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Author Erik Jensen Explains, Defends Violence in His Fantasy Novel "Orphan Mage"

When you're serving life in prison without parole for your part in a murder, writing a novel filled with graphic violence may seem to be against your self-interest. But Erik Jensen, author of the fantasy adventure novel "Orphan Mage," (Chicago Spectrum Press, ISBN 1-58374-124-0, $19.95) says readers and reviewers who are offended by the violence are confusing reality and fantasy.

"There is a lot of violence (in the book)," the 25-year-old Jensen admits, "but I think part of that is the genre, and part of it is the ease with which my generation deals with violence, whether it be video games, movies, or books. And I expect people to be able to keep fantasy and reality separate. That's why it's called a fantasy, because it has no chance of being real."

The alt/rock band Petroleum causes controversy with new war themed music video

The pre-release of Alternative/metal rock band Petroleum's new music video, titled Media Deconstruction" causes split reaction amongst die hard fans.

The video which depicts protest over the US/ IRAQ war has resulted in negative feedback from some of the bands most loyal fans.

Negative letters from fans and media reviewers have prompted the band to tell their side of the story.

Singer/guitarist frontman Braden, issued this statement, he said This video was never meant to convey a message that we are unpatriotic or against war in general. We merely wanted to state that part of living in a free society gives you the right to question your governments choices on important issues. If you were an IRAQI citizen, you would never be able to do this without serious consequence. My own personal reason for writing this song was that I felt like the truth, or the real reasons for wanting to go to war with IRAQ were not being told. The media was being used to keep the public informed with what ever they were told to say. Myself and the other members of the band are not against war, sometimes it is necessary to protect our freedom and way of life. One thing we do agree on is that war should always be the alternative, and every means possible should be explored to resolve the issue before going to war. In addition, our government should never lie to the people when it comes to a decision like this. We appreciate and support our troops efforts, we hope for their safety and quick return to our country."

Promo Only MPE Introduces Artist Liner Sessions at Gospel Music Association 2006

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) April 3, 2006 – Promo Only MPE, the official digital distribution system to the Christian music industry, announced today from the Gospel Music Association (GMA) in Nashville, Tennessee, that it will exclusively provide artist liner sessions to GMA attendees. Promo Only MPE’s “Digital Artist Liner Sessions” will allow stations to acquire the very best liners and broadcast-quality audio from multiple artists without having to furnish any personal recording equipment. Participants will only need to provide typed liners, IDs and positioning statements and Promo Only MPE will digitally record and then digitally distribute the liner to the various radio stations in attendance at GMA.

Rake of Spades Announces 100% Deposit Bonuses at Poker Champs, Home of Gus Hansen

Rake of Spades has just announced that players can now not only receive up to 60% rake rebates at Poker Champs, but also receive a 100% bonus on deposits made before July 22nd. This bonus is worth up to $250 and is one of the very best in the online poker community. A 100% bonus is great enough, but the requirements to earn the bonus will allow players to receive their money faster than any other bonus. See http://www.rakeofspades.com/pokerChamps.html for information about this bonus and the rakeback program.

Hurricane Season is Coming Soon, Don't Wait to Buy a Go Bag and Gather MRE, Says CampingSurvival.com

(PRWEB) April 19, 2006 – According to CampingSurvival.com, now is the time to ensure an emergency go bag is ready and MRE (meals ready to eat) are on hand for Hurricane Season 2006. Even as memories of last year, and the deadly trio of Katrina, Wilma and Rita, remain fresh in many minds, a new crop of storms is on the horizon for a season beginning in less than two months. These provisions are not only necessary on the Gulf Coast, however. Whether flood, forest or brush fire, earthquake, tornado, the entire United States is at risk in the face of natural disasters.

Personal Life Media Adopts Podcast Ad Standards, Hits Multiple Million Markers and Launches More New Shows

Personal Life Media™, Inc. (PLM) a publisher of lifestyle podcasts and blogs for people on the leading edge of culture, announces that four shows have debuted on or joined the self-empowerment free podcast network: "PhilosophersNotes," "Business Success Tips," "The North Bay, " and Learning Digital Photography." With 40 weekly audio shows along with their companion blogs in production and more on the way, the network continues to expand reach to the 35-54 affluent, tech-savvy online consumer involved in bettering their personal life.

New Parents Demand More Features For Their Diaper Bags - What Goes into Making a Good One

Parents demand that their diaper bags mulit-task as well as they do. Baby Sherpa™, a leading edge designer of gear-carrying solutions that simplify and help organize active families has come up with guidelines for parents when they invest in their diaper bag.

