Within 48 hours of its release on March 15, 2011, Dr. Michael Brown's 700-page volume, A Queer Thing Happened to America: And What a Long Strange Trip It's Been, was among the top 300 books on Amazon.com. It also climbed to #3 among all "Gay and Lesbian" titles and is currently #1 on Amazon's "Gay and Lesbian Nonfiction" list. Yet, this is the book that was considered so controversial that no major publisher was willing to touch it. The book faced countless refusals even though Brown (who holds a Ph.D. from New York University) is a successful author of over twenty books ...

To bring wholesale fabrics and sewing tools the utmost level of convenience in the market, David Textiles joined two of the big B2B marketplaces in the state of Las Vegas, the ASD (Associated Surplus Dealers) Gift Show in Las Vegas and the International Textiles Expo at the Rio Hotel and Casino. Not every city has quality textile and fabric shops, so there are instances when driving long distances would be necessary to buy the fabrics needed for your projects. David Textiles aims to keep the hassle out of the consumer's mind. The company's new presence at the ASD Gift ...

Rapidsoft Systems, Inc., a leading product and software development company recently expanded its custom hardware development capabilities by setting a new development facility in Bangalore, India. Till now most of the hardware development was being done using local engineering facilities and resources in Princeton, NJ or in Silicon Valley, CA. The expansion of new development facility allows Rapidsoft Systems to offer custom product design services to its customers at a much competitive prices using offshore talent, if needed. This makes Rapidsoft Systems one of just handful ...

LiveVox Inc., the leading provider of cloud contact center solutions, today announced it will be joined by XO Communications to discuss how telecom agents can maximize their value to contact center clients through MPLS at Channel Partners 2011 in Las Vegas. Contact centers are increasingly leveraging VoIP and MPLS for voice and data transport as an alternative to traditional PSTN telephony infrastructure. MPLS adoption paves the way for broader adoption of cloud technology by contact centers from legacy hardware, because it delivers the cost efficiency of VoIP with the ...

Timepiece aficionados on Caribbean cruises visiting St. Thomas any time during March 21-26 can use modern technology for a chance to win a Tissot watch, courtesy of Little Switzerland. Little Switzerland is a luxury jewelry and watch retailer with many locations on highly sought-after islands in the Caribbean and beyond. When passengers disembark from their cruise ships on any of those days, they will be met by Little Switzerland greeters at the dock wearing special SCAN ME tee-shirts with a QR code printed on them. They will use their smart phones to scan the code, ...

Bru's Room Sports Grill will host its 22nd Annual South Florida Golf tournament on May 14, 2011 at Palm Aire Country Club in Pompano Beach, Florida. In addition, to the 280 golfers at Palm Aire, Bru's Room is adding a second tournament in 2011 and hosting its 9th annual North Tournament at Winston Trails Golf Club in Lake Worth, Florida. Proceeds from both tournaments will benefit the newly formed Bru's Buddies Community Legacy Program, helping local charities throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Over the past two decades Bru's Room has donated hundreds of thousands ...

When comparing the first two months of the years 2010 to those of 2011 there is an increase of 37% in visitor numbers to travel search engine Dohop (www.dohop.com), but a staggering two-and-a-half fold increase in hotel revenue for the same time period. What is surprising is that this is a natural growth, as the company has not been advertising the hotel part of the site apart from sporadic mentions on the company's Facebook and Twitter sites. Dohop, which recently partnered with HotelsCombined for their hotel search, expects this growth to continue well into 2011 and ...

Children's author Suzanne Lieurance is being showcased the entire month of March at the National Writing for Children Center. Part of this showcase includes a 6-day virtual book tour. Join the members of the National Writing for Children Center, and the virtual book tour hosts as they welcome Suzanne Lieurance for her exclusive book tour that starts Wednesday, March 23. Suzanne Lieurance (www.workingwriterscoach.com) is a children's writer with (at last count) 22 published books for children. She was also an instructor with the Institute of Children's Literature (located ...

