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Bestselling Handbook on How to Write a Blockbuster
Download a Free Audiobook of “The Shawshank Redemption” from Audible.com
Papercutz Celebrates Children’s Book Week with Geronimo Stilton Appearances
At what age can I obtain my birth records?: Finding Your Birth Records
What is ‘fixed’ interest?: Interest
What are wedding cake ‘accessories’?: Wedding Cake Terms
What is ‘head to head’ scoring in fantasy football?: Fantasy Football Game Style And Scoring
How To Make Grilled Sardines With Fennel And Orange Salad
Why was John Lennon murdered?: Murdered Celebrities
Joey Giovinazzo, Owner of Joey’s Casa Italiana Presents The Wrecking Crew – Discover the True Creators of Rock and Roll – Three Separate Showings – April 29, 30 & May 1
Audiobook Version of “The Big Secret for the Small Investor: The Shortest Route to Long-Term Investment Success” Now Available
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What is ‘total points’ or ‘fantasy points’ scoring in fantasy football?: Fantasy Football Game Style And Scoring
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What are wedding cake ‘tiers’?: Wedding Cake Terms
Will adoptive parents have any information about birth parents?: Finding Your Birth Records
Where was Tiny Tim when he died?: Celebrities Who Died Performing
TrailerChix holds national contest for guest lifestyle Host
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Market Awareness Launches Strategic Intelligence Austin Texas Chapter – Yeehaw!
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Is interest something I can shop around for?: Interest
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Bestselling Handbook on How to Write a Blockbuster

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 05:08 AM PDT

Bestselling Handbook on How to Write a Blockbuster

Reveals how Fiction Writers can be the Next Dan Brown or J.K. Rowling and Make Millions!

Lagos, NG. (PRWEB) April 28, 2011

ArthurBookHouse announce the release of “How to Write a Bestseller” by Arthur Zulu, the newest and fastest-selling writing manual in the publishing industry, designed to help aspiring novelists to write a mega-yield title and hit fame and fortune. It is also a must-read for teachers and students, academics and researchers, journalists and the general reader desiring to ride out the recession by exploring a successful career in the exciting world of story writing. This writing guidebook is different from the rest of the pack because it covers the key fiction writing topics and gives practical explanation to the pre-published writer in Keep-It-Simple-Stupid language. The purpose is to enable them to do a debut meal-ticket story like these inaugural success stories: Margaret Mitchel (Gone With the Wind), James Jones (From Here to Eternity), Colleen McCullough (The Thornbirds), Norman Mailer (The Naked and the Dead), Eric Segal (Love Story), and Kathleen Winsor (Forever Amber). Click below to read the riveting review:

http://snapsummaries.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-write-blockbuster.html

The book begins by examining and dispelling the fears of young writers and supplying them a list of topics that make run-away bestsellers. The writer is further helped to begin the actual fiction writing. They go through the stages of plot development, characterization, styling, and revising of their story. The writing manual also identifies obstacles faced by writers in the writing process and discusses how to fix them, helps the writer to know what to do after their book is written, examines the various publishing options, tells the writer what they need to know before publishing their book, and then goes on to dissect promotion to help the writer sell their book and make lots of money.

“How to Write a Bestseller” is therefore selling the secrets used by bestselling authors in writing award-winning bestsellers. They include literary czars and czarinas from Jeffrey Archer to John Bunyan, J.K. Rowling to John Grisham, Dan Brown to Emily Bronte, Agatha Christie to Charles Dickens, Thomas Clancy to Frederick Forsyth, Nicholai Gogol to Oliver Goldsmith, and many others. The writer will find an x-ray of the writing styles of these great writers in the book, learn from them to do their masterpieces, and join the light bearers in a blaze of glory!

Says Arthur Zulu, the author of the book: "The growth of this book is exponential. It started as a three-chapter article, then went on demand to become a ten-chapter e-book, and is now available as a twenty-chapter paperback with a Kindle Edition. This reveals that the writing manual is really helping writers to do an echo-Bible." The details, contents, and free sample of the book can be found at amazon.com and amazon.co.uk for instant download by clicking below:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004PYDPM2

About ArthurBookHouse

ArthurBookHouse are publishers, book reviewers, and press release experts. Titles published by ArthurBookHouse written by Arthur Zulu include the fast- selling writing manual, “How to Write a Bestseller,” a controversial drama on the black “Queen Esther,” the family book, “The Secrets to Successful Courtship & Marriage,” and the intriguing title, “Why Does God Allow Us to Suffer?” Others are “Chasing Shadows!” now out of print and the serial mystery title, “The Hunt for the Tree of Life,” soon to be released. All the titles and free excerpts are available for instant download on amazon.com and amazon.co.uk.

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Download a Free Audiobook of “The Shawshank Redemption” from Audible.com

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 05:02 AM PDT

The Shawshank Redemption is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Penguin Audiobooks and authored by Stephen King, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook The Shawshank Redemption, narrated by Frank Muller, has received an average rating of 4.49 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 3 hours and 58 min. The audiobook was first released in January 2009 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “Based on a a novella from Different Seasons, this unabridged tale focuses on a man convicted of murder, who finds himself in a prison ruled by a sadistic warden and secretly operated by a clever convict.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $15.93, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get The Shawshank Redemption or any other audiobook for free with a 14-day free trial. If you are a current Audible.com member, the audiobook is available for 1 credit(s).

Audible.com is the leading provider of digital audiobooks and audio entertainment on the Internet. Audible titles are downloaded and played on iPods, iPhones, Android devices, Kindles, mp3 players and over 500 other devices. Audible.com has more than 85,000 titles in every genre, including mysteries & thrillers, business, sci-fi & fantasy, as well as titles featured on Oprah's Book Club and the New York Times Best Sellers List.

Audible.com has two monthly subscription plans available. The Platinum Plan, at $22.95 per month, entitles members to 2 audiobook credits each month. The Gold Plan, at $14.95 per month, gives listeners one audiobook credit each month. Both plans will entitle you to great discounts on additional audiobook purchases. If you’re a new customer, you can try Audible for free by taking advantage of a 14-day trial offer which includes 1 free audiobook credit.

To download The Shawshank Redemption or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.

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Papercutz Celebrates Children’s Book Week with Geronimo Stilton Appearances

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 04:53 AM PDT

San Francisco, CA, April 28, 2011 –(PR.com)– May 2nd marks the beginning of Children’s Book Week and publishers nationwide are planning events. Papercutz, the premier publisher of such popular graphic novel series as Disney Fairies, Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew and The Smurfs, is celebrating with a unique series of author and artist appearances in the San Francisco Bay area.

Geronimo Stilton, an editor at The Rodent’s Gazette in New Mouse City, travels through time to defend history from his arch nemeses, the Pirate Cats. Geronimo has appeared in 7 volumes published by Papercutz, selling over 400,000 copies, the most recent being this past January with Geronimo Stilton #7 “Dinosaurs in Action.” Geronimo Stilton is a best-selling children’s book series, originating in Milan, Italy in 2000. Geronimo came to the United States in 2004 with Scholastic publishing to date over 40 chapter books which have sold 12 million copies. For the first time since the graphic novel series launched in the fall of 2009, members of the Italian creative team will travel to the US for a limited number of appearances and workshops in honor of the national celebration of books and reading for youth.

Writers Leonardo Favia and Michele Foschini and artist Ennio Bufi, direct from Italy, will offer a special class to learn to draw Geronimo and his friends. The masterminds behind Geronimo will also offer sketches and autographs to all fans in attendance. Fans of all ages can attend at these two Barnes & Noble locations:

May 5 – 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
119 Colma Boulevard
280 Metro Center
Colma, CA 94014

May 6 – 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
Hacienda Crossings
4972 Dublin Boulevard
Dublin, CA 94568

Then on May 7th, Free Comic Book Day, Geronimo Stilton graphic novel artist Ennio Bufi, as well as writers Foschini and Favia, will meet the readers, make sketches and sign the Papercutz Geronimo Stilton graphic novels at comics shops Lee’s Comics 1020 N. Rengstorff Avenue, Suite F in Mountain View, CA from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, and then from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Atlantis Fantasyworld 1020 Cedar Street in Santa Cruz, CA. These appearances are timed to coincide with the release of Geronimo Stilton’s special Free Comic Book, which also features a full-color short story from the Smurfs graphic novel series, also published by Papercutz.

