WineWeb.com Launches Weekly Wine Sales: 'Hot Buys of the Week' to Highlight Wine Bargains

Axure Aims to Win Over Microsoft Visio Users with Latest Release of Popular Web Application Prototyping Software

Axure Software Solutions today announced the latest release of Axure RP Pro, a software tool for creating wireframes and defining requirements for web applications. As the leading alternative to traditional diagramming and presentation tools for application design, Axure RP continues to expand its feature set to appeal to application designers struggling to adapt Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint to their needs.

The addition of flow diagramming capabilities in this release allows users to model the diagrams commonly used in application design including page flows, scenarios, and business processes. Victor Hsu, president of Axure Software Solutions explains, “Prior to this release, our customers incorporated flow diagrams into Axure RP using other tools, but now all of that can be accomplished in Axure RP and integrated with the wireframes.”

The International Davey Awards Announces 2006 Winners Bresette + Company Wins Eleven Gold and Silver Awards

Bresette + Company has been recognized with eleven winning entries in The 2006 Davey Awards. With over 3,500 entries from across the US and around the world, The Davey Awards exclusively honor the "Davids" of creativity, the finest small firms, agencies and companies in the world. David defeated the giant Goliath with a big idea and a little rock - the sort of thing small firms do each year. The annual International Davey Awards honors the achievements of the "Creative Davids" who derive their strength from big ideas, rather than big budgets.

Factoring Company Provides $66 Million Factoring Facility to Velocita Wireless to Support Acquisition of SkyTel, from Bell Industries, Inc.

Platinum Funding Group, a leading factoring company, has signed an agreement to provide a $66 million accounts receivable factoring facility to a leading provider of wireless data services. The accounts receivable factoring facility was a key element of the funding package which enabled the New Jersey based network operator to complete the acquisition of a complimentary wireless technology business, providing nationwide wireless data and messaging services.

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With its headquarters in New Jersey, this national wireless network operator focuses on the M2M market. The company offers wireless data machine-to-machine (M2M) products including automatic vehicle location (AVL), telematics, point-of-sale, security and energy solutions to enterprise and government customers. Its network operates in 50 states covering 93 percent of all U.S. businesses and 220 million people.

Sail Through Summer with PHP Bootcamp at the Big Nerd Ranch, August 20-24, 2007

Big Nerd Ranch, Inc., premier provider of intensive, week-long training classes for system administrators, web developers and programmers, announced the next date for its popular PHP Bootcamp with instructor Mark Fenoglio for August 20-24, 2007. PHP continues to be a top performer as an elegant database-driven open source web application development language. As more and more developers and organizations become aware of its potential and fluidity of design and integration with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, demand for knowledgeable and experienced PHP developers grows. Key to that demand is the ability to design, implement and maintain an application throughout its life cycle, from creation to implementation and ultimately, maintenance and upgrades.

Cooperative Approach Expands Business Opportunities for Two Southern Oregon Photographers

Entrepreneurs often start their businesses with a great idea and lots of enthusiasm. Achieving success over the long haul requires much more, especially in a competitive field like photography.

Two Southern Oregon photographers are demonstrating the possibilities and expanding their product lines through a newly implemented alliance. Since 1998, Fran Fields has showcased the artwork of Southern Oregon photographers through her online marketplace, ThePhotoGuild.com. Each year, several artists work together to design and refine a wide range of photo products: Aprons, bags, cards, calendars, photo album covers, posters, prints, t shirts, totes, etc.

Enter 2006 HBA Educator Award and Win $1000

Innovative educators that teach baking have an opportunity to win $1,000 and a trip to Napa Valley, California for the Home Baking Association (HBA) Annual Meeting in October. Each year the HBA has recognized outstanding educators for their creative programs for teaching youth to bake.

Classroom educators and community youth organization program leaders teaching baking are eligible to enter. Family and consumer science educators and youth leaders for 4H, Boys and Girls Clubs, Camp Fire USA and other afterschool or community programs are encouraged to share successful community baking programs. Youth who have developed baking programs that teaches other youth bake are also invited to enter.

Some Conversations With Aging Parents Tough - But Necessary

Whether you've become increasingly concerned about subtle changes that have made their lives unmanageable or they endured a sudden medical setback, you may need to discuss some tough but necessary decisions with elderly parents.

In his featured article published on Parent Care, eldercare communications expert David Solie shares insights on what for many is an almost impossible task. He advises that seniors' progeny may observe a variety of issues ranging from unsafe driving to near accidents at home to poor compliance with medical treatment. Progeny may know that intervention is needed but feel helpless in engaging parents. Solie provides communications strategies that can facilitate discussions and achieve desired outcomes while preserving parents' sense of control.

Nephrologists Get Temporary Staffing Stress Relief

Finding a way to spend time away from the office has often presented a dilemma for nephrologists, the doctors who specialize in kidney and dialysis-related health issues; those who take vacations to improve their work-life balance often face the reality that their practice will lose money while they're gone.

Traditionally, the typical coverage options doctors have had include reciprocal coverage (asking a physician from another practice to cover, and then returning the favor when that physician wants time off); scheduling a heavier patient load around vacation time to make up for lost revenue; or hiring an additional permanent physician. These three options require careful planning and additional costs and still might result in a loss of profit.

Apex Announces Formation of Technology Products and Solutions (TPS) Group

Apex CoVantage (www.apexcovantage.com), a leading knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) company, announced today the formation of the Technology Products and Solutions (TPS) group, consolidating enterprise-wide technology and software development in a single organization. The formation of the TPS group is a significant step toward achieving Apex's mission of delivering knowledge services from anywhere to anywhere in the world by leveraging the latest telecommunications and software technologies.

