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Public Relations Firm Receives Minority Business Certification From Florida

Two New Children's Books Released by Bellissima Publishing, LLC

Paula Parton has done it again with a delightful story both kids and adults can enjoy, "Room 17 'Where History Comes Alive' Book I--Indians." This time we enter a pod that sends the protagonists of the story into a time travel adventure full of excitement and endless possibilities to learn how history was shaped.

"We are very excited about this book," says Bellissima CEO Penny Weigand. "It's the first book in a brand new series. Kids should love it; and it will be an invaluable teaching tool for teachers as well! Bellissima has also designed a bevy of 'go along with' items, such as posters, ties, aprons, mugs and shirts, that teachers can add to their teaching tools in the classroom."... (Continue reading)

Avinci Studio Photo DVD Kits in 6,300+ Walgreens Stores - Store Circulars Offer $5 Off Coupon

aVinci® Studio Photo DVD kits are now available in more than 6,300 Walgreens drugstores nationwide. As part of the introduction of aVinci Media Corporation's ("aVinci", AVMC.PK, aVinci Media) Photo DVD kit product line, Walgreens, America's largest drugstore chain, is offering its customers a promotional coupon to receive $5 off. The coupon will appear in more than 65 million Walgreens circulars distributed nationally this holiday season.

"Look for our Photo DVD product on the shelves of Walgreens and don't forget to find a Walgreens circular to get your $5 off coupon," said Ted Paulsen, aVinci's chief operating officer. "Walgreens covers the country with more than 6,300 stores, so finding our Photo DVD kits is easy, and at $19.99 with the coupon, Photo DVD makes a great affordable holiday gift."... (Continue reading)

English Names Translated into Japanese Kanji for Gifts, Tattoos and More

Kanji-Name.com has introduced a new service translating English to Kanji for uses ranging from business-related endeavors to creative gift giving or even unique tattoo designs. The symbols can be printed on clothing, stationery and various other items.

We offer the perfect gift, the best present to give to someone you love," stated www.Kanji-Name.com President Kato Manabu.

The company translates English names or words into Japanese Kanji symbols, with the character style, size and meaning (e.g., smart, pretty or strong) selected by the customer. The symbol translation is then sent as a PDF file to the customer in about 24 hours. The file can be used to simply print out the artwork or add the customized translation to business cards, t-shirts, mugs and other items.... (Continue reading)

CleanWell Rolls Out First of its Kind Natural Hand Sanitizer

Is Ingenium in your future? CleanWell, the lively upstart from San Francisco, thinks so. Especially if you have kids, who specialize in carrying home every cold and flu bug on the playground.

Ingenium, the active ingredient in CleanWell's new hand sanitizing product, harnesses the natural germ killing power of thyme and other essential oils in a patented formulation.

Developed after more than 8 years of laboratory research, Ingenium is 100% free of alcohol, and kills 99.99% of germs on contact. These include E. Coli, Salmonella, Staph (including MRSA), Pseudomonas, Influenza, and Rhinovirus - which gives users added protection against flu, colds, and other viruses. ... (Continue reading)

Lead Management Innovator Marketo Appoints SaaS Sales Expert Amy Guarino to Direct Alliance Program

Marketing automation leader Marketo today announced the appointment of Amy Guarino to vice president of business development. Guarino joins the lead management vendor at a time of rapid growth for the company and new challenges for marketers. Guarino will focus on building new and cultivating existing Marketo Alliance relationships --marketing agencies, systems integrators, resellers, industry experts and technology leader--to extend the company's reach and help marketers meet their revenue goals.... (Continue reading)

TAYLOR PUBLIC RELATIONS JOINS THE PR COLLECTIVE, A NEW NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS COALITION

Taylor Public Relations, a Huntington Beach-based consultancy headed by Stacy Effron Taylor, has partnered with The PR Collective -- combining the best aspects of large public relations conglomerates, boutique agencies, and public relations networks -- to bring its unique approach for meeting the public relations needs of local and national businesses to Huntington Beach, Orange County, Southern California, and beyond.

