Outsource Partners International, Inc. (OPI), a leading provider of finance and accounting outsourcing (FAO) as well as related services, announced today that is has opened a new service center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With this new service center, OPI now has the infrastructure and delivery network in place to provide FAO services in more than sixteen languages including Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malay - across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. - 2008-10-16

Cypress Communications Recognized for Unified Communications Excellence Cypress Communications wins INTERNET TELEPHONY Excellence Award presented by INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. - 2008-10-16

Cal-Bay International Resolves Major Lawsuit against Company Cal-Bay International, Inc. (OTC: CBAY) today announced that Cal-Bay International has reached an amicable settlement with one of the company's largest creditors in an out of court settlement agreement, case # 07CC08736. - 2008-10-16

'OPEN I' study demonstrates safety of the Stentys stent at 30-day follow-up of 40 patients : Clinical data reported at 'TCT 2008' international cardiovascular meeting Medical device pioneer Stentys announced today that clinical data from the ‘OPEN I’ clinical study using its bifurcated stent was presented at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (‘TCT’) 2008 symposium, an international medical meeting on cardiovascular interventions. The data — presented by Stefan Verheye, M.D., Department of Cardiology, Middelheim, Antwerp, Belgium — considered safety results 30 days post-implantation of the Stentys bifurcated stent in a total of 40 patients. - 2008-10-16

Texans in Chicago to Tell Exelon: 'Don't Mess with Texas Water' Group marches at Exelon headquarters to oppose proposed nuclear reactors near Victoria, Texas - 2008-10-16

Firan Technology Group Earns 2008 Summit Award at Consona User Conference Company Uses Cimnet Systems™ Paradigm® to Achieve On-Time Delivery, Improve Data Access and Reduce Inventory; Wins Transformation Award. - 2008-10-16

UCLICK® Launches Comics Gadget for iGoogle UCLICK® Digital Entertainment, America's #1 online and mobile provider of comics and casual games launched the GoComics gadget for iGoogle, giving comics fans a convenient way to add their favorite comic strips to their iGoogle homepage. - 2008-10-16

Calumet Electronics Earns 2008 Summit Award at Consona User Conference Company Uses Cimnet Systems™ Paradigm® to Achieve On-Time Delivery, Improve Customer Service and Increase Efficiency; Wins Best Overall Use Award - 2008-10-16

Financial Crisis Will Cause Significant Policy Adjustments in Next Administration The federal government's $700 billion financial bailout plan has the potential to significantly alter the landscape for government contractors. According to a report released today by INPUT, the authority on government business, the priorities of the next administration will have to adapt, and significant reductions may be needed in other areas to pay for the bailout. - 2008-10-16

Women Outperforming Men at Eating a Healthful Diet, According to New Survey A New International Food Information Foundation Finds Women More Likely to Eat Foods for Health Benefits - 2008-10-16

Bright Plastics Earns 2008 Summit Award at Consona User Conference Company Uses the DTR™ ERP Solution to Control Inventories and Improve Bill of Material Retrieval; Wins the Transformation Award. - 2008-10-16

Wider Networks Launches WIND 3G : Latest Version of High-Resolution Scanner Outperforms PCTEL's Clarify at Lower Cost Wider Networks today announces the release of WIND 3G, the latest version of its cost-effective WIND optimization solution for the wireless industry. The WIND 3G scanner is the fastest and most accurate WCDMA scanner on the market, and retains the superior GSM signal detection capabilities of its predecessor. At the same time, WIND 3G offers improved usability and flexible licensing options, with a compact, lightweight footprint and no geographic, user or 3rd party developer limits on its software. - 2008-10-16

Ohio Coatings Company Earns 2008 Summit Award at Consona Customer Conference Company Uses AXIS® ERP to Reduce Shipping and Labor Costs; Win Transformation Award - 2008-10-16

Influential Family of Artists Presents Traditional Native Themes through Modern Eyes A major exhibit, “Unconquered- Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family” opens at the Oklahoma Historical Society on October 24, 2008. The exhibit will not only honor the lives of five-generations of Apaches but, it also represents a unique opportunity to examine the works of three major, Native American modern artists: Allan Houser/Haozous, Phillip Haozous, and Robert “Bob” Haozous. - 2008-10-16

iPhone Hits the Road: iPhone for Commuters, January 12-16, 2009 Big Nerd Ranch announces new iPhone for Commuters January 12-16, 2009 in Santa Clara, CA. With the same syllabus and instruction materials as the Big Nerd Ranch's iPhone Bootcamp, iPhone for Commuters offers Northern California students the opportunity to obtain Big Nerd Ranch training locally. - 2008-10-16

Arbita Lures Three Recruiting Industry All-Stars to Executive Team Shally Steckerl, George LaRocque and Glenn Gutmacher Increase Gravity of Bright Star in Recruitment Marketing Firmament - 2008-10-16

Luxury Real Estate Professionals to Showcase Skills in National Marketing Competition Top professionals to enjoy annual "Leaders in Luxury" event. Seasoned real estate agents working in the upper-tier market have the opportunity to both sharpen their skills and compete against the best in the business in a marketing competition during Leaders in Luxury, a networking symposium for Realtors who work in the million dollar and above price point. The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) is hosting the conference on October 15-17, in Miami Beach. - 2008-10-16

