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Pirate Gabriella Sails the Five Oceans Wins in 1st Annual Royal Dragonfly Book Award

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 05:13 AM PDT

Mount Vernon, NY, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– The 1st Annual Royal Dragonfly Book Awards have selected "Pirate Gabriella Sails the Five Oceans" by Jerry and Patsy Di Leo as the first place winner in the category of Children’s Picture Book – ages 6 and older.

The awards, which are given by Five Star Publications, were announced on March 15, 2011. In order to achieve a first place win, the book had to receive a minimum score, ensuring that winning books "meet the highest of standards in quality and writing talent." (www.royaldragonflybookawards.com)

"Pirate Gabriella Sails the Five Oceans" is the Di Leo brothers’ second release in the Gabriella book series, which is named after Jerry Di Leo’s daughter. It follows the adventures of a girl as she sails the five oceans of the world as a pirate, telling us facts about each ocean. The book can be purchased online at www.lulu.com/product/paperback/pirate-gabriella-sails-the-five-oceans/13043442. A digital copy of the book is also available at http://www.lulu.com/product/file-download/pirate-gabriella-sails-the-five-oceans/13043443.

For a complete list of all the Di Leo’s publications, please visit http://stores.lulu.com/jerryandpatsydileo.

BoeFly Passes $1.5 Billion Milestone on Its Internet Loan Exchange in Its First Year of Operation

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 05:13 AM PDT

New York, NY, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– BoeFly, the premier online marketplace connecting lenders with business borrowers, secondary market loan buyers and professional service providers, announced today that over $1.5 billion in loan transactions were posted on its Internet loan exchange during its first year of operation.

The $1.5 billion in loan transactions were generated by two major business activities during BoeFly’s inaugural year, helping small business borrowers get loans, and helping banks increase liquidity by selling loans. The total reflects the dollar amount of the loan requests posted by borrowers who used BoeFly to connect with banks to obtain commercial loans, as well as the dollar amount of loans posted by banks that used BoeFly to connect with investors who buy loans.

Additional key achievements recorded by BoeFly in its inaugural year include
· Over 500 banks subscribing to BoeFly
· Over 30 franchisors subscribing to BoeFly to assist their franchisees in obtaining business loans with several new franchisors joining every month since the launch of this program in January
· Partnerships with FranData, Dun & Bradstreet, America’s Small Business Development Centers, Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities, International Franchise Association key players in the franchising and small business lending community
· Over five lender connections made for each loan request posted to BoeFly

“BoeFly’s has achieved a great deal in its first year of operation despite a challenging small business lending environment,” said David Nayor, President of BoeFly. “While we are pleased with the progress and development of our business, we are most gratified by our role in helping small businesses obtain financing, which in turn gets people back to work.”

About BoeFly
BoeFly is the only online marketplace harnessing technology to dramatically simplify the execution of commercial transactions, including all loan origination and sales. BoeFly revolutionizes how deals get done by seamlessly connecting all parties, including lenders, borrowers, franchisors, investors, buyers and sellers to a potential transaction and facilitating the efficient completion of these transactions. For lenders, BoeFly also provides the ability to sell loans to investors freeing up liquidity for even more small business lending. BoeFly is a subscription service and does not charge any transaction fees.

Key to the success of BoeFly is the site’s dynamic compatibility technology which matches parties based on subscriber specific criteria. BoeFly’s secure online tools facilitate efficient completion of transactions. BoeFly also offers easy access to service providers in a wide variety of professions from appraisers, to closing attorneys, to environmental consultants.

BoeFly was founded by small business lending experts with extensive banking and secondary market experience. The company is privately-held and is based in New York City. For more information please visit www.boefly.com.

Could Pop Singer Jose Hendrix be the Next “International” Michael Jackson?

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 05:12 AM PDT

Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– The anticipated, soon to be released CD, called Embrace the Earth was borne from a virtual music connection between an American songwriter, Kelly Myers and African pop singer, Jose Hendrix, less than one year ago.

Jose’s progressive musical abilities allow the creation of songs with Latin guitars and African Rumba for a blended mix of cool grooves and rhythmic vocals highlighted on the North American debut CD, Embrace the Earth. The work is a culmination of creativity and a determination to craft a musical relationship from across the world, virtually. "Jose and I decided to make a human connection and we were both dedicated to the best outcome for the music. We’ve worked very hard for this. Using the Internet, we both got to do what we loved: make music. Nothing contrived," Kelly Myers said. "The widespread interest and acceptance of our work has really surprised me."

Songs created in the United States by Myers were sent to Jose in DRC. Jose recorded the songs using local Congolese talent. The result is unusual and inventive. Jose’s layered use of vocals to sketch out the song gives the music a serious depth coupled with energetic and lively Latin and African influences. Congolese music is currently one of the most popular in Africa and can be heard all over Kenya and South Africa.

"The outcome of this N. American – African collaboration is unlike anything I have ever heard, which is what I wanted when Jose and I decided to embark on this project together," Myers says. "We wanted to do something different but still be likable and universally appealing. Some songs have lines in Spanish and in French." Every song from Embrace the Earth, all 14 songs, have been peer-voted to Broadjam’s Latin-Rock Top 10 Chart.

With Jose having vocals in a tenor range like the late Michael Jackson and music that has a bit of a Santana flavor, it’s no wonder a Grammy award winning engineer has taken interest. Corporate sponsors are also seeing value in having their name associated with Jose Hendrix and are beginning to make offers. In addition to being lucky enough to be working with the best of the best in the business, Jose Hendrix and Kelly Myers have landed a movie and soundtrack publishing deal. To schedule an interview with Jose Hendrix and Kelly Myers or to book Jose Hendrix please contact myeisleproductions@yahoo.com.

Jose Hendrix’s North American debut tour will begin in Kansas City in April. The debut CD will be available on iTunes in April. To listen to the music go to www.broadjam.com/josehendrix

Parent Prep School Launches “Your BFF During Pregnancy” Application for iPhone and iPod Touch

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 05:12 AM PDT

Austin, TX, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– Parent Prep School today announced the launch of “Your BFF During Pregnancy” application for iPhone® and iPod Touch®.

This new application gives expectant parents practical and humorous tips each week of the pregnancy journey, offering “tried and true” advice from two experienced Moms. The content includes links to medical advice, practical, how-to instructions on many topics, and several other tips (the kind that only friends can provide during the 40 weeks of pregnancy and beyond). This is the only app of its kind that comes in a weekly update format that synchs directly with your iPhone or iPod Touch calendar. Just enter your due date and the app does the rest. Parent Prep School’s Your BFF During Pregnancy app is now available at the iTunes Store http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/parent-prep-school for $4.99.

Information released by BabyCenter® revealed the use of technology among moms has drastically increased in just a few years, with 92 percent of moms saying they take their cell phone/smart phone everywhere. Nearly 50 percent are interested in technology that empowers them to be better moms and use technology to manage day-to-day activities. Parent Prep School’s Your BFF During Pregnancy application does just that.

Application features include:

Weekly reminders that pop up with necessary to-dos: Start budgeting, register for CPR class, install car seat, etc.

Suggestions of what research materials are really helpful: If you could only buy three books, buy these: Expecting411, Baby411, Baby Bargains: Secrets to Saving 20%-50%.

How to care for yourself post-pregnancy: Get the Tucks, bring disposable undies to the hospital (who wants to wear icky hospital paper undies), and have frozen cabbage or frozen peas in the freezer to stuff your bra – yes stuff your bra (try it you will feel much better).

Getting the Right Gear: From strapping on the baby carrier to crib set up, from safety tips to putting together the Pack N Play, this app gives helpful, practical advice and the links where to find it.

