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Celebrity Gunnar Nelson Reveals Secret "Rockfession"! Rocker Announces Special Project to Benefit St. Jude

Celebrity rocker Gunnar Nelson announced his new philanthropic endeavor, Rockfessions, to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, one of the world's premier pediatric cancer research centers.

Gunnar Nelson is one of the identical twin sons of Rock'n'Roll Legend Ricky Nelson, and grandson of TV's Ozzie & Harriet Nelson of the Nelson family, the only family in history with 3 generations of #1 hitmakers. Gunnar's internationally known rock group NELSON, with twin brother Matthew, has written and performed NELSON's #1 hits including "Love and Affection", "After the Rain", and "More Than Ever" and has sold over 4 million albums worldwide. NELSON, the original rock band (and a staple of MTV) recently reunited touring for the first time in 15 years this summer. Gunnar is also a standout reality TV star from VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club".... (Continue reading)

Shot and Abandoned Greyhound Gets a New Lease on Life

Prancer, a beautiful 11 year old senior Retired Racing Greyhound was found shot, and abandoned in the yard of Pam and Bob, a caring couple in Spring Hill, Florida a few weeks ago. Today he has a new lease on life. Hes one smiling greyhound!

The National Greyhound Foundation , a 501 3 non-profit Greyhound Rescue and Adoption organization announced today that Prancer will be the Poster Dog for the

Annual Pumpkin Pie Special Needs Fund. This Holiday Giving Campaign which has started off with a BANG. Created in memory of NGF lady spokes dog, PUMPKIN PIE, the medical fund provides financial help to Greyhounds that are Cancer victims, heartworm victims, broken legged dogs, injured, abandoned, rescued and abused animals that need a chance at life.

When youre making out your Christmas list, please consider giving the Greyhounds a donation and well send you a FREE gift of Oranges to give to yourself, your friends or your customers and save a Greyhounds life at the same time. Its our way of saying thank you" for your support. Please visit us at our web site at www.4greyhounds.org/shop/oranges.html , meet Prancer and our other special needs dogs and read their inspiring and heart warming stories.

With the slogan, Give Florida Oranges-Save a Greyhounds Life, this Holiday Fundraiser has caught on with Corporations and Consumers alike. And that makes a really Happy Holiday for some little guy like Prancer. Please order by December 15th for guaranteed Christmas delivery and well enclose a personal message from you.... (Continue reading)

First Serve and USVO Sign Marketing Agreement

USA Video Interactive Corp. (OTCBB: USVO; TSX: US; BSE/Frankfurt: USF), is pleased to announce that it has signed a formal sales and marketing agreement with First Serve International, LLC ("First Serve"). This is in accordance with the memorandum of understanding that was signed by USVO and First Serve in May.

"We feel that USVOs MediaSentinel product provides for a very strong deterrence and tracking tool again 00004000 st the menace of piracy and the billions of dollars lost to it," said Vijay Amritraj, Chairman, First Serve International. First Serve has begun introducing MediaSentinel to post-production and production companies and studios around the world, especially in the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East where it has exclusive rights to market the digital watermarking tool.... (Continue reading)

Allergies or a Cold

Many people who do not have allergies may be experiencing allergy type symptoms this year because of the high pollen count which can lead to viral infections such as a cold. Colds and allergies do in fact have similar symptoms.

The term for these symptoms is called “Rhinitis”. The definition of Rhinitis from the American Academy of Allergy is: Rhinitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose with symptoms of sneezing, itching, nasal discharge and congestion. It can be allergic, nonallergic, or both. Seasonal allergic rhinitis is caused by substances that trigger allergies, called allergens and is sometimes referred to as hay fever.... (Continue reading)

The Glimpse Foundation Uses Innovative Web Technology to Engage Generation Y

The Glimpse Foundation has captured the attention of The GenY Project for its technological savvy and its innovative techniques for engaging its target constituency: Generation Y. In a recent podcast, broadcast on The GenY Project's website, Glimpse's President, Publisher and Founder, Nick Fitzhugh, outlined his vision for the future of Generation Y, which he foresees as a body of internationally invested and cross-culturally aware global citizens. The 501(c)3 Glimpse Foundation fosters cross-cultural understanding and exchange, particularly between the United States and the rest of the world, by providing forums for sharing the experiences of young adults living and studying abroad.... (Continue reading)

Real Estate Investors Find More Retirement Options

For years, real estate investors found themselves stymied in their retirement efforts. Many are unwilling to be gouged by a hefty capital gains tax on heavily depreciated real estate. Now, through both legislation and creative deal structures, long term investors are finding relief.

Two local investors have owned a handful of residential income properties in and around Malden Center for a number of years. Recently, for various personal reasons, they have been working towards exiting these properties. Now, this fall, they are finally retiring. These folks plan to use a small change that was made to section 1031 of the tax code to roll the equity in their property into a larger institutional quality real estate investment in the form of a TIC or Tenant-In-Common investment effectively deferring all capital gains tax.... (Continue reading)

Make Your Mark at the Main Event with MANSION Team PokerNews Guaranteed -- 8 Seats a Day for a Week

The MANSION Team PokerNews Main Event Satellite series will replace the MANSION $100,000 Guaranteed tournaments for one week only, giving away a minimum of 8 World Series of Poker* packages every day from May 21 to May 27, 2007.

