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Portland Artist Zack Orr Releases a New Eclectic Album With an Innovative Method of Distributing a Single Every Month for a...

Zack Orr MusicPORTLAND, Ore. -- Zack Orr Music proudly announces the release of "Francisco the Man." Francisco the Man is 12 songs, each coinciding with the months in a year. As the album progresses through the four seasons, the instrumentation and overall sound changes as well.

Pet Food Recall: Next Steps for Pet Owners

Ariel rescueDANA POINT, Calif. -- Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist announced today a comprehensive holistic plan to help heal pets affected by the pet food recall. "Pets affected by the pet food recall can greatly benefit from a balanced homemade diet and nutritional supplements that will help detoxify the kidneys and liver," says Susan Blake Davis, veterinary nutritionist.

Leading Transportation Industry Executive Explores Leadership Lessons in New Book

Blue Flame bookDALLAS, Texas -- Leadership inspiration is easy to find, says author Bill Webb, but difficult to apply. Webb, a motivational speaker and national trucking executive, offers practical leadership tips and motivation through short, easily digestible chapters in his new book "Igniting the Blue Flame: Answering the Call to Leadership" (ISBN-13 978-0-9791445-0-9). Webb's search for transformational ideas became the roots for The Blue Flame Project.

Sealock Earns C-TPAT Membership for Aiding Against Terrorist Threats

MIAMI, Fla. -- In an ongoing effort to provide peace of mind to importers, exporters and freight forwarders, Sealock Security Systems (www.sealock.com) of Miami, Florida has earned certification as a C-TPAT partner from the Department of Homeland Security. EJ Brooks Company, the world's oldest and largest manufacturer of tamper-indicative seals, and a Sealock licensee, is the only other seal manufacturer in the world to be honored with C-TPAT membership.

HearPod Hearing Aids Offer Low Cost High Tech Solutions

HearPod Hearing AidCORNELIUS, N.C. -- According to HearPod Hearing Aids millions of Americans who suffer from hearing loss and could benefit from hearing aids don't wear them. High cost is often cited as the reason. A National Council on the Aging survey showed that 55 percent of surveyed seniors not using hearing aids find cost to be a barrier.

Business Owners Want Your Front Door says DoorHangerWorks

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- With the rising costs of marketing and advertising, the local business sector is turning toward direct-to-door marketing and finding impressive results, says Christopher Seminatore, CEO of DoorHangerWorks. Business owners are employing door hangers to help get the word out about their specials and sales, and finding they are less expensive and more effective than traditional marketing/advertising venues.

Ken Ferderer Joins LineSider as CTO and Makes IDG's Computerworld 2007 Premier 100 IT Leaders List

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. -- LineSider, Inc., a leading provider of software for next-generation business communications, today announced the appointment of Ken Ferderer as Chief Technology Officer. Ferderer was recently named a Premier 100 IT Leader by IDG's Computerworld Magazine.

New Book Unlocks the Secrets to Conquer Seven Deadly Sins

Alan FensinMETAIRIE, La. -- Burlington National, Inc., a book publisher, announces the release of "Defeat the 7 Deadly Sins" (ISBN: 9781577066507), a non-denominational guide that explores how to conquer the seven deadly sins. According to a recent study, most people are familiar with the seven deadly sins, yet over 99 percent of Christians cannot name all of them.

French Government Selects SkylineGlobe for its 3D National Geospatial Web Portal

CHANTILLY, Va. -- The French 3D "Geoportail," scheduled to open to the general public in late summer 2007, will be based on the SkylineGlobe Enterprise solution from Skyline Software Systems, Inc. It will be the first and only 3D globe that includes high-resolution imagery covering entire France and will include the ability to interactively fly over highly realistic 3D terrain and urban environments.

Car Enthusiasts Hit the Road in Style with Maveric Brands' Rim Waxx

Rim WaxxNEW YORK, N.Y. -- Not enough elbow grease to spare? Too much buffing required? Maveric Brands has developed Rim Waxx Wheel Protectant(TM) for today's image-conscious car enthusiasts; the product protects, shines, cleans, and restores a wheel's surface with minimal effort and maximum effectiveness.

Oriel and SigmaFlow Announce Integrated Training and Software Offering for Lean Six Sigma

OrielMADISON, Wis. -- SigmaFlow, a leading provider of Enterprise Performance Improvement Software, and Oriel, a major business productivity consulting and training organization, today announced an innovative joint offering that integrates Oriel's Lean training content with SigmaFlow's Project Portfolio Management Solution for Lean Six Sigma. The offering will be available for purchase by end-customers and for leading training firms to integrate into their own engagements.

Alma Lasers and Palomar Medical Technologies Settle Infringement Lawsuit

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. -- Howard Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of Alma Lasers, announced today that Alma Lasers, Ltd. and Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. have settled their civil action filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The suit involves certain US hair removal patents owned by Massachusetts General Hospital and licensed exclusively to Palomar.

