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Credit Card Gives Mom Huggin’ Credits
Picturoo.com makes credit cards that can be redeemed for hugs. - April 26, 2008 - Picturoo.com
Me No Speak Adds Two New Titles to Its Language Companion Series for Travelers Headed to Japan and Thailand
The Me No Speak roster of travel titles expands to include China, Japan, and Thailand. A twist on traditional phrase books, Me No Speak helps people communicate in the simplest way: pointing at what they want to say. - April 25, 2008 - Me No Speak
10th Anniversary California Independent Film Festival to Honor Legendary Producer John Daly with a Lifetime Achievement Award
CIFF to Kick Off with Actors’ Studio-Style Event with Director Penny Marshall, moderated by John Madden; Mary Stuart Masterson to receive Diamond Award; Actor Joe Anderson to receive Rising Star Award; Producer Michael Cerenzie to receive Maverick Award, Comedian Pauly Shore to receive Spirit Award. - April 11, 2008 - California Independent Film Festival
N. California Foreclosures Increase 4.6 Percent in March 2008
Area sees foreclosure increase at a relatively low rate. - April 09, 2008 - Default Research Inc
Dentists Worry Poison Dental Work is Bad for Business
The dental world has recently been rocked by reports of dental crowns manufactured in China that may be contaminated with lead. In a Wealthy dentist survey, two out of three dentists downplayed the importance of this emerging scandal. - April 09, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Yahoo! for the Global Learning Foundation
The Global Learning Foundation secures funding from the Yahoo! Employee Foundation. - March 17, 2008 - Global Learning Foundation
Rocky, the Wrestling Grizzly, Featured in Will Ferrell's New Movie "Semi-Pro"
Famed animal trainer Randy Miller goes down in history as receiving the first ever World Stunt Academy Award for his tiger attack work when he was the stunt double for Russell Crowe in the spectacular movie "Gladiator". Now he is once again showing off his amazing talents as the stunt... - March 02, 2008 - predators in action
ClinfoSource and Nucleus Network Jointly Launch On-Line GCP Clinical Trials Training Programs for the Australia-New Zealand Region
ClinfoSource, a US-based global online training company has partnered with Nucleus Network of Australia to provide web-based GCP training for clinical trials professionals in the Australia region, later to be extended to include New Zealand regulations. This program will offer clinical trial investigators, coordinators, research associates and others a solid and practical understanding of clinical trials conduct and management, the regulations and ethics central to the drug development process. - February 28, 2008 - ClinfoSource
Foreclosures Increase 300 Percent in January 2008 in Northern California
Sacramento County Has 3,700 Foreclosures - February 27, 2008 - Default Research Inc
First Priority Financial Launches Innovative New Employee Benefit
Companies can provide real estate services to employees to enhance their benefit package. - February 24, 2008 - First Priority Financial
YapStone’s RentPayment ™ Division Announces Rent by Text™ Through CardinalCommerce’s Mobile Technology, Cardinal MAX™
RentPayment, a division of YapStone, Inc., the country’s largest payment processor to the multi-family property market, announced today the implementation of Cardinal MAX™, the mobile platform from CardinalCommerce Corporation, to allow residents to make payments via their mobile phones. - February 19, 2008 - Yapstone, Inc.
MxToolBox Expands Options for IT Resellers
MxToolBox, Inc.'s announces the launch of ServiceBox™, the first on-demand platform for automating Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery through the IT channel. ServiceBox™ allows IT service firms and VARs to automate the acquisition, provisioning, support and billing of leading software service offerings. - February 05, 2008 - MxToolBox, Inc
Canine Wines Announces Inaugural Donations to Animal Rescue Partners Over $1,300 in Direct Funds and $7,500 of Product Donated in Initial Year of Operations
Canine Wines, a boutique winery producing premium California wines and sharing the proceeds with animal rescue organizations, announced today that they have donated over $1,300 in direct funds and $7,500 in wine since the launch of the brand on October 1st of this year. $5 per bottle of wine sold... - January 30, 2008 - Canine Wines
New Service Provides Web Lookup Over the Phone with Live Agents - 866-WEB-4111
A California startup company "Look Up Web For Me, Inc" introduced a new service "Look Up Web For Me" on Jan 7th, 2008. The company maintains that they are still in the experimental stage. The service helps people on the go needing information from a public website. A consumer... - January 11, 2008 - Look up web for me, Inc
Mobifusion Brings Oxford University Press to Mobile Markets
The most trusted dictionaries in the world now on phones thanks to partnership between Oxford University Press and Mobifusion. - December 21, 2007 - Mobifusion, Inc.