Two Degrees Food , the one-for-one food company founded to fight childhood hunger around the world, recently made its first donation of 10,800 nutrition packs to malnourished children in Africa. The shipment of medically formulated packs, which reached a Partners In Health medical clinic last month in Neno, Malawi, was made possible by the purchases of Two Degrees bars by U.S. consumers. For every bar sold, Two Degrees gives away a nutrition pack to a child in need. Founders Will Hauser and Lauren Walters traveled to Africa to observe the impact made by Two Degrees supporters ...

We always knew that family trips away from the bustle and deadlines of everyday life made us feel good. Now there is evidence about how much getting out in nature truly helps us through increased mental health and psychological development in a variety of areas. Relaxation and stress relief, decreased mental fatigue, increased mental clarity, and increased energy are a few positive results of what nature can offer us. Arizona River Runners whitewater rafting trips provides opportunities for children and their families to reconnect with nature. The World Health Organization ...

This year, E! personalities Giuliana Rancic and Jason Kennedy hosted Generosity Water's 3rd Annual Night of Generosity at the home of Wayne Kao, music producer in Los Angeles, California. The event raised over $100,000 for the charity. Generosity Water is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to ending the clean water crisis in developing countries. The non-profit has strong and innovative awareness campaigns which inspire on a global level. The star-studded event featured live musical performances by A Fine Frenzy and Honor Society. The evening began with a cocktail ...

The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort was featured in the award winning "No Worries" 2010 summer advertisement campaign. On March 5, 2011 ReThinc Advertising was recognized for the ad at the 26th Annual ADDY Awards at the Valley Ho in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. The advertising team received the Bronze Addy Award in the Best Local Consumer Publication Ad category. The ADDY Awards recognize creative excellence in all forms of advertising from entrants of all levels anywhere in the world. The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort award-winning "No Worries" promotional advertisement ...

The law firm of Ragsdale Liggett announces that James L. Conner II has been made partner. Mr. Conner heads the health care litigation and the environmental law practice groups. Ragsdale Liggett PLLC is one of the most respected law firms in North Carolina. Since its inception in 1972, the firm has enjoyed recognition for significant courtroom success and innovation in corporate law among other areas of practice. "Jim is an exceptional attorney," says managing partner David Liggett. "His experience in health care and environmental law makes him a valuable asset to our ...

NextLot, Inc. is known for its ability to help auction firms increase their visibility and reach more bidders through its online auction software solution. In a recent auction held in Jackson, MS, NextLot lived up to its reputation, and online bidding produced noteworthy results. The auction, which featured heavy equipment and machinery, had bidders from across North America logged in to watch the action unfold. Twenty lots sold online for over $50,000 making online sales total over $1 million. Furthermore, over 25% of the sale was sold to online bidders. NextLot's ...

Dan Wetzel, author and illustrator, has published a new interactive children's picture book, "Being Benny," available through Apple's App Store for the iPad and iPhone. A fresh, original story with humor, depth and a fabulous new cartoon character with heart. Benny goes on an adventure into an imaginary world to escape the doldrums of a boring, rainy day. The brightly colored, playful illustrations depict Benny in a variety of different forms - A stomping dinosaur, a clock who's late and even a gopher underground. An excellent choice for the reluctant reader. The application ...

This month, leading briefcase manufacturer MEZZI launched an auction system on its Website, allowing consumers to purchase its reasonably-priced products for significantly less than the company's regular retail pricing. Shoppers can capitalize on the live product auctions on mezzi.com to place bids on various aluminum cases just as they do at eBay or other similar auction sites. The new auction system makes the company's high-quality aluminum briefcases and laptop cases more affordable to consumers who otherwise may not be able to buy these products. It also makes ...

