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Cult of the Dead Cow (cDc) Publishes New Book -- 'Commodork: Sordid Tales from a BBS Junkie'

The Cult of the Dead Cow (cDc), a prominent group of technology activists and inspiring thought leaders, proudly announces the release of "Commodork: Sordid Tales from a BBS Junkie," authored by cDc Ninja Strike Force member Rob “Flack” O’Hara.

Flack will be on hand at the inaugural Emergency Chicagoland Commodore Convention (ECCC) on September 30th at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Lombard to sell and autograph copies of the book. The book is also available online at: http://www.lulu.com/content/381416.... (Continue reading)

New Dirt Track Auto Racing Website Provides Thrills and Adventures of Dirt Track Racing

Introducing a new fun sports website: http://www.dirttrackautoracing.com Do you have what it takes to be a dirt track auto racer? You may want to check out the new dirt track auto racing website that offers information, products and services related to this very popular family-friendly sport.

Dirt track auto racing has been around since the early 1900s. Many of the early stock car racers had no asphalt tracks available to them and would race on sand and dirt. As the sport became more and more popular, there were different classes of auto racers created. Some stock car racers preferred to continue to race on the dirt track (made up of a combination of dirt and clay) and others preferred to go on to the hard asphalt surfaces. Those stock car racers are the ones who make up the ever so popular sport of Nascar racing.... (Continue reading)

World Obesity & Weight Loss Congress Launches 2nd Annual Event September 12-14, 2005 in Washington, DC

The event kicks-off on Monday, Sept 12, with an optional, half-day workshop focused on the pivotal issues you'll confront when designing and implementing your weight loss marketing and advertising initiatives. From US to international regulations, this workshop brings together some of the country's leading experts to help you understand the necessary guidelines for a positive and effective claims strategy designed to keep you from raising any regulatory red flags.

Day one of the event begins Tuesday, Sept 13 2005, with a review of the significant developments in obesity in the past year, and two keynote presentations:

1. Lester Crawford, FDA Acting Commissioner

2. Lydia Parnes, Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission... (Continue reading)

ChillArt to be Distributed in the USA

ChillArt Ltd., a leading provider of ambient plasma art on DVDs and other media, announced today that due to popular demand it will distribute its new collection of ChillArt DVDs in the U.S.A., Canada and South America through ChillArt LLC from its new American headquarters near Boston, Massachusetts.

ChillArt is a revolutionary experience in sound and vision; an exciting new DVD collection which presents an anthology of beauty on film from exquisite places around the world, and provides real footage that creatively capture shape, form, contrast, sound, texture, color and movement. The result is an enticing variety of amazing live paintings that fill a flat screen and enhance your mood.... (Continue reading)

Apostolos Campus Ministry Seminar: How to Win Friends and Influence People in a Positive Way

The most important life skills are not taught on college campuses, according to the late business great Dale Carnegie in his book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. Though not taught on campuses, Fortune 500 companies have taught them for decades to their employees. Now, students seeking an insider's look need look no further. Apostolos Campus Ministry will be holding a seminar series on how to be a positive influence on the people around you.

According to Carnegie, the biggest problem people face is how to deal with other people. He discovered that more than anything people wanted training in the art of getting along with others in everyday business and social contacts.... (Continue reading)

SurePayroll Insights Survey: Small Business Owners Approach Holiday Gift-Giving with Restraint

A recent survey of small business owners conducted by online payroll service SurePayroll reveals that most small business owners recognize the holidays with employees in a variety of ways, but choose to keep business separate from their personal lives when it comes to customers and vendors.

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The survey found that 95 percent of small business owners recognize the holidays with employees, and that most of them provide monetary bonuses, parties, or gift cards to celebrate the season. In terms of customers and vendors, 70 percent said they do not recognize the holidays at all, or do so via the subtle gesture of a holiday card.... (Continue reading)

Ariadne Genomics and GeneGo Collaborate in Delivering Advanced Systems Biology Tools

Ariadne Genomics Inc. and GeneGo, Inc., two leading systems biology companies, today announced integration and co-marketing of tools for functional analysis of high-throughput experimental data.