"Celebrity Apprentice" Cast Members Gene Simmons, Stephen Baldwin and Carol Alt Have All Been Interviewed by PR.com’s Allison Kugel; Interviews Can be Read at PR.com
Fans of "The Apprentice" who are looking forward to tuning in to its latest installment, "Celebrity Apprentice," can get a head start in learning more about three "Celebrity Apprentice" cast members by going to www.pr.com/articles and reading their interviews. - December 17, 2007 - PR.com
Entrepreneur Magazine Features PR.com in Its December 2007 Issue
PR.com is listed as one of five recommended press release distribution services by Entrepreneur Magazine and Entrepreneur.com. - November 28, 2007 - PR.com
Human Controlled by a Biological Terminal?
Only recently it was hard to imagine a game, in which people compete only with their minds. Today, you can play it. At the end of this year Mindmower sets off. The first biological Internet game. Your body gets connected to the game. Your thoughts have a key influence on your avatar and the course of the whole play. You can compete in real time with players from the entire world. - November 10, 2007 - Mindmower Labs
FusionOps Named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100
Prestigious supply chain publication recognizes the power of FusionOps’ automated supplier collaboration application - November 03, 2007 - FusionOps
Plusmo Launches iPhone NFL, NCAA Widgets - Also Announces NFL, NCAA Web Widget for Bloggers
Plusmo, the world’s leading provider of mobile widgets, announced today the launch of free NFL and NCAA football widgets for the Apple iPhone. Plusmo’s sports widgets make it easy for iPhone users to get the latest action for all the teams, leagues and players. Users get live,... - November 02, 2007 - Plusmo
'The O Tapes' Movie & Honest Discussion of Women's Orgasm Now Available in Special Unedited Edition
DVD release of the "O-Tapes" movie has prompted women and sex educators to more openly discuss female orgasm. The movie has enjoyed a successful run on cable television and is still available in some television markets. - October 26, 2007 - DoctorG.com
Private Dental Network (PDN) Selects Dynasign Digital Signage Solution
Dynasign Corporation, a Silicon Valley based digital signage technology provider, has announced that Private Dental Network (PDN), a Burbank based media company, is deploying the digital signage network powered by Dynasign technology in dental offices around the US. - October 24, 2007 - Dynasign Corporation
Gift It in Green
EclipseSpa Launches Green Packaging - October 17, 2007 - EclipseSpa
Brighton Mortgage Advisors Launches HomeBenefitIQ to Provide an Innovative New Employee Benefit
Companies Can Provide Real Estate Services to Employees to Enhance Their Benefit Package - October 02, 2007 - Brighton Mortgage Advisors
Dentists Happy to Offer Dentures: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
The majority of general dentists offer in-house denture services, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. With good profits on dentures, the average dentist would prefer not to refer a patient out to a prosthodontist. - September 10, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Yellow Pages Dental Marketing is Alive, But Not Thriving: the Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Dentists are still putting ads in the phone book, but many are growing less enthusiastic about yellow pages marketing, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Nearly half of dentist respondents no longer advertise in the telephone book, instead relying on avenues such as dentist websites to meet their dental marketing needs. - August 20, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
The Crysobel Handcrafted Jewelry Collection Donates 15% of All Sales to Help Re-build Sri Lanka After the 2004 Tsunami
The Crysobel Jewelry Collection will be donating 15% of every sale to helping to re-build parts of Sri Lanka that were devastated during the 2004 Asian Tsunami. - August 08, 2007 - Crysobel
Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington to Celebrate the Unveiling of Ve’cel, a New Mens’ Premium Clothing Line
Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, is launching the new premier mens clothing line, “Ve’Cel” at the project apparel show in Las Vegas. While incorporating all that he loves, Chester’s passion for music, art, and fashion has inspired him to develop the hottest new mens... - August 06, 2007 - VE'CEL
