Entertainment & Media News: July 2002

Wednesday, July 31, 2002

Genius Solutions Launches its Next Generation Genius Manufacturing NG

Quebec-based Genius Solutions--a leading provider of enterprise resource planning (MRP/ERP) software solutions for manufacturers--announces the release of its next generation Genius™ Manufacturing NG. The release includes several enhancements and new features including a new entity-based software architecture based on. Net technology and leverages the Microsoft SQL 2005 platform, connectivity with Microsoft Dynamics™ GP, and the new Genius CAD2BOM bridge for SolidWorks. Other key enhancements include a new Microsoft Office 2007 interface, support for a wide array of Microsoft Mobile 5 devices, as well as advanced dashboard capabilities.

Montreal, Quebec (PRWEB) April 21, 2007

Genius Manufacturing NG is a scalable, end-to-end manufacturing automation solution specifically designed for small-to-mid-market custom, MTO (Make to Order) and ETO (Engineered to Order) manufacturers that want to streamline their manufacturing processes to drive change, growth and increase profitability.

"The new capabilities and enhancements in Genius Manufacturing NG reflect our continuing commitment to help our Quebec-based customers to increase productivity and profits by eliminating manual and redundant business processes and fully automating their manufacturing processes," said Peter Spitzer, CTO at Genius Solutions. "We're particularly pleased to offer our customers a solution that has been specifically designed to work with Microsoft Dynamics GP and is based on approved methodologies and technology."

Genius Manufacturing NG maps each customer's specific processes and leverages best practices in manufacturing to help manufacturers to optimize operations, reduce costs, react faster and set new standards of performance. It integrates and streamlines manufacturing processes--from estimations to real-time job costing, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), JIT inventory control and workforce scheduling--providing manufacturers with a real-time view of the manufacturing shop performance from Engineering through to Production. Genius Manufacturing also enables customers to protect their current investments in existing Accounting and ERP software by seamlessly integrating with these applications, while extending their functionality with manufacturing-specific processes that are critical to profitability.

Highlights of Genius Manufacturing NG include:

New Entity-Based, .Net Architecture
Genius Manufacturing NG features a new multi-tier software architecture based on. Net technology that enables live and seamless integration with other software applications and systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP. The new architecture enables quick changes, updates or upgrades to be made to applications with little impact or downtime on manufacturing systems or processes. Genius Manufacturing NG also features Genius™ IDEAL (Intelligent Data Entity Access Layer), a new entity-based data access layer that has been incorporated into the software architecture. It enables a map-able data structure, and a unified application layer, while data sets are sourced and distributed from multiple sources.

New Microsoft Dynamics GP Connectivity
A certified ISV solution, Genius Manufacturing NG is tightly connected with Microsoft Dynamics GP and extends its functionality by providing users with access to core manufacturing operational data--such as General Ledger, Customer, Item, Sales Invoices and Accounts Payables--in a completely seamless end-to-end solution. Genius Manufacturing NG also now features a Microsoft Office 2007 interface to provide users with a familiar look and feel for maximum ease-of-use.

New Genius CAD2BOM Bridge for SolidWorks
The Genius CAD2BOM bridge for SolidWorks software enables automatic and simultaneous conversion between the two solutions to reduce unsynchronized information, work redundancy and data entry errors.

Pricing and Availability
Genius Manufacturing NG is priced starting at $2,800 CDN per user, and is available directly from Genius Solutions in Quebec, and through a reseller channel across Canada.

About Genius Solutions
Genius Solutions is a leading provider of enterprise resource planning (MRP/ERP) software solutions for manufacturers. The company provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions to help small-to-mid-market custom, MTO (Make to Order) and ETO (Engineered to Order) manufacturers run their plant facilities more efficiently. A privately held company with over 80 customer sites in the province of Quebec, Genius Solutions' comprehensive product and service offering includes software development, Genius Implementation (ERP implementation and professional services), and Genius Learning Center (educational services). For more information on Genius Solutions, please contact the Company at 1-877-987-6005, or via e-mail at sales(at)geniuserp. com, or visit the Web site at www. geniuserp. com.

Microsoft Dynamics is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Canada Immigration Key to Sustaining the Canadian Population

With a dwindling national birthrate and baby boomers nearing the end of their lifespans towards 2030, Canada will soon be completely dependent on immigration to maintain population and economic growth. According to a Statistics Canada national census, immigration is currently responsible for two thirds of Canada's 5.4% growth.

Montreal, QC (PRWEB) March 15, 2007

This trend will continue and the Canadian economy and Canadian employers will become even more reliant on newly arriving immigrants and foreign workers to staff their organizations. Canada is currently admitting over 250,000 immigrants every year, mainly under the Federal Skilled Worker (http://www. canadavisa. com/canadian-skilled-worker-immigration. html) category, which selects candidates based on education, training, and work experience.

Attorney David Cohen, of the Canadian immigration law firm of Campbell Cohen, believes that Canadian immigration has already reached a critical mass. "Immigrants are an integral part of what Canada is and what it is going to be," he states, highlighting that Canada has no choice but to encourage immigration to sustain the country. "The question on an economic, but more importantly, on a human level, is how to make their transition to Canada as smooth as possible." Of the view that the most important element to immigrant integration is finding meaningful work in Canada (http://www. canadavisa. com/canada-immigration-career-zone. html), Cohen raises the issue of accreditation and foreign skill recognition. "Foreign skills accreditation in Canada has not kept pace with rising immigration levels. Given the importance of immigrants to our country's economy, Canada will need to do better," states Cohen.

About David Cohen (http://www. canadavisa. com/profile. htm)

Attorney David Cohen is a Senior Partner at the Canadian law firm of Campbell Cohen and a Managing Editor of canadavisa. com. Cohen started his practice in 1976. He graduated from Montreal's McGill University Faculty of Law, and is a member of the Quebec and Canadian Bar Associations as well as the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Most recently, he was appointed a governor of the Fondation du Barreau du Québec.

About Canadavisa. com (http://www. canadavisa. com)

The Canadavisa. com website is the largest on-line source of information about immigration to Canada. The site is the on-line presence of Campbell Cohen, Canada's leading immigration law firm, employing over 30 lawyers, paralegals, and support staff who provide turnkey immigration services with complete preparation of permanent residency and temporary work permit applications. Campbell Cohen provides expert advice in preparation of the immigration process. In 1994, David Cohen launched canadavisa. com and became one of the first lawyers to offer a full range of Canadian immigration services to prospective immigrants and foreign workers over the internet.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2002

They Hear a Whisper in the Trees: Whisperingtree. net Launches a New Website

Www. whisperingtree. net provides a unique blend of spiritual, scientific and professional business focus on alternative practices and healing modalities. Web-based workshops, informational resources, advisory services, referral listings and robust online store serve a diverse community of needs.

Boulder, CO. (PRWEB) December 20, 2006

www. whisperingtree. net dedicated to the promotion of spiritual growth and harmony, launched their premiere website on Thanksgiving Day, 2006. Providing a variety of services, such as advisory assistance, web-based workshops, and products, www. whisperingtree. net intends to be at the forefront of alternative practices and healing. Whisperingtree. net's unique blend of spiritual, scientific and professional business focus bridges diverse communities.

"Finally we've come to a time where we can merge the vocabulary of spiritual practice with science," says founder Ana Yelen, "Take a look at the medical research being sponsored in these areas. We're building the vocabulary, and now it's time for the dialogue."

The site offers a unique blend of services and products, including workshops, subscriptions, a personalized advice coaching service for questions related to complementary and alternative fields as well as an online store featuring specialized spiritual products. The upcoming web-based workshops feature spiritual topics such as setting sacred space, drum circle healing, and accomplishing goals.

As the trend towards greater integration of complementary and alternative healing modalities increases, we will continue to see a greater emphasis and institutionalization of these concepts into the medical and business worlds.

About Whisperingtree. net

Whisperingtree. net is based in Boulder, Colorado. Whisperingtree. net provides alternative insights and resources for a balanced, harmonious life. They offer educational resources to help individuals seeking complementary and alternative practices to better their standard of life. Serving the community as a whole by facilitating connections, providing informational resources, and introducing new elements to improve the quality and joy in the every day.

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Association for Spirit at Work Launches Spiritual Coaches Network

Special interest group is global virtual community of coaching professionals that meets monthly via teleconference.

East Haven, CT (PRWEB) May 3, 2006

The Association for Spirit at Work (ASAW), a non-profit association interested in the study and/or practice of spirituality in the workplace, has re-launched its popular special interest group targeted to coaching professionals and business consultants, called the Spiritual Coaches Network.

The Spiritual Coaches Network is a global virtual community of coaching professionals who work with individuals and organizations to foster greater self-expression, wholeness and integration of work and life. Its focus is to provide members with opportunities to learn, network, create community, and share knowledge and tools. It is also available as a resource on the growing field of coaching and coach training programs. The group meets monthly via teleconference.

“One of the fastest growing segments of our membership are business and personal coaches who are using spiritual approaches in their practices,” said Judi Neal, Ph. D, executive director and founder of the Association for Spirit at Work. “The opportunity to provide a forum where these professionals can learn from each other and share ideas with their peers is exciting, because it increases the dialogue that fuels and supports societal transformation.”

