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ItsAboutMusic.com Signs Singer-Songwriter Harry Francis
Harry Francis - 3rd place "Album of the Year" in the 2004 Just Plain Folks music awards
Though he's been known mostly as the keyboard player for the east coast rock band Mr. Greengenes, Harry Francis is making his own mark on the world. His 1999 debut CD "Here In The Underground" demonstrated his love for pop/rock music and catchy melodies along with his diverse sense of style.
His ever growing list of awards and achievements include:
- 3rd place "Album of the Year" in the 2004 Just Plain Folks music awards
- "Album of the year" and "Song of the year" nominations for the Just Plain Folks music awards. (2004)
- "Best keyboard player" in the 2004 Philadelphia music awards.
- Appeared on the NEW MUSIC WEEKLY "Up and Coming" pop/rock radio charts (July 2003)
- Three (3) "finalist" awards in the 2003 Unisong International Songwriting Contest
- Top 10 finish in the pop category of the 2001 USA Songwriting Contest
- "Album of the Year" nomination for the Just Plain Folks music awards. (2001)
- Harry's song "Free" spent 4 weeks at #1 on the charts on Garageband.com (2001)
- Two "song of the year" nominations in Modern Rock and Pop in the Just Plain Folks music awards. (2001)
- 1st place finish in the pop category of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (1999)
- 5 top 10 finishes in the Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest (1998-1999)
Blockbuster.co.uk's Top Twenty Family Movies for Entertaining the Kids this Easter
Keeping the kids entertained during the school holidays whilst enduring the unpredictable bank holiday weather can be a full time job. This is why the movie experts at Blockbuster.co.uk have compiled their selection of the "Top Twenty Family Movies" for Easter viewing. All the featured movies are available on DVD rental, perfect for indoor home entertainment or entertainment at a holiday location.
Perfect for all the family, all year round, Blockbuster.co.uk's top twenty family movies on DVD includes Walt Disney favourites like "Bambi" and "Robin Hood" that are timeless classics beloved by all, alongside more recent blockbusters such as "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" and "High School Musical 3 - Senior Year" - with many titles also available to rent and buy online and in-store on Blu-ray disc.
Wealthy People Want to be Friends with Stephen Colbert
Affluence Corporation (Pink Sheets: AFFU) (www.Affluence.org the "Company"), the leading integrated multimedia hub of the world's wealthiest people, reveals interesting results gathered from a recent poll of its highly affluent membership base. The poll queried members of the social networking site, Affluence.org, regarding Stephen Colbert, the popular host and executive producer of the Emmy-nominated series The Colbert Report.
The question posed on the elite site - users must meet the minimum requirements of a verified net-worth of U.S. $3 million or annual household income of at least U.S. $300,000 to be accepted - asked members whether or not they would agree to be friends with Colbert if he were a member of the site. The overwhelming majority - a little over 93 percent - responded with a "yes."
Alsbridge Launches the Outsourcing Leadership Forum, a Series of Executive Events to be Held Across North American and Europe
Alsbridge will launch the first event of the complimentary Outsourcing Leadership Forum on April 19, 2006 at the Jones Day law offices in Dallas, Texas. This Forum will be a half-day session for senior-level executives focusing on business process outsourcing (BPO) trends for 2006 with an emphasis on Finance and Accounting (F&A) best practices. Current research and real-world case studies will be presented to illustrate how outsourcing processes are now being implemented by organizations worldwide.
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Uniquely targeted to the real estate industry, and whether online education of the field, distance learning requirements or real estate marketing online the founders of realtyu.com, realtyuonline.com and isucceed.com are now pleased to offer one of the most rounded, and focused routes through the real estate industry learning process.
With 3 websites now leading one another, an increasing total of 40 RealtyU® Real Estate Schools through 120 campuses and now with over 500 real estate instructors and over 5,000 real estate training classes scheduled every year you should be able to find a great real estate course or designation for you.
Executive Outplacement Consultants Offer Solutions that Satisfy Corporate Employers and Employees
Even though the economy continues to move forward, recent announcements of layoffs and downsizing initiatives have taken center stage in the media. While layoffs at General Motors and Boeing have captured headlines, many companies across the US are struggling to balance human and capital resources and evaluating corporate downsizing as an option to achieve higher profits.
With over 25 years as a leader in guiding professionals and executives in developing and executing job search strategies, WSA (http://www.wsacorp.com/outplacement.asp) is uniquely qualified to provide customized corporate outplacement packages for executives. The difference between WSA (http://www.wsacorp.com/outplacement.asp) and traditional outplacement consultants is its ability to create outplacement solutions that are flexible enough to meet the needs of outplaced executives while balancing those needs with the budget constraints of the corporation.
