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LifeSpan Again Named to Inc. 5000
LifeSpan Technology Recycling announced today that the company has once again been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, a compendium of the most entrepreneurial and fastest growing companies in America. The company was also included in last year’s list. LifeSpan President Dag Adamson... - August 23, 2011 - LifeSpan
DormTales: New Site Reveals the Inner Workings of the Dorm Room
Thousands of college and prep school kids are revealing the inner workings of their dorm rooms on the site DormTales.com. It seems like everyone has at least one crazy roommate story to offer. - August 23, 2011 - DormTales
Doug Shear Cast in Upcoming Starz Drama Magic City
Writer and Stand-Up Comedian Doug Shear Lands Job as Extra in Funeral and Patron Scenes - August 23, 2011 - Doug Shear
New Political Thriller on Afghanistan: Battlefield of Power, Graveyard of Reputations
Bestselling author, James Bruno releases his latest political thriller: "Tribe," a tale about how power, love, and fathers and daughters come into play in conflict-riven Afghanistan, and how the government gets it all wrong. What separates TRIBE from its competition is its authenticity – "so authentic that the U.S. government censored it," said the ex-U.S. diplomat author. - August 23, 2011 - James Bruno
Mother Suffers Dementia in The Caregiver's Story, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated self-help, death, grief and bereavement book from Stafford, TX author, Vada M. Wolter. - August 23, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Pittsburgh Author, Frank Say is Attending the Bridgewater Book Fest Saturday, September 10th
Frank Say, author of Nine Lives and The Lake Pontchartrain Mystery Series will be at the author's tent at the 2011 Bridgewater Book Fest held in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania Saturday, September 10th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. - August 23, 2011 - Frank Say
Lindsay Wagner's "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" 3-Day Workshop in Calgary
Join Lindsay Wagner in the welcoming setting of the Blackfoot Inn in Calgary, Alberta for a three-day "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" workshop. This workshop is an opportunity to explore how life is perceived through the stencil of the mind, release negative emotions and heal old wounds and experience the Oneness Deeksha, which effortlessly initiates opening to a greater experience of connectedness, feeling more whole inside and allowing peace, clarity and unconditional love to emerge. - August 23, 2011 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
Game On: Dot Biking Turns Real Life Into a Game
New tech company to host Geocaching competition at USA Pro Cycling Challenge - August 22, 2011 - Dot Us Sports
Family Voices Media, a Leader in the Video Biography Industry, Has Undertaken Its Two Largest Projects to Date
Family Voices Media, a leader in the video biography industry, has undertaken its two largest projects to date. Both were in-depth family biographies, each of which presented challenges which required the creative hands at Family Voices Media to produce final products that satisfied both the client... - August 22, 2011 - Family Voices Media
Sun Continues to Rise for Australian Songstress Katie Cole
Sun continues to rise for Australian songstress Katie Cole. Her latest musical offering, "Sunrise" is added to the playlist at BBC Radio 2 in the UK. www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/music-events/playlist/ Although based in Los Angeles, CA, this is the second consecutive single from the artist to... - August 22, 2011 - Katie Cole
Protect Your Future with Trauma Insurance - Rate Detective Gives Insider Tips
Rate Detective recommends Australians protect themselves by taking out trauma insurance coverage in the event of a critical illness, the effect on your health isn’t the only thing to be prepared for. - August 22, 2011 - Rate Detective
Intelligent Video Analytics Server – Adding Active Intelligent Video Analytics Capability to Existing CCTV or IP Video Cameras
IVS-200 intelligent video analytics server is designed to add intelligent video analytics capability to existing CCTV or IP video cameras. No needs of high data bandwidth and extra expensive high performance PC investment at central control. Dramatically upgrade security level or gather all valuable business intelligence in 24 / 7 / 365 everywhere, at no extra security personnel cost. Providing high return-on-investment for both short-term and long-term. - August 22, 2011 - Unex Technology Corporation
VoicePulse Lowers the Price of Its Most Popular Unlimited Calling Plan
VoicePulse lowers the price of the America Unlimited calling plan for new and current customers and adds unlimited calling to Canada at no extra charge. - August 22, 2011 - VoicePulse
