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Financial Terrorism Invades America & Identity Theft Threatens Families: Dr. Natalie Petouhoff's Pink Glove Report Helps Families Protect Assets: 3 Solutions Under $100

Dr. Natalie Petouhoff (Dr. Nat) researches the best consumer products for women and families. With the loss of essential personal data by the Veteran’s Administration, the former design team advisor on Simon Cowell’s and ABC’s American Inventor is now focusing on the prevention & protection of American families’ finances. The Pink Glove Report details solutions any family can implement immediately to stop identity thieves. Dr. Nat put products through the Pink Glove Test, choosing 3 top solutions under $100.... (Continue reading)

Encaustic Beeswax Artist Leads the Charge for Career Control by Adding On-demand On-line Fine Art Prints of Original Paintings

Staking out new territory in the on-line art wars and the art world in general, encaustic artist Kyle Evans has recently launched an updated version of the standard artist run website. Normally, artist websites operate in a simple gallery format, but Evans has added a new twist to his evansfineart.com project.

"I guess you could say I've 'put the means of production into the hands of the workers,'" Evans says with a laugh. By making use of the newly refined digital printing processes he has made more art available to more people.... (Continue reading)

Top 20 Lifestyle Trends Affecting Global Business

The size and structure of families are changing all around the world, and a new wave of middle-class growth is unfolding in developing markets. Urbanization, car ownership, and increased access to technology are giving people new choices and a chance to pursue more modern lifestyles. At the same time, the lifestyles of consumers in the world’s most advanced markets are evolving as well, driving interest in ethical consumption and products that relieve time pressure.

These developments will create new growth opportunities—but also challenges—for global businesses and governments, according to a study conducted by the Washington, DC-based research and consulting firm Social Technologies. Organizations need to reevaluate their long-term consumer strategies in order to 5a8 keep up with changing lifestyles.... (Continue reading)

Short Sales A-Z Seminars Set for Mid-January and Early February: Professionals and Prospective Investors Will Learn the Art of Pre-Foreclosure Deal-Making

The foreclosure market shows no signs of slowing down in the wake of the subprime mortgage crisis. The hangover from the lending spree that fed the real estate boom during the first half of this decade keeps getting worse, but savvy investors can turn bad news into good news for themselves and for people who are in danger of losing their homes at a considerable loss.

Advanced Real Estate Concepts, LLC founder and CEO, Oscar Morante, will offer his highly acc 558 laimed seminar, "Short Sales A-Z," in Oakland, California, on January 23, 2008; Burbank, California, on January 25; Seattle, Washington, on September 22; Portland (Tigard), Oregon, on January 30; and Seattle, Washington, on February 2. The schedule of events and the locations of the seminars can be found at Bestshortsales.com/events.... (Continue reading)

Automotive Buyouts Force Baby Boomer Second Career Transitions

Baby Boomers, the cohort of Americans born between 1946 and 1964, have confronted turbulent social and political change while setting significant new trends in every phase of their lives. Becoming members of a burgeoning species of the involuntary retired is just one more bump on the road of life for this powerful generation.

“Over the hill” in Corporate America is getting a lot younger. An expert estimates that 3.5 million people between the ages of 40 and 58 vanished from the American workforce from 2001 to 2004. That's about 5 percent of all Baby Boomers. And now the automotive industry’s restructuring buyouts of 2005 and 2006 are forcing second careers to sprout out of the pain of a pink slip for boomers. Many of the 78 million boomers in the United States are asking the question, “What am I going to do with the rest of my life?”



These later-in-life career changers don't care about taking it easier and often will work as hard or harder than they did in the jobs they left behind. A Merrill Lynch & Co. retirement survey of more than 3,000 Baby Boomers reported that 83 percent intend to keep working and 56 percent of them hope to do so in a new profession.... (Continue reading)

Talking Rock Experiences Record Sales

In perhaps one of the most anticipated phase releases at Talking Rock (http://www.talkingrockranch.com), a new homes community in Prescott, Arizona, Harvard Investment sold 27 homesites on October 22 at “The Overlook” - a neighborhood of one-acre plus homesites that offer dynamic valley and mountain views.

Complimenting the views, The Overlook homesites also offer unique ridgelines and boulder outcroppings that lend themselves to the community’s architecture guidelines which reflect the heritage and traditions of Arizona ranch living. Priced from the low $200,000s, interested buyers are encouraged to call the Talking Rock Sales Office at 866-433-4220 for more information on the remaining Overlook homesites and other Prescott property available for purchase (http://www.talkingrockranch.com/realEstate.aspx).... (Continue reading)

Internet Investor Offers to Purchase Social Business Network RedCarpetMonday for $6.2 Million

A group of foreign investors led by Internet entrepreneur and investor, Bill Marquez has offered to purchase a majority stake in RedCarpetMonday®, an Orlando based social business network for $6.2 million. Marquez was the co-founder of Netster.com, the world's 8th largest search engine in terms of web traffic.