About Parent Prep School:
Parent Prep School is founded by two real-life Moms, Allison Edwards and Allison McDade, both lawyers, with five pregnancies between them. Knowing that you can do it all (with your sanity mostly intact) as long as you are organized, Edwards and McDade had a “why didn’t I think of that” moment and launched Parent Prep School’s Your BFF During Pregnancy app to help women (and men) stay ahead of the game during the 40 weeks of pregnancy. Parent Prep School is inspired by their own experience, and they hope it gives a laugh and eases the stress for busy expectant moms and dads with practical tips and weekly reminders. For more on Parent Prep School’s Your BFF During Pregnancy application, please visit www.parentprepschool.com.

Online Auto Insurance Highlights Important Ways to Evaluate a Carrier

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 05:12 AM PDT

Portland, OR, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– Things like a recent report from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) showing that auto coverage is the topic of about 1 in 3 complaints to insurance regulators highlight the fact that there are many more aspects beyond price to take into consideration when choosing a provider. In the newest FAQ from OnlineAutoInsurance.com, the writers outline some of the most important aspects, like complaint history.

Going with the best-priced coverage provider does not necessarily mean that the policyholder will be getting the best auto insurance coverage. Although price may be chief in a shopper’s mind, the statistics reflected in the NAIC report show that consumers frequently become dissatisfied with the claims and customer-service practices of the providers that they end up choosing.

But regulators have been publishing new editions of an important resource for consumers wishing to research the service record of a provider: consumer-complaint reports. These reports are compiled by state regulators based on the grievances filed with their departments. For each major insurance provider in the state, they weigh the amount of complaints with the total number of premiums written in order to provide a snapshot of how frequently legitimate disputes were filed against each. Consumers can use this report to compare the records of insurers side by side.

Source: http://insurance.oregon.gov/publications/consumer/2311-09.pdf

Complaints filed against insurers are most frequently about the claims handling process. The three largest reasons for complaints are delays, denials and dissatisfaction with settlement size.

To learn more about this and other coverage issues, readers can go to http://www.onlineautoinsurance.com/learn/which-company-has-best-auto-insurance.htm where visitors will find informative resource pages as well as a quote-comparison generator that can be used to track down the best prices for financial protection.

Visitors can access the full FAQ by following the “Questions” link located at the top of any page on the site.

Secondsensehearing.com Launches with Expert Advice on Hearing Loss and Hearing Device Options Provided by American Hearing Aid Associates

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 05:11 AM PDT

Philadelphia, PA, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– Hearing health website helps improve the quality of life for anyone affected by hearing problems.

Only one out of four people who would benefit from a hearing device wears one, and those who do get one typically wait eight years after recognizing hearing loss until they take action. Source: Hearing Review, July 2005.

Those are startling statistics that the new Second Sense Hearing Solutions website hopes to improve. Geared towards the hearing-impaired, as well as family/friend caregivers who want to improve the quality of life for their loved ones, it offers essential information about causes and types of hearing loss and breakthrough hearing devices available today.

“Hearing problems effect people of all ages, especially families and friends of loved ones,” says American Hearing Aid Associates (AHAA) President Tina Soika. “We created the site with a fresh look and unbiased information about hearing loss and solutions to guide consumers, caregivers and experienced users on how to identify hearing issues, get tested and find the best hearing device.”

Most important, visitors can access a large database of certified audiologists to find a specialist in their area. Secondsensehearing.com is made possible by American Hearing Aid Associates, representing over 90% of hearing aid manufacturers and the largest network of independent audiologists in the U.S.

Hearing Myths, Compelling Numbers, Personalized Surveys

Interactive content and eye-opening statistics can be found in several locations:
· Find out what is purely myth about hearing aids and hearing health at the Myths page or home page video.
· Lifestyle Surveys are located in individual sections: consumers, caregivers and experienced users.
· Find questions and answers about hearing loss and compelling statistics. Learn about available hearing devices under types and profiles.
· Learn about key technology advancements, including how Bluetooth technology enables people to connect to phone and entertainment devices through hearing aids.

“We will continuously update the website with valuable resources: blogs, instructive videos and hearing aid technology trends so people can rely on it for the best and most up-to-date information about hearing health,” says Soika.

SecondSense™ Hearing Solutions helps improve the quality of life for anyone affected by hearing health issues. This site is developed to be the best single resource for accurate, unbiased, and complete information about hearing health solutions, and connecting visitors to essential information facts about hearing loss and devices. With the largest network of independent hearing health providers and an extensive range of available hearing devices, we are the first place to go to for hearing healthcare solutions and information.

SecondSenseHearing.com is provided by the American Hearing Aid Associates (AHAA), a national network of independent audiologists, hearing aid dispensers, universities, and hospitals. AHAA represents the nation’s largest, highest quality, and most accessible hearing healthcare network to both our members and their patients.

Contact:

Jerry DeRosa
Director of Marketing
800.984.3272

JDeRosa@ahaanet.com

Boynton Beach Young Entrepreneurs Charm’s Classical Music Lovers

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 05:11 AM PDT

Boynton Beach, FL, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– It is not often that one hears a business sales pitch at a chamber music recital but that is exactly what took place recently at Steinway Piano Gallery at a Chamber Music Recital Hosted and produced by American Friends of Kronberg Academy. Four participants of the Boynton Beach Youth Empowerment Center’s Young Entrepreneur’s program got a chance to practice their sales and presentation skills to an audience that is unfamiliar to them.

The four young women are enrolled in a twelve week program where they are learning to start their own business. “We are at the mid way point of the program and the group have learned the different corporate structures, how to perform a SWOT analysis, conduct market and competition research, perform a fictitious name search , select a business name and domain name registration,” said Miss Gray Facilitator of the program and owner of Rainbow Marketing Inc. The group has established “Gifted Hands Babysitting Incorporated and the owners Josephine Dachoute (age 19 President) Synthia Josma (age 14 Vice President) Aliya Mattocks (age 16 Director of Finance) and Kyra Perry (age 13 Director of Marketing) plans to provide dependable and affordable child care services to the families of Palm Beach County.

The group took every opportunity before, during and after the beautiful and stirring performance of Dia Miyata (Violoncello) 1st prize Winner Rostropovich Competition, Paris 2010 and Jose Menor (Piano) to shake hands with attendees and practiced introducing their new business (Gifted Hands Babysitting Inc.) to classical music lovers from Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Canada and New York to name a few places.

“The Seven Variations ueber das Thema:Bei Maennern Welche fuehlen” From Mozart;s Opera “Die Zauberfloete”. Wo046 by Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) was my favorite part of the evening,” said Aliya Mattocks.

During the post event reception, the owners of Gifted Hands Babysitting Services Inc. also got the opportunity to meet and be photographed with the musicians who were also not immune to the sales pitch. Charming Mr. Menor expressed his admiration for the group and wanted to know what was the inspiration behind the program.

“This was an amazing experience and I loved it all but particularly the Beethoven piece,” said Miss Dachoute she continued, “The performers took an historical piece and made it speak to me a as a young person with no classical music training. It made me understand where true music comes from.”

About The Boynton Beach Youth Empowerment Center
The Youth Empowerment Center was designed to have an overall effect on the youth, family, community, and city as a form of redevelopment. Youth are given the opportunity to gather in a safe and proactive environment to socialize with other youth. The Center provides educational enhancements/opportunities to youth by providing college preparation, life skills, job preparation, enhancing self-esteem/confidence and providing empowerment strategies to be used in adulthood. This approach will enable youth to empower themselves to make life choices that will have positive effects on their futures. Services include: teen council meetings, employment preparation classes, entrepreneurship training, self-help/uplift groups, computer classes, art/graphic classes, web design classes, mentorship programs, weight lifting classes life guard training, and additional recreational activities.

