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Meet Myra Goodman, Co-Owner of Earthbound Organics and Author

Myra Goodman turns to Chicago’s leaders of organic and sustainably-grown food and wine to launch her full color cookbook, Food to Live By. Event includes a four-course menu featuring Goodman’s recipes with wine pairings. - December 19, 2006 - Candid Wines

Harrington College of Design Department Chair Crandon Gustafson Appointed to IIDA Illinois Chapter Board of Directors

Crandon Gustafson was appointed vice president of student affairs to the board of directors for the Illinois chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). - December 19, 2006 - Harrington College of Design

David Sutton Appointed to Harrington College of Design Board of Governors

Professional photographer, David Sutton, president of Sutton Studios, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Harrington College of Design Board of Governors. Sutton, of Deerfield, Ill., is a world renowned photographer noted for capturing the unique bond between people and their animals. - December 19, 2006 - Harrington College of Design

Johnny Cash, Nina Simone, Neil Young Take Best Boxed Set/Reissue/Live Album Titles at the Music Box

The Music Box has named Johnny Cash's At San Quentin: Legacy Edition as the #1 box set of 2006; Nina Simone's Forever Young, Gifted and Black as the #1 reissue of 2006; and Neil Young's Live at the Fillmore East the best live album/DVD of 2006. - December 18, 2006 - The Music Box

Bob Dylan's Modern Times Named Album of the Year by The Music Box

Popular e-zine The Music Box has released its listing of the best albums of 2006.  Topping the list is Bob Dylan's Modern Times. Said founder John Metzger, "Bob Dylan couldn't have picked a better time to emerge from a decades-long period of reclusiveness.  Yet, his persona... - December 18, 2006 - The Music Box

Aromascentuals Gives Retail Website a New Look & More Features - Bringing Spa-like Pampering to the Home

Developed by a certified Clinical Aromatherapist, the company's products don't just look pretty and smell good, they offer the benefits of true Aromatherapy. Aromascentuals also provides a cost effective means of getting consultation from an Aromatherapy professional. From pre-blended scents to custom 'synergies,' there is something for whatever might ail a body, mind or spirit. Now there are more features and more products on the website. - December 16, 2006 - Aromascentuals

ArtVersion Corporate Greeting Cards Combine a Powerful Marketing Tool with Customized Communication for Every Occasion

Whether it’s a holiday greeting, birthday wish, business reminder or anything in between, ArtVersion is stepping up the way businesses communicate with one another and their customers - December 15, 2006 - Art Version

Inaugural Certified Professional Organizer (CPO) Exam a Milestone for Organizing Industry

The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers (BCPO) are pleased to announce the inaugural Certified Professional Organizer® (CPO®) exam. The exam will be administered on April 25, 2007, at NAPO’s Annual... - December 15, 2006 - Board of Certification for Professional Organizers

Your Post Holiday Blues Equal Big Business for the Bankruptcy and Refinancing Industries

This holiday Fresh Start Forms is giving away debt-free coaching to provide Americans with a fresh alternative to bankruptcy and unfavorable refinance options. - December 13, 2006 - Fresh Start Forms LLC

PR.com Interviews R&B Singer and Actor Tyrese Gibson and Acclaimed Film Director John Singleton

PR.com Interviews R&B Singer and Actor Tyrese Gibson and Acclaimed Film Director John Singleton

PR.com’s Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, interviews Tyrese about his transition from R&B music into rap and hip hop and then chats with both Tyrese and director John Singleton about Tyrese’s film career. - December 12, 2006 - PR.com

Flowers Online -- Local Florists Blooming on Internet

Despite many better-known big-name flower marketers, some local florists are thriving online, and customers are flocking to their Web sites for convenience, value, and quality. - December 12, 2006 - Phillip's Flowers ~ 1-800-FLORALS Florist

Mexico Tourism Board Congratulates World Heritage Alliance on One-year Anniversary

New Members of the Alliance Announced on November 14 in Los Angeles - December 12, 2006 - Mexico Tourism Board

International Profit Associates President Inducted onto Board of Governors for the Weizmann Institute

IPA-IBA's president was recently inducted onto the Weizmann Institute's Board of Governors to help guide the future of the Institute and its scientific work. - December 12, 2006 - IPA

Monarch Butterflies Head South for the Winter

A blanket of orange and black coats the volcanic highlands of central Mexico - December 11, 2006 - Mexico Tourism Board

Mexican Mayans Descendants Make Debut in Apocalypto

Hollywood Geared up to Release Film on Mayan Civilization - December 10, 2006 - Mexico Tourism Board

Poinsettias - Fact and Fiction Surrounding the Christmas Flower

Poinsettias. What makes them so popular? Between 60 and 80 million are sold in the U.S. annually -- all in a matter of weeks. Their myriad of colors, sizes, shapes and uses have made them America's favorite Christmas flowers. Where do they come from? Are they really poisonous? Find out about these festive flowers and the legends behind them from the poinsettia experts at Phillip's 1-800-FLORALS, where more than 10,000 beautiful poinsettias will be purchased this month. - December 08, 2006 - Phillip's Flowers ~ 1-800-FLORALS Florist