Leonardo Favia, with a degree in publishing, journalism and cinema, after working for a daily paper, a library and a video game company, decided – of all things – to write comics. He scripts Geronimo’s graphic novel adventures, as told him by Geronimo himself, Michele Foschini is a translator and publisher who has written all sorts of comics. A longtime collaborator of Geronimo Stilton, he is currently chronicling some of the time-travelling adventures of Geronimo Stilton, aided by his frequent partner-in-crime, Leonardo Favia. Ennio Bufi started his career as a sculptor. He then became a character designer for the first season of the Geronimo Stilton animated series. He is currently drawing his second Geronimo Stilton graphic novel, and he lives in Turin, in northern Italy.

For more information on the Geronimo Stilton graphic novel series, visit the Papercutz website at http://www.papercutz.com. Media inquiries can be directed to publicist Susan Soares at susan.soares1971@gmail.com.

At what age can I obtain my birth records?: Finding Your Birth Records

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 04:43 AM PDT

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What is ‘fixed’ interest?: Interest

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 04:42 AM PDT

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What are wedding cake ‘accessories’?: Wedding Cake Terms

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 04:42 AM PDT

What are wedding cake ‘accessories’?: Wedding Cake Terms

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What is ‘head to head’ scoring in fantasy football?: Fantasy Football Game Style And Scoring

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 04:42 AM PDT

What is ‘head to head’ scoring in fantasy football?: There are countless variations of fantasy football leagues, and finding the perfect style and scoring system can be like the quest for the Holy Grail. Gregg Rosenthal explains your options.

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How To Make Grilled Sardines With Fennel And Orange Salad

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 04:42 AM PDT

Grilled Sardines with Fennel and Orange Salad Recipe. Usually ‘quenching’ is associated with thirst – but this dish does exactly that with its juicy, summery flavours! Sample our Grilled Sardines with Fennel and Orange Salad Recipe.

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Why was John Lennon murdered?: Murdered Celebrities

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 04:41 AM PDT

Why was John Lennon murdered?: Murdered Celebrities

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Joey Giovinazzo, Owner of Joey’s Casa Italiana Presents The Wrecking Crew – Discover the True Creators of Rock and Roll – Three Separate Showings – April 29, 30 & May 1

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 04:23 AM PDT

Hewitt, NJ, April 28, 2011 –(PR.com)– The Wrecking Crew – They were the true creators of Rock n’ Roll.

This is an exclusive not yet released movie to the public. It’s a story about a group of musicians in the 60’s who broke all the rules of music and impacted the music world forever. The musicians of "The Wrecking Crew" created the Soundtrack behind the dating years of over 38 million American Baby-Boomers.

Thus calling them The Wrecking Crew. As Denny Tedesco, the movie director and son of Tommy Tedesco (original member of the Wrecking Crew), describes it they were "a group of studio musicians in Los Angeles in the 60′s who played on hits for the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, Sonny and Cher, Jan and Dean, The Monkees, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Mamas and Papas, Tijuana Brass, Ricky Nelson, Johnny Rivers and were Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound." Tedesco says, the musicians were "recording around the clock for a good 8 years."

As part of a fundraiser to help promote the release of the movie a pre-release screening will be presented at Joey’s Casa Italiana in Hewitt, NJ and will be shown on three separate dates, April 29, 30 and May 1 featuring dinner, movie and a live show. The live show will feature the full length songs from the movie played by some of the musicians who wrote and recorded these songs. Some of the featured guest appearances along with Tommy Tedesco will include Ray Monte (the legendary Lou Monte’s son) with Don Randi (original member of the Wrecking Crew). Also present will be Bobbi Valli (brother of Franki Valli) with Don Randi (pianist for Nancy Sinatra) as well as T.V. personality Uncle Floyd.

The dinner features a complete selection of salads, hot and cold appetizers, seafood, veal, chicken, pasta, vegetarian dishes, and many other choices. It also includes coffee and dessert of your choice.

The price of the ticket for the dining room is $49.95.

The price of the ticket at the bar (complete with four 62" flat screen TVs) is $25.00. Both include the dinner, movie, and the show.

For complete details, directions and pay pal payment go to www.joeyscasaitaliana.com or call 973-728-4722 after 12 noon.

Joey’s Casa Italiana
(formerly Le Bistro)
9 Lakeside
Hewitt (in West Milford), NJ 07421

To learn more about "The Wrecking Crew" go to www.wreckingcrew.com

Audiobook Version of “The Big Secret for the Small Investor: The Shortest Route to Long-Term Investment Success” Now Available

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 04:05 AM PDT

The Big Secret for the Small Investor: The Shortest Route to Long-Term Investment Success is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Simon & Schuster Audio and authored by Joel Greenblatt, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook The Big Secret for the Small Investor: The Shortest Route to Long-Term Investment Success, narrated by Adam Grupper, has received an average rating of 0 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 3 hour 9 min The audiobook was first released in March 2011 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “When it comes to investing in the stock market, investors have plenty of options:

They can do it themselves. Trillions of dollars are invested this way. (Of course, the only problem here is that most people have no idea how to analyze and choose individual stocks. Well, not really the only problem. Most investors have no idea how to construct a stock portfolio, most have no idea when to buy and sell, and most have no idea how much to invest in the first place.)
They can give it to professionals to invest. Trillions of dollars are invested this way.(Unfortunately most professionals actually underperform the market averages over time. In fact,it may be even harder to pick good professional managers than it is to pick good individual stocks.)
They can invest in traditional index funds. Trillions of dollars are also invested this way.(The problem is that investing this way is seriously flawed–and almost a guarantee of subpar investment returns over time.)
They can read The Big Secret for the Small Investor and do something else. Not much is invested this way. Yet….

Let top hedge fund manager, Columbia business school professor, former Fortune 500 chairman and New York Times best-selling author Joel Greenblatt take you on a journey that will reveal the Big Secret for both individual and professional investors. Based on path-breaking new research, find out how anyone can beat the market, the index funds and the experts by following a new approach that relies on the principles of value investing, common sense and quantitative discipline. Along the way, learn where “value” comes from, how markets work, and what really happens on Wall Street. By journey’s end, small investors (and even not-so-small investors) will have found their way to some excellent new investment choices.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $17.49, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get The Big Secret for the Small Investor: The Shortest Route to Long-Term Investment Success or any other audiobook for free with a 14-day free trial. If you are a current Audible.com member, the audiobook is available for 1 credit(s).

To download The Big Secret for the Small Investor: The Shortest Route to Long-Term Investment Success or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.

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What sort of interest rate should I be looking for?: Interest

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 03:42 AM PDT

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What is ‘total points’ or ‘fantasy points’ scoring in fantasy football?: Fantasy Football Game Style And Scoring

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 03:42 AM PDT

What is ‘total points’ or ‘fantasy points’ scoring in fantasy football?: There are countless variations of fantasy football leagues, and finding the perfect style and scoring system can be like the quest for the Holy Grail. Gregg Rosenthal explains your options.

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How To Make BBQ Teriyaki Salmon And Asian Coleslaw

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 03:42 AM PDT

BBQ Teriyaki Salmon and Asian Coleslaw Recipe. A delightful oriental twist to the most versatile of fish – excellent for lunch as it is light, healthy and imaginative! Delight in our BBQ Teriyaki Salmon and Asian Coleslaw recipe.

