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Jason De Loach Appointed Winemaker at Hook & Ladder Winery
Interest Only Home Equity Loans Featuring a Fixed Second Mortgage Rate from BD Nationwide
BD Nationwide Mortgage introduces an affordable home equity loan that features an interest only payment option with a fixed rate. This second mortgage allows borrowers to get a fixed mortgage rate while also benefiting from a reduced payment and increased cash flow. Homeowners have the luxury of converting their home equity line of credit into a fixed rate second mortgage while keeping the interest only option. BD Nationwide has released several new second mortgage products in 2006 that have offered additional "cash out" opportunities for homeowners without requiring them to refinance their existing first mortgage.
Click here to read more…IRIS Distribution, Palmetto Records and BKWLD Announce JazzOutLoud
IRIS Distribution, the leading digital distribution company dedicated to the successful marketing and promotion of prominent independent music and video catalogs, today announced a partnership with renowned independent jazz label, Palmetto Records and visionary web development company, BKWLD that will create the first mobile content store geared towards jazz enthusiasts.
JazzOutLoud’s comprehensive offering will include both ringtones and full track downloads across a spectrum of different jazz styles. The mobile music will be available for purchase via the web or short code and will be powered by Faspay. Early labels on board with JazzOutLoud include Palmetto Records (Dr. Lonnie Smith, Fred Hersch, Ben Allison, Ted Nash), Sunnyside (Dave Holland, Luciana Souza, Ben Monder, Steven Burns), Thirsty Ear (Sex Mob, DJ Spooky, Matthew Shipp, David S. Ware), Preservation Hall (The Preservation Hall Jazz Band), and Kayo Sterophonic (Anita O’Day), among others.
Announcing New Software Program That Helps Families Bond Together Quickly and Easily, Reducing the Risk of Wayward Children and Future Socializing Issues
Families need all the support they can get these days just to raise a family of decent, law abiding citizens. One proven way parents can focus themselves and their family on the positive is to record their wishes, dreams and the current events of their lives in a positive, nurturing way.
Introducing Life's Little Journals for every stage of a family's life…birthing…motherhood…fatherhood…siblings, grandparents, even teen pregnancy.
Life's Little Journals, Journaling Software (http://www.LifesLittleJournals.com/) is an interactive computer software program, which turns an ordinary computer screen into a keepsake journal as a lifelong memory tool the family can always share together, complete with audio, photos and the ability to publish into a hardbound keepsake book.
INM Announces Development Services for Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR)
Integration New Media, Inc. (INM), a leader in creating rich user experiences, today announced its commitment to the Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR). Announced yesterday, Adobe® AIR™ is the new cross operating system application runtime that enables companies to deploy branded rich Internet applications to the desktop, creating closer connections to customers.
"For the past twenty years, INM has been heavily involved in the creation of engaging, rich applications and interactive publications," said Vahe Kassardjian, president and co-founder of INM. "With the addition of Adboe AIR, we can now help our clients think beyond the browser to cost effectively add desktop support into their clients' web interactions."
Search Engine Optimization Is Becoming More Popular, And Recognised As A Requirement Rather Than Luxury, So Says Sheffield Based SEO'Clock
Many small to medium size businesses are finding the economic downturn a real eye opener. With almost every market place in the UK struggling for trade, and many small firms struggling to make ends meet, it is more important now than ever to know how profitable a business is. Making ends meet, managing cash flow and maintaining sales are all vital to survive the downturn.
One Sheffield SEO company, SEO Clock, has seen an increase in interest over the last 12 months: "A few years ago we were having to explain what SEO was. Search engine optimization is now recognised by more businesses, as the industry has gained more publicity in the media" said Neil Palmer, general manager of SEO Clock. He added: "In the last 12 months we have been approached by 10 times the number of firms over the previous year. Sheffield is a big city with many internet based small to medium sized businesses, and they are all buzzing about the potential of SEO incorporated to their marketing efforts".
Free Report Helps Website Owners Understand Search Engine Optimization
A new free report reveals the truth behind getting top search engine rankings with specific advice about what actually matters to the search engines.
Gary Ruplinger of www.UltimateTrafficBlueprint.com has just released his report with details learned in his own business where he generates a six figure income purely from organic search engine traffic. According to Ruplinger, "For webmasters, the greatest challenge to a successful website is traffic. I teach them exactly how to go about getting it without using any tricks or short term schemes," he said.
