A World War II duty station in Brisbane, Australia for an American naval officer has borne unexpected and surprisingly peaceful fruit more than sixty years later: a book on Australian Aboriginal legends by his youngest daughter, already an award-winning novelist.
KLASSIC KOALAS: ANCIENT ABORIGINAL TALES IN NEW RETELLINGS, to be released by Koala Jo Publishing in San Mateo this spring, offers a new glimpse of the Dreamtime, the Aboriginal Creation period, in eight stories that offer explanations for everything from the Great Flood to how the koala lost its tail. The ancient wisdom of native Australians offers explanations for all the natural phenomena they lived with before the coming of the British to the continent, and these glimpses into eight of these tales display an understanding of the natural world that is lacking in today's hectic pace. Most of the stories focus on the koala, probably Australia's most famous marsupial and the embodiment of gentle good nature.... (Continue reading)
Baby Rock Apparel, a manufacturer of ultra hip baby clothes with an edge, launches a new device intended to make it easier for parents to take their young boys to restrooms in public facilities.
The Tinkle Tube ™ is a simple device that makes it very easy to take young boys to public restrooms. The key benefits are that parents don’t have to take a child’s shoes, pants/shorts or underwear off and don’t have to use those cumbersome toilet seat covers. Simply stand the child on the toilet seat with your assistance, unzip or pull down their pants and then pull out the Tinkle Tube ™. The Tinkle Tube ™ is an 8” x 1.4” plastic tube, which a child can easily urinate into, while the parent aims it. Since a parent is able to aim the tube (without having to hold his little soldier) mom or dad can keep their hands clean and prevent the child’s clothes from getting wet. Once the child is finished, pop the two end caps back on the tube and stick it back a bag. It can then be cleaned with a little soap and water or an antibacterial agent at home.... (Continue reading)
The popular Celtic Rock band, Stand Easy, has announced its new CD release, "Tainted." The band's newest CD, "Tainted," includes 11 tunes, ranging from the powerful "Western Thunder" to the haunting "Leaving Lismore." More details and MP3s are available on the website: www.myspace.com/standeasy. Stand Easy's self-titled first CD has been heard on over a hundred commercial radio stations in the U.S.A., Scotland, Canada and Mexico.
Stand Easy is a Celtic Rock band led by Los Angeles-based John McLean Allan, an award-winning bagpiper, singer/songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. John has appeared playing bagpipes in numerous feature films and television shows, including the Oscar-winning Best Picture, "Million Dollar Baby," "Open Season," "Austin Powers 2," "West Wing," "Primary Colors," "Judging Amy," " Sleeper Cell," "National Security," and "Providence," among many others.... (Continue reading)
Gold Buckle Network™ (GBN™) (www.goldbucklenetwork.com) continues to satisfy online music fans by streaming video and audio performances of GRAMMY®-nominated artists to a worldwide audience. GBN is now offering new selections from 2005 GRAMMY nominees Art Greenhaw, Larry "T-Byrd" Gordon, The Light Crust Doughboys, Nokie Edwards and The Jordanaires, who combine their favorite country with their favorite gospel music. GBN fans can also register to win a guitar autographed by Art Greenhaw and Larry "T-Byrd" Gordon, a signed collectible GRAMMY poster, or one of 10 autographed Art Greenhaw compact discs. Offer details are available at www.goldbucklenetwork.com.... (Continue reading)
LeadPoint Inc. today announced that Michael Rosenberg has joined the rapidly expanding lead exchange marketplace as Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Rosenberg comes to LeadPoint from Autobytel, where he served as Senior Vice President, Media and Marketing Services. In the newly created position, Mr. Rosenberg will report directly to LeadPoint CEO Marc Diana.
As LeadPoint’s CMO, Mr. Rosenberg brings a wealth of both online and offline marketing, strategic thinking, business development and E-Commerce experience to the Los Angeles-based company. Joining the executive team, Mr. Rosenberg will assist the company in continuing its successful efforts as the world’s first lead exchange marketplace. His primary responsibilities include securing lead seller activity as well as all marketing functions for the company.... (Continue reading)
PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) September 11, 2006 – Access Data Corp., the leading provider of omnibus account transparency and 22c-2 compliance solutions for the mutual fund industry, today announced that it has established connectivity to the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC) new service called, Networking for Standardized Data Reporting (SDR). This new service from DTCC was developed to provide mutual fund companies with access to underlying shareholder data held by third party financial intermediaries.... (Continue reading)
The Charlies Promotion Products Company recently launched their revised website and plans to utilize www.Charliespromotionproducts.com as their tool for delivering a vast array of promotional products to the general consumer at a warehouse cost with the new streamlined shipping methods rivaling that of most other big box competitors. With a desire to provide superior promotional products for existing clients, at a reasonable cost and with superior customer service, all from the comfort of the World Wide Web, this e-commerce site has recently revamped their site and introduced a new shipping method to further respond to the feedback of their clients. The promotional products line contains a superior product selection and the ability to offer fast and efficient shipping for small and large orders. Furthermore their extensive product line available to all, with their affordable pricing and shipping convenience will stand to set them apart from their competition. It is the wish of the Charlies Promotion Products Company that their dedication to superior levels of customer service will only be enhanced by the recent launch of their website.... (Continue reading)
Ethoca, the leader in collaborative fraud management, announced today that Shoplift.com - an Internet leader in brand name goods at clearance prices - is joining with other merchant members of Ethoca's global network to work together in the fight against e-commerce fraud.