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What are wedding cake ‘tiers’?: Wedding Cake Terms

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 03:42 AM PDT

What are wedding cake ‘tiers’?: Wedding Cake Terms

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Will adoptive parents have any information about birth parents?: Finding Your Birth Records

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 03:41 AM PDT

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Where was Tiny Tim when he died?: Celebrities Who Died Performing

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 03:26 AM PDT

Where was Tiny Tim when he died?: Celebrities Who Died Performing

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TrailerChix holds national contest for guest lifestyle Host

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 03:18 AM PDT

TrailerChix holds national contest for guest lifestyle Host

TrailerChix kicks off national contest to find a guest lifestyle host for upcoming two week 1,800 mile video production tour promoting glamorous living in small eco friendly footprints.

(PRWEB) April 28, 2011

The winning Host of the TrailerChix 2011 Roll will travel and host segments together with the online magazine's lifestyle editors along the scenic stretch of highway 101, starting in Lund Canada and ending in Hollywood California, from August 21 – September 5, 2011.

The winning Host will have the opportunity to create and produce their own short segments in a number of lifestyle categories including, food, travel, DIY and design. Segments will be pushed out to over 11 million households across the country through a number of networks.

"This is a great opportunity for the winning Host to express their passion," said Shelah Johnson, TrailerChix' Editor-in-Chief. "Our magazine covers a wide range of topics that support the small footprint and lifestyle. We are looking for people who have very specific ideas of how and what it takes to be very successful living and working remotely, either full or part-time."

Contestants must summit a 2 to 5 minute video along with a 250 (or more) word essay on what it means to them to "Break Free of the Pack". The contest is open to men or woman, aged 21 years or older. All submissions must be received by July 1, 2011 to qualify.

For contest details and rules go to http://www.trailerchix.com/101roll

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About TrailerChix: TrailerChixSM LLC is an independent media company and is not affiliated with any manufacturer, business, product or association in or outside of the recreational industry. Its sole purpose is to foster fabulous living in small, eco-friendly footprints.

Key Words: TrailerChix, contest, lifestyle, women, travel, RV, travel trailer, small footprint, small space, Shelah Johnson, highway 101

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DR. KUTLUK OKTAY JOINS the REPRODUCTIVE SPECIALISTS of NEW YORK

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 03:18 AM PDT

DR. KUTLUK OKTAY JOINS the REPRODUCTIVE SPECIALISTS of NEW YORK

Hawthorne, NY April 4, 2011 – Reproductive Specialists of New York announces that Dr. Kutluk Oktay has joined their practice and highly qualified team of doctors in a new Westchester office.

(PRWEB) April 28, 2011

"We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kutluk Oktay, of New York Medical College in Westchester has joined our practice on April 1. Dr. Oktay is known for his ground-breaking research in fertility preservation in cancer patients. He is currently researching the causes of oocyte aging. He is an accomplished robotic surgeon and also a committee chairman for the American Society for Clinical Oncologist in the area of fertility preservation. Dr. Oktay is the founder of Transatlantic Reproductive Technologies Network (TARTEN). Please join us in welcoming him to our practice!"

The newsworthy Dr. Kutluk Oktay recently performed the 1st successful robotic ovarian tissue transplant in a British woman who had her ovarian tissue cryopreserved 5 years ago prior to undergoing cancer chemotherapy.

About Reproductive Specialists of New York:

Reproductive Specialists of New York is a team of highly qualified physicians trained in treating fertility problems.

Dr. Gabriel San Roman began treating patients with fertility problems in 1991 and founded Reproductive Specialists of New York in October 1997. His vision was to offer the field’s most advanced techniques for fertility treatment in a comfortable and supportive environment. Throughout the years, the physicians he has chosen share this philosophy.

The philosophy of the physicians and staff of Reproductive Specialists of New York is simple: “Provide our patients with world-class medicine and state-of-the-art technology combined with compassionate, personalized care.” The dedicated staff is trained to specifically address the personal concerns of their patients and to provide individualized care.

Reproductive Specialists of New York is affiliated with: Stony Brook Medical Center; Winthrop University Hospital; Long Island College Hospital; Brooklyn Hospital; Good Samaritan Hospital; Nassau University Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital.

Contact:

Sue McGreevy

Director of Operations and Management

631.246.9100

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Market Awareness Launches Strategic Intelligence Austin Texas Chapter – Yeehaw!

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 03:17 AM PDT

Market Awareness Launches Strategic Intelligence Austin Texas Chapter – Yeehaw!

SCIP (Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals) Chooses Market Awareness

(PRWEB) April 28, 2011

AUSTIN, TX (PRWEB) April 26, 2011

Market Awareness, the leader in perception intelligence enabling companies to understand their 'perceived' strengths and weaknesses, announced today that they have been chosen to Chair the Austin Texas SCIP Chapter.

The Austin Texas SCIP Chapter will be the group of choice for professionals engaged in competitive intelligence and related disciplines. This Chapter is the premier advocate for the use of intelligence to enhance business decision-making and organizational performance.

Market Awareness has a four phase strategy it is launching in the next few weeks to attract members and begin marketing their events on all the major social media channels.

"It is our goal to attract a lot of people that view business intelligence as a critical aspect in their strategic and tactical planning process," said Crystal Pieschel, SCIP Coordinator for Market Awareness. "We have a well thought out plan as to whom we would like to present at our quarterly meetings which will begin to really drive membership as well."

Market Awareness plans to have quarterly Chapter meetings in their downtown Austin offices and bring in top-notch companies from the surrounding area to present on a wide range of 'business intelligence' topics. Members will also have the ability to patch into these quarterly meetings remotely and watch the meeting on Market Awareness' YouTube and other social media channels.

"We have been engaged in our own business intelligence meetings in the Austin area for four years now, so it just made sense that we joined up with SCIP to provide that additional level of exposure," said Glen Brynteson, CEO of Market Awareness. "We want to personally thank the SCIP Board for giving us this opportunity and we are excited to start implementing our plans for the Austin Texas SCIP Chapter."

About Market Awareness:

Market Awareness enables firms to understand their 'perceived' strengths and weaknesses according to existing customers and lost prospects and properly position them against their competition to win, maintain and retain clients.

Market Awareness understands what critical intelligence is needed to strategically increase win ratios and provides the right level of non-biased intelligence to make critical company and management decisions. Understanding perceived strengths and weaknesses allows firms to align strategically for future growth.

Win more – a lot more…!

http://www.market-awareness.com

About SCIP:

SCIP membership consists of strategic and competitive intelligence practitioners who provide skilled analysis on the competitive environment, which enhances business decision-making and organizational performance. With the pace of technological development and the growth of global trade, today’s business environment changes more quickly than ever before, so executives require additional informed analysis to make strategic business decisions.

http://www.scip.org

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Audiobook Version of “McNelly Knows a Ranger (Dramatization)” Now Available

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 03:02 AM PDT

McNelly Knows a Ranger (Dramatization) is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Random House Audio and authored by Louis L’Amour, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook McNelly Knows a Ranger (Dramatization), narrated by , has received an average rating of 5 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 58 min. The audiobook was first released in September 2008 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “In a short story from Bowdrie’s Law, Bowdrie is determined to avenge the death of a friend, even after he is shot and left for dead.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $10.49, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get McNelly Knows a Ranger (Dramatization) or any other audiobook for free with a 14-day free trial. If you are a current Audible.com member, the audiobook is available for 1 credit(s).

To download McNelly Knows a Ranger (Dramatization) or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.

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What are wedding cake ‘pillars’?: Wedding Cake Terms

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 02:42 AM PDT

What are wedding cake ‘pillars’?: Wedding Cake Terms

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Is interest something I can shop around for?: Interest

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 02:42 AM PDT

This video Is interest something I can shop around for? is from the series Interest

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How To Make BBQ Swordfish With BBQ Vegetable Relish

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 02:42 AM PDT

BBQ Swordfish with Vegetable Relish Recipe. A delicate white fish that should be enjoyed piping hot – dip the pieces of meat into the vegetable relish and savour the flavour! Appreciate our BBQ Swordfish with Vegetable Relish recipe.

