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April 14, 2006

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Chiranjeevi launches names his new political party - Praja Rajyam

Lalu Prasad conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Bihar

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia may be released next week

Bollywood flick Tahaan releases across the country

New RBI Governor Subbarao takes charge

Sports Minister Gill hopes India will win more medals at 2012 London Olympics

Hallucinations are caused by a transient form of blindness

Lap-and-shoulder seat belts as safe as child safety seats for kids

International News / Press Releases for April 14, 2006

Guitar Tool Worship Edition Helps Worship Leaders Create, Print and Share Their Guitar Compositions
Midisoft’s Guitar Tool now includes 1,047 Hymns for the Worship Musician including Easter holiday favorites.

Innovativ’s Identity Management Solutions Deliver Centralized Access Control to Business-Critical Enterprise Assets
Free white paper helps financial services organizations to better align with regulatory demands, strengthen compliance and optimally manage network resources.

Three Resource Software International Ltd. (RSI) Solutions Now Rated “Avaya Compliant”
Resource Software International Ltd. (RSI), a leading developer of communication management solutions, today announced three of its applications for contact centers and systems administration are now compliant with Avaya IP Office solutions from Avaya (NYSE:AV), a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services.

Internet Broadcasting Sets Fourth Traffic Record In Five Months
13.3 million visitors came in March 2006 - a 19 percent year-over-year increase.

PLAE Records Announces the Official Launch of the 8 Week PLAE Records and Win Your Own TV Show Contests
The most sensational new internet broad-band television entertainment show ever opens today - Be the Top PLAER & Win Your own TV Show @ PLAE.TV, Watch & PLAE Now.

FPRA Blog Week 2006 Wraps Up Today
Modeled after Global PR Blog Week, FPRA Blog Week is an online discussion of issues and trends featuring articles written by members of the Orlando Area Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association.

Organic Crop Improvement Association International (OCIA) Receives USDA, ISO-65 Accreditation
The Organic Crop Improvement Association International (OCIA), a worldwide leader in the organic certification industry, receive notice today that it has been approved by the USDA to operate an ISO Guide 65 Program for certification services. Adherence to the USDA ISO Guide 65 Program ensures that the certification agency operates in a consistent and reliable manner. ISO Guide 65 Program is available to companies that operate certification standards for livestock, meat, seed, or other agricultural products or services.

Historic, Luxurious, Prestigious: Boston Brownstone Property Goes Up Market
When it comes to brownstone properties in Boston, Massachusetts, things just got a little more luxurious. 128 Beacon St is a property which, put simply, shows how good living can and should be in Beantown.

What I Want Fitness Auction's Monthly Podcast Advertising on eBay
Leading podcast development firm What I Want Podcasting, LLC began an auction on its highly popular video fitness show, What I Want Fitness on Ebay this week. As the #1 video fitness training podcast on the web, this follows the model laid out by the success of Rocketboom on the popular auction site eBay.

The Latest in Direct Mail Marketing: How to Combine the Power of Variable Data Printing, Opt-in Marketing & the Web
JFM Concepts LLC, providers of the turn key TouchTrends™ marketing system, announce the publication of their variable data printing guide, “The Latest in Direct Mail Marketing: How to combine the power of variable data printing, opt-in marketing & the web.”

Bingo.com Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
Bingo.com, operator of the Internet's pre-eminent bingo portal, today announced its financial results for the forth quarter and year-end, 2005.

Internet Broadcasting Helps NBC Olympics Achieve Record Success with NBCOlympics.Com
Site delivers the ultimate user experience and surpasses expectations across a number of fronts.

Mpire Announces Free April 'Learn from Home' Teleclass Series for Businesses on eBay
Ongoing courses compliment Mpire's full range of education
resources and services for businesses on eBay.

University of California Press to Publish Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics
The Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics is a unique new journal from UC Press, and the only one in the ethics field dedicated exclusively to empirical research.

Cardsmart Debuts “Treasures of the Spirit” Greeting Cards At Everyday 50% Off Prices
Petter Etholm, President of Cardsmart, says "Treasures of the Spirit" greeting cards are designed with uplifting, inspiring messages for people who care about each other.

Mt. Bachelor Village Resort Offers Fuel for Guests Package Promotion
Mount Bachelor Village Resort, Bend’s only luxury resort located within the city limits, announces it will offer guests a complimentary $50 Shell gas card with every two night stay.

Nike and adidas Shoes Develop Problem for Sneaker Culture Collectors
Sneaker Culture is growing in popularity and resellers are there to exploit it. Sneakers retailing for $90 are the new business game of choice for many on-line business entrepreneurs. However, the rising popularity is also a problem for those who enjoyed sneaker culture before the current exploitation movement.