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Shoplift.com, which sells brand-name merchandise at 30-90 percent off, offers consumers everything from air hockey and arcade games to watches and web cams. The company selected Ethoca's collaborative fraud management solution to help it reduce fraudulent transactions and reduce the expenses of manually processing transactions in the ongoing fight against fraud. An affiliated company, 321play.com, will also be using Ethoca's collaborative fraud management service.... (Continue reading)
Joining both industry leaders and experts, Admax Network, Southeast Asia's pioneer and largest online advertising network, will feature at the region's most recognized event in the digital marketing industry, ad:tech Singapore from 9th to 10th June 2009.
Admax Network at ad:tech Singapore
The Admax brand is well recognized across the region and is a respected partner for advertisers, agencies and publishers alike. From online ad placement, to mobile advertising, rich media, performance optimization and more, Admax Network focuses on providing advertisers with an effective means to reach the right audience, in the right environment and maximize advertising dollar returns. For publishers, Admax is well known for its transparency with regards to revenue and data and for delivering returns above the industry standard.... (Continue reading)
CyberDefender Corporation, the security software developer with the Internet's most advanced early detection and Internet security tools, has identified two computer viruses rated "very high risk." (Real-time observation of this virus and other threats is available at http://www.cyberdefender.com/virus_alerts.html)
As of February 8, 2007, Internet users should be aware of the following threats, which can covertly monitor user activity and present a high risk of potential system damage or distribution:... (Continue reading)
ForeclosureRadar, which helps REALTORS® and professional investors participate confidently in the foreclosure process with accurate, timely information and tools, today released a new version of its FLX foreclosure property search solution. FLX - which functions just like an IDX search derived from the Multiple Listing Service - is available for real estate broker and agent websites as a free benefit with a standard ForeclosureRadar subscription.
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The new FLX solution integrates more tightly with broker and agent websites, delivering greater benefit to partners and a better user experience to site visitors. FLX allows visitors to a broker or agent's website to search all pre-foreclosures, auctions and bank owned properties on the market. The solution also includes tools for managing inquiries that come from property searches. FLX is currently available in California.... (Continue reading)
Highway 1 (highway1.com.au) has launched its 3G wireless mobile broadband service with the aim of helping small businesses increase their business mobility and flexibility at an affordable cost.
Nicholas Power, Highway 1 General Manager said, "we offer 3G wireless mobile broadband to help small businesses experience the same kind of internet connectivity and access to information, as if they were in their office. With 3G wireless mobile broadband, employees can also remain informed and connected with their managers, colleagues and clients at all times".... (Continue reading)
Aberdeen Servers and Storage proudly announces the innovative VMware certified 1U server. Featuring the Intel Xeon Nehalem processor, the Stirling 118m server emphasizes unprecedented processor performance, dynamic virtualization and improved SSD storage capabilities.
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By optimizing Aberdeen's 1U server with the next generation of storage drives -- flash-based solid-state disk (SSD) drives -- the Stirling becomes ideal for deployments requiring high performance computing, virtual servers or video rendering farms. The Stirling 118m will be on display at the NAB Show and Conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center in booth #SL10225 from April 20-23, 2009. In addition to producing a complete line of Intel® based Xeon® Stirling servers, Aberdeen offers NAS and storage servers with the scalability beyond 400TB.... (Continue reading)
The holidays are meant to be a joyful time, getting together with loved ones, sharing traditions and enjoying the wonder of the season. Unfortunately, holidays are also often fraught with disagreements like which family (and home) will host the festivities, who will be invited, what is the price per gift and who will select the menu for dinner.
