"Woof-Man: A Woman's Guide to Her Man's Inner Canine," a psychological humor book brimming with witty dog metaphors, is coming to the Big Apple.

The dogs will hit the streets of New York starting October 21, 2005 as the award-winning author, Kim E. Gordon, makes her first New York appearance since the book's release earlier this year. Ms. Gordon will be signing books at Nubian Heritage Harlem Village, 2037 5th Ave. (between 125th & 126th) in Harlem, NY on October 21, 2005, from 3:00-5:00 pm, and at Nubian Heritage Fort Greene, 560 Fulton St. (near Flatbush) in Brooklyn, NY on October 22, 2005, from 2:00-4:00 pm. The popular book cleverly compares personality traits and common characteristics of men with twenty-three different breeds of dogs.

- Soaring Star Productions, LLC, announced today the launch of their new music CD, "Pocket Snails Letter Adventure & Other Snaily Songs." The new CD, based on the multi-award winning "Pocket Snails Letter Adventure" video, features eleven peppy, original songs as well as a lyric book so young listeners may sing along with their tiny new friends again and again. Among the tracks are those included on the newly released DVD, and some extra tunes -- "We Love the Vowels," "Upper Case, Lower Case," and "I Love the Pocket Snails." Audio bloopers make for a laugh-out-loud ending to a delightful CD.

A survey on awareness of new Ageism legislation by Arras People, the project management recruitment specialists, highlights a surprising lack of awareness of new regulations to prevent age discrimination at work.

Nearly 40 per cent of respondents do not know of the new regulations. In the16-34 years age bracket (which are heavily affected by the regulations), 64 per cent of respondents are unaware of the regulations. Even in the 50-plus age group, 15 per cent are not aware.

Under the regulations, employers will no longer be allowed to use age as a consideration in employment, promotion or retirement decisions. Yet the overwhelming majority -81 per cent of respondents- does not intend to amend their CVs. (There are no significant differences between the age groups). At the other end of the spectrum the minority plans to remove their date of birth or even 'experience' dates that enable it to be calculated".

'Honeycomb', a work of New Age fiction by Israel del Rio has been published. Honeycomb is about a mysterious gift of honey that unlocks memories of a time before birth. A man finds himself in a place known as the Honeycomb where a spiritual guide presents him the rare opportunity to review and choose his next life from a rack of scrolls.

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The book asks, "What would you do if you were given the chance to review and choose your next life? Would you choose one for its wealth, or for its happiness? Would you choose one for its challenge, or for its simplicity?"

Rockliffe, the leading developer of high quality email server and email security software for service providers and businesses, today announced that a new version of its MailSite mail server software product will help businesses reduce the complexity of providing wireless email services for its employees. MailSite SE version 7.0 bundles in support for multiple wireless email management options at no additional cost, including a more sophisticated SMS alert "push email" service than the capability recently announced by Yahoo! Rockliffe offers worldwide installation and configuration services that makes it possible for SMBs to set up wireless email services within a few hours.

Novato, CA (PRWEB) December 3, 2008 -– In an open letter to President-elect Barack Obama, Success With People CEO David Russell urges the incoming President to avoid repeating past mistakes by allowing the auto industry to continue its traditional course.

Much has been written about how much money the United States government should spend to bail out U.S. automakers and how it should be spent. "In all the debate about arrogant executives, greedy unions, foolish investors, potential job loss and impact on the economy we overlook what should be the most important consideration."

OPSM Direct has just launched a new promotion to members of the increasingly popular social networking site Facebook. Members who join the OPSM Direct Facebook group are granted access to a special code offering an extra 5% discount on all products purchased online.

OPSM Direct encourages Facebook users that need contact lenses and other eye care products to join the Facebook group and invite all their friends to also take advantage of the promotion. The offer won't last much longer and at up to 55% off, OPSM Direct is now even cheaper than ever before. The OPSM Direct Facebook group can be found by searching "OPSM Direct" in the Facebook search box. If that's not enough, OPSM Direct also has a Price Matching guarantee* and provides free postage on all orders of 6 months supply* or more.

Traditionally, contacts have been dispensed through optometrists. Today, more and more people are realizing the convenience and cost savings which can be obtained by ordering contact lenses online.

