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Follow One Family’s Saga on the Mystical Island of St. Lucia
Having dreams enriches our lives. Dreams move us forward and, without them, we stagnate. They help us build our lives and should not be a refuge from reality. When one family member pursues their dream it affects not only that person’s life but their present family and generations to come. Undeniably we are all affected by the decisions of the ones who came before us. These themes are woven throughout the Demontagne Saga.
Authors Roger and Mala Burt, under the pen name Annie Rogers, have written the second novel of the Demontagne family saga, called “A Circle of Dreams” (ISBN 0977018318). Set in the beautiful backdrop of tropical St. Lucia in the Caribbean, “A Circle of Dreams” moves beyond the personal story of Jamie Demontagne, to her life and family. Jamie and her family live in a fairytale compound high above the seacoast and she seems to have it all. She has found the love of her life in Andre Demontagne, has three darling children, and a flourishing career.
Filled with human tension, mystery, and romance, “A Circle of Dreams” takes readers on an intriguing exploration of how events from two hundred years ago conspire to destroy Jamie Demontagne’s world today. Her children are beautiful and psychically talented but her son, in particular, is deeply troubled and Jamie fears she will lose him. Can this child, this family, this marriage, be saved? Real and present day issues regarding the modern day lifestyles of both parents juggling busy careers and parenthood add to the authentic nature of “A Circle of Dreams.”
First Video Blog Network Launches
ReelBlogs announced today the launch of the first video blog network on the Internet. Blogs on the ReelBlogs network will produce short-form video content made specifically for Internet and video podcasting audiences.
“There is a rapidly growing demand for good video content online, but no one is producing it yet,” said Robert Spiro, one of the founders of ReelBlogs. “ReelBlogs will use the self-publishing model of blogs to distribute exciting new video serials.”
ReelBlogs will become the latest blog network to launch this fall, following AOL’s purchase of Weblogs, Inc. in October. The ReelBlogs announcement also comes on the heels of Apple’s introduction of the new video iPod.
Internet Strategist Rich Schefren Says in His New Report: Entrepreneurs are ‘Clueless’ About The Attention Age
Consumers typically see more than 3,000 advertisements daily, according to recent statistics. So how can marketers and online business entrepreneurs get their messages to stand out from the crowd in this frustrating and confusing attention-scattered world?
Internet marketing expert Rich Schefren has the answers and will reveal how you can effectively capture and hold the attention of your marketplace in his free report – The Attention Age Doctrine, Part 2 (attentionage.net) which will be released online Wednesday, Nov. 28th.
Neighborhood America CEO to Share Expertise on How Companies Can Connect with Audiences Through Social Media and Enterprise Social Networks
WHO: Kim Patrick Kobza, President and CEO, Neighborhood America, will share his expertise with attendees at the Interactive Media Conference 2008 during a panel discussion titled, “Social Networking – Connecting with Your Users.” The panel promises to take a provocative look at how audiences are networking through social media, and how journalists and advertisers can also connect with them.
Kobza brings to the table Neighborhood America’s unique approach to helping companies, such as FOX News and Scripps Networks, incorporate enterprise social networking into their business plans. These companies have had tremendous success leveraging new media to engage audiences, collect content from them and monetize the interaction through increased advertising revenue.
My Retro Baby Launches Revamped Website to Cater to Fast-Growing Worldwide Customer Base
With a passion for all things hip and fun, Deanna seeks out products that are both functional and funky. “A lot of the products we carry are handmade by Moms across the USA”. Today’s Moms know what they want and will not settle for the ordinary. What makes My Retro Baby unique is that they appeal to the Baby Boomers and Generation X shoppers. “So many grandmothers purchase our pedal cars for their grandchildren.” Since most of the products have a retro or vintage influence, they bring out a sense of nostalgia. “It is a way for our customers to share a little of the past with the children their lives.”
ERHC Energy’s Interim CEO Issues Update
The following update from Nicolae Luca, interim CEO of ERHC Energy Inc. (OTCBB: ERHE), was issued after the market closed on Monday, September 11, 2006.
