Two authors, inspired by the confusion in the publishing industry, have launched Lucky Bat Books, a new kind of press for a new world of publishing, proving again that what is chaos to some is inspiration to others. Lucky Bat Books launched with authors already queued up and eager to get their novels, short stories and non-fiction on the market. Some were new authors; some were well-published and stepping into e-publishworks whose rights had reverted to them. All submitted their works to Lucky Bat Books in hopes of reaching their readership on the Web. And reaching them ...

Wag N' Tails Dog Activity Center, located in Shelby Township is the areas premier location for training, pampering and caring for dogs of all ages. The center's exclusive play and train programs and acting school have been featured on Channel 4 and are the highest rated by veterinarians and dog-owners alike. In March, Wag N' Tails will join with Serenity Animal Hospital in Sterling Heights to offer Puppy Pre-School, Bark to the Basics training and Private Lessons on-site at the hospital. These classes will be the perfect opportunity for those interested in being introduced ...

One of the largest names in the fashion industry, Elite World, is proud to present their first fashion academy in Los Angeles, Elite Fashion Academy LA. They will be hosting their very first semi-annual industry night, which will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2011. Elite Fashion Academy LA was developed specifically as a launch pad for modeling, fashion, beauty, and photography for an industry which has often been perceived as glamorous, but highly inaccessible. Their courses introduce students to all the facets of the fashion and modeling industry, such as: makeup, ...

As demand for My mini Golf line continues to grow, Starting Time has signed on its first authorized dealer, Adventure Golf Services (AGS) to expand the product's availability in family entertainment centers and facilities. Starting Time and AGS first connected earlier this year at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando and immediately recognized the synergy that could be created through a strategic alliance. "AGS has exactly what we are looking for in a partner," explained Hugh Penton, president, Starting Time. "They have the infrastructure in place to build on the momentum ...

MaternitySelection announces a new online maternity and nursing clothing boutique. They carry only high-quality, chic, cute and stylish maternity clothes for you who are expecting to be a mom, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Some of the brands of maternity clothes they carry are Annee Matthew, Breast is Best, QT Intimates and many more stylish brands. MaternitySelection was created when owners, Shirin & Shahriar, was expecting their first baby within 4 months. As a mother herself, Shirin knows how frustrating it is when your pre-pregnancy clothes no longer fit and ...

South Shore Skin Center and Spa one of the most progressive dermatology practices in Massachusetts with offices in Cohasset and Plymouth is pleased to announce Barry M. Austin, M.D., a Board Certified Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist, has recently joined the practice. Dr. Austin is specialty-trained as a Dermatopathologist to study skin biopsies and the pathogenesis of skin diseases. He will treat medical and surgical dermatology patients at both locations. Previous to South Shore Skin Center and Spa, Dr. Austin ran his own dermatology practice in Rutland, VT ...

Foreclosures Down in Hardest Hit Areas, Up in Others In January, RealtyTrac released its 2010 Year-End Metropolitan Foreclosure Market Report. The study found that foreclosure activity decreased in six of the top ten hardest hit areas in 2010. Unfortunately, the numbers also indicate that in 72 percent of the nation's 200 top metropolitan areas, foreclosures are on the rise. The areas hardest hit in 2009 remained on top in 2010, with the same four states, California, Nevada, Florida and Arizona, making up a bulk of the top 20 foreclosure areas. As for cities, Las ...

Blanket America, a textile manufacturer that donates a blanket to the needy for every product purchased, has taken its charitable initiative to a new level with store-wide student discounts. The company is offering its entire inventory of blankets, sheet sets and more to students at a 20% discount on http://www.BlanketAmerica.com. The discount will not affect the value of the donated items, only the balances in student shoppers' bank accounts. "A lot of high school and college students are interested in helping the less fortunate, but between the costs of boarding, tuition ...