With Summer coming to an end, it's time to gear up for a season of entertaining indoors, and that means starting on those pesky remodels you've been planning. Those interested in remodeling with decorative concrete now have access to The Concrete Network's Spring and Fall publications of Concrete Expressions in digital format. The publication, distributed in print-format twice per year to subscribers in the United States and Canada, can now be accessed by consumers worldwide, free of charge. With no software to download, the issue can be viewed online at www.concreteexpressionsmag.com/digital.

Aperto® Networks, builder of the world’s most advanced carrier-grade and cost-effective WiMAX base stations and subscriber units, announced today that it has secured $20 million of new equity funding.

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We will use this round of funding to solidify our position as the leading supplier of mobile and fixed WiMAX products to service providers and enterprise customers worldwide.

The financing round was led by Quicksilver Ventures and included participation from several of the existing investors including Gunn Allen Venture Partners, JK&B Capital, Canaan Partners, Alliance Ventures, Innovacom, JAFCO Ventures, and Labrador Ventures.

Fishback Financial has licensed the Banking Business Intelligence Solution from SwiftKnowledge, Inc and is reporting an astounding 90% of the solution being implemented without requiring any company-specific changes. This solution includes all back-end connectivity and infrastructure models built specifically to meet the high standards and unique data challenges facing companies in the banking industry.

According to Ryan Schiller, the Information Services Analytics Manager for Fishback Financial, a multi-bank holding company located in Brookings, South Dakota, the company was all set to start building their own internal solution when they heard about the Banking Business Intelligence Suite options provided by SwiftKnowledge and the flexibility of their customer service. He states, "We needed a solution that was more flexible, more stable and had the ability to grow with us. We also needed a solution that would meet the needs of a multi-bank holding company. Our data needs can get quite complex and convoluted. Until we sat down with SwiftKnowledge and reviewed their banking solutions, we thought we had to build everything ourselves."

Cascadia Capital, LLC, a national investment bank that finances the future for emerging growth, business services and manufacturing companies, released an updated business forecast today in order to help investors maximize their 2008 returns.

Focusing on six key sectors - Sustainable Industries, Communications, Internet New Media, Middle Markets, Consumer and Retail - the forecast reports that the path to prosperity, while bumpy and even treacherous in places, is still well marked.

"This updated analysis represents our best thinking in an uncertain and unclear market," said Michael Butler, Chairman and CEO of Cascadia. "We think prudence and caution are certainly called for today, but there are definitely solid ways to make money in a number of areas, and we're locking in on these upside situations."

Sizzle It! is the first company to offer specialized expertise in the production of sizzle reels. The company aims to become the go-to source for creative, engaging and effective sizzle reels and promo videos. Sizzle It's management team has over 20 years of experience and a dedication to making clients' lives easier. Their clients include several high profile organizations such as Blue Man Group, NBC Universal, CBS, Hewlett-Packard, the Eric Trump Foundation and many top public relations, marketing and advertising firms.

Coms Plc., a leading provider of internet telephony solutions for Business, today announced the launch of the Coms VoIP DECT System, a fully wireless version of its VoIP business telephony service.

Wide Area VoIP DECT Coverage (up to 64 Sq Kms) using a combination of a Synch Switch, Base Stations and Repeaters.

The Coms Wireless VoIP DECT (Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) system gives customers crystal clear voice coverage from 300 meters to an area up to 64 Sq kilometres using repeaters and additional base stations. Handset battery life is also dramatically improved, allowing 150 hours of standby and 10 hours of talktime, as well as access to all the usual business telephone system features e.g. call hold, call transfer, voice mail to email, etc.

Empathica Inc., a leading provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) programs to some of the world’s most respected brands, announced today that it has signed an agreement with DBM Consultants to extend its market reach and enable Australian service organisations to take advantage of Empathica’s CEM products.

Under the new partnership, DBM Consultants, one of 00004000 the leading market research companies in Australia with five of the top ten private and public sector organizations on its client roster, will implement and support Empathica’s customer survey and analytics, and employee engagement survey offerings throughout the Australian multi-unit multi-touch point servicing industry.

The agreement is effective immediately and enables DBM Consultants to empower Australian organisations such as foodservice brands, retail banking institutions, and other multi-unit based organizations to exploit the proven customer satisfaction measurement methodologies and technologies that Empathica has developed and deployed for more than seven years.

