On the third annual "Ides Of March Leadership Talk Day", a course detailing how to develop and deliver Leadership Talks will be made public for the first time, says leadership expert, Brent Filson.

Filson, the founder and president of The Filson Leadership Group, Inc., a corporate consultancy says, "The course is the product of my working with thousands of leaders in top corporations worldwide for the past 20 years. For the first time, I'm bringing my Leadership Talk methods to the public, especially individuals and small businesses. They can now learn what many leaders of large corporations know: that using Leadership Talks can get you audacious results."

The Mitchell Group Consulting joined with an education coalition led by the E3 Alliance and the Austin Area Research Organization to launch a regional campaign of awareness and engagement around the priority of education in Central Texas. The campaign entitled, Graduates Are Made. Not Born™., was launched on May 29 along with The Blueprint for Educational Change™ (The Blueprint), a comprehensive regional strategic plan for strengthening the education pipeline.



The campaign message development, led by The Mitchell Group Consulting, was the result of an extensive strategic planning and branding effort, which focused on the importance of education as a continuum, and the priority that all Central Texas students graduate college-and-career ready. José Marrero, strategic partner of The Mitchell Group Consulting and principal of JAM Latino Marketing Communications, was creative director for the project. Caver Public Relations also joined the effort supporting strategic communications initiatives including media support behind the launch.

Leading search marketing firm Engine Ready, Inc. announced they will be joining their client, the California Chamber of Commerce, on a panel at the Search Engine Strategies Conf 5a8 erence, August 21, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.at the San Jose Convention Center. The presentation titled "The Best Kept Secrets to Search Marketing" will feature an interactive session disclosing the inside scoop and shortcuts to search success.

Engine Ready CEO Jamie Smith will join California Chamber of Commerce's Katee Crawford discussing their successful efforts in integrating offline and online marketing initiatives, and disclose some of their most productive search engine marketing tips, tricks, and secrets. "This is a great opportunity for SES (Search Engine Strategies) attendees to pick up some strategic marketing gems, especially related to the effective integration of traditional and online marketing campaigns," reports Mr. Smith.

Omicron USA announced today, its introduction of new programs serving New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Now, Information Technology departments representing a diverse mix of businesses within the tristate area can actively participate locally in Omicron USA programs, to create greater IT value across the entire business landscape without barriers. These already proven and highly effective programs are currently offered by Omicron USA for member companies such as Coke, Pepsi, Allstate, Home Depot and Ace Hardware to name a few, as active clients.

The FreeBSD Project announces the availability of FreeBSD 6.0, an open source operating system derived from BSD UNIX, which offers a powerful alternative to Linux, Solaris, and Windows. FreeBSD enables enterprise organizations to utilize open source technologies that focus on reliability, security, and scalability.

"Yahoo! is impressed with the performance and stability of FreeBSD 6.0," says David Filo, Yahoo! co-founder. Yahoo! is one of many enterprise companies that rely on the world-renowned stability and performance of the FreeBSD operating system.

Homeowners and property managers understand the importance of expert pool and spa maintenance, but finding a reliable company with a professional pool service staff can be a challenge. Crystal Rain Pool and Spa has designed a way to keep customers happy and coming back for more.

Crystal Rain Pool and Spa (www.crystalrainpools.com) is an employee-owned company, so when a client calls, he or she is guaranteed that an owner of the company will show up at their door to assist with the problem at the hand.

Continuing its commitment to protecting online gaming providers against fraud and abuse, fraud management solutions provider iovation will speak at the 4th Annual Combating Cybercrime conference, January 22, in London. iovatio b68 n's vice president of marketing, Scott Olson, will open the one-day event with the discussion, "Exposing Fraud, Account Takeover and Cheating on iGaming Sites". The session will take place on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 9:35 a.m. GMT.

What:

With cyber-criminals becoming smarter and more organized by the minute, the Internet gaming industry offers these criminals an ideal target to perpetrate fraud and abuse. How can fraud managers better protect their online businesses and legitimate players from cheaters and in-game abuse? In this session, attendees will learn:

The spectrum of fraud and abuse committed against online gaming sites

The impact of attacks on legitimate players and a company's bottom line

Policies and supporting tools that can reduce fraudulent transactions while increasing operational efficiencies and business profits

Attendees can also visit iovation's stand #5315 at the ICEi Conference, January 22-24, in London.

