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Celebrity Designer Ty Pennington to Host ‘ADHD Experts on Call’ Program

The ninth annual ‘ADHD Experts on Call’ program will take place on September 19, 2007, from 8 a.m. to midnight EDT, to provide patients, families and caregivers with the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) from some of the nation’s top experts. Celebrity designer Ty Pennington, who was diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager, is partnering with Shire, the ADHD Support Company, for the fourth consecutive year to co-host the event and talk about his experience living with the disorder. Experts will answer questions via the toll-free telephone hotline, 1-888-ASK-ADHD, and through live online chats at www.ADHDExpertsOnCall.com.... (Continue reading)

Danity Kane's Aubrey O'Day's Shocking Interview Showcases Her Sexuality

Danity Kane lead singer Aubrey O'Day shocked members of the media on the red carpet at celebrity hangout The Plumm NYC when she was interviewed by Paul Heyman of the wildely popular broadband television show "The Heyman Hustle".

Aubrey O'Day on The Heyman Huslte

Heyman asked O'Day about her friendship with Jenna Jameson when O'Day just started talking about her own breasts. "Can't you see one of my boobs is bigger than the other," O'Day just blurted out. "It's been my insecurity since I was very young."... (Continue reading)

Country Singer Dustin Ward Releases New Single with TSP

Country Singer Dustin Ward has released his new single "Somebody's Gonna Get Hurt" written and produced by Billy Davis.

Billy was able to obtain Brent Mason, Eddie Bayer's and Mike Johnson for the 5 cuts at Funhouse Studio's in Nashville, TN. Dustin has joined up with Triplestrand Productions founded by Lyricist, DJ and Artist, Dixie Vornbrock to try for some radio airplay and has gained some in Sweden, New Zealand and Austrailia. The five song CD has a nice flavor of believable ballads shown in the song "House On Lonely Street" to the up-beat "Somebody's Gonna Get Hurt".... (Continue reading)

Brookgreen Gardens' Winter Events Celebrate The History And Culture Of South Carolina Lowcountry

Brookgreen Gardens is hosting a series of historical events that celebrate the South Carolina Lowcountry through early March. Known for its 18th century Southern plantations and rice fields, the Lowcountry owes much of its identity to the enslaved Africans who integrated elements of their heritage, including customs, traditions, crafts and language, into the Lowcountry culture, which is today known throughout the region as Gullah-Geechee. Unique to the coastal area of South Carolina, the Lowcountry, with its diverse history and blend of European and African culture, is unlike any other destination in the world.... (Continue reading)

New Women's Website Off to Flying Start

After the success of the web site Pregnant Online its owners are pleased to announce Women OC (http://www.womenoc.com/) an new online community for women.

The new site goes one step further combining over 20 forums into one easy to navigate site. Members can discuss books, relationships, politics, movies and dozens and dozens of other topics.

New forums are generally very slow to start and can often lay dormant for many months with less than a handful of posts. Women OC however has already hit 8000 posts in less than one month.

Users of the web site have been giving valuable feedback to it's administrators who have been adding new forums on request. The owners believe this is the best way to give the users "the best possible open discussion forum."

The owners or Pregnant Online noticed how it's members also liked to discuss many other issues non pregnancy related. The all topics forum would often get just as much attention as the other pregnancy related forums. This is what gave them the idea to create Women OC, a place where its members could go and discuss thousands of topics organized into 21 forums.

Users of Women OC are rewarded for creating interesting topics and by the amount of content they post. The rewards are in the form of points, these can use to "purchase" gifts for other members in the form of small images that are displayed next to the users profile when they posts. Members can also use these points to enhance there own profile and purchase awareness ribbons.

Although the sites main user base comes from the US, it also has members in both Europe and Australasia.

