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Ten-time Grammy Winner and Jazz Legend George Benson Signs with WorkshopLive, the Online Music Education Leaders

In conjunction with receiving a 2009 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award today at Lincoln Center, legendary performer George Benson announced his new project as an online jazz guitar instructor at WorkshopLive.com. The new project will take the form of a members-only online club named "George Benson's Breezin' Lounge" where Mr. Benson takes a no-holds-barred look at his musical ideas, playing techniques, formative years and the inspiration which has made him one of the best jazz guitarists and performers in the world.

Listen To Information About Your Competitors...On Your iPod? Cerado Extends Competitive Intelligence Service Via 'Podcasting.'

Everyone wants to use their time more effectively. For the past three years, we've been delivering concise, effective competitive intelligence ( http://www.cerado.com/solutions02.asp ) to our customers, when and where it is needed. In particular, we've received many positive comments on the design of this report (1), which was developed to deliver critical competitive analysis information in a compact format that could be easily accessed by individuals in sales and marketing organizations. We're now delivering this same information in audio format, using the MP3 format made popular by portable music players such as the iPod.

Michael Casey Joins Skyrise Development Group as CFO of Real Estate Capital Fund

Michael Casey has joined Skyrise Development Group as Chief Financial Officer, according to David Houri, President of the Florida-based real estate firm that owns, develops and manages international commercial and residential properties. Mr. Casey will direct the marketing, placement and management of private equity funds of the parent corporation's recently launched real estate equity fund - Skyrise Real Estate Capital, L.P. (SREC).

SREC has already begun a $30 Million minimum, $50 Million maximum raise, and is in discussions with several pension funds and institutional investors throughout North America and Canada. Although The Fund has preliminary commitments for the minimum raise amount, it is actively seeking additional partners. It will continue to partner with tier-one financial institutions in order to optimize debt financing on an ongoing basis for development and permanent exit financing.

SREC focuses on three areas of the market still experiencing high growth: new commercial office, multi family / affordable housing and mixed-use developments. The parent company has also taken the lead in the use of "green friendly" technology in all of its new construction projects. The Fund's primary geographic focus is the Central and North Florida region, an area in which Skyrise has extensive experience.

Mr. Casey brings to SREC more than eighteen years of senior finance and investment advisory experience. Prior to joining Skyrise, he was the CFO of Pioneer Commodities, LLC, a successful energy trading firm that traded retail accounts on the NYMEX and COMEX exchanges in the crude oil, RBOB and heating oil markets, as well as a variety of other markets. He has also served as Finance Member of HealthPrime Inc.'s Acquisitions & Due Diligence team, involved in acquisitions of approximately $60M over a two year period.

Today, Skyrise Development Group's real estate properties and holdings span the nation. The Company's scope encompasses financing, acquisition, rezoning and conversions, development and construction. In addition to the U.S. activities, Skyrise Development Group operates active subcontracting divisions in Shanghai, China and Indore, India.

For additional information on Skyrise Real Estate Capital contact Michael Casey at 954-712-9555.

Contact:

Joan Spector

Skyrise Development Group

www.skyrisedevelopmentgroup.com

305-858-9305

Zaccardis.com Reports Coffee Prices May Rise by 20%, Calculate Coffee Costs With The Cappuccino Calculator

The price of coffee may rise by about 20% by March as coffee output decreases in Brazil, reports Zaccardis.com. While the high price of prepared coffee and espresso drinks by major coffee shops increase, the espresso machine and coffee accessories retailer recently unveiled their "Cappuccino Calculator" to help Zaccardis' visitors determine the amount of money they can save per year by purchasing an in-home espresso machine.

By inputting a few prices such as the price typically paid for a pound of coffee, the number of espresso shots in their cappuccino, and the amount of times per week they buy a cappuccino, the calculator instantly responds with an often shocking amount of money a coffee shop customer can save by purchasing an espresso machine for their home.

Success Through Advertising Achieves Global Pinpoint Advertising

Success Through Advertising recently took steps to expand its reach around the world through a combination of vertical and network distribution. Now, if you live in a suburb of Mumbai or in Eureka, CA (or anywhere else where computers exist), you can advertise to your neighbor period through their PPUV (Pay Per Unique Visitor) model.

The online company released this new localization advertising feature today. It is described at http://www.sta-ads.com/slrv_ad.asp.

"We've found a way beyond spam techniques and charging for exposure that is worthless," said Mike Hamilton, STA's Director of Global Sales and Advertising and the company's Chief Operating Officer. "Now our advertisers can draw the exact map of the area they want to cover and we can ensure that every click they get will come from within that area -- whether it's one city or country or anything in between."

Don’t Think You Can Travel and Still Enjoy All the Comforts of Home? Try Staying at a Bed and Breakfast

Enjoy the sights, sounds and experiences of traveling across Canada and the U.S. while continuing to experience the comforts of home by staying in one of the thousands of Bed and Breakfasts or B&Bs available across North America.

Whether you are enjoying the emerald green waters of Lake Louise in Alberta or the splendor of the Grand Canyon in Utah, enjoy the intimacy available only from staying at a B&B, where your hosts inevitably become a part of your vacation memories and provide local information and travel suggestions you may miss by staying elsewhere.