Moderating the Spiritual Coaches Network are Dana Dobson and Arline Berman. Dobson is president of Quantum Energy Management Consultants, LLC, an Atlanta-based company specializing in organizational transformation through a cutting-edge employee personal development tool called the Quantum Energy Management System. Berman is an executive, leadership and life coach with more than 25 years of combined experience as a facilitator, organization effectiveness consultant, change catalyst and a registered ADR mediator.

The Spiritual Coaches network is open to anyone who is interested in the growing spirituality at work movement and yearns to make a personal impact through coaching or business consulting while building their practices. Membership in ASAW is not required, but recommended. To learn more about the Spiritual Coaches Network or to join the mailing list, visit http://www. spiritatwork. org/groups/coaches/index. htm (http://www. spiritatwork. org/groups/coaches/index. htm).

About the Association for Spirit at Work

The Association for Spirit at Work is a non-profit association of people and organizations who are interested in the study and/or practice of spirituality in the workplace. The mission of the Association for Spirit at Work is to provide community, information, and education, for those who are integrating their work and their spirituality and for those who are called to support societal transformation through the evolution of human consciousness. For more information, visit www. spiritatwork. org.

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Monday, July 29, 2002

Gables Home Page Launches

Gables Home Page is a non-profit online news and information exchange for the Coral Gables community. The website is launching this week at www. GablesHomePage. com.

Coral Gables, FL (PRWEB) October 21, 2009

Gables Home Page, a non-profit online news and information exchange for the Coral Gables community, is launching at www. GablesHomePage. com. The hyper-local community website is being unveiled to more than 300 people on October 23, 2009 at the Masquerade Ball annual fundraising event of the Coral Gables Community Foundation, the non-profit creator of the website.

"The free flow of information -- especially in this rapidly unfolding digital age -- is essential to maintaining and enhancing our quality of life," said Jerry Santeiro, Chairman of the Coral Gables Community Foundation. "Gables Home Page is community property for all of us who either live or work in Coral Gables to share, enjoy and have our voices be heard."

The site is funded in part by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation's Knight Community Information Challenge, which helps community and place-based foundations fund news and information projects to keep residents informed about the topics that matter most to them.

"Hyper-local sites like GablesHomePage. com have the power to engage communities around pressing issues and spark the conversations and actions that move communities forward," said Trabian Shorters, Knight Foundation's vice president for communities.

Residents, young and old, and those who work or go to school in Coral Gables are invited to be a part of the dialogue. Content is written and compiled by Gables Home Page staff and the University of Miami School of Communication in a unique collaboration involving students and faculty. Bloggers, guest contributors and citizen journalists are welcome to contribute. Content includes everything from local news to arts & entertainment, business, sports, education and dining/restaurants.

Unique features of the website include a 'virtual town square,' which invokes memories of an open town square where the community would gather to discuss issues of the day and set an agenda. In this setting online, users will be asked to comment on local issues of importance and through a respectful dialogue, identify solutions to these issues. A code of conduct and civility policy for all users is posted on the site.

Gables Home Page has created an Editorial Advisory Board consisting of community leaders and seasoned journalists who have developed policies and procedures for users to follow as well. All users must register to be able to comment and anonymous postings will not be accepted online. "Gables Home Page is leading the way in Coral Gables with our own distinct culture of civility and politeness online." added Santeiro.
The one-of-a-kind information exchange will sustain itself long term by selling online advertising and sponsorships. Gables Home Page is free of charge with no subscription fee to members.

Gables Home Page is a non-profit online news and information exchange for the Coral Gables community. The hyper-local community website provides a free flow of information to the community at large in a respectful and dignified setting online. Residents, young and old, or those who work in Coral Gables are invited to comment online. Join the conversation at www. GablesHomePage. com, Twitter and Facebook.

About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation advances journalism in the digital age and invests in the vitality of communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers. Knight Foundation focuses on projects that promote community engagement and lead to transformational change. For more, visit www. knightfoundation. org.

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Sunday, July 28, 2002

Farming with the whole of Europe

A new service for UK farmers offering pickers, farmworkers, and seasonal labour introduced by Slovak company Aston Ltd. under the tradename Farmhands Service

(PRWEB) May 16, 2005

The first experience with UK farming came during university studies when Marian Bridik needed money to finance his education and fun life as well. Although the first farming stay, picking strawberries and apples, was not the greatest in terms of earnings, the atmosphere appealed and the idea came later.

Further visits improved the overall understanding and general workings of a farm and the hard work that needs to be put in. Combined with the international atmosphere and the different nationalities, the experience of coming to work on a farm turned out to be enjoyable and filled with fun not only for the student but for the farmer as well.

Knowing the requirements of both sides, the farmers and the students, it came natural, and with the European Union even possible, to put the idea to work.

The Farmhands service is offered to uk farming enterprises or agricultural entities that require summer student workers. The businesses need to have appropriate social amenities and accommodation. Representatives of Farmhands visit and make documentation so that there are no misunderstandings in later cooperation.

Once the farmer signs a contract with Farmhands which specifies number of students and arrival dates, there is no further things to worry about. All confirmations and paperwork is done by the agency and the farm receives the student details by the end of February. The agency charges a non refundable commitment fee of 100 GBP and 40 GBP for every student requested. Further information is available at www. farmhands. co. uk.

The interest so far is great with contracted places as of June at around 300 for the summer 2005 season. The interest from students is outstripping demand by 10 times at a fee equal to about one weeks salary. The target now is to establish quality relationships with good farms and grow the contracted places to 2000 to 2500 while lowering the placement fee.

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Vertrue Invests $10,000 in the Community through United Way of Coastal Fairfield County

Donation part of "Vertrue Good Works Program"

Norwalk, Conn. (PRWEB) October 1, 2009

In its continuing effort to reach out to local communities, Vertrue Incorporated has announced that it donated $10,000 to United Way of Coastal Fairfield County. The donation is one part of Vertrue's ongoing charitable program, Vertrue Good Works (http://Goodworks. Vertrue. com/).

Vertrue's $10,000 investment in United Way's Community Fund will go toward advancing the common good in the areas of Education, Income and Health. United Way's target issues in these areas are school readiness, academic achievement, achieving greater financial stability, increasing affordable housing and reducing homelessness, providing basic needs, healthy youth and resilient families, and healthy older adults.

In addition, Vertrue employees participate in other United Way local community activities such as health fairs, blood drives, career development seminars and more. Beyond dollars, these events provide support and encouragement to local residents.

According to Gary Johnson, CEO of Vertrue (http://www. vertrue. com/gary-johnson. asp) "It is a privilege for Vertrue to be able to make this contribution to United Way of Coastal Fairfield County and help those in need right here in our community. When we invest in United Way, we know that our investment is helping youth and families so that kids do well in school, families can save for the future, and communities are healthy."

"It has been a pleasure working with Vertrue over the years," stated David Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer of United Way of Coastal Fairfield County. "I have seen Vertrue's commitment to community and improving the lives of so many. We are grateful for their leadership and investment in United Way," he added.

About Vertrue Incorporated and Vertrue Good Works
Vertrue Incorporated is a global Internet marketing services company and premier marketing partner to corporate clients. Its mission is simple: to provide every consumer with access to savings and services that improve their daily lives. At the same time, Vertrue creates multi-channel venues for its clients and marketing partners to generate substantial revenue.

Vertrue Good Works is an ongoing program enabling Vertrue employees to give back to communities. Visit at http://goodworks. vertrue. com (http://goodworks. vertrue. com).

About The United Way of Coastal Fairfield County
United Way of Coastal Fairfield County's mission is: "Together, we mobilize our communities to improve people's lives". Our vision is to advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. Working with many partners, United Way is focused on the building blocks that we need for a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, income that can support a family through retirement, and good health. United Way of Coastal Fairfield County serves the towns of Fairfield, Bridgeport, Stratford, Westport, Trumbull, Easton, Monroe, Weston, Norwalk, Wilton and Darien. Find out more at our website, www. unitedwaycfc. org.

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Saturday, July 27, 2002

Figurative Impulses Photo Exhibition at ArteF Fine Art Photography Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland

Photo Exhibition at ArteF Fine Art Photography Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland Artist: Manuela Carrano(Milan, Italy) and Occhiomagico (Milan, Italy) Exhibition: March 24 to May 6, 2006

(PRWEB) March 21, 2006

Photo exhibition at ArteF Fine Art Photography Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland. Artist: Manuela Carrano(Milan, Italy) and Occhiomagico (Milan, Italy) Exhibition: March 24 to May 6, 2006

In its next exhibition, the ArteF gallery will be looking at the current Italian “offshoots” who have spread across the world from the DaDa “plant” of Zurich since 5 February 1916.

The two-dimensional boundaries are broken and the “reality” of photography transported to an emotional level by the added materiality. Photography as a medium is the starting point for surreal estrangement and superelevation by means of the most diverse materials such as nails, cardboard, paint and light. Emotion, thought and dream complete the outer skin in increments, the realistic projection surface of the photography that is perceived as the image of the reality. Art and craft complement the photographic lens, displaying the individual possibilities for interpretation in a three-dimensional room setting that does not contain the medium of photography itself. The iconography of a photographed reality no longer matches the validity of the object we depict or of a known person, but itself becomes the cryptological sign and internalised cipher of the artist’s imagination.