Join negotiation experts, Peter Stark and Jane Flaherty, authors of The Only Negotiating Guide Youll Ever Need, in a humorous, yet practical look at some typical" holiday negotiations and how you can be assured of emerging as the winner." Take a critical holiday negotiation like The Squeeze Play", the art of squeezing in" a newcomer to the family holiday gathering. Imagine your sister has been dating a new guy for several months. You know she is going to want to invite him to Christmas dinner. However, youre not sure he is a keeper" and will fit in with the rest of the family. Your sister will start the negotiation with the tactic of The Trial Balloon." Shell say something like, Since Christmas is coming and my boyfriend has no family in town, I was thinking of inviting him to spend Christmas with our family." What will you do or say to handle this situation without hurting your sisters feelings? If you really dont want the new boyfriend around for Christmas, Stark and Flaherty recommend, the tactic of Weve Never Done That Before" where you remind your sister that in the last 37 years you have only had immediate family at the Christmas gathering. Of perhaps you might invoke the tactic of Higher Authority", where you tell your sister that youll have to check with mom and dad, and remind her that there is a good chance they will say no.... (Continue reading)
The Phthalate Esters Panel of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) has issued the following statement:
In an article that will be published next month in the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Sheela Sathyanarayana, MD, MPH - together with six other researchers - outlines the findings of a study that seeks to explore the sources of infant phthalate exposure through the use of baby care products such as lotions, powders, shampoos and creams.
The study's recommendation to limit the "amount of infant care products used and not to apply lotions or powders unless indicated for a medical reason" is an extreme and unnecessary measure that is not supported by existing science and not justified by the data presented in the article.... (Continue reading)
Starting a business can be overwhelming enough trying to get up and running but when you think about all the tax requirements, your cup may runneth over. Here is what you must know in order to start your own business on the right foot and avoid paying penalties and interest which can cost more than paying an accountant to do things right the first time.
WHAT FORM OF BUSINESS SHOULD YOU SET UP WHEN STARTING YOUR BUSINESS?
There are several different options including a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, S corporation or limited liability company. In general a sole proprietorship works fine if you are very small, not too profitable and arent concerned about legal liability issues. A partnership is like being married to the other partners. If you arent that cozy with them, you may want to set up another type of entity. Corporations are best suited for business owners who want personal legal protection and have profit available beyond what they will need for their personal use. See http://www.dgoodmancpa.com/smallbusinessretirementplan.htm for an example of what you can do with that available profit tax deferred until retirement. S Corporations are best when you are operating at a loss and want business owner legal protection. Limited liability companies will protect the business owner from personal legal liability and, if structured properly, can be a partnership, corporation or owner for federal income tax purposes.... (Continue reading)
G&A Partners, a fully integrated Houston-based human resource (HR) and administrative services company, today announced the release of its latest market research report, the "2007 Texas HR Outsourcing Report." This white paper explores the benefits associated with HR outsourcing and provides insight into current outsourcing trends in Texas businesses.
"We believe this report provides an accurate view of current HR outsourcing practices and illustrates the benefits that companies can realize when they outsource," said John W. Allen, president and COO of G&A Partners. "In addition to highlighting what can be achieved through successful outsourcing arrangements, the report also explores why some companies elect not to outsource."... (Continue reading)
On Bank Holiday Monday (25th August), The Runnymede Hotel & Spa Windor were extremely honoured to host Team GB's homecoming following their most successful Olympics in 100 years. Athletes and coaching staff were brought directly to the hotel from Heathrow Terminal 5 by luxury coaches where they were met by waiting friends and family.
Tom Daley at the Team GB Reception, Runnymede Hotel Windsor
Attendees included Tom Daley, Paul Goodison (Silver), David Davies (Silver), Jamie Staff (gold), Jade Johnson, Kelly Sutherton, Frances Houghton (Silver), Germaine Mason (Silver), Matthew Wells (Bronze) and Stephen Rowbotham (Bronze).... (Continue reading)
For anyone portraying Santa Claus - especially in a "professional capacity" - you better watch out! Defending Santa.com, a web site dedicated to restoring honor, dignity and respect to the person of Santa Claus, has recently highlighted the poor judgment of a group of professional Santas who visited a brothel museum while appearing "in uniform" as Santa Claus. Outraged parents, hiring managers and other professional Santas have since flooded the site with concerns.
"Santa Claus is a legendary gift-bringer with a sterling reputation for anonymously doing good. Children and adults the world over adore Santa Claus," explains Jeff Westover, President of Merry Network LLC, publisher of Defending Santa.com. "As parents, we too are very concerned that any man dressed as Santa Claus would visit an institution associated with the image of prostitution. To pose with employees dressed in period costumes and to broadcast that image through the media is disappointing and irresponsible."... (Continue reading)
Fashion designer, Summer Shereé Jeter, presents her Latin inspired winter collection, City Senorita, at the Beehive Co-op in Buckhead. City Senorita is a modern twist of Latin influence infused with chic style and characterized by comfortable suede skirts and flirty shirts. The collection is now available both online at www.SummerSheree.com and in stores.
Summer Shereé Jeter designs limited editions of women's clothing embodied with hints of color to create a fun, unique urban style. For the last few years, she has been utilizing colors year round to illustrate contrasts, influenced by her favorite season summertime, and her international and cultural experiences in South America and Europe. When not traveling, Summer Shereé designs in her studio in Atlanta, Georgia. Her designs currently can be found in the United States and Canada.... (Continue reading)