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Americas Watchdog Calls For A National Boycott of U.S. Banks or Financial Institutions who Sold Auction Rate Preferred Shares or Auction Rate Shares in the Worst Case of U.S. Fraud Ever   Americas Watchdog is calling for a national boycott of specific U.S. banks or stock brokerage companies that deceived tens of thousands of US citizens with lies or falsehoods regarding risky investments called "auction rate preferred shares" (ARPS) or "auction rate shares" (ARS). According to Americas Watchdog, "name brand U.S. banks and stock brokers stuck unsuspecting U.S. citizens with extremely exotic securities calling them no risk and just like cash, and now these unfortunate citizens cannot get their money back." Americas Watchdog will start putting up web sites naming specific banks, stock brokerage firms and financial institutions involved in this gigantic fraud and the group will ask all U.S. citizens to find another bank or more trustworthy stock broker." According to the group, "U.S. banks and major stock brokerage firms have put tens of thousands of U.S. consumers through hell, and now its time for pay back." 2008-04-16

Landing Page Optimization Category Added to SEO Blog, Search Engine Optimization Journal   Brick Marketing, an esteemed website marketing solutions company with over 10 years of experience in the field of Search Engine Optimization, is happy to announce a new, exciting category that is being added to their informative Search Engine Optimization Journal and the Brick Marketing blog network. 2008-04-16

Lowering High Blood Pressure With Lifestyle Changes: The Latest Findings
A recent study led by Johns Hopkins professor Dr. Lawrence Appel shows that making simple lifestyle adjustments CAN lower blood pressure and improve the effectiveness of blood pressure-lowering medication. 2008-04-16

Celebrating Winners at the 11th Annual ad:tech Awards Ceremony
More than 35 awards distributed in recognition of digital marketing excellence. 2008-04-16

New Online Backup and Data Recovery Service Launched   Backup 4 Less is a newly launched, online backup and data recovery solution for personal and corporate information. The new company - which is also announcing its new Web site, backup4less.com -- is a division of 4 Less Communications, Inc. 2008-04-16

Esnatech Introduces Unified Communications for GoogleTM Applications Users   Esnatech integrates its Unified Communication technology to deliver unified messaging and PBX integration with GoogleTM Applications. Users have anywhere, any device access to Gmail and click to dial integrated with their office PBX. 2008-04-16

RelaxSacks.com Launches Website Selling Unique Bean Bag Chairs, Foam Sacks, & Foam Furniture for Home Theater Rooms, Game Rooms, Dorm Rooms, & Family Rooms.   Relax Sacks is different that your typical online bean bag chair store. Relax Sacks has branched out and created new ideas, other than your basic round bean bag chair. One of Relax Sacks most popular items is the Giant foam-filled bean bag chair, similar to the popular Lovesac product. Relax Sacks also has other innovative products like ergonomic game room chairs, washable and mobile home theater seating, and unique foam furniture that can be used for seating, sleeping, and just relaxing. 2008-04-16

Browser-Based 3D Social Virtual Worlds Have Now Arrived   SocioTown Ushers in the Beginning of Browser-Based 3D Social Virtual Worlds. 2008-04-16

Timeshare Rescue Receives Platinum Accreditation from Denver Better Business Bureau   The Better Business Bureau of Denver has named local company Timeshare Rescue a “Platinum Level Community Sponsor.” 2008-04-16

nFusion Dedicates Hundreds of Hours and Team Talents to Give Back to the Community   New community involvement program empowers employees to use company time to support charities and causes of their choice. 2008-04-16

Win $10,000 In Tic Tac® Moments Video Contest Deadline to Enter is June 14, 2008   An exciting $10,000 video contest featuring leading candy brand Tic Tac breath mints. 2008-04-16

Hawaiian Skin Care Company Reveals The Most Powerful Antioxidant in The World   Recent research unveils ingredient indigenous to Hawaii is 6000 times more powerful than Vitamin C as an antioxidant that promotes healthy, younger looking skin. 2008-04-16

New Training Video Shows How to Create and Sustain Energy That Leads to Success   Nationally renowned trainer and speaker Henry Beeland, president and founder of Evergreen Team Concepts, has been changing the lives of people with his presentation on Powerful Personal Energy “Finding Your PEP (Personal Energy Powerplant).” This 90-minute presentation is now available on DVD through ETC’s Training in a Box series. 2008-04-16

EEDAR Appoints Jesse Divnich as Director of Analytical Services   World's largest database of video game "DNA" to allow unprecedented level of support for investors and institutions. 2008-04-16

APEX Analytix Experts to Showcase Industry Best Practices at Annual Forum for Accounts Payable Professionals
During an upcoming meeting of International Accounts Payable Professionals, experts from APEX Analytix will showcase best practices and new technology that can help companies improve their bottom line. They will focus on ways to combat vendor fraud, improve accounts payable processes and benchmark performance. The company also will showcase the latest versions of its industry-leading FirstStrike™ software for the detection and prevention of accounts payable errors. 2008-04-16

