New Year’s celebrations on Fox News as well as CNN’s Larry King “Live” show were filled with country music stars that saw the New Year bringing a greater expansion of country music to major media markets than in any previous year. Fox News anchors Juliet Huddy and Mike Jerrick rang in the New Year of 2006 with the grand re-opening of the Nashville Palace along with Aaron Tippin, Janie Frickey, Jett Williams, Craig Morgan, John Stone, the LoCash Cowboys and Arista recording artist, Phil Vassar. In the audience, several people were seated at VIP tables in the Palace re-opening as guests of the club owner, Steve Smith who also owns Tootsies Orchid Lounge in downtown Nashville. *See www.tootsies.net

Singer-songwriter Mark Doyon, founder of the Virginia-based music collective Arms of Kismet (www.armsofkismet.com), is making his song catalog available online through Wampus Multimedia. The collection of 95 compositions written and released since 1987 includes selections from the soon-to-be released Arms of Kismet CD, "Cutting Room Rug," as well as links to digital audio.

"The way people experience music is changing," Doyon said. "People don't browse in record shops much anymore. They're tired of CDs piling up around the house. As a songwriter, I want to reach as many of those people as I can, and I don't want a physical product separating us. As Jeff Tweedy says, 'music isn't a loaf of bread.' It can't be consumed. There aren't limits to it. Putting the catalog online allows me to reach people without manufacturing and material costs. It's simple and direct."

Most people only think of balance in terms of work/family but if you look at all aspects of your life - work, family, friends, relationships, health, money, space, spirit and community – the balancing act can be overwhelming. Finding balance is a journey, a journey on a road without a map. Debbie Lessin, author of “Life is a Balancing Act…a fun book” (ISBN 0972892419) readily admits that her fascination with balance was discovered by taking that very journey and exploring the mystery and magic of all that life has to offer.

RezCom Systems and SoundLab announce the release of their new Quantum Phonic speakers setting a new standard in the sound industry.

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In the late 1800s there was a new revolution in the field of transportation when the first gas powered cars were created. The invention of the printing press opened the eyes of the world as printed material became more accessible to the masses. During the 1900s the shift from telegraph to telephone, then television and radio started a new revolution in entertainment and communication.

For over 36 years now, the world has listened to their music; radio broadcast, television and other mass communication with a sound device call the dynamic speaker. Dynamic speakers are like the horse and buggy of the 1800s compared to a new technology in sound. This new technology is about to revolutionize the entertainment industry as well as other industries that currently use dynamic speakers for listening.

Chief Economist at Capital Market Consultants, LLC, Dr. Brian Jacobsen, was featured at the 2nd International Symposium "Advances in Financial Forecasting". Brian Jacobsen, Ph.D., CFA is a Partner at Capital Market Consultants, LLC. The 2nd International Symposium "Advances in Financial Forecasting" was part of the 2005 International Conference of Computational Methods in Sciences and Engineering held at The Poseidon Hotel in Loutraki, Greece.

The two conference sessions Dr. Jacobsen spoke about were "Valuing Active Managers" in the Advances in Derivatives, Asset Allocation, and Alternative Investments session and "The Use of Downside Risk Measures in Portfolio Construction and Evaluation" at the session on Asset Pricing and Risk Management. You can see the presentations in their entirety at http://economics.cmarkc.com/research/research.php. All extended abstracts accepted for presentation, including Dr. Jacobsen’s, will be included in a special proceedings volume in the Lecture Series on Computer and Computational Sciences, VSP/Brill Publishers due out soon.

AGWAY partners with "The Garden Guys" talk radio network.

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Agway headquarters and Distribution Center located in Westfield Massachusetts, is pleased to announce a major 52 week sponsorship of "The Garden Guys" talk radio network. Beginning April 2009 Agway will sponsor live garden talk, recorded branding and product commercials as well as product promotions and give aways to increase awareness of the Agway Brand and Private Labeled Product lines and to help consumers get answers to their yard and garden questions.

Salty Supply is capturing the audience of new and old hobbiest to the newest complete online store for Saltwater Aquarium Supplies. As seen on many of the larges 5b4 t forums Salty Supply is projected to be as mainstream as many of the larger aquarium supply companies.

Richard Gilliland of Salty Supply says "We plan to carry a large line of only the finest aquarium products available. We won't be carrying anything that we would consider sub par in the industry. When it comes to proper husbandry equipment is one of the most important aspects to a healthy aquatic environment."

May 1, 2008 marks the official grand opening of Lake Presidential, the 18-hole championship golf course that winds its way throughout the best-selling lake and golf course community in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Beechtree's residents have been eagerly awaiting this grand opening, and they certainly aren't alone. "The course is going to open at a really good level, and we expect to do almost 4,000 rounds in May," said Nathan Presnal, Lake Presidential's Head Golf Professional.

