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Rentacomputer.com Celebrates 20 Years in the Computer Rental Business
This year, Rentacomputer.com Celebrates 20 Years in the Computer Rental Business. From 1987 to 2007, Rent-A-Computer, renamed Rentacomputer.com, is a computer rental company that has evolved with the personal computer industry. "In 1987, the first computer we rented was the IBM XT, a... - January 03, 2007 - Rentacomputer.com
Cut the Cheese, Lose 15 Pounds
In the 1950’s, the average U.S. consumer ate just 7.7 pounds of cheese per year. In 2004, the average American packed away 31.3 pounds of cheese, a 300% increase in consumption. Thirty-one pounds may not sound too threatening, but it equates to over 52,500 calories and 4000 grams of fat. Once past the lips, this can turn into an extra 15 pounds on the hips. - January 03, 2007 - Go Dairy Free
CoalSectorStocks.com; Following Coal Stocks and the Coal Industry
CoalSectorStocks.com, a global investor and industry portal for coal sector stocks within the InvestorIdeas.com umbrella of investor portals, is pleased to offer interested investors resources and tools for researching the sector. The sector faces growth and controversy as China’s demand for... - January 03, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Passionate Poetry Joins Virtuosic Viola
Boston theatre favorite Leigh Barrett joins program for New England String Ensembles Winter Concert. - January 03, 2007 - New England String Ensemble
BankInfoSecurity.com Launches Podcast Series in 2007
The new podcast series hosted by BankInfoSecurity.com will see top information security experts help solve the pressing security risk management issues facing financial institutions. - January 03, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
Rapid Refill Ink Has Record-Setting Year; Expects Even More Growth in ‘07
A growing network of successful franchisees combined with the boom in the cartridge recycling industry and eco-friendly businesses led Rapid Refill Ink to record-setting numbers in 2006. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., Rapid Refill Ink, a franchised retailer specializing in the... - January 03, 2007 - Rapid Refill Ink
Thumpr™ Retro-Fit Hydraulic Roller Camshafts for Small Block Chevrolet Engines
Innovative new camshaft series delivers unrivaled high performance sound and idle quality, yet produces impressive performance gains. - January 03, 2007 - COMP Performance Group
Screaming Bee Adds Ambient Backgrounds to Voice Changing Software
Two new audio packs provide background ambience to MorphVOX Pro Voice Changer. Users can now disguise their location in online communications or multimedia projects. - January 03, 2007 - Screaming Bee Inc
With More than 50 Countries Watching, TV4U.Com Has Seoul
TV4U.Com, an ad supported free internet television broadband network with 16 target channels, is rapidly gaining worldwide viewers, reaching more than 50 countries in its first month of operation. - January 03, 2007 - TV4U, LLC
Ashland University eCard Hits 2 million
Ashland University's 2004 Christmas Greeting Card, designed by Red Red Design, has received over 2 million viewers, resulting in site traffic so high a designated server was needed to handle viewing and forwarding of just the card. The 2006 resurgence of the card led many viewers to contact... - January 03, 2007 - Red Red Design
Michael Dorman Named 1 of 2006’s Most Up-and-Coming Low Brow Artists
Michael Dorman named one of the 30 most influential Low Brow artist of 2006. - January 03, 2007 - Michael Dorman Studios
IDology Publishes Whitepaper on Electronic Age Verification Technology to Examine How Age and Identity Verification Solutions Protect Children Online
IDology Inc., a leading provider of electronic age and identity verification solutions, today announced that it has published a whitepaper designed to examine electronic age verification solutions and how using this technology helps protect children online. “Doing the Right... - January 03, 2007 - IDology, Inc.