Manuela Carrano

The works of Manuela Carrano between dream and brute material reveal a sensuality – a puzzle of physical pleasure and technology, of irrationality and gentle calm. Manuela Carrano’s elaborate works are wholly in the tradition of the tactile surrealism of a Meret Oppenheim. She photographs people from her personal environment, prints the pictures on fabric, then paints and nails them in painstaking detail by hand. The results are unique works of art in ‘feminine’ materials (fabric, naked female bodies) and ‘masculine’ metal nails that appear to float in the greenhouse of experience and memories. These dream landscapes of the inner life are mounted on wood and surrounded in velvet, and, like the works of Louise Bourgeois, create an iridescent tension between violability and melancholy that breaks the rules of photography and makes the pain of living tangible. A gentle unicorn with a collar of nails is a unique interpretation of the transgression between photography, painting and three-dimensionality.

Occhiomagico

The “jack-of-all-trades” Giancarlo Maiocchi cannot be defined by one single genre. Occhiomagico is a platform on which music, photography, education in art, advertising and design flow together in order to create inter-disciplinary works of art from them. Enriched by the volatility of music or the omnipresent design, his photographs oscillate between installation and happening, art object and flux.

Maiocchi completed the installation series (Light Boxes) Mi Vida on display at the ArteF whilst he was in charge of music, dance and theatre at the Biennale in Venice. In his work, he commemorates the atmosphere between dream, analysis and profundity of the Surrealists Man Ray and Salvador Dalí, and Bunuel’s chien andalou. Like Manuela Carrano, to Maiocchi the body in its fragility and violability is the mirror on which the battle of our life takes place. But by using out-of-the-ordinary additions or references to design quotes, the artist mixes symbolism, Surrealism, metaphysical and psychedelic experiences in a floating and yet compressed statement that creates the same feelings as a David Lynch film.

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Leading Educators Get More Than They Paid For

Leading educators, government officials and school administrators learned that sometimes schools can get a lot more than they pay for while increasing student success. In fact, sometimes they don’t even have to pay.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) June 4, 2006

The Minnesota Government Training Services department selected Ellen Paxton, MEd, National Board Certified Teacher, and founder of Professional Learning Board™ (http://professionallearningboard. com) as a speaker for its Minnesota 2006 E-learning Summit. The biannual conference attracts K-20 teachers, school technology staff, government officials and administrators from across the state to learn from leaders in the field of online learning.

The business world is increasingly integrating open source, computer programs which are written by individuals and groups of computer programmers dedicated to free software. These same business programs have applications within education. Ms. Paxton shared with a room full of education and technology teachers and administrators how Professional Learning Board uses free and low-cost open source computer programs and options available to schools to increase student performance.

From live homework help lines to online virtual classrooms, schools no longer have to pay for rich, interactive and high quality online learning software. Schools also benefit from worldwide consortia of computer programmers continually building and supporting the software without costly service contracts and per student licensing agreements.

About Professional Learning Board™

Professional Learning Board is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded by Ellen Paxton, MEd, NBCT, the company provides online continuing education courses, resources, software, consulting and custom course and systems development services to PK-20 public and private schools and teachers.

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Friday, July 26, 2002

After 10 Years and 20,000 Credit Reports CBI Network Release 10 Credit Building Commandments DVD & Workbook

After 10 years and analyzing over 20,000 credit reports, CBI Network, pioneers in the emerging industry of Credit Building, announce the release of their 10 Credit Building Commandments DVD and Workbook (www. creditunlocked. com).

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 29, 2009

With requirements for credit getting tougher, CBI Network encourages consumers to be more proactive, so that they are positioned to benefit from the economy as it starts rebounding. "Tough times require tough changes," stressed CBI Network's Chief Operating Officer Collette Borland, "In this economy the 10 Credit Building Commandments provide people with a sound framework to survive and hopefully thrive."

The 10 Credit Building Commandments DVD and Workbook are the product of Vince and Lisa Gavin's life-changing philosophy about credit and money management. Vince and Lisa, who are the founders of CBI Network, along with their team, have viewed and analyzed over 20,000 individual credit reports. Vince and Lisa have spent nearly 10 years researching credit trends, lenders, patterns and scores. During this time, they have developed proven approaches to help their clients build credit scores, increase financial stability and reach credit goals.

The 10 Credit Building Commandments DVD and Workbook provide step-by-step guidance to improve credit. The comprehensive educational guide also highlights fundamental principles for utilizing credit to build wealth.

To schedule an interview, speaking engagement, workshops or seminars with Vince and Lisa Gavin, contact ACM PR via telephone: 312-373-1778

About The CBI Education Network™:
The CBI Education Network (www. creditunlocked. com) - pioneers in the new and emerging industry of Credit Building - provides credit education programs, products and seminars that increase financial stability and transform lives through the sound use of credit. The company's mission is to create a market of credit savvy and money smart individuals. Their commitment: Changing Lives Through Credit™.

Media Relations Contact:
ACM PR: A. C. McLean
TEL: (312) 373-1778 (USA)
TEL: (0)207 078-4335 (UK)

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MedCases&#194;’ CME Director to Speak at Alliance for Continuing Medical Education Conference

MedCasesÂ’ CME Director to Speak at Alliance for Continuing Medical Education Conference

PHILADELPHIA, January 22, 2003 Â— Jane Mihelic, executive director, Educational Planning and Continuing Medical Education for MedCases, Inc., will co-chair the Provider Section Meeting (Medical Education Communication Company Alliance [MECCA]) and present a workshop entitled Â“CME on the Internet: Successful CollaborationÂ” at the Alliance for Continuing Medical EducationÂ’s 28th Annual Conference, to be held at the Hyatt Regency, Dallas, Texas, from January 29 through February 3, 2003

(PRWEB) January 25, 2003

Â“Linking Communities of Practice with the Enhancement of Professional CompetenceÂ” is the theme of this year's conference. The Alliance is the international professional association for continuing medical education (CME) professionals. Its 2200 members are health care professionals and educators responsible for CME in the United States, Canada, and throughout the world. The AllianceÂ’s annual conference is designed to advance its mission of providing professional development opportunities for CME professionals, advocating for CME and the profession, and striving to improve health outcomes.

Ms. Mihelic is a nationally recognized expert on continuing medical education, and has more than 20 years of experience in planning and implementing professional education programs. She leads MedCases' educational strategies and manages the company's CME activities. Prior to joining MedCases, Ms. Mihelic was Director of Continuing Medical Education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine for eight years. While there, she was instrumental in the development and implementation of the first online CME course to be offered through the School of Medicine, in 1996. Ms. Mihelic is a member of the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education (ACME), the Society for Academic Continuing Medical Education (SACME), and the Global Alliance for CME.

About MedCases

MedCases, Inc., a medical education company and an ACCME-accredited provider of continuing medical education, develops innovative, Web-based, simulated patient encounters for physicians and health care professionals. MedCases uses a proprietary, Internet-based system to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective learning with applications for academic medical centers, practicing physicians, health care delivery organizations, and pharmaceutical companies. For more information, please visit http://www. medcases. com (http://www. medcases. com) or call 215.636.9180.

About the Alliance

The Alliance for CME is a membership organization that provides professional development opportunities for CME professionals, advocates for CME and the profession, and strives to improve health care outcomes. The Alliance provides educational opportunities, professional development, information exchange, and supportive services. These activities assist members in adapting to the changing health care environment, improving the CME activities offered for physicians, and shaping the future of the CME field. The Alliance for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The Alliance for Continuing Medical Education takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of the CME activities it offers.

Thursday, July 25, 2002

PayPal, An eBay Company, Selects The Edcomm Group To Deliver Banking Compliance Training

PayPal, an eBay Company, has selected The Edcomm Group to deliver Anti-Money Laundering Banking Compliance training — for its company-wide training needs. PayPal was formerly under contract with Compliance Coach, but has taken advantage of Edcomm’s “Switch for Compliance Excellence” program.

NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) August 12, 2006

“Switch for Compliance Excellence” was developed by Edcomm as a way for financial services companies that are currently under contract with a different compliance training vendor, to switch to Edcomm’s Focus on Compliance course, free of charge. Edcomm is offering to switch any company from any vendor at no cost. Also at no cost, Edcomm will migrate all historical compliance training records into Learning Link® for seamless record-keeping and reporting.

Dr. Linda Eagle, President of The Edcomm Group said, “We want to enable every banking and financial services company to provide the very best compliance training to their people by delivering our Focus on Compliance program. If you’re working with another vendor — BAI, BankersEdge, Bankers Systems, BTCC, BVS, Compliance Coach, Digital University, Harland, Kirchman, Sage Online Learning, Thomson NETg, TRC Interactive, Trinity Workplace Learning, Sheshunoff, Wolters Kluwer, or anyone else — we will switch you over at no additional cost to you.”

Eagle explained a few of the differences between Edcomm’s Compliance Training and the products and services offered by other vendors. “Our content is superior and our service is superior, but it doesn’t stop there. When we sign up a client, it’s their choice to renew. We don’t demand a binding, multi-year contract the way most of our competitors do. Companies stay with Edcomm because they want to, not because they have to!”

As a money service business, PayPal is bound by many of the same laws, regulations and examinations that govern the banking industry. As a dedicated financial institution, PayPal is committed to compliance excellence and as such, has enlisted The Edcomm Group to deliver a customized version of Focus on Compliance.

Focus on Compliance, a computer-based, distance-learning program, can be delivered via Internet, Intranet or CD-ROM. The program teaches banking compliance using easy-to-understand language in an interactive, self-paced format. Participants learn from their own perspective, with a curriculum customized to their position.

