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David Leathers, Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Intellectual Property Valuation and Damages: Nuts and Bolts in 2018 Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David Leathers, Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Intellectual Property... - March 29, 2018 - The Knowledge Group

PONTE HEALTH Executives Finalize Design and Construction Team and Pen Vision Statement for Vertical Medical City Into the Future

Executives have finalized selection of the Experts and Consulting Team to work with PONTE HEALTH in the Design and Construction of Vertical Medical City coming to Downtown Orlando, and recently penned down a Vision Statement to carry them into the future: "To Be the Global Leader of the Aging-in-Place Experience." - March 28, 2018 - PONTE HEALTH GLOBAL CORP.

Announcing Databook & SpringRole Partnership

Databook and SpringRole are announcing a partnership. Databook is a blockchain company that empowers consumers to control and monetize their data. SpringRole is a decentralized protocol for attestations of professional profiles. Together Databook and SpringRole users will be able to control and monetize their professional and personal data. - March 28, 2018 - Databook

ABD Introduces Circle of Care, a Revolutionary Approach to Employee Health and Safety

ABD Insurance and Financial Services, Inc., announced today Circle of Care, a revolutionary new addition to its product and service offerings. At a time when employers are looking to strengthen organizational culture while reigning in healthcare costs, ABD’s Circle of Care takes a thoughtful... - March 28, 2018 - Newfront

TaaS Launches the Updated Cryptographic Audit, Cornerstone of Its Declaration of Transparency

Token-as-a-Service (TaaS), the first-ever tokenized closed-end fund dedicated to blockchain assets, announces the public release of its next-generation Cryptographic Audit. - March 28, 2018 - TaaS

The Life of Fray Junipero Serra, Sometimes Called the Father of California, in an Animation Film

Pedro Alonso Pablos, Spanish animation producer, has made a film about the life and work of Junipero Serra, sometimes called the father of California. This person founded, in the eighteenth century, some of the missions that led to the major prosperous cities of California, such as San Diego, Los Angeles or San Francisco. His life is indeed worthy of being adapted to film, because of his tenacity and the legacy he has left to us all. The film is available now for watching on the internet. - March 28, 2018 - Pliski

"Prying Eyes" – an Official Selection of the Beverly Hills Film Festival 2018

Feature length screenplay “Prying Eyes” announced as an official selection of the 2018 Beverly Hills Film Festival. - March 28, 2018 - TCB Pictures

Attention Dog Owners: Omni CBD Wants to Hear from You

Omni CBD is working with a leading CBD provider to poll dog owners across the country on the positive effects their CBD Dog Treats have on their dogs. The leading CBD firm has received many great comments on their CBD Vape pens and CBD Oil products from humans and now is looking for comments from... - March 28, 2018 - Omni CBD

Ecwid E-commerce Awarded “Fastest E-Commerce Implementation” by G2 Crowd Inc.

E-commerce Solution Provider Recognized as the Leader in Speed and Ease of Use. - March 28, 2018 - Ecwid

Best Legal Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 22nd Annual WebAward Competition

The best legal websites will be recognized as part of their 22nd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including legal websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. - March 28, 2018 - Web Marketing Association

GnuPharma Sees Promise with Non-Cannabis Plants Which Stimulate the Endocannabinoid System; Company Continues Its Scientific and Market Development

GnuPharma holds pending patents on its ideas that non-cannabis plants can be used to modulate the endocannabinoid system for medicinal benefits. - March 28, 2018 - GnuPharma

CounterCraft Concludes New Round of 2 Million Euros with Leading Investment Funds Specialized in Cyber-Security

CounterCraft, a pioneer in the emerging field of enterprise cyber counterintelligence and deception technology, has secured 2 million euros in an investment round to boost its international presence in Europe, the Middle East and the United States. The company has received a total of 4 million... - March 28, 2018 - CounterCraft

Sr. Counsel James S. Brady, Esq. Honored for His Upcoming Retirement by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Sr. Counsel James S. Brady, Esq. of Grand Rapids, Michigan has announced his upcoming retirement in 2018 and is honored for his legacy by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of law. About Sr. Counsel James S. - March 28, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide

Naghmana Bajwa, M.D. Recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Naghmana Bajwa, M.D. of Long Grove, Illinois has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of research & development. About Naghmana Bajwa, M.D. Dr. Naghmana Bajwa has almost 20 years... - March 28, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide

Dr. Bernard L. Upshur Honored as a Prominent Business Leader and Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Dr. Bernard L. Upshur of Palm Coast, Florida has been honored as a Prominent Business Leader and a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of software bidding. About Dr. Bernard L. Upshur Dr. - March 28, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide

Fast-Growing Fashion Accessory Business Launched in Texas Innovative Ladies’ Removable Faux-French Cuffs

Signature Cuffs are removable, faux-French cuffs for ladies – available in a variety of colors, fabrics and custom-art designs – offering customers limitless style combinations. The line of 16 cuff designs currently includes five categories: Corporate, Casual, Colorful, Christmas/Holiday and the just launched Collegiate line. Signature Cuffs first collegiate products have been exclusively licensed for Texas Christian University and were launched at the TCU Campus Store in late February. - March 28, 2018 - Signature Cuffs

