Row House Records was proud to be the high bidder in the Feed Your Soul Guitar Auction. The folk art guitar was exhibited by rock and blues artist Tori Sparks while on her 27-city tour of the Northeastern United States. Bids were accepted online during the tour, and 100% of the auction proceeds went to benefit Oxfam America following the close of the auction.

Called “brilliantly decorated” by the Village Voice, and “outstanding” by Northeast InTune Magazine, The Feed Your Soul Guitar has attracted attention for its visual impact as well as for its message. Tori Sparks has become known for her smoky voice and story-teller antics onstage, as well as for her commitment to bringing attention to organizations like Oxfam, the One Campaign, and others. Her debut music video Rivers + Roads was recently chosen Best Pop Video at the Indie Gathering, and her as-yet unreleased song “The Poster Child” was a finalist in the 2006 Unisong International Songwriting Contest. News Channel 2 in Nashville captured Sparks on tape stating that this was only the first in a series of Feed Your Soul Guitar auctions. She plans to create and exhibit a second Feed Your Soul Guitar on her next major tour in 2007, and to continue raising awareness of organizations like Oxfam. (www.torisparks.com)

OBJECT, a fresh female forum bent on transcending the side-choosing women's politics of yore, and The Echo welcome all to Lady Party 911, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007, at the Echoplex. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; The Conversation (see below) starts at 8:00 sharp. Admission before 8:00 is $8.00; admission thereafter is $12.00. Tickets are available at the door or through TicketWeb. The Echoplex is located at 1154 Glendale Blvd., between Park Ave. and Scott Ave., in the Echo Park section of Los Angeles (no entry on Sunset Blvd.; valet parking will be available). Lady Party 911 is open to revelers 18 and older.

One of the world’s leading search engine optimization, Website design and Microsoft Certified application development companies, Zunch Communications, Inc., announced today it has been chosen for Interactive marketing by ASAR Enterprises, Inc. (www.asarent.com) , a leading supplier of unique home and gift items.

“ASAR Enterprises’ wide-range of eccentric décor includes everything from seashell toilet seats, dish china storage sets and surfboard beach rugs,” Zunch Director of Interactive Marketing Matthew Shehorn said. “This novel company is depending on our team of experts to provide them with measurable results and that’s exactly what we’ll do.”

While many businesses sponsor keyword search results to lure local searches (also known as paid search), the ability to be found in local natural search results is fast becoming an equally vital component of an effective local search marketing strategy. However, local natural search is overlooked or misunderstood by many businesses, says Michael Teitelbaum, President of TruePresence, a national Internet marketing firm.

"Every business, both large and small, recognizes that a solid Web presence and proactive search marketing program are essential for growth," said Teitelbaum. "As consumers increasingly go online to search for local goods and services, the ability to be found in local natural search results is a major component of search marketing success."

Microsoft Corp. today kicked off its third annual Microsoft Small Business Summit, broadcasting live from Microsoft Studios to an expected crowd of 200,000 online participants nationwide. Over the next four days, more than 50 entrepreneurs and industry experts will define ways in which small-business owners can work smarter by revealing the latest trends and best practices for those who wear the many hats of the self-employed. Cindy Bates, general manager for U.S. Small Business at Microsoft, opened the event by acknowledging how Microsoft is working with customers to continually deliver innovation to the small-business community.

WiseRep.com, the world's leading wholesale marketplace, today announced their affiliation with PetSmart.

"PetSmart is the leading supplier of pet products and services. We're proud to be associated with them," says Jason Neely, Director of Marketing for WiseRep.com.

WiseRep Incorporated, owns and operates WiseRep.com, the dominant wholesale marketplace. Thousands of buyers from large discount retailers, specialty stores, mail-order catalog companies and internet shopping sites use the site free of charge to find product for their stores. Sellers pay a set-up and monthly fee to showcase their products to stores. WiseRep.com markets a variety of items including apparel, jewelry, art, books, music, toys, pet products, food, health and beauty items, crafts, gifts and electronics.

