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Keep Your New Year's Resolution By Using Dr. Mike's Top Ten Tips To Quit Smoking
Atlanta Novelist's Interview Will Re-Broadcast in Response to Listener Requests
In response to requests from listeners who missed the show earlier this month, all three of the Atlanta-based Dickie Broadcasting radio stations will re-broadcast the interview Greg Jordan conducted with author, Darlene Wofford. In the hour-long Public Affairs program Mr. Jordan, producer and host, interviews the Atlanta native about her novel, "Edgewise: An Assignment to Remember." The show is scheduled to re-broadcast 'trimultaneously' at 4:00 Sunday, June 24th on WCNN-680 AM, WFOM-1230 AM, and WALR-680 AM. You may also listen via stream audio at http://www.streamaudio.com/site/Stations.aspx?location=GA-GEORGIA , click on WCNN to hear the show.
Click here to read more…New Xulon Title Shuns Pat Answers in Favor of Biblical Truth
Xulon author Bruce T. Morris recently debuted what is perhaps the most comprehensive coverage of difficult issues in such a short volume, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way Through My Bible Study (paperback, 60647-028-2)--and which really gives rise to the saying that "good things come in small packages." Have you ever felt failure in forgiving? Does your marriage--or even your divorce--need a boost? Would you like to know more about how to please God and support your friends in marital status? Do a few passages of Scripture completely baffle you? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then Morris' book will appeal to you.
Click here to read more…Steven Himmelfarb Becomes Newest Agent At The Billions Corporation
Steven Himmelfarb today begins work as an agent at The Billions Corporation after three years in that capacity at Paquin Entertainment in Toronto. His roster, which includes Tokyo Police Club, Final Fantasy, Basia Bulat (Canada only) Hayden (Canada only) and Beirut (Canada only) moves with him.
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Chicago-headquartered Billions, with existing agents also based in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR and Bloomington, IN, is celebrating its twentieth year of operation. Among its exclusive clients are The Arcade Fire, Death Cab For Cutie, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Sufjan Stevens, Vampire Weekend, Neko Case, Silversun Pickups and Oscar-winning duo The Swell Season.
MadZ Software Releases Video to iPod Converter 1.0: A Tool For Converting Videos Into MP4 Format For Play On An Apple IPod Classic or Apple Nano
MadZ Software announces the release of version 1.0 of its Video to iPod Converter software. This software converts your favorite video files from AVI, QuickTime, MOV, FLV, WMV, 3GP, and other formats, into .mp4 format, so that you can then upload them to your Apple iPod Classic or Apple Nano. You can even convert videos obtained from YouTube, FaceBook, and other similar websites. Then you can watch them whenever and wherever you want.
The MadZ Video to iPod Converter interface is specifically designed to be easy to use for beginners. And the multifunction preview screen enables you to watch the entire video prior to conversion, create and view a list of the videos to be converted, and configure advanced settings. Advanced settings include screen resolution, frame rate and quality for video, and sample rate, stereo/mono, and quality for audio.
NADAguides.com Adds "Horsepower" to its Marketing Engine with New Branding Campaign, PR Agency of Record and National Spokesperson
NADAguides.com, the leading provider of pricing information and market research for new and used cars, classic cars, RVs, motorcycles and boats, is kicking off 2009 with an all-new branding campaign designed to build greater consumer awareness of NADAguides.com. A recognized name in the automotive industry, NADAguides.com has partnered with DRIVEN Media Communications, one of the industry's fastest growing automotive PR firms. DRIVEN will help lead strategic marketing and public relations efforts to increase awareness among consumers and industry insiders of the powerful tools and extensive market research available through NADAguides.com.
Click here to read more…Realmessages and Unwired Appeal Launch SMS Trivia for the American Basketball Association
Following the signing of a strategic partnership, Unwired Appeal and Realmessages have launched one of the largest SMS Trivia games and SMS sweepstakes in USA history for the American Basketball Association (ABA).
In their 2004-2005 league debut, the ABA has incorporated ABA SMS Trivia where fans can demonstrate their knowledge of original league history by answering weekly questions sets sent to their cell phones. Each question answered is also entered in the sweepstakes with thousands of dollars in prizes awarded in weekly and grand finale drawings.
Americans Easily Investing in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
By closing the first US-style mortgage in San Miguel de Allende, Finance North America has expanded Americans’ ability to use US funding sources for Mexican property investments.
“Up until now, American investment in Mexico has been stunted by regulations guiding funds from Mexican lenders. We’ve effectively eliminated those cross-border barriers,” says company president Russ Schreier. Since 2005, FNA has been the single largest source of cross-border mortgage loans for Americans.
“Every procedure was executed in a very accurate and professional way. Finance North America is the best home loan option in San Miguel de Allende,” reports José Urbina of Villa de San Miguel Realty.
