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Dating Author Announces the 2007 Mr. Right Oscars from Hollywood

Dating Coach and Author of Smart Man Hunting, Liz Kelly, is ready to hand out the 2007 Mr. Right awards to the good, bad, and maybe guys depicted in this year's top movies. Kelly explains, "You can learn a lot about love by going to the movies, and this year Hollywood gave us great examples to help you identify your Mr.-Right-for-You faster."

Based on the main male personality types in Kelly's dating book, Smart Man Hunting, these awards will entertain audiences around the globe. In this special edition of Mr. Right Oscars, find out which celebrity gets Best Cheerleader, Best Nourishing Nester, Best Married But Available (you don't want this guy), and more…plus the Best Total Package with all the right stuff. Drum Roll please...as Kelly hands out the 2007 Mr. Right Oscars from Hollywood:... (Continue reading)

Gracewood Design Honored by National Magazine

Ken Forcier and Gwen Jones of Gracewood Design, located in Portland, Oregon, rank as one of the top traditional artisans in America, according to a panel of experts convened by Early American Life magazine.

The experts---curators from such prestigious institutions as the Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, American Folk Art Museum, Shelburne Museum, Mount Vernon, Historic Hudson Valley, Heritage Center of Lancaster County, Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, Old Sturbridge Village, Shaker Museum and Library and Strawbery Banke Museum as well as antiques dealers, independent scholars, and professional instructors---selected the top craftspeople working with traditional tools and techniques for the magazine's 23nd annual Directory of Traditional American Crafts. Gracewood Design's handcrafted floorcloths show a mastery of the art form, heritage techniques, and workmanship, according to the judges.... (Continue reading)

Gravana Tuning Launches New Aftermarket Wheel Designs Exclusively For Saturn Sky And Pontiac Solstice -- Sky And Solstice Aftermarket Products From Gravana Translate To Personalization

After being awarded both Saturn Sky and Pontiac Solstice roadster projects by General Motors for last year's SEMA show, Gravana has moved quickly to bring new aftermarket products to Sky and Solstice owners. Shortly after announcing their new Carbon Fiber Sky/Sky Redline Hood Vents, Gravana decided to bring new aftermarket wheels to market in an effort to offer the Solstice and Sky enthusiast unique styles, as well as custom offsets to accommodate wider rear tires for improved traction.

"These new wheels for the Saturn Sky and Pontiac Solstice represent Gravana's answer to consumer demand. From our air intake systems to complete turbo systems, many of the products we sell for the Sky and Solstice improve the performance of the already potent Ecotec power plant. Many of our customers have asked for a stylish and affordable wheel option that will increase the tire width for better traction under acceleration. Well, Gravana has delivered!" said Jim Lupold, President of Gravana. "Through an exclusive partnership with J2, Gravana has launched the first of several wheel options for Solstice and Sky owners. Our goal was to offer performance, style and value. To that end, we currently offer 18-inch and 19-inch diameters in Silver, Black and Chrome mesh designs. We look forward to continuing our support of the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky by offering a wide selection of performance and accessory products at great prices."... (Continue reading)

Tourism to Niagara Falls, NY Region On the Rise

More than 4.5 million travelers spent approximately $400 million in Niagara County in 2005, the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation (NTCC) announced today. Overall, the amount of revenue added to the local economy because of tourism likely exceeded $600 million in 2005.

NTCC President & CEO John 2348 Percy said that two independent analysis--one conducted by Oxford Economics and one conducted by the organization's strategic communications firm--came to similar conclusions regarding visitation trends and spending. The data is augmented by information from the State of New York and Smith Travel Research.... (Continue reading)

Howard Nestler Begins "High Definition" Marketing for Executives

Howard Nestler, CEO of Executive Options, has begun the application of "High Definition" marketing for executive job candidates at management level.

"Executives who are seeking positions that are challenging and which are tailored to their specific combination of skills are looking for more than a job," Nestler says. "They are, in fact, looking for a way of life."

At the upper end of the executive spectrum, a job candidate will be assessed and evaluated in a different fashion, according to Nestler. "These men and woman are expected to demonstrate that they are at the top of the game; competence isn't enough," he advises. It is Nestler's observation that job candidates are competing with the best of the best for jobs that are becoming scarce owing to mergers and downsizing.... (Continue reading)

Business Intelligence Provider Hoover's Releases Latest Edition of "The Hoover's 100" List of the Top 100 Companies Most Searched on Its Site

Hoover's, Inc. today announced the latest edition of "The Hoover's 100," a monthly list of the companies most searched on the company's Web site. Hoover's is the leading provider of proprietary business insight to U.S. businesses.

