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Love, Betrayal, War – The Story Behind the Creation of the Majestic Taj Mahal

Located in the city of Agra, which is about 100 miles south of New Delhi, the Taj Mahal stands majestically on the banks of the Yamuna River. Agra was once the center of the Mughal Empire, which ruled Northern India between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries. The Mughal Empire reached its greatest strength and fame during the reign of its early emperors, including the era of Shah Jahan, the creator of the Taj Mahal. Described as one of the seven wonders of the modern world, the Taj Mahal was built as a symbol of eternal love by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Arjumand. Millions of tourists visit the site yearly, making it one of the most popular attractions in the world.

Convert Photos to Pencil Drawings with AKVIS Sketch; Special Effects Added

AKVIS LLC announces the release of AKVIS Sketch v.7.0 for Windows and Macintosh. The software converts photos to realistic pencil and watercolor drawings. The new version offers special effects that make the final photo more impressive. Create a blend of the final drawing and the original image, put an accent to a part of the image by blurring the background in an artistic way, imitate motion, add " time machine effect" to a picture by swirling the background. The new version is available as a stand-alone application, as well as a plugin to a photo editor. Upgrade for registered users is free.

Encryption Wizard for Oracle Helps Database Customers Successfully Pass PCI Audits

The Encryption Wizard for Oracle, a leading database encryption suite for the Oracle RDBMS, is becoming the software of choice for Oracle security mangers preparing for PCI Audits. First released by RDC Software in 2002, www.relationalwizards.com , the Encryption Wizard offers stable point and click AES256 protection for relational data at rest.

"With an easy installation and intuitive GUI interface," says Don Parret, marketing director for RDC, "the Encryption Wizard can be quickly utilized along with Oracle's SQL*Net to help companies pass difficult PCI Audits."

StreamSend Launches dmPULSE News

StreamSend, one of today's leading email marketing services, today announced the launch of its new digital newsletter, dmPULSE News, published monthly.

The dmPULSE Digital Marketing Newsletter delivers real-time media announcements and informative articles written by industry experts, helping digital marketers stay on top of the latest trends, developments, government regulations, laws and best practices. dmPULSE covers topics such as online advertising, search and email marketing best practice, research and statistics to help marketers enhance campaign results and return.

AdMonsters Announces Launch of Online Advertising Operations Job Board

AdMonsters, a privately held professional association for online ad operations professionals worldwide, today announced the launch of its job listing site.

The AdMonsters Ad Operations Job Board was created in direct response to the growing need expressed by its members and the ad operations community at large for a job board focused specifically on ad operations. The board is open to both members and non-members who may post and view the listings.

With nearly 300 active member companies worldwide, representing the largest and most experienced web publishers, AdMonsters is able to offer a highly targeted pool of potential candidates for those looking to fill vacancies in digital advertising operations.For over seven years AdMonsters has been working to improve the performance of ad operations teams as the industry continues to see high rates of growth. The AdMonsters job board is yet another initiative to improve the quality of and expertise of ad operations teams across the industry.

Clear Indexes Announces Semi-Annual Rebalance of the Clear Spin-Off Index

New York (PRWEB) December 11, 2006 -– Clear Indexes LLC, which creates custom indexes for investment product design and individually tailored benchmarks for institutions, family offices, trusts and endowments, announces its semi-annual rebalancing of the Clear Spin-Off Index (Amex CLRSO).

Effective December 15, 2006, the following stocks will be added to the Clear Spin-Off Index:

CBS Corp, CHAPARRAL STEEL CO, CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC, CNX GAS CORP, DELEK US HOLDINGS INC, AMBASSADORS GROUP INC, ENTERPRISE GP HOLDINGS LP, EMBARQ CORP, GERDAU AMERISTEEL CORP, LIVE NATION INC, NOVELIS INC, PROLIANCE INTERNATIONAL INC, SHIP FINANCE INTL LTD, SPANSION INC, SUNPOWER CORP, TRIPLE CROWN MEDIA INC, and VIACOM INC

Netvibes Welcomes Users Into Its Labs to Play With New Feature Candidates

Netvibes (www.netvibes.com), the leading personalization platform for the Web, today announced the launch of Netvibes Labs (http://labs.netvibes.com), a place where Netvibes users can try out new projects before they are released, make suggestions for new features, and vote for their favorite new ideas. Netvibes Labs will also be showcased live on April 22nd in San Francisco at Netvibes RendezVous, a global series of VIP mixers for widget marketers.