Compliance 360 Introduces New Innovative Enhancements to Their Governance, Risk and Compliance Solution
Compliance 360, a provider of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) management software, today announced the launch of new product enhancements to their GRC solution. This latest application version includes an innovative Compliance and Legal Forums module, integration with the LexisNexis® Insurance Compliance Solution, and executive dashboard improvements.
“Compliance 360 prides itself on market-leading product innovation and strategic vision,” says Debbie Luyk, Director of Product Management. “Because our application is delivered via Software as a Service (SaaS), we can deliver more capabilities at a faster rate thereby providing our customers with the means to enhance their productivity and efficiency. We provide unique solutions that are unmatched by older technology companies.”
The Fast Charge Payment Gateway Offers Free Merchant Services for Donation Billing Clients
The Fast Charge Payment Gateway offers free donation billing services for non-profit and recurring billing customers. The Fast Charge Payment Gateway includes a free recurring billing option for credit card processing and online check processing for all US merchants. Merchants using any merchant account with any credit card processing provider can still use the Fastcharge merchant service without changing their current Merchant Banking relationship.
Monthly Donations for church groups, disaster aid and subscription fees are examples of products and services that bill on a recurring basis.
HTI Increases Presence in MDU Marketplace: Margo Allan Hired to Direct Effort
HTI is expanding its core business of designing and installing integrated systems for the residential marketplace to commercial and MDU markets in the Greater Seattle area and the Pacific Northwest as a whole. Condos and other multi-dwelling units (MDUs) are being built in ever increasing numbers as more people come to embrace urban lifestyles as an alterative to suburban living. In recognition of this growing trend, HTI, the Northwest's leader in providing integrated systems, has launched a new business unit to serve this important market segment.
Craig Carman, VP for Sales and Marketing for HTI said today that Margo Allan, a highly regarded industry professional with more than 20 years of experience with some of the nation's top firms, will lead the new unit. "Because of Margo's solid record of achievement in high tech, business entertainment, real estate, and retail with Fortune 500 companies such as Starbucks, Nordstrom, Wal-Mart, State Farm, and Toys R Us, we regard her as just the right person to lead this strategic business initiative."
Oceanfront Property in Panama is as Hot as Ever
Panama's Real Estate Market is currently as hot as it has ever been, according to Brian Piantadosi, General Manager of Ocean Legacy -- a privately held, Internet /real estate marketing company.
Everyday in Panama is jam packed with North Americans and Canadians creating a buzz in Panama's emerging cosmopolitan city and rippling investment through its coastline.
Ken Jones, President of Focus (the leading tourism publication company in Panama and Jamaica), even joined in on the frenzy and put an offer on a piece of property north of Panama City in a town called Arraijan. "Investors buying will receive returns within a very short window span, 3 to 5 years I predict. Some small real estate companies are completing over 100 transactions a day," says Ken Jones, President of Focus Publications, originally from England, and now with more than 30 years living in Panama.
Boylepoker.com International Poker Open Online Festival Announced
To celebrate the recent success of the Boylepoker.com International Poker Open -- the largest field of poker players ever assembled outside of the U.S. -- Boylepoker.com are holding a seven-day online poker festival starting Monday November 17.
The festival features seven low buy-in events with a number of pros playing as bounties throughout the week. Boylepoker.com has developed a special accumulator bounty system which could see players win up to $5,000.
Players can win big by knocking out a succession of bounties:
Knock out one bounty - win $50
Knock out two bounties - win $250
Knock out three bounties - win $1,000
Knock out four bounties - win $2,500
Knock out five bounties - win $5,000
The bounties will be made up of a selection of pros that played the live event such as Dave Callaghan, Maria Demetriou, Jen Mason, Andy Ward, Scott Gray, Rory Liffey, Ian Frazer, Ryan Fronda, Mad Marty Wilson, Ray Panthaki and Boylepoker.com sponsored pros Marty Smyth and Padraig Parkinson.
Jorg Stephan Joins Exhibitgroup/Giltspur as Head of Sales in Düsseldorf, Germany
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur (EG), a leading experiential marketing agency known for creating meaningful and memorable brand experiences, today announced the addition of senior marketing and sales strategist, Jorg Stephan, to its global sales and marketing division. Based in Düsseldorf, Germany, Stephan brings more than 20 years of experience in the international exhibiting arena to his new role as head of sales, where he supports EG's growing international roster of clients.
"EG clients expect unparalleled expertise from our global team," said John Jastrem, president and CEO, Exhibitgroup/Giltspur. "Jorg's record of leadership in the European trade fair and event marketing arena provides our customers even greater strategic value and insight into their global programs."
ECONOLITE Selects ISC’s MapDotNet to power Traffic Management Solution
ISC announces that ECONOLITE, a leading transportation solution provider and manufacturer of advanced traffic controllers, has integrated MapDotNet UX into their latest offering. Centracs™ is Econolite's newest Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) software, providing a centralized integrated platform for traffic signal control, ITS field device monitoring and control, information management, graphical data display, and additional features.
