Joseph Dougherty has a passion for movies. It began in childhood and led to a career as a writer not only of movies, but for Broadway and television as well. His first book, “Comfort and Joi,” is an imaginative blend of film-fact and fiction about a fan who sets out to document the life and work of bosomy blonde bombshell Joi Lansing. Offbeat movie history from the fringes of Hollywood triggers haunting personal memories as the narrator follows this “beautiful beacon in a Sargasso of bad filmmaking” and finds an unexpected path to his own past.... (Continue reading)
All proceeds from the award-winning documentary, The Story of Fenist, about master Russian puppeteer Igor Fokin, are being donated by filmmaker Yelena Demikovsky to benefit his widow and three children. The film has screened in numerous film festivals and is available on DVD.
"Although there have been several documentaries made about the life and work of my husband," said his widow," Anastasia Fokina-Khanina, "The Story of Fenist is the only one that truly represents Igor's life and work. I am deeply grateful for Yelena's vision, as well as her caring support of our family."... (Continue reading)
The long-awaited debut album from Contemporary Christian artist Briana Scott has been pre-released by Waterbrooke Music. The album titled “While I’m Here” features 15 tracks written by Briana her self, Paul David, Keith Johnson and renowned gospel artist/writer Eddie James. The album also features Briana’s rendition of “I Give You My Heart” and “Here I Am To Worship”, two songs penned by award-winning writers Reuben Morgan and Tim Hughes.
The project opens with “Brand New Day”, a vibrant up-tempo song written by Scott, confessing that, “this is the day that the Lord has made”….it’s a brand new day. The album’s title song, “While I’m Here”, also written by Scott, is something to behold. When asked what inspired the song, Scott replied, “The song was inspired by the testimony of someone who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness. In short, the individual’s testimony was that no matter how many days man says I’ll be here on this Earth, I’m going to worship you Lord. No matter what man says my fate may be, I’m going to worship you Lord. I thought that was a powerful testimony."... (Continue reading)
Josh "The Punk" Thomson, Mixed Martial Arts Lightweight Champion, speaks out against dog fighting with a new PSA as part of the "Knock Out Dog Fighting" campaign by For Pits' Sake, Inc. He will be fighting for the Strikeforce World Lightweight Championship title on June 27, 2008 at 8:00pm at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA.
This is the second PSA completed by world class Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters who are demonstrating that they are champions in and out of the ring by joining For Pits' Sake to knock out dog fighting. Champion Josh Thomson wanted to provide a positive role model for children and appears in the PSA with his English bulldog Brady. He gives a strong message: "Dog fighting is animal abuse, plain and simple. Torturing animals is not cool; nor is it a sign of being a real man. Real fighters stand up for what's right and protect those who are unable to do so."... (Continue reading)
Truth On Earth, a socially conscious, progressive teen rock band for the ages, recently announced the release of new original music to further their fight of world problems. Using the power of song and the universal language of music, this unique band helps raise awareness and money for worthy charities fighting world problems. By combining entertainment with philanthropy, they provide a benefit to both those in need and those who contribute.
The band name, lyrical messages and powerful world-changing mission are based upon the work of Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi, one of the greatest spiritual leaders of all time and the basis of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Civil Rights movement. Gandhi said that Peace could best be achieved through truth and non-violent protest and he proved it for a time by causing the end of a century of British rule over India. One small man had a giant influence. So the band is named in Gandhi 1b70 039;s honor to carry on his work and ideals through the universal language of music to a struggling planet.... (Continue reading)
Today, HireAbility(r) launched its fully redesigned Website, www.hireability.com">www.hireability.com. The new site gathers together all of HireAbility's products and services for recruiters, employers, jobseekers, and HR technology and service providers in a fresh, efficiently organized design. The new Website integrates information and solutions previously accessed through three unique websites: hireability.com (job board), sarahinfo.com (SARAH(sm) applicant tracking system and recruiting programs), and resumeparser.com (ALEX(sm) automatic resume processing technology). The new site provides visitors and customers a more
informative and streamlined experience, making it easier to learn about and subscribe to HireAbility's "for-free" and "for-fee" product and service offerings.... (Continue reading)
Helmi Technologies Inc., the provider of an Open Source platform for building AJAX-based Rich Internet Applications (RIAs), and Onesta Solutions, a Finland-based IT services company, today announced a partnership to bring the next generation of web applications to Finland. For Onesta's customers, this means an opportunity to combine a true desktop application user experience with the universal accessibility of current web-based solutions.