About American Friends of Kronberg Academy
American Friends of Kronberg Academy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization was established to provide exceptionally gifted American string students access to the unique musical and educational experience of Kronberg Academy. The Academy has earned itself an excellent reputation for its contribution to the promotion of-next generation artists. In the 17 years since its commencement, the Academy has become synonymous with unparallel musical encounters and artistic inspiration of string players. Kronberg Academy is recognized as a springboard for the top international performing artist. For more information please visit www.usfriendskronbergacademy.org

About Rainbow Marketing Inc. Rainbow Marketing Inc. is a Marketing and Business Development company that specializes in customized business and industry solutions. We assist our clients with market share/customer retention and sustained growth through customized innovative strategies. RMI is located locally in Delray Beach FL. For more information please visit: http://www.rainbowmarketinginc.net

Media Contact:
Axel Langhorst, President AFKA
561 283 1815 axel@usfriendskronbergacademy.org

Annette Gray/President Rainbow Marketing Inc.
866-342-5777 info@rainbowmarketinginc.net

Palm Beach County, a Destination for Europe’s Most Talented String Players

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 05:11 AM PDT

Boca Raton, FL, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– What does Palm Beach County have in common with Kronberg Germany? American Friends of Kronberg Academy is proudly and creatively shouting. Alexander Sitkovetsky (Violinist), Peijun Xu Violist, and Dai Miyata (Violonchello). Just over 2 years ago the American Friends of Kronberg Academy started on an ambitious but deliberate dream of sharing the wealth of Kronberg, a small town just outside of Frankfurt, with Palm Beach County. By wealth, they mean sublimely talented string musicians who in a town more suited to be the backdrop in a Disney film has studied and honed their unbelievable talents through the Kronberg Further Master Studies.

AFKA, backed by local partners such as Cousins Law Firm, WXEL, Steinway Piano Gallery (Boca Raton), The International Club of Boca Raton, and the Hecreninan family, Sorenson Gallery and Highland Beach Holiday Inn, have managed to secure a place among the who’s who of cultural events promoters in Palm Beach County.

Driven by the desire to share some of Europe’s most talented classical musicians with the people of Palm Beach County, AFKA took a road often less traveled by those in the Cultural Events Arena. "We wanted to have direct impact on the people of Palm Beach County especially the children," said Axel Langhorst President of AFKA, "and for that reason we reached out to strategic partners in the community and came up with an idea that would be the most impactful."

What was this way? You may ask… Instead of going to traditional venues AFKA has chosen locations such as the Sorensen Gallery in downtown Delray Beach were audiences could experience the music both on the inside and the outside of the Gallery. The Club houses residential communities and the private homes of a few benefactors. In addition to performances and media appearances, the artists have also visited local schools, and some even provide one on one master classes for a few of the lucky and talented students of Palm Beach County.

The future of American Friends Kronberg Academy is very bright and will continue to be impactful as the organization prepares for the launch of its Distance Learning Program. This revolutionary new path in the education of exceptionally gifted young musicians is now paving the way for a borderless top-level artistic exchange of experience and music tuition in "digital master classes."

About American Friends of Kronberg Academy
American Friends of Kronberg Academy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was established to provide exceptionally gifted American string students access to the unique musical and educational experience of Kronberg Academy. The Academy has earned itself an excellent reputation for its contribution to the promotion of-next generation artists. In the 17 years since its commencement, the Academy has become synonymous with unparalleled musical encounters and artistic inspiration of string players. Kronberg Academy is recognized as a springboard for the top international performing artist. For more information please visit www.usfriendskronbergacademy.org

Media Contact:
Axel Langhorst, President AFKA
561 283 1815 axel@usfriendskronbergacademy.org
Annette Gray/President Rainbow Marketing Inc.
866-342-5777 info@rainbowmarketinginc.net

LegalNichePros.com Launches Website for Lawyers to Build Successful Online Practices

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 05:10 AM PDT

Evans, GA, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– The online marketing and reputation management company Legal Niche Pros has launched its new website, designed for lawyers by lawyers to assist in creating an effective Internet identity that will build successful and profitable online law practices.

Founded by attorneys Michael Waddington and Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, LegalNichePros.com specializes in online marketing and reputation management for attorneys and law firms across the U.S.

At a time when search engine optimization (SEO) and web rankings have replaced all other marketing trends in terms of successful branding and promotion, even the most Internet savvy lawyers do not have the time or the expertise to put together a successful online identity that incorporates the necessary tools.

“That’s where we come in,” says LNP co-founder Michael Waddington. “We specialize in online marketing and reputation management for lawyers and law firms across the U.S., and our clients consistently rank at the top of search engines in dozens of cities across the country.”

Waddington, along with his wife Alexandra, earned a law degree from Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law. Now a criminal defense attorney, Waddington was a first year law student when he began building websites as a way to pay the bills.

In 2005, when the Waddingtons opened their private law practice, they quickly realized that they could not build the level of promotion they were after by using traditional marketing methods: phone book and newspaper advertising, radio and billboards, all turned out to be expensive and inconsistent. Waddington began using the expertise he had gleaned from building websites and learning the ropes of Internet marketing to build his firm’s first website, and with it an online management program so successful, he was able to eliminate his use of traditional advertising methods.

By 2007, all of their marketing efforts were Internet-based, and the Waddingtons learned quickly how to get their law firm’s website to the top of Google’s search engine. It made sense to turn their program into one that any attorney or law firm could adapt to their own needs and experience the same results, whether it’s a firm that operates online, offline or both.

In building www.Legalnichepros.com, the Waddingtons have applied their unique position as experts in both law and online promotion and reputation management to create a consulting site streamlined specifically for attorneys. Considering the highly competitive nature of promoting legal services in today’s litigious society, Waddington believes that an effective online presence it critical to success.

“Your Internet presence is today’s equivalent to the television, newspaper and display advertising that lawyers depended on in the past,” Waddington says. “Not only is an online marketing and reputation management program more wide reaching than those options, it’s far more cost effective.”

For more information on creating an online marketing and reputation management program, whether for an individual attorney or large law firm, visit www.LegalNichePros.com, or call 1-800-977-1851.

Unicoi Systems Named a TAG Top 40 Innovative Technology Company: “Top 40″ Recognizes Companies for Contributions to Georgia Technology Community

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 05:10 AM PDT

Atlanta, GA, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced Unicoi Systems, Inc. (Unicoi) as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. TAG will recognize this prestigious group at the 2011 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) on March 23, 2011, at the Cobb Galleria.

TAG’S Top 40 Awards recognize Georgia-based companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of Georgia’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.

“Each of the 40 companies we are recognizing have made a significant impact on how we live and do business through their technology innovation,” said Tino Mantella, President & CEO of TAG. “We applaud each of these companies for their success and contribution to making Georgia a leading state for technology education, research and business. At TAG we are committed to supporting companies like these and we fully expect that, with their ongoing leadership and innovation, Georgia’s technology community continue to grow and be top in class in the U.S. and beyond.”

“Each year it becomes harder to choose our Top 40 companies because of the rapidly increasing number of high-quality technology businesses in our state,” said Dennis Zakas, a partner and founder of Zakas & Leonard, LLP and chairperson of the Top 40 Selection Committee. “This year’s Top 40 companies are sterling examples of the technology innovation in Georgia’s DNA. We are proud to recognize this year’s winners and wish them continued success.”