Ariadne Genomics MedScan TextMiner automated text processing pipeline will be integrated and co-marketed with MetaCoreTM, GeneGos flagship analytical platform that includes proprietary, manually curated databases of human biology and chemistry.

We are pleased to join forces with Ariadne Genomics, the market leader in automated text mining of biomedical information", said Dr. Tatiana Nikolskaya, President and CSO of GeneGo. MetaCore is known for its extensive, expert curated content and analytical tools. Now, we are adding to the platform the most advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) engine available today. With the integration of MedScan TextMiner, our customers will have more options and flexibility in extracting relevant information from experimental data."

We are happy to collaborate with GeneGo", said Dr. Ilya Mazo, President of Ariadne Genomics. Our goal is to deliver comprehensive tools for genomic data analysis to the working desk of every scientist, and this collaboration provides researchers with unprecedented power and flexibility in text and data mining. Specifically, they can build and analyze protein-protein, protein-ligand and genetic interaction networks using GeneGos high quality databases of human biology and active chemistry. At the same time, they will be able to see the bigger picture with the vast space of protein interactions and regulations extracted from MEDLINE publications, proprietary and public domain databases".... (Continue reading)

Prominent Pennsylvania Attorney Installed as Member of Board of Directors for Knights of Columbus

Pennsylvania State Deputy Michael J. O'Connor was installed Oct 6 as a member of the Board of Directors of the Order during the Board's quarterly meeting held at the Marriott Desert Ridge Hotel in Phoenix.

He was elected to the Board by delegates to the 125th annual Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus in Nashville, Tenn., in August.

O'Connor was elected state deputy for Pennsylvania in 2006, and is currently serving his second one-year term. He joined the Knights of Columbus at the Rev. James A. Hogan Council 2580 in Frackville, PA., and is a past grand knight of the council. He has also served as district deputy, state advocate, and state legislative chairman, as well as faithful navigator of Schuylkill Assembly 923.... (Continue reading)

G&A Partners to Host Webinar on Effective Interviewing and Hiring Techniques

G&A Partners, a fully integrated Houston-based human resource (HR) and administrative services company, will host its latest webinar, "Effective Interviewing and Hiring Techniques," Feb. 12. This webinar will explore the most common legal mistakes, specific tactical interviewing guidelines and strategies for hiring and onboarding new employees.

Registration for the "Effective Interviewing and Hiring Techniques" webinar is available now. This webinar is intended for HR professionals and business owners.... (Continue reading)

Twit Pro Quo - Newly Released Service is a Promising Tool for Expanding Social Visibility on Twitter

Twitter users can both increase and diversify their Twitter following with Twit Pro Quo, a new service which was shrouded in mystery until its unveiling on May 5th. "We wanted to keep people on their toes. Social networkers knew that it would ultimately enhance their presence on Twitter, but they had no idea exactly how this would be done," says Nick Jabbour, the developer of Twit Pro Quo.

Twit Pro Quo - Expand Your Twitter Following

Using a proprietary design, this service seeks to level the playing field in a world where celebrities tend to attract more Twitter followers than almost everyone else combined. "The concept of Twitter Marketing is now commonplace among internet entrepreneurs. Subsequently, more and more people rely on Twitter as a way of promoting their message. We intend to help them do this more effectively."... (Continue reading)

Regent 4 Financial Aid Module Released for General Availability

Computing Options, operating as Computing Options Company, Inc., announced today the general availability of the Financial Aid Management module (formerly known as SAFERS) of its Regent 4 administrative software suite for higher education. The new Financial Aid Module is pure web-based, platform independent, uses the ubiquitous Microsoft SQL or Oracle 9i database, and uses pure Java-based architecture for an open, standards-based design for easy integration to any of an institutions other systems.... (Continue reading)

