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'Thank You, Good Night' Goes From Dust to Roaring
After sitting on the shelf, "Thank You, Good Night," an award-winning independent feature film starring Mark Hamill gets a second chance with a new soundtrack and edit by Director Chuck Griffith. The film goes on sale today on CustomFlix.com, and will soon be available on Amazon and Netflix.
The rockin' directorial debut is the brainchild of Griffith, who produced, directed and co-wrote the feature in 2001. Griffith, then 25, optioned the script from a comedy TV writer, Chris Provenzano, for $10.00 at Hollywood's popular greasy spoon, Mel's Drive-In on Sunset Boulevard. Griffith teamed up with Emmy-winning producer/writer Robert Zimmer and executive producer/actor Scott Burkhardt to shoot the feel good indie flick under the shingle, Burkhardt/Griffith Productions.
Locally Produced Film Premiering at Coolidge Corner Theatre to Support Brookline Food Pantry
Monday, January 26th marks the world premiere of the locally produced film, "Livestock" at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. Featured in the main theater at 7 pm, the film is the latest project of Brookline independent film company, Creepy Kid Productions. The director, producer, cast and entire crew of "Livestock" are all locally-based.
Livestock, by Creepy Kid Productions premieres at the Coolidge Corner Theatre Monday, January 26
In addition to marking the film's opening, the event includes a donation drive to benefit the Brookline Food Pantry. The film's producer's Christopher DiNunzio and Melanie Kotoch feel "the premiere is an opportunity to raise public awareness about the area's independent film talent as well as call attention to the impact the economic crisis has had on many in Brookline. Over the past few years, the number of families relying on the Food Pantry has doubled. This opening is a chance for residents to come together in support of the community as a whole." Donations in the form of canned and non-perishable food, personal care items or checks made out to the Brookline Food pantry will be gratefully accepted at the premiere. Receptacles for all donations will be available at the Coolidge Corner Theatre entrance.
Ultimate Jukebox Inc Changes Name to NetMusic Entertainment Corporation
Ultimate Jukebox, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ULJK) has changed its name to NetMusic Entertainment Corporation to better reflect the companys digital music initiatives. The company, which sells and operates digital jukeboxes, recently merged with NetMusic Corporation of Seattle, WA and expanded into the consumer digital music download market.
The NetMusic brand is a strong one, says Glen Starchman, the companys CEO. Changing the name to NetMusic Entertainment Corporation allows us the instant recognition that NetMusic enjoys and is a better descriptor for our core business."
800response Expands Executive Team with New Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
800response (www.800response.com), the leading provider of vanity 800 numbers and web-based call tracking and recording services, announces today that Michael Bedell is joining the company as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Bedell brings more than 15 years of leadership and management skills in sales and marketing to the Burlington, Vermont based company. Prior to joining 800response, Bedell served as President and CEO of Synapse Retail Ventures, a subsidiary of Synapse Group, Inc., where he successfully launched a national retail channel of business for the company. Before leading their retail channel, Bedell served as Vice President of the media company's inbound phone group where he managed account service, marketing, and partnership programs. Bedell has also held senior level positions at IPG and Omnicom agencies, and served as Chief Marketing Officer at MedAvant Healthcare Solutions.
II Annual European Wine Blogger Conference Announced
The second edition of the European Wine Bloggers Conference (EWBC) will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, between the 30th of October to the 1st of November 2009. Hosted by Catavino Marketing, Ryan and Gabriella Opaz of Catavino.net, Robert McIntosh of The Wine Conversation, and in association with Wineblogger.info, the conference intends to bring together bloggers of all backgrounds including: winemakers, wine writers, marketers, retailers and distributors from around the world. This year's conference will address, "The Future of the Social Wine Brand".
Click here to read more…Parature Announces Shep Hyken, Author of Moments of Magic™ as the Keynote Speaker for its Worldwide Users' Conference
Parature, the global leader in on-demand customer service software, announced today that Shep Hyken, respected author and speaker on building loyal customer relationships will be the keynote speaker at ParaFest '09, the company's fifth annual users' conference. ParaFest '09 will be held April 28-29, 2009 at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, NV. This innovative conference will allow Parature users from across the world to gain valuable knowledge from industry experts and thought leaders, while networking with colleagues and peers.
Click here to read more…Dr. Beth A. Brooks to Present Evidence-based Recruitment: Translating Research Into Practice
Beth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, CHE, and Senior Partner at JWT Employment Communications, will present Evidence-based Recruitment: Translating Research Into Practice (TRIP) at the Health Care Recruiters Association of Metro Detroit (HCRAMD) seminar on September 28 in Ann Arbor, MI. A chapter of the National Association of Health Care Recruiters (NAHCR), HCRAMD is made up of over 50 members from 32 Detroit-based health care facilities.
