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Purolator USA’s Canadian Operations Help Medical Device Manufacturers Avoid Costly Distribution Center Stopovers, Enable North-and-Southbound Logistics Service
Writer/Director of "The Answer" Profiled on Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon This Labor Day Weekend
This Labor Day Weekend, September 5-6 on Channel 9 WGN-TV -- when Jerry Lewis and a host of celebrities hit the airwaves on behalf of children, women, and men who suffer from neuromuscular diseases -- Chicagoan Delle Chatman will be among them. Shell be there pitching for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and allowing audiences to see how her own life was turned upside down by a disabling disease the MDA has helped her harness. On Saturday, September 4 at 6:30 AM, Chatman appears on WGN-TVs "People to People" with host Steve Sanders sharing the story of the sudden onset of the autoimmune disease dermatomyositis that left her so weak she was unable to feed herself for two months.
Click here to read more…New Website Launched Showcasing UK Textile Art in Time for the Holidays
'Does art sell online?' 'Do people buy art as gifts?' "Yes ... and Yes", says Andrew Green, founder and creator of Love from Me, the online gifts superstore, specialising in 'romantic' gifts for him and her.
Which is why leading UK textile artist Mary-Clare Buckle decided to showcase her original work and limited edition prints on this innovative new gifts site.
Mary-Clare is enthusiastic about her involvement with the gifts site: "As an artist, I'm always pro-active in getting my work known to a wider public. Traditionally, the gifts market has avoided real art, concentrating instead on posters and tired reproductions of work we've seen all too often. Being a serious artist shouldn't preclude selling beyond committed art buyers and I feel that there's no need to be sniffy about where my art can be seen ... and bought."
EVTV1 and Parent NextEra Media in Beta With a Traffic Co-op
In a move to increase traffic to a selected group of video websites, EVTV1 and its parent company, NextEra Media, announced the creation of the Video Traffic Exchange™ (VTE).
The VTE™ is a way for member sites to put links on their web pages and trade traffic amongst each other. EVTV1 CEO, Jaffer Ali explained, "This is a throwback to the way the Internet used to work. By cooperating with competitors, the rising tide lifts all boats. We are in soft beta launch and membership is by invitation only. We developed software that equilibrates traffic based upon the number of visitors that each site sends to other members."
NewCondosOnline.com Makes Big Splash at The International Builders' Show in Orlando, FL
From February 7-10 The International Builder's show was held in Orlando and over 100,000 people attended the event. www.newcondosonline.com exhibited their website at the show alongside with Centerpoint.
www.newcondosonline.com is the first, largest, and most visited new condo advertising site in the country. With over 1100 new developments in the United States and over 20,000 global listings, NCO has gained traction as the premier resource for homebuilders to market their new attached communities.
Network Solutions Presents "To Blog or Not to Blog" Webinar Teaching Small Businesses How to Create a Blog and the Impact of Blogs on Small Business
When it comes to running a successful business one of the most important elements for small business owners to maintain is contact with their customers. The daily responsibilities a business demands can make this component a difficult one to sustain, but with the right tools, small business owners can connect with their customers while continuing to juggle the many tasks on their plates. In an effort to help small business owners stay in touch with their customers and increase business, Network Solutions will host a free webinar, "To Blog or Not to Blog," on Tuesday February 12th at 12:00pm EST. The webinar will be introduced by Kerstin Demko and presented by Jason Shawn, Manager of Web Presence.
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"You like someone, but don't know whats in her or his mind? Afraid your advances can spoil a good friendship?"
Lets101 - a leading free online dating site, has the solution. They have designed a new innovative Break The Ice program specially for these situations.
Now, no more guess work if one feels there is a connection, and wants to know whats in her/his mind but without spoiling the existing friendship, lets101 break-the-ice program is a right place to go.
Lets101 has also introduced my stories and blogs section, where members can write about their daily experiences and what they are missing in life and what they are looking in dating partners on the online dating site.
Re-examining Debit Rewards at the Top Fifty Banks
Financial institutions are expanding and diversifying debit reward program offerings as more consumers are using debit cards to pay for their everyday purchases than ever before. Forty of the Top Fifty bank 5a8 s currently have at least one reward program in place, and nearly half of these financial institutions offer multiple loyalty programs to debit cardholders. Most debit loyalty programs at top fifty banks only reward signature-based transactions, while a select few reward both signature and PIN based transactions. Most of the reward programs are funded by interchange revenue, which is substantially greater for signature than PIN debit transactions, but significantly less than credit card transactions. As such, most debit reward programs are less lucrative than their credit card counterparts. While traditional airlines, points-based and cash back programs are still common, a number of financial institutions are offering philanthropic rewards whereby cardholders can choose to donate their reward earnings to a cause of their choice. Such programs enable customers to give more painlessly, and allow financial institutions to benefit from tax deductions. Rewards that promote savings and cash back are the most popular, especially since many consumers are facing financial challenges given current unfavorable economic conditions. Banks are increasingly promoting business across product areas and rewarding customers for using multiple services at the same bank. For example, financial institutions are allowing their customers to earn reward points faster from multiple types of accounts with the same back, and redeem them for additional e62 deposit or a reduction in fees.
