The audio book download release of "Why I Jumped," by Tina Zahn, featured today on the Oprah Winfrey Show, is now available exclusively online from SonicFaith at http://www.sonicfaith.com.
"Why I Jumped" tells the story of a young Wisconsin woman, Tina Zahn, who leapt from a Green Bay bridge in an attempted suicide. Her life was saved by a police officer who grabbed her wrist as she started to fall.
Tina Zahn made national news in 2004 as she fled police and attempted suicide off the Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge in Green Bay. The daring officer who grabbed her wrist told her, "I’ve got you...and I’ll never let you go."... (Continue reading)
Rather than another copycat site allowing people to buy and sell music (iTunes, Amazon's download service, emusic, Napster,etc.), Austin Washington has built a better mousetrap. ShareMusic.com allows people to share music for charity.
Austin Washington and George Washington.
ShareMusic provides the tools, and a forum, for everyone, from major label artists to those artists too cool to be major label artists, to share music for charity.
"No one wants to steal from their favourite artist," says Austin. "And everyone wants to help others. But no one really feels guilty stealing from Sony, or big music corporations. This is the real reason so many people, guiltlessly, download music. But what if they were, instead, stealing from starving children in Africa? Or, what if, they were stealing directly from their favourite artists? Radiohead proved people happily give money, even to millionaire artists, who give them music they value. And what kind of kid cracks open their UNICEF charity box, or would steal from a starving child?"... (Continue reading)
Salesboom.com, market leading provider of on demand Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Sales Force Automation (SFA) solutions, President and Co-founder Rami Hamodah was interviewed by the Wall Street Reporter's senior analyst Jeff Gottesmen. WallStreetReporter carried the interview, and touched base on many topics in the ondemand, web based CRM/SFA market.
The audio replay of the interview with Mr. Hamodah is available from http://www.wallstreetreporter.com/profiles/Salesboom.html.
Salesboom Inc., a privately held company, has the distinct pleasure of being the first online Application Service Provider (ASP) in the CRM space to be featured on WallStreetReporter. The ondemand CRM/SFA hosted solution provides organizations around the globe with customized Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Sales Force Automation (SFA), Marketing Automation, Business Intelligence, Reporting & Analytics solutions, amongst many other standard features to the salesboom.com service offering.... (Continue reading)
The server monitoring solution launched by Lakeview Software (http://www.lakeview.co.uk) provides business leaders with peace of mind that all IT hardware, backups and security activities are being constantly monitored by experts in the industry. A number of packages are available to suit all types of companies.
Lakeview Server Monitoring takes just minutes to set-up, doesn't require any system reboots and can be protecting your business from downtime today. For more information please visit http://www.lakeview.co.uk/services/itinfrastructure/server-monitoring.... (Continue reading)
The national recycling rate for PET plastic bottled water containers (.5 liter or 16.9 ounce size) has improved by 16.42%, according to new data from two new studies: ''2008 Post Consumer PET Bottle Bale Composition Analysis'' and ''2007 Report on PET Water Bottle Recycling,'' both produced by the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR). According to data from an earlier 2006 bale content study for all beverages, the number of PET bottles counted per pound was approximately 12. In 2008, the total number of PET bottles increased to 13.78, a reflection of the dramatic increase in water bottle collection, as well as the continued lightweighting of other plastic containers. The 2007 NAPCOR study on water bottle recycling has determined that the recycling rate for water bottles is 23.4%, representing a significant 16.42% increase over the 2006 recycling rate of 20.1%.... (Continue reading)
Orange County Bail Bonds has announced the opening of their new building, built on the site where their original offices burned to the ground.
Civic Center Law Building
His businesses have survived a hurricane. They survived a fire.
Where many people would see these disasters as a sign to get out of the business world, Robert Miller saw opportunity to make things even better. Miller, who owns Orange County Bail Bonds (1043 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, Ca 92703) is a Southern California native. But he went on a multi-city whirlwind tour of entrepreneurial nightmares--none of his own making--and lived to tell about them.... (Continue reading)
Marina Projects is delighted to announce that the company has been retained to provide marina consultancy advice as a member of the professional team engaged on the Eastside Project in Gibraltar. This major waterfront development is being promoted by the Government of Gibraltar and MCB (Gibraltar) Ltd, the company appointed as preferred developer by the Government of Gibraltar following a detailed tender process.
