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The Frayman Group Helps Skadden Improve Risk Management Processes & Go Green

Christian Audio Book Download Site Launched - SonicFaith.com

SonicFaith.com, a pay-per-download site for Christian audio books, launches today. Primarily geared towards the Christian market, it also offers competitively-priced content on business, health, romantic relationships, and foreign language learning. The site currently sells from a selection of about two hundred audio books.

SonicFaith’s 22-year-old co-founder, Carl Obremski, believes that Christians don’t always have the time to read in today’s fast-paced lifestyle. “There’s a lot of quality material out there to help people grow spiritually, but it’s not always in a form that’s easy to digest. But now, a SonicFaith customer can listen to all the great books while driving home from work or doing the laundry.”... (Continue reading)

Consultants Fly Higher with Client Relationship Management

The more frequently you fly, the better the airlines treat you. And so it should be with consulting firms and their clients, according to the latest issue of The Guerrilla Consultant.

Consultants have embraced the concept of client relationship management, yet many consultants struggle with execution. Client relationship management is based on the premise that a subset of your clients will purchase the majority of your services, and that you should manage them differently. All clients are important, but some are more so than others.... (Continue reading)

Introducing a New Class of Luxury Living in Thailand

MR Sukhumvit Ltd. announced the launch of the prestigious Millennium Residence @ Sukhumvit today. Nestled in the heart of Bangkok, this exclusive freehold condominium is set to introduce a new league of sophisticated living in Thailand..

Mr Suchad Chiaranussati, Managing Director of MR Sukhumvit Ltd. said, “Millennium Residence @ Sukhumvit is a luxury condominium in a class of its own, attractive to well-placed families both Thais and foreigners accustomed to the finer things in life. Indeed, they will be able to enjoy an uncompromised city lifestyle in a central location, in generously spaced compound, complete with the best quality finishes and features, amidst a beautifully designed lush natural landscape with water features. The condominium units will have unparalleled panoramic views of Bangkok’s skyline, including the famous Benjakitti Park and Lake, and a glimpse of the Chao Praya River.”... (Continue reading)

RemoteDepositCapture.com Launches Remote Deposit Capture Webinar Series

RemoteDepositCapture.com, the industry’s leading authority on Remote Deposit Capture, has launched an innovative Webinar hosting platform and Webinar series for the Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) Industry.

Brought to you in part by industry-leading solution providers such as NetDeposit, Panini North America, Superior Press, TASQ Technology, Unisys and WAUSAU, the RDC Webinar Series will provide current, in-depth coverage of the issues and trends impacting the Remote Deposit Capture Industry, including;

Legal Agreement Workshops

Bank Sales Training

Solution Provider Roundtables

Solution Provider Spotlights

Industry Updates on Pricing, Functionality, Trends and more.

Webinars will be presented by leading independent industry experts, solution providers, banks and others directly involved in the RDC Industry.... (Continue reading)

Boxwood Partners Advises on the Sale of NMR and SealTech to Reinforced Plastic Systems, a Portfolio Company of Southfield Capital Advisors

Boxwood Partners, LLC is pleased to announce the strategic sale of Non Metallic Resources, Inc. (NMR) and SealTech, Inc. to Southfield RPS Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Reinforced Plastic Systems (RPS), a portfolio company of Southfield Capital Advisors. Boxwood Partners acted as the exclusive advisor to both NMR and SealTech with respect to the transaction. Terms were not disclosed.

Based in Mobile, Alabama, NMR is a leading manufacturer and innovator of engineered, custom-fabricated composite products including a broad range of flexible reinforced plastic and dual laminate piping and fittings, heavy ducting, an 558 d engineered composite panel products used in a variety of industrial applications. SealTech, a distinct company with common ownership with NMR, provides comprehensive field installation, maintenance, and repair services. The companies together provide turnkey, design-to-installation solutions for an international customer base that includes leading corporations in the power generation, chemical processing, pulp and paper, and mining markets, as well as the major engineering, construction services firms that serve these markets.... (Continue reading)

BusinessFinance.com Exposes 10 Creative Business Loan Programs

BusinessFinance.com has exposed 10 creative business loan programs in their revised Business Finance Coach. These programs give businesses instant access to cash, so the businesses can grow at a faster rate.

