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Bachelorism Runs Rampant in Men Across the Country

The world’s number one dating and relationship company, Match.com, is taking a stand against bachelorism, a disturbing epidemic that affects more than 41 million men nationwide(1). Match.com has thrown its support behind a new campaign, www.bachelorism.org, to raise awareness for the causes and cure for this devastating syndrome.

Symptoms of Bachelorism

Single men frequently demonstrate the first symptoms of bachelorism within a day or two of experiencing the end of a relationship or simply from spending too much time without a significant other. They include, but are not limited to:

Leaving the toilet seat up

Automobile/sports/video game infatuation

Consumption of pizza or cereal for more than one meal a day

Iron marks on shirts

Generally unkempt appearance

Bachelorism is not limited to just the average Joe. More information about this affliction can be found in Match.com's advertisement in People Magazine's annual bachelor issue, which is available June 16.

Art Channels National Television Network Chooses Irving, Texas As Its New National Headquarters

The Art Channel Founder & CEO Eddie Vakser has brought to Irving, Texas the most comprehensive Financial Freedom Lifestyle System in the Country with a national network to deliver their Financial Freedom System through Art Channel TV.

Irving is such a progressive and proactive city, that Mr. Vakser's group decide to develop a premier Events and Production facility: "The Silverado Ranch Productions."

"During 2006 we reviewed the amount of concerts, events and television production that occurred at Silverado ranch and decided to move the Art Channel TV Network and its sister company -- 'Art Channel Galleries' -- to Irving, Texas," says Mr. Vakser.

TeleHealth Services and UNC-TV Partner to Bring Kids Channel to North Carolina Children's Hospitals

TeleHealth Services, the nation's leading provider of healthcare on-demand patient and staff education, healthcare televisions and communications solutions, has announced a joint initiative with UNC-TV, North Carolina's member-supported statewide television network, to bring UNC-KD, a new digital TV channel providing programs for children 24 hours a day, to children's hospitals throughout North Carolina.

To make the UNC-KD service more accessible, TeleHealth Services will absorb the cost of adding UNC-KD to the current line-up of programming at children's hospitals throughout North Carolina.

Stealth.Com Introduces Powerful Small Form Factor Computers Ideal for In-Vehicle/Mobile/Embedded Applications

Stealth.Com Inc., a market leader in the industrial computer and peripherals market has released a new small form factor or mini PC designed specifically for in-vehicle/mobile/embedded applications. Stealth's model: LPC-450M Little PC operates with a 10-16VDC power input making it ideal for DC powered applications typically found in vehicles and remote applications.

LPC-450M - Mobile Mini PC Front View

"One of the unique attributes the LPC-450M mobile computer possesses is a user selectable smart power control interface" remarks Ed Boutilier, Stealth.Com President & CEO.

Uplinegames.com Launches Poker Partner Affiliate Opportunity

Sportsbar owners and bartenders can make $10,000 extra cash in their pockets by sharing information from an ultimate gaming platform, http://www.uplinegames.com. Sportsbar owner and bartender Mike Weber claims, Uplinegames affiliate partner program made coming to work actually fun.

He stated, "I challenge myself to share the information with as many people as I can, and the rewards in the form of a big check shows up in my mailbox each month. It's complimentary to my business, and my patrons love the fact that I am so up on what is going on in the gaming circuit. I provide them with news on their interests from sportsbook to casino to the all time favor Texas Hold'em Poker."

Small Business Administration (SBA) Awards Deque Systems, Inc., 8a Business Development Certifications

The Reston-based firm, Deque Systems Inc. (http://www.deque.com), has been awarded 8a certification by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Concurrently, Deque has been certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB). By meeting the qualifications of the SBA 8a program, Deque is qualified to receive business development support which allows eligibility to bid on 8a contracts throughout the nine-year program term.

“One of Deque's business growth objectives has been to obtain 8a certification,” said Preety Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of Deque Systems, “Deque's products and services answer a growing need within the government sector for solutions to manage and monitor compliance, especially Section 508 compliance.” As an 8a certified small business, Deque is well positioned to support the need for Federal agencies to meet their small-business utilization requirements with product and services offerings that are first and foremost in IT compliance.

