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Marbles: The Brain Store to Host Book Signing with "Carved in Sand" Author and Brain Fitness Expert Cathryn Jakobson Ramin

Marbles: The Brain Store today announced that it will host a book signing on May 28th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. for best-selling author and noted brain fitness expert Cathryn Jakobson Ramin and her best-selling memoir Carved in Sand: When Attention Fails and Memory Fades in Midlife. Ramin will be on hand to sign books and to discuss issues related to brain fitness, cognitive health, and the challenge of maintaining mental reserves in middle age.

Located at 55 East Grand Avenue in Chicago, Marbles: The Brain Store offers over 250 products designed to stimulate and strengthen the brain, including word puzzles, brain teasers, educational games, and brain fitness software, which result in enhanced memory, critical thinking, coordination, visual perception and word skills. From crossword puzzle tournaments and brain aerobics classes to a classical music quiz show and game nights, Marbles: The Brain Store hosts a wide range of events to help customers stay mentally sharp.

DigitalGrit Adds Stacy Sherman to Account Management Team

Web marketing and technology firm DigitalGrit announced today that Stacy Sherman, formerly of AT&T, has signed on as Senior Account Manager.

The northern New Jersey-based firm, whose clients include Sony, Reuters and Consumer Reports, is growing rapidly. Sherman will play a pivotal role in the implementation, execution, and management of online marketing programs for a number of DigitalGrit clients.

With a Masters in Marketing and twelve years of experience, Stacys background is a huge benefit," says Steve Curtin, Vice President, eMarketing Services. There are very few B-to-B Internet marketing professionals out there who have been doing this as long -- and as effectively -- as she has."

TeamFanShop to Power Official Online Store for Louisiana State University

TeamFanShop, a division of Football Fanatics, announced today it has entered into an agreement with Louisiana State University to operate the athletic department’s official online store located at lsushop.net.

Together with the Florida Gators, Georgia Bulldogs, Arkansas Razorbacks and Mississippi State Bulldogs, the LSU Tigers are the fifth Division I school in the last five months to select TeamFanShop to power their official online store.

Under the terms of the agreement, TeamFanShop will be responsible for all facets of store operation including web site development, merchandising, customer service, order processing, and product fulfillment. Terms were not disclosed.

America's Personal Family Lawyer® Teams Up with CNBC For Family Holiday Special

Alexis Martin Neely, America's Personal Family Lawyer®, legal expert and author of "Wear Clean Underwear", shares her extensive yet relatable knowledge of all things money and family related on the CNBC Family Holiday Special airing Thanksgiving Day.

A veteran to the TV arena with past segments on The Today Show, View from the Bay and Better TV, Neely brings a fresh perspective to discussions of family feuds, borrowing money, lending money, and gifting money to family members on the CNBC show "On The Money". The information is geared toward the average American family, assisting them in turning their fear of money into step- by-step processes of gaining both control and peace of mind when it comes to finances and the future of their children. With the holiday season approaching and the current state of our nation's economy, Neely finds it particularly important to address money head on to make smarter decisions. "The holidays are a time when family members often think about borrowing money, lending money, and obviously gifting," states Neely. "And there's a right way to do it and a wrong way. You want to make sure you do it the right way to keep family harmony."

Alexis Martin Neely is the founder of the Family Wealth Planning Institute and has been recognized as one of Worth's top100 Lawyers. She is the nation's leading legal expert guiding parents to more wealth, health and happiness by making smart financial and legal decisions for their family. She also publishes an online magazine, "Family Wealth Secrets", available at http://www.FamilyWealthMatters.com. "On The Money" airs Thursday, November 27, 2008 on CNBC. Check local listings for the exact air-time.

La Senza Goes Live in Under 6 Months with Infor HCM Workforce Management

Axsium Group, Inc., the premier Workforce Management consulting firm, today announced that La Senza Corporation, a leading Canadian and international intimate apparel specialty retailer, has gone live with Infor HCM Workforce Management at over 50 retail locations. Axsium Group was selected by La Senza Corporation to lead the implementation, successfully achieving the go-live milestone on time and on budget. Infor HCM Workforce Management, previously known as Workbrain, is now enabling La Senza to optimize employee scheduling to drive down labor costs, improve overall operational efficiency and enhance the customer experience.

eMarketing Talk Show, An Internet Marketing Podcast, Features SEO Expert Stacy Williams and Explores the Evolution of SEO

http://www.emarketingtalkshow.com [The eMarketing Talk Show], a weekly educational Internet marketing radio show for Web professionals and newcomers, interviewed leading search engine optimization (SEO) expert Stacy Williams on July 6, 2007. A candid and topical interview, Williams discussed the evolution of SEO and extended helpful advice to e-marketing professionals. Listeners can find the taped broadcast at http://www.emarketingtalkshow.com.

