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Richard E. DeVaughn Becomes a Prestigious NACD Fellow

NACD Fellows Demonstrate Their Commitment to the Highest Levels of Corporate Governance and Leadership in the Boardroom - March 16, 2014 - The Arcadia Group International LLC

eXact Learning Solutions and Tribal Sign Distribution Agreement

The learning content management solutions (LCMS) provider, eXact learning solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Tribal. The agreement will see Tribal - a global provider of products and services to the international education, training and learning markets - supply the eXact Learning... - March 16, 2014 - eXact learning solutions

CriticMania Announces Two New Board Members and an Expansion of Services in the Healthcare Industry

CriticMania, the innovative customer-service platform that brings together businesses and consumers, announced this week an expansion of services focused on helping patients engage more meaningfully with healthcare service providers. Two new board members/advisors, Fadi Nukta, MD and Jay Kugler,... - March 15, 2014 - CriticMania

BDA Advises on Sale of Majority Stakes in ENCO and TSM to KDB Daewoo Securities

Business Development Asia (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that its clients, ENCO Co Ltd (“ENCO”) and TSM Co Ltd (“TSM”), have both sold majority stakes to KDB Daewoo Securities. ENCO and TSM are the leading Korean urban mining companies, sourcing and recycling... - March 15, 2014 - BDA Partners Ltd

The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Emerging Issues on SEC New Rule 506(c)

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled Emerging Issues on SEC New Rule 506(c). This two-hour event is scheduled on April 3, 2014 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM... - March 15, 2014 - The Knowledge Group

INTUITION Brand Marketing Confirms Strategic Partnership with BragFire

Perspective Group, the leading independent PR & Multimedia Company for the timeshare and vacation ownership industry has announced a strategic partnership between its INTUITION Brand Marketing service and BragFire, an innovative and engaging social video creation platform. INTUITION is a... - March 15, 2014 - Perspective Magazine

Highly-Rated Market Intelligence Event in Helsinki to Help Companies Ensure Future Success

The ninth GIA Conference organised by GIA will focus on “Intelligence 3.0 - Get Ready For The Future.” Held between June 2 and 4 2014, it will be hosted at the Helsinki Congress Paasitorni in Finland. - March 15, 2014 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group

Shoulder Options Receives 510(k) Clearance for Its Proprietary Fracture Plate, the GTFx

Shoulder Options Receives 510(k) Clearance for Its Proprietary Fracture Plate, the GTFx

Shoulder Options Inc. announced today that it has received FDA clearance for another novel shoulder device, the Greater Tuberosity Fracture Plate (i.e. GTFx). Developed in collaboration with T. Bradley Edwards, MD, John Costouros, MD and Rhett Hobgood, MD, The patent pending GTFx plate is a... - March 14, 2014 - Shoulder Options, Inc.

ALi Unveils Smart STB Solution M3932 Based on Latest Android 4.4 KitKat at CCBN 2014

ALi Corporation today announced the launch of M3932, a high definition smart STB SoC solution based on the latest Android 4.4 KitKat, targeting applications including smart DVB or IPTV set-top boxes, OTT multimedia players, hybrid set-top boxes, and TV dongles. - March 14, 2014 - ALi Corporation

Kevin M. Shaffer Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Kevin M. Shaffer of Columbiaville, Michigan has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the utility field. About Kevin M. Shaffer Mr. Shaffer has over 35 years experience in the utility field. He is Vice... - March 14, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

Howard M. Gerelick, Owner Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Howard M. Gerelick, Owner Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Howard M. Gerelick of Scottsdale, Arizona has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in developing supermarket anchored shopping centers. About Howard M. Gerelick, Owner After over 40 years in developing shopping... - March 14, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

SGS Introduces US Food and Drug Administration New Standards for Infant Formula

On 10 February 2014 the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) published their interim final rule on Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Quality Factors, Notification Requirements, and Records and Reports, for Infant Formula (1). - March 14, 2014 - SGS

Newton Consulting’s Chris Hafner Named Strategic Planning Society Chairman

Chris Hafner, Vice President of Strategy and Director of European Operations for Newton Consulting, LLC, was recently elected Chairman of the Strategic Planning Society, an international organization for strategy professionals headquartered in London, U.K. The Strategic Planning Society (SPS)... - March 14, 2014 - Newton Consulting, LLC

