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Living with the Myth of Janis Joplin. The History of Big Brother & the Holding Co.
Written by Michael Spörke and English translation by Sam Andrew Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN-10: 1409284999 ISBN-13: 978-1409284994 Spörke’s biography narrates, from the beginning in 1965, each Big Brother member’s life story. Where they each came from? What are their roots? How they see their time with Janis Joplin? What they experienced after their Janis time? - September 15, 2009 - Michael Spörke
Boston Red Sox Featured in New Johnny Denovo Mystery, The Green Monster
In this, his second published case, Johnny Denovo’s hired by a bio-tech mogul facing a bizarre form of blackmail and a disruptive pattern of corporate espionage. Within hours, Johnny’s drawn into a mirrorscape of secrets and half-truths. He soon discovers a cabal exploiting a venerable Boston landmark as part of an even more sinister plot. Can he defeat the Green Monster? - September 15, 2009 - Andrew Kent
Chicken Franchise Fights "Fast Food Fatigue"
Happi House Teriyaki Chicken Franchise Launches Ad Campaign to Fight "Fast Food Fatigue" - September 15, 2009 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Innovativ Consulting Partners to Develop First Open Source Digital Library for the Ohio State University Knowlton School of Architecture
Innovativ Consulting Partners, a leading open source consultant and service provider for online solutions, has contracted with The Ohio State University Knowlton School of Architecture to develop a digital library for the school’s media. This library will be based upon the Drupal web content... - September 15, 2009 - Innovativ Consulting Partners, LLC
Outskirts Press Announces Helpful Household Hints for the Domestically Challenged, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Humorous Book from Folsom, CA Author Carma Allen
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Helpful Household Hints for the Domestically Challenged by Carma Allen, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback cream in the Humorous category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - September 15, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Media Partners, Inc. Announces WJHL-TV as New Client
WJHL-TV, the CBS affiliate in Johnson City, TN has selected Media Partners, Inc. (MPI) as their agency of record. The announcement was made today by partner, Sal Conino. Jack Dempsey, WJHL-TV General Manager and President confirmed the announcement by stating “Media Partners brings a unique... - September 15, 2009 - Media Partners, Inc.
Breaking Down Barriers to Power Publishers’ Online Revenue with Adlizard’s New Self Serve Technology
The new ‘AdLizard to Web’ self service tool to create, target and measure interactive banner ad campaigns allows clients to easily access and purchase digital advertising inventory breaking down barriers of entry and allowing a greater share of marketing spend. - September 15, 2009 - Adlizard
Outskirts Press Announces Called To Serve, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Missions & Missionary Work Book from Alma, MO Author Donald and Ruth Patterson
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Called to Serve: The story of Linn Haitz who had one mission--obedience to the One who called by Donald and Ruth Patterson, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback cream in the Missions & Missionary Work category is available... - September 15, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Set Up to Worship the Antichrist, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Religious - Apocalyptic Book from Tyler, TX Author Jack Stone
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Set Up to Worship the Antichrist: God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie. 2 Thess. 2:10 (NIV) by Jack Stone, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Religious - Apocalyptic category is... - September 15, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Born to Love, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Christianity - Christian Life - Sexuality Book from New Rochelle, NY Author John R. Waiss
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Born to Love: Gay-Lesbian Identity, Relationships, and Marriage: Homosexuality, the Bible, and the Battle for Chaste Love by John R. Waiss, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback cream in the Christianity - Christian Life -... - September 15, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Through The Triangle, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Science Fiction Book from Blairsville, PA Author C.P. Stewart
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Through The Triangle by C.P. Stewart, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback cream in the Fiction/ Science Fiction category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested... - September 15, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Heaven Exists, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Inspirational & Religious Book from Little Silver, NJ Author Noelle McNeil
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Heaven Exists by Noelle McNeil, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Inspirational & Religious category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - September 15, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces A Way of Life, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Christian - Inspirational Book from Mission Viejo, CA Author Nancy Williams