The objective of the SBA's 8a Business Development program is to assist small disadvantaged business concerns to be competitive in the U.S. economy. Small businesses now play a key role in how a market performs and offer the flexibility to adapt to varying trends. Web compliance is an area in which Deque offers a superior business advantage. Deque's enterprise solution is built on a highly scalable, J2EE platform, and applies the latest technology to automate compliance for accessibility, security, privacy and quality—key issues that are a concern of businesses and government agencies in particular. Deque services offer consulting, web compliance, application development, quality assurance, outsourcing and staff augmentation, providing a turn-key solution for government agencies.

In addition to the opportunities that 8a certification offers, Deque delivers the highest quality products and services to education, healthcare, government, e-commerce, telecom and private sector customers for whom compliance is becoming an integral part of “doing business.” Maintaining a diverse business mix in addition to being 8a qualified allows Deque to strengthen core competencies while building on a legacy of business success.

Atlanta Based All Medical Personnel Relocates to New Offices

All Medical Personnel, the Atlanta owned and operated medical and professional staffing firm, is pleased to announce a move to new offices in the popular "intown" area known Midtown West. The renovated space, once owned by a specialty glass manufacturing company, is part of an office condominium complex aptly called Glassworks.

"No longer renters, we feel right at home," says Deborah Wolf, President of All Medical Personnel. "We're a high-energy, creative group who work hard and have fun every step of the way. I guess you could say that our physical surroundings mirror who we are. In fact, when I introduced my vibrant art to this old brick building, the two melded beautifully, and that is when I knew for certain that we would thrive here."

Bigmouthmedia Appoint New Managing Director in Germany

Isabell Wagner, Managing Director of Yahoo Search Marketing, is set to join bigmouthmedia as Managing Director for Germany.

Bigmouthmedia (http://www.bigmouthmedia.com/ ), Europe's biggest independent online marketing (http://www.bigmouthmedia.com/products_services/search-engine-marketing/ ) agency, has scored a major coup in filling the position of German Managing Director. Widely recognised as one of the country's leading online experts, from March 1st Isabell Wagner will lead the company's business activities in the German-speaking territories.

Refreshed Promotions and Bonus Codes for 2008

There are tens of thousands bonus codes out there for different gambling sites. It's very easy to quickly find a bonus code for whatever site anyone may want, may it be poker, casino, bingo or sportsbetting. However a larger issue is unattended bonus codes, it's quickly becoming a problem for gamblers looking to score an extra buck on sign-up. Using a bonus code from a site without proper updates can score you an ineffective bonus code, something that's not reversible once the first deposit is made.

Skunk Odor Wiped Out with Biocide Systems' Room Shocker

Biocide Systems' Room Shocker is a revolutionary new product that is guaranteed to remove the strongest of odors, even those created by the toxic spray of a skunk. Consumers now have an inexpensive and foolproof way to remove the rancid smell of a skunk spray. "Many of our clients come to us after their pets have been the target of a skunk spray, the pet, of course, returns home and tracks the smell of skunk throughout the house," said J.C. Baselli the owner/partner of Biocide Systems. "We constantly receive thank you e-mails from customers amazed at how easy and affordable our product is." Margarita Carmona found Biocide Systems' Room Shocker online after her cat was directly sprayed by a skunk. "I thought the Room Shocker was a life saver. It arrived the day after I ordered it from the Biocide Systems Web site," said Carmona, a retired elementary school principal from San Diego, California. "I was shocked at how quickly it removed the skunk odor from my entire home. I live in a canyon and we have a lot of skunks around here, I have already recommended Biocide Systems' Room Shocker to my neighbors. For the price, I don't know of anything else that would have worked."

