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Champion Wrestler Chases MMA Dream at R1 Gym in Los Angeles

Posted: 04 May 2011 05:05 AM PDT

Los Angeles, CA, May 04, 2011 –(PR.com)– Mark Dickman grew up in the sleepy river town of Hannibal, MO, made famous by one of America’s literary treasures, Mark Twain. Though the two share the same first name, Mr. Dickman chose a different art form to share with the world; Mixed Martial Arts.

The young Philippine-American had taken to combat sports early, winning the Missouri State High School Wrestling Title 3 times for the Hannibal High Pirates. Moving forward, Mark’s collegiate wrestling career was just as impressive, earning All American honors 4 times culminating in a 2007 NAIA National Championship for Lindenwood University of St Charles, MO.

After college, a quirk phone call from an old friend had taken Mark ‘The Freak’ Dickman to Springfield, MO and the Gracie Barra affiliated Springfield Fight Club. At the Fight Club, Dickman blossomed, transferring his wrestling skills and competitive mindset into his new found love of MMA. Mark went undefeated as an amateur lightweight winning the Cage of Honor, Midwest Cage Combat, Elite Cage Fights, Midwest ShoFight and the Fight Night Championship title belts (that’s five in all).

“Mark has a great pedigree for success in MMA, but now is when the real work starts. He will be living Japanese style at the gym while learning to live his art form. With a little patience and a lot of training Mr. Dickman will have the opportunity to excel as a pro MMA fighter at the highest level,” says R1 founder Rico Chiapparelli.

Hearing that, Dickman decided to take the leap of faith and relocate to the R1 Training Center in Inglewood, CA. Known as the ‘City of Champions,’ Inglewood is about as far from Hannibal, Missouri as you can get, but it is where ‘The Freak’ has taken up residence for his total immersion into the next level of his MMA career. Supported by a stellar team of professionals handpicked by Chiapparelli, the young Missouri native has been a little staggered by the experience.

“I’m living a dream!” exclaims the MMA neophyte, “Sometimes it is overwhelming but I am learning to live in the moment. Now is the time to make my dreams a reality and I’m not going to quit until my heart stops.”

Since arriving in Los Angeles, Dickman has been on a frantic pace soaking up all of the combat knowledge presented to him. He has rolled with a member of the Gracie family, advised by former Boxing great Ray ‘Boom Boom’ Mancini and sparred with a few UFC fighters.

“There is always someone ready to punch, kick or submit me back to reality,” proclaimed the newly transplanted Californian.

A typical week for ‘The Freak’ will see him training with a variety of specialists; Boxing with R1’s Chad Wigle; Muay Thai with Bryan Popejoy at the Boxing Works; Kicks with R1’s Raj Kamachee; Strength & Conditioning with Zone Ready’s Doug Gizzi; sparring with BJJ ace Sean Williams or at Renato Magnos, StreetSports BJJ in Santa Monica; setting his mind straight with Pinnacle Performance’s Dr Mike Gervais.

Mark believes that “being at R1 and working with my new coaches is a game changer. It has really opened my eyes to a whole new world. For me, it is an honor and privilege to be here.”

The R1 Gym has been a catalyst for many legendary MMA champions, from Greco-Roman wrestlers to Karate stylists, and now with its new incarnation in ‘The City of Champions’, Mark “The Freak” Dickman looks to continue in that line. With his journey beginning to take shape the only question that exists… will he, like a character in a Mark Twain novel, find MMA treasure at the end of his great adventure?

To find out more about Mark Dickman or the R1 Training Center please go to www.R1Gym.com or call us at 310.322.5552.

1099 Pro® Expands Its Services with Easy, Electronic Reporting of New, IRS-Required 1099-K Forms

Posted: 04 May 2011 05:05 AM PDT

Calabasas, CA, May 04, 2011 –(PR.com)– New for tax year 2011, banks, financial institutions and other payment service providers must report merchant card and third-party payments to the IRS through the mandatory 1099-K form. Businesses can thank section 6050W of the Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 for the new, sweeping reporting requirements, designed to narrow gaps in taxpayer reporting across more industries.

But they can also thank 1099 Pro® for an easy-to-use, comprehensive software solution that will simplify the process, ensure compliance and reduce potential IRS penalties.

For payment-service entities to capture monthly payment card transactions and meet the 1099-K reporting requirements, they need an accurate name and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for every participating merchant. Otherwise, they risk IRS penalties for TIN/name mismatches of $100 per record.

This is just one area where 1099 Pro excels. 1099 Pro allows businesses to upload a bulk file of existing merchants and get the verification results in 24 hours. Following up on errors is just as easy, with the software generating new W-9s for collecting the correct information. As businesses add merchants, they can quickly check TINs through an API Web Service or the website, www.TINCheck.com. As needed, TINCheck also can be used to validate addresses, verify the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) lists, and check information against the SSA Death Master File (DMF) to prevent identify fraud.

1099 Pro users will enjoy a complete package of additional services, including:

· Printing via Pro’s SAS70 printing facility or to plain paper
· Electronic delivery and web presentment of forms to recipients
· Importing daily, monthly or year-end transaction values
· electronic filing with the IRS
· ASP.Net access thru Internet Explorer or software access
· Electronic storage & association of scanned W-9s
· Managed services to assist with importing, filing, risk assessments and more
· Hosted solutions through Pro’s SAS 70 Certified Qwest Data Center

“The new 1099-K reporting requirements could be a bit daunting for many affected businesses. But with our latest 1099 Pro software solution, they can break it down into simple, manageable steps – from checking TINs early on to filing forms electronically with the IRS later,” said Raymond Stewart, CEO of 1099 Pro, Inc. “Plus, they can breathe easy knowing they’re complying with all the rules.”

The 1099-K reporting services are available through the 1099 Pro Corporate Suite and will soon be included in 1099 Pro’s popular desktop applications, 1099 Pro Enterprise and 1099 Pro Professional. 1099 Pro is an Authorized IRS Transmitter, MBE Certified and an Authorized Microsoft Partner.

For more information, go to www.1099K.com or contact Tina Caraco, Service Bureau Manager, at (866) 444-3559, Ext. 332. Interested individuals can also email sales@1099pro.com.

About1099 Pro
1099 Pro, Inc. is a market-leading provider of information-reporting solutions & services for 1099, W-2 and 1042-S filers. 1099 Pro develops and markets a comprehensive range of products that enable any size business or institution to effectively manage and comply with all information reporting requirements.

1099 Pro is one of the United States’ largest filers of information returns. Approximately one in every ten information returns filed is either directly filed by 1099 Pro or the company’s software. Clients range from large filers, with over a hundred million forms, to sole proprietors with fewer than ten. More than half of the Fortune 100 companies use 1099 Pro to meet their filing requirements.

“Mercury Rising” Audiobook Now Available from Audible.com

Posted: 04 May 2011 05:01 AM PDT

Mercury Rising is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Simon & Schuster and authored by Ryne Douglas Pearson, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Mercury Rising, narrated by Joe Morton, has received an average rating of 5 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 3 hours The audiobook was first released in February 2010 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “Sixteen-year-old autistic savant Simon Lynch is a genius with numbers, capable of unraveling any mathematical problem placed before him. Distant and solitary, he lives in a private world that no one can understand or enter–until he solves the wrong puzzle. Now the brilliant, damaged boy has broken an unbreakable code, and rogue FBI Special Agent Art Jefferson is his only protection against a pathological government security apparatus and the world’s most beautiful, deranged killer. For Simon knows secrets that no one must know–and for that he must die.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $9.96, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Mercury Rising 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 Mercury Rising or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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Artists Clash to Raise Funds for Art Education

Posted: 04 May 2011 04:47 AM PDT

New York, NY, May 04, 2011 –(PR.com)– Friday and Saturday May 13th and 14th, Headquarters Studio, Tribeca, 385 Broadway, 2nd Floor, NYC 10013.

NYC 501(c)3 non profit Art For Progress (AFP) hosts its annual fundraiser May 13th -14th to support art education. With two nights of fashion, art and live music, there’s something for everyone. Both nights will feature the winning artists from AFP’s annual "Clash of the Artists" international competitions.

The festivities get started Friday evening with a Preview Reception from 6-7PM where guests can preview the artwork and meet the artists. Anthony Allport of Fine Wine Agency curated a special list of wines for the events. To be featured at the preview reception, Loring Wine Company donated a case of their 2009 Clos Pepe Vineyard Pinot Noir (600 cases). Enjoy gourmet bites while listening to a live acoustic performance from AFP artist Barry Komitor.

Interestingly, the work of all three visual artists is figurative in nature, but with very different results. From the modern realist work of 1st place winner Cameron Schmitz (Vergennes, VT), the emotionally charged work of Carmen Ghecca (Barcelona, Spain), to the imaginative abstract paintings of Pablo Damas (Fontana, CA), the show offers a wide range of perspective. Paula Collins (NYC), winner in the "Creative" category will be showcasing her accessory line as well. The exhibition will conclude on Sunday.

Tickets are $100 ($50 tax deductible) and can be purchased by visiting www.artforprogress.org. Preview ticket also includes complimentary admission for Saturday night.

Public Opening: 7PM-9:30PM with DJ Jago
RSVP to events@artforprogress.org

Saturday evening, avant-garde fashion and cutting edge music takes center stage. From the powerful vocals and guitar-driven pop of Canada’s AndrewVictoria; undefined, genre-bending hip hop sounds of Argotec; deep techno bass beats from Multiple Mono; to the beautifully written alternative sounds from Lachi, expect a night of diverse music for everyone’s taste. As the night comes to a close AFP will present an international runway show featuring Ricardo Ramos of Berlin, Mihaela Cirlugea of Romania, and Lucia Racekova of New York. Their collections encompass historical references, detailed handwork and bold graphics.

DJ sessions by Brett from Boundless. Open wine bar, fruit & cheese. 8pm-12 midnight. Tickets are limited, $25 in advance, $35 at the door (if available).

All proceeds to benefit AFP’s Art Education Program.

Art For Progress, "Creative Culture Accelerating Social Change"

Portal 2 Walkthrough / Chapter 3 – Part 5: Room 13/22

Posted: 04 May 2011 04:38 AM PDT

Check out this Portal 2 walkthrough and beat Chapter 3 – Part 5: Room 13/22 with this online demo.

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Another peakPRgroup Success as Betty White, Josh Duhamel and St. Johns Medical Center raise $400 Thousand at The American Red Cross Red Tie Event 2011

Posted: 04 May 2011 04:32 AM PDT

Santa Monica, CA, May 04, 2011 –(PR.com)– PeakPRgroup are proud to announce their participation and the huge success for the 2011 The Annual American Red Cross Red Tie Affair, which raised an astounding four hundred thousand dollars. The annual much coveted affair was held at the luxurious Fairmont Miramar Hotel, in Santa Monica.

Black Eyed Peas singer, Fergie, came along and looked stunning as she beamed with pride as husband Josh Duhamel received the Crystal Cross Award for his youth fundraising efforts during the Haiti and Japan earthquake crises. Josh has raised over two hundred thousand dollars with his tireless efforts in organizing the Annual Youth Run along the Santa Monica beach.

Living legend and humanitarian Betty White spoke of the importance of caring for animal as well as humans as she received her Crystal Cross award.

Saint John’s Health Center team of doctors and medical specialists, who rushed to aid Haiti earthquake victims last year, received the Rick Crocker Spirit of Volunteerism Award for their courage and humanity.

Celebrities wowed on the red carpet wearing a sea of red. Mark-Paul Gosselar, Paris Hilton, Pete Wenz, Kendra Wilkinson and many more all came out for this wonderful annual event. The MC for the night was dedicated Red Cross supporter and 11-time Emmy winner Christine Devine.

Five hundred guests dined on a delicious meal provided by renowned chef Nick Stellino.

Sponsors for the night were smartwater, Toyota, PeakPRgroup, diet coke, Oxylent, Krol Vodka, delicious Artesa wines, DeVinci Pasta, PUMA, Jordan Cappella Red Cross candles made specifically for the event, The Art of Shaving and Don Francisco’s coffee.

500 lucky guests enjoy the casino room, the silent and live auctions, and left clutching gift bags.

PeakPRgroup were the PR firm for this impressive event, which appeared on Entertainment Tonight and many other media outlets. Over 50 news outlets filled the red carpet for this special event.

For more information on the American Red Cross go to:
www.redcrossofsantamonica.org

peakPRgroup
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Tel 310 395 5558

Lifetime Adoption Founder and CEO, Mardie Caldwell Announces a New Book, “Called to Adoption – A Christian’s Guide to Answering the Call”

Posted: 04 May 2011 04:32 AM PDT

Nevada City, CA, May 04, 2011 –(PR.com)– Recognized adoption expert and adoptive mother, Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. and Founder of Lifetime Adoption Center introduces her fifth book, "Called to Adoption – A Christian’s Guide to Answering the Call." Co-authored by Heather Featherston, the book provides facts and guidelines to help Christian families learn about the process of adoption, and understand the various choices adoptive parents must consider including: selecting adoption professionals, funding the adoption, and start-to-finish planning and preparation. The authors also provide compelling statistics that demonstrate the real need for Christian adoption, as well as answers to commonly asked questions—providing all the information needed for any Christian Mother or Father who may be considering the possibility of adoption.

“Mardie’s book offers personal experiences, real stories and valuable sources of information. As you do your homework, Listen carefully for the voice of the Lord,” explains Terry Meeuwsen, Co-host of The 700 Club, “If He calls you to it, He’ll provide everything you need for it. Mardie’s book is part of that provision. It’s a wonderful resource.”

Today, more and more Christians are choosing to learn more about the miracle of families created through adoption. In fact, three out of every five people are somehow touched by adoption. Caldwell states, “We realize that adoption may not be the answer for every Christian family, but after reading this book, Christians will feel educated and fully empowered to make this decision, and possibly share their insight with families and friends wondering if they have been called to adoption.”

Called to Adoption is available for purchase online for $12.95. For the month of May 2011, as a special “Mother’s Day” offer, every book ships for free and includes a complementary DVD when ordering directly at www.CalledToAdoption.com and using coupon code “FAMILY.”

If you are an editor or reporter and are interested in receiving a complimentary copy of the book to review, or would like to schedule an interview or speaking engagement with Mardie Caldwell or Heather Featherston, please visit their media resource center or contact them at 800-923-6784.

About the Authors:

Mardie Caldwell is a Certified Open Adoption Practitioner and adoptive mother who is the Founder and CEO of Lifetime Adoption Center in California. Facilitating approximately one adoption every three days, Lifetime has become one of the largest adoption centers in the country. Mardie has been featured on CBN’s The 700 Club, Dr. Laura, NBC’s The Today Show, Larry King Live, CNN’s No Bias, No Bull, and is often sought for numerous national radio interviews and print articles.

Heather Featherston is Director of Adoption Services at Lifetime Adoption Center, overseeing the coordination of services for thousands of clients nationwide. Heather has a passion for working with women and families facing issues surrounding pregnancy, adoption, and parenting. She has spoken to professional groups, conducted trainings for birth parent advocates, and has made television and radio appearances discussing various aspects of adoption.