Think Tank NTG, a Merrillville Based Company, Opens a New Satellite Office in Indianapolis
Think Tank NTG, a regional provider of networking and information technology services throughout the Midwest, opens the first of several new offices this year. The new location has opened in Indianapolis, Indiana on Market Street in the heart of the city. It will feature a demo... - January 03, 2007 - Think Tank
The Ophelia Project® National Movement Empowers Local Leaders
The Ophelia Project® is hosting Wo/Men With Vision in Chautauqua, New York, February 9-11, 2007. The semi-annual event is the first step to establishing a The Ophelia Project® in your area. Men and women who currently serve youth or are concerned about social climates in their... - January 03, 2007 - The Ophelia Project
evalu8.org's Anne Garber Begins New Column in TV Week Magazine
New column spotlights regional bargain dining and shopping. - January 03, 2007 - evalu8.org Media Inc.
Artificial Turf Proven to Perform like Natural Grass
ACT Global Sports conducts field test to earn FIFA two-star certification. - January 02, 2007 - Act Global
CAL Business Solutions Inc. Helps Local Retail and Distribution Company Use Technology to Increase Sales and Position Itself for Growth
Kloter Farms sought an IT infrastructure that would allow the family owned company to realize its vision of improved management information, streamlined business processes and reduced costs. Connecticut based CAL Business Solutions Inc. implemented a new Microsoft Dynamics™ GP accounting system and complimentary technology. As a result, Kloter Farms is realizing its technology vision, has steadily increased its sales and is poised for continued growth. - January 02, 2007 - CAL Business Solutions Inc
Chicago Search Engine Marketing Firm Leads Local Internet Race in '07 with New Downtown Office
Chicago Search Engine Marketing Firm Leads Local Internet Race in '07 with New Downtown Office Shifting its headquarters from a suburban site to a prime downtown location has positioned Whoast Inc., one of the region's fastest-growing search marketing firms, to capture the lead in two major... - January 02, 2007 - Whoast Inc.
Online Editing Scams: a Solution
One of the world’s oldest online English-language editing services has announced a unique system of defense against the onslaught of unqualified “editing” services currently plaguing writers, students and academics. - January 02, 2007 - The Ocean Cooperative
How Mankind is Influenced by Angels
Tracker Press announces the publication of its new book "Living Among Angels" by David Zimmer and Luella Stroh. It will be available on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and most bookstores on January 24, 2007. - January 02, 2007 - David J Zimmer
Bronx Graphic Design Company in Spotlight
Gail’s Graphic Designs has set a precedent in the community by using professional talents to help others in need of marketing services. Gail Lewis, Director, started out helping neighbors with their resumes and presentation projects, over the past 14 years; Ms. Lewis has continued to... - January 02, 2007 - Gail's Graphic Designs
R3TUAL Reveals Meaning Behind the Term "Moving Pictures"
Ben Staley and Eleventhreehundred Pictures have taken up the challenge to present a surreal work of art in a new way...as a moving picture. "Huh", you retort, "Film is film. Movies have been around for a hundred years." "Well, yes and no", says Staley, "A cinematic story, whether adventure or narrative, is far different from a piece of art actually come-to-life. When art is constantly fluid, only then can you have a true moving picture." - January 02, 2007 - ElevenThreeHundred Pictures
LifeName Email Forwarding Service Discovers New Applications
Customer Feedback Demonstrates Creative Uses for Low-Cost Email Forwarding Service - January 02, 2007 - LifeName Inc.
