Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Celebrates the First Global-Out-of-Office-Day and its Link@Sheraton with a Special Two "Linkins" Weeknight Rate of $5.01 Per Night



Finally, a Poetry Collection That is Both Scholarly and Accessible

The poetry in Paul Homer's Impressions From A Curmudgeon is deeply rooted in his experiences as a World War II combat veteran, the extensive time he has spent as a practicing lawyer committed to representation of Chicago's indigent community, and 83 years of clear eyed confrontation with life, love and loss.

At times caustic, comic, even sardonic, Homer's poetry is always insightful. Like Chaucer's travelers, Homer produces a parade of captivating people and events. From his award winning poem detailing a description of an immigrant child's guilt in Amnesty, awarded by the Chautauqua Institute of New York, to his witty take on evangelical prayer, to the transcript of the Trial of Joshua, a/k/a Jesus and the demise of an endangered species (Macanudo's Last Stand), there exists in each one the poet's answers to some compelling questions. For example, how are grandchildren taught to Say Hello, Please or Why Chicago Has No Poet Laureate. His war-related poems--Fairy Tale-1945 and Marseilles Harbor-1945 come immediately to mind--have a staying power rarely found in today's poetry.

PlanetWoot, LLC Cross-Cultural Advertising for Todays US Consumers

Cross-cultural advertising is becoming a necessity in todays consumer market. Marketers are often faced with the challenge of introducing their products and services to different audiences, such as the Hispanic Market, without sacrificing their brand image, existing strategies or marketing efforts created for the mass market. Many also want to reach the English speaking or bilingual U.S. Latino, a growing population of over 25 million with enormous buying power. But does it make business sense? Can you create campaign synergies to strengthen your brand while being relevant to different cultures? Can all of this be done, and if so, can you afford it? According to the team at PlanetWoot it can be done and effectively, with the right strategy.

Buzz Networking -- The Newest Marketing Trend

Buzzoodle (http://www.buzzoodle.com) is a patent pending solution that helps companies create powerful buzz and viral marketing campaigns. We call it Buzz Networking.

Buzz Networking is when you gather your advocates, who can include employees, family, friends and clients and have them participate in a word of mouth/buzz campaign. While in the past this was difficult to do, Buzzoodle has come along and made it very simple.

The system resides on the web and challenges each person in new, innovative ways to meet people and create buzz. This might be simple, such as email someone you have not talked to in over three months, or it may be difficult, such as conduct a seminar or organize a party.

MetaMatrix Chooses Librados Adapters

MetaMatrix, the leading provider of information integration and data management technology, and Librados Inc., the company thats changing the economics of the adapter business, today announced that MetaMatrix has selected the Librados family of pre-built JCA Adapters to meet their mission critical integration requirements with enterprise systems such as SAP R/3, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Siebel and others. Librados continues to add marquee software vendors to its growing list as it answers the need for low-cost, royalty-free, standards-based adapter solution.

It’s Official: COLOTRAQ™ Announces Its New Real Estate Division

COLOTRAQ, the telecom B2B marketplace for procuring colocation, dedicated hosting, bandwidth, dark fiber, business continuity, and managed services, now offers comprehensive licensed real estate brokerage services, including:

Facilities qualification and acquisition services of data centers, switching and routing facilities, and point of presence (POP) sites.

Comprehensive pre-market analysis leading to optimal site selection.

Expert lease negotiation.

Asset valuation and disposition.

COLOTRAQ can now assist enterprise clients evaluate and implement every possible data center strategy ranging from managed hosting to complete business process outsourcing and colocation and internal data center operations. By leveraging proprietary intelligence on market-specific demand and industry trends, COLOTRAQ can also assist service providers develop successful strategies to market whether their goal is expanding capacity or entering into new markets. COLOTRAQ can now market and broker data center space throughout the continental US and parts of Europe, Asia, Middle East and Latin America. According to COLOTRAQ founder and CEO, Dany Bouchedid,

Swine Flu Pandemic Exclusions on Travel Insurance May Void Some Policies, Squaremouth CEO Warns

Americans who bought travel insurance hoping to be covered for emergency treatment if they develop swine flu while on vacation could find their cover is limited now that a global flu pandemic is officially underway, Squaremouth.com, the country's fastest growing comparison website for travel insurance, reported today.