Telecommunications Companies Greaterbaynet and Norvad.com Merge; Their New Year’s Resolution…Save Someone a Bundle

Companies to Offer Nationwide a Suite of Telecom Services Including 56k Internet Access with Higher Speed and Less Spam to Areas without DSL Access - December 08, 2006 - GreaterBayNet

Former JAG Trial Attorneys Join Forces to Launch National Law Firm Practicing Military Defense

The Firm Gagne, Scherer & Langemo, L.LC. Focuses on the Military Defense of Members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. - December 07, 2006 - Gagne, Scherer & Langemo

NAPO's Get Organized Month 2007 Biggest and Best Yet

The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) sponsors its third annual Get Organized Month in January 2007. Get Organized Month is a national industry-wide event dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of getting organized and of hiring a professional organizer. - December 07, 2006 - National Association of Professioanl Organizers

Catalyst Continues to Provide New Ready for IBM Rational Product Offerings

Openmake 6.4.1.1 Receives Ready for IBM Rational Software Validation for IBM Rational Software Delivery Platform, Desktop Products V7.0 - December 06, 2006 - OpenMake Software

Entrepreneurs Beware: Poor Choice of Web Hosting May Kill Your Online Business

Numerous companies and entrepreneurs who dealt with web hosting at some point had experienced sleepless nights over the company site being down again and again. There are countless stories about bad web hosting killing an online business overnight. Anyone who is into online business knows this much... - December 03, 2006 - WebHostChart.net

Top 10 Tips to Guilt-Free Holidays

Enjoying a guilt-free holiday season isn’t just about avoiding carbs and sugar - it’s about the ways in which you spend your time and how it makes you, and those around you, feel. Avoiding holiday guilt is easy when using the Guilt-Free Coach’s 10 easy tips. - December 03, 2006 - The Guilt-Free Coach

Harrington College of Design Announces Best of Show Award in the Holga Challenge Competition

Harrington College of Design Digital Photography student, Jonathon Webber of Valparaiso Indiana received overall Best of Show in The Holga Challenge. The photography competition, which was open to all Harrington students, faculty and staff, was developed by Dirk Fletcher, department chair for the... - December 02, 2006 - Harrington College of Design

Harrington College of Design Faculty Member Ryan Kapp Garners the 2006 Educator of the Year Award

Harrington College of Design faculty member, Ryan Kapp, was one of eight faculty members, representing various disciplines across Career Education Corporation (CEC) schools, recently honored with the highest award given by CEC. Finalists were selected based on an application evaluating four... - December 01, 2006 - Harrington College of Design

Industry Leading Network Monitoring Solution Provider Expands Again

Unlimited Bandwidth LLC, an industry leader in the design, development and deployment of Network Monitoring Solutions continues to grow sales at an amazing pace. In an effort to support sales growth and new engineering development, the company has expanded its Palatine facility for the second time in the last 18 months. - November 30, 2006 - Unlimited Bandwidth LLC

Findaps3.com Helps Subscribers Find Playstation 3 for Christmas

We all want Playstation 3 for Christmas, but only some of us will have one. Findaps3.com may be your competitive advantage. - November 29, 2006 - The Vintage Network

Steve Cohen Joins Last Atlantis Capital Management as New Senior Research Specialist

Last Atlantis Capital Management, LLC (St. Thomas, USVI) announced the appointment of systems developer Steve Cohen to the firm’s new program development team. Mr. Cohen participates in the development and testing of new proprietary trading systems, and contributes to new strategy analysis... - November 29, 2006 - Last Atlantis Capital Management

Frank Salinas Announces the Launch of the 500 Best Home Based Businesses Word Cloud

The web site is a word cloud that features word links that go directly to the advertiser's web site. - November 28, 2006 - Frank Salinas

Novelist's Boot Camp Drives Authors to Take Command of their Novels

Former Army Infantry Airborne Ranger, West Point Assistant Professor, and award-winning novelist’s new book provides a book-writing battle plan, strategy, tactics, and kick-in-the-pants to aspiring and experienced authors. “Many people dream of writing a novel,” says Todd A. - November 24, 2006 - TVMProductions

Venture Pays $62M for NorthPoint Center, Arlington Heights, IL

AmCap, Incorporated and Hart Realty Advisers, Inc. Announce $62.8 M Arlington Heights, Illinois Shopping Center Purchase - November 22, 2006 - Hart Realty Advisers

International Profit Associates Participates in Chicago’s ‘Principal for a Day’ Program

IPA Charities, an official partner of 'Principal for a Day' donates $10,000 to Nathan S. Davis Elementary School in Chicago, Illinois - November 21, 2006 - IPA

The Most Beautiful Woman in the World is...