SteadyRain Wins Award for BuildATour.com Real Estate Web Site
The Web Marketing Association honored SteadyRain for outstanding achievement in web site development with a Real Estate Standard of Excellence WebAward. - January 02, 2007 - SteadyRain
Certified Microsoft Partner- Integrity Partners Moves to a New Midtown Location
Amidst the hustle and bustle and holiday cheer the upward bound firm Integrity Partners moved offices last week. Originally sharing a space in Midtown Manhattan 34th street, the growing company made the move last week to 115 West 30th Suite 1105. The knowledgeable appeal of Integrity Partners has... - January 02, 2007 - Integrity Partners
TempGenius System Automatically Monitors Temperatures, Creates Logs, and Provides 24 Hour Alerting for Full HACCP, JCAHO, CFR, and USDA Compliance
Automatic Temperature Tracking System Saves Money and Ensures Compliance - January 02, 2007 - Compliance Control
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces New Sales Agents
Annette Bullard, Donna Canipe and James Chiavetta Join Real Estate Team - January 02, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Firstfloor Releases Podcast on Public-Private Partnerships
Triangle Architect Addresses the Benefits of Public-Private Capital Leases for School Development - January 02, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
RescueWiki Launches - A New Resource for Search and Rescue Professionals around the World
Inspired by the sad events of 2006 which included the tragic death of James Kim and the climbers on Mt. Hood, RescueWiki has set out to become a universal resource for search and rescue professionals and people heading in the great outdoors. Using a Wiki-based website very similar to Wikipedia, professionals will be able to build a comprehensive source of information on the latest techniques and tools. The site will also help people prepare for, survive, and maximize their chance of rescue. - January 02, 2007 - RescueWiki
Free Music Video 4 Winners of the 2007 Uplifting Minds II Talent Competitions
Young film director/producer Ben Foster will sponsor the 2007 "Uplifting Minds II" Entertainment Conference by offering a free music/demo video for the winners of the conference's national talent competition showcase (vocal, song writing and dance) in Baltimore and Los Angeles. Ben will... - January 02, 2007 - Uplifting Minds II
Stop Studios to Develop Local Chapter of O2
Creative Services Firm Named Liaison for International Sustainable Design Network - January 02, 2007 - Stop Studios
Bürgernetz Dresden Leans on AscenLink to Provide a Robust Broadband Wireless Network
AscenVision Technology Inc., the intelligent network provider, today announced that Förderverein Bürgernetz Dresden e.V. deployed AscenLink to strengthen its wireless backhaul reliability, enabling 1, 500 residents in the rural area to enjoy an affordable high-speed wireless Internet access. - January 02, 2007 - AscenVision
Joseph Q. Bretz Named Tap Water’s President of Interactive Media
Joseph Q. Bretz has joined Tap Water Entertainment – the innovative film and television Production Company based in Austin, Texas – as president of interactive media. Bretz will also continue to manage the up and coming rock band Mouth to Mouth. - January 02, 2007 - Mouth To Mouth
Creative Photo Designs Lands Exclusive Navel Shoot
Creative Photo Designs is pleased to announce an upcoming photo shoot for Friction Stir Link, Inc. of the recently launched U.S. Navy warship, the USS Freedom. - January 02, 2007 - Creative Photo Designs
Kappix Announces the Release of DRoster 3.0 Employee Scheduling Software
The improved DRoster Employee Scheduling is a milestone for Kappix and its users: the new scheduling program integrates users' most frequently requested features. The Kappix Team's ongoing campaign urging users to send feedback finally pays off. - January 02, 2007 - Kappix
Craig Alston Joins Genese Music and Entertainment as Senior Consultant for Obia Soul
Craig Alston joins Genese Music and Entertainment as Senior Consultant for Obia Soul. His previous experience working with national and international artists was sought out to assist interim director Ronald Rolling in developing Obia Soul’s immediate direction. Genese Music and... - January 02, 2007 - Genese Music and Entertainment Group LLC
All Pro West Trailer Superstore is Setting Records as They Become the #1 Volume Trailer Dealer in Pennsylvania
All Pro West continues to earn recognition for their efforts by providing outstanding service, support and selection to their customers. - January 02, 2007 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
Nations Playing Lip Service to World Peace
In the tradition of John Lennon, the author lays out a step by step process by which the world can take responsibility for itself. A process “received” by him, and no doubt others, from a Universe offering a more enlightened way to live and at least one workable plan for world peace. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Interesting Carefree Lighthearted Short Stories Rather Than Heavy Oppressive Novels Will be the Choice for the New Year as an Escape from the Constantly Depressing Polit
