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CyberDefenderFREE 2.0 All-free Internet Security Suite Launches
Security developer CyberDefender Corporation today launched CyberDefenderFREE(tm) 2.0, an upgrade to the popular first version, a free anti-spyware program. CyberDefenderFREE adds virus, spam and phishing support, making it an all-free Internet security suite that provides rapid detection and protection against the latest fast-moving online security threats. CyberDefenderFREE takes advantage of the company's patent-pending earlyNETWORK(tm), the world's first client-to-client distributed system for security updates, which achieves significantly earlier detection and immunization on PCs, while also working in conjunction with other security software.
Click here to read more…GameChops.com is a Place for Cartoonists and Web Artists to Connect Online
GameChops.com has been launched as a new way to help web artist's get on-line. Web comics and game art is a growing industry with major support from the film, television and game development studios. With the onslaught of technology, it's becoming easier and easier for the average Joe to become a well-known web artist, game creator or filmmaker. "For every artist who makes it big, there are thousands who simply give up or find a new direction in life", says GameChops President Kevin Casey. "As is the case, many times it's who-you-know, not what-you-know or how gifted that person is." Creating characters and stories can be as simple or complex as the author desires, but introducing these amazing works of art to the general public can be a difficult process. Those days are long gone.
Click here to read more…Pierce Mattie Public Relations, Inc. Reaches Out to Luxury Brands With New Ad Campaign
Luxury beauty, health and fitness brands don't just achieve "Superstar" recognition and appear on the pages of Town & Country, Vanity Fair, W and Robb Report all by themselves. Anyone who watches E! True Hollywood Story knows it takes talent, hard work and lots of help to achieve "Smash Hit" celebrity status with consumers.
Pierce Mattie (Author, Speaker, Lifestyle & Wellness industry leader) has the experience, the vision and the savvy, hip entourage of brand advocates to expand brands or services past the velvet rope and into the VIP room, introducing brands to editors of major publications and television producers from around the globe.
Consumers Loath to Switch Accounts Despite Potential Savings
Weary customers need to take advantage of the savings to be made by switching current accounts, says CreditChoices.co.uk
Despite savings of up to £160 - sparked by a high-street bank war this summer - consumers are loathed to switch their current account.
Chris Eagle, CreditChoices.co.uk commercial manager, says: "In spite of measly returns of only 0.1 per cent on the majority of current accounts, 75 per cent of customers told us that they had stayed loyal to the same bank for more than five years."
New Castle Hotels Names J/Brice Design of Boston to $13 Million Hotel Project
New Castle Hotels, (www.newcastlehotels.com) an independent operator and developer of upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers in the US and Canada, named J/Brice Design International, Inc. of Boston to renovate its Woodcliff Lake and Hilton in Bergen County, NJ. This will be J/Brice Design’s third renovation of the property New Castle regards as a Crown Jewel.
Founded in 1989 by Jeff Ornstein, chief executive officer, J/Brice Design International (www.jbricedesign.com) has served as New Castle’s preferred design firm for the past 14 years. The firm was selected to the head the $13 million dollar project, in part, for its ability to meet Hilton brand standards while simultaneously differentiating New Castle properties in local and national travel, events and corporate markets.
Holiday Travel Tips to Help Ease the Hassles
Hopefully you booked early, got a good rate and are traveling with some flexibility. If not, you'll be like most of us. You may have already checked in and printed out your boarding passes. Many airline websites let you do this at home. If not, try to find a kiosk at the airport to check in and avoid the lines. If you don't need to speak with airline personnel, don't sweat the lines. Try to use public transportation or get a ride to the airport. Parking lots tend to fill up quickly around the holiday travel season. To reduce the airport shuttle fare, see if you can leave your car closer to the airport, with a friend or even at your workplace.
Click here to read more…Ascentis Makes Workforce Managements Hot List" Second Year in a Row
Ascentis Corporation named a Top HRMS Provider" for the second year in a row by Workforce Management in the publication's March issue.
Ascentis Corporations CEO, Charles DAmbrosia says, We thank Workforce Management for including us in their prestigious Hot List" again and are very proud of this accomplishment. Our exponential growth and success is due in large to our ever-growing partner program -- and in turn our partners. We also owe our customers a thank you for their consistent feedback which helps us continue to enhance our product to meet the needs of small and mid-sized businesses."
