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FaxBack Announces New Partner Program to Help Equipment Manufacturers and Service Providers Add Simple and Affordable VoIP Fax Capabilities Into Their Offerings
Amy Brenneman and Brad Silberling Receive The Help Group's 2007 'Help Humanitarian Award' At Annual Teddy Bear Picnic
Captivating musical performances by more than 60 children with special needs along with celebrity guests created an unforgettable experience at The Teddy Bear Picnic, The Help Group's 30th Annual Spring Luncheon, at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 12. The Help Group saluted Amy Brennenman ("Judging Amy," "N.Y.P.D. Blue," and "Private Practice") and husband, acclaimed writer, director and producer, Brad Silberling ("10 Items or Less" and ''Lemony Snicket's, A Series of Unfortunate Events'') with the 'Help Humanitarian Award' for their commitment to many philanthropic causes. Maria Bello ("Thank You for Smoking" and "A History of Violence") took part in the afternoon program sharing eloquent remarks about the humanitarian spirit of Brenneman and Silberling.
Click here to read more…Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) Names Denise Bradley Executive Director
The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) today announced that V. Denise Bradley, who played a leadership role in the largest exhibition of contemporary art from Africa ever shown in Europe, is MoADs newly appointed executive director. The museum is scheduled to open in downtown San Francisco in late November.
Bradley most recently served in London as AFRICA REMIX Liaison Officer at the South Bank Centre, where she developed an integrated marketing and programming model that generated large and diverse audiences. In that capacity she worked closely with numerous art galleries, the Museum Kunst Palast in Dusseldorf, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Mori Museum in Tokyo. Her career also includes developing global licensing strategy for key Warner Bros. consumer products. She also worked at Walt Disney International, and graduated from Stanford University and the Harvard Business School.
Regulators Propose Curbs on Mortgages; The Top 10 Mortgage Mistakes Borrowers Make
From a newly-released book, "Kickback: Confessions of a Mortgage Salesman, How to Save $1,000s on Your Mortgage," the author, Ted Janusz, offers a list of the top 10 mistakes borrowers make.
"Given how easy it is to get skinned on a mortgage deal, it's amazing anyone ever buys a home," say 2da3 s Liz Pulliam Weston, personal finance columnist for MSN Money.
"But buy we do -- and then refinance, and refinance again. Our ignorance of how the mortgage process works and the many ways mortgage pros rig the system in their favor lead many of us to pay far more than we should."
Mortgage Captain Partners with DesignApps to Bring Boat Slip Financing to the Web
DesignApps, Inc., a leading provider of hosted Website Management technology and services, recently announced its partnership with Mortgage Captain, a nationwide mortgage broker specializing in boating and dockage. WebProActive™, the new web content management suite from DesignApps, will allow Mortgage Captain representatives to keep their website (http://www.mortgagecaptain.com) dynamic, updated and fresh. Also, WebProActive's rich data tracking and collection tools give Mortgage Captain the power to consistently market to its many visitors and potential customers through one user-friendly interface.
Click here to read more…Cielo Falls Begins Real Estate Sales After Receiving HUD Approval
Cielo Falls, a luxury community of North Carolina log homes set in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Boone, announced today that the 1,100 acre mountain retreat development has received final approval from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to begin closing on land sales. The HUD approval is required for real estate developments of 100 or more home sites. To meet these stringent requirements, a comprehensive full disclosure document (Property Report) containing complete detailed information on the development plans, owner and amenities was fully vetted.
Click here to read more…REmapper Introduces Map-Based Real Estate Forecasting Solution - Company Gives REALTORS®, Investors and Consumers Six and Twelve Month Forecasts down to the Block Level
REmapper, a Silicon Valley-based technology company launched today with a unique map-based solution that produces real estate market data - including six and twelve-month forecasts - down to the census block level. The company's proprietary algorithm accounts for up to 640 variables in a predictive model to deliver highly targeted market information. The company sells access to the REmapper solution on a subscription basis through its Website www.remapper.com.
"There are plenty of tools out there for consumers, REALTORS® and professional real estate investors that offer high-level data on properties and markets - we go well beyond any of them," said Eddie Godshalk, REmapper's founder and CEO. "The REmapper solution lets users look forward, not just backward, when making real estate decisions and gets them down to a hyperlocal, block level view. All of this is done via maps that are generated in real time using data that are updated monthly, or, in some cases, even daily."
Domain Name Registration Company Network Solutions Now Providing .mobi Domains
Every day, consumers worldwide purchase four times as many Smartphones, Internet-ready mobile devices and PDAs than they do personal computers. But even with all these devices in use, many of their owners are finding that the Websites they seek don't display properly, take a long time to load, and in some cases won't load at all. The reason is because many Web sites ending in .com, .net and .org aren't compatible with mobile device browsers; only the .mobi domain extension is engineered specifically for optimal mobile device performance. To make the .mobi domains more accessible for businesses of all sizes, leading domain name registration company Network Solutions is introducing .mobi domain registration at networksolutions.com.