PayPal will receive a customized version of Focus on Compliance that covers: Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), OFAC, Customer Identification Program (CIP) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). The program also includes a quick reference guide to all banking regulations, as well as a glossary of terms and a library of reference materials.

Learning Link®, Edcomm’s full-featured learning management system has an open architecture that builds on industry-standard SCORM and AICC compliance, but adds features and capabilities far beyond any competing products. Learning Link® maintains a complete record of every learning and administrative activity and offers a wide variety of customizable, real-time reports available both onscreen and in CSV formats for download and integration into any HR system. Learning Link’s servers have been issued a SAS-70 attesting to the quality of their security, business continuity and performance.

For more information about programs like this, or to find out how The Edcomm Group can customize any training program, log onto www. bankersacademy. com.

Founded in 1998, PayPal, an eBay Company, enables any individual or business with an email address to securely, easily and quickly send and receive payments online. PayPal's service builds on the existing financial infrastructure of bank accounts and credit cards and utilizes the world's most advanced proprietary fraud prevention systems to create a safe, global, real-time payment solution.

PayPal has quickly become a global leader in online payment solutions with 100 million account members worldwide. Available in 55 countries and regions around the world, buyers and sellers on eBay, online retailers, online businesses, as well as traditional offline businesses are transacting with PayPal.

The Edcomm Group has had the privilege of assisting many distinguished clients with business solutions in the form of eLearning programs, classroom instruction, multimedia production and online and print based documentation. In addition to the development of customized programs, The Edcomm Group offers many banking specific off-the-shelf products such as Teller Training and Compliance Training that have proven themselves effective in organizations around the world.

The Edcomm Group is a 19-year-old multimedia education and communication consulting firm specializing in the development of creative business solutions that improve productivity, customer service and market share — providing bottom-line results. The Edcomm Group (www. edcomm. com) (www. bankersacademy. com) is headquartered in New York City with an Advanced Design Center located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

For more information, please contact:

Linda Eagle

President, The Edcomm Group

1-888-4EDCOMM

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Tuesday, July 23, 2002

Stress Relief Just a Click Away With Three MINUTE VACATIONS from Workplace Stress Solutions

Stress Relief Just a Click Away With Three MINUTE VACATIONS from Workplace Stress Solutions.

We all know the feeling. You've been trapped at your computer for four hours and you're ready to jump out of your skin. The deadline’s looming - if only you could get away even for a few minutes. Now you can with the recently released 3 Minute Vacations from Workplace Stress Solutions, full working samples of which are available for free download from www. takethebreak. com.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) October 29, 2005

Designed to reduce stress and anxiety and promote relaxation and meditation, 3 Minute Vacations on CD ROM and DVD offer virtual "vacations" for viewing and listening pleasure. Without leaving your chair, you can experience a guided visualization to beautiful and serene locales from around the globe, with soothing natural sounds. This unique and affordable product allows you that little guilt-free escape from the tasks at hand. Travel to the beaches of Hawaii for a picturesque sunset or the sunswept fields of Missouri or Puerto Vallarta for a tropical rain. Surf rocks in Maui, lakes in Finland, swans in Estonia, blowing clouds in England and more. In all, there are 24, 3 Minute Vacations in 3 volumes of eight each.

"Think of your computer monitor or TV screen as a picture window where the view changes every three minutes, and where you can escape from your stress to a peaceful place far from home and work," says Ulla Anneli, the Los Angeles-based registered nurse and Hatha yoga teacher, anti-aging and holistic health expert behind the therapeutic disk. "All you need to do is watch, listen, breathe and relax!"

Simple and easy-to-use, taking 3 Minute Vacations at work can turn a tension-filled day into one that seems pressure free. In fact, a 2001 study conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reported that taking multiple "microbreaks" (about three minutes each) reduces strain and discomfort without decreasing productivity. 3 Minute Vacations go a long way toward reducing stress that’s so prevalent in today’s workplace.

On CD ROM, 3 Minute Vacations offer a menu of various user-selectable musical and/or natural sound accompaniments that provide that little escape that can make a big difference every day. There’s also a continuous play feature. Volumes 1, 2 and 3 include eight (8) individual "vacations". All three volumes are also available on DVD with natural sound for continuous play on your PC, laptop or TV. The DVD version is ideal for private homes, doctor or dentist's offices, nursing homes -- any place that can benefit from continuous, relaxing sights and sounds.

Know someone who’s stressed? 3 Minute Vacations makes an innovative gift. The product is currently available for individual users for $19.95 per volume or $49.95 for Volumes 1, 2 and 3 in CD ROM (Windows only) or DVD format via TakeTheBreak. com.

About Workplace Stress Solutions:

Workplace Stress Solutions’ charter is to bring stress relief education and methods to the workplace, with a special emphasis on those who spend five or more hours on a computer or at a desk. This is accomplished using the full extent of registered nurse and Hatha yoga teacher Ulla Anneli’s experience and knowledge to develop the most advanced and effective products to reduce and temper the effects of a variety of stresses and strains of the workplace. Ulla Anneli’s The Break is the most comprehensive and effective video software for relieving stress and RSI’s on the market today. Take a Program Tour on their web site at TakeTheBreak. com

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Families Impacted By Cancer Turn Out To Support Cancer Walk "Many Small Steps Making A Big Difference.&#194;”

Families Impacted By Cancer Turn Out To Support Cancer Walk "Many Small Steps Making A Big Difference.Â”

Hundreds of local families impacted by cancer will take part in the Mother's Day Walk Against Cancer. This event is produced by Latinas Contra Cancer, a local nonprofit agency that deals with the issue of cancer in the Latino community.

(PRWEB) May 9, 2004

SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB)Â– May 9, 2004 Â– A City of San Jose employee and 10 family members will be walking with their 71 year old mother who is currently battling breast cancer. A 17-year-old cancer survivor will be volunteering at the walk, helping to raise awareness about the disease he overcame. Another family who lost their mother to cancer will also be walking in her memory. They along with hundreds like them will be participating in the "Mother's Day Walk Against Cancer".

Â“The MotherÂ’s Day Walk Against CancerÂ” commences at 8:30 a. m. at St. James Park in downtown San Jose. The 2.6-mile walk ends with a brunch at the Mexican Heritage Plaza. Over 300 walkers are expected, including San Jose City Council Members Nora Campos and Cindy Chavez.

Proceeds from this years walk will help Latinas Contra Cancer provide various programs including free counseling. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds will benefit other small agencies including Las Isabelas.

Â“The purpose of this event is to let the community know that they are not alone in this struggle,Â” said Ysabel Duron, Executive Director of Latinas Contra Cancer. Â“Not addressing the issue will not make it go away.Â”

The San Jose based non-profit produces two annual fundraising events - Â“Una Luz, Una Vida, Fiesta NavidenaÂ” and Â“The MotherÂ’s Day Walk Against CancerÂ” Â– to provide a stream of revenue that aids in the development and support of its programs. Both events focus on the need to support Latinos who are isolated in their fight against cancer due to cultural and linguistic barriers. High mortality rates are attributed to lack of education and early prevention. Latinas Contra Cancer aims to increase awareness in the community through the annual walk.

About Latinas Contra Cancer

Latinas Contra Cancer was founded to address the void in culturally and linguistically sensitive programs that meet the health care needs of Latinos around the issues of cancer. Latinas Contra Cancer targets the underserved, Spanish speaking Latino community in California. Because similar needs exist throughout Latino communities around the country, Latinas Contra Cancer also provides service nationwide.

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Media Contact:

Lizzeth Bellot

Event Coordinator

408-661-3850

Lccwalk@sbcglobal. net

Saturday, July 20, 2002

GetMyHomesValue. com Attends Random Hacks of Kindness Hackathon 2010

Online real estate company sponsored lead programmer to participate at this year's Random Hacks of Kindness Hackathon.

Lancaster, PA (Vocus) June 8, 2010

GetMyHomesValue. com, a Lancaster-based company providing online real estate lead generation (http://info. getmyhomesvalue. com/), sponsored their lead programmer Stephen Rees to participate as a "hacker" during this year’s Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) Hackathon in Washington, D. C., June 4-6, 2010. The Random Hacks of Kindness Hackathon gathered software developers from all over the world to help respond to challenges facing humanity in the areas of disaster response and risk mitigation. Rees contributed his skills toward developing new ideas, specifications, and code that served the goals of this community.

During the hackathon, software developers dedicated their time to planning and coding sessions. Over 160 registrants spent two days producing more than 15 applications for entry. The applications being developed endeavor to promote immediate survival, provide short term reporting and information dissemination, and support long term recovery efforts in the aftermath of a disaster.

“This was an eye-opening and educational experience for me to be a part of,” stated Rees. “Being able to meet and work with talented programmers from all over the country to not only address, but contribute a solution to worldwide needs is extremely rewarding.”

Rees had the opportunity to participate on a project dedicated to creating software for emergency response teams. The project, World Wide Community Emergency Response Team (WWCERT), designed a simple coordination tool to be used worldwide. The program manages contacts such as volunteers and equipment within the area of a crisis. Rees would like to develop this program for usage as a mobile application with capabilities to track status, facilities and people.

Much of the strategy was developed during the hackathon, but Rees is continuing to work to address project hurdles and needs with hopes of completing the application by next year.