Taylor Public Relations is one of 40 agencies nationwide selected to join The PR Collectives initial line-up of Affiliates who will work together, and pool their knowledge and expertise, to provide unparalleled synergy that can fuel the business and marketing plans of any company in any industry through expertly crafted and implemented public relations campaigns. From an individual Taylor Public Relations executive conducting media relations outreach in Huntington Beach, Orange County, and Southern California, to a centrally coordinated team of public relations professionals working from multiple offices across the U.S., The PR Collective has a flexible model that allows clients to experience the benefits of working with a public relations company where senior-level executives directly create and implement strategic public relations programs on small-agency budgets.... (Continue reading)

Southern California's Fremont College Adds Internet Marketing Courses to Business Administration Degree Program

Fremont College, located in Southern California near Long Beach, recently enhanced its Associate Degree in Business Administration curriculum with four courses focused on internet marketing to better equip students with in-demand skills for the modern workplace. "Cyberspace can be complex, and leveraging internet marketing solutions is an integral part of every company's toolkit." says Sabrina Kay, Chairman& CEO of Fremont College.

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The four new courses in the Associate Degree of Business Administration curriculum are: E-Tailing (electronic commerce), Social Networking, Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing. "We have had unprecedented demand for Internet-focused courses. These classes were added to provide the range of knowledge needed to succeed in today's Web-savvy workforce." says Kay. The new courses have been added to the comprehensive Fremont College Associate Degree in Business Administration curriculum, which can be completed in 15 months.... (Continue reading)

TravelCLICK Helps Hotels Harness the Power of Social Networks

Today, more than 150 million active users are on Facebook, the world's most popular social networking site. And 46% of those users are in the 18- to 34-year-old group, which includes the biggest-spending demographic for travel. (reference first footnote). The power of the media is clear, but the best way to manage it is not yet so clear. Hotels must face issues related to resources, target demographics, online booking strategy, and more. First, a hotel must understand the social networking landscape, how it works, and where their hotel fits in. Social media is more about conversation, dialogue, networking, and information sharing. Marketers must be patient, honest, and non-manipulative in their approach and work to create strong relationships in these media.... (Continue reading)

HR Veteran Joins Leading Performance Improvement Firm

The learning and performance improvement innovator, Interaction Associates (IA), today named human resources and leadership development industry veteran Kevin Murnane to a senior consultant role in Chicago.



Murnane has more than 20 years of HR sales, consulting, assessment, marketing, software and services expertise. He joins IA as part of an effort to address strong growth for the firm in the Chicago and Midwestern markets.



Interaction Associates is a national leader in learning and performance improvement, with more than 40 years experience helping clients build collaborative capability to produce extraordinary results -- specifically to develop strong leaders, attract top talent, improve critical business processes, and create or maintain productive work relationships.



“Kevin brings tremendous experience and passion to our work in the Midwestern market, especially in the key areas of HR transformation, leadership development, and organizational development,” said Linda Dunkel, CEO of Interaction Associates. “His background as a strategist in key arenas like HR transformation is pivotal for helping clients explore the most effective solutions for them,” said Dunkel.



Murnane’s background includes leadership and organizational development, change management, talent selection and development, employee performance, executive coaching, and succession management.



Murnane is the former founding partner of Behtrics Inc., which provides consulting and training that results in improved ROI and ROEI (return on emotional investment). He also was the senior vice president of business development for Pilat-NAI, a global provider of succession management and performance management software and consulting.



Kevin was also a Vice President of an international succession management, coaching and change management firm, as well as the director of services and strategic alliances director for an HR software start up firm.



Kevin is an eight-year veteran of Development Dimensions International (DDI) where he was a senior selection specialist responsible for complex Human Capital Management sales including competency based applicant tracking systems, international manufacturing start-ups, and global succession management and development.



Prior to DDI, Kevin was a regional vice president for an international communication and sales training company, where he created, conducted, and sold training, including executive coaching.



Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree with High Honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. Kevin is currently teaching Redefining Organizations at Northwestern. He is a frequent guest lecturer and speaker at Universities and Corporate events.... (Continue reading)

Demandware CEO Stephan Schambach to Participate in SIIA SaaS Webinar

Demandware (www.demandware.com) announced today its CEO Stephan Schambach will participate in the Software Information Industry Association's (SIIA) Software as a Service (SaaS) Series Webinar "Closing the Reality Gap." As the founder, president and chief executive officer of Demandware, developer of an on demand eCommerce platform for retailers, Stephan will discuss the gap between SaaS hype and actual deployment, and how vendors and users can work together to close that gap.

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What: Stephan Schambach, CEO, Demandware is joined by Paul Teshima, SVP of Client Services and Support, Eloqua Corporation; and Moderator David Inbar, Director of Integration Marketing, Pervasive.... (Continue reading)

Delaware-Based Prestwick House Publishing Company to Purchase Milliken Publishing

Prestwick House, Delaware's leading educational publisher, has reached an agreement to purchase Saint Louis-based Milliken Publishing House for an undisclosed sum. The deal, scheduled to take place at the end of December, will increase Prestwick House's offerings by over 300 titles. Prestwick House plans to fully fold Milliken's operations into Prestwick House's Smyrna, Delaware-based headquarters by the beginning of the New Year.

Prestwick House has a history selling to the secondary English language-arts market, and this sale will expand its market reach to the k-6 market in all subject areas. "We're excited about the opportunity to reach out to more teachers and help revive this well-known brand, "says Prestwick House VP Operations, Jason Scott. "This acquisition opportunity came at the perfect time," continues Scott, "since we're in the midst of developing products to enter the K-6 market."... (Continue reading)

Back to School Savings on Tutoring at WHIZard Academy; New Minnesota Graduation Requirements Have Many Parents Seeking Extra Study Help

Parents can save 10 percent off of a tutoring program that is tailored to Minnesota state education requirements when signing up by the end of September for one or more of their children.

Back-to-school savings are available on the most popular 50-hour and 100-hour tutoring packages. Parents can combine subjects, such as math and English, into one student's program or include multiple siblings under one package.

"Based on WHIZard Academy's 15-year success with its own tutoring model, students can improve one or two grade levels in six months with a minimum of three hours per week of tutoring," according to Claude Chenard, owner of the Eden Prairie WHIZard Academy. Unlike other tutoring centers, which dictate the frequency of their programs, WHIZard Academy offers flexibility for parents to choose the number of hours per week their students receive tutoring.... (Continue reading)

Boomster.com Launches Social Networking Site for Baby Boomers

Boomster.com (www.boomster.com), a content-rich social networking site for people ages 45-65+ who are exploring or pursuing new ventures, adventures and interests, launches today as an interactive online resource for the baby boomer generation. The new web site features content for boomers making or considering a life transition in the area of career, travel, lifestyle, volunteer work or other pursuits. Boomster.com also launches with a unique, interactive video feature in beta mode, Boomster Live!, allowing participants to see, hear, and interact live with experts and mentors in their topics of interest.... (Continue reading)

Lulu Announces Release of 'Punishment and Sacrifice' by John Reid

John Reid publishes his first novel Punishment and Sacrifice with this phrase as the tag line that follows the theme of the book. On the surface it is a fictional murder mystery thriller, but woven throughout is the harsh reality of the consequences of child abuse in real life.

This is the story of the possible extreme consequences of child abuse and the horrible aftermath it can create. It is a story of parallels between good and evil, madness and sanity, fear and faith, cause and effect, and the unsettling distinction between what is visible to the eye and what it reality.... (Continue reading)

Email Expert Exposes 27 Email Pet Peeves that Tick People Off as Much as Spam

We all know that if left unchecked, spam can drive you nuts, but what about the email messages from people you either want to or have to hear from? Are there some things they're doing that's making you swear at your computer screen every time you "hear" from them?

