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Al Gore Presents REEL CURRENT Award at Nashville Film Festival
Former Vice President Al Gore made a surprise appearance at the Nashville Film Festival on Saturday, April 21 to present the REEL CURRENT AWARD to Director Jennifer Baichwal for her film "Manufactured Landscapes," before the screening of the film at Regal Green Hills Cinema. "Manufactured Landscapes" focuses on the world and work of renowned artist Edward Burtynsky.
"I didn't think that Davis Guggenheim could make a movie out of a slide show," said Gore, referring to the director of his Academy-Award winning documentary "An Inconvenient Truth," "and after being proved wrong, I would not have been surprised if someone said that Jennifer Baichwal could make a movie out of Edward Burtynsky's photographs, and she has done that and more. It is an extraordinarily haunting, beautiful, insightful, touching and thought-provoking movie."
In This Economy, People Still Party with Pro Sound & Light Show Wedding Disc Jockeys in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Many small businesses across the country have reduced staff, charitable giving, and more due to the current economic environment. Not at Pro Sound & Light Show Disc Jockeys, a DJ entertainment service in Minnesota and Wisconsin. "We are choosing to focus on the positive aspects that our business can provide right now," states Tom Kenemore, Chief Entertainment Officer, "Our business is in a unique position to provide stress relief by getting clients to dance, cut loose and have fun rather than thinking about the economy or money challenges." Spending quality time with family and friends at a wedding, birthday party or other milestone event can provide a distraction from economic difficulties.
Click here to read more…Do Tea Drinkers Prefer Milk? Results from a Poll of U.S. Tea Drinkers
teadog.com polled 219 tea drinkers and found that 69% use milk in tea and 31% prefer tea without milk.
The high percentage preferring milk reflects the British influence on tea and on US tea drinkers. Tea with milk first became popular in England in the 17th century. Tea drinkers thought porcelain cups would crack if tea was poured directly into the cups, so cold milk was added first.
Some tea drinkers prefer lemon, which was introduced in England by Queen Victoria.
Other then water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world. In the US, tea ranks as the 6th most popular beverage.
Oshyn Partners with Crispin Porter + Bogusky for VW Marketing Site
Oshyn, Inc. announced the launch of a strategic marketing Web site for Crispin Porter + Bogusky (CP+B) for Volkswagen. Oshyn develops custom Web sites and applications that meet the needs of its clients and their customers. CP+B is a full service advertising agency with creative, media, planning/research, account service and production for print and broadcast.
“I am extremely happy that we were able to help CP+B do more and with higher value for its customers,” said Diego Rebosio, Chief Executive Officer of Oshyn. “Our agency clients appreciate having a trusted partner who knows technology and integrates well with their teams.”
Indianapolis Web Design Firm Bets Big on Future of Corporate Podcasting
Indianapolis Web Design firm Promethius Consulting, LLC announced the official launch of their Corporate Podcast Production Service today as a major complement to their existing web design, application development and internet marketing services. Recent office renovations included construction of a broadcast-quality recording studio from which the company plans to record and produce podcasts for local and national clients.
The new service will include high-end, in-studio and on-location recording, visual and audio custom branding, audio editing, syndication setup, iTunes integration, subscriber list management and website integration. Certain Promethius staffers are available as on-air talent.
Patient Care Means Employee Care at Illinois Hospitals
Two Illinois hospitals share a commitment to taking care of patients by taking care of their employees and have been rewarded for that commitment. Their resolve to improve their facilities by embracing that philosophy has earned each the ''HeartMath Hospital'' designation and the ''Continuity of Care'' award.
Located just over 100 miles from one another in the Land of Lincoln, Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee and OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria exemplify the kind of organizations in which leaders understand the success of their operations depends on the success and well-being of their employees.
Magnetic Enjoys Continued Growth Despite Tough Economic Times
While other companies are taking extreme measures to make ends meet, Magnetic, a full-service Web development firm, is actively expanding its design and development staff to accommodate sales growth and a broader scope of services.
“The agility with which Magnetic responds to shifting demands and the continued evolution of the Internet as a business tool has allowed us to successfully weather many economic storms over the years. The current downturn is no different,” said Jennifer Bakunas, President, Magnetic. “Because we are able to leverage our deep creative and technical skills to expand our service offerings, Magnetic continues to grow even as other companies struggle.”
