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Poetry Compilation Focuses on the Birth of Jesus

Over a period of more than 50 years, poet Ralph Vile of Luray, Virginia, penned approximately 1,700 poems. In Let the Bells Ring Out on Christmas Morning: Selections from Valley Verses (paperback, 978-1-60477-610-2), the author compiled the most relevant of these poems into a collection that focuses on that holy time of year during which Christians throughout the world observe the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Drawing from the biblical accounts, Vile reflects on what it meant when Jesus came to earth and what it would mean if He had chosen not to do so. The volume includes such works as "The Christmas Tree," "Let the Bells Ring Out!" and "The Christmas Gospel Story." Penned for individuals who want to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, this volume reflects the love, joy, and hope of God's greatest gift to mankind and points to the redemption that the crucified and risen Savior provides to all who believe in Him.

Bay Area Author Documents Tragedies of Alcohol Abuse With Humor In New Book

Bill Belew is an educator and journalist who writes and teaches what he knows.

A husband and father of three children, Belew is author of the new book, "Gee, I Wish I Had Been Drinking At The Time."

(ISBN 0-9712723, Do Good Books Publishing, Palo Alto, Calif., 128 pages, Paperback, $11.95)

Sub-titled, "101 Reasons Why You Never Hear Those Words," Belew has compiled 101 vignettes detailing bizarre, tragic and real stories that have occurred because of alcohol indulgence.

Divided into the five chapters, Laughers, Shakers, Moaners, Groaners and Destroyers, the author offers insight into the tragedy of drinking without a heavy-handed or preachy approach.

Bond Advertising and Marketing Group Announces Quarterly Office Rally

Toronto-based referral marketing Distributor, Bond Advertising and Marketing Group, held its quarterly rally on April 15 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel in Chicago. On the heels of a record-breaking sales quarter, local independent distributors and leaders gathered for a day of mentoring and skill-sharpening.

Topics of discussion at the office rally, which was attended by all Midwest Smart Circle International offices, included recruiting, training new Distributors, networking capabilities, management, advancement and expansion opportunities.

Top Ten Travel Destinations and Volunteer Opportunities for Global 'Voluntourism'

Africa, East Asia and South America are the top desired travel destinations for Americans interested in volunteer opportunities and global volunteer service, according to a UC San Diego poll of more than 1,400 adults.

About 40 percent of Americans say they're willing to spend several weeks on volunteer vacations that involve volunteer opportunities, with another 13 percent desiring to spend an entire year. But where volunteers want to go and how long they want to stay is linked to which generation they belong.

Datran Media Expands Into Asia with MadeForChina Deal

Datran Media, a leading provider of performance-based email marketing solutions based in the U.S., today announced its expansion into the Asia Pacific market following an investment in MadeForChina, a premier Chinese email and online marketing company. Though neither Datran Media nor MadeForChina are revealing financial terms of the investment, both parties anticipate a long term strategic relationship and believe that their co-marketing and technology partnership will allow them to better serve large multinational advertisers and publishers. The move is part of Datran Media's continued international expansion, which will provide the company with local alliances in burgeoning markets including Asia and Europe.

Minneapolis Web Design Firm Launches Custom Website for Bus Rescue

Plaudit Design, a Minneapolis web design company, and TDS Enterprises are pleased to announce the launch of the Bus Rescue website. Bus Rescue saves the day when a bus is broken down and needs service away from its home area. No matter where a breakdown may occur in the United States, Bus Rescue will use its innovative technology to notify the closest service provider, whether an alternate bus company, a towing company, or a tire and repair shop - all with the most important goal in mind of keeping a chartered trip's passengers rolling to their destination.

Watch and Learn: Math Videos Prepare Students for the SAT

Math Advantage, the leading provider of math enrichment and test prep classes, today announced SAT Math Pro (www.SATMathPro.com) a free, interactive video program designed to help schools and students around the country successfully prepare for the math component of the new SAT®.

More than 1.4 million high school students worldwide take the SAT annually; however, estimates show that less than half of all secondary schools offer programs that adequately prepare students for the SAT. Access to preparation programs is more critical than ever given the College Board's recently launched new SAT. The revised test contains more advanced math concepts, typically found in Algebra II texts, such as function notation, exponential growth and absolute value. For students who were already apprehensive about the SAT math component, the revised SAT can seem a bit daunting.

New CompAmerica DOLPHIN Notebooks Achieve Longer Battery Life

CompAmerica has added to its “Extreme Video” Notebooks three new INTEL CENTRINO MOBIL models that the company says "Rock the Planet!"