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Why did people think Redd Fox was acting when he died?: Celebrities Who Died Performing

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 02:42 AM PDT

Why did people think Redd Fox was acting when he died?: Celebrities Who Died Performing

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Have adoptive people always been able to access data about their origins?: Finding Your Birth Records

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 02:41 AM PDT

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Download a Free Audiobook of “The Marshal of Sentinel (Dramatization)” from Audible.com

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 02:02 AM PDT

The Marshal of Sentinel (Dramatization) is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Random House Audio and authored by Louis L’Amour, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook The Marshal of Sentinel (Dramatization), narrated by , has received an average rating of 5 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 1 hour The audiobook was first released in September 2008 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “Tough and vicious, the Fred Henry Gang had been robbing banks all along the stage route from Santa Fe to Tularosa. It was only a matter of time before they hit the sleepy town of Sentinel, and Marshal Fitz Moore knew that day had come.But when Julia Heath appeared out of the blue to raise the spectre of the past, he had a desperate and delicate situation on his hands. Now the Marshal had to foil a bank robbery, prevent a bloodbath, and pray that the lovely young lady would fathom the quick, cruel violence of the savage frontier and find forgiveness in her heart.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $10.49, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get The Marshal of Sentinel (Dramatization) or any other audiobook for free with a 14-day free trial. If you are a current Audible.com member, the audiobook is available for 1 credit(s).

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What happened when Dick Shawn died on stage?: Celebrities Who Died Performing

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:42 AM PDT

What happened when Dick Shawn died on stage?: Celebrities Who Died Performing

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What are wedding cake ‘dowels’?: Wedding Cake Terms

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:41 AM PDT

What are wedding cake ‘dowels’?: Wedding Cake Terms

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What is the future of fantasy football?: History And Future Of Fantasy Football

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:27 AM PDT

What is the future of fantasy football?: Fantasy football has exploded in popularity, but where did it come from? And where is it going?

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How To Make Moroccan BBQ Barbecue Salmon With Paprika Tomatoes

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:27 AM PDT

Moroccan BBQ Salmon with Paprika Tomatoes Recipe. A Moroccan slant on the most versatile of fish – enjoy this salmon dish as an alternative to barbecued meat. Devour our Moroccan BBQ Salmon with Paprika Tomatoes recipe.

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Homework: How To Get Good Grades

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:27 AM PDT

Homework: How to get good grades – Homework is a crucial supplement to the learning you will do in the classroom and, as you head towards your GSCEs, homework will become increasingly important. Our expert, David Littlemore, will show you how to get good grades from your homework.

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How does interest affect my loan?: Interest

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:26 AM PDT

This video How does interest affect my loan? is from the series Interest

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Chick Flick Preview – Summer 2011

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:09 AM PDT

Hollywood 411 takes a look at spring and summer’s hottest chick flicks! Kate Hudson talks Something Borrowed, we check out the raunchy Bridesmaids, Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis in Friends with Benefits, Bad Teacher and more!

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Reality TV Preview – Summer 2011

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:09 AM PDT

Hollywood 411 previews the summer’s hottest reality shows. Get a sneak peak at Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, see what’s in store for the contestants of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition and meet the latest Bachelorette!

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Royal Wedding Viewing Party

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:08 AM PDT

Hollywood 411′s royal wedding expert Carly Steel takes a look at the best way to throw a royal wedding party. From the food and drink to the decorations, we show you how to make the royal nuptials a memorable event for everyone.

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New Store Offers Outdoor Living and Sporting Gear

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:06 AM PDT

New Store Offers Outdoor Living and Sporting Gear

Outdoors enthusiasts are sure to appreciate this helpful new store.

Columbus, GA (PRWEB) April 28, 2011

For those people who love the great outdoors enjoying all that nature has to offer, nothing beats spending some quality time outside. But even those people who spend a limited amount of time outside know that to fully enjoy each outdoors experience, it is crucial to have the right camping gear, sporting goods, gardening products and other outdoor living essentials. Shoppers are looking for a store that delivers all of those handy items at low prices.

One new store is ready to be that go-to store for shoppers. Gerald's Products, recently established by entrepreneur Gerald Dykes, is an Internet store that prides itself on delivering the best outdoor living products around to their customers.

Gerald's Products is available to shoppers at any time of day or night via the Internet at http://www.geralds-products.com. The website is easy to use and offers a wide array of outdoor items for all levels of outdoor expertise, from novices to experts. Even for those individuals who haven't yet done any Internet shopping, the website is simple, safe and helpful.

Shopping at Gerald's Products is a convenient experience, but it is also so much more. The site offers outdoor living items for everyone, from gardening products to sporting goods to camping gear. This is the only store outdoors enthusiasts will need!

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Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse Recommends Performance Measures for State Electronics Recycling Programs

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:06 AM PDT

Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse Recommends Performance Measures for State Electronics Recycling Programs

The ERCC has released its set of "best practices" for measuring the performance of state electronics recycling programs. They recommend that collection of particular data points begin in the current or next program year. This will help to compare the varying approaches across the state programs.

Parkersburg, WV (PRWEB) April 28, 2011

The Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse (ERCC) is releasing today its set of "best practices" for measuring the performance of state electronics recycling programs. As the number of state, manufacturer, and retailer-sponsored recycling programs has grown, so too has the desire to compare the different approaches to determine which are the most effective.

The new ERCC publication, which was developed with input from public and private stakeholder members of the ERCC, addresses this gap by recommending a standard set of metrics that can be used to develop a coherent baseline set of data. The need for harmonized performance measures was identified as the top priority at a workshop held by the ERCC at the September 2010 E-Scrap Conference.

"With several states having two or more years' worth of data about their program now available, it's time to look at the real results using an apples-to-apples comparison," said Jason Linnell, Executive Director of the National Center for Electronics Recycling (NCER), which manages the ERCC in conjunction with the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC). "Too often we hear judgments being made about the state programs based on anecdotal information or incomplete data. These new metrics, when adopted and incorporated, will reduce these types of misinformed conclusions," said Linnell.

"While legislators and advocacy organizations have worked hard to develop effective electronics collection strategies, they have been challenged by a lack of data upon which to promote one strategy or another," Lynn Rubinstein, Executive Director of NERC commented. "With the implementation of the performance measurement system recommended by the ERCC, we can expect to have more program strategies that mirror successful programs, resulting in more electronics recycling."

The ERCC is a forum for coordination and information exchange among the state agencies that are implementing electronics recycling laws and all impacted stakeholders. The ERCC was launched in 2010. The new ERCC performance measures document identifies the preferred performance measures that should be tracked in electronics recycling programs as soon as possible. The measures are: 1) net pounds collected for recycling; 2) pounds collected for recycling per capita; 3) total number of permanent collection sites; 4) total number of mail-back programs and special collection events held annually; and 5) total weight recycled as percentage of weight collected. Basing evaluations of state programs on these baseline measures will provide a more level playing field for relative evaluation of program types and structures. ERCC recommends that collection of these data points begin in the current or next program year, and plans to post all available metrics on the ERCC website.

During 2011, the ERCC will release other documents with recommendations on various topics, such as product definitions and collector best practices which have been developed through member working groups. The ERCC is also planning to activate an online registration system for manufacturer and others and expand existing databases on the ERCC website.

To learn more about the ERCC, go to http://www.ecycleclearinghouse.org. To view the Performance Measures document, see: http://www.ecycleclearinghouse.org/documents/ERCC%20Best%20Practices%20for%20Performance%20Measures%20FINAL.doc.

About the National Center for Electronics Recycling (NCER): The NCER is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization based in Parkersburg, West Virginia that is dedicated to the development and enhancement of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used electronics in the U.S. For more information about the NCER, visit their website at http://www.electronicsrecycling.org.

About The Northeast Recycling Council (NERC): NERC’s mission is to advance an environmentally sustainable economy by promoting source and toxicity reduction, recycling, and the purchasing of environmentally preferable products and services. As part of its mission, NERC administers and supports several programs: The Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse, the State Electronics Recycling Challenge, the Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse, and the Vermont Business Materials Exchange. For more information on NERC or any of their projects, call Lynn Rubinstein 802-254-3636 or visit http://www.nerc.org.