Helmi's AJAX-based Open Source RIA Platform is a powerful, easy-to-use framework for building browser-independent, highly interactive and intuitive Internet applications. Helmi tools allow developers to create Internet applications with fast menu and window interfaces similar to desktop software, thus enabling a more enjoyable user experience that also increases productivity and work flexibility.... (Continue reading)
Billtrust, the leading provider of outsourced billing services, announced a record year in 2008 as the company exceeded all of its performance milestones. Over 350 c 26c4 ompanies are now using Billtrust's services for the processing and delivery of their bills. Prestigious companies including Chiquita Brands and Toshiba America Information Systems joined Billtrust's client roster this past year.
The volume of bills being processed by Billtrust increased by 64% in 2008, with an increase of 110% in the number of bills being processed electronically. The year was marked by significant advancements in Billtrust's suite of paper and electronic delivery services. Highlights include the addition of print facilities in Illinois and Florida, along with enhancements to their web based tools including Invoice Gateway and CustomerCare. These enhancements helped Billtrust clients achieve dramatic cost reductions through the increased adoption of "paperless" e-billing methods.... (Continue reading)
80% of consumers use the Internet as their primary resource while searching for real estate and professionals. While many real estate professionals may have their own web page or utilize one of the industry websites for real estate agents, there has not been one solely designated real estate networking site completely dedicated to all parties involved in the real estate industry-- including agents, consumers, investors, builders, lenders, developers, appraisers, brokers, and more.
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RealEstateSpace.tv was recently unveiled to fill this glaring void in the industry. And, by capitalizing on the networking models that have made sites like MySpace.com, YouTube.com, and E-Bay.com so successful, RealEstateSpace.tv is positioned to become the premier virtual real estate resource. The new site utilizes the latest technologies of the Web 2.0 revolution to keep all parties instantly and completely connected. Users are able to harness the power of SMS text messaging, podcasts, video casting, personal web pages and more to enhance their real estate experience-- whether business related or personal.... (Continue reading)
No advertising has been done for the site, which allows members to interact online in their own personal and private community, with their friends, their friend's friends and also their friend's of friend's of friends. The resulting community is naturally a very personal and interesting one where people can make new friends through their existing friends.
Co-founder Paul Birch says "In many online communities, people hide behind ids with crazy names like 'fabboy21'. The people on Ringo.com are real, and behave responsibly because they know their friends are around".... (Continue reading)
ISI eLearning Solutions Chooses IntraLearn LSP for Delivering Call Center Training
Powerful technology helps ISI become leader in expanding call center training market
Northboro, MA October 8 2003-- IntraLearn Software Corporation, the leading supplier of configurable eLearning software applications, announced today that ISI eLearning Solutions, LLC, a leader in call center web-enabled training for telesales reps, collections agents, CSRs and supervisors, has chosen the IntraLearn LSP to enable them to quickly and affordably offer call center training to customers.... (Continue reading)
Land speculators looking for hot proper 5a8 ty to purchase can now hit a tropical gold mine with no risk. The secrets of purchasing Costa Rica real estate are demystified in Paradise Brokers' new audio CD, produced by their marketing arm, Developing Paradise.
The 40-minute DVD interviews Nick Halverson, COO of Paradise Brokers, on all aspects of buying Costa Rica property. A long-time Costa Rican landowner, Halverson shares his expertise with interested investors looking for their own slice of paradise. Topics range from the initial cost and appreciation of Costa Rican land to the low crime rates in the country.... (Continue reading)
Corvest, a top-20 promotional products supplier and parent company of Adva-Lite, Toppers and It's All Greek To Me, announced its partnership with Paramount Apparel International, a leading supplier of promotional headwear. The partnership will allow each company to leverage their individual strengths and become more competitive.
According to Samuel F. Rossa, Corvest's President and CEO, "The future of the promotional products industry lies in co-marketing through strategic alliances. Paramount Apparel International is an obvious choice for Corvest to partner with due to our complementary core competencies -- while they're strong in marketing headwear, we're a leader in bags and totes. Promotional products suppliers should no longer attempt to be all things to all people -- in order to be successful, it's necessary for supplier companies to take a 'narrow and deep' approach and to specialize in core product categories. We're aligning our capabilities with Paramount Apparel International because of their core competency in the headwear business and they're aligning with Toppers because of our expertise in the bag market."... (Continue reading)
In an effort to protect and advance the human rights of freedom of expression and privacy, a diverse coalition of leading information and communications companies, major human rights organizations, academics, investors and technology leaders today launched the Global Network Initiative.
