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New Edventures Racing Signs Equity Bank as Sponsor

Edward DuCoin has a bank to help deal with the high-banked turns on racetracks.

New Edventures is pleased to announce the signing of Equity Bank as the primary sponsor of the #20 stock car.

Equity Bank is relying on Edward DuCoin not only for his driving skill, but also for his marketing skill to ensure a successful sponsorship. DuCoin stated, "Equity Bank sees the power of motor sports and specifically NASCAR as a great marketing tool, my job is not only to be good on the track, but to also represent Equity Bank at events such as bank opening and business trade shows".... (Continue reading)

Next Time You're Having Lunch with Carl Hutzler, the Director of Anti-spam Operations at AOL

And while you're at happy hour w/Craig Spiezle from Microsoft next week...

You can pick his brain about new spam filter scoring systems affecting MSN, Hotmail, pretty much all ISPs and corporate spam filters - and what happened at the ESPC conference you didn't attend.

Or, just ask him 9/21 at the email conference in Chicago. http://www.pointnclickinc.com

And while you're reading about "behavior" tracking techniques that the

multi-million $ campaigners deploy...

You can cry about your budget or you can obtain John Marshall of ClickTracks new, breakthrough "Subscriber Behavior Tracking" open-standard at the 9/21 email conference in Chicago

http://www.pointnclickinc.com... (Continue reading)

Tom Kriz Named VP Business Development at JETERA

JETERA™ One-to-One Media announced today that it has appointed Tom Kriz as Vice President of Business Development. His most recent experience was CFO of Freelotto an early successful internet startup company.

Previously he had been Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting at the American Tobacco Co.

Commenting on the appointment, Jeff McChesney, a JETERA Managing Director, said, "Tom has held key positions in several consumer-product companies, ranging from a CFO of a start-up to financial-officer positions at large, public companies. Tom's experience in start-ups and large companies will assist JETERA as it continues to expand."... (Continue reading)

BNI-Misner Charitable Foundation Joins Forces with Red Cross to Help Fire Victims

The BNI-Misner Foundation, a non-profit program created by BNI (the world's largest professional business networking organization) in 1998 to support charitable causes, has made the first of many upcoming contributions to the Red Cross in order to help relief efforts toward the wildfires that swept much devastation throughout California in late 2007.

During the BNI International Directors' Conference in November of 2007, Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder and Chairman of BNI, presented a check for $15,000 to the San Diego Red Cross on behalf of the BNI-Misner Foundation. The Foundation's wildfire fund is set to make several more donations to the Red Cross toward wildfire relief efforts in various other areas of California that were hit hard by the devastating fires of last fall.... (Continue reading)

Kenneth Rijock World-Tour Comes to New York

Acclaimed Financial crime consultant, Kenneth Rijock, will be presenting a World-Check Power Breakfast in New York on the 16th of June.

Author of the widely-read "From a Different Angle," World-Check's early warning feature column, Rijock is a former banking lawyer, and former money launderer. He spent the 1980s as a money launderer and advisor to Colombian drug traffickers, until he was arrested and served a U.S. federal prison sentence for racketeering and money laundering. While serving his sentence, he assisted with the first joint Swiss-American money laundering investigation of bankers and lawyers, which resulted in a major seizure of the proceeds of crime. With more than 25 years of experience in the field, he consults with law enforcement and the financial services industry. His extensive experience in money laundering tactics is now used to train U.S. and Canadian law enforcement and intelligence services.... (Continue reading)

Renaissance Houston Hotel Offering Premier Package Deals

Delight in the Lone Star State with the Renaissance Houston Hotel's Romance, Golf and Movie Packages starting now and available through the end of the year.

Deep in the Heart of Texas, the luxury Houston Hotel offers an affordable array of weekend getaways with the Box Office Houston Vacation Package, Rolling Hills Houston Golf Package, and Heart-Melting Houston Romantic Getaway.