“I want to take this opportunity to update the ERHC Energy family on the company’s activities over the past month. We appreciate the encouragement that the interim management has received from shareholders during the past month. Several of you have called in to express support and to offer useful suggestions on the management of your company. We are much obliged.
Preparing to Sell Your Home? Surveys Show Your Garage Doors Perk Up Your Curb Appeal
Remodeling projects that help enhance a home’s value are a priority for homeowners, particularly in today’s highly competitive housing market.
When considering an improvement, especially with an eye towards resale, recent surveys indicate the garage doors are a good place to start to increase a home’s curb appeal and value. That’s because many buyers judge a house by its exterior.
“A remodeled kitchen and bath can help sell a home, but curb appeal is what gets buyers through the door. If they don’t like what they see from the street, chances are, they won’t waste time going inside,” says Betty Jane Garrett, a licensed realtor in Oklahoma City.
Blizzard Expert to Teach Session at SES Chicago
The 10th annual Chicago Search Engine Strategies (SES) Conference & Expo is scheduled for the second week of December, 2008. The only major Search Engine marketing conference in the Midwest, SES Chicago will gather many of the brightest and best players in the web marketing game. Carrie Hill, Blizzard Internet Marketing’s resident SEO manager, will be among them.
The 10th annual Chicago Search Engine Strategies (SES) Conference & Expo is scheduled for the second week of December, 2008. The only major Search Engine marketing conference in the Midwest, SES Chicago will gather many of the brightest and best players in the web marketing game. Carrie Hill, Blizzard Internet Marketing’s resident SEO manager, will be among them.
Tylie Inc., a Los Angeles Based Design House, Opens Flagship store in Malibu, CA
Los Angeles Designer Lisa Izad brings her 10 year old label, Tylie Inc., to Malibu’s country Mart. The flagship store features the latest designs from Tylie Malibu Hand bags, accessories, boots, Clothing and the New, High-end fashion line Piper & Forest.
The opening of the first Tylie store in Malibu, where the label was founded, has allowed Izad to come full circle. Tylie inc. has always been known for its fine Italian leathers, exquisite hardware and ability to take custom orders. Newly 5a8 added, customers will be able to place special orders for any items unavailable in the store. Manufacturing in Los Angeles allows the brand to meet all needs of its clientele, stay on trend and maintain quality control.
Grantham University & GX® magazine Offer $1.8 Million in Scholarships to Army National Guard Soldiers
Grantham University, specializing in educating working adults, today announced it is offering Army National Guard Scholarships. In conjunction with GX® magazine, a nationwide publication for members of the National Guard and their families, Grantham University is providing one full, four-year scholarship to an Army National Guard member in each of the 50 states and four U.S. territories including DC, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The scholarship will cover: tuition costs, required textbooks and software. The value of each scholarship is approximately $34,000.
Dermalogica Joins SkinCareRx Team
SkinCareRx is excited to welcome Dermalogica skin care products to its line. Dermalogica is a company that believes that skincare is more then luxury, it is about maintaining and improving healthy skin. The founders of The International Dermal Institute started Dermalogica because they saw the need for a product that actually produced results. Today they are driven by that same commitment to results. Their packaging is simple and to the point and SkinCareRx feels that they have valid products to offer that will help in their customer’s pursuit of healthy skin.
Symbol of Peace Being Used to Memorialize War Losses
Judy Dunn, of Acton, MA, is a craft artist who began working with polymer clay, five years ago. She experimented early on with how to fold the classic origami crane form out of polymer clay. At first, she looked at this ability as a bit of a party trick. But, then she was reached by a family in Indiana. They asked Dunn to make a dozen cranes for them. One wing would have the name “Bobby”, and the other, the word “Believe”. Dunn put together the cranes, and then learned the story behind the request. Bobby had been a Marine in Iraq. He loved origami for most of his life. While in Iraq, he would fold cranes and hand them out to Iraqi children. He was not stationed there very long before he was killed by an IED. He left behind a pregnant fiancé, and a family feeling a profound loss. The cranes were to be a symbol of his life and of peace.
