Saturday, March 19, 2011

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Myth- My vote doesn’t matter?: Myths About Voter Turnout

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 05:09 AM PDT

Myth- My vote doesn’t matter?: Matthew Jones (Political Science Instructor) gives expert video advice on: Myth- More people would vote if voter registration were easier? | Myth- Voting for a third party is a wasted vote? | Myth- Ralph Nader cost Al Gore the 2000 election? and more…

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Are certain types of people difficult to work with?: Working With Models And Subjects

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 05:09 AM PDT

Are certain types of people difficult to work with?: Working with models and subjects

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How do I manage my time as a single parent?: How To Manage Your Time As A Single Parent

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 05:08 AM PDT

This video How do I manage my time as a single parent? is from the series How To Manage Your Time As A Single Parent

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What makes a bachelor party great?: Throwing A Bachelor Party

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 05:08 AM PDT

What makes a bachelor party great?: Throwing A Bachelor Party

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What’s your view on size zero models?: Working With Models And Subjects

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 05:08 AM PDT

What’s your view on size zero models?: Working with models and subjects

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Download a Free Audiobook of “Reckless Abandon: A Stone Barrington Novel” from Audible.com

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 05:07 AM PDT

Reckless Abandon: A Stone Barrington Novel is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Brilliance Audio and authored by Stuart Woods, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Reckless Abandon: A Stone Barrington Novel, narrated by Tony Roberts, has received an average rating of 3.79 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 7 hours and 20 min. The audiobook was first released in June 2008 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “Stone Barrington is, once again, right at home in New York City; but this time he is joined by the tenacious Holly Barker from Orchid Blues, the lady police chief of Orchid Island, Florida. In Reckless Abandon, Holly finally makes it to Manhattan, hot on the trail of an evil fugitive from her jurisdiction. Stone is, well, glad to see her, right up until the moment when her presence creates a great danger to both of them – and to their surprise, she becomes the pursued, not the pursuer.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $20.97, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Reckless Abandon: A Stone Barrington Novel 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 Reckless Abandon: A Stone Barrington Novel or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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“Worlds at War: The 2,500-Year Struggle Between East and West” Audiobook Now Available from Audible.com

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 05:07 AM PDT

Worlds at War: The 2,500-Year Struggle Between East and West is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Tantor Media and authored by Anthony Pagden, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Worlds at War: The 2,500-Year Struggle Between East and West, narrated by John Lee, has received an average rating of 3.89 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 20 hours and 35 min. The audiobook was first released in March 2008 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “In the tradition of Jared Diamond and Jacques Barzun, prize-winning historian Anthony Pagden presents a sweeping history of the long struggle between East and West, from the Greeks to the present day.The relationship between East and West has always been one of turmoil. In this historical tour de force, a renowned historian leads us from the world of classical antiquity, through the Dark Ages, to the Crusades, Europe’s resurgence, and the dominance of the Ottoman Empire, which almost shattered Europe entirely. Pagden travels from Napoleon in Egypt to Europe’s carving up of the finally moribund Ottomans – creating the modern Middle East along the way – and on to the present struggles in Iraq.Throughout, we learn a tremendous amount about what “East” and “West” were and are, and how it has always been competing worldviews and psychologies, more than religion or power grabs, that have fed the mistrust and violence between East and West. In Pagden’s dark but provocative view, this struggle cannot help but go on.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $34.99, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Worlds at War: The 2,500-Year Struggle Between East and West 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 Worlds at War: The 2,500-Year Struggle Between East and West or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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AppStore Reviews: “Red Bull Augmented Racing”

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 05:04 AM PDT

Red Bull Augmented Racing, developed by 2011 Red Bull North America Inc., is now available from the App Store and has made Apple’s Top 300 iPad/iPod applications list. The app was last released on March 08, 2011 and sells for Free.

The application developer’s description of the application is, “Red Bull Augmented Racing is a first-ever mobile racing game that allows you to create your own racetrack by scanning Red Bull cans laid out in a track shape (iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 4thgeneration required)

Here are the key steps to building and racing your track:

· Lay out Red Bull cans in your desired track shape – Set the cans up on stairs, table tops, long hallways, etc. – the track design is up you!
· Scan them using the iPhone/iPod camera
· Once completed the track will be generated – Save it, race it and share it.

Features:
· Browse and race thousands of other tracked created by fellow race fans and see real time leader boards.
· Challenge your friends’ best times, even when they aren’t there! A record of their fastest times are overlaid on your gameplay.
· Connect with Facebook to share your tracks, records, and achievements with friends.
· Apple Gamecenter enabled global and social Leaderboards – See how you stack up against all of your friends and the rest of the world.

For support, contact rbar@circ.us”

If you’re not familiar with the Apple App Store®, it’s the premier way to download applications for your iPod Touch®, iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® devices. Apple curates the best applications for your mobile device and lists them conveniently on iTunes®. The App Store is the world’s largest collection of mobile applications, provides an easy way to keep your apps up-to-date and makes installing applications simple. There are more than 300,000 iPhone and iPod Touch applications available on the App Store alone and thousands more for the iPad.

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Caster Technology Launches iPad Giveaway

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 04:37 AM PDT

Caster Technology Launches iPad Giveaway

Caster Technology Launches iPad Giveaway Contest to Spread the Word About The Company's Caster Database, The Deepest & Largest Database Available on the Internet

Brea, CA (PRWEB) March 19, 2011

Caster Technology Corporation* (CTC), a leading manufacturer of casters, announces a giveaway promotion—open to everybody (per Giveaway Rules)—whose prize, an Apple iPad, will be awarded to the person whose guess comes closest to the correct number of distinct unique plate bolt hole patterns in CTC's database of casters.

Everybody knows that casters are swiveling wheel assemblies mounted at the bottom of a cart, rack or other piece of equipment that allow it to roll. Casters come in many sizes, shapes, materials and designs. Some are equipped with wheel brakes, some are made for industries with special requirements (e.g., ease of cleaning, corrosion resistance, etc.) There's hardly an industry that does not use casters—and therefore need replacements when they wear out. Accordingly, an enormous variety of casters exist, and like other hardware items, it can be tricky to locate precisely the type you need.

Since most people hardly give casters a thought—until they try to locate the precise kind they need—CTC decided to sponsor a promotional iPad giveaway to spread the word that they maintain the world's largest database of casters. To enter, you need not purchase anything. Just send an email to Promotions(at)castertech(dot)com with "Spring iPad Giveaway Entry" as the Subject. Give your name, company, job title, the address to ship the iPad to if you win, and your guess. One entry per person.

Entries must be received no later than April 15, 2011. The winner will be announced and the iPad shipped May 15, 2011. You can request a copy of the Official Promotion Rules by sending an email to the above address or by mailing a SASE to:

Caster Technology Corporation

Attn: Spring iPad Giveaway Rules Request

11552 Markon Drive

Garden Grove, CA 92841-1809

If the response to the promotion warrants it, CTC may repeat the giveaway in subsequent months, each time posing a different question meant to suggest the awesome size of CTC's database.

*Caster Technology Corporation (CTC), located in Garden Grove, CA, manufactures and sells casters throughout the US and abroad to corporate customers in a wide variety of industries. The company (originally called Far West Caster Corporation) was founded in 1984 by the brothers Karl and David Elles. It began as a small reseller but grew to become a leading manufacturer that claims to have the largest database of casters in the world. Karl and David are still presiding over the company's continued expansion.

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First Grand Slam of Slots II Qualifiers Launch at Red Flush and Casino La Vida

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 04:37 AM PDT

Johannesburg, South Africa, March 19, 2011 –(PR.com)– Red Flush and Casino La Vida have this week launched the first qualifiers to the Grand Slam of Slots II tournament. As the follow-up to the successful 2009 event, which produced the first ever online slot tournament millionaire, the Grand Slam of Slots II tournament is now open with the first qualifier tournaments well underway.

“The Grand Slam of Slots is back and bigger,” said Alex Roberts, Red Flush Casino Retention Manager, “and Red Flush and Casino La Vida will be hosting a number of qualifier and daily tournaments for seats to the final.”

As a Microgaming initiative, the highly anticipated Grand Slam of Slots II tournament will this year comprise of a $290,000 prize pool with a guaranteed first prize of $100,000. The prize pool, however, is hinged on a progressive percentage-based formula that will increase in accordance with the number of participants. The tournament will additionally give away a bonus prize of $2,43 million in gold bullion to one player.

“The bonus prize,” added Roberts, “will be given away during the final of the Grand Slam of Slots to the first person who completes all of the pay table achievements within the Thunderstruck 2 video slot.”

Instead of being an open tournament, participants will have to qualify for a seat to the final of the Grand Slam of Slots II. Red Flush and Casino La Vida will, appropriately, run qualifying rounds from 14 March 2011 until Monday 22 May 2011, just five days before the final commences. The latter will start on 27 May 2011 and be limited to 5000 players, from which the top 290 will each be eligible for a share of the prize pool.

During the first Grand Slam of Slots tournament, Red Flush Casino, in particular, had two players in the Top 10, one of which finished second after he had been in the lead for most of the final.

“Red Flush seems to have the luck for players in these tournaments, which means that this year’s final will again see our players in the run for the grand prize,” exclaimed Roberts.

Those who are interested in participating in the tournament can visit the Grand Slam of Slots II website where a comprehensive tournament schedule as well as information on how to register is available.

Red Flush and Casino La Vida will furthermore run a selection of promotional events during which a number of tickets to the Grand Slam of Slots will be given away.

“The Grand Slam of Slots final is approaching fast and players really need to make use of every opportunity to qualify for the Final,” added Roberts.


What is “whiskey”?: Liquor Talk

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 04:08 AM PDT

What is “whiskey”?: David Willner (General Manager, PS 450, Vig 27 & The Volstead, NYC)

“What is “whiskey”?: Liquor Talk” is categorized as “life and leisure”. This video was licensed from Grab Networks. For additional video content, click the “video” tab at the top of this page.