RedCarpetMonday® is a sophisticated, invitation-only social business network that has quickly become the spotlight for the 'Who's Who' of Florida's most successful professionals and entrepreneurs. Events attract big name corporate sponsors like the Orlando Magic, Classic Audi, and EliteJets. The exclusive website is a community where users connect and cultivate business relationships.... (Continue reading)

Software Application Builds B2B Bonds

Diefendorf Capital Planning Associates unveiled the Preferred Vendor Portal Access Program, their newest addition to their internationally renowned integrated software application enterprise, Megethos3. The new program groups Diefendorf Capital with vendors nationwide, streamlining the communication process and delivering information directly to the client digitally. Software architect Demetri Doumas had this to say: "We saw an opportunity to better serve our clients and our vendor partners, and we didn't want it to pass us by."... (Continue reading)

Business Travelers Use TCHNetwork.com to Search/Request Corporate Housing Needs

The current economy has made it clear to relocation executives that corporate housing is the most economical solution for their employees' temporary housing needs. Two years ago, a site that was created as a simple tool for corporate housing providers to minimize vacancy has become an essential resource for business travelers. The Corporate Housing Network's (TCHNetwork.com's) strategic ability to match and connect those seeking temporary housing with quality providers has even captured the attention of The New York Times in an article just this past April.

Search Corporate Furnished Housing Rentals and Suites

The benefits of utilizing The Corporate Housing Network are two-fold. First, seekers can perform a very targeted Search for their employees', their clients', or their family's temporary housing needs on this site; there is never a charge to search or book housing. Secondly, "What strategically differentiates The Corporate Housing Network from any other site out there is the ability to have multiple companies and owners Bid for your business - in minutes," says Erin Bozan, President and Co-Founder of TCHNetwork.com. "This also ensures our users that they are receiving our housing providers' very best offers."... (Continue reading)

Consumers Suffering Gas Pains Find Relief at MapGasPrices.com -- Site Shows Prices Continue to Fall in Some Areas

As the storms subside, consumers are hearing that gas prices may rise nearly 40 cents per gallon. On Monday, President Bush urged Americans to travel less and conserve on gas. Although forecasts look gloomy, consumers can track surprisingly positive information about gas prices on MapGasPrices.com.

While the Nation as a whole saw an increase of five cents per gallon, Monday, data from MapGasPrices.com is actually showing a continued slight downward trend in many areas. Consumers can follow such trends for themselves as they shop and compare gasoline prices on this online database that monitors more than 150,000 service stations nationwide and updates prices on a daily basis. Using the newly released Google mapping API, MapGasPrices.com makes it easy, interactive and even fun for consumers to stay on top of rising gas prices.... (Continue reading)

REAL Software Offers New Home to Abandoned Borland Developers

Given Borland's announcement of its intent to exit the development tools business, REAL Software announced today that all Borland Delphi® users can receive a free license for REALbasic 2006 for Windows Standard Edition through February 28, 2006. Delphi users can sign up at http://www.realsoftware.com/delphi.

"REAL Software focuses exclusively on the developer tools market," stated Geoff Perlman, president and CEO of REAL Software. "We understand the stress and concern that plague developers when their development tool is terminated. REALbasic continues to reflect the efforts of our company's sole focus on building the best possible rapid application development tools. We welcome Borland Delphi users to our powerful, object-oriented environment for creating cross-platform software that really works."... (Continue reading)

Duke Energy and State Regulators Reach Agreement on Utility-Owned Distributed Solar Program

The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) commends the leadership of Duke Energy for finding common ground with the North Carolina Utilities Commission and reaching an agreement to move forward on the proposed $50 million utility-owned distributed photovoltaic (PV) program, the first of its kind in the southeastern United States. Under the terms of the agreement, Duke Energy will commission up to 10 megawatts of roof- and ground-mounted PV systems located on utility property, businesses, and homes, leasing customer roof space with the PV systems sending all of the electricity back into the electric grid. The customer's electric bill will remain unchanged but they will receive economic compensation from the lease.... (Continue reading)

ScoringSystem, Inc Awarded Site-Specific Recordkeeping" Trademark

ScoringSystem, Inc. has been awarded a trademark for Site-Specific Recordkeeping. The applications associated with this type of recordkeeping will be used in such areas as sports, agriculture, restaurants, wines, etc.

Site-Specific Recordkeeping has the ability to narrow the definition down to a single site with a set of data attached to that location, with this technology, ScoringSystem, Inc. can comply with FDA and USDA regulations simply, securely and inexpensively.

