Inspirational children's author Tammie Jenks Caffee writes stories for children adults love too. Her much-loved What Grandma Knows released in 2006 is followed by the release of yet another book that speaks to the hearts of readers both young and old.

Published by NF Publishing, The Summer of the Snail takes the reader on a captivating journey into the heart of a little girl. Though the book addresses the heartache of divorce in the life of a child, this is not merely a story for children of divorce. It is an unforgettable story for all families with a timeless message of resilience, perseverance and everlasting love.

Fate brought filmmakers together in Israel in April of 2003. Setting out to make a documentary film about a popular international blues bar by the beach in Tel Aviv called Mike's Place, the filmmakers' peaceful good time was abruptly interrupted when harsh reality struck Mike's Place.

On April 30, 2003, two British Nationals executed a suicide bombing right next door to the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv at Mike's Place, while an American producer and his crew were filming what was intended as a lighthearted documentary about the bar staff and their multi-ethnic patrons. The film crew was on the scene and captured the before, during and the aftermath of the incident; this gripping footage has since aired around the world. In remembrance of the victims, survivors and heroes of Mike's Place, on the five-year memorial of the bombing, "Blues by the Beach," has its official online premiere.

The award-winning documentary is not distributed on DVD or broadcast on television. It is available online exclusively through new streaming video technology from VIVIDAS in a pay-per-view format that entitles viewers to three screenings for a one month period. Once purchased, any of the screenings may then be emailed to friends and family as gifts. Screenings can be viewed on computer in vibrant full-screen mode, and can also connect to television by using a cable.

Why distribute in this manner? American Jack Baxter, the film's producer, who was seriously injured in the attack, has this to say: "Everybody should see this film. With this new video streaming technology, anyone online anywhere, with any connection speed, can see a film that is truly unique in the history of documentary filmmaking. There are no downloads, no installation of programs and no waiting. Within seconds 'Blues' is ready to play. And you don't have to be a computer whiz. Listen," says Baxter, "nobody expects that swords will turn into plowshares overnight in the Middle East, but maybe, just maybe 'Blues by the Beach' can help jump-start the process a bit. That's why we made the film in the first place, and that's why this is the way to get it seen around the world everywhere online."

The online premiere of the award-winning documentary film coincides with both the fifth memorial of the tragic bombing depicted in the film and the 60th Anniversary Celebration of Israel. Film festivals in the U.S., Canada and Europe have lauded "Blues by the Beach." Pulitzer Prize winning playwright and movie director David Mamet calls it: "a very, very important film. It ranks along with 'One Day In September' as an actual, undeniable presentation of the unmitigated horror of terrorism."

For more information about the film and how to purchase viewings at the film's website and online cinema, visit BluesbytheBeachFilm.com.

About "Blues by the Beach":

"Blues by the Beach," directed by Joshua Faudem and produced by Jack Baxter and Fran Strauss-Baxter, is a documentary film offering unprecedented and up-close views of the effects of a terrorist attack. The film crew captured the moments before, during, and immediately after the Mike's Place bombing in Tel Aviv, Israel on April 30, 2003. The resulting film has won awards at numerous film festivals.

Evanston, IL (PRWEB) December 11, 2008 – KidzClix.net has announced the launch of its premier online “magazine,” designed for children ages 7-12. It is bursting with educational games, enrichment activities, and much more. This translates into hours of creative fun for children at home. Parents of homeschoolers will find it to be a rich resource for learning activities. “It’s ‘edu-tainment’ at its best!” according to Daniel Ostenso, associate professor of Interactive Media at the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago. As a holiday gift idea intended to inspire and enrich, KidzClix.net is unparalleled.

Nelson A. Locke announces the formation of the Association of Reverse Mortgage Specialists, Inc © TM.

This special purpose non profit trade group was established to provide quick start Basic Training to Mortgage Brokers, Financial Planners, and others seeking to enter the rapidly growing Reverse Mortgage market.

Mr. Locke, past president of FAMB and a long time NRMLA and NAMB member noted “The Association has built a curriculum and designation that can enhance your chances of success in the Reverse Mortgage business. Originating Reverse Mortgages is not as easy as many think. You CANNOT simply drop your “forward files” and become an effective Reverse Mortgage Originator overnight. These products require special technical knowledge and a re-programming of your thinking regarding clients, programs, and motives.”

The American DreamCard Sweepstakes first winner of the monthly cash jackpot was Leroy Bell, a claims specialist for the State of Ohio.

I am so happy, so elated to have won," Bell said when he claimed the $25,000 jackpot from the first months drawing. He is a resident of Beachwood, Ohio, a community of over 13,000 just outside Cleveland.