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Mark Alexander, Managing Partner at ISC, explains “ECONOLITE is a great company focused on providing traffic management and control systems, and they excel at it. We’re proud to see our product provide the GIS and mapping capabilities in their latest offering.”
Royal Digital Picture Display Innovation Keeps Family and Friends in Sight
The popularity of digital cameras has created one significant problem: how to share those wonderful digital pictures with family and friends.
Royal Consumer Information Products has provided the solution with the introduction of two innovative and lifestyle accommodating digital picture displays: the Royal Digital Picture Album and the silky eggdrop-shaped Royal Hot Shots keychain. Each complements active lifestyles and frees users from the clutches of the PC, the usual way digital pictures are viewed.
Give the Gift of a Great Night of Sleep this Holiday Season--DreamAid, Inc Presents the Dreamiest Gifts for the Sleep Challenged Person on Your List, Under $50
Sleep is a luxury that most people do not get enough of. It is proven that too little sleep makes a person less productive and more stressed. And, around the holidays, it is especially hard to guarantee visions of sugarplums dancing in your head with all of that shopping, cocktailing and list-checking going on.
So, what is the best gift to give to the sleep-deprived person on your list? DreamAid recommends a stocking full of splendid sleep inducing goodies, all under $50 each.
1. Dreamy Pillow Covers
Toss out the Ambien. DreamAid Pillow Covers, each one inscribed with positive life enhancing messages, actually help a person tap into a blissful dream state. Choose from over 50 inspirational wishes such as "Peace, Love, Rest" and quickly erase the stressors of the day. www.dreamaidproducts.com - $24.00
RMR Industries Announces Release of BTS Marine Protectant™
RMR Industries, LLC, a specialty chemical company, introduces BTS Protectant; the first one-step all-surface conditioning protectant for the marine industry. “Bow-to-Stern” (BTS) Protectant utilizes a spray-and-wipe polymer technology that cleans, conditions, and safeguards your boat and marine equipment from environmental damage including the stains and odors created by bacteria, mold, and mildew.
Bow to Stern Marine Protectant is the first marine protectant that offers boating enthusiast “all surface protection: in one easy to use, spray on, wipe off formula. It virtually eliminates the need of having 5 or 6 different bottles of “stuff” needed for traditional boat maintenance and is the only product that creates a surface barrier that will eliminate better than 90% of the staining and damage caused by mold, mildew and bacterial infestations. This barrier also keeps spider droppings and exhaust from staining gel-coat, vinyl, and most other treated surfaces. BTS imparts a beautiful shine on hard surfaces and incorporates the industry’s highest UV sun block available for protecting vinyl upholstery and fabrics.
Primary Certificate in Vascular Surgery is Watered Down, Says Head of International Vascular Surgery Body
Sir Peter RF Bell, MD, President of the International Society for Vascular Surgery (ISVS) delivered a powerful and poignant speech today at the 33rd annual VEITHsymposium, a premier global Vascular Surgery conference, regarding the primary certificate for Vascular Surgery.
Addressing a large international audience of vascular surgeons, industry and political leaders, Bell said the objectives of the ISVS remain the same -- that is to further the position of Vascular Surgery in the treatment of vascular disease on an international level. "Setting standards, by helping to access training while fostering an international brotherhood of vascular surgeons can collectively have enough political influence to sustain the specialty worldwide that will allow vascular surgeons to control our destiny," said Bell.
Eagle MHC Offers Worktables and Workstations for Cleanroom Applications
Eagle MHC announces a new complete line of stainless steel worktables and workstations for cleanroom applications. Designed for Class 1 to Class 100,000 cleanroom operations, Eagle clean tables are constructed of type 304 18-8 stainless steel, with stainless steel hat-channel framing. Choose from solid top or perforated top models, with laminar perforations of 3/4-inch on 1-inch centers.
Eagle MHC worktables for cleanroom applications.Electropolished finishes for electronic and computer applications are available on tables from 36- to 96-inches wide, and 24-, 30- or 36-inch depths.
Keep Your New Year's Resolution By Using Dr. Mike's Top Ten Tips To Quit Smoking
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, 70 percent of smokers want to quit each year, 46 percent of smokers try to quit each year, but less than 7.5 percent of smokers succeed in quitting for a year (http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/tobacco/smokfact.htm). Let Dr. Michael Rabinoff, an expert in smoking cessation, help you keep your New Year's resolution by following his top ten tips to quit smoking.
1. Have a "big enough why." Spend time thinking about why you want to quit. What are your personal reasons to quit? Then write down the reasons. Post your written reasons on your refrigerator and elsewhere, and let the list remind you every day of these important reasons. It's your life, so be motivated to succeed.