Drum roll please. The most beautiful woman in the world has been voted in by members of the popular website, goddess.com.au - November 20, 2006 - Goddess.com.au

Deck the Halls with Style - What's Hot in Christmas Flowers, Wreaths and Garlands this Season

The trend in home decorating and home improvements is carrying over into Christmas flowers and holiday accents. People are spending more time with family and friends in their own homes. Naturally, they want to decorate for the holidays accordingly. Find out how to turn ordinary into extraordinary. It's all about color, texture and making it your own this season. - November 17, 2006 - Phillip's Flowers ~ 1-800-FLORALS Florist

Titillating Book Trailers Boost Book Sales in a Big Way

Book Trailers Revolutionize Book Sales - November 16, 2006 - Jessie Jamie Coleman

Illinoisrealestate.Com Upgrades Online Realty Experience

Improved Site Benefits Home Buyers Searching Chicago Real Estate Market - November 16, 2006 - Realty Resources LLC

Intetics: Stellar Growth and Professional Accomplishments in 2006

Intetics Co. became Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, attained ISO 9001:2000 quality certification, and was included into The Global Outsourcing 100 Government/Education sub-list as one of the world’s 12 top outsourcing service providers. - November 16, 2006 - Intetics Co.

Emotional Brands’ Company Expansion is Well Underway

Popular Design and Advertising Agency Opens a Second Office in Chicago - November 15, 2006 - Emotional Brands

Dance Competition Culminates with R&B Singer Chris Brown Concert

Registration for dance competition to be held on Saturday November 11, 2006. Dance competition on December 22, 2006 at UIC Pavilion in Chicago. Dance Down 2006 features performance by Platinum recording artist Chris Brown. - November 11, 2006 - Dance Down 2006

Executive Search Firm Venerable Partners Hosts Client Conference: The Information Officer in the Age of Sarbanes-Oxley

Excutive search firm Venerable Partners, LLC today announced that it will host a client conference that will address Sarbanes-Oxley’s impact on the role of the Chief Information Officer. This conference is by invitation only and will take place at the offices of Venerable Partners on... - November 10, 2006 - Venerable Partners

Holidays 4x8 Photo Cards for 29 Cents Only at SnapGalaxy

SnapGalaxy offers web service to allow users to Share Photo Albums & Ship High Quality Prints Worldwide. This holidays season, SnapGalaxy is offering 4x8 photocards at 29 cents. - November 10, 2006 - SnapGalaxy Inc

Catalyst Systems’ Openmake 6.4.1.1 Delivers Re-use to Application Lifecycle Management Workflow

Provides automatic plug-and-play integration with the Perforce configuration management solution, supports Microsoft VS .NET 2005 dependency mining and reporting, and enhances interoperability between SCM, testing, build and deployment processes, minimizing homegrown scripting. - November 07, 2006 - OpenMake Software

Mexico: Coming to a City Near You

Themed mobile displays bring Mexico’s warmth to North America’s coldest capitals. - November 03, 2006 - Mexico Tourism Board

LegalFish Opens its Door to Website Affiliates

LegalFish, a leading nationwide online attorney-client matching service, introduces an easy way for affiliates to earn commissions by helping consumers and business connect with the right lawyer. - November 03, 2006 - LegalFish LLC

Get Ready to Whale Watch in Baja

January through early April peak time to experience the grandeur of the gray whale in Mexico - November 02, 2006 - Mexico Tourism Board

Chicago Authors Spruce Up Christmas for the Women Behind Prison Walls

On Christmas morning many women all over the world scurry about the kitchen preparing dinner while their little children open presents and play with their favorite toys. However, that image of Christmas is a skewed depiction of the world around us. Consider the 1200 women at The Dwight Correctional... - November 02, 2006 - Queen Publications

RDI to Launch New Website Design and Website Tracking/Follow-up Service

Chicago based leading B2B lead generation and telemarketing firm RDI to launch new website design and website tracking/follow-up service. By capturing invisible Internet searches and website clicks RDI will convert hits into valuable B2B leads. By proactively tracking website hits, by who these organizations are, what they are seeking, determining who the decision-makers are, and having the tools to communicate with them – RDI will turn more of your website hits into leads. - November 02, 2006 - RDI Inc.

New Report Tackles Safety Concerns About Methadone for Pain Relief

Pain Treatment Topics identifies methadone as effective and safe analgesic; provides guidance on prescribing and patient-use for preventing methadone-associated overdoses and deaths. - November 01, 2006 - Pain Treatment Topics

Chicago Academy HS Selects Sportexe to Install a Chicago First

Chicago Academy High School now has the honor to boast the first synthetic turf field for the Chicago Public School system. After an exhaustive interview process dissecting such topics as safety, athletic performance, innovative technology and durability; Sportexe was chosen to provide the... - November 01, 2006 - Sportexe

Sunbelt Business Brokers facilitates sale of a General Nutrition Franchise store

Sunbelt Business Brokers, the dominant business brokerage firm in Chicago, reported that it facilitated the sale of General Nutrition (GNC) store in the Chicago area. “This GNC store had a nine year track record and generated a lot of interest from potential buyers”, stated Domenic... - October 27, 2006 - Chicagoland Sunbelt

A Unique Virtual Business Coaching Resource Site

BusinessBuilderOnline.com is a popular portal for Spreadsheet Business Analysis, Forms, and Database Software. - October 24, 2006 - Dunamis Unlimited Enterprises

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