ChangeWave Survey Points to a Reduction in U.S. Corporate Energy Use -- Solar and LEDs Set to Benefit Most   A ChangeWave energy efficiency survey shows a huge shift taking place in the way corporate America is using and thinking about energy. According to the 1,400 respondents, more than one-in-four (26%) report their company has used Less energy than normal over the past six months. By comparison, only 16% say they've used More energy. 2008-04-16

25th Anniversary of The "Dunkadelic-Era" In America in 2009, 5th Anniversary of Jordan's Last Played NBA Game on April 16, 2003, Says Dunkadelic TV   The basketball and hip-hop culture fusion born in 1984 will be celebrating its 25th Anniversay in 2009. Michael Jordan's last played NBA game was 5 years ago on this date April 16, 2003. New internet TV show to chronicle the cultural history of basketball and hip-hop. 2008-04-16

Popular Adobe Photoshop Webpage Creation Plug-in Ready for Mac OS X Leopard   Premier provider of webpage creation technologies, Media Lab, Inc., today announced the full compatibility of its award-winning product, SiteGrinder 2, with Apple's latest operating system, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. A powerful and easy-to-use plug-in for Adobe Photoshop, SiteGrinder 2 effortlessly lets users convert their Photoshop designs into CSS-rich, standards-compliant webpages from within Photoshop with just a click of the mouse. 2008-04-16

Point of Sale Goes Cutting Edge   PayGo Saas brings enterprise-level infrastructure to independent retailers via the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud. 2008-04-16

Clinton vs Obama: Who Has The Best Website? The WebAward Judges Decide   More than 100 Internet experts who serve as judges in the annual WebAward competition have reviewed and voted for which democratic president hopeful has the better Website. 2008-04-16

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Inspires Thousands of Volunteers to Action in a Show of Solidarity Against Childhood Cancer
Foundation recognizes Top 100 Stand Hosts of 2007. 2008-04-16

Brooklyn's Macaroon King Bakes #1 Selling Macaroon   Jennies soft, moist macaroons are a Passover staple and year-round healthy treat. They're so delicious, they've have broken out of the Passover-only pantry and become a year-round treat for health-conscious consumers, particularly those seeking wheat-free products. 2008-04-16

SpiralFrog Concert Ticket Sweepstakes - 2 Weeks Left for Your Chance to Win   Enter for Your Chance to Win $5,000 in Concert Tickets by April 30th 2008-04-16

Las Vegas Strip Condo Website Geared Towards Celebrities and Pro Athletes Hits the Scene   As the U.S. housing economy continues to slump, one REALTOR® keeps hitting the mark. In the hardest of times, not only has Aaron Auxier earned the nickname 'Hollywood's Connection to Vegas', he now owns one of the hottest real estate websites in Sin City! 2008-04-16

SunPorch Sunroom Wins 2007 NSA Design Awards   SunPorch Sunroom wins NSA design award 5 years in a row. First year with NEW Easy-Slide Window system. 2008-04-16

In a Newly Published Study, Sensoril® Found to Significantly Reduce Stress Parameters and Cardiovascular Risk in Humans
Withania Somnifera Extract Found to Reduce Fatigue, Irritability, Body Aches and Other Symptoms More Than 60 Percent 2008-04-16

Blue Lance Announces the Addition of Clustered Drive Support in LT Auditor+ 9 for Windows®   LT Auditor+ April '08 update continues to deliver new features and value to LT Auditor+ users. 2008-04-16

American Philanthropists Get Onboard With Mercy Ships   T. Boone Pickens Foundation Matches Rees-Jones Foundation Gift in Support of Hospital Ship for Africa 2008-04-16

Vocus Webinar Explores How to Reach Multiple Audiences with an Integrated News Distribution Strategy   Leading experts to discuss five key ways to distribute news for a successful public relations campaign that reaches diverse audiences. 2008-04-16

Nationwide Mortgage Lender Introduces FHA Mortgage Refinance Loans with Higher Home Loan Limits and Cash Out Refinancing to 95 Percent   BD Nationwide Mortgage introduces new loan limits for FHA mortgage refinance and home purchase loans. The increased loan limits for FHA mortgages offer a unique opportunity for homeowners to refinance into a lower interest rate loan that is fixed with 15 or 30-year terms. The lender is excited to release the FHA refinance loan that allows cash out up to 95% loan to value. This unique government insured mortgage product allows homeowners to escape their adjustable rate mortgage that has been draining their savings. 2008-04-16

SafePlans Launches Free Interactive School Security Awareness Map and Blog
SafePlans has launched a free interactive School Security Awareness Map and blog at www.schoolsafetynews.com. The innovative map displays relevant school security-related issues and is designed to inform stakeholders on the need for improved school safety. Since April 1st, over 70 incidents (K-12 and Higher Education) have been posted. The site includes a blog that is provided to educate stakeholders on trends and best practices in school safety. 2008-04-16