Click here to read more…Allied Solutions Partners with DocuSign to Offer Enterprise class eSignature Service to Financial Services Market
DocuSign, the leading Web-based electronic signature service, today announced that Allied Solutions, a leading reseller of financial services to credit unions and banks, will integrate DocuSign’s eSignature service into Allied Solutions’ wide variety of products and services. Allied Solutions selected DocuSign’s enterprise-class eSignature platform because of the breadth and superiority of the DocuSign offering.
“Staying at the forefront of technological innovation has become a key to success in the credit union market today. At Allied Solutions, we recognized that electronic signatures were a ’must-have’ in terms of not only being able to serve our members, but more importantly to help them serve their own clients. In our eyes, DocuSign is the clear leader in this area,” said Peter Hilger, Executive Vice President, Allied Solutions. “Our members look to us for proven solutions to help them recruit new customers, cross-sell to their current customers and improve profitability. DocuSign’s eSignature service, having delivered over six million eSignature events, will allow our members to quickly and easily service customers better, close new business and grow revenue.”
WAPT 5.0: Learn How Your Website Performs Under Various Load Conditions
SoftLogica announces WAPT 5.0, the new version of its load, stress and performance testing tool for web sites, web servers and applications with web interfaces.
In contrast to "800-pound gorilla" load testing tools, WAPT is designed to minimize the learning curve and give the user an ability to create a heavy load from a single regular workstation. Users can create a basic test scenario and get meaningful information about your performance landscape in a matter of minutes. WAPT is able to generate up to 3000 simultaneously acting virtual users for an "average" test scenario using standard hardware configuration (Pentium 4 2GHz, 1GB RAM, Gigabit Ethernet).
The Evolution of Network Marketing (How TV & Radio Commercials Are Changing The Dynamics Of Networking)
All things evolve: (within their own species) animals, humans, the land, beliefs.
And even companies and business models. It is simply the way things work if they are to survive. When something can't adapt to the rest of the world's evolutionary process, it becomes extinct. This is as true for network marketing as it was for the saber-toothed cats.
There are many problems with the status quo of network marketing organizations. One of those problems is that these organizations put too much emphasis on motivating their affiliates to sell. Why is this a problem? Because 95% of those who become involved in network marketing can't sell to save their lives.
New e-book on Mind Mapping Software Helps Executives Think Better, Improve Their Productivity
To help executives to think better, improve their productivity and communicate with greater impact, InnovationTools recently published a valuable new e-book entitled “Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software.” This resource guide contains a wealth of tips and strategies on how to use this type of software, including exclusive insights from leading mind mapping experts.
”Mind mapping software is steadily gaining recognition as a powerful management tool in organizations around the world. As it grows in importance, this e-book can help you to master its many productive business applications and amazing capabilities,” explains Chuck Frey, founder of the InnovationTools website and author of this new e-book.
Legal Precedent Set For Web Accessibility
A federal district court judge ruled yesterday that a retailer may be sued if its website is inaccessible to the blind. The ruling was issued in a case brought by the National Federation of the Blind against Target Corp. (Northern District of California Case No. C 06-01802 MHP) The suit charges that Target’s website (www.target.com) is inaccessible to the blind, and therefore violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA), the California Unruh Civil Rights Act, and the California Disabled Persons Act. Target asked the court to dismiss the action by arguing that no law requires Target to make its website accessible. The Court denied Target’s motion to dismiss and held that the federal and state civil rights laws do apply to a website such as target.com.
Click here to read more…1800SELL2US Expands the $2500 No-Fee Cash Advance with Zero Commission
1800SELL2US (http://www.1800sell2us.com) where you can sell your house or sell your home in as little as 7 days with the $2500 No-Fee Cash Advance and Zero Commissions is the fastest growing home buying company in the Washington, D.C. area has now opened offices in Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Now residents of Accomack, Chesapeake City, Gloucester, Hampton City, Is 558 le of Wright, James City, Mathews, Newport News City, Norfolk City, Northampton, Portsmouth City, Southampton, Suffolk City, Surry, Virginia Beach City, and York – regardless of Estate or Title Issues – are now able to sell their house quickly, and sell their home in as little as 7 days, and even receive a $2500 No-Fee Cash Advance.