The Houston, TX hotel's movie package gives thrills and chills, and lets guests discover what it's like in the spotlight. The cinema-inspired Houston vacation package gets two thumbs up with its rate of $163-$293*, which includes:

Overnight accommodations

Admission for two at Houston's premier Greenway Plaza independent movie theater, conveniently located on Renaissance's concourse level

Complimentary popcorn, soft drinks

Complimentary overnight parking

Also enjoy a Texas golf package and take your game to the next level at the Wildcat Golf Club. Enjoy over 500 acres of tumbling fairways situated among natural wetlands and countless lakes. Dramatic Rocky Mountain foothill elevations showcase panoramic city skyscraper views at this magical golf club nestled 10 minutes outside the city that you just have to see to believe. With rates of $244-$356*, the Houston golf package includes:

Deluxe overnight accommodations

American breakfast buffet for two

Greens fee for two

Golf cart

Take advantage of the Heart of Texas with Heart Melting Houston Romantic Getaway. Leave the hectic world behind and escape together to the Lone Star State's Bayou City during an intimate Houston getaway. With rates of $149*, the package includes:

Luxurious overnight accommodations

Bottle of champagne

Chocolate-covered strawberries

Breakfast in bed ($25 value)

Complimentary valet parking

About the Renaissance Houston Hotel

Guests delight in this luxury hotel near the Houston Galleria Mall that captures the essence of the Lone Star State with everything from its luxurious accommodations and Texas-inspired dining, to its premier Greenway Plaza location near the city's thriving downtown district and illustrious attractions. A 2007 winner of the AAA Four Diamond rating, the sophisticated, club-inspired guest rooms and suites in the hotel feature elegant bathrooms and spacious walk-in closets at the esteemed Renaissance Houston, Texas Hotel that hosts a bevy of A-list property features all under one roof. Three fantastic Houston restaurants, 26,215 square feet of event space designed for corporate engagements and social gatherings, as well as fabulous on-site shopping and recreational facilities are available to guests before ever leaving this luxury hotel in Houston's doors. Complimentary transportation to nearby destinations spurs guests to experience the bevy of A-list area attractions the Bayou City has to offer including the Galleria Mall, Reliant Park, and the Museum and Theater Districts. For more information, call (713) 629-4706, or visit http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/houbr-renaissance-houston-hotel-greenway-plaza/.... (Continue reading)

Budget Marine is Premier Caribbean Retailer of Innovative OGM LED Navigation Lights

Orca Green Marine Technology Corporation (OGM) announces today that Budget Marine will begin carrying OGMs LED Navigation lights in their Caribbean stores and through their annual catalog. As the leading retailer and wholesaler of pleasure boat marine equipment in the Caribbean, Budget Marine establish 13af ed a reputation for product variety and quality at competitive pricing. Their slogan, WE STOCK WHAT SAILORS WANT" is a direct reflection of their commitment to boaters needs.

We are delighted to count Budget Marine as one of our valued distribution partners," said Hobie Caldwell, OGMs co-founder and CEO. With many of our customers all across the world spending time cruising and racing throughout the Caribbean, its good to know there is a Budget Marine store available for them at virtually any port."

Budget Marines philosophy is to make the Caribbean boating experience the best it can be and to make products available for them to optimize the superb conditions of the Caribbean waters. Of course, the tropical environment is tough on marine equipment in general, so Budget Marine focuses on supplying equipment and supplies that stand up to the onslaught from heat and salt air. Two of OGMs most popular LED navigation lights include the first USCG LED Tricolor/Anchor combination which uses a mere 6W (0.5 amps) of power at 12V and the Anchor only light with power consumption at only 2.4W (0.2 amps). These lights provide boaters with a compelling solution to the long-standing issue of power consumption and reliability while on longer passages or at anchor. With power consumption at only 2.4W (0.2 amps), boats at anchor can ensure anchoring safety all night while limiting power drainage.

Budget Marine marks the latest of a growing number of international retailers and distributors carrying the innovative line of LED navigation products and the only distributor located in the Caribbean area.... (Continue reading)

Leading Landscape Architecture Firm Recognized by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects

Tom Barratt Ltd. has won the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) Regional Citation Award by the CSLA Professional Awards Program. In partnership with the City of North Vancouver, Tom Barratt Ltd. was recently recognized for the Green Necklace Communications and 3D Modeling project.