POSTPONED REGISTRATION OF PRO-DOMAINS STARTS AT DECEMBER 10 2003 -exclusive for lawyers, doctors and accountants
COLOGNE, Germany- November 23, 2003.
When .Pro launches on December 10, addresses in the form "yourname.pro" will now be available to any registrant satisfying the requirements for a corresponding law.pro, med.pro or cpa.pro Internet address. Approval for second-level domains was granted to the .Pro registry during the recent ICANN Board meeting in Tunisia. Lawyers, Doctors and Accountants can now have a short memorable pro-domain name.
think, that .Pro becomes a more attractive domain for professionals now that they can get a pro-domain such as'generalhospital.pro' in addition to 'generalhospital.med.pro'," says Hans-Peter Oswald, CEO of ICANN and Registrypro accredited registrar SECURA.
In order to register a domain at .pro, you must register also a domain at least at one of the subdomains - cpa.pro, law.pro or med.pro. In other words: You can get only drrichards.pro, if you also register drrichards.med.pro
Free Apartment Move Company Thrives Despite Down Economy -- Dallas Apartment Industry Provides Safe Harbor for UMoveFree Apartment Locators
Home foreclosures and Wall Street chaos haven't put a dent in the Houston, Austin and Dallas Apartment Industries. According to ALN Apartment Data, the leading aggregator of Texas multi-family data, apartment occupancy rates are above 90% across the state and the average quoted rental rate for Dallas apartments increased 4% over the past year to $801 per month. "The Dallas apartment industry has provided consumers an affordable housing alternative" says Wayne Williams, Owner of ALN. "Considering the area's great job growth and affordable housing options...and considering the amount of consumers coming out of houses right now...UMoveFree is in an incredible position to prosper during otherwise hard times" says Williams.
Click here to read more…All Kinds of Minds Salutes Ruth Rayner
All Kinds of Minds® congratulates 5th grade teacher Ruth Rayner, Oklahomas science award winner of the 2004 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Ms. Rayner, a National Board Certified teacher and an active participant in the Schools Attuned® Program, teaches at John Ross Elementary in Edmond, Oklahoma.
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the nation's highest honor for teachers of mathematics and science. The Awards recognize exemplary K-12 teachers for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession. Ms. Rayner received a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation, a citation signed by the President of the United States, and a paid trip for her and her husband to Washington, D.C.
Metacoach, LLC, a leading authority in business and personal coaching, announced today the appointment of Brenda Whiteway as VP, Marketing & Project Development and head of the company's Canadian division.
Whiteway comes to Metacoach, LLC from Braund Supergraving Co. Ltd where she held the appointment of Director of Operations. Brenda brings to this new position over 25 years of business experience. Her career has included positions in the fields of banking, book publishing, and the non-profit sector, in addition to successful entrepreneurial endeavors.
I am both pleased and proud to join this great team," Whiteway said of the appointment. This is a company that puts all its energy into helping people be as successful as they can. Ive spent many years in the field of customer service, and cant think of a more fulfilling way to use my experience."
AP9 Business Max Arms Small Business Owners With Strategies to Improve Employee Retention
Broad-stroked perception amongst workers and employers these days is the employees are not as loyal as they used to be, reports AP9 Business Max. Some studies indicate that up to 75 percent of all employees would, with the right inducement, leave their current employer. The Department of Labor reported that voluntary employee turnover increased to 20.2 percent last year.
So how’s a small business owner with limited resources able to compete against major corporations for employee loyalty during a competitive landscape? AP9 BusinessMax, a savings program designed especially for small business owners, reminds entrepreneurs that smaller companies are inherently more flexible than process-burdened corporate entities -- and it’s often the “soft” employee benefits that will turn your staff into loyal (and happy) employees.
Fidelity Concierge Opens Its Doors, a Full Service Concierge Service for the Individual
Everyday, working parents and career professionals are looking for help, not only in the office but in managing and simplifying their lives. The career demands of our society sometimes consume our lives, often creating health problems. According to Good Morning America "absentee-ism has tripled at the workplace in the last year due to stress" Good Morning America, ABC TV, 2001.”