Netvibes Labs lets users experiment with new features

Yahoo! Canada and Online Revealed Canada Conference form Strategic Marketing Partnership

Online Revealed Canada, Canada's authority for Internet marketing education has entered into a strategic partnership with Yahoo! Canada in order to ensure that the annual conference and regional road shows continue to lead the travel industry in online marketing training and education - with focus on topics such as search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, search engine marketing, Web 2.0 awareness and other pertinent topics.

Online Revealed has led the Canadian travel industry over the past two years by producing a forum where individuals can receive practical, hands on training and awareness. With the new strategic partnership with Yahoo! Canada, Online Revealed will be able to deliver more value and insight into the somewhat mysterious Internet marketing environment, specific to the tourism industry.

ProCoreGroup Inc. Announces Addition to Board of Directors--World Financial News sees the change in a positive direction.

ProCoreGroup Inc. of University Heights, Ohio (PCRG) is happy to announce that George Csatary has joined the Board of Directors and will act a Chief Financial Officer for the company as it moves forward. Mr. Csatary is a Certified Public Accountant and has over 20 years of experience in managing the financial and corporate affairs of various businesses. Mr. Csatary has served as CFO/Comptroller of Cellular Technology LTD. He is also President of Hungarian American Heritage Center.

The vision of ProCoreGroup Inc. is to create a streamlined multi-national holding company consisting of high quality cash generating businesses. The acquisitions and joint ventures that the company will engage in will be synergistically connected through the financial services and marketing industries.

Peter Bryant, a Leading Corporate Advisor Joins T-UP: The Technology Entrepreneur Centre Advisory Board

Wellington, New Zealand-based technology incubator T-UP, the Technology Entrepreneur Centre, has announced the appointment to its advisory board of leading corporate advisor Peter Bryant. Mr. Bryant is an ex-pat New Zealand who now runs his own technology advisory group TransTech USA and has extensive business experience in the technology sector in the United States, Asia/Pacific and United Kingdom.

T-UP CEO Robert Acton welcomed Mr. Bryant onto T-UPs advisory board, saying his networks and skills would greatly complement those already in place.

Tranax and Columbus Data Services Announce a New Gift Card Solution for Self-service Terminals

Tranax Technologies, Inc., www.tranax.com, a leading developer of ATMs and self-service kiosks, and Columbus Data Services (CDS), http://www.columbusdata.net, a leading 3rd party ATM processor and provider of debit-card management systems, today announced a partnership to provide new gift card functionality and increased transactions capabilities to the retail and financial institutions (FI) markets.

The program will feature Tranax's gift card dispensing Hybrid ATM Platform, based on the Tranax Mini-Bank x4000 and HK2000 sidecar, with processing and gift card support provided by CDS. The sidecar features a bill acceptor and card dispenser to support purchases of the gift cards with either cash or debit cards at the terminal. Additionally, existing Mini-Bank x4000's can be upgraded in the field.

Angel Salt Lamps Help Change Children's Lives in Pakistan, Togo & Paraguay

GAMMA Salt Cristals Ltd announces the first in a series of donations supporting charities and non-profit organizations throughout the world. Through The Angel's Corner and sales of its recently created Angel Salt Lamp, our customers have so far helped us support hundreds of children and entrepreneurs in Pakistan, Togo and Paraguay.

Our first contribution, three micro-loans through Kiva (http://www.kiva.org/lender/GAMMASalt3136), is helping a man in Togo buy tools for his repair business, a woman in Togo to buy inventory for her shoe business, and a woman in Paraguay to buy more merchandise for her grocery store. As these loans are repaid over the coming year, the funds will be reloaned to others looking to start or expand their business, enabling them to lift themselves out of poverty.

BAM Radio Network and IPCA Launch New Channel for Parents

Today, the BAM Radio Network (BRN), a joint project of Moving & Learning and Jackstreet Media, teamed with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) to launch a new channel for parents. The new resource will give parents and IPCA's 2,500 members access to the latest insights in early childhood development. The channel will feature BRN's premier program, Body, Mind and Child (www.bodymindandchild.com), hosted by Rae Pica, an early childhood expert with 30 years of experience in the field. The program will be Nanocasted on the IPCA web site at www.icpa4kids.org, distributed to their 30,000 subscribers through the organization's "Family Wellness First" newsletter and made available for download to the organization's members and parents via podcast.