Make your mark at the 2007 Main Event with MANSION Team PokerNews.

To celebrate Poker's "Big Dance," MANSION.COM, the international online poker and casino gaming entertainment company, has 00004000 partnered with PokerNews.com to deliver a week-long WSOP* satellite tournament schedule giving players a real crack at living the ultimate poker dream.... (Continue reading)

WorldatWork Opens Washington, D.C. Office With Three Key Hires

WorldatWork, an association of human resource professionals from FORTUNE 500 and other leading organizations worldwide, announced it has hired several executives for its newly opened Washington, D.C. Office and Conference Center. Among other things, the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based professional association will be hosting more than 40 training and educational programs for HR and total rewards professionals in the new facility beginning this month and throughout 2008.

Paul Rowson joins as general manager responsible for providing direction and leadership for WorldatWork’s new Washington operations. Prior to joining WorldatWork, Rowson was an HR business partner with Fannie Mae in Washington, D.C., providing strategic leadership, advice and counsel to senior management for several divisions. He previously spent 10 years at Marriott International in various corporate human resources positions. Rowson holds a bachelor’s degree from University of Virginia.... (Continue reading)

CareerTV and HireVue Partner for Video Technology

CareerTV, the nation’s leading career and employer video website, has chosen HireVue, as their exclusive video interview partner. This partnership brings together the leading online video recruitment tools – video interviews and employer videos - and highlights the increasing role of Internet video in today’s recruiting market. CareerTV and HireVue will offer an integrated video solution to employers seeking to maximize their recruiting efforts.

Video interviews are increasing in popularity among hiring managers and recruiters.“It is common for our clients to see cost reductions greater than 50%, in addition to the convenience of evaluating candidates anytime, anywhere,” said Mark Newman, CEO of HireVue. Furthermore, employers of all sizes are following the lead of Fortune 100 companies as they develop employer videos, which showcase their workplace to prospective employees. “We are rapidly approaching the day when recruitment videos will be as common as corporate websites. We realize it is of utmost importance to pick up the ball of video interviewing and that’s why HireVue is a perfect partner for us,” explains Jim Buttimer, CEO for CareerTV.... (Continue reading)

Abundant Energy Inc. Installs First Photovoltaic Solar System in Jupiter FL.

Solar energy has finally become affordable is a fact residents and building officials are finally realizing as of February 2009. Last week, Abundant Energy Inc. a 25 year old, locally owned and operated solar energy contractor installed the Town of Jupiter's first electricity generating solar power system.

O'Mahoney Solar

Brian and Emily O'Mahoney are not only the first home owners in their deed restricted community, The Shores in Jupiter, to install a solar electricity generating system for the world to see. They are the first home owners in their entire town!... (Continue reading)

Remote Infrastructure Support Services from Maintech Help Companies Save Time, Money

Maintech, one of the leading IT Infrastructure Support Services companies in the U.S., has been expanding their Remote Monitoring and Support Services offerings over the course of the past year. Maintech has been providing these services for over 10 years now but the recent economic climate has driven more and more companies to look at alternative means to providing 24 x 7 coverage for their IT Infrastructure.

"The current financial crunch facing our economy has brought about an increase in the interest companies have in Remote Services. Companies have been inquiring as to the levels of service, the time to implement and the costs," explained Bill Rudowitz, Director of Business Development for Maintech. "The good news is that we have the ability to respond quickly to the requests and we offer a great deal of flexibility in terms of the services we offer. We have recorded a podcast that discusses the market and Maintech's capabilities. It is available via our website by clicking here".... (Continue reading)

Overseas Market Development Corporation Launches Portal for Global Trade and International Business

Princeton, New Jersey, USA (PRWEB) February 21, 2007 - Overseas Market Development Corporation, an international business development services firm, today announced the launch of OMDCnet®, a global trade and business information portal, and worldwide member community. The specialized portal was conceived and designed to assist those involved with the business of global trade. It is a source of select news, articles, analysis, global business tools, company directories, market intelligence and international business leads.... (Continue reading)

Happn.in Launches Website to Give Twitter Local Focus

Happn.in - http://happn.in - is a local Twitter service that provides insight into local events and issues through the lens of Twitter users and provides a platform for Twitter advertising. Happn.in filters and collects Twitter trends by city, and provides users with a summary of what's being talked about, right now, by people near them.

Happn.in

Happn.in can be used in several ways:

To stay up-to-date on local issues, events and discussions

To find nearby people with similar interests

To conduct research into the history of trends and the differences between cities

To advertise to a local audience through Happn.in sponsorships

Happn.in already has more than 120,000 subscribers in 65 cities around the world, including Boston, Madrid, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Sydney. Current and archived lists are always available on the Happn.in website, and are distributed four times per day through Twitter.... (Continue reading)

Which LCD or DLP Projector Should I Buy or Rent?

