St. Louis Jury Returns $1.427 Million Verdict Against Union Pacific

"Love, The Old Fashioned Way" is Focus of Historical Pen-Pal Novel

Return to the time when love and life were simple--when lovers courting chose words carefully in their letters rather than sending off yet another quick text message. When a young woman in the Wild West begins to receive anonymous letters, she falls in love with a man she's never met in Linda Weaver Clarke's "Edith and the Mysterious Stranger" (ISBN 9781589824690, American Book Publishing, 2008).

Melinda and Gilbert live in the Wild West of Bear Lake, Idaho. When Melinda must be bedridden through the end of her pregnancy, her cousin, Edith, comes to help. Soon Melinda and Gilbert decide to play matchmaker and introduce Edith to the local young men. Edith, however, constantly finds fault with each man she meets until her marriage prospects begin to seem unlikely.

Top Insurance Firm, Gilbert-Krupin, Reports Eighth Consecutive Year of Record Sales

With a total of $24,000,000 for insurance sales in 2003 (for premiums collected), Gilbert-Krupin, one of the nation's most successful insurance distribution firms, announced a new record. Setting records is nothing new to this insurance organization, which has offices in Beverly Hills, CA and Richmond, VA, as it has outperformed itself for the past eight years. To culminate the 2003 success, Michael Krupin and Dennis Gilbert were recognized as co-leaders in sales for Nationwide Provident, a subsidiary of Nationwide Life Insurance Company. This marked the eighth straight year they shared this achievement.

eBay Seller Boosts Profits 443% in 30 Days

Joel Peterson is an eBay Power Seller who recently developed a unique new software tool that generates huge profit increases for those who sell items on eBay.

While working to find a way to get more income from his eBay business he discovered that by analyzing the right numbers he was able to boost his profit by 443% in only 30 days! While that doesnt necessarily represent typical results, many of his customers routinely discover they can reduce their eBay selling fees by 50%.

One of the most critical keys to his success has been in figuring out how to keep money in his pocket instead of handing it over to eBay in the form of fees and services that dont produce income. To do that he had to find a way to answer crucial business questions such as:

Resume Mirror Chosen by the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

VANCOUVER, B.C. January 20, 2006 - Resume Mirror, a division of Talent Technology Corporation and developers of leading-edge recruiting technology components, today announced that it has been chosen by the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (CCTHITA) to support the design and implementation of its new career portal and power it with Resume Mirror’s EAM and EngeniumHR technologies. CCTHITA is the Tribal Government representing approximately 26,000 Tlingit and Haida Indians worldwide and provides a number of services to its members including employment services.

Premier SEO Company Page Traffic Unveils Major Growth Plans: Moves to a New Office and New Site

One of the most trusted SEO companies, Page Traffic, has been experiencing rapid growth as well as significant expansion of clientèle base. Page Traffic intends to forward the same high quality service that it is known for to its new as well as existing clients. Growing staff, bigger office and a new improved site are a matter of natural progression.

“We are looking to strengthen our already significant presence in USA. Client satisfaction has always remained on the top of the charts for us. With our new office we will be able to cater better to our fast expanding clientèle,” says Page Traffic CEO Navneet Kaushal. “We also have plans to expand and solidify our clientèle in Europe. The recent expansion in capacity and addition of SEO experts enables us to do exactly that.”

Griffin Capital Corporation Leverages Sponsor Advantage™ The Asset Manager, Product Sponsor and Financial Distributor Solution for SalesLogix™

Griffin Capital Corporation, a privately-owned real estate investment company specializing in the acquisition, financing and ownership of institutional-quality properties, and Ascendix Technologies, the publishers of Sponsor Advantage™ a CRM solution, announced today that it has implemented Sponsor Advantage™ to provide a better level of service to their investors, broker/dealers and registered reps. The system will track the investor closing process, add advanced investor functionality, integrate with FedEx, and provide more timely reporting to broker/dealers, registered reps, and investors, in addition to managing the acquisitions of properties.

Launch of New CREDITZ Digital Currency Website for Canada

CEO America Inc., (PINK SHEETS: CEOA - News) is pleased to announce today that it has launched its new Canadian website at www.creditz.com. The site demonstrates that it is truly a 21st century loyalty payment system that can work in tandem and co-operation with the payment industry in Canada.

The new site has new features such as paying account holders to refer friends and family to go to CREDITZ.com.

Another feature includes a mobile browser allowing account holders to send CREDITZ via CREDITZ Mobile. You can send CREDITZ to a retailer, business, charity or friend even if they don't have a CREDITZ account.

