The Book of THoTH http://www.book-of-thoth.com , a site for paranormal discussion and research, is expanding massively in resources and in membership.

There are currently over 3,000 members, including notable authors and researchers. Best selling author Philip Gardiner, Gary Osborne, JC De La Torre, Marshall Klarfeld, and many other well known and respected individuals are currently active on the site.

Every new member who joins potentially brings new topics to discuss or introduces a new perspective to an older debate, so reaching 3,000 members brings thousands of viewpoints. The discussion forums have been extremely busy lately, with total page views reaching well over 8.75 million.

The KIDZARONI.com project began when Kim Shapiro, Internet industry professional turned stay-at-home mom, began searching for a website where her daughter could chat and email with friends and create her own personal page in a totally safe online environment. The ones she found for young children lacked the age appropriate content component necessary to keep elementary age kids engaged, and other sites didn’t offer the parent-monitored safety component needed for kids too young for Facebook and MySpace. KIDZARONI.com was created to provide lots of fun content for kids and a safe place to learn social networking skills.

BeyondROI, www.beyondroi.com, a leading provider of search engine marketing services and proprietary search technology, today announced that its 10th employee is now certified as a Google Advertising Professional. To qualify each BeyondROI employee had to pass comprehensive requirements set fourth by Google.

It is essential that our search marketing managers apply industry leading techniques. Their Google AdWords Professional certification is a valuable compliment to our Google AdWords Application Programming Interface (API). Together, these enable BeyondROI to deliver the most powerful pay-per-click (PPC) campaign management on Google, and provide our clients a high return on investment," says BeyondROI CEO and founder Richard J. Pollack.

Video production veteran Frank Datzer and duplication and digital disc manufacturing expert Marc Mayer have partnered to form a new company called “Disc Cloners Plus.”

“Disc Cloners Plus” was formed to fill what the partner’s see as a growing need for affordable, fast and professional DVD/CD duplication and DVD authoring. “We may not be the first to offer digital disc duplication and authoring services, said Datzer, but we will be the first to offer service, quality and integrity at a level customers have not experienced before!”

Inc. magazine today ranked Search Wizards No. 89 on its 27th annual Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. The list is the most comprehensive look at America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs.

In addition to being ranked No. 89 on the Inc. 500 list, Search Wizards was ranked No. 4 on Inc.’s Top 2008 Human Resources companies, No. 5 on their Top 2008 Companies Run by Women, and No. 6 on their Top 100 Businesses in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA.

“We have grown the business solely with sweat equity” comments Leslie O’Connor, CEO of Search Wizards. “Our biggest accomplishment has been our sustained growth—2,066% in three years. We have invested in internal staff and corporate infrastructure, and this recognition by Inc. is an encouraging validation of our instincts and vision.”

Leading Points Corporation of Centennial, Colorado has signed a 24-month agreement with Somatic Systems, Inc. (Other OTC: SMAS.PK) of Northampton, Massachusetts. Under the terms of the agreement, Leading Points will work to promote Clinical Somatics™, a non-drug, non-surgical method of pain management, among both the military service personnel and their medical providers.

"We are currently in the process of planning a phased rollout strategy," said retired Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Sullivan, founder and president of Leading Points Corporation. "Our primary task is one of education, letting military service members know that the Clinical Somatics™ option exists and how remarkably effective it has proven to be in terms of pain management. We will concentrate those efforts in geographical areas where Somatic Systems currently has treatment facilities or those where such facilities are planned in the near future."

Well- known “writing help” Webmaster, Shaun Fawcett, has just launched a new Web site that focuses exclusively on the writing of letters of recommendation and letters of reference. He says that the purpose of the site is to demystify and fast-track the writing of these letters by providing a one-stop information source for anyone who has to write any type of recommendation letter or reference letter.

As Fawcett explains, “I have been providing people with online writing help and tools for almost five years now, and have seen that, by far the most problematic types of documents to write are letters of recommendation and/or letters of reference. These letters are usually written for critical situations that affect someone’s life and/or career – yet there is so much misunderstanding out there as to which one is which, and how to write one properly and appropriately.”