Toy-related Injuries in Children Under the Age of 5 Are on the Rise
According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, 72,800 toy related injuries occurred in 2005, a drastic increase from just 67,410 in 2003.
With toy-related injuries continuing to rise every year, it’s essential for manufactures to consider “safety first”. ABC Fun Pads developed a fun product with safety as a top priority. The ABC Fun Pad is a furniture pad that fits over your coffee table to protect children from injuries. It is not only protective, but also fun with city scenes and areas for coloring with washable markers.
Clocks that Has 8 Million Views in 24 Hours
Today, Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. (hereafter PSPINC) announced that their free FLASH based clock rental service reported 8 million views in last 24 hours.
www.clocklink.com is a premier clock for bloggers around the world with over 90 new viewers every second. The service was introduced in 2004 as one of the new ways for companies to advertise their logos and brands. PSPINC has not capitalized on the success of ClockLink.com but has reported there are a few marketing firms who have expressed interest in the project.
In a Sea of Sameness, IndieHolidays.com Brings Originality Back to the Holidays
(PRWEB) October 23, 2006 -– For the many shoppers who are tired of fighting traffic and lines to find more of the same in every store they visit, IndieHolidays.com (http://www.indieholidays.com) offers a unique solution to holiday shopping stress. Now in its second year, IndieHolidays.com has just launched its winter 2006-2007 edition. Recognized as the ultimate online shopping guide for unique gifts, the site offers a detailed look at a wide variety of items priced between $5.00 and $500.00, allowing consumers to save both time and money by shopping online without sacrificing quality or uniqueness.
Click here to read more…Breakthrough Management Group's Online Executive Briefing Inside the Innovation Elite -- Showcasing Best Practices of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies, Now Available
B 5b4 reakthrough Management Group (BMG) a global leader in Performance Excellence devoted to helping organizations systematically improve their processes and increase innovative capabilities today announced its release of Inside the Innovation Elite, an on demand, graphically-sophisticated web-based program that updates executives on the latest practices of innovation. Produced with Robert B. Tucker, one of the foremost authorities in the innovation industry today, this world-class online Executive Briefing will show executives how companies can create a successful, sustainable process for innovation.
Click here to read more…Hotel Maison De Ville In New Orleans Hosts Ghost Hunter University
The Hotel Maison de Ville, in the French Quarter of New Orleans, is no stranger to mysterious hauntings. As a boutique hotel originally built in the early 1800s, in a city renowned for paranormal activity, there are sure to be ghostly visitors in and around our historic cottages and suites.
Because of our history with the spirits of New Orleans, the Maison de Ville is once again partnering with Christopher Moon of Haunted Times Magazine on February 22 and 23, 2008, to host special classes of Ghost Hunter University.
ShopAtoZ.TV Debuts TravelAtoZ.TV
Vacation? Staycation? Call it what you want, but now more than ever, people are hungry for a little break from their lives. Until now, tighter budgets have meant the sacrifice of rejuvenating vacations for many, but with the launch of its new TravelAtoZ.TV segment, the producers of ShopAtoZ.TV are putting relaxation back in the budget.
"On the one hand, we were hearing people say they couldn't afford vacations and on the other, we were hearing resorts and vacation providers saying that they were offering their best deals ever," says Melanie Michaels, president of ShopAtoZ.TV. "We decided that our show and website were the perfect medium to show our customers that they could still afford to relax. In fact, it might be the best time ever to book that dream vacation."
Platinum Guild and Groom Groove Launch Platinum Marriage Proposal Story Contest
Platinum Guild International, the worldwide marketing arm for Platinum jewelry, and GroomGroove.com, the leading engagement and wedding web site for men, have partnered together to launch a marriage proposal story contest. Men are invited to share the creative way of how they popped the question online at the marriage proposal contest page at Groom Groove. Contest entries will be featured in the Groom Groove Marriage Proposal Story Archive, with the best story entrant awarded a pair of platinum wedding bands courtesy of Novell Design Studio.
Click here to read more…Renowned Iowa Orthopaedic Surgeon, John Albright, MD, Inducted into Sports Medicine Hall of Fame
University of Iowa sports medicine specialist, John Albright, MD, will join three other physicians as a 2008 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Hall of Fame inductee. The induction takes place July 13, 2008 at the AOSSM Annual Meeting in Orlando.
It was Dr. Albright’s vision of incorporating the skills of physicians and athletic training staff into the establishment of the University of Iowa Sports Medicine Service in 1980. Essential to this system of care was the development of the Sports Injury Monitoring System (S.I.M.S) which analyzed patient progress, produced weekly injury updates, and has served as the basis for many epidemiologic studies, both at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) and throughout the Big 10 Conference.