Heart of America Quilt Will Display a Piece of 9/11 History In Dallas Texas

Heart of America Quilt announced today, that it will display a small portion of the 1/2-acre 9/11 Quilt during the 5-day Navy Counselors Association 19th Annual Symposium on 25 - 29 June 2007 in Dallas Texas at theMarriott- Dallas/Addison Quorum.

The Navy Counselor Association (NCA), Inc. is dedicated to the continued support of education and professional development of Career Counselors, Command Master Chiefs, Navy Recruiters, Recruit Division Commanders, and all other personnel who aid in the professional development of Sailors past and present. The organization has sponsored two previous panel signings. One panel signed during its 17th annual symposium in San Diego, California in 2005 and again in 2006 in Memphis TN.

Sofitel Recognized in Business Traveler's 2007 Best in Business Travel Awards

Sofitel Luxury Hotels was honored last night as the Best Hotel Chain in Europe during Business Traveler's 2007 Best in Business Travel Awards ceremony. The awards ceremony took place at the chic Sofitel LA. Sofitel accepted the award for Best Hotel Chain in Europe while other awards listed in the December/January 2008 issue were presented to industry representatives.

The unique Fren 5a8 ch style and luxurious accommodations of Sofitel Luxury Hotels has captured the hearts of business travelers and made it one of the most beloved brands in Europe and around the world. Designed to reflect the hotel's identity and cultural surroundings, each guestroom and suite is intended to maximize space and awaken the five senses. With a range of technology, facilities and services adapted to the multi-tasking business traveler, Sofitel is able to cater to all business requirements and personal needs of each guest.

Masterpiece Design Group Named 2004 American Graphic Design Award Winner

Graphic Design USA has named Masterpiece Design Group of Willingboro, New Jersey, a winner of their 2004 American Graphic Design Award for excellence in communication and graphic design in the area of Brochures and Collateral Material. The winning submission was the Entrepreneurs for Christ brochure, designed for Living Faith Christian Center of Pennsauken, New Jersey, by founder and creative director, Vincent Abanyie.

Graphic Design USA is a monthly business-to-business magazine for professional graphic designers and related creative and production professionals. Now in its 25th year, the American Graphic Design Awards is among the most prestigious in national design competitions, with approximately 10,000 entries submitted this year. Of that number, only 12% of the entries were honored.

Individual Health Insurance Rates Reduced Through Minnesota Health Insurance Agency

Assurant Health, a leading provider of 1D8 individual health insurance in Minnesota, has announced a rate reduction on their "One Deductible" individual health insurance plan. This rate reduction applies to new applicants on a new "One Deductible" plan with an effective date of June 1, 2006, with or without a health savings account (HSA). 165

"Assurant Health is built on the cornerstone of consumer choice, providing ongoing flexibility and choices in health insurance plans and providers. Reducing rates for new customers is a choice they have made to help ease the burden of individual health insurance costs", said Rick Roach, President of Health of America Insurance Agency. 19C

STI Awarded Contracts with King County Department of Public Health and US Citizenship and Immigration Services

Schreiber Translations, Inc. (STI) was recently awarded the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (U.S. Department of Homeland Security) translations contract in July 2008 and the King County Department of Public Health (King County, Washington) translations contract in May 2008.

These contracts address the basic need for multilingual documents throughout the local and Federal governments. With these multilingual documents, government programs become easily accessible to the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) population that is serviced by such entities as USCIS and King County. These awards also allow the LEP community to move one step closer to achieving the rights given to them by the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

Click Consult Unveil ClickConsult.TV and ClickCast

Click Consult, a leading UK Search Marketing Agency, has launched ClickConsult.TV, its video podcast channel, and ClickCast, its audio podcast resource. The ClickConsult.TV video blogs can be viewed at http://www.clickconsult.com/Internet-Marketing-Blog/interactive-media/video-podcasts, while the ClickCast audio blogs can be heard at http://www.clickconsult.com/Internet-Marketing-Blog/interactive-media/audio-podcasts and downloaded from iTunes for free.

ClickConsult.TV and ClickCast feature the latest industry developments in Pay Per Click (PPC), Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Web Development, Affiliate Marketing, E-Mail Marketing and Online Public Relations (PR). The visual and audio blogs are performed by senior Click Consult employees and recent topics include a 'SEO Q&A Session', 'The Importance Of Authority and Relevance to SEO Rankings' and '7 PPC Budget Saving Tips.'

Visual Automation Releases Secure Desktop Version 7

Visual Automation today released an all new version 7 of Secure Desktop that has been significantly re-designed to provide an Endpoint Security solution for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Internet Explorer 6 or 7, and Mozilla Firefox 2 or 3. Configuration and user auditing data are now stored in the XML/RSS file format, with new in-dialog help and a completely re-written manual in Adobe PDF format. Over 350 hot-key combinations can now be disabled. Secure Desktop is designed to work with the new UAC (User Access Control) security of Windows Vista. Secure Desktop information is available at Secure Desktop Overview.