Dr. Brooks holds management responsibilities for the integrated offerings to health care employers at JWT Employment Communications, one of the world’s largest recruitment marketing and employment communications companies. Her interactive session will review new management and human resources evidence that can be translated for use in practice by recruiters, employment managers and HR directors.
Pitch Perfect: New Ownership Hits High Notes at eNthem
The widely publicized eNthem company (http://www.enthem.com), which fills a unique niche in the underserved market of on-hold messaging and pe 1000 rsonalized company music, is now marching to the beat of a different drummer. Jason Walker, the company’s new owner, has given the company a much needed makeover, from the newly overhauled website and simplified order fulfillment process through the introduction of an award-winning staff of commercial composers.
“When I was offered the possibility of purchasing eNthem, I knew it was an incredible opportunity,” says Walker. “The idea behind eNthem is really a breakthrough in marketing and consumer psychology. It’s a lot like the Internet of years past — very important, but under-appreciated.”
Telecom Italia Calls in at Number One in H&H Webranking Sixth Annual Italian Edition
The sixth annual edition of Webranking Italy Top80, conducted by H&H Hallvarsson & Halvarsson in partnership with Corriere della Sera, awarded top honours to Telecom Italia as the best Italian website for corporate online communications.
Telecom Italia reaffirmed that it was best in class with a score of 89 points (out of a possible 100), followed closely by UniCredit (with 87.75 points), which overtook Edison (at 85.5 points).
Parmalat and Seat Pagine Gialle entered the top ten for the first time. The two companies were also this year's 'best improvers', with the most significant changes in score from 2006. This placed them in front of Unipol Gruppo Finanziario, Terna and UBI Banca.
SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance Company, Inc. CEO and President Vikki L. Pryor Honored as One of Top 100 Women in Business
Vikki L. Pryor, president and chief executive officer of SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance Company, Inc., was recently named one of the 100 Most Influential Women in New York City Business by Crain’s New York Business.
SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance Company, Inc.
As Crain’s said of its own study—one they last conducted in 1992—“there are hundreds of women here who are smart, successful, accomplished and driven.” Pryor certainly fits this description; but, she’ll attribute her successes to the success of the Company. “I’m humbled to receive this recognition, though it’s really of a reflection of SBLI USA. I have the honor of working with a very talented group of people every day.” The culture at SBLI USA is driven by its associates’ commitment to financial strength and their deep belief in human potential. Service resonates in everything the employees do. It is reflected in their choice to serve America’s average consumers.
This unique blend of financial strength and commitment to people started to take shape nine years ago when Pryor stepped into her role as President and CEO. Since then, the 67 year-old Company has experienced a $250,000,000 increase in assets with a strong surplus capital and improvements in their quality of assets. Currently, SBLI USA has over 322,000 policyholders, $16.7 billion of insurance in force, and $1.5 billion in assets.
WorldTradeStocks.com is Pleased to Welcome The Wall Street Journal Europe as a Business Affiliate Partner
As part of its ongoing efforts to assist investors and the world business community, The Wall Street Journal (U.S) and The Wall Street Journal Europe will now be available to all visitors who desire to subscrible to the well respected financial news paper at http://www.worldtradestocks.com .
Launched in 1983. The Wall Street Journal Europe provides news and analysis of global business developments for a European audience. The Wall Street Journal Europe is published by Dow Jones & Company, along with The Wall Street Journal (U.S.), The Asian Wall Street Journal and The Wall Street Journal Online at WSJ.com, the largest paid subscription news site on the Web. The Wall Street Journal franchise has a total circulation of more than 2.6 million world-wide.
Women Dating After 40 Search for King Charming, Author Says
Midlife women reentering the dating pool are often seduced by the first smooth talker who asks them out. Having survived divorce, death or other focuses, midlife women are deciding it's time to find their next (and hopefully) last love of their life. They know what they're looking for - they think -- a combination of what they loved in past sweethearts as well as an absence of what they hated. Many get stuck after, "Tall, nice, good looking, funny, honest, financially stable, puts the seat down."
Click here to read more…Online Mac Casino
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Casino on Net will continue their efforts of building brand recognition among online Mac casino users by increasing the compatibility of the software and demands of Mac users. The bonus offerings are steady and rarely change but are said to be best on the internet with a $200 – 100% sign up bonus as soon as players deposit. (www.Maconlinecasino.com)
MyLockBoxOnline.com Provides Secure Protection and Easy Access to Vital Personal Documents for Natural Disaster Preparation
(PRWEB) July 31, 2006 –- Safeguarding vital documents as part of disaster recovery planning has become much easier with the launch of MyLockBoxOnline.com. The site allows users to maintain images of wills and contracts, insurance policies, photos, and other documents that may urgently be needed in cases of natural disaster damage.