Exclusionary clauses in some travel insurance policies allow insurers to get out of paying medical claims related to swine flu in the case of an officially declared global pandemic or epidemic. But not all policies void medical coverage during disease outbreaks - in fact, most do not -- so it's critical for buyers to find out directly from their insurer, or from a website like Squaremouth.com, what protection they still have, said Squaremouth's chief executive Chris Harvey.

Tablet PCs Turn Learning to Write into Child's Play

Recent studies show that learning to write and read are two of the most important skills for elementary age children to learn. The Clearing House on Elementary and Early Childhood Education says that "The process of learning to write begins in infancy". The No Child Left Behind act specifies literacy as a core aspect of the curriculum. Encouraging young children to write early in their lives can increase their reading comprehension and boost their confidence as they progress through elementary school.

James Pollard Joins MARC Globals Board of Directors

- MARC Global, the leading provider of value-driven supply chain business intelligence solutions, today announced that James Pollard has joined the Companys Board of Directors.

James brings a wealth of technology and operational expertise to MARC Global. His experience in selecting and deploying major enterprise applications is remarkable. He has also provided strategic leadership for extremely sophisticated distribution operations," said Oliver Cooper, President and CEO of MARC Global. In addition, James brings a depth of strategic insight to our team which is unparalleled. We are honored to welcome him aboard."

Rapaport Fair Trade Jewelry Conference at JCK Vegas Show

The Rapaport Fair Trade Jewelry Conference will be held at the JCK Las Vegas Jewelry Show, Monday June 5th, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Delfino Ballroom, Venetian Hotel. The conference is free and open to all members of the jewelry industry.

The purpose of the conference is to promote greater industry awareness of fair trade jewelry. Leading stakeholders within the jewelry trade will discuss the potential for the development of fair trade jewelry products and the establishment of fair trade jewelry standards. The conference goal is to raise the issue of fair trade and encourage consensus building within the industry.

Insurance Trading Partners Continues to Deliver Results with Every Dial Under An All New Company Name -- Advanced Business Calls

Today, Insurance Trading Partners announced it has changed its name to Advanced Business Calls. Under this new brand, the company will continue to supply customers with comprehensive call center resources including data verification, lead generation, appointment setting, customer service, surveys and more.

"We help organizations increase revenue, reduce costs and improve customer service through highly customized inbound and outbound call campaigns," explains Evan Bernstein, vice president of Advanced Business Calls. "With our extensive knowledge across a wide range of industries, including finance and insurance, we've always had what it takes to execute accurate and efficient call campaigns for our clients. Now, we have a name that reflects our advanced call center capabilities."

Luxury Marketing Course Hosted by Zephyr Real Estate is Huge Success

Zephyr Real Estate hosted the two-day Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) training course led by Laurie Moore-Moore of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing on March 27 and 28, 2008. The event was an overwhelming success with over 75 agents in attendance, filling the room to capacity at St. Mary's Cathedral Event Center in San Francisco, CA.

In 2006, Unique Homes Magazine honored Mrs. Moore as one of the 35 Most Influential Leaders in the Luxury Home Market. The Real Estate Intelligence Report declared she is one of the ten people having the most impact on U.S. residential real estate in the last 25 years. The Institute is the premiere training and research organization serving real estate professionals who work in the luxury home market internationally.

WordPress Blog Tips Section Added to Popular Blog Marketing Website, the Blog Marketing Journal

Blog Marketing Journal, one of the most popular and influential blog marketing websites on the Internet, has added a new WordPress tips section to the site so visitors can learn how to use this wildly popular software more effectively for the construction of websites, audience engagement, and the creation of online communities.