Physician Survey Highlights Advantages of Govern 5a8 ment Locum Tenens Jobs

Among 1,239 respondents to a recent LocumTenens.com physician survey, only 11% had not worked at a government healthcare facility at least once. Among this minority of respondents, most (82%) said they were interested in trying government locum tenens jobs. This is good news for the physician recruiting firm which saw government sales grow 114% in 2008, according to LocumTenens.com Vice President Terrence Smith.



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Among respondents with government practice experience, 5a8 71% preferred the work hours and 50% preferred the patient volume at government facilities over those in civilian facilities. "Providers often choose government locum tenens jobs because of the steady pace and more 'normal' work hours compared to private practice," Smith said. "They generally find that government facilities offer them better work-life balance."

Buckingham Hotel Presents VIP Museum Packages

In any season, New York City's museums are a can't-miss spot for tourists hoping to experience the best of New York culture. The Buckingham Hotel is making museum trips easier than ever with its MoMa and Earth & Space packages through June 30, 2008.

Guests can enjoy the Museum of Modern Art as a Buckingham Hotel VIP with the MoMa package for the artist in all of us. A mere seven-minute walk from the midtown hotel in Manhattan, the MoMa offers stunning a stunning architectural expression and art-viewing environment. This special package includes a spacious, deluxe suite at the Buckingham Hotel and two VIP tickets to the MoMa. With no need to worry about lines or tickets, visitors can leisurely absorb the breathtaking works of Picasso, Monet and Matisse.

Sing, Strum, and Drum to Hit Christian Music

Cloud 9 Games rocked the International Christian Retail Show last week with a sneak preview of their new release, JAMband, the first Christian band game ever developed. Excitement from both kids and adults permeated the air as people of all ages tested their talents and competed for top scores.

A winner of one of the contests, sixteen year-old Josiah from Paw Paw, Michigan, stated, "JAMband was really entertaining and fun. It was easy to learn how to play and is a good game for anyone who enjoys music." This PC-based game allows players to sing and play guitar, bass, or drums to hit Christian music. With this stand-alone Windows-based computer game, players can simply use their computer keyboard to play some fantastic riffs or tap to the rockin' rhythm of great Christian songs. JAMband also supports many popular USB microphones plus USB guitar and drum controllers.

What You Need to Know Before You "Tweet"

Many food companies have found a new avenue to promote their products and services via "social media" such as Twitter and Facebook. In a recent Food Institute survey, 13% of respondents are including advertising dollars for such promotion. But what challenges to such uses might companies face in regulatory, self-regulator, and court forums?

The Food Institute has assembled a panel of experts from government and the private sector to discuss the do's and don'ts when using these new electronic outlets for marketing. Please join Mary Engle from the Federal Trade Commission, Violet Aldaia of BrandEdge Global, David Mallen from the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureau, and Richard Leighton from the law firm of Keller and Heckman for a most provocative discussion on this cutting-edge topic.

Functional Foods and Drinks Market to Reach US$109 Billion by 2010, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Growing income levels, changing lifestyles, increasing health awareness, the trend towards convenience foods and an aging population are key factors driving growth in the functional foods and drinks market. Driven by positive trends, the market is projected to reach US$109 billion by 2010.

Increasing health and wellness concerns have moved functional foods and drinks from a niche segment to a mainstream product. This high-growth segment is one of the fastest growing sectors in the overall beverage industry. The market is spurred mainly by the introduction of innovative products satisfying the customer's nutritional and health requirements. A new genre of products has emerged that help maintain bone, gut, heart health, and general well being. Rise in disposable income and growing willingness to pay more for healthy, indulgent and convenient foods is one of the key factors driving growth in developing regions. Flavor and functional benefits continue to be the crucial factors determining consumption decisions. Organic functional foods have also emerged as a niche sector garnering immense consumer attention.

According to It’s Just Lunch, Football Season is a Great Time to Meet Singles

It’s Just Lunch, the premier dating service for busy professionals, reveals that football season is a great time of the year to meet singles. According to a survey of more than 8,500 singles, 1/3 of women admit to having gone to a sports bar just to meet men. Guys, next time you’re watching your favorite team, look around and see if the women next to you are more interested in the game or in you.

Gone are the days when women are entirely against football. Though many women still don’t enjoy the sport, a growing number have become huge fans. The survey from It’s Just Lunch found that 71% of women would be loyal to their favorite team and cheer for them even if that meant rooting against their date’s team.

Safety Comes First through Group-based Approach to Online Dating and Social Networking

With the recent suspected slaying of two Pennsylvania parents by the boyfriend of a 14 year old girl that met her on a popular social networking website, the question of safety continues to concern online dating and social networking websites, that seemingly allow for predators to premeditate and plan out their harmful acts. Although companies are struggling to find a solution to this issue, one entity has created for a safer atmosphere by the inherent nature of their concept.

www.teamdating.com, which launched in late August, uses a safety in numbers approach to online dating and networking. Their site requires “teams” of 2, 3, or 4 friends to sign up together, and routes all communications to all team members. This ensures that a true group of friends approach takes place when people use the Internet to meet others. Individual members of teams are never able to target individual members of other teams online, and thus when they decide to get together, it will be in a safer group environment.