Certified Wireless Network Professional Launches Continuing Education Program

IT Certification Firm Institutes New Program That Allows Certified Professionals to Keep up with the Latest Technologies and Standards. - March 14, 2014 - Certified Wireless Network Professionals

GE Water to Continue its Domination in United States Mobile Water Treatment Market, says TechSci Research

United States mobile water treatment market is highly consolidated, with two largest players accounting for more than 60% share in 2013. - March 14, 2014 - TechSci Research

Casa Dorada Los Cabos Celebrates 6th Anniversary with Brand New Image Gallery

Casa Dorada Los Cabos Celebrates 6th Anniversary with Brand New Image Gallery

On January 31st, Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, a 5-star beachfront resort in Cabo San Lucas, celebrated six years of creating unforgettable vacation memories, destination weddings, celebrity visits and thrilling events. As part of the 6th anniversary celebration, Casa Dorada commissioned... - March 13, 2014 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

One’s Word Launches Online English School in Latin America; Provides 100 Free Trial Lessons

One’s Word Launches Online English School in Latin America; Provides 100 Free Trial Lessons

English will maintain and enhance its supremacy in the international business arena. In its quest to teach the English language globally, One’s Word proudly launches its online English school in Latin America. Spanish: http://oneswordonline.com/ Portuguese:... - March 13, 2014 - One's Word INC.

Buyers Group International Announces Target Acquisition & Plans to Uplist

Buyer Group International, Inc. (BYRG.PK) announced today an update to its shareholders that it intends to make a target acquisition for the Company. - March 13, 2014 - Buyer Group International, Inc.

Allison Thornhill Joins South Coast Surety

Allison Thornhill Joins South Coast Surety

Allison brings her considerable skill and experience to National Surety Wholesaler, South Coast Surety. - March 13, 2014 - South Coast Surety

SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Napa Valley Country Club

SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Napa Valley Country Club

Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 251 kW solar power system at Napa Valley Country Club in Napa, CA. The picturesque, private golf course is now powered by renewable, green energy. - March 13, 2014 - SolarCraft

Local Communities Work Together to Save Port Jeff Village Treasure

Local Communities Work Together to Save Port Jeff Village Treasure

Beloved Toy Store in Danger of Closing - March 13, 2014 - Lainie's Way

SPESA VIP Event to Welcome Sewn Products and Textile Industries to Atlanta

SPESA VIP Event to Welcome Sewn Products and Textile Industries to Atlanta

Held in conjunction with the Texprocess Americas and co-located shows, the popular dinner and industry networking function will be held on May 13 at the Georgia Aquarium. Participation in the event helps support the future of the industry through the AAFA Educational Foundation. - March 13, 2014 - SPESA

Bo Lee, Mississippi Private Investigator with Lee & Associates, Private Bureau of Investigation Helps Solve Kidnapping Case

Bo Lee, Mississippi Private Investigator with Lee & Associates, Private Bureau of Investigation Helps Solve Kidnapping Case

Renowned Mississippi Private Investigator helps solve kidnapping case. - March 13, 2014 - Lee & Associates, Private Bureau Of Investigation

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Gonzalo Goicochea as a Professional of the Year

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Gonzalo Goicochea as a Professional of the Year

Gonzalo Goicochea, of Miami, Florida, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Biometrics. - March 13, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Isaac Raijman

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Isaac Raijman

Isaac Raijman, of Houston, Texas, has been recognized as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Gastroenterology. - March 13, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who

Shelley L. Johnson of Lacey, Washington, Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2013 in Healthcare Business Solutions

Ms. Johnson has become a VIP member and has been inducted into the America's Registry Hall of Fame. In addition, she was named Bio of the Month for December 2014. - March 13, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Nancy L. Perkins, Counsel, Arnold & Porter LLP to Speak at KC’s Health Care Information Technology Event

Nancy L. Perkins, Counsel, Arnold & Porter LLP to Speak at KC’s Health Care Information Technology: The Challenges for Privacy and Security of Personal Health Information Live Webcast - March 13, 2014 - The Knowledge Group

Talk Fusion to Welcome a Widespread Global Audience for IMAGINE Event in April

Florida company prepares for its biggest corporate event of the year in Tampa. - March 13, 2014 - Talk Fusion

Thirsty Duck, LP Announces Canadian Partnership with John Meunier, Inc.