President and Founder of Fidelity Concierge, Dennis Hubbell, shares his story. Fidelity Concierge, like an artist’s masterpiece, is the culmination of the last 14 years of his personal and professional experience. First, Dennis worked as a military helicopter pilot and officer, then as a young professional on the fast track. Hubbell utilizing his time management skills, honesty, and integrity maintained the ability to balance a proper work / life agenda which is critical to his continued success in his professional life and personal relationships. Hubbell was always considered the guy to call if you had a task that absolutely had to get accomplished, whether it was a seemingly impossible task on a short deadline, coordinating a holiday party or getting a dinner reservation for two at an exclusive restaurant the night before a big holiday. Hubbell has a passion for helping people and evolved into what are now Fidelity Concierge, the Purveyors of Time and Freedom.
Leads360 Adds New Reports to LeadManager® Lead Management Application Advanced Management Tools Boost Efficiency and Profitability
Leads360, provider of lead management applications, announces today additional reporting features added to their LeadManager software application. The new reports offer Leads360 customers advanced capabilities for managing the lead follow-up and closing process.
"According to a recent survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association, on a per loan basis, the net cost to originate a loan was $2,049 in 2005 compared to $1,485 per loan in 2004," said Jeff Solomon, CEO of Leads360. "With rising costs and a more competitive market, profitability is becoming more and more challenging for our customers. Our new features are focused on improving efficiencies and driving down the cost of managing and closing leads."
Former U.S. Senator Connie Mack Joins Board of American Momentum Bank
Further guiding the growth and development of American Momentum Bank former U.S. Senator Connie Mack agreed to join American Momentum Bank’s Board of Directors in March 2007. The board also includes Donald Adam, Phil Adams, Lee Arnold Jr., Dick Batchelor, Sam Davis, Judy Genshaft, John Mills, James Pugh Jr., Mel Sembler, Allen Weiss and Jim Wolfe.
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The board's commitment to this new enterprise and business strategy speaks volumes about the sound banking principles and exceptional financial solutions that are the basis of American Momentum Bank.
Sluggish Economy Leaving Pets out in the Cold
Reports from CBS to FOX News and from the Washington Post to the San Francisco Chronicle continue to indicate that the economic downturn coupled with the foreclosure crisis is causing more people to abandon their pets.
It is impossible to determine the exact number of companion animals that have been relinquished at shelters. Gail Buchwald, senior vice president of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Adoption Center, stated that between 5-7 million animals enter shelters each year.
MyContact411 Offers Innovative Connection and Safety Services
Cell phones and unlisted home phone numbers have become increasingly popular because of the privacy they provide. Protecting your privacy makes finding your phone number and being reachable extremely difficult. So how does your neighbor, a good Samaritan or an emergency official contact you for important situations? The answer is MyContact411. MyContact411 is a new connection and security service that allows you to display a contact number virtually anywhere while protecting your identity. This new service safeguards your personal information while providing an anonymous connection.
Click here to read more…Direct Mail Newsletters: Proven to be a More Effective Marketing Tool than e-Newsletters
There has been a recent advertising shift away from e-Newsletters towards a more popular and effective marketing tool -- direct mail newsletters.
The trend back to direct mail newsletters has become increasingly popular once again. This may be a surprise to some who have been using the Internet, specifically e-Newsletters as a marketing medium. Marketing using the Internet can be fast and it can be relatively inexpensive. However, research indicates that e-Newsletters are not the best way for businesses to effectively communicate with their customers and clients.
Accredited Ethics Review Board Quorum Review IRB Announces New Services for 2008
Quorum Review IRB, an accredited ethics review board, is proud to announce new service offerings for 2008, including:
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One-day review and delivery of site submissions-- just one business day from submission to review documents in hand for qualifying sites
Daily review of proposed amendments
New Phase I and Phase IV service packages
1-time CV and audit submission
Electronic Portal with all documents available --secure instant access to all correspondence sent by Quorum
An REB to review Canadian studies and Quorum support staff fluent in French
A centralized review process for national ad campaigns allowing sponsors/CROs to designate level of administrative support
"We are especially proud of our ability to review amendments every business day," says Quorum's CEO Cami Gearhart. "Our Board can respond more quickly to new safety information than ever before."
Esquire Innovations Announces Metadata Policy Services
Esquire Innovations, a leading provider of Microsoft Office integration software to the legal market and the creator of iScrub v5.0, an enterprise-wide application for metadata removal and metadata management, has developed an innovative new service to help law firms maximize usage of the software.
"iScrub is a highly flexible application that can be adjusted to meet a firm's changing needs," states Randall Farrar, Esquire Innovations CEO "After iScrub has been in use at a firm for a period of time, it's possible that the original configuration no longer completely addresses the firm's needs."