North County Hoops United's Warriors club basketball team is in its final stretch to reach their fundraising goal. The 11 and under Warriors are set to compete in the 26th Annual Mae Fischer Memorial Las Vegas Easter Classic April 12th through 16th. 3-point and Free-throw competitions are among the upcoming fundraisers.

"Not only do these boys have talent, they have great attitudes, personalities, and grades, too," states Trudi McCullum, North County Hoops United's (NCHU) Coordinator. "They have drive, dedication, and heart. They have been handpicked because they have the complete package, on and off the court. That's why it is our goal as family and parents, to see these boys through on their dream of making it to this tournament." NCHU's Warriors basketball team is comprised of some of the top 11 and under boys in North County San Diego. They are from some of the best leagues in the area, including National Junior Basketball, Palomar Family YMCA, Game Point Basketball, and more. These kids are usually the "All Stars" or top players on their teams. They have a coach with just as much experience and commitment as the team. John Whann, Youth and Adult Sports Director, at the Palomar Family YMCA, has agreed to coach the boys. He participated in club basketball from a young age. He understands what it takes as a player and as a coach to become a quality team.

The Utility Company, a single-source provider of technology, communications and business management solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) across North America, today announced the rapid adoption of its 1-866-My-Utility Per Minute Live Helpdesk Service by small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) across North America.

Released on March 17, 2008, 1-866-My-Utility Per Minute forms the entry level service into The Utility Company's Connected Office Technology-as-a-Service Program - the only single-source solution addressing ALL things technology for SMBs focused on the five main areas of technology for business: IT (network, desktop, security, and storage), business applications, Web/Internet, copier/printer and telecommunications.

Jeff Musa, the founder and former CEO of Cutting Edge Software, Inc (now operating as Quickoffice, Inc.), has launched a new company named One Moxie Ventures LLC. The new company is focused on developing quality mobile applications and web services for the education and lifestyle markets.

Jeff Musa

Mr. Musa's previous company was a leader in business productivity applications for Palm OS powered mobile devices. The company's core product platform, Quickoffice, earned numerous awards and served a user base of over 350,000.

Victor® introduces the latest innovation in professional rodent control that is specifically engineered for use in hotels and restaurants. In food serving establishments where there is zero tolerance for rodents, the new Victor® Multi-Kill™ Professional Electronic Mouse Trap is the serious solution you need to control rodents.

Victor Multikill Electronic Mouse Trap - Designed for Restaurants & Hotels

Experts point to this trap as the fastest, easiest, most effective professional rodent control solution available - "because the Multikill Electronic Mouse Trap is designed to eliminate up to 10 mice per setting, it is the perfect tool for commercial use in restaurants, schools, and hotels, ensuring continuous control in sensitive areas" says Julien Godbarge, Category Development Manager for Victor®.

A new way to send greeting cards through the mail has been announced. Not only convenient, it is inexpensive and easy to use.

To use the service, you just enter names and addresses one time, over the Internet. Then, when you are ready to mail, choose a card from more than 2,500 high quality designs, select your message (or type your own), choose your addressee, and hit the send button. The automatic system takes care of the rest. The card is printed, folded, stuffed into an envelope, and mailed with a real postage stamp. It can contain your signature in your own handwriting.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 6, 2006 – Recognizing President Ronald Reagan’s commitment to America’s entrepreneurial spirit on the same day that he would have celebrated his 95th birthday, Los Angeles business consultant Matthew A. Gilbert announces that he has received the 2005 President Ronald Reagan Republican Gold Medal. Gilbert, the Managing Director of Clear Pixel Communications -- a provider of marketing and management solutions to entrepreneurial organizations and individuals -- was given the award by the Business Advisory Council of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC).

In the day to day world of many healthcare workers lays the challenges of living with home life problems. Care2Learn listened to the requests of owners and operators of long-term care facilities in developing training for just these situations.

"We ask Care2Learn to consider everyday life skills training such as balancing the checkbook and changing flat tires. This brought about the creation of the Life Skills Series. The employee caring for our seniors have extra-ordinary issues before walking into our facilities to care for others "says Barry Bortz, owner of Carespring Healthcare Management.