Bell, 55, who has six children, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, has worked for 23 years as a claims specialist in the Workers Compensation division of the State of Ohio. Bells initial reaction was one of disbelief; he was not convinced he had won until he spoke with a top bank officer.

New business opportunities promising loads of cash in exchange for a minimum of effort are popping up all over the Internet.

But are they legal? Are they ethical?

Kristi Sayles, a Tennessee teacher, says that she believes highly in one such program she just recently joined, because has she earned more in a few days than what she usually brings home on her teacher's check for a whole month. "The marketing package is fantastic," she says.

Ms. Sayles isn't the only one making such claims about such programs that usually involve convincing others to do the same.

The Antique Wine Company, London (www.antique-wine.com) is selling the most extensive collection of Chateau Lafite Rothschild ever seen on the world market, the oldest vintage in the collection being 1787 prior to the French Revolution.

The release of the collection was announced during a spectacular wine weekend when the company poured more than 150 bottles of Chateau Lafite Rothschild including vintages 1887, 1929, 1949, 1953, 1959, 1961 and all the 100 point vintages of the 80's 90's and current decades. More than 50 of Antique Wine Company's clients travelled from the UK, USA, Asia, Russia and Europe to take part in the event co-hosted by Charles Chevallier, wine-maker at Chateau Lafite Rothschild, and held at the exclusive Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera. The tasting notes from this extraordinary fine wine event are also serving to provide the new owner of the collection with an updated appraisal of many of the wines.

In recent months, leading payment organizations have introduced mobile payment offerings to the market. One offering, from PayPal, joins a small but growing market of SMS payment providers. The other offering, from MasterCard and Visa, expands the contactless network to an NFC platform embedded into a mobile phone. Which technology is better positioned for success?

"It's an interesting question," offers Mike Friedman, Director of Mercator Advisory Group's Emerging Technologies Practice and author of this report, "because the two platforms are not mutually exclusive. Both offer tangible benefits to merchants and consumers, and both, in many ways, face the same hurdles to implementation and customer adoption."

No one wants to buy a half-eaten breakfast on eBay... Unless that half-eaten breakfast belongs to a celebrity who is offering 30-minutes of one-on-one personal consulting for the lucky winner of the leftovers! That's precisely what one attendee of Carl Galletti's Internet Marketing Superconference decided to pursue when Google AdSense Expert, Joel Comm, took the stage on Saturday, June 3rd in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Comm, known for his Amazon.com #1 best-selling book, The AdSense Code, took the platform and offered anyone in the audience the opportunity to share his breakfast. Lin Ennis, sitting in the front row, seized the opportunity to enjoy the other half of Joel's bagel with egg and bacon and roasted potatoes. Little did Comm know that his breakfast sandwich would appear on eBay.com, the world's largest auction site, in the form of an auction!

February is Heart Healthy month. Give some one you know the best present, The Ultimate gift, A healthy you.

Just like in Michelle Maganan's article in the Calgary Herald on The Boom in Calgary and the Stress associated with it, here from Allan H. Fine are 10 Stress Busting Secrets just for Calgarians:

Top ten stress busters

1. Smile - And Don't Complain for 21 days

Smiling can be the first line of defense against stress. It's quick, easy, and free. There is a website called http://www.acomplaintfreeworld.org/ no complaining for 21 days you will be amazed how your life transforms. When you smile your body releases feel-good hormones, while the stress hormone, cortisol, the mid-section fat retaining hormone is reduced. Smiling helps you feel happy, calm and in control. It lowers your blood pressure and makes you feel good about yourself.

2. Exercise

It's the fountain of youth, look 10 years younger , 100% true. As well as its undoubted benefits for your general health, exercise is highly effective in reducing stress. It improves blood-flow to the whole body, helping you think more clearly. The Best Stress buster ever invented, Exercise is also another great way to release endorphins, the body's natural painkillers and feel-good hormones. There is also evidence that fit people are better able to handle the long-term effects of stress. Don't know how to exercise safely? Hire a Lifestyle Fitness Coach or personal trainer in Calgary.

3. Get enough rest and sleep

We all need 6-8 hours of sleep every day. Taking a rest isn't only about not doing anything. A rest from work can mean the difference from having a heart attack or not. Especially in Calgary. Putting the emphasis on what you do in your leisure time - hobbies, holidays, sport - to counterbalance work or everyday stress. We all need sleep for energy, good concentration and general health. Chronic sleep-deprivation can affect your performance at work, which can be a key factor in raising stress levels. Life balance and taking time for yourself is critical. Like in the movie "Click" with Adam Sandler, don't let life pass you by. Family is the most important thing in life. Cherish it "Live It" .