The high end unit, known as the Dolphin 5720 Notebook, uses a newly released GPU from NVidia with what some are calling "ungodly fast performance". The GPU, known as the nVidia Go 7800GTX, with 256M of DDR3 VIDEO MEMORY, accomplishes what some high end desktop workstations and most video game consoles can not. Perfect for HD Video playback, High End Cad Cam, and a new field called "Hyper Gaming" says a company brochure.

Diatouch Supplies First-Ever Survey and Information Kiosks in Caribbean Region

Since the 1950s, Aruba has aspired to be the preferred destination for all respected cruise itineraries. In its new “Welcome Back” campaign, ACT is striving to convert cruise passengers into land-based vacationers.

As part of that effort, ACT chose Diatouch, Inc. a Phoenix-based company specializing in software for touch screen self-service kiosks and kiosk integration, to supply four survey and information kiosks and their application software throughout Aruba’s cruise terminals.

Using proximity sensor technology, the smart kiosks welcome disembarking cruise passengers with Caribbean steel band music and a friendly voice inviting them to retrieve information on Aruba from the kiosks. Guests need not be computer savvy – by simply touching the screen, visitors can explore Aruba’s many wonders. There are numerous suggestions of how to spend a day in Aruba, including local events, sightseeing suggestions and other tourist information. Kiosk users can also view a newly released movie highlighting Aruba’s many attractions.

Dave's Garden Bookworm Announces Partnership with GardenBookstore.net

Waltham, MA, (PRWEB) January 15, 2009 - Dave's Garden the largest online community of gardeners, has partnered with Nashville-based GardenBookstore.net to expand its access to garden books and reviews.

Since 2002, Dave's Garden has provided gardeners with a comprehensive database of gardening books through its feature, The Garden Bookworm, going far beyond the usual lists of popular titles. The Garden Bookworm enables gardeners to search and browse through dozens of garden-related categories, covering everything from African Violet care to landscaping and design, along with regional advice, sustainable agriculture practices and xeriscaping tips.

Konica Minolta Expands Sports Marketing Effort by Signing on as Title Sponsor of Gator Bowl Classic

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of imaging and networking technologies has extended its affiliation with premier sporting events in becoming the new title sponsor of the annual Gator Bowl Classic. The agreement extends from the 2008 through the 2010 Gator Bowl Classic. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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A New Look

Unveiled September 29, 2007 during halftime at the River City Showdown featuring Florida State University and the University of Alabama, the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl logo offers a distinctive look and feel. Featuring a goalpost "T" in the word "Gator", the artwork shows the Konica Minolta corporate logo "within the uprights" with the entire logo underlined by a green alligator "spine" - reminiscent of an alligators silhouette on the surface of the water. The color scheme is primarily blue and gold - calling to mind key features of the Jacksonville, Florida landscape - water and sun. The Konica Minolta Gator Bowl logo will be featured in all materials associated with the event.

CPAs Give ArkWorks' Document Management Software Highest Ranking

ArkWorks, a paperless office solution by RedGear Technologies, was awarded five stars in the 2009 review of document storage systems by CPA Technology Advisor magazine.

Ten document management programs were reviewed by the magazine. ArkWorks is the only document management software to receive the magazine’s highest ranking. In the review, CPA Technology Advisor performed meaningful comparisons on the competing products by analyzing four different aspects of each software package.

"We have rated (the software) on four relatively broad attributes: user interface, file organization/management, integration with other software applications, and overall value based on the depth of functionality and pricing,” said John Higgins, CPA.

Help Celebrate 1st-Annual "I Love Peace Day" on Feb. 14th

John Randolph Naugle, co-founder for the budding nonprofit: Friends of Gandhi-King-Carter, is asking peace-lovers from around the Earth to celebrate February 14th (Valentine’s Day) as the 1st Annual: “I Love Peace Day!” The goal is to encourage everyone (globally) to find something (anything) to do that cultivates Peace (at the least, tell a friend that you love Peace). Need another good idea on how to cultivate Peace? They invite you to sign their Global Peace Petition and assist with renaming "The World's Biggest & Busiest Airport" (Atlanta).

Smartphone Users Enjoy Personalized, Location-Based Info With New PXT Software From Zurado Systems

Zurado Systems today announced the PXT Portal, software that transforms smartphones into programmable transponders for communicating all sorts of personal and professional information upon request. PXT--which stands for "please explain that"--is a proximity-based technology that provides smartphone users complete control over the type of information they receive. Unlike other proximity-based systems that push unsolicited content to mobile phones, the PXT Portal delivers information only upon the user's request, precisely when and exactly what they request.