When Procurement is Critical… CTG123.com Provides Free Inventory Locator and Rapid Quote System for Military and Aerospace Parts

The CTG site yields quantity of parts in stock when searched by manufacturers' part number or National Stock Number (NSN), and a Rapid Quote System provides buyers with an immediate price quote, which is invaluable when dealing with mission critical component shortages. CTG's free full service web site provides electronics, aerospace and military procurement personnel unlimited free access to an Inventory Locator and Rapid Quote System. Locating obsolete and hard to find parts with rapid price quotes is now greatly simplified by Crestwood Technology Group's Website, www.CTG123.com; in fact, the website has been designed with the specific needs of electronic, military and aerospace parts buyers in mind.... (Continue reading)

Kognitio Announces WX2 Version 6.0 to Target Service Providers and Large Enterprise Analytic Services

Kognitio, a leading provider of solutions to business problems that require acquisition, rationalisation and analysis of both large and complex data, today announced the immediate availability of Kognitio WX2 version 6.0, a comprehensive analytical database software product offering corporate datacentres and service providers increased performance, scalability and a revolutionary licensing model. The benefits organisations can realise through Kognitio WX2 version 6.0 are not achievable with traditional proprietary, modularised hardware-based data warehouse appliances.... (Continue reading)

Managed Print Services - Who is Winning, and Why?

One of the hottest topics in the imaging industry today is Managed Print Services. Managed Print Services is the industry's term for when a company 'outsources' their hardcopy devices to a manufacturer or service provider. Customers are adopting managed print services in order to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and reduce the 'hassle' factor associated with managing hard copy devices.

For the vendor, these Managed Print Service engagements provide an opportunity to offer the customer additional value and to 'lock in' the customer to a longer term.... (Continue reading)

Best Biotechnology Web Site Trends Detailed in New Report from Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association, host of leading web site awards competition WebAwards (WebAward08.org), released the Internet Standards Assessment Report (ISAR) to help the biotechnology industry learn to create more effective and engaging web sites.

"As the standard of excellence for web sites continues to increase, consumers (and WebAward judges) are increasingly picky about what they consider to be an effective web site," said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association, Inc. "Biotech Web sites generally deal with complex content and advanced medical issues. The Use of Flash and other technologies to animate graphics and integrate video and audio have made it easier for the best biotech sites to tell their story."... (Continue reading)

Is it Safe to Buy Wedding Dresses On-Line, to Save Money?

With a recession upon us, many brides are now asking this question. For many brides, their wedding dress is the most important and often the most expensive dress they will ever purchase. Not a decision to be taken lightly.

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We asked Johanna Hehir, one of London's top bridal dress designers, who has recently launched on-line sales through her website at http://www.johanna-hehir.com/buy-wedding-dresses-online-c-26.html for her opinion.

Here's what she had to say. "Many brides are tempted by the hundreds of websites offering wedding dresses for sale on-line, but it is very much a case of, buyer beware. In addition to established retailers, there are now a considerable number of wholesalers and manufacturers offering to sell direct to the public, at what appear to be very competitive prices".... (Continue reading)

Getting Spanish Teachers Ready to Go Back to School

With fall just a few months away, schools, teachers and major retailers are all gearing up for the coming school year. How can elementary Spanish teachers ensure they're ready to lead a thriving classroom? Sube, the curriculum for teaching Spanish through art, music and games (www.sube.com), answers that question with its new online video tutorial series. The videos provide an in-depth guide to using the Sube curriculum to teach with skill and confidence from day one.

Schools that face teacher turnover or that have expansion plans can use the videos as a fast and effective system for training new teachers. Teachers already using Sube will discover in the tutorials valuable tips for more effective language learning.... (Continue reading)

Artisan Bread School Opens in Rural Tuscany with Classes in Italian, European and English Bread-making

Artisan Bread School is inaugurating its series of bread making courses on the La Macchia Estate in Mercatale di Cortona in rural Tuscany. Five-day and weekend courses will be taught by master European bakers from May 7-May 27, 2007.