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National Experts in the Neurosciences Headline Speaker Roster for CME Outfitters’ 4th Annual Chair Summit

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:05 AM PDT

National Experts in the Neurosciences Headline Speaker Roster for CME Outfitters' 4th Annual Chair Summit

Conference dates set for June 23-26 in Annapolis, MD; speaker list includes psychiatry and neuroscience department chairs from 19 top academic institutions

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) April 28, 2011

CME Outfitters, LLC, an award-winning accredited provider of multidisciplinary continuing education (CE), today announces an open invitation for healthcare media to register for its Fourth Annual Chair Summit, a multi-day conference that educates mental health and family practitioners on advances in evidence-based treatments for a variety of critical health conditions. The conference takes place at the Loews Annapolis Hotel on June 23-26, and offers continuing education credit for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and more.

"This conference focuses on the latest research and important standards of care across all practice settings, from community-based clinics up to large academic centers" says Jan Perez, managing partner of CME Outfitters, LLC. "Speakers include department chairs from renowned academic institutions such as the University of Florida, the University of Wisconsin, the University of North Carolina, Wake Forest University, Columbia University, Tufts University, and over a dozen more."

The conference, in co-sponsorship with USF Health, includes sessions on topics of recent media notoriety and critical educational need among healthcare professionals in psychiatry, neurology, and primary care:

TBI and brain injuries
Multiple sclerosis
ADHD
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Sleep-wake disorders
Women's health
Migraines
Alzheimer's disease

Faculty for the conference includes clinician-researchers on the forefront of evidence-based treatment advances in the neurosciences and consists entirely of department chairs from academic institutions. Several prominent faculty include:

Mark S. Gold, MD

Donald R. Dizney Eminent Scholar and Distinguished Professor

University of Florida College of Medicine & McKnight Brain Institute Departments of Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Anesthesiology, Community Health & Family Medicine

Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry

University of Florida

Ned H. Kalin, MD

Hedberg Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry

Director, HealthEmotions Research Institute

University of Wisconsin – Madison

David R. Rubinow, MD

Chair, Department of Psychiatry

Assad Meymandi Professor of Psychiatry

Professor of Medicine

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Paul Summergrad, MD

Dr. Frances S. Arkin Professor and Chairman

Department of Psychiatry

Professor of Medicine

Tufts University School of Medicine

Psychiatrist-in-Chief

Tufts Medical Center

Chairman, Tufts Medical Center Physicians Organization

For the full faculty list, agenda, and other information, visit http://www.neuroscienceCME.com/PR551

There is no fee for media to register for or attend the program. To register, contact:

Rachel Ellis, 614.328.4506, rellis(at)cmeoutfitters(dot)com

For healthcare professionals, the fee is $399, although prior attendees can register for $349.

Online: Visit http://www.neuroscienceCME.com/PR551 and click the Register for Symposium icon

Phone: Call 877.CME.PROS (877.263.7767)

Fax: Visit http://www.neuroscienceCME.com/PR551, print and complete the activity details form, and fax to 614.929.3600

Target Audience:

Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, certified case managers, pharmacists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in mental health.

Financial Support:

This continuing education activity is supported by educational grants from various organizations. Disclosures of financial supporters will be added to http://www.neuroscienceCME.com/PR551 as they become available.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:

Integrate the latest research and clinical data in psychiatric and neurologic disorders and translate into daily clinical practice.
Engage in discussion with experts and colleagues about clinical challenges in your practice and apply new insights and data to improve measurement-based patient care.
Develop a personal action plan that integrates 3 new evidence-based concepts that will improve clinical performance and patient outcomes.

Accreditation:

CME Credit (Physicians): USF Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

USF Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA Category I CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

CNE Credit (Nurses):

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15510, for 23 contact hours.

CEP Credit (Psychologists):

CME Outfitters is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CME Outfitters maintains responsibility for this program and its content. (23 CE credits)

NASW Credit (Social Workers):

This program was approved by the National Association of Social Workers (provider #886407722) for 23 continuing education contact hours.

CCMC Credit (Certified Case Managers):

This program has been approved for 23 hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).

CPE Credit (Pharmacists):

CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 23 contact hours (2.3 CEUs)

Universal Program Number: 0376-9999-11-004-L01-P

Activity Type: knowledge-based

Faculty Disclosure:

USF Health and CME Outfitters, LLC, adhere to the ACCME Standards, as well as those of the ACPE, APA, and ANCC, regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of USF Health and CME Outfitters, LLC, that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved, and also that speakers will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure is presented to the learner prior to registration at http://www.neuroscienceCME.com/PR551

About CME Outfitters, LLC:

CME Outfitters develops and distributes live, recorded, print, and web-based educational activities to thousands of clinicians each year and offers expert accreditation services for non-accredited organizations. For a complete list of certified activities and more information, visit http://www.cmeoutfitters.com or call 877.CME.PROS (877.263.7767).

About neuroscienceCME:

neuroscienceCME.com is an award-winning web portal serving clinicians, educators, and researchers in the neurosciences. Launched in October 2006, neuroscienceCME.com fills an identified gap in online resources for professionals around the world who practice in areas related to psychiatry, sleep disorders, addiction and substance abuse, ADHD, and other areas related to brain function. The site’s primary mission is to be a central forum for accessing, debating, synthesizing, and implementing the latest findings and best practices in the neurosciences. Visit http://www.neuroscienceCME.com to learn more.

About USF Health (University of South Florida):

USF Health produces educational activities that are scientifically valid, free of commercial bias, and based on the principles of adult learning. These activities are developed around specific needs related to gaps in competence, performance, and/or patient outcomes, and, whenever possible, offer education delivered in settings best suited to the intended results.

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“Merrano of the Dry Country (Dramatization) (Unabridged)” Audiobook Now Available from Audible.com

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:05 AM PDT

Merrano of the Dry Country (Dramatization) (Unabridged) is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Random House Audio and authored by Louis L’Amour, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Merrano of the Dry Country (Dramatization) (Unabridged), narrated by , has received an average rating of 5 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 59 min. The audiobook was first released in September 2008 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “When Miguel Merrano first came to Mirror Valley, the land was green and lush…and off limits to Mexicans. Ranchers such as Tom Drake and Joe Stangle tried to drive Merrano out, to fence him out; and when he warned them that greed and overgrazing would ruin their land, they refused to listen. Now Merrano’s predictions have come true. Mirror Valley is so dry it’s about to blow away. The cattle are hollow-ribbed and dying. And the ranchers are broke . . . flat broke. Only Merrano’s ranch is still thriving. As the ranchers watch him pay for goods in gold and sell his cattle at a mighty profit, their hatred grows and festers . . . until they draw their guns in a desperate act that will pit daughter against father, friend against friend – an act that could tear the valley apart forever.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $10.49, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Merrano of the Dry Country (Dramatization) (Unabridged) or any other audiobook for free with a 14-day free trial. If you are a current Audible.com member, the audiobook is available for 1 credit(s).

To download Merrano of the Dry Country (Dramatization) (Unabridged) or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.

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Taylion Takes Step For Students’ Successful Future

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:05 AM PDT

Taylion Takes Step For Students' Successful Future

Taylion Virtual Academy recently took a step to ensure its future graduates will have as many options as possible before them by submitting a request for accreditation to the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

San Bernardino, Calif. (PRWEB) April 28, 2011

"We are seeking the highest level of accreditation possible," said Stephanie La Ferriere, Director of Curriculum. La Ferriere and Director of Instruction Danielle Moore prepared this report.

Taylion Virtual Academy opened at the start of the 2010-11 year as a public charter school. At the beginning of its second semester, Taylion Virtual Academy submitted a report, known as a self-study, to begin the process of becoming accredited. This was the earliest point at which the new school could submit the request.

Submitting the report starts the process of accreditation, in which Western Association of Schools and Colleges sends a team of educators to Taylion Virtual Academy. The team, known as a WASC Accreditation Team, will closely examine the way Taylion educates students, then issue a recommendation for accreditation.