Journey Stone Creations Releases Stranger Danger Book and Song to Create Awareness for Parents and Children
Journey Stone Creations, LLC today announced their newest book, Stranger Danger. This book creates a meaningful way for parents (and grandparents) to talk to their children about personal safety. The book will reach store shelves before Thanksgiving.
Patricia Stirnkorb, author and president of Journey Stone Creations said “The reluctantly written, but absolutely necessary, book for today’s boys and girls is designed to allow children and parents to talk about this important subject." In a rhyming verse, children will learn that saying “No!” to strangers, acquaintances or even people in authority positions is okay. According to statistics from the Department of Justice, every nine minutes in America a child is kidnapped by someone other than a family member.
Knowledge Infusion Showcases Industry Expertise in Four Sessions at the Oracle Human Capital Management Users Group (OHUG) Spring Conference
Leveraging its deep expertise in the human capital management industry, Knowledge Infusion today announced its consulting experts will deliver several presentations to PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM customers at the Oracle® Human Capital Management Users Group (OHUG) spring conference kicking off today in Las Vegas.
Taking place from April 19-21, the conference will feature 64 sessions delivered exclusively for PeopleSoft customers, three of which will be lead by Knowledge Infusion experts. In addition to leading a session featuring Capital One, Knowledge Infusion CEO Jason Averbook will moderate a thought leader panel that will address the numerous surveys surrounding the human capital management industry today.
Low-Maintenance Composite Decking Recycled and Recyclable
Biddeford, Maine (PRWEB) May 9, 2007 -– Correct Building Products(R), manufacturer of CorrectDeck(R) CX with Microban(R) antimicrobial product protection, today announced a pilot program to collect plastic wood composite jobsite scrap, complementing its active recycling program.
This information is timely as spring deck building season arrives. Additionally, more consumers are expressing interest in “green” building products. What many consumers and contractors are unaware of is that Correct Building Products produces composite decking made from recycled materials that can be recycled again. Green-conscious consumers can select CorrectDeck composite products with confidence.
Digipede and West Monroe Partners Team Up to Deliver Grid Projects
Digipede Technologies (www.digipede.net), the leading provider of distributed computing solutions for the Microsoft Windows platform, and West Monroe Partners. (www.westmonroepartners.com), a full-service provider of business and technology solutions, today announced that West Monroe Partners will deliver the Digipede Network for one of their high-performance financial services customer engagements. West Monroe Partners consultants have been trained to grid-enable .NET applications to benefit mutual customers using the Digipede Network as West Monroe Partners expands its .NET practice in financial services.
Click here to read more…Surfers Have New Community at DailyStoke.com
Today, Surfing LLC announced the launch of DailyStoke.com, a new website for surfers and the surfing community. DailyStoke.com will provide readers with daily commentary and insight, product reviews, news and frequent contests, with the opportunity for comments and submissions by readers.
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DailyStoke.com features writers who are passionate and knowledgeable surfers from California, New York, Florida and overseas. The site is managed and edited in New York by an experienced team of digital media professionals.
SchoolSpring Launches Enhanced Recruiting Services
SchoolSpring (www.schoolspring.com), the premiere online job source specifically for educators, announces today the release of a significant upgrade in its powerful web-based recruiting tool for schools. The enhanced system is now available and already in use by current SchoolSpring customers. SchoolSpring Version 2.0 combines more features and increased flexibility with improved ease-of-use.
Susan Fitzpatrick, Vice President of SchoolSpring, explains how the new service was developed: "We listened carefully to the needs of our customers to create a completely upgraded product. Our investments in the new system are already paying off as customer response to date is overwhelmingly positive." Initial roll-out of SchoolSpring Version 2.0 began in December with training and technical support for customers.
"I was very happy with the original SchoolSpring, but Version 2.0 has many new time-saving features that make the system even more efficient and user-friendly. Everyone at SchoolSpring is very responsive to any questions I have and is open to suggestions to help the user," says Mary Dyl, Human Resources at Middletown Public Schools in Rhode Island.