Archive Systems, a leading provider of accounts payable automation, today announced the availability of a free 30 day trial offer for ASPEN 360 AP-Virtual File Edition (AP-VFE). AP-VFE provides Web-based image hosting and viewing of invoices, expense reports, and journal entries through an affordable, subscription-based document management service.

The trial can be implemented instantly, and because the solution is on-demand, there's no hardware or software to install or configure. The 30 day period includes full access to AP-VFE so a company can begin uploading invoices and other AP documents immediately.

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WHO: Anne Berkowitch, CEO, SelectMinds, along with other Web 2.0 leaders, will address Interop conference attendees during a panel discussion titled, “The ROI for Social Networking.” This interactive session is part of the conference’s Enterprise 2.0 learning track.

Berkowitch will discuss the value of enterprise social networking and share real world examples of organizations that are generating value by better connecting employees and other constituencies through social networking technology.

The days of simple Java applications to play Macintosh poker such as Pacific Poker (www.Mac-Pacificpoker.com) are not the only options to play Macintosh poker. Dual booting with boot camp is now an option if users prefer to use non-Mac compatible sites (www.compatiblepoker.com/Dual+Boot.cms.htm). Players can still continue to play at Pacific Poker on a Mac (www.Mac-Pacificpoker.com) without these methods.

The ability to run Windows on a Mac is finally here and Compatiblepoker.com customers which are primarily Mac users are giving praise to the ability to play poker on a Mac. Previously Mac users were left to simply using Java or native Mac poker rooms which were scarce. CompatiblePoker.com lists all the sites that are Macintosh compatible at their site but say now new Intel Mac users can play anywhere they want if they perform the “Boot Camp” dual boot unveiled by Apple and buy Windows software.

Freeborders, Inc., the leading global provider of offshore IT services and solutions delivered from centers of excellence in China, today announced that the company's governance standards were acknowledged in the Q4 2008 report by Forrester Research, "Handling IP Protection With Chinese Outsourcing Vendors: While The Concerns Are Real, Judicious Firms Can Minimize Outsourcing Risk".

In Forrester's assessment of IT governance standards in China, the leading Chinese IT and software services companies were recognized for actively implementing international IT governance standards, such as ISO and CMM. Specifically, Freeborders was among the leading software companies in China with Level 5 CMMI and ISO 27001 certifications.

"IT services firms in China are taking actions to bolster their IP protection for clients," said the noted report. "The controls they are putting in place include physical security, infrastructure controls, process and procedures, as well as efforts to foster a company culture toward IP protection."

A new design of The Relief Pyramid, the time-tested device for relief of tension headache and underlying stress, is now available online. Designed by an Osteopathic Physician with specialty training in manipulative medicine, The Relief Pyramid targets suboccipital muscle tightness, a frequent cause of common headaches. Effective, portable and inexpensive, it is a promising and powerful tool for millions worldwide who are suffering from chronic headaches.

The most common type of headache is the tension headache. Studies indicate between 63%-93% of men and women over the age of 25 experience tension headache. In today’s fast-paced and time-starved world, a common cause of headache is that of stress and tightness/spasm of the suboccipital muscles (found in the upper neck just below the bony skull). While analgesics and different forms of therapy may temporarily alleviate symptoms, headaches often reoccur.

GardenGlitter.com, an online retailer of garden fountains, statues, birdhouses, and more, announced the expansion of their product line to include holiday-themed decorations.

Founded by Patrice Hammond, GardenGlitter.com was launched in May 2008. Creating the site out of a personal interest, Hammond handpicks every item that appears on her site.

"Gardening has always been my hobby and passion. I love beauty and a sense of balance," said Hammond. "And everything on my site helps bring that beauty and balance to a home."

For those who are curious about everything, enjoy learning new things, discussing current events, solving mind-blowing puzzles or who are just plain smart, American Mensa will be hosting the tenth annual Mensa Testing Day in cities nationwide on October 20, 2007. Anyone who scores in the top 2% on the Mensa Admission Test will be invited to join the organization.