Unicoi Systems is a global provider of Voice over IP (VoIP) and embedded software solutions. Unicoi’s recently launched InstaVoIP Embedded™ product line provides developers with a platform independent software suite for use in products such as IP Phones, VoIP ATAs, RoIP Gateways, security call-boxes, and many others.

“Unicoi has a great appreciation for TAG’s contribution to Georgia’s technology community,” said Greg Coonley, CEO of Unicoi Systems. “We look forward to exhibiting our recently released InstaVoIP product line at the Georgia Technology Summit.”

The Georgia Technology Summit is TAG’s flagship event that brings together C-level executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and academia to celebrate and recognize Georgia’s technology community. This year’s theme, Innovation Next Generation, will address how organizations are leveraging social networking to reach buyers and how they are incorporating social media tools in the workplace.

For more information about TAG and the Georgia Technology Summit and to register for the event, visit http://www.tagonline.org/georgia-technology-summit.php.

About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):

TAG is a leading technology industry association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state’s technology industry. TAG provides leadership in driving initiatives in the areas of policy, capital, education and giving, and also brings the technology community together through events, initiative programs and networking opportunities. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 27 special interest groups, or societies, including Women in Technology (WIT). Additionally, TAG’s charitable arm, the TAG Education Collaborative, is focused on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website at www.TAGthink.com.

About Unicoi:

Unicoi Systems is a leading provider of VoIP and multimedia software and reference designs to embedded device developers and OEMs worldwide. More than 500 companies rely on Unicoi to power their solutions, including leading technology companies Motorola, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, Sharp, Raytheon, Cisco Systems, and Sony. For more information, visit www.unicoi.com, email sales@unicoi.com, or call +1 (678) 208-2250.

Download a Free Audiobook of “A Jack Benny Christmas Vol. 2″ from Audible.com

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 05:04 AM PDT

A Jack Benny Christmas Vol. 2 is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Radio Spirits, Inc. and authored by Jack Benny, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook A Jack Benny Christmas Vol. 2, narrated by , has received an average rating of 4 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 2 hours and 27 min. The audiobook was first released in November 2006 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “This collection contains five Christmas radio classics from The Jack Benny Program:

  • “Jack Buys Don a Wallet for Christmas” (December 19, 1948)
  • “Christmas Tree Decoration” (December 23, 1951)
  • “Setting Up the Christmas Tree” (December 21, 1952)
  • “Cactus Christmas Tree” (December 20, 1953)
  • “Jack Is Christmas Shopping” (December 5, 1954)

For over 20 years, Jack Benny was a star of radio, from its golden age in the 1930s to the 1950s, when he moved to television. Benny, who began his entertainment career in vaudeville with a comic violin act, developed a radio persona as a well-mannered but often comically frustrated – and miserly – eccentric surrounded by a group of oddball characters. The shows feature many hilarious skits.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $4.95, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get A Jack Benny Christmas Vol. 2 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 A Jack Benny Christmas Vol. 2 or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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“Red River: Classic Movies on the Radio” Audiobook Download Now Available

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 05:04 AM PDT

Red River: Classic Movies on the Radio is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Radio Spirits, Inc. and authored by Lux Radio Theatre, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Red River: Classic Movies on the Radio, narrated by John Wayne, Joanne Dru, and Walter Brennan, has received an average rating of stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 59 min. The audiobook was first released in December 2006 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “This radio dramatization of the classic movie, featuring the original stars, aired on March 7, 1949. The Lux Radio Theatre was one of radio’s most popular series, attracting Hollywood’s top stars and boasting a lavish budget. It began in 1934 by featuring dramas from Broadway, but there was not enough material to support the show. In an attempt to reverse the slipping ratings, the show was moved to Hollywood in 1936, where there was plenty of material and talent. In fact, filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille often served as the host.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $2.95, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Red River: Classic Movies on the Radio 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 Red River: Classic Movies on the Radio or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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AppStore Reviews: “Garage Inc.”

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 05:01 AM PDT

Garage Inc., developed by Copyright 2010 Breakthrough Entertainment, is now available from the App Store and has made Apple’s Top 300 iPad/iPod applications list. The app was last released on January 06, 2011 and sells for Free.

The application developer’s description of the application is, “Download the FreeAppADay Store App and wish for more top rate paid apps like Garage Inc. to become FREE for a day!

"If you love movies and TV shows about the mafia, especially during Prohibition, you’ll love Garage Inc., too." – Slide to Play 4/4

"This prohibition-era time-management title boasts a fantastic presentation and addictive gameplay that requires dexterous digits and strategic thinking." – GamePro 5/5

Chicago 1920s. Prohibition. The Golden Age of American mobsters. Angelo Marito is a recent immigrant trying to make it in the windy city. With a loan from cousin Sal, Angelo opens up an auto garage and starts working on his American dream…

Garage Inc. is a casual time management game that throws the player into the shoes of mechanic Angelo Marito as he tries to build his own auto repair business in 1928 Chicago. Guide Angelo as he struggles to balance fixing his customers' cars, hiring employees, growing his business and dealing with the mob in this exciting time management game.”

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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DirectRooms.com – Bavarian State Ballet Festival in Munich Held on 21 to 30 April 2011

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 04:56 AM PDT

Munich, Germany, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– The annual festival is a triumph of dance from beginning to end, eagerly anticipated each year by balletomanes in Germany and worldwide. Performances take place at the spectacular Bavarian State Opera Theatre in the heart of the great city.

This year’s programme opener will be a new adaptation by choreographer John Neumeier of one of the most famous ballets of all time, Swan Lake, with an added historical twist involving the legendary King Ludwig II. The sumptuous opening night sees dignitaries from the city and the world of the dance dressed to the nines and loving every minute.

Following will be ballets from all eras, including a revival of Cranko’s dance comedy – The Taming of the Shrew. From classical to contemporary, the Ballet Week is a favourite for lovers of dance in all its forms.

The city of Munich is a major business and tourism destination and well set up to provide all visitor needs, including a big choice of hotels both in the city and on its outskirts. A large amount of fans are expected during the festival dates, with tickets already on sale and hotels in the city centre seeing a surge in bookings. According to DirectRooms.com, the practical way to ensure a hotel room close to the venue is by booking Munich hotels accommodation in advance online.

DirectRooms.com’s marketing head Lek Boonlert comments, "Our advice is to book early to get hold of reasonably-priced accommodation in Munich around this event."

Directrooms.com – Join Naples S.E.B.S Fitness in April 2011 for the Latest Techniques for Keeping Fit

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 04:55 AM PDT

Naples, Italy, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– S.E.B.S Fitness will be providing the newest and most exhilarating methods to keep fit through a series of live demonstrations that will run throughout the event. Leading instructors will be running practical sessions where attendees can take part to assess for themselves the benefits the classes offer.

Sessions will be related to areas such as yoga and stretching techniques while many new routines incorporating dance will also be on display. Visitors are also able to talk to the instructors directly to learn about where the courses run and which gyms are due to feature the sessions.

Along with the demonstrations visitors can also browse stands featuring the latest sporting equipment and new advances to areas like footwear and clothing to aid people in achieving their optimum fitness.

The show is now in its third edition and this year will run on 9th and 10th April 2011 at the Mostra D’Oltremare and as an international event visitors from across Italy and further afield are set to check into Naples Airport hotels to attend.

Lek Boonlert, marketing head at DirectRooms.com commented: “The show sees trainers and people from all areas of sport attending and combined with the number of exhibitors setting up hotels near the centre are set to be hard to come by.”

DirectRooms.com – Join Kaizers Orchestra Concert in Oslo on 9 April 2011

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 04:55 AM PDT

Oslo, Norway, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– The band, started in 2000, was the first non black heavy metal Norwegian group and quickly became popular outside their native land. Their unpredictable and totally unique style has led to huge success with their albums.