The Business Finance Coach helps businesses build their credit scores by taking business owners through a step-by-step process for obtaining quality business credit scores. The coach helps businesses establish five vendor lines of credit, three business credit cards, and one business loan that report their information to the three major business credit reporting agencies including the Small Business Financial Exchange.... (Continue reading)

Cyber Operations, INC & Security Solutions International (SSI) launch strategic alliance

Security Solutions International (SSI) and Cyber Operations, Inc. today announced that they have launched a strategic alliance in which the two companies will jointly develop, and market security training programs and consulting services on homeland security -- for corporate and government entities. Together, SSI and Cyber Operations will engineer SSI's homeland security training assets to create a "Homeland Security Best Practices" digital media content library. The content for the training programs will be managed and delivered to customers on a secure private network using Cyber Operations' digital network solution, CyberDAN. Also, SSI and Cyber Operations will team to provide consulting services for physical and virtual security programs in access control, network security, information protection and first responder training.... (Continue reading)

California Grocery Retailer Joins MyWebGrocer Advertising Network

Raley’s Family of Fine Stores is the latest grocery retailer to join the MyWebGrocer online advertising network. The service will be directly integrated into the MyWebGrocer ecommerce tools that are currently in place at Raley’s.

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Raley’s signed on with MyWebGrocer in 2003 launching online grocery shopping. The addition of online advertising is a natural progression for them. A consumer can simply click on an ad and every related product in the retailer’s system is presented to the consumer. With a 47% click to buy ratio, online advertising is not only beneficial to the retailer, it is a value enhancing tool for the consumer. No other grocery ecommerce offering allows for this level of integration directly in the shopping experience.

Raley’s will now be part of the nation’s largest grocery advertising network hosting top advertisers such as Kellogg’s, Florida’s Natural, and General Mills. MyWebGrocer’s targeted online advertising solutions are increasing product sales and brand awareness for retailers across the entire country.... (Continue reading)

Obama Stimulus and Housing Rescue Will Now Benefit Credit Loan Customers

Many Credit Loan customers will find help from recent President Obama's recent legislation, including his anticipated stimulus package and a mortgage rescue plan.

"Whether you are looking to buy a home, go to school, or get out from under a bad mortgage, President Obama's stimulus package and home loan rescue program can help," said Daniel Wesley, CEO of Credit Loan. "This is a big deal to many of our site visitors."

The stimulus package includes tax breaks targeted at two of the biggest groups of people who take out personal loans: homebuyers, and college students. Per the stimulus, first time home buyers will be given a $7,500 tax credit, and college students will be able to deduct up to $2,500 of college tuition costs per year. The college tuition tax credit will be especially beneficial, and will hopefully reduce the average student's dependence on credit cards to help them afford the cost of college.... (Continue reading)

Seventh Annual Boston Cup Invitational Hosts Rhythmic Gymnastics Olympic Hopefuls

The Boston Cup brings together over 200 athletes from across the country and around the world to compete for top honors in the Olympic sport of Rhythmic Gymnastics. The Boston Cup will be hosted by Newton South High School on Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, 2009. For more information, go to www.bostoncup.com.

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The Boston Cup, hosted by Rhythmic Dreams Gymnastics School, is one of the biggest annual Rhythmic Gymnastics competitions in the world. This year, over 200 athletes are competing from seven countries and seven U.S. states. The competition is being hosted once again by Newton South High School. The competition begins at 8:30 am on Saturday and Sunday. Of particular interest will be the beautiful Exhibition Gala, held on Sunday evening from 4:00-7:00.... (Continue reading)

RealEstateInvestor.com Sees Success in Undervalued Properties

RealEstateInvestor.com (REI), www.realestateinvestor.com, is encouraging its online community of more than 30,000 investor clients to begin looking at undervalued property. REI experts know that one of the most successful tools to real estate investing is to buy undervalued property that produces positive cash flow.

REI is referring its clients to a new study from the international consulting group, IHS Global Insight that has recently identified dozens of metropolitan markets with undervalued property.... (Continue reading)

Parents In Italy Are Delighted With The Growing Number Of Helen Doron Early English Learning Centres For Children Blossoming Throughout The Country

Anne Gordon, VP of Business Development for the Helen Doron Educational Group, discusses how well the program suits the Italian market. "Since 1985 children the world over find learning with Helen Doron Early English irresistible, and the parents and children in Italy are just as keen. The Helen Doron method and materials teach English in a fun, exciting way, which really complements the natural curiosity and exuberance of children in Italy."

Helen Doron Group: Children of all ages learn English... (Continue reading)

DispatchThis.com Succeeds in Niche Construction Industry With Web-based Resource Management Solution

NOGU Technologies, Inc. has successfully launched a web-based resource and customer management software called DispatchThis exclusively for concrete pumpers. With an estimated 90 percent of the U.S. concrete pumping market still running operations on paper, DispatchThis is positioned to positively change the way this growing industry conducts business.