Today's average person is far too busy to become emotionally involved in reading and trying to finishing a lengthy novel. Their average day is usually already so stressful that it requires soothing by reading something simply entertaining, not something that evokes more conflict. Enter the modern uplifting short story. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Columbia, Missouri, Physician Dr. Robert McDavid and Outskirts Press Announce the Publication of Only Daughters
Set in the matrix of pregnancy, Only Daughters is the personal struggle of a young physician as she fights to reestablish her life. Reader contribution to Only Daughters’ ending is solicited at OnlyDaughters.com. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Old Photographic Negatives Reveal Positive Images and Memories of Asbury Park, New Jersey’s West Side
Asbury Park: A West Side Story was written by Madonna Carter Jackson, a photographer’s daughter who preserved her father’s archive of black and white negatives that were taken in Asbury Park’s West Side from the early 1940’s to 1980. Her memories of the one square mile seashore town are stimulated by the images captured of a media neglected populations of African Americans of that period. Readers of her book enjoy her reminiscing and have memories of their own recalled. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Young Woman’s Struggle for Personal Freedom in a World Bound by Tradition
Lost to Them, a novel by Gaytri Saggar, is a bittersweet love story that begins at the turn of the 20th century with a family in India and takes us through to the next generation’s life in Africa. As we become acquainted with the various family members, we learn about the strict boundaries of... - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Now I Get It! Totally Sensational Advice for Living and Loving
Are you a person who revels in exercising your curiosity - often spending hours wondering about how and why people behave the way they do? Do you have limited time but unlimited thirst for knowledge about a wide range of topics, especially self-improvement, communication skills, intimate relationships, parenting dilemmas, and dozens of others? Great ... you’re in for a treat. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
A Surprising and Entertaining Novel of the UFO Phenomenon— Told from a Biblical Perspective
UFOs and Aliens seem to shadow our curiosity. There have been many attempts to prove and disprove the existence of both. In this gripping novel, a long held secret is bared. This secret propels the characters in the novel into some very bizarre circumstances. Who knows? The events in this novel may very well become tomorrow’s headlines. - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Palo Alto Writer, 77, Starts New Career in Fiction
Seven years after retiring from a career in international consulting, Louis Fried has launched a new career as an author of short fiction and fantasy with his book “Other Countries/Other Worlds.” His fiction appeals primarily to adults who have a broad viewpoint and who may enjoy stories set in Paris, Kilkenny, San Francisco, and other places in the world (or out of it). - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Playa! Playa! Playa! The Book Everyone is Talking About by Author Egbert Price is Now Available on All Major Book Web Sites
In a world where people are judged by their status, how much they make, what they wear and what they drive. One playa has life all figured out, or does he? - January 02, 2007 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Bob Moore Construction's Ed McGuire Appointed to Prestigious Committee for the American Concrete Institute
Ed McGuire, Vice President of Construction for Bob Moore Construction, has been appointed as a consulting member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Committee 301 - Specifications for Concrete group. Founded in 1904, the ACI is recognized as a leading source of guidance and... - January 02, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Native Graphix Marketing Launches New National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – Memphis Chapter Web Site
Native Graphix Marketing, a Memphis Web development company, today announced the launch of the new Web site for National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – Memphis Chapter, local chapter that advocates on behalf of women of color through local and national actions and strategic alliances --... - January 02, 2007 - Native Graphix Marketing
FKI Logistex Introduces Next-Generation Sorters at Promat 2007
LS-4000E tilt-tray and LS-4000CB cross-belt sorters offer high layout flexibility, reduced installation and commissioning time, and increased energy efficiency to provide lower product life cycle cost (PLCC). - January 02, 2007 - FKI Logistex
Amber Alert Issued for Three Maryland Children (Elijah, Antinnoe, and Jachi Emeruwa)
The Silver Springs Police Department and The Maryland State Police have issued and Amber Alert for Elijah, Antinnoe, and Jachi Emeruwa. The children were last seen in the company of Kelechi Charles Emeruwa a 41 year old African American Male. The suspect and children were last seen 4000 Block of... - January 01, 2007 - Project Safekids