NaturalPath Media Partners with DrGreene.com to Exclusively Represent Leading Voice in Pediatrics
NaturalPath Media, the largest sustainable and healthy living media network, today announced that it will exclusively represent advertising sales for DrGreene.com, the leading online pediatrician voice in children’s health and parenting. DrGreene.com will become the flagship publisher in NaturalPath Media’s newly launched Moms and Family channel.
Launched in 1995 by Dr. Alan Greene and his wife Cheryl, DrGreene.com was one of the first online medical websites and was cited by the American Medical Association as “the pioneer physician website.” Since that time, Dr. Greene has emerged as a leading authority and spokesperson for child health concerns and the “green baby movement,” serving as an online pediatric expert for American Baby, Better Homes & Gardens, Family Circle, Lady’s Home Journal, and is the pediatric expert for Kiwi Magazine, Healing Quest (seen on PBS), and The People’s Pharmacy (heard on NPR). He also serves as the Chief of Future Health of A.D.A.M., Inc., a leading provider of health information solutions. Dr. Greene also appears frequently in the media including appearances on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Time Magazine, Parade, Parenting, Parent, Child, Baby Talk, Working Mother, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, and Reader’s Digest. He is the author of ”Raising Baby Green” (Wiley, 2007), an Amazon.com top 20 Green bestseller and the first comprehensive guide to help environmentally conscious parents make healthy product and lifestyle choices, and ”From First Kicks to First Steps” (McGraw-Hill, 2004), a development and parenting roadmap through pregnancy and the first year of life.
JDA Software to Provide Revenue Optimization Solutions to American Airlines Cargo
–JDA® Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS), the leading provider of Revenue Optimization software solutions for the transportation industry, today announced it will implement a next-generation Cargo Revenue Optimization platform at American Airlines Cargo. JDA’s Revenue Management software solutions are widely used by the largest companies in the travel, transportation, hospitality, retail and other markets.
JDA Group Vice President Revenue Management Andy Archer said, “We are extremely pleased to be working with American Airlines to provide a solution that enables highly accurate demand forecasting, generating enhanced revenue throughout the network. Cargo Revenue Optimization takes into consideration all factors that surround the decision process, helping to gain more value out of every transaction.”
Espresso Addicts are Paying Thousands to Get Their Fix
NJ based Jura-Capresso sells a new breed of Swiss-engineered espresso machines well suited for the fast paced U.S. market. Machines like the Jura-Capresso S9, which sells for just under $2,300, are rapidly replacing dust-collecting steam-powered espresso makers because of their ease of use and quick ready time.
These super-automatic espresso centers” now eliminate user error by automatically grinding coffee beans (at just the right fineness setting), then tamping the grounds(with just the right amount of pressure), and brewing just the right amount of water through the grounds. The machines even dispose of the puck (espresso-speak for a hunk of spent coffee grounds) and tell the user when it’s time to rinse the unit and change the filter. No mess, no fuss, no guesswork. In addition, several models, like Jura-Capressos F9, come equipped with an electronic touch-pad, variable brewing temperature options, drink programmability, and an optional automatic milk frothing siphon.
Over 1,000 Consumer VoIP Service Reviews and Ratings at WhichVoIP.com
Whichvoip.com announced today that over 1,000 consumers have submitted VoIP reviews and VoIP ratings on their website whichvoip.com. The website enables VoIP users to post evaluations of their experiences with both their VoIP phone service and their VoIP provider. These VoIP reviews provide a powerful insight for consumers interested in switching to VoIP phone service, also known as broadband phone service, internet phone service, or digital voice service. WhichVoIP.com is one of the leading resources on the internet for providing relevant information on VoIP technology and includes a comprehensive searchable database of the major VoIP providers, their VoIP solutions and their available VoIP features.