The purpose of the CSLA Awards Program is to recognize and encourage excellence in all aspects of the profession, and to promote a strong awareness of landscape architecture as a profession amongst related professions, clients and the general public.... (Continue reading)

KMSI Highlights Talent Management Capabilities of its KMx Enterprise Platform

Knowledge Management Solutions Inc (KMSI), a leading learning and knowledge management technology platform provider, highlights the talent management capabilities of its KMx Enterprise Platform.

Forrester Research says the performance and talent management segment is the "hottest segment" of the market for HR applications. Forrester also noted that technologies for managing performance, talent and learning are strategic applications that are leading the growth of the $9-billion HR applications market in their January 2006 research report.... (Continue reading)

Satuit Technologies Reports Significant Growth of Recurring Revenues and Customer Base in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Market

Norwell, MA (PRWEB) June 5, 2006 - Satuit Technologies, Inc., the fastest growing provider of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for investment professionals, today announced that it is experiencing significant growth in every aspect of its business.

“The significant growth that Satuit has, and continues to experience, is a direct reflection of the maturity on the CRM market space,” reports Karen Maguire, Chief Executive Officer of Satuit Technologies. “Investment Professionals are no longer willing to suffer through the use of generic CRM solutions that do not match their specific market needs. Satuit’s unique CRM product built for investment professionals, by investment professionals, has put us in the right place, at the right time, with the right product.” Maguire continued.... (Continue reading)

TheRoseDress.Com Adds New Prom Dresses, Bridesmaid Dresses, and Wedding Dresses

TheRoseDress.com (www.TheRoseDress.com), the leading online retailer of prom dresses, prom dresses, wedding dresses, and other special occasion dresses, has added to the online catalog new 2007 collection. It is striving to carry the largest selection of dresses. In-store inventory database is finally ready for viewing online, and dresses can be searched by vendor ID, item number, color, size, or 5b4 by any combination.

Spring 2007 (Prom Dresses)

(http://www.therosedress.com/dresses/dresses-pg3.html)

Breath-taking dresses from Alyce Designs have been added, including over 100 new prom dress designs. Prom dresses added from Anna Scott Designs offer unique style and glamour.... (Continue reading)

"It's the Oil..." FadToys.com Unveils New President Bush Limited Edition Bobbleheads

FadToys.com, an Internet based marketing company located in Hicksville, New York, unveiled its newest bobblehead creation today. Called "It's The Oil..." resin bobblehead features President George W. Bush sitting atop a 55 gallon drum of liquid gold. The bobble is available in two versions: "It's The Oil Dude" and "It's The Oil Stupid", both feature the president's whimsical look and 10 gallon cowboy hat.

Michael Hazen, FadToys founder states: "Since the start of the Gulf War in August 1990 up to and including the invasion of Iraq, oil always seemed to be the underlying factor, a subject most politicians and especially the executive branch of government shied away from. Our paradox to these confrontations has been molded into bobbleheads."... (Continue reading)

My Overstock Boutique: Helping Clothing Boutiques Forced to Close

Meg Thomas sold her traditional consignment shop in order to relax and move away from being a retail shop owner. Her idea was to continue to sell items for boutiques on consignment via the internet from home and she created http://www.MyOverstockBoutique.com.

As the economy changed the retail environment, Thomas soon realized that My Overstock Boutique was growing too quickly to continue to be a home based business.

The business moved into a 7800 sq ft warehouse with a showroom to make room for the incoming inventory placed on consignment from Boutiques. The Boutiques that do business with My Overstock Boutique ship all of their excess stock, where it is placed in My Overstock Boutique's database. As items sell at a discounted price, the revenue is split 50/50 with the Boutique supplying the inventory. My Overstock Boutique partnered with over 100 boutiques in 2008.... (Continue reading)

SunGard Unveils Asset Arena Compliance

SunGard (http://www.sungard.com), today announced the release of a new module of its Asset Arena solution suite, Asset Arena Compliance. The new offering combines pre-trade, post-trade and post-NAV functions in a single compliance application. The solution will help meet the increasingly important need for investment firms, third party administrators and custodians to streamline compliance workflows and data management across front-, middle- and back-office investment processes. For more information, visit www.sungard.com/assetarena.... (Continue reading)

Dont allow your home to be a Wildland Fire Statistic!