Download a Free Audiobook of “Welcome to My World” from Audible.com

Posted: 04 May 2011 04:04 AM PDT

Welcome to My World is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Uproar Entertainment and authored by Rocky LaPorte, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Welcome to My World, narrated by , has received an average rating of 5 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 40 min. The audiobook was first released in May 2010 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “Rocky’s clean observations and takes on life have made him a favorite in all of the top comedy clubs in the country. His likeability and “every-man” style gives him an unparalleled universal appeal that every audience can relate to. Rocky was named “Best Male Comedian of the Year” at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $9.98, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Welcome to My World 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 Welcome to My World or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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New Mobile Technology from Des Moines Marketing Allows Businesses to Gain New Customers and Increase Customer Loyalty.

Posted: 04 May 2011 03:14 AM PDT

New Mobile Technology from Des Moines Marketing Allows Businesses to Gain New Customers and Increase Customer Loyalty.

Mobile text marketing is a revolutionary technology that allows businesses to attract new customers and substantially increase customer loyalty. With new technology from Des Moines Marketing, clients are seeing the highest return on investment versus any other type of advertising method.

Adel, IA (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Des Moines Marketing has developed a powerful new mobile text-advertising platform for businesses to improve their customer base, build customer loyalty and increase the bottom line. In today's fast-paced society, business owners want advertising that delivers. "Our unique technology has proven a minimum of a 5X return on investment. Mobile advertising is the least expensive, but most explosive advertising method a business can use" says Kevin Wichtendahl of Des Moines Marketing.

This new mobile marketing technology allows businesses to target consumers, and send promotions, discount codes, coupons and other incentives directly to their mobile phones. Consumers appreciate convenience; so being able to take advantage of sales and promotions without thumbing through newspapers, or printing and clipping coupons is a plus.

Mobile phones go wherever their owners go. More than 60 percent of people even sleep with their cell phones in or right next to their beds. Whenever advertisements are sent via text, they reach the intended party within 3 seconds – and unlike traditional adverts, mobile ads are virtually impossible to miss.

Face it – times are changing. People don't come into contact with traditional advertising mediums as often as they used to. Don't misunderstand. Traditional advertising methods certainly have their place; but they just don't have the ability to reach the masses the way mobile technology does. If companies aren't willing to shift with changing times, their businesses will get left behind.

Restaurants, bars, hair salons, tanning salons and pet grooming services – no matter the type of business, they can all benefit from powerful, cost-effective advertising techniques. A streamlined mobile text marketing campaign can draw in customers and help put businesses at the top of their game.

About Des Moines Marketing

Des Moines Marketing is headquartered in central Iowa. The company is committed to using innovative marketing strategies to take businesses to the next level. To schedule a free consultation visit, http://www.desmoinesseo.com/mobile-marketing/

Contact Information:

Kevin Wichtendahl

Des Moines Marketing

P.O. Box 151

Adel, IA 50003

515-344-3107

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Chicago Developer Turns a Vintage Bungalow into Illinois’ First Green Certified Home Rehab

Posted: 04 May 2011 03:14 AM PDT

Chicago Developer Turns a Vintage Bungalow into Illinois' First Green Certified Home Rehab

Chicago-based CM Real Estate Development has teamed up with GreenChoice Bank, the Midwest's first sustainable bank, to retrofit a vintage bungalow with energy-efficient appliances and green construction materials. The project is expected to be the National Association of Home Builders' first green certified home rehab in Illinois.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

CM Real Estate Development, LLC is rehabbing what is slated to be the first National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Green Certified house in the Chicago suburb of Cicero. The house, which is located at 1335 South Central Avenue, is currently in the certification process for a National Association of Home Builders' National Green Building Certification™ (Bronze level). The project is also expected to be the NAHB's first Green Certified Home (Rehab) in Illinois.

The 1335 South Central Avenue property is a 1928 vintage brick bungalow, single-family home with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and approximately 3,300 square feet of usable space, a backyard and garage. CM Real Estate Development purchased the house in February 2011 using financing from GreenChoice Bank, the Midwest's first community bank dedicated to a more sustainable world with values that enhance environmental, social, and financial well-being. The property is GreenChoice Bank's first green rehab construction loan in Cicero. CM Real Estate Development is planning to sell the home for $129,900 – part of its initiative to offer green-certified properties at affordable prices.

In addition to preserving the house’s historical features such as oak floors and doors, CM Real Estate Development is also upgrading it with green and energy-efficient features, including:

  •     Soy-based, all-natural paint/varnish remover using Back to Nature products.
  •     No VOCs paints using Eco Spec by Benjamin Moore.
  •     Tankless water heater.
  •     Low VOC floor finish.
  •     Low Flow Kohler faucets.
  •     93% recycled content Kohler Tub.
  •     FSC Certified kitchen cabinets.
  •     New insulated attic windows.
  •     ENERGY STAR rated back door.
  •     ENERGY STAR rated kitchen appliances.
  •     Energy saving light bulbs.
  •     Dimmers for main room lights.
  •     Timer-set bathroom exhaust fan.
  •     Low water landscape plantings.
  •     Recycled garage roofing materials.
  •     Recycled garage siding.
  •     Shopping locally for sustainable materials from vendors such as The Green Depot.

CM Real Estate Development focuses on bringing vintage homes and bungalows in Chicago's western suburbs "back to life," preserving their historic features (hardwood flooring and specially-crafted wood work and wood doors, as examples) and modernizing them with green features, including environmentally-friendly appliances and furnaces, no VOCs paints, and Low Flow Kohler faucets. The company also reuses building materials and utilizes local recyclers that recycle up to 95% of the waste generated during reconstruction.

In an effort to make the homes affordable for middle class families, CM Real Estate Development prices each project in the low to mid $100,000's. CM Real Estate Development also uses locally-based contractors and vendors as a way to create jobs in the communities in which it builds. CM Real Estate Development is owned by Chris McAuliffe, a speaker for the U.S. Green Building Council-Illinois and an expert on green development, environmentally friendly construction, and local, state, and federal tax incentives for green houses.

For more information on CM Real Estate Development, LLC and its properties, or to schedule an interview with Chris McAuliffe, please visit http://www.cmrealestatedevelopment.com or call 773-895-0684.

ABOUT CM REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, LLC

CM Real Estate Development, LLC is a rehab and redevelopment company based in Chicago and owned by Chris McAuliffe. The company focuses on redeveloping high-quality, single-family homes and bungalows in the western suburbs of Chicago while maintaining a strong commitment to green standards and environmentally-sound construction practices.

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“School of Obedience (Unabridged)” Audiobook Download Now Available

Posted: 04 May 2011 03:01 AM PDT

School of Obedience (Unabridged) is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by christianaudio.com and authored by Andrew Murray, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook School of Obedience (Unabridged), narrated by Paul Eggington, has received an average rating of 5 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 2 hours and 28 min. The audiobook was first released in February 2009 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “With great gentleness, sensitivity and support, Andrew Murray describes the necessity of obedience, its enabling means, and its benefits. The School of Obedience is a pastoral encouragement that exudes tender humility, warmth and a magnanimous spirit.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $9.98, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get School of Obedience (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).

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 School of Obedience (Unabridged) or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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Public Speaking Club Launches New Member Drive

Posted: 04 May 2011 02:11 AM PDT

Roseland, NJ, May 04, 2011 –(PR.com)– ADP Toastmasters was founded in 1998 and is part of Toastmasters International, a network of more than 10,000 clubs worldwide with over 200,000 members that come together in a friendly environment to develop communication and leadership skills. The club’s learn-by-doing program is designed to help anyone become a better speaker and leader. Toastmasters strives to help people acquire the skills and confidence they need to effectively express themselves in any situation. Whether a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, many have found it an efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of learning to effectively formulate and express their ideas, as well as be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations.

Club member Charles Allen, a fiction writer and West Orange, N.J. resident says, “Public speaking has always been my biggest fear. As an author, I knew it was something I had to conquer if I really wanted to sell books. Speaking in front of an audience just goes with the territory. I started looking around for a seminar to get some training, but the cost was beyond my means. I then looked into Toastmasters and was floored when I saw how low the fees were. I visited a few clubs to find the right fit, and when I came to ADP Toastmasters, I knew I was home. What I have learned in my eight months of membership is priceless. I feel like I am being transformed into a new person, empowered to take control of my future and give my books the exposure they deserve.”

A typical ADP Toastmasters meeting is made up of 8 to 15 active members. The environment is friendly and supportive and each person is given an opportunity to participate in a variety of roles. Meetings usually begin with an explanation of the meeting format and agenda, followed by a word of the day, where a member presents an interesting or useful word. This is followed by a joke of the day.

Afterwards, two or more members present speeches based on projects from the Toastmasters International Communication and Leadership Program manuals. Projects cover such topics as speech organization, voice, language, gestures, and persuasion. Every prepared speaker is assigned an evaluator who points out speech strengths and offers suggestions for improvement. This is followed by Table Topics, where members speak for one to two minutes on an assigned subject.

ADP Toastmasters meets from 12 P.M. to 1 P.M. the first and third Tuesday of each month. Feel free to visit one of their meetings. "It’s the best way to find out what we are about," says Charles Allen. "Just let us know when you are coming. And of course contact us any time if you have any questions or want to talk."

Get a Free Audiobook Version of “Jack and the Beanstalk” from Audible.com

Posted: 04 May 2011 02:01 AM PDT

Jack and the Beanstalk is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by The Colonial Radio Theatre On the Air and authored by , has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Jack and the Beanstalk, narrated by Jerry Robbins and Full Cast, has received an average rating of 5 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 50 min. The audiobook was first released in August 2005 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “The Colonial Radio Theatre pulls out all the stops in this musical adventure of this classic fairy tale! Outstanding songs and score by Jeffrey Gage make this production truly special, and one the entire family will enjoy for years to come. Join the “Teller of Tales” as he wanders over brooks, meadows, forests, and glens searching for enchanted tales to tell.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $9.99, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Jack and the Beanstalk 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 Jack and the Beanstalk or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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Paris Hilton’s BF Assaulted & More!

Posted: 04 May 2011 01:14 AM PDT

Hollywood 411 teams with Star Magazine to have the hottest entertainment stories! Check out Paris Hilton’s stalker attack on Hollywood.TV. Plus, are Gerard Butler and Jessica Biel an item and will Diana Ross raise MJ’s kids?

“Paris Hilton’s BF Assaulted & More!” is categorized as “entertainment”. This video was licensed from Grab Networks. The copyright notice of this video is “© 2011 – TV Guide.” For additional video content, click the “video” tab at the top of this page.

If you are a new American Consumer News reader, we would like to welcome you to our website. American Consumer News exists to help people become better managers of money and more savvy consumers. We provide daily news covering the companies that consumers interact with on a regular basis, such as Wal-Mart, McDonalds, Bank of America and Ford. We provide reviews of a variety of products, publish press releases relating to consumer issues and have a wide variety of consumed-focused video reports. This website is part of the American Consumer News, LLC network. We would invite you to consider following our ‘ConsumerFeed’ account on Twitter and subscribing to our RSS Feed. You can always view our latest articles and video content by visiting our home page.

© 2011 - TV Guide

Stargazing: Jessica, Blake & More!

Posted: 04 May 2011 01:14 AM PDT

Hollywood 411 catches up with the hottest stars on the red carpet! Jessica Simpson talks wedding plans, Blake Lively debuts her red hair, Brooke Burke talks royal wedding, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are proud parents and more!

“Stargazing: Jessica, Blake & More!” is categorized as “entertainment”. This video was licensed from Grab Networks. The copyright notice of this video is “© 2011 – TV Guide.” For additional video content, click the “video” tab at the top of this page.

If you are a new American Consumer News reader, we would like to welcome you to our website. American Consumer News exists to help people become better managers of money and more savvy consumers. We provide daily news covering the companies that consumers interact with on a regular basis, such as Wal-Mart, McDonalds, Bank of America and Ford. We provide reviews of a variety of products, publish press releases relating to consumer issues and have a wide variety of consumed-focused video reports. This website is part of the American Consumer News, LLC network. We would invite you to consider following our ‘ConsumerFeed’ account on Twitter and subscribing to our RSS Feed. You can always view our latest articles and video content by visiting our home page.

© 2011 - TV Guide

The Voice Rocks, TV Weddings & More

Posted: 04 May 2011 01:14 AM PDT

Hollywood 411′s panel of entertainment experts talk about the big stories on TV. Find out why they’re so high on The Voice, get a glimpse of the big TV weddings coming up for sweeps, the future of Two and a Half Men and more!

“The Voice Rocks, TV Weddings & More” is categorized as “entertainment”. This video was licensed from Grab Networks. The copyright notice of this video is “© 2011 – TV Guide.” For additional video content, click the “video” tab at the top of this page.

If you are a new American Consumer News reader, we would like to welcome you to our website. American Consumer News exists to help people become better managers of money and more savvy consumers. We provide daily news covering the companies that consumers interact with on a regular basis, such as Wal-Mart, McDonalds, Bank of America and Ford. We provide reviews of a variety of products, publish press releases relating to consumer issues and have a wide variety of consumed-focused video reports. This website is part of the American Consumer News, LLC network. We would invite you to consider following our ‘ConsumerFeed’ account on Twitter and subscribing to our RSS Feed. You can always view our latest articles and video content by visiting our home page.

© 2011 - TV Guide

Audiobook Version of “Adventures of the Wee People (Unabridged)” Now Available

Posted: 04 May 2011 01:04 AM PDT

Adventures of the Wee People (Unabridged) is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Tate Publishing and authored by Woody Miller, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Adventures of the Wee People (Unabridged), narrated by Sean Kilgore, has received an average rating of 5 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 15 min. The audiobook was first released in May 2010 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “Have you ever wondered about the magical world of elves? You may know them as those happy, mischief-making tiny folks who live in a corner of our mind that focuses on fantasy and fun. Escape reality and join Tiny Ti, the queen of the elves, and all her elf and Wee People friends in an exciting new world waiting for children to explore.Inspired by his grandfather, new author Woody Miller captures the spirit and legacy of the stories told to him when he was a child in The Adventures of the Wee People.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $9.99, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Adventures of the Wee People (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).

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 Adventures of the Wee People (Unabridged) or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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Mexico’s Children’s Day Celebrated with “The Way to Happiness” and “Cri-Cri” Festival for Hispanic Children in Hollywood

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:59 AM PDT

Mexico's Children's Day Celebrated with "The Way to Happiness" and "Cri-Cri" Festival for Hispanic Children in Hollywood

Mexico's Children's Day was traditionally celebrated in Los Angeles this past weekend where Hispanic Children from around the Hollywood Area were treated to a Cri-Cri festival featuring characters created by Francisco Gabilondo Soler in 1934 which have come to be known across Latin America and the United States.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Children’s Day was celebrated with a free “Cri-Cri” festival spectacular for children of all ages from the Hollywood area. Held on L. Ron Hubbard Way, over 150 children and guests of all ages were treated to songs, acts and plays based on the fictional character “Cri-Cri” in celebration of Mexico’s Children’s Day.