In the past few years there has been an explosion in styles, colors and functions. Ergonomics has also finally entered the market place for Diaper bags. The old days of Teddy Bears and poor functionality are thankfully a thing of the past. Other trends that are affecting the diaper bag selection for parents are:

A New Kind of Blog, CEOsauna.com Launches as CEO Interview Blog

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 27, 2006 - CEOsauna.com was officially launched today as an alternative news service covering the online personals industry, one CEO at a time. The goal of CEOsauna.com is to provide strategic insight to online personals industry executives and allow the press to research the industry and connect with key executives.

OnlinePersonalsWatch.com is the news site of choice for the online personals industry. CEOsauna.com is an extension of this service. The term “online personals” covers Internet dating, social networking, mobile dating and business networking.

Advtise Brings Pay Per Click to Local Towns

Advtise, online pay per click advertising company presented its new product portfolio. Advertisers can now select which town or city in the world that they want to target. With Advtise you may now target your customers worldwide by local city and town, using different keywords per city allocating your own price per city.

Geo-Bids are a major innovation that will lower costs and offer important flexibility to all advertisers. Advertisers can now enjoy quality results at low costs, targeting every city and town of the world, this gives them the flexibility of not paying a standard price per keyword as the competition do but to split and reduce costs, targeting the exact prospect buyers they want to reach.

Biz Buzz Happy Hour Book Signing and Clinic - The Doctor is In --12:30-3:00pm Monday September 19, 2005

MBA business school professor and seminar-developer Steven Stralser, Ph.D., will discuss current business issues and opportunities with small business owners, entrepreneurs, and even doctors, lawyers, CPAs, veterinarians or anyone else who finds running a business or a practice especially challenging in today's competitive and complex environment. The event will be held Monday, September 19, 2005 from 12:30-3:00 p.m. at Border's Express in the Macy's Plaza Mall, downtown Los Angeles, 700 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles CA Phone 213 624 5137.

'Shaping The Game' The New Leader's Guide to Effective Negotiating by Michael Watkins is Finally Released as an Audiobook by Gildan Media Corp.

In Shaping the Game: The New Leader's Guide to Effective Negotiating, Watkins draws from extensive research and practical consulting work to reveal four fundamental objectives that should guide new leaders in their negotiations with key constituencies inside and outside their organizations. This audio book provides potent guidelines for:

Creating maximum value in negotiation with critical stakeholders

Capturing a fair share of that value

Building relationships

Preserving your reputation

Watkins also presents hands-on strategies that help any new leader become a world-class negotiator, including:

Matching your negotiation strategy to the situation

Influencing key counterparts' viewpoints

Shaping the structure of negotiations in your favor

Organizing to improve

Navigating the myriad high-stakes negotiating challenges that confront new leaders, Shaping the Game provides all the tools you need to make the right moves as you climb the career ladder--and to succeed in those roles once you get there.

Joe Dager Selected for Duct Tape Marketing FastTac Coaching Program

Joe Dager, owner of Business901 in Fort Wayne, IN is one of a group of five Duct Tape Marketing Authorized Coaches selected to participate in the Duct Tape Marketing FastTac Coach program. The selection came after a 3-month on-boarding session that just ended with 2-intensive days of training at the Duct Tape Marketing Training center in Kansas City this January.

This individualized advanced training will be conducted by John Jantsch the award-winning small business expert and creator of the Duct Tape Marketing system and Duct Tape Coaching expert, Cidnee Stephens. John says: "To ensure the program's success, I limited the scope of the initial offering to just five of our authorized coaches. The FastTac program will allow these coaches to install the DTM system at a rapid pace not only in their own practices but also provide rapid deployment with others."

Wild Bird Center Store Opens in Cleveland, Tennessee

Cleveland residents and wild bird enthusiasts now have a new place to migrate for all of their wild bird supplies. Wes Henderson and Tony Kelley have just opened a new Wild Bird Center store in Cleveland, Tennessee, east of Murphy, North Carolina and southwest of Chattanooga. The Wild Bird Center of Cleveland is a unique retail business offering customers a wide range of bird feeders, bird seed, as well as other backyard birding products. The newest Wild Bird Center store opening reflects the growing trend of bird feeding and bird watching in North America.

Prosperity Automated System (PAS) 70K in 60 days

Prosperity Automated System has become a new way for people who have had little success working from home. It is a new beginning for many home business owners. PAS is a business requiring no selling, no calling, and no closing. The company does every aspect of the business.