Larger rooms and audiences require higher bulb strength brightness. Projector bulb strength brightness is measured in ANSI lumens or lumens. You also need to take into account the primary use of the projector, full motion video vs. static data.

Projectors range from around 650 to 5000 lumens in brightness. Presentations where the lights are on are the most desirable, because you can interact and demonstrate off-screen with your audience.

Another consideration is portability of the projector. Lower lumen units are the most portable. As a general rule, as you increase bulb strength brightness, you reduce portability. High lumen projectors are larger and weigh more than low lumen projectors.... (Continue reading)

Bill Bledsoe presents Interactive Voice Classifieds to Enthusiastic Crowd at NIADA Auto Dealer Convention

Bill Bledsoe, President of YouSpeak Network, Inc., the developer of http://www.bidbuyphone.com BidBuyPhone, presented to the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association here. “Dealers of every size and in every market are finding a changing retail market, in both print and online. Our telephony services bring their print and online advertising into the interactive age with voice-enabling technology that's delivering quantifiable results, and at the same time, saving dealers over 21% on their print advertising cost. Now dealers can use the phone to add voice to their classified liners in place of excess copy, and enjoy better results. By adding interactive voice descriptions to their existing line ads, dealers are reducing their Per Ad line count. The average dealer that runs 10 line ads per week is saving 21% Per Ad, or over $10,000 annually, all by adding interactive voice descriptions to their existing line ads.”... (Continue reading)

Klein Electronics, Inc. Launches Wireless Gear Website

Klein Electronics, a leader in audio electronics, is now selling their popular wireless phone headsets, two way radios and accessories, and military and tactical surveillance equipment directly through the website www.headsetusa.com. The site allows not only distributors, retailers and the military to shop for their audio electronic needs, but the site provides a platform for direct consumer purchase of all Klein electronics products.

Richard Klein, CEO of Klein Electronics, explains, "Our company has always sold its products through a variety of online retailers as well as bricks and mortar stores, but we knew there was a need for one location where customers could compare all of our top quality products, such as cellular phone headsets and tactical headsets, easily and buy direct from us."... (Continue reading)

Quickparts Receives ITAR Registration for Providing Custom Manufacturing Services

- Quickparts, the leading provider of rapid prototypes and low-volume custom manufactured metal and plastic production parts, announced the completion of registration under the US Department of States International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Administered by the Office of the Defense Trade Controls Compliance (DDTC), under authority established by the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), ITAR regulates the manufacture, export, import and transfer of defense articles and services.

It was important for Quickparts to receive our ITAR registration in order to meet our defense customers requirements. We are committed to the success of our government/military customers and have adjusted our business methods to meet federal security requirements per ITAR and AECA," said Mark Mackie, Executive Vice President of Quickparts.... (Continue reading)

White Paper Reveals Changing Demographic of Human Resource “Gatekeepers”

As human resources (HR) achieves a higher level of recognition by corporate America, a new breed of practitioners is emerging armed with business degrees and focused on the bottom line. The challenge for marketing professionals lies in pinpointing solid prospects and reaching the actual decision-makers, says a new white paper called “Marketing and Selling in the Human Resource Marketplace: Winning Strategies and Tactics.”

The free white paper is the first of its kind to focus exclusively on human capital marketing strategies, and is produced by HRmarketer.com, the no. 1 marketing and media visibility service in the human capital industry. It can be downloaded by visiting http://www.hrmarketer.com/home/whitepaper_main.htm.... (Continue reading)

Smooth Sailing For Tahiti Traffic Online

Accor Asia Pacific is helping the travel industry and consumers better navigate their way through Tahiti and her islands, launching a new web portal -- Accor Resorts in Tahiti - French Polynesia -- to promote its four Sofitel and two Novotel resorts in French Polynesia.

With six hotels in the region, Accor is one of the most pervasive and popular hotel groups to operate in the destination.

Accor's Regional Director of Sales & Marketing for French Polynesia, Stephane Sonnet, says the new regional website initiative is both functional and aspirational; the homepage providing direct access to dedicated hotel websites for Accor's portfolio of six resorts located on Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora and Rangiroa.... (Continue reading)

Thumbs Up at ARVO for Diaton Tonometer - New Through Eyelid Glaucoma Test Clinical Study Presented, Results as Accurate as Gold Standard

Transpalpebral and Transcleral Diaton Tonometry is a unique approach to measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) THROUGH THE EYELID - without contact with the cornea, no anesthetic drops or sterilization is required. BiCOM's pen-like, hand-held, portable medical device is ideal for measuring eye pressure (IOP) and helps ophthalmologists, optometrists and primary care physicals in diagnosis and prevention of blindness caused by glaucoma, the number one cause of preventable blindness in the United States. This new ophthalmic device http://www.TonometerDiaton.com is irreplaceable for mass glaucoma screenings in children and adults.... (Continue reading)