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Lionel Richie Coming to California's Anaheim Convention Center, November 26, 2006

R&B artist Lionel Richie is coming to California's Anaheim Convention Center, November 26, 2006.

Lionel Richie's latest album is entitled "Coming Home." He, being one of the most accomplished artists of our time, explains that both the song used as its title and the album itself are, for him, symbolic.

"It's my 'older, wiser' song. Anyone who has lived life to any degree knows what I mean. I feel like I'm coming home on many levels, personally and musically."

"Coming Home" is only the ninth album by the multi-Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe winner since he launched his globally successful star-studded solo career in 1982 after a decade of hit making with R&B, funk and pop super group The Commodores.

Team Full Tilt Member Phil Gordon Takes the Win at The Full Tilt Poker.Net Championship at Red Rock Resort Casino in Las Vegas

Six of the world’s best poker professionals and one online qualifier from www.FullTiltPoker.net all met at the table on Thanksgiving Day to compete for a $1 million prize pool in the Full Tilt Poker.Net Championship at Red Rock Resort and Casino.

Team Full Tilt member and best selling author and television host, Phil Gordon devoured the competition taking first place, winning $600,000. Full Tilt Poker representative Roland de Wolfe took second place, winning $275,000. Other professional players in this star-studded, live tournament included Team Full Tilt members Erick Lindgren, John Juanda, and Allen Cunningham, as well as Full Tilt Poker pro Toto Leonidas. The pros earned their seats at this Thanksgiving Day event in July 2006 by winning their respective heats at a qualifying shoot-out tournament, also held at the Red Rock Resort and Casino.

Credit Communications Inc. Ranks #34 on San Francisco Business Times 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies

Credit Communications Inc. (CCI) provides credit reports and other mortgage settlement services to mortgage brokers and lenders nationwide. The ranking reflects Credit Communications 3- year revenue growth rate of 146% over the 2001-2003 time period. Revenues in the 3rd quarter of 2004 also grew 33% over the same period last year.

New processes and technologies that we have delivered to mortgage brokers and lenders, coupled with the robust mortgage market cycle, have spurred CCIs rapid growth," said Marty Flynn, CEO and president of CCI. Strong client retention and new account acquisition delivered by our exceptional team of professionals have also been significant contributors to our companys leadership position," he added.

Debt Advice Needed for Pensioners

With new research showing a debt crisis among pensioners in the UK, debt help organisation The Debt Counsellors are urging over-60s in financial difficulty to seek professional debt advice.

A survey by insurance firm Prudential shows that over a million pensioners have an average debt of £15,500, while as many as 70,000 have debts between £50,000 and £75,000.

This is further evidence that the UK's problem of personal debt is affecting all age groups and sections of society. The total of personal debt in the UK has almost reached £1.2 trillion, and £1 million is being added to that total every four minutes.

MediaTrust Announces RSS Reader Widget

MediaTrust, Inc. today announced widgetQube, an interactive virtual desktop accessory that allows users to view news from Web sites and blogs without having to launch a browser.

For users, widgetQube allows easy access to news headlines and brief story summaries from the within the widget. Users can click out to the Web to read the full story or to collect more information. widgetQube is preloaded with a default set of categories and RSS feeds that cover a broad range of interests, and allows users to import personal RSS feeds from favorite Web sites and blogs and to organize them into custom categories.

Adaptive Marketing Shares Business Plan Tips for Small-Business Start-ups

Congratulations! You've built a better mousetrap (or exercise machine or bottle opener or catering service or …). Now what? Well, as Adaptive Marketing LLC reports, it's not enough to have a viable product -- you also need a viable plan. As an industry leader in Internet marketing, Adaptive Marketing offers small business owners and millions of other consumers access to savings on the products and services that can make a difference in their lives.

Business school textbooks are chock full of case studies on business start-ups that worked -- and scores of others that failed. In fact, recent figures from the Small Business Administration show that fewer than half of all new small businesses last for at least four years. There are any number of reasons why start-ups ultimately break down, whether it's a lack of financing, ineffective marketing, inadequate personnel resources, or even just poor time management skills. Whatever the problem was, the underlying cause can usually be tied to a lack of proper planning -- a fatal flaw that can be avoided beforehand by developing a comprehensive, insightful business plan, notes Adaptive Marketing LLC.

Drug Free Anxiety Treatment with No Negative Side Effects, Join Self Help Support Groups that Teach Relaxation

Due to the overwhelming need for effective, safe, stress management tools, Dr. Doris Jeanette, a student of Dr. Joe Wolpe, the father of Behavior Therapy, has developed a new mind body anxiety treatment. The Center for the New Psychology offers a six week, self help, support group Oct. 19th, 2005 in Philadelphia. You learn the basic skills needed to relax your body, calm your nervous system and tame irrational thoughts.