New Learn and Master Guitar Program Teaches Children To Play Like Rock Stars   People are still arguing which instrument is the best choice for their child to play. The children are letting the adults know without even saying a word. The guitar is a top choice among teenagers and is continuing to grow at a steady rate. Why is this? Only the 'guitar program reviewer' is able to answer this question. 2008-04-16

BCBSNC Constructing 100,000-Square-Foot ‘Green’ Building   Announces Companywide Focus to Reduce Energy, Water Consumption 2008-04-16

From Foster Care to Adoption: Fourth Annual Adoption Conference at New York Law School
New York Law School's Justice Action Center and the Center for Adoption Policy will convene some of today's leading experts on adoption policy at the Fifth Annual Adoption Conference, "Waiting in America: Foster Care to Adoption" on Friday, April 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. at the Law School. 2008-04-16

Blue Tattoo Jeans: How to Lose the "Muffin Top" with Blue Tattoo Two-way Stretch Denim Jeans   Blue TattooJim Shaffer, designer and co-owner of Blue Tattoo Jeans, has invented a signature technique for completely eliminating the appearance of the dreaded "muffin top" in two-way stretch denim. 2008-04-16

Men Gain New Arsenal In Dating World - Website Launches Largest Library of Seduction Information on Earth   Modern men are becoming increasingly disenfranchised with dating advice from the mainstream, which they feel is not helping them. More and more they are turning to fringe resources that "tell it like it is", as evidenced by the recent popularity of books such as "The Game" and TV shows such as "The Pickup Artist" or "Keys to the VIP". Call it a new men's movement if you will, it's growing by leaps and bounds, and the largest website of its kind on the subject, FastSeduction.com, is leading the charge. 2008-04-16

Just In Time for the Recession: An Architectural Photography Company That Pays the Client; Collinstock Opens Online With Unique Approach to Photo Shoots and Licensing
Collinstock (www.collinstock.com) officially launches this month as a new resource for on-location photography in the architectural industry, but with a twist. Backed by more than 40 highly acclaimed architectural photographers across North America and Europe, Collinstock helps architects, builders, remodelers and designers get very good pictures of their projects. It then "harvests" images of building products and licenses them to manufacturers, dealers and their agencies. Headed by Steve Collins, former CEO of the Omnicom-owned Martin Williams ad agency in the Twin Cities, the company currently has signed on photographers in 28 cities across North America and the United Kingdom. 2008-04-16

RMTracking Releases the PT200 for Pet Tracking   The PT-200 can be used to track your pet's location at all times, providing security for pet owners. 2008-04-16

Yozons Awarded U.S. Patent for Web-Based Electronic Signature Technology
Yozons expects to license its newly awarded patent to electronic signature companies as well as businesses that incorporate the technology in their web-based electronic contracting systems. Yesterday, the U.S. Patent Office approved and issued Patent No. 7,360,079, affording Yozons rights to its invention that has been widely adopted after the U.S. E-Sign Act of 2000 was enacted 2008-04-16

IVT Co-Founder and CTO Greg Pulier Recognized as Rich Media Webcasting Visionary
Pulier selected by Streaming Media Magazine as one of most significant contributors to the online video industry over the past decade. 2008-04-16

Blasingame Delivers Keynote at Raleigh Chamber Business Expo   Small business expert, Jim Blasingame, addresses Raleigh Business Expo on how small businesses can refuse to participate in a recession including specific 21st century best practices. 2008-04-16

Number One Forex Signal Provider Gain4x Announces New Forex Signal Service
Gain4x, a leading provider of trading strategies to active forex traders, has announced their new forex signal service averaging 2150 pips a month trading the five major forex markets. 2008-04-16

L. A. and Federal Officials Speak Out on LAPD "Special Order 40" on Full Disclosure Network® Cable TV   Federal & Local law enforcement officials speak out on illegal immigration, "LAPD's "Special Order 40, deportations of criminal aliens and words used to describe the "status" of illegal aliens in a two-part Full Disclosure Network® cable TV series and video blogs. 2008-04-16

Search Engine Strategies and Market Motive Partner to Provide Search Engine Marketing Training   Online Workshops to be taught by top SEO/SEM consultants, authors and recognized leaders. 2008-04-16

Micro Technology International of Gaithersburg, MD, Advances Software Design and Interfaces For eBay and ProStores
Brick n' Click increases sales and profits for retailers and eBay sellers. 2008-04-16

Balihoo Names Alison Say Vice President of Sales, Paul Price Chief Architect
Fast-growing web-based services/software company adds to team of entrepreneurially-minded software and media professionals. 2008-04-16

NDS, the One-Dollar ERP Company, Offers Manufacturing ERP with Choices   Regardless of manufacturers' method (or methods), NDS offers an ERP solution that is custom-fit to the business, still at a $1 site license fee. 2008-04-16

Friday Night Lights Actress Liz Mikel Steps Into Oprah's Role For V-Day
Eve Ensler Gives Monologue Written for Oprah Winfrey to local Dallas Actress. 2008-04-16