March 27, 2009 -- The Jenzabar Foundation today announced that it has extended its deadline for submitting nominations for the 2009 Student Leadership Awards. After a number of expressions of interest and requests for an extension beyond the original March 31 deadline, submissions are now being accepted until Tuesday, April 14, 2009.

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"We want to be aware of the most possible student service activities to ensure The Student Leadership Awards are granting those who are truly making a difference," said Robert A. Maginn, Jr., Chairman of the Jenzabar Foundation and CEO and Chairman of the Board of Jenzabar, Inc. "The nomination deadline has been extended to give busy students, higher education faculty and staff, and non-profit organizations the time they need to nominate outstanding student leaders."

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored Vetrazzo, LLC today during the 11th annual Environmental Awards Ceremony for their effort to protect and preserve the environment. Vetrazzo, chosen from over 200 nominees, manufactures recycled glass surfacing that is used as a sustainable alternative to granite and other quarried stone for countertops, tabletops and more.

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The Region 9 Environmental Awards program acknowledges commitment to the environment and significant contributions made by businesses, local, government officials, tribes, media, environmental organizations and individuals. Forty groups and individuals were selected from over 200 nominees received this year from Region 9, which includes California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Pacific Islands and tribal lands.

NFI Consumer Products which markets and distributes consumer products to leading retailers, announces the addition of Brazilian Bodyâ„¢ Diet and Energy Shot (http://www.brazilianbodyshot.com ) to its growing product stable. Brazilian Bodyâ„¢ Diet and Energy Shot uses three different Brazilian herbs that are combined to provide a drink that rates high in antioxidant levels, provides a significant energy boost, and suppresses the appetite.

Richard Guy, Chairman of NFI Consumer Products elaborates on Brazilian Body™ Diet and Energy Shot, "What makes Brazilian Body™ Diet and Energy Shot superior to other dietary supplements is the combination of Chá de Bugre, Yerba Mate and Acai. Chá de Burge has been widely used as a weight loss aid in Brazil for many years. Chá de Burge is an all natural stimulant that increases energy and alertness but it does not make you feel jittery or nervous. Chá de Bugre is also an excellent appetite suppressant that doesn't cut your appetite off entirely. The result is that you feel full with less food, prompting you to eat smaller meals more frequently which is what doctors and nutritionists believe is the key to maintaining weight loss and keeping up your metabolism."

Saturday October 11, 2008 at 5:30 pm is the kick-off of the Freedom Level at the BankAtlantic Center. Consolidated Credit Counseling Services, the industry leader providing credit counseling and debt management programs throughout the United States, has joined the Florida Panthers and the BankAtlantic Center to bring personal finance education to the South Florida community.

"Providing financial education, credit counseling and debt management assistance is a crucial component to consumers' financial well-being and vital in our fragile South Florida economy," said Howard Dvorkin, founder and spokesperson of Consolidated Credit Counseling Services who came up with the idea of offering financial education to consumers at the South Florida arena. As part of this multi-year partnership, Consolidated Credit Counseling Services will be the premier sponsor of the Freedom Level, the renamed BankAtlantic Center upper level.

What would we do without the modern day 'blogging' phenomenon? Blogs render such entertainment. Good, bad or indifferent, gossip sites are spewing with some facts, some fiction, and everything in between. It seems the rumor mills are all in love with the highly desired model and former video-vixen, Ms. Angel Lola Luv aka Lola Monroe. In the beginning of her career, Ms. Luv graced countless magazine covers, and featured in music videos with some of the top Hip Hop artists in the industry. But now she is embarking on a new career, from former video/print diva to sexy, sharp and sassy, rap diva. Teaming up with the undisputed mixtape giant Dj Fletch, Ms. Luv debuted a new mixtape this month, lyrically airing out the rumors and smacking the haters.

Paula Rosenthal, publisher of HearingExchange, a blog and community for people with hearing loss and their families, announces the launch of her newest community, HearingExchange Kids at http://www.HearingExchangeKids.com, specifically for elementary and middle school aged children with hearing loss. With earlier diagnosis of hearing loss, advancements in digital hearing aid and cochlear implant technology and the popularity of inclusion and mainstreaming for students with disabilities, increasing numbers of deaf and hard of hearing children attend public schools. Often, they are the only child with a hearing loss in their grade or school district. The HearingExchange Kids website will allow children to find the camaraderie and peer support essential during their tween years of social and emotional development.