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Olympian Michael Aish Endorses All-Natural Supplement ARX

Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrates Release of 101st Title

September marks the release of the 101st book in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Chicken Soup for the Soul -- Stories for a Better World.

Series creators and New York Times bestselling authors Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen were joined by hundreds of fans and Chicken Soup authors at a special celebration to commemorate the release. Held in Las Vegas on September 16, the evening also featured a surprise announcement by Peter Vegso, of Chicken Soup publisher Health Communications, Inc. Vegso announced that HCI will be donating $101,000 to 3 different charities, all of which will go to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.... (Continue reading)

World's Largest Dating Advice Website Launches Valentine's Day

They'll be no excuse not to have a date for next Valentine's Day.

Attraction All-Stars Enterprises Ltd. is launching the largest dating advice website ever created - www.allstardatingtips.com - today, in an effort to sharpen the social skills of singles across America.

All-Star Dating Tips offers thousands of dating tips, more than 100 pages, the biggest stars in dating, live dating coaches, and a dating information library larger than online dating advice juggernauts like askmen.com and about.com.... (Continue reading)

SuperiorPromos.com helps company discover that promotional products build repeat business.

When Novapulsar.com, a Ft. Lee and New York City web design, marketing, and software development company decided to launch a campaign to turn its customers into repeat buyers, it turned to Superiorpromos.com, an imprinted promotional product provider, for help.

According to Novapulsar President Dan Khasis:

"The proliferation of SPAM blocking software, and random decisions by ISPs to block e-mail based upon keywords, meant that many of our customers were no longer receiving our weekly newsletter that they had signed up for. As a result, repeat sales from existing customers were down almost 25%. We needed a unique way to keep our name in front of these important buyers and decided that an advertising promotional product, personalized with our company name, was the way to go".... (Continue reading)

Entrepreneur Launches Set for a Year

Set For a Year, a fresh box of 52 original greeting cards by Albuquerque’s graphic designer Amy Turner launched this month at www.setforayear.com.

Set For a Year offers a card for every occasion in one year's time—12 birthday cards, seven holiday cards, seven sooner or later cards, six encouragement cards, and five each of thank you cards, whimsical cards, appreciation cards and blank inside cards. The initial set is “fresh from Albuquerque” and includes a “made in” statement unique to each card. Set For a Year sells for $39.95 plus shipping and handling.... (Continue reading)

Plus Computer Solutions Receives Channel Elite Award

Plus Computer Solutions Ltd. announced today that it has been awarded the prestigious Channel Elite Award from Computer Dealer News, Canada's number one IT channel publication, in the category of Best Small Business Solution. The award was presented in recognition for the company's superb business management solution for its client MSS Ltd., a medical supplies provider located in Hay River, Northwest Territories.

The award honours the partner that has created the most innovative and problem solving hardware, networking, online or software-based solution for an organization or department with up to 100 seats using the solution. The Channel Elite Awards has been rewarding solution providers who have distinguished themselves in the IT industry since 2002. Awards are given in seven unique categories to channel partners for delivering innovative and problem solving solutions during the prior 12-month period.... (Continue reading)

8 Hours to International Business Success

Nine out of ten executives New Year's resolutions call for increased business success. How to make a positive first impression with multicultural clients? How to strike up a conversation with Asian business partners? Should the tines of the fork face up or down? In just one Saturday, over a 5-course meal and instructive role-play activities, the answers can now be found in Central London bi-monthly.

"International Business etiquette courses were introduced in Europe by Minding Manners in 2004 and the growth in the seminars popularity in the UK has quadrupled" says Tamiko Zablith, Director of Minding Manners. The Polished Professional hands-on workshop is the only business etiquette programme designed for busy businessmen and women looking to master the new codes of etiquette and decorum for advancement in today's international arena.... (Continue reading)

Uncle Vic says 'Yes to kids'

UncleVic.com, an online retailer of discount consumer electronics, announced today its support of UC Santa Barbara's Pi Kappa Alpha's 16 year history of providing underprivileged children with positive avenues for their development.

Pi Kappa Alpha joined forces with Jean Pommier and her "Say Yes to Kids" program, which creates a positive environment and provides an arena where youth can put their time to better use. Ms. Pommier currently operates her gym for needy youths in a recently converted firehouse in downtown Santa Barbara. Operating on an annual budget of $1000 and donations from the Santa Barbara community, Ms. Pommier has volunteered her own time and money to see that Santa Barbara youths have an alternative to the lures of gangs, drugs, and violence.