"Community on evacuation alert as wildfire threatens;" "Forest fires and smoke force hundreds to leave their homes;" "Wildfire destroys homes and structures-these are the all-too-frequent headlines in Canada's Wildland-Urban Interface. They affect thousands of people; have a significant economic impact, and the potential for a major disaster is increasing.

As residential and vacation home building continues to expand into the Wild Urban Interface Areas, the chance of wild fires damaging or destroying buildings and property is increasing dramatically. So what can you do? Well a fire suppression agent, PYROCOOL® FEF, is now available that can be sprayed on your home and property via your garden sprinkler. During harsh fire conditions, the systems can simply be attached to your garden sprinkler, turned on and left, just set it and forget it!"... (Continue reading)

Rising Energy Costs Bring New Attention to Cool Wall Technology

With crude oil prices at record levels, the effects at the gas pump are already well known. But as summer temperatures arrive, rising energy costs will begin to manifest themselves in a new way: the cost of air conditioning.



Fortunately, promising new technologies are now available to help homeowners hold down air conditioning costs without sacrificing comfort. Among the most promising are new "cool wall" coatings, which have been shown to reduce air-conditioning demand by nearly 22 percent, according to tests by the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.



"The tests show that COOL WALL™ coatings can significantly reduce a typical home's air-conditioning costs by actually keeping the home's interior cooler through the reflection of heat from the home's exterior," said Jay Haines, president and chief executive officer of Textured Coatings of America Inc. His company's TEX•COTE® SUPER•COTE™ COOL WALL™ exterior coatings were the subject of a nearly two-long series of DOE tests.



The tests found that the COOL WALL™ exterior coating's revolutionary heat reflective finish significantly reduced exterior wall temperatures -- by as much as 40 degrees Fahrenheit when compared to traditional paints and coatings. More important, the tests showed the Cool Wall coating also lowered interior temperatures in both CBS and wood-frame homes, Haines said.



"Obviously, the savings vary depending on the home's location, as well as its construction type, its orientation to the sun, surrounding shade features and so forth," said Haines. "But the DOE tests confirmed a measurable and significant difference in the energy required to cool the home in all instances."



The most extensive DOE tests were conducted at the Oak Ridge test site in Tennessee, with additional tests conducted at actual homes in Jacksonville, Fla., and Phoenix, Ariz. The tests demonstrated that the COOL WALL™ coating could lower the costs of cooling a typical 1,100-square-foot ranch-style home by as much as 21.9 percent, Haines noted.



"As energy prices continue to rise, those air-conditioning costs are certain to rise as well, and the savings will become even more pronounced," he added.



Haines explained that TEX•COTE® SUPER•COTE™ COOL WALL™ exterior coatings take advantage of the same heat reflective technology used by the military to reduce the heat signature of planes and other vehicles. Since the increase in reflectivity occurs primarily in the infrared spectrum, it is invisible to the naked eye. Yet although the COOL WALL™ colors may look the same as a traditional finish, they are, on average, approximately 100 percent more reflective than the conventional technologies.



"A dark-colored home absorbs as much as 90 percent of the solar radiation that strikes it, and even white walls can absorb 70 percent of the solar radiation that strikes them," Haines noted. "By reflecting this infrared radiation rather than absorbing it, the COOL WALL™ exterior coatings dramatically reduce the load on a home's air-conditioning system."



In addition to energy savings, the DOE tests showed that infrared reflective coatings are significantly more fade resistant, even in darker colors. The coatings also can reduce stress or "building fatigue" by minimizing the expansion and contraction of the home's exterior due to temperature fluctuations.



In addition to energy savings in individual homes, the reflective coatings also have a broader energy impact, Haines added. The reflective finishes help reduce the "heat island" effect, which raises ambient temperatures in some urban areas and causes even more energy consumption.



TEX•COTE® SUPER•COTE™ coatings are 10 times thicker on average than ordinary paint.



"The SUPER•COTE™ finish can last for decades without fading, flaking, peeling or chipping," said Haines. "Because of this durability, the SUPER•COTE™ finish virtually eliminates the need for scraping, sanding, painting and repainting."



The long-term savings in maintenance expense, coupled with the annual savings in air-conditioning costs, have resulted in a dramatic increase in interest in the "COOL WALL™" coatings in recent months, Haines said.