LED Light Bulbs Made a Long-Lasting “Star-Like” Scene at Ernst & Young Plaza in downtown Los Angeles
The 41-story Ernst & Young Plaza in downtown Los Angeles has a center courtyard on the 2nd floor surrounded by retail shops and restaurants. The courtyard is nicely decorated with tiny light bulbs mounted on a truss-structure above to produce a “star-like” romantic scene at night. Replacement with long-life, energy-efficient LED light bulbs has eliminated the need to change burned-out incandescent bulbs regularly, leading to an annual saving of tens of thousands dollars for the building owner. - July 31, 2007 - Act One
Dentist Split on the Ethics of Dental Marketing: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Dentists are in an ethical quandary when it comes to dental marketing, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Just over half of dentists reported feeling that dental practice marketing is bad for the profession in the eyes of the public. However, with dental advertising more common than ever, many feel pressured to join the game in order to stay competitive. - July 29, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
LegalWebMD Launches Nationwide Legal Service
LegalWebMD has been engineered to assist individuals with common legal matters. Save Time & Money on legal issues such as name changes, small claims, trademarks, and much more. - July 28, 2007 - LegalWebMD.com
MCDSTs. Upgrade to MCITP Enterprise Support Technician Certification with uCertify Practice Test for exam 70-621
uCertify, a leading provider of Microsoft exam preparation software, has announced that the preparation kit for the MCDST to MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician exam 70-621 will be released on August 30, 2007. This MCITP exam is intended for MCDST professionals who want to upgrade their... - July 20, 2007 - uCertify
Dental Hygienist Hourly Pay Rates: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Dentists report paying their dental hygienists about $36 per hour, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Many dentists expressed resentment over the high price tag of a dental hygienist. Location is highly correlated with hourly base pay, with urban California hygienists being paid twice as much as their rural Southern counterparts. - July 16, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
BeFit-Mom DVD Wins the Platinum Award
The Family Review Magazine has selected BeFit-Mom’s new DVD “Bounce Back Fast! Post Natal Core Conditioning” by fitness expert Helene Byrne, as the recipient of their ‘Platinum Award,’ stating that the DVD “is a must have for every new mother.” “You... - July 13, 2007 - BeFit-Mom
Shoppers on www.picturemywine.com Are Able to Create One-of-a-Kind-Personalized Picture and Message Wine Bottles for Friends, Family, and Business Associates
The best presents are also the most personal, capturing exactly what makes a relationship special. The secret: a personalized wine bottle label with your photo of friends, family, or even pets. The process is easy. And the result is truly remarkable turning an otherwise fine bottle of wine into a... - June 27, 2007 - picturemywine.com
Turn Your Bath Into an Organic Spa
At the end of a long day or week, you might be dreaming of a spa retreat to take you far, far away. If a trip to the nearest spa or resort isn’t in the cards, don’t despair. With EclipseSpa organic bath and body products, you can escape into your own spa experience right at home. Fill... - June 06, 2007 - EclipseSpa
Dentists Support Tooth Whitening: The Wealthy Dentist Survey's Unsurprising Results
Most dentists fully support tooth-whitening, and don't feel like consumers who overdo it are a significant problem, according to a survey conducted by The Wealthy Dentist. Only one out of six dentists worries that too many consumers are over-whitening their teeth, leading to artificial-looking smiles. - May 29, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
PR.com Creates the “Jenna Jameson Endorses Hillary Clinton” Story with Its Groundbreaking Jenna Jameson Interview
PR.com’s interview with Jenna Jameson creates nationwide headlines and late-night television material. - May 21, 2007 - PR.com
3rd Annual Red Hat Society Day at the San Francisco Zoo
