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A Stress Relieving Gift For Eldercare Providers

Millions of Baby Boomers are assisting elderly parents. Millions of their friends see the toll this labor of love is taking and wish there was something they could do to help. Cascading caregiving demands affect jobs, spouses, children and caregivers' health. Add frequent travel to visit parents and stress levels can soar to a breaking point.

The introduction of the Parent Care gift certificate lets friends provide year long stress relief to caregiving friends. The service offers quarterly reports on senior services in the county where elderly parents reside to help caregivers locate and evaluate service providers. Monthly caregiving articles by financial, health care, fall prevention and legal experts convey much needed information. Caregivers can participate in chats with other caregivers to exchange ideas, use time and money saving tips the service provides as well as senior-related news and numerous safety checklists.... (Continue reading)

XtraLean Software Announces ImageWell V3.2 with Flickr, SmugMug, and ImageShack Support, Plus Many More Enhancements

XtraLean Software announced today the release of ImageWell 3.2 with upload support for Flickr, SmugMug and ImageShack. ImageWell is a free, quick and easy to use image editor for everyday simple editing and quickly sending images, screenshots, and other files to anyone, anywhere at the simple click of a button. This version also adds a new built-in font control panel, the ability to create font collections, faster application launch speed, and many more enhancements. ImageWell V3.2 requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher and supports both Intel Macs and Power PCs. ImageWell V3.2 is available immediately for free download from XtraLean's site at http://xtralean.com/IWOverview.html.... (Continue reading)

More Effective Hiring Model Takes Center Stage - Propels Accolo to #14 in the Top 100 San Francisco Bay Area’s Fastest Growing Private Companies 558

Accolo, Inc., an innovator in professional-networking based Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), today announced that it has been recognized as fourteenth fastest growing private company in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies annual award is presented by the San Francisco Business Times and by PriceWaterhouseCoopers. It recognizes Bay Area-based private companies by revenue growth for the three year period 2004 to 2006.

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"Accolo has a proven, cost-effective solution that gives us an edge in identifying and hiring the best talent possible for our firm as well as our portfolio companies, eliminating the need for staffing software or resume databases. We were so happy with their services we decided to invest in the company earlier this year," said Ho Nam, General Partner of Altos Ventures.... (Continue reading)

Kelleher & Associates Matchmaking Receives 2008 Best of Beverly Hills Award

Kelleher & Associates Matchmaking has been selected for the 2008 Best of Beverly Hills Award in the Dating Services category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). The mother- daughter matchmakers, featured on NBC's Today Show have been in business for over 23 years and have offices in Beverly Hills, Boston, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Dallas, Arizona, Scottsdale and New York. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24709408#24255985

The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.... (Continue reading)

New Analytics Service Provides Turn-Key Business Intelligence Solution Utilized By Fortune 1000 Companies to Small-to-Medium Sized Businesses For Free

My-Analyst Team (http://www.myanalystteam.com), the analytics service provider whose partners have supplied fully automated reporting and analysis systems to several Fortune 1000 companies, today released "My-Analyst" for small-to-medium sized businesses. The “Starter” Version of the service is free. My-Analyst is a highly efficient and easy-to-use web-based business intelligence solution that allows QuickBooks users to monitor and assess the performance of their company remotely.

“My-Analyst is not industry specific therefore it will answer vital business questions for all small-to-medium sized businesses that use QuickBooks. Our easy-to-use software is the key to making informed decisions about your business – allowing you to out-maneuver your competition,” said Daniel Stiefel, CEO of My-Analyst Team. “Who are your five most profitable customers? Who are your unprofitable customers? If you are like most small business owners, the answers to these types of questions can mean the difference between boom and bust in this highly competitive marketplace. My-Analyst is a far more organized and cost-effective method of securing automated reporting and analysis systems for your company – it’s a one-stop shop – and our “Starter” Version is free.”... (Continue reading)

New England Organ Bank Expands Relationship with Knowledge Factor to Ensure Employees' Mastery of Cardio Tissue Screening and Procurement Processes

Knowledge Factor, the leader in Confidence-Based Learning and performance mastery, today announced that it has expanded its relationship with New England Organ Bank (NEOB) to build a training program to validate that employees have 100 percent mastery when it comes to understanding the process and procedures related to the screening and procurement for heart and pericardium tissue recovery. The program utilizes Knowledge Factor’s patented Confidence-Based Learning process to remediate confidently-held misinformation that can lead to serious mistakes.... (Continue reading)

The RightThing, Inc. Strengthens Hold on RPO Market

The RightThing, Inc., an end-to-end provider of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), continues to have a banner 2006 as recent contract wins have more than doubled their growth from 2005.

