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BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Techlink Northwest, a leading technical staffing firm announced that effective immediately they will be doing business as Protingent Staffing. The name change will include all of the company's branch offices.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- For the most part, pilots have been relegated to employee status working for the airlines, air charter and fractional ownership companies. Earthjet views the pilot as a fundamental key to the success of any air service business, and is offering the pilot the opportunity to own the business as well as fly the plane.

COLUMN: Scott G has been paying attention to the taglines in ads. Somebody needs to, because marketers are making a ton of mistakes in this important area of communication. Taglines often seem to be a cute little part of advertising but can actually be a deft tool of marketing. More appropriately called theme lines, they are supposed to help cement the most important brand attributes into the minds of consumers. When they work, it seems like magic.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Cellular Jewelry, Inc. (www.cellularjewelry.com), a leading provider of cellular technologies and solutions, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has awarded Cellular Jewelry(TM) a U.S. patent (Patent Number 6,954,659). The Cellular Jewelry(TM) work as an alerting device and flashes when a signal is received within 3 feet of a cellular phone.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Linbrook Press today announced the publication of "Lemon Curd" (ISBN 10: 0-9779780-0-1), a fictional tale of love and loyalty by first time author Homa Pourasgari. The author infuses Lemon Curd with morals and ethical standards as demonstrated by the internal struggle of the main characters, taking place in two transcontinental cities, Los Angeles and London.

HOUSTON, Texas -- Infrastruct Security, Inc. will host the security forum 'Perspectives on Suicide Bombing' on South Padre Island, Texas, from October 27-29, 2006. The three-day Forum, for security directors of large corporations in critical infrastructure and first responders, will feature prominent experts' input about how the next suicide bombing attack might affect your business.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- John Waguespack, a unique San Francisco Surreal Artist, donates a portion of the proceeds for two original paintings in honor of Larkin Street Youth Services. A private reception and art sale is being held at The Four Galleries in San Francisco today, Thursday October 12th, and Friday October 13th. Waguespack's "Landscape" was painted in 2005 and "Winter" was added to the portfolio in January 2006.

GRAPEVINE, Texas -- DonateIT LLC (Donate Information Technology) is a start-up with a special mission. The company turns used technology donations - computers, servers, printers, ink jet cartridges, media players and cell phones - into cash for non-profits, churches and schools.

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- CheapOAir.com announced that, in partnership with its technology partner Fareportal Inc., it has acquired a 26,000 square foot Call Center. This state of the art Call Center is equipped with the latest VOIP Telephony and Call Center technology. The CheapOAir.com Call Center capacity currently is 240 Seats with scalability to 950 seats. The Call Center is utilizing MPLS connectivity with 5 MBPS dedicated connection linking its New York City office with its Call Center. The VOIP telephony is provided by Inter-Tel, a leader in high-end Call Center technology.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- International Shoe Manufacturing Corporation (OTC: ISHO / ISHO.pk) announced today that they have completed the acquisition of GeckoSystems, Inc. GeckoSystems, based in Conyers (Atlanta), Georgia, is now entering its ninth year of business. GeckoSystems is a dynamic leader in the Robotic Industry revolutionizing the development and usage of mobile robot solutions for safety, security and service(TM).

HOUSTON, Texas -- Jessica Simpson was greeted by flashes and photographers as she arrived at an exclusive party celebrating the pre-screening of her film "Employee of the Month" by Lionsgate. Whiteflash.com worked with Lionsgate to throw the celebration at the Tenjune lounge in New York City and congratulated the star with a triple set of matching yellow sapphire, amethyst and diamond bangle bracelets valued at $3500, which she wore to the event.