Fans will be arriving from many European countries, with tickets already being sold at a good rate both online and at the venue. The band are considered one of good live acts in Europe for their eclectic and varied styles, incorporating metal, gypsy rock, Balkan brass and whatever else they feel like playing at individual concerts.

One highly original feature of their compositions is the use of characters, who occur over and over in their lyrics and are the band’s ‘magic realism.’

Given the band’s popularity outside as well as inside the country, thousands of fans are expected for the concert, putting pressure on hotels around the venue and the city’s airport. DirectRooms.com, leading online hotel booking site, is recommending early booking of rooms in Oslo Airport hotels in order to get good choice.

Lek Boonlert, marketing director at DirectRooms.com, says, "Oslo is a popular destination for business and leisure travellers, but with a limited number of hotel rooms available. A sudden increase in arrivals can result in a shortage, making booking well in advance good idea."

Phyllis Chapell & Siora Bring Their Universal Musical Style to The Jazz Network Worldwide Through “The Other Side Of The River”

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 04:41 AM PDT

Phyllis Chapell & Siora Bring Their Universal Musical Style to The Jazz Network Worldwide Through "The Other Side Of The River"

Phyllis Chapell & SIORA erases geographic boundaries creating a new musical landscape that needs no translation.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) March 21, 2011

SIORA takes you on a world jazz journey of the soul, touching down in Rio, Paris, Mazer-e- Sharif and points beyond. SIORA features the voice and guitar playing of Phyllis Chapell. African, Brazilian, Latin, contemporary American, and Middle Eastern rhythms underscore an array of wind and string instruments adding diverse flavors to this international odyssey — topped off with American jazz and provocative original compositions.

Siora's new CD "On The Other Side of The River" encompasses the unique and haunting essence of Phyllis's cross cultural blend of jazz and multi-lingual vocals embroidered with international flavor appealing to audiences worldwide. Phyllis's vocal style has been likened to vocalist Joni Mitchell. Siora's efforts to provide quality, informative and educational workshops have been appreciated by the education system.

The players include Dave Posmontier, Paul Jost, Francois Zayas, Rob Swanson, Kevin MacConnell, Ken Ulansey, Stan Slotter, Joseph and William Tayoun. The tragic death of co-leader, composer, arranger, pianist Dan Kleiman adds a poignancy to this CD that will forever be itched in its creation.

Phyllis Chapell & SIORA have been enthusiastically received by live audiences at premier jazz and other concert venues and festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad. "The Jazz Network Worldwide is the perfect place for Phyllis Chapell and Siora's new release to be showcased, for it is filled with international fans as well as jazz presenters that will be drawn to their impeccable musical style. It's a rare commodity to have such diverse musicality continually re-inventing their universal repetoire" says Jaijai Jackson, creator of The Jazz Network Worldwide.

Tapping into their Jewish musical roots, Phyllis Chapell and the late Dan Kleiman created a new release in 2010, "Vision of the Dry Bones" breathing new life into old forms as they reinvented Jewish songs flavored by world rhythms and jazz improvisations. Guest artists include Alex DePue, Howard Levy, Randy Sabien, Ken Ulansey, and Joseph Tayoun.

It doesn't matter what language this woman sings in (and she sings in quite a few), it's captivating. Even when she scats, it's beautiful". ~ Songwriter's Monthly

"Phyllis Chapell is an elegant singer who will steal your heart away if you let her. She accompanies herself on guitar, which she plays authoritatively…Her music is tasteful, eclectic and real. She eludes all labels!" ~ The Philadelphia Inquirer

To learn more and to purchase Phyllis Chapell & Siora's new release "On The Other Side Of The River" go to http://www.siorajazz.com as well as The Jazz Network Worldwide at http://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com.

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DirectRooms.com – Attend Britain Celebration of Royal Wedding of Prince William in April 2011

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 04:41 AM PDT

Luton, United Kingdom, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– The wedding will take place at London’s Westminster Abbey and British Prime Minister, David Cameron, has announced that the wedding will be an occasion to remember and to mark the occasion he has declared the Royal Wedding day a public holiday. Also, pubs will be given permission to stay open until 1am in order to celebrate the event.

Prince William, who is second heir to the British throne, first met Kate in 2001 whilst the pair studied art history together at St Andrew’s University in Scotland. The couple’s engagement appeases the many royalists, paparazzi and bookmakers who have followed the couple during the past ten years.

The couple chose the location for its gothic architecture and because of its royal connection, which date back to 1066. Many famous English poets and writers, including Lord Tennyson and Charles Dickens, are buried in the cathedral.

Travelers are expected to stay in Luton Hotels, which are perfectly situated for easy access to Westminster in the British capital. The event will be one of the biggest events in London during the past decade and on the day spectators will gather to catch a glimpse of the princess-to-be as she travels along a route which will include the Horse Guards Parade, and Parliament Square.

Lek Boonlert, marketing head at DirectRooms.com commented: “The occasion will be a spectacular event for not only the British public, but also the many royalists around the world who have anticipated the wedding for the past ten years. Visitors not wanting to miss out should book online to avoid disappointment. “

What is a ‘foul tip’ in baseball?: Batting Rules

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 04:28 AM PDT

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How To Do A Telepathy Test

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 04:28 AM PDT

Telephone telepathy is when you think about someone just before they phone you, or you hear the phone ring and instinctively ‘know’ who is calling. Experiments into whether this is caused by telepathy have been conducted at Goldsmiths College, University of London. This film will show you how to perform these tests at home.

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San Francisco Sketchfest Uses StreamSend Email Marketing to Share the Laughs

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 04:10 AM PDT

Sacramento, CA, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– StreamSend, a leading email marketing software provider, is helping SF Sketchfest: The San Francisco Comedy Festival build awareness and reach its audience of comic fans. The festival just celebrated its tenth anniversary, and has used StreamSend to build its fan relationships for most of those years.

SF Sketchfest is a nationally renowned comedy festival founded in 2002 by Bay Area actor-comedians David Owen, Janet Varney and Cole Stratton. The festival takes place every January for several weeks in a variety of San Francisco venues and features sketch, improv, stand-up, film and special tributes and panels. Recent performers have included both emerging stand-up talent and comic actors from shows such Saturday Night Live and Kids in the Hall, and top names like James L. Brooks, Garry Shandling, Candice Bergen, Cloris Leachman, Dan Aykroyd, Neil Patrick Harris and Fred Willard.

As a grassroots event, SF Sketchfest showcases live comedy, but needs to take marketing seriously, so most attention to that effort has been staying in touch with comedy fans and keeping them up on the festival and other events year round. Early on, the directors saw the value of using email to reach those fans and started by doing it themselves. But as the numbers grew, so did the hassles of maintaining email lists and mailings and keeping the operation running smoothly. They searched for an easy-to-use, effective solution and found email marketing provider StreamSend.

StreamSend lived up to its reputation and has helped email become the festival’s most consistently successful communications tool, now reaching over twelve thousand fans with a variety of newsletters and show alerts year round. Helping festival directors handle the challenges of email campaigns on all fronts, StreamSend supplies them with clear, detailed response and delivery analysis, helping guide future mailings and maximizing delivery rates.

“StreamSend makes it easy for us; it’s a great marketing tool,” said David Owen, co-festival director. “Using just StreamSend and social media – no print, radio or TV – we can sell out shows of more than a thousand people. It’s that effective.”

