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Career Fitness Test Boosts Mental Health and Physical Well Being

Steve BohlerCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Fitness tests may evoke images of sweaty gym shorts and shouting coaches, but the Oxford Program promises to change all that. The Oxford Program has created the Oxford Career FITness Test - a painless test designed to create happier and healthier people and may even save lives.

Murder, Conspiracy, and Las Vegas: New Book Reveals True History of Los Angeles Mob

Celebrity GangsterNEW YORK, N.Y. -- A new book by a celebrity biographer finally tells the story of Celebrity Gangster Mickey Cohen, the boxer, bodyguard, blackmailer, pimp, bookie czar, gambler, haberdasher, restaurateur, racketeer, thief, and Robin Hoodlum to the poor and dispossessed. "Hollywood's Celebrity Gangster, The Incredible Life and Times of Mickey Cohen" (ISBN: 1-929631-65-0), by Brad Lewis, examines the mixed morality life of the Los Angeles-based mobster.

Austrian Airlines Presents Award to Travelong

TravelongNEW YORK, N.Y. -- Austrian Airlines presented its annual sales achievement award for 2006 to Travelong. Travelong.com is a regional mega agency dedicated to providing travel services to corporate and home based agents. Travelong is the recipient of the "Outstanding Sales Achievement Award for Austrian Airlines NYC District 2006."

Planet Billard Wins for Best Personal Web Site at the 11th Annual Webby Awards

Planet BillardNEW YORK, N.Y. -- The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for the Web, today named Planet Billard (planetbillard.com) as the People's Voice Winner for the Best Personal Website of 2007. Planet Billard is the web site for George Billard, a leading Producer, Director and Cinematographer. The web site is a showcase of Mr. Billard's video and photography from around the world and includes a Biography, Stock Footage, Dispatches from his world travels and a Video Blog.

RegentsTutor.com Offers New Way for Students to Study for Biology and Chemistry Regents Exams

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- It's that time of year again! The time where almost every high school student in New York is stressing about Regents Exams. Administered statewide, Regents Exams assess student aptitude on a variety of subjects, and passing is a requirement for students to receive a Regents diploma.

Jamaica Flux Inaugural Seminar: On the Boundary of the Freedom Between the Practical and Aesthetic Practices

JAMAICA, N.Y. -- The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) is pleased to present the inaugural seminar of Jamaica Flux 2007, inviting Kathleen Goncharov, Independent Curator, and Tom Finkelpearl, Executive Director of the Queens Museum of Art. The seminar takes place Saturday, May 12, 2007 5 - 8 pm.

Love Author and Ph.D. Offers Tips on Finding Summer Romance

Stop Dating LosersNEW YORK, N.Y. -- Author Anthony Riche, Ph.D., announces today, "Five Tips on Finding Love This Summer." In his newly released book, Finally! How To Stop Dating Losers Forever (ISBN: 978-0-595-41418-5, iUniverse), Riche offers tips on finding the right guy while avoiding Mr. Wrong. He states that any woman can find true love by following five easy steps.

'Paris Hilton Autopsy' Exhibit Educates New York City Teens – Interactive Drunk Driving PSA Promotes Safe Prom

Paris Hilton AutopsyNEW YORK, N.Y. -- Paris Hilton's naked "corpse" could provide an invaluable service to students preparing for prom this season. An interactive Public Service Announcement featuring the graphic display of a tiara-wearing, autopsied Paris Hilton with removable innards is designed to warn teenagers of the hazards of underage drinking. The display also features Tinkerbell, Hilton's forlorn pet Chihuahua with matching tiara, and debuts in the trendy Williamsburg, Brooklyn neighborhood where prom-goers frequently dine, courtesy of Capla Kesting Fine Art.

Misk Launches Innovative GRID Web Hosting Service for Unparalleled Price Point

Misk hostingFISHKILL, N.Y. -- Misk.com announces a new web hosting service that includes powerful technology, unique and innovative features, and an incomparable price point. So, what sets Misk.com apart from the rest? It is their ability to expertly apply technology and provide services to customers that no other web hosting company offers.

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.

Entertainment Industry Launch in Times Square

Anna WildingNEW YORK, N.Y. -- The Entertainment Industry Expo (EIE) was launched in New York today by Producers Zach Lezberg and Brian Blattman, and presented with Actress / Producer Anna Wilding, the New York City Mayor's Office of Film and Television, The Independent Feature Project (IFP).

Maveric Brands Releases Wheel Cleaner that Guarantees Shine and Preserves Investment

Rim JuiceNEW YORK, N.Y. -- Maveric Brands announces a new product - Rim Juice Instant Wheel Cleaner(TM) - that, according to company representatives, "may just be the best wheel cleaner on earth." Rim Juice(TM) is the result of a safe and effective formula that, in two easy steps, quickly eliminates baked-on brake dust and road grime. It leaves behind no chalky finish and can be sprayed on and hosed off.

Little Scoops to Exhibit at the National Franchise and Business Opportunities Show

Little ScoopsNANUET, N.Y. -- Little Scoops, the retro 50's themed children's birthday party franchise, will be exhibiting for the first time at the National Franchise & Business Opportunities trade show at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey on March 17-18, 2007, it was announced today by Michelle Violetto and Tanya Ehrlich, co-founders of LS Franchise Corp.