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How do I make my kitchen safe for my children?: How To Make Your Kitchen Safe For Your Children

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 04:08 AM PDT

This video How do I make my kitchen safe for my children? is from the series How To Make Your Kitchen Safe For Your Children

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Myth- America is more divided now than ever?: Myths About National Unity

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 04:08 AM PDT

Myth- America is more divided now than ever?: Matthew Jones (Political Science Instructor) gives expert video advice on: Myth- America is more divided now than ever? | Myth- Politics in the US are too divisive? | Myth- The 2008 Presidential election is the most important in history? and more…

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“HTTP Client” Now Available on the Mac App Store

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 04:07 AM PDT

HTTP Client, developed by 2011 Celestial Teapot Software, is now available from the Mac App Store and has made Apple’s Top 300 applications list. The app was last released on March 17, 2011 and sells for $1.99.

The application developer’s description of the application is, “A Mac OS X developer tool for debugging HTTP services by graphically creating and inspecting complex HTTP messages.

UPDATE: I’ve submitted a fix (1.0.1) for the flakey behavior in the HTTP Headers drop down menus. It should be available soon.

FEATURES:

* HTTP methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, TRACE, OPTIONS, HEAD, CONNECT
* HTTP Basic Authentication (with Keychain integration)
* Custom HTTP request headers with prepopulated names and values (date format strings and most popular User-Agent strings)
* Supports sending request bodies with POST or PUT
* Follow or ignore redirects
* Optional syntax highlighting (changeable in Preferences)
* Optional text wrap (changeable in Preferences)
* Each HTTP Client window is a document that can be saved as a .httpclient file and reopened later”

If you’re not familiar with the Mac App Store, it’s the premier way to download and install applications for your Mac. Apple curates the best applications for your system and lists them conveniently on the Mac App Store®. The Mac App Store provides an easy way to keep your apps up-to-date and makes installing applications simple. There are thousands of applications available on the Mac App Store available for download and more are being added every day.

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“Sucker Punch Mech Gunner” Now Available on the AppStore

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 04:04 AM PDT

Sucker Punch Mech Gunner, developed by 2011 Warner Bros. Enterainment. All rights reserved. ‘Sucker Punch’ is a movie produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and was not developed by and is not endorsed by Sucker Punch Productions LLC., is now available from the App Store and has made Apple’s Top 300 iPad/iPod applications list. The app was last released on March 17, 2011 and sells for Free.

The application developer’s description of the application is, “”Welcome to no man's land.

Sensitive information has fallen into the wrong hands and it's your job to get it back. Your friends are already making their way through enemy trenches, but something special has been arranged for you…

Power a customizable Mech, equipped with giant machine guns and grenade launcher, through the charred landscape of a re-imagined WW1 battlefield. Reanimated soldiers attack from the trenches and cathedral while bi-planes rain fire down upon you from the sky. Each of the three levels contains a final surprise attack, and you must learn to use your newly acquired jetpack in Level 2 if you are to defeat the final Zeppelin in Level 3. Earn achievements and challenge friends by sharing your score via the Game Center.

Sucker Punch Mech Gunner is inspired by Zack Snyder's SUCKER PUNCH, in theatres March 25.”"

If you’re not familiar with the Apple App Store®, it’s the premier way to download applications for your iPod Touch®, iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® devices. Apple curates the best applications for your mobile device and lists them conveniently on iTunes®. The App Store is the world’s largest collection of mobile applications, provides an easy way to keep your apps up-to-date and makes installing applications simple. There are more than 300,000 iPhone and iPod Touch applications available on the App Store alone and thousands more for the iPad.

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“Good Book: Things I Learned When I Read Every Single Word of the Bible” Audiobook Download Now Available

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 04:01 AM PDT

Good Book: Things I Learned When I Read Every Single Word of the Bible is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Audible, Inc. and authored by David Plotz, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Good Book: Things I Learned When I Read Every Single Word of the Bible, narrated by David Plotz, has received an average rating of 3.83 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 11 hours and 22 min. The audiobook was first released in May 2009 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “Like many Jews and Christians, David Plotz long assumed he knew what was in the Bible. He read parts of it as a child in Hebrew school, then attended a Christian high school where he studied the Old and New Testaments. Many of the highlights stuck with him – Adam and Eve, Cain versus Abel, Jacob versus Esau, Jonah versus whale, 40 days and nights, 10 plagues and commandments, 12 tribes and apostles, Red Sea walked under, Galilee walked on, bush into fire, rock into water, water into wine.And, of course, he absorbed from all around him other bits of the Bible – from stories he heard in churches and synagogues, in movies and on television, from his parents and teachers. But it wasn’t until he picked up a Bible at a cousin’s bat mitzvah – and became engrossed and horrified by a lesser-known story in Genesis – that he couldn’t put it down.

At a time when wars are fought over scriptural interpretation, when the influence of religion on American politics has never been greater, when many Americans still believe in the Bible’s literal truth, it has never been more important to get to know the Bible. Good Book is what happens when a regular guy – an average Job – actually reads the book on which his religion, his culture, and his world are based.Along the way, he grapples with the most profound theological questions: How many commandments do we actually need? Does God prefer obedience or good deeds? And the most unexpected ones: Why are so many women in the Bible prostitutes? Why does God love bald men so much? Is Samson really that stupid? Good Book is an irreverent, enthralling journey through the world’s most important work of literature.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $17.47, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Good Book: Things I Learned When I Read Every Single Word of the Bible 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 Good Book: Things I Learned When I Read Every Single Word of the Bible or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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Get a Free Audiobook Version of “Ayn Rand and the World She Made” from Audible.com

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 04:01 AM PDT

Ayn Rand and the World She Made is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Blackstone Audio, Inc. and authored by Anne C. Heller, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Ayn Rand and the World She Made, narrated by Bernadette Dunne, has received an average rating of 4.48 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 19 hours and 36 min. The audiobook was first released in October 2009 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “Ayn Rand is the author of two phenomenally best-selling ideological novels, The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, which have sold over 12 million copies in the United States alone. Through them, she built a right-wing cult following in the late 1950s and became the guiding light of Libertarianism and of White House economic policy in the 1960s and ’70s. Her defenses of radical individualism and of selfishness as a “capitalist virtue” have permanently altered the American cultural landscape.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $31.47, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Ayn Rand and the World She Made 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 Ayn Rand and the World She Made or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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“My Daily Clip” for iOS Now Available on the AppStore

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 03:04 AM PDT

My Daily Clip, developed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2011, is now available from the App Store and has made Apple’s Top 300 iPad/iPod applications list. The app was last released on March 10, 2011 and sells for Free.

The application developer’s description of the application is, “My Daily Clip is the ultimate daily companion for every movie fan. Receive a new movie clip on every day of the calendar year and search by special themes to unearth a classic scene, share a teary moment, or access action and adventure. My Daily Clip delivers perfectly edited and high quality video, served via adaptive streaming, to optimize the user viewing experience. Connect with Facebook to share clips with your friends, test your knowledge through embedded movie trivia, or purchase the feature-length movie directly from iTunes all from inside the beautifully designed iPhone and iPad application. You may not have time for a feature-length movie, but you always have time for a clip. My Daily Clip.”

If you’re not familiar with the Apple App Store®, it’s the premier way to download applications for your iPod Touch®, iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® devices. Apple curates the best applications for your mobile device and lists them conveniently on iTunes®. The App Store is the world’s largest collection of mobile applications, provides an easy way to keep your apps up-to-date and makes installing applications simple. There are more than 300,000 iPhone and iPod Touch applications available on the App Store alone and thousands more for the iPad.

Click Here to get My Daily Clip from the App Store or another title.


Download a Free Audiobook of “Seduce Me at Sunrise” from Audible.com

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 03:01 AM PDT

Seduce Me at Sunrise is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Brilliance Audio and authored by Lisa Kleypas, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Seduce Me at Sunrise, narrated by Rosalyn Landor, has received an average rating of 4.18 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 9 hours and 45 min. The audiobook was first released in August 2009 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “Kev Merripen has longed for the beautiful, well-bred Winnifred Hathaway ever since her family rescued him from the brink of death when he was just a boy. But this handsome Gypsy is a man of mysterious origins – and he fears that the darkness of his past could crush delicate, luminous Win. So Kev refuses to submit to temptation…and before long Win is torn from him by a devastating twist of fate.

Then, Win returns to England…only to find that Kev has hardened into a man who will deny love at all costs. Meantime, an attractive, seductive suitor has set his sights on Win. It’s now or never for Kev to make his move. But first, he must confront a dangerous secret about his destiny – or risk losing the only woman he has lived for…”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $20.99, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Seduce Me at Sunrise 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.

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“Starman Jones” Audiobook Download Now Available

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 03:01 AM PDT

Starman Jones is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Blackstone Audio, Inc. and authored by Robert A. Heinlein, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Starman Jones, narrated by Paul Michael Garcia, has received an average rating of 4.2 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 8 hours and 28 min. The audiobook was first released in August 2008 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “It was a desperate time, when one’s next meal and the comforts of home couldn’t be taken for granted. Max Jones, a practical, hard-working young man, found his escape in his beloved astronomy books. But when reality comes crashing in and his troubled home life forces him out on the road, Max finds himself adrift in a downtrodden land – until an unexpected, ultimate adventure carries him away as a stowaway aboard an intergalactic spaceship.But to where? And when? And how can he ever get back? With the ship’s pilot dead and his charts and tables all destroyed, Max must call upon all of his untested knowledge and skills in order to survive.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $17.47, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Starman Jones 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.