Initially, famous name gift cards such as Starbucks and iTunes can be purchased with CREDITZ®; however the company's objective is to discontinue this service after a significant market penetration with both online retailers and mainstream retail and businesses. In the meantime, redemption for gift cards will be available, along with the consumer increasingly finding the Get Paid Here stickers at check out and websites of retailers across the country!

Mini Mania, Inc. Announces $1,000 Spring/Summer Shopping Spree Giveaway

MINI & MINI Cooper S owners of all generations have an opportunity to fulfill their dreams by entering to “shop” in-store, or on-line at Mini Mania’s 2006 Shopping Spree giveaway. Winners of the drawing can select from performance, accessory, maintenance and restoration auto parts for their Classic Mini Cooper or New BMW MINI Cooper.

Prizes include one $500, one $200, one $100 shopping spree, as well as one $200 gift certificate for the Mini Club with the highest percentage of registrants. Mini Mania Shopping Spree winners chose from the largest stock in the USA of performance and accessory parts dedicated to the Classic Mini & BMW MINI Coopers. Entry is free via the www.minimania.com website or by mail. The drawing will take place Saturday, August 19, 2006 coinciding with the 33rd Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California.

Rickard Bindery Brings Home 'Best of Category' at PII Awards

Rickard Bindery, an industry-leader in binding and finishing, brought home five awards from the prestigious Printing Industries of Illinois/Indiana (PII) Achievement in Print Excellence Awards, including one award in the coveted "Best of Category" distinction.

The Best of Category award was given for outstanding craftsmanship in the creation, design and production of printed materials. This year, 43 companies entered a total of 393 printed pieces in the competition, according to PII.

Best of Category

Rickard Bindery won the Best of Category award in the "They Said It Couldn't Be Done" division for its What We Do! brochure on the company's capabilities. The piece also earned a Certificate of Merit in the Print/Graphic Arts Self-Promotion category.

CARE Awards Honor Child Stars--Actress Merit Leighton To Be Honored At Hollywood Red Carpet Event

Merit Leighton, a 6-year-old actress from Valencia, CA, will be honored with a C.A.R.E. (Child Actor Recognition Event) Award during a red-carpet ceremony at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Merit has been modeling since 6 months old, in catalogs and ad campaigns, but just this July began her TV and film career. This award recognizes her work in a short film called "The Unopened Basket" and three national commercials: Yoplait, Leap Frog and National Association of Realtors. "It was a pleasure to have Merit work with us on our NAR commercial," said John Most from the Most Agency. Director Allison McManus from "The Unopened Basket" said, "Merit did an amazing job as Sofie, and she has a bright future ahead"

Inside Avenue Announces the Launch of its First Niche Site, InsideFabric.com

Inside Avenue today announces the launch of its subsidiary site, fabric store featuring upholstery and decorative fabrics.

Designed to offer general consumers a convenient way to shop for designer fabrics, Inside Fabric is an-ecommerce web site devoted exclusively to upscale decorative fabrics previously available only to the trade. The site carries some of the most well-respected brands in the world, including Kravet, Beacon Hill, Lee Jofa, Fabricut, Robert Allen and Duralee.

Inside Fabric is by far the only web site that makes all patterns and color ways available online along with pricing. Coupled with an extensive search capability, consumers can search for any fabric simply by enters a keyword or a pattern number. No other fabric site offers this capability today. Currently the site carries over 80,000 SKUS among 7 vendors with more being added everyday.

SlipStream Data Launches Version 3.2 Of The Leading Web And Email Accelerator

SlipStream Data Inc. announced the availability of SlipStream SP Version 3.2 - the latest release of the worlds fastest and most widely used web and email acceleration software.

With SlipStream SP Version 3.2 users get the most powerful web and email acceleration solution that combines patented, proprietary data compression technology with optimization components to further increase both performance and graphics quality. This compression technology has enabled Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to quickly and easily deliver value-added services over existing dial-up and wireless networks at up to six times traditional speeds. Version 3.2 is now even faster - with up to 20% improvement over SlipStreams previous version, which was consistently proven to be the fastest dial accelerator by independent tests.

The latest version also eases integration with third-party filtering, parental control, security and privacy applications. SlipStream recently announced partnerships with third-party applications from industry leaders such as Zero-Knowledge Systems (www.zeroknowledge.com), NetSweeper (www.net-sweeper.com) and Kidsnet (www.kidsnet.com), which provide ISPs with the most flexible and comprehensive selection of value-added services to attract and retain customers.

Children The World Over Choose Learning Over Lazing This Summer At Helen Doron!

