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From Broad Street to Off-Broadway, the Story of the Neon Mans Death Benefits Mother and Son

Richmond playwright and performer, Slash Coleman, will present the New York premiere of his comedy, "The Neon Man and Me," off-Broadway at Teatro la Tea Theater in New York City on April 10th and April 22nd at 8:00pm. The one-man-show is a tribute to the life of his late best friend Mark Jamison, a neon artist from Roanoke, VA who was electrocuted two years ago as he was hanging a neon sign. A portion of all ticket sales will benefit the Jamison family.

A 2006 recipient of Style Weekly's, Top 40 under 40, award and a Groucho award winner for best one man show of 2005, the production is scheduled to appear on PBS later this year. So far, Coleman has used the production to raise $20,000 for non-profit organizations. In recent months, funded in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the show has grown to include a documentary film entitled, "Glow," and a high school curriculum entitled, "Healing Communities: Helping Students come to Terms with Bereavement, Tragedy and Loss."... (Continue reading)

TK Carsites Wins Diamond Award from Auto Dealer Monthly’s 2008 Dealers’ Choice Awards

TK Carsites is proud to announce being named the recipient of the Diamond Award in the Automotive Website Design Provider category of the Auto Dealer Monthly 2008 Dealers’ Choice Awards.

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“We are very proud to win the top award for the fourth year in a row,” states President & CEO, Richard Valenta. “We truly have a customer service culture here at TK.” Vice President James Bradford stated, “Our automotive SEO coupled with custom design is what gives us the edge over our competitors.”... (Continue reading)

Sipltech Solutions Launches Custom .Net CMS for Small Business

Sipltech Web Solutions, a recently launched web development company, has just announced its release of custom CMS Services to help improve client’s web sites.

CMS, or Content Management Systems, are an easy and affordable way to take your static web site of the 1990’s to the next level and covert into a more modern, better looking web site, that uses all of the latest web development tools. As CMS has matured over the years, its development costs have decreased greatly, making it more affordable for businesses of all sizes. It can be used for a number of different types of web sites whether you need a web site created for your landscaping company or for a simple web site with useful content that tries to attract more visitors to increase ad revenue.... (Continue reading)

Domino's Pizza® Enrolls in the Home Loan Benefit Program from Quicken Loans

Quicken Loans Inc., the nation's largest online mortgage lender, announced today that Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, has enrolled in Quicken Loans' Home Loan Benefit Program. Other companies in the program include: AT&T, Google, Intuit, Oracle, and Qualcomm.

Employees of participating companies receive discounts on closing costs and learn more about the home buying process via onsite seminars and webinars. Each company is assigned a team of mortgage professionals who assist employees with their mortgage needs, whether it's to purchase a home, refinance an existing mortgage, or take out a home equity loan.... (Continue reading)

Survey Shows High Interest Rates Not Hitting Travel Plans -- Aussies Remain Committed to Holidaymaking

Brisbane, Queensland (PRWEB) October 8, 2008 - A recent survey shows that a majority of Australian travelers are proving resilient to the financial pressures of high interest rates, refusing to give up on holiday plans. Whilst some are altering plans, a preponderance of respondents said foregoing travel was not on their agendas even in the face of economic adversity.

Conducted by insure4less, one of Australia's leading travel insurance specialists, the survey showed that a large percentage of travelers are not altering their plans at all, despite current high interest rates. That number came in at a whopping 70 percent. The remaining 30 percent of respondents are opting to forego travel, are reducing the length of their stays overseas or are selecting more affordable destinations.... (Continue reading)

Arizona Entertainment Law Firm Creates New Ground

When Matthew Wenzlau started the Wenzlau Law Group, he wasn't sure how the State of Arizona would respond. After all, Phoenix is not renown for its entertainment attorneys. However, a year after its formation, this unique law firm is seeing enormous growth and potential in all contemporary entertainment-related fields.

Formed in early 2004, the Wenzlau Law Group (WLG) has already served independent film productions, record labels, authors, publishers, producers, actors, casting directors, comic book labels, and radio personalities. "What I'm finding," states its founder, "is that there are just as many talented, successful, and focused entertainers and industry professionals in Arizona... as there are in any other major city."... (Continue reading)

AMF Bowling Centers Strikes Deal with Talent Management Provider, Deploy Solutions, to Innovate and Extend Market Leadership

AMF Bowling Centers, Inc., the world’s largest owner and operator of bowling centers, announced today the selection of Deploy Solutions as its talent management solutions provider. AMF is the leader in its industry and the company continues to extend that leadership through innovative concepts that combine the best ideas and talent from the entertainment, dining, and hospitality industries.