Click here to read more…Revamped HRmarketer.com Helps Vendors Reach Executives with Social Networking Tools and Expanded Databases
HRmarketer.com has expanded its marketing and public relations database, while introducing new social networking features such as syndication and community tools. As a result, HR vendors can showcase their companies to thousands of industry professionals and decision-makers and boost their online visibility.
A key element of HRmarketer’s redesign, the innovative “HR Community” allows vendors to build interactive company profiles and syndicate white papers, webcasts, reports and more. Since a vendor's content is hyperlinked to their Web site, it helps HR suppliers improve their own company's search engine optimization (SEO) and generate sales leads.
Billtrust Helps Billers Go Paperless with EasyImport 2.0
Billtrust, the leading billing service provider, today announced the launch of EasyImport 2.0. EasyImport allows bill recipients to download billing data received from their supplier, directly into their accounting packages.
With Billtrust's newest version of EasyImport, businesses can now download billing data into the following industry leading accounting packages - QuickBooks, Peachtree, Timberline, Viewpoint, and Dexter & Chaney's Forefront. Further, the data can also be downloaded into a CSV file. The new release also features an improved user interface featuring easy to use menus to generate downloadable files that can be accessed via email or online.
ARX's CoSign Digital Signatures are SAFE-BioPharma Certified
ARX (Algorithmic Research), a leading provider of digital signatures (standard electronic signatures) that ensure document integrity, announced today that CoSign®, its digital signature solution,has been certified by SAFE-BioPharma™. CoSign is the most widely used digital signature technology in the BioPharma industry.
"This advancement not only enables companies to implement the strong user authentication put forth by SAFE-BioPharma, but also eliminates tokens, smartcards, and proprietary software, for substantial cost savings of 75 to 90 percent," said Rodd Schlerf, ARX Life Sciences and Healthcare Manager.
CoSign's centralized digital signature (PKI-based) design enables the signer's credentials to be accessed centrally from any network or web portal in any location. In addition to the speed and security with which digital signatures can be obtained, CoSign establishes a legally-binding audit trail.
"CoSign's certification provides the level of confidence SAFE-BioPharma members seek in implementing SAFE-BioPharma solutions. This is truly a win-win development for both ARX and SAFE-BioPharma," said Mollie Shields-Uehling, President and CEO, SAFE-BioPharma Association.
By agreeing to SAFE-BioPharma's credentialing standards, pharmaceutical companies reduce the cost and duration of business processes, speeding product development.
World Wide Learn Launches Healthcare Career Education Section to Meet Student Needs
A brand new healthcare career education section on World Wide Learn, the world's premier online directory of education, addresses issues related to the growing healthcare crisis. World Wide Learn's feature healthcare article reveals that the next decade will see a 56% increase in need for home health aides, and an overwhelming shortage of healthcare workers in general. The new healthcare career education section offers salary and other information on careers, and helps individuals find healthcare education programs to prepare them for a healthcare career.
Click here to read more…Outhouse Exhibit Services Creates Butterfly Exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair
Outhouse Exhibit Services, a full service exhibit design and fabrication house that specializes in Natural History exhibits, is pleased to announce its latest project, the Butterfly House at the Minnesota State Fair.
A brand new butterfly exhibit, featuring more than 100 different types of butterflies and moths from North, Central and South America, Africa and Southeast Asia, opens its doors for the first time at this year’s Minnesota State Fair.
The exhibit features a state-of-the-art Pupae Emergence Room, where fair-goers can witness adult butterflies emerging from their cocoons. In the butterfly flight area, visitors can get up close and personal with the butterflies. This area also includes butterfly murals, a working waterfall, and ample seating. In addition, this colorful exhibit will showcase local monarchs in every stage of life, as well as feature some of the most exotic butterflies ever flown in a public exhibit space.
Worldwide Baby Foods and Infant Formula Sales to Reach US$20.2 Billion By 2010, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global baby foods and infant formula market is projected to witness steady growth through the forecast period and reach US$20.2 billion in sales by 2010. Although US and Europe are the leading markets for baby foods and infant formula products, these developed regions offer little opportunities for growth due to the declining birth rates, static market conditions, and consolidation. As a result, manufacturers are moving towards the more lucrative and populous markets in Asia-Pacific, and are currently focusing their efforts on India and China.
Click here to read more…The National Alliance of Community and Technical Colleges (NACTC) Selects Capella University Doctoral Student as its New Executive Board President
The National Alliance of Community and Technical Colleges (NACTC) has named Generosa López-Molina, a doctoral student in Capella University's (www.capella.edu) School of Education, as the next president of its executive board. The NACTC is a consortium of 31 community and technical colleges from across the nation, first assembled in 1979 by the National Center for Research in Vocational Education (NCRVE) at Ohio State University.