ESS Unveils Next-Generation Enterprise Sustainability Software for Environmental, Health, Safety and Crisis Management
ESS, the leading provider of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and Crisis Management software for Governance, Risk and Compliance, today announced the release of its new enterprise sustainability software platform, Essential Suite™ version 7.1. This software solution is scalable from plant level to global deployments and includes a comprehensive, fully integrated set of EH&S and Crisis Management modules. New and expanded functionality along with performance and user experience improvements enable organizations to increase productivity by driving process improvements that generate time and cost savings while improving management decision making. Its integrated design reduces complexity, risks and costs by leveraging critical data, information and best practices processes from a common database across business enterprises.
Click here to read more…Veterinarian has the Humane Solution to Cat Scratching Problems, As Featured on ABC News, Fresno, Calif.
You love them, but sometimes your cats can cause problems by scratching furniture, floors or even you. So whats the answer to cat scratching problems? For many people it is declawing the cat. But to Veterinarian Dr. Christianne Schelling that is not the answer.
Declawing is not like a manicure. It is serious surgery" says Dr. Schelling. Your cat's claw is not a toenail. It is actually closely adhered to the bone. So closely adhered that to remove the claw, the last bone of your cat's claw has to be removed. Declawing is actually an amputation of the last joint of your cat's "toes." When you envision that, it becomes clear why declawing is not a humane act. It is a painful surgery, with a painful recovery period.
Erie Plastics Takes Lean Manufacturing and Plant Efficiency to Higher Levels with Leading Enterprise Resource Planning System
Erie Plastics (www.erieplastics.com), a top-level injection molder servicing U.S. and Global 500 companies, has advanced its ultra-lean manufacturing agenda by completing installation of an IQMS Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system - a leading data integration solution in the marketplace for plastics processors.
Under the direction of Linda Hajec, Vice President of Finance and Administration at Erie Plastics, the company implemented a wide range of IQMS modules for seamless data integration across multiple operations such as customer service management; production and maintenance monitoring (press to press); project management and tracking; scheduling and resource forecasting; real-time inventory; and electronic data interchange (EDI), among others.
Venbrook Announces Expansion Of Construction Group
Venbrook Insurance Services (VIS) is pleased to announce the expansion and enhancement of its Construction Group, helmed by industry veteran and Construction Insurance expert, Tim Johnston.
Johnston, whose more than 25 years of experience as a top producer in the Construction Insurance space, was tapped to helm Venbrook's expanding Construction Group earlier this year as Senior Vice President. Johnston is now joined by Commercial Insurance veterans Eileen Parnes, Donna Rowland and Julie Felix to offer enhanced services to meet the growing demand for solutions to challenges currently facing the construction industry.
Abnormal Brain Circuits May Prevent Movement Disorder
Most people who carry a genetic mutation for a movement disorder called dystonia will never develop symptoms, a phenomenon that has puzzled scientists since the first genetic mutation was identified in the 1990s. Now, scientists at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have figured out why these mutation carriers are protected from symptoms of the disorder - they have an additional lesion that evens the score.
Dystonia is marked by uncontrolled movements, particularly twisting and abnormal postures. Studies have shown that muscles contract abnormally and patients can't stop the involuntary movements. The identification of a specific abnormality in people with the genetic mutation who never develop symptoms could eventually pave the way towards new treatments for dystonia patients. There are half a million people in the United States alone. The brains of people with inherited dystonia are normal at autopsy and the exact cause of their movement abnormality is unknown.
Jason De Loach Appointed Winemaker at Hook & Ladder Winery
Cecil De Loach has announced the appointment of Jason De Loach as Winemaker at Hook & Ladder Winery. Jason, Cecil's grandson, works alongside Christine De Loach, Michael De Loach and Sarah De Loach at the Russian River Valley facility where three generations of De Loaches produce estate-grown wines from their nearly 400 acres of vineyards.
Jason joined Hook & Ladder earlier in 2006 as the Cellarmaster. Prior to that, he spent five years as Cellarmaster at Balletto Vineyards, a winery and custom crush facility in the Russian River Valley. Before joining Balletto, Jason worked at De Loach Vineyards, formerly owned by the De Loach family, as well as serving an internship at De Martino Winery in Chile. At Hook & Ladder, Jason will work under the guidance of his grandfather.