Accurate Always, Inc., a leading provider of communications recording and monitoring solutions, announced today that it has opened an office in the Huntsville, Alabama area to serve their rapidly expanding customer base and respond to the growing demand for comprehensive recording solutions for defense, security and emergency services. The Alabama office expands Accurate Always' offering of governmental solutions while providing local sales and support for its customers in the South Eastern region of the US. "Homeland security and increased requirements for mission-critical ...

Roni Deutch has some advice for celebrities who just cannot stay out of trouble with their taxes. "Britney Spears's ex-husband, Kevin Federline, is just the latest in a string of celebrities to be hit with a back tax bill," explains Deutch. "Nicolas Cage, Chris Tucker, Wesley Snipes, and too many others were subject to mass amounts of negative publicity because of unpaid taxes. There are ways for even the rich and famous to avoid the embarrassment that comes with IRS troubles." "Avoiding a back tax bill really is not that complicated, especially when you are rich ...

Earlier this week the online-based superstore KarateMart.com published an article looking to provide relief to parents of martial arts students everywhere. With interest in the many facets of the martial arts on the rise amongst children and young adults, parents of these young students are experiencing a sudden demand for a fun and affordable way to celebrate their birthday parties. The martial arts have always been incredibly popular with children. For years the popular martial arts medium was an action movie with a headlining movie star. From Bruce Lee to Jet Li, ...

One of the most important reference tools for a fleet manager has been freed from the desktop and now fits easily in a pocket! NAFA's Online Buyer's Guide, which lets fleet managers locate the products and professional services they need for their job, is now available as a free app for the iPhone, Blackberry, and iPads. The Mobile Marketplace App is a user-friendly tool that lets you quickly find businesses that offer education and training, fleet management services, manufacturing and sales, parts and equipment, personnel products and services, professional products ...

EZB Solutions (www.ezbsolutions.com) of Santa Clara, CA, will introduce ScanGenius Integrator 2.0 so retailers can at last smoothly merge ScanGenius's wealth of information into Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System 2.0 (RMS) software for end-to-end retail management. Saving Time, Keeping Money This combination turns days and hours of data entry into minutes. This software pushes instant money to health-food retailers' bottom lines: - Instantly import ScanGenius suppliers, items, descriptions, prices, and brands into Microsoft Dynamics RMS for total retail management - You ...

Dream Town Realty, the Chicago real estate industry's leading online company, announced the addition of three agents in February. The new agents are Jennifer Lea, Joshua Katz and Daniel DePaepe. All three offer home listing and purchasing services in the Chicago area. Skillful negotiation and analytical finesse help Jennifer Lea make her clients' real estate dreams come true. She examines locations, trends and amenities to arrive at the best pricing for both buyers and sellers. She then takes the necessary time to ensure her clients understand this pricing depends ...

Sunnking, Inc., (www.sunnking.com) an electronics recycling company with facilities in Buffalo, Brockport & Rochester, NY, is proud to announce a new partnership with Camp Good Days & Special Times (www.campgooddays.org) to help raise money to send children diagnosed with cancer to camp. The new program named "E-Scrap For Camp" encourages local businesses in Buffalo, NY to set up an electronics recycling collection location at their office for employees to responsibly recycle their old/used electronics and equipment and help raise money for a good cause. The program ...

What do Max Lucado, the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association and Vaughn Street have in common? Teaming up with one of the today's most innovative companies, Vaughn Street is honored to have produced a new television special for Immersion Digital and their revolutionary new product Glo.  The Glo Bible is a one of a kind media platform that brings the Bible to life through hours of stunning HD video, 360 degree images, virtual tours, animations, reading plans and more.  Dubbed "the Bible for the digital world", Glo's unique interface intuitively allows the user to ...

"The Social Network" is a film about the rise of Facebook, but it's also the mode of communication that some plastic surgery practices are quickly embracing to reach a whole new audience. CosmetiCare Plastic Surgery Specialists in Newport Beach and Long Beach is using several social media marketing practices to great success, announced the group's President & CEO Devon Niccole. A recent Groupon promo, for instance, brought in 1,164 new patients who took advantage of a series of 6 laser hair removal sessions for only $125 (usually it runs $900). What's the downside of using ...