Next up on the schedule of SF Sketchfest’s ongoing comedy presentations is Cinematic Titanic, featuring the original cast and creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000, at the Castro Theater in San Francisco on Friday, May 6, 2011. More information at http://www.sfsketchfest.com

About StreamSend
StreamSend offers an easy-to-use, affordable and reliable email marketing software solution designed to help businesses make the most of their time and money when sending an email newsletter or other email campaigns. StreamSend offers a number of industry-leading standard pricing plans and also has strong private-label and affiliate programs. Started as part of EZ Publishing, a web hosting and design company founded in 1998, StreamSend is now the company’s flagship product.

“Clips for iMovie” Now Available on the Mac App Store

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 04:07 AM PDT

Clips for iMovie, developed by 2010 Mosa Motion Graphics LLC, is now available from the Mac App Store and has made Apple’s Top 300 applications list. The app was last released on January 17, 2011 and sells for Free.

The application developer’s description of the application is, “Boost your ☆iMovie editing! This app delivers an HD library of High-Impact video clips featuring contemporary acronyms. FML, LOL, WTF, FTW, TMI – That’s what we’re talking about! Use them in your iMovie creations! Each clip is a carefully crafted visual and aural experience. All are polished motion-graphics HD clips presented with styled humor & expression!

Drag these clips right into iMovie projects for the ultimate in comic relief and entertainment. Put your productions “over the top” and blow your friends & family away with killer videos!

Over 40 Different Clips, each are up to 10 seconds long. The clips use contemporary acronym style expressions. iMovie editing is great fun, extend the experience! App provides easy scroll viewing & saving. No further connectivity required.

Clip Acronym examples:
FML, LOL, LMFAO, FTW, TMI, The Rents, WTF, To Be Continued, My Crib, You Go Girlfriend, She’s so Hot, What a Hunk, Static, What’s up with that?, IFF, Guido, Guidette, From the Jersey Shore, Pathetic, Fail, Epic Fail, and many others…

Supports ☆iMovie 09, 11. Final Cut Express 4.0.1, Final Cut Pro 6.6, 7.

Simply save the desired clips to your computer and import into projects, or drag and drop into iMovie’s Events Library window as a New Event, or into a Final Cut bin.

All videos are in 720P HD, and will work in any editing program with h264 file support. This is not an editing program, it’s a library of clips – clips that can be imported into iMovie for easy editing. iMovie comes with every Mac, extend your iMovie editing pleasure.

Users are granted a “home use” license. Commercial & Advertising use prohibited. Clips are owned by ©2010 Mosa Motion Graphics LLC, all rights reserved. License allows unrestricted use in your own original video compositions. Redistribution/Resale as a library or collection is prohibited.

Sales info, logo & screen shots ©2011 Mosa Motion Graphics LLC, all rights reserved.”

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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Get a Free Audiobook Version of “Scott Stratten – Social Media Specialist: Conversations with the Best Entrepreneurs on the Planet” from Audible.com

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 04:05 AM PDT

Scott Stratten – Social Media Specialist: Conversations with the Best Entrepreneurs on the Planet is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Intellect Inspire and authored by Scott Stratten, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Scott Stratten – Social Media Specialist: Conversations with the Best Entrepreneurs on the Planet, narrated by Mike Giles, has received an average rating of 0 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 53 min. The audiobook was first released in April 2010 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “Scott Stratten is a leading motivational speaker and social media expert. In this interview he focuses on innovative methods for extending your business message online through harnessing social media. This interview may contain references to dates, events, etc., that have already taken place. These references have not been omitted in order to maintain the integrity of the recording, as all Meet The Giants interviews are REAL and unedited conversations.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $3.60, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Scott Stratten – Social Media Specialist: Conversations with the Best Entrepreneurs on the Planet 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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Get a Free Audiobook Version of “Doctor Who: The Feast Of The Drowned” from Audible.com

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 04:04 AM PDT

Doctor Who: The Feast Of The Drowned is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by BBC WW and authored by Stephen Cole, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Doctor Who: The Feast Of The Drowned, narrated by David Tennant, has received an average rating of 4.37 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 2 hours and 29 min. The audiobook was first released in July 2006 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “When a naval cruiser sinks in mysterious circumstances in the North Sea, all aboard are lost. Rose is saddened to learn that the brother of her friend, Keisha, was among the dead. And yet he appears to them as a ghostly apparition, begging to be saved from the coming feast… the feast of the drowned. As the dead crew haunt loved ones all over London, the Doctor and Rose are drawn into a chilling mystery. What sank the ship, and why? When the cruiser’s wreckage was towed up the Thames, what sinister force came with it? The river’s dark waters are hiding an even darker secret, as preparations for the feast near their conclusion.

Featuring the Doctor and Rose as played by David Tennant and Billie Piper in the acclaimed hit series from BBC Television.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $14.01, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Doctor Who: The Feast Of The Drowned 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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“FriendCaster for Facebook” Now Available on the AppStore

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 04:04 AM PDT

FriendCaster for Facebook, developed by 2011 Handmark, 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 18, 2011 and sells for Free.

The application developer’s description of the application is, “The fastest, most attractive and reliable Facebook for iPad app. ★★★★★

We’ve tailor-made a facebook app that takes full advantage of the iPad’s native application performance. In short, FriendCaster for Facebook is the best facebook experience now available on the iPad. Browse your news feed, full screen photos, checkins… and that’s just the beginning.

**EXCLUSIVE: Includes “FriendStream” mode… live-stream facebook to your iPad throughout the day

Some of our fantastic features include:
+ Exclusive FriendStream mode (you gotta see this!)
+ Elegant, native Facebook experience
+ Full screen photo viewing, and instant photo preview
+ Optimized access to links and photos in your news feed
+ Quick switching between multiple accounts
+ Optional pin code security
+ Instant-search on your news feed (find that one post from a few days back, instantly)
+ Beautiful map view showing your friend’s recent locations via Places

Coming Very Soon (in development):
+ Post Photos to Facebook
+ Facebook Chat
+ Facebook Messages
+ And incorporating YOUR feedback

FriendCaster is built by Handmark, a premier social app developers and makers of Tweetcaster for Android and iOS. What this means for you is that we’re dedicated to the stability and improvement of this product and we are actively working on the next release and will keep improving on this app in the weeks and months to come.

Facebook(r) is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. FriendCaster is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Facebook.”

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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What is “protein”?: Protein

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 03:26 AM PDT

What is “protein”?: Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce (Health and Nutrition Educator and Executive Director, Center for Advancement in Cancer Education)

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What are the ‘foul poles’ in baseball?: Batting Rules

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 03:26 AM PDT

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Why is Paris Hilton a celebutante?: Celebutante: Paris Hilton

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 03:25 AM PDT

Why is Paris Hilton a celebutante?: Lynn Warren and Alexander Ali (Editors of LARagMag.com) gives expert video advice on: Why is Paris Hilton a celebutante? | How did Paris even become famous in the first place? | What do you think of Paris post prison? and more…

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Do you think dating younger men is a trend?: The Cougar In You

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 03:25 AM PDT

Do you think dating younger men is a trend?: The Cougar In You

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4G Cell Phone Computer Company Zamboola Names New CEO

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 03:16 AM PDT

Shreveport, LA, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– Zamboola today announced that it has named Andrew E. Gomes to serve as the company’s new chief executive officer.

Zamboola made news in early 2010 by announcing a new patent pending technology that uses cell phones and desktop peripherals, laptop style terminals and tablet computer style terminals to replace traditional PCs, laptop computers and tablet computers.

Michael Harold, a co-founder of Zamboola, said the company is eager to take the next step in its evolution as a provider of cell phone computing technology.

“We could not be more pleased to have Andrew as Zamboola’s CEO. He has both the experience and the vision to lead this company. He understands the value and the future of cell phone computing.”