The global leader in buoyant flow control technology secures Canadian distribution deal. - March 13, 2014 - Thirsty Duck, LP

Peel Region's First Paperless Real Estate Transaction Platform Launched by RE/MAX Realty Services Inc. & DealTap.ca

Peel Region's First Paperless Real Estate Transaction Platform Launched by RE/MAX Realty Services Inc. & DealTap.ca

The First Paperless Real Estate transaction process launches in Peel Region "Transactions on Rails." - March 12, 2014 - DealTap Inc.

Ascendum to Demonstrate Leading-Edge Retail Business Technology at RBTE

Ascendum introduces the first-ever integrated, one-to-one, personalised digital retail shopping technology platform at the Retail Business Technology Expo in London, UK on March 11 and 12, 2014. Ascendum's ROADS (Real-time Offer and Analytics Deployment System) is designed for retailers to send individualized offers to shoppers' mobile devices in real-time. - March 12, 2014 - Ascendum Solutions

"Silent Fear: a Medical Mystery" by Barbara Ebel, M.D.

"Silent Fear: a Medical Mystery" by Barbara Ebel, M.D.

"Silent Fear: a Medical Mystery" by Barbara Ebel, M.D. is "medical mystery or thriller writing at its best." - March 12, 2014 - Barbara Ebel MD author

Seth Kahan Launches Association Transformation to Support Visionary Association Executives

Executive change expert Seth Kahan releases first report from Association Transformation, a new think tank designed to support the needs of association leaders who embrace innovation, proactive leadership and new methodologies. - March 12, 2014 - Performance Development Group

Jon Roskill, Chief Executive Officer of Acumatica, to Speak at KC’s 2014 Trends of ERP Cloud Computing Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jon Roskill, Chief Executive Officer of Acumatica, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’s webcast entitled “2014 Trends of ERP Cloud Computing... - March 12, 2014 - The Knowledge Group

Brüel & Kjær’s Noise Monitoring Road Trip

USA Environmental and Community Noise Monitoring tour. - March 12, 2014 - Bruel & Kjær UK

Capital Safety Australia Introduces Their New Nano-Lok™ Edge SRL Range

First and only sharp edge personal SRL with foot level tie-off. - March 12, 2014 - Capital Safety Australia

View the Nudist Resort Photos and Links Posted by The Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs, California That Facebook Banned

View the Nudist Resort Photos and Links Posted by The Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs, California That Facebook Banned

Facebook's slogan is "Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life." That may be true, unless you have a popular skinny dipping Facebook Page. - March 11, 2014 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa

The End of the Wealth Advisor?...BP Analytics Says No!

The End of the Wealth Advisor?...BP Analytics Says No!

According to Cerulli Associates Inc. more than one-third of U.S. financial advisers are planning to retire from the Industry within the next 10 years with 32% of advisors finding it difficult to find a successor. But the underlying question is, do we really need financial advisors anymore when there are so many online Wealth Management software solutions to choose from? - March 11, 2014 - BP Analytics

ReEmployAbility Reports Growth in Return-to-Work Program, Savings Through 2013

ReEmployAbility Reports Growth in Return-to-Work Program, Savings Through 2013

ReEmployAbility, the largest national provider of specialty early return-to-work (RTW) services and transitional employment programs, today published its latest Program Results Summary. The summary highlights the Transition2Work program’s key performance results for fiscal year 2013, as well... - March 11, 2014 - ReEmployAbility

Free Wheelchair Mission Recognized as Top Orange County Nonprofit at 2014 OC Coast Magazine Community Awards

Free Wheelchair Mission takes home the honor of Top Orange County Nonprofit at second Coast Community Awards. - March 11, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission

TransGuardian CEO Jim Moseley Attends Gridiron Dinner, Washington DC

TransGuardian CEO Jim Moseley Attends Gridiron Dinner, Washington DC

The annual, exclusive Gridiron Dinner, with 65 members of the Washington’s media elite, celebrated its 129th year. The Gridiron is famous for its white-tie dress code, self-deprecating speeches by leading politicians, and satirical song-and-dance acts performed by the Fourth Estate. Jim... - March 11, 2014 - TransGuardian, Inc.

Comebuy Mall Has Released the ZTE S118 International Edition

Comebuy Mall Has Released the ZTE S118 International Edition

Comebuy Mall has released the ZTE S118 International Edition. Multilingