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Europcar Inspires to Hire with Hot Summer Tweets
New Crossfire Releases - Led Zeppelin, Zombies and Former Zappa Members - Soon To Hit The Streets
Formidable publisher and record label, Crossfire Records, has some ambitious new releases lined-up for Spring 2007. Crossfire, who has blazed a name in the rock music publishing field by issuing invaluable documentations on music legends like Frank Zappa, Jethro Tull, Manfred Mann and The Zombies, are sole distributors of Led Zeppelin: The Montreux Concerts. Led Zeppelin can be considered the quintessential rock stars of the 1970s with their special brand of classic hard rock. Written by Gilles Chateau and Sam Rapallo, the book explores the band's special relationship with the legendary concert venue, home of the famous Montreux Jazz Festival. Co-author and photographer of Led Zeppelin: The Montreux Concerts, Gilles Chateau, shares his incredible never-before-seen collection of photographs along with insightful interviews, research and text by Sam Rapallo. A portion of the proceeds from the book's sales go to two of Jimmy Page's charities - The ABC Trust and Casa Jimmy.
Click here to read more…TipTopWebsite.com Provides Affordable Solution
With 73 percent of American adults using the Internet, businesses -- both big and small -- would have a difficult time operating in today's competitive environment without a website. But daunting Web design and technical issues still keep many companies and individuals on the sidelines of the digital world.
TipTopWebsite.com has changed that, revolutionizing the industry by making website creation simple and affordable. The Florida-based company announced today package pricing deals on its cutting-edge program that allows everyone - from the computer novice to the technologically savvy -- to build multimedia websites in minutes, not weeks. And, most importantly, do it at a fraction of the cost charged by high-end design studios.
PayPal Launches Local Service in Spain
PayPal, a leading online payment solution, today announced the launch of a new PayPal site in Spain, designed for Spanish users. The new site https://www.paypal.es/) is written in Spanish, offers information customized for Spanish PayPal account holders, and enables payments in Euros, the common currency in Spain.
PayPal.es is also integrated into eBay Spain, making buying and selling on eBay even faster, safer and more convenient for Spanish users. Because PayPal has nearly 72 million accounts in 45 markets, PayPal.es makes it easier for Spaniards to buy and sell with millions of eBay and PayPal users around the world.
New Tax Planning Tool Lets Financial Advisors Deliver Immediate Results
TaxCoach Software, LLC announced the launch of TaxCoachForFinancialPlanners.com, a new sales channel for its breakthrough TaxCoach™ tax planning system. The internet-based application lets tax and finance professionals prepare custom tax plans for new and existing clients. The site can be found at http://www.taxcoachforfinancialplanners.com.
“Traditional income tax software crunches numbers to illustrate ‘what-ifs’ in more detail than most clients want or need,” says TaxCoach founder Ed Lyon, a nationally recognized author, speaker, and consultant. “We designed our system to let tax professionals give their clients specific strategies and concepts, presented in plain-English, and packaged to deliver the savings clients really want.”
Announcing the Release of: Transforming Non-Profits For Relevancy In Challenging Times by Celeste E. Terry, MSSA
Transforming Non-Profits For Relevancy In Challenging Times by Celeste E. Terry, MSSA, provides a poignant and compelling story that reveals information not found in ot 2c84 her books -- learning how to re-invent and transform yourself in order to transform a non-profit organization, the United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland, Inc., using technology that creates synergy for impact and results. The book is available at: Amazon.com, www.imazemarketing.com and Bowker.com.
Celeste also created and hosts the four year old weekly Internet radio program, "Demystifying Non-Profits" on www.globaltalkradio.com - Wednesdays at 5PM(EST). Ms. Terry also hosts a podcast, "Digital Sista", a registered trademark of the United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland, Inc. which is downloaded across the United States and around the world.
Post Properties Installs Automated Revenue Management System, Lifts Rates 20% at Key Locations
Post Properties, with nearly $2 billion in assets and over 21,872 apartment homes in 62 communities, is one of the largest developers and operators of upscale multi-family communities in the U.S. It is adapting to the changing lease-rental marketplace by upgrading its call center to 24/7 operations and utilizing web booking technology to accommodate Internet shoppers. Post is also gaining competitive advantage from its recent installation of a sophisticated revenue management system, a "next generation" enhancement of the systems used by airlines and hotels, to automate rate setting at nearly all its properties with noteworthy results.