Driving Towards Safer Driving Lessons - ibooka Provides Online Reservations Systems for Driving Schools and Instructors

Do you remember how nervous you were when you took your first driving lessons when learning to drive. For most people initially it is terrifying, however, it is ok because you know you have this experienced instructor next to you, who is giving you his/her undivided attention and will step in" if things go wrong. The confidence that gives allows people to pull away from the side of the road and start driving is incredibly powerful and helps so many take the first steps in learning to drive, that is until, the instructors mobile phone rings !

Software Best Practices Conference to be Held in Albany, NY on June 7, 2007

CAI and the IT Metrics and Productivity Institute are hosting a one-day seminar in Albany, NY that will show CIOs and senior IT practitioners how to leverage software best practices to dramatically improve the productivity and quality of their software development and maintenance organizations.

The conference will include keynote presentations by Tim Lister, author of "Waltzing with Bears" and Principal with the Atlantic Systems Guild, Capers Jones, noted author and Chief Scientist Emeritus of Software Productivity Research, Tony Salvaggio, CEO and President of CAI, Diane Bloodworth, Senior Consultant with the David Consulting Group and ITIL expert, and Bob Lawhorn, CTO of CAI. The venue for the conference will be the Crowne Plaza Hotel at State and Lodge Streets in Albany, NY on June 7, 2007. The event is a full day catered affair with breakfast and lunch included.

Workshop at GMNY Conference Gives Social Studies Teachers Resources for Teaching Economics Within U.S. History

Is the United States on the verge of a depression? That's the question New York City social studies teachers will explore at The Greater Metropolitan New York Social Studies Conference (http://www.edusolution.com/socialstudies/atss/exhinitinfo.htm) at the United Federation of Teachers Headquarters (http://www.uft.org/about/uft_headquarters/) on Saturday, February 9th, 2009.

During the 'Understanding Economics in U.S. History' workshop, teachers discover how to use mystery-based lesson plans, worksheets and online activities to infuse economics concepts into their U.S. history courses. Teachers will analyze the causes of the Great Depression, debate whether they would sell themselves into indentured servitude and discover what connection an iPhone has to U.S. history.

DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions Launches New PV5200 Series Photovoltaic Encapsulants Based on Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Sheet Technology

DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DPVS) announces commercial availability of new DuPont™ PV5200 Series photovoltaic (PV) encapsulant sheets, based on polyvinyl butyral (PVB) polymer technology. The new PVB sheets offer physical and processing performance levels proven in laminated glass manufacturing, with additional features designed in to meet the needs of thin-film solar power generation.

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The DuPont™ PV5200 Series encapsulants are the first in a series of products emerging from recent DuPont development efforts to optimize encapsulants for faster, more efficient module production and longer service life. Focused on glass-glass thin-film module constructions, new DuPont™ PV5200 Series encapsulant sheets assure excellent glass adhesion and proven safety glass performance, with high visible light transmission.

Toobeez Offers a Fresh Approach to Team Building Activities

Toobeez provides team leaders with a multi-use, cross-discipline tool for facilitating hundreds of different team building activities. With this single tool, team leaders can initiate completely unique activities specifically created to strengthen the effectiveness of teams, improve team communication and heighten morale.

Often referred to as giant Tinkertoys®, Toobeez are a portable construction building syst 285 em comprised of interlocking tubes and spheres. The tubes can be linked together to create anything imaginable, from a simple cube shape to a complex structure like an airplane or submarine. The standard Toobeez kit consists of 32 tubes, 20 connector hubs and four slide-on curtains and comes with a portable carrying bag. The name Toobeez describes the product, tubes that are easy to use for work or play.

LegalView.com Launches Composix Kugel Hernia Mesh Patch Glossary

As part of its continued response to the recent FDA recall of Bard's Composix Kugel Hernia Mesh Patch, LegalView.com, your resource for everything legal, has launched a comprehensive hernia glossary. The glossary, which contains relevant terms for patients with questions about hernia repair, will stand alongside the articles, blog entries, and resources already gathered for LegalView's new Composix Kugel Hernia Mesh Patch practice area.

