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The Keene Group Launches Website Targeted to Healthcare Industry

4th Avenue Jones Brings Hiprocksoul To The Edge

4th Avenue Jones 'Hiprocksoul is a flavor that defies conventional songwriting with a combination of energy and precision as found on their potent new album STEREO: The Evolution Of Hiprocksoul (LookAlive/Gotee/EMI), due out March 29, 2005.

Fronted by vocalist/producer Ahmad Jones, the Los Angeles-based band also consists of guitarist/producer Timmy Shakes, vocalist Tena Jones, bassist Phat" Al Parker, drummer Dee Calloway and the illest violinist" Gailybird. Their sound--based on air-tight musicianship and bracing lyrics--is a distinguished brew of rock, soul and hip-hop influences with energy reminiscent of the glory days when music was art and innovation were king. The albums first single is the title cut Stereo", penned by Ahmad as an homage to many musicians first love, a stereo. Clever lyrics, teamed up with happy-go-lucky raw rock melody, make for an infectious 'stereo-ready tune. A video from the new animation/illustration company Sumasian Films is due out soon.

Other songs on Stereo: The Evolution of Hiprocksoul touch on a variety of themes based on the bands life experiences and personal feelings. Fabulous Dramatics" is an example of the Jones reality-based tongue-in-cheek lyrical style. The song is about the drama" that an ex-girlfriend brings and its theme is captured in the first few words with Ahmad Jones singing She used to call me baby, then she stopped calling me at all. This girl was kind of shady." The title track Stereo", Sorry" and Unhappy Birthday" all share a similar story-telling style. Vocal range and musical depth is shown on the gospel-laced rock track Whos Watching Me?" Timmy Shakes guitar parts and Gailybirds string arrangements add weight to the music, while Tena Jones, wife of Ahmad Jones and co-lead vocalist in the group, sings Scared, trapped, my life has got to change. I wont complain but I need some thangs."

Complete track listing for Stereo: The Evolution of Hiprocksoul is:

01. Jenny- Intro --interlude

02. Stereo

03. Fabulous Dramatics

04. Unhappy Birthday

05. Overloaded

06. Take Me Away

07. Sorry

08. Monumental Continental

09. Who's Watching Me?

10. Caesar

11. Why

12. Rush

13. It's Over Now

www.hiprocksoul.com

http://www.tygereye.net/4thave/index.html (Tracks available for download!)

www.myspace.com/4thavenuejones

Press and industry are invited to live showcases taking place:

In Los Angeles -- Tuesday, February 1 at The Viper Room, 8:00 pm

In New York City -- Monday, February 7 at The Hit Factory, 7:00 pm.... (Continue reading)

Website Requests Unconventional Help From Christian Churches

Churches have traditionally been known for helping others. Churchshoppers.com, an on-line business dedicated to church growth and the spreading of the gospel, is asking for help in a non-conventional way. They are not looking for a hand-out, counseling or spiritual advice. What they need is information.

Churchshoppers.com was created to help people looking for a church, because of relocation or need for change, narrow down the search to churches that best fit their spiritual compatibility.

Churchshopper's owner Chad Olson, knows this well. Being a church-attendee all of his life, he has seen the struggle that many families go through in finding a home church that will not only meet their needs but allow for their own unique gifts and talents to be developed and used.... (Continue reading)

Send It in Style with Envelopes from VistaPrint

Hamilton, Bermuda (PRWEB) September 12, 2006 — VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT), the leading online supplier of high-quality graphic design services and customized printed products to small businesses and consumers, today announced the availability of high quality, matching envelopes for consumers. Perfect for note cards and 5.5 X 4 invitations or announcements, VistaPrint customers never again have to send a plain envelope with personal correspondence. VistaPrint customized A2 envelopes are high-quality and when purchased with a matching note card, invitation or announcement, start at just $7.99 for 10.... (Continue reading)

Marketing Management Analytics Announces Expansion to Team With Seven New Hires

Marketing Management Analytics, Inc. (MMA), www.mma.com, the pioneer and innovator in marketing effectiveness, today announced the appointment of former Accenture executive Keith W. Hopkins as Vice President, Account Management. MMA is an independent operating unit of Carat, one of the world's leading media services companies.

