The President of the Federal Home Loan Bank of NY to Address the Subprime Mortgage Crisis at The American College



Product-Sourcing Leader Doba™ Vows to Offer Lowest Wholesale Price Retailers Now Receive Two Months Free if They Find Something Cheaper

Orem, UT (PRWEB) October 23, 2006 –- Doba™, the leader in product-sourcing solutions, has promised to extend its retail customers membership by two months if they find a drop ship wholesale supplier offering a lower price for an identical product along with services comparable to those offered by one of Doba's drop ship wholesale suppliers.

"We're committed to offering our retail customers the lowest wholesale prices and the best features and services," CEO Jeremy Hanks says. "Our new Lowest Wholesale Price Guarantee again proves our commitment to boosting our retailers' bottom lines."

Aftermarket Performance Auto Parts Distributor, MotorWeb Inc, Announces New Model For 2007

MotorWeb, Inc., a leader in online aftermarket performance auto parts and accessories, has made model, Sahar Khadjenoury, the face of Motorweb and MotorWeb Fueled for 2007.

Lonnie Boutte', VP of Marketing for MotorWeb, Inc. states, "The sport compact enthusiast market is not just about having the best looking vehicle and performance - it is also about the glamorous models that support the companies that represent the aftermarket automotive industry, their products and their events. We hired Sahar in 2006 to be the face of our year-end print advertisements. She was so well-received by our customers that we've expanded her presence in 2007. Beyond MotorWeb commerce and print advertisements, Sahar will be featured on our recently launched online community, MotorWeb Fueled."

PharmaSmart International Announces Integration with Microsoft HealthVault

PharmaSmart International Inc. announced the integration of its patient hypertension tracking portal, the Blood Pressure Tracker™, with Microsoft HealthVault. HealthVault users will now be able to access and share blood pressure readings from PharmaSmart's network of pharmacy based health kiosks.

"PharmaSmart, along with our retail pharmacy partners, is committed to offering the hypertensive patient a more convenient, easy to use, and affordable way to track and manage their blood pressure between visits to the doctor," said PharmaSmart President Fred Sarkis, "Our partnership with HealthVault makes it easier for millions of Americans to track their blood pressure, and then share that information with their family members or healthcare provider."

WebHelps Announces Partnership with Hostopia, One of the World's Largest Hosting Wholesalers

WebHelps, a global provider of interactive web services headquartered in Bellevue, Iowa, including proprietary Wiki, Blog, and Online Community webware, has partnered with Hostopia, one of the world's largest hosting wholesalers. Customers may choose from 9 new web hosting plans, from the very basic to the most advanced, and 4 reseller plans that allow customers to sell web hosting services. All new web hosting packages include FTP; EasySiteWizard, that includes 10,000 images, multiple page layouts, and over 300 professional site templates; a minimum of 25MB of RAID storage; at least 1GB of bandwidth; 50MB POP3/WebMail email accounts; and WebHelps Extreme Support. A Windows-like interface makes management of the hosting account easy for anyone with basic personal computer skills.

Paltalk Online Video and Voice Chat Service Hosts Bestselling Author Jacqueline Winspear to Discuss Maisie Dobbs Mystery Book Series

Paltalk hosts a live video and voice chat with award winning mystery author Jacqueline Winspear to discuss The Messenger of Truth, her newest release in the Maisie Dobbs mystery series. Winspear’s fourth book featuring Dobbs, a psychologist and investigator, is set against the backdrop of post-World War I England, and deals with the legacy of the Great War. Winspear will discuss The Messenger of Truth with Barbara Peters, owner of the Poisoned Pen bookstore, the leading independent bookstore in the United States for mystery fiction.

Persuasive Games's Jetset Takes Flight on the iPhone -- First Game Designed Specifically for Road Warriors Makes World Debut

Persuasive Games, a leading developer of videogames for public policy, education, and marketing, today announced the release of its latest video game, Jetset: a Game for Airports, for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch.

Jetset: A Game for Airports

Jetset is a game for the frazzled globetrotter in all of us. The first of its kind, i 00004000 t is a mobile game designed for business travelers.

In the game, players take control of a security agent who must find and confiscate contraband. Can you keep up with the changing rules of airport security? It's a game that's just as fun as waiting in line -- and one you can play in line as well!

Carahsoft Named as Master GSA Schedule Holder and Government Distribution Partner for Data Domain

Carahsoft Technology Corp., the trusted government IT Solutions provider, today announced that it has been named Master GSA Schedule Holder and Aggregator for Data Domain, Inc., the leading provider of deduplication storage systems.