Click here to read more…New Online Tools Help Medicare Part D Beneficiaries Prepare for the Part D Doughnut Hole
The website Medicare-PartD.com released a series of online calculators this past week designed to assist Medicare Part D beneficiaries with their estimation of prescription costs through 2007 and into 2008. Website users can enter medication costs as monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually to see how purchase patterns affect coverage gap timing. The user can also change other values including the amount of their initial deductible. The results of the doughnut (or donut) hole calculation are displayed simply and the user can choose to have a copy of the results sent to them via eMail at no charge. The 2007 online doughnut hole calculator can be found at www.Medicare-PartD.com/DoughnutHole2007.php.
The Part D doughnut hole or coverage gap is the part of a Medicare prescription drug plan where many Part D beneficiaries will again pay 100% of their prescription medication costs. Part D beneficiaries will enter the 2007 doughnut hole when their retail prescription costs reach $2,400. Last year, the doughnut hole or coverage gap began when retail prescription costs reached $2,250. The 2007 doughnut hole continues until the beneficiary spends a total out of pocket of $3,850 on covered prescriptions.
ColdCypress Announces Formation of C2 Staffing Company
ColdCypress LLC, a Pittsburgh leader in IT consulting services is pleased to announce the formation of C2 Staffing Solutions.
Leading this division is Frank Katich who brings over 20 years of experience and knowledge in the Information Technology Staffing Industry.
C2 Staffing Solutions Division offers creative solutions that are custom developed to fit each of our client's distinctive situations. Client environments are assessed to ensure their professional and technical needs are met. C2 has inhouse technology employees that will aid in the screening of our candidates.
New Jersey Basement Waterproofing Company Slashes Prices in Wake of Rising Energy and Food Costs
NationDry Wat 5b4 erproofing, Inc., a leading provider of basement waterproofing and water remediation services, today announced that in response to economic conditions, the company is reducing rates on all services. NationDry was established in 1999, and offers a full line of water and mold remediation services, as well as corrective services for foundation and structural issues.
Stuart Perlman, President of NationDry, stated today that as a result of increasing costs affecting homeowners, most notably in the northeast, the company is taking measures to insure that homeowers and their families do not live in environments that could negatively impact their health.
Canadian Bookkeepers Association Advise to Test Your Bookkeeper
Statistics Canada estimates there are almost 2.5 million self-employed people in Canada right now. Every one of those businesses requires accurate bookkeeping, and the CBA is on a mission to ensure that no more businesses in Canada fail due to poor accounting. A simple 30 question quiz can tell us so much about your accounting practices!" says CBA president Candice Morash.
Once a bookkeeper has completed the test, the CBA can suggest a course of action for those who do not score a successful grade. Suggestions can include educational upgrades, limiting bookkeeping practices, as well as professional development courses. For those who are successful in passing the test, professional support, recognition and continuing education can be obtained through membership in the association.
Veteran Nurse of 15 Years in Intensive Care Nursing Finds Career Diversity as Best Prevention for Burnout
Franklin/Nashville, TN (PRWEB) June 17, 2006 -– Veteran nurse of 15 years in intensive care nursing finds career diversity as best prevention for burnout; on the job back injury big profession breaker.
“If the next face you remember seeing after you clutch your chest in pain is mine…you’re really really sick!” says Jeff Seely, RN of Nashville, TN. He has been an intensive care nurse in various specialties for 15 years. Surgical, Med-Surg, and now Cardiac, he’s seen quite a lot. In a profession that is riddled with challenging issues he didn’t want to be another washed out statistic. “The burnout rate is high, especially in intensive care”, he says after a long 12-hour night shift. He’s right. With an aging population the demands on the nursing profession are growing, particularly registered nurses. There are currently 125,000 open RN positions nationwide and far too few nursing school graduates to fill them. As the population ages so does the existing pool of nurses. Burnout and injury are big reasons why many choose to or are forced to leave their jobs.