Windsor Diamonds Selected as Newest Member of the Preferred Jewelers International™ Exclusive, Nationwide Network

Folsom, California-based Jewelry Retailer now offers its customers “Experiences that last a Lifetime™” - March 28, 2018 - Preferred Jewelers International

BRAYN Consulting LLC is Excited to Welcome Gurleen Singh to West Coast Practice

BRAYN Consulting is very pleased to announce that Gurleen Singh has joined BRAYN as a Director in their west coast practice. Gurleen will oversee West Coast Tax Consulting Operations, specializing in Domestic and International R&D Tax Credits & Incentives, 179D and Cost Segregation. - March 27, 2018 - BRAYN Consulting LLC

"The Keeper of Fire" by Davina Marie Liberty Now Available; In New YA Novel Young Girl Escapes Abuser – in a Metaphor

"The Keeper of Fire" reveals a fantasy story written because of child abuse. - March 27, 2018 - Liberty Reads

Infrastructure Preservation Corporation Puts Safety of Nation's Infrastructure First with Robotic Post Tension Tendon Bridge Inspection Service

More than a fourth of the 607,380 bridges in the US are over 50 years old, and 108,000 of the bridges are constructed with pre-stressed concrete. All bridges are supposed to be inspected every 2 years but even when inspections are done, it is still the archaic visual inspection or listening to the change of tone by hitting the cable with a hammer. These outdated methods lead to subjective, often inaccurate conclusions. Critical clues are missed and lives are at risk. - March 27, 2018 - Infrastructure Preservation Co.

Christian Purdie Photography Snaps One Millionth Photo and Implements Their New "Share as We Shoot" Program

Las Vegas photographer Christian Purdie celebrates one million photos as he continues to innovate within the field of photography. Blending technical skill with creativity, the Las Vegas based company specializes in a myriad of genres--from events and portraits to headshots. This significant... - March 27, 2018 - Christian Purdie Photography

Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel Celebrates 43 Years of San Diego Home Remodeling Success

Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel, San Diego's most reputable design-build firm, proudly celebrates their 43rd anniversary this month. Since 1975, the team at Murray Lampert has helped San Diego homeowners make their dream homes a reality. - March 27, 2018 - Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel

Information.com Launches Comprehensive Finance Section

In order to help people understand the different financial aspects of their lives, Information.com has launched an extensive Finance section with all the relative topics having to do with money. - March 27, 2018 - Yolotech Media Group Ltd.

Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, Holding 3 Nominations at the World Travel Awards

Casa Dorada Los Cabos, Resort & Spa, a five-star resort in Cabo San Lucas, is proud to announce that it is competing with 3 nominations at the prestigious World Travel Awards. - March 27, 2018 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

Florida Consumer Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Webcollex, LLC d/b/a CKS Financial Alleging Violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

A Florida consumer has filed a Class Action Lawsuit against Webcollex, LLC d/b/a CKS Financial alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Webcollex did not provide the Congressionally mandated notice to the Plaintiff and the Class that a portion of the debt being collected by Webcollex could be disputed, which would then invoke certain protections under the FDCPA. - March 27, 2018 - Desmond Law Firm PC

Bridges of Indiana Celebrates World Autism Day April 2, 2018

Bridges of Indiana (State-Wide) and Bridges Autism Therapies in Evansville will recognize World Autism Day on April 2, 2018. Bridges invites clients, families, guardians, care team members, community members and other interested parties to its offices in Evansville, Indianapolis, Terre Haute,... - March 27, 2018 - Bridges US

Best Education Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 22nd Annual WebAward Competition

The best education Websites will be named as part of the 22nd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including education, schools and university websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. - March 27, 2018 - Web Marketing Association

Play Fantasy Cricket and Football on FanFight & Win Cash Daily

FanFight launches fantasy Cricket and Football. Sign up today, play and win big. - March 27, 2018 - WCFN Solutions Pvt Ltd

Konolabs Launches Kono for Slack to Help You Schedule Ad Hoc Meetings Effortlessly

Konolabs, the AI scheduling service provider, has announced Kono Slack bot is available on Slack app directory. - March 27, 2018 - Konolabs

DEMACO Recognized for Safety While Making Pasta Machines

DEMACO, a builder of high capacity pasta machines, was recognized by the United Safety Council for its safety program. - March 27, 2018 - DEMACO

Rose-Lanoue Art Studio Returns to Starving Artist Festival

Notice of participation by Rose-Lanoue Art in annual event benefiting the feeding program offered by the Little Church of LaVillita. - March 27, 2018 - Rose-Lanoue Art Studio

Molecular Glasses, Inc. Files Patent on Isomeric and Asymmetric Molecular Glass Mixtures for OLED and Other Organic Electronics and Photonics Applications

Molecular Glasses, Inc. has filed for patent protection for its Isomeric and Asymmetric Molecular Glass Mixtures for OLED and Other Organic Electronics and Photonics Applications. This filing expands Molecular Glasses patent portfolio and converts a provisional application into a full US patent... - March 26, 2018 - Molecular Glasses