UK Tie Box Now Provide Free Tie Presentation Sleeve Gift Option
At the Tie Box (www.tiebox.co.uk) they are delighted to showcase, and present a truly new and unique supplement to all online purchases. Because the Tie Box have always been committed to supplying their customers with the finest quality handmade luxury silk ties with the silk exclusively sourced from Como, Italy, they now go one step further and are proud to announce that all silk ties in both their classic and luxury ranges now come in a presentation sleeve ideal for that special gift.
Ensuring they stay one step ahead of their high street competitors the Tie Box obtain all of their new silk ties directly from the manufacturer in Italy, where only the highest quality silk necktie brand of Segni & Disegni is produced.
Dealerskins Chosen as web Solutions Provider for The Bill Napleton Auto Group
Dealerskins, (www.dealerskins.com) a division of Dominion Enterprises and a leading provider of automotive dealer web solutions, has announced that it has been chosen as the web solutions provider for The Bill Napleton Auto Group. Dealerskins will create uniquely-branded websites for 13 of the group's stores in the Chicago area.
"The Bill Napleton Auto Group is well known for its automotive expertise in this part of the country, and we at Dealerskins are thrilled to be working with them to refine their online brand and expand their opportunities for success," said Lori Berkson, Internet technology consultant for Dealerskins.
Spirit Journeys Announces the Launch of SpiritFund
Spirit Journeys is excited to announce the launch of its SpiritFund donation campaign. Spirit Journeys is a spiritual gay travel organization and SpiritFund is a natural extension of their mission.
SpiritFund is a scholarship program designed to help make it possible for people to attend retreats or workshops who would not be able to do so without the fund. Many people have experienced the trauma of suddenly losing a partner, or have had dramatic shifts in employment or health. During such times, extra expenses might limit access to the sort of healing work Spirit Journeys offers. There are many others who could also benefit from such a fund: young people just starting their "working" lives, couples with children and only one income, those that currently have a low income, etc.
Construction Begins on Executive Express Chiropractic at the SF Embarcadero Center
Dr. Eben Davis, one of the most successful chiropractors in the United States has chosen Peacock Construction to bring his vision into reality. Peacock Construction has been in the tenant improvement business in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 25 years.
Dr. Eben Davis and Jack Healey of Peacock Construction
Peacock has done several high-end tenant spaces at the Embarcadero Center, and the Executive Express Chiropractic build-out will no doubt become a gem in an already impressive portfolio.
2nd Generation Web Analytics Provider, VisiStat, Inc., Launches Live-Time StatCasting™
VisiStat, Inc., announced today the release of their innovative and original new technology, StatCasting™, as an enhanced implementation of their VisiStat 3.0 Web analytics solutions. StatCasting provides users with the ability to monitor their Web analytic information in actual “live time,” without the need to reload or refresh the browser window for updates. StatCasted™ reports are updated instantaneously as statistical data arrives, enabling entire reports to be completely fluid and in motion as updates are made to the screen in a “better than real time” format.
Click here to read more…The One Key to Help Congress Solve the Housing and Foreclosure Crisis According to CMPS Institute
The CMPS Institute has just sent Congress a detailed proposal calling for government-backed loans to homeowners of up to 20 percent of the homeowner's current mortgage balance.
Gibran Nicholas, Chairman CMPS Institute"Negative homeowner equity is the one root problem that Congress can help solve," said Gibran Nicholas, Chairman of the CMPS Institute, an organization that certifies mortgage bankers and brokers. "If homeowners have no incentive to keep up their mortgage payments, the problems in the housing markets could continue to spread and plunge our country into a deep recession."
Acuity Brands Lighting Announces Strategic Partnership with Renaissance Lighting
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. ("ABL"), has entered into a strategic partnership with Renaissance Lighting, a privately-held, pioneering innovator of solid-state light-emitting diode ("LED") architectural lighting. This partnership includes, among other opportunities, ABL's licensing of Renaissance Lighting's extensive intellectual property estate, namely its Constructive Occlusion® optical system.
ABL, a recognized leader in lighting products and services, and Renaissance Lighting have agreed to collaborate on research and development and other projects supporting the continuous improvement and advancement of LED technologies suitable for consumer, architectural, commercial, institutional and general illumination applications. The agreement is intended to accelerate each company's commercialization of industry-leading LED luminaires, reinforcing both companies' commitment to innovation that enhances the value proposition of solid-state lighting.