Dapper Inc. Launches MashupAds -- the Next Generation of Display Ads
Dapper (dapper.net), a leader in widgets and mashup technologies, is announcing MashupAds, a new platform for creating live content-based display ads. MashupAds are ads that function like site features, combining the advertiser's site functionality with a publisher's context. As a result, advertisers see a major lift in click-through rate performance and ROI on their display ad campaigns. 2008-04-16

Nicklaus On Hand For The Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Groundbreaking At Fairmont Anguilla   Jack Nicklaus was greeted by roughly 100 invited guests that included local dignitaries and future homeowners at Fairmont Anguilla. 2008-04-16

StreamSend Launches Official Blog
StreamSend (www.streamsend.com), one of today's leading email marketing solutions provider, today announced the launch of its new official blog. This real-time, interactive communication portal provides up-to-date news and information on product enhancements and corporate events. Readers also stay informed with articles and case studies regarding the latest Email Marketing best practice guidelines and uses. 2008-04-16

Learn to Unwrap the Gifts of ADD in a LIve Teleseminar Series Opening for Registrations Today   Dr. Edward Hallowell and Dr. Kenny Handelman are co-hosting a free teleseminar series called: Unwrapping The Gift of ADD. Registration opens today. Participants will discover strategies and tactics to find the gifts in ADD and ADHD. Participants can claim their free spot at www.UnwrappingTheGiftofADD.com. 2008-04-16

Hawaiian Beach Rentals Adds Updated Local Information To Their Travel Blog   Hawaiian Beach Rentals, leaders in the travel industry, added a local blog to their comprehensive website to provide the latest information about the islands. Hawaiian vacationers looking for updates on the island happenings can visit HawaiianBeachRentals.com/HawaiiTravelBlog/ for great travel tips from the locals. 2008-04-16

WhyBuy.com Serves as Free Online Rental Directory for Rental Websites   Listing Rental Items Online is Now Made Easier Due to the Free, Fully Optimized Website 2008-04-16

Three Run as Team for Katy ISD Board   Three tax cutting conservatives unite in an attempt to unseat tax and spend incumbents in Katy ISD School Board election set for May 10, 2008. 2008-04-16

Europe Accounts for More than 53% of the Global Tartaric Acid Market, According to New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Tartaric acid is a natural organic acid contained in grapes, especially wine dregs, which are transformed into calcium tartrate after extraction of residual alcohol. Tartaric acid finds application in food processing industry, chemical and pharmaceutical industry and construction industry. Global demand for tartaric acid is expected to reach 58 thousand tons by 2012. 2008-04-16

Workplace Languages, LLC Launches Pocket-Sized Survival Spanish & ESL Booklets   A more complex, interrelated world demands fast, easy and accurate real-time translations. Workplace Languages, LLC offers KwikFix booklets to facilitate workplace communications. 2008-04-16

Givingroom.com is Searching The Nation for an Unrecognized Champion to Be Rewarded: Do You Know an Overlooked Hero?
To honour selfless, generous acts performed by those in Canadian communities, GivingRoom will be showcasing and rewarding an individual who best personifies the meaning of a 'hero'. 2008-04-16

Sightseeing Tours Company Offers Spring Break Vacation Ideas and Two Ways to Win an iPod Nano   Discount attraction tickets company Trusted Tours.com offers bloggers, travelers, and spring break vacationers two ways to win an iPod Nano in the company's new March contest. 2008-04-16

Cardiovascular Catheters and Systems Market to reach $3.4 billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Driven by increasing number of interventional procedures due to continuous rise in the incidence of cardiovascular diseases, global market for Cardiovascular Catheters and Systems is projected to reach $3.4 billion by 2010. 2008-04-16

Market for Medical Device Electrodes Projected to Reach $811 Million by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Driven by the trend towards disposable electrodes and broader demographic trends such as aging population, the market for medical device electrodes is projected to reach $811 million by 2012. 2008-04-16

TuneTees Teams with Grammy-nominated Producers / #1 Songwriters for Release of 'Edge of the Blue' at TuneTeesonline.com   TuneTees™ joins forces with Grammy-nominated producers/#1 songwriters David Malloy and Tim Johnson to release beach concept album, "Edge Of The Blue Volume I," at tuneteesonline.com. TuneTees™ is first apparel line to offer digital download of full CD with purchase of designer apparel. The 14-track digital download bundle of "Edge Of The Blue" is being offered with a Special Edition "No Mas Cerveza Por Favor" TuneTee™ for $25...just in time for Spring, Cinco de Mayo & Summer. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of all TuneTees™ products benefits MusiCares, a non-profit organization that offers aid to musicians and others in the music business in times of financial, medical, and personal need. If you are a retail buyer and would like to carry TuneTees™ products, please contact: customerservice@tuneteesonline.com 2008-04-16

NEXREGEN's Commercial Real Estate Investment Weathers Credit Storm, 2/3 Interests Already Sold
Although the credit crunch has caused investor anxiety, some real estate investments are still solid. NEXREGEN(TM), a new online commercial real estate portal through which smaller investors can own commercial real estate property, has already sold 2/3 of its interests to buyers. 2008-04-16