Peggy Duncan, author of "Conquer Email Overload with Better Habits, Etiquette, and Outlook Tips and Tricks," has been collecting these pet peeves from comments she receives in her email overload seminars and on her Web site (www.PeggyDuncan.com). She says, "These pet peeves are not only aggravating, but they're also contributing to email overload which is a huge problem in the workplace. Studies show that email overload causes people to work anywhere from one to two extra hours a day, either at work or when they get home. Another study showed that it reduces the IQ more than marijuana because of the constant interruptions that interfere with the ability to focus. The answer is to reduce the load on the front end, clear out the mess that's already there, and then get into the habit of dealing with each message as you open it."

1. Sending or responding to all to CYA (cover your butt). Stop sending to all if all do not have a need to know. You wanted to make sure you were covered so youre sending everyone on a list your answer-whether they 5a8 needed to know or not. Or you're sending a message to everyone because you're too lazy to select the appropriate recipients.... (Continue reading)

GadgetAppliance.com is Being Called the New Leader of the Kitchen and Home Electronics Websites with Soaring Gas Prices and Online Savings Demand

GadgetAppliance.com has partnered up with its exclusive affiliate network Shareasale.com and Mr. Pepe Galas, owner and operator, has recently noted that large super affiliates are its focal point for 2008 to provide increased stable growth. With the sustained growth of 49% in 2008, he adds that this year due to the gas prices in America "we are gearing up at GadgetAppliance.com for a busy holiday shopping season."

GadgetAppliance.com featured product lines include Cuisinart, Black & Decker, Braun, Kitchenaid, Delonghi, Bodum, Nastalgia Electrics and Norelco, just to name a few of their direct suppliers.... (Continue reading)

World Specialty Paper Additives Market to Reach $8.26 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Increased use of scanners, PC networks, optical storage devices, e-mails and fax modems connected to PCs are heralding the change towards a paperless office. The consequences of these trends are forecasted to have a negative impact on pulp and paper industry and consequently decelerate demand for specialty paper additives/chemicals in the long run. Recycling has become the most remarkable feature of the paper industry, creating a huge market for recycled fibers and consequently demand for specialty paper additives.... (Continue reading)

Libbey Glass Opens Distribution Center in Shreveport, Louisiana

General contractor Bob Moore Construction Company has completed a 646,000 SF distribution center in Shreveport Louisiana for Libbey Glass.

The new distribution center consolidates services previously provided by six buildings. It will service the southeast and lower mid-western states, along with the company's export business south of the U.S. and into Europe.

The distribution center is 646,000 SF, expandable to one million SF. Office space comprises 10,000 SF of the building; the remaining space houses product racks and 59 shipping bays.... (Continue reading)

Promoting Healthy Farming and Organic Food

As a young teenager, Ron Johnson was frequently ill. He stayed in the hospital with rheumatic fever for one month and also lost an older brother to the same form of illness. Johnson also often fell ill after trying to play basketball and other sports. His doctors prescribed medication regularly until Johnson finally stopped taking them upon graduation from high school. Ironically, his health began to improve at that point. In 1979, he and his wife, Shirley, inherited a 100-acre hobby farm near Deer River in northern Minnesota from his father. The couple’s long career in organic farming began with their vows to “never use chemicals and never give up.” Over the years, the Johnsons gave special attention to their soil as they grew and distributed crops to relatives and friends. While the soil improved gradually, they noticed that the health of their relatives and friends improved. This led to the eventual establishment of Living Food Farm in 2002.... (Continue reading)

Public Relations Firm Receives Minority Business Certification From Florida

Martinez & Fernandez Public Relations has received certification as a Minority Business Enterprise from the state of Florida.

The Office of Supplier Diversity's (OSD), a division of the Department of Management Services within Florida's government structure, function is to improve business and economic opportunities for Florida's women-owned and minority-owned businesses.

The firm, led by former Hialeah mayor Raul Martinez, provides media relations, crisis management, government relations and public relations counsel. "Having been certified as a minority business enterprise gives us another decisive leverage tool to provide more clients our services," said Martinez.... (Continue reading)