Host and Emcee, Francisco Sanz Polo, 1st Grandson of the creator of "Cri-Cri" (Francisco Gabilondo Soler) introduced the original cartoons of the "Cri-Cri" character to the children in attendance which was followed by a live enactment of a dozen acts from the “Cri-Cri” musicals.

The event was entertaining and also educational with film showings of “The Way to Happiness,” (a common sense moral guide to better living containing 21 precepts) which included such precepts as “Love and Help Children,” “Be Industrious” and “Try to Treat Others as You Would Want Them to Treat You.” After the event “Cri Cri” posed with characters and children who each received their own photograph with the character and a copy of “The Way to Happiness” booklet.

About “Cri-Cri:” Cri-Cri is a fictional character, an anthropomorphic cricket, created by Francisco Gabilondo Soler in 1934 while broadcasting his own musical radio show on Mexico's station XEW. Cri-Cri is known as the "grillito cantor" or "the singing cricket". He is a character created by Francisco Gabilondo Soler in his childhood and has been described as a similar following among South American countries that Disney does for children in the United States.

About “The Way to Happiness:” The first moral code based wholly on common sense, originally published in 1981, its purpose is to help arrest the current moral decline in society and restore integrity and trust to humankind. The Way to Happiness (http://www.twth.org) further holds a Guinness Record as the world's single most translated non-religious book in the world. “The Way to Happiness” was written in 1981 by humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard (http://www.lronhubbard.org)

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Integrated Practice Resources, LLC, Announces Over 225 Doctors Now Utilize Their On-Site Electrodiagnostic Testing Services.

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:58 AM PDT

Integrated Practice Resources, LLC, Announces Over 225 Doctors Now Utilize Their On-Site Electrodiagnostic Testing Services.

Integrated Practice Resources, LLC, Announces Over 200 Medical Professionals Now Using On-Site Needle EMG, NCV And In-Office Electrodiagnostic (EDX) Testing.

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Eric Gliniecki, Integrated Practice Resources Director of Operations, today announced its client base has increased to over 200 private practice physicians throughout the United States. Integrated Practice Resources, LLC, is the nation's leading provider of complete on-site electrodiagnostic testing for medical professionals to greatly increase their patient care and maximize their practice earnings.

Ray Deeken, Integrated Practice Resources Physician Services Manager states, "We are rapidly expanding throughout all 50 states with the primary goal of providing doctors the opportunity to offer a convenient and significantly profitable ancillary service to patients within their own practice that is HIPAA and Stark compliant as well as much more convenient for the patient."

Each doctor performs multiple testing on multiple patients so IPR has dramatically increased their Physician Representative Group and Billing and Adjustment Department to be able serve the expansion. IPR has also recently moved into its expanded headquarters situated in Boca Raton, Florida with over 10,000 square feet of office space.

"Now having reached this milestone in our client base, it allows us even more flexibility in serving our doctors with state-of-the-art equipment and testing dates. It's a win-win for everyone involved." -David Fisher, Integrated Practice Resources CFO.

For information about how to start on-site diagnostic testing and maximize your practice earnings, contact a representative at 1-888-395-4007 or visit ipr-management.com

For additional information contact Tim Sumption, Marketing Director, 888-395-4007

or email tsumption(at)ipr-management(dot)com

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Denver’s Premier Fly Fishing Shop, Trout’s, Extends its Reach Worldwide with Improved Website

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:58 AM PDT

Denver's Premier Fly Fishing Shop, Trout's, Extends its Reach Worldwide with Improved Website

The new Troutsflyfishing.com incorporates Magento online shopping technology and ExpressionEngine content management system to expand product and information offerings and improve customer experience.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Trout's Fly Fishing, the Rocky Mountain West's premier fly fishing retailer and outfitter, has completely revamped its website at http://www.troutsflyfishing.com/ to improve the presentation and user experience, and it features the all-new integration of Magento eCommerce to make online shopping of Trout's extensive inventory of top-of-the-line fly fishing gear much easier.

The new Trout's Fly Fishing Shop Online section has also been vastly expanded, with hundreds of fly rods, reels, waders and boots, flies, leaders and tippets, nets, fishing bags, fishing apparel and much more.

"Since our shop is located in Denver, our website is an important connection for fly fishermen throughout the country to stay on top of current trends and to shop conveniently 24/7 for all of the finest fly fishing gear," says Tucker Ladd, owner of the renowned fly fishing shop and education center. "We have customers from all over and they use our website to stay in touch with their favorite sport, plan fly fishing adventures, find new gear and stay a part of the fly fishing community."

Trout's Fly Fishing online includes the latest reports on fly fishing conditions for rivers, streams and lakes throughout Colorado, maintains real-time stream-flow data for the state's rivers, gear reviews from many of the top fly fishing anglers in the country, and a calendar of fishing celebrity appearances, gear demonstrations, classes and seminars conducted through the shop's exclusive Angling University.

In addition, there are connections to fly fishing guide services and approved outfitters in the shop, throughout Colorado, and for many national and international fly fishing destinations. Further, the new website features a Blog with all the latest fly fishing news and information, and a live chat where anglers can share fishing experiences, discuss fishing topics and ask questions of the fly fishing community at large. The new site also allows for RSS feeds, and is linked with such social networking sites as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

The new troutsflyfishing.com website was designed and developed by Denver-based Unleaded Software, the same firm which developed the original website several years ago. Unleaded Software is one of only a handful of website development firms worldwide to achieve Enterprise Partner status with Magento, considered by many to be the finest online shopping cart technology in the world. The new merchandizing software on the Trout's website can display many more products than similar software, track orders and order history, and swiftly and conveniently handle secure payments and several shipping options.

"Magento is the way to go," says Ladd. "It manages our inventory in real-time, it's much easier and faster for the customers, and its display capabilities are unparalleled. The best online retailers use Magento for both company and customer results, and we at Trout's pride ourselves on remaining among the very best at the things we do."

In addition to the improved online shopping experience, the new troutsflyfishing.com has also integrated a new content management system (CMS), ExpressionEngine, which greatly increases the capabilities of presenting expanded gear reviews and reports, fishing and stream-flow data reports, and all of the educational and information services provided by the site to the fly fishing community. ExpressionEngine is well regarded as the premier CMS in the online world, allowing website owners to better manage, expand and improve their web content.

"We have so much fun in the shop with our local and visiting customers that we wanted a website that nearly recreates that experience for fly fishing anglers who live too far away to stop by often," says Ladd. "When you can't actually go fly fishing, at least on our new website the virtual experience will be the next best thing."

First cast on Denver's Old South Gaylord in 1995, Trout's Fly Fishing was purchased six years ago by Ladd, a long-time fly fishing, back packing and wilderness guide who decided to take his love for fly fishing and his experience to the next level. In 2007, Ladd moved the shop to 1303 E. 6th Ave., halfway between Downtown Denver and Cherry Creek, and since then the shop has grown to more than 3,000 square feet of space dedicated to every aspect of Colorado angling.

The shop features a complete array of fishing equipment, including rods, reels and line, and thousands of stocked flies with more than 2400 open bins — the largest selection of flies available anywhere in the Western U.S. There is also gear ranging from waders, nets, vests and packs, to fishing bags, apparel and outerwear. Trout's Fly Fishing also arranges guided fly fishing outings in Colorado, teaming up with the Flyfisher Guide Service, including 4- to 5-hour trips, full day outings, and group and corporate fly fishing trips. Ladd and his staff as well can help in booking destination travel for guided freshwater and saltwater fly fishing trips at many locations throughout the world.

For more information on Trout's Fly Fishing, its Angling University, the complete line of fly fishing gear and, of course, its new and improved website and online shop, visit http://www.troutsflyfishing.com/.

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Filamente by Aircreek Delivers SharePoint Access for iPad Users

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:58 AM PDT

Filamente by Aircreek Delivers SharePoint Access for iPad Users

Now Enterprise Users Can Enjoy Full Functionality Lacking With Safari Browser Access

Renton, Washington (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

SharePoint users have had to sacrifice complete access to the popular software program in order to enjoy the latest in technology advances, such as the hot new iPad. However Aircreek, Inc. has developed the new Filamente app for iPad users that now delivers all of the ease and convenience of SharePoint collaboration to the next generation of mobile technology devices.

"Filamente allows enterprise and small business users to enjoy all of the convenience of SharePoint collaboration while on the go," said Jason Huh, with Aircreek. "Now having the iPad doesn't mean having to sacrifice the productivity benefits of SharePoint."

While many iPad users have been able to access SharePoint through a workaround using the Safari browser, Filamente allows the complete accessibility to the software that Safari doesn't allow.

"Filamente users can use document and picture upload, offline access and managing multiple SharePoint sites," Huh said. "You don't have that functionality using Safari."

With Filamente, business users can also manage all of their SharePoint sites and subsites; enjoy support for three different SharePoint versions; create a list of favorites and even compile data from several different sites to increase productivity.

"Filamente was designed to increase functionality and productivity for SharePoint users," Huh said. "Designed as a convenient app, downloadable in the iTunes app store, all a user needs is their site URL, username and password for instant access. It provides business laptop users with yet another reason to ditch the heavy laptop and switch to the handy iPad."

For more information about Filamente, please check out the Aircreek website at http://www.aircreek.com or download the app for only $12.99 at the iTunes app store in the Business category. Filamente Lite, free version of FIlamente, is also available worldwide through the iTunes app store.

Resources:

Company Website (http://www.aircreek.com)

Filamente (http://www.aircreek.com/Filamente)

Filamente on Twitter (http://twitter.com/Filamente)

App Store Link (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/filamente-for-ipad/id390052009?mt=8)

About Aircreek, Inc.

Aircreek, Inc. is a young company with very focused aspirations. Aircreek team is comprised of unique individuals who have a solid background in Microsoft, Google and Apple technology, fine art and computer graphics. Together with a team of software development staff, it brings to market solid mobile applications that provide its customers freedom to work without needing to carry a laptop or sit down in front of a desktop PC.

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Oceanview Publishing Announces the Upcoming Release of “The Black Stiletto” by Raymond Benson

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:58 AM PDT

Oceanview Publishing Announces the Upcoming Release of "The Black Stiletto" by Raymond Benson

The Black Stiletto will be available nationwide on September 5, 2011

Longboat Key, FL (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Oceanview Publishing announces the upcoming release of The Black Stiletto by Raymond Benson. The Black Stiletto (ISBN: 978-1-60809-020-4, Hardcover, 288 pages, $25.95, Category: Thriller, Midpoint Trade Books, distributor) will be available nationwide on September 5, 2011. The Black Stiletto will also be simultaneously released in an eBook version (ISBN: 978-1-60809-021-1, $14.95).

The latest novel by internationally-acclaimed, New York Times best-selling author Raymond Benson, The Black Stiletto is a sizzling and sensational thriller set to hit the shelves this Fall. (For a sneak peek at this explosive new release, watch the video preview at http://www.theblackstiletto.net.)

Lee Child, New York Times best-selling author of Worth Dying For, offered his advance praise of The Black Stiletto and its inventive and engaging storyline: "Irresistible: Suppose you found out—just too late—that your mother had been a superhero crime-fighter. What would you do? Sit back, take a deep breath, and let Raymond Benson tell you."

"My mother was the masked vigilante known as the Black Stiletto."

Was Martin Talbot's elderly, Alzheimer's-stricken mother really the Black Stiletto? When he discovers several hidden volumes of her diaries, he is stunned beyond all imagination. In them, Judy Talbot claims to be the renowned underground heroine who operated in late 1950s New York City, battled Communist spies, took on the Mafia, and stalked common crooks.

In a fascinating story that alternates between past and present, the Black Stiletto's legend unfolds. What caused her to begin her quest for justice? Why did she decide to act outside the law? What are the facts behind her feats as the infamous and feared crime-fighter?

As Talbot struggles with shocking revelations, the reappearance of one of the Stiletto's old enemies with a thirst for merciless revenge threatens to jeopardize his mother's closely-guarded secret—and her life.    

According to Jeffery Deaver, New York Times best-selling author of Edge, "A thriller that brilliantly succeeds…Filled with cutting-edge suspense, wry humor and heart-wrenching warmth, not to mention great period detail, The Black Stiletto will grab you instantly and simply not let go until the final page—no, make that the final sentence."

Sandra Brown, New York Times best-selling author of Lethal adds, "Benson has created one of the most original heroines I've read in a long time. Adventure and suspense made this book a rollicking good read. But the story is about much more than simply the evolution and escapades of the Black Stiletto. It's about relationships and just how well we know—or not —even the people we love most.”

Raymond Benson is the highly acclaimed author of numerous works, including several original James Bond 007 novels (recently collected in the anthologies, The Union Trilogy and Choice of Weapons). He is a New York Times best-selling author (writing as “David Michaels”); an Edgar Allan Poe Award nominee; a Shamus Award nominee; and is the recipient of numerous other awards. Visit Raymond Benson online at: http://www.raymondbenson.com.

Oceanview Publishing (http://www.oceanviewpub.com) is an independent publisher headquartered in Florida. Oceanview is a proud member of the International Thriller Writers and Mystery Writers of America. You can find us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/oceanviewpub. Follow us on Twitter @oceanviewpub. For more information, please contact Maryglenn McCombs by phone (615-297-9875)

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Broadway Music Concert to Benefit Autism

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:57 AM PDT

Broadway Music Concert to Benefit Autism

Music Therapist, Alexis Ohanian Minot, sings Broadway songs at autism benefit concert to help support music therapy programs. Proceeds benefit The Friendship Network for Children, Inc., a nonprofit mental health organization in Northborough, MA, dedicated to helping children with autism socialize using music, art, and other creative approaches.

Northborough, MA (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Autism nonprofit organization, The Friendship Network for Children, Inc., announces a Broadway music benefit concert featuring vocalist and Music Therapist Alexis Ohanian Minot. Minot is an experienced vocalist who began singing in public at the age of 12. A Massachusetts native, she has sung the national anthem at Fenway Park and performed with the Rhode Island Pops. She has worked as a Music Therapist at The Friendship Network for seven years and is happy to support the organization's mission by head-lining this concert.

The concert is on May 7, 2011 from 7:00pm-9:00pm at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St. in Northborough, Massachusetts. Tickets cost $15.00 and can be purchased online or at the door.

Minot says she is happy to use her singing to support a cause she deeply believes in. She explains the results of her work at The Friendship Network. "I have seen children have successful play dates, experience the joys of friendship, and even talk for the first time in their lives."

Children from The Friendship Network will also perform, and students from The Friendship Network's Advocacy Group, The Student-to-Student Autism Connection, will give brief but powerful presentations sharing their experiences via poems and skits to raise autism awareness between musical acts.