CedarCide Industries of The Woodlands, Texas announces the availability of their most recent invention known as CedarShield Deck Dock and Fence. Dave Glassel, acknowledged as the Worlds leading Cedar Oil Scientist developed the unique product using Texas Red Cedar Oil and Quartz compounds which when combined provide total dimensional stability to the treated wood. The use of CedarCide Wood Protection Products are the Panacea of wood treatment for Decks, Docks, Fence and other outdoor structures. It is considered a Lifetime Treatment that eliminates warping, splitting and cupping of wood as it ages. A one time treatment will render the treated wood insect, decay and moisture resistant forever.

In mid September, Concrete Encounter of Fairfield, Connecticut will be featured on Ron Hazelton’s HouseCalls building a concrete countertop for a bathroom in Ron’s home. Concrete Encounter’s owner Jeff Kuryluk demonstrates step by step the process of building a pre-cast concrete countertop from template to installation on this national television program.

“The misconception by most people is that a concrete countertop is easy to build,” says Kuryluk. “But quite the opposite. We must make the piece strong, durable and stain resistant. There are a lot of man hours and many specialized materials incorporated into the concrete to give it these qualities.” Throughout the show, Jeff and Ron go through the process of removing the old vanity top, templating the cabinet, building the countertop form, pouring, and then finishing the concrete. Concrete Encounter’s special admixture is used in the concrete to ensure structural stability and resistance to cracking while their concrete countertop sealer Super Seal gives Ron confidence that staining will not be an issue.

Costume rentals and sales are continuing the trend toward a more revealing and sexy nature.

“We are seeing people wanting to be sexier and more flirtatious,” said Rich Williamson President of Pierre’s Costumes in Philadelphia. “Halloween is a time to act like a kid without getting in trouble for doing that. Every other day of the year, people would look at you strangely if you wore fishnets, a short ‘Miss Muffet’ dress and false eyelashes. At Halloween, that is considered normal.”

AccruePartners, a Charlotte, N.C.-based staffing and recruiting firm, today announced that three more recruiters recently received certified staffing professionalTM (CSP) designations from the American Staffing Association (ASA). Heather Devereux, Chris Ballone and Jessica Dailey received their certifications earlier this month.

CSP designation benefits AccruePartners' candidates and clients by assuring them that the company's recruiters have the expertise, experience and training necessary to place the right candidate with the right client. To be eligible for CSP designation, candidates must be an employee of a staffing firm that is an active member of or is eligible to be an active member of the ASA, must agree to uphold the ASA Code of Ethics and Good Practices and must pass an exam. The CSP designation also requires continuing education in order for individuals to maintain their certification.

Tranax Technologies, Inc., www.tranax.com, a leading developer of ATMs and self-service kiosks, today announced its expansion and subsequent move from Fremont to Newark, California. The new corporate headquarters enables the supplier to increase both its customized and standard assembly divisions, and almost double the space of its corporate headquarters from 42,000 to more than 79,000 square feet.

"We've simply run out of space. Our business is growing; we need additional production space to accommodate that growth. The new facility will provide more space for Retail ATM production and give us even more local configuration flexibility for self service and banking products. We will also be adding new demonstration and training capabilities and room for additional people," said Mike Sedrel, Vice Preside of Manufacturing."

CareerTours, the fastest-growing online recruiting resource, has announced that Invest Southwest has invited CareerTours to participate in Invest Southwest’s 2007 conference.

Invest Southwest is the premier capital conference in Arizona and the Southwest. The event connects the region’s most promising ventures with knowledgeable investors. Presenting companies have received more than a quarter billion investment dollars since inception of the conference in 1992.

On December 12-13, 2007, investors and venture capitalists from across the country will gather to see the "Best of the Southwest" present their business plans and investment opportunities. These companies are ready for investment, and have participated in a competitive application process and an extensive mentoring period in anticipation of their conference presentation.