Data Domain drives new storage and network efficiencies into enterprise environments by using deduplication to massively reduce the storage required for backup and archive data. Its high-speed, inline deduplication technology reduces or eliminates dependency on tape infrastructure for backup, archiving and disaster recovery (DR) processes. With Data Domain, users can extend their disk-based retention periods at remote locations, primary data centers and disaster recovery sites. Data Domain systems offer highly automated, network-efficient replication capabilities that eliminate the transfer of redundant data across networks in distributed enterprise environments.

$2.5 Million to Assist Homeless Pets in 2008

The year begins on a high note for thousands of animal shelters nationwide that will receive donations from the 2007 Tree of Hope fundraiser, hosted by PETCO and the PETCO Foundation.

The 36-day campaign generated more than $2.5 million from donations given by the company’s customers, vendors and associates.

“Tree of Hope has not only helped sustain the lives of animals in need of care and compassion, but also helped nourish the spirit of hope that defines the PETCO Foundation. We are so thankful to everyone who contributed and hope that they all know that they helped to make this world a kinder, safer, and happier place to be for the wonderful animals so near to our hearts,” said PETCO Foundation Vice President Paul Jolly.

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Moves to Next Phase of Technician Recognition and Regulation

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is proud to announce a new recommendation issued by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Task Force on Standardized Pharmacy Technician Education and Training which encourages state boards of pharmacy to require certification by the PTCB.

The Task Force recommended, and the NABP Executive Committee approved, that NABP amend the Model Act to a recommendation that all boards of pharmacy require pharmacy technicians to be certified by 2015, in accordance with the JCPP Future Vision of Pharmacy Practice.

Jon Peddie Research Announces PC TV Survey

Whether a user has a TV in their PC, wants TV in their PC, or doesn't want anything to do with TV in their PC, Jon Peddie Research has launched a survey looking for opinions about PC TV. The survey is open to anyone including individuals who have taken previous Jon Peddie Research surveys.

By answering their questions participants may enter a drawing featuring 15 prizes, plus the more questions answered, the more entries the users get.

The survey is located at:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=952632301044

Relish! A Solution to Those Pesky Resolutions

Ask any busy family to disclose their New Year's resolutions and what tops every list is spending more time with loved ones, eating healthy and saving money. This year, an innovative website offers a real solution to help tech-savvy families accomplish the most popular resolutions.

"We all want the same thing every year -- to get organized, simplify life, eat together as a family more, lose weight, save money.. blah, blah. Relish! helps you actually accomplish those goals -- all with one click on the computer," says Ann Bender, co-owner of Relish! (www.RelishRelish.com), a website that offers delicious, affordable menu planning, along with "real life" information designed to foster good, healthy eating habits and relaxing moments around the dinner table.

Cookware Company Creates a Feeding Frenzy for Geelong Hospital

Cookware company The Chefs Toolbox has cooked up a storm to raise money for the paediatric section of Geelong Hospital's Emergency Ward. With $10 from each ticket and 10% of all event sales being donated to the cause, the cooking show held at Geelong West Town Hall on 14th November raised over $5,000 to help equip Geelong Hospital's newest children's department.

The event involved expert cooking lessons, fun games and prizes, goodie bags and food sampling. Christine Chandler, cookbook author and Chefs Toolbox Cooking Guru, travelled from Sydney to teach the people of Geelong some winning Christmas recipes.

Informins Launches Affordable Insurance Agency Web Sites For Life & Health And Property & Casualty With Unmatched Functionality -- websites4insurance.com

Yorba Linda, CA (PRWEB) December 10, 2004 - InformINS, Inc., a privately held provider of insurance industry software products and technology consulting services, today announced that it has launched the websites4insurance.com agency web site service available to all insurance agencies in North America.

Organized in 1999 as a strategic software house servicing managing general agencies, insurance carriers, and independent producers/agents, InformINS enables its clients to conduct typical industry transactions faster, easier, and at a significant cost savings.

New Blog Takes Counter-Intuitive Positions to Improving Hospitals and Healthcare Management

Hospitals and healthcare administrators can learn more about improving their outcomes by logging onto a new blog site launched by USC Consulting Group Healthcare Practice Leader John D'Alesandro.

By visiting http://phlo.typepad.com/, healthcare executives can learn how to make their facilities more proactive. On the blog, Mr. D'Alesandro, who brings to bear 20 years of experience in engineering and quality improvement across numerous industries, tackles such provocative topics as:

Why Manufacturing Improvement Methods Fail Hospitals

Why Is 85% Occupancy Considered "Full" in Most Hospitals?

