Netbook Navigator (www.NetbookNavigator.com), a leading provider of mobile computing devices, today announced they were selected to be 1 out of 4 OEM partners showcased at the Microsoft booth at the International Society for Technology in Education conference later this month. This marks a major accomplishment for Netbook Navigator, who was one of the first companies to deliver a truly portable Windows 7 slate PC in the North American market. "We are honored and delighted to be chosen for such a prestigious occasion," said Matthew Gross, CEO of Netbook Navigator. ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new University of Missouri study shows that the exposure to the controversial chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) through diet has been underestimated by previous lab tests. In the study, researchers compared BPA concentrations in mice that were given a steady diet supplemented with BPA throughout the day, compared to the more common lab method of single exposure, and found an increased absorption and accumulation of BPA in the blood of mice. This is the first study to examine concentrations of BPA in any animal models after exposure through a regular, daily ...

DUARTE, Calif. -- City of Hope researchers participated in more than 50 studies on improvements to cancer treatment, patient care and clinical trials to be presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago, running from June 3 through 7. Research highlights include: "Impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy following chemoradiation on tumor response, adverse events and surgical complications in patients with advanced renal cancer treated with TME."Abstract# 3514 Monday, June 6, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. McCormick Place E450b Discussion: ...

Cigirex LLC, a world leader in electronic cigarettes, is teaming up with Monster Energy to sponsor the after party of the West Coast Premiere of Operation Belvis Bash. The movie features a well known cast of Hollywood names including Corey Feldman, Daniel Baldwin, Alexander Loy, Mark Metcalf, Frank Stallone, the Iron Sheik and Noelle Locke. "We are delighted to showcase our alternative smoking products to movie fans, actors, and media at this exciting event and after party," said Cigirex President Jason Cardiff. "The entertainment industry has embraced ...

Today, InfoTech rolled out a new design for the Media Management System (MMS), its Web-based solution for direct response campaign management. "This is quite an improvement, not only from an aesthetic standpoint, but also in terms of usability," said Derek Viglianti, InfoTech's EVP of Marketing Systems. "The user interface and reports look sharper, which is something that our clients had expressed an interest in seeing." In addition to its new design, MMS was upgraded with several new features, including new per inquiry functionality. This comes ...

Today Whataburger announced two new additions to its menu, the Pineapple Pie and Pineapple Shake, both available for a limited time only. The new menu items will be available Monday, June 6 at 3 p.m. through Monday, August 22 at all Whataburger locations. "While we are known best for our fresh, made-to-order burgers, our pies and shakes have made a name for themselves as well," said Rich Scheffler, Whataburger Restaurants, LP Group Director of Marketing. "The newest pineapple pie and shake are the perfect tropical combination for summer." Whataburger ...

While the other parts experienced a deficit in tour and travel activities, the capital city has marked a whooping rise. Gaining to this, the London hotels are also currently refurbishing themselves in great numbers to accommodate global needs in the most appropriate manner. Most of these hotels offer the best of services that would surely enable any traveller to witness the true colours of British hospitality. But the major issue of the day is perhaps no other but to secure the services of cheap London hotels. To enable the world wide tourists to enjoy pocket friendly ...

Lakewood Transmission points out that the fluids that help your car run smoothly and effectively are fine when they're used as intended—that is, when they're used in your car. But what to do when fluids need to be dumped or changed? Lakewood Transmission tells customers that many of the fluids in your car are harmful or toxic, and as such, should not be left around, thrown out or poured onto a remote patch of lawn. Antifreeze, for example, is known to attract animals, such as cats, due to its sweetness. However, antifreeze is also a poison, and needs to be kept out of ...

Cardiologist NYC has indeed noted with absolute concern that the cases of new heart problems and complications in New York have been alarming to a huge degree. This has been followed by the sad realization of the fact that most residents of the city have not sought the indispensable services of cardiologists for their potential and current heart worries despite the widely acclaimed excellence of New York cardiologists and particularly cardiologist NYC. The primary role of a cardiologist as cardiologists NYC would like to observe is basically to ensure the heart and its ...

Wildlife viewing specialist Wild Planet Adventures http://www.wildplanetadventures.com/ offers the antidote to self-organized, repackaged or commercial nature tours that too often mean crowds of visitors gawking at the same bird or animal day after day, says founder / owner Josh Cohen. Its affordable Costa Rica "Ultimate Wildlife" eco-tours are crafted to avoid the crowds and feature special access to private reserves and exclusive activities designed to expose travelers to exceptional and privileged wildlife viewing. This July, during one of the best wildlife ...

21st Century Formulations, makers of Skin MD Natural (http://www.skinmdnatural.com), the leading doctor recommended shielding lotion, have launched a "Stop the Burn" educational initiative to coincide with May, which is Skin Cancer Awareness month. With one in five Americans developing a form of skin cancer in their lifetime the initiative is aimed at encouraging everyone to be more diligent about using sun screen and practicing proper sun safety throughout the summer. Sun safety is becoming increasingly more important with sun exposure being responsible for ...

A new and innovated skateboard, clothing and accessories company opens its doors for business today. New Massive, a skateboard company owned and operated by lifetime skateboarder Jason Graves, puts a new spin on skateboarding. New Massive is the first skateboard company to focus on sponsoring amateur and local skateboarders, with the sole purpose of helping them to realize their dreams of becoming professional skateboarders. New Massive puts out only top quality products, which are fully tested, used, abused and finally endorsed by New Massive team members. For more information, ...

eLove, the fastest growing matchmaking firm in the country with over 50 matchmaking offices nationwide and home offices in Norwell, MA and Los Angeles, CA, is holding the "America's Favorite Single Dad" contest to recognize and reward a hardworking, stand-up single dad, who just can't seem to catch a break when it comes to meeting that special gal. "There are a lot of attractive, funny, nice guys who really have trouble putting themselves out there and meeting someone. They're not considered 'bad boys' or 'players', but are truly great guys. 'America's ...