Starting in September Women OC will be giving its members free personal blogs and there will be many other new features added in the coming months.... (Continue reading)

eCycle, Inc. Announces Low Voltage Air-conditioning for Mobile Platforms

eCycle announced today plans to offer two air-conditioning units (LVAC) that operate on low voltage (12 - 24VDC) and produce up to 24,000 BTU's. The LVAC offers users powerful and reliable air-conditioning that operates directly from batteries or in conjunction with an auxiliary power unit (APU).

eCycle, Inc. High Efficiency Compressor Drives

eCycle has been close coupling its line of SolidSlot™ brushless/motor generators to air-conditioning compressors for several years with outstanding results. Most recently, eCycle has been contracted by aerospace companies to assist in providing a high efficiency solution for non-flight critical air-conditioning in very light jets. After preliminary testing, suppliers reported that eCycle's compressor drives performed three times better than any previously tested equipment.... (Continue reading)

Parature Secures $16 Million in Venture Capital

Parature, the global leader in on-demand customer service software, announced today that the company has secured $16 million in Series B venture capital financing. This round was led by, Palo Alto, CA based Accel Partners, with participation from existing investors Menlo Park, CA based Sierra Ventures, Vienna, VA based Valhalla Partners, as well as existing angel investors led by Ching-Ho Fung. Richard Wong, Partner at Accel Partners has been named to Parature’s Board of Directors. These three venture capital firms have impressive track records of success in the information technology industry, and specifically with some of the industry’s earlier innovators in support technology, such as Scopus, and Remedy. This funding will be used to fuel Parature’s aggressive company growth including, expanding sales distribution, increasing marketing efforts, and continuing investment in product innovation and business development activities.... (Continue reading)

4Freebie.com Member Receives First Free Xbox 360 Reward

4Freebie.com member receives first free Xbox 360 reward.

4Freebie.com launched in December 2005 as a freebie network unique from its competition. The website allows users to register for free to try out sponsor offers and refer friends to do the same. Upon a member referring "x" amount of members, members can receive items ranging from gaming systems, to digital cameras, iPods and even PayPal cash payments.

The site has exploded in popularity, with over 2,000 members registered in little over one month's time since launch. And apparently the site is for real, three members have already received free cash and product from 4Freebie.com.... (Continue reading)

Glycerin Market Projected to Reach Close to 3.4 Billion Pounds by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Consumption of glycerin is expected to be strong due to consistent demand from the pharmaceuticals, personal care, food and beverage segments. A wide range of applications and eco-friendly nature of products are the key factors driving market expansion. Europe and Asia-Pacific account for a over 55% of the global glycerin market, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global consumption of glycerin in pharmaceuticals and personal care is estimated at 1091 million pounds. Europe represents the largest market for glycerin in the world. Glycerin consumption in Europe is estimated at 871 million pounds and the same is expected to register a CAGR of close to 1.7% over the period 2001-2010. Glycerin market in Asia-pacific is expected to grow fastest, registering a CAGR of nearly 4.2% over the period 2001-2010.... (Continue reading)

Civil Liberties and Public Policy Program Denies "Choice" to Unmarried Mothers

The aims of the Civil Liberties and Public Policy (CLPP) conference, held this weekend (April 2-4)at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA are reproductive freedoms and social justice. But, as one Iowa woman discovered, there is a gaping hole in the reproductive freedoms supported by this conference. Laurie Frisch, representing OriginsUSA, had secured an invitation to distribute information at this conference with the assurance from the staff that the right for a woman to keep her own child was an important right that did need to be addressed. OriginsUSA is a national organization which seeks to protect unmarried mothers who want to keep their children from the slick advertising and sales pitches of the adoption industry.... (Continue reading)

KnowledgeStorm Web Site Redesign Emphasizes Enhanced User Experience

KnowledgeStorm (www.knowledgestorm.com), the Internet's top-ranked technology solutions content and search site, today announced that the company has redesigned its core Web site, www.knowledgestorm.com, as well as its specialty sites, and has added new features making the site more visibly appealing and helpful to business and technology professionals throughout all stages of the information technology buying cycle.

"Our new site provides visitors with even better access to relevant tools, research and solution information," said Kelly Gay, KnowledgeStorm CEO and president. "We have designed www.knowledgestorm.com to be a primary source of technology information on the Internet - a one-stop resource for business and IT professionals. We continue to strive for excellence in breadth and depth of content, making us a dominate force in technology content and search."... (Continue reading)

New Site Enables Users to Purchase Home Décor, Health Products and Accessories on Web

A new site on the world wide web enables users to purchase all of their home décor, health products and accessories from the comfort of their own home or office. The new site, www.shoppingmallsdirect.com, features an easy to navigate menu system that allows consumers to view unique items in many diverse categories such as African Safari Store, American Pride Store, Divine Inspirational Store, Home Décor Store, Aromatherapy Store, Household Essentials Store, Bath & Body Store, Natural Health Store and Countryside Kitchen Store.... (Continue reading)

Pima Medical Institute Hires Leadership Coach And Teambuilding Expert As Campus Director

Don Esham’s expertise coaching business owners, professionals and managers in leadership skills training, teambuilding, as well as improving communication efforts proved to be successful in his own career direction as Pima Medical Institute, 3350 E. Grant Road, Suite 200 in Tucson recently named him as the new Campus Director for the Tucson medical career college.



Esham, formerly a Leadership Coach with Leadership Dimensions, has an extensive background in team building, leadership training and self-management skills. He served as a student placement specialist for Pima Community College as well as a compensation manager for the Tucson Medical Center. He earned a B.S. degree in public management from the University of Arizona and is scheduled to complete a M.A. in Biblical Leadership from Phoenix Seminary in December 2006.



Dick Luebke, CEO of Pima Medical Institute said he anticipates Esham’s expertise, connections in the healthcare and business community will provide even greater opportunities for students who attend, and graduate from the privately-owned medical career college that originated in Tucson more than 30 years ago.



“I look forward to the opportunity of bringing my expertise to a company that has set the pace for excellence. I am excited about leading it into the next generation.”



PMI is one of the premier medical career colleges in the western United States. The privately owned, accredited school provides students with a well-rounded education embracing theoretical classroom studies, as well as on-site training in allied health facilities within the community. This gives the student the opportunity to function in a working environment.



The campus offers programs for Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Health Unit Coordinator, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy and Veterinary Assistant.



PMI has been serving students since 1972, with campuses in: Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mesa and Tucson, AZ; Chula Vista, CA, Seattle and Renton, WA; Las Vegas, NV; as well as Colorado Springs and Denver. Additional information is available by calling their toll free number, 888-442-5998 or online at http://www.pmi.edu.... (Continue reading)

DocuSign Issues the 'Go Green With DocuSign Challenge' -- Goal is to Save 10 Million Pieces of Paper by Earth Day 2008

In recognition of Earth Day and in an effort to help save thousands of trees and reduce carbon monoxide emissions, DocuSign the leading web-based electronic signature service, today announced the "Go Green With DocuSign Challenge". Starting this week, DocuSign is challenging businesses to join in an effort to save over 10 million pieces of paper by Earth Day 2008.

Today business documents are created electronically, then printed for paper/pen signature, transported to the signer, then transported back to the sender to be scanned back in electronically. By using DocuSign's web-based service, companies can eliminate the paper/pen step and execute contracts and agreements electronically. Using the electronic signature process instead of paper greatly improves a company's bottom line by increasing revenues and reducing the time and money spent on items such as printing, faxing, postage and global shipping. The DocuSign solution also greatly reduces the amount of paper used, fuel used and carbon monoxide emissions caused by trucks and airplanes for global delivery of these documents.... (Continue reading)

Local Landowners to Learn About Switchgrass and Woody Biomass for Energy

The United States House of Representatives recently passed the groundbreaking American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. How can Central Pennsylvania farmers and landowners participate in and benefit from these new energy and climate policies? One way is through the establishment, harvesting, and processing of biomass crops like switchgrass. At the July 21st Central Pennsylvania Biomass Energy Workshop stakeholders will be able to learn more about these renewable energy crops.