Five Ways to Achieve Better ER Throughput

Luxury Adventure Options At Riviera Maya Resort

Paraiso de la Bonita, the 90-suite AAA Five Diamond property in the Riviera Maya, introduces guests to soft adventure while using the Yucatan jungles, ancient ruins and underground rivers as breathtaking backdrops. The 4-day / 3-night Mayan Adventure Quest includes a one-day excursion that runs the gambit from land, sea and air thrills. Choices include zip-line flying over the sub-tropical rainforest, canoeing on a lagoon, rappelling down a cenote (a natural underground fresh water pool), 4x4 trekking through the jungle, snorkeling through underground rivers, sea kayaking by the reef and cycling over farmlands. Removed from the rugged surroundings of the Yucatan Peninsula, luxury accommodations await at Paraiso de la Bonita in an Ocean View Suite with private terrace, oversized bathroom, living room and Bvlgari bath amenities. Ocean View Suites with plunge pool are also available. Rates for the Mayan Adventure Quest start at $1,899 package based on double occupancy from April 14 to December 19, 2007. Taxes and service charge are additional. Extra nights are available. For reservations, contact 866-751-9175 or book securely online at www.paraisodelabonita.com .

Outskirts Press Announces My New Brain, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Personal Memoirs Book from Lake Ann, MI, Author Lori Williams

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published My New Brain: Memoir of a Brain Injury An Unexpected Change by Lori Williams, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Personal Memoirs category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $11.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/mynewbrain was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.



About the Book (Excerpts & Info)

In an instant, her world changed forever. While on active duty in the U.S. Army, Lori Williams--just your average American young woman--sustained a severe traumatic brain injury in an automobile accident. For the next 22 years, what would occur is a transformation. In her memoir, the author discusses the ways-cognitive, physical, emotional, and spiritual--in which she was affected by a brain injury, discussing the ramifications of this incomprehensible tragedy, and bringing us through her process of transformation.

European Holiday Villas With Sea Views

Looking for a holiday villa? Where do you start? How about a villa with spectacular views overlooking the sea for 360 euros to 700 euros per week inclusive for 6 people!

There are so many holiday villa web sites with so many villas listed now, it is becoming increasingly difficult to know where to start.

David Maynerd, who has been letting his villa for the last 18 years launched a web site, www.oceanviewvillas.co.uk about 4 years ago, which focuses on villas with 'lovely views, in particular 'sea views but villas with other special views of 'lakes, 'valleys, 'mountains are also included.

British Insurance Launches Rental Payment Protection Cover

British Insurance has launched this week a new Payment Protection Insurance Policy specifically for people who rent properties.

Simon Burgess, MD British Insurance

As the number of people renting continues to increase, Managing Director Simon Burgess believes its time consumers have a tailor-made product that meets their monthly rental repayments should accident, sickness or unemployment occur.

According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, 17,300 first time buyer mortgages were approved in July this year, 15,800 less than the 33,100 approved in July 2007, and during the summer, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reported demand for rented accommodation was at a two year high.

Unusual Mother's Day Gift Shows Times are Changing

For Robin Holmes (Germantown, MD) her search for the perfect Mother's Day gift took a sharp turn after a conversation with her mother. "We were talking about men and relationships," Robin said. "Then my mom said that the only thing she didnt like about getting older was the lack of passion and drive in her love life. Right then I knew exactly what to get her."

Robin got her mother a liquid sexual health supplement called African Fly (www.africanfly.com). She found out about African Fly two years earlier when her husband started using it to reverse the effects of diabetes that lowered his sexual energy. She tried it herself and was pleased with the results.

The President of the Federal Home Loan Bank of NY to Address the Subprime Mortgage Crisis at The American College

Alfred A. DelliBovi, President of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, will share his economic insights with the public into the subprime mortgage crisis as part of "Subprime: Where is the Security?" at the Frank M. Engle Lecture from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the La Grassa Auditorium at The American College's Bryn Mawr, Pa. campus on October, 3, 2007. For more information about the Engle Lecture visit www.TheAmericanCollege.edu/Engle

Alfred A. Dellibovi, President, Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

According to CNN, 2.4 million homeowners are in danger of losing their homes -- many because of bad subprime loans. In the worst case scenario, individuals defaulting on their subprime mortgages could lead to a weaker economy including reduced consumer spending, a significant credit crunch and worker layoffs.


September 3rd, 2010