Mark Hastings, an accomplished singer/songwriter, will be accompanying Minot and also perform a few tunes himself. Hastings is a long-time supporter of The Friendship Network.

A raffle and silent auction including a Bose Wave radio, sports memorabilia, and jewelry will add to the fun. Proceeds from the concert will benefit socialization groups and the advocacy program.

"We want to raise awareness of the emotional world of children with autism," says Nancy Swanberg, Founder and Executive Director of The Friendship Network. Swanberg states, "Children with autism want to make friends, and they just don't know how— we can help."

For additional information on The Friendship Network for Children, to buy concert tickets, or make a donation, visit http://www.networkforchildren.org

About The Friendship Network for Children, Inc:

An award-winning nonprofit organization in Central Massachusetts serving children with autism, families, and professionals. Their motto, "Friendship is possible!'

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Seasoned Veteran, Lance Boyd Almost Lost It All But Comes Back and Formally Announces His Entrance into the Red Hot Online Home Business Industry

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:57 AM PDT

Seasoned Veteran, Lance Boyd Almost Lost It All But Comes Back and Formally Announces His Entrance into the Red Hot Online Home Business Industry

The Internet and network marketing industry is a buzz as Lance Boyd makes his announcement official and gratefully joins the Wealth Masters International family as a Master Consultant.

(PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Long overdue and highly anticipated, Lance S. Boyd finally announces his official entrance into the network marketing industry and joins the World's Premier Wealth Creation company, Wealth Master's Int. Lance is joining an already powerful lineup of leading entrepreneurs at the Wealth Masters family and is ecstatic about officially joining the company. Lance has overcome many losses and disappointments to reach this stage in his career and is eagerly looking forward to helping others overcome their obstacles, so that they may achieve their dreams of freedom of time and money through home business ownership. To be successful in the Internet/network marketing and mlm business, as in life, you must associate yourself with like minded highly successful people who are achieving the same results that you desire. His advice to anyone looking to forever transform their lives for the better financially, physically and personally should examine closely the the rock solid leadership and products that make Wealth Masters Int. the global powerhouse that it is today.

Boyd says, " Anyone looking to eliminate the guess work of starting and running a home internet business while creating true wealth for their life and the lives of others should look no further than Wealth Master's International"

http://www.healthwealthwisdomhomebusiness.com

Wealth Master International was founded by self made entrepreneurs Kip Herriage and Karl Bessey. Kip also known as the, "Nostradamus of Finance," managed millions of dollars in assets for high net worth individuals on Wall St. and left to make transparent the inner workings of money to the general public. Karl came from a blue-collar background emerging from 22 years in the underground coal mines in Utah and later becoming an international top producer and award winning marketer in some of the world's most successful direct sales companies. These divergent paths led both men to a "wake-up call" that challenged their assumptions about success. Today, as best friends and business partners, their shared vision has been to create an educational system and a business model that makes a life of abundance available to everyone willing to invest in themselves and apply the Wealth Masters principles.

The Wealth Masters business opportunity and business model puts the keys to true personal and financial freedom in your hands. In addition to offering the most innovative and lucrative compensation plan in the home business industry, the Wealth Masters business opportunity empowers you to help others transform their lives, as you build your own foundation of financial freedom. Members of the Wealth Masters International community are creating lives of greater wealth, health and wisdom by simply applying our proven formula. No other company can match WMI's holistic mentoring approach to wealth, health and wisdom. We have assembled the world's brightest minds in every area of finance, fitness, nutrition and personal development. WMI has brought the perfect combination together in an unprecedented educational curriculum. As you build your Wealth Masters business, you'll be taught exactly what you require to stay on the cutting-edge of the greatest wealth transfer in history, all the while helping others create lasting change in their lives. Each hand-selected expert, speaker and alliance partner has been subjected to rigorous selection standards for experience, results and integrity. The entrepreneurial dream is alive and well! There has never been a better time to join the Wealth Masters International community.

Boyd says, "It is imperative that all people begin to realize that they must begin to write their own paycheck due to the rapidly changing economic conditions which will come to be known as the largest transfer of wealth in history, Wealth Master's international has been at the forefront of this philosophy and should be a priority when considering the best home business"

Lance Boyd is currently accepting sincere candidates to introduce this cutting edge health, wealth and wisdom business model to. He looks forward to personally teaching and mentoring all candidates using a simple proven marketing system so that they will have immediate success with their online Home business .

http://www.healthwealthwisdomhomebusiness.com

Lance has over 15 years in the direct and sales and marketing industries.He spent almost a decade on Wall St. as an Investment manager but walked away from it to generate wealth for all classes of people and have a more fundamental impact on the lives of others. He is a Master Consultant and rising star within the WMI family and also brings strong leadership, personal development skills and work ethic both in his career and his personal life. Lance, a graduate of the school of hard knocks has personally triumphed over his many major life challenges. He is actively seeking students who desire to win in all aspects of their life and business. He loves to coach and mentor people around the world to not only become successful Internet marketers, but how to thrive in challenging times.

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Mother’s Day Miami Beach Spa Special: Buy Mom, Get One for $1 Spa Treatments in May at Chic Hotel Victor

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:57 AM PDT

Mother's Day Miami Beach Spa Special: Buy Mom, Get One for $1 Spa Treatments in May at Chic Hotel Victor

In celebration of Mother's Day, for the entire month of May, Spa V at South Beach's Hotel Victor is offering guests $1 treatments when mom receives a 50-minute Custom Massage, Hydrating & Lifting Facial or Milk & Honey Scrub.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

In celebration of Mother's Day, for the entire month of May, Spa V at South Beach's Hotel Victor is offering guests $1 treatments when mom receives a 50-minute Custom Massage, Hydrating & Lifting Facial or Milk & Honey Scrub. From Swedish and Deep Tissue massages, a facial that restores healthy moisture and balance, or a body scrub that slows the signs of aging and includes an exfoliating sugar scrub, a replenishing and deeply hydrating milk and honey body mask, moms enjoy the ultimate pampering this May at the award-winning spa. With the full-priced purchase of one of the spa's luxurious treatments (starting at $160), the second guest receives the same treatment for only $1. Both guests must receive their treatments on the same day. The Mother's Day promotion will be available through May 31, 2011.To make an appointment, please call Spa V at 305.728.6500 or email vibe(at)hyatt(dot)com.

About Hotel Victor:

Located adjacent to the former Versace mansion on vibrant Ocean Drive, Hotel Victor is an 88-room boutique hotel designed by internationally renowned, Paris-based decorator Jacques Garcia. Managed by Hyatt, the historic 1937 property features swanky interior spaces matched by an equally stunning and recently renovated outdoor pool area that provides direct views of the beach & the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel features BICE Ristorante and a lavish European-style spa, Spa V. Recently named one of Miami's Top 10 Spas by AOL's City Best, the 6,000-square-foot spa proudly features South Beach's first Hammam, and a menu of treatments steeped in European cultures, philosophies and traditions, designed to bring pleasure to the senses.

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SomnoMed Posts New Record in Q3

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:57 AM PDT

SomnoMed Posts New Record in Q3

SomnoMed (ASX:SOM) Unit sales reached a new record, 30% higher than in the same quarter in the previous year.

Frisco, TX (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

29th April 2011, Sydney: SomnoMed Limited (ASX: SOM) SomnoMed Limited announced today its results for the third quarter to March 2011. Unit sales reached a new record with 6,346 units, 30% higher than in the same quarter in the previous year, when sales reached 4,872 units. Third quarter sales edged ahead of Q2 sales, due to higher US sales in the month of March after the snow storm affected February low. European sales set new records with over 1,700 units for the quarter, 100% up on last year. Global unit sales for the nine months are just under 17,800 units.

Revenue numbers were affected by the strengthening Australian Dollar, resulting in March quarter dollar sales growing by 15% over the same period last year. Total revenue growth for the full 9 months is 18% (29% with constant exchange rates).

Total revenues for SomnoMed in the third quarter were just over $3 million, compared to $2.6 million in the same period in the previous year. SomnoMed's CEO Mr Ralf Barschow commented, "The results achieved in this quarter reaffirm our ability to continue to grow the unit sales and revenues of the business, particularly in Europe and the US within the Sleep Disordered Breathing industry. New sales records achieved in the March quarter for both regions are very encouraging for the remainder of the financial year."

"SomnoMed controls direct operations in three global regions, with Japan and Asia still at the development stage but still offering significant long term potential. The US and parts of Europe are regions in "take off" mode," said Mr. Barschow.

The ongoing investment in manufacturing, operations and logistics has again allowed SomnoMed to increase the gross margin of the business. SomnoMed's group gross margin has improved from 58% in the March quarter of 2010 to 67% in the same period for 2011 – a further record gross margin for the company. All regions continued to be operationally profitable, generating results well ahead of the corresponding period in the prior year.

SomnoMed Limited had $3.638 million in cash available at 31st March 2011.

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Under Armour’s jaw-dropping performance mouthwear technology is now available to Glen Ridge and Montclair Athletes. Dr. Paul Dionne is now an authorized provider.

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:56 AM PDT

Under Armour's jaw-dropping performance mouthwear technology is now available to Glen Ridge and Montclair Athletes. Dr. Paul Dionne is now an authorized provider.

Visiting the dentist's office has long been proven to improve a person's overall health and prevent future dental issues. With the introduction of Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™, visiting Dr. Paul Dionne can improve an athlete's strength, endurance, reaction time and reduce athletic stress.

Glen Ridge, NJ and Montclair, NJ (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

As an authorized provider of Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™, Dr. Dionne has begun fitting Glen Ridge and Montclair athletes with Under Armour's innovative new line of custom mouthpieces and mouthguards designed to improve athletic performance.

Powered by ArmourBite™, patented mouthwear technology developed by Bite Tech, Inc., Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™ introduces an entirely new category of sports equipment – ArmourBite®. ArmourBite® Mouthpieces and ArmourBite® Mouthguards are safe and custom built. Now, athletes in any sport – from football to golf to running – can capitalize on innovative technology that makes them stronger, faster, and better.

As an authorized dental provider, Dr. Paul Dionne is able to equip Glen Ridge athletes with the same technology used by hundreds of professional, Olympic and collegiate athletes. The easy and completely painless custom-fitting process typically takes about 20 minutes.

Dr. Dionne will offer both the UA Performance Mouthpiece for non-contact sports, such as baseball, golf, tennis, cycling and running and the UA Performance Mouthguard, which provides superior protection and comfort for contact sports, such as football, hockey, lacrosse, martial arts and wrestling.

Dr. Dionne is located at 200 Highland Avenue in Glen Ridge. For more information or to schedule a custom fitting, call 973-748-7790 or visit http://www.doctorpauldionne.com.

Additional information on Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™ and its ArmourBite™ technology can be found at http://www.underarmour.com.

For more on Bite Tech, Inc., visit http://www.BiteTech.com.

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National Medical Management Launches Contact Center in Panama with 3CLogic’s Cloud Based Contact Center Solutions

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:56 AM PDT

National Medical Management Launches Contact Center in Panama with 3CLogic's Cloud Based Contact Center Solutions

With 3CLogic's Cloud Based Contact Center Service, National Medical Management deploys a second contact center in Panama to be managed from a remote location in Florida

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

3CLogic, a provider of cloud based contact center service, announced today that National Medical Management, a Pompano Beach, FL company that provides marketing services to the pharmaceuticals industry, has launched a second call center location in Panama. National Medical Management generates online leads, increasing business performance and productivity rates for pharmacies nationally.

National Medical Management is experiencing increased sales from deploying a contact center with 3Clogic's Virtual Contact Center software in a second location. Deploying a second call center location in Panama opens new doors and business opportunities that will increase sales as well as bring in new prospective leads. With 3Clogic's built in software dashboard, National Medical Management can manage IT resources and workforce in Panama from their Florida location. National Medical Management is leveraging features such as remote agent capabilities, call monitoring, and 'barge-in" options for supervisors provided by 3Clogic's contact center platform. National Medical Management benefits from 3Clogic's on demand call center with real-time reporting and monitoring capabilities by efficiently monitoring the performance of their agents. With real time monitoring tools, managers at National Medical Management can listen in on their agents' calls with prospects and evaluate their performance. This allows them to overcome any challenges that their agents may be facing, and offer new coaching view points to close sales more effectively. Using 3CLogic's contact center software allows National Medical Management to virtually manage their resources at both their call centers, and leverage those resources for either location as and when required. By providing software deployed on AWS (Amazon Web Services), 3Clogic offers companies complete customization, flexibility, and scalability delivered from the cloud.

"By deploying a second contact center in the cloud, our company has been able to use inexpensive workforce talent in Panama while being able to leverage existing supervisors based in Florida," said Edward Connell, president of National Medical Management. "3CLogic's contact center solutions allow us to efficiently administer our call centers from either the Florida or Panama location. We can honestly say that with 3Clogic's Contact Center Software, we are experiencing increased business profits by reducing the cost of in-office installations and increasing agent productivity".

Raj Sharma, president and CEO of 3Clogic said, "Companies like National Medical Management are changing the contact center industry landscape by using cloud based contact center services from 3CLogic. This approach lets National Medical Management focus on their core competency without having to worry about technology challenges that come up when using complex contact center technologies. Additionally, cloud economics are just too compelling to be ignored for both large and small contact centers".

3CLogic's Inbound Call Center and Predictive Dialer features, combined with their cloud technologies helps companies of all sizes and across all industries increase service quality while reducing operating costs. 3CLogic connects businesses with their customers with high quality multi-channel services such as voice, e-mail and Texting all at a reasonable price.

About National Medical Management

National medical management is a marketing company that markets to diabetic patients on behalf of pharmacies nationwide. National Medical Management contacts patients that have requested information via the internet regarding the newest diabetic talking meter, thereby creating new qualified leads for the pharmacy.

About 3CLogic

3CLogic, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, is a leading provider of social media applications for interactive e-commerce transactions. 3CLogic adds voice, chat and text capabilities to any e-commerce transaction on social media networks and combines them with a cloud based contact center solution.

For more information, please contact 3CLogic at 800-350-8656 or info(at)3clogic(dot)com. http://www.3clogic.com.

Media Contact

Taryn Cheatham

3CLogic

tcheatham(at)3clogic(dot)com

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Coalfire Systems Selects Metzger Associates for National Marketing Communications

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:56 AM PDT

Coalfire Systems Selects Metzger Associates for National Marketing Communications

Coalfire Systems, an independent IT audit and compliance firm based in Louisville, Colo., has engaged Metzger Associates to develop and manage its national marketing and communications program.

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Coalfire Systems, an independent IT audit and compliance firm based in Louisville, Colo., has engaged Metzger Associates to develop and manage its national marketing and communications program.

Coalfire serves more than 1,000 customers addressing IT governance, risk and compliance needs in several industries including financial services, government, healthcare, public utilities, legal, education and retail. The company recently announced a $5 million investment from Baird Venture Partners, the U.S.-based venture capital fund of Baird Private Equity.

