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BlogTalkRadio Show, Preschool Rock Moms, Seeks Authors for Guest Appearances
Preschool Rock Moms BlogTalkRadio show seeks authors of parenting books and children’s books to be guests on their live Internet radio show. Guest authors will get free promotion of their book during the show in which they are a guest. - June 27, 2007 - SchoolRock, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Mab's Cross Trilogy, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Historical Book from Woolwich, ME Author Jon Norris
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Mab's Cross Trilogy: Volume I: The Lost Rebellion by Jon Norris, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Fiction/ Historical category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble... - June 27, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Up Against The Mob, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ General Book from Souderton, PA Author F J Dare
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Up Against The Mob by F J Dare, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Fiction/ General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of... - June 27, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
LiquidNet Ltd and Netcom Consulting Inc Join Forces for a Mobile SMS Marketing Venture
Web host LiquidNet Ltd. has teamed up with Netcom Consulting, Inc. to offer its webmasters the opportunity to enter the mobile text message marketing field via the recently launched MobileSMSMarketing.com service. - June 27, 2007 - ResellersPanel
SellNation.com, a New Free Online Classified Advertising Website
Urban Marketing Concepts, Inc. (UMCI), a full service direct marketing company, launches an online classified advertising website offering users the ability to place indexed ads searchable by category, city, state or zip code. The site, http://www.sellnation.com, also gives users the ability to... - June 27, 2007 - Urban Marketing Concept, Inc.
Outskirts Press, Inc. is Pleased to Bring You Benicia and Letters of Love, a New Novel by Author and Award-Winning Poet James Garrett Inspired by His Real-Life Hometown
Outskirts Press, Inc. is pleased to bring you Benicia and Letters of Love, a new novel by author and award-winning poet James Garrett inspired by his real-life hometown. In this marvelous compilation, Garrett presents a dazzling assortment of “love letters” that are in turns touching,... - June 27, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Voices.com Voice Actor Tony LaHood Paints “Word Pictures” for His Clients
Tony LaHood, a Voices.com voice actor, brings a unique authenticity and interpretive skill to his projects. - June 27, 2007 - Voices.com
Cincinnati PR Firm Hires New Account Coordinator
King Brings Excitement and Health Care Experience to Eisen - June 27, 2007 - The Eisen Agency
Overland Agency Among Oregon’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies
The Portland Business Journal (PBJ) has named leading West Coast interactive advertising and branding agency the Overland Agency among its annual list of Fastest-Growing Private 100 Companies in Oregon. Overland placed 56th for achieving 83.5% growth from 2004 to 2006. This is the first year that... - June 27, 2007 - Overland Agency
Outskirts Press Announces Mayday!, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Adventure & Adventurers Book from Westminster, CO Author Gale Day
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Mayday! by Gale Day, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Adventure & Adventurers category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of... - June 27, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press announces Evermore, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Mystery Book from Bellevue, NE Author Mary Morris Carrington
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Evermore by Mary Morris Carrington, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Fiction/ Mystery category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price... - June 27, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Largest Free Weekly Publication in the World is Now Available in Tarheel Country
Coffee News Chapel Hill began in March 2007 and offers affordable, exclusive, and effective advertising for small to mid-sized businesses. Coffee News is a 1-page free weekly publication that is distributed to area restaurants, coffee shops, and other places people wait for food or have some time... - June 26, 2007 - Coffee News Chapel Hill
Exhibit Resources Vice President to Chair Local ADDY Awards
Lana Calloway, president of Exhibit Resources, a full-service exhibit design agency, has announced that Jeff Robinson, vice president of sales has been named chair of the 2008 Triangle ADDY Awards ceremony for the Ad Club of the Triangle, the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation... - June 26, 2007 - Exhibit Resources
Outskirts Press Announces the Publication of "Whatever Happened to Little Legue Baseball in the Inner City?"