The flagship product of the TPS group is ProField™, Apex's Field Asset Management Technology, which was launched with much success on October 22-23 at the OSP EXPO in Baltimore. ProField promises to revolutionize the way field services for telcos, electric and gas utilities are performed. In a recent 13-state project for a major telco, 500+ field technicians achieved an unprecedented 50% higher productivity translating to a 25% increase in net margin.

Digital Signature Solution From ARX Achieves RSA Secured® Partner Program Certification

ARX, the leading provider of digital signature solutions, announced today that it has joined the RSA Secured partner program, certifying interoperability between its CoSign Digital Signatures and the RSA SecurID® two-factor authentication solution developed by RSA, The Security Division of EMC (NYSE: EMC). ARX and RSA can now provide joint customers with an interoperable solution composed of a convenient and standard digital signature solution with strong authentication - providing the benefit of an additional layer of security for digital signatures.

Green Design Firm's Efforts to Improve Local Communities Gains Award-Winning Respect

Known for their pioneering, sustainable building contributions, green design firm LPA, Inc is honored with two awards for outstanding and out-of-the-box designs. The California Parks and Recreation Society esteemed to Gauche Aquatic Park in Yuba City an award of excellence in facility design for aquatic facilities. The Redding Library in Redding, Calif., is also recognized with a citation award by the American Institute of Architects, Central Valley Chapter as part of their 2009 design awards program.

Overseas Property Investment Robust for 2008

Early reports from the National Association of Estate Agents International and the Federation of Overseas Property Developers, Agents and Consultants shows consumer confidence remains unaffected, following the news of the US credit crunch.

According to both organisations, properties in established destinations remain popular, with the trend expected to continue well into 2008. Currency exchange specialists, Foreign Currency Direct, reinforce this view adding supporting figures quoting an 8.2% increase in currency transactions during the last quarter of 2007, in comparison to Q4 2006 figures.

Solar Innovations Launches a New Ventilation Option: Retractable Skylights

Solar Innovations, a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial skylights, conservatories, greenhouses, sunrooms, folding and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, launches a new custom ventilation option with unobstructed views.

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In development for the last 5 years, Solar Innovations is now able to provide a convenient, alternative method of ventilation: retractable skylights. Ranging in size from three foot square to nine foot square, Solar Innovations' retractable skylights can be enlarged and altered, depending on pitch, size, and design requirements to meet almost any structural or aesthetic need.

Crackers the Parrot is on a Mission to Help Save the Rainforests

Crackers the Parrot is on a mission to help save the rainforest. Here is Cracker's story from her perspective.

"Hello, my name is Crackers and I'm a fussy parrot. I know I'm fussy because I always need to have something to chew on, and when I'm sleeping I insist (by making a shrieking sound that drives my owner nuts) that my cage is covered with a white cloth. Sleep is very important to me! It makes me vigorous and alert during my waking hours. When I'm really excited, I raise my bright yellow-orange crest and flap my wings wildly!

Doe Run Peru Sponsors Global Project to Improve Local Industry

The Doe Run Company recently announced that its subsidiary, Doe Run Peru, will fund a global market research study in conjunction with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the Universidad Del Pacifico of Lima. Doe Run Peru is donating funds to cover the research, logistical and administrative costs for the study, which aims to help the region's silver artisans increase productivity while opening up channels for technical assistance and exports.

The project is designed to promote communication and organization among the silver artisans of La Oroya, Peru, and surrounding communities. Project participants will receive guidance and basic training on how to make their pieces more attractive to the U.S. and other import markets, with a goal of helping the artisans develop new revenue streams that will help them and their families improve their quality of life.

InventHelp® Client Invents 'Scenic Sounds' -- An Audio Device Invention for Hobby, Model and Novelty Toy Landscapes

InventHelp®, America's leading inventor service company, announces that one of its clients, an inventor from Indianapolis, Ind., has designed an audio device for hobby, model and novelty toy landscapes. This invention is patented.

"Scenic Sounds" would enhance the realism of a model railroad or diorama layout by adding audio components relative to the scene. The device would excite the user and on-lookers by bringing realistic audio to the scene. The unit would be compact, portable and require no installation or electrical connection.

2009 North Carolina Travel Guide Expands The State's Brand Message

The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development has unveiled its Official 2009 North Carolina Travel Guide. This comprehensive publication illustrates the evolution of North Carolina's brand message as the state's tourism marketing agency continues to add dimension, energy and a more active voice to the state's renowned natural beauty. The 2009 travel guide is free and available by calling 1-800-VISITNC or ordering it at VisitNC.com, the state's official website for travel information.

Dental Health Associates of Madison Chooses Planet DDS Dental Software

Dental Health Associates of Madison, Ltd. (DHA) is currently celebrating their 40th year of service to Madison area families by building long-lasting relationships and providing their patients with the best dental care available. DHA announced that it has selected Denticon, dental practice management software from Planet DDS, to manage its multiple location practice information.

DHA has four convenient locations around the Madison area that reflect the geographic distribution of its patients. With a long history of serving their patients and the community (starting back in 1969), DHA is also actively supporting a number of local charities such as; American Family Children’s Hospital, Hospice Care, and the new Gilda’s Club.

Bookapro Launches its Multiple Professional Appointment Calendar

Book A Pro, LLC is pleased to announce the launch of its Multi-Professional Appointment Calendar. This feature enables businesses with many professionals to share advertising costs while maintaining individual appointment calendars that take advantage of bookapro.com’s on-line booking services.

Several advantages of this new feature include: Advertising additional services on the web to increase consumer reach, sharing the cost with other professionals reduces advertising spending,

each staff member's strengths can be illustrated, being able to display and manage on-line calendars under a single profile, and of course, taking advantage of on-line appointment booking.