4. Positive thinking

Changing your thoughts and change you life and is not as difficult as you think. Turn off that little voice in you head that tell you hundreds of negative things every day. It takes practice but every time your little voice tells you something negative, just say "thanks for sharing" and move on. Try to adopt an outlook on life that stops you seeing external events as determining your happiness. Instead, see your thoughts as the determiner of your happiness. You can do this you'll reduce the negative tension that leads to much of the stress in your life. Watch the movie "The Secret".

5. Reach out to others

We as a community in Calgary are pretty isolated from each other. People are generally doing their own things. Reach out to your neighbors and friends. If someone reaches out to you be open to that. When you need to reduce the pressure in your life, you can't always do it on your own. Calgary is a village and help and be kind to each other. Everyone should have a support network of friends, family, co-workers and other people they can call on to help take the strain - whether it's practical help or a sympathetic ear when you feel down. If you don't please contact me, I will help you out.

6. Achieve a good work-life balance

How many hours a day do you work opposed to spending with your family or enjoying life. Add it up on paper. Don't let work dominate your life. No matter how ambitious you are, it's important to make time for relaxation and fun. That might mean reducing the number of hours you work, or changing to a job that's closer to home so your commuting time is reduced. Use time management techniques to ensure you're more productive during your normal working hours, rather than continually staying late at the office.

7. Relaxation

Tonight take a hot bath and turn off the TV, stretch, breathe deeply for 10 minutes or read a book. A good relaxation technique is an anti-stress weapon that you come up with and you can always carry with you, to help you deal with any stressful situation as it arises. Make relaxation a regular part of your daily routine. There are so many relaxation techniques, from deep-breathing and visualization to meditation and self-hypnosis. Find one that works for you - check out the many books, meditation CDs and DVDs that can help.

8. Eat a healthy diet

Stay away from fast food and other high fat foods , Also per capita we in Calgary drink a lot ( I mean a lot of Booze ) Try doing that only once a month. A balanced diet that delivers all the nutrients your body needs to function at its optimum level is essential for dealing with stressful situations. And cutting back on stimulants l 00004000 ike caffeine and sugar and stop smoking, its killing you. This will keep your blood sugar levels constant and help you to avoid mood swings.

9. Hugging

When is the last time you gave someone a great Hug. I know our harassment laws are strict now a days so just ask someone before and if someone asks you say yes. Make sure you get and give your fair share of hugs. Not only does hugging feel good, it has been proven to help reduce the stress level, cortisone.

10. Seek professional help if you need it

Hire a life coach, it's Forbes magazines fastest growing profession. Just make sure they are certified. If you feel that despite all your efforts stress is getting the better of you, there are lots of people who can help. The International Stress Management Association provides referrals to stress management professionals, as well as guidance on dealing with stress.

Allan Fine is a certified Life Coach and Certified Lifestyle Fitness coach and Certified Fitness Trainer. He regularly writes articles for fitness magazines and appears on TV.

With the Easter holidays approaching, many Brits are still considering heading off on a break, despite the recession*. Will Thomas, head of car insurance at Confused.com, reminds travellers that familiarising themselves with the different rules and regulations that are in place across the Channel, will enable them to stay on the right side of the law - even if they are not on the right side of the road:

Speeding and drink-driving: in recent years, more than 1,000 hidden speed cameras have been installed and police have stepped up random breath tests. The legal alcohol limit is 50mg in every 100ml of blood, compared to 80mg in the UK, and if drivers are found to be over the limit, they face either having their licences confiscated, or time in prison. Being caught speeding could result in a heavy on-the-spot fine.

BumperDoc's new user-friendly website is designed to educate customers about the benefits of auto reconditioning services. A multitude of easily navigable pages present a variety of text, pictures, audio and video to answer almost any question one might have about auto reconditioning.

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Kha Ly, Director of Marketing for BumperDoc, explains, "We have been working to create a cutting edge site for customers to explore and interact with. Our goal is to educate consumers about their options and their consequences. We acknowledge the importance of graphic images in today's marketplace, and we are providing a wide variety of pictures and videos to explain what we do and help customers feel more comfortable with everything auto reconditioning has to offer."

Dennis Robb, senior vice president, supply chain management, The Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, was recently announced 2008 Contracting Professional of the Year by The Journal of Healthcare Contracting.

Dennis Robb

Described as a pioneer in healthcare for more than three decades, Robb was selected to receive this honor based on his accomplishments in supply chain management and history of clinical and executive leadership.