European Expansion Announced by International Cargo Ports Firm
Global cargo company expands operations in Europe, senior management leader accepts role that provides technical expertise and management to an established firm serving air, land and sea ports.

Online Service Helps Filmmakers Find, License Indie Music
A new approach to music licensing makes it much easier for filmmakers, TV producers, editors, and other creative professionals to get rights-cleared music for use in their projects.

Pink Camouflage from Team Camo Gear - Supporting Breast Cancer Research One T-shirt at a Time
At Team Camo Gear, we are redefining camouflage. It's not about blending in; it's about standing out! Whether it is a cause you are passionate about, or showing support for your favorite team - Team Camo Gear has your gear!

Popular Talk Show Host Bill Keller calls Baigent’s ’Jesus Papers’ Utter Rubbish
Popular gospel communicator and TV talk show host Bill Keller calls it "trash." And of course that’s putting it politely. “What author Michael Baigent has come up with in his "The Jesus Papers" is utter rubbish of the worst order,” says Keller.

Mixipix Unveils The Future Of Mobile Messaging
mixipix has launched a brand new messaging system for mobile phones which allows users to send animated cartoons instead of plain text or static picture messages.

Tonya Lathrop Releases Her Second Book, This One Directed Towards Teen Girls and Their Dreams of Modeling
Tonya Lathrop gives young girls a look at the pros and cons upcoming models may face.

UpSNAP CEO Tony Philipp to Share Insights on Pay-Per-Call's Massive Market at AdTech 2006 in San Francisco
The leader in mobile search and live mobile entertainment discusses SMS and streaming audio solutions at AdTech.

Furnished Upon Request: Olde World Home Decor & Furnishings New On-line Store
This web site is for people who prefer furnishings on a grand scale with the elegance, sophistication and durability of fine quality furniture. We offer traditional styles that were present at the Turn of the Century with a touch of the Mediterranean, and European influence. Everything is specifically chosen with that Olde World Charm in mind. There is a wide selection for the Master Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room and Home Office as well as decorative accessories.

New Science Unlocks World's Largest Investment Market
Computer Algorithm opens FOREX market, the largest investment market, to the average investor. In the Algorithmic Currency Fund sophisticated computer-based algorithms apply the Chaos science to FOREX market trading.

Savvy Internet Entrepreneurs can Avoiding Work at Home Scams and Find Legitimate Home Business Opportunities
Because the home business and work at home industry is a multimillion-dollar business it is not surprising that dishonest individuals would try to take advantage of people who simply want to start a home business and make some money. This industry seems to be plagued by a variety of schemes designed to make the schemer rich while emptying the pockets of wannabe entrepreneurs.

April 15th Tax Day... Is An Exciting Day For 5,000 Small Businesses Nationwide
April 15th is an exciting day for small businesses.
In short, major companies are in trouble with the federal government for not meeting its subcontacting requirements. We profile who, where and what products and services these companies are in need of. Subcontract2majorcompanies.com is giving away to 5,000 small businesses free access to its database of more than 100,000+ subcontracts leads with prime government contractors who must give out subcontracts or pay a large fine. Others pay $495 per month/per employee.

Swank, Inc. Unveils New Website
Swank, Inc. (OTC:SNKI) the venerable men’s fashion accessory designer and manufacturer, recently launched its new website. The company worked with the Boston-based Web design firm Pixel Bridge Inc. to develop a new online presence.

Fosamax Dangers: More Trouble for Merck
Fosamax, the popular osteoporosis drug made by Merck, has now been linked to a condition called osteonecrosis. This rare disease causes a patient’s jawbone to rot and die. Merck also makes Vioxx, which was pulled off the market in 2004 after it was shown to cause an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Spiritual Cinema Becomes Technology Leader in Online Delivery of Feature Films
Movie lovers who are tired of the sex, blood, and gore of mainstream cinema and want something more uplifting may finally have an alternative, thanks to the Spiritual Cinema Circle.

Total DUI Provides Free DUI Law Information and Resources for Consumers
The DUI / DWI law professionals at www.TotalDUI.com are educating consumers with free information about the legal process, changes in DUI laws and successful challenges to DUI charges, and providing other up-to-date information about drunk driving law and the risks associated with a DUI charge, including DUI statutes for every state.

3 wins Regional and International Creative Accolades: Firm earns Two Gold ADDYs at Regional Competition and Recognition from Identity Magazine's International Show
Albuquerque ad agency/design firm wins a total of nine regional ADDYs from four-state competition and gets two logos into international show.

Army’s Rapid Equipping Force Deploys Additional HazMasterG3 Systems
Proven under fire, Army fast-tracks deployment of additional HazMasterG3 systems.

Searching for Inner Peace: Stressed Exec Finds Peace in Practing Yoga
Stressed exec finds peace in practing yoga.

ConsumerBase Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Experience in technology and international finance cited as factors.

AMX and HaiVision Deliver Advanced Integration Closing the Gap Between IP and AV
HaiVision Systems Inc. (Montreal, Canada) is pleased to announce the integration between HaiVision’s network video technology and AMX’s advanced room controllers.

American DataBank Announces Document Tracking and Protection Technology Will Minimize ID Theft
Background screening company ADB offering VAM! Intelligent Protection™ to prevent identity theft and data security breaches.

Affiliate Marketing Scams Stay Ahead of The Law, But Not This Guru
Dan Lok, affiliate marketing expert and industry “white hat,” says that there are clear warning flags that signal an affiliate program may not be all it’s cracked up to be and urges would-be affiliate marketing millionaires to “investigate the people you’re going to do business with before entering into a contract.”

Capers Jones to Headline IT Productivity Conference in Hartford, CT on May 2, 2006
Computer Aid (CAI) is hosting a one-day seminar in Hartford, CT that will show CIOs and senior IT practitioners how to dramatically improve the productivity and quality of their software development and maintenance organizations.

Reveal the Original Youthful Radiance of Skin; A New Anti-Age and Brightening Skin Care Line Kiotis White - Conceal the Appearance of Dark Spots
It’s secret of efficiency:
Kiotis has selected a visibly effective brightening and antiaging complex. The Essential Oils of Lemon Tree and Lemongrass, mixed with Licorice and Aphloia Extract are known to conceal the appearance of dark spots. White natural beauty product combined with Wheat Germ Extract, improves skin renewal, and a derivative of Vitamin C, which promotes the natural exfoliation and brightens the complexion.

“Improving the Strength of Young Athletes"
Many high schools are now offering strength training programs for junior high athletes who will eventually play at the high school level. This is a great idea, but there are a lot of parameters that must be followed to ensure safety and improve performance.

BookSurge Proudly Announces Publication of 'The Short-Legged Fisher Boy of the Land of Left,' by Ned Webb and Kalinde C. Webb
Go on an adventure with a brave fisherboy and an inquisitive princess.

Iasta e-Sourcing Technology Implemented at ServiceMaster Company
Iasta’s on-demand solutions selected for ease of use and cost effectiveness.

Remedic Health Introduces New Multi-Action Joint Health Formula– NutraGlide™
In the increasingly competitive joint health supplement industry, consumers are constantly looking for a product that delivers on its promise. Remedic Health is giving consumers just what they want with its new multi-action formula, NutraGlide™. NutraGlide™ is the latest joint health formula that contains ingredients that provide ultimate comfort and joint health in five different ways.

Out of the Box Thinking: Chicago Conference Focuses on Volunteer-based Mentoring, Tutoring programs
On May 25 and 26, 2006, the Tutor/Mentor Connection (T/MC) and the Children and Family Justice Center at Northwestern University's School of Law will co-host a Tutor/Mentor Leadership and Networking Conference. The aim of the conference is to draw greater public attention to volunteer-based tutor/mentor programs, and to put help existing programs get the ideas, volunteers and dollars needed to help at-risk youth stay in school and move to jobs and careers.

RFIDSupplyChain.com Offers Omron’s “One Day” RFID Compliance Package
RFIDSupplyChain.com has announced that they are currently the exclusive web-based provider of the new Omron “One Day” RFID Compliance Package.

NiteLites Franchise Systems, Inc. to Funnel Marketing Dollars to Online Lead Generation and Home Improvement Industry Trade Shows for Remainder of 2006
Outdoor Lighting Franchise, NiteLites to funnel its 2006 marketing dollars primarily into online lead generation and home improvement trade shows to boost franchise development.

eBI Solutions Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
eBI Solutions further distinguishes itself by earning Microsoft competencies in Business Process Integration and Data Management.

Paige's Place Offers it's Fall Line at Tremendous Discount to First 50 Salons/Boutiques to Place Orders
Paige's Place is offering it's new fall 2006 line at a 25% discount to the first 50 stores to place orders. In it's effort to place the Paige's Place line nationwide in salons and boutiques a huge discount is being offered.

Thane Direct lifts California Beauty’s® Slim ‘n Lift™ Silouette to Global Dominance
Thane Direct once again demonstrates its global marketing prowess by surpassing the 5 million mark in unit sales for the company’s California Beauty’s® Slim ‘n Lift™ Silouette, it was announced by Thane Direct CEO Amir Tukulj.

A Rib-Tickling Collection of E-mail Jokes
Finally, someone has gathered cyberspaces’s best jokes into one terrific collection, The E-mail Jokes You Wish You Would Have Saved!!!!!! by Louis Dorfman

Sweepstakes and Contest From Chrysler and Punch Software to Award Winners a Chrysler Crossfire Roadster and $10,000 Grand Prize
Residents of the U.S. who are 18 and older can enter the Chrysler Crossfire sweepstakes for their chance to win a Chrysler Roadster. They can also participate in the Punch! Software Dream Room Interior Design Contest for a chance to win $10,000 in cash and many other prizes.

California’s Unique Overtime Laws Are Costing Taxpayers Millions of Dollars a Year
Unlike most states, California requires employers to pay overtime after eight hours of work. This discourages employers from offering compressed work weeks. Since shorter work weeks would reduce the number of commuter trips, transportation system improvements could be cut back, saving taxpayers millions of dollars a year.

Windpower Purchase Qualifies John Roberts Company as EPA Green Power Partner
Minnesota printing company’s purchase of wind-generated power through Xcel Energy’s Windsource Program is third-largest voluntary purchase of green power in state.

Loft Appeal - Urban Style for Urban Places
Loft Appeal offers up an eclectic mix of retro and new contemporary furnishings mixed with fun and unique movie props, and even traditional furniture. Hip & happening, unique home furnishings store where you will find almost eveything to decorate your place, from furniture for all rooms to rugs & drapery, pictures & paintings, plus lamps & lighting, all under one roof.

Gold Buckle Network Adds 100 New Movies and Shows to Online Video Network
Popular Western sports and entertainment portal continues to grow with new content and subscribers.

First-time Author Delivers a Thrilling New Novel Questioning the Lasting Effects of Child Abuse
“It was then, that he saw her the way she had been, laying on her bed, wearing only the top half of her see-through pajamas while she pulled the covers back and shifted ever so slightly. It was not unusual. She often stayed that way after it was over, even getting out of bed on occasion to walk around the room, stopping close where he could see her, watch her through the cracks in the door.”
–from Chapter One, Twisted Perception

Travelzoo Sends 10 Millionth Subscriber into Space
New York and Kennedy Space Center, Fla., April 10, 2006 -- Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, in celebration of reaching the milestone of 10 million subscribers to its publications is sending its 10 millionth subscriber into space. Matthew Wagner from Santa Fe Springs, California, was presented a ticket for a suborbital spaceflight by Travelzoo Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ralph Bartel. The ticket was presented aboard a zero gravity preparation flight over Cape Canaveral, Florida. Wagner is the 10 millionth subscriber to Travelzoo® publications.

DealerOn Is Named The Platinum Award Winner For Best Dealer Websites
DealerOn is proud to announce that they have been named the recipient of the Platinum Award in the Dealership Website Provider category of the Auto Dealer Monthly - 2006 Dealers’ Choice Awards.

Inward Solutions Donates Web Services to New England Wilderness Teen Program
Inward solutions is an IT design/marketing firm that has donated it web design services to a wilderness program for at risk teens. Inward Solutions will provide web design, graphic design, web application, interactive media and search engine optimization.

Pittsburgh Author, Joyce Faulkner, Will Sign Copies of Her New Book, "In the Shadow of Suribachi", at American Historical Art Gallery and Framery
Author Joyce Faulkner signs copies of her new book, "In the Shadow of Suribachi" in Gettysburg.

ParamountPDS Cited for ‘Exemplary Performance’ by Raytheon For Digital On-Demand Rapid Manufacturing of Key Component
Langhorne PA—ParamountPDS, a leading product development specialist, has been cited for exemplary performance by Raytheon Inc. for achievement in digital rapid manufacturing of a key components for an advanced minehunting sonar system.

PebbleArt Designs Revolutionary New, Eco-Friendly, Onyx and Slate Illuminated Mosaic Coffee Table
PebbleArt’s newest stone coffee table features a top which is comprised of both mountain black slate, and bottom lit illuminated onyx, arranged in a mosaic pattern across its surface, and is built using eco-friendly Rubberwood.