“Artisan Bread School was founded to revive the art of bread making,” said director Carl Shavitz. “We have brought together some of Europe’s top bakers to provide bread-baking enthusiasts with skills and techniques to make delicious, nutritious breads in their own kitchen. The classes will be unique,” he continued, “taught using a wood-fired bread oven in the one of the Estate’s old houses.”... (Continue reading)

The Makeup Show NYC Offers A Palette Of Beauty Authorities As Celebrity Makeup Artists Trade Beauty-Bag Secrets At The 2-Day Pro-Focused Event At Metropolitan Pavilion

Direct from the pre-show red carpet arrivals to backstage at the Grammy's, The Makeup Show NYC presents the ultimate beauty makeover from today's top celebrity makeup artists. Makeup artists Joanna Schlip, Sandy Linter, Kate Best, Sharon Gault, Jake Bailey, Molly R. Stern, Eve Pearl, David Goforth, Cheryl Gushue, James Vincent, Orlando Santiago, Marietta Carter Narcisse, Jon Hennessey, Alison Rafaelle, AJ Crimson, Kevin James Bennett, Linda Mason, Sarah Lucero, and Johnny Lavoy, and more, will be part of the third annual The Makeup Show NYC, as they take the stage in various keynote presentations, individual hands-on workshops and/or seminars, touching upon beauty techniques and applications, skin tones and makeup products, tools of the trade and the business of the beauty industry.

The Powder Group and Metropolitan Events and Production, producers of The Makeup Show, welcomes back The Makeup Show NYC, May 18-19, 9:00am-6:00pm daily, at The Metropolitan Pavilion, located at 125 West 18 Street, between 6th & 7th Avenue. Members of the press who wish to attend for coverage, contact State Public Relations, Kristina Ratliff or Ryan Urcia at +1.646.714.2520.

An intimate show with a real sense of community and artistic energy, The Makeup Show NYC brings a pro-driven legion of beauty professionals to the fashion and entertainment capital of the world. From editorial forces to mass-market phenomenon, insider-only tips will be traded between the best in the business over this two-day intensive event.

Makeup artist Sandy Linter will open The Makeup Show NYC with a keynote presentation spanning 3 decades of her Career in Makeup, including her recent appointment as spokes-artist of Lancôme for All Ages. From swan to duckling, Making Up With Kate Best will speak about her work with America Ferrera in the hit TV show Ugly Betty, and vixen Wilhelmina Slater, played by Vanessa Williams. Meanwhile, P&G Beauty will present CoverGirl celebrity artist Molly R. Stern and MAX Factor celebrity artist, Jake Bailey for Artist to Artist. Finally, the beloved Sharon Gault, muse to David LaChapelle, will also speak of her career in makeup.

Experience hands-on workshops and seminars from perfecting flawless beauty from Cheryl Gushue's Perfecting Beauty and Essential Eyes, Beautiful Skin of Color by Marietta Carter Narcisse, Bridal & Event Focus with Johnny Lavoy, AJ Crimson's Beautiful Makeup, to Runway Trends from M.A.C. Cosmetics. Meanwhile Joanna Schlip demonstrates star-worthy techniques and product choices she uses with the likes of Eva Longoria, Scarlett Johansson, and Jessica Simpson, in her Master Workshop: Beautiful Makeup.

For a makeup matinée, The Makeup Show Lead Artist, James Vincent, will shed light on one of the most talked about topics in the industry, Understanding High Definition--a hands-on workshop to be filmed in HD cameras and monitors in real-time. Complimenting this transition for all broadcast to HD, The Artists of CNN will share a behind the scenes look at the products, techniques and tips that make these artists part of the most professional, dedicated, and passionate team in the news business. And don't miss new products launches such as HD from Make Up For Ever, to seminars from industry leaders Graftobian with Developing Hi-Def Technique for Film and Television and "Lights, HD Camera, Action" by Roque Cozzette for Kett Cosmetics, and more to be announced at The Makeup Show.