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published A Way of Life: Removing the Mask by Nancy Williams, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 8.25 x 11 Paperback in the Christian - Inspirational category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - September 15, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Profit is on the Menu: Restaurant Insider Dishes Out Industry’s Top Marketing Secrets
In an age when three out of five new restaurants fail within three years, here’s something worth at least a few extra portions: proven restaurant-marketing secrets that can boost sales by at least 33 percent—and make clients “fall in love” with your business. That’s... - September 15, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Discount Marketing Corp Announces Battle for a BMW
The Battle for a brand new BMW begins September 15th. Discount Marketing Corp announces a special promo contest to celebrate the one year anniversary of their cutting edge lead generating system. Enter now to win. - September 15, 2009 - Discount Marketing Corp
WorldFriends Turns Facebook’s Old Friends Network Into a Global New Friends Network
New Facebook application enables Facebook’s 250 million users to easily find new friends with common interests in any city on Earth. - September 15, 2009 - Worldfriends Networks
RealOrganized, Inc. Releases Another Free Upgrade to RealtyJuggler Real Estate Software
RealOrganized, Inc. releases a significant free upgrade to their RealtyJuggler Real Estate Software Organizer. Upgrade includes improvements FSBO, and Expired listing Prospecting tools, support for graphical letterhead, and printed flyers using RealFlyer, and over 50 additional enhancements and bug fixes. - September 14, 2009 - RealOrganized, Inc.
MobileCause Acquires iPhone Mobile Giving Technology Company; Mobile Payment System Technology Helps Non-Profits Connect with New Donors
MobileCause has acquired Iugo.me LLC, a technology company serving non-profits that deploys innovative mobile giving solutions for cell phones, smartphones, and other mobile platforms including the iPhone, Blackberry, and Palm Pre. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. - September 14, 2009 - MobileCause
Profit Marketing Inc. Unveils Redesigned Website
Direct Marketing company Profit Marketing announces the launch of their newly redesigned website geared at enhancing the customer experience while providing a host of new service offerings. - September 14, 2009 - Profit Marketing Inc.
IMVU Announces New Advertising Sales and Sponsorship Group
Partners with Alloy Media + Marketing and Hires Danny Wright as Head of Sales - September 14, 2009 - IMVU
In Looking for Closure Long Island Author Reveals Major Flaws in Investigation of Her Aunt’s Disappearance and Dismemberment Thirty Years Ago
In Looking for Closure, The Theresa Ferrara Story, Maria Stewart chronicles her decade’s long investigation into the true story of her aunt’s disappearance in 1979. This real life, true crime thriller offers important new details on a case that captured the city of New York in fear,... - September 14, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Control Your Kids: New Book Unleashes Seriously Fun Behavior Workshops to Teach Children Key Social and Coping Skills
Returning to school this fall doesn’t have to mean a return to behavioral problems. That’s thanks to a new book based on the breakthrough workshops of Live It Like You Mean It, which has successfully implemented positive-behavior workshops in dozens of Cincinnati-area kindergarten... - September 14, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Ruby Dominguez Delivers a Spine Tingling 17th Century of American Dark History in Her Fiction Horror/Romance Screenplay, The Peruke Maker – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse
The Peruke Maker – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse is a compelling and suspenseful story that focuses on the infamous Salem Witch Hunt Curse, an ancient and evil practice which is unearthed from necromancy and violates the course of natural events in a modern day world. - September 14, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
L.A. Hangs in the Balance: Outskirts Press and Andy Schoepp Release Conclusion of Thrilling Martial Arts Trilogy
The final installment of The Martial Arts Murders trilogy is here—and it won’t disappoint readers who’ve become addicted to the series’ unparalleled mix of white-knuckle action, mind-blowing plot twists and sensuous romance. Just released by Outskirts Press... - September 14, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Hopefull: NC Teacher Publishes Book on Battle with Anorexia
North Carolina teacher and writer publishes book about her battle with anorexia. - September 13, 2009 - Kendal Finley Privette
Russo Helps Companies Battle Recession with Branding Initiative
The Russo Group, a strategic branding agency, has allocated $1Million in branding services for qualifying companies, enabling businesses to better market their products and services while seizing the opportunity to advertise more during this downturn. - September 13, 2009 - The Russo Group
DwellBox Discusses Portable Storage Units as Construction Material
The National Portable Storage Association has announced DwellBox will offer an educational session on using containers to build houses at its 7th Annual Conference and Trade Show. - September 13, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
PingNinja.com Launches as Free Blog Ping Tool
PingNinja is an industry leading blog marketing product released completely free to the general public. It was developed to help the blogging community increase their traffic and revenue while saving them precious time. - September 13, 2009 - CantSayNo Inc.
Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions Chosen to Participate in the 2009 AAAME Program
The APS Academy for the Advancement of Small, Minority and Women-owned Enterprises (AAAME) has chosen Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions to participate in the 2009 class. The AAAME program works to teach small-business owners the skills to reach their full potential of business success by combining... - September 13, 2009 - Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions
New iPhone App from Starter Cards Helps Entrepreneurs Start Their Own Companies
Would-be entrepreneurs now have a new tool at their disposal -- the “Start Your Own Company” application for the iPhone. The app sells for .99 in the App Store and you can find it by searching for “starter cards.” The application offers a streamlined, step-by-step approach... - September 13, 2009 - Tribe, Inc.
Lillard Lawn & Landscaping Mows Down the Competition with Outdoor Advertising
Local landscaping company takes to the streets with mobile billboard advertising to build brand awareness and stand out in a crowded field. - September 13, 2009 - Radius Mobile Media, LLC
Capstone Press Publishes New Nonfiction Graphic Novel Series with Social Studies Focus
Capstone Publishers imprint Capstone Press, publisher of accessible, innovative children’s nonfiction for beginning, struggling, and reluctant preK-8 readers, announces the release of Graphic Expeditions, a new graphic novel format series for elementary students with a social studies focus. - September 13, 2009 - Capstone
Spirit Thinking Offers Two Free Gifts for Sign Up on Subscriber List
Free eBook of Teenage Girl's Parent Action Alert to be given to new subscribers of Spirit Thinking Inspirations, the newsletter of spirituality expert Reece W. Manley's Spirit Thinking website. Spirit Thinking is a division of Advocate USA, LLC. - September 12, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
The C12 Group, America's Leading Christian CEO Roundtable, Holds 10th Annual Leaders Conference In San Antonio
The C12 Group, America’s leading peer-board network of Christian CEOs and business owners, will hold its annual Leaders Conference Nov. 4-7, 2009, in San Antonio at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa. Open to both C12 members and non-members, the conference brings together Christian business owners and CEOs from across the US to focus on best-practice business and ministry development within their firms. - September 12, 2009 - The C12 Group
Up Top Marketing Opens Its Doors in South Florida, Offering Internet Marketing Services in an ROI-Focused Economy
Up Top Marketing specializes in driving qualified traffic and increasing ROI as well as builds beautiful and functional web sites and marketing strategies. - September 12, 2009 - TTH Marketing Group
More People Taking GMAT and Top MBA Programs Accepting GRE
GMAT enrollment is increasing while top business schools are broadening their applicant pool. - September 12, 2009 - JumboTests.com
AllRetail.com.au Provides Free Online Business Listings
Australia’s online directory of suppliers to the retail sector, AllRetail (http://www.allretail.com.au), now provides free online business listings to all Australian companies distributing products or providing services required by retailers. - September 12, 2009 - Catch
MeterNet Launches Webpage VoiceMail v2.0 on Ning, the Social Platform for Interests and Passions Online
With the new Webpage VoiceMail Inbox Gadget v2.0, Ning Apps Empower Ning Networks with Even More Flexibility and Customization to Support Interests and Passions Online. - September 12, 2009 - Meternet
Dot Com Infoway Logo Gets a Makeover, Signifies the Company's Simplistic and Straightforward Approach to Business