In August, it will host the MAPGA Senior/Quarter Century Championship, and in May of 2009 it will host the qualifier for the Maryland State Open. The fact that Beechtree will begin hosting golf tournaments and events as early as this summer speaks to the readiness and quality of the course. "It's going to have a mature feel right out of the gate," noted Presnal. "If you look at our trees they're already 60 to 120-feet tall."

Safefreight Technology, a provider of global wireless security and AVL tracking technology, is pleased to announce that Cash N Go has awarded Safefreight Technology with a national contract to secure the service fleet of Cash N Go service vehicles.

Faced with the increasing demand for Cash N Go ATM products and a concurrent increase in security and fleet management requirements, Cash N Go has implemented Safefreight’s SmartFleet™ System to enhance their ability to manage their mobile assets. Incorporating advanced wireless GPS tracking, customized security features, and mapping technology, SecurityGuard™ devices were installed onto Cash N Go mobile assets. This solution offers remote security monitoring and control through the web-enabled SmartFleet™ Manager application. Real-time visibility and monitoring will alert Cash N Go of any security breaches that may arise in the transportation of their sensitive, high-valued cargo.

Online Kitchenware sales manager, Simon West, is very animated about the cookware: We are very enthusiastic about the Mauviel Cuprinox Copper range because Mauviel produce such high quality products, and this classic looking cookware is no exception. Mauviel have a firm grip on the cookware market both with professional chefs, home cooking and have done so for many years. This is why we think this is going to generate big sales.

About Mauviel:

Located in Villedieu-les-Poêles in Normandy, Mauviel manufactures kitchen utensils for the catering professionals, proposing professional quality products. The production of those articles follows the tradition and ''savoir faire'' which has been passed down from generation to generation. Chosen by regular and demanding professionals, Mauviel is continuously researching high performance techniques and materials for creating new products. Nowadays, Mauviel products are from the conception to the manufacture universally known for their design and high quality.

Celebros Inc. announced today it closed a successful investment round of $3M from existing investors. The funds are earmarked for accelerating marketing and sales activities in the US and Europe and advancing R&D projects.

Celebros search leads worldwide

In 2006 Celebros's customer base increased by 80%. At the close of Q4 2006, the company's search and navigation solution was live at 180 online shopping sites around the world, strengthening Celebros's position as the leading international search and navigation provider.

Spring forward in new styles and fashion colors from your favorite brands available now at www.GigisCloset.com.

New from Elle MacPherson is Coranto, a lacy collection in one of the season's hottest colors: Turquoise. Available in an underwire demi bra, with matching thong and culotte.

On the shelves and ready to go are two new lines from Freya. Arabella is daringly sheer in a bandless plunge bra. Complete the look with matching brief or the new luxury thong.

Have some fun with Jeanie, a playful fashion line which includes plunge bra, thong, boyshort and brief in colorful Summer Berries. Both bras are available in cup sizes up to G.

Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder & Chairman of BNI, the largest business networking organization in the world, gives three tips to getting precision results from your networking efforts. Read on to find out how to hone your networking skills in order to become a laser-sharp networker!

There are three ways to bring your networking efforts into laser-sharp focus to make it an even more powerful way to build your business:

1) When talking about what you do at networking groups, focus on one aspect of your business at each meeting.

Come down and meet the culinary contenders as top chefs go head-to-head to decide who is truly the master of their craft at Kirkland Uncorked July 17-19, 2009.

The scene is a battle of epic portions as three top chefs face off in the highly anticipated grilling competition on Saturday at 5 p.m. in the Tasting and Lifestyle Garden. With so much talent and experience this the competition promises to be sizzling!

Scott Lents:

From the commercial kitchen to the fabrication shop and back, nobody can argue Scott Lents loves to create and compose objects of beauty with his hands. As a teenager, afternoons and evenings were spent working in pizza shops and Italian restaurants in Tucson, Arizona (including Magpie's and Corriso's, respectively).

This book is about a family of robins and what it would be like for the parents to raise their young. But, something went wrong. The nest gets damaged by a storm and after the parents fix it one of the baby robins gets stuck in it. No harm to the birds, just a little mistake that corrects itself in the end.

It is a fun book for children and it has a happy ending. This book has been tested in Elementary Schools and a few daycares. If you’re a parent or grand parent, or baby-sitter who like to read to their children then this is the book of choice.

Marcia Bloomberg, CEO of The Bloomberg Group, announces the launch of the internet-based NonProfit National Resource Directory, connecting nonprofits to the resources they need to succeed. The directory provides a one-stop-shop for nonprofit leadership to research consultants, coaches, specialists and vendors who will assist them to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of their organization or institution.