The winner selected at the end of the event was the “Access to Landslide Prediction Software for Risk Reduction” group. All other groups’ applications will be documented with what the participants accomplished during their time at the RHoK Hackathon. Much of what was developed will continue to be worked on for the remainder of the year and/or picked up again during the next RHoK Hackathon until complete.

Random Hacks of Kindness
The RHoK hackathon aims to help improve the world. The Random Hacks of Kindness is a joint effort founded by Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft, NASA and The World Bank and is dedicated to bringing software developers together to respond to challenges facing humanity in the area of natural disaster risk. The RHoK’s Hackathon of 2009 solution was used on the ground in Haiti and Chile following the devastating earthquakes there in early 2010.

GetMyHomesvalue. com
GetMyHomesValue. com is a Lancaster, PA based, Inc. 500 real estate marketing company established in December 2003. GetMyHomesValue. com utilizes the Internet to connect consumers who have real estate needs to real estate professionals. At the same time, GetMyHomesValue. com provides real estate agents nationwide with lead generation, a multi-paged fully-loaded website, an automated Contact Management System, a blogging platform, motivational coaching and marketing training, accountability coaching, a graduated educational program, and hundreds of other helpful tools, downloads, and tips.

For more information call 877-545-3237or visit www. getmyhomesvalue. com.

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Podlinez Nominated for Best Mobile Marketplace & Services for the 12th Annual Webby Awards: Podlinez makes every mobile phone a podcast player

Podlinez Nominated for Best Mobile Marketplace & Services for the 12th Annual Webby Awards: Podlinez makes every mobile phone a podcast player...

The 12th Annual Webby Awards today nominated Podlinez. com for the Internet's Best Mobile Marketplace & Services website of 2008. This mobile service and its innovative utilities are produced by Bandtones, LLC, of Kingwood, Texas, whose other online mobile services include Phonecasting. com and Songnumbers. com.

KINGWOOD, Texas (PRWEB) April 10, 2008

Winners will be announced on May 6, 2008 and honored at a star-studded gala in New York City on June 10th.

Hailed as the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times, the Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile Websites. The Webby Awards is presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a 550-person organization whose members include Internet co-inventor, Vinton Cerf, R/GA's Chief, Bob Greenberg, "Simpson's" creator Matt Groening, Arianna Huffington, and Harvey Weinstein.

"The Webby Awards honors the outstanding Websites that are setting the standards for the Internet," said David-Michel Davies, executive director of The Webby Awards. Podlinez's Webby Award nomination is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators."

Podlinez. com CEO, Michael Sharp, states, "The nomination is the highest validation our new startup company has ever received. The Podlinez. com team is absolutely thrilled that the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences has recognized their hard work and creativity. Accordingly, I'd like to take this opportunity to remind all Podlinez fans and supporters to help us rise to the top by casting your vote for our website to win the Webby Award! Go now and cast your vote for Podlinez... it makes every phone a podcast player. You can vote at: http://peoplesvoice. webbyawards. com." (http://peoplesvoice. webbyawards. com.")

From now through May 1st, online fans around the world can cast their own votes for Podlinez. com. The Webby People's Voice Awards are presented by Nokia at http://pv. webbyawards. com (http://pv. webbyawards. com).

The 12th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from over 60 countries and all 50 states.

Founded in 1996, The Webby Awards are known worldwide for its famous five-word speech limit. Past headline-grabbing speechmakers include Al Gore ("Please don't recount this vote"), Beastie Boys ("Can anyone fix my computer?"), and Prince ("Everything you think is true.")

About Podlinez:

-- Podlinez is a free service that lets you listen to podcasts on your phone.

-- Enter the RSS feed URL for a podcast in the box above to get a phone number you can call to hear it, or browse our directory for a number to try. If your favorite podcast isn't already in our directory, you can add it immediately and it'll be available to call within minutes.

-- Use the * and # keys on your phone to skip forward and back in one minute increments through the recording. Podlinez always keeps the latest version of the podcast on hand.

-- Podlinez utilities allows audio bloggers and podcasters, musical groups and entertainers, educational institutions, corporate businesses, social networking sites, technology sites, and more, to easily and quickly share their content with their fans, employees, students, friends and technology buffs.

-- Podlinez makes every mobile phone a podcast player.

About The Webby Awards:

Hailed as the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile web sites. Established in 1996, the 12th Annual Webby Awards received a record 9,500 entries from all 50 states and over 60 countries worldwide. The Webby Awards is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: Adobe; The Creative Group; .ORG; The Barbarian Group; Level3; Adweek; Fortune; Variety; Wired; IDG; Brightcove; PricewaterhouseCoopers; 2advanced. Net; KobeMail; and, Museum of the Moving Image.

New Orleans Interactive Agency Develops Tuition Loan Portal

Online Tuition Loan System Provides Advantages to Parents and Schools

New Orleans, La. (PRWEB) April 19, 2010

First Bank and Trust has reshaped the way parents apply for and pay for tuition loans online with the help of local interactive agency Mudbug Media. The newly revamped FBT Tuition online payment system (tuition. FBTonline. com) allows parents to securely apply for a tuition loan and make payments toward that loan online, saving time and paper.

“The team at Mudbug Media has just been fantastic,” First Bank and Trust education division relationship support manager Jimmy Murphy said. “Everyone has been very responsive and professional every step of the way.”

One major advantage of the newly redesigned site over the original is the ease of use for parents, schools and the bank, Murphy said, a necessity since tuition lending accounts for approximately 20 percent of First Bank and Trust's annual loans.

“We generally end up doing about 13,000 loans every year,” Murphy said. “What this system allows us to do which we couldn't do before the schools that elect to do this allow parents to elect to make payments to the school directly through the bank draft option, which is something new that we are able to offer.”

More than 1,500 hours of design and programming work have gone into the tuition lending site, according to Mudbug Media web technology director Sean McCann. The interactive agency utilized its designers and developers based in New Orleans plus some that work remotely from Washington, D. C., Houston and Sacramento.

St. Catherine of Sienna school bursar Jane Robbins said the First Bank and Trust tuition system is the most efficient method of collecting tuition she has ever seen. “I have done tuition over here for 10 years and this is the first time it's ever worked,” Robbins said. “It just made my job so much easier. It is wonderful.”

Murphy said the responsiveness of the Mudbug Media team has given him confidence in the security and efficiency of the system. “Overall I can't say enough,” Murphy said. “This has been an improvement for our bank and for our customers.”

About First Bank and Trust
Founded in 1991, First Bank and Trust is a New Orleans-based bank with over $925 million in assets. First Bank and Trust offers personalized and responsive banking to meet the needs of businesses and individuals in our community. To learn more, go to http://www. fbtonline. com (http://www. fbtonline. com).

About Mudbug Media Inc.
Mudbug Media Inc. is a full-service interactive media agency headquartered in New Orleans. Founded in 1998, Mudbug Media currently employs professionals specializing in online/email marketing, website design, mobile device apps, application development and graphic design for local, regional and national clients. For more information about Mudbug Media, visit www. MudbugMedia. com or follow the agency's Twitter feed at http://twitter. com/Mudbugmedia (http://twitter. com/Mudbugmedia).

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SoftIntegration C++ Graphical Library (SIGL) 1.1 released

SoftIntegration Graphical Library (SIGL) is the simplest solution for 2D/3D graphical plotting within the framework of C/C++. It can be compiled and run in Windows, Linux, Unix and Mac OSX.

(PRWEB) December 13, 2003

DAVIS, Calif., December 14, 2003 - SoftIntegration, Inc., the leader of

Scripting technology for ubiquitous computing, today announced the release

Of cross platform SoftIntegration C++ Graphical Library (SIGL) 1.1.

SoftIntegration Graphical Library (SIGL) is the simplest solution for 2D/3D

Graphical plotting within the framework of C/C++. Plots can be generated

Using SIGL for display in a local monitor, through the Web, or saved in a

File with a variety of different file formats.

SIGL 1.1 adds new features for royalty free distribution of applications

Developed with SIGL.

SIGL meets the demand for an easy-to-use cross platform C++ graphicalapplication. It contains a plotting class with many member functions for

Visualization. It simplifies the graphical plotting for C++ users. You can

Compile and link your code with the Graphical Library in your desired C++

Compiler. All functions in SIGL are supported in Ch, an embeddable C/C++

Interpreter. The same graphical application can be either compiled in C++ or

Run from Ch directly without compilation.

The graphical library is for applications where the convenience of use,

Speed and performance matter. With SIGL, you can design and deploy the

Graphical application running across different platforms. There is no royalty

For distribution of your compiled code linked with SIGL. SIGL can save you

From significant development and maintenance cost.

SoftIntegration Graphical Library is available for Windows, Solaris, Linux,

HP-UX, and Mac OS X. It requires XDarwin with the OroborOSX window manager in

Mac OS X. SIGL starts at only $299 for a single-user license. Education

Discount is available.

About SoftIntegration, Inc.

SoftIntegration, Inc., founded in 1999, is the leader of scripting technology

For ubiquitous computing. SoftIntegration provides infrastructure software

And services for rapid application development and deployment, and Web-based

Software integration. Its flagship product -- ChÂ® delivers a powerful C

Compatible cross-platform scripting language environment. It is the solution

For Web programmers, software developers, C/C++ users, engineers and

Scientists, system administrators, real-time programmers, quality analysts,

And instructors and professors.

Contact:

SoftIntegration, Inc.

