They lied. "Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door." Yes, it's an UNtruth. The truth is, even with a great product -- even with a powerful differential advantage -- you need to bring in customers -- preferably lots of them. Music Intelligence Solutions is doing just that, using technology to build a community around their company. Their "mousetrap" is attracting lots of buzz; they've developed an algorithm that accurately predicts a song's popularity. It's patented as glitzy "Hit Song Science." Less glamorous is the business of attracting ...

"it" Girl Public Relations, one of Los Angeles' leading boutique public relations firms, is excited to announce their partnership with singer/songwriter/producer Benny Cassette. His single, "God Forgive Me," from his forthcoming album, The Invisible Man, is currently impacting west coast rhythmic and pop radio and is already garnering buzz at clubs. Cassette is not a text book pop artist - he personifies edge. When creating music, he pulls from alternative influences that range from hip-hop to country. His vast knowledge and familiarity with different genres of ...

Abacus Financial LLC, a national leader in the acquisition of commercial real estate and operating companies, is actively seeking the immediate purchase of private manufacturing companies with annual sales of $20-100M/year. Manufacturing is an expansive term directly relating to include all processes required for the production and integration of a product's components. Some industries, such as semiconductor and steel manufacturers use the term fabrication instead. In a recession that continues to hit production sector after sector stifling growth and lessening purchase ...

Stunning landscapes, stirring portraits and spectacular wildlife shots are among the visual splendors to be savored in the March 2011 issue of Cowboys & Indians, The Premiere Magazine of the West. Winners of the sixth annual Cowboys & Indians Photo Contest are proudly displayed in the March issue, along with representative works by six master photographers -- Annette Ross Hume, Carleton Watkins, Jessica McGlothlin, Gerard Keenan, Jim Krantz and Kate Gaustad - justly famed for their images of the American West. Arizona-based photographer Bev Petit claimed top honors ...

Lori Torline, President of Lori Leigh Designs announced today that her concept atelier has retained the services of Harrington Product Development to assist in final engineering and production management of a new line of jewelry accessory organizers being developed for the retail marketplace. "Along with our managing consultant Duquesa Marketing, we researched a number of firms that specialize in streamlining the product design and manufacturing process", said Ms. Torline. "Rick Harrington has been an excellent partner in streamlining and tightening the whole ride from ...

There's no putting the brakes on Aussie Pet Mobile Canada as the Vancouver-based company announces three new multi-unit franchise agreements for Vancouver Island, Vancouver West and Mainland Vancouver. The announcement comes just 30 days after Aussie Pet Mobile, the largest mobile pet groomer in the world, inked a multi-unit franchise agreement with Michelle Berg, owner of Aussie Pet Mobile North and West Vancouver. More than 1.25 million Canadians now have access to the eco-friendly, convenient pet concept. "We are moving full-steam ahead and have no plans to slow ...

The Independent Adoption Center announced the release of the first of its kind, exclusive social networking website to support women who choose open adoption. The Independent Adoption Center's parent site for birthmothers: iheartadoption.org is a website that addresses the issues a pregnant woman faces while she considers placing her baby for adoption. The site features prospective adoptive parent profiles and testimonials from birthmothers who chose adoption for their babies. Members of the site have the option to chat live, send messages and save their favorite families. As ...

Jimmy Carwile, owner and auctioneer of Carwile Auctions, Inc., has been tapped to conduct an auction at the 35th annual Convention and Sport Show of the National Wild Turkey Federation, slated for Feb. 17-20 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville. Mr. Carwile will conduct the Ladies' Luncheon & Auction on Sat., Feb. 19. "I am honored to have been selected to participate in an event of this size and scope," Mr. Carwile remarked. "The NWTF attracts between 40,000 and 50,000 people a year to its annual convention and sport show. To say I am both ...