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Download a Free Audiobook of “Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed the World” from Audible.com

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 02:01 AM PDT

Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed the World is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Recorded Books and authored by Margaret MacMillan, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed the World, narrated by Suzanne Toren, has received an average rating of 3.94 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 25 hours and 46 min. The audiobook was first released in August 2005 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “Winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize, renowned historian Margaret MacMillan’s best-selling Paris 1919 is the story of six remarkable months that changed the world. At the close of WWI, between January and July of 1919, delegates from around the world converged on Paris under the auspices of peace. New countries were created, old empires were dissolved, and for six months, Paris was the center of the world. Bringing to vivid life the individuals who participated in the great Peace Conference, including Woodrow Wilson, Winston Churchill, Lawrence of Arabia, and Ho Chi Minh, Paris 1919 is a landmark work of narrative history.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $48.95, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed the 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 Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed the World or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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Free Audiobook: “Full Bloom: Full Series, Book 5″

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 02:01 AM PDT

Full Bloom: Full Series, Book 5 is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Brilliance Audio and authored by Janet Evanovich, Charlotte Hughes, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Full Bloom: Full Series, Book 5, narrated by Lorelei King, has received an average rating of 4.13 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 8 hours The audiobook was first released in May 2008 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “Dear Listener,The temperature’s on “sizzle” again in Beaumont, South Carolina, where peach trees are in season and ripe for the picking. So is its newest entrepreneur, Annie Fortenberry, who has inherited her grandmother’s B&B (and its eccentric handyman Erdle Thorney). According to a local psychic, she also inherited a spirit from its glory days as a brothel – not the kind of publicity the Peach Tree Bed & Breakfast needs if it’s hosting millionaire Max Holt’s upcoming wedding!If rumors of a naughty, prank-playing ghost aren’t stressful enough, a mysterious man has arrived with an eye on Annie and her master suite. Wes Bridges is all leather and denim, sporting a two-day beard, straddling a Harley, and sending the B&B’s testosterone level through the roof.Annie’s cool demeanor may be dropping as fast as Wes’ jeans, but leave it to her missing ex-husband to dampen the passion! Turns out someone has done him in, and all evidence points to Annie! Wrapped up in a murder plot, Annie must find the killer, save her own neck, and get back to where she was – wrapped up in Wes’ strong, loving arms.We guarantee that you’re going to have as much fun listening to Full Bloom as we had writing it! (Even if we were surprised by the ending!) And you won’t want to miss the hair-raising shenanigans when Fleas, the hound dog, meets the most cantankerous, snooty, bad-tempered, 22-pound orange cat.Janet & Charlotte”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $22.37, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Full Bloom: Full Series, Book 5 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 Full Bloom: Full Series, Book 5 or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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AppStore Reviews: “Slot Life – Haunted Mansion for iPad”

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 02:01 AM PDT

Slot Life – Haunted Mansion for iPad, developed by 2011 Alchemy Games S.Coop.And., is now available from the App Store and has made Apple’s Top 300 iPad/iPod applications list. The app was last released on March 10, 2011 and sells for $1.99.

The application developer’s description of the application is, “Welcome to Gowan Manor! Come to play Slot Life – Haunted Mansion for iPad, where the slot machines and the adventure mixes in an addictive game with beautiful graphics and great gameplay!

Max has regained consciousness in a dark room of the Gowan Manor, an enchanted place where many people have disappeared. Terrible dark powers have brought him here to destroy his mind and join him to the victims list. Max has to survive until morning because the house can only keep him while during the night. Gowan Manor lose the supernatural powers when the sun rises in the skyline.

Slot Life – Haunted Mansion is a slot machine game which has been developed to be as faithful as possible to the real one. You will be able to take advantage from advances and wheel holds to improve your prizes. You have 2 machines to play (one lower with basic prizes and one upper with the best ones). Enjoy 4 exciting mini games like:

• The Abandoned Lab: Rub the screen to clean the bottles to discover what prize is inside.
• Dark Encounter: Shoot the enemies before they reach to your position.
• The Seek: Explore the mansion and make decisions about different game events.
• A Safe Place: Open the doors to increase your investigation points but beware with the hidden ghost!

Try to get all the achievements given by the game and find your place in the global ranking with ultimate survivors!

Features:

• You have to 2 interconnected slot machines to play with!
• The game has an ending! Help Max to escape from Gowan Manor and try to get as many Investigation points as you can!
• You can take advantage from the advances and holds system in the lower machine.
• Use the keys collected in the lower machine to play in the upper one making multiple bets to get the best prizes in the game even the Jackpot!
• Make decisions in different game events to double or negate their effects.
• Random negative and positive event generator in The Seek mini game make the situations different every time you play the game.
• Play 4 different mini games where you can improve your score!
• The mysterious soundtrack, fx and mini games will bring you to a dark and immersive environment while exploring Gowan Manor.
• Intuitive game system. Easy to learn.
• Global Ranking in Game Center and OpenFeint. Join to the survivor list when you escape from Gowan Manor.
• Achievements system. Are you sure you can collect all the slot machine prizes?

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You can watch the trailer here: http://bit.ly/SLMansTrail (iPhone version)

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User Reviews:

“Easily the best iOS slot machine. The graphics are really nice but it’s the features that are fantastic, map pieces to uncover, enemies to shoot, bottles to rub, doors to open, there’s so much to see and do here, which is why it’s so easy to recommend if your looking for a slot machine for your iOS device then look no further this is the one you should be playing. Brilliant work by the dev’s 5*s.”

“This is simply fantastic and by far the best slot machine I’ve played on the app store. Has loads of features and minigames it really is brilliant. I’ve tried loads of other slot machine game apps but none of them ever have anything else to do other than spin the reals. Amazing work on a fantastic game. I’ll be recommending this all round. Very cool.”

“Have been playing this for a bit and first impression are…SUPER ADDICTIVE !!
You wouldn’t think slots and an adventure game would mix but it does, creating a very addictive game.
The graphics and sound are really good and the gameplay is simply great !
It’s hard to put down but i really had to write this review and take my virtual hat off :)

Amazing game …recommended !!!”

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Alchemy Games – http://www.alchemy-games.com”

If you’re not familiar with the Apple App Store®, it’s the premier way to download applications for your iPod Touch®, iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® devices. Apple curates the best applications for your mobile device and lists them conveniently on iTunes®. The App Store is the world’s largest collection of mobile applications, provides an easy way to keep your apps up-to-date and makes installing applications simple. There are more than 300,000 iPhone and iPod Touch applications available on the App Store alone and thousands more for the iPad.

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Myth- Ralph Nader cost Al Gore the 2000 election?: Myths About Voter Turnout

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:41 AM PDT

Myth- Ralph Nader cost Al Gore the 2000 election?: Matthew Jones (Political Science Instructor) gives expert video advice on: Myth- More people would vote if voter registration were easier? | Myth- Voting for a third party is a wasted vote? | Myth- Ralph Nader cost Al Gore the 2000 election? and more…

“Myth- Ralph Nader cost Al Gore the 2000 election?: Myths About Voter Turnout” is categorized as “life and leisure”. This video was licensed from Grab Networks. For additional video content, click the “video” tab at the top of this page.

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What kind of person makes a good subject?: Working With Models And Subjects

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:41 AM PDT

What kind of person makes a good subject?: Working with models and subjects

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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.


What should I do directly after the marathon?: After The Marathon

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:40 AM PDT

This video What should I do directly after the marathon? is from the series After The Marathon

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Did you become a professional swimmer?: Being A Swimmer

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:40 AM PDT

Did you become a professional swimmer?: Being A Swimmer

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What is “Scotch”?: Liquor Talk

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:40 AM PDT

What is “Scotch”?: David Willner (General Manager, PS 450, Vig 27 & The Volstead, NYC)

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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.


Who should not be invited to the bachelor party?: Who’s Who Of Bachelor Parties

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:23 AM PDT

Who should not be invited to the bachelor party?: Who’s Who Of Bachelor Parties

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How do I make my kitchen appliances safer for my children?: How To Make Your Kitchen Appliances Safer For Your Children

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:23 AM PDT

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Shaqir Hussyin Announces His Re-Opening For Internet Marketing Coaching With Carbon Copy PRO… See If You Qualify

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:10 AM PDT

Shaqir Hussyin Announces His Re-Opening For Internet Marketing Coaching With Carbon Copy PRO… See If You Qualify

Shaqir Hussyin Breaks All Sales Record For Carbon Copy PRO – Sponsoring 26 BlackBox Members in 60 Minutes & Wins Top Marketing Award In Las Vegas In Front Of 1000+ People

(PRWEB) March 19, 2011

Smart entrepreneurs travelled from all over the world for a ONE day event held by the CCPRO group. The crowd celebrated and applauded as founders Jay Kubassek and Aaron Parkinson presented Shaqir Hussyin with the award in front of more than 1,000+ Internet Marketing entrepreneurs for the Master Marketing Award and for beating the all time sales record of selling most BlackBoxes in a single day. "This is an awesome and well deserved award for young visionary entrepreneur Shaqir Hussyin," Parkinson declared as cameras flashed all around them on stage in Vegas at the elegant Venetian hotel.

Carbon Copy PRO is the premium internet marketing community for all serious level entrepreneurs boasting over 10,000+ members that have utilsied the most cutting edge tools and strategies to build and grow their online empire, this crisp November day at the Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas, was a totally crazy day fun packed with value, marketing insights and life changing info that will change the marketing world forever.

To share the same stage as Simon Sinek, David Bach, Jay Kubassek, Aaron Parkinson and all the other Carbon Copy PRO top earner's was truly a blessing and a humbling experience. Shaqir says, "it's always been a dream to get on stage with all these guys, after all this community helped shaped me who I am TODAY."

To be promoted to the "L3" leadership level, a person needs to have at least 75 active, personally sponsored members. "During these last few months, my business has skyrocketed, and my students that signed up to be trained by me using the CCPRO system gained fast results, and consistent momentum in their online journey," says Hussyin. "I don't think I could have stopped it even if I had wanted to."

Recently announced Shaqir Hussyin is one of the leading trainers inside the marketing community, training up to 10,000+ entrepreneurs inside the CCPRO community. Students rave about the quality of insider training Shaqir exposes on the webinars from how to generate 400+ leads per day, how to use the http://thelucrativehomebasedbusiness.com/?t=PR-Web to bank $10k product sales.