The appointment is effective immediately. Hopkins will oversee client service for key MMA accounts.

"We are proud to welcome a seasoned executive like Keith Hopkins to the MMA team," said Ed See, Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of MMA. "His more than 11 years experience in global consulting organizations, particularly with business strategy, CRM and analytics, will provide significant value to our clients."... (Continue reading)

Purolator USA Helps Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Manage Logistics Costs

Purolator USA has announced plans to work with automotive aftermarket manufacturers to help customers in that industry manage logistics costs. Purolator's action comes at a time when the aftermarket industry is affected by the economic downturn facing the automotive industry as a whole. Purolator USA will work closely with its existing customers in this segment, and will also reach out to others in the industry, to ensure that logistics plans are as cost effective and time efficient as possible.... (Continue reading)

ACB Exceeds Projections for Rebate Payment Processing, Moving Further Ahead in the Promotional Payment Arena

Advertising Checking Bureau reports that 2005 brought a 20% increase in the volume of consumer rebates, store gift cards, company branded debit cards and spiff payments processed. Manufacturers availing themselves of these payment services report accurate reimbursement, superior customer service and web based systems providing access to flexible reporting modules.

“We see our Rebate/Spiff Division as a natural extension of our Co-op Service portfolio,” said Brian McShane, President of Advertising Checking Bureau. “ACB prides itself in the quality of customer service and the expeditious payment processing that allows our customers to implement successful Trade Promotion programs.”... (Continue reading)

Consumers Take Wells Fargo and TransUnion to Trial Over False Credit Reporting

In the spring of 2001, San Clemente residents Reed and MaryAnne Fisher had their home red-tagged because of land instability. They thought the biggest nightmare would be dealing with their red-tagged home, but this proved to be the lesser of their nightmares over the next two years.

The Fishers contacted Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, their mortgage servicer, and obtained a forebearance agreement so they did not have to make mortgage payments while their home was red-tagged. Ultimately, Wells Fargo transferred the mortgage to Freddie Mac, the mortgage holder, and Freddie Mac charged off the loan with a zero balance and no negative credit connotations. The Fishers had always been current on their home mortgage payments, and had spotless credit.... (Continue reading)

INSYSTEK Announces Virtualize IT™ for VMWare BETA Program

Enterprise Management provider INSYSTEK (INSYSTEK.com) announced today that it is making publicly available a beta program for its new Virtualize IT™ for VMWare management and reporting tools. To participate in the beta program please visit www.insystek.com/community. Using INSYSTEK's Virtualize

IT™ technology, customers will be able to discover and map virtual environments, create virtual machines, track and manage physical and virtual relationships and automate the lifecycle of a large number of virtual servers and desktops.... (Continue reading)

Jivox Reports Continued Growth and Momentum for its Online Video Advertising Service; Doubles Customer Base in Q4

Jivox, the online video advertising service that helps small and medium-sized businesses reach local customers, today announced continued momentum over the past quarter as more companies discover the power of online video ads to attract local customers. In Q4 of 2008, Jivox doubled its customer base and number of registered users from the previous quarter and reported four-fold revenue growth. Jivox also tripled the number of ad views served on the Jivox Video Ad Network in this quarter.

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Summary of key milestones in Q4:

Customer growth: Jivox doubled both its customer base and its registered users.

Revenue growth: Jivox achieved four-fold revenue growth.

Ad views: Jivox tripled the number of ad views served on the Jivox Video Ad Network.

New product features: Jivox released a number of new product features to extend the value of customers' online video ads, including the ability to embed videos on a web site and upload videos to sharing sites like YouTube and local directories such as Local.com.