Protect Valuable Information with my Backup
Mobile phones have quickly become the central communication tool for our on-the-go lives. In fact, for many wireless subscribers their mobile phone’s address book is often the exclusive place in which their valuable contact information is stored. Since we are dependent on our wireless devices to keep in touch with our friends, family and colleagues, losing all of this information can cause a significant disruption to our daily lives.
To make sure this never happens to its customers, Cricket Communications, Inc, a leading provider of unlimited wireless services, has launched an over-the-air contact data backup program called My Backup. Asurion, the leading provider of enhanced services to the wireless industry, is supporting Cricket in this initiative via its Asurion Mobile Applications division.
Hungry College Students Design Brand New Online Food Ordering System for Restaurants
One of Northeast Ohio’s fastest growing technology firms, O-Web Technologies, has announced the release of its new online ordering system, eOrderManager, which is designed specifically for the quick service and casual dine-in-restaurant industry.
eOrderManager is an innovative software package that gives restaurant chains the ability to integrate an online ordering portal right into their existing website. “The system was built to run right off the franchisor’s website, yet it was designed for the individual franchisees owners. It’s incredibly affordable to implement. Each individual stores owner will have complete control of their online store, and it only requires a fax machine to start taking orders,” says Stan Garber, Senior Sales Manager. “Some of the WOW! features of the system include: an intelligent product upselling manager, custom newsletter marketing, and a virtual product promotion manager.”
New Thriller Web Series, Lumina Debuts Today on Koldcast TV
Creating worlds is a passion and one that writer and director Jennifer Thym enjoys. When she entered the film world in July 2008, the investment banker turned filmmaker decided to take a novel approach to reaching her audience. “With LUMINA we wanted to go beyond the conventional format of short film,” says Jennifer Thym, “and create an online fantasy series with wonderful potential for interactivity with its viewers.” As theatrical and DVD sales fall around the world, viewers are increasingly turning to the web for entertainment. “The online audience is already there. To me, it’s about connecting to them with an engaging and beautifully told story.” “LUMINA will open your minds cinematically, and the story will open your hearts to the impossible,” says producer Sommer Nguyen.
New Website Allows Wine Enthusiasts to Connect with Wineries for Direct Wine Sales and Touring
A husband and wife team out of Washington has compiled a world wide web site that enables wine enthusiasts and wineries the ability to connect on a national level. The online compendium, Winerybound, found at winerybound.com on the world wide web, provides more than 3500 winery listings. Detailed information about each winery will assists wine enthusiasts in their research efforts while offering wineries the ability to market themselves on a national level. Winerybound is a single point of reference for wine enthusiasts to learn about wineries nationwide and the wines the produce”. said the site’s creator, Heather Ann Truchot, a Creative Director for Ferment Design, in Seattle. Winerybound also gives smaller boutique and upstart wineries the ability to market themselves on a national level to reach potential customers that are unfamiliar with their wines”
Truchot, co-creator with her husband, Scott, of CIOTrust, said she created the site after hearing from wine enthusiasts and industry employees about the frustration of locating new wineries and learning more about their offerings. Truchot also mentioned that wineries she had the opportunity to work with had concerns about the costs of marketing themselves to a national audience. “Based upon what I was hearing in the industry, there needed to be a site created on national level to solidify desired relationships between wineries and wine enthusiasts.” Truchot said.
The comprehesive site is free for the wine enthusiast and will also allow wineries to detail a portion of their information for free. Additional levels of subscription may be purchased by wineries to include wine listings, awards, and winery specific images for further brand development. Winerybound is about creating relationships and making both our subscribers and end-users happy. Our goal is to give each winery the opportunity to market and promote themselves on a national level while getting wine enthusiasts varying levels of information pertaining to the wineries they are interested in.”
Truchot explained with the rate of winery growth in the United States along with changing sales laws in the industry, the need for this type of site was apparent. By creating interactive maps and allowing wineries to manage their own pages, Truchot hopes Winerybound generates wine touring and increased direct wine sales for American wineries.