AMF chose the Deploy Enterprise Talent Suite™ to help transform its business model and culture through improvements in its recruiting and hiring processes. These initiatives will not only deliver efficiencies through automation, they also increase top line revenue and guest satisfaction by improving the quality of its workforce. By attracting and hiring managers and servers with experience in the restaurant and hospitality industries, AMF can more effectively compete with many of the QSR and casual dining restaurants that typically win the food and beverage share of their bowling patrons’ leisure spending.... (Continue reading)

Buyers and Realtors Warned to Have Foreclosure Homes Inspected Diligently

maybe more so. Steve Zivolich, a Certified CREIA inspector with Guaranteed Property Inspections, "Sellers are required to disclose all known significant defects. But, if a foreclosure home is owned by a bank, the bank has never lived in the property, so it is not likely there will be very much information disclosed. In this situation, it is especially important to take the necessary steps to know the true condition of the property," said Steve Zivolich, a Certified CREIA inspector with Guaranteed Property Inspections, Inc.... (Continue reading)

Tempe Festival of the Arts, Circle K Tempe Music Festival Coming This March

Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) February 29, 2008 - Arts and music lovers will feel right at home in Tempe (www.tempecvb.com) this spring during the Tempe Arts & Entertainment Weekend. Visitors can explore both the Tempe Festival of the Arts and the Circle K Tempe Music Festival, which will take place the last weekend in March.

The Tempe Festival of the Arts, presented by Centerpoint Condominiums, will fill the Mill Avenue District with more than 400 artists representing 18 visual art categories that range from digital photography to woodworking to jewelry to painting. The three day festival, March 28-30, 2008, presents a wide variety of unique and hand-made artwork. Visitors will also be treated to live music on the Qwest Main Stage, the Arizona Wine Festival, a cottage edibles section and hands-on activities for children. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.... (Continue reading)

NJ Mortgage and Refinance Company Achieves Double Digit Growth in Challenging 2007 Market

The credit crunch and consumer uncertainty combined with rising rates and fluctuating home prices to create a challenging climate for most mortgage bankers in 2007, according to Lawrence Montani, partner at Shrewsbury, NJ-based First Interstate Financial Corporation.

Team Montani was up for the challenge, reporting a 15% increase in the volume of loans closed for the year, says Montani. "Consumers are looking for guidance, especially in such a volatile financial market.

"By taking the time to learn more about each individual customer's circumstances -- whether they're faced with an adjustable rate that's about to reset, need to refinance, paying for college, or the special needs of a senior homeowner -- we've developed a strong reputation for trust and reliability in an industry that's not generally known for either of those qualities."... (Continue reading)

Mid-Band Ethernet Provider Announces New Viral Video

Mid-Band Ethernet Provider, Hatteras Networks, has launched a new viral video. Viral video is a term that was coined by a Harvard professor in 1996 referring to video film content that gains popularity as it's shared on the Internet, through e-mail, IM messages, blogs and other media-sharing Web sites. As people see certain films they like or dislike, they share their findings with others, who tell others and so on, while the film is shared countless times over.

Historically, viral videos were produced primarily by amateur filmmakers taking advantage of inexpensive cameras and camera phones, and easy-to-use editing and publishing tools. And most early viral videos consisted of more personalized and humorous content that was shared with friends and family.... (Continue reading)

FSA PPI Tables Confuse Rather than Empower Consumers Says British Insurance

The long-awaited Financial Services Authority PPI comparison tables only serve to confuse consumers, rather than empower them, warns Simon Burgess from independent provider, British Insurance.

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Designed to enable consumers to shop around for cover and identify products that can meet their needs, the tables were recently launched by the FSA in response to Competition Commission recommendations for more consumer information and greater clarity on costs.

However, Burgess believes the tables do not allow consumers to compare products on a like for like basis. He comments; "There are so many product variations with differing exclusions, terms and conditions, it's impossible to be able to collate the data in a way that allows consumers to cut the 'wheat from the chaff' and work out what's really a good deal."... (Continue reading)

Consona ERP Announces Made2Manage® Product Direction

Consona ERP, a leading provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and services for small and midsize manufacturers, today announced that Made2Manage Version 7.0 (v7.0) will be built on Microsoft .NET technology.

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“We’re excited to offer the usability, performance and expansion advantages of Microsoft .NET to our customers,” said Scott Malia, general manager of Consona ERP. “Our customers require high-quality technology, product availability, and service. The Made2Manage product development team has pioneered the use of Microsoft platforms since 1986 to meet these needs, and this is another step in delivering robust, affordable ERP software.”... (Continue reading)

Next Generation Ad Agency Gray & Partners Opens Headquarters in Boston

With the historic presidential election now complete, change is finally on the way - and not just in Washington. Next-generation advertising firm Gray & Partners announced today that it has opened its corporate headquarters at 75 Arlington Street, Suite 500, in Boston Massachusetts. The full-service ad agency also announced the addition of new partners and the launch of its new Website to enhance its capabilities and extend its service portfolio.