With most sales netting $3,000, this has became a big money maker for many people who have never made money online. Advanced Marketing has built eye catching splash sites for their entire team. This has provided extra sales for everyone on the Advanced Marketing team.

Academy of Art University Hosts Advertising and Marketing Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference

Academy of Art University is partnering with Bay Area Interactive Group (BIG), Adrants and Business Development Institute (BDI), to bring the first ever Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference to San Francisco on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 from 8:30a to 5:30p, at the Academy of Art University. This event was created specifically to address under-represented groups- minority, female, and GLBT.

As the Bay Area's population grows more diverse, the Academy of Art University strives to find career opportunities for all students in their chosen field. "We are excited to partner with some of the industry's top influencers in producing an event that focuses on opportunities for under represented groups. Our students, alumni, and the community will surely benefit from this exciting partnership," commented Melinda Mettler, Director of the School of Advertising.

Biometric Systems Development Company Announces BIOWRAP™ Data Encryption Software Launch

Biometric Management Systems, LLC (BMS), a leading data encryption software developer, has announced the official launch of its BIOWRAP™ System, the most advanced file security and authentication biometric software solution available today.

BIOWRAP™ serves to bring back the personal touch to authentication through the use of a proprietary sequence of biometric technology (fingerprints). Users can now create truly secure, authenticated, and accountable electronic files by entering a Username, Password and a Fingerprint.

Christmas Card Shortages Reported, Demand Fueled by Holiday Business Cards

CardsDirect.com, a Christmas card company that has been experiencing tremendous growth in recent years, is reporting another banner year of business this holiday season – and stock running low on many designs.

Sales are up in both business Christmas cards and personalized holiday cards, as well as in greeting cards in general, said CardsDirect Inc President Ward Mahowald. In addition, related card-making companies contacted by CardsDirect have also reported an increase in sales, indicating the entire industry is experiencing an exceptional year.

The VPSpro.com Business Plan Software Just Got Easier to Use

VPSpro.com" just got easier to use. Advantage Venture Systems recently added the "VPSpro Start-up Telephone Assistant" to assist users in setting up their account and getting started on their first business plan. This free service is available by toll free telephone in the USA and Canada and by regular telephone from anywhere else in the world (English language only). The VPSpro Start-up Telephone Assistant makes using the VPSpro a breeze even for the novice computer user.

The new support system is representative of our dedication to the success of entrepreneurs," states, Rod Francis -- President. We have made it affordable for anyone anywhere to access quality business plan software with a simple internet connection. From the home computer in North America to the Internet Cafe in developing countries we have developed the VPSpro to be accessible to all. And, we will continue to add new features and enhance the system on an on-going basis."

Award-winning Reuseful Site Now Easier to Use For Exchange of Used Goods Between York Region Residents

Reuseful, the award-winning site from www.yorkregion.com that helps visitors find good homes for gently used items, is now better than ever.

"Reuseful has been redesigned to be cleaner and more accessible," says John Futhey, Director of Interactive Media for yorkregion.com. "It is easier to use -- the server does all the work for you, and anyone wanting to list an item can now add a photo to the posting."

A community service initiative from yorkregion.com, Reuseful was created to provide a better way for York Region residents to clear out their clutter, rather than taking their discarded items to landfill. It's an online trading post with a vast array of free used items available, from baby clothes to a baby grand piano. Reuseful also offers Recycling FAQ and information on hazardous waste disposal in York Region communities.

Be Prepared for a Severe Flu Season

As the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), gear up for what they predict will be one of the most severe flu seasons in recent history they are asking the public to be prepared. The U.S. government Website, www.flu.gov, has posted checklists for individuals and families which include tips on stocking supplies, filling prescriptions and having over-the-counter (OTC), drugs on hand including pain relievers and cough and cold medicines.

Following this news, Heel USA, the makers of Traumeel®, a best seller for pain management and sports injuries, announces the introduction of Engystol® tablets to retailers nationwide. Engystol® is an effective, natural homeopathic medic 00004000 ine with a high safety profile indicated for treating the symptoms of flu. It contains ingredients to support the immune system and alleviate the symptoms of flu, including fever, body aches and chills. According to Dr. Riley, an M.D. internist and the editor in chief of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, "Engystol® tablets were studied in a practice based observational study with more than 150 physician practices participating. Out of the 591 patients that were treated only with Engystol tablets, 49.2% reported 'very good' results meaning there was complete freedom from symptoms, and 40.4% reported 'good' results meaning clear improvement in symptoms. Participating physicians reported excellent to good tolerance of the medication for 97% of their patients¹."