Biomass crops are plants specifically targeted for use in renewable energy production. These include wood from fast growing trees and switchgrass being used for heat or for processing into cellulosic ethanol. Best of all, these biomass energy crops can often be sustainably established on lands unsuitable for traditional agricultural production, for instance former mining lands or poor fertility vacant farm land. Biomass crops can have other environmental benefits too, such as erosion control, sequestration of carbon below ground, and wildlife habitat improvement.... (Continue reading)

Universidad del Sagrado Corazón Selects Regent Enterprise

Regent Education, the leading provider of financial aid management software solutions for higher education institutions, today announced that the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (USC) has selected Regent Enterprise as its financial aid management solution. Regent’s system provides a multilingual design that will support the needs of its increasingly international population, enabling USC students to manage their financial aid in their language of choice.

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Prior to selecting Regent Enterprise, USC did the majority of its financial aid processing manually. Regent’s ability to integrate with any SIS will give USC the options they need to make future crucial business decisions regarding an SIS implementation, as well as managing future upgrade projects, timelines, and web based initiatives.... (Continue reading)

Live Online Training and Tutoring Now Available

MKW-Tutors.com, a new and innovatuive training model for todays today's CAD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) Professionals, has joined forces with Tutorbug.com to offer a service to the Architectural, Mechanical and Engineering disciplines.

MKW-Tutors.com is an innovative new venue in which today's CAD Professionals can attain even greater understanding and control of the rapidly progressing software. By focusing on new features in the software packages that are designed to increase production and relieve some of the redundant CAD tasks, the students will be able to progress faster and attain a deeper understanding of the software. This usually equates to better performance at the production level, which in turn leads to a greater degree of confidence in the individual. As the classes progress, the student will also increase their knowledge, thereby increasing their value to the company. With todays market and company values with respect to retaining quality employees, the student should be able to leverage themselves into a promising career or salary increase when it comes time for their next performance review.

With a new software release being offered every twelve to fourteen months, staying abreast of the improvements and advancements will be difficult for most typical users. Most CAD professionals do not have the time to attend a weeklong training seminar even if it were to be offered in the city they work in. To overcome this restriction due to location, MKW-Tutors.com, will bring the training to them.... (Continue reading)

New Rainforest Spa Opens at Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort in Costa Rica

Sibö means the God creator of Nature in the ancient Costa Rican cultures of Cabecar and BriBri. This new Costa Rica spa offers a body and spiritual transformation using products made from the curative secrets of the tropics, resulting in unparalleled massages and treatments only possible in this mystical place.

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"Our sole purpose is to increase your wellness and offer the best Costa Rica Spa experience in a beauty regime filled with care treatments carefully selected according to guest's needs, which will increase skin vitality and provide them with a healthy appearance and overall healing," asserted Diana de Rojas- General Manager of Los Sueños Marriott Ocean and Golf Resort... (Continue reading)

Outskirts Press Announces 'Understanding Apples,' the Latest Highly-anticipated Regional Subjects - South Book from Johnson City, TN Author JS Moore

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published "Understanding Apples" by JS Moore, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Regional Subjects - South category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $13.95. Understanding Apples is also available in its 5.5 x 8.5 Casebound edition for $22.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/UnderstandingApples was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.



About the Book (Excerpts & Info)... (Continue reading)

PROSALES Celebrates its 20th Anniversary with the PS20: The Twenty Most Significant People, Technologies, Products and Events since 1989

PROSALES magazine, celebrating its 20th anniversary as America's leading news service for pro-oriented building material dealers and distributors, announced today its PS20: The Twenty Most Significant People, Technologies, Products and Events that have done the most to shape the construction supply business since 1989.

"The list reveals the sea change this industry has gone through," said Craig Webb, PROSALES' editor. "When we started, the prevailing wisdom was that consumer-oriented home centers were the way to get ahead. Our focus made us, as PROSALES' first editor put it, 'a cult publication.' But time has shown that the traditional lumberyards and building supply companies that focused on selling to the professional are the ones that have prospered. The PS20 celebrates those people and the times they've experienced."... (Continue reading)

September 5th, 2010