Shaqir Hussyin reveals an exclusive opportunity for the readers of this special edition press release: "Spots are open for private mentoring by Shaqir Hussyin; serious candidates can complete a free application, and receive a complimentary 30 minute strategy session."

Grab your free report and bonuses by going here: http://thelucrativehomebasedbusiness.com/?t=PR-Web.

Hussyin, who has only been involved with Internet marketing for 2 years, has been dominating the CarbonCopyPro Leader Boards since this past summer where he has been moving between the 1st to 4th top spots in every sales category. He is neck in neck with top producers who have as much as a decade's experience in the industry under their belts.

He's generated over 400+ leads daily from PPC, SEO, & Social Media Marketing, to add to this this young marketing rockstar sold 27 BlackBoxes in less than an hour. No one in the entire marketplace had ever done this.

Shaqir Hussyin lives in London, focusing on high end consulting, speaking at marketing events, schools and corporate companies to help them exponentially boost their bottom line. A young globe-trotting entrepreneur armed with his Mac and iPad working mobile from beaches to coffee shops all round the world. Thanks to the Internet, he coaches his marketing students in 15 countries on five continents. For more information and to be part of this fast growing team of serious entrepreneurs, contact Shaqir via: http://thelucrativehomebasedbusiness.com/?t=PR-Web.

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The Hutchinson Clinic Announces Intent to Acquire The Medical Center, P.A. in Kansas

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:10 AM PDT

The Hutchinson Clinic Announces Intent to Acquire The Medical Center, P.A. in Kansas

Officials with the Hutchinson Clinic have signed a letter of intent to purchase The Medical Center, P.A., in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Wichita, KS (PRWEB) March 19, 2011

Officials with the Hutchinson Clinic have signed a letter of intent to purchase The Medical Center, P.A., in Hutchinson. The acquisition is expected to be completed by May 1, 2011 after additional business evaluation.

"Our leadership felt that this is a good time to make this change," said William Savage, M.D., president of the Medical Center. We're excited for our patients and employees to become part of an excellent organization providing comprehensive, state-of-the-art health care here in Kansas."

The Medical Center is a multispecialty clinic providing health care to individuals, families and businesses in central Kansas, particularly to those in Reno and Rice counties. Served by 18 physicians, The Medical Center has two facilities in Hutchinson and one in Sterling, Kan.

"This is a very positive move for people in central Kansas," said Scott Clarke, M.D., president of the board of directors at the Hutchinson Clinic. "This means better access to services, physicians and technology right here in our community. It improves the stability of the medical system locally and puts us in a better position to recruit great physicians and staff for the future. Together, this improves our ability to make meaningful decisions affecting health care delivery to the people we serve."

The Hutchinson Clinic was founded in 1959 by five physicians and currently has 69 physicians and 600 employees. Aside from its primary operation at 2101 North Waldron in Hutchinson, a satellite clinic in Lyons and numerous outreach clinics offer specialized services throughout central Kansas. To learn more, visit http://www.hutchclinic.com/.

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Free Audiobook: “The Five Love Languages: Men’s Edition: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate”

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:09 AM PDT

The Five Love Languages: Men’s Edition: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Oasis Audio and authored by Gary Chapman, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook The Five Love Languages: Men’s Edition: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate, narrated by Gary Chapman, has received an average rating of 4.14 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 4 hours and 59 min. The audiobook was first released in May 2009 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “Married people experience love most strongly through five love languages – quality time, words of encouragement, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. With thoughtfulness and a gee-whiz tone that works well in all his audios, Gary Chapman aims his insights at men who want more from marriage, as well as those who have more to give. He’s a humble teacher, describing the five languages with satisfying examples from his counseling practice and framing his ideas as suggestions. Without making light of the work a marriage requires, he’ll convince most men that, if they love their wives, they can easily express it in ways that can make a marriage truly special for everybody.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $19.59, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get The Five Love Languages: Men’s Edition: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate or any other audiobook for free with a 14-day free trial. If you are a current Audible.com member, the audiobook is available for 1 credit(s).

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

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

To download The Five Love Languages: Men’s Edition: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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Free Audiobook: “Firefly Lane: A Novel”

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:08 AM PDT

Firefly Lane: A Novel is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Brilliance Audio and authored by Kristin Hannah, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Firefly Lane: A Novel, narrated by Susan Ericksen, has received an average rating of 3.93 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 17 hours and 54 min. The audiobook was first released in April 2008 and a sample is available for download.

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“Create a Car” Now Available on the AppStore

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:07 AM PDT

Create a Car, developed by Copyright 2010 ABCya.com LLC, is now available from the App Store and has made Apple’s Top 300 iPad/iPod applications list. The app was last released on August 27, 2010 and sells for $0.99.

The application developer’s description of the application is, “News 3/17 – there is a small bug that affects iPad 2 only. A fix is coming soon.

Create a Car is for young children ages 3 to 9.

This app is developed specifically for young children. The user interface is intuitive and simple enough for my 3 year old daughter.

Create a Car is a click and drag activity for elementary age students.

Select one of six vehicle body styles and then select from over 50 different parts to place on the vehicle body.

Once your vehicle has been designed you can save it to your profile and send it to friends.

As an added bonus you can turn your car on and watch the many of the parts move.

Features:
-Universal App! Only .99 for the iPhone & iPad version
-High-resolution graphics for the iPhone 4 Retina display
-Five player profiles
-Over sixty-five custom vehicle parts
-Six fun car styles
-Save & edit vehicles in the garage
-Create custom information for each vehicle
-Higher order questions based on Bloom's Taxonomy
-Ignition Key feature for a fun surprise
-Rotate & scale parts

Education:
Sample lesson idea
Students use their imagination to invent vehicles to do specific tasks. Once the vehicle has been designed, students can save the vehicle in the garage. Next students can type information to describe the vehicle by following an instructional objective or by using the guidance questions provided. Finally, students can share the vehicle and their description with the class or teacher for feedback. All this can be done without leaving the Create a Car application!

Sample Bloom's Taxonomy questions for the vehicle description feature
1. Knowledge: List and describe some of the vehicle parts.
2. Comprehension: Explain what this vehicle can do.
3. Application: Where can this vehicle be driven?
4. Analysis: Identify the most important vehicle parts and explain why they are important.
5. Synthesis: If you could create a part that is not in the game, what would it be?
6. Evaluation: How could your vehicle be improved?

How to create a car
-View parts by swiping left of right on the parts bin
-Select a part by dragging it from the parts bin to the work area
-Move a part around the work area by touching and dragging it
-Select a part in the work area by tapping it
-Deselect a part in the work area by touching the white background or another part
-Delete a part by dragging it to the parts bin
*Move the vehicle and all parts used together by touching the vehicle body and dragging it
-Scale a part by pressing and holding
-Flip a part by tapping once
-Rotate a part by pressing and holding
-Save vehicle to your garage
-Exit the work area and return to your profile

How to use My Garage
-View vehicles in the garage by swiping left or right on a vehicle
-Start your vehicle
-Add or edit vehicle information (name, description, features)
-Share your vehicle with e-mail
-Edit your vehicle's appearance
-Delete your vehicle
-Exit the garage

Game Settings (found in information)
Delete player profiles”

If you’re not familiar with the Apple App Store®, it’s the premier way to download applications for your iPod Touch®, iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® devices. Apple curates the best applications for your mobile device and lists them conveniently on iTunes®. The App Store is the world’s largest collection of mobile applications, provides an easy way to keep your apps up-to-date and makes installing applications simple. There are more than 300,000 iPhone and iPod Touch applications available on the App Store alone and thousands more for the iPad.

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Live Super 15 Rugby: Watch Super 15 Rugby Online Streaming TV Coverage in High Quality

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:01 AM PDT

Live Super 15 Rugby: Watch Super 15 Rugby Online Streaming TV Coverage in High Quality

Fifeteen teams will match up in Live Super 15 rugby contest that will run from February in to July. Catch each and every match, and watch live rugby streaming online, and follow each team until the Final.

Carson, CA (PRWEB) March 19, 2011

With the Six Nations tournament coming to a end very shortly, rugby enthusiasts from around the globe, will continue to get non stop rugby action on a week to week basis, as the Super 15 season is underway.

Click Here to Watch 2011 Live Super 15 Rugby Online

The 2011 season will be expanding to 15 teams in total, with the Melbourne Rebels being the newest addition. Teams that will be participating, consist of rugby squads from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, with matches beginning in late february, and running in to july.

Entering this week 5, there are a couple of teams, that have gotten off to positive starts thus far, which include the Natal Coastal Sharks, who are currently undefeated at 4-0, and have come away victorious in wins over the Cheetahs, Blues, Western Force and Rebels.

The Western Stormers have been equally as impressive, and also come in to this round five with a undefeated record, as they are off to a 3-0 start. The team will get one of their first test of the 2011 season, as they take on the Bulls in a rematch of last year's Super 14 final, in a contest that is considered to be the most highly anticipated head to head matchup of the weekend.

Online TV coverage for enthusiasts searching for a way to enjoy live Super 15 rugby will be available from February in to July, and will continue through the 2011 World Cup. The option to catch every match directly on to the computer or laptop is a very simple process, which includes three basic steps. Register, login to the members area, and watch Super 15 rugby online immedietely.

Click Here to Watch 2011 Live Super 15 Rugby Online

if quality is a concern, the software is backed by a dedicated tech support team that has put in the hard work, to make sure fans get a clear viewing experience. Put a end to the match pausing, or stopping early in the contest, which can be frustrating for a fan simply wanting to watch live rugby. Get 24/7 coverage of live super 15 rugby streaming, and follow all of the teams each and every weekend.

As a bonus which should come in handy in case fans miss a important match, the ability to record will also be available within the members area. This will enable Rugby enthusiasts to record the big game, and watch it again later. Rewind, fast forward, pause, and view as many times as necessary.