DispatchThis customers have been able to transition the management of their operations from paper to software. This move has resulted in fewer mistakes made and a more efficient staff. Automated features including e-mail receipts of orders received, and an early warning system for impending jobs that need to be fulfilled have improved relationships with customers by ensuring the completion of jobs in a timely, accurate fashion.... (Continue reading)

Headline Charley, Frances, Ivan and the dying fisherman.

How much can a dying man take?

42 year old Blais Ruelle of 2609 Rio Tiber, Florida has the worst possible form of Muscular Dystrophy , ALS (Lou Gehrigs). There is no cure and no treatment. Several months ago, he moved in with parents in Punta Gorda, FL. 33950.

One of the only pleasures in the time he has left is to go out fishing. He rented a boat from the neighbor for $200 per month. Blais took out heavy insurance on the boat since the neighbor neither had nor wanted insurance. He also spent thousands repairing and outfitting the boat.... (Continue reading)

Sheraton Hotel Group StarwoodHotels.com Smiles on the Canary Islands

Marc Lannoy is the man that has been put in charge of this new wave of Luxury Sheraton Hotels in the Canary Islands, Spain. Having worked in Spain and the Canaries for nearly three years and after 25 years with the Company; Marc feels that the Sheraton Brand and the Canary Islands will make a perfect match.

Femi Jaye regional manager for Web Direct Holidays was in full agreement. He said "Tenerife has served the luxury holiday maker for many years now; it is great that smaller Islands like Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote will be able to accommodate the more discerning traveler."... (Continue reading)

Outskirts Press Announces Envisioned, the Latest Fiction/Fantasy Book from Aiken, SC Author Montana Hintermann

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Envisioned by Montana Hintermann, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Fiction/ Fantasy category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $10.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/Envisioned was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.



About the Book (Excerpts & Info)

Serenity is not your average teenage girl, but it's not because of the fact she's a slave to a powerful man; it's because of a strange, reoccurring dream that constantly torments her mind. Finally, when she's saved from her old life, she is certain nothing could be better--except for that same dream. Within time, many different things begin to happen to her which aren't considered "normal." Senato--the man who saved her--bears a striking resemblance to the man in her nightly visions, her new head chain glows without warning or explanation, and talents she never knew she had become known.... (Continue reading)

Pedata RV Targets Maine's Anti-RV Legislation

Maine State Legislature is attempting to pass a bill that would make parking a recreational vehicle in a commercial parking facility overnight illegal. According to the bill, commercial parking is defined as "a parking structure or area open to members of the public for purposes of parking vehicles while patronizing one more commercial establishments. While the bill excludes mobile home parks and recreational vehicle parks, it would include places like Wal-Mart which has always welcomed RVers. Similar bills were introduced unsuccessfully in Billings MT, Laughlin and Reno NV.... (Continue reading)

Surfactants Market to Reach $16.65 Billion by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Surface active agents or surfactants are chemical intermediates with a wide range of characteristics and are used in several applications such as laundry detergents, coatings and paints, household cleaners and food emulsifiers. A broad spectrum of physical and chemical properties of surfactants also enables their use in multiple applications. Surfactants market is a complex industry with several producers, numerous product lines and a broad spectrum of end use markets. Developing regions such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America offer tremendous market potential, with demand stemming from greater consumption of soaps and detergent products.... (Continue reading)

Shoetube.tv, the First Ever Web Channel 'Solely' for Shoes, Debuts New Interactive Style

Today Shoetube.tv, an online video channel and social community connecting women all across the Internet through their passion for shoes, launched its revamped Web site and first boutique - Nine West. The new site debut allows users to view boutiques, tune in to fresh faces and weekly themes on the Daily Shoe and follow blogs directly from Daily Shoe hosts. Women will be going crazy trying not to visit Shoetube.tv.

"We wanted to transform our existing Web site into one that showcases Shoetube.tv's growth," said Kelly Rostad, vice president of marketing for Shoetube.tv. "Since its launch, Shoetube.tv has become a Web-based shoe community. And, we wanted to reflect that community in our new design."... (Continue reading)

The Frayman Group Helps Skadden Improve Risk Management Processes & Go Green

The Frayman Group, a leading provider of innovative risk management software and services for law firms, today announced the successful implementation of a conflict-of-interest reporting system for Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom LLP & Affiliates. The system is designed to quickly disseminate new business and risk-related reports to partners in order to facilitate timely and effective business decisions.

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Law firms with foresight are, in spite of the economic climate, investing in overhauling their risk management practices with the ultimate goal of speed to new business while reducing risk. Conflicts vetting is not only required by law and a due diligence necessity, the process is also at the front line of any firm's risk mitigation. Skadden engaged The Frayman Group to develop and implement conflicts reports that integrate directly with the firm's LegalKEY Conflicts Management system.... (Continue reading)

September 3rd, 2010