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i4uuu Collection Museum Debuts a 16th Century Chinese Bamboo Carving Masterpiece by Zhu Sansong   The i4uuu Collection Museum announces the acquisition of a Chinese literati art masterpiece, a bamboo brush pot or Bitong by Zhu Sansong (active 1573-1619) of the Jiading School. The rare and important bamboo brush pot will be exhibited at i4uuu Collection Museum in Taipei from January 5th, 2006 for three months. The online exhibition is ongoing at the i4uuu Collection Online Museum at http://www.asianartmuseum.org 2006-12-27

Domainersmagazine.com Debuts the First Bi-monthly Magazine for the Domain Name Industry
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Avoiding Champagne Headaches This New Year's Eve
Champagne is no doubt an important New Year's Eve tradition, but for many people the bubbly can trigger sudden headaches. Recent breakthroughs in Homeopathic research now point to hot peppers as the potential cure alcohol headaches and the allergies that cause them. 2006-12-27

Want an Extraordinary 2007? Hit the Self-Help Aisle Hard, One Author Urges Fans
David Seaman, author of college-aged cult hit "The Real Meaning of Life", shares four of his favorite books for the new year. Seaman believes that positive books can make the difference between a mediocre year and a great one. "Spending January holed up in your apartment reading Bukowski and Dostoyevsky -- and other depressing stuff -- makes no damn sense at all," he explained on Monday. 2006-12-27

MadZ Software Releases DVD to iPod / PSP Video Converter 2.5: A Tool For Converting DVD Movies For Play On An Apple IPod Video or Sony PSP
Did you get an Apple iPod Video or Sony PSP for Christmas? If so, you will soon discover that they have a major limitation. You can only upload movies and other videos to your player that you have purchased from Apple iTunes or from a media store. DVD to iPod / PSP Video Converter 2.5 from MadZ Software is the solution. 2006-12-27

Slide-Lok Partners with Flexmar Coatings, Introduces Revolutionary Garage Floor Coating System   Garage cabinet and garage interiors market leader Slide-Lok introduces new fast drying garage floor coating system. Slide Lok's new garage floor coating system produces outstanding results in hours, not days. 2006-12-27

Red Scream Films LLC Inks Deal with York Entertainment for World-Wide Distribution of Prison of the Psychotic Damned: Terminal Remix
Film Production Company Red Scream Films LLC, in a deal brokered by MadCat Movies, signed a deal wherein with York Entertainment acquired world-wide distribution rights for the supernatural horror film Prison of the Psychotic Damned: Terminal Remix. 2006-12-27

The Patent Board Names Christopher Ainsley as Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Ainsley joins The Patent Board from Lexis Nexis. Responsible for overall leadership of The Patent Board, Mr. Ainsley will drive business development and growth opportunities for the growing firm. 2006-12-27

United's Holiday Treat -- A Fare Sale
United filed a broad fare sale in 7,912 North American markets. The sale is limited to 14-day advance purchase and must be purchased by January 9th. FareCompare identified this change using its proprietary airfare tracking technology. 2006-12-27

"Go Metro" to 2007 Rose Parade Festivities
L.A. Metro's all night service makes getting to the Tournament of Roses easy and safe 2006-12-27

Human H5N1 Virus Replikin Count Overtakes Levels in H5N1 'Bird Flu'
A common question asked at current scientific conferences is: 'where did bird flu go?' The recent decrease in reported H5N1 human cases and bird outbreaks might indicate that the virus has become dormant. However, quantitative analysis by Replikins, Ltd. of human H5N1 virus sequences in 2006 has found that the Replikin Count™ has significantly increased beyond all annual previous levels reported in chickens and humans. 2006-12-27

United Methodist Leaders Demonstrate Support of Global Health Initiative
Singing "nza mu ranza" from an African praise song, an advisory council of United Methodist bishops, pastors, agency executives and lay leaders demonsrated their support for a global health iniative by spontaneously placing $868 on a conference podium. 2006-12-27

SpectraSensors Applications Department Seeks Measurement Solutions for Petrochemical Industries
Charlie Smith will head new Applications Engineering Group 2006-12-27

Wooster Asset Management Expands Its Marketing Team
Wooster Asset Management, LLC announced today that it has expanded its New York-based office with the addition of Lynn Russo, who has been appointed Vice President. Ms. Russo brings 10 years of experience in financial communications and marketing to the firm. 2006-12-27

alphaDictionary Announces Top 10 Words of 2006
The alphaDictionary language resource website announces its top 10 words of 2006: amnesty, Hezbollah, google, Islamophobia, backdate, undocumented, nonproliferation, pretexting, hybrid, Wi-Fi along with the reasons. 2006-12-27