"The savings over the life of the home give homeowners an outstanding return on their investment," Haines concluded. "Plus they have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that rising energy costs will not take as big a bite out of their budget in the years to come."



TEX•COTE® SUPER•COTE exterior coatings are available in over 500 heat reflective colors and can be applied to virtually any type of surface including stucco, wood, masonry and fiber cement. After being professionally applied, the product is warranted for as long as the homeowner owns the home. TEX•COTE® SUPER•COTE™ coatings are sold exclusively through qualified dealers throughout the United States.



Textured Coatings of America, Inc. has been one of the leading manufacturers of specialty coatings in the world since 1961. The company's products are used on some of the most prestigious buildings, landmarks and homes throughout the world, and have met stringent federal standards for use on military bases. For more information on TEX•COTE® systems, or the name of the nearest qualified dealer, call 800-454-0340; write to Textured Coatings of America, Inc. at 2422 E. 15th Street, Panama City, FL, 32405-6348; or visit the company's Web site at www.texcote.com.... (Continue reading)

First RFID Bolus Used in Panamas Cattle Industry

On January 23, 2005, ScoringSystem was invited to the Chan Mendez Ranch in Panama for the first ever demonstration of their cattle traceback system using an RFID bolus for tracking cattle in that countrys history. Representing ScoringSystem, Inc. were William Kanitz, company president, Luis Garcs, international sales manager, Lincoln Garcia, general director -- Panama, and Eduardo Morzn, regional manager -- Panama. Sponsored by Banco General, one of Panamas largest agricultural commercial banks, and Pfizer, the international pharmaceutical giant, and organized by Dr. Enrique Samudio of COPEG, Panamas veterinarian association, this second agricultural meeting featured Mr. Kanitz in a live demonstration of traceback using an RFID bolus, AVID electronic reading equipment, and ScoringSystems traceback software.... (Continue reading)

New York-Based Sanders Law Firm Files Five Product Liability Lawsuits Against Pfizer on Behalf of Chantix™ Plaintiffs

Mineola, N.Y. (Lexis Nexis/PRWEB ) August 5, 2008 - Marc Grossman, senior pa 00004000 rtner of leading national personal injury law firm Sanders Viener Grossman LLP, today announced that he has filed five separate product liability lawsuits against Pfizer, Inc., manufacturer of the hugely popular Chantix smoking cessation drug.

The lawsuits (Cases 110517/08, 110518/08, 110519/08, 110520/08 and 110561/08) were filed in the Supreme Court of New York, New York County, and claim that each of the plaintiffs either committed or attempted suicide while suffering from neuropsychiatric side effects that resulted from taking Chantix.... (Continue reading)

Epoque Hotels Announces Partnership With Recently Opened Heritage Av. Libertade Hotel in Lisbon

A new jewel in the treasure chest. Lisbon's freshly launched Heritage Av. Libertade Hotel is now officially a member of Epoque Hotels' ever-increasing assortment of luxury boutique hotels. Designed by acclaimed Portuguese architect Miguel Câncio Martins, the Heritage Av. Libertade Hotel seamlessly blends intimate and relaxing atmospheres with ultra-modern electric energy.

The Heritage Av. Libertade opened its gates in July 2006, right on Lisbon's main boulevard - the Avenida Liberdade, which descends to the Rossio, the Praça do Commercio and the Tagus river, in the heart of the city. Câncio Martins, a true master decorator of nightclubs and bars, is an exceptional interior designer: his projects are present in all major cities worldwide, London, Paris, New York, you name it. With his hip new lounge style, Câncio Martins combines colors and sounds, creating just the right ambiance to favor interaction.... (Continue reading)

Magazine Readers Name the Best of Singapore

The results are in. The people have spoken. The winners of I-S Magazine's 13th Annual Readers' Choice Awards have been published, and the most popular places, trends and personalities in Singapore have been revealed -- from the Best New Restaurant, to the Coolest New Boutique Hotel, to the Weirdo of the Year.

A record number of readers participated in this year's polling, which was conducted in July and August 2008 among readers of I-S Magazine. Published every Friday, I-S Magazine is the widest read and most authoritative guide to what's happening in Singapore. Each issue features reviews of the latest restaurants, comprehensive listings of events, plus in-depth coverage of travel, fitness, shopping, food and more.... (Continue reading)