ScoringSystem, Inc. is located in Sarasota, Florida and specializes in providing solutions with mobile data. Whether a branded meat product, dairy farm or sport, www.ScoringSystem.com can make managing your data easier and do it in an extremely cost effective manner.... (Continue reading)

Computer School for Seniors Launches New Blog That Spotlights Baby Boomers and Seniors

Computersavvyseniors.blogspot.com is now the home to a blog featuring commentary and information relevant to Baby Boomers and Seniors. The newly launched blog is testament to the fact that seniors are fully embracing - and actively participating in - the Internet age.

Computer Savvy Seniors have a new blog

Since launching last April, Computer School for Seniors, a Carrollton, Texas-based online school for seniors, has been developing tools specific to helping seniors learn how to use the computer and the Internet. The senior-focused blog is the latest in a suite of resources.... (Continue reading)

Delivery Drivers at Risk for Back Injuries at Work

Deliveries and collections are essential to many businesses, but can be some of the most dangerous activities for workplace safety. Work injuries like (http://www.backsafe.com/backsafe.html) back pain, joint stress, muscle strain and tearing are commonplace for delivery drivers.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, delivery truck drivers are considered a high incident occupation for back injuries. The Bureau found that sitting in the same position while driving may cause as much trouble as lifting large items once drivers arrive at their next location.... (Continue reading)

Key Position Web Marketing -- the Only Indiana SEO Firm Included in the New Edition of Buyers Guide to SEO Firms

According to Corey Wenger, President of Key Position, We are happy to have our company compared to other search engine optimization firms. Our company is unique in that we specialize in helping manufacturing, industrial, and engineering companies implement successful online lead generation programs that dramatically increase sales and sales leads, while generating impressive ROIs."

Choosing a reputable and qualified search engine optimization company can be a challenging task. Hiring the right SEO firm that fits your companys culture, marketing objectives, and budget requires due diligence.... (Continue reading)

New Medical History Device Saves Lives: Scroll I.D a Must for Patients, also ER

No bells. No whistles. No electronic circuitry. Just a simple piece of paper rolled into a small tube that could save lives. In this world of gizmos and gadgets, the newly launched Scroll I.D. (www.scrollid.com) is a brand-new radically low-tech method of communicating a person's medical history to hospital and especially to all emergency room personnel, which is precisely what makes it so effective in a medical crisis.

"When someone is in an accident or suddenly gets ill and is rushed into the hospital, paramedics at the scene and emergency room nurses and doctors don't have the time or resources to make phone calls or search the Internet for a patient's history," says John Blanchard, CCRN, CFRN, inventor of Scroll I.D. and an emergency room nurse who has worked as both a flight nurse and a critical care nurse. "Giving medical professionals immediate access to a medical history – and to a photo that links that information to the patient – can save lives."... (Continue reading)

Better Pushback Pallet Rack Calls for Better Training

To maximize storage and selectivity, savvy warehouse managers are increasingly turning from traditional techniques like floor stacking and selective racks to advanced methods such as the pushback pallet rack, which offers up to 90 percent more product storage than selective storage rack systems and up to 400 percent more selectivity than drive-in racks. Yet while warehouse facilities are significantly ramping up productivity and reducing operating costs with pushback systems, proper training is required to achieve full safety and effectiveness.... (Continue reading)

Online Enquiries Go Through the Roof for Interior Fit Out Company Thornton Projects, After Online Advertising Agency AdStorm Optimizes their AdWords Online Advertising

Advertising agency AdStorm (www.adstorm.co.uk) achieves excellent online advertising results for Thornton Project Solutions (www.thorntonprojects.co.uk).

Thornton Project Solutions is an experienced Interior Fit Out company, providing services for the retail, leisure and commercial sectors. As part of their ambitious drive to grow to a £20m turnover fit out company within 2 years, they appointed advertising agency AdStorm (www.adstorm.co.uk) to develop a variety of marketing resources aimed at generating new sales opportunities. The program included a new website, Search Engine Advertising with Google AdWords, and optimisation of the web site to perform well in organic search.... (Continue reading)

Texas Board of Legal Specialization chooses Guidelight Business Solutions for Web site Redesign

Guidelight Business Solutions has been selected by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) to assist with their Web site redesign. This project is part of an ongoing branding effort to increase public awareness of the value of board certified attorneys.

Updating the public site is an important first step in the TBLS branding effort. The site will enable consumers to locate board certified attorneys and educate them on the value of board certification. Executive Director, Gary McNeil, said, "To further our plan for improving communications, TBLS sought Guidelight's assistance. They had been highly recommended as a company having the right kind of experience and one that would be able to serve us on an ongoing basis. They have consistently helped us meet our objectives, provided thoughtful suggestions and quickly responded when issues arose. We look forward to continuing our business relationship with them."... (Continue reading)