TattooFinder.com Announces Tribal Tattoos as 'Most Popular Tattoo Designs of 2006'   TattooFinder.com (http://www.tattoofinder.com), the world's largest source for tattoo designs online, announces that non-traditional tribal tattoos dominate the list of "Top Tattoo Designs for 2006." What TattooFinder.com refers to as "stylized tribal" and "tribal accents" are now the "hottest" designs going. TattooFinder.com has determined the most popular tattoos through the use of accurate, real-time, Internet-based data collected from tattoo design sales trends and customer behaviors such as user searches. TattooFinder.com is an expert in the field of "what's hot now" in the tattoo industry because of their unique Internet data gathering capabilities. 2006-12-27

Fan1st.com Places Fans' Names on the First Toyota NASCAR Racecar
With a new innovative ownership concept, fans can now be involved in everything with a NASCAR team, including special events, message boards and voting rights in team decisions. 2006-12-27

Nation's Leading Provider of Power Wheelchairs and Scooters Offers Canyon Lake Man Holiday Gift of Mobility
SCOOTER Store worked with the National Chronic Pain Society to Provide Mobility Assistance 2006-12-27

iTunes Visits Skyrocket 413 Percent On Christmas Day
Hitwise, the world's leading online competitive intelligence service, today announced that the market share of visits to the iTunes website (www.apple.com/itunes)(1) was up 413 percent on Christmas Day 2006 (December 25, 2006) versus Christmas Day 2005 as new iPod owners flocked to the web to download iTunes. In addition, the market share of visits to the Apple Store (store.apple.com) showed an increase of 110 percent when comparing Christmas Day 2006 to 2005. The Apple Store was the fourth most visited website in the Hitwise Retail Index on Christmas Day 2006. 2006-12-27

Verb Exchange's Copilot Console™ a Growing Success as Invitation Only Beta Spreads to Six Continents
Verb Exchange Inc. (TSX-V:VEI) announces results of its Invitation Only Beta for CoPilot Console™. "Initial users have spread the word about CoPilot and current downloads are quickly approaching five times the original goal for the Invitation Only Beta," states Verb's CEO, Craig Goldenberger. 2006-12-27

Educator and Winner of 'Best Philadelphian' Award Praised by Actor Will Smith
Principal, Teacher and Chess Coach Salome Thomas-EL has been praised by Will Smith, star of the hit new movie, The Pursuit of Happyness, for answering the call to serve young people in his foreword to Thomas-EL's new book, The Immortality of Influence. 2006-12-27

Beto.com - Incredible Gaming/Betting/Sports Related Domain Name For Sale on Sedo.com
Through this Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 11:02 am EST, Beto.com will be auctioned at the domain auction house www.sedo.com. 2006-12-27

Klegg Electronics Completes Audit in Compliance with OTC Bulletin Board Eligibility Requirements
Klegg Electronics, Inc. (OTC:KLGE.PK) reported today that the Company’s Independent Auditor, Johnson & Stout, has completed the audit of its financial statements for each of the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2005 and has reviewed its financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. 2006-12-27

Online Guest Book Created for Gerald R. Ford by Legacy.com
Nation’s leader in online obituaries offers a place to express condolences. 2006-12-27

AdCubes2 Makes Web, Blog Promotion Affordable
AdCubes2 is a new website that works as both an advertising solution and a way to win prizes. Advertisers can buy AdCube banners and links to promote websites and blogs at prices that fit their budget, while vistors can play the ongoing CubeChallenge game to unlock prizes. 2006-12-27

New "Outdoor Journal" is Myspace Gone Wild
Whether you call it a Blog, Myspace, Diary, or Journal, it is a place for Outdoor Enthusiasts to express themselves. The purpose of the "Outdoor Journal" is to tell a story about the one that got away, to write about an experience you will never forget, upload photos and videos of your last great adventure, and invite friends and family to keep up with your latest outdoor stories. 2006-12-27

WebTax Service Announces Early-Bird Discount - Prepayment of Tax Preparation Fee before January 15, 2007 Save Filers 30 Percent from Regular Price.
Take advantage of pre-season discount for online tax preparation 2007. Prepayment of online tax filing fee save you 30% of regular price with WebTaxService.com 2006-12-27

People Search News Presents First Annual People Search Innovator Award to PeopleFinders.com for New Phone Searching Technology
Online news magazine People Search News presented PeopleFinders.com with the first ever People Search Innovator Award, Wednesday, for the company's pioneering phone search technology which makes it possible to locate people using historical phone numbers. 2006-12-27