Metzger Associates' multi-faceted marketing communications program will focus on traditional and social media outreach, blogging and blogger relations, industry analyst relations and tradeshow speaking opportunities – all designed to highlight Coalfire's leadership in the governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) industry.

"The demand for sophisticated GRC services is accelerating with intensity due to increasing regulations and a proliferation of new security threats in almost every industry," said Doyle Albee, president of Metzger Associates. "Coalfire provides a completely independent and unbiased assessment of a company's risk, unlike vendors and consultants who also represent products or solutions as part of their business model."

About Metzger Associates

From creating the world's first websites to implementing today's most sophisticated public relations and social media programs, Metzger Associates has led the evolution of public relations, investor relations, marketing and creative services through the Digital Age. The agency develops and executes communications strategies for clients ranging from the Fortune 500 to venture-backed start-ups with the right mix of traditional media relations and cutting-edge new media techniques. Based in Boulder and now celebrating its 20th year, Metzger Associates has offices in San Jose, Las Vegas and Kansas City. For more information, please visit http://www.metzger.com.

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Tummy Tucks “Heat Up” for Bikini Season at Indianapolis Plastic Surgery Practice

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:56 AM PDT

Tummy Tucks "Heat Up" for Bikini Season at Indianapolis Plastic Surgery Practice

Double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Wagner has recently noticed a shift in requests for tummy tucks and related procedures at his Indianapolis plastic surgery practice as women are preparing for summertime.

Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Dr. Jeffrey Wagner (http://www.wagnerplasticsurgery.com/) is helping women get ready for bikini season by performing tummy tuck procedures in Indianapolis. A number of people are coming in requesting a firmer midsection so they can feel confident when they hit the beach or pool this summer.

“With bikini season on the horizon, it’s important for women to feel confident about their bodies,” says Dr. Wagner. “Sometimes exercise and dieting aren’t enough, so women turn to tummy tuck procedures to create a flat and toned abdomen. More women are turning to surgery to achieve a narrow waistline and balanced body contour.”

In addition to tummy tucks, liposuction in Indianapolis at Wagner and Associates Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Consultants of Indiana gives people the opportunity to achieve a slimmer figure. Dr. Wagner, who has performed over 7,000 cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive procedures, says that liposuction is a great way to remove excess fat from a number of trouble spots on the body. With a variety of techniques to choose from, Dr. Wagner tailors each procedure to match the needs and goals of his patients.

“Liposuction takes the guesswork out of weight loss,” notes Dr. Wagner. “Men and women are turning to this procedure to achieve a more balanced figure, and to look great in their swimsuits. Each person has a unique set of needs, and I look forward to aiding men and women in choosing the best liposuction technique to achieve their goals. Now people have a reason to get excited about wearing their bathing suits this summer.”

The Indianapolis plastic surgery options at Dr. Wagner’s practice don’t end with body contouring. Men and women can enhance the appearance of their faces and attain a more youthful look through procedures such as eyelid and forehead lifts, or nonsurgical options like BOTOX® Cosmetic. Depending on a person’s needs, Dr. Wagner and his staff create a comfortable environment where men and women can choose the procedures that align with their cosmetic goals.

“One of the central objectives at my practice is to produce an inviting environment where men and women can choose from our many procedures,” says Dr. Wagner. “The recent increase in people coming in for tummy tucks and liposuction is a great indicator that summer is just around the corner. I look forward to helping people as they prepare for warmer weather, and am eager to see their amazing results.”

Dr. Jeffrey Wagner and the entire team at Wagner and Associates Plastic Surgery are committed to providing men and women considering a tummy tuck or liposuction with a procedure that’s not only customized to their specific needs and desires, but one that’s safe and sound, tried and true. Call [phone1] today to schedule an appointment at Wagner and Associates Plastic Surgery. Or, click here to [cert] request your complimentary consultation [/cert] online. Feel like a new person and look like your best self at Wagner and Associates Plastic Surgery.

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Connolly Employees and Owners Rally to Raise Funds for Japan Relief Efforts

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:55 AM PDT

Connolly Employees and Owners Rally to Raise Funds for Japan Relief Efforts

Connolly employees and the company's owners donated more than $30,000 to the American Red Cross for assistance with Japan's disaster relief efforts. Connolly is the largest privately held recovery audit firm in the world with 23 offices located throughout the U.S. and in the UK and Canada.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Connolly employees and the company's owners donated more than $30,000 to the American Red Cross for assistance with Japan's disaster relief efforts. Connolly issued a company-wide bulletin shortly after the March 11 earthquake, describing the devastation and offering an organized avenue through which employees could join together to help. The privately held company has 23 offices throughout the U.S. and in Canada and the U.K. as well as remote locations from which auditors work. There are just over 800 employees.

"Our employees' response was phenomenal," Connolly HR Manager Mitch Podob said. He coordinated the fundraising effort from the company's Audit Support Center in Wilton, CT. "Many of our audit sites, and those in remote locations, supported the effort and held individual fundraising events including raffles of homemade brownies, gift basket donations and more," he said. "Then the owners generously offered to match the funds donated by the employees." Connolly had set a goal of raising $3,000 over a ten day period. Instead, employees donated and raised more than $15,000 and the owners matched it dollar-for-dollar for a total donation of $30,642.

The American Red Cross' David Wolff, Chief Development Officer, Connecticut Region came to the Wilton, CT Audit Support Center on Monday, April 25, to accept the donation. "We are very grateful for this donation, which will directly support the relief work in Japan," he said. "The Japanese Red Cross is very organized and will know just how to use the funds to make the biggest impact. This donation is beautiful, really incredible," he added.

About Connolly – Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with offices throughout the US, Canada and the UK, Connolly Inc. is the world's largest privately-held provider of recovery audit services. With more than 800 employees serving over 100 clients, Connolly reviews over a trillion transactions annually and recovers nearly a billion dollars a year in overpayments for its clients through its three lines of business – Healthcare, Retail and Commercial. In addition, Connolly reviews contracts for non-compliance and offers process improvement recommendations that mitigate future financial losses. Connolly was founded in 1979 and currently provides services for 19 of the top 20 U.S. retailers and seven of the top eight healthcare payers. Connolly maintains a 97% Customer Satisfaction rating, is consistently listed on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing, private companies in America, and has twice been named "One of the Best Places to Work in Connecticut." Connolly is a trademark of Connolly, Inc. Copyright © 2011

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MD Solutions President to Highlight Benefits of Practice Assessments at GE Centricity® Group Management User Group Spring Conferences

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:55 AM PDT

MD Solutions President to Highlight Benefits of Practice Assessments at GE Centricity® Group Management User Group Spring Conferences

MD Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of consulting, interim management, revenue cycle turnaround, EMR/PM implementation and remediation services, announced today that its president, Paul Casey, will be presenting at the upcoming Northeast and Southeast GE Centricity® Group Management User Group conferences.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

MD Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of consulting, interim management, revenue cycle turnaround, EMR/PM implementation and remediation services, announced today that its president, Paul Casey, will be presenting at the upcoming Northeast and Southeast GE Centricity® Group Management User Group conferences.

The Northeast User Group Conference is scheduled for May 11-13 at the Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, while the Southeast User Group Conference will be held May 18-20 at the Marriott Bay Point in Panama City Beach, Florida. Mr. Casey will speak at each conference on how employing regular practice assessments for physician practices can avoid slow collections, excessive amounts of denied claims, high expense ratios, dissatisfied patients and more.

Mr. Casey has more than 20 years of experience in practice management, reimbursement and IT systems. Over the course of his career, he has managed the financial operations of medical practices that range from small group practices to large multi-specialty organizations with over 120 providers. Mr. Casey blends his deep domain knowledge of practice management and other medical practice-based software applications with business operations insight to deliver effective practice management solutions to MD Solutions’ clients. Part of his expertise is his unique ability to pull denial data from practice management systems in summary and detailed reports.

The purpose of each conference is to give users of GE Centricity Group Management the opportunity to share ideas, learn strategies and make contact with other expert users and healthcare leaders. The conferences are a rare opportunity to meet with healthcare and technology leaders to discuss current challenges with experts and contemporaries who share common goals of improving productivity, cash flow and profitability. Additional presentations will include insightful discussions led by members of the User Group, knowledgeable finance, executive and technical leaders and more.

To register please visit: SEUG Spring Conference at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=tjhbr9cab&oeidk=a07e3hrpzgybc4223a9 or NEUG Spring Conference at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=tjhbr9cab&oeidk=a07e3fbhmk52ed1c039.

About MD Solutions, Inc.

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, MD Solutions, Inc. is a team of experienced health care professionals who leverage their combined expertise to assist organizations with maximizing their investment in human capital and IT systems. Since our founding in 2000, MD Solutions, Inc. has partnered with healthcare organizations to help them maximize efficiencies and profitability by effectively integrating and utilizing the people, processes and technology to overcome business challenges. The company is well-equipped to help medical practices, health systems and billing services with leading IT systems including Allscripts, GE Centricity, Dragon Medical and eClinicalWorks.

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World-Champion Swimmer Sabir Muhammad Writes Children’s Book, Born to Swim

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:55 AM PDT

World-Champion Swimmer Sabir Muhammad Writes Children's Book, Born to Swim

Champion swimmer hopes to educate, inspire parents and kids to learn to swim this summer.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

World-champion swimmer Sabir Muhammad today announces the online availability of his first book, Born to Swim, illustrated by Toni Scott Daniel. It is an autobiographical account of his fear-turned-fascination with water that led him to become a notable swimmer. Muhammad hopes to educate parents about the importance and availability of swimming instruction and inspire kids from all backgrounds to learn to swim. An Atlanta native, Muhammad is a ten-time American record breaker, five-time U.S. Open Champion and 25-time All American and NCAA Champion at Stanford University. Born to Swim is available exclusively at http://www.borntoswimbook.com.

"I want to share my passion for swimming with parents and kids and describe the benefits every person realizes when they learn to swim," said Muhammad, who has broken 10 American Records and earned two Short Course World Champion medals during his 27-year professional swimming career. "My goal is to encourage children of all ages to learn to swim and dream big."

Muhammad was motivated to complete Born to Swim after reading the heart-wrenching story of six children who drowned from the same family last summer in Shreveport, La. This tragic accident reminded him of his own near-drowning experience as a young child.

Unfortunately, drowning is a common occurrence during summer months. According to the CDC, drowning remains the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages one to 14, especially among minority communities (Center for Disease Control, Unintentional Drowning: Fact Sheet, 2010).

"Having been a competitive swimmer for more than 25 years, I have seen firsthand how swimming can change lives," said Muhammad, who is also a Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor. "Swimming provided me a full scholarship to Stanford University and allowed me to travel the world as an elite international athlete, but it all started with learning how to swim."

Muhammad is a first-time, self-published author, husband and father of two active sons. Exclusively available online at http://www.borntoswimbook.com, Muhammad's story is one that illustrates how kids can overcome their fear of the water to create a whole new world of possibilities and realize their inherent greatness.

About Sabir Muhammad

Sabir Muhammad is a champion swimmer whose accomplishments include becoming a U.S. Open Champion, a five-time World Cup swimming champion, a 10-time American Records recipient, an NCAA Champion and an All-American at Stanford University. Muhammad, who is the first African American to hold an individual American Swimming Record, has been swimming competitively since age eight. Born to Swim, illustrated by Toni Scott Daniel, is his first children's book and was published by MAD Sports, LLC. For more information about Sabir Muhammad or to order a copy of the book online, visit http://www.borntoswimbook.com.

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Connolly Named to Connecticut Governor’s Prevention Partnership Honor Roll

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:54 AM PDT

Connolly Named to Connecticut Governor's Prevention Partnership Honor Roll

Connolly was named to the honor roll of the Connecticut 2010 Governor's Prevention Partnership on April 18 as a result of the efforts of five Connolly employees. George Marrazzo, Director of Data Services; Jason Lee, Manager, Data Services; Stephanie Schwartz, HR Generalist I; Mike Spellman, Connolly Business Systems Analyst; and Christina Askenback, Data Center Coordinator provide ongoing volunteer mentoring to K – 12 students through the Norwalk Mentor Program.

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Connolly was named to the honor roll of the Connecticut 2010 Governor's Prevention Partnership on April 18 as a result of the efforts of five Connolly employees. George Marrazzo, Director of Data Services; Jason Lee, Manager, Data Services; Stephanie Schwartz, HR Generalist I; Mike Spellman, Connolly Business Systems Analyst; and Christina Askenback, Data Center Coordinator provide ongoing volunteer mentoring to K – 12 students through the Norwalk Mentor Program. Mike Spellman's wife, Alex, also participates.

"Connolly's mentors are absolutely terrific," said Jackie Effren, Norwalk Mentor Program Director. "The mentees need a positive role model, friendship and someone who will listen, which helps them get through whatever challenges they are facing. That's exactly what I see the Connolly mentors doing so well." Mentees are identified by their school social workers as being in need of extra help due to self esteem and other behavioral issues. Mentors can choose a student from any grade in any one of 19 public Norwalk schools. Mentors spend an hour a week with their assigned student playing games, engaging in structured activities, or just listening. This is Connolly’s first year participating in the program which the internal Employee Activity Committee instigated. The EAC is an internal volunteer committee that provides community liaison opportunities and staff activities designed to encourage work- life balance for the nearly 200 Wilton Audit Support Center employees. The group is a highly visual representation that reinforces the values of the company.

"I got involved in the program to help a child in distress," said George Marrazzo, a member of the EAC He mentors an eight year old boy whose father is no longer a part of the family, and who is experiencing anger issues and other difficulties. "My goal is to provide stability and act as a role model."

"I work with a 12-year-old girl who lost her mother a few years ago and who attends the same middle school in Norwalk that I did," said Christina Askenback, also an EAC member. "She was recently adopted and I am an adoptee, so the social workers thought we would be well matched. It has been a great experience."

"I am mentoring a bright "at risk" 8th grader who moved from Brooklyn to Connecticut because his male role models were incarcerated," said Jason Lee, Manager, Data Services. "He had several outbursts his first year in Norwalk and was sent to a special school for six months, but now he is back in the regular school and is doing much better. His grades have gone up and he is even talking about college. I plan to mentor him next year as well."

The Norwalk Mentor Program recently celebrated "25 Years of Changing Lives" with a celebration at Norwalk's Stepping Stones Children's Museum which drew more than 400 people. The Connolly employees who are mentors work at the company's Audit Support Center in Wilton, Connecticut. Connolly was recently voted one of the Best Places to Work in Connecticut by the Best Companies Group.

The Governor's Prevention Partnership is a not-for-profit partnership that was created in 1989 between state government and business leaders who have a mission to keep Connecticut's youth safe, successful and drug-free. The Prevention Partnership provides leadership and services to help schools, communities, youth organizations, colleges and businesses create and sustain quality programs in these core areas.