New partners: Jivox's signed major partnership agreements with companies like Examiner.com, operator of a network of 60 local insider information Web sites; PixelFish, a leading provider of affordable and effective custom video ad solutions; and BigAdda, a leading youth networking web site in India

New brand customers: Jivox engaged with large brand customers for its subsidiary Jivox India, including LG, Sony and Nokia.

"While brand advertising overall has suffered in the face of the economic downturn, investment in online video advertising campaigns has never been stronger, as companies look for new, more cost-effective ways to promote their businesses online. Online video has proven itself as a significantly more accountable and cost-effective form of advertising than many traditional forms of advertising," said Diaz Nesamoney, CEO of Jivox. "We think 2009 is going to be the year online video advertising goes mainstream and makes significant inroads into the world of online advertising, to become a de facto format every business will use to reach customers."... (Continue reading)

The Jubilee Academy Unveils a Comprehensive Pre-K Homeschooling Program

The Jubilee Academy (www.TheJubileeAcademy.org) is expanding its K-12 online Christian school to include Pre-K homeschooling courses for the 2005-2006 school year.

Five Pre-K courses - Math, Science, Social Studies, English, and Bible - taught using Montessori-style learning will provide Preschool children with an exciting and engaging academic program to prepare them for future learning. "Not only will students receive a head start on their intellectual development, but they will also jumpstart their technological awareness in an online world," says Karlie Margaret Houser, Principal of The Jubilee Academy.... (Continue reading)

Poor College Student To Go 72 Hours Without Food

In the grand scheme of things most college students are not poor. Most college students eat. Although many might not consider pizza, Twinkies, and beer to be eating. So, why is one student in Seattle not going to eat for 72 hours? He’s crazy? He actually is poor? Maybe a bit of both.

Scott Mitchell is going to the extremes to showcase his writing and business savvy. He’s launched a freelance article writing service called, ‘Starving College Writer’. His site can be found at http://starvingcollegewriter.blogspot.com/... (Continue reading)

Intelligent Biometric Controls Releases Next Generation 1Touch XL Fingerprint Door Lock for Home and Office

US company Intelligent Biometric Controls, a privately held fingerprint biometric access control technology company, is releasing for sale and distribution the 1Touch XL Fingerprint Door Lock. This revolutionary product is targeted at home and small business consumers with a retail price of $795.

The 1Touch XL fingerprint lock is a mortise lock with built in deadbolt which provides the best in security and convenience. Key features include: audit trail, 300 user capacity, guest users, manual key override.... (Continue reading)

Highlife Adventures Events Provide Thrills and Entertainment for Singles

With New Year's Eve confetti and party poppers receding into memory, singles in Chicago and Indianapolis who resolved to get back into the dating game can find a dazzling array of events tailored to their interests at Highlife Adventures (http://www.highlifeadventures.com). An upscale, members-only social club for singles, Highlife Adventures is slated to hold over 1,500 events in the two cities during 2008. "Our events are so plentiful and varied that everyone has the opportunity to indulge their passions, as well as to try something new," said Mary Vallone, President of Highlife Adventures.... (Continue reading)

PicPads Adds to Its Popular Line of Customized Photo Notepads with Launch of KidPads and FunPads

PicPads (www.picpads.com), the personalized photo notepads that showcase beloved people, places, pets and experiences, is responding to enormous customer demand to add more products to the PicPad collection with the launch of KidPads and FunPads.

"KidPads and FunPads are great additions to the PicPad line," explained PicPad creator, Laura Y. Eiman. "They come at a great time because anything in the PicPad family makes the giver and the receiver feel like a million bucks, even though the cost for these custom-made, personalized photo notepads is easy on the budget."... (Continue reading)

TrainPetDog.com Creates Blog to Advise Obama on White House Dog and Training

Train Pet Dog, a leading online resource guide for dog training is offering visitors to the site a chance to weigh in on what kind of dog breed President-elect Barack Obama should choose for the new White House pet and how he should raise and train the First Family's new canine. When Obama enters the White House on January 20th he plans to make good on his promise to his two daughters, Sasha and Malia, and give 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue a new pet. Obama has already mentioned that he will need a hypoallergenic dog because of one of his daughter's allergies and that he would prefer a dog rescued from a shelter but that still leaves a huge variety of breed to choose from including the Bichon Frise,Poodles and Miniature Schnauzers.... (Continue reading)