This distinction will be apparent to Taylion Virtual Academy graduates who plan to attend California State University or University of California schools upon graduation. When a high school is WASC-accredited or a candidate, public universities count credits earned there as a means of satisfying the admission requirements.

Students who decide to leave Taylion and go to another school also would benefit from their current school being a candidate for accreditation. High schools with WASC accreditation accept the credits of students who transfer from other WASC Accredited schools.

"We want our students to be able to transfer to another school if they move, or when they graduate," La Ferriere said. "We want to provide them with the most resources possible. With WASC accreditation, we will be able to do that."

As a "Candidate School," Taylion Virtual Academy would then have another three years to further develop its programs. After submission of a second self-study, and a second visit by a WASC Accreditation Team, the association would then give Taylion Virtual Academy either full accreditation for six years, or a limited accreditation for a shorter period of time.

Preparation for a Western Association of Schools and College accreditation takes students, parents, teachers and school administrators on a process of discovery. Likewise, the perspective of the outside visiting team can also give a school insight into how well they're doing.

"The process will uncover the ways our school can improve the quality of our education," said Will Griffin, Executive Director.

"We must identify our strengths and weaknesses," La Ferriere said. "We interview parents, students and teachers to find out what they are happy with and what they would like to see improved."

"We also interview members of the community," Griffin said. "We want this report to reflect the values of our community."

A Western Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation assures that the school meets California's standards of quality. The association, a private entity, works closely with the California Department of Education to accredit schools based on the state's standards.

No two schools follow an identical approach to meet standards for accreditation. Taylion Virtual Academy does so in vastly different ways for each student, because this school offers independent study, home school, and virtual studies instead of traditional classroom education.

At Taylion, this means that instead of one teacher working with 20, 30 or more students, independent study teachers present lessons to a small group of 5 to 6 to their high school students twice a week, and give them direction for studies at home. Home school educators work with the students' parents, to develop unique lesson plans that will ensure state quality standards are met.

"In charter schools, the needs of our students are often different than the needs of students in traditional schools," La Ferriere said. "Our self-study ensures that we meet our students' needs."

Taylion Virtual Academy, a free public charter school, offers an option for families who wish to be directly involved in their children's education, for teens who seek an accelerated schedule to begin college early, and for teens needing to catch up on credits to graduate with their classmates.

For more information, or a free campus tour, call Taylion Virtual Academy at (909) 889-5152 or go to http://www.taylion.com.

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Recently Opened Store Electronics, Home and Living Items, and More

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:05 AM PDT

Recently Opened Store Electronics, Home and Living Items, and More

Tik Tak Store offers a fantastic shopping experience for those searching for high-quality items on the web.

Hoffman Estates, IL (PRWEB) April 28, 2011

Shopping for items like consumer electronics or attractive home and living products can pose a real challenge to shoppers. Even worse is trying to comparison shop to ensure they're coming away with a reasonable price. What shoppers want is a store that delivers quality items like computers, digital cameras, flat screen TVs, video games and accessories for low prices.

One new multifaceted website is ready to be that go-to store for shoppers. Tik Tak Store, established earlier this year by entrepreneur Najeeba Taranum, is an Internet store dedicated to helping their customers find the best in consumer electronics and home and living items every time they visit.

Tik Tak Store is available to shoppers at any time of day via the web at http://www.tictakstore.com. There, shoppers will find a site that is quite easy to navigate. Even those shoppers who have limited familiarity with web shopping will enjoy the experience. All in all, it is a user-friendly, convenient and safe website.

But more than convenience, Tik Tak Store offers their valued customers something that is becoming harder to find. The store provides amazing discounts on high quality items throughout the store. With their selection of computers, digital cameras, flat screen TVs, video games and accessories, shoppers are sure to find something perfect.

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SicolaMartin Promotes, Reorganizes Executive Level Staff

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:05 AM PDT

SicolaMartin Promotes, Reorganizes Executive Level Staff

Shift in Management Adapts to Agency Growth

(PRWEB) April 28, 2011

Austin, TX: Austin-based advertising and marketing agency, SicolaMartin, recently announced a new lineup within the agency's leadership team. The 50-person agency, a part of Young & Rubicam Brands, represents businesses in the technology, B2B and consumer categories including AMD, CoreLogic, Dell, McLane, St. David's HealthCare and Sybase.

The reorganization includes the promotion of five senior staffers, Nancy George, Kimberly Granberry, Mark Norton, Nada Saidi Smith and Alan Vassberg. All have been named vice president, retaining many elements of their previous organizational responsibilities, while also expanding their roles within the agency.

Nancy George has been promoted to Vice President, Client Services. In addition to her new role in overseeing client and agency interaction, George will maintain her position as Account Director on key anchor accounts. An advertising and marketing veteran with over 20 years of experience on corporate, high-tech, healthcare, entertainment, retail, fast food, industrial, consumer and packaged goods accounts, George plays a vital role in the ongoing relationships between SicolaMartin and its many clients.

Kimberly Granberry has been promoted to Vice President, Finance. A SicolaMartin employee for over 10 years, Granberry oversees all aspects of the agency's financial operations, developing, implementing and enforcing policies and procedures that improve the overall operation, effectiveness and financial condition of the agency.

Mark Norton has been promoted to Vice President, Creative Strategy and Development. With almost 17 years at SicolaMartin writing creative and copy platforms, Norton has built brands and worked effectively in all forms of traditional media and the latest social and non-traditional channels. Along with his increased responsibilities and new business efforts, Norton will continue as lead writer for a variety of SicolaMartin clients.

Nada Saidi Smith has been promoted to Vice President, Account Operations. In addition to her existing role as Account Director on the McLane and LifeSize accounts, Saidi Smith's new responsibilities include development of organization policies and processes that cover account operations, personnel and financial performance. A seasoned agency veteran, Saidi Smith has been with SicolaMartin for 19 years.

Lastly, Alan Vassberg has been promoted to Vice President, Communications Planning. With 13 years of industry experience—six as the agency's previous Marketing Services Director—Vassberg's new role at SicolaMartin will have him coordinating and maximizing the media, research, account service and creative departments to achieve client goals via the most effective agency initiatives possible.

"Over the past 25 years the agency has developed some incredible talent and stellar leaders," stated Cherie Cox, President. "These five individuals are helping shape the future of SicolaMartin. Diane and I are proud of all they've done, and in their new roles we know there's no limit to what they can accomplish."

About SicolaMartin

Austin, Texas-based SicolaMartin is an advertising and marketing agency that turns marketing complexities into compelling ideas. For more than 20 years, the agency has created powerful connections between brands and their customers in industries such as enterprise technology, consumer electronics, managed services, healthcare, telecom and supply chain management and logistics. Industry leaders, including AMD, CoreLogic, Dell, McLane and Sybase have relied on SicolaMartin for innovative marketing solutions. The agency is a wholly owned subsidiary of Young & Rubicam Brands. For more information, visit http://www.sicolamartin.com.

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New Store Delivers Electronics, Toys and Home Essentials at Low Prices

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:04 AM PDT

New Store Delivers Electronics, Toys and Home Essentials at Low Prices

Karol's Kitchen Korner is celebrating their grand opening with fantastic bargains via the web.

Spotswood, NJ (PRWEB) April 28, 2011

When it comes time to shop, most people are tired of searching from store to store to cross off all the items on their shopping list. In the Internet age, shoppers are looking for a store that delivers all of the home, garden and living items the need, from electronics to kid's toys and kitchen gadgets, in one easy stop.

Thanks to one new store, shoppers can now find great bargains on everything they need for their home and family. Karol's Kitchen Korner, an Internet store recently established by entrepreneur Carol Murata, is the kind of store that wants to help their customers find amazing gifts, quality musical instruments, helpful learning toys for babies and kids, and even electronics and computers.

Karol's Kitchen Korner is available to shoppers at any time of day via the web at http://www.karolskitchenkorner.com. The site features an interface that is simple and user friendly. Browsing through the store's home, kid, garden and living items is as simple as a few clicks of the mouse.