Riverside Media Sales Announces 'MINT,' India's Newest Business Daily

MINT indiaLAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- U.S. advertisers now have access to a high quality business daily in Delhi and Mumbai due to the expanded portfolio of Riverside Media Sales / Global Media Network, Inc., a leading provider of global media services. Riverside Media, the U.S. Advertising Representative for HT Media Limited, New Delhi, is pleased to announce the addition of HT's newly launched business daily "MINT," published in association with the Wall Street Journal.

Healthcare Job Site, MedHunting, Features Web 2.0 to Create User Centralization

MedHuntingNEW YORK, N.Y. -- MedHunting, a healthcare job site that features Web 2.0 interface and technologies, launched in early 2007 and has quickly gained industry focus. Positions on the site are categorized as follows: allied health; nursing; physician; service and administrative. It is designed for job seekers and employers.

Riverside Media Sales Delivers Asia-Pacific Luxury Market to North America

Asia Pacific BoatingLAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- North American businesses catering to the needs of Asia-Pacific's elite now have targeted reach due to the expanded portfolio of Riverside Media Sales / Global Media Network, Inc., a leading provider of global media services. Riverside Media has been appointed as the U.S. and Canadian advertising representative for Adkom Media Group, Hong Kong.

Campbell Belman Releases Comprehensive Report for Pharmaceutical Marketers

Campbell BelmanNEW YORK, N.Y. -- Campbell Belman's mission is to remove the uncertainty about marketing return-on-investment (ROI) for pharmaceutical companies; a new comprehensive report releases proven approaches for real and measurable results. The pharmaceutical environment is turbulent, and what used to work to create an industry wide growth of 20 percent, no longer does.

Gameshastra adds Geoff Mulligan to Advisory Board

GameshastraNEW YORK, N.Y. -- Gameshastra, a leading provider of Game Outsource Services, announced today the appointment of Geoff Mulligan to its Advisory Board. Geoff will assist the company in formulating its strategic vision and corporate strategy to become a global leader in outsourcing services for the games industry.

Author Rico Thompson Makes Improving Vocabulary Easy and Fun for College Students

Rico ThompsonNEW YORK, N.Y. -- A new book from AuthorHouse, Inc., authored by Rico Thompson, is written to help college freshmen get off on the right foot and get a leg up in college; "15 Easy and Fun Ways College Freshmen Can Improve Their Vocabulary" (ISBN-13: 978-1403394477), reveals ways for college freshmen to improve word power.

Jason Wong to Spearhead Gameshastra Quality Assurance Operations

GameshastraNEW YORK, N.Y. -- Gameshastra, a leading provider of Game Outsource Services, announced today the appointment of Jason Wong as Vice President - Quality Assurance. In this position, Mr. Wong will be responsible for overseeing all of Gameshastra's outsource testing operations, including their offshore testing facility in Hyderabad, India.

AtPrime.com Adds Pension Limit Lookup for Consumers to its PENSION HELPER Service

AtPrime MediaNEW YORK, N.Y. -- AtPrime Media, Inc., the sponsor of AtPrime.com, one of the top age 50+ web services announced today an addition to its highly valued consumer service YOUR PENSION HELPER, whereby consumers will be able to dial up their maximum employee and employer contribution limits for all types of qualified plans, as well as, their insurance pension payouts payable from defunct Defined Benefit Plans insured by the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation.

Provocative Art Exhibit That Examines Boundaries in the Contemporary Art Field Coming to New York

QUEENS, N.Y. -- The Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) has assembled a group of 18 emerging artists in a new exhibition - The Field: Selections from JCAL's Artist Registry. The opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, January 27, from 4-7 p.m. with a special performance by Tattfoo Tan. The contemporary artists were selected from JCAL's artist registry; themes, styles and type of media vary.

Convexity Leverages CorrectNet's Expertise – infiPOINT Platform Delivered for Investor Reporting

CorrectNetNEW YORK, N.Y. -- CorrectNet, Inc. today announced that Convexity Capital Management LP has completed the launch of a new investor reporting application powered by the industry leading infiPOINT platform. The application enables Convexity to deliver account statements, reports and fund level documents to investors in Convexity-managed funds.

LaCrosse Global Fund Services to Utilize CorrectNet infiPOINT Platform for Enhanced Manager Reporting

CorrectNetNEW YORK, N.Y. -- CorrectNet today announced that LaCrosse Global Fund Services has selected the infiPOINT(TM) platform as its hedge fund manager reporting application. The system enables LaCrosse to provide hedge fund clients with online access to hundreds of back-, middle- and front-office reports on operations management.

Largest Natural Blue Sapphire Available for Sale in North America

Natural SapphireNEW YORK, N.Y. -- The Natural Sapphire Company has placed on sale the largest natural blue sapphire in the United States. The 129ct rough sapphire crystal was discovered in the world famous gem mines of Sri Lanka (formerly "Ceylon") in 1952. The first cutting yielded an 80ct sapphire. It was then sold to a British family and in private ownership until the late 1990's.

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