Marina Projects's role includes providing specific guidance on all marina related issues with input into the master planning, detailed design and associated Environmental Impact Assessment. Topics covered include the following:... (Continue reading)
SkillSurvey, Inc. announced a new Professional Advisory Board to guide business and technology growth for the online reference checking pioneer.
Composed of nine business leaders and established academic researchers, the Advisory Board provides SkillSurvey with recommendations, guidance and support for the company’s executive team. The board is co-chaired by Lou Manzi, vice president of GSK Talent Solutions and Cynthia Hedricks, chief analytics officer at SkillSurvey.
“Our main focus in creating the board was to support our goals of delivering innovative products and services that transform talent management for organizations worldwide,” said Hedricks. “This group of established professionals was carefully chosen to help us accelerate our efforts in attaining these goals.”... (Continue reading)
M3 Planning has been named a Finalist in the category New Product or Service of the Year in The 2009 American Business Awards.
American Business Awards
The American Business Awards are the nation's premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit entries to the ABAs - public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.
Stevie Award winners will be announced during the annual gala on Monday, June 22 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Six hundred executives from across the U.S.A. are expected to attend. The ceremonies will be broadcast on radio nationwide by the Business TalkRadio Network and hosted by Cheryl Casone of Fox Business Network.... (Continue reading)
Afshar, Bakhtiari, Bijar, Esfahan, Farahan, Ghouchan, Hamadan, Heriz, Kashan, Kerman, Mashad, Nain, Qashghai, Qum, Saruk, Serapi, Shiraz, Sultanabad, and Tabriz. These are just a few of the many beautiful Persian rug styles available on the market. A novice rug collector or DIY interior designer might think: “O.K., that’s great, but what is the difference between a Nain and a Qum? What are a Nain and a Qum? How can I be sure that a Persian rug is worth the investment?”
Anyone looking to purchase a handmade rug will find the “Learn About Rugs” resource on the eRugGallery.com website to be useful and comprehensive. It provides information about every rug-related topic from finding the right shape and size to researching materials and styles. The information provided is thorough, well documented, and free to access.... (Continue reading)
Debbie's Staffing, a North Carolina-based staffing company with 18 offices in eight states, has rapidly expanded its operations by steadfastly focusing on 'service first,' but supporting this operating philosophy required considerable extra effort. For Debbie's Staffing, the answer was to replace their legacy software and find a staffing solution that enabled them to consistently deliver better service so that they could build strong partnerships with their clients. 239
After evaluating several alternatives, Debbie's Staffing implemented VCG's StaffSuite, ® a fully integrated staffing software solution with proven Customer Relationship Management (CRM) capabilities to automate manual processes and data management throughout the company. Implementing StaffSuite resulted in higher individual productivity and capacity, according to Heinz Little, President of Debbie's Staffing. With this increased productivity, StaffSuite has helped Debbie's move toward the goal of dominating the markets they serve. 145... (Continue reading)
Portrait Software, a leading provider of insight-driven customer interaction software, today announces record take-up of its global educational push on trigger marketing, a process it uses with large B2C businesses to drive down costs, increase sales and build customer loyalty.
In the last two weeks, Portrait execs have spoken on this subject across three continents to a combined audience of over 550 marketing professionals from global brands. Attendees across the three events included representatives from a mixture of industry sectors incorporating financial services, manufacturing, travel, utilities, retail and consulting.... (Continue reading)
It used to be small radios and toasters, and then came camping gear and milkshake makers; now it is all about Visa gift cards and iPods. According to CreditGUARD of America, Inc., opening a new checking or savings account has never been so attractive as of present day and many consumers are drawn to these new perks offered by various banks. Banks are competing tooth and nail to win over these new customers and are willing to sacrifice short-term profits in the hope of long-term customers.