Worldwide Radio Interview on 21st Century Radio; Topic 'The Stand Off at the Waco VA' March 8, 1998, with Guest, Jason Leigh
Answers to the 'whys and wherefores' of this history making action: An Army of One, against 256, and the tortures, abuses & deaths of Federal Medical prison inmates. Can't happen in America?

Try the Legendary Ghan Train in Australia with Australian Holidays
Looking for an adventure? Why not try the Legendary Ghan Train in Australia. Through Australian Holidays you will find the cheapest fares to Oz from Dublin.

New Cost-Effective Team Work, Collaboration and Contact Management Software for Small and Medium Size Businesses
The benefits of effective team working, collaboration and contact management are now available to small and medium size businesses with the release of OfficeTalk 4.5 which provides shared calendars, contacts, e-mail, tasks, planners and project management in one integrated package. Includes integrated e-mail server with anti-virus and anti-spam protection. A new competitor to Act!, Goldmine and Outlook.

Hollywood Has Been Seeing a Lot of Philanthropist Sazzy Lee Varga, with More to Come
Philanthropist, actress and playboy-fitness model -Sazzy Lee Varga is spotted on the red carpet at many star studded events.

Music Label Offers Songs and More for Easter, Earth Day, and Other Upcoming Holidays and Events
RyKy Records™, the music label of Voron Communications, offers song lyrics and soundclips for Easter, Earth Day, Mother's Day, Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, Independence Day, Feast Day of St. Francis Of Assisi, Patriot Day (September 11th), Peace Day, Christmas. As a community service, RyKy Records also offers freely-downloadable ebooks, such as "Easter Fun Sites", "Easter Songbook", and "Ideas For A Productive Summer For High School And College Students".

Breakthrough Technology For Chronic Pain Sufferers
People suffering from chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia, failed back syndrome, carpal tunnel, and injuries can now avoid narcotic treatment and irreversible surgery with a new FDA approved Cold Laser treatment.

Exclusive Gated Tahoe Estate For Sale in Squaw Valley, California by Lawrence Realty
Silver Peak Estate, a large private estate with panoramic views of the Squaw Valley Ski Area, is available for sale by Lawrence Realty. This exclusive Tahoe home, named after the mountaintop just above, sits on the center of three parcels, each with a designated building site, in the exclusive community of Squaw Summit.

Research Shows Speed Differences in File Management Software for Digital Photos
Digital photos have become very popular, yet the means of managing them are often stuck in the past. In this research, 5 different usability tests demonstrate speed and usability differences between the top file / photo managers.

Games F-Easter
Forget eggs, bunnies and repeats of Spartacus, the real thing players don't want to miss this Easter weekend is our fabulous four day extravaganza - Games F-Easter...

Time America and Unitime Systems Enter Into Transaction
Unitime Systems acquires direct sales channel and associated intellectual property rights from Time America.

Former Director of Proposed Carter White House Extraterrestrial Communication Project to Present New Initiative at Crop Circles Film Screening in Victoria, Canada
The controversial documentary film “Star Dreams” explains that there have been almost 11,000 recorded crop circles worldwide since 1980, many of them baffling prominent scientists. A new version of “Star Dreams” includes the latest crop circles and will be shown publicly in Victoria, BC on May 6th, 2006. After the film, Alfred Webre will present the Star Dreams Initiative (SDI), the evolution of his work as former Director of the proposed 1977 Carter White House extraterrestrial communication project. The proposal was prepared through his work as futurist at Stanford Research Institute (SRI) and it came about as a result of Carter’s interest in the subject after he saw a UFO in 1969.

Advertising and Marketing: New 50-ft 'Times Square' Border Billboard Captures 24 Lanes of U.S./Mexico Traffic With Text-Messaging, Sight, Sound and Motion
Advertising and Marketing with a New Twist: Call it the ultimate plasma TV – or the world’s largest drive-in movie. Whatever you call it, since January 20, a new, larger-than-life 50-ft. billboard has been playing to six lanes of traffic inching down the NAFTA highway where Laredo meets Nuevo Laredo.

SiteTools Now Offers Guaranteed Mortgage Leads to the Public
The leads that have been helping the greatest mortgage brokers make their fortunes are now available to the public.

ExhibitOne Creates Evidence Presentation System for NRC
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has created an advanced courtroom with a sophisticated audio-visual presentation system to accommodate potentially the largest evidentiary record ever compiled for an NRC hearing. The audio-visual system was designed and integrated by Phoenix-based ExhibitOne.

DDC Features in Philippines Outsourcing Growth
In a recent article on Business Process Outsourcing ("BPO") published in FSO magazine, the success of DDC and BPO capabilities in the Philippines were highlighted.

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