In her new role, López-Molina will be responsible for convening NACTC's executive board meetings and bi-annual conferences, will provide consultation to member colleges and mentoring on issues of leadership and public discourse. The NACTC provides the latest innovations in leadership, institutional effectiveness, teaching, and programs to its member community and technical colleges.
The Hampshire Companies Acquires the Solo Cup Distribution Center in Hampstead, MD - 1,035,250 SF Industrial Facility Purchased for $37.5 Million
The Hampshire Companies, a full service, private real estate investment fund manager with equity in assets valued at over $1 billion, today announced the acquisition of the Solo Cup Company Distribution Center in Hampstead, MD, a 1,035,250 SF industrial facility. The acquisition was made on behalf of Hampshire Partners Fund VI, a commingled, discretionary value-added real estate investment fund, and was valued at $37.5 million.
The Solo Cup Company Distribution Center is strategically located at the southwest corner of Houcksville Road and Route 30 (South Main Street) in Carroll County, approximately 20 miles north of Solos Owing Mills, MD Regional Office and Manufacturing facility. Solo Cup Company is a leading global manufacturer of disposable food service products based in Highland Park, Illinois.
Online Procurement and Vendor Management Support Site Now Available for Litigation Support Industry
The Litigation Support Bureau today announced the re-launch of LitBureau.com, its redesigned and expanded procurement and vendor management site (http://www.litbureau.com). The site previously known as LitBid.com features a new user interface, enhanced search functions, expanded vendor management capabilities, and a patent pending Merit System that rewards users through user discounts, gift certificates and several charity donation options based upon user service volumes.
LitBureau.com provides a secure online portal bringing together a broad range of litigation support consumers, including law firms, attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries. Clients can manage the entire litigation support procurement process from vendor investigation and review to vendor selection and project management through one convenient interface. The site enables litigation support providers to create a listing at no charge by registering contact information, services offered and cities served. Once submitted, the systems new search engines can then match and display these listings against user search requests for a specific service in a specific city. The user can then select multiple providers and submit an online RFP or select a single provider for immediate order entry.
HealthWarehouse.com, Inc. Announces Completion Of Business Combination With Clacendix, Inc.
HealthWarehouse.com, Inc., a privately held Delaware corporation, and Clacendix, Inc. (OTCBB: IONN.OB) announced today the completion of their business combination pursuant to a securities exchange agreement. The combined company will assume and execute the HealthWarehouse.com business plan as its sole business. In connection with the business combination, Clacendix intends to change its name to HealthWarehouse.com. Until the name change becomes effective, Clacendix shares wil 00004000 l continue to be quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the ticker IONN.OB.
Click here to read more…Purolator USA White Paper Can Help Aftermarket Suppliers Manage Cross Border Logistics
Savvy U.S. automotive aftermarket suppliers are taking advantage of the strong buying power of the U.S. dollar to purchase components and other materials in Canada for transport back to the U.S. A new white paper by cross border logistics expert Purolator USA details steps to ensure that these savings are not eaten up by faulty logistics plans and unexpected fees and compliance issues.
A key takeaway of the white paper, "Imports Supply Chain Logistics, A Comprehensive Logistics Plan for U.S. Businesses Looking for Value in the Canadian Marketplace," is the need for U.S. businesses to ensure that their shipments are being handled by an experienced logistics provider who not only understands the U.S./Canada regulatory process, but also has access to a U.S. distribution network.
Coastal Vacations Level 3 Director Britt Phillips Reveals How the Past Nine Years as a Top Coastal Vacations Earner has Qualified Him as a True Mentor and Success Coach
Britt Phillips' success with Coastal Vacations can be atrributed to refusing to listen to anyone in life unless they were doing better than him. He refused to accept defeat and failure was never an option. Phillips has taken the guess work out of it and laid out a proven road map to success anyone can follow.
When asked what his secret is as one of the highest sought after Coastal Vacations mentors, he said "The money I make these days is for all the yesterdays I invested to learn what works and what does not."
FaxBack Announces New Partner Program to Help Equipment Manufacturers and Service Providers Add Simple and Affordable VoIP Fax Capabilities Into Their Offerings
FaxBack®, a leading provider of reliable VoIP fax server solutions for business, enterprise and carrier applications, today announced a new partner program designed to help telecom equipment makers and service providers add Microsoft Fax capabilities into their VoIP telecom offerings, for free.
Microsoft Fax, which is included in the business versions of the Windows operating system, is one of the simplest and most widely-available fax clients in the industry. Until FaxBack released its certified VoIP plug in, Microsoft's analog fax technology required users to connect to a PBX via modem. But now, FaxBack's VoIP plug-in brings Microsoft's fax client into the VoIP realm, enabling SMB and enterprise customers to combine the simplicity of Microsoft Fax, with the cost savings of VoIP.