GenealogyBank, a leading online provider of historic and recent newspapers for family history research, announced today the addition of over 3 million historical newspaper articles and modern obituaries to its online digital archive. This month's release includes new and expanded information from 31 states and more than 100 newspapers, including the Observer (MA), Daily News Journal (TN), Delta Democrat (MS), Cincinnati Commercial Tribune (OH), Daily Republican (TX), Hispanic-American titles and many more. View list

Sessions.edu (Sessions), online school of design, announces the release of 15 new courses and 18 design career concentrations within its highly-acclaimed certificate programs.

The curriculum expansion reflects Sessions' commitment to preparing design professionals. Sessions Certificate programs help students build the skills and portfolios they need for a career in design. Through hands-on projects, students learn creative and technical approaches for designing in digital media. Through critique and feedback from expert instructors, they shape a portfolio of work to show prospective employers.

Dolbey announces the release of Fusion Expert, their latest speech recognition solution. Fusion Expert is based on the Philips SpeechMagic technology and is a fully integrated component of the Dolbey Fusion suite of products including Fusion Text® transcription software, Fusion Voice® dictation and Fusion Speech® background speech recognition. Fusion Expert is available in many different contexts including Radiology, Pathology, Emergency Medicine and other general medical fields.

Fusion Expert gives the physician more control of their reports from dictation and correction to signature, assisting in the ever present demand for faster access to clinical information and improved patient care. Fusion Expert can significantly reduce report turnaround time dramatically lowering transcription costs and potentially eliminating the need for outsourced transcription.

Koch Equipment LLC announced today the launch of their all new interactive online catalog which mirrors the company's full-color printed catalog including over 200 different types of food processing, packaging, labeling and kill floor equipment.

The virtual catalog integrates seamlessly with the company's website, www.kochequipment.com, where customers can download product brochures and video demonstrations, get access to the latest product developments, initiate e-mail dialogue, and more.

Steve Kingeter, vice president of sales and marketing stated, "This new, web-based tool is designed to enhance our customers' and prospects' overall shopping experience and to reach out to companies that we might not have communicated with otherwise. By communicating with our customers and prospects in the method (print, online, e-mail and phone) by which they prefer, we believe we provide a more flexible shopping experience than any of our competitors."

W. L. Butler Construction, Inc. was formally acknowledged for the company's tireless commitment along with other community-minded organizations who share the same passion, energy and competitive spirit about giving back at the annual Corporate Philanthropy Summit in San Francisco Thursday morning.

Among the 70 companies named by the San Francisco Business Times as a Top Corporate Philanthropist, W. L. Butler Construction ranked No.51 based on total financial contributions within the Bay Area. In addition, the company was the only general contractor among an elite group of 19 businesses presented with the Community Commitment Award for giving more than one percent of pre-tax profit to charitable causes in the past year. This notable honor is a reflection of their generosity, relative to their size.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 13, 2003 - What is an Inventor's Inventor? All it takes is just one great idea to separate yourself from the rest of the competition. Only three percent of patented inventions actually make a profit, but Rich Errera is well on his way to success. He has recently come up with not one, but two inventions that have thousands in thirty-five countries hungry to own, and they haven't even been manufactured yet. The "Roller" and the "Stamper" are two new hand held products that emboss beautiful messages, designs, or pictures directly onto a variety of foods, vegetables, and fruits within seconds. What might have been the restricted, laborious task of individual creative, artistic culinary chefs worldwide, will soon be child's play with these fun kitchen tools.

Motion Sickness Remedy, Biobands, can alleviate sea sickness for cruisers this holiday season. With the cool weather permeating much of the country, in the coming weeks, vacationers will be climbing aboard cruise ships in record numbers. For first time cruisers, they may be very concerned about getting seasick while on board. No one wants to suffer through days of nausea when they are supposed to be enjoying the trip of a lifetime.

"I am going on a cruise soon and am very worried about getting seasick. I wouldn't normally have chosen to cruise, but my in-laws purchased the cruise as a surprise for the whole family and I don't want to let them down", comments Linda Moore from Grand Rapids Michigan. "A friend on a blog site mentioned that she feels the BioBands wristband is the ideal motion sickness remedy".