Gray & Partners' President Reagan Gray, a west-coast advertising veteran with more 00004000 than 20 years of experience, is directing all Account Services from the new Boston office. New Creative Strategist & Partner, Karen Albrektsen brings extensive experience in retail buying, financial consulting, and brand development to the team. And new Partner & Director of Business Development, Jon Patsavos, brings more than 10 years of political fundraising, campaign work, and extensive contacts to the firm. Jon has managed fundraising and promotional campaigns for federal candidates including: Joe Kennedy, Jim McGovern, John Kerry, Hillary Clinton for President, and most recently Jeanne Shaheen for Senate.... (Continue reading)

Betfair Launches Zero Edge Casino

Betfair Games, the Malta-based gaming arm of the world’s leading betting exchange, has launched a revolutionary new casino with no house edge.

The Zero Lounge is part of Betfair’s new online casino and is expected to attract more than 80 percent of Betfair’s casino users.

Adapted versions of Blackjack, Roulette, Jacks or Better and Baccarat are currently being offered in the Zero Lounge.

For roulette, the zero has been removed. This means that for players betting on a colour, there is a 50 percent chance of winning, rather than the 48.6 percent offered in standard European roulette. Players betting on Zero Roulette will be paid fairly according to the chance they take.... (Continue reading)

AquaBar Blows the Myth on Premium Water

Not all beverages are created equal. That’s why Jas 1963 on Boardé, CEO and founder of AquaBar, a unique beverage distribution company based in Beverly Hills, has set out to redefine what we consider “premium” beverages. AquaBar, a company passionate about body hydration and the epicurean movement, imports, markets and distributes premium waters, designer drinks and organic juice and tea products. Once you have seen and sampled the AuqaBar product line and engage with the company, one may change your idea as to what a “premium” beverage looks, taste, and even feel like.... (Continue reading)

Amera Enterprises Brings Americana to Your Backyard

When Linda Schulz retired from her tenure as a schoolteacher, she once again found herself teaching - only instead of teaching kids, she's showing adults the ropes of proper home and garden décor. "I've always had an interest in homes and décor," says Schulz. "Décor can reflect someone's tastes or enhance them."

Within a period of six months, Schulz built her webstore, www.HomeAmera.com under her Amera Enterprise banner. As this new chapter in her life begins, Schulz is excited about the prospects of being able to provide people with great products, great prices and no hassles.... (Continue reading)

Integrating Planning, Scheduling and Execution -- Problem Solved

For over six years, nMetric has solved the problems of enterprise and plant floor system gaps with an integrated Production Scheduling and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software solution for the automotive, aerospace, electronics, industrial equipment and other discrete industries.

nMetric delivers a rapid and tangible impact to a manufacturer’s bottom line with capabilities to:

Provide accurate dates against their customers’ on-time-delivery requirements

Accelerate continuous improvement initiatives with more accessible and accurate data

Overcome push-based scheduling to create demand-driven lean and Kanban workflow

Streamline manual data collection, paper work reporting and non-value-added tasks

Empower teams with real-time visibility of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

Standardize work instructions and traceability to ensure 100% compliance

Eliminate islands of information and extend the value of legacy systems

"nMetric differentiates itself from other MES suppliers by offering production management with fully integrated Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) and MES functions," stated Ralph Rio, Research Director, ARC Advisory Group.... (Continue reading)

InventHelp® Client Invents "Easy Pipe Wrench & Cutter" - A New Plumbing Tool that Would Save Time and Tackle Tough Jobs

InventHelp®, America's largest inventor service company, announces that an inventor from Milburn, NJ has designed a device that would make routine plumbing jobs easier to perform called the EASY PIPE WRENCH & CUTTER. This invention is patented.

The EASY PIPE WRENCH & CUTTER would loosen stubborn, resistant plumbing pipes from their connected fittings and may also be used to cut pipes from various textures. In addition, it would minimize the time and effort necessary for installation or removal of pipes. The device is producible from durable materials and could feature an easy-to-use operation.... (Continue reading)

Family Friendly Sites Celebrates Its 11th Anniversary Online with a Special Offer

Family Friendly Sites has just entered its 12th year online and is celebrating its anniversary with a special offer. Family Friendly Sites is one of the oldest human edited directories on the World Wide Web. The mission of Family Friendly Sites is to simply provide member websites with an easily recognizable emblem to display on their site, so that internet users all over the world will instantly know that their website is family-friendly and contains no adult content or links to adult content. Family Friendly Sites emblems are intended to support the online safety of family members using the Internet.... (Continue reading)

September 3rd, 2010