In an effort to help Ms. Pommier, the brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha have created Fight Night, which plays a vital role in keeping the "Say Yes to Kids" program running. On April 17th, 2009, Pi Kappa Alpha will bring the Greek and Santa Barbara communities together in an evening of fun-filled charity boxing at UCSB's famous Thunderdome. UncleVic.com will be one of the sponsors for this event.... (Continue reading)

Developing New Leadership Competencies for Productivity and Profitability

On June 15, 2005, The American College, the nations leading financial services educator, will sponsor a Field Management Seminar (FMS) entitled, Developing New Leadership Competencies for Productivity and Profitability. The seminar will be held in over 50 major cities across the U.S.

Each year the faculty of The American College in conjunction with field managers and executives from financial services companies, create this one-day educational event. FMS 2005 is open to all financial services management professionals and is a required course for individuals working toward their Chartered Leadership Fellow® (CLF®) designation.... (Continue reading)

It's Your Last Chance to Enter Lily of France's "Find Your Sexy Style" Contest

Lingerie brand Lily of France®, a brand of Vanity Fair Brands, LP, has chosen three winners in the first three rounds of their online sweepstakes, Find Your Sexy Style. While other lingerie companies present women with a narrow view of what constitutes sex appeal, the fun interactive quiz at www.findyoursexystyle.com offers the chance for women to express their personal sexy style through topics such as fashion, beauty, shopping and travel while giving them the chance to win prizes and save money on sexy lingerie.... (Continue reading)

Sales Gravy Press Publishes Thomas W. Lyon's Exit Strategy

Sales Gravy Press, a Cape Coral, Florida-based publisher of sales and business books, announced the release of the third edition of Exit Strategy: Maximizing The Value Of Your Business.

Authored by Thomas W. Lyons, founding partner and principal of Faelon Partners, Ltd., a Twin Cities-based mergers and acquisitions (M&A) firm, Exit Strategy demystifies the complex process of selling a business. In doing so, Lyons illustrates the importance of an exit strategy, personal preparation, and high-level professional representation by an experienced M&A advisor for every business owner. Now in its third printing, Tom Lyon's, Exit Strategies has helped thousands of business owners wade through and understand the complexities and the emotions involved in selling a business.... (Continue reading)

Quist Valuation to Sponsor 20th Annual IBF Venture Capital Investing Conference Quist Executive Thomas Miller to Participate on "The Valuation Situation" Panel

Quist Valuation, a leading global venture valuation firm, is proud to announce their sponsorship of the IBF Venture Capital Investing Conference. The 20th anniversary of this premier industry gathering will be held on June 3-5, 2009 at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco, and is expected to unite over 400 of the most active venture capitalists, limited partners and private equity investors.

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"We are pleased to sponsor the 20th Anniversary of such a highly successful forum; bringing industry leaders and investors to the table to share best practices and discuss the challenges we face in today's ever-changing market," said Thomas Miller, Quist Valuation Managing Director. "Our clients continue to seek simple solutions to the numerous reporting concerns they face in the financial sector and this forum affords companies the opportunity to share what's working in the industry and what's not making the grade."... (Continue reading)

Workcircle Extends Free Trial and Launches CV Search Service

New jobsite Workcircle has launched its CV search service, giving web development experts and recruiters a new way to meet. To mark this launch, Workcircle has also extended its free trial for recruiters through until September.

Like its job search engine, Workcircle's CV search uses tags to give jobseekers a more intuitive way to classify their CVs. By using their own terms to describe themselves, jobseekers are no longer put in a box. "On old-style jobsites, maybe you'd say you were a 'developer', and miss out on recruiters who were looking for 'programmers,'" says Workcircle CEO Simon Appleton.... (Continue reading)

Online Revealed Canada Announces Orbitz as the Premiere Sponsor for the 2007 Canadian Online Travel Conference

The May 28 & 29th "Must Attend" Canadian Online Travel conference, will take place this year in Toronto, Ontario. Online giants such as Google, Yahoo and Orbitz will bring together their thoughts on the Canadian Online Travel Market, along with a ground breaking travel study presented by Phocuswright - sponsored by the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC).

"This important event will bring together the best minds in the industry to discuss the latest trends in marketing Canadian tourism," says Robyn Peter Market Manager Eastern Canada, Orbitz. "We are extremely excited to be the premiere sponsors of this year's event."... (Continue reading)

Conduant Introduces Portable PC Based Data Recorder

Conduant Corporation, the leading developer of direct-to-disk, long duration recording and playback systems, announced today the Big River P440 data recorder delivering over 400 megabytes per second sustained recording and playback performance for field or mobile applications.