Best Seller Author Warren Whitlock to Speak at Digital World Expo, September 25-27 at the Mirage, Las Vegas
Bestselling author Warren Whitlock and social media management consultant Kate Buck will be teaching “Starting Social Media” social media basic for social media marketing ROI and profits at Digital World Expo, September 25-27 in Las Vegas. - August 22, 2011 - Carbon Digits
Save the Date - Mighty Moore Entertainment Announces the 2nd Annual Red Carpet Charity Birthday Bash for Actress/Producer Shenita Moore
Mighty Moore Entertainment is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Red Carpet Charity Birthday Bash for Actress/Producer Shenita Moore which will benefit Asthma Allies. - August 22, 2011 - Mighty Moore Entertainment
Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON Speakers, Chocolatiers, and Tasting Panel Announced
TasteTV is proud to announce that the premier major chocolate show in Southern California area takes place on Sunday, September 25th, 2011. - August 22, 2011 - TasteTV
Major Security Flaw Discovered in Leading Banks' Credit Card Information Systems
A Boston consumer advocate just discovered a security flaw when calling the automated phone number on the back of credit cards from Chase and Bank of America. With a little bit of finagling, a hacker could easily access other people’s recent credit card activity, including their outstanding balance, credit available, when they made their last payment and for how much, and individual purchase transactions. - August 22, 2011 - Consumer World
Table is Set for a Visual and Culinary Celebration
Michigan AIDS Coalition Announces 2nd Annual DIFFA: Dining by Design Events - August 22, 2011 - Michigan AIDS Coalition
"The Scattered Realm" Fantasy Trilogy by Philip S Weeks is Now Available as Kindle E-Books
Amazon.com is now selling "The Scattered Realm Series" by Philip S Weeks as Kindle E-Books online. From "Tasmania's most prolific Fantasy Writer"--Hobart's "The Mercury" Newspaper. - August 22, 2011 - Philip S Weeks Books
"The Protector," the First Virtual Reality Novel by Philip S Weeks is Now in E-Book Kindle Format on Amazon.com
Sci-Fi/Fantasy author Philip S Weeks has released the first of his four novels writing as Stewart Wochen in Kindle E-Book format for purchase on Amazon.com. - August 22, 2011 - Philip S Weeks Books
JerseyMan Magazine Signs George Anastasia
JerseyMan Magazine is proud to announce the addition of George Anastasia, veteran reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, to their team of writers. JerseyMan Magazine is a regional magazine with well-written and researched content targeting male heads of households in the New Jersey... - August 22, 2011 - JerseyMan Magazine
FigCello Di Sonoma Captures the Flavors and the Spirit of Sonoma in a New Wine Country Liqueur
Sonoma based HelloCello has released FigCello di Sonoma, a unique new liqueur highlighting the spirit, the flavors and the ingredients of Sonoma. - August 22, 2011 - HelloCello
HMS Software Launches TimeControlOnline
One of the world’s most popular timesheet systems now available as a hosted service in the cloud - August 22, 2011 - HMS Software
Blind Dating Blind Pokes Fun at Online Dating Movement and Its Participants
Aspiring Author Seeks to Capture the Perils of Modern Dating in a Witty Light-Hearted Blog/Book. - August 22, 2011 - Blind Dating Blind
Halo-Orangees Employer-Employee "One Accord" Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated body, mind, spirit, angels and spirit guides book from Memphis, TN, author B. L. Brown. - August 22, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
TechMeetups Launches the London Silicon Roundabout Android App
Your favourite Meetup, London Silicon Roundabout, now has an exciting app that you can download and install directly onto your Android device. Brought to you by TechMeetups.com, the organisers of the London Silicon Roundabout Group, the app delivers all the news, views, blogs, tweets, pics and video from London’s famous Silicon Roundabout. - August 22, 2011 - TechMeetups.com Ltd
Writer Brandon Jerwa Announces "Untold Tales of the Comic Industry" Documentary, Launches Kickstarter Fundraising Effort
Brandon Jerwa is pulling back the curtain on the comic industry with a documentary that focuses on stories and insights from a wide variety of creators. - August 22, 2011 - Untold Tales of the Comic Industry
Author Valerie Biamonte Releases Thriller/Horror eBook, Ghost of Retirement
Chicagoland Author, Valerie Biamonte, releases her third novel as an eBook only. Ghost of Retirement is available via Smashwords.com, Kindle, Goodreads.com, and through iTunes. It will soon be available through Diesel, Nook, Sony, Kobo, and Scrollmotion. - August 22, 2011 - The World is Our Oyster Publishing and Screenwriting, Inc.