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Unknown Productions ‘Peace and Riot’ (Starring Ben Savage and Jake Busey) Wants you to Sing the Film’s Closing Credits Song

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:54 AM PDT

Unknown Productions 'Peace and Riot' (Starring Ben Savage and Jake Busey) Wants you to Sing the Film's Closing Credits Song

Unknown Productions' latest independent feature film, "Peace and Riot" starring Ben Savage (Boy Meets World) Anna Pheil (Las Vegas) Richard Riehle (Office Space) Janet Wood (The Young and The Restless), and Jake Busey (Starship Troopers) is on the search for some talented singers for the film's closing credits. Details on how your video rendition of a song from the film may appear in the credit roll is available at the film's official website.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Unknown Productions Incorporated wants a video of you singing for their latest film's closing credits. The Independent Romantic Comedy, “Peace and Riot” follows punk starlet Crystal Green who, while on a solo writing retreat, finds herself double booked in a remote Lake Cabin with loaner novelist, Scott Kossman. Nosy neighbors Raymond and Beth agitate the pair with hopes of true love, despite the arrival of Crystal’s boyfriend Richard Allin. The movie stars Ben Savage (Boy Meet World), Anna Pheil (Las Vegas), Jake Busey (Starship Troopers), Richard Riehle (Office Space), and Janet Wood (The Young and The Restless).

Peace and Riot was filmed in Ojai, California on location at the Rancho Grande in Rose Valley. Rancho Grande, a working horse ranch, is home to several historic buildings whose construction dates back to the 1800s.

During the film, Crystal Green took the stage at "Zoey’s Nightclub" in Ventura to perform songs for a local crowd. One of those songs is "Running Over Raymond". A quirky song about an incident that happens in the film.

The official Peace and Riot Website has information, including lyrics and guitar instruction (for those that wish to try their hand at playing the song) and also gives details on sending in a video of your version of the song for possible insertion during the closing credits of the film. Unknown Productions is giving talented fans of independent films an opportunity to become part of indie film history and get your voice out their for the world to see.

Unknown Productions' last feature film saw distribution in 18 countries and played on Video On Demand available in 50 million homes, so their latest film may be a great opportunity for musical discovery.

Additional information is available at http://www.peaceandriotmovie.com.

Unknown Productions can be contacted for cast and crew interview availability at http://www.unknownproductions.com.

The movie is also listed on the IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1745784

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RVTrader.com’s Annual Camping Critters Photo Contest

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:54 AM PDT

RVTrader.com's Annual Camping Critters Photo Contest

RV Trader, a division of Dominion Enterprises, will host its second annual Camping Critters Contest beginning this month. Participants are to submit photos of their pets enjoying the great outdoors at http://www.facebook.com/rvtrader between May 2 and July 22. Participants and the public can then vote for the best Camping Critter photo between July 25 and August 26. Winners will be announced September 2.

Norfolk, VA (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

RV Trader, a division of Dominion Enterprises, will host its second annual Camping Critters Contest beginning this month.

Participants are to submit photos of their pets enjoying the great outdoors at http://www.facebook.com/rvtrader between May 2 and July 22. Participants and the public can then vote for the best Camping Critter photo between July 25 and August 26. Winners will be announced September 2.

There will be three winners based on number of votes:

1St prize – Apple iTouch and RV Trader corn hole game (ARV $350)

2nd prize – Flip Video and RV Trader corn hole game (ARV $270)

3rd prize – RV Trader corn hole game (ARV $120)

For official rules visit http://www.facebook.com/rvtrader.

About RVTrader.com

RVTrader.com contains the largest database of recreational vehicles for sale online. Headquartered in Norfolk, VA, it is part of the Dominion Web Solutions family of online vehicle classified advertising sites that includes CycleTrader.com, AeroTrader.com, EquipmentTraderOnline.com and CommercialTruckTrader.com* For more information about RVTrader.com, call toll-free 1-888-813-7304 or visit http://www.RVTrader.com.

About Dominion Enterprises

Dominion Enterprises is a leading marketing services company serving the automotive, enthusiast and commercial vehicle, real estate, apartment rental, and employment industries. The company's businesses provide a comprehensive suite of technology-based marketing solutions including Internet advertising, lead generation, CRM, website design and hosting, and data management services. The company has more than 40 market-leading websites reaching more than 17.6 million unique visitors monthly, and more than 280 magazines with a weekly circulation of 2.4 million. Headquartered in Norfolk, VA, the company has 4,900 employees in more than 186 offices nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.dominionenterprises.com.

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“Primitive Instinct” with Gregg Ritz Debuts in July on Outdoor Channel

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:54 AM PDT

"Primitive Instinct" with Gregg Ritz Debuts in July on Outdoor Channel

"Primitive Instinct" hosted by Gregg Ritz ushers in a new genre of outdoor television unmatched by any other show to date.

Covington, GA (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

"Primitive Instinct" with Gregg Ritz ushers in a dynamic new genre of hardcore outdoor television. Filmed on location in the world's most unforgiving landscapes, this adrenaline-charged, documentary style show chronicles Gregg's off-the-grid search for the world's most coveted big game trophies.

Offering amazing wildlife footage and gripping over-the-shoulder hunting scenes, Primitive Instinct transports viewers on location as Gregg gives up the comforts of home to conquer Mother Nature on her terms in places where blisters and backaches are the norm, and going home early is never an option.

Primitive Instinct offers viewers a unique look at the real Gregg Ritz: a man driven by an unwavering desire to pursue big game and big adventure regardless of the conditions. His quest for the world's most prized big game trophies amidst ever present danger, treacherous terrain, and constant physical and mental fatigue shows a side of him that promises to captivate viewers. It's his drive, determination and respect for the outdoors – and his commitment to sharing his knowledge and experiences – that make Gregg one of the world's most recognized and sought-after outdoorsmen.

"Primitive Instinct gives me an exciting opportunity to share my experiences with other hardcore hunters and adventure seekers," said Ritz. "It's about so much more than record-book results. It's about matching wits with wild and wary big game, and paying respect to not just the animals we pursue, but also the unforgiving landscapes they call home. It's about honoring our rich hunting heritage. It's about pushing yourself further than you thought possible to overcome obstacles and pursue life-altering adventure – no matter what stands in your way."

Host Bio

Gregg Ritz is a highly respected name in every arena of the outdoor industry. His extensive and diverse role in television has lead to success in other avenues, including personality endorsement, brand management, mergers and acquisitions, and many other industry-shaping pursuits. Gregg is a diehard, highly decorated hunter, with a long list of record book-caliber accomplishments across the globe. His passion for hardcore hunting is unmatched, his technical muzzleloading expertise is renowned, his scouting and land management skills are second-to-none, and his innovative hunting tactics have made him an authority on big game hunting worldwide.

Primitive Instinct airs Sunday at 9:30am EST and Friday 6:30pm EST on the Outdoor Channel, with one additional airing. Learn more at http://www.primitiveinstincttv.com.

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Invado Completes NeutraSal® Pilot Study in the Medication-Induced Xerostomia

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:53 AM PDT

Invado Completes NeutraSal® Pilot Study in the Medication-Induced Xerostomia

Invado Pharmaceuticals announced the completion of a pilot study for NeutraSal® (supersaturated calcium phosphate rinse) in patients experiencing medication-induced xerostomia or dry mouth. NeutraSal® relieved the symptoms of xerostomia in all subjects while also normalizing the pH of the mouth.

(PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Invado Pharmaceuticals announced the completion of a pilot study for NeutraSal® (supersaturated calcium phosphate rinse) in patients experiencing medication-induced xerostomia or dry mouth. In the study, submitted for publication, NeutraSal® relieved the symptoms of xerostomia in 100% percent of the subjects while also normalizing the pH of the mouth. Patients were evaluated at baseline and throughout the study for their global assessment of dryness as well as their subjective assessment of the specific symptoms of dry mouth. No adverse effects were reported.

"Every patient who tried the product found it to be very successful in relieving their symptoms, and most patients started to incorporate the medicine into their daily routines" stated principal investigator John A. Fritz, MD of Hudson County Primary Care, Jersey City, NJ.

Studies have shown that xerostomia affects approximately 10-29% of the population and more than 400 medications are known to cause xerostomia. The elderly are especially at risk due to taking multiple medications.

About NeutraSal®

NeutraSal® (supersaturated calcium phosphate rinse) is an oral rinse approved for marketing by the FDA under a 510k approval. NeutraSal® is indicated for the dryness of the mouth (hyposalivation, xerostomia); NeutraSal® is also indicated for dryness of the oral mucosa due to drugs such as antihistamines or atropine or other anticholinergic agents that suppress salivary secretion; NeutraSal® may be used as part of an oral hygiene program for patients with dry mouth. NeutraSal® also provides intensive hygiene of the oral cavity. NeutraSal® is also indicated as an adjunct to standard oral care in relieving the discomfort associated with oral mucositis that may be caused by radiation or high dose chemotherapy. Relief of dryness of the oral mucosa in these conditions is associated with amelioration of pain. NeutraSal® may be used for relief of dryness of the oral mucosa when hyposalivation results from the following: surgery, radiotherapy near the salivary glands, chemotherapy, infection or dysfunction of the salivary glands; fever; emotional factors such as fear or anxiety; obstruction of the salivary ducts; Sjögren's syndrome

For information, please go to http://www.neutrasal.com.

About Invado Pharmaceuticals

Invado Pharmaceuticals, LLC is a private held pharmaceutical/device company headquartered in Pomona, NY.

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Arena gears up its American business by re-establishing its own US-based business unit

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:53 AM PDT

Arena gears up its American business by re-establishing its own US-based business unit

In a signal of its growing commitment to the American watersports market, Arena, one of the world's leading swimwear brands, has announced its fully-fledged re-entry into the USA through the establishment of a wholly-owned business unit, Arena North America LLC. The announcement follows a year of extremely positive results after the brand's US re-launch in December 2009 through business partner Arena Swim USA.

Carlsbad, CA (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Operating under the umbrella of Gathering Storm holding company, Arena Swim USA has held the exclusive distribution, sales, marketing and merchandising rights for Arena products since its entry into the US market some 16 months ago. Such has been the success of the campaign to grow Arena's presence in the world's largest swimming market under the leadership of Tim McCool, that the Group's CEO Cristiano Portas decided to accelerate the process by re-establishing the business unit, with McCool at the reins as Vice President. The commercial and sales teams that participated in the re-launch campaign, along with the entire sales force of Arena Swim USA, have already been transferred to the new business unit.

While the new Arena business unit signals its direct re-entry into the American market in a formal way, the company already has strong existing ties to swimming in the US through its sponsorship agreements with numerous world-ranked swimmers, universities, and coaching associations. Today these include world champions and record holders Rebecca Soni, Eric Shanteau and Aaron Peirsol (recently retired), the recently-crowned NCAA Men's swimming champions University of California Berkeley, the men's and women's teams of Auburn University and SwimAmerica Program run through the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA).

These ties go back almost four decades, when Arena was founded by Horst Dassler in 1973. He started the beginnings of the Arena Elite team, in which the world's top swimmers collaborated with the Arena Research and Development team to create the world's most technologically advanced swimsuits of the time. And it was a fruitful relationship – at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, members of the Arena Elite Team won 44 medals, and over 50% of the men's finals contestants wore Arena suits in their events.

Subsequent members of the Arena Elite Team included numerous American world record holders, world champions, and Olympians. In addition, Arena was the official technical sponsor to the American national swimming team in 1977, and the official sponsor to the Canadian national swimming team at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

"We are very excited to re-establish a fully-fledged, direct presence in the United States," said Arena CEO, Cristiano Portas. "Our success with Arena Swim USA has encouraged us to accelerate the process of growing the Arena brand further in the USA as the 2012 London Olympics draws nearer. This is a natural move for Arena since our American 'roots' in fact date back to the company's founding in 1973, and we have been consistently been involved in American swimming through champions such as Matt Biondi and NCAA titleholders University of California Berkeley.

"It is therefore fitting that we acknowledge the debt we owe American swimming by empowering Arena North America to be even more effective and efficient in running our US business. We look forward to a future of promise in the world's largest swimming market, with a firm belief that all those involved in swimming at all levels in the USA will be able to benefit from our long-standing focus on quality, technological superiority, and commitment to continuous improvement and innovation."

Since 1973, Arena has created and marketed waterwear products for competitive swimmers and swimming fans worldwide, and is universally recognized as one of the premium brands of high quality swimwear and equipment. Over the last 37 years, the

Company has developed strong expertise in developing best in class products with particular focus on the Pool segment, while also gradually expanding into leisure and beach wear.

Arena has commercial subsidiaries in Italy, France and Germany, and also operates through a global network of distributors and licensees. The Arena brand is present in 80 countries worldwide, of which 70 are directly managed by the Arena Group (6 through commercial subsidiaries and 64 through distributors and licensees), while in the Far East (10 countries) the brand is owned and managed by the Descente Group.

The Company's ties to the world of sport and swimming in particular are reinforced through sponsoring activities at different levels, including governing bodies, national federations, athletes and clubs.

The Arena Elite Team of international swimming stars currently holds 20 individual world records between them in the long and short course formats of the sport. Among the illustrious Team members are Brazilian champion Cesar Cielo (22), gold medalist in 50m and 100m freestyle at the World Championships in Rome, and gold medalist in the 50m freestyle in Beijing; Frenchman Alain Bernard (26), world silver in Rome and Olympic gold in Beijing in the 100m freestyle; German Paul Biedermann (23), world champion in the 200 and 400m freestyle, setting two new world records in the process; multiple Olympic champion Aaron Peirsol (USA 26), gold medalist in 200m backstroke and the 4x100m medley relay at the World Championships in Rome, and gold medalist in the 100m backstroke and 4x100m medley relay at the Beijing Olympic Games; Kirsty Coventry (Zimbabwe, 27), gold medalist in the 200m backstroke in Rome (setting a new world record in the process) and silver medalist in the 400m individual medley, and a gold and three silvers at the Beijing Olympics (200m backstroke, 400m individual medley, 100m backstroke, 200m individual medley); Rebecca Soni (USA, 21), Olympic champion in 200m breaststroke and world champion and record holder in the 100m breaststroke; Hannah Miley (UK, 21), European champion in 400m IM (LC) and European record holder in the 400m IM (SC); Eric Shanteau (USA, 26), gold medalist in the 4×100 medley relay and silver medalist in the 100m breaststroke in Rome; Thomas Lurz (Germany, 29), gold medalist in the 5km for three successive world championships, including Rome where he also won the 10km; Tunisian Oussama Mellouli (26), world and Olympic 1500m freestyle champion; Serb Milorad Cavic (25), gold medalist in the 50m butterfly and silver medalist in the 100m butterfly in Rome, and Olympic runner-up in 100m butterfly; Hungarian Laszlo Cseh (24), silver medalist in the 200m medley and bronze in the 400m medley in Rome, and three-time silver medalist in Beijing (200m, 400m medley and 200m butterfly); Norwegian Alexander Dale Oen (23), silver medalist in Beijing, European record holder in the 100m breaststroke, and silver in the 100m breaststroke; Swede Sara Sjöström , gold medalist in the 100m butterfly at the World Championships in Rome; South Africans Cameron van der Burgh (21), gold medalist and world record holder in the 50m breaststroke, and silver in the 100m breaststroke at the World Championships in Rome, Roland Schoeman (30), Olympic champion at Athens in the 4x100m relay (2004), and twice world champion in the 50m butterfly in Montreal (2005) and Melbourne (2007), Chad Le Clos (18), gold medalist and record holder in both the 200m butterfly and 400m IM at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, and Suzaan Van Biljon (21), winner of the gold medal in 200m breaststroke at the World Short Course Championships in Manchester; Dane Lotte Friis (21), world champion in the 800m freestyle and silver medalist in 1500m freestyle; and Polish champions Pavel Korzeniowski (24), silver medalist in 200m butterfly at the World Championships in Rome, and Mateusz Sawrymowicz (22), gold medalist in 1500m freestyle at the World Championships in Melbourne (2007).