Local chapters of American Mensa will administer the test at various locations on Mensa Testing Day. Anyone interested in taking the Mensa Admission Test should visit www.us.mensa.org/MTD t 00004000 o find the nearest testing location. The test fee is $40 and a photo ID is required. The test is open to anyone age 14 and older, but parental permission is required for anyone age 14 – 17.

At a time when checking account fees have set an all-time high (according to www.bankrate.com), Northeast Bank has launched its new Blue Sky Checking, which bucks this trend, combining free checking with higher interest rates, as well as other benefits, like free ATM transactions, free online banking and free bill pay.

"Today's families are busier than ever, trying to stretch their dollars. We started to see a trend where banks were doing away with free checking accounts, or making it more frustrating to have a free account. Our new Blue Sky Checking is positioned to help families save money, and have the freedom to use ATMs nationwide," said Marcel Blais, Chief Operating Officer for Northeast Bank.

AchieveYourCareer.com, a leading online education website, announced it has published a free guide highlighting the top 5 online college alternatives to applying for summer school. While some will be relaxing during the summer months, many Americans are using the change in season to help re-invent their careers through education with a college degree or certificate. For years, Summer School served as the only opportunity for students to study during the summer months, now thanks to online education, eager students can log in and attend classes with ease and greater flexibility. “Many working adults juggle 40 hour work weeks with other personal obligations like family, working out, a second job, the last thing they want to do during the summer is drive to a campus and sit in a classroom. It’s inconvenient and not appealing” stated President of AchieveYourCareer.com Michael Speicher. “For those that are interested in continuing their education during the summer, there are several online alternatives available, we are offering to our visitors the top 5.”

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With over 100 online universities and colleges featured on the site, AchieveYourCareer.com offers a variety of resources for adults interested in continuing their education online. The Top 5 Online Alternatives to Summer School is a collection of tips written by online education experts to help promote the awareness of online degree programs. “Summer represents a fantastic opportunity for researching and learning how to continue your education and improve your career. We wanted to help those prospective students with a quick guide” Speicher added. Tip Five is featured below and those interested in reading the complete guide, should visit – Alternatives to summer school

Transformational Counseling is a process of assisting others to transform their lives. Transformational Counseling is a process of assisting others in their reinventing themselves, of creating a life that they love and living it powerfully. Transformational Counseling is a process of creating a space or clearing for others to get present to or become aware of their self limiting belief, to create or invent a possibility for themselves and their life that could not have existed before and to learn how to be in their possibilities as opposed to being that which has always stopped them in the past. While the technology of Transformational Counseling will assist anyone in their personal growth and development, when utilized with individuals suffering from alcohol and drug dependency the results are extraordinary.

In recognition of Vietnam's rising position as an economic force in the Asian HVAC industry, the leading HVAC Web portal TheHVACSource.com (http://www.thehvacsource.com) will be an official sponsor of HVACR Vietnam 2007 (http://www.hvacrvietnam.com) taking place March 15 -17, 2007 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The 4th International Exhibition on Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Air Filtration and Purification will provide an ideal platform for industry professionals to capitalize on Vietnam's booming construction and HVAC industries.

FunkyChunky® gourmet chocolate snacks now are certified dairy kosher by the Orthodox Union, effective May 1.

All FunkyChunky snacks, including FunkyChunky Caramel Corn, FunkyChunky Popcorn (http://www.funkychunkyinc.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=2), FunkyChunky Pretzels (http://www.funkychunkyinc.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=3), FunkyChunky Chocolate as well as the new FunkyChunky Peanut Butter Pretzel and the seasonal FunkyChunky Candy Cane now may carry the OU symbol, according to Ronni Feuer, founder of FunkyChunky, Inc.

Western Agricultural Insurance Company has announced the launch of ProtectantDirect.com, a new online car insurance alternative created to meet the growing market demand for easy and affordable online auto insurance.

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In fact, ProtectantDirect.com was built based on consumer feedback. The company surveyed consumers online and asked them what they were looking for in an online auto insurance company. The responses were clear - a simple, convenient solution to researching and purchasing auto insurance.