Stacy Williams is a managing partner of Prominent Placement, one of the world's leading search engine marketing firms. An SEO strategist since the mid-1990's, Williams has been in the industry long enough to see a myriad of changes, not to mention the birth of Google. Before her work with Internet marketing, she spent years honing her craft with direct-marketing and advertising agencies throughout Atlanta. Williams spoke with eMarketing Talk Show hosts in July to share her observations of the industry and to discuss current and future trends of SEO.

NAS Welcomes New Business Development Director.

NAS Recruitment Communications announces the appointment of Dayna Racow as Director, Business Development, for the organization's San Francisco office.

Focusing on identifying and creating business opportunities for NAS' new and current clients, Racow brings to her new role significant sales, customer service and management experience, particularly in the retail, restaurant and beauty industries. She most recently was an Account Manager in Sales for a leading environmental firm, and received "Employee of the Month" awards three months in a row. Demonstrating a passion for art with her participation in the New Haven City Wide Open Studios Art Show, Racow is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, and moved to the Bay Area from New England in the summer of 2007.

The New Ada Contour Suit Swimwear Collection for Summer 2009 - "A Slimmer Thinner You Instantly...!!!"

The New Ada Contour Suit Swimwear Collection for Summer 2009 has just been released. Fantastic New Generation Fabrication that have been developed through advances in knitting machine technologies that now allow a fabric construction that has more 3 times that elastomeric fibers than a normal swimsuit. So it is not hard to understand why these suits really work at satisfying customers needs in "A Slimmer Thinner You Instantly...!!!" as the new campaign is titled.

The secret recipe for these garments is in the fabric and technical construction of the swimsuits.

Online Panel Provides New Data on Attitudes to Employment and Depression

Attitudes of depressed employees to the involvement of their employers vary dramatically between age groups, according to a recent study. The research, conducted by NCERx, the healthcare division of morefocus inc., is part of a long-term initiative to study the changing attitudes of patients to treatments and medications across 70 disease conditions.

Of the 1,070 patients selected for on-going research and randomized from the initial 15,000 sample, 71%, felt that their employers had an obligation to take an active role in treatment, while only 14% believed that employers had a right to screen for depression. However, when age is considered as a factor, a significantly higher percentage of panelists (38%) in the under 45 years age group felt that employers had a right to screen, while only 55% expected help from their employer.

Top Five Common Sunroom Uses

Macedonia, OH (PRWEB) June 27, 2007 -– Patio Enclosures, Inc., the largest manufacturer and installer of sunrooms in North America, reports the top five ways consumers use their sunroom.

While the most popular reason people build sunrooms is for relaxation, we are noticing a shift in how homeowners are using their sunrooms

Owners are making their homes more than just a place to live, they are changing their houses into gyms, spas and entertainment areas. 5a8

“While the most popular reason people build sunrooms is for relaxation, we are noticing a shift in how homeowners are using their sunrooms,” says Ken Sekley, Chairman of Patio Enclosures, Inc. “Owners are making their homes more than just a place to live, they are changing their houses into gyms, spas and entertainment areas.”

Western And Eastern Medicine Working Together: Acupuncture Now Part of Fertility Services at SCCRM

The Southern California Center of Reproductive Medicine's affiliation with Dr. Pak developed due to the increasing number of requests by IVF patients and Dr. Anderson's high opinion about acupuncture.

"There have been many attempts to increase the success of IVF through the use of a variety of alternative medicine treatments", comments Dr. Anderson. He adds, "Over the past few years, acupuncture has become one of the more popular of these treatment modalities. Research shows that it may have a positive impact on the outcome of an IVF cycle."

Livecollegecounseling.com, a New and Innovative Website Provides Online College Counseling

Starting September 4th, 2007 a new website (www.livecollegecounseling.com) provides online college counseling for students attending New York high schools.

For thousands of high school students in New York, a new school year begins this week. For juniors and seniors, the time to start their college selection and application process has also begun.

Livecollegecounseling.com provides online college counseling for high school juniors and seniors. Students select from a range of counseling packages that vary in cost and options. They then fill out a college profile form, which ask questions such as grade point average, SAT/ACT scores, major/minor, types of colleges interested in, hobbies/interests, school activities, and the time they are available. Students are then matched up with a college counselor who will email them to schedule their online sessions. Sessions can be 7 days a week depending on the counselor's schedule. The college counselor will then assist the students in researching colleges, financial aid, essay topic selection, scholarship research, essay review and evaluation, and organizing/scheduling tasks.