These perks are not entirely directed towards new untapped customers. Most banks have increased their incentive packages in the hope of attracting customers from their competitors. Bankers know that regular customers will not leave their current bank based on few incentives and free checks. However, they are hoping to attract those few customers who might not be too pleased with their current bank’s services and are contemplating on a change.... (Continue reading)
Small World Labs today announced the availability of a hosted software platform that enables organizations and individuals to create their own branded online communities. Small World Labs has already deployed its software for more than 15 diverse customers across the U.S., including the Bootstrap Network and Investment Riches (see separate press releases today).
The success of sites like MySpace.com, LinkedIn.com, and Facebook.com has demonstrated the enormous demand by end users for online social networks and professional networks. However, many people are finding these existing communities to be too generalized and unfocused for their needs. A growing number of potential users have expressed a preference for networks where they can meet and establish relationships with more like-minded individuals who share common interests or backgrounds. Companies and organizations are also recognizing the importance of creating their own online communities that are tailored to the specific needs of their members, alumni, or employees.... (Continue reading)
Moment's Notice Travel is pleased to introduce a last minute European River Cruise deal starting from just $689 for a seven night cruise along the Rhine River sailing from Amsterdam in Holland to Basel in Switzerland. The last minute deal price offers travelers a savings of more than $1,000. Plus, prices are guaranteed in US dollars against any currency fluctuations once booked.
The 7-night Romantic Rhine cruise itinerary, sailing on board the first class MS Amadeus Princess departs on May 3, 2008 from Amsterdam and visits Volendam and Arnhem in the Netherlands, Bonn, Koblenz, Ruedesheim and Mannheim (with an optional excursion to Heidelberg) in Germany, Strasbourg in France, and ends in Basel, Switzerland.... (Continue reading)
LegalView, the most comprehensive legal resource available on the Web, informed its mesothelioma blog readers of a Swiss Group study for Clinical Cancer Research that will be testing an electronic device as a potential mesothelioma treatment for symptoms of the cancer. The electronic device is known as the Monitoring Symptoms and Syndromes Associated with Advanced Cancer (E-MOSAIC) and it is a handheld tool that can be "used to record and monitor symptoms" while also assessing a mesothelioma cancer patient's quality of life.... (Continue reading)
Vanderzee & Associates, Inc., has been officially certified by Enhanced Performance System (EPS) in San Diego, CA for the use of its assessment inventory (TAIS). The Scottsdale-based consulting firm will apply TAIS in its executive search and coaching practice.
"During a tough economy it is essential to understand the strength of the people in the organization because they are under a lot of extra pressure right now," said Mr. Siebe Vanderzee, President of Vanderzee & Associates. "TAIS measures the building blocks of human performance," Vanderzee continued, "and it serves therefore as an important 00004000 tool for recruitment, selection, coaching and teambuilding."... (Continue reading)
CostaLessGolf.com, the European golf holiday web site, have announced a major expansion of their cheap golf holiday operations by providing golf breaks in Spain, Portugal, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. Previously the golf web site concentrated solely on offering golf breaks in Spain, with the Costa del Sol being the most popular spot for golfers looking to play abroad. Due to an increase in the number of quality golf courses and accommodation available in areas such as Portugal, the tour operator has put in place a booking system for those wishing to book a cheap golf break abroad.... (Continue reading)
Softscribe Inc., a 10-year-old technology Internet public relations firm that drives sales for companies targeting the green tourism and hospitality, green government and related markets, announced that Debbie Reale, MBA and operations director for the company, earned her certification in advanced search engine optimization (SEO) by one of the nation's leading SEO training academies.
Reale's participation in the five-day SEO mastery workshop by Steve Scott of the Tampa SEO Training Academy underscores Softscribe's ongoing commitment to deep domain expertise and innovation. The firm helps clients strengthen their online presence through consistent application of advanced SEO practices in all Internet-based communications.... (Continue reading)
New research from travel insurer LV= has shown that a quarter of UK adults plan to take their main holiday in the UK this year, whilst a further 15% say they do not intend to have a 'main' holiday this year at all.
Almost five million adults who are taking a UK holiday this year (40%) put their decision down to financial concerns, with 16% admitting they cannot afford to go abroad, 13% blamed unfavourable exchange rates, and 11% simply said that a holiday in this country will be cheaper. These concerns have affected Londoners by far the most; with 59% of those holidaying in the UK saying that financial factors led to their decision.... (Continue reading)