216 F Street, #68

Davis, CA 95616

tel (530) 297-7398

fax (530) 297-7392

info@softintegration. com

http://www. softintegration. com (http://www. softintegration. com)

Friday, July 19, 2002

Now You're Cooking! v5.6 Released

Loginetics, Inc. has released version 5.6 of Now You're Cooking!, its award-winning cyberkitchen companion. Now You're Cooking! seamlessly integrates recipe organization, meal planning, shopping lists, nutrition analysis, cooking tips, and grocery cost management into a single interface.

(PRWEB) June 2, 2003

Loginetics, Inc. has announced version 5.6 of Now You're Cooking!, its award-winning cyberkitchen companion that manages all aspects of cooking. Now You're Cooking! seamlessly integrates recipe organization, meal planning, shopping lists, nutrition analysis, cooking tips, and grocery cost management into a single interface. NYC cuts hours off the time normally invested each week in these household activities. NYC imports recipes in various formats from scanned or Internet sources, where a half million recipes are available for free download and import. Now You're Cooking! version 5.6 is available for Windows XP/Me/2K/9x/NT4 at http://www. ffts. com (http://www. ffts. com).

Version 5.6 includes improvements in:

-Screen Import for importing unformatted recipes

-Export-to-Web for creating recipe websites

-spell-checker and cookbook file compression

-recipe editing

-backup/restore of cookbooks

-cooking glossary

NYC applications range from household meal planning to client education by dietitians who must calculate nutritional value of subtle diet changes. NYC has evolved with feedback from users in all walks of life, including households, personal chefs, caterers, nutritionists, restaurants, hospitals, bed-and-breakfasts, day care centers, churches, schools, and dormitories.

NYC Pricing:

Registration only - $25

Registration, manual, CD - $30

Lifetime free upgrades - add $5

Shipping - add $4 in N. America, $8 elsewhere

Evaluation:

Download software - http://www. ffts. com/download. htm (http://www. ffts. com/download. htm)
Screenshots - http://www. ffts. com/nycgifs. htm (http://www. ffts. com/nycgifs. htm)
Features - http://www. ffts. com/features. htm (http://www. ffts. com/features. htm)

Loginetics, Inc., founded in late 1994, pioneers specialty software in the home productivity and engineering fields. Loginetics has developed and marketed Now You're Cooking! doing business as Food-for-Thought Software since 1995.

Loginetics, Inc., P. O. Box 18274, Knoxville, TN 37928, USA

Phone: 865-688-8401

Fax: 865-688-8477

Windows OS references are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

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Thursday, July 18, 2002

Web Site Publishes 2010 Annual Listing of Real Business Grant Opportunities

BusinessGrants. org, launched in 2008 as the official online resource for real and legit business funding opportunities, has published their annual listing.

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) February 18, 2010

The National Institute of Small Business Grants, a leading global resource for business funding, has published their annual 2010 listing of business grant opportunities. The extensive listing is available online at www. BusinessGrants. org, and is free to the public.

Nike, Microsoft, Intuit, Pepsi, MillerCoors, and IBM are just a few of the companies listed who have programs that are designed to give business grants away this year. Organizations include the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Dayton Foundation, IFA Educational Foundation and the PepsiCo Foundation. Government agencies include the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), FTA (Federal Transit Administration), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and more.

A business grant is a unique form of funding whereas cash awards are given to entrepreneurs and business owners when they qualify for the specified guidelines. There is typically no expectation of repayment. Such grants are given away by major corporations for charity and public relations purposes, but are also given away by non-profits and government agencies to help rebuild or strengthen small business communities.

Because the Internet is saturated with so much fraudulent information pertaining to business grants, BusinessGrants. org was launched in 2008 as the official online resource for real and legit funding opportunities. The site reports on all avenues of business funding, and features exclusive and original news, tips, videos, and a daily blog.

The site also has a Twitter account (www. twitter. com/bizgrants (http://www. twitter. com/bizgrants)) and a YouTube channel (www. youtube. com/businessgrants (http://www. youtube. com/businessgrants)) to support their social media outreach.

For more details, visit:
Http://www. BusinessGrants. org (http://www. BusinessGrants. org)

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Tuesday, July 16, 2002

Business Solutions Conference for the Housing Industry

A two-day conference for business owners who are in the related housing and construction industry. "Thinking Outside of the Frame" will focus and address various business issues - particularly in light of the current economic situation.

Gettysburg, PA (PRWEB) April 13, 2009

A two-day conference for business owners who are in the related housing and construction industry is scheduled for Greenville, SC on April 23rd & 24th. The theme of the conference "Thinking Outside of the Frame" will focus and address various business issues - particularly in light of the current economic situation in the housing industry.

"This conference allows us to have an environment that's totally focused on business issues," said Brenda Baker, chairman of the Education Conference Committee and by day, CEO of Riverbend Timber Framing in Blissfield, MI. One of the conference highlights will be a breakfast program, presented by Tedd Benson, Bensonwood Homes and recently featured in this year's series of "This Old House."

Some of the country's leading business experts and consultants will address the following topics: Best Practices for Growing Your Company; Hiring & Keeping the Best Employees, Innovative Green Building: How to Manage Expectations With Your Clients; Economic Review & Forecast, Construction Climate - Learn "Get Work" Strategies; Secret to Success is Knowing Who to Blame; Email Campaigns that Connect With Customers (and How to Measure Success); Selecting the Right Team; Marketing Fundamentals for Builders; Mastering What Matters; Business Planning; Search Engine Marketing; SIPs and Your Marketing Strategy; the Economy and the Impact on the Custom Building Industry; and much more.

All of the above topics and others will be discussed as part of this two-day housing conference produced by the Timber Frame Business Council. The upcoming Business Solutions Conference will be conducted on April; 23-24, 2009 at the Westin Poinsett Hotel in Greenville, SC.

A total of seventeen sessions have been organized. Due to the assortment of topics that will be covered, two to three simultaneous presentations will be going at one time, so that attendees can select a topic of specific interest. Attendees will also be able to visit a variety of industry-related displays from sponsors and spend time networking with other attendees.

Noted speakers include: Jerry Rouleau, J. Rouleau & Associates, LLC & BuilderRadio. com, Brian Flook, Power Marketing & Advertising, Hal Von Nessen, Resh Marketing, John Abrams, South Mountain Company, Dr. James Smith, Chief Economist at Parsec Financial Management, Mike Kanaby, FMI Corp., Sundeep Kapur, NCR ecommerce, Greg Stine, Polaris, Inc., Dr. Lowell (Duke) Kuehn, Pacific Northwest Consultants, Dr. Bill Sturart, Dr. Laura Grace & Michael Campbell, Mississippi State University, Al Cobb, SIPSchool, Jonathan Orpin, New Energy Works, Scott Stroud, BuilderRadio. com and Reid Greenberg, Trillium Digital Marketing.

A limited number of architects and designers will also be able to attend a special (free) program on timber framing, structural insulated panels and proper wood window installation to earn three AIA-approved CEU credits. This three-hour session will be held from 9:00 am to noon on April 24 (also at the Westin Poinsett Hotel).
Details about the conference and registration information can be found on the Timber Frame Business Councils website: www. timberframe. org or by calling 888.560.9251.

The Timber Frame Business Council (TFBC) is a non-profit North American trade association providing information and resources to support the timber frame industry. TFBC members include framers, engineers, architects, designers, preservationists, general contractors, teachers, suppliers, and others interested in the timber frame industry.

Conference Sponsors include: hsbCAD North America, Fraserwood Industries, Ltd., Clarks Fork Timber, Foard Panel and Sauter Timber.

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Sunday, July 14, 2002

North Carolina Municipality Partners with Mary Rogan Photography to Provide Online Registration Tool for Clinton Residents

Community Season today announced a unique partnership between the Clinton, N. C., Recreation Department and regional business owner Mary Rogan of Mary Rogan Photography, St. Pauls, N. C.

St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) March 8, 2006

Community Season today announced a unique partnership between the Clinton, N. C., Recreation Department and regional business owner Mary Rogan of Mary Rogan Photography, St. Pauls, N. C.

Regional business owner Mary Rogan of Mary Rogan Photography has agreed to sponsor the Clinton Recreation Department’s new online registration site, powered by Community Season in one of the first sponsorships of its kind. The Clinton Recreation Department is adding Community Season’s Web-based tool to help Clinton area residents register online for classes, sports teams, leagues and other recreation services.

“We are really excited about offering this new service to our community,” said Judi Nicholson, CPRP and CPO, director of the Clinton Recreation Department. “Community Season’s reasonable subscription pricing option has allowed Clinton to implement a full-service solution immediately, versus postponing it for approval for the next budget cycle. One of the added benefits of finding a sponsor to pay administrative costs for the system is that this additional service offering won’t impact our budget. As a result, our organization and community can start realizing the benefits of this system immediately.”

The online registration site will launch with the spring registration season beginning in February 2006 with baseball leagues, just two weeks after the sponsorship agreement was finalized.

The new Web tool, developed by Community Season, a leader in Web-based community management services, will allow Clinton’s 8,000 residents to easily register and pay for classes and activities from their home computers as well as receive online confirmation and receipts. This new system also allows the Clinton Recreation Department to view account histories, track metrics and pull reports, thereby decreasing administrative overhead and increasing resident satisfaction.