New Book Focuses on the Disappearance of Baseball in America’s Inner Cities - June 26, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press, Inc. is Pleased to Bring You Gentle Journey by Elaine Bach
Outskirts Press, Inc. is pleased to bring you Gentle Journey by Elaine Bach. In this dazzling debut novel, Ms. Bach spins a pulse-pounding romantic adventure set against the backdrop of Regency England. It is the tale of Eden Barrett, a young woman who wishes to bring about social reform using her... - June 26, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Like a Candle in the Darkness, the Past Can Illuminate the Future
Outskirts Press is pleased to bring you Triangle Within a Circle, a new novel by Geoffrey Kofi Akuamoa that blends history and fantasy as it traces the adventures of a Portuguese family that settles on the West African coast in the fifteenth century. Garriguesz, a poor sailor, convinces his sons... - June 26, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Think You Can’t Afford a Lawyer for Your Legal Woes? Think Again.
Outskirts Press, Inc. and Midnight Shadow Publishing are pleased to bring you You and Your Lawsuit: An Insider’s Guide to Saving Money by Viktoria Morgan. In this informational workbook, Viktoria will show you how to save hundreds - maybe even thousands - of dollars on your legal... - June 25, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces the Publication of "Horse Sense," a New Book of Poetry Makes Spiritual Connections with Today’s World
For author David J. Shrewsbury, good “horse sense” means a life lived through the principles taught in the Bible. Thus his latest work, Horse Sense: Insight for Today’s World, brings to the world of literature a volume of poetry that is heartfelt, humorous, political, and... - June 25, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
iGsTer Digital, Cool T-Shirts, Hip Gifts - A Snappy New Source of Fun
A new source of cool, hip t-shirts and gift merchandise called iGsTer digital has entered the marketplace at CafePress.com. Featuring Sci-Fi and Fantasy art, nature, wildlife and travel photography and a series of hip sayings, this collection of custom apparel and gift items will appeal to artistically savvy individuals, teens and politically concerned people of all ages. iGsTer digital is a fun and different venue from IFM Productions LLC, a web design and post house with diverse offerings. - June 24, 2007 - IFM Productions LLC
Web Contempo Announces Grand Opening
Web Contempo Inc. announces the grand opening of its new web design, development and marketing web company. - June 24, 2007 - Web Contempo Inc.
Tracy Grabowski New Independent Consultant for Bodega Chocolates
Tracy Grabowski named new consultant for Bodega Chocolates, a national direct sale company based in Costa Mesa, California. - June 24, 2007 - Tracy Grabowski, Independent Consultant for Bodega Chocolates
Market Street Research Develops Out-Of-School Time Market Research Manual for The Wallace Foundation
The Wallace Foundation, A Leading National Supporter of Out-of-School Time Programs, Has Turned to Market Street Research to Develop a Guide for Conducting After School Program Marketing Research - June 24, 2007 - Market Street Research
Outskirts Press Announces the Publication of "Bretton-Katt Alliance." Debut Novel of Sci-Fi Series Chronicles Life and Galactic War in the 25th Century
The Bretton-Katt Alliance: The Lorrondon Cycle is the first volume in a refreshingly well-crafted, new science fiction series. In Book One, readers are taken into the 25th century where two human species—the Neorans and the Terrans—live in an uneasy galactic peace that some in high... - June 24, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces the Publication of "Who I Am," a New Book of Poetry Gives an Uncompromising Look at the Soul of a Woman
With an almost rap-like cadence at times, Who I Am: A Young Black Poet takes its readers on a very personal journey with a young woman who is not afraid to confront or question. Author Tonya Sims’ book of poetry is a powerfully written work, not based solely on her own experiences, but what... - June 24, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces the Publication of "Pawhuska Kids' Stuff" New Non-Fiction Brings to Life Memories of the Fifties and a Special Hometown
Pawhuska Kids’ Stuff is one man’s tribute to his hometown of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. It is also a kind of love story that offers a 1950s walk down memory lane and all that that implies. Like so many, the first dance, first kiss, first car is a part of the collective memory of growing up in... - June 24, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
InvestorIdeas.com, Global Sector Investor Portal, Announces New “Stock Symbol” Online Investor Relations Ads for Public Companies
Stock Symbol Ads Build Awareness and Branding for Companies in Leading Sectors Including Renewable Energy Stocks, Energy Stocks, Mining Stocks, China Stocks, Water Stocks and Homeland Security Stocks - June 23, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Creative Brand Communications Welcomes Irina Beffa as Graphic Designer