In a strategic branding and image makeover, Dot Com Infoway has changed its corporate logo, making it simple and less complex. The new logo signifies the company's simplistic and straightforward approach to business. In a strategic branding and image makeover, Dot Com Infoway has changed its... - September 12, 2009 - Dot Com Infoway
Virto Ajax Calendar by Virtosofware: Now in Russian and Chinese
Virtosoftware announces the release of Russian and Chinese localized versions of Virto Ajax Calendar. - September 12, 2009 - Virtosoftware
AutoWeb Technologies Launches Personal Putting Greens New Web Site
AutoWeb Technologies launches the much anticipated new web presence for Personal Putting Greens, Ltd. located on Long Island, NY. They are a Designer and Builder of Synthetic Turf Golf Greens in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania area. - September 12, 2009 - AutoWeb Technologies
MMI Public Relations Announces Rebranding, New Web Site Launch
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has modified its name and launched a redesigned Web site in a rebranding process to better reflect its evolving position in the... - September 12, 2009 - MMI
Displays2go Unveils Newest Flip Chart Menu Holder
Displays2go has announced release of their newest table tent that provides a compact way to advertise a multitude of drink specials, daily dinner specials, or promotional events in a small amount of space. - September 12, 2009 - Displays2go
theMechanism Takes Jonathan Ward London's Scented Candle Business Into the Global Retail Market with Custom E-commerce Platform
theMechanism, a multi-disciplinary design agency with offices in New York, London, and Durban, South Africa launches global E-commerce Web site for Jonathan Ward London (http://jonathanwardlondon.com/). “Jonathan Ward London has a remarkable product range and we knew from the start what a... - September 12, 2009 - theMechanism NY
The Media & Marketing Group Becomes Agency of Record for Louisiana's Amelia Belle Riverboat Casino
Frank Palmieri, President of The Media & Marketing Group, announced today that effective September first, M&M will officially become the agency of record for Amelia Belle Casino, a subsidiary of Peninsula Gaming. Located in Amelia, Louisiana, Amelia Belle Casino first opened to the public... - September 12, 2009 - The Media & Marketing Group
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Classified Concepts has launched a new website to promote its CCText service for Classified Advertisers. - September 12, 2009 - Classified Concepts
Internet Marketing Profits Now Available to Businesses in Central Wisconsin
World’s Largest Internet Consultants Open Office in Wausau, WI - September 12, 2009 - WSI Internet
Impact 100 Past President Elaine Suess Writes Guest Column: 'The Power of More Than One'
Lincoln Maly Marketing, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based marketing/PR firm, announced that Elaine Suess of Impact 100, has written this month's guest column on the company's website. Suess' explores the potential 'greater good' that can occur when 'giving and donating' as a group. - September 12, 2009 - Lincoln Maly Marketing
Operation Life Transformed's "Three Step Transformation" Receives 2009 Newman's Own Award
Fisher House Foundation Inc., Newman's Own Inc., and Military Times Media Group Supports Life Improvements for Military Families. - September 11, 2009 - Operation Life Transformed
"The World Won’t Forget Me" – Usain Bolt; RML Ventures Tips and Information Articles Agrees with Him on That Statement
"Lightning" Usain Bolt, as his fellow countrymen call him, is the fastest man to ever run the 100 and 200 meter races. "Thank you Usain Bolt, for allowing the world to witness something unforgettable;" to paraphrase the statement "the world won't forget me” Usain Bolt uttered after setting his second world record at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, Germany. - September 11, 2009 - RML Ventures Tips and Information Articles