“We have looked at other Park and Recreation software over the past couple years to give our residents online registration but we just could not afford it,” Nicholson added. “Community Season now allows us to have the same tools that much larger communities use. Not only will class registration be far more convenient for our residents, but Mary Rogan Photography’s sponsorship will save the community money. Mary is providing a valuable service to all the busy Clinton residents who want to sign up for classes for themselves or their children, while getting exposure for her photography business. It’s really a win-win for everyone.”

Community Season also recognizes the value such sponsorships bring to municipalities and area businesses who want to reach this valuable market. “This is one of the first programs we know of where a sponsor has covered ongoing administrative costs versus a event or specific festival for a park and recreation group,” said Phil Sykes, Community Season CEO. “It’s a perfect way for small to mid-size cities like Clinton to afford a service they may not normally consider and a great way for regional business to reach out to families to grow their own businesses. Ultimately, online registration benefits the families and kids by helping to keep cities’ administrative costs down.”

Community Season is a leader in building reliable Web-based solutions to help community-based groups inform, connect and serve their constituents through online registration, donation and membership management. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., Community Season helps organizations capture the convenience of the Web for park and recreation departments; community education; camps; sports; community and corporate events; nonprofits; special events; and faith-based and other community-serving organizations. For more information, visit www. communityseason. com or call 866-444-4278.

Mary Rogan Photography specializes in high-volume events such as sports leagues, horse and car shows, weddings and family portraits. Mary Rogan Photography also caters to the smaller venues such as wedding and family portraits.

Mary Rogan Photography, PO Box 624, St. Pauls, NC 28384. 910-424-6279. For more information, visit www. maryroganphoto. com.

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Thursday, July 11, 2002

New Orleans Writers Museum Project Announced

Today the Louisiana Writers Foundation announced plans to create a museum honoring writers who have lived in New Orleans that will also provide services to support those presently living and writing in the city.

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) August 28, 2008

The Louisiana Writers Foundation (LWF) has announced plans to create a museum honoring writers who have lived in New Orleans that will also provide services to support those presently living and writing in the city.

The announcement was originally scheduled three years ago this week, but Hurricane Katrina scuttled the effort. "New Orleans is and was a wonderful place for writers, and a place to honor their legacies," stated writer and NPR commentator, Andrei Codrescu. New Orleans has a rich literary tradition dating back more than two centuries. Writers such as Mark Twain, William Faulkner, Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams and William S. Burroughs have made New Orleans their home. Perhaps lesser known is that other famed writers have lived there including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Walt Whitman, Eugene O'Neill and Charles Bukowski.

"New Orleans has historically had a thriving literary community and the planned New Orleans Writers Museum will be a living, educational memorial for visitors and residents alike," stated Robert Smallwood, a writer and founder of LWF. Smallwood's book, "The Five People You Meet in Hell: Surviving Katrina," was the first eyewitness account published of the hurricane and its violent aftermath in downtown New Orleans in August, 2005.

"The past is illustrious, but writers continue to live and write here," Codrescu stated. "Such a museum would function ideally as both a place to educate people about our writing tradition, and a clearinghouse for writers who choose New Orleans for their literary habitat."

Several locations within the New Orleans French Quarter are being reviewed as a possible site for the New Orleans Writers Museum.

The Louisiana Writers Foundation is a nonprofit organization created to support the efforts of Louisiana writers and to preserve the literary heritage of the state hardest hit by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

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Ceridian Adds Two Sessions to Popular COBRA Subsidy Law Web Forum

Ceridian will help employers understand the impact of the new COBRA requirements

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) March 23, 2009

Ceridian Corporation, a leading provider of managed human resource (http://www. ceridian. com/292pr2a), employee benefits administration (http://www. ceridian. com/292pr2b) and payroll outsourcing (http://www. ceridian. com/292pr2c) solutions, is sponsoring an educational Web forum to help employers understand the new COBRA subsidy law recently enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

The New COBRA Rules — How Ceridian is Helping Employers will be broadcast live five times in March and April. To date, nearly 4,000 participants have signed up for the first three broadcasts, which are now full. For those unable to register for the first three sessions, two additional sessions have been added: at 1 p. m. EST on March 31 and April 1.

Pre-registration is available at the Ceridian Understanding the New COBRA Subsidy Law Under ARRA (http://www. ceridian. com/292pr2d) registration page.

“Naturally, employers have numerous concerns and questions about the new COBRA law,” explains Mary Jo Davis, the Web forum’s speaker. “Ceridian’s introduction should help employers understand the new COBRA subsidy and how we can help implement the changes.”

Ms. Davis, a senior manager for Ceridian's Benefits Continuation and Health and Welfare product lines, has more than 20 years of experience in the benefits industry. .

Some of the key questions Ceridian's Web forum will answer include:
What is required of employers and when must they act? Who is eligible? What are the new law's key milestones? What is the risk of non-compliance? What is Ceridian doing to help employers implement these changes?

Web forum participants will have an opportunity to ask questions during the presentation.

About Ceridian:
Ceridian is a global business services organization that offers a comprehensive range of innovative solutions. From human resources and benefits to accredited employee assistance, work-life and health and productivity services, Ceridian helps organizations maximize their human, financial and technology resources. As a leader in payroll outsourcing, gift cards and controlled spending, Ceridian is also a driving force in payment innovation. Whether partnering to improve employee productivity, save money or minimize financial risks, Ceridian's business is to help organizations stay focused on their business. For more information about Ceridian’s comprehensive array of human resource solutions, visit www. ceridian. com or call 800-729-7655.

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2002

Luminvision Ltd., Interactive Floor Projection Systems

Luminvision Ltd. have just launched their latest product, the ADVIS Interactive Projection System. Their software and hardware package can turn ordinary computers and projectors into a virtual interactive wall or floor.

(PRWEB) October 25, 2006

Interactive Projection is extremely versatile, it can be used in many different situations within many different industries. ADVIS (Advanced Interactive Systems) can project interactive visual content onto almost any wall or floor. The audience has the ability to interact with whatever is projected; it not only keeps them entertained, it's also an ideal advertising medium. Marketing and advertising, lighting effects, education and entertainment are just some of its uses; the system has been used successfully at exhibitions, parties, corporate events, nightclubs, shopping centres, product launches and more.

The system is unique as the components that make up an interactive projection system have been split down to make the system much more affordable. Luminvision Ltd (www. luminvision. co. uk) supply the software and hardware needed to turn an ordinary projector and PC into a complete Interactive Projection System. The size of the interactive space is only limited by the projector, and even then, their software has the ability to link multiple systems together to make larger projections.

They have built a library of different interactive effects including a Virtual Fish Pond, a Virtual Football Pitch and Virtual Flames. They plan to develop and launch more than 100 different effects over the next year. With their programs, you have the ability to insert your own logos, backgrounds and 3D models and also adjust settings such as sensitivity and speed.

What makes ADVIS much more cost effective than similar systems is the ability to purchase effects separately. If you only require one specific effect, you only have to buy that effect. You can then purchase or even hire other effects as and when you need them, and if there is nothing in their library that suits your needs, they can custom design an effect within as little as a weeks turnaround.

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Monday, July 8, 2002

The Stationery Market was worth an estimated &#194;&#163;2.24bn at manufacturers' selling prices (msp) in 2002 but a difficult economic environment is expected in 2003, with gradual improvement from 2004

The Stationery Market was worth an estimated Â£2.24bn at manufacturers' selling prices (msp) in 2002 but a difficult economic environment is expected in 2003, with gradual improvement from 2004.

The apparent market for stationery was worth an estimated Â£2.24bn at manufacturers' selling prices (msp) in 2002, with overall sales remaining static. For the future, a difficult economic environment in 2003 is forecast, with gradual improvement from 2004.

Research and Markets have announced the addition of the "Stationery (PRWEB) September 24, 2003

The apparent market for stationery was worth an estimated Â£2.24bn at manufacturers' selling prices (msp) in 2002, with overall sales remaining static.

This market includes products for office, home and educational use, but excludes greetings cards and calendars. 77.7% of the market is made up of products made principally from paper and board, including, for example, envelopes, cut paper, continuous business forms and files and folders. The remaining 22.3% of the market is made up of writing instruments, desktop items and other miscellaneous stationery items.

Weaker economic growth in 2001 and falling business confidence in the wake of the US terrorist attacks on 11th September combined with intense price pressure from imports in many sectors. Some stationery suppliers reported an improvement in 2002, but price pressure remained strong.

Paper prices have been depressed and appear to have reached a minimum cost during 2002. This has affected all of the paper stationery sectors to some extent.

The generalised use of computers, page printers, e-mail and electronic trading has had its effect on the stationery market, but this has not been to reduce the overall demand for paper. Rather, the types of products needed have changed and some traditional stationery products are moving towards obsolescence.

The volume of direct mail continues to grow, although this market is more mature in the UK than elsewhere in Europe. This trend is particularly helpful to the bespoke envelopes and business forms sectors and to label sales.

Consumer spending has continued to grow. Christmas gift spending was strong in 2001 and remained at around the same level in 2002, and stationery items benefited from some of this spending.

For the future, we expect a difficult economic environment in 2003, with gradual improvement from 2004. There will be continued pressure from imports, but prices of raw materials are likely to rise. We forecast gradual growth for the stationery market in current price terms to 2007, but a slight fall in 2003 in constant price terms.