Gomes said, “Cloud computing, mobile computing and cell phone technology are rapidly converging to create a paradigm shift away from multiple computing devices per person to a single, mobile computing device – one person, one device. There are innumerable advantages to cell phone computing in terms of cost, efficiency and security, so much so that it is only a matter of time before the cell phone becomes the dominant means by which individuals conduct their personal and business computing. The cell phone computer is the ultimate thin client.”

“Zamboola is defining the next paradigm in personal computing. Just as the PC emerged as the dominant form of computing in the 1980s, the cell phone computer is poised to become the dominant form of computing in this, the early 21st century.”

About Zamboola

Zamboola is a Louisiana LLC specializing in hardware and software product development and technology licensing for the mobile computing and home media markets. Inquiries may be sent to inquiry@zamboola.com.

Famed Agency Cheap-TV-Spots.com Launches the “TV Ad Rate Store” at TVAds.tv for TV Air Time Rates

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 03:16 AM PDT

Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 2011 –(PR.com)– Want to know what TV airings really cost before you commit to an air time purchase? Want to find out what the real TV network rate is, stripped of agency fees? Want to keep your media buyer honest? To address the constantly changing landscape for TV advertising, the world’s most award-winning affordable television advertising agency, Cheap-TV-Spots.com, announces the “TV Ad Rate Store” at TVAds.tv – a brand new, low cost, no obligation TV air time rate research service.

With the proliferation of venture-funded, if poorly designed, online interfaces for do-it-yourself TV air time buying, CheapTVSpots.com is stepping up to the plate to offer SMBs, entrepreneurs, and marketers a new way to get a handle on actual air time cost, with no obligation to buy.

Cheap TV Spots encourages businesses to visit the TV Ad Rate Store at www.TVAds.tv for up-to-date air time cost research and TV advertising expertise.

The TV Ad Rate Store helps businesses find out the current TV air time cost for their desired network, day part, or even a specific TV show. This is an unbiased snapshot of the current rates for the advertiser’s desired airings. Advertisers can research a single rate, or they can get a proposed airing schedule that focuses on their desired customer.

Importantly, the TV Ad Rate Store gives advertisers the actual negotiated network air time rate, not a computer-generated “bid” price. This means that advertisers know in advance the network’s current, per-spot rate, not padded with extra commissions.

Entrepreneurs and SMBs can get actual TV ad rates to plug into their marketing budget calculations. Businesses can find out ahead of time what to expect for their advertising dollar. Start-ups can build ad rate research into their business plan. The TV Ad Rate Store can also evaluate the advertiser’s TV commercial for creative effectiveness and technical network compliance (“network clearance”). Advertisers can order air time for their cleared commercial through the TV Ad Rate Store, too, if desired.

The TV Ad Rate Store is a helpful resource for custom rate research, not an online, do-it-yourself “bid” system. One of the difficulties that many advertisers encounter with online TV air time “bid” systems hyped by venture capital firms is that they end up paying far more than the network’s regular rate. The bid rate is padded with extra commissions by the online bid system, often 20-percent to 40-percent, sometimes even more. The TV Ad Rate Store offers real, negotiated network air time rates – no padding.

Some online TV ad services force the advertiser to format their TV commercial so that it will only work for their proprietary system, but not air on standard TV networks, locking the ad into their own small group of participating systems.

The TV Ad Rate Store can research and place ads on any cable system, satellite system or broadcast network. Advertisers can be on TV anywhere they desire, even internationally. The TV Ad Rate Store is backed by the experienced team that founded the Original Cheap-TV-Spots.com.

Cheap TV Spots and the TV Ad Rate Store serve a variety of advertisers, including mesothelioma attorneys, credit and debt services, tax lawyers, structured settlements, DUI lawyers, life insurance, auto insurance, remortgages, doctors, dentists, data recovery, books, DVDs, housewares, real estate, dating sites, retailers, online shopping, and more, across US cities such as San Diego, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Austin, Raleigh, and Philadelphia, and internationally.

“TV Ad Rate Store,” “Cheap TV Spots,” the “Three Spots” logo and the phrase “Only Our Price is Cheap” are trademarks of Academy Leader, Inc.

Academy Leader, Inc. is a multi-faceted multi-national media company founded in 2001, which spans motion pictures, television, publishing, radio, and new media. The agency has won over 180 national and international awards for its original commercial productions, including 15 Telly Awards and 5 Davey Awards.

“Just Pong” Now Available on the AppStore

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 03:10 AM PDT

Just Pong, developed by 2010 Millerszone, is now available from the App Store and has made Apple’s Top 300 iPad/iPod applications list. The app was last released on November 18, 2010 and sells for Free.

The application developer’s description of the application is, “*** HIT THE DECK BASEBALL IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE IPHONE AND IPAD ***
*** TO CELEBRATE, JUST PONG IS NOW FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME ***

Yes, it is JUST PONG, and it looks like any other pong game out there, but this pong game has better features and plays better than the original or most pong games out there.

Did you know that the original pong has been around since 1972. The game is still fun and addictive, and that’s why consumers love the game of pong, not to mention the simplicity of the game.

Pong is all about angles, so that’s what I improved. The paddles are using a convex formula. The problem with most of the clones is that the ball just bounces in the opposite direction, like a laser reflecting off of a mirror. With convex paddles you have more control of the ball so it’s a lot more challenging.

Next I had to make the AI good, to keep you coming back for more. There is an easy and hard mode. Hard mode is very challenging, but not so much where you get frustrated.

*** Now with game statistics, winning streaks, point streaks and more. ***

Features
- Convex system for the paddles
- Unique CPU controlled AI
- Game statistics with save
- Very smooth game play
- Easy and Hard modes
- One or Two player modes
- Pause and continue
- Cool sound effects
- Clean user interface

It’s very easy to play, just touch and move the paddle to hit the ball. Try to hit the ball past the other players paddle to score. The first person to score 11 points wins.
Two player mode, grab a friend and paddles and go at it!

If you like our app then please review/rate Just Pong, because high ratings keeps us motivated to add new features and updates. Thank you.”

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 Just Pong from the App Store or another title.

Audiobook Version of “Biography: Sherlock Holmes” Now Available

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 03:07 AM PDT

Biography: Sherlock Holmes is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by A & E Television Networks and authored by A&E Television Networks, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Biography: Sherlock Holmes, narrated by , has received an average rating of 3.38 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 47 min. The audiobook was first released in November 2006 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “A look at the world’s greatest detective with an intriguing twist: it assumes Holmes is a real person. Examines such famous cases as The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Final Problem, and includes a 1928 interview with Arthur Conan Doyle.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $0.95, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Biography: Sherlock Holmes 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 Biography: Sherlock Holmes or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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Free Audiobook: “Biography: Bruce Lee”

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 03:07 AM PDT

Biography: Bruce Lee is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by A & E Television Networks and authored by A&E Television Networks, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Biography: Bruce Lee, narrated by , has received an average rating of 3.71 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 46 min. The audiobook was first released in September 2006 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “Story of the kung fu master who became a worldwide movie box-office phenomenon, then died a mysterious death. Includes interviews with his widow and his friend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $0.95, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Biography: Bruce Lee 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 Biography: Bruce Lee or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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GetResponse Email Marketing Offers Non-Profits 50% Lifetime Discount

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:58 AM PDT

GetResponse Email Marketing Offers Non-Profits 50% Lifetime Discount

Industry-leading offer helps organizations increase development and communications ROI.