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The Interdenominational Theological Center Inaugurates Dr. Ronald Peters as its Eighth President

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:00 AM PDT

The Interdenominational Theological Center Inaugurates Dr. Ronald Peters as its Eighth President

The Reverend Dr. Ronald Edward Peters will become the Eighth President of The Interdenominational Theological Center (The ITC) when he is inaugurated to lead this consortium of six different denominational constituent seminaries on April 8, 2011. The ITC has been in the business of providing ecumenical theological education and molding preachers, pastors and lay leaders in the church for more than a half-century.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 19, 2011

The Reverend Dr. Ronald Edward Peters will officially become the eighth president of The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) when he is inaugurated to lead this prestigious institution as it continues to train men and women for Christian leadership and service in the Church and the global community. The occasion will take place in the King International Chapel at Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA) on April 8, 2010.

The ITC, a consortium of six different denominational constituent seminaries, has been in the business of providing ecumenical theological education and molding preachers, pastors, and lay leaders in the church for more than a half-century.

The vision of Dr. Peters begins to take shape with the a offering of a unique Inaugural Conference – a two-day interdisciplinary discussion on the theme "Theological Education for the 21st Century Plural, Global, and Urbanized Society" (April 7 and 8). Conference presenters will come from colleges, universities, and seminaries from across the country as well as ITC's own renowned faculty. Presidents/Deans of the six ITC constituent seminaries will also be featured moderators at the various sessions.

The conference seeks to answer the question "How can the theological education heritage

of the African American church help strengthen the quality of life going forward in the plural, global, and increasingly urbanized society of the twenty-first century?" The public-at-large, including clergy, scholars, theological educators, and professionals from public/secular education, social work, criminal justice, healthcare and public policy, as well as church members and individuals NOT affiliated with any congregation are encouraged and invited to register for this conference.

Dr. Joseph Crawford, Chair of the ITC Board stated, "I sense a high level of excitement among my peers on the ITC Board with Dr. Peters. We welcome him to the office of President of ITC and we celebrate this new beginning with another outstanding leader for an extraordinary institution."

Dr. Peters commented, "Because of the incomparable significance of the Interdenominational Theological Center and its collaborative seminaries in preparing future leaders for the Church, I am humbled by this appointment. I look forward, with great joy, to working with the ITC board, faculty, staff, and students as we move together toward the long, bright, and glorious future of this exceptional institution of theological learning and leadership." Before assuming this position, Dr. Peters was the Henry L. Hillman Associate Professor of Urban Ministry and the first Director of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary's Metro-Urban Institute, an interdisciplinary program of religious leadership development for urban society.

A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Dr. Peters received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern University (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), the Master of Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Hamilton, Massachusetts), and his Doctor of Education degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Rev. Dr. Peters was ordained in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and joined the Pittsburgh Seminary faculty following 18 years of pastoral leadership in the state of Florida. He is an internationally respected preacher, author, and advisor on social witness policy and urban theological education.

The Inaugural Conference will be opened to the public with a registration fee of $50 assessed to off-campus participants (to include meals). Non-ITC student registrations will be $25. A limited number of scholarships will be offered through churches. ITC students, faculty, and staff will NOT be assessed the registration fee, but will have to register by March 30th in order to facilitate conference planning. The April 8, 2011 – 5:00p Inauguration Ceremony is free and open to the public.

Founded in 1958, ITC is a pioneer in ecumenical graduate theological study; the consortium comprises six different denominational constituent seminaries; Morehouse School of Religion (Baptist), Gammon Theological (United Methodist), Turner Theological Seminary (African Methodist Episcopal), Phillips School of Theology (Christian Methodist Episcopal), Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary (Presbyterian Church U.S.A.) and Charles H. Mason Theological Seminary (Church of God in Christ). Students of varying denominations beyond the six affiliates are welcomed to the Harry V. and Selma T. Richardson Ecumenical Fellowship. There is also a Lutheran Center at ITC.

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Anita Wasserburger Joins CCI Financial & Insurance Solutions as Senior Vice President

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:00 AM PDT

Anita Wasserburger Joins CCI Financial & Insurance Solutions as Senior Vice President

Continuing to build their presence as one of the fastest growing and largest independent insurance brokerage consulting firms in the San Francisco Bay area, CCI Financial & Insurance Solutions announced that Anita Wasserburger will join their team as senior vice president reporting to senior management.

San Ramon, CA (PRWEB) March 19, 2011

Continuing to build their presence as one of the fastest growing and largest independent insurance brokerage consulting firms in the San Francisco Bay area, CCI Financial & Insurance Solutions announced that Anita Wasserburger will join their team as senior vice president reporting to senior management.

As industry leaders providing comprehensive insurance and financial solutions for small to mid size businesses, both domestically and globally, CCI strategically develops, implements, and manages benefits programs that deliver employee satisfaction, as well as maximize business' return on investment on their employee benefits cost.

Wasserburger brings over 35 years of experience in account management in all aspects of employee benefits. Most recently, Anita served as Director of Client Services and Senior Account Manager for Portal Insurance Agency, Inc. (now Ascension Insurance, Inc.) Anita handled the renewals of large for profit and nonprofit groups and handled escalated service and problematic issues, interacting with carriers and providers to resolve matters to customer satisfaction.

She began her career with Equitable of Iowa as a sales associate. From Equitable, she went to Home Life Insurance and then to Berkshire Life where she gained experience in every aspect of the life insurance industry and obtained her license to sell life insurance.

Anita transitioned to Employee Benefits when she joined PacificCare/United Health Care as a National Account Manager and then Senior Account Manager of large accounts for Blue Shield of California.

"We are extremely pleased to have Anita join CCI. Anita brings a vast amount of expertise and knowledge from her years in the Employee Benefits industry. More importantly, Anita brings a passion and dedication to constantly working to serve the needs of her clients," said Barney Mizel. "Anita starts by always listening to the client first, so she can make sure she can provide the best solutions. Anita's philosophy on customer service is an ideal fit for the vision and business model of CCI."

Born and raised in San Francisco, Wasserburger earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from JFK University. As a life long learner, she continues to add to her industry knowledge through professional organizations' continuing education offerings. Anita's interests are traveling, dancing, playing the piano, cooking and gardening.

ABOUT CCI

Since its inception in 1969 as a property & casualty insurance brokerage, CCI Financial & Insurance Solutions has grown into one of the largest independent insurance brokerage consulting firms in the San Francisco Bay area. As a top-rated independent broker with access to more than 100 insurance companies, CCI offers customized, cost-effective, and integrated plans and programs, backed and supported by experienced insurance specialists and professionals and fully-automated servicing capabilities.

Headquartered in San Ramon, California, CCI serves more than 4,500 individual and business clients across a wide range of industries including construction, real estate and property management, healthcare, manufacturing, wholesale/retail, technology, and social services. Additional information is available at CCIFIS.com.

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OnTrion™ Now Introduces msnCharger™ Chargers for All Mobile Phone Models

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:59 AM PDT

OnTrion™ Now Introduces msnCharger™ Chargers for All Mobile Phone Models

OnTrion™ brings slim line of USB chargers, another trademark product of the company.

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) March 19, 2011

After the successful announcement and great response to msnBattery™, OnTrion™ introduces its yet another trademark product, msnCharger™. These are high quality USB chargers that are slim and useful. These chargers are compatible with various ranges of mobile phones that are manufactured by diverse brands such as Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, LG, Motorola, BlackBerry, etc.

OnTrion™ is a leading manufacturer and distributor of cell phone batteries for the top manufacturers. Now, with its trademarked USB chargers, it aims to capture the market where buyers can find high quality battery and chargers. Being a part of Blutron® Group Company, OnTrion™ already enjoys a respect in the market and its idea to enter into the field of wholesale distribution of mobile phone chargers has got good potential.

Their first trademarked product msnBattery™ is not yet available in the market as they will disclose this product range at CTIA show (http://www.ctiawireless.com) on April 24 2011 at Orlando. It is expected that, during the same event, OnTrion™ will reveal about its high quality USB chargers as well. They are welcoming the interested distributors to visit the event and judge the potential of the products.

"Let's Embrace Green in Life™" is what OnTrion™ has been following with its products for several years. The company shows its responsibility towards safer environment by introducing eco-friendly range of products in the form of mobile phone batteries and accessories. Their own trademarked chargers are also created with recycled materials and will utilize minimum energy during usage. The distributors who are interested to consider such promising line of products can visit the CTIA for more details. OnTrion™ is presently looking for distributors in USA, Mexico, Canada, Caribbean and other South American areas.

OnTrion™ even has plans to offer more value of money to the buyers of its trademarked msnCharger™ chargers. The company has initiated a package where the buyers can get four exclusive products at competitive rates. It is a 4 in 1 package for the slim high quality USB chargers that include USB Home Charger, USB Car Charger, USB Data Cable of 4 feet, and 3.5mm Aux Cable of 3 feet.

These are slim range of chargers that can save space requirements of the users. Having a USB charger is convenient because one can charge the devices at home, car, office or anywhere else where they can access USB ports.

"We have a great experience in the journey of introducing environment friendly range of mobile phone batteries and we hope that our new USB chargers will be able to meet the similar standards. It is our aim to make mobile phone usage convenient for the end-users with our "green" friendlier products," says a spokesperson of OnTrion™.

About the Company- OnTrion™ is a part of Blutron® Group Company and it is successfully manufacturing and distributing high quality cell phone batteries since nine years. It has a wide range of consumers and distributors across the nation.

Contact: Katy McGlynn

Address: Address: 709, Lingo Dr, Suite # 111,

Richardson, TX-75081

Phone # 972-497-9933

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How An Online Business Plans to Give Graduates and Their Families a Reward This Graduation Season

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:59 AM PDT

How An Online Business Plans to Give Graduates and Their Families a Reward This Graduation Season

Times have been rather challenging the past few years. It can be refreshing to find a business that tries to reward graduates and their families. Such is the case with the Graduation Invitations Graduation Party website. They are giving over $1000 in prizes. To have a chance of winning visitors simply have to submit their original entries through the website. There are prizes for graduation party stories and photos, speeches, poems, cakes and cupcakes.

