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Sentient Services Announces New Virtual Worlds Market Research Services
Virtual worlds have already gone from the new brand must-have to an expensive mistake for some. Yet virtual worlds are here to stay -- today's virtual worlds are tomorrow's internet. Brands will definitely go virtual at some point, but how will brands know the right time, the right place, and the right way to do it? Sentient Services has just introduced a set of market research solutions -- their Virtual Awareness? service and their new Second Life research center -- that will help brands understand the best way for them to enter virtual worlds.

Buying a used Tanning Bed will save you money, but you need to do your research.
Can you imagine how convenient it would be to have your own tanning bed at home. Home tanning beds can be a fantastic time saver because they let you set the schedule. And, they can help with your budget since you won't be paying for individual sessions at tanning salon. Unfortunately, your current budget might not be able to handle buying a new home tanning bed. Should you consider looking at used tanning beds? The secondhand market can be a great source of cheap tanning beds, but it's really important for you to do your homework before you buy.

Akaza Research and Conecta Join Forces for OpenClinica in Italy
Conecta and Akaza Research announce a development partnership aimed at bringing OpenClinica to to the Italian clinical research market.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Equity Depot Partner to Offer Consumers the Ability to Research Foreclosure Properties
Equity Depot has partnered with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution to include detailed pending foreclosure data in the AJC's real estate website, ajchomefinder.com. ajchomefinder.com will give buyers, realtors and investors the opportunity to search all pending foreclosures in Georgia in one place and select only the listings of interest to them. In October alone there were over 9,000 properties facing foreclosure in Georgia.

Veterans Honor Dr. Richard Merkin During Research Week
The West Hills/Northridge Veterans Administration will honor Dr. Richard Merkin, President of Heritage Provider Network, for his contributions to the health of American war veterans. The VA, in collaboration with Heritage Medical Research Institute (HMRI), is conducting a clinical research study aimed at examining diabetic ulcers in veterans. Dr. Merkin will receive his honor at a ceremony to be held during Research Week, May 2008, at the Northridge VA location.

Newly Developed Sipdisc Helps Protect Teeth From Cavities, Staining; Encourages Use By Children--Supports Dental Research Urging Proper Use of Straws
New, simple device helps protect teeth from corrosion, by firmly positioning straws in soft drink bottles, and carrying liquids with high acidic and sugar ingredients past teeth into the mouth.