Vital to this company’s record increase are recent additions of blue chip accounts, including Pepsi Bottling Company, Fed Ex, Owens Corning, Seimens, Kellogg Company, Novartis and Astra Zeneca. Adding these to its current client list, The RightThing is now responsible for approximately 50,000 plus hires annually.... (Continue reading)

Vertabase Pro Among "Best eBusiness Software" and "Best Web Application" Winners

Vertabase, a leading developer of productivity-enhancing software solutions, announced that Sys-Con Media has recognized Vertabase Pro software in its 10th annual Readers' Choice Awards.

The Sys-Con Readers' Choice Awards program, referred to as the "Oscars of the software industry," is a community-driven process in which participating products are nominated by vendors, customers, users and readers of Sys-Com Media publications.

The MX Developer's Journal and ColdFusion Developer's Journal Readers' Choice Awards recognized Vertabase Pro software in the categories of "Best eBusiness Software" and "Best Web Application."... (Continue reading)

Update Living Room Furniture with Colorful, Modern Seating

Today's fashion-savvy observers are keenly aware that the "retro" look is everywhere: it's in our cars, our clothing as well as in our furniture. Encouraging this trend are the popular home makeover television shows that have infused the public consciousness with adventurous notions in decorating. Retro chic's bold colors and contemporary forms add fresh cheerfulness and whimsy to home interiors. Considering the demands of daily life, it's no wonder this latest style is so appealing. The design make adults nostalgic for childhood and the colors are reminiscent of a box of crayons.... (Continue reading)

PC-Companies, LLC has Added a New Line of Personalized Products to its Mix

PC-Companies, LLC has just added new Presonalized Products just in time for the holiday rush. http://www.4youpersonally.com already carries a line of 49 personalized children's, hard covered books. All of our personalized books feature your child's name, hometown, age, friends names and a personal message from you.

Personalized books build children's self-esteem and self-image because they are the star of the story. Imagine the joy of children as they flip through the pages of a colorful book and see their name woven into the storyline... (Continue reading)

New Web Site WomenOnGuard.com Provides Non-Lethal Self-Defense Products, Information to Help Prevent Crimes Against Women

5b4 WomenOnGuard.com, a new online self-defense product Web site aimed at preventing crimes against women, has recently launched. This Web site, found at www.WomenOnGuard.com, helps educate women on how to avoid being the victim of a violent crime.

According to founders Susan Eaton and Martha Z. Martinez, WomenOnGuard.com offers an array of self-defense products, including MaceTM pepper sprays, stun guns, alarms and more. The site also has information on how women can protect themselves, as well as links to rape crisis lines and similar victim hotlines that women can turn to in times of need. In addition, the site has an interactive forum where visitors can talk with each other about crime issues, products, and any other concerns they may have.... (Continue reading)

Pro Athlete Media, LLC Announces The Addition Of Future NFL Hall Of Famer Troy Vincent To Ownership Group

Pro Athlete Media, LLC, the owner of www.ProAthletesOnly.com, is pleased to announce the addition of future Hall of Famer Troy Vincent as a Partner and member of the company's Board of Directors.

Vincent, a five-time NFL All Pro selection, has played for the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins during his 16 year NFL career. He currently ranks fifth overall among active players in interceptions with 47 in the regular season and four in the post-season. In addition, Vincent has played in 207 games, starting 204; and recorded 854 tackles throughout his standout career. One of the most respected players off the field as well, he currently serves as President of the NFL Players Association.

Additionally, Vincent is an entrepreneur who has achieved excellence in the business world, as part-owner or owner of several successful ventures including Eltekon, a financial, insurance and business services company; and Essence Hair, Nail and Body spa.... (Continue reading)

MyHouseDeals.com Announces Free Webinar with Self-Made Millionaire Jeff Adams

MyHouseDeals.com, one of the Internet’s most popular sources for discount properties, recently announced an upcoming free webinar with real estate investing guru Jeff Adams.

The webinar, which will be held March 26, 2008, features Mr. Adams teaching investors how to profit from real estate investing, even if they are holding down a full-time job.

To register for the webinar go to http://www.myhousedeals.com/jeffadams/register.asp?src=. But, there will be a free bonus for those on the live webinar so try your best to make it.... (Continue reading)

Surprise! Breastfeeding Benefits Mothers, Too

Breastmilk or liquid gold, as many women often refer to it, is one of the most precious, lifelong gifts a mother can give to her newborn baby, however, many mothers are not aware of the health benefits for themselves.