Land Grab or Land Boom
We have all heard the saying "no one is making land anymore, so buy it while it's still available". This statement is especially true when it comes to location, location, location. Does it really matter how the economy is if you need a place to live and want an easy commute? All these factors came into play a couple of weeks ago when a land developer released a group of single-family home lots within 25 miles of Houston, TX. LGI Land based in Conroe, TX, decided to open up a new section in Benders Landing Estates, an existing 2,200 lot subdivision, in Spring, TX. With a little advertising encouraging buyers to visit the new property sites and a special $60,000 Mercedes-Benz car give-away to a lucky individual, they had a banner day.
Click here to read more…Ideal Image® Announces Patent Pending Laser Hair Removal Mobile Training System for Practitioners
Ideal Image Development, Inc., www.idealimage.com, the number one brand leader in laser hair removal, is proud to announce research and development of its new patent pending mobile training and support and delivery system specifically for the laser hair removal practitioner. The Training Support Network (TSN") is the first available handheld mobile training and support delivery system designed specifically for treatment providers who perform permanent hair removal. The new proprietary Ideal Image® system will break down the often complicated barriers to providing safe effective laser hair removal by simplifying the decision making process using dynamically updated information.
Click here to read more…New Online RFID in Construction Event to Be Held on Sept. 1
RFID Journal, the world's leading media and events company covering radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies, today announced its partnership with FIATECH, a consortium of industries and companies that build large refineries, power plants, commercial buildings or manufacturing facilities, to produce a virtual event covering RFID in construction.
Similar to webinars, RFID Journal's virtual events feature objective subject-matter experts and thought leaders presenting the latest information regarding business and technology issues related to the use of RFID. These events are free, and attendees can choose to participate in the entire event, or just particular sessions they prefer.
Allan Houser Inc. Announces Leadership Change: Allan Houser Inc. has Announced the Departure of CEO Kim Bourne
Allan Houser Inc. has announced the departure of CEO Kim Bourne.
Buoyed in 2005 and 2006 by a growing economy and exploding exposure of Allan Houser's artwork, Ms. Kim Bourne was hired in 2007 to coordinate the exploration of new marketing opportunities and new product development ideas.
While many facets of these efforts proved promising, the economic downturn and continuing uncertainty at present led the Board of Directors of Allan Houser Inc. to a decision to re-focus on their core business.
One Man's Race: 200 Miles for Lyme Disease Awareness
Carl Asker, husband, father of three and Director of Finance for a NYC corporation, started running at the tender age of 37 with no running background. He thought he had met his biggest physical challenge in life when he started participating in Ironman distance triathlons in 2003 at the age of 40. But when he contracted a particularly hard-to-treat case of Lyme disease in 2006, he discovered what an "Ironman" every day of his life would become, as he spent more than a year and a half recovering from this disease.
Click here to read more…San Diego Physician Nasrin Mani Adds Thermage Body Shaping Tip 16 for Faster Better Body Contouring
Dr. Nasrin Mani, medical director of La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic, has been selected as one of the first physicians in the nation to receive the new 16cm Thermage Body Tip. Proven to take inches from waist, hips and thighs, the new Body Tip makes the process faster, more technologically effective and more comfortable for patients.
Thermage Body Tip - The Doctors' Show
"I'm always aware of my patients' comfort levels. Much of the medical technology for appearance improvement does involve some level of discomfort. The adage 'No Pain, No Gain' has a semblance of truth in this business" says Dr. Mani. "When I can offer superior results with less pain and less time investment for my patients, it is a choice I will always make."
When A Woman Succumbs to Extreme Deal Shopping
How can you tell when a woman is addicted to deal shopping? Some of those addicted will clipping coupons everyday; others will go to online websites such as macys.com and see the day's best deals. For 27-year-old Luna Parker, a working mom from Silicon Valley, it means starting her own deal site dealmoon.com, a shopping deal site designed specifically for women.
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"I just love the feeling of buying good stuff for cheap price," says Luna Parker. "I have been deal shopping since I was a college student. Every morning when I get up I would log onto different forums and deal sites to check for the newest coupons and latest sale information. Most of the things I buy are with big discount or even for free." Luna looks at her belongings and says proudly, "I got my Gucci watch for $129 while the price in store is $499; my diamond/ruby bracelet was $99 when the regular price was $599; my Banana Republic Coat was 80% off; my Clarks shoes cost $14.99; the toys and diapers I bought for my daughter are always 30% - 50% off...."