(PRWEB) March 19, 2011

Graduation Invitations Graduation Party is a website dedicated to giving free help, tips and techniques to graduates and their families. The website gives free invitations designs, everything required to throw an excellent graduation party, songs selections, verses and poems. Other help includes graduation gift and favor ideas. The family run website was created to help families and graduates celebrate this special time.

Each year, to add some fun and make graduation a little more rewarding Graduation Invitations Graduation Party runs competitions with a total prize fund of $1000. Competitions include the best Graduation Party where hosts can submit their party story and photos. There are also prizes for the best Graduation Cakes, Graduation Speeches and Graduation Poems. There is also a competition for graduation cupcakes.

Each submission that meets the editorial standards will have its own web page hosted on the site. Friends and family can visit the page and leave comments. Submissions must be unique and original content. On the website there is a simple submission form for each prize.

The free graduation invitations offered come in a large variety of designs which include themed invites. There is also a variety of photo invitations. Each invite comes with a complete set of instructions so they can be personalised and printed. To accompany the invites they give lots of wording ideas. Graduation Invitations Graduation Party have added new graduation invitations designs for this season which are to be used with your graduation photo. Owner David Andrew says "at graduation, graduates and their families come up with amazingly creative ideas including throwing wonderful parties, writing graduation speeches and poems, plus making cakes and cupcakes. Hopefully we can give them a reward for all their hard work. We continue to look for ways to provide free services to graduates and their families. As a result we constantly update our website with new features and content. We also love to hear from our visitors who can interact with us through our website and Facebook. We will take their feedback and use that to continue to develop the services we provide."

Times may well have been a little tough for families economically and also graduates in terms of the hard work and dedication they have put into graduating. This is the Graduation Invitations Graduation Party website's way of giving something back.

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PhaseLink Corporation Announces Advanced Fanout and Oscillator Buffers with 2 to 6 Outputs (for use with Crystal or Reference Clock Inputs)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:58 AM PDT

PhaseLink Corporation Announces Advanced Fanout and Oscillator Buffers with 2 to 6 Outputs (for use with Crystal or Reference Clock Inputs)

1MHz to 150MHz Input and Output, 1.62V~3.63V operation, Lowest Power Consumption, With Smallest Footprint

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) March 19, 2011

PhaseLink Corporation, a leader in frequency source generation and the inventor of Analog Frequency Multiplier(industry's best performing XO and VCXO clock multiplier ICs), and PicoPLL (world's smallest and lowest power programmable clocks) today announced the availability of a new family of fanout buffer families, PL133-XX and PL135-XX.

These new PL133 and PL135 line of Fanout buffers include PhaseLink's competencies of high performance, lowest power consumption, smallest footprints (2.0×1.3×0.6mm DFN package), extremely low additive jitter, and wide power supply range from 1.62V to 3.63V, while operating up to 150 MHz, and featuring the lowest output-to-output skew. The family of products accept inputs with less than 0.9V voltage swing with 2 to 6 outputs, while the 2 output device is capable of accepting a sinewave, duplicating the TCXO signal..

"PhaseLink's introduction of PL133 and PL135 families is indicative of our commitment to being the leader in the timing source market with one of the most complete product lines.", Said Amir Naghavi, VP of Marketing for PhaseLink Corporation. "These broadest and best performing products cover a wide range of applications from handheld, mobile, and consumer products to high performance communication products."

With a flexible Crystal input from 10MHz to 40MHz, or Reference Clock input from 1MHz to 150MHz, lowest additive jitter, lowest output to output skew, lowest power consumption, and smallest foot print, the PL133-XX and PL135-XX families have the attributes of meeting the most demanding timing requirements. These families of products are designed to support a wide range of applications from handhelds and mobile devices to consumer and communications products.

Click here to see the product overview table.

Pricing and Availability

The PL133-XX and PL135-XX families are available for sampling and production, and are offered in GREEN/RoHS compliant packages. They're priced at $0.50 (output dependent) in moderate quantities.

About PhaseLink Corporation

PhaseLink Corporation is the recognized leader in the mixed signal technology for timing source and signal conditioning ICs, in the area of Communications, Data Storage, Personal Computing, and Consumer Products. An innovator of many first to market products such as Analog Frequency Multipliers, Triangular Modulation SST, PicoPLL (world's smallest programmable clock), PhaseLink is principally focused on providing high performance Frequency timing (XO, VCXO, EMI Reduction, Programmable Clocks, ZDBs, etc.) clock IC solutions.

Additional information and datasheets can be found at http://www.phaselink.com or by calling 408-571-1668.

Editorial Contact:    

Katy Moz

PhaseLink Corporation

2880 Zanker Road

San Jose, CA 95134

Phone: 408-571-1668 x230

Fax:     408-571-1688

pr(at)phaselink(dot)com

http://www.phaselink.com

PhaseLink Corporation, PhaseLink logo, and all its products are registered trademarks of PhaseLink Corporation. All other product names or company names are mentioned for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Alice Hoffman Joins CCI Financial & Insurance Solutions as Benefits Analyst

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:58 AM PDT

Alice Hoffman Joins CCI Financial & Insurance Solutions as Benefits Analyst

Building thier presence in the San Francisco Bay Area, CCI Financial & Insurance Solutions announces the hiring of Alice Hoffman as Benefits Analyst and Wellness Coordinator.

San Ramon, CA (PRWEB) March 19, 2011

Continuing to build their presence as one of the fastest growing and largest independent insurance brokerage consulting firms in the San Francisco Bay area, CCI Financial & Insurance Solutions announced the hiring of Alice Hoffman as Benefits Analyst and Wellness Coordinator.

With the alarming rise in employee benefits costs, employers are increasingly looking for ways to positively impact their budgets while still offering benefits that attract and retain valuable employees. As part of their innovative approach to help businesses realize a greater return on investment, CCI creates value-added solutions that focus on health and well being rather than simply managing disease.

Hoffman is a certified Level III Workplace Wellness Practitioner through the Wellness Council of America (WECOA). She joins CCI's dynamic team with over 10 years of employee benefits experience in small to mid-market Account Management & Worksite Wellness Promotion. In addition to her focus on Wellness, Hoffman currently supports her department's marketing efforts by staying abreast of changes in insurance products and the marketplace, while analyzing and evaluating benefits options for clients.

Previously with USI Insurance Services for eight years, Hoffman was responsible for managing a large book of employee benefits accounts while also developing and supporting wellness programs for employer groups in the Bay Area and Central Valley. Her passion for promoting worksite health and wellness programs has led to positive culture and behavior changes within a number of Northern California worksites.

"Alice's passion for promoting healthy life choices and her commitment to share her knowledge with our clients makes her a perfect addition to our team of professionals," said Jim Vawter, President of CCI. "We are excited to add her to the CCI family and look forward to rolling out innovative wellness solutions to our clients."

A native Californian, Hoffman graduated with Honors from Heald College in 2001, with an Associate's Degree in Business Administration. A strong advocate for breast cancer awareness, she serves as a volunteer with the American Cancer Society for local fundraising events. True to her philosophy for health and wellness, Hoffman enjoys staying active outdoors, hiking and running.

ABOUT CCI

Since its inception in 1969 as a property & casualty insurance brokerage, CCI Financial & Insurance Solutions has grown into one of the largest independent insurance brokerage consulting firms in the San Francisco Bay area. As a top-rated independent broker with access to more than 100 insurance companies, CCI offers customized, cost-effective, and integrated plans and programs, backed and supported by experienced insurance specialists and professionals and fully-automated servicing capabilities.

Headquartered in San Ramon, California, CCI serves more than 4,500 individual and business clients across a wide range of industries including construction, real estate and property management, healthcare, manufacturing, wholesale/retail, technology, and services. Additional information is available at CCIFIS.com.

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Homicide Detective Turned Author Releases eBook: Walking Among the Dead

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:58 AM PDT

Homicide Detective Turned Author Releases eBook: Walking Among the Dead

Ken Lang takes you on a journey unlike any other behind the crime scene tape.

North East, MD (PRWEB) March 19, 2011

Ken Lang, former homicide detective, now author, releases his first of a series of ebooks; Walking Among the Dead, on Barnes&Noble and Amazon.

There are no scripts, television cameras, or high paid actors that can capture the real life essence of a homicide detective like Walking Among the Dead: True Crime Stories From a Homicide Detective. Experience murder and death investigations first hand as former homicide detective Ken Lang takes you from the crime scene into the interrogation room of some of the most intriguing true crime cases ever. As he unravels these mysteries, experience the drama and adrenaline rush that most homicide detectives thrive on.

Unlike most other true crime books that simply regurgitate the facts of a particular murder, Walking Among the Dead takes the reader into the homicide office as the squad of detectives actively investigates a variety of death scenes. Ken's new and fresh writing approach is captivating true crime readers everywhere. Here are just a few quotes:

"Ken pulls you right into the heart of the crime scene–and doesn't let go! His descriptions of the characters, the setting, and the action fire your imagination and keep you riveted, wanting to see how it all plays out. Ken's own homicide investigations and interaction with law enforcement figures give the reader a sense of 'this is the real thing.'" — Myrle Bowe, Freelance Writer

"Ken's flowing writing style combines with his knack for suspense to keep you wanting more!" — Sue Payne, Freelance Writer

"Enter the world of Police Officer Lang and discover what it is like to walk into the dark side of mysterious deaths. Get an insiders look into this different world where the mysteries of lives lost are uncovered piece by piece. A sure page turner that will keep your interest long into the evening hours after you have closed the book and turned off the lights – if you can." — Cynthia M. Kelly, author of The Not So Perfect Blend

"…it was like I was right there in the scene!" — Linda (Elkton, MD)

"…a fascinating inside perspective on a busy and prestigious homicide unit." — Stephen (New Castle, DE)

About the Author: Ken Lang is a 22 year law enforcement veteran from the State of Maryland. He has served the last 15 years as a detective in the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Section where Sex Crimes, Robbery, and Homicide investigations have become his forte. A decorated officer, Ken has been awarded the William J. Simms Memorial Award, was named 1997 Officer of the Year by the Optimist Club, has been issued three unit citations, a Chief's Award, and was the recipient of 14 letters of appreciation for outstanding service as recognized by distinguished members of government and civilians alike.