VoipReview.org Adds Nine New VoIP Providers to Online Search Tool
VoipReview.org, the first and most complete comparison shopping and information source for broadband phone service, has added nine new VoIP service providers, including Joiphone and VoicePipe, to its online search function. The site helps businesses and consumers find, compare and purchase Voice over IP (VoIP) phone service from more than 200 providers based on price, features, local availability and VoIP user reviews. 2006-12-27

Hermes Sargent Bates Drives Transportation Victory: Jury Rules a Complete Defense Verdict for Firm
Attorneys from Hermes Sargent Bates, the eighth fastest growing law firm in Texas, announce a successful verdict in a wrongful death / survivor case with more than $2 million in medical expenses in the 276th District Court in Titus County, Texas. On December 15, 2006, the jury returned a complete defense verdict in favor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based Midwest Coast Transport, Inc., Elm Creek, Nebraska-based Dave Rayburn Trucking, Inc. and the driver Michael Splitter. 2006-12-27

Now It's Easier than Ever to Stop Smoking, Thanks to New Ebook and Interactive Website
Allen Jones' long-awaited "The Stop Smoking Guide" free ebook exposes the truth. Now it really is easier than ever to stop smoking. By eliminating both the physical and psychological dependence simultaneously, success rates are soaring through the roof. 2006-12-27

Tired of Resolutions that Fail? Tips for New Year's Resolution Success
Tips to help you make and keep your New Year's resolutions. 2006-12-27

New Year's Goal Setting and Math Add Up to Higher Grades for Students
"Teaching math is one of the greatest ways to instill valuable goal-setting skills while ensuring academic success," says Susan Jarema of Googol Learning. "Math provides the perfect opportunity for goal-setting lessons: its aims are realistic, obtainable, measurable and can be broken down into smaller goals or tasks." Developing goal-setting skills will help students learn how to manage their time, make better decisions and take ownership of their own academic progress. You want your child's first serious goal-setting experience to be a successful one. Understanding the factors that contribute to goal achievement will help you ensure that success. 2006-12-27

Bullhorn Receives Society For Technical Communication (Stc) Honor For Staffing And Recruiting Software Documentation
Honored with Merit Award for Excellence in Online Help 2006-12-27

Musical Sensations Cori Yarckin, Alyson and Sparta Check Into HABBO
Stars visit Habbo.com to discuss music on December 28th. 2006-12-27

Anthony Robbins Europe Announces Free Anthony Robbins Book Giveaway
Anthony Robbins Europe http://www.anthonyrobbinseurope.com is dedicated to offering only the best resources, guides, articles and information available on the topic of success in the game of life. 2006-12-27

Success in the Job Search Process Requires Specific Facts and Figures
Job search candidates need to maintain a "Career Success Journal" to remember specific position-related achievements. A recent survey of professional recruiters conducted by Kathy Sweeney, NCRW, CPRW, CCM, and president of The Write Resume, revealed that 91 percent of those completing the survey wanted resumes that had "position descriptions with a good mix of duties and accomplishments." 2006-12-27

Mutual Fund For Kids ... A 529 Plan Alternative
Monetta Financial Services, Inc. has introduced a mutual fund for kids that supplements a 529 plan. The new fund would compliment an existing 529 plan and also provides shareholders with college tuition credits which can be used at nearly 200 private colleges and universities nationwide as well as a financial literacy program, which provides the opportunity to teach basic financial life-skills. 2006-12-27

Beyonce Knowles Tops Bossip's 10 Most Annoying Celebrities in 2006 List
Beyonce, Star Jones, 50 Cent, and Cassie Make Bossip.com's 10 Most Annoying Celebrities List for 2006. 2006-12-27

KnowledgeStorm Receives a Silver International Davey Award for Creative Excellence
KnowledgeStorm Inc., the Internet's top-ranked search resource for technology solutions and information, announced today that it received a Silver International Davey Award for creative excellence from the International Academy of Visual Arts. 2006-12-27

Chocolatier Green & Black's Taps SRB Marketing to Reach Online U.S. Audience
Green & Black's Organic, a U.K.-based organic chocolate manufacturer, and SRB Marketing announced today that SRB is advising Green & Black's to help generate greater brand awareness and develop customers relationships online in the U.S. market into 2007. 2006-12-27

Calories Do Count -- Doing the Math Supports the Benefits of Sugar Substitutes
The message and the math are clear. With the holidays upon us, extra calories can quickly add up. The USDA and the American Dietetic Association confirm, when it comes to achieving a healthy weight all calories count. 2006-12-27