The work of the nonprofit sector is essential to the well-being of our society. Millions of Americans rely on nonprofit organizations to provide services that support their physical and mental health, their educational aspirations, their religious and spiritual needs, their quest for happiness and fulfillment, their hopes and dreams for themselves and their families.

Paul Simon Home Furnishing Stores is an award winning curtain retailer with 47 superstores across UK with further openings due in 2009. Established in 1990 Paul Simon has grown from strength to strength providing customers with tremendous choice of soft furnishings and furnishing accessories. The new updated website makes online shopping even easier and offers much wider range of products.

From traditional to the most up-to-date look, an excellent selection of curtains is available in various colours and finishes, including ready made curtains, living room and bedroom curtains, to satisfy virtually every taste.

A new collection of Italian hand made ties, combining modern elegance and high quality silks, under the 'MANZETTI' brand name, is announced for release at the beginning of September. These ties, available through leading fashion agents, will be found only in exclusive men's boutiques, in major European cities.

Commeting on the launch, Mr Luiz Silva, CEO of the business involving the new collection said:

"Our distinctive designs combined with the finest silk materials, in our previews are proving a great success, with men who care about their grooming and appearance. With Peter Shingleton, our managing director, we are making a substantial investment with the production of this outstanding collection. We are confident we are in tune with the 'Zeitgeist' of what men like to see in their fashion choices."

Traders Accounting, the number one resource for day trading services, is hosting a three day stock market seminar to teach strategies to all stock traders of all stock markets on November 27. Speakers will include Gary B. Smith of Fox TV's "Bulls & Bears", and CCI expert Ken "Woodie" Wood, along with other top accounting and business specialists.

Attendees will have the opportunity to sit with experts from Traders Accounting's tax department, business consultants, and personal bookkeepers offering the best advice on tax planning for this coming April. Experts are also going to be able to customize a tax action plan helping show the benefits of proper tax planning. This plan offers the best advice on tax planning to help individuals prepare for the 2007 filings.

Excitations, the premier experience gifting company, announces their partnership with JetBlue Airways to offer members of TrueBlue, the airline's customer loyalty program, exclusive gift offers and exciting adventures in JetBlue's great destinations.

Flying Home for the Holidays?

Send ahead unique gift experiences for every personality like fly fishing for Dad, a mineral mud wrap for Mom, and a family whitewater rafting experience for the whole family. Don't forget Grandma and Grandpa --- a dinner cruise for two, perhaps?

Nothing to do at Grandma's House?

Give her an in home wine tasting experience for everyone to enjoy, tour the town on a Segway, or see a different point of view with a vintage biplane barnstormer experience.

In Law's Visiting from out of town?

Get them out of the house for a few hours! Send them off to a champagne tasting, a culinary walking tour or on a hot air balloon ride.

Ring in the New Year!

Staying with friends? Thank them and kick off their new year with private skiing lessons, a hot stone spa massage, or cocktail making classes for two.

"With so many cool experiences in so many places across the country, building a long term relationship with an airline is a natural for us! Having that airline be JetBlue is icing on the cake!" said Ian Landy, CEO of Excitations. "Both companies are focused on providing the best customer experience possible, from start to finish, and we both deliver that customer service with style!"

"As an airline committed to providing an exceptional travel experience for our customers, including low fares, live in-flight entertainment and extra legroom, we're thrilled to partner with Excitations to offer TrueBlue members limitless possibilities to make their destination as exciting as their flight," said David Canty, JetBlue's Director of Loyalty Marketing. "We look forward to growing our partnership with Excitations over the coming months to offer even more unique destination activities for TrueBlue members."

Excitations offers gift buyers an easy way to give imaginative and memorable life experiences as gifts, starting at just $50. TrueBlue, JetBlue's customer loyalty program, will now offer members information and easy access to Excitations' portfolio of more than 1,000 experiences across the country as well as exclusive Excitations offers. To become a TrueBlue member and begin earning points toward a travel reward, please visit www.jetblue.com/trueblue. Even more TrueBlue points may be earned by using the JetBlue Card from American Express. Please visit www.jetbluecard.com to apply for the card.

About Excitations

Excitations is a premier gifting company offering a wide variety of unique life experiences as memory-making gifts. From photo safaris to hang gliding, from llama treks to glass blowing, Excitations is the exciting, reliable and easy answer to every gifting occasion - each 'Excitation' set to thrill, rejuvenate and enjoy. For kids or adults, for friends and family or corporate clients, something can be found to suit all budgets and personalities -- starting as low as $50. As featured on NBC's "Today" and CBS's "The Early Show," more information can be found at Excitations.com.