Wholesale display cases provider, DiscountShowcases.com, has announced their 2011 Spring Sale, offering a variety of ways to save even more money on their already affordable glass showcases. The sale offers $100 off any Classic C Series display case priced above $388, as well as incentives to purchase in bulk. Customers who purchase any four display cases will receive and additional $100 off the fifth showcase. In addition to this savings, those purchasing nine showcases will receive a tenth for free! All you have to do is enter the coupon code "Spring 100" at checkout ...

The Anaheim White House took front and center stage at the Southern California Restaurant Writers Awards ceremony held recently at The Madison in Long Beach. Among the honors captured by the critically acclaimed dining establishment were 5 Star recognition in both the brunch and fine dining categories, the Golden Bacchus Award (the top honor) for its extensive wine list and Manager of the Year Award for long-time General Manager Sylvano Serato. "I am so proud of the recognition bestowed on the restaurant and especially the top honor presented to our hard-working general ...

Branding Yourself 101 just been launched in Southern California with the Internet Marketing expertise necessary to help business people learn how to use the MyVideoTalk tools to market and promote their business and add an additional stream of revenue at the same time. MyVideoTalk was started in 2004 and is a division of Team Effort International, LLC, a privately held, debt-free company created in 2002 with global offices in Northern California, USA. Their mission is‚ "Bring the World Closer Together" through the use of cutting-edge Internet communication technologies ...

Although the general economic outlook is still murky, one corner of the market - business travel - bodes well for the immediate future. According to International Business Times and the Global Business Travel Association, business travel increased in 2010 and is expected to grow up to 6.7% this year and another 6.9% in 2012. Companies that address this growth in a creative way will be in the enviable position of adding to their own bottom line while further supporting the economic recovery on a number of levels. Traditionally, Fortune 500 companies have had to spend ...

Akeni Social Networking and Collaboration Software integrates instant messaging, forums, blogging, in/outboard into a easy to use .NET application. Security and confidentiality: Unlike e-mail and public IM, information created and sent via Akeni Space can not be leaked out accidentally because the system is not connected to the outside world. All information sent and received are confined inside the system. Fine grained access control: The administrator can control who can communicate with whom, and also which features of the system the users have access to. For example, ...

WHAT: Finale Desserterie & Bakery will host a spring tasting event featuring five Ice Wines perfectly paired with signature seasonal desserts. For $19.99, guests will experience the distinct taste sensation of these unique dessert wines that were created from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. Known for their concentrated, sweet and fruity varietal flavors, Ice Wines are becoming a more and more popular option for those looking for something sweet. Executive Pastry Chef, Nicole Coady, has carefully selected five Finale desserts that complement and enhance ...

It's the first ever recipe contest sponsored by the industry leader of natural, all-fruit products promoting healthy living, http://www.fruitfast.com. Contest manager and FruitFast resident gourmet cook/ blogger, Debbie Colaianni, says the winning original recipe entrant using FruitFast products will receive their choice of either a new KitchenAid Mixer or a $250 cash prize. The Berry-Cherry Challenge starts now with entries accepted through Tuesday, April 5. The top three winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 20. Second and third place winners will receive ...

With a national expansion in full swing, DotLoop is helping West Virginia real estate professionals get more deals done in less time through its collaborative workspace. Agents and brokers of the mountain state will perform transactions through the all-encompassing platform - allowing them to add, adjust and electronically sign documents -- providing the efficiency and security their clients demand. Most industries leverage technology to meet their consumer's demands for increased efficiency and convenience. However, the traditional real estate transaction process still ...

Fat Cat Sportfishing "FAT CAT" a Premier NJ Charter Fishing Boat took 1st Place at the 2009 Cape May, NJ South Jersey Shark Tournament. Fat Cat brought to the scales an impressive 590lb Thresher Shark to win the Heaviest Shark Catagory. The angler, Billy Boardman, from Rumson, NJ reeled in this 590lb Thresher in an hour and half long battle. The FAT CAT Captain, Capt. Steve King, noted that "it was a complete team effort from the entire 6 person experienced crew that landed this fish". Capt. King also noted "that preparation of tackle and the boat start month's before ...