Students Receive Career Coaching at Online-Education.net
The new career coach Q&A section at Online-Education.net allows students to ask questions ranging from topics about degree programs to individual online coursework. Coach Barbara Hauser's background in advising major corporations, small businesses, and individuals makes her an invaluable resource to career and education seekers, from aspiring veterinarians to enlisted military personnel. 13F
"Barb really offers a whole new dimension to students interested in online learning," Aaron Lee, spokesman for Online-Education.net, said. "Her professional expertise gives students the chance to tap a great depth of knowledge to help them make those crucial career and education choices." 165
Nassim Taleb, Black Swan Author, To Participate in JSM Panel Discussion
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of the highly acclaimed book, The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable, will participate in a panel at the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) next week, the American Statistical Association (ASA) announced today. JSM, the world's largest annual gathering of statisticians, features 2,500+ presentations, panels, roundtables and other sessions; it is attended by more than 5,000 statistics experts from government, industry and academia. JSM opens at the Colorado Convention Center August 3rd and runs through August 7th.
Click here to read more…High Marks in VCG Customer Survey Emphasize Importance of "High-Touch" Staffing Software Support
VCG Inc., the developer of StaffSuite® and WebPAS® software solutions for leading staffing companies, today announced the results of a comprehensive survey of its customers on VCG's products and services. The independent survey, conducted by research firm Specifics Incorporated of Atlanta, GA, used a broad sampling of VCG customers across product platforms and customer size. The resulting report awarded VCG overall marks above software industry averages, with 'excellent' marks in software support and Web support.
Click here to read more…Chocolove Debuts at Cannes Film Festival
This week, celebrities and guests of the American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival will be treated to an assortment of Chocolove chocolate bars, a decadent treat perfect for indulging while screening movies and partying into the late night hours. Chocolove's unique bars have sexy, curvaceous squares and each wrapper resembles a love letter, complete with a classic love poem.
"We were very excited to be invited by the American Pavilion to provide chocolate for the festival," reports Chocoloves owner and chocolatier, Timothy Moley. "Its nice to be recognized for our product quality and creative packaging. I make Chocolove simply for the pleasure of creating a delicious chocolate bar -- but to know that celebrities like Selma Hayek, Tom Cruise, George Lucas and Johnny Depp might be enjoying a bar is pretty thrilling."
George Comfort & Sons Multi-Million Renovation of High Ridge Park Corporate Center Nears Completion
George Comfort & Sons, a privately owned real estate investment and management firm, has completed extensive renovations at High Ridge Park Corporate Center, Stamford’s Office in a Park. High Ridge Park is a six building, Class-A office complex comprised of 583,000 square feet on 40 acres.
George Comfort & Sons, in partnership with Angelo Gordon’s Core Plus Fund, bought the architecturally distinguished High Ridge Park in 2003, the firm’s first foray into the Connecticut market.
The multi-million renovations include architectural enhancements and the addition of new amenities, including:
New Company Shows People How to Eat Their Greens Without Chewing
The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables are well documented. It's no wonder why moms notoriously hound their kids to finish eating their broccoli or spinach; the effects they have on the body are significant. There is an easier way to take in all those vitamins, minerals and enzymes from fruits and veggies, and it's through juicing. At www.fruitvegetablejuicers.com, an arsenal of various types of juicers and blenders can be found, along with tips, books, accessories and other products. As the experts at the site say, "If it is edible and came from a plant, and you want to juice it, we can help pair you with the right juicer for your needs."
Click here to read more…InterLegis Launches Macintosh-Compatible Version of Discovery360™
Dallas-based InterLegis, Inc. an innovator of Web-based litigation and electronic discovery technologies, announced today the introduction of a Macintosh-compatible version of Discovery360™, the company's flagship e-discovery application.
Filling what was a void in litigation and discovery technology, InterLegis is the first to offer a comprehensive document culling and review tool in a Mac version.
Both modules of the Discovery360 application, DataMapper and Reviewer, are now available in a Macintosh version to serve the needs of the growing population of Mac users in the legal industry and the greater business world.
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.
Europcar Inspires to Hire with Hot Summer Tweets
Europcar, the UK's leading vehicle hire company has launched 'Hot Summer Tweets', its new Twitter campaign to engage customers during the peak summer months. The Tweets offer inspiration for the hottest places to go and things to do throughout the summer, plus great deals on car hire to get them there.
Danny Higgins, Head of eCommerce for Europcar UK Group said: "We're very keen to explore new platforms such as Twitter to increase our brand awareness and interact with new customers in a very informal and more personal way. While the vast majority of our Tweets concern fun ideas for places to go, our aim is to 'Inspire to hire' and introduce new customers to the idea of hiring a car for their weekend trips and UK holidays. This is all part of our objective to be the most consumer focused car hire (www.europcar.co.uk) company in the UK."