"I am the World" is a unique summer English learning program that is designed to delight and educate children aged 4 to 8. The program engages children in fun activities that include fascinating facts about the world we live in, broadens cultural awareness, and of course teaches English - the language of science, business and academia around the globe.

Children Can Learn English and Still Enjoy a Family Vacation:

Children love participating in the "I am the World" holiday program which is filled with exciting hands-on learning projects all conducted in English. The program is unique in the fact that attendance is flexible. Children can opt in and out of the activities all summer long, as it suits their parents, so they can enjoy going on a family vacation and still have fun learning English too.

New Book Shows African Americans and West Indians How to Travel to Africa for Free or Very Cheaply and Trace Their Roots to Specific African Tribal Groups Using Inexpensive DNA Technology and Traditional Methods

James E. White, Esq., an African-American attorney and Jean-Gontran Quenum a West African businessman, have written a new book called ROOTS RECOVERED! The How To Guide for Tracing African-American and West Indian Roots Back to Africa and Going There FOR FREE OR ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET. Roots Recovered is a travel guide unlike any other. Not only does it tell you how to fly to Africa for free or very cheaply, it guides the reader on how to trace your roots back to your specific tribal grouping utilizing a combination of traditional genealogy methods, the Internet and DNA technology.

Physicians Group Warns “Flesh-Eating Bacteria” puts Circumcised Boys at Risk

Doctors Opposing Circumcision (DOC) issued a special statement on its website today regarding the threat to newborn boys with circumcision wounds from the new epidemic of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA).

CA-MRSA is a new, more virulent, and more deadly variant of an earlier strain. MRSA, once confined to hospitals, now has entered the community, where many persons are carriers. Some call CA-MRSA a “flesh-eating bacteria” because it emits a tissue-destroying toxin.

Lake Erie Condos to be Marketed by Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate

Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate has been named the exclusive onsite rental and sales agency for the luxury Edgewater Condominiums on the Lake Erie shoreline in Chautauqua County, New York.

The Edgewater Condominiums are located on a 50-acre site and feature 2,500 feet of shoreline property that includes a natural waterfall, wooded picnic areas, swimming pools, tennis courts, and a playground.

"This is a fantastic location for year-round recreation, relaxation and fun for singles and families alike," said company president George W. "Pete" Holt, noting the close proximity of snowmobile trails, snow skiing facilities and farm wineries.

Association of NJ Chiropractors Brings Class Action Suit Against Aetna for Post Payment Audit Practices

The Association of New Jersey Chiropractors (ANJC), one of the largest chiropractic state associations in the nation, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit against Aetna seeking nationwide relief on behalf of chiropractors and other healthcare professionals.

The ANJC retained the law firm of Buttaci & Leardi, LLC, in concert with the renowned class action law firm of Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP, to investigate and file the lawsuit, which challenges Aetna's improper recoupment demands on chiropractors and other healthcare providers. The action alleges that Aetna's post-payment audit process is violative of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"), and further alleges that Aetna's post-payment audit process and its pre-payment claim review process violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO"). The action also attacks Aetna's clinical policy bulletins that are used to deny services retroactively.

Agoda World Cup Rate Cuts Remain In Place

While Thailand tourism has been hit hard by the World Cup, Agoda (agoda.com) - which has its operations headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand - has responded with price cuts, and these cuts may remain in place, at least for a little while longer.

Agoda VP Wilfred Fan explains, "Many online travel merchants projected losses of up 22% because of the World Cup, but we saw this coming and slashed hotel rates at all our top Thai destinations. The increase in business has helped us keep our losses minimal, and we've decided to keep them in place for another month or so, as customers now turn their attention back to Asia travel." Agoda, like many other Asia-based online merchant receives about 40% of its sales from Europeans.

Accomplished Minnesota DUI/DWI Attorney Authors New Premier DUI/DWI Handbook

Halberg Criminal Defense, Minnesota's most experienced criminal law firm today announced publication of the first edition of the 2008-2009 Minnesota DWI Handbook, written by its newest partner, Doug Hazelton. The Handbook is now available from West Publishing, the world's largest legal publishing house. The annual publication is an excellent reference tool for defense attorneys, prosecutors, judges, probation officers, law enforcement and the media, as well as the general public.

The Minnesota DWI Handbook is a comprehensive reference manual that guides the reader though one of the most complex areas of criminal law practice in Minnesota. The Handbook provides a thorough analysis of all applicable legislation, appellate cases, and administrative rules. It also includes practice-oriented insights, an in-depth analysis and explanation of testing methods used by law enforcement officials and extensive trial preparation materials.