In addition to his current investigative assignment, Ken is also an active Forensic Artist, providing Maryland police agencies with composite sketches, post-mortem/age-enhancement drawings, and skull reconstructions in a variety of on-going investigations.

Ken currently resides in North East, Maryland with his wife, Michele, and three children.

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European Auto Tech Now Offers Auto Body Repair in Dallas, TX

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:57 AM PDT

European Auto Tech Now Offers Auto Body Repair in Dallas, TX

European Auto Tech now offers Auto Body Repair to the Dallas Fort Worth area with a lifetime warranty. Located at 3953 N. Central Expressway Plano, TX, European Auto Tech Specializes in repair for European and Asian makes such as BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, Jaguar and more.

Plano, TX (PRWEB) March 19, 2011

European Auto Tech now offers Auto Body Repair to the Dallas Fort Worth area with a lifetime warranty. Located at 3953 N. Central Expressway Plano, TX, European Auto Tech Specializes in repair for European and Asian makes such as BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, Jaguar and more.

About European Auto Tech

European Auto Tech provides unparalleled luxury European and Asian auto body repair in the Dallas, TX, area. With unsurpassed capabilities and nearly two decades experience in foreign auto body repair Dallas, European Auto Tech has earned the coveted designation of collision repair Dallas authority.

The fully certified auto mechanic specialists of European Auto Tech, provide the broadest range of services available to owners of European and Asian automobiles in the Dallas, TX, area. These services include, but are not limited to: air conditioning service and repair, auto body repair Dallas, transmission service and repair, collision repair Dallas, coolant system service and repair, electrical system service and repair, Texas safety inspection and repair, Texas emissions inspection and repair, and much more.

Although no import vehicle is foreign to the highly trained professionals of European Auto Tech, they have earned special recognition for their mastery of certain luxury high line European and Asian vehicles including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Porsche, SAAB and more. Additionally, all European Auto Tech service and collision repair Dallas receive their unprecedented full guarantee. All parts and labor are guaranteed for 90 days or 4,000 miles, whichever comes first.

European Auto Tech's extensive menu of services and auto body repair Dallas is performed at their state of the art auto service and repair facility situated in Plano Texas near Dallas / Fort Worth. Equipped with advanced service and repair technology, European Auto Tech has the capacity to properly diagnose and fully correct automobile troubles and performance issues with record accuracy and expediency.

In the words of a European Auto Tech specialist, "Our attention to detail with auto repair is unparallel. We pride ourselves on our professional service and customer satisfaction. Our service technicians use the most up-to-date diagnostic equipment to ensure you that your car will be in top notch condition."

With over 18 years of serving the Plano and Dallas/Fort Worth community and an unparalleled full guarantee on all parts and labor, European Auto Tech has earned a reputation for honest and expert auto body repair in the Dallas area.

For additional information contact:

European Auto Tech

3953 N. Central Expressway

Plano, TX 75023

972-351-8964

EuropeansAutoTech.com.

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STEALTH® Concealment Solutions CEO to Present at Wireless Industry Tradeshow; Creativity and Zoning Focus of STEALTH® Sponsored Session

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:57 AM PDT

STEALTH® Concealment Solutions CEO to Present at Wireless Industry Tradeshow; Creativity and Zoning Focus of STEALTH® Sponsored Session

STEALTH® Concealment Solutions CEO to present at the International CTIA Wireless® 2011 tradeshow on March 22 in Orlando. STEALTH® sponsored session will discuss zoning and creativity in wireless concealment.

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) March 19, 2011

The first U.S. wireless concealment company, STEALTH® Concealment Solutions, will return to the International CTIA Wireless® 2011 tradeshow in Orlando, FL, on March 22-25.

STEALTH® CEO Sean McLernon will present on the topic of wireless concealment. "Site Concealment: More Than Just Camouflage" will take place at the Tower Technology Summit, a pavilion dedicated to wireless infrastructure, from 3:40 until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22. STEALTH® is sponsoring this session, and McLernon will discuss easing the zoning process for concealment through creativity.

This will be McLernon's third time presenting at this tradeshow, which brings together professionals from the wireless and converged communications, wireless broadband and mobile web industry.

STEALTH® Concealment Solutions was founded in 1992, and was the first U.S. company to engineer and construct antenna concealments for the wireless industry. The company has full manufacturing capability on both U.S. coasts, as well as a nationwide sales network. From church towers and flagpoles to cacti and trees, STEALTH® has experience making every type of concealment and excels at finding solutions for difficult jobs. The company's proprietary STEALTH® Skin technology allows signals to pass through the concealment with minimal loss. Today, STEALTH® spearheads more than 750 concealment projects nationwide per year for all wireless carriers.

In 2000, STEALTH® won the "Best Design/Multi-Tenant Site Excellence in Business Awards" at the Tower Technology Summit, and was selected to design chimney concealment for the International CTIA Wireless trade show's Wireless Home in 2005. Additionally, STEALTH® was named one of Charleston's "Emerging 10" companies by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce in 2001, as well as being featured in publications like RCR Wireless News, TIME Magazine, Los Angeles Times and CBS.

For more information, visit http://www.stealthsite.com or call 800-755-0689.

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IPPT Career School Now Accredited by ACICS and Offering Financial Aid to those who Qualify

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:57 AM PDT

IPPT Career School Now Accredited by ACICS and Offering Financial Aid to those who Qualify

IPPT Career School now accredited by ACICS and offering financial aid to those who qualify.

North Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) March 19, 2011

IPPT Career School is proud to announce its recent accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and approval by the U.S. Department of Education to offer and administrate Title 4 student aid including federal grants, loans and work-study programs. Federal student aid programs are authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965.

IPPT Career School has been offering massage, physical therapy aide and chiropractor assistant education and training since 1996 in the San Fernando Valley Area of Los Angeles.

The accreditation process involved an extensive inspection and review of the school's courses, curriculum, educational processes and teaching methodologies. In addition, IPPT's complete administrative processes, campus procedures, academic methods, student services and financials were evaluated.

ACICS accredits professional, technical and occupational programs, and are one of two national accreditors recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Accreditation is a status granted to an institution that meets or exceeds the stated criteria of educational quality. The purposes of accreditation are to assess and enhance the educational quality of an institution, to assure consistency in institutional operations, to promote institutional improvement, and to provide for public accountability.

Federal Student Aid plays a central and essential role in supporting post-secondary education by providing money for college to eligible students and families.

To learn more about IPPT Career School, visit http://www.ippt.com, or call 818-980-8990.

Contact: Alec Kovich of IPPT Career School                

IPPT Career School,

5644 Vineland Avenue

North Hollywood, CA 91601

Phone: (818) 980-8990

E-Mail: info(at)ippt(dot)com

http://www.ippt.com

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Electronic Verification Systems Will Exhibit at the 2011 SEAA Seminar

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:56 AM PDT

Electronic Verification Systems Will Exhibit at the 2011 SEAA Seminar

Electronic Verification Systems (EVS), a leader in fraud prevention solutions and id verification systems, announces it will exhibit at the Southeast Acquirers' Association (SEAA) Annual Seminar. The SEAA seminar will be held at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center and Resort in Weston, Fla. on March 21 to 23.

Louisville, Ky. (PRWEB) March 19, 2011

Electronic Verification Systems (EVS), a leader in fraud prevention solutions and id verification systems, announces it will exhibit at the Southeast Acquirers' Association (SEAA) Annual Seminar. The SEAA seminar will be held at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center and Resort in Weston, Fla. on March 21 to 23.

EVS representatives will offer interactive demonstrations of their comprehensive id verification and id authentication solutions, and enroll interested parties in post-conference consultations.

"Our solutions give financial businesses the tools they need to save money by providing quick identity verification, and we look forward to exhibiting at the SEAA seminar again this year to connect with companies who can use our services," said Patty McCormack, Account Manager for EVS.

SEAA focuses on educating and providing information on current issues, like fraud prevention, concerning the "feet-on-the-street" sales agents in the electronic payments industry.

About Electronic Verification Systems:

Electronic Verification Systems is a leading provider of fraud prevention services designed to help businesses combat identity theft, control costs, satisfy governmental regulation, and support audit and control requirements. With major clients in the financial services, retail product, brokerage, education, insurance, and corporate security industries, Electronic Verification Systems provides powerful and innovative solutions to businesses and organizations across the world.

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The New York Times Wine Critic Eric Asimov to Lead Tri-Continental Panel of Pioneer Winemakers at 25th International Pinot Noir Celebration

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:56 AM PDT

The New York Times Wine Critic Eric Asimov to Lead Tri-Continental Panel of Pioneer Winemakers at 25th International Pinot Noir Celebration

25th Anniversary IPNC unites wine and food lovers with 70 international Pinot noir winemakers and 50 Northwest chefs for three days of revelry in Oregon wine country.

Mcminnville, OR (PRWEB) March 19, 2011

In honor of the 25th Anniversary, Oregon's International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) will reunite world-renowned winemakers, Northwest chefs, esteemed media, wine lovers and epicures from the first event in 1987 and the following 23 Celebrations. Guests will join more than 70 premier Pinot noir producers from Alsace, Australia, Austria, Burgundy, California, Canada, Champagne, Italy, New Zealand, Oregon and Washington in McMinnville, Oregon, for three days of exploring prized Pinots, savoring unforgettable meals, and learning and celebrating with luminaries of the food and wine world. Joshua Wesson, wine expert and founder of the innovative wine retail chain Best Cellars, will serve as Keynote Speaker.