AMCC Selects TeamF1's Secure Gateway Solution with Comprehensive UTM Capabilities for Sequoia Evaluation Kit

FREMONT, Calif. -- TeamF1, Inc., a leader in embedded networking and security software, has signed an agreement with Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (AMCC) (NASDAQ: AMCC) to offer TeamF1's Secure Gateway Solution software on AMCC's Sequoia evaluation kit, which features the PowerPC(R) 440EPx embedded processor. AMCC is a leading vendor of embedded PowerPC processors and packet processors.

AutoHomeHealthLife.com Releases Insurance Rates Comparison Chart That Offers Surprising Results on Top Companies

MILL VALLEY, Calif. -- AutoHomeHealthLife.com, a third party insurance quote provider, has released results comparing 21 aspects of the nation's top 18 insurance providers. For the most part, nationally-based insurance providers can be broken down into the following buckets.

NorCross Marine Products Introduces Marine Thermometer – Handheld Infrared Unit Provides Instant Readings

Marine ThermometerORLANDO, Fla. -- Instant water temperature readings while running a boat at full speed or trolling for offshore game fish is now reality, as NorCross Marine Products, a leader in the development of innovative marine electronics, introduces its Infrared Marine Thermometer SP. The Infrared Marine Thermometer is one of three products introduced by the company, including its SkierAlert SP and Sonic Laser Scale.

Boulder Natural Solutions Introduces the Kentucky Natural Farms All-Natural Black Forest Ham

Kentucky Natural FarmsBOULDER, Colo. -- Boulder Natural Solutions LLC, a leader in bringing natural and organic products to market, introduces the Kentucky Natural Farms All Natural Black Forest Ham, a truly great all-natural choice for health conscience consumers. Until just recently this outstanding ham could only be found at a few select retail and club store outlets in Northern California.

Celebrity Chef Named Executive of Bolo Curry Indian Restaurant

JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- Bolo Curry announces its grand opening scheduled for Thursday, April 5 at 5:00 p.m. Executive Chef Panna Lal Sharma will lead the way and has cooked for three presidents of India and also for the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.

Solution to Public Nausea, Patented Red E Bag, Receives Inventor's Award

Red E BagFORT MYERS, Fla. -- Anxiety. Panic. Embarrassment. No more! Inventors Jodi and Jim Carr, of As We Grow LLC, both suffered from morning sickness. Jodi was getting sick from morning sickness, but they both suffered the consequences. They patented their solution to public nausea, a discreet durable bag with plastic disposable liners, an extra large opening and a zippered pocket for clean up supplies.

Long Term Care Resources Offers Long Term Care Benefits to Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Members

Long Term Care ResourcesDETROIT, Mich. -- Long Term Care Resources (LTCR), the national leader in marketing LTC insurance through affinity groups and employers, and Dick Carr and Associates have partnered to bring Long-Term Care insurance benefits to members of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.

Direct Hit Media Tees Up with Advertisers and Delivers the Green

Direct Hit MediaORLANDO. Fla. -- Direct Hit Media, llc, headquartered in Florida, has created a unique form of targeted advertising; it delivers one of the best one-to-one marketing venues available - the Cart-Vertising(TM) program. How is it done? Advertisements are placed on golf carts within an established network of premium golf courses throughout the United States.

Premier Global Honor Society Implements wyndstorm™ Social Network Suite

wyndstormWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Golden Key International Honour Society has selected YFonGlobal, a leading-edge provider of turnkey social networking solutions, to build and host its new social network, entitled MyGK. With the new agreement, Golden Key will be able to provide a dynamic social network, specifically tailored to its 1.7 million members worldwide.

TechGenii, Inc. Provides Mobile Alerts and Festival Voting for the Eerie Horror Film Festival

TechGenii IncLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- TechGenii, Inc., an industry leader in digital media and interactivity, today announced that it will provide mobile alerts and mobile voting during the Eerie Horror Film Festival, October 10th through October 14th, 2007, at the Erie Playhouse in Erie, PA.

The Blankies Release Three New Albums on the Power Arts Label

Power Arts CompanyKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Power Arts Company, Inc. release a three album series for the Kindergarten and Pre-K crowd performed by a new cartoon band called The Blankies(TM). The songs not only overcome the "babyish" sound of most children's music, they also address three important uses of music.

IRS Owes Businesses Over $10 Billion – Refunds for Good Helps Get it Back

WOODBRIDGE, Conn. -- The IRS, by court decree, owes American businesses over $10 Billion dollars (an equal amount is due to individuals). Refunds for Good Inc and Invoice Insight LLC, have created a free, online tool to help organizations, both for-profit and non-profit, get their money back in a timely manner.

GroupAbout.com Premiers with Host of Collaboration and Social Networking Tools for Small, Leisure Groups

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. -- Group Travel Planet, LLC, the pioneer and leader of online group travel booking, today announced the launch of GroupAbout.com, a new community site for groups on the go that combines the power of the company's advanced group-booking engine with new collaboration and social networking tools that make it easier for groups to plan and share information.