The Makeup Show has succeeded as an unparalleled event, casting divas from the worlds of fashion & beauty, special effects, film & television, theater, and product development by bringing together beauty professionals, industry educators, retailers, product companies and manufacturers.

The Makeup Show NYC is sponsored in part by Platinum Sponsor Temptu, as well as Crown Brush, P&G Beauty, Alcone and Lancôme Paris, Lounge Area Sponsor Stila, and media sponsors On Makeup Magazine and Color Mundo. Exhibitors for The Makeup Show NYC include Smashbox, Shu Uemura, Billy B Beauty, Embryolisse, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Pencil Me In, Mario Badescu Skin Care, Make Up For Ever, Senna Cosmetics, M.A.C Cosmetics, Three Custom Color, Linda Mason Elements, and Alison Raffaele Cosmetics. For a full list of exhibitors, visit www.themakeupshow.com.

For information on how to be part of The Makeup Show Miami 2009 and the upcoming The Makeup Show NYC 2009, please contact Shelly Taggar at +1.212.242.1213. For press inquiries, media accreditation and passes, contact STATE Public Relations, Kristina Ratliff or Ryan Urcia directly at +1.646.714.2520.

About The Powder Group

Introducing your ultimate makeup confidant, The Powder Group is a one-stop makeup and beauty concierge service and powerhouse resource for professionals and consumers who are passionate about the art of makeup. Intelligence for all aspects of the art of maquillage, from artist services, events, and program development to the latest include tip-offs on how to achieve the latest look direct from the fashion runways and celebrity red-carpets. Founded in 2003 by Michael DeVellis - also the founder of The Makeup Show, On Makeup Magazine, The American Beauty Tour and Evolution, an advanced artist retreat held semi-annually in Cape Cod - The Powder Group is comprised of professional and celebrity makeup and beauty talent from around the globe with backgrounds in fashion, editorial, television, film, and special effects; a go-to team of makeup artists from every area of expertise. DeVellis is also the founder of The Makeup Show Events and services are offered internationally. The Powder Group also publishes On Makeup Magazine- a pro-driven makeup magazine launching Winter 2008. For more information please visit www.thepowdergroup.com.

About Metropolitan Events And Production

Metropolitan Events and Production is a first-of-its-kind hybrid venue and event-planning house providing full-service event coordination, a dedicated staff, and a distinguished network of production resources culminating from years of experience. Mirroring the pride of the award winning special events venue, Metropolitan Pavilion, the production branch continues to meets contemporary standards of excellence and distinction with more than a decade of hands-on experience and superior rated service. A fusion of production services and management expertise, Metropolitan Events and Production compliments the needs of clients, working with event planners to streamline the entire event process.From administrative proficiency to creative services, Metropolitan Events offers a full range of event know-how from floor plans and event design, marketing and staffing, consultation, catering and more. Metropolitan Events and Production leverages a rolodex for all needs of event coordination including party rentals, liquor and beverage packages, photography services, printing services, and assistance in obtaining special permits from local agencies. For more information please visit www.metropolitanevents.com.... (Continue reading)

Mid-Life Collaboration Creates Symbolic and Authentic "Linkage"

Turning 50 can be traumatic. Yet, like the nearly 80 million individuals born between 1946 and 1964 who will enjoy longer, more productive lives than any previous generation, E. Jennifer Katz and Lori Sandstedt shared mixed feelings about the event. What they both agreed on was that it provided an opportunity to take inventory of their lives. So when Jennifer contacted Lori about collaborating on a project, they decided to transform that shared milestone into a jumping off point. Their partnership, rooted in similar artistic aesthetics and spirituality, resulted in Linkage"- a fashion accessory that transcends trends and connects with a higher purpose.... (Continue reading)