VillageWorks Offers a Chance to Win Free Social Media Marketing for Events Calling all meeting and event planners: If you have an event in the works for 2009, you may be eligible to win a Free Social Media Event Promotion Package from VillageWorks Communications Inc.. Applications due November 15, 2008 - 2008-10-16

The Idea Composer Software for Inventors and People with Ideas The Idea Composer, a computer program that helps anyone with a business idea or invention, makes its debut in Las Vegas, NV at the InventBay exhibition, October 18 and 19, 2008. - 2008-10-16

LeaderZones.com Launches with Over 5,000 Leadership Articles Leaders get in the zone with new site. - 2008-10-16

Ceridian Lifeworks Offers Free Public Access to Financial Support and Emotional Well-Being Resources Online Wide Variety of Articles, Interactive Tools and Free Four-Week Web Chat Series Available Starting Oct. 16 to Help People Manage Through Financial Crisis. - 2008-10-16

Perth Leadership Institute Issues Alert on the Post-Crash Environment Facing HR/Leadership Development Alert Urges HR/Leadership Development to Implement Post-Crash Development Programs with Explicit Business Acumen and Harder Financial Focus - 2008-10-16

CPA’S Discover Big Green Savings as They Embark on a Journey To Go Paperless Perquest, Inc., a national provider of green web based payroll services, will sponsor and facilitate a 50-minute seminar discussing the rewards of going-green. - 2008-10-16

Trendy West Hollywood Boutique Hotel Launches Doubly Trendy New Web Address Grafton on Sunset Hotel, West Hollywood's Hippest Sunset Strip Boutique Hotel, Sports a Fashionable New Website - 2008-10-16

Halogen Delivers on New Best Practices for Learning Management with eLMS™ in Release 9.0 Performance-Based Learning Now a Reality with Halogen’s Latest Talent Management Suite - 2008-10-16

Bersin & Associates Identifies Halogen Software as a Market Leader New Performance Management Study Recognizes Halogen’s Leading Market Share, Strong Vertical Offerings and Exceptional Customer Service - 2008-10-16

employeescreenIQ Offers Free Webinar on New FTC Identity Theft Guidelines - Global Employment Screening Company Offers Best Practice Tips for Compliance employeescreenIQ has developed a webinar on the new FTC "Red Flags" guidelines aimed at curbing identity theft. All employers that conduct background checks are affected by these regulations and must comply by the November 1, 2008 deadline. - 2008-10-16

Social Security 2009 COLA Helps, But People with Disabilities Will Still Struggle, Says Allsup Despite rise in Social Security benefits, those relying on fixed incomes are particularly challenged by rising expenses, including housing, healthcare and credit cards; Allsup outlines financial tips. - 2008-10-16

Latest Revisions Of Sailing Racing Rules Brings Expert To New On-Line Blog And Changes To Web-Based Animations. Butch Ulmer, President of UK-Halsey International, has created a new blog to help racing sailors understand the new yacht racing rules which go into effect at the beginning of 2009. Because of new definitions and, especially, new requirements at turning marks where the majority of protests occur, Ulmer anticipated the confusion likely to occur and will be answering questions on-line from those who seek clarification. - 2008-10-16

Marketing Automation Vendor Marketo Names Rob Mihalyi Vice President of Products Engineering expert to fuel customer success through focus on world-class operations and quality - 2008-10-16

SMB Technology Network & ContractEdge Form Alliance to Provide Members w/ Discounted Contract Template Software Members access fast, powerful legal software to draft their own contracts and agreements for the IT industry - 2008-10-16

Retirement Community Move-in Special: 2 Months Rent-Free Independent Living Centura helps seniors move into independent living apartments by giving 1st and 13th months rent free for leases signed before end of year. - 2008-10-16

ElcomSoft Utilizes NVIDIA Tesla Supercomputers for Password Recovery ElcomSoft Co. Ltd. announces the support of the latest generation of NVIDIA Tesla, compact supercomputers based on NVIDIA GPU acceleration technologies, in Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery, a high-end password recovery solution to recover a variety of system and document passwords. Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery supports stand-alone Tesla servers as well as clusters of servers, allowing for fastest and most robust password recovery for demanding users. Governments, forensic and corporate users, password and data recovery services and other demanding users will instantly benefit from vastly increased speed of password recovery provided by Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery and robust supercomputing backed by the newest generation of NVIDIA's processors. - 2008-10-16

Dr. Lark Creates Nutritional Supplement to Restore Thick Hair and Strong Nails Susan Lark, MD, noted medical researcher, clinical nutritionist and women's health practitioner, has formulated a nutritional supplement called Hair & Nails Revitalizer, designed to bring back thicker, fuller hair and strong, healthy nails. Dr. Lark's Hair & Nails Revitalizer is available exclusively through Doctors' Preferred, Inc. (DPI), a subsidiary of Healthy Directions, LLC, one of the largest North American direct-mail supplement distributors. - 2008-10-16

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