Arena is also title sponsor of the FINA – ARENA Swimming World Cup, historic partner of the LEN (Ligue Europeenne de Natation), and technical sponsor and official supplier to many swimming Federations including Russia, Hungary, Poland, Sweden, Croatia, Norway, South Africa, New Zealand, Ukraine, Romania, Czech Republic and Estonia.

For more information:

Laura Kunoth

Arena USA

Carlsbad, CA 92010

Tel: 858.603.8100

Email: lkunoth(at)arenausa(dot)com

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improveit! 360 Selected by BCI(R) Acrylic Bath Systems to Support Dealers, Grow Sales

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:53 AM PDT

improveit! 360 Selected by BCI(R) Acrylic Bath Systems to Support Dealers, Grow Sales

BCI launches the 2011 Dealer Success Program to provide an enhanced level of support to its dealer network by partnering with improveit! 360.

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

improveit! 360, the nation's premier business management application for the home improvement industry, announces it was selected as a partner by BCI® Acrylic Bath Systems to help them grow sales and support the success of their dealer network.

BCI, an Illinois-based manufacturer of acrylic bathliners, showerliners, and wall surrounds sought a partner to help their dealers be more effective at marketing and sales, get organized and off paper-based methods to reduce their operating costs, and have the visibility they need to manage their businesses more effectively. "We chose improveit! 360 based on their proven track record of growing home improvement companies by 30% and more, producing 2 Replacement Contractors of the Year, and their ability to drive down costs by systemizing businesses for improved productivity and lower operating costs," said Rick Hirschhaut, Senior Vice President. "Our dealers will benefit greatly from working with the expert coaches and industry veterans at improveit! 360 and having such an easy-to-use business management application designed specifically to help them make and close more leads and organize the profit-robbing chaos inherent in most of their small operations," Hirschhaut concluded.

"We're thrilled that BCI, the leader in the bathliner industry, chose us to help support their dealers and their business goals, for both revenue and efficiency,” says Brian Leader, Co-Founder and CEO of improveit! 360. "We're confident that our home improvement business management application will have an immediate impact in streamlining BCI dealers' business processes and boosting their conversion rates," continued Leader. "We take them step-by-step to success, supporting them the whole way, and show them how to get started reducing costs and growing sales by taking six pieces of information their accustomed to obtaining and putting it into improveit! 360," he concluded.

About improveit! 360

Developed by home improvement industry experts for remodelers and contractors, improveit! 360 is a total business management application designed to control chaos, accelerate growth, lower costs and improve operational efficiencies. With improveit! 360, home improvement companies are able to close more leads while reducing their marketing costs, automate communications, track every customer interaction from one centralized location, and get a 360 view of their operation for better decision-making. Built on the force.com platform, the application is remotely accessible via the web, highly secure, reliable and scalable. For more information and a free trial, visit http://www.improveit360.com or email info(at)improveit360(dot)com. To see improveit! 360 in action, watch our webinars at http://www.improveit360.com/Webinars.

About BCI® Acrylic Bath Systems

BCI® Acrylic Bath Systems, Inc. is the largest independent manufacturer of acrylic bathliners, showerliners, wall surrounds, and related products for the remodeling industry. BCI’s bathliner and wall systems are custom-molded to fit right over a homeowner's existing bathtub, shower base, or wall surround. BCI was founded to address the concerns of many bathliner remodeling companies in the areas of quality and service. The company takes pride in their total commitment to the quality of their products, customer relationships, and customer service through the integration of people, technology, and business systems. Contact BCI at (800) 963-8827, or visit http://www.bciacrylic.com for more information.

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Nortel IP Phones for BCM, Nortel Communication Server, Meridian Telephone Systems in High Demand

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:53 AM PDT

Nortel IP Phones for BCM, Nortel Communication Server, Meridian Telephone Systems in High Demand

Telephone Magic Inc. has long been a leading on-line wholesaler of Nortel IP telephones (cordless and standard IP phone sets) and related headsets, expansion modules and cards for BCM 50/200/400, Communication Server 1000, 2000, 2100, etc. and IP-capable Meridian 1 and SL-100 releases. The leading web wholesale distributor reports strong demand for Nortel IP phones despite the venerable manufacturers telecom division sale.

Niagara Falls, Ontario (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Nortel IP phones continue to drive high sales volume, as reported by leading on-line wholesale business phone equipment distributor Telephone Magic Inc. Jeff Jackson, president and CEO of the company cites a newly expanded and updated selection of Nortel VoIP telephones, key expansion modules, and power supplies as a likely reason.

Mr. Jackson indicates “We are seeing a lot of companies maintaining and upgrading the IP investment they made in the past ten to twelve years. As Nortel was an early leader in this area of business telecom, it is not surprising Nortel IP telephones and accessories remain very popular”. He continues “Given the economic conditions of the past six or seven years you are not seeing businesses toss out their initial IP platforms and start over just to gain a few more features. In recent years money just does not grow on trees, so adding to an existing reliable IP phone system makes more sense to most business owners”.

Companies currently utilizing a Nortel BCM, Nortel Communication Server, or IP-enabled Meridian platform can view Telephone Magic’s complete Nortel IP phone selection at http://www.telephonemagic.com/nortel-ip-telephones/nortel-ip-phones.htm. Business clients in Canada can take advantage of their own Canadian telecom portal @ http://www.telephonemagic.ca/nortel-ip-phones.shtml.

Visitors can also request a quote for any Nortel IP phone model – from the newer 1100 series (1110e 1120e 1140e 1150e 1165e @ http://www.telephonemagic.com/nortel-ip-telephones/nortel-ip-phones-1100-voip-telephones.htm) and 1200 series (1210, 1220, 1230 @ http://www.telephonemagic.com/nortel-ip-telephones/nortel-ip-phones-1200-voip-telephones.htm) IP telephones, to the original i2000 phase 1 (i2001, i2002, i2004 @ http://www.telephonemagic.com/nortel-voip-phone.htm) and newer phase 2 i2000 series of VoIP phones (i2001, i2002, i2004, i2007, i2050 softphone @ http://www.telephonemagic.com/nortel-ip-telephones/nortel-ip-phones-i2000-voip-telephones.htm).

As an initial leader in IP telephony VoIP telephone systems, Nortel Networks has always enjoyed a dominating market share of the IP field. Nortel BCM, Nortel Communication Servers, and IP-enabled Meridian business phone system platforms surged to the lead in many countries due largely to Nortel’s strong IP portfolio and reliable cutting-edge VoIP switching technology.

The fact small businesses could simultaneously utilize Nortel Norstar and Nortel IP phones on the BCM 50 expanded on their dominance in the sector. The BCM series of business IP phone systems feature VoIP capability and an “all in the box” feature set that is activated by purchasing licenses.

Many large businesses in the US, Canada, UK, and beyond have long relied on the Meridian 1 PBX for their communication requirements. While some continue to operate with IP-enabled Meridian systems, most have long since upgraded to Nortel Communication Server versions. A variety of Nortel IP phones work with each of these individual platforms.

The latest on-line strategic developments undertaken by Telephone Magic Inc. further strengthen the company’s leading position on the Internet as a direct source for information and business phone equipment at wholesale-direct prices. Other recent website expansion include additional IP phones from Mitel and Avaya, new Avaya digital phone series, along with a newly updated Nortel and Avaya phone manuals section to assist and enhance the website visitor experience.

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Thinking Phone Networks Wins Unified Communications Magazine’s Product of the Year Award

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:45 AM PDT

Thinking Phone Networks Wins Unified Communications Magazine's Product of the Year Award

Cloud-based ThinkingSuite Unified Communications Platform Recognized for Enterprise Innovation

Cambridge, Mass. (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Enterprise cloud communications service provider Thinking Phone Networks announced that TMC, a global integrated media company, has named the company's ThinkingSuite enterprise unified communications platform as a recipient of the 2010 Unified Communications Magazine Product of the Year Award.

"Thinking Phone Networks has proven they are committed to quality and excellence while addressing real needs in the marketplace. Unified Communications is pleased to grant a 2010 Product of the Year Award for the ThinkingSuite unified communications ecosystem," said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. "We're proud to honor their hard work and accomplishments and look forward to more innovative solutions from Thinking Phone Networks in the future."

"We set out to deliver a cloud-based communications portfolio that could significantly impact enterprise business processes to make companies more responsive to customers and more competitive," said Steve Kokinos, Thinking Phone Networks president and CEO. "We are honored by the validation of our ThinkingSuite unified communications platform from Unified Communications Magazine and TMC."

The ThinkingSuite unified communications ecosystem integrates communications with business applications and allows enterprises to redefine business processes and workflows for organizational efficiency and competitive advantage. ThinkingSuite combines a powerful business analytics engine for process and workflow visibility, third-party application integration to merge previously standalone systems, and best-in-class unified communications applications including voice, video, mobility, presence, messaging, and collaboration.

Cloud-based ThinkingSuite unified communications services are available for immediate enterprise deployment. For more information, contact us at info(at)thinkingphones(dot)com or visit our new Web site at http://www.thinkingphones.com.

About Thinking Phone Networks

Thinking Phone Networks is focused on unified communications-enabling enterprise organizations to drive dramatic business process improvement and was recently named a "Visionary" by leading analyst firm Gartner, Inc. Our award-winning ThinkingSuite cloud ecosystem combines a powerful analytics engine and application integration with comprehensive unified communications capabilities on a single hosted platform. ThinkingSuite communications services are deployed by hundreds of leading-edge enterprises at thousands of locations around the globe. Visit us at http://www.thinkingphones.com.

About Unified Communications Magazine

Launched in July 2007, Unified Communications magazine is devoted to educating enterprise decision makers on why and how they need to deploy unified communications (UC) solutions. Every issue of Unified Communications magazine features a comprehensive news section; case studies of successful deployments and lessons learned; interviews with leading hardware and software companies; and an ‘industry’ section, featuring analysis of important mergers and acquisition, partnerships and a Wall Street perspective on the unified communications market. Unified Communications has a readership of 100,000. For more information, please visit http://www.uc-mag.com.

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Bright Cluster Manager chosen for TOP500-class HPC Cluster in France

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:45 AM PDT

Bright Cluster Manager chosen for TOP500-class HPC Cluster in France

Consortium led by the University of Bordeaux 1 and including leading universities, research institutes in southwest France purchase 3,168-core supercomputer comprising technology from Dell, Intel and Bright Computing.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Bright Computing, a leader in cluster management software, announced today that the company has been selected to provide the cluster management solution for a French research consortium's new supercomputer. The HPC cluster, to be installed by ClusterVision at the University of Bordeaux 1, comprises 528 Intel® Xeon® X5675 processors in the energy-efficient Dell PowerEdge™ C6100 servers. These 3168 cores will provide 38,852 Gflops of processing power for the Aquitaine region of France, ranking it among the current TOP500 supercomputers list. Bright Cluster Manager® will be used to deploy, test, monitor and manage the cluster.

The University Bordeaux 1 leads an impressive consortium of universities and research institutes who are investing in this supercomputer to support leading-edge research in science and technology. Included in the group are four national institutes: INRIA (Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique) for computer science; INRA (Institut National de Recherche en Agronomie) for biological research; INSERM (Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale) for medical research; and CNRS (Centre National de Recherche Scientifique) to support research in all branches of science. The supercomputer will be installed at the "Université Bordeaux 1 Sciences et Technologies" IT facility in Talence, France.

This project is supported by the Aquitaine Regional Government with financial backing from the European Union and the European Regional Development Fund.

"This new supercomputer will bring scientists and engineers in the region unprecedented access to supercomputing resources," said Jacques Bernard, Supercomputing Manager for MCIA – Mésocentre de Calcul Intensif Aquitain. "Currently, researchers in the Aquitaine region must compete for time at other large national or European centers such as IDRIS, CINES or CCRT. They will soon be able to research faster and better serve the needs of industry in our region."

"As you would expect, the evaluation process for this project was intense," said Pierre Gay, the lead systems administrator in charge of the project. "In the end Bright Computing's flexible user portal and its powerful cluster management software was an important part of our decision."

About Bright Computing

Bright Computing is a specialist in cluster management software and services for high-performance computing (HPC). Its flagship product — Bright Cluster Manager — with its intuitive graphical user interface and powerful cluster management shell, makes clusters of any size easy to install, use and manage, including systems combining Intel/AMD processors with GPGPU technology. Bright’s minimal footprint enables HPC systems to be utilized to their maximum potential, from departmental clusters to large-scale systems. Bright Cluster Manager is the management solution of choice for many research institutes, universities, and companies across the world, including several TOP500 installations. Bright Cluster Manager is certified as Intel® Cluster Ready. Bright Computing has its headquarters in San Jose, California. http://www.brightcomputing.com

Bright Cluster Manager is a registered trademark of Bright Computing, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Condé Introduces Sublicrylic Photo Gifts and Awards

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:44 AM PDT

Condé Introduces Sublicrylic Photo Gifts and Awards

Condé™ Systems, Inc. has added Sublicrylic™ to its DyeTrans™ family of sublimatable products. Engineered for dye-sublimation transfer, each Sublicrylic shape captures stunning photographic images with amazing depth, detail, and color vibrancy – great for showing off a favorite photo or for creating an extra special award or corporate gift. Available in 6"x8"x.75" rectangle, 7"x5"x.60" rectangle w/pegs, 6.5"x7"x2" tombstone with frame, 6" diameter x1" round, and 3"x4"x1" clock.

Mobile, Alabama (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Condé™ Systems, Inc. has added Sublicrylic™ to its DyeTrans™ family of sublimatable products. Engineered for dye-sublimation transfer, each Sublicrylic shape captures stunning photographic images with amazing depth, detail, and color vibrancy – great for showing off a favorite photo or for creating an extra special award or corporate gift. Available in 6"x8"x.75" rectangle, 7"x5"x.60" rectangle w/pegs, 6.5"x7"x2" tombstone with frame, 6" diameter x1" round, and 3"x4"x1" clock. Visit http://www.conde.com for additional information.