WordPress is a free, open source, customizable software script that became available in 2003. Since its release, it has become the most popular blogging tool in the world, used on hundreds of thousands of websites viewed daily by millions of people. The infamous software platform grew rapidly due to its stability and ease of use for novices to seasoned professional website designers. The software's open source allows anyone to view the software code and modify it for new and innovative applications.

CarInsuranceQuotes.com, LLC Launches New Online Car Insurance Quotes Website

Saving money on car insurance is now easier than ever with the launch of the new user friendly website, CarInsuranceQuotes.com. The site is focused on connecting consumers with multiple car insurance quotes, so they can find the best deals on car insurance from reputable companies who service the entire United States. The easy to use website allows consumers to enter their zip code and then be matched with top car insurance companies in the network who service those areas.

A user simply enters their zip code, and is then matched with top quality companies who provide coverage in their area. Generally, it will take about five minutes to fill out the necessary online forms to receive a car insurance quote from a partner company. The site is free and easy to use and also provides articles about driving and car maintenance as well as a car insurance glossary.

Women's Financial Web Site Launched - BreakFreee.org

The California Institute of Finance at California Lutheran University has launched a Web site that provides financial information to low-income and minority women.

The site, http://www.breakfreee.org/ Economic Empowerment for Women, supplies free and unbiased assistance to a group that often needs the most help but can least afford it. The extra "e" in the name is for empowerment. The institute is also targeting people and organizations that offer support to women.

Topics addressed on the site range from budgeting and debt relief to retirement and estate planning. For women who want to improve their financial situation but are unsure where to start, a series of real-life situations including single mom, divorcee and widow suggest key issues to consider.

Sri Lanka In Style Launches New Family Friendly Itineraries In Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka In Style have launched a series of itineraries and short breaks suitable for individual families and their friends to participate in authentic Sri Lankan experiences while also enjoying traditional family expectations - family friendly holidays in style.

Sri Lanka In Style have made a careful selection of hotels and villas in different locations around Sri Lanka that allow families to become fully immersed in a culture completely different to their own. Vehicles are equipped with toys and amenities for the kids. Instructors, teachers, and baby sitters enable parents to have the peace of mind to enjoy their own break!

Care.com Announces New Member Benefit for HR.Com

Care.com (www.care.com), the premier source of trustworthy family care options, today announced a new program with HR.com to offer the organization's Premier Members discounted access to Care.com.

The new relationship will provide the more than 180,000 HR.com members with the opportunity to join Care.com at a discounted rate and find quality local caregivers. For HR.com's members located across the United States, Care.com's national network of caregivers will help them find child care, special needs care, tutoring, senior care, pet care, housekeeping, and more.



"We're excited to offer HR.com's community the opportunity to try Care.com for their care needs," said Sheila Lirio Marcelo, Founder and CEO of Care.com. "HR professionals are key decision makers not only when it comes to evaluating resources for employees within their organizations, but also making important care decisions for their own families. With studies showing nearly 30% of employed parents experience a family care breakdown resulting in lost time at work each year, we believe Care.com is a great resource for companies looking to provide an added layer of support to its employees."

Shake Up the Holidays at Gaylord Texan

Back again and better than ever, Gaylord Texan’s third-annual Lone Star Christmas event, featuring the awe-inspiring ICE! exhibit, provides a winter wonderland full of festive holiday events, activities, and displays for those of all ages to enjoy. Lone Star Christmas is presented by Coca-Cola and sponsored by Reliant Energy, Nissan, and Sara Lee.

Beginning November 15, 2007 – January 5, 2008, Lone Star Christmas at Gaylord Texan will dazzle visitors with decorated resort atriums featuring over 1.2 million holiday lights, magnificent electric train displays, a giant 40-foot tall Christmas tree, life-size Gingerbread House, and 15,000 sparkling holiday ornaments, just to name a few. Special gues 00004000 ts of Lone Star Christmas will include Santa in his workshop, Mrs. Claus with live reindeer, and a variety of strolling holiday entertainers.