Creative Brand Communications, Inc. (CBC), a full-service multi-sensory marketing and experiential brand development agency specializing in building brands for forward-thinking financial and professional services companies, today announces that Irina Beffa has joined as graphic designer,... - June 23, 2007 - Creative Brand Communications
Growing Affiliate Network LinkValu to Exhibit at Affiliate Summit in Miami
LinkValu Affiliate Network to exhibit at Affiliate Summit in Miami, announcing the launch of two new exclusive financial B-to-C high paying CPA offers: Auto Policy Web & Web Health Policy. - June 23, 2007 - LinkValu
MBS Textbook Exchange Taps VitalSource for Advanced Digital Publishing Technology
VitalSource’s e-book platform will enhance MBS’s Universal Digital Textbooks Program with cutting-edge search, note-taking and note-sharing functionalities - June 23, 2007 - VitalSource Technologies, Inc.
The Next Leap in Business Directories, Dir.vc, the Smart SEO Directory
A new web directory which revolutionizes the way directory pages are laid out. Each listing has a wiki style details page, which gives the visitor an array of information regarding the site, thereby giving the list owner full visibility and a strong back links. - June 23, 2007 - Dir.vc
Roboanimatronics: Branding 2.0
All mascots for large corporations create a brand and a memory hook that keeps their messages at the top of the viewers' mind. Animal "spokesthings", such as the Aflac duck, the Geico gecko, and the Exxon tiger, are firmly ingrained in consumers' minds. With the invention of the Internet and the advancement of the web 2.0 trend, similar branding for smaller companies is becoming more of a reality. - June 22, 2007 - Cimetta Design
Polar Design Continues Tradition of Interactive Innovation with Two Horizon Interactive Awards, Banking Interactive Demo
Polar Design (www.polardesign.com) took home two Horizon Interactive Awards, including a Gold in E-Commerce/Sales and a Bronze in Public Service/Non-Profit, while also completing a unique floating flash demo for a regional New England savings bank. - June 22, 2007 - Polar Design
Hummingbird Creative Group Announces Employee Promotion
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, has announced that Megan Navarette has been promoted to account coordinator. In this position, Navarette will be responsible for managing client projects, writing Web site and advertisement copy and managing vendor relationships to ensure... - June 22, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
BJAC Announces New Employee
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, p.a., one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Mark Sealy has joined the firm as design leader and manager of the Charlotte office. In this position, Sealy will coordinate and develop the efforts of the... - June 22, 2007 - BJAC
Clipapic – Simplifying Image Clipping Paths and Background Removal with Photoshop
For people working in the photo and imaging world making clipping paths and removing backgrounds is labor-intensive and tiresome, but also inevitable. Take any flyer, magazine, catalogue or web site and consider the amount of time and effort it took to isolate all those images. It is now possible to order hand-made Photoshop clipping paths online. www.clipapic.com uses an online service to produce handmade Photoshop clipping paths in next to no time, at a price that cannot be ignored. - June 22, 2007 - Clipapic
Solekai Systems to Launch Independent Test Lab
Solekai's state-of-the-art facility will be the Cable TV industry’s first independent, multi-vendor development test lab. - June 22, 2007 - Solekai Systems Corporation
New Writer Really Shoots The Bull
T.G. Scaife has released the first book of a trilogy, entitled On This Day. A story of fiction, based on actually life experiences, this is a book that takes a person for a series of adventures. Beginning as a simple story of a naive city boy who runs away to work on a farm, the reader is taken on... - June 22, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Blogging Systems Group, Leading Provider of Social Networks and Community Blogging Technology, to Present Company Information to Attendees at Red Herring East
Richard Nacht, CEO of Blogging Systems, to address attendees regarding the company’s success in creating Community and Social Networks for a variety of verticals - June 22, 2007 - Blogging Systems Group
10Th Degree Launches New Web Platform for Advantage Rent A Car
10Th Degree launches new site for Advantage Rent A Car in a new re-branding effort. The new Advantage website features the enterprise marketing platform provided by Jazel, LLC. The new platform and look of the site will bring a user-friendly and visually stimulating experience for Advantage Rent A Car customers. - June 21, 2007 - 10Th Degree
Continuous Success of Sodapix Stock Agency
After only 10 months online, Sodapix is represented worldwide through partner agencies and welcomes new clients everyday. - June 21, 2007 - Sodapix Photo Agency
New Tilbury Park Directory and Online Community Available for Delta B.C.