Buildings Magazine Awards Bird-B-Gone for Top Scoring Ad

Bird-B-Gone Inc., leading manufacturer of humane bird control products has recently been awarded a SIGNET Ad Study Award from Buildings Magazine. The Ad study award is given to businesses who receive the highest number of inquiries on an ad placed in Buildings Magazine.

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Buildings Magazine covers development, management, construction, and operation for the building and facilities management industry. The magazine conducts surveys each month to show reader interest in the ads placed. For the Month of September 2008, Bird-B-Gone had the second highest inquiries of all ads in the issue. The September 2008 issue of Buildings Magazine was entitled ''Who's who in the building market''. Buildings Magazine has always been a great match for Bird-B-Gone, as many facility managers struggle with pest bird problems.... (Continue reading)

Company Develops Product to Aid in Candle Fire Prevention

As Allentown firefighters know from fighting last Fridays fire, candle fires have been on the rise for years and are at the highest during the holiday season. Candle Smart, Inc. a company in Allentown, Pennsylvania has created a smart candleholder to reduce this danger.

After nearly having a tragic fire in her own home, inventor Deb Platts, wanted to prevent this from happening to other people. Platts and her partner Ed Kelly developed the Candle Minder, a candleholder that sounds an alarm reminding candle users to extinguish the flame.... (Continue reading)

Good News for Aging Baby Boomers

Anti-Aging Formulas, LLC, announced the results of a pilot clinical trial on the use of the Renuva System, two anti-aging nutritional supplements formulated to support the natural production and release of human growth hormone (HGH). Results of the clinical trial showed a clear increase in HGH after use of the Renuva System products.

The pilot study was conducted by researchers from the Center for Nutrition and Preventative Medicine in North Carolina, TechEnterprises in California, and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center at Louisiana State University Study. Results, published in the peer reviewed journal Open Nutraceuticals Journal, indicated that the "Renuva System that includes the 'Renuva Generator Powder', and 'Renuva Infuser Oral Spray'... taken either together or individually increased GH (growth hormone) and IGF-1 (insulin growth factor), a marker that denotes levels of growth hormone."... (Continue reading)

ATC's Tax Planning: Improving Your Business Profitability

Tax planning practices at ATC Solutions are helping numerous business houses and industrial domains to extend and implement better tax mechanism for transparent flow of wealth in their business endeavors with complete protection of assets from variable economic scenarios.

Here ATC Solutions inputs a well-defined client engagement process that emphasizes on an effective and efficient tax strategy and planning to arrange business affairs in the highly tax efficient manner in conformity with all emerged and existing laws and regulations available.... (Continue reading)

The Keene Group Launches Website Targeted to Healthcare Industry

The Keene Group, the nation’s premiere source for union avoidance products and services, including research, consulting, training and video, has launched a website designed specifically for the healthcare industry. The website (www.educateemployees.com) includes detailed statistics and facts about the labor unions that are targeting healthcare workers and what employers can do to inoculate their workforce from the looming threat of union organizers.

“The AFL-CIO and Change to Win Coalition have made it clear hospitals and healthcare providers are their top targets," said Stuart Keene, co-founder and president of The Keene Group. "We created an online source where healthcare professionals could better understand and stay abreast of union activity, as well as learn ways to keep their facilities union-free.”

With more than 30 years of management consulting and training experience, Keene is widely regarded as the nation’s foremost expert in labor relations and union-avoidance matters. He founded PTI Labor Research, Inc. in 1979 and successfully managed its operations until 2000. He has co-founded The Keene Group in 2001 with his daughter, Kristin, who has more than 13 years of experience in the industry.... (Continue reading)