From the Americas to Europe to the Middle East to Africa and Asia, companies in the information and communications industries face increasing government pressure to comply with domestic laws and policies that require censorship and disclosure of personal information in ways that conflict with internationally recognized human rights laws and standards.... (Continue reading)
ConnectMyPhone.com, an interactive online service that helps consumers nationwide connect their phone service, is giving tips so people can avoid becoming a statistic in the phone scam.
It's not to say that all telemarketers should be shunned, because there are reputable companies who are looking to offer legitimate products or ask for donations to really help the needy. There are, however, a few bad apples out there looking to take advantage of honest people.
The following tips will help consumers distinguish the authentic phone sales person and safe guard themselves from phone scams.
Decision Making - The consumer should not feel rushed into making a split decision on the phone. A legitimate organization will give the consumer time to mull it over without pressure.
Personal Information - People should never give out their social security number, banking pin number or credit card number over the phone.
P.O. Box Addresses - Folks should not send money to a P.O. Box address unless they are certain it is a legitimate company.
Check out the Company or Charity - Before making a contribution or purchasing a product from a telemarketer, check with the Better Business Bureau to ensure the organization or company is legitimate.
A consumer's best bet is to tell the telemarketer they will call them back rather than to make a rash decision during that phone call. This buys the consumer time to investigate the company and decide what information is safe to disperse over the phone.... (Continue reading)
Conventions.net (http://www.conventions.net) a full service resource for convention, trade show and conference planners today has launched their new service. Meeting planners worldwide are starved for this type of service and today Conventions.net made planning their next event really easy. This service provides a full and complete lineup of everything planners need all in one place, for their plans to make their next convention, trade show or conference a complete success.
Meeting and event planners from around the world can now log on to one website and search for leading local and regional suppliers for all of their planning needs. If planners are looking for a specific vendor or supplier in a very specific area, Conventions.net will have that information and where to find exactly what they need. The need for countless searching on the net to see if one can locate specific vendors has now been eliminated, and has allowed many to become more productive in what used to take far longer.... (Continue reading)
"This book is such an exceptional resource for product managers," said Therese Padilla, AIPMM Executive Director. "Strong services complement and add value to products, and contribute directly to the growth and margins of the company," added Padilla.
In addition to the free book, conference attendees will also receive a free Product Manager Toolkit, a CD of useful templates provided by the 280 Group; an e-book entitled "Great Demo" by Peter Cohan; 2 days of wireless high-speed internet access if staying at the host hotel; and 1 year of Association level membership in the AIPMM.... (Continue reading)
Viatek (www.viatekproducts.com), an industry leader in the development of consumer products, is pleased to release the launch of the Sonic Pulse toothbrush attachment.
Just slip a toothbrush inside this Sonic Pulse, it transforms an ordinary toothbrush with sonic technology that's considered the most effective way to remove plaque, fight stains and stimulate gums. Push the button and the two speed ultra-high power motor produces sonic vibrations—40,000 per minute—to dislodge plaque and remove bacteria.... (Continue reading)
In the early 1990’s, acclaimed fashion photographer Tony Kent was a man who had it all—a great marriage, four healthy children, a beautiful home and a job he loved. Then his world collapsed. After twenty years of marriage, his wife announced she was leaving him for another man. Kent’s heart was shattered and he plunged into a state of total despair. He sought help from all corners— clergy, therapists, shamans, and psychics -- but to no avail. Then came an extraordinary trip to Jerusalem, where he was led to a “hidden teacher”, a Sufi holy man known to his students as “Sidi.” It was through this teacher’s guidance that Kent’s life was inexorably changed and the process of healing his heart began.... (Continue reading)
As part of the ongoing mission to delight chocophiles the world over, Askinosie Chocolate (www.askinosie.com) introduces its delectable dark chocolate in new forms for sipping, baking, tasting, and treating. Specializing in bean to bar premium dark chocolate, Askinosie Chocolate goes beyond the bar to introduce Single Origin Sipping Chocolate, Single Origin Natural Cocoa Powder, the C-Ration™- Month's Supply of Chocolate, and the Chalk-late Box™.
From the rich flavors to the unique packaging, the new delights from Askinosie Chocolate continue to deliver an experience for all of the senses. Askinosie Chocolate Sipping Chocolate is made with real morsels of single origin dark chocolate and is available in two varieties--70% San Jose Del Tambo and 75% Soconusco. It needs only to be combined with milk to provide a warm, indulgent treat. The authentic Single Origin Natural Cocoa Powder is a unique product to American chocolate makers as Askinosie Chocolate is the only small-batch maker in the U.S. to manufacturer it. Made right in their factory from the same beans used to make the San Jose Del Tambo dark chocolate, it is unsweetened, non-alkalized and perfect for baking.... (Continue reading)