Wildlife Warriors Will Partner with Blackbaud to Establish a Comprehensive Donor Management Solution

Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), announced today that Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Worldwide (AZWWW) will use The Raiser’s Edge® and Blackbaud® NetCommunity™ to serve its growing number of donors. AZWWW was established in 2002 by world-renowned wildlife advocates Steve the “Crocodile Hunter” Irwin and his wife Terri to involve others in the protection of injured, threatened or endangered wildlife.

The announcement comes on Steve Irwin Day, the first annual celebration of Irwin’s passion for wildlife with proceeds benefiting AZWWW and its mission of wildlife conservation. “We needed to find a solution to support the increasing amount of donations and data we were receiving from our supporters,” said Tracey Hayles, AZWWW’s donor and marketing manager. “We chose Blackbaud because it specializes in providing software that will enable us to effectively build and maintain our relationships with our donors.”

Abode Oak Furniture Appoints SEO Consultancy

One of the UK's leading suppliers of contemporary Oak Furniture, have appointed Digital Marketing Strategies (http://www.digitalmarketingstrategies.co.uk ) to produce and implement a search engine optimisation campaign for their website http://www.abodedirect.co.uk. Digital Marketing Strategies will work providing consultancy and instigate a proactive link building campaign. DMS will work closely with the Abode team to increase sales using a range of online media including natural search and social media marketing.

Moxi® and Rhapsody® Celebrate Another Great Combination: Dads and Baseball

What goes better together than dads and baseball? Not much. But Moxi® and Rhapsody® are pretty close.

In honor of Father's Day this coming weekend, Digeo® and Real Networks® are teaming up to bring together all those things that Dad loves: baseball, TV and music.

Before the Mariner's game this Friday evening, June 19, the two companies are hosting a toast to Dad event at the Pyramid Alehouse across from Safeco Field. In addition to free drinks for the first 200 guests, the event will showcase the best entertainment experience (outside of the ballpark) with the Moxi HD DVR and Rhapsody digital music service.

Youstayuk.com has Launched a Unique Live Travel Chat Tool to Offer One On One Advice to Users Looking to Plan a Holiday, Short Break or Day Out in the UK

MC Buckingham Ltd has announced a unique Live Chat tool. Users looking for holiday advice and recommendations can now submit a requirement and an operator will seek out suitable options.

Since launching in February 2006, youstayuk.com has enjoyed the start of the UK holiday season with results surpassing all expectations. With hundreds of different types of holiday accommodation available, along with almost 1,000 recommended ‘things to do’, youstayuk.com has become a vital resource for travellers in the United Kingdom.

Christmas Toy -- Sales, Recalls, and Returns

During the busy week before Christmas, market research firm Anderson Analytics (www.andersonanalytics.com) polled a hundred parents on behalf of Toy Tips and Parenting Hints Magazine (ToyTips.com) in order to better understand the impact of recent toy recalls on what many believe to be the busiest week for retailers this season.

While most parents recalled their favorite toy from childhood as being either a "Doll/Barbie" (45% of mothers), a "car" or even, interestingly, a "Transformer" (36% and 14%, respectively, of fathers), the week before Christmas, the most popular intended gifts for children were "Video games" (21%), and "Learning Books" (17%).

'Miracle Moms' Authors Launch Social Media and News Website - Offers Hope to Six Million Women Suffering from Infertility

'Miracle Moms' co-authors Larry and Belinda Wurn, recognized leaders in non-surgical treatment for female infertility and chronic adhesion pain, launch www.miraclemoms.net. This new site is geared towards news and online social connections about subjects in their upcoming book, 'Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain: A Remarkable Journey in Hands-on Healing for Infertility, Pain, Sexual Dysfunction, and Adhesions.'

'Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain' is a remarkable journey in hands-on healing for pain and infertility

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, an estimated six million women in the US experience infertility, and that number is growing. Ovulation problems account for a big part of female infertility; warning signs include irregular or absent menstruation. Adhesions and blocked fallopian tubes are also major causes of infertility. Fallopian tubes can become blocked by adhesions after surgery, trauma, infection, or inflammation.

New Advertising Agency High Tide Creative Sets Sail

High Tide Creative, a full-service advertising and marketing agency, has opened operations with offices in New Bern and Raleigh, N.C.

“High Tide Creative will specialize in creating and implementing complete marketing campaigns that enable its clients to promote products and services to their target audiences,” said High Tide Creative president Todd Willis.

High Tide Creative was formed from New Bern-based Willis Advertising and several new partners who bring the agency full-service capabilities. High Tide Creative will continue to serve Willis Advertising’s clients in eastern North Carolina, and will seek new client partnerships throughout the Southeast and beyond.