Overall Engagement Holds Relatively Steady, But 2018 Challenges Rise to the Top; Quantum Workplace Research Reveals Managers Will be the Key to Improving Engagement

Quantum Workplace, an employee engagement software company dedicated to making work better every day, has released the results of its 2018 Employee Engagement Trends study. Engagement improved slightly between 2016 and 2017, but analysis revealed possible stumbling blocks for the year ahead. Lack... - March 26, 2018 - Quantum Workplace

Harkins Theatres Announces Unprecedented $150 Million Circuit-Wide Theatre Enhancement Initiative

Upgrades include Ultimate Loungers™, In-Lobby Bars, Reserved Seating, Large Format Screens – CINÉ1™, enhanced technology and upscale décor. - March 26, 2018 - Harkins Theatres

Nashville is Most Engaged City in the U.S.; Quantum Workplace Report Reveals Most Engaged Cities

Leveraging employee surveys from more than 8,700 organizations and half a million employees who participated in the Best Places to Work program, Quantum Workplace aggregated contest data from 44 cities to identify locations with the highest percentage of highly engaged employees. - March 26, 2018 - Quantum Workplace

Nursing Ranked Last in Employee Engagement for Third Year in a Row; Quantum Workplace Research Reveals Trust in Leadership Causes Plummet in Engagement

According to new research by Quantum Workplace, a leading employee engagement software company, only 68% of nurses at best places to work are engaged in their work. This is well behind the national average among best places to work of 74% – and a world away from the most engaged department, human resources, with 86% of employees engaged. Nursing was also the only department that saw a decrease in employee engagement in 2017. - March 26, 2018 - Quantum Workplace

NEXT.exchange is Burning More Than 95 Million of Its Tokens

The hybrid decentralized and community-driven crypto exchange, NEXT (https://next.exchange), is going to destroy millions of tokens. There will be 75% fewer tokens on the market than what was initially expected. - March 26, 2018 - NEXT.exchange

Metropolitan Shuttle® Provides Transportation for Our Veterans to 20,000 Doctor’s Visits in 2017

Since 2008, Metro Travel Services, Inc. (dba Metropolitan Shuttle®) has provided transportation services to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In 2017 alone, Metropolitan Shuttle transported veterans to more than 20,000 doctors’ appointments at VA medical facilities around the country and since 2012, Metropolitan Shuttle has transported our veterans to more than 121,500 doctors’ appointments. - March 26, 2018 - Metropolitan Shuttle

Fix Auto USA's Shelly Bickett Receives Most Influential Women in Collision Repair Award

Following last week’s announcement, Fix Auto USA is excited that Co-Founder and Franchise Partner Shelly Bickett has been recognized as one of The Women’s Industry Network’s (WIN) Most Influential Women of 2018. She will formally accept her award during the 2018 WIN Educational... - March 26, 2018 - Fix Auto USA

Best Restaurant Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 22nd Annual Webaward Competition

The Best Restaurant Websites will be recognized as part of the 2018 international WebAward Competition for Web site development at the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including restaurant web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. - March 26, 2018 - Web Marketing Association

Swag Soft Introduces an Educational VR World for Students Wandering Amongst Career Paths

Singaporean-based technology development company, Swag Soft, aims to facilitate the process of career selection in an engaging and comprehensive Virtual Reality world. - March 24, 2018 - Swag Soft

Humble Agent Receives Five Star Insurance Professional Award

Local agent, Chelsey Hall, owner of CLJ Risk Management is a two-time recipient of the Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Professional Award. - March 24, 2018 - CLJ Risk Management

Niola Ventura, President Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Niola Ventura of Greenbelt, Maryland has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of building maintenance. About Niola Ventura, President Niola Ventura has over 22 years... - March 24, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide

Sundra Michele Bauman, CEO Chosen as a Woman of Distinction by the Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Sundra Michele Bauman, CEO of Phoenix, Arizona has been chosen as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. Each quarter we choose four women for our distinction... - March 24, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Training Industry Selects Revenue Storm for 2018 Sales Training Watch List

Revenue Storm announced today it has been selected to the 2018 Training Industry’s Watch List for the Sales Training sector. In order to be selected to the Watch List companies needed to demonstrate excellence in the following areas: - Thought leadership and influence on sales training... - March 24, 2018 - Revenue Storm

FineVine Activated Charcoal Mud Mask, One of the Latest Facial and Body Masks on the Market, Rejuvenates and Detoxifies the Skin

One of the toughest things is to nurture skin and body as a whole. It can be very tricky to do that, which is why one needs a good face and body mask. The FineVine Activated Charcoal Mud Mask is one of the latest facial and body masks on the market, and it promises to deliver a very good experience... - March 23, 2018 - FineVine Organics

New Comprehensive Study: Future Suppliers of Softwood Lumber to the US Market - Demand and Supply Outlook to 2030

The purpose of this study was to evaluate how future US demand for softwood lumber will be met as the supply dynamics of North America change and off-shore supply and production economics evolve over the next decade. - March 23, 2018 - Wood Resources International LLC

Charges Dropped Against Addiction Canada Rehab Owner