Mayo Clinic Finds Exercise Can Reduce the Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment
A new Mayo Clinic study found that regular physical exercise may help protect against mild cognitive impairment, a disorder of the brain that affects nerve cells involved in thinking abilities. 2008-04-16

American Idol Rob Franta Turns to Mentoring and Coaching to Reach Fame and Fortune Guiding his Students to Success in the Global Resorts Network Travel Business   The need for mentoring doesn't stop when you become an adult. In fact many successful business owners have found that a mentor can help an individual grow without the need for making multiple business mistakes. Global Resorts Network is providing individuals an opportunity to mentor with successful business adviser Rob Franta. 2008-04-16

ShipServ Named a Winner of the Red Herring 100 Europe Award   Leading maritime e-marketplace recognized as one of the 100 most promising companies in Europe driving the future of technology. 2008-04-16

Recession Motivates Professionals to Go Back to School Alternative University Offers Edge over Traditional Universities
National American University today announced June 7 is the registration deadline for their first summer quarter which will offer Austin professionals an opportunity that experts say may better prepare them for the current economy. 2008-04-16

Ronnie Katz, CPA, President of Finance For Life Selected to Million Dollar Round Table's 'Top Of The Table'   Ronnie Katz, CPA and President of Finance For Life, has been selected as an exclusive member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)-Top Of The Table. The MDRT, the premiere association of financial professionals, is an international, independent association of more than 35,000 members. This equates to less than one percent of the world's most successful life insurance and financial service professionals. The number encompasses 476 companies and 76 nations. 2008-04-16

Automated Manifesting System & Software by ScanScale Solves Warehouse Operations Problems and Improves Shipping Efficiency for Miyako USA   ScanScale.com, a manifesting software and hardware solutions company, announces the successful implementation of a new packing and weighing system for electronics components distributor, Miyako USA. 2008-04-16

Owner/Builder Website, Make My Own House.Com, Launches New Landscaping Section
Make my own house.com, a top-ranking website that provides free information to homeowners about home construction, is launching an impressive landscaping section. This is one of the best methods to help owners raise property values in a weak housing market. 2008-04-16

Is 'MyInternetBusiness' Worth it's Weight in Gold?   Is "MyInternetBusiness" Worth It's Weight In Gold? Well if it's anything to go by, ten days after the launch,Darren Gaudry's MyInternetBusiness is proving to be the most advanced online business opportunity on the planet. It is the first business program of its kind to offer phenomenal... 2008-04-16

Flower Arranging eBook A Florists Nightmare   Flower Arrangements Made Simple was written for those individuals tired of paying high prices for simple floral arrangements. It is the perfect step-b-step photographic guide for making flower arrangements while saving over the high cost of using a florist. 2008-04-16

Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery adds Multiprocessor/Multicore Support   ElcomSoft, a leader in password recovery, has added multiprocessor and multicore support to Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery v. 2.50. 2008-04-16

Global Roofing Market to Reach $59.81 Billion, While Global Insulation Market to Reach $31.49 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Marred by the slowdown in the US construction industry, world roofing market is forecasted to grow at a rundown CAGR of 3.97% over the years 2007 through 2010, while insulation market is forecast to post a CAGR of 4.66% for the same period. 2008-04-16

Food Safety Testing Market to Reach $1.67 Billion by 2010, According to New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Rising concerns about terrorism, E.coli and mad cow diseases have significantly increased the demand for food testing over the years. By the year 2010, global market for Food Safety Testing is projected to reach $1.67 billion. 2008-04-16

Global Molecular Diagnostics Market to Reach $3.67 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
World molecular diagnostics market is projected to touch $3.67 billion by 2010. Molecular diagnostics is a rapidly advancing market within the medical diagnostics market, backed by hectic activity in the biomarker research arena, and exploding new applications for these tests. 2008-04-16

New Issue of Celebrity Number Plates Magazine Released, and It's Free   Regtransfers.co.uk, the UK's largest private plates supplier announces the release of issue 17 of their free magazine. The glossy, full-colour publication features a celebrity interview with Theo Paphitis from BBC TV's 'Dragons' Den'. 2008-04-16

Gypsum & Anhydrite Market to Reach 132 Million Metric Tons by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Future of the gypsum industry, mainly in North America is largely dependent on the construction industry, where the residential market comprises the main driving force and holds nearly 65% of demand for gypsum products. Against the backdrop, world market for Gypsum & Anhydrite is set to reach about 132 million metric tons by 2010. 2008-04-16

Macau.com Partners G2E Asia 2008 as Official Online Travel Company   Macau.com has been appointed as official online travel company for this year's G2E Asia (Global Gaming Expo Asia). 2008-04-16

Global Emission Control Catalysts Market to Cross $7.4 Billion by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Regulations are the major drivers of emission control catalysts. A series of international agreements on reducing emissions, and national initiatives for reducing emissions are driving the global market of emission control catalysts. The global market for emission control catalysts is projected to exceed $7.4 billion by the year 2012. 2008-04-16