Derived by tracking the search requests of Hoover's subscribers, The Hoover's 100 provides insight on which companies are being watched most closely by corporate executives, as well as sales, marketing, and business development professionals, who represent a large portion of Hoover's customers seeking business intelligence.... (Continue reading)

From Printers to Printing: Free Lyra Webcast Tracks Consumer Mind Shift - Webcast Examines how Consumers are Making Smarter Choices to Meet Unique Needs

Lyra Research's next Webcast on Wednesday, June 22, at 2 p.m. EDT will explore changes in consumer attitudes toward home printing options. "The Mind Shift from Printers to Printing" is presented by Larry Jamieson, director of Lyra's Hard Copy Industry Advisory Service (IAS), and moderated by Charles LeCompte, president of Lyra Research and director of the Digital Photography Advisory Service (DPS). The free Webcast at www.lyra.com has already drawn attention from key printer and supplies vendors and promises to provide insight and analysis of recent changes in the home printer market. Lyra's Webcasts offer imaging industry executives an accessible and informal resource for insight, useful data points, and valuable question-and-answer sessions on hot topics in the hard copy hardware and supplies industries.

About the Upcoming Webcast: The home printing market no longer involves simply hooking up a printer to a desktop PC. With the massive shift to laptops and wireless home networks that allow multiple users to share broadband Internet connections, savvy home consumers are looking at new ways to satisfy print requirements. Now that monochrome and color laser printers are less expensive, multifunction devices are widespread, and digital photography is growing in popularity, consumers are looking at many different options to meet their printing needs and are making smarter choices. This Webcast examines the results of Lyra's home user surveys and analyzes how the market has changed recently. Viewers will be able to participate in polls and a question-and-answer segment during the Webcast.

Topics discussed will include:

shifting patterns and surprising results in home printing;

the value proposition for consumers' next purchase;

what type of device consumers will purchase next;

color laser printers at home;

increased placements of home networks and their effect on printer purchases;

color workgroup MFPs hitting the market;

increasing competition: historical and future price and performance comparisons; and

which brands are penetrating the mainstream mindset?

The Webcast draws from Lyra's recent report, Consumer Printing Market: Forecasts, Geographic Trends, Competition, Major Events, and Shifts. This comprehensive report describes today's consumer printing market, including ink jet printers and MFPs, personal monochrome laser printers and MFPs, and color laser printers. The report examines how users' print requirements are changing and how new print requirements will drive new market opportunities for vendors. Part of Lyra's 2005 Imaging Symposium Series, this report is value-priced at $299, making it an accessible must-read for imaging industry vendors competing in this market space. Participants may register for the free Webcast at www.lyra.com.

Larry Jamieson says, "The increased sophistication of today's home computing environment has had a big impact on consumers' printer preferences. One size no longer fits all. Consumers are shopping based on their unique needs and environment. And the industry is responding with more targeted solutions such as photo printers and more dynamic offerings such as network-friendly MFPs." He adds, "I'm excited to discuss the effects of this mind shift in our upcoming Webcast. The change in attitudes has far-reaching effects throughout the digital imaging industry, and early registrations for this Webcast have validated the enthusiasm among vendors."... (Continue reading)

Mining People's Minds to Stimulate New Product Development in the Wine Country

An innovative new product development venture in California's wine country is looking for pioneering, collaborative, abstract thinkers to turn their knowledge and experience into money through a dynamic new product development process based on a new paradigm of inventing.

Are you a CEO, CFO, VP of marketing, new product development, licensing, skilled in joint ventures, alliances, manufacturing, or a single mom with a creative streak? Do you live in the future and think about what might be, rather than just what currently exists?... (Continue reading)

MLM Training Expert Offers Free Conference Call to Address The Most Common Mistake Network Marketers Make That Results in Lost Sales

Industry leader and trusted MLM training expert Tim Sales will be speaking on a live conference call hosted by Brilliant Exchange, Inc. (www.brilliantexchange.com) on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 9 PM (eastern), where he will share specific techniques professionals can use to improve their presentation skills and close more sales.