Karol's Kitchen Korner delivers more than just convenience, though. The store always offers high-quality items at low prices to provide great bargains to their customers. This is one new store that shoppers are sure to love.

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STR3EM Begins Worldwide Deployment of Free UltraViolet-ready DRM Interoperability Server Software and SDK

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:04 AM PDT

STR3EM Begins Worldwide Deployment of Free UltraViolet-ready DRM Interoperability Server Software and SDK

STR3EM starts worldwide deployment of the DAGNUS XQR-1 authentication server software and SDK to provide universal access consumer monitoring of multi-vendor protected digital products and services.

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 28, 2011

STR3EM announces a new addition to their line of universal-access tools with the launch of the DAGNUS Cross Query Referencing (XQR) server software, providing a free and flexible DRM interoperability solution for developers building universal-access digital products and services.

DAGNUS is the name of the authentication server component used as a consumer monitor and connector between the KodeKey™ Rights Locker and vendor applications facilitating unit-based B2C and B2B digital commerce. XQR-1 is built with STR3EM's stable-version 2.3 Java codebase and distributed as a WAR application for Apache’s Tomcat 7 web server and as ami-d2d12dbb (64-bit Windows Server 2008 R2 image) through Amazon's EC2 cloud computing service. The company's objective is to give content owners a way to control digital wholesale units sold to vendors reselling access rights to consumers to match the accountability of physical product distribution. A software development kit is provided for content providers to customize and enhance the root of XQR-1 to meet the needs of diverse development situations.

XQR-1 works exclusively with the KodeKey digital token, which never expires and is connected to the digital products and services delivered to consumers. The KodeKey Rights Locker synchronizes users’ rights between the vendor-distributed applications and XQR-1 server in order to deliver universal access to products through an expansive ecosystem comprising content delivery networks and Internet streaming services.

XQR-1 can be used as a standalone solution or integrated with other rights locker registry services through two operational modes:

Widget Mode is a Web box component with a KodeKey entry field enhanced by login with Facebook® and connected to more than 500 million people who use Facebook every month. Example code is provided to developers, demonstrating how to construct universal access products using XQR-1 with Microsoft's Windows Media DRM 10 and Silverlight with PlayReady technologies.

Server Mode is a WSDL interface for the KodeKey Rights Locker connected to the back-end services of a developer’s application GUI. Server Mode can register and authenticate KodeKeys with alternative user ID systems from Google, Yahoo, MSN, and DECE’s UltraViolet.

XQR-1 is designed to operate as a front-end multiplatform access monitor for:

Desktop applications

Video games

DVD and Blu-ray digital copies

WMDRM, Silverlight PlayReady and other DRM technologies

Internet services

Consumer electronics

Automobiles

For more information and a DRM interoperability showcase of DAGNUS XQR-1, please visit http://www.str3em.com/dagnus

For more information about the DAGNUS XQR-1 AMI on Amazon Web Services EC2, please visit http://aws.amazon.com/amis/3195416437127070

For more information about the Personalized Digital Media Access System (PDMAS) specification, please visit the USPTO search website (http://appft.uspto.gov/netahtml/PTO/search-bool.html) and enter keyword: pdmas.

About the STR3EM Team

The STR3EM Team is a privately held company based in New York and the inventor of universally accessible digital system technology. As a member of the Microsoft Partner Network and the Amazon Web Services Independent Software Vendor program, the company offers turnkey-patented, licensed software solutions for developers, sellers and buyers of electronic digital media and consumer electronics.

Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

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Heat Recovery Ventilation Study to Aid Poultry Farmers

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:04 AM PDT

Heat Recovery Ventilation Study to Aid Poultry Farmers

Crowder College MARET (Missouri Alternative and Renewable Energy Technology) Center instructor, Rebekah Starkweather, is working on a winter ventilation project for broiler houses to help reduce energy use during the winter months.

Fayetteville, AR (PRWEB) April 28, 2011

The US Department of Agriculture lists 145,615 poultry farmers in the United States with an average of four broiler houses per farmer. Propane is the common fuel used for heating in temperate climates with a typical broiler house consuming $7,000 to $10,000 a year. Rapidly rising fuel costs are forcing farmers to look for new approaches to help keep their operations profitable. Fuel use represents the largest percentage of energy costs during the winter. Heat loss through the fan ventilation system is most prevalent in broiler houses. The HRV system will recover heat in the ventilation air and complement the existing ventilation system.

This collaborative effort is researching a new ventilation approach to provide area poultry growers with an opportunity to decrease their heating expense and provide an environment conducive to poultry performance by utilizing heat recovery ventilation. This would improve profitability and reduce the carbon footprint for broiler farms to improve environmental quality.

The project started in October of 2010 with the purchase of equipment followed by the installation of HRV and monitoring. The first trial ran from January – March of 2011. The second trial began March of 2011 and will end in May of 2011. Evaluation of the data and findings will be submitted for publication after the completion of the second trial.

Key members of this study have been Starkweather, Biofuels Technology Instructor at Crowder College; Aubrey "Bill" Reynolds, Engineering Consultant for Benchmark Group, Rogers, AR; Scott Madden, Sales and Business Development Director of American ALDES Ventilation Corporation, Bradenton, FL; University of Arkansas Poultry Research Farm Program Manager, Tom Tabler, PhD; University of Arkansas Biological and Agricultural Engineering Assistant Professor, Yi Liang, PhD; Scott Carter of Jack T. Carter Company, Rogers, AR; and Richard Ver Muelen of Northwest Arkansas Sheet Metal, Rogers, AR.

For more information on American ALDES please visit http://www.americanaldes.com or email info(at)americanaldes(dot)com.

About Aldes Group:

Aldes was formed in 1925 and is one of the leading manufacturers of innovative ventilation products in the world, with offices in 16 countries. American Aldes Ventilation Corporation has had their North American Headquarters in the Tampa Bay area of Florida for over 27 years.

For more information on Benchmark Group please visit http://www.bgark.com or email newproject(at)bgark(dot)com.

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Using Social Media to Help Save Lives Through Art

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:04 AM PDT

Using Social Media to Help Save Lives Through Art

Artist uses Facebook and Twitter to raise awareness for suicide prevention by creating modern art through social media input and interaction.

Chanhassen, MN (PRWEB) April 28, 2011

Fine Artist Grechen Spottke announced the launch of her interactive Social Media Art Project to benefit the Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE).

The project will launch May 1st, 2011 on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grechen-Spottke/200046706702986 where visitors will have the unique opportunity to participate in the creation an original painting by submitting their own ideas of what they would like to see in the painting.

The five ideas that are selected by Grechen will be incorporated into the work, with an unveiling of the finished piece scheduled for May 9th, 2011 on Facebook. The painting will then be donated to SAVE and auctioned at the 6th Annual SAVE Fashion Show on Friday, May 13th, 2011 at the Bayview Event Center in Excelsior, MN.

Grechen Spottke stated, "My goal with this project is to raise awareness of a hugely impactful social problem that really isn't talked about in a social setting. Suicide and depression touch millions of lives a year, including my own, and I wanted to find a way to help bring attention to this issue by using art."

To participate in this project and get your idea incorporated into the painting, go to Grechen Spottke's Artist page on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grechen-Spottke/200046706702986 and submit your idea on Grechen's wall May 1st, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST.

About Grechen Spottke: Modern artist Grechen Spottke http://www.grechenspottke.com creates one of a kind custom art with rich texture, depth, and visual impact with an underlying musical influence. With a successful gallery opening in November 2010, and a loyal clientele that includes upscale retail boutiques and private collectors, her unique work has quickly gained an audience in the local media.

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Sales of Soy-Based Foods in U.S. Grow Despite Sluggish Economy and Increased Competition: Soyatech Industry Report

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:03 AM PDT

Sales of Soy-Based Foods in U.S. Grow Despite Sluggish Economy and Increased Competition: Soyatech Industry Report

Soyatech predicts moderate near-term growth for many types of soyfoods as current market drivers including consumer focus on convenience; widespread interest in meat-free foods; and revised federal nutrition guidelines affect consumer understanding of – and interest in – the added value of foods made from soybeans.