Racing Legend Adrian Fernandez Drops Green Flag For Online Auction
Fernandez Racing partners with online collectibles auction website GoMotorBids.com to offer race fans and collectors the chance to bid on one-of-a-kind racing memorabilia. 2006-12-27

Topfoto Services Announces Acquisition of the Business, Assets and Structure of YesVideo UK
Topfoto Services announces that it has acquired the business, assets and structure of YesVideo UK - the Company that creates Hollywood-Style DVDs from Home recordings. Topfoto Services Ltd, the leading UK Photofinisher, today announced that it has today acquired the business of YesVideo UK - the company that is devoted to preserving precious memories on Hollywood-style DVDs. 2006-12-27

High Interest Rates Mean Mortgage Refinancing According to GuideToLenders.com
A recent GuideToLenders.com survey indicates that many homeowners are considering refinancing their homes as a result of rising interest rates. Sixteen percent of respondents answered that they are strongly considering converting an adjustable rate mortgage to a fixed rate mortgage indicating a possible trend for 2007. 2006-12-27

MBA Students Learn From Successful Pros on MBA-Business-Schools.com
Professional Master of Business Administration (MBA) role models such as Kathy Giusti and Rich Fairbank provide mentorship and advice online through education sites like MBA-Business-Schools.com. Future and current MBA students can prosper from the wisdom of successful business professionals and boost their careers through invaluable learning tools and resources. 2006-12-27

damaka Launches Video Mail with its Peer-to-Peer VoIP Software
damaka offers free videomail and voicemail with its SIP-based P2P communication and collaboration software. 2006-12-27

What a Year -- ClipBlast! Names 'Top 10 Video Searches' of 2006, Showcases Diverse Clips From Across the Web
Steve Irwin, Borat and the World Cup are the most sought-after clips, based on the most popular search terms entered into the Premier Video Search Platform. 2006-12-27

Human Capital Resources, Inc. Releases a Report on Issues and Trends for 2007 in the Bank Investment Program Channel
Human Capital Resources, Inc., a national firm specializing in investment product distribution in banks, has released the results of a survey of trends for 2007. Surveying investment representatives in banks in asset sizes ranging from $5 billion to $60 billion. Among the results, HCR found reps to be overall very optimistic about the year ahead. They also expect mutual funds and individual securities to be the product categories to show the most growth. Overall, they are quite happy in their jobs and aren't looking to change employers. 2006-12-27

Goal Guru Jill Koenig is on a Mission to Help America Succeed with New Years Resolutions
America's Top Goal Strategist, Jill Koenig, is sharing the 2008 "Resolution Roadmap" in an effort to teach people how to succeed with New Years Resolutions. 2006-12-27

2007 Lean Innovation Leadership Summit to be held at Grand Hotel
The Institute for Lean Innovation has announced that the 2007 Lean Innovation Leadership Summit will again be held at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan. The forum is scheduled from August 15 through August 17, 2007. The 2007 Lean Innovation Leadership Summit is produced by The Institute for Lean Innovation. 2006-12-27

Sound Choices and Teens ... Like Oil and Water?
New DVD series helps guide teenagers in making strong financial decisions. 2006-12-27

Print Audit Awarded Buyers Lab "Pick of the Year" for Print Audit 5
Print Audit, the leading print management software developer, announced today that Print Audit 5 has been awarded with a 2006 "Pick of the Year" award from Buyers Lab. The Buyers Lab "Pick of the Year" solution awards acknowledge those products that rise above the competition in several key areas, including ease of use, compatibility, documentation, training, support, upgrade path, security, ease of integration and global business readiness. 2006-12-27

Author of Integrity: Do You Have It? 2nd Edition Adds Other Family Friendly Author Sites to His Site
Author web sites added which are family friendly to web site that is a resource for writers. 2006-12-27

Purchasers of Online Business Opportunities Fights Back
Internet entrepeneurs David Vallieres and David Cassell have launched the Ratings Hub, a website that provides free access to 100s of consumer reviews and ratings of Online Business Opportunities and Services. Prospective purchasers of Online business opportunities are now able to make more informed decisions as to which products can help them achieve financial freedom and which are nothing but empty promises. 2006-12-27

Gentry Magazine Features Marc Silber's Photo Essay
In Gentry magazine's December issue, fine art photographer Marc Silber takes on a special assignment to capture the San Francisco Peninsula. 2006-12-27

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2006-12-27

Granite Bay Software Announces the Availability of GBTimelapse, a Remote Capture Program for Canon PowerShot Cameras and Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
GBTimelapse is a Windows application for the capture of time-lapse sequences using a Canon PowerShot Camera connected to a computer by a USB cable. The camera's settings are changed and images are captured under software control. 2006-12-27