With an emphasis on dye sublimation technology and the sublimation transfer process, Condé Systems has become the recognized leader in the personalized products market by offering everything needed to get into the photo gift business including transfer systems, production software, blank imprintables, transfer paper and supplies, and instructional videos. Screen printers, sign makers, embroiderers, pad printers, engravers, photographers, artists, and home business entrepreneurs can expand their current product offerings by providing their customers full-color, photographic quality gifts and awards. During all stages of product selection, sales, and post sales, Condé offers expert knowledge and superior customer support. Condé and DyeTrans are trademarks of Condé Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Memorial Day 2011: ‘Honor & Remembrance’ Campaign at VetFriends.com – Honoring Fallen U.S. Soldiers, Veterans & Active Military Heroes

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:44 AM PDT

Memorial Day 2011: 'Honor & Remembrance' Campaign at VetFriends.com – Honoring Fallen U.S. Soldiers, Veterans & Active Military Heroes

VetFriends.com has initiated a Memorial Day 'Honor & Remembrance' campaign – offering a nationwide Memorial Day parade directory, Memorial Day forum and an online casualty memorial in honor of the many brave men and women who have given their lives in the service and protection of their country, along with all veterans, active and reserve military of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard.

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

http://www.VetFriends.com – the largest Web site for reuniting U.S. veterans, active military, family and friends – carries the spirit and tradition of Memorial Day and has initiated a Memorial Day ‘Honor & Remembrance’ campaign. The site offers a nationwide parade directory, Memorial Day forum and an online casualty memorial, free for all to view and submit information to.

Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a federal holiday that commemorates the fallen heroes who have died in military service. On May 30, 2011 Americans will come together and pay their respects at cemeteries, memorials and parades, and a National Moment of Remembrance will take place at 3:00 p.m.

At VetFriends.com a Memorial Day parade/events directory is available for people to find events in their area to show their support. The directory will highlight locations, dates and times of the Holiday’s events at http://www.vetfriends.com/memorialparades/. Coordinators along with the community can submit and register their events at this site address as well.

An online Memorial Day Forum dedicated to all U.S. veterans and military personnel, past and present, living and deceased can be viewed at http://www.vetfriends.com/memorial_day_forum/. The forum reaches out to U.S. veterans and anyone else interested in contributing their thoughts and insights in regards to our U.S. military personnel and Memorial Day. Personal stories, sentiments and words of thanks will be posted throughout May and the summer.

U.S. veteran T. Cromack writes to the forum:

“Whenever I smell the fragrance of lilacs, I think of Memorial Day. It was called Decoration Day when I was in the third grade and we laid lilacs on the graves of veterans. Today, I wear my outdated uniform and march with any veteran’s group participating in local parades. God Bless those who are willing to ‘Lay down their life for their fellow man.’”

To honor the fallen U.S. soldiers who have sacrificed the ultimate serving their country, VetFriends.com has developed an online casualty memorial at http://www.vetfriends.com/memorial. Visitors can search by state, military branch and war to view and submit bios and photos in memory of fallen U.S. soldiers.

Other features available on VetFriends.com include: search the member database of over 1,165,000 people to make contact with old service friends; information on how to obtain military records and medals; veteran job postings; message boards; upload past and present photos; military jokes; search and post reunions; military products and discounts; along with a variety of other features and services.

This Memorial Day and all year long, VetFriends.com encourages all Americans to honor and support U.S. veterans and active military of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard — All heroes of our nation.

Founded in 2000 by a U.S. military veteran, thousands of people have been reconnected through VetFriends.com, spanning from World War II through to Operation Desert Storm and the present. For further information and/or interview opportunities please contact VetFriends.com at (843) 352-4926 or via the provided e-mail.

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First Responders are Able to Work More Efficiently with the Release of Mobile Solutions(TM) 7.0 Software

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:44 AM PDT

First Responders are Able to Work More Efficiently with the Release of Mobile Solutions(TM) 7.0 Software

The features and functionality of the new Mobile Solutions™ 7.0 software enhances an already effective emergency incident management solution for first responders. Elliott's Mobile Solutions™ identification and accountability solutions are designed to produce secure, positive identification and effectively track and manage personnel and assets on-site at an emergency scene.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Elliott Data Systems, the Mobile Solutions™ developer and integrator with expertise in the deployment of mobile security, positive identification and accountability solutions, announces the release of Mobile Solutions™ 7.0 software bringing a new level of features and functionality to it's software solutions for Emergency Response including Emergency Event Manager (EEMS), Asset Manager, Data Server and it's new Clinic Manager software which is scheduled for release on June 1, 2011.

The Mobile Solutions™ 7.0 software includes a new user interface design and layout as well as the addition of over a 100 new features making it an even more robust and reliable solution. First Responders are now able to instantly begin managing an incident using a handheld device and the EEMS software until the mobile command center is setup on-site by creating new incidents, adding personnel and assets. The Data Server software creates a new level of data management by expanding efficiencies for data transfer, data sharing abilities, and new reports. EEMS has notably added the ability to include a status category to an incident as well as an on-site status report for personnel, assets and patients. These updates and many more have further tailored the 7.0 software to meet the needs of Elliott’s users based on customer feedback provided by first responders in the field using Mobile Solutions™. Mobile Solutions™ 7.0 delivers enhanced features and additional functionality that will deliver a greater user experience and more effective results.

Mobile Solutions™ 7.0 software is available for purchase through Elliott Data Systems or one of their Certified Solution Providers (CSP) located throughout the United States and Canada. Elliott and their CSPs offer professional services including consultations, user training and technical support for any of Elliott's unique Mobile Solutions™. Visit the Mobile Solutions™ website, http://www.elliottmobilesolutions.com to learn more about their solutions and to find a local CSP near you. Current customers will be able to update their software to the new 7.0 version by contacting technical support.

Elliott Data Systems, Inc. is a Mobile Solutions™ systems developer and integrator with expertise in deployment of Mobile Security, Positive ID and Accountability Solutions. Elliott Data Systems, Inc. is partnered with a national network of ISG members that are trained and certified to sell and support any Mobile Solution offered by Elliott. To learn more, contact Jason Rezabek, Mobile Solutions Sales Manager 1-888-345-8511 jrezabek(at)elliottdata(dot)com or visit http://www.elliottmobilesolutions.com.

ISG Identification Systems Group (ISG) is a nationwide network of local experts in identification, security, and card personalization, providing high quality, cost effective solutions backed by local support and the strength of our Professional Services Certification program. Each company works together to provide seamless nationwide support and collaboration in the identification and card issuance industry.

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Web-Est Releases Article with Ideas for Effective Automotive Repair Advertising: A Buzzworth Tagline

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:44 AM PDT

Web-Est Releases Article with Ideas for Effective Automotive Repair Advertising: A Buzzworth Tagline

Web-Est shares an article to help auto body shops become more effective at Internet marketing

Oldsmar, FL (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Web-Est posted an article for auto body shops encouraging them to thing of a unique message that effectively communicates a positive snapshot of your business and helps your business stand out. “In the age of the Internet, people are always one click away from seeing your website and servicesor or are just a click away from rejecting them,” said JR Seidel, Director of Internet Marketing at Web-Est. “Create an effective tagline in ten words or less to help your business stand out to your target audience.” You can read the full post by visiting their website at http://www.web-est.com.

About Web-Est

Web-Est, LLC is the provider of an online auto collision estimating program for $99 a month. Web-Est licenses their OEM collision repair data from Mitchell InternationalTM and configures the information into its online platform. The product also integrates with most body shop software. Web-Est caters to the small to mid-size auto collision repair shops and Auto Physical Damage Appraisers by providing a low-cost, high-value, logic-based collision repair estimating software solution. The company’s estimates are accepted by most major insurance companies.

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Rent the Sought After iPad 2 from Vernon Computer Source

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:43 AM PDT

Rent the Sought After iPad 2 from Vernon Computer Source

Vernon Computer Source, the world's largest supplier of IT rental equipment, will have the iPad 2 available for rent this week.

Stamford, Conn. (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Vernon Computer Source, the world's largest supplier of IT rental equipment, will have the iPad 2 available for rent this week.

Apple's new and improved model made a splash when it first arrived on the scene in mid-March, and it was quick to sell out of stores. Even to date, these sought after tablets are still hard for many consumers to get their hands on — but Vernon is pleased to announce that it will be making these difficult-to-obtain devices available to the businesses that need to rent them. The fleet of devices will also be carried by Vernon's UK affiliate, Hamilton Rentals, to better accommodate our European client base.

With multiple applications and add-ons to complement an assortment of business needs, the iPad 2 is guaranteed to wow both clients and users. And portability becomes even more convenient with this lighter, thinner edition of the iPad. At 9.5 inches tall and 7.31 inches wide, the tablet weighs just over a pound.

Setting it apart from its top-selling predecessor, the iPad 2 has front- and back-facing cameras, which give professionals the full availability of video conferencing with the added utility of a built-in speaker and microphone feature. And as a bonus, the iPad 2's LED-backlit display offers incredible clarity to show off high-resolution videos or presentations on-the-go.

And let's not discount the revolutionizing conventions of the iPad 2's video mirroring feature. With the addition of the Apple Digital AV Adapter or Apple VGA Adapter (available upon request), users can broadcast the presentation onto an HDTV or projector while controlling the image zoom and display on an iPad 2.

Together, Vernon Computer Source and Hamilton Rentals offer the largest fleet of iPad rentals in the world. The latest addition of iPad 2 to our inventory of tablets further extends our reach in the industry to help keep your company on the leading edge of today's technology.

About Vernon Computer Source

Based in Stamford, Conn., Vernon Computer Source has $40 million of IT equipment available for corporate rental. With warehouses located around the world, we are equipped to service business needs of various sizes.

Vernon Computer Source rents all manner of IT equipment manufacturers including HP, Dell, IBM, Sun Microsystems, NEC, Toshiba and Apple. This extensive equipment offering is made possible through the Company’s authorized reseller status with “tier one” manufacturers.

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Alliance Storage Technologies Announces Significant Growth in 2010; Anticipates Solid 2011

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:43 AM PDT

Alliance Storage Technologies Announces Significant Growth in 2010; Anticipates Solid 2011

Alliance Storage Technologies, Inc. (ASTI), the leader in professional archiving storage solutions, today announced the close of a record year for sales for 2010, and an increase in investment in channel and product development for 2011.

Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Alliance Storage Technologies, Inc. (ASTI), the leader in professional archiving storage solutions, today announced the close of a record year for sales for 2010, and an increase in investment in channel and product development for 2011.

"This has been our strongest year," stated ASTI CEO, Chris Carr. "We have seen significant growth overall, increasing total sales by 39%, showing solid profitability through the second half of 2010. Our services revenue continues to grow as we provide support, both direct and through our authorized service partner network worldwide," Carr said.

As the leading alternative to disk and tape backup systems, Alliance archiving storage solutions are positioned for continued growth in 2011. "Our optical archiving technology enables users to secure their critical data on proven 50+ year media without needing to regularly replace disk drives or migrate data off of aging tape systems. We offer significant acquisition and total operational expense savings of over 40% versus disk-based storage, presenting a compelling value proposition to our customers," Carr said.

In addition, ASTI has enjoyed marked growth in the manufacturing and sales of its Ultra Density Media (UDO). With over 17,000 current installations worldwide, Alliance continues to meet the growing demand for media, maintaining strong supply channels in support of its current and growing library installations.

As part of its overall 2011 growth strategy, Alliance has doubled its trade show participation, and has tripled its investment in marketing and the expansion of its partner and service provider programs.

As storage capacity and stringent compliance requirements continue to pressure organizations to implement long-term data archiving solutions, ASTI continues to invest in product feature enhancements and new product development to meet market demands. “With storage capacity requirements growing dramatically each year, we are seeing an increasing need for cost-effective archival alternatives to disk and tape," Carr said. "Our ongoing product development ensures our customers can securely archive their critical records to meet rigorous compliance mandates and reduce their total ownership costs," Carr said.

About Alliance Storage Technologies, Inc.

Alliance Storage Technologies is a global leader in archival storage solutions. Alliance’s products help organizations meet regulatory and compliance standards through the provision of secure, authentic data storage media- promising 50 + years of storage life. Alliance’s products and applications are used across numerous vertical markets, including medical, financial, government, broadcast and entertainment and are available in a complete range of configurations to meet a variety of archive requirements- from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations and government agencies.

For further information, please visit http://www.alliancestoragetechnologies.com, call 719-593-7900 or email sales(at)alliancestoragetechnologies(dot)com.

Media Contact:

Steve Conrad

Alliance Storage Technologies

9925 Federal Drive Suite 100

Colorado Springs, CO 80921

stevec(at)astiusa(dot)com

Tel: 719.593.4008

Fax: 719.593.8713

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Give Us Humor or Give Us Death! Announcing Banished Shirts, Humorous, Offensive, Disturbing and Responsive T-shirts for Mass Consumption

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:43 AM PDT

Give Us Humor or Give Us Death! Announcing Banished Shirts, Humorous, Offensive, Disturbing and Responsive T-shirts for Mass Consumption

We see people wearing them, and think why anyone would ever wear a shirt like that? Then we think, I wonder where I can get a shirt like that. Humorous, offensive, disturbing and responsive shirts are now within reach at the new eCommerce store, http://www.banishedshirts.com.

Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

Banished Shirts has one mission: to reclaim the world's sense of humor, one t-shirt at a time. This new eCommerce store has an abundance of offensive and humorous t-shirts for anyone looking to put a little humor back into the world. With new designs and ideas popping up every day, Banished Shirts will never fail to please.

With a new shirt, or sometimes two created every week, there are always new designs to be had.

"The ideas come from many different things, sometimes it's a twist on a popular phrase, sometimes a twist on a popular image, other times it will be something we think people will get a laugh at. We try to create a variety of different humor so that there is a bit for everyone", said Brian Varmuza of Banished Shirts.

Banished Shirts aims to be what comes to mind when a funny shirt is mentioned or worn. They really just want to supply a variety of humor for everyone to enjoy, whether wearing one of their quirky shirts, or enjoying a laugh from a passerby.

"The company was started to piss off the people who take things too seriously and have no sense of humor, but we want to offer both tasteful and tasteless humor, so everyone can find something they like", added Brian.

The shirts are printed on quality American Apparel jersey T's and the designs are always original, never copied. Their website offers an easy and hassle-free way to get humorous shirts and exercise your freedom of speech. With 10 categories to choose from, some more tasteful than others, these shirts make great gifts and consumers are sure to find what they are looking for.

Banished Shirts, is taking a stand against the tide of political correctness that has swept across the world like a tsunami of diplomacy. Lost in a world of sensitivity training, Banished Shirts did the only thing possible. They declared war on the humorless. In 2009, The Banished Nation was formed as Banished Shirts began to print a variety of humorous, offensive, disturbing and responsive t-shirts for mass consumption. Visit their website at http://www.banishedshirts.com

Contact:

Brian Varmuza

407-850-8666

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