Southwest Harbor, ME (PRWEB) April 28, 2011

Even as the soyfoods category matures in the U.S., sales of convenience foods made from whole soybeans or soy protein ingredients continue to increase, according to the 11th annual edition of the authoritative report Soyfoods: The U.S. Market published by the soy industry's global intelligence resource Soyatech, LLC.

In Soyfoods: The U.S. Market 2011, Soyatech reveals that convenience foods such as soy protein-based energy bars (18% growth in 2010 vs. 2009) and meat alternatives (over 4% growth in 2010 vs. 2009) have continued to experience strong growth even as the overall category has matured during the past seven years.

"Marketers of soy-based foods have been finding success in developing delicious meat alternative products with sophisticated flavor profiles," says Joe Jordan, Soyatech Content Director, "In addition, 14 energy bar brands appeared among the top 50 soyfoods brands in 2010, indicating that this broad market affords many opportunities for creative food manufacturers to reach their key target markets."

Soyfoods: The U.S. Market 2011 also reports on the challenges faced by the soyfoods market in recent years, including the protracted slide of soymilk sales (down 3.5% in 2010 vs. 2009), as well as lackluster performance in tofu, soy-based infant formula and other major subcategories. A profusion of non-dairy alternative beverages; premium pricing for many soyfoods brands; and widely distributed information about the impact of soy on health are all contributing factors to the lack of growth in parts of the soyfoods market. Still, Soyatech predicts moderate near-term growth for many types of soyfoods as current market drivers including consumer focus on convenience; widespread interest in meat-free foods; and revised federal nutrition guidelines affect consumer understanding of – and interest in – the added value of foods made from the nutritious soybean.

Soyfoods: The U.S. Market 2011 is produced by the Soyatech content team and powered by data from SPINS, the premier provider of natural products' sales information. This new report will be available May 5, 2011 and can be ordered today from http://www.soyatech.com and http://www.spins.com.

About Soyatech, LLC

Soyatech (http://www.soyatech.com) is a global media, marketing, and event company that assists food, oilseed, agribusiness, and agri-transportation sector firms to assess and develop market opportunities through its publications, conferences, webinars, and widely-used internet platform. More about Soyatech-produced conferences can be found at http://www.soyatechevents.com.

Founded in 1985, the company publishes the annual Soya & Oilseed Bluebook, the industry's leading source of information on oilseed and agribusiness companies and products, an industry-focused email newsletter (in daily and weekly editions), and Soyatech.com, the award-winning business-to-business online resource for the industry. Soyatech's information services are referred to by tens of thousands of the world's leading commodity, food and biofuels companies in over 100 countries every week. Soyatech, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HighQuest Partners.

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A Practical Retirement Guide for Older Baby Boomers Hit Hard by the Great Recession

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:03 AM PDT

A Practical Retirement Guide for Older Baby Boomers Hit Hard by the Great Recession

Older Boomers were hit especially hard by the Great Recession. A large number lost their jobs and homes. Their 401Ks were ravaged and there isn't time to make it up. A new guide announced this week addresses these issues, providing practical information and proven strategies for Boomers. Demonstrating how they can overcome their financial setbacks to still enjoy a rewarding retirement, this book shows older Boomers how to "make lemonade out of lemons."

(PRWEB) April 28, 2011

Older Boomers were hit especially hard by the Great Recession. A large number lost their jobs and homes. Their 401Ks were ravaged and there isn't time to make it up. Many now despair that they will never be able to retire. A new guide addresses these issues, providing practical information and proven strategies for Boomers, showing them how they can overcome their financial setbacks to still enjoy a rewarding retirement.

This innovative book expands the perspective of Boomers whose retirement plans were devastated by the Recession. Authored by Al Kernek, "How 50+ Baby Boomers Can Still Retire" offers real-world advice and information to older Boomers faced with revising their retirement plans. It presents alternatives and approaches that have likely been overlooked. Free resources available to help retiring Boomers are also covered. Readers gain an enhanced understanding of available retirement options. The book leaves shell-shocked older Boomers with hope and revitalized excitement about their retirement opportunities.

"This guide is based on my own experience and those of thousands of Baby Boomers in their fifties and sixties who have spent sleepless nights trying to figure out how they can still retire after having the financial rug pulled out from under them," states Kernek. "Although personal finances are discussed, it is not a financial planning document. Rather, the book focuses on practical options for comfortably retiring based on what assets and income you have left. Readers will discover that they can still enjoy a fulfilling retirement regardless of the financial destruction wrought by the Great Recession."

The book urges Boomers to look at retirement in a new light, focusing on the things that are really important as we get older – good friends, family, health and fulfilling experiences – rather than defining retirement in terms of wealth and possessions. It offers a variety of means to supplement retirement income. Practical ways to cut expenses without sacrificing the quality of everyday living are also presented. In short, it shows older Boomers how to "make lemonade out of lemons."

"My goal is to expand awareness among Boomers of the variety of retirement options available to them," adds Kernek. "Within a few hours, Boomers can piggyback on the wisdom gained by others just like themselves who have overcome financial setbacks to enjoy fulfilling retirements."

The book may be purchased through Amazon and popular retail outlets for $14.95. It is also available for just $9.99 in downloadable electronic format for Kindle users and those using eReader devices compatible with the Apple iBookstore format. Orders can be placed directly from the author's website, http://www.BabyBoomerLifeboat.com as well.

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Web Filter Provider Bolsters Data Leak Protection Capabilities

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 01:03 AM PDT

Web Filter Provider Bolsters Data Leak Protection Capabilities

Pearl Software, Inc., announced the inclusion of text pattern matching in its Internet Monitor and Web Filter offerings.

Exton, PA (PRWEB) April 28, 2011

Pearl Software, Inc., announced the inclusion of text pattern matching in its Internet Monitor and Web Filter offerings. This latest release enhances the products' existing Data Leak Protection capabilities in order to identify custom defined text patterns that flag and block unsanctioned transmission of personally identifiable information like credit card and social security numbers.

"Pearl's products already keep an eye on data-in-motion by examining text transmitted in encoded email attachments, blog postings, chat conversations and file transfers" explained Terri Rieber, Pearl Software's Director of Sales. "Our latest release improves our existing Data Leak Protection offering by allowing customers to define patterns of characters that need to be flagged for review before being transmitted." Pearl Software's Web Filter and Internet Monitor tools have been providing customers with a solid approach to monitor and block inappropriate use of the Internet. Exact and partial keyword matching has always been a strength of Pearl's integrated blocking strategy. With keyword pattern analysis, customers can now generalize the information they want to protect in order to broaden their audit capabilities.

Pearl Echo is an Internet Monitor, Web Filter and Access Control solution enabling effective management of employee Internet usage in mobile, desktop and server-centric environments. Pearl Echo actively captures employee web browsing, file transfers, news, chat, IM, e-mail and web-mail, including all encoded attachments. Pearl Software's patented Mobility Monitor™ technology provides real-time review of email, chat and IM content. Internet access permissions can be set at the group, user and computer level, based on time controls, keyword triggers, allow-lists, block-lists and a dynamic library of web domain category filters. More information on Pearl Echo's features including Version 10.0 enhancements can be found on Pearl Software's web site, http://www.pearlsw.com/products/pearlEcho/description.html.

About Pearl Software

Pearl Software was founded in 1996 by David Fertell and Joe Field. The company provides Internet Monitor, Web Filter and Access Control products to government agencies, corporations, hospitals, schools and libraries throughout the world. Pearl Software's key patent-pending products include Pearl Echo®, Website-Echo™ and IM-Echo™. The company also offers patented browser control software, TakeMeHome™ and partners with law enforcement to extend the application of its remote and mobile Internet monitor and control capabilities. For additional news on Pearl Software, please visit http://www.pearlsw.com/news.

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