Aquarium Plant Business Grows Because of Economic Distress
Recession? What recession? There are no signs of it at AquariumPlants.com, a small business in the tiny town of Tea, SD. The aquarium plant business experienced a sales gain of 60% in February compared to a year ago. The company is apparently benefiting from the economic stress felt by consumers as more people turn to hobbies instead of more expensive entertainment. They added one employee in February and are recruiting two more as March sales continue to surge.
A beautiful planted aquarium provides a relaxing hobby.
Military Spouses Find Employment Despite Tough Economy
Military spouses and war-wounded caregivers face unique challenges in obtaining training and employment due to residence mobility and the need to work from home in order to care for wounded veterans.
(L to R) Congressman John Carter, Audrey Proctor (Career Step award recipient), SPC Justin Robert Clark, Congresswoman Kay Granger
Operation Life Transformed (OLT), a nonprofit organization supporting military spouses and war-wounded caregivers with education and employment resources, partnered with Career Step to provide online medical transcription and medical coding training and placement services. The partnership comes with specific interest from both military spouses and war-wounded caregivers, or those who care for wounded veterans. Referring to the gravity of the situation, Maureen T. Koetz, OLT, said, "We have over 30,000 combat-wounded to deal with and 15,000 right now needing to transition out of the military."
New Networking Group, CXO Network Europe, Attracts Record Membership as CXOs Welcome The Opportunity to Network Across a Spectrum of Sectors & Industries
Founded to facilitate networking amongst CXOs, CFOs, Managing Directors, Senior HR Directors and others, CXO Europe has attracted record membership from a wide spectrum of sectors and industries. CXO Network Europe now has over 130 members since its launch at the London Stock Exchange in January 2006.
With high profile members across the Finance, Banking, Venture Capitalists, Leisure and Technologies industries across Europe, the group provides the opportunity for members to attend quarterly networking lunches and events where they can where they can network without sales pressure and with their true peers .
California Residents Find New Ways to Protect Homes from Upcoming Fire Season
A tone of urgency was used in warning people to protect their California homes from this year's fire season when KCBS-TV and KCAL-TV anchor Dave Clark offered California homeowners a solution with No Burn of California's advanced fire retardant technology during a Top Story prepared by field reporter Jaime Garza. http://301url.com/KCBS_Video
In the Top Story that aired on the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. April 7, 2007 newscasts, the television stations showed crews treating a home under construction in the Malibu Hills with No Burn of California's Wood Gard spray.
Cassadaga BodyMindSpirit Festival to Culminate in Russell "Buddy" Helm Drum Circle
The third annual BodyMindSpirit Festival on Saturday, August 16th from 10 am to 3 pm is a natural for the folks in Cassadaga, Florida. This small community has been home to Spiritualists, Mediums and Healers since it was founded in 1894. Initially a winter retreat for Spiritualists in need of a break from the long, cold winters up north, Cassadaga today is a year-round destination for seekers from around the world. The recent segment on ABC News Nightline and a mention on the upcoming BBC2 series "Around the World in 80 Faiths" highlight just two of the many facets of Cassadaga's appeal.
Click here to read more…Institute of Spa Management Announces Job & Career Center for Spa Industry Professionals Worldwide
In an effort to connect spas worldwide with international ISM students who are highly educated in spa operations and business management, the Institute of Spa Management (www.spacollege.org) has launched the ISM Job & Career Center. The service is free for all employers in the spa industry to post jobs and internships for positions that relate to spa management. Within 24 hours of approval, opportunities are broadcast to current students, as well as graduates of the ISM spa management program.
At the Institute of Spa Management, the organization's primary goal is to educate the spa industry, one professional at a time through quality management education and professional training for adults. ISM has current and past students from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda, China, Japan, Iceland, and all across Europe. Abby Cavanaugh, Director of Student Services: "A number of our talented graduates are looking for career opportunities abroad, others are looking for a long term position closer to home, and some current students are looking to complete an internship to gain real world work experience in spa management. All of our students emerge from the Spa Management Program as extremely analytical and well educated management professionals - highly trained in all aspects of spa operations - who are ready to hit the ground running".
Reputation Management Firm Website, ReputationManagementFirm.com Launches
Reputation Management Firm has recently launched a new website diving into the world of reputation management. Over the last few years it has become even easier to tarnish a company or persons name online. As time moves forward the need to clean up individuals and companies names will be in greater demand. Reputation Management comes in many shapes and sizes and it something that truly a professional must tackle otherwise things could just get worse. It has never been more important than it is today to have a clean reputation online. The power of the internet has made it very easy for customers to really find all the dirt on an organization before making any business decisions.
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