Children of the Caribbean, Inc. Taps MAYO Communications for National Publicity
“I love MAYO Communications’ energy and we’re so excited to have them onboard,” said Co-Founder and Executive Director Rosie Hodge-Adams, Children of the Caribbean, Inc. (COC) - August 22, 2011 - MAYO Communications
Le Meridien Amman and Starwood Launch Second Annual "Iftar for Cabs" Initiative
After launching the ‘Iftar for Cabs’ initiative last year, Le Meridien Amman and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Middle East continued its commitment to the Holy Month of Ramadan by bringing more than 30 of their hotels and resorts in nine countries across the region together to distribute... - August 22, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
What She Saw in Atta's Eyes: New Book Reveals Disturbing Encounter, Issues Call to Love on 10th Anniversary of 9/11
Atta’s Eyes, the new release from Willow Waters Press, describes the disorientation and urgent alarm experienced by the author as “out of nowhere” a man she would later recognize as 9/11 mastermind Mohamed Atta stared through her with intensity. The first release from Willow... - August 22, 2011 - Willow Waters Press
A Real Virtual Mall Within a Social Network is Now Open for Business
"The wait is over and the new real virtual shopping center developed as an integral part of a social network is now open for business," announced PrimeHangout founder and CEO Henry I. Balogun. PrimeHangout, a new social network that allows you to connect, chat, share ideas, photos and... - August 21, 2011 - PrimeHangout.com
Beyond Reality Media Offers Free Online Comics from Internationally Acclaimed Comic talent!
Beyond Reality Media launches its digital online comic books. The company offers readers Free, new stories in the world of comics at beyondrealitymedia.com. Rather than showcasing simple one page skits, Beyond Reality Media (BRM) provides complete on-going stories Free on a weekly basis. - August 21, 2011 - Beyond Reality Media
San Diego Kids Party Rentals Expands Halloween Rentals to Include Haunted Props & Bounce Houses
In anticipation of a strong Halloween party season, San Diego Kids Party Rentals made a significant expansion in their Halloween party rental inventory to include haunted props, animated decorations, talking skeletons, and inflatable bounce houses. - August 21, 2011 - San Diego Kids' Party Rentals
Arizona's Max Sports Grille to Host 2011 Fantasy Football Drafts
Fantasy football fans are hard at work preparing for their 2011 fantasy football drafts and Max Sports Grille wants to help them get ready with the “Max Fantasy Football Draft Kit.” With 50 high-definition TVs, Scottsdale's Max Sports Grille is offering fantasy football fans the... - August 21, 2011 - Max Sports Grille
Making a Meal of It, A Cross-Cultural Study of Sex, Published by Outskirts Press
Award winning educator Dr. Jui-shan Chang’s cross-cultural studies of sexual mores, behaviors and understandings in Chinese and Western cultures reveals new contrasts between these cultures regarding self-identity, human relations, roles, love, sex, marriage, family and life-course transitions over time. - August 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Les Martel Brings Cajun Style A**-Kicking to Hollywood: Bodacious Blues Published by Outskirts Press
Author Whitney J. LeBlanc completes his trilogy of the Creole Broussard family in high style as third generation Les Martel takes on Hollywood with his Louisiana family’s integrity that takes no prisoners. - August 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Kings Direct Launches New Online CD and DVD Printing Service
New easy to use CD and DVD printing service launched - August 21, 2011 - Kingsdirect.co.uk
4shared Presents New 4shared Desktop v.1.3 for Mac
4shared.com, the international file-sharing service, has released the new version of its application for Mac computers – 4shared Desktop v.1.3. - August 21, 2011 - 4shared