For a complete index of this report click on http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/36338 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/36338)

REPORT DATA SUMMARY:

Stationery (Personal & Office) Market Report 2003

Category: Consumer & Personal

URL: www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/36338 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/36338 )

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Finally! An Online Educational Platform Providing Training in Spanish on the Latest Computer Programs and Applications

Profexor. com™ provides direct and easy learning of the most essential and latest computer courses; in Spanish at incredible prices.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) May 26, 2010

After two years of market research on the uses and attitudes of alternative on-line education in Spain and Latin America, and an initial investment of more than $3 million, http://www. profexor. com (http://www. profexor. com) was born. Profexor. com™ provides direct and easy learning of the most essential and latest computer courses in Spanish at incredible prices.

Based on the evaluation of proven examples that are already established trends in the United States and Europe, The Creative Hub, a group of investors in southern Florida, entrusted the development of Profexor. com™ and its functionality – from graphic concept to defining architectural navigation – to Beyond Total Branding, a creative agency boutique based in Fort Lauderdale with collaborators in Barcelona, Spain and Buenos Aires, Argentina; as well as to Mago Post (http://www. magopost. com (http://www. magopost. com)), a versatile post-production company based in Miami, headed by publishing veteran Fernando Mago.

Beyond Total Branding (http://www. beyond-group. com (http://www. beyond-group. com)) managed the design of the Portal’s graphic images and the tool’s functionalities, while Mago Post spearheaded the content development of the courses.

Profexor. com™ uses the latest technology for the development of its platform, to offer versatility (such as the ability to make payments in local currency) and provide confidence to the users of the tool. The administrative and management system is developed on Netsuite (http://www. netsuite. com (http://www. netsuite. com)), the leading company in on-demand business management applications for growing and mid-size companies. Additionally, courses are broadcasted through Akamai (http://www. akamai. com (http://www. akamai. com)), a global company specializing in transmitting content on the Internet; with Akamai, Profexor. com™ guarantees that users enjoy video broadcasting without interruptions and with the best quality, no matter where they are in the world.

Profexor. com™ is being launched initially with a total of 30 essential courses, with a new course added each week, from development companies Adobe, Microsoft, Autodesk, Apple, among others, for disciplines such as Graphic Design, Web Design, Music, Video Editing, Photography, Business Administration, Production, distributed ingeniously through a section called "Careers" that will allow us to continue to provide a complete guide to learn the latest on what’s needed day to day.

Profexor. com™ will help any Spanish-speaking person, student, enthusiastic or professional to learn to manage basic concepts – from navigating the Internet, digital photography to producing a letter, publishing a movie, creating a plan in AutoCAD, to sending a mass mailing or even creating a website with e-commerce and other features.

Profexor. com™ brings together the knowledge of many professionals worldwide, including certified docents from creative houses of the most utilized programs in production activities today as well as experts who have years of experience in teaching programs to System and Process Engineers, Editors, Graphic and Web Designers, Marketers, Researchers, etc. Each Spanish-speaking professional’s goal is to offer via this alternative on-line educational platform an ongoing, rewarding personal experience that fosters growth and evolution.

Profexor. com™ promises strict controls in the teaching curriculum of each program, focusing on what is really needed to provide the maximum benefit of each tool, as well as continuously updating the versions of existing programs, as well as incorporating new applications to follow.

Profexor. com™ does not replace the formal education provided in Schools, Universities, Institutes, or Academies, but serves to complement them by offering the fundamentals needed in learning to use today’s technologies for the betterment of the Student, Professional or Individual. Profexor. com™ is available at any time you’d like on any Mac or PC computer with a broadband connection.

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Saturday, July 6, 2002

Black Business Moms Getting Organized

International Black Business Moms Association Inc., a non-profit association for black working moms, has just been formed by a home-based working mom in No. California. We are a membership driven association that believes all women, regardless of social or economic conditions, have the capacity to take charge of their own lives and business careers The association is set to open their membership enrollment in October of 2006.

Olivehurst, CA (PRWEB) September 12, 2006

The association is set to open their membership enrollment in October of 2006.

The International Black Business Moms Association Inc. is a not for profit association created to both celebrate and educate black business moms. It is our desire to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of these working moms. By creating programs that specifically meet the needs of this particular group of women, we’re able to inspire and empower them to achieve their vision to become successful small business owners. Ms. Cleo Anderson is the founder and National President of the International Black Business Moms Association Inc. also known as IBBMA.

The US Census Bureau reports that black owned businesses are the fastest growing small businesses in the US. In 2002, there were 1.2 million black-owned firms in the U. S., employing nearly 754 thousand persons and generating nearly $89 billion in business revenues. The number of women-owned businesses grew 20 percent between 1997 and 2002, twice the national average for all businesses, according to a new U. S. Census Bureau report.

Within the statistics presented by the US Census Bureau there is still no true statistics on how much of that growth was contributed by African American Entrepreneurial Women. What’s more interesting is that within the online working mom’s community, less than 2% of the loans and grants are given to African American moms.

Ms. Anderson notes that while doing research on professional associations, she realized that she couldn’t find any created to promote and support the black working mom. “I have to tell you that this concerns me, says Ms. Cleo Anderson.” Realizing that this was the perfect opportunity to create something that would celebrate the successes of the black working mom and her entrepreneurial spirit, Ms. Cleo Anderson set out to bring together a group of supportive business women to help her realize her vision. With that said the International Black Business Moms Association was created. Though this is not a novel idea, it’s an opportunity to support and mentor African American business moms through products and services specifically created for their use.

What’s unique about IBBMA is our willingness to invest in both the education of and be a support system for every member. Now African American moms have the opportunity to win awards and recognitions as well as apply for grant funding and scholarships. The International Black Business Moms Association Inc. will give them the opportunity to meet socially and professionally and participate in local community projects; voice their opinions about products, services and companies that both impact their business and private life, as well as the lives of their family and friends. We will provide support and mentor each other and be able to find expert advice on issues of importance to the black mom.

LaTara Hamying is one of the women Ms. Anderson contacted with her vision and idea’s, and say’s “this is a much needed association, because professional black business moms have had no prior access to an association of this caliber in the past.”

Ms. Cleo Anderson

National President and Founder

International Black Business Moms Association Inc. (IBBMA Inc.)

Phone: 530-743-8306

Fax: 888-743-4130

Http://www. ibbma. org (http://www. ibbma. org)

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FastWeb to Be Featured on Platinum Television Group’s Program “Today’s Family”

FastWeb, a division of Monster Worldwide, is a free resource for researching scholarships, colleges, and internship opportunities

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) October 20, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Deerfield Beach, FL – October 13, 2005 – Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of FastWeb (www. fastweb. com), the nation’s leading scholarship Website, for its innovative, educational television program, “Today’s Family.” The site will be featured in the segment “Best Tools and Resources” as part of a series on The Importance of Choosing the Right College.

FastWeb is a free resource for researching scholarships, colleges, and internship opportunities. Since 1995, FastWeb has registered over 20 million users and attracts over two million visitors each month. FastWeb is part of Monster Worldwide, the parent company of Monster®, the leading global online careers and recruitment resource.

The “Today’s Family” episode will air at least 50 times in many of the top 100 U. S. markets. More than 85 million viewers will have the opportunity to learn about FastWeb via national cable networks including ABC Family, PAX-TV, WE-Women's Entertainment and others. The five-to-seven minute segment will demonstrate how FastWeb helps students prepare for college and include interviews with a college administrator and a student who was able to attend college because of the scholarships she found on FastWeb.

FastWeb’s proprietary database of college scholarships contains 1.3 million awards worth more than $3 billion. Using the detailed profile information that each student enters, FastWeb generates an individualized list of relevant scholarships and provides regular email notifications of new scholarships, internships and application deadlines. FastWeb’s college search provides unique capabilities to research and compare schools based on multiple criteria including the relevant scholarship matches at each college and university.

Reaching one in three college-bound students every year, FastWeb creates an online experience tailored to each student. The site provides a host of tools to keep students on track as they transition to and move through college life, including deadline calendars, email reminders, favorites lists, and other individualized content. Additionally, the new jobs & internships service lists part-time job opportunities close to home, along with career-oriented internships around the country.

“FastWeb is committed to helping students and their families prepare for one of the most important times in a person’s life,” said Baird Johnson, vice president of product & marketing at FastWeb. “We are excited to work with Platinum Television Group to highlight how FastWeb is an invaluable resource in finding the right college and the best financial resources.”

About FastWeb

Part of Monster Worldwide, the parent company of the leading global online careers and recruitment resource Monster, FastWeb is a trusted resource for college and college-bound students across the country. It is highly regarded in the education professional community, and is recommended by educators at over 15,500 high schools and 3,500 colleges nationwide. For more information on FastWeb, visit www. FastWeb. com.

About Monster

Monster is the leading global online careers and recruitment resource. A division of Monster Worldwide, Monster works for everyone by connecting quality job seekers at all levels with leading employers across all industries. More information is available at www. monster. com or by calling 1-800-MONSTER.

About Platinum Television Group

Platinum Television Group, founded in 1997, is an independent media production company that specializes in educational programming for national and international markets. Since its inception, PTG producers have helped companies from around the world gain exposure via nationwide broadcast television, cable and satellite distributions systems.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

Statements in this press release regarding Monster Worldwide Inc.'s business which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report or Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year.

Contact:

Sandi Newmark

Platinum Television Group

(800) 597-1186

Baird Johnson

FastWeb

(312) 832-2126

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