"A common, fatal flaw in sales presentations has recently been revealed by our research team", said Mr. Sales. "This sales mistake is the primary cause of failure to close in any sales situation. If you have arrived at the end of a presentation with the prospect nodding yes, only to have them say no when it counted then please join us for this vital information."... (Continue reading)

Mineral Makeup Velvet Plush Foundation from bareFaced Mineral Cosmetics™ has Arrived

New natural mineral makeup foundation formula for your facial pleasure. Soothing zinc oxide is the first and predominant ingredient in Velvet Plush formula. Add Titanium Dioxide, Mica, beautiful Boron Nitride, along with iron oxides, and your face will thank you forever. Add Vitamin E for creaminess, and the look and feel is just fantastic.

Our clients have found the pure mineral Velvet Plush to provide medium-to-full coverage. One layer of Velvet Plush is all that's needed, unless total obliteration is what's needed, then an additional layer can be applied. This natural mineral makeup formula is totally buildable, and totally incredible. The finish is stunning. Matte, not flat; simply perfect. With an "alive" look, your flawless face will be noticed everywhere you go.... (Continue reading)

On Court Pro Expo Will Offer More Than Just Exposure For Basketball Players

Suwanee, GA (PRWEB) May 19, 2006 –- Many graduating college seniors and current professional basketball players from across the globe will converge on Suwanee Sports Academy for the On Court Pro Expo, June 3-4. These athletes will get looks from scouts, coaches, and agents from all over the world that are looking to sign players for the upcoming basketball season.

However, unlike most professional basketball exposure events, that offer nothing more than game play, the On Court Pro Expo will feature the Life As A Pro Forum on Saturday, June 3, following the first day of action on the courts. The Life As A Pro Forum will allow the players to get a better understanding of life as a professional basketball player, on and off the court as they will get advice and information from several prominent figures in the sport of basketball.... (Continue reading)

NetworkStreaming’s Growth Continues with Remote Desktop Support Solutions

Ridgeland, Miss. (PRWEB) July 26, 2006 – NetworkStreaming’s revenue for the second quarter of 2006 was its highest to date. The addition of 204 new customers represents a revenue increase of more than 38 percent for the quarter and 92 percent over the second quarter of 2005. This growth is coincident with the increase in the mobile workforce, which has placed high demand on NetworkStreaming’s remote desktop support solutions.



Although remote desktop control has long been the favored remote support model of tech support professionals and is recognized as the easiest and most effective support technology, the burgeoning globalization of the workforce is now making it a vital necessity.... (Continue reading)

Free Human Resource Outsourcing Seminar Introduces HRO 2.0

Alsbridge, the award winning outsourcing, offshoring and shared services advisory firm, invites interested professionals to attend a free, online seminar on the latest trends, strategies and success stories relating to human resource outsourcing. The webinar is scheduled for September 6 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Central US. The three featured speakers for the event are Ben Trowbridge, CEO of Alsbridge; Barry Weiss, Managing Director and leader of the Alsbridge HRO practice; and Linda Merritt, AT&T HR Director and Chair of the HR Outsourcing Association's Research and Standards Committee. For more information or to register for the event, visit Outsourcing Leadership Forum.

"HR Outsourcing is evolving from the first-mover wave into a more mature marketplace," says Ben Trowbridge, CEO of Alsbridge. "For some companies this means their HRO deals are coming up for renewal. For those that have waited on exploring HRO, they now have more choices among providers."... (Continue reading)

How Payday Loans and Cash Advances Can Help You

How Payday Loans and Cash Advances Can Help You

There's no question that times are hard in 2009. We are seeing economic problems right now, the likes of which haven't been seen since the mid 20th century. We are seeing industries fall before our very eyes. We are quite possibly ushering a new age of streamlined mechanics and alternative energy sources. Unemployment is at a record high and many households are thankful to just get a weekly paycheck. When you're in financial difficulties, where do you turn?... (Continue reading)

Speakers, Trainers and Seminar Leaders Can Learn How to Make More Money by Speaking at Conferences, Trade Shows and Seminars

Speakers, trainers and seminar leaders are leaving a ton of money on the stage because they don't know how to sell effectively from the platform. A new conference will show speakers how to raise their incomes with effective sales strategies.