Say Goodbye to Bed Bugs, Nationally Recognized Pest Control Expert Is Leading Efforts to Exterminate Bed Bugs in the New York City Region

The resurgence of bed bugs in the past few years has brought on the need for more comprehensive solutions and new treatments for this problem. The number of bed bug complaints in New York City tripled from 2004 to 2008, going from more than 1,000 to over 7,000. Residences as well as hotels and motels have suffered in the New York City area from the growing problem of bed bugs.

Bed bugs are developing a resistance to the chemicals that have previously been useful in their extermination and control. Stern Environmental Group is at the cutting edge of testing new technology when it comes to bed bug eradication. One of only several firms using Cryonite in the United States, Stern Environmental Group now provides this new poison-free bed bug eradication treatment that uses the freezing power of Carbon Dioxide snow to rapidly freeze bed bugs in all life phases. This new freezing treatment, which has been popular in Australia and Europe, even kills bed bugs eggs which have typically been immune to traditional chemical treatments.

Synk Music Library, a customizable production music library, is introduced.

Synk Audio Studios LLC introduces the Synk Music Library, a catalog of stock music that may be customized using Musicbed DV, its Mac OS X application for working with production music. Musicbed DV and the Synk Music Library enable visual media professionals to create music beds with a professional composed to picture feel in a matter of minutes. A free trial is available now from the company's website http://www.synkaudiostudios.com.

"Digital video professionals, especially independents and those in small or boutique post houses, are under constant pressure to deliver higher quality projects with ever tighter budget and time constraints," said Eric Huffman, Synk Audio Studios LLC's founder. "With Musicbed DV and the Synk Music Library, it sounds and feels like an A-List composer produced the soundtrack, however, at a fraction of the cost. And when the client demands changes at the 11th hour, those changes can be completed in a surprisingly short time frame."

Renaissance Providence Hotel Promotes Damaris Betances to Sales Manager

Renaissance Providence Hotel announces that Damaris R. Betances, of Cumberland, has been promoted to Sales Manager. Betances was formerly the Executive Assistant at the hotel, where she has worked since September 2006.

Betances, who is fluent in Spanish, has worked in the hospitality industry since her graduation from Johnson & Wales University in 2005 with a bachelor of science degree in International Hotel and Tourism Management. In addition to her work at the Renaissance Providence Hotel, she has also worked as Group Sales Coordinator at the Hilton Boston/Dedham.

OutIndex Announces Free eDiscoveryXpress License Program

OutIndex (www.OutIndex.com), the leading electronic discovery software company in Europe, today announced a program where law enforcement organizations, legal service providers, corporate legal departments and law firms can receive one free complimentary license to OutIndex eDiscoveryXpressTM.

OutIndex eDiscoveryXpress is a flexible software application for litigation support professionals to rapidly perform email and user file processing. This easy to use application combines several useful functions - file listings, de-duplication, email message format conversion, metadata extraction and load file generation in a simple to user interface. OutIndex eDiscoveryXpress is designed to remove the frustration and extra work created by using multiple utility programs in order to complete what should be simple tasks. Product features include:

Getting Naked Cures Anxiety and Depression!"

Long Beach Fitness Professional Emile Jarreau of M2 Fitness states that in a ground breaking NEW a book, Conquering Depression & Anxiety through Exercise", Dr. Keith Johnsgard sites several studies on how exercise done with a specific intensity, duration and frequency will reduce significantly the effects of depression and anxiety.

Dr. Johnsgard mentions study after study conducted by several collogues that use large samples of mentally healthy depressed volunteers from major U.S. Universities to submit to a program consisting of 3-5 days per week, at least 15-30 minutes and intensity levels ranging from 40-80 % of their maximum aerobic capacity.

Mr. Jarreau further goes on to say, this is Fantastic stuff because a lot of folks want the nuts and bolts of things figured out before they try something. Dr.Johnsgard's scientific studies and solid research just help to back up what I preach all day. "Get Naked,Be Happy!"

WeddSmart.com - A New Online Directory Service and Classifieds for Wedding Vendors, Brides and Grooms

With the economy in a down turn, brides and grooms across America are looking for ways to save money on their special day. WeddSmart.com is a new website that has been launched to help brides and grooms locate vendors and save on gently used and new items that previous married couples no longer need. Buying a wedding dress can be very expensive and finding one that has been used for one day in perfect condition can be an excellent cost saving for that bride to be.

WeddSmart offers previous brides and grooms to sell anything wedding related, such items could be bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses, used tuxedos, shoes, and more. Vendors can place ads on the site to advertise their services in the Weddsmart directory or they can place advertisements throughout the website. Whether your service is local or nationwide, WeddSmart.com will be an excellent resource for everyone involve in the big day! The website is anticipating wedding vendors and resellers to become more aware about the site and to list their services and classifieds to help the modern day bride and groom.