Housed in a rugged portable chassis, the Big River P440 includes the StreamStor ™ Amazon, Conduant’s premium disk controller and sixteen high capacity 2.5” notebook disk drives. It features a high resolution flat panel screen display, keyboard with touchpad mouse and high performance motherboard and processor. With support for FPDP, LVDS, and Serial FPDP (optical) interfaces as well as compatibility with the numerous IO boards available for the PCI bus, the P440 provides exceptional performance and capability in a field portable platform.... (Continue reading)

Metal for Monsters: Artists Collaborate on Limited Edition Stainless Steel Pendants to Raise Funds for UNICEF

Having a kid changes everything, even the way you read the newspaper. While taking in the latest atrocities inflicted upon young children throughout the world, owners of online jewelry boutique BlendCreations.com, Vivian Cheng and Eric Jean-Louis, hugged their little "monster" Jack and vowed to do something for his international monster cohorts. And since they are designers, not lobbyists or Peace Corps activists, they called on nine of their talented artist peers to draw their way toward a $10,000 donation to UNICEF. The resulting collaboration is a line of twenty limited-edition stainless steel pendants upon which comic-style monsters are laser etched.... (Continue reading)

East European Jewelry Designer Silvia Nikolov Introduces Her Mystic Mediterranean Style Unique Handcrafted Jewelry Collection

Silvia Nikolov, local artist and jewelry designer, launches her unique handcrafted jewelry collection inspired by the cultural and historical heritage of her mother country Bulgaria. The result is an exquisite and distinctive collection of timeless jewelry that complements every look and style.

With the latest fashion trends in mind and Nikolov's extensive knowledge in the fields of art and design, her handmade jewelry collection includes pieces made of high quality natural materials such as: sterling silver, copper, silk cord, pearls, gemstones and wood.... (Continue reading)

Gateway Canyons Resort Adds Director of Sales for the Colorado and Utah Regional Area

Gateway Canyons Resort, a premium destination property located in the red rock canyons of western Colorado, has announced the addition of Marci Kurronen as Director of Sales. Ms. Kurronen is an accomplished and long-time member of Colorado’s hospitality industry, most recently as Associate Director of Sales and a twelve-year tenure at Vail Valley partnership/Chamber and Tourism Bureau. For ten of those twelve years, Marci was the top producing sales manager and she managed key market segments on the Front Range and the Southwest markets including Texas. Her new sales office will be based in Denver.... (Continue reading)

Low-Tech Crack Repair Business Converting Website Hits Into Sales

Two new features on The Crack Team’s website have significantly increased the number of online leads the foundation repair company generates. While the site has long been an integral part of the company’s business, the addition of the popular time-saving “Ask Mr. Happy Crack” and “Request an Estimate” pages resulted in a 63% increase in online leads in just one year. The Crack Team, St. Louis-based foundation repair specialists since 1985, has locations nationwide.

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The Crack Team’s website, www.thecrackteam.com, receives an average 350,000 hits per month, according to Bob Kodner, president of The Crack Team. “In the last year, the percentage of those utilizing our website to request an estimate is up considerably,” he says. “Some come to the website for advice and expertise, some for the apparel and humor. We appreciate the value of the hi-tech aspect of our business, especially since our service is so low-tech we don’t even get out of the basement,” he quips.... (Continue reading)

Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Norwalk Hospital is Appointed to Dr. Spencer S. Richlin

Fairfield county's largest infertility clinic - Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) - announced today that Dr. Spencer S. Richlin, the practice's Surgical Director, has been appointed Chief of the Reproductive Endocrinology Division at Norwalk Hospital.

Dr. Spencer Richlin - Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology - Norwalk Hospital, CT

As Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology, Dr. Richlin will serve as the lead physician for reproductive endocrinology related topics, including: surgeries, OB/GYN staff consultations and Norwalk Hospital Clinic consultations. Dr. Richlin will also serve as the department's expert, by delivering lectures on important topics within the reproductive endocrinology field, attending departmental/interdepartmental meetings, and appearing on Norwalk Hospital in-house television and in the hospital's newsletter.... (Continue reading)

Olympian Michael Aish Endorses All-Natural Supplement ARX

Potomac, MD (PRWEB) January 29, 2009 - Faster Tomorrow, a division of Healthy Directions, is pleased to announce the endorsement of Michael Aish, marathon runner and former Olympic athlete for its recovery and performance product, ARX.

ARX is a unique, proprietary blend of all-natural ingredients proven to increase endurance and shorten recovery time. The results of human clinical studies suggest ARX effectively shuttles lactic acid from muscles during endurance athletics such as running and cycling. By sweeping lactic acid into the bloodstream, through the liver and back into cells for re-absorption, ARX supplies the muscles with a preferred form of fuel, increasing endurance and stamina and accelerating post-exercise recovery.... (Continue reading)