"The extent, to which breastfeeding affects a mother's health is rarely emphasized," says noted pediatrician says noted pediatrician James Sears, M.D., a member of the Lansinoh Breastfeeding Advisory Board (http://www.lansinoh.com) and co-host of the new nationally syndicated talk show The DOCTORS. as well as co-author of The Baby Book; Everything You Need To Know About Your Baby From Birth To Age Two. While choosing to breastfeed or offering pumped breastmilk gives babies a healthy start in life, it provides a variety of significant health benefits for mothers, as well:... (Continue reading)

Bumble.bz "Marches Fourth" with Poly-Nation Bored Meeting Contest to Coincide with US Tax Day

Bumble.bz, an independent game developer, today announces an international (Poly-Nation!) gaming contest to kick off the release of Bumble.bz's Bored Meeting to the Xbox Live community. Groups and individuals in the US, Canada, and UK can enter their videos posted to YouTube, MSN Video, and GameTrailers.com that show them having fun with Bored Meeting (or are Bored Meeting themed) into a Bumble.bz contest with prizes including Xbox 360 accessories, official commemorative Bumble.bz bees, and inclusion in the in-game Bored Meeting credits. Judging will take place on April 15, 2009 (income tax due date in the US -- let gaming relieve some tax stress!). Prizes, rules, and details on the official contest website:

http://www.bumble.bz/hive/contest... (Continue reading)

Skin Damaged By Years of Sun Can Be Corrected by "Agele" Organic Skin Products

Agele is a new 'money back guarantee' skin care treatment plan to hit the marketplace. LaShone Renee, founder and CEO of the all-natural Agele skin care line, adores aging skin -— that is, she adores it after her products have had a chance to begin pure, organic and totally natural reprogramming.

Renee, whose products encompass all age levels, sexes and skin types, is especially proud of her problem skin care products. Her entire line grew from an infant son’s dangerous skin condition. Baby Brian was born with eczema and literally scratched himself raw. Over-the-counter and prescription treatments only compounded the problem.... (Continue reading)

ICPI Certifies Record Number of Concrete Paver Installers

Since the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute's (ICPI) Level I Concrete Paver Installer Certification Program inception in 1996, a record number of concrete paver installers have been certified through ICPI. In fiscal year 2006-07, ICPI held 116 certification courses and certified 3,269 installers, representing a 34% increase over the previous year. The total number of ICPI Level I Certified Concrete Paver Installers is now a record 13,160 in North America. The ICPI Level I Concrete Paver Installer Certification Program is designed to increase the knowledge of individuals involved in the construction and installation of interlocking concrete pavements. The knowledge that installers gain while earning certification provides them the basic tools to assist in eliminating costly call backs; meeting customer, designer and specifier expectations and distinguishing them from the competition.... (Continue reading)

HCM Thought Leader and Strategist DJ Chhabra Joins Executive Management Team of Enwisen

Enwisen announced today that DJ Chhabra has joined the executive management team as Senior Vice President of Product Strategy and Business Development. Prior to joining Enwisen, Chhabra was Vice President of the Global HCM Strategy function for the combined organizations of Oracle and PeopleSoft and was responsible for the product roadmap and strategies for the family of HCM applications. Chhabra has been active in the HCM industry for more than 20 years and has held a number of positions related to HCM for both client organizations and software vendors.... (Continue reading)

New York Construction Accident Lawyer Praised by Opposing Legal Counsel

David H. Perecman, a veteran New York construction accident lawyer and co-founder of the personal injury law firm of Perecman & Fanning, was recently praised by opposing legal counsel as a "very experienced attorney" who is "very aggressive in the courtroom."

The praise came in a construction accident legal case that made headlines, where a 61-year-old construction worker, represented by this prominent New York construction accident lawyer, had fractured his hip when a scaffold collapsed on a job. New York City Civil Court Judge Eileen A. Rakower ruled for Mr. Perecman's client, awarding him $2.8 million for his injuries. The case, Kazimierz Brulinski v. 10 East End Avenue Owner's Inc., made construction accident news as another example of the rising problem of construction accidents in New York City. In an earlier trial, Supreme Court justice Leland DeGrasse had granted summary judgment for the plaintiff, and Judge Rakower handled the damages portion of the trial.... (Continue reading)

Working at Home: An Increasingly Attractive, Lucrative, and Realistic Option

For many parents who desire to stay at home to raise their children, as well as entrepreneurial spirits still willing to chase the American Dream, home-based businesses offer a seemingly unique solution. Recent findings suggest that home-based work is a booming trend, as more and more home-based business owners are finding success in this enviable arena.

In June of 2006, Kent Hoover, Washington Bureau Chief for the Sacramento Business Journal, reported that “New research from the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy shows that home-based businesses generate more than $100 billion in revenue a year, and possibly (up to) as much as $500 billion.”... (Continue reading)