President Died Several Times: Puckstoppers Goalie Schools Share His Perseverance, 20th Anniversary
Puckstoppers Goaltending Services is celebrating a milestone, 20th anniversary. In those 20 years, they have provided goalie instruction to literally thousands of ice hockey goaltenders at their goalie schools . Quite an accomplishment considering the company President was 'dead' in his younger years and then not expected to make it into his teens let alone be active in sports.
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You see, Chris Dyson was born with a hole in his heart, doctors repaired it when he was just 2 years old, but the heart was unknowingly damaged during the surgery, which manifested itself at the age of 7 when Chris, for all intensive purposes 'died' of cardiac arrest. Several hundred heart failures later, an emergency air transfer, lots of hospital time, hundreds of tests, a Pacemaker implant… and things seemed to be fine. Although doctors couldn't understand why he wasn't dead or severely brain damaged from the heart stoppages. Doctors had never seen a patient survive so many arrests.
For National Internet Safety Month, PC Pandora Reminds Parents: Educate, Discuss, Protect
A national poll released this week from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital found that adults ranked Internet safety as the No. 7 most important teen health topic. The poll asked adults to rank 17 health problems for children; other top ranking concerns were smoking, drug abuse and obesity.
"Internet safety is all over the news lately," says Pandora Corp. co-founder Manny Coats. "2007 has been a hot year for the issue, from the blocking of COPA, to Ms. America's stint with America's Most Wanted, to the most recent MySpace situation."
Management Health Solutions, Inc. Procures Key Funding from Eastward Capital Partners
Management Health Solutions, Inc. (MHS), a leading provider of clinical supply chain management solutions to the health care industry, has secured key funding from Eastward Capital Partners, it was announced today by William Zierolf, Chief Executive Officer of MHS.
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Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Eastward Capital Partners is a leading provider of venture debt and equity financing to technology companies backed by top-tier venture capital firms. Eastward Capital's financing will support MHS's continued expansion and strengthen the company's sales and marketing efforts.
Acclaimed Fitness Expert--Get In Shape Bootcamp Luvs Tha Kidz
Atlanta's fast growing Get In Shape Boot Camp is responsible for the transformation of many of Metro Atlanta's most admired physiques. Currently stationed in 10 locations throughout the city, the trainers of the popular fitness program are preparing to assault the growing epidemic of childhood obesity among children and teens with the all new "Get In Shape Bootcamp, Kidz Camp" at the Teen Xtreme Fitness Center at 3471 Donaville St, Duluth GA 30096 on December 1, 2008.
"Get In Shape Bootcamp, Kidz Camp" will run three times a day at 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, in a state of the art 3,000-square foot facility. The one-of-a-kind recreation and fitness center for kids ages 6 to 16 will offer a safe and exciting venue to have fun while getting fit.
Lopez Foods Featured on Bloomberg TV Prime Time
PTGTV, a leading producer of national and international educational programming, is proud to announce that a segment on Lopez Foods will be aired on the Bloomberg TV network Thursday, May 18 at 8:10 p.m. Eastern time, 5:10 p.m. Pacific time.
It is estimated to be seen by more than 30 million households.
Bloomberg is a leading global provider of data, news and analytics. The Bloomberg Terminal and Bloomberg's media services provide real-time and archived financial and market data, pricing, trading, news and communications tools in a single, integrated package to corporations, news organizations, financial and legal professionals and individuals around the world. Bloomberg Television operates 24 hours a day and reaches more than 200 million homes worldwide via 10 networks in seven languages. It features a signature multi-screen format delivering news, data, market updates, breaking news and weather. The service is widely distributed in Europe, the Americas and Asia. Satellite carriers include DirectTV and Echostar.
AEHA: "Give a Heart Attack Prevention Test for Father's Day"
Over 400,000 American men will experience their first heart attack this year. The SHAPE (Screening for Heart Attack Prevention and Education) Task Force organized by the Association for Eradication of Heart Attack (AEHA) urges families to give dads a heart attack prevention test for Father's Day. The SHAPE Task Force also calls for hospitals, clinics and physicians to offer Father's Day specials with discounted rates.
"One of the most meaningful Father's Day gifts would be a heart attack preventive screening test," said Dr. Morteza Naghavi, founder of the AEHA and Chairman of the SHAPE Task Force. "This is an excellent way to show Dad that you love him and want him to enjoy a long and healthy life."
Purolator USA’s Canadian Operations Help Medical Device Manufacturers Avoid Costly Distribution Center Stopovers, Enable North-and-Southbound Logistics Service
Medical device manufacturers can potentially reduce logistics costs and cut delivery times by taking advantage of the distribution center bypass options offered by Purolator USA. Purolator, a leading provider of cross border logistics services, maintains operations throughout Canada that medical device manufacturers are increasingly tapping into to streamline their supply chain costs. Purolator’s presence in Canada allows manufacturers to rely on Purolator as a single source logistics provider, with expertise in transporting shipments into Canada, and in bringing materials and returns back into the United States.
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