Wilmington, DE (PRWEB) March 21, 2011

Implix (http://www.implix.com), leading provider of results-driven online marketing solutions for the SMB sector, announced today it will give non-profits an unparalleled 50% discount on GetResponse innovation-leading email marketing (http://www.getresponse.com) services. With an ROI more than 4 times that of traditional marketing channels, email marketing can help any 501(C) (3) organization ramp up programs, and reach more members and supporters more often – with minimal impact on staff and budgets.

"Times are especially difficult for non-profits," explained Simon Grabowski, Implix CEO and founder of GetResponse. "Individual and corporate contributors are tightening their purse strings, while government funding has all but disappeared. But what we are discovering at GetResponse is that this economic pressure is leading many agencies and companies to invest in email marketing and, increasingly, wean themselves off more expensive, lower-ROI tactics. At GetResponse, we have enthusiastically supported non-profits for over a decade and hope this new incentive will allow them to not only survive, but thrive for years to come."

The only application requirement is to provide the required contact information and 501(c) (3) documentation. Once approved, non-profit teams can begin reaping the benefits of easy-to-use, on-demand GetResponse email marketing in minutes.

Benefit Highlights:

  •     Stay in touch with members and contributors for pennies a day.
  •     Create newsletters using 1000+ free images and 300+templates.
  •     Run effective email and social media development campaigns.
  •     Add video and multimedia in a snap to increase response rates.
  •     Survey members to gather data and better meet their needs.
  •     Test and monitor results to make every campaign better than the last.

To learn more about the 50% Non-profit Lifetime Discount Program, please visit: http://www.getresponse.com/pricing/non-profit.html

For information about GetResponse, go to http://www.getresponse.com.

About Implix

Implix is focused on delivering affordable, feature-rich, self-service online marketing solutions that help small and medium business around the globe improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase profitability. Implix offers the innovation-leading GetResponse email marketing platform and best-in-class ClickMeeting web conferencing, supported by an international team of customer service experts. Founded in 1999, the company maintains offices in the United States, Canada and Europe.

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Is margarine a healthy alternative to butter?: Oils And Butter

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:39 AM PDT

Is margarine a healthy alternative to butter?: Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce (Health and Nutrition Educator and Executive Director, Center for Advancement in Cancer Education)

“Is margarine a healthy alternative to butter?: Oils And Butter” 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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Do people ever find the term cougar offensive?: The Cougar In You

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:39 AM PDT

Do people ever find the term cougar offensive?: The Cougar In You

“Do people ever find the term cougar offensive?: The Cougar In You” 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 constitutes a ‘foul ball’?: Batting Rules

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:38 AM PDT

This video What constitutes a ‘foul ball’? is from the series Batting Rules

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How To Win An Eating Competition

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:38 AM PDT

Competitive eating competitions are about endurance, stamina and stomach capacity. Survive the competitions and don’t let your opponent win because you couldn’t handle your hot dog properly.

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What could Brit do to make a comeback?: Celebutante: Britney Spears

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:38 AM PDT

What could Brit do to make a comeback?: Lynn Warren and Alexander Ali (Editors of LARagMag.com) gives expert video advice on: Why is Britney Spears a celebutante? | Why is Britney Spears so irresistible to the media? | What do you think is behind Britney’s breakdown? and more…

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How do I reduce the risk of SIDS?: How To Reduce The Risk Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:37 AM PDT

This video How do I reduce the risk of SIDS? is from the series How To Reduce The Risk Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

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“Gems Swap HD” for iOS Now Available on the AppStore

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:05 AM PDT

Gems Swap HD, developed by 2011 MonkeyBananaRaffle, 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 18, 2011 and sells for Free.

The application developer’s description of the application is, “Description
Gem Swap is very addictive. Users are strongly advised to allot maximum hours each day before you even think of playing this game. This is definitely one game that is hard to put down.

What is Gem Swap?
So you think Gem Swap is another Match 3 game? Well… You’re right! It is! In the game there are a grid of gems, you have to destroy the gems by swapping them. The gems will be destroyed if a
line of 3 or more gems of the same kind are there. When some gems are destroyed, new gems will be created. You need to destroy gems as quickly as possible in order to advance to the next level.

How to Play:
This fun filled game is easy to control. Match 3 or more gems that are alike, and get through the levels and boost up your scores!”

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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Free Audiobook: “The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children”

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:04 AM PDT

The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Blackstone Audio, Inc. and authored by Wendy Mogel, Ph.D., has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children, narrated by Carrington MacDuffie, has received an average rating of 4.25 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 8 hours and 17 min. The audiobook was first released in April 2007 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “All parents hope their child will be self-reliant, optimistic, and well mannered, but this has become particularly challenging in our current culture. Clinical psychologist and Jewish educator Wendy Mogel distills the ancient teachings of the Torah, the Talmud, important Jewish thinkers, and contemporary psychological insights into nine blessings that address key parenting issues. She covers realistic expectations for each child, respect for adults, chores, mealtime battles, coping with frustration, developing independence and self-control, and resisting over-scheduling and over-indulgence.The Blessing of a Skinned Knee guides us toward effective, enlightened parenting in an increasingly speedy, material, and competitive age.”

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 The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children 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 Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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“Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy” Audiobook Now Available from Audible.com

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:04 AM PDT

Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Blackstone Audio, Inc. and authored by Donald B. Kraybill, Steven M. Nolt, David L. Weaver-Zercher, has also become an American Consumer News favorite..

The digital audiobook Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy, narrated by Paul Michael Garcia, has received an average rating of 4.08 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 7 hours and 3 min. The audiobook was first released in April 2008 and a sample is available for download.

Audible.com’s description of the audiobook is “The remarkable response of the Amish Community to the horrific shooting of 10 schoolgirls at Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, in October 2006 stunned the larger world. Amish Grace tells the incredible story of this community’s reaction to the senseless shooting and explores its profoundly countercultural practice of forgiveness.Outsiders often hold a stereotypical view of the Amish as a stubbornly backward people – a view rooted in the picturesque images of buggies, beards, and bonnets. But the community’s collective and radical act of forgiveness – the loving and compassionate response to the shooter and his family – gives us insights into who the Amish truly are and how they live their faith. In a world where religion spawns so much violence and vengeance, the surprising act of Amish forgiveness begs for deeper consideration.”

The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $19.56, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy 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 Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.


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What do you think is behind Britney’s breakdown?: Celebutante: Britney Spears

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 01:34 AM PDT

What do you think is behind Britney’s breakdown?: Lynn Warren and Alexander Ali (Editors of LARagMag.com) gives expert video advice on: Why is Britney Spears a celebutante? | Why is Britney Spears so irresistible to the media? | What do you think is behind Britney’s breakdown? and more…

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What are signs that my child’s been sexually abused?: How To Recognize The Signs That Your Child Is Being Sexually Abused

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 01:34 AM PDT

This video What are signs that my child’s been sexually abused? is from the series How To Recognize The Signs That Your Child Is Being Sexually Abused

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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 paved the way for cougars?: The Cougar In You

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 01:33 AM PDT

Who paved the way for cougars?: The Cougar In You

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How To Cheat In An Eating Contest

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 01:33 AM PDT

We’re all winners…but a few of us cheat to win. To be victorious at competitive eating, simply eat more than your competiton…or you can cheat. Learn the “cheats” of the trade to outdo your opponent…you just didn’t learn it from us.

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How To Win A Hot Dog Eating Contest

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 01:32 AM PDT

Hot dogs are as American as apple pie. So are the competitive eating contests that go along with them. To be a true hot dog-eating winner you need strength, stamina and a bottomless pit. Learn the fine art of being a hot dog-eating champion.

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What is an oil’s “smoke point”?: Oils And Butter

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 01:32 AM PDT

What is an oil’s “smoke point”?: Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce (Health and Nutrition Educator and Executive Director, Center for Advancement in Cancer Education)

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