SAN MARINO, Calif. -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation today announced that Dr. Frederick Hall, President and CEO of Epeius Biotechnologies, has accepted an invitation to speak at the upcoming Global Pharmaceutical Research & Development Summit held on Oct. 24 at 4:10 p.m. (PT) in Anaheim, Calif. Dr. Hall will present the current status of global development and the broad pharmaceutical indications for the company's innovative targeting technology platform.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- WelfareGame.com announced today that it has re-released the controversial board game, "Public Assistance: Why Bother Working for a Living?" in both an economy version and a deluxe version. The game pits players on the Able-bodied Welfare Recipient's Promenade against those in the Working Person's Rut. Those on the Welfare Promenade begin with $1,000 and get $300 more for each out-of-wedlock child.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Homebuyers looking for a weekend getaway or active retirement residence can end their search in Wimberley, Texas, just 45 minutes southwest of Austin. There, a partnership of commercial and residential builders and developers will bring RiverRock Resort & Residences (www.riverrocktexas.com) to market in the next two months. The developer group is creating an amenity-rich resort community of 65 casually rustic, yet elegant homes and condominiums, a state-of-the art conference and retreat center, spa and boutique resort lodge aimed at a 4-Diamond rating.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Using the Internet to lower phone bills just got easier, thanks to the launch of Auvi's PHIP65 Dual Mode Cordless Phone. The sleek PHIP65 is the next generation of communication hardware which connects to a traditional landline and the computer, via USB port. This dual functionality gives consumers the freedom to make and receive both standard and / or Internet calls from a single cordless phone.

BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. -- SOPAKCO (www.sopakco.com), a market leader in ready-to-eat meals, announced hiring Columbus, Ohio-based Katz Marketing Solutions to develop and market their future new food products. SOPAKCO is a primary supplier of military meals and contract supplier for leading food brands.

COLUMN: While traveling in Central America, the subject of banditos reared its head to send shivers down everyone's spine. This is a subject that is near and dear to those who travel internationally. Whenever we discuss third world countries, we get stuck in stereotypes. Third world countries have banditos. Third world countries devalue their women.

GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- Video Roadshow(SM), the newest innovation in mobile big screen video displays, will debut at the U.S. Air Force Memorial Dedication Oct. 14-15, 2006 at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA and at Biz Bash's Meeting & Event Style Show in New York Nov. 9th announces CPR MultiMedia Solutions. Video Roadshow delivers the highest resolution available in self-contained trailers.

NYERI, CENTRAL PROVINCE, KENYA -- Images of Kenya instantly bring thoughts of safari to mind. However, not all safaris are created equal. Ontdek Kenya Ltd. is a leading organizer of active holidays in Kenya. Peter and Anne Huysman own and operate Ontdek Kenya, Ltd. (Ontdek, meaning "discover" in Dutch) along with a team of experienced Kenyan guides. This team of nature and wildlife experts will ensure that their group is not among the tourist masses, nor sitting in a vehicle for hours on end.

SARASOTA, Fla. -- The First Annual Sino-American Inter-University Medical/Dental/Nursing Exchange Conference will be held at the campus of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, it was announced today by L.R. Mage, LLC, the USA event administrator. The event will be open to the entire healthcare community October 14, 2006 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- ES Interactive announced today that it has teamed up with WiggleWireless to offer fans the Kona Buzz, a "fly on the wall" view of what really happens before, during and after the biggest race on the planet - the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Triathlon insiders, Paul Huddle and Wendy Ingraham, will be joined by Michael Lovato, Desiree Ficker and a host of others to give fans the inside skinny on the place, the players and the unique character of the granddaddy of all races.

HOUSTON, Texas -- Infrastruct Security, Inc. announces that members of their staff have recently been certified to perform vulnerability assessments of chemical facilities. The 2007 Homeland Security Appropriations bill mandates these assessments at high-risk chemical facilities and the consequences of facilities not complying with risk-based and performance-based vulnerability assessments are stiff, including civil and criminal penalties and the possible suspension of operations.

YUBA CITY, Calif. -- Prime Companies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PRMC) announces that it has entered into an agreement with the Rural Utilities Service, a branch of the U. S. Department of Agriculture to retire a certain loan obtained by its subsidiary LMDS Communications, Inc. and therefore relinquishing itself of its position of guarantor on said defaulted loan.

COLUMN: Why write a six-word sentence when it's more fun to use 82 words and a bunch of gobbledygook? Scott G pokes fun at the way some businesses pontificate about themselves online and off.

VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada -- 'Take Your Business to the Next Level' (ISBN: 0968440150), released by Pareto Systems, is not just another book that lectures about business strategy; it provides useful, how-to instruction to make it happen.