Bard's hernia mesh patches are used in the repair of incisional (ventral) hernias. They are inserted behind the hernia through a small incision point and are intended to reinforce scarred or thinned areas that can present additional hernia dangers. However, in its Class I Medical Device Recall dated January 24, 2007, the FDA noted that Bard's patented "memory recoil ring" fails to open in some models of the Composix Mesh Patch, leading to product failure and putting patients at risk of further hernias, complications, surgeries, and dangerous side effects, including punctured organs, bowel rupture, and intestinal fistulae.

Apriso and AMR Research Address a Manufacturing Ultimatum - Reduce Costs by 50% in Five Years

Apriso®, a leading provider of adaptive software solutions for global Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), today issued the following media alert:

Who: Webcast will feature Roddy Martin, Senior Vice President and Research Fellow at AMR Research and Fred Thomas, Discrete Manufacturing Industry Director for Apriso Corporation. Roddy Martin will discuss specific strategic actions that industry-leading manufacturers are now executing, such as implementation of a reliable and predictable product supply network, in order to cut their costs in half. Fred Thomas will present specific case study examples of Apriso customers that are achieving manufacturing excellence by implementing a global MOM solution. Acting as a catalyst for manufacturing transformation, a global MOM solution can function as an enterprise platform to manage a product supply network to transform manufacturing operations, enabling visibility and control to cut costs, reduce idle inventories and become more demand-driven across distributed operations environments.

Woodworkers Can Save Time - and Money - With the All-New, All-In-One Titebond® Instant Bond Wood Adhesive Kit

Franklin International is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Titebond Instant Bond Wood Adhesive with the unveiling of an all-in-one Instant Bond kit that contains all four viscosities of the quick-setting cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesive, an accelerator - and a bonus bottle of Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue.

The New Instant Bond Starter Kit

The Instant Bond kit contains a two-ounce bottle of each Instant Bond viscosity, including thin, medium, thick and gel; and a two-ounce bottle of Instant Bond Activator, a heptane 00004000 -based bonding accelerator that halves set and cure times. The kit offers a convenient - and economical - alternative to purchasing these products individually and provides the woodworker with the full selection of formulations for best results in an array of applications. The kit is expected to cost an average 40 percent less than the actual total price of all products packed within.

Online Revealed Canada Travel Marketing Conference Exceeds Expectations with Hands on Training for Practical Application

Making Web 2.0 a reality, the second annual Online Revealed Canada Conference incorporated the online social community feel in an offline conference event. Canadian tourism professionals had more than 14 solid hours of content and over 200 outstanding speakers to digest after the first "User Generated Conference" was held May 28 & 29th at The Sheraton Centre in Toronto.

"Although we officially had 30 speakers scheduled for our panels and for the 16 workshops, our unique and original educational format provided a forum for all participants to engage in the conversation," commented Patricia Brusha, Co-founder and Co-Chair of the event. "Unlike other conferences where information is just presented out to the audience, what made the event come alive was the social and educational interaction from the entire conference community."

Frank Stallone to Perform in Branson, Missouri, at the Whitehouse Theater

Travelers planning to visit the live entertainment capital of the world" - Branson, Missouri -- will have the opportunity to see Frank Stallone between October 31 and December 10. Stallone, a Grammy and Golden Globe nominated artist will be performing for six weeks at the Whitehouse Theater in a show titled The Frank Stallone Day In Day Out Tour."

Frank Stallone, one of the last big band and jazz singers as well as an accomplished blues musician, has written songs for 11 films and plays to sold out concert halls and theaters wherever he performs. As well as being a gifted musician, Stallone is also regarded as a very talented actor who has starred in over 50 movies spanning several decades. Frank has written and performed in soundtracks for some of his brother Sylvesters biggest hits including Rocky I, II, and III, as well as the movie hit Staying Alive among many others. He has performed his music all across the globe from Las Vegas to London and now Branson, Missouri.

Were excited that Frank Stallone would choose to perform in Branson," said Lianne Milton owner of Branson Tourism Center, a full-service agency that specializes in discount vacation travel planning to the Branson area. Having an entertainer of this caliber choose to come to Branson for six weeks is really an honor."