MissionMobility Launches New Brand Identity and Website at LandWarNet 2011
MissionMobility, the leading provider of Baseband Communication Solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the company’s new brand identity and accompanying newly redesigned website at LandWarNet 2011. - August 21, 2011 - MissionMobility
Memoir of a Life Renewed: Twenty-Eight Snow Angels Published by Outskirts Press
Author and teacher Diane Dettmann writes candidly and poignantly of her experience rebuilding her life after the sudden death of her fifty-four year old husband and thus provides others with a similar loss a clearer perspective on their own grief. - August 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
ABC11 Eyewitness News Sponsors Jimmy V Week
Events Honor One of North Carolina’s Most Inspirational Coaches, Jim Valvano - August 21, 2011 - ABC 11 Eyewitness News
A Complete Resource: Civil Rights Investigations Published by Outskirts Press
Attorney Seena Kay Foster’s new handbook for investigations under the Workforce Investment Act and other Title VI related laws will prove a top of the line resource for both the novice and expert working in federally funded programs and activities. - August 21, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Self Funding Conference Announces the 2011 List of Attendees
The complete list of attendees as of August 8, 2011, for the Self Funding Conference has been released. Participation in the Self Funding Conference is up 93 percent from previous years, making this the largest number of participants ever. Promising to be “bigger and better than... - August 21, 2011 - Self Funding Magazine
Genesys Works to Speak at Closing Day of HR for Energy Summit
Genesys Works, a not-for-profit offering internships to underprivileged high school students, will speak at Talent Management Alliance’s premier oil and gas industry event for human resources professionals - People in Energy as part of the closing day of the conference which runs November 29... - August 21, 2011 - The Talent Management Alliance
CE Certified, RoHS Compliant, A/B Switch Provides Critical Network Switching for Fiber Optic Networks
QuickSwitch® Model 6254 is an LC Duplex A/B Switch that is RoHS Compliant and CE Certified with four independent channels of A/B switching to provide critical backup for fiber optic networks. - August 21, 2011 - Electro Standards Laboratories
The RARE Celebrates the Opening of Their New Gallery with the Premier Exhibition and Appearance by Legendary Rock Photographer Neil Zlozower
The Rock and Roll Emporium Collectors Gallery celebrates the grand opening of their new location with the premier of a fine art photographic exhibition and appearance by legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower Saturday, August 27, 7pm at 3731 W. Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704. In the rock and... - August 21, 2011 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
Moon Bloodgood Steps in for Franka Potente
When a last minute production snag caused Franka Potente to drop out of the indie pic ''The Power of Few," Moon Bloodgood quickly stepped up to join the worldly ensemble cast. Christopher Walken, Christian Slater, Anthony Anderson, Q'orianka Kilcher, Jesse Bradford, Nicky Whelan, Juvenile, and... - August 21, 2011 - Steelyard Pictures
FirstRun.tv Online Television Network Launches New Science Fiction Channel, “Alpha Planet” Sci-Fi Series
Futuristic series starring Don Jeanes from "Transformers 3" explores survival of human race in post-apocalyptic year 2256 - August 21, 2011 - FirstRun.tv Network
AMC Solutions Launches Businesses Into Their Own Private Cloud
Advanced Microcomputing Concepts brings clients the ultimate in security and virtualization with Private Cloud networks tailored to their business needs - August 21, 2011 - Advanced Microcomputing Concepts, Inc.