From finding available positions to acing interviews, the employment process is challenging for job seekers in today's economic environment. With a high number of candidates applying for few open positions, applicants need ways to stand apart from other job contenders. Snelling Staffing - The Wyckoff Group (TWG), a staffing firm that works with local hiring managers, reports that social networking can give job seekers the edge in today's competitive economy. "More and more companies are integrating social media into their business operations," says Frank Wyckoff, President ...

Ron Clabo, an industry veteran in internet marketing, is working to create a company that helps small businesses market their products effectively and gives them a hand at competing with chain stores. GiftOasis helps these small businesses utilize state of the art internet marketing to grow and reach a broader customer base. The company partners with artisan businesses, giving them a place to share their products, and provide customers with unique, high-quality gift items. The GiftOasis marketplace will be made up of talented artisans from across North Carolina. The ...

Accentuate announces a new look for Accentuate Writers Forum, a discussion board dedicated to helping fiction and nonfiction writers develop their craft and get paid for their writing. The forum's owner, author Michelle Devon, has recently updated the forum with more paid writing leads, better organization and a new look, including a color scheme that is relaxing to the eyes. In addition to the constantly growing list of paying leads for nonfiction and creative writing already on the forum, Devon has added leads for poets to sell their work. Devon spends hours every ...

Designed Specifically for People on the Go, Unit Includes 12.1"Touch Screen Display, Web Cam, HD Stereo Audio and Up to 8GB of Memory GammaTech Computer Corp., a major international manufacturer and supplier of innovative notebook and tablet computers, has introduced the newest member to its line of cost-effective, high-performance rugged convertible notebook computers, the D12C. Lightweight for easy mobility, the unit is ideal for on-the-go salespersons, students, and travelers, among others. GammaTech will feature the unit at the upcoming 2011 CES. "The D12C is ...

Loving sons and daughters who selflessly care for their parents as well as nieces and nephews caring for an elderly aunt are a few of the winners in the first Halo Hero contest, an online event sponsored by Halo Monitoring, maker of the most advanced fall detection system. The myHalo medical alarm provides safety and wellness for seniors who live alone by assuring help is immediately summoned in the event of a fall without needing to push a button. The Halo Hero contest is a tribute to the "Hero Caregiver" who deserves a myHalo to help care for their loved one, or a "Hero ...

In addition to carrying "fashion eyewear from around the world", International Optique has now added the brand of quirky designer reading glasses, Eye-bobs, to their collection in order to expand their product line and offer customers a greater selection. With over 20 years experience providing quality products and excellent customer service, International Optique is able to serve demanding customers who form part of a very unique optical niche. Morris Rouleau, founder of International Optique, states "Our clients are not your everyday lens wearers. They want their lenses ...

People's Financial Advisor (PFA) http://www.peoplesfinancialadvisor.com , a leading provider of online fiduciary financial planning services, today introduces a new offer - Gift Certificate for your loved one. The person receiving the Gift Certificate will register with People's Financial Advisor, run an online interview in a secured environment, and receive a personalized Financial Plan from a Certified Financial Planner. Mr. Robert Schumann, Chief Advice Officer at People's Financial Advisor explains: "Most middle-income American would like to consult an expert about ...

Mark Zuckerberg created a social network with over 550 million active users, and Ajax Union (www.AjaxUnion.com), an internet marketing company in Brooklyn, is harnessing that potential with a variety of social networking plans. Zuckerberg was just named the Time Person of the Year 2010, a recognition showcasing Facebook's enormous impact on the internet and world. And Time Magazine had it right. Accruing over 700 billion minutes of user time every month, Facebook is a valuable asset for both social and business marketing purposes. The social network has allowed big-name ...

Piper Classics of Bucks County, PA is now accepting PayPal for purchases on their website. Piperclassics.com has added this feature just in time for the holiday shopping season to make purchasing items easier for their customers. PayPal allows a customer to check out their order without sharing financial information with the merchant. PiperClassics.com offers classic country home decor, primitive decor, and cottage decorating in the most abundant collection online. PiperClassics.com brings a vast collection of country decor and primitive decor right into your home. Fine ...

Ari Galper, the number one trust-based sales expert, has the sales secret to fulfill the New Year's resolutions of business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals around the world. 2010 has been a tough year for many business owners. Luckily, Ari Galper, founder of Unlock The Game, is providing individuals with the tools needed to gain sales success during tough economic times. One business owner, after attending Galper's latest live event, says come 2011 he will now be equipped with the sales tools needed to take his company to the next level. Antonio J. Casabat ...

Last year, the Canadian Press called SEASON GREETINGS, Justin Hines' album of favorites and original holiday songs ..."fresh with an organic vibe...expressive (with) elegant production...Hines seems to appreciate the simpler pleasures of the season"... Now, in its second year of release, Justin's popular versions of "I'll be Home for Christmas", "And Then There's Christmas" "Winter Wonderland" and his own "How I Love This Time" are on-line and in-store for 2010. Find the album on iTunes and at http://bit.ly/h9WMTi where fans can send a personalized holiday greeting ...

TuneUp offers PC users 3 easy tips to recover lost data including documents and photos. What: Many PC users delete important files, such as Word documents, Excel spreadsheets or photos, from their computers by mistake and do not realize that there are options for recovering these files. PC optimization specialist TuneUp provides three easy ways for users to restore lost data and explains how to repair damaged files and folders. TuneUp outlines how to rescue files from a hard disk, USB drive or camera card; how to retrieve files from damaged CDs or DVDs; and how to repair ...