Trade Show Emporium Announces its New Trade Show Display Rental Program

Save the Earth and save some dough! Trade Show Emporium is announcing its new "EnviroRentals" program. Now companies can rent display hardware while simultaneously helping the environment.

Trade Show Emporium, a Denver-based exhibit and display company, developed the "EnviroRentals" program to provide a service to companies all over the United States who are uninterested in the long-term commitment of purchasing display hardware. By renting this hardware from Trade Show Emporium, companies will lessen the impact that their trade show displays have on the environment.

EyeTraffic Media Announces Launch of JumpReach Social Network Marketing Service

EyeTraffic Media, an industry leader in online lead generation and customer acquisition, announced today the launch of JumpReach (TM) Social Network Marketing Service. JumpReach enables publishers, politicians, associations and e-commerce businesses to quickly and easily create powerful subscription referral, member-get-member, and customer referral viral marketing campaigns.

JumpReach was developed to aid marketers in leveraging the trends that show just how influential a referral from a friend can be. According to the 2008 Edelman Trust Barometer, 49% of those ages 25 to 64 surveyed believe conversations with their friends and peers to be either a very or extremely credible source of information about a company.

MultiPivot.com Introduces the First Adjustable and Lockable Flip&View Cases for iPod

MultiPivot.com, manufacturers of the versatile MultiPivot accessories for handheld devices, introduce a new line of cases for the iPod market. iMod Cases are available in several styles and levels of protection. They all feature built-in MultiPivot usability enhancements such as Flip&View Belt Mode and adjustable desk and dash stand functions.

Since most iPod owners are also cell phone users, MultiPivot.com is also introducing their new Extender for MultiPivot and iMod cases, which allows one MultiPivot or iMod case to be used for an iPod and cell phone at the same time. Users can now charge and synch both devices from one adjustable stand. The Extender also works as a dual belt and car mount, with instant switching between modes. The MultiPivot with Extender is also useful for larger devices such as Tablet PC's, and some GPS and Satellite Radio Units.

New Product Makes Mold Remediation Company Safer Than Ever While Saving Money for Customers

New technology has allowed a local mold testing and mold remediation company the ability to provide safer mold remediation processes with a more efficient method that can actually save customers thousands of dollars. Mold Detection has introduced an improved antimicrobial mold remediation approach for removing harmful molds from your home or office building. The new technique does more than just kill and remove the existing mold spores. The mold spores will biodegrade, essentially turning it into harmless particulates. While other commercial antimicrobials available kill the mold spore, it is still present inside the home or office unless it is hepa vacuumed from the surface, which can be a considerable extra expense. Even non-viable (dead) mold spores can still cause adverse health reactions in some individuals. This technique eliminates those dead spores.

Kettler Capitals Iceplex Agrees to Partnership with RCN Corporation

Kettler Capitals Iceplex, official training center of the Washington Capitals, has signed a two-year partnership with RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI), a leading provider of video, data and voice services to residential and business customers, to provide cable services for the team's new headquarters in Arlington, Va. RCN is one of the first official sponsors of the recently opened $43.7 million Iceplex.

Home of the Washington Capitals' front offices, team practice rink and training facilities, Kettler Capitals Iceplex is an indoor ice-skating complex that features two NHL regulation-sized rinks with seating for 1,200 and building occupancy of 2,100. Combined, the two rinks offer the public 12,000 hours of ice time annually. In addition to the Capitals, other user groups include Washington Jr. Capitals, Washington Jr. Nationals, Washington Little Capitals and Georgetown University, as well as local adult, college, high school and youth hockey teams.

Healthcare Providers Choosing IVANS High-Speed Technology to Succeed Within Medicare Modernization Era

IVANS, the leading provider of corporate connectivity solutions and services, notes that thousands of healthcare providers are choosing high-speed Internet technology over dial-up to access Medicare as they migrate to new Medicare Administrative Contractors. Since the passage of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, the IVANS healthcare team has helped tens of thousands of providers with Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) consolidations and Enterprise Data Center (EDC) migrations, observing firsthand how these initiatives are impacting the healthcare community.