InvestorIdeas.com and Profiled Designs Announce Launch of new Tilbury Industrial Park Directory and Online Community for Delta B.C. - June 21, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Phoenix Editorial & Designs Cuts Powerful PSA Campaign for "Flex Your Power"
Phoenix Editorial & Designs has wrapped editorial and VFX on a four-spot TV campaign for “Flex Your Power,” California’s energy efficiency marketing and outreach initiative. Via ad agency Brainchild Creative, the PSAs were helmed by directing duo Riess/Hill (Chris Riess and... - June 21, 2007 - Phoenix Editorial & Designs
Business Leader Media to Host Breakfast in the Park June 21
Raleigh-based magazine publisher Business Leader Media will host Breakfast in the Park June 21 at Brier Creek Country Club in Raleigh. The event, sponsored by Davis Park, will feature guest speaker Don Haile. Don Haile, senior vice president and site general manager for the North Carolina... - June 21, 2007 - Business Leader Magazine
Ad Publishing Source Caps Year of Growth with Ribbon Cutting
Ad Publishing Source, Inc., a Colorado-based recruitment advertising agency, is proud to announce its business club membership, new office and contract with Six Flags Theme Parks for the 2007 hiring season. - June 20, 2007 - Ad Publishing Source, Inc.
Metheney Consulting Shoots Clients and Colleagues
Metheney Consulting, Inc., one of Charlotte, NC’s top web design & SEO firms, invited clients, friends and colleagues to get shot at their First Annual Metheney Consulting Paintball Tournament. - June 20, 2007 - Metheney Consulting, Inc.
FintanUK Highlightd the Importance of Telemarketing in the New Media Age
International marketing specialist FintanUK highlights the importance of telemarketing as part of an integrated marketing campaign. - June 20, 2007 - FintanUK
The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection Book to Debut June 25
The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection is the first U.S.-published book on Roger Federer, the Swiss tennis champion who is regarded by some as the greatest player in the history of the sport. - June 19, 2007 - New Chapter Press
Free Digital Signage Software Now Has RSS Feed Option
The newest version of Digital Recalls’ world-first Free Digital Signage Software now features an RSS feed & more. - June 19, 2007 - Digital Recall Pty Ltd
Business Leader Media to Host Business Leader Breakfast June 19
Raleigh-based magazine publisher Business Leader Media will host Business Leader Breakfast June 19 at the Capital City Club in Raleigh. The event, sponsored by Poyner & Spruill LLC, will feature guest speaker Ted Fowler. Ted Fowler is president and CEO of Golden Corral. Under Fowler’s... - June 19, 2007 - Business Leader Magazine
Amazing Hidden Images Found in Leonardo da Vinci's Paintings and Drawings
N 2 da Vinci and Beyond.com is a personal blog created in an effort to share the discovery of countless hidden images discovered within Leonardo da Vinci's works of art. Optical illusions and what is believed to be a "Hologram Effect" created by the ingenious artist/inventor has revealed images of gorillas and snakes on The Mona Lisa. A masked face hidden within Virgin of the Rocks and much, much more. Just about every single work of art by Leonardo da Vinci holds an array of hidden images. - June 18, 2007 - N 2 da Vinci and Beyond.com