The National Association of Credit Services Organization (NACSO) ensures creditability by examining a company's background, officers, and customer endorsement. Speculation surrounds the credit service industry, as many organizations fail to follow regulations set for all companies providing credit services. NACSO's mission is to explore the knowledge and reputation of these businesses and create awareness on those which provide efficient and effective service. Credit restoration services have become an aid in this economy, as erroneous accounts appear on around 80% ...

American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has enhanced its AST4600 and AST46HA Series of Explosion Proof Pressure Transmitters with new pressure ranges, materials and options. The pressure transmitter upgrades enable AST to better address customer demands and applications in a variety of industries. For example, by expanding the pressure ranges of its explosion-proof pressure transmitters up to 20,000 PSI, AST can address the need for high pressure, high cycle pressure transmitters in the drilling of deeper wells. The addition of a Waspalloy material option further establishing ...

Guest satisfaction with hotels remained strong in the first quarter of 2011 (+1.1 to 84). All industry segments reported higher scores with Luxury Hotels (+2.5 to 88.5) and Economy Hotels (+1.6 to 80.5) posting the biggest gains. Among hotel brands, the highest customer satisfaction score was achieved by Starwood's The Luxury Collection (+6.3 to 93.0), with The Ritz-Carlton Hotels coming in a close second (+2.6 to 92.9). The Luxury Collection, acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 1994, includes some of the world's most renowned luxury hotels. Guests report richer ...

Richfield, Minnesota-based EventsSure has launched its brand new website, http://www.eventssure.com, with assistance from Ecreativeworks. EventsSure is a unique events calendar site that allows visitors to find events in their area. Visitors can use the site for free to find upcoming events in a broad array of categories, including entertainment, comedy, sports, music, kids events, and more. With paid membership to the site, users can access additional features and receive automatic updates on events to which they've subscribed via e-mail, RSS feed, or iCalendar. EventsSure ...

Graduates from California College San Diego will take one more step toward career success on Thursday, June 9, as they receive their college diplomas. The graduates join the thousands of alumni who have received career training from California College San Diego (CCSD) through degree programs in business, healthcare, and information technology. "This graduating class is truly inspiring. We have graduates who balanced full-time jobs with school, those who are single parents, and some who hadn't considered the path of higher education until they found CCSD," explains ...

In support of her latest successful CD release, Songs Spun of Gold, Elli Fordyce will be performing live at Aleksander Baldych's Jazz (R)Evolution II at The Shrine Bar, Restaurant/World Music Venue in NYC on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. In her performance at The Shrine, Elli will be performing songs from her effervescent, Songs Spun of Gold, as well as her previous well-received CD, Something Still Cool. She will be accompanied by talented Jazz veterans Jeremy Manasia on piano, Ratzo B. Harris on bass, and Michael De Castro on drums (who will also be appearing ...

This is a unique technical program that focuses on major challenges facing the indoor air and climate community. It is a forum for researchers & practitioners to exchange ideas, a great professional development opportunity for students, and a showcase for Austin. James Tucker, Ph.D, COO & VP of Technology, will be presenting A Review of ASTM D7391-09 Standard Test Method for Categorization and Quantification of Airborne Fungal Structures in an Inertial Impaction Sample by Optical Microscopy during the conference. From 2005 through 2009, a group of industrial ...

Madison Bank asks consumers, "Do you Kasasa?" as it becomes the first financial institution in Kentucky to launch the country's most innovative financial products. Kasasa is a new brand of free checking and savings accounts that pays consumers to use their account with what interests them most. These accounts, combined with the personal service that only community financial institutions can deliver, are offering residents a better checking account option than the mega bank experience. Thousands of consumers around the country have already switched to Kasasa ...

If you are not familiar with Max, he is an award winning children's book Author (Dog) of "Dogs Move Too! From Max's Point of View," "Color With Max! Activity and Coloring Book," and most recently "Dogs Work Too! From Max's Point of View." of the "Read With Max" children's book series. Recently Max signed with the recording label, Center Sound Records, Inc. out of Raleigh, North Carolina. With his agreement, award winning and Emmy nominated composer Craig Brandwynne teamed up with Max to write and compose original music about his ...

Weston Software Inc today announced that William J. Malik, CISA, will become the Director of Product Management for the Westport, CT-based startup. Weston Software Inc manages Macintosh, Linux, UNIX, and hypervisors - in the data center, local, remote, and mobile; in virtual environments and the hypervisor itself; and in the private, public, or hybrid cloud - agentlessly. "Bill brings deep technical and marketplace knowledge to Weston Software Inc," said founder Hank Voight. "His architectural understanding and industry insight will be invaluable in helping ...

A leading office furniture specifier and provider, the Associated Corporate & Institutional Services Company (ACISCO) features a wide selection of modular workstations ideal for office and corporate settings. Available online at http://www.ACISCO.com, ACISCO helps clients identify their modular office furniture needs and develops smart, fast, and cost-effective solutions for businesses of all sizes. "Modular office furniture offers a number of advantages in the workplace. Modular stations are both flexible and affordable, allowing businesses to customize their ...

Yun Fitness Bootcamps announces a series of advanced kettlebell classes designed to sculpt your body to perfection. The Kettlebell Khaos program improves overall performance by training each and every muscle group for the most efficient workout possible. This is not your typical kettlebell class! This full-body workout combines strength and cardio into high-intensity conditioning that produces big changes. Participants will benefit from improved balance, fired-up metabolism, and of course, increased strength and burned fat. Kettlebell workouts are fun and never boring. ...