The Strutting Peacocks, a Red Hat Society Chapter, will be throwing their 3rd Annual Red Hat Tea Party on July 21st at the San Francisco Zoo. Tickets are $40 per person and that includes admission to the zoo, high tea party, and Red Hat Bingo card, for a chance to win prizes. All chapters and new members are welcome to attend. - May 15, 2007 - The Strutting Peacocks
Dentists Split Over Amalgam Fillings: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Half of dentists are still placing amalgam fillings, while the other half no longer do, according to a survey conducted by The Wealthy Dentist. Many dentists expressed concerns over the possible toxic consequences of mercury amalgam and prefer to place newer composite fillings. Other dentists pointed to the superior performance of amalgam fillings and raised questions over the safety and durability of composite materials. - May 07, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Dentists See Insurance Companies as Enemies: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Nine out of ten dentists see dental insurance companies as enemies rather than allies, according to a survey conducted by The Wealthy Dentist. In the eyes of the average dentist, insurance companies exist solely to turn a profit and have little or no interest in actually helping patients or doctors. However, insurance does bring patients in, and few dental practices have the option of not dealing with insurance companies. - April 21, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
PR.com Announces New Press Release Distribution Enhancements Including Yahoo News
PR.com continues to provide the highest level of service and press release distribution enhancements with these new features: distribution to Yahoo News; File Attachments; PDF Version of the Press Release; enhanced distribution by Industry Distribution Channels and Regional Distribution Channels; Social Bookmarking; and more. - April 16, 2007 - PR.com
HotModels.com Goes Live: It is “Cool” to be “Hot”
Be Discovered! Entertainment Network, Inc (Walnut Creek, Ca), announced today the launch of HotModels.com (http://www.HotModels.com), the premier online social networking community website, designed for aspiring and professional talents, as well as experts working or would like to break into the... - February 07, 2007 - HotModels.com
Bee Document's Timeline Featured on MacZOT at 40% Off
MacZOT.com features Bee Document's Timeline software for Mac at 40% off today only. Bee Docs' Timeline software makes it easy to create beautiful timeline charts suitable for trial exhibits, school projects, video documentaries, and more. Automatic layout means that you simply enter your events... - February 07, 2007 - MacZOT
Emanio, Inc. Announces New EDI Software Integration Adapters for Back-end Systems
Emanio, Inc. provides EDI integration to IFS’ ERP suite through its Unite!™ and TradingPartner Integrator™ mapping software. - February 06, 2007 - Emanio
Acutrack Launches New Podcast
Acutrack, Inc., considered among the world-wide leaders in On-Demand CD and DVD production is proud to announce the launch of its podcast. The podcast is available at AcutrackPodcast.com and is planned, produced, published and promoted by PodWorx, LLC. "Just as our customers are becoming... - February 05, 2007 - Acutrack, Inc.
Emanio, Inc. Announces New On-line Support Portal for EDI Software Customers
Emanio, Inc. provides new ways for owners of its EDI software to interact with Emanio - January 31, 2007 - Emanio
CompTIA A+ Certification: uCertify Announces the Release of the New A+ Remote Technician (220-603) PrepKit
uCertify, a leading provider of exam preparation solutions for IT certifications, announced that the PrepKit for A+ Remote Technician (220-603) exam will be released on February 10, 2007. An evaluation version of the new PrepKit with 30 free questions is now available for download at:... - January 25, 2007 - uCertify
Data Integration and EDI Software Provider Emanio, Inc. Announces New Support Programs
Emanio, Inc, provider of EDI and data mapping software expands its support programs to provide greater flexibility and choice. - January 24, 2007 - Emanio
CX 310-056: Upgrade to SCJP 5.0 Using uCertify’s New PrepKit
uCertify, a leading provider of IT certification exam preparation solutions, launched its PrepKit for the SCJP 5.0 upgrade exam today. This exam is essential for the current SCJP 1.4 certified professionals to upgrade their credentials to the latest SCJP 5.0 certification. An evaluation version... - January 18, 2007 - uCertify