5a8 MyLockBoxOnline.com is unique because anyone with e-mail can add this service to a comprehensive natural disaster preparation plan. “It is as easy for the subscriber to use our service as sending an e-mail and as secure as doing an electronic bank transaction,” says owner Diane Marvine, who has more than 25 years of computer data disaster recovery experience.
No one is immune to the possibility of disaster caused by flood, fire, hurricane, tornado, or another devastating event, so federal, state, and local governments have urged everyone to develop effective disaster recovery plans.
EyeCare America Partners with National Eye Institute During May's Healthy Vision Month
EyeCare America honors Healthy Vision Month in May by encouraging people to get an eye exam during this national campaign, in partnership with the National Eye Institute. A recent study by the National Eye Institute found that more than 11 million Americans have common vision problems. While this number may sound alarming, the good news is that common vision problems can be detected through a comprehensive dilated eye exam and can often be corrected or treated.
EyeCare Volunteer Ophthalmologist Exams Patient
Getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam is a painless procedure that can detect common vision problems and eye diseases, many of which have no early warning signs. Make sure your vision is the best it can be. Take action and call for an eye exam today. EyeCare America, the public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, provides eye care to medically underserved individuals through a pool of over 7,000 volunteer ophthalmologists dedicated to serving their communities.
To see if you are eligible to be matched with a volunteer ophthalmologist, call EyeCare America's Seniors EyeCare Program 800-222-EYES (3937), helpline operates 24/7, year round. For more information, visit www.eyecareamerica.org.
Healthy vision can help keep you safe when you are driving behind the wheel, participating in sports, or taking part in recreational activities. It can also help to ensure that you maintain a healthy and active lifestyle well into your golden years.
Your eyes are an important part of your health. Take care of them so you can be confident you are seeing your best. Schedule an eye exam today.
Investors Financial Network, Pioneers of Successful Real Estate Investing Strategy, Now Lists Properties Nationwide
Investors Financial Network (http://www.investorsfinancialnetwork.com/) is pleased to announce that they now list investment properties from around the United States. IFN had acquired a solid reputation by matching investors with distressed and pre-foreclosure properties around the Southwest. Now they are applying those same proven strategies to real estate investing countrywide. Through credit only investing, potential investors can get a tax-free lump sum payment when the sale of investment properties is achieved. Cash investments offer investors direct access to a lucrative and fast-growing real estate investment market. IFN with their experience involving the acquisition of prime properties can open the door to real estate investing to the entrepreneurial investor.
Click here to read more…USBid ISO 9001:2000 Certified
USBid Inc. announced that the company has again been ISO 9001:2000 certified for their Quality Management System for the "Procurement and Supply of OEM and Aftermarket Electronic Components". USBid was determined ISO 9001:2000 compliant by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance, Inc. (LRQA Inc.), accredited by the American National Standards Institute and the Registrar Accreditation Board. This recommendation independently confirms that USBid's business processes conform to the international standard set forth by ISO 9001:2000.
Click here to read more…Water Quality Studies Show Atrazine Levels Meet Federal Standards
US drinking water is safe where atrazine is concerned
None of the 122 community water systems monitored last year in 10 states where atrazine is used most exceeded the federal standards set for atrazine in drin 00004000 king water or raw water
The federal lifetime drinking water standard for atrazine is set at 3 parts-per-billion -- a level containing a 1,000-fold safety factor
The EPA concluded that the triazine herbicides - including atrazine - pose "no harm that would result to the U.S. population"
As a popular herbicide in more than 60 countries around the world, atrazine has been carefully studied for years. In 2008, none of the 122 community water systems monitored in 10 states where atrazine is used most exceeded the federal standards set for atrazine in drinking water or raw water.
Silicon and Ferro Silicon Consumption Projected to Reach 5,063 Thousand Tons by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
As a crucial ingredient in the production of cast aluminum alloys used in the auto industry, demand for silicon is likely to arise from use in aluminum intensive vehicles that employ aluminum as the primary material for body structure and other components and parts. Silicon also represents the principal raw material in the development and fabrication of photovoltaic devices, solar collectors and modules. Ferrosilicon market is driven mainly by dynamics in iron and steel industries. China ranks as the largest global producer of silicon and ferro silicon. Russia, Norway, the United States, Brazil, Ukraine, France, and South Africa are the other major producers.
Click here to read more…1 in 5 Couples Admit to Espionage in the Home
The Oxford University has uncovered that at least 1 in 5 people in relationships are involved with reading their partners, text message, emails and 1 in 10 are checking up on their browsing history to check their partner is not cheating.
When experts at datingshoes.com read the report from the Oxford University they had a bigger question.
"Why is there such little trust between partners?"
Relationship coach and founder of datingshoes.com Steve Hedger, reveals that
"Secretly, most couples struggle to trust their partners."