Serif, a leading independent design, publishing and creative software developer, today unveiled the new CraftArtist range of digital crafting products. Each of the six new products includes state-of-the-art software, templates and graphics for all types of projects such as photobooks, wedding stationery, greeting cards, scrapbooks and much more. The CraftArtist range is ideal for craft enthusiasts -- or those looking to embrace digital crafting for the first time - to make high-quality, personalized and photorealistic projects at home. With one-click, true-to-life crafting ...

New homes now being built at Rockrose at The Foothills by Brookfield Homes, and designed by Dahlin Group Architecture Planning, have been recognized as among the best in the nation for design excellence. The Brookfield Homes San Diego community of single-family detached homes received two awards from the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) as part of its Best in American Living Awards (BALA). Presented Jan. 13 in Orlando during the International Builders Show, Rockrose Plan 3 won a Gold Award, and Rockrose Plan 2 won a Silver Award. "NAHB is a highly respected ...

Yesterday, the Surgeon General issued a call to action outlining steps to remove obstacles faced by women who choose to breastfeed—and at a time when chronic disease is on the rise, newborn health outcomes are not improving, and concerns about the ability of the healthcare system to sustain growing healthcare costs are increasing. "Many people think of breastfeeding as exceedingly simple, but the reality is that there are significant obstacles that prevent women from being able to start and continue breastfeeding," said former president of Lamaze International and Lamaze's ...

Stardust Broadcasting with 23 years of producing and airing successful infomercials and commercials announced today the launching of a program to provide exclusive television leads to home business owners. Tony Alberti, President of Stardust Broadcasting explained " We have over the years in working with home business owners proven that television leads are the highest quality and produce the most revenue of any lead source. Those that have responded to our customer commercials are highly motivated to start to generate money from home. Our TV lead program for home business ...

Capstone, the leading publisher of children's books and digital products and services, is partnering with School Library Journal "SLJ", the world's largest reviewer of books, multimedia, and technology for children and teens, to offer new or renewing SLJ subscribers 10,000 Capstone Rewards Bonus Points. The points are valued at $100 and are redeemable for books from Capstone divisions: Capstone Press, Compass Point Books, Picture Window Books, Stone Arch Books, and Heinemann-Raintree. The special promotion runs through June 30, 2011. "SLJ is pleased to extend this ...

American Writers & Artists Inc. (AWAI), http://www.awaionline.com, today announced a new online home-study program entitled How to Write White Papers that Command Top Fees developed and written by respected authors and professional B2B copywriters Steve Slaunwhite and Ed Gandia. "The B2B market provides great opportunity for copywriters and this new program will show them how to write one of the most well-paid projects in the industry ... the white paper," says Rebecca Matter, Co-Managing Partner of AWAI. "The need for white papers is so great, a copywriter could decide ...

Floridians can take advantage of discounted rates at the award-winning Comfort Suite Maingate East located just minutes from top attractions. An all-suites hotel loaded with family amenities, Florida families can plan an exciting vacation at an affordable price. Guests can enjoy spacious suites with amenities that include cable TV, refrigerator, and microwave. The Florida resident discount rate includes: • Free high speed internet access in hotel suites • Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast • Free scheduled transportation to popular theme parks • Florida ...

In a town that's as booming and boisterous as Orlando, Florida, the need for first class amenities have never been more important than what it is today. From high-grade grandstands in grandiose attractions like DisneyWorld to smaller scale - yet equally important - bleachers in local parks, Orlando is fast becoming a city teeming with vibrant energy. Naturally, being the vibrant city that it is, it has become even more critical to have amenities that are at par with the ever-increasing landscape of Orlando, even if it's as simple an addition as bleachers and grandstands. ...

The Holiday Inn SoHo announces upgraded concierge services to provide guests with the ultimate New York experience. Located in the heart of New York City near popular attractions, the Holiday Inn SoHo is now assisting guests with show tickets, transportation options, sightseeing tours, restaurants and even florists for special occasion deliveries. The concierge department upgraded services include: • Hard to get theater, sports, and entertainment tickets • Transportation to and from local airports • Restaurant reservations • Sightseeing tickets including double-decker ...