Automotive Parts Retailer CSK Auto Selects RewardStream for Trade Loyalty Program

Automotive aftermarket retailer CSK Auto, Inc., has unveiled its annual commercial trade promotion powered by RewardStream's LifeCycle Marketing Platform™ and delivered through a strategic partnership with Continental Promotion Group, Inc. (CPG). Offered through CSK Auto's more than 700 ProShop wholesale auto parts centers, the program is a key part of CSK's plan to grow market share in the Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) commercial auto parts business. The Vegas-themed 'High Stakes Giveaway' trade promotion is aimed at increasing CSK Auto's momentum in the commercial auto parts market by rewarding commercial customers with both an instant award opportunity and an accumulation of a loyalty currency called ProShop Bucks.

Naughty Novelist's Brief Giveaway Tempts Fans

While developing the idea for her first full-length erotic romance novel, Briefly Yours, author Madison Martin had quite a sexy revelation. "Underwear is serious business," Martin said, laughing. Not only did the workplace at an underwear design firm wind up being the setting for the sexually charged book, but the juicy plot inspired her to create her own line of men's briefs utilizing designs mentioned in the book. And now Martin is offering though her website, www.madisonmartinbooks.com, a way for a few lucky fans to win autographed pairs of the designs. "It will give readers a way to take home, and maybe have their own man wear, a part of the book," Martin chuckled.

Four lucky readers will be selected randomly after the contest deadline of July 31, 2008. Each winner will have the chance to choose one of the three men's boxer designs to have personally autographed by Madison Martin herself. All three designs, as well as the sexually charged novel, will be available for purchase through links on the author's website.

In Briefly Yours, Ava Parker, shy, intelligent, and much more attractive than she realizes, is a top designer in the not-so-exciting world of underwear fashion design for "mature ladies". When Ava finally gets the chance to design some sexy underwear for her flailing company's new underwear line, she never thought she'd end up head-to-head with charming, cocky corporate analyst Justin Barrett, who proves to be her perfect muse. Ava knows he's out of her league, and that falling for him can only lead to a broken heart. But how long can she resist, especially when the hotter the sex gets, the better her designs get?

Madison Martin is currently seeking help for her life-long addiction to movies, books, and anything else in which she can lose herself in a good story. Madison lives in the Washington, DC area, and is currently hard at work on The Deep End II: More Erotic Stories for Women. Visit the author's website at www.madisonmartinbooks.com.

Briefly Yours: An Erotic Romance Novel

ISBN-13: 978-0-9817186-0-6

ISBN-10: 0-9817186-0-4

Publication Date: May 2008

Retail Price: $13.95

Publisher: Chances Press

Wholesale- Available from Ingram Book Group.

Retail- Available from on-line book retailers, on order at any bookstore, or visit http://www.madisonmartinbooks.com for more information.

Media Contacts- including to request review copies and interviews:

Chances Press

info @ chancespress.com

(818)-687-0694

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Celebrates the First Global-Out-of-Office-Day and its Link@Sheraton with a Special Two "Linkins" Weeknight Rate of $5.01 Per Night

Today, the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina announced it will offer hotel rooms at the cost of two "Linkins"- $5.01/night (a $5 bill and a penny, both of which President Lincoln's face graces) to encourage people to take a working vacation and conduct business by day from its waterfront property. The initiative is being held in celebration of the first-ever Global Out-Of-Office Day (G.O.O.D.), which is being sponsored by Sheraton Hotels and its parent company, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Thousands around the world will work "out of the office" today to showcase the brand's new "Link@Sheraton(sm) experienced with Microsoft®," a unique lobby lounge that creates a sense of community and offers travelers a convenient on-line experience and instant access to information for work, leisure and social networking.

September 5th, 2010