As the senior vice president of supply chain management for The Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, Robb is continually seeking avenues for improvement for the 929-bed health system and manages its $369 million supply and capital spend. Robb is also responsible for initiation of value analysis committees and leadership of multidisciplinary teams of doctors, nurses, pharmacy, information technology and bioengineering professional for the management of capital procedures, contracting and contract compliance, system-wide standardization, price verification documentation of audited savings, vendor negotiations, environmental responsibility and economic inclusion.

Frustrated parents may be surprised to learn their childs problematic behaviors can originate from their dinner plates. An internationally renowned author will talk about some answers for those wandering the chaotic maze of autism, ADHD, and related conditions. Karen DeFelice, an independent author of two book titles on digestive health, enzymes, and behavior, to talk at several San Diego locations Oct. 21-23.

Six book signings are schedules as well: Oct. 21 evening at Windmill Farms, evening; Oct. 22 at noon at Jimbo's Naturally; Oct. 22 afternoon at Henry's in El Cajon; Oct. 22 evening at Henry's in Escondido; Oct. 23 at Henry's Wellness Fair; and Oct. 23 evening at Marriott Hotel Mission Valley.

Prestige Yacht Charters, a premier luxury-yacht charter company serving New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, today announced a new alternative for company holiday parties and New Year celebrations.

Prestige is offering a special holiday package including a three-hour yacht cruise around Manhattan, an open bar and several entertainment options such as live bands, DJs, caricaturists or casinos. Employees may feast on gourmet cuisine of any style as they enjoy panoramic vistas amid the special aura of a private yacht.

All Pro has been one of Car Mate's top trailer dealers for over 20 years and is honored to be their number one trailer dealer for 2007. "We truly understand the importance of the trailer purchasing experience to our customers" remarks Jake Wagner, owner of All Pro "Our successes are driven by our daily focus on our company purpose of making customers for life and our continuous search for ways to add value to the All Pro experience."

Car Mate Trailers has been one of the nations leading manufactures of Open and Enclosed Cargo Trailers since 1982. Car Mate's trailer line also includes Car Trailers, Equipment Trailers, Utility Trailers, as well as Motorcycle Trailers and ATV Trailers. "The staff and management of All Pro TRAILER SUPERSTORE are to be congratulated on an outstanding year" said Rick Rathfon, Director of Sales at Car Mate Trailers. "They have been a solid performer for many years but in 2007 they took their operation to another level."

Online real estate marketing company, YourKasa.com, announces that it is now providing home buying tips and other useful information on its website. With a wide range of helpful real estate articles, YourKasa hopes to prepare first time home buyers for the process of purchasing real estate with a comprehensive set of online tools. Another unique feature of this real estate marketing website is the ability to create an online portfolio of homes, which consumers can either add to or view whenever they log on to the YourKasa website. Potential buyers can choose multiple properties to save for review, or they can contact the seller via email or text message if interested in a property.

Access Control systems form the foundation of a security plan for self-storage facilities, keeping thieves, delinquent tenants and other unauthorized visitors off the property. A gate, operated automatically by a software system triggered by a PIN-numbered keypad or other reader, allows access to those who should be on the property.

Until recently, one of the popular low-cost systems offered in the industry featured equipment manufactured by Frame Systems of California. Several owners, including industry-leading Public Storage, have asked Digitech International to provide an update and upgrade path for the Frame system, which is no longer supported by the manufacturer.

Don't tell your pooch Barx sticks are on sale at Petago.com !

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Want to keep your dog happy and save some money? It's the perfect time to stock up on Barx stick dog treats at Petago.com because for the whole month of March, they are 10 per cent off.

A Barx stick is designed just like a chew stick, but your pooch can eat it. He might like to hide it like the real thing, if it lasts that long!

Each Barx stick is soft and tasty. If he hasn't tried them yet, he'll love them! These tasty dog treats come in a range of sizes from teenie to jumbo, so you can be sure to find the right size for your pal, no matter whether he's a peewee Pomeranian or a Great Dane.

Estes Valley Networks today announced that it's free high-speed Estes Park wireless Internet access for downtown Estes Park has been completed.

Estes Park is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, one of America's most popular vacation destinations. During the year over 4 million visitors pass though the town, many are day travelers and have limited access to high-speed Internet.

The advertiser-supported mesh network provides wireless coverage to most of the downtown area including Elkhorn Avenue. It is the goal of Estes Valley Networks, with the support of the Estes Park Chamber of Commerce, to provide this much needed wireless network free to the Town of Estes Park and its millions of visitors each year.