Emotibles: Emoticons Now Appearing Everywhere   With well over 3,000 user-created Emotibles, these strangely expressive characters are popping up in unlikely places. 2008-04-16

Exclusive Introductions Agency Berkeley International Re-launches Its Website   Berkeley International, the introductions agency for the wealthy, launches its new website. In addition to fresh corporate branding the site now offers, in its exclusive members area, fantastic new services, opportunties and events at special rates. 2008-04-16

CelebPoker Introduce New High Stake Cash Tables for High Rollers Online   CelebPoker introduce some of the biggest High Roller Cash Tables EVER seen in the online poker world with the launch of their New £1,500 / £3,000 High Stakes Tables. 2008-04-16

ICPI Releases New Brochure Comparing Permeable Pavements   The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute released a new guide that compares the different types of permeable pavements. 2008-04-16

Design, Share and Sell T-shirts Online With LogoSportswear's New Social Commerce Service   LogoSportswear, of Cheshire, CT, proudly announces a new service that empowers budding entrepreneurs, designers, schools, and sports teams to unleash their creativity and "Design, Share & Sell" individual product designs on their web spaces. Visitors use LogoSportswear's Online Designers, Design Templates and Widgets to set-up online shops and sell shirts online -- absolutely free. Visit SellSportswear.com 2008-04-16

Amherst Media, Inc. Presents a New Book, The Art of Pregnancy Photography By Jennifer George   In this book, author Jennifer George explores maternity photography from a conceptual and artistic point of view. Readers are encouraged to select a meaningful location for the session, what props and fabrics enhance the images, how to pose the subject, the composition of the portrait, the use of light and digital imaging, and the importance of the relationship that is forged with the client. 2008-04-16

Amherst Media Presents Big Bucks Selling Your Photography by Cliff Hollenbeck in its 4th Edition   This timeless book provides a hard-and-fast look at the steps needed to make big money as a freelance photographer; it also shows how to handle the financial aspects of business when funds start rolling in. 2008-04-16

Water Damage Service Ends Litigation with State Farm Insurance
Dryout Inc., a Florida company that specializes in water damage services nationwide, has agreed to drop a court case with State Farm Insurance. 2008-04-16

Heritage Watch Company Completes Name Change to The Hoursmith   The Heritage Watch Company, a premier on-line retailer of fine chronographs, skeleton watches, and tourbillon watches, announced today that it has successfully completed the transition to its new name, The Hoursmith. 2008-04-16

Cockroaches to Infest UK Playgrounds; Bandai's HEXBUG Micro-Robotic Creature Toy   Prepare yourself for an army of robot cockroaches to storm across children's bedrooms and schools everywhere in the UK and EU in May 2008 - courtesy of Bandai. 2008-04-16

CardinalCommerce and AspDotNetStorefront Deliver Electronic Check Processing Through MyECheck
CardinalCommerce and AspDotNetStorefront deliver the first-ever shopping cart platform to offer electronic check processing through MyECheck. 2008-04-16

Taleee Ratings Announces Top 10 Rated Movies, Music, Books, Gadgets, Travel, Games and Cars from Across the Web   Taleee ratings shows what consumers rate tops: Apple, Nintendo, Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears A Who, Ray J and Yung Berg are among the top rated movies, music and gadgets across the Web; Disney World is top rated destination worldwide. 2008-04-16

Global Blood Banking and Blood Products Market to Reach $31.7 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Worldwide market for blood banking and blood products is exhibiting a healthy trend, driven by an ageing population, and increase in healthcare expenditures. New infections continue to take a toll of population, fueling the demand for safe blood transfusion. Amid the scenario, global blood banking and blood products market is projected to reach about $31.7 billion by 2010 2008-04-16

U.S.News & World Report Selects SimpleTuition to Offer Comprehensive Student Loan Comparison Tool: --Interactive student loan selection and comparison on www.usnews.com --   U.S.News & World Report, the nation's leading source of news, analysis, and service journalism, today announced the launch of a new online student loan comparison and shopping tool for its College and Grad sections at www.usnews.com. 2008-04-16

Feminine Hygiene Products Market to Reach $13 billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Driven by rising health consciousness amongst the female population, and advent of innovative and technologically superior products, the global market for feminine hygiene products is poised to cross $13 billion by 2010. Changing lifestyles and rising awareness levels contribute to the enhanced demand for feminine hygiene products in developing regions. 2008-04-16

WindowSticker.us Allows Creation of Custom Automotive Window Stickers Online for Dealers and Individuals   WindowSticker.us (http://www.windowsticker.us) provides a unique service: the creation, editing, and printing of customized automotive window stickers online. 2008-04-16

Global Microfilm and Microfiche Equipment & Supplies Market to Exceed $1.02 Billion by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Increasing concerns over digital data storage and retrieval systems is expected to be one of the few growth drivers in microfilm and microfiche equipment & supplies in the near future. The global microfilm and microfiche equipment & supplies market is projected to exceed $1.02 billion by 2012. 2008-04-16

World Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Market to Reach 2.5 Billion units by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
The automotive parts industry has undergone a significant change in the recent past. There has been a considerable shift in cars and components, production methods and materials. Driven by expanding demand in the Asian economies and new product developments, worldwide pistons, piston rings and engine valves market is forecast to reach 2.5 billion units by 2010. 2008-04-16

Explosives Market Projected to Reach 11.2 Million Metric Tons in 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Worldwide explosives demand is impacted by economic development, energy and base minerals demand, environmental push for cleaner fuels, transition from underground to surface mining and lack of viable mainstream competitive technologies. Global explosives market is expected to be 11.22 million metric tons in 2012. 2008-04-16

Ski Property from Just €198,000 - Ski Property in the Southern Alps With Ski In and Ski Out Apartments
Erna Low Property is delighted to launch Le Hameau des Rennes, a prestigious project of ski-in ski-out chalets and chalet style apartments in the much sought after and expanding resort of Vars in the Southern Alps. 2008-04-16

Moisture Analyzer Technology Boosts Potential for Converting Biogas to Electric Power   The ability of an advanced gas analyzer to detect moisture, hydrogen sulfide and other contaminants in gases can smooth the way for biogas as a resource for electric utilities. 2008-04-16

Mid-Market Companies Transform Corporate Culture with Halogen Employee Performance and Talent Management Suite
HCI research study finds numerous benefits to implementing HR technology solutions. 2008-04-16

WSIB and Employers Challenged on Workplace Safety at 100 High Schools in 50 Ontario Cities
Hiring the next generation is going to take more than great pay; tomorrow's workers are demanding respect on the job, including workplace health and safety best practices. Recognizing that, almost 70 Ontario employers - as well as representatives from WSIB, the federal government and school boards - are participating in the Our Youth at Work simulcast on April 18. They will speak face-to-face with thousands of students at 100 high schools in 50 Ontario cities about workplace safety. 2008-04-16

The Club International Deploys Viigo™ for Optimizing the Delivery of Mobile Content to BlackBerry® Smartphone Users   Viigo Inc., developer of one of the world's most popular mobile content and services delivery platforms for smartphones has been selected as the preferred partner for The Club International's ("TCI") mobile solution for BlackBerry® smartphones from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM). Using the pre-loaded and co-branded version of Viigo, TCI subscribers will now have immediate access to news, weather, sports, market performance, entertainment, and blogs, more quickly and more intuitively than ever before. 2008-04-16

DirectMail.com Adds “Prospect Spotting” Feature to Its GeoSelector Online List Selection and Mapping Tool   Innovative geo-mapping technology lets marketers plot the households they select for a mailing list on an interactive map and immediately see exactly where they are located, allowing them to target their mailing lists much more precisely. 2008-04-16

New Yorkers "Detoxify for Spring" with Dr. Morrison   Rejuvenate your body for Spring with Manhattan's Detox Expert. 2008-04-16

Checker Sedan Voted Best Transportation Service   Checker Sedan, the official luxury sedan service of Detroit Metro Airport, was recently named a winner in Michigan Meetings & Events magazine's Best of 2008 in the Transportation category. 2008-04-16

New Homes Coming to Port Aransas, TX as Village Walk Announces the Second and Final Phase
Construction crews will begin working this week on road and underground utility installation for an additional 42 home sites at Village Walk. The initial phase which began in early 2007 is almost sold out as second home and vacation home buyers discover affordable coastal cottages in Port Aransas, Texas. 2008-04-16

Pittsburgh Search Marketing Firm Elliance Helps American Healthcare Solutions Land Prestigious Client
As a startup, AHS needed a Web site that positioned them as a major player in the healthcare consulting market. In May 2006, Pittsburgh search marketing firm, Elliance, began a complete Web site redesign and SEO campaign for AHS and proved there's a direct correlation between SEO and landing new accounts. Using SEO, AHS has increased traffic to their site, gotten more leads and formalized a recent contract with the esteemed National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) in partnership with Life Science Strategy Group. 2008-04-16

Black Television News Channel Announces Carriage Agreement with Comcast
Black Television News Channel (BTNC), the nation's only African-American news network, announces a multi-year carriage agreement with Comcast. Under the agreement, BTNC expects that it will be added to Comcast systems in the following key African American markets: Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Baltimore. 2008-04-16

Golf Course Communities Regionalized In Fairway Living Magazine, Coming Soon   Fairway Living Magazine regionalized! Enjoy a complimentary 1 year subscription to while supplies last, all at absolutely no cost to you. Gated golf homes, luxury golf communities and much more. You can also find them easily at www.Fairwayliving.com. 2008-04-16

Springfield BMW RoadRiders Motorcycle Club Hosts 36th Annual Missouri State BMW Rally   The Springfield BMW RoadRiders (Road Riders) are preparing for their 36th Annual Missouri State BMW Motorcycle Rally to be held at Crane City Park in Crane, Missouri. The event will take place rain or shine June 20-22, 2008. 2008-04-16