For companies looking to a one-stop type service for private label packaging, Aerofil Technology Inc. (ATI) just made it a little easier. Aerofil Technology Incorporated, America's resource for custom packaging, and liquid and aerosol filling, announces the launch of their private label service. With this service, ATI now offers solutions regarding packaging and overall branding of products. "We are very excited to now offer Private Labeling as one of our key services," says Pat Bergin, President of ATI. "We understand the demand was increasing for private label opportunities, ...

Waiting Room Solutions (WRS) (www.waitingroomsolutions.com), a leading web-based EHR and PM provider, announced today that their client, Jones Family Care, LLC of Jones, OK, received their 1st ARRA incentive check. On Wednesday, March 2, 2011 the Oklahoma Health Care Authority issued payment of $ 21,000 to Robert Stramski, ARNP, at Jones Family Care, LLC for their successful adoption and implementation of a certified EHR. The incentive payment is federally funded under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act provisions of the American ...

Band Together NC, a Triangle-based organization whose mission is to raise funds and awareness for select charities through events that showcase and support musical talent, has announced that multiplatinum-selling alternative rock band Third Eye Blind will top the bill for this year's charity concert May 7 outside Lincoln Theatre in downtown Raleigh. For the first time ever, the general admission area will be available to attendees 18 years or older. Last year's Band Together NC concert featuring Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Old Ceremony, Anoop Desai, One EskimO and ...

Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co., a global manufacturer, distributor and importer of quality rivets and fasteners, today announced its latest product, KingSet - a cutting-edge, hand-held automated riveting system. Industrial Rivet's KingSet is the first of many in a line of new tools available and in development. KingSet is ideal for use in sheet metal fabrications, including, the assembly of appliances, automotive products, electronic chassis, HVAC and solar applications. KingSet is fully portable - allowing for one-hand operation and can be used with multiple fasteners ...

The Home Improvement & Landscaping Expo prepares to take over the DuPage County Fairgrounds March 25th-27th, 2011 for its third year in a row. Spring is fast approaching, every yard and home needs a fresh look to bring in the summer air and enjoy the outdoors. The Home Improvement & Landscaping Expo is the perfect place to find great discounts, giveaways, deals, and more all under one roof. Over a hundred booths will fill the expo center with different ideas for enhancing homes and magnifying concepts for home improvements from standard remodeling and landscaping to ...

BCS, Incorporated, a management consulting firm serving the public and private sectors, recently announced the promotion of Analysis Group Manager Robert D. Naranjo to the role of Acting Vice President of Technology and Analysis. In this new role, Naranjo will manage three of the company's business units—Science and Engineering, Science and Technology Policy Analysis, and Economic and Market Analysis. Naranjo brings 13 years of experience in technical analysis and management consulting, including 10 years in government consulting with BCS, to the Acting Vice President ...

There are many reasons to build a new home; expanding family, new land, natural disaster, or even just because it's time for a change. In any of these cases, the experience should be used to create a personalized home that represents the unique personality and individual characteristics of the owner. Creating a Houston custom home is a dream experience, and Whitestone Builders understands how to turn dreams into reality. Specializing in the construction of dream homes, Whitestone Builders is known for their classic architecture, structural integrity, and master craftsmanship. ...

The latest in trans-dermal illumination technology brought to you by Lisa LoCascio - Home Breast Cancer Prevention Kit, now allows you to actually see through the dense tissue inside your breasts. With routine monthly use of the Breast Angel device, you will be able to distinguish between a normal and more importantly abnormal internal physiological appearance in your breast tissue. Monthly self-examination will no longer be a fearful and confusing procedure, as results are instant and easy to interpret, especially for those individuals struggling with fibrocystic conditions. A ...