The IPNC's highly anticipated Grand Seminar will feature pioneer winemakers David Adelsheim of Oregon's Adelsheim Vineyards; Jim Clendenen of California's Au Bon Climat Winery; Véronique Drouhin of Burgundy's Maison Joseph Drouhin and Oregon's Domaine Drouhin; Dominique Lafon of Burgundy's Domaine des Comtes Lafon and Oregon's Evening Land Vineyards; and Larry McKenna of New Zealand's Escarpment Vineyards. Moderator Eric Asimov, wine critic for The New York Times, will lead guests and winemakers through a tasting and discussion of ten wines, exploring the influence that decades of cross-pollination and the exchange of ideas between peers and regions have had on the evolution of Pinot noir.

Praised as a showcase for the Northwest's famed farm-to-table cuisine, the IPNC will host 50 guest chefs from the region's most revered restaurants. For Friday's Grand Dinner, four leading chefs and their prodigies will craft a Burgundian-inspired menu showcasing the finest local ingredients. Chef teams include Vitaly Paley (Paley's Place, Portland) and Ben Bettinger (Beaker & Flask, Portland), Robert Reynolds (Robert Reynolds Chefs Studio, Portland) and John Taboada (Navarre, Portland), Leif Benson (2010 Oregon Chef of the Year) and Jason Stoller Smith (Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood), and Philippe Boulot (Multnomah Athletic Club, Portland), Phil Oswalt (Multnomah Athletic Club, Portland) and Michael Stanton (The Heathman Restaurant & Bar, Portland). Saturday night's Northwest Salmon Bake will feature chefs Andrew Biggs (View Point Inn, Columbia Gorge), Benjamin Dyer, Jason Owens and David Kreifels (Laurelhurst Market, Portland) and Jason Stoller Smith (Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood).

In addition to world-class wines and memorable meals, guests will indulge in an exciting array of activities including a:

  •     blind tasting seminar with featured winemakers and esteemed media guests
  •     tasting of Pinot noir rosés and locally crafted charcuterie
  •     chef panel and tasting with James Beard Award winners Greg Higgins and Cory Schreiber, and James Beard nominee Scott Dolich
  •     engaging discussion with authors Jordan Mackay and Rajat Parr, and a panel of iconic U.S. sommeliers
  •     book fair and author signing featuring 15 authors of recent food and wine releases
  •     intimate vineyard tour and winery lunch at one of 14 Willamette Valley winery destinations

Along with the speakers and chefs, it is the relaxing and festive atmosphere that sets the IPNC apart from all other wine and food events. Whether tasting Grand Cru Burgundy or walking through Oregon vineyards with the grower who planted them, guests find themselves unwinding in picturesque Oregon wine country for what wine legend Jancis Robinson described as "one of the most enjoyable wine weekends in the world."

Tickets for the full event, held on Linfield College campus in McMinnville, Oregon on July 29 – 31, include exclusive access to all seminars, tastings, tours and activities, as well as all meals over two days and the Sunday Sparkling Brunch Finale. Tickets for the full weekend are $975 and only 100 tickets remain. Tickets to the Sunday Passport to Pinot, a mini version of the full weekend, are $150. All tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. To purchase tickets or for more details, contact the IPNC at 800/775-IPNC, info(at)ipnc(dot)org, or http://www.ipnc.org.

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Beauty In Prague Blood Drive Deemed A Success

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:56 AM PDT

Beauty In Prague Blood Drive Deemed A Success

Understanding that timeless beauty also calls for enduring health, the professionals at Beauty in Prague recently played host to a charity blood drive that enjoyed a turnout much greater than even organisers expected.

Prague, Czech Republic (PRWEB) March 19, 2011

Understanding that timeless beauty also calls for enduring health, the professionals at Beauty in Prague recently played host to a charity blood drive that enjoyed a turnout much greater than even organisers expected.

"We were completely blown away with the turnout this event received," said Tamara Zdinakova, Beauty in Prague's managing director. "We reached out through Facebook and LinkedIn and were able to collect more than 17,550 ml of lifesaving blood."

Beauty in Prague is a company dedicated to helping others book and enjoy cosmetic surgery packages abroad. It facilitates holiday travel packages that include cosmetic surgery procedures, accommodations and more. While beauty is its primary focus, the connection to good health is undeniable, Zdinakova said.

Although blood transfusions are almost never required along with cosmetic surgery procedures, Zdinakova said the idea for the drive was inspired by a desire to give back to the community while facilitating a way for others to do so, as well.

"Blood is simply crucial for good health and it is often in short supply when people need it the most," she explained. "We felt by promoting the benefits of giving, we could reach out and help those around us."

According to medical statistics, every pint of whole blood donated through drives such as Beauty in Prague's can help three other people. This means the Dec. 6 event had an impact on 111 people in need of blood products for lifesaving procedures.

"It seemed like such a natural fit with what we do at Beauty in Prague," said Zdinakova. "Good health and beauty simply go hand in hand. Giving back in such an easy, but effective way is the hallmark of inner beauty."

Donors who turned out to one of the five collection sites to support the cosmetic surgery facilitator's drive were registered into a drawing to receive a chance to win a variety of prizes. Those prizes included such items as dinner for two at the Hard Rock Café Prague, a bottle of Carmen Carmenere, a bottle of Carmen Chardonnay Reserve 2007, tickets for two for cooking classes at Chefparade and much more.

About Beauty In Prague

Beauty in Prague offers clients from all over the world access to cosmetic surgery holidays within this great city. Packages include accommodations during a visitor's stay in Prague.

http://www.beautyinprague.com/

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Historic Salmon Cannery Celebrates 27 Years as Alaska’s Premier Salmon Fishing Resort

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:55 AM PDT

Historic Salmon Cannery Celebrates 27 Years as Alaska's Premier Salmon Fishing Resort

One of the greatest fishing spots on Earth for salmon and halibut!
- Salt Water Sportsman Magazine.
Special Alaskan Fly-Free package available through April 30.

Ketchikan, AK (PRWEB) March 19, 2011

Waterfall Resort, a historic former cannery turned upscale, world-class saltwater sport fishing resort is located on the west coast of Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska's famous Inside Passage. Waterfall attracts anglers of all skill levels for staggering numbers of trophy-size King Salmon, Coho and Halibut and offers a Fly-Free to Alaska promotion when a guest books the all-inclusive 3-night / 4-day sport fishing package on selected dates.

"Celebrating 27 years, Waterfall's $100,000 King of Kings Salmon Tournament awards over 29 prizes for which guests vie for throughout the summer. From a Ford Truck to an international Princess Cruise for two, and gift certificates from Cabela's, the annual Tournament is a Waterfall tradition and favorite!

The 3-night/4-day Waterfall Package includes: round-trip floatplane, accommodations, meals, guided fishing, fishing gear, rain gear, and fish processing.

Waterfall Resort offers some of the best salmon and halibut sport fishing in the world. In the clear, cool waters surrounding Prince of Wales Island, rich tides prime the deep waters with millions of bait fish that attract annual returns of trophy-size salmon, halibut, red snapper, and ling cod. These natural phenomena first made Waterfall one of the most productive salmon canneries in Alaska.

Today, the resort attracts anglers of all skill levels for legendary sport fishing and Alaskan adventure. Waterfall's guides, among the most experienced in Alaska, are certified, licensed, recruited from across the nation and return each year to helm cruisers that fish 4 guests per boat.

"For the novice angler to grizzled old salts, here's a piece of advice. Put away your ego, forget about your past fishing experiences and listen to your guide, following his instructions to a tee" suggests Peter Ottesen, Outdoor writer

At Waterfall Resort, where Chinook salmon is "king," it takes a special technique to hook and net the ultimate prize. Catching a salmon requires mooching with a plug herring. While the boat drifts you are asked to lower the bait slowly, so it doesn't wrap around itself. On the way down to depth prescribed by your guide, be alert to the slightest bite or hesitation, or a complete stop. If this happens, reel back about 10 turns on your Shimano level-wind and you'll quickly learn if a salmon is present.

Never ever set the hook. Reel at a steady pace and allow the G. Loomis Rod to load up and nearly bend into the water, as if it were a witching stick. Only then do you raise the rod as the salmon bolts to the ocean depths. Do not jerk the rod or horse the fish. Salmon have soft mouths. Allow it to take line, don't cinch the drag or thumb the reel, and let the rod do the work. It's an epic battle you can win, if you follow instructions.

With a fleet of 27 state-of-the-art aluminum North River / Almar cabin cruisers piloted by Coast-guard certified guides, Waterfall guests fish from the largest private fleet of charter boats in Alaska.

After an exhilarating day on the water, the fish are taken to the seafood processing area where experienced cutters fillet (according to each guest's request), vacuum-package, and flash freeze the catch. The fish are then placed in special wet-lock boxes for the return trip home.

The Resort's 4-star meals and 4-star accommodations welcome guests while the one-to-one guest-to-staff ratio allows staff to provide attention to detail for each visitor's requests and comfort.

Easy-to-get-to, Waterfall Resort is 600 miles north of Seattle and 63 air miles west of Ketchikan via a scenic 45-minute floatplane trip which is one of the most memorable highlights of this Alaska experience.

Upon arrival at Waterfall, guests board their assigned cruisers. The legendary Waterfall sport fishing adventure is underway within moments of landing.

Waterfall Resort is the only remote resort in Alaska to have an on-site airline agent. The Alaska Airlines dockside agents facilitate a "hassle-free" departure day. Luggage and fish boxes are checked in at the Resort and then transferred directly to the guest's flight leaving Ketchikan.

*Special Offer:

Fly Free to Ketchikan, Alaska from U.S. cities only.

*Offer not valid with any other offers or discounts and good on selected dates based upon availability. Restrictions apply, contact Waterfall Resort for details.

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