The next wave of innovation in the RFID market - Battery-Powered Passive RFID - is set to power new and emerging applications in manufacturing, supply chain, health care, asset management, security and retail, according to thought leaders from Blue Spark Technologies, Inc., the leading designer of thin, flexible, green printed batteries.

Innovative Battery Technologies Bridge the Gap Between Passive UHF and Active RFID

"Innovation to drive improved performance typically follows after technologies mature and become increasingly more commoditized," according to Gary Johnson, Blue Spark president and CEO. "That's what's happening now with RFID. For many high-value applications, battery assisted passive effectively bridges the price/performance gap that exists between pure passive UHF and active RFID, and does so with far less complexity and expense."

New developments being displayed by Ilapak (www.ilapak.com) at Interpack will demonstrate how all packaging customers can minimise cost per pack, whatever style and level of pack presentation their products demand. The company's increasing emphasis on supplying innovative technology, reliable equipment, top quality service and the lowest possible energy and material consumption is the key to Ilapak's ability to help customers achieve this goal.

Enhanced reliability is a prominent feature of all the new developments to Ilapak's latest packaging machines. This is achieved by the use of high quality, commercially available components, a user-friendly HMI to minimise operator errors, an electronic platform capable of web connection to allow remote monitoring and software designed to predict component failures well in advance. Several energy saving features are also incorporated in the latest machines including greater thermal efficiency of sealing jaws and rollers and the use of energy recuperation systems in the motor drives.

Haley Productions announces the release of several new downloadable scavenger hunt games and kids' house party games. The first is Operation Time Flies, a timed scavenger hunt for teens and adults comprised of picture challenges, a word search/find items challenge and final team projects. As with all of their games, this hunt is designed to keep the teams creatively and energetically engaged from start to finish with a variety of challenges.

Haley Productions has also released Operation Romantic Rendezvous, a scavenger hunt for couples and Operation Black Cat, a Halloween themed scavenger hunt for teens and adults.

Clay Shirky, specialist in emerging technologies and professor at New York University, says that the dissemination of news events via social media has heightened the role of emotion. Because of the instantaneous manner with which users of platforms such as Facebook and Twitter are inclined to pick up, modify and share messages, the media landscape now favors excitement over objectivity.

Clay Shirky

A video interview with Shirky exploring how emotion has impacted the media environment is featured on IdeasProject, a unique website developed by Nokia. IdeasProject is an online "information space" that provides a new way to interact with thought leaders and their big ideas about the future of connected communications. For more on Shirky's big idea, visit: http://www.ideasproject.com/idea_person.webui?id=3526

Palmchip Corporation's Mobile Software Group, a global leader in connected and secure technologies, announces the availability of GMinutes; a web2.0 secure application for creating, organizing, and distributing Meeting Minutes and tracking action items. GMinutes allows businesses, organizations, universities, governments, and groups to document their meeting minutes in an efficient, secure, and organized manner. To secure user data, it uses AES to encrypt data and SSL technology for secure data transmission, making it one of the most secure cloud applications available today.

From June 13 to June 15 Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah will be the scene of a natural disaster simulation designed to train volunteers in rescuing animals during disasters.

Anyone interested in participating in this hands-on experience can secure a position and information by emailing Mary Lichtenberger at MaryL @ bestfriends.org.

"Our goal is to present an informative and interactive training that will provide volunteers with a better understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS) and their role in rapid response. Everyone should take away not only the skills and mindset to participate in future disasters, but a renewed sense of camaraderie," said Rich Crook, Best Friends rapid response manager.

TypingWorldwide.com, a website dedicated to offering various transcription services, was founded by legal assistant Brenda Richards in September 2008. The latest site update is the addition of a company blog, www.TranscriptionServiceBlog.com, which was established one month later.

"I wanted to start my own transcription business because I knew I had the experience to make it successful," said Richards. "Our site is backed with twenty-six years of experience, so you're sure to get a very high level of professionalism with our company."