In the summer test group, every student significantly lowered their SUDS (Subjective Units of Discomfort) level and reported fewer anxiety attacks. The Center limits adult groups to 6 members. This ensures that each man or woman receives the personalized attention needed for relaxation. "Everyone can unlearn anxious behaviors and replace their anxiety attack with conscious choices and clear thinking," says Dr. Jeanette, a licensed psychologist who has been teaching people different ways to relax for thirty years. "We cover everything a person needs to be successful, such as, the difference between fear and anxiety, how to quickly stop hyperventilating and what to do when you are too anxious to relax."

Since one of the major symptoms of anxiety is obsessive thoughts that cause insomnia and compulsive behaviors, the Center's health and wellness approach teaches the relaxation skills and learning information needed to tame repetitive thoughts. Doris Jeanette is author of A Natural Process for Opening the Heart, three tapes, CDs or written transcripts that teach you how to breathe fully, calm your mind, relax your body, stop hyperventilating and stay with yourself in daily anxiety situations.

Her drug free anxiety treatment teaches lifetime relaxation skills for stress as well as practical mind body tools that improve self esteem and emotional health. Dr. Jeanette's new self help, support group starts October 19th, in Center City, Philadelphia and will continue through out the year.

Time Warner Recognizes ROKKAN as One of Its Top Diversity Suppliers

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 14, 2006 –- Leading independent interactive agency ROKKAN has received recognition from Time Warner as one of their top MWBE (Minority and Women Businesses) suppliers for their ability to leverage and reflect diversity into their creative strategies. Time Warner recognizes ROKKAN as their interactive agency and commends them for their capacity to utilize diversity in their unique services.

ROKKAN has collaborated with Time Warner on myriad projects since 2003 and has formed a strong relationship with its client. “Time Warner was our first media client,” says John Noe, CEO of ROKKAN. “We have a good relationship with them and it’s always helpful to be involved with an industry leader.” Time Warner offers ROKKAN constructive collaboration, unparalleled support, and frequent recommendations to various other firms. ROKKAN offers Time Warner creative services leveraged by diversity and a refreshing look at what an agency is should be.

Freemasons of the Nation's Capital Champion Fight Against Breast Cancer

The Freemasons of the nation's capital, the Grand Lodge of Free And Accepted Masons of the District of Columbia, are championing breast cancer awareness and prevention in partnership with Susan G. Komen For The Cure during the National Race For The Cure on June 7th, 2008.

Spearheading the drive is Ms. Lourdes Elias, wife of the Grand Master of Masons of D.C., Akram R. Elias. Ms. Elias, a breast cancer survivor, has already donated over $4,000 with her fundraising team. In addition, the Grand Lodge of D.C. donated $25,000 to Susan G. Komen For the Cure in a special ceremony during the recent 9th World Conference of Masonic Grand Lodges held May 7 - 10 in Washington.

As the world's oldest and largest fraternal society with more than half of its membership residing in the United States, Freemasonry has a rich history of involvement in the founding of America and her development for over two hundred and fifty years. In an unprecedented effort, the Freemasons of D.C. wish to further the awareness and prevention of breast cancer within the greater Washington Metropolitan area, as the brotherhood believes that strengthening the community is a key component in building a good civil society.

Dr. Gabrielle Pelicci joins Sober College

Sober College proudly announced the addition of Dr. Gabrielle Pelicci, as Academic Director. Coming from a diverse background, Dr. Pelicci’s experience, insight, and commitment truly compliment Sober College’s unique philosophy.

Dr. Pelicci received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Masters degree in Education, from Teachers College Columbia University, and a Doctoral Degree in the Humanities, with a focus on Integrative Medicine. With a background in distance education and e-learning, Dr. Pelicci brings a modern approach to Sober College’s Current Educational Model. Buzzing with ideas and plans for the New Year, Dr. Pelicci explains how she plans to strengthen Sober College’s academic center.

Sankofa International, Inc., Announces Winner of the "Nellene Turner Settle Award For Excellence In the Face of Adversity"

Mr. Ronald LaVell Settle, son of Nellene Turner Settle and Award sponsor, is a retired military officer with over twenty-two years service to the USA, and currently serves as President/CEO of FEDPRO, Inc., a defense logistics firm operating in the D.C., metropolitan area. In collaboration with Sankofa International (Sankofa), Mr. Settle established the Award to honor his mother, a woman who overcame many hardships and made tremendous sacrifices to receive her high school diploma.

MyChildToday.com, a New Free Parenting Resource, Officially Launched, Allowing Parents to Obtain Useful Information for Effective Parenting

The MyChildToday.com site has officially launched allowing parents to begin gaining useful information. The site offers information on babies, toddlers, tweens (preteen), and teenagers (teens).

http://MyChildToday.com (http://www.mychildtoday.com) provides not only a resource for parents looking for valuable information about their baby, toddler, tween, and teen, but offers a place where parents (mom's and dad') can share information with each other.