Esculent Affairs by Chef Kami & Co. in conjunction with The Real Private Chefs will be hosting the first annual Black & Red Cocktail Affair to benefit the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Campaign. The "Go Red for Women" campaign encourages awareness of women and heart disease, and is also a call to action to save more lives. This movement harnesses the energy, passion, & power woman have to band together & collectively wipe out heart disease! The formal event will honor men, women, and groups that have shown diligence in the fight against heart disease ...

It might seem like a drop in a 50 billion USD ocean, but the liquidators of infamous Madoff Securities International are selling the fraudster's superyacht in a bid to recoup a fraction of the victims' lost money. Currently lying in Gibraltar waters, 'Bull' (you've got to hand it to the man) is expected to receive offers over three million euros. Sentenced to 150 years imprisonment in 2009 for the biggest fraud in business history, Bernie Madoff was at the helm of a 20-year-established Ponzi Scheme that managed to vaporize 50 billion USD-worth of investors' money. Thanks ...

Amadeus Consulting, a custom software development company, is nominated for the 4th Annual 2011 Sustainability Champion Awards sponsored by The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Environmental Partnership in conjunction with CORE and Colorado Biz Magazine. The Sustainability Champion Award recognizes teams who have gone above and beyond required duties in the creation and implementation of a program or initiative that has made a measurable contribution to the environment, the economy and society. The award is being given in three categories ...

Dr. Stephen M. Estner is currently using the Solaris Light Therapy treatment system for the benefit of his chiropractic patients in Rhode Island. The Solaris 700 Series Light Therapy devices are the only available ultrasound devices that currently offer 3 frequency ultrasound. This feature allows for the best possible flexibility in treatment options. Solaris features include the ability to target the precise area of a patient's pain through the use of a target sweep light pad, choice of ultrasound, Stim waveforms, or light therapy, durable and portable, patented light ...

Creative Flavor proudly announces the launch of a redesigned web site for Rays of Littleton, Colorado. The web site was developed using the .NET-based Kentico CMS and coincides with recent rebranding efforts resulting from the company's wider offering of teleradiology services. The web site was a collaborative effort, with Anabliss of Denver, Colorado providing custom interface design. ABOUT CREATIVE FLAVOR: Since 2001, Creative Flavor has provided expert web strategy, custom design solutions and advanced interactive applications development to solve many problems that ...

Bag presents authentic pre-owned designer handbags as an alternative to bootleg replicas. Fashionistas on a budget can find legitimate Louis Vuitton handbags for less at Bella Bag. Authenticity is top priority for the in-house experts at Bella Bag. Each Louis Vuitton consignment bag is reviewed and analyzed by a step-by-step process called the "13 Point Authenticity Inspection." From commonly known to obscure, all pertinent authenticity elements are reviewed. Consumers feel reassured of buying authentic Louis Vuitton handbags. The Bella Bag website boasts, "We always ...

Twin Trinity Media, part of the Accentuate Family of Author Services, announces the winners of the Accentuate Writers Short Story Contest with the theme Hope. Writers competed to obtain a coveted place in the Expressions of Grace anthology, including a royalty contract, cash and merchandise prizes. The short story winners were Family Ties, by Elizabeth Grace; After Dawn, by Derek Odom; and Until Morning Comes, by Cathy Urbanski. Four poems also earned places in the Expressions of Grace anthology. These were Too Jealous, Across the Fence, It Raises Its Ugly Head, ...

Thanks to the generous help of Lupus Alliance of America LIQ board member, Frank DeLape of the Long Island based, Red, White and Blues band, Lady Gaga has donated 2 tickets to her upcoming concert at the Nassau Coliseum on April 23rd, 2011, and a private picture taken with herself and the winner to be raffled off by the Lupus Alliance of LIQ. Tickets are on sale now until April 13th, and are $10.00 each or 3 for $25.00. There is no limit to how many tickets can be purchased. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.lupusliqueens.org/gagaraffle, or you can call ...