Today, Neater Pet Brands launched a new, professionally designed eCommerce store to allow the general public an easy way to purchase Neater Feeder pet feeders. NeaterFeeder.com is a very convenient place to order online and to learn about the Neater Feeder , the world's first patented Mess Proof Feeder for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. The award-winning Neater Feeder is currently the bestselling pet product on QVC and can now be ordered securely, safely and conveniently from the comfort of home directly from the manufacturer. The launch of the new and improved ...

MetaCommunications today announced the release and immediate availability of the free Brand Asset Management Solution for Virtual Ticket and Workgroups 2010 R2. The new solution provides unparalleled value for effectively managing brand-approved digital assets across customers, products, product lines, business groups, and more. "Because of the powerful development environment and the plug-in architecture of Virtual Ticket and Workgroups 2010 R2, we're able to offer unique solutions that solve real-world problems at no cost to our customers," said Robert T. Long, President ...

OTRS (www.otrs.com), the world's leading provider of open source Help Desk and ITIL-compatible IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions, today announced free registration to the OTRS webinar, "EDU on a Budget: Cut Costs and Boost Productivity with an Open Source Solution". During the one hour webinar, guests will hear first-hand from Sitka School District (SSD, http://www.ssd.k12.ak.us) and Washington State University (WSU, http://www.wsu.edu/) how they saved time, money and headaches by consolidating ticket requests and streamlining IT processes with OTRS Help Desk. Who: ...

Visitors to this year's Learning Technologies conference and exhibition, in London, will get the chance to see demonstrations of 'Plateau Anywhere', a set of capabilities for the mobile workforce that deliver talent management applications to employees and managers on their smartphone or disconnected laptop. Jeff Kristick, Plateau's senior vice president of marketing, commented: "In today's work environment, employees are increasingly mobile. Plateau has long recognised and addressed the need for mobility and flexibility in delivering talent management capabilities - ...

Movers Community announces new services to help make moving easier in any situation. By visiting Movers Community or calling 877-343-6421 , customers will receive five free, in-home quotes from local moving companies. Not only will using Movers Community save potential movers time and effort, but because they have an established relationship with many companies, they can offer a hefty discount to the customer. Those who use Movers Community can save up to 55% and will receive free packing materials; the website also offers special discounts for senior citizens, members ...

Erase Negativity and Embrace the Magic Within, a new self-improvement book by Arizona authors Sally Marks and Jacqueline Howard is now available at Feng Shui Arizona, 7121 E. 5th Ave. Suite 16 in Scottsdale, AZ. The book is a practical guide on how to reduce negativity and embrace happiness. From meth addicts to multi-millionaires, the book offers powerful experiences of individuals who have faced dramatic challenges, but did not lose hope. Using these compelling biographies, as well as practical advice and simple exercises, the reader is guided on an internal journey ...

Joining the efforts of The Inner-City Games, Hollenbeck Youth Center and Oscar de la Hoya Foundation, Bail Hotline Bail Bonds, servicing all of California with comprehensive bail bonds services and assistance, will be a in-kind sponsor of the 29th Annual Miracle on 1st Street Toy Giveaway Program on December 11th. From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the public is invited to deliver toys and enjoy real snow-play, live entertainment, prize giveaways, and appearances by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, actors Tom Arnold and Dax Sheppard, and NFL Quarterback Mark Sanchez. Bail ...

"Proctor and Gamble is a company who understands that with success comes responsibility," states Will Marre, CEO of Realeadership Alliance and author of Save the World and Still Be Home For Dinner (Capital Books). Marre has included Proctor and Gamble among such companies as Gap and Burt's Bees in a special blog series entitled Giving is Winning in which Marre is bringing attention to companies that give big. According to Marre, giving and winning go together. "The companies on the Giving is Winning list are making industry leading profits and growing at a healthy clip," ...

Juvet is a unique landscape hotel with 7 cubes scattered around in the harsh Norwegian landscape.  Realized by Jensen & Skodvin Arkitektkontor, the hotel offers various tour packages to see the Norwegian Big Five - exhilerating skiing trips, hiking, rafting through the raging waters of the Valldøla, camping in the wilderness and a visit to UNESCO site Geirangerfjord.  The architecture of the cubes is very minimalistic as Knut, the owner, describes: 'It is about what you see on the outside. In a way it is giving you the impression of being in a camera and the window ...

Kitchens of life are the italian kitchens realized by Composit. Composit philosophy is orientated to the production of kitchens that last year after year. Every Kitchen comes from an aesthetic sought and functional interpretation of several lifestyles, with a design that goes beyond the fashion. The modern italian style of the kitchens is unmistakable. Composit pursues two important goals: development of quality by following the needs and changes of society; guarantee reliability and security of materials. The cooperation between Composit's reasearch and development ...

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Samaritan Housing Foundation, Inc., the nonprofit owner/developer of the planned SearStone continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Cary, has announced that the organization has received preliminary approval from Public Finance Authority (PFA) to issue up to $125 million in tax-exempt bonds to help finance construction. Public Finance Authority is a government entity established to issue tax-exempt conduit bonds for public and private entities nationwide. The Authority is sponsored by the National Association of Counties, the National League of Cities, the Wisconsin ...

Five-Time Emmy award-winning former national news anchor, Asha Blake, announced the launch of her new powerhouse media company, Goldenheart Media (www.goldenheartmedia.com). The former news anchor and syndicated show host has more than 20 years of experience in media including shows such as NBC's "Later Today", ABC's "World News Now", "Good Morning America" and "World News Tonight with Peter Jennings." Blake's new mission is to be a game changer in the world of media by introducing power players who are changing the world through their books, films and businesses. Blake ...