"Now you will be able to peek behind the curtain to see how to increase your income so you can live the life you want," said James Malinchak, who has made as much as $742,500 from product sales in a single speaking event.

From Feb. 19th-21st in Las Vegas, NV, Malinchak is going to peel back the curtain and show you all of the tips, strategies and techniques for how to easily sell thousands of dollars of products fast and while always maintaining an ethical foundation and never coming across like you are ever selling anything.... (Continue reading)

PatchAdvisor, Inc. Announces Release of New Vulnerability Intelligence Products

PatchAdvisor, Inc. (PA) of Alexandria, VA, unveiled its new suite of Vulnerability Intelligence products June 12th at the TechnoSecurity 2005 conference, in Myrtle Beach, SC.

As the discovery rate of security vulnerabilities increases, organizations worldwide are struggling to stay on top of the vulnerabilities that threaten their organizations. PatchAdvisors new product line makes vulnerability intelligence easily accessible to all sizes of organizations. The new product line includes PA Flash!, PA Alert! and PA Source to match differing customer needs.... (Continue reading)

Two Moms are Fighting, and Winning the Battle against Illiteracy in America

Two moms teamed up five years ago, determined to get to the bottom of the reading problems that so many children and adults face and to then do something about it. Some reports state that as many as 72 million Americans cannot read or write above a 5th grade level, resulting in the U.S. government spending billions of dollars every year on supplemental education services with little to no progress being made.

As their research progressed, these moms discovered the National Reading Panel report, commissioned by Congress to determine the best reading methods possible. The Panel reported that systematic phonics, combined with comprehension, are two of the five key elements to properly teach phonics. Other "newer" ideas such as "whole language" and "sight word" are far less effective than good "old fashioned" phonics instruction.

Sue Moore, from Pennsylvania, and Holly Haggerty, from Florida, created a reading program based on the exact elements needed to create strong readers. It's called Smart Way Reading and Spelling" (www.smartwayreading.com). The program uses the most successful method of teaching available -- one-on-one instruction. And, the program is made simple enough to use that a child who can read at a 5th grade reading level can teach another to read!

This innovative system utilizes a patent-pending flip-chart system to give the reading coach the step-by-step lessons that can be used for beginner readers, as a remedial program and even English as a Second Language. Some reading instruction programs teach a child to read by learning songs and rhymes in front of the television or with games, but theres no scientific evidence to back up this approach.... (Continue reading)

Supercar Competition Organiser Offers Chance to Own $240,000 Bentley Continental GTC

BestoftheBest.co.uk, the specialist Supercar competition organizers is offering the chance to win a Bentley GTC. This $240,000 luxury car is owned by many celebrities including Paris Hilton.

Their most recent winner is 28 year old Eric Ullstrand: Until recently the only car Erik Ullstrand had driven was his mother's Ford Fiesta. Now he is cruising around in a $240,000 Lamborghini Gallardo.

"Following the success of our Supercar Competition over the last 6 years, we foresee many more players playing in groups" says director and founder William Hindmarch. "Indeed some people play as a syndicate to win our cars or bikes and soon much more".... (Continue reading)

60 LED Lights Enhance Magnifying Lamp for Assembly, Engineering, Inspection or Research

A powerful LED lamp with magnifying lens now is available for added precision, flexibility and comfort in engineering, assembly, laboratory and inspection applications.

ProVue LED Magnifying Lamp

The ProVue LED Magnifying Lamp, introduced recently by Aven, Inc. of Ann Arbor, Mich., uses a ring of 60 lights and a 3-diopter (1.75x) glass lens to deliver the highest level of LED task lighting available in an industrial-quality enlargement lamp. The result is a brightly lit, distortion-free field of view that eases eye strain and enhances accuracy for detailed work.... (Continue reading)

Nation's Party Planner

The greatest annual celebrations in America have never been organized into a thrill seeker's travel guide, or a party hopper's bible.......until now.

After getting the axe from the pharmaceutical industry, Guerriero jumped into his Subaru Outback, drove 12,000 miles, and crossed the country 8 times (using his severance pay to fund the research) in search of the 101 greatest annual celebrations in America. The result--Party Across America (www.partyacrossamericabook.com)! "Nobody had ever tackled a project like this. And it took losing my job before I finally had the guts to do it. The idea was sitting inside my head for years," he says.... (Continue reading)