Advanced Fertility Offers Free Infertility Seminar Meet Dr. Gail Whitman-Elia Wednesday, April 23rd
Advanced Fertility in West Columbia, SC offers a free infertility seminar for the greater South Carolina area. Participants will get to meet well-known fertility expert, Dr. Gail Whitman-Elia, found and medical director of Advanced Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology Institute, LLC. 2008-04-16

Berry and Associates Legal Team and Atlanta SEO Agency TwentySix2 Releases Social Security Disability Guide for SSD, SSDI and SSI Disability Cases
Social Security Disability website nationaldisabilitylawyer.com has collaborated with TwentySix2 Marketing, utilizing search engine marketing and search engine optimization services to release a Social Security Disability guide. The site, Nationaldisabilitylawyer.com is a leader in SSD, SSDI and SSI disability benefit cases and further expands services to educate the disabled public about disability benefits. 2008-04-16

UNITIV Joins VMware VIP Partner Program as an Enterprise Level Partner
Unitiv, Inc., a technology integrator and solutions provider focused on the optimized datacenter, today announced that they have joined the VMware VIP Partner Program as an Enterprise level partner. The Enterprise Partner level of the VMware VIP Program is intended for organizations with the ability to help clients design, plan and deploy both traditional computing infrastructures and virtual infrastructures. 2008-04-16

Armstrong Teasdale LLP Adds Powerful Functionality with nQueue's Next Generation Omtool™ AccuRoute® Integration
nQueue announces that client Armstrong Teasdale LLP will enhance its Embedded™ functionality with nQueue's Next Generation Omtool AccuRoute integration. 2008-04-16

Crutchfield Launches "You Dream It, We'll Help You Build It" Contest   Creative Entries Sought for Using Consumer Electronics in the Coolest Ways 2008-04-16

First Alert Moves to Recyclable PET Plastics for Product Packaging
First Alert's switch to PET Plastics for its smoke and carbon monoxide alarms increases the likelihood that the packaging will be recycled. Redesigned clamshell packaging also features an "easy-open" tear strip. 2008-04-16

Sight & Sound Theatre Brings its World Famous Performances to Branson, Missouri   After more than 20 years spent on the east coast, Sight & Sound Theatre brings their fun-loving and unforgettable show west, to Branson, MO. The arrival of Sight & Sound Theatre adds to the already stellar list of performers and shows in Branson. 2008-04-16

University Centre of the Westfjords Ready to Launch New Masters Program
New master's program in Coastal and Marine Management: Cross-disciplinary, Internationally oriented, taught in English, Individually tailored studies, Offered starting in fall 2008, Deadline for applications June 5th. 2008-04-16

eCard Site VivaVogue.com Makes Stunning Debut -- Offering Free eCards for a Limited Time   Viva Vogue Ecards an eCard Boutique for women is poised to make a stunning debut. Featured by Glam Media, the animated eCards are fashionable, cool and funny. Unique and cutting edge, www.vivavogue.com tackles the topics that make other eCard sites blush. 2008-04-16

Domainmonster.com Confirmed as Largest .asia Registrar
Mesh Digital's Domainmonster.com domain name registration brand, has today been confirmed by the DotAsia registry as their largest registrar outside of the USA. 2008-04-16

Heavenly Treasures Announces Top Five Jewelry Gifts For Mother's Day
Family pendants top the Mother's Day gift trends with peace sign jewelry a close second. 2008-04-16

Tween Waters Inn Of Captiva Island USA Celebrates 2008 By Giving Away Eight Great $2,000 Island Holidays All Year Seven Days and Six Nights of Gulf of Mexico Beachfront Paradise Awaits Lucky Winners
'Tween Waters Inn at Captiva Island, Florida is giving away eight beach vacations 2008-04-16

Senator Byron Dorgan Receives the Dr. L. Michael Kuhn Award from the National Hemophilia Foundation
Senator is Lauded for Introducing Bill Raising Lifetime Insurance Caps 2008-04-16

Steel Building Leader, General Steel, Growing More than Ever   Has the Construction Sector stopped growing? General Steel doesn't think so. With continued growth General Steel Corporation is expanding and moving into brand new offices in Littleton Colorado with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 19, 2008. 2008-04-16

Hosted SharePoint Services 3.0 SP1 Available From 123Together.com   Small and mid-size businesses can take immediate advantage of this enterprise-class collaboration tool as a hosted service and receive guaranteed uptime, 24 x 7 U.S.-based support and shared and dedicated server options. 2008-04-16

Leisure Systems, Inc. Adds Three New Jellystone Parks   New Camp-Resorts Come to California, North Carolina and Oklahoma 2008-04-16

Former Head of Analytics for Google Publishes New Book   First comprehensive book on Google Analytics is about measuring for success and applies best practice techniques on how to do so using Google Analytics. Launch party April 24th in London. To attend, email launch@advanced-web-metrics.com 2008-04-16

Carseek.com Reaches Out to Car Buyer's with Dented Credit
Carseek.com - Though best known for its extensive and current database of revi