Parenting is a growing experience between parents and their children. Even the most experienced parents may need some advice. MyChildToday.com will be there to help.

Tiso Unveils New The North Face Super Shop in Central Glasgow Store

In close collaboration with Tiso, Scotland’s leading outdoor retailer, and tagged as ‘The largest collection of The North Face in Scotland’, the 2,500 square ft ‘shop-in-shop’ has taken over the entire first floor at Tiso’s Buchanan Street store. A carefully put together range of The North Face clothing is also available on the Tiso website.

Following the successful conception of the Covent Garden and Manchester Flagship Stores, The North Face has been heavily involved with the development of the ‘Super Shop’, the retail concept for which is designed to personify the brand and celebrate its outdoor exploration heritage, inspiring consumers to Never Stop Exploring.

Affinity Delivers New Business, Technology Innovations to Global Healthcare Leader

Affinity, Inc today announced the successful deployment of a new advanced technology solution for a global enterprise client that will enable their executives to improve the effectiveness of their more than 5,000 member global sales and service organization.

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The new system combines technologies including Siebel 8 CRM (Customer Relationship Management) from Oracle Corporation, SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) and PDM (Product data management). Due to the global nature and sophistication of the client, the system provides support for 30 languages, 40 currencies, and includes information for the client's portfolio of more than 500 products. Further, the new system is tightly integrated with more than 10 other mission critical systems and will deliver significant business benefits to the client including:

African-American Author Donates Book Sales to Minnesota Charity

Waite Park author, Nathan Allen, plans to donate several books to a local charity to spread the word about cancer. His new book, The Frisson Factor: Land of Ten-Thousand Lakes makes its official debut on March 1st, but pre-released copies will be available for purchase beforehand with the proceeds benefiting the Cody Foundation.

“It is a fantastic charity,” Allen says. “I am honored to be a part of it.”

The Cody Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization established in December 2002. Their goal is to raise awareness of children's cancers and other life threatening diseases. Through charitable events and private donations, they raise money to help in the fight against childhood diseases and to make life a little easier for children struggling with medical illness.

Woolwich Cuts Rate on Offset Mortgage to Offer Best Overall Deal From a High Street Lender

Following the announcement earlier this month that Woolwich would become the exclusive mortgage brand of Barclays, Woolwich launches (July 13) its first product change by cutting the borrowing rate on its lifetime tracker offset mortgage. The rate drops to below five per cent down to 4.98 per cent (tracking 0.48 per cent above base rate), eleven basis points below its previous offer. This is the best long term deal on offer from a high street lender.

Woolwich, which pioneered offset mortgages , launching the concept to market in June 2000, will offer the 4.98 per cent with free valuation and legal fees for re-mortgagers and with a loan to value of up to 80 per cent. There are no early redemption penalties and the arrangement fee is £595. A slightly higher rate of 5.09 per cent is available to those who need to borrow up to 95 per cent.

Wimba Launches Hall of Fame to Honor 'Excellence in Collaboration'

Wimba® Inc., the education technology company that helps people teach people, unveiled the Wimba Hall of Fame for Excellence in Collaboration, designed to honor and celebrate the most distinguished educators among Wimba's worldwide community.

While many members of the Wimba community have already been marked by industry accolades such as the USDLA 2008 Excellence in Distance Learning Award, 2008 National Arts Educator of the Year, and European Award for Languages 2008, the Wimba Hall of Fame for Excellence in Collaboration will be Wimba's unique platform with which to acknowledge excellence in collaboration.

Customized Structures Wins Prestigious Million Dollar Circle Awards

Customized Structures, Inc. recognized 5 of its Factory Representatives for sales accomplishments throughout New England during 2004. The Million Dollar Circle Awards Program is presented through the National Association of Home Builders and recognizes the outstanding achievements by Salespeople and Sales Managers with extraordinary new home sales volumes.

Jack Donnelly, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Customized Structures said, "We are extremely proud of our Factory Reps and all of the work that they do. They are helping to bring our company to the next level and to create a positive image in the world of modular home building." Factory representatives recognized for their achievements included Jack Glancy of Peabody, MA, Doug Hounsell of Gilford, NH, Jeff Humber of Sandwich, MA, Joel Marron of Peabody, MA and Rudy Oberzan of Epping, NH.

Bibby Group Offers “Client Focused” Franchise Consulting Not Brokerage

With an ever-increasing number of people seeking self-employment as a logical career choice, the demand for franchise consultants has skyrocketed. So, what’s the big deal? The big deal is that most franchise “consultants” are actually commissioned sales brokers who are paid a fee by a franchise company if the “client” purchases one of the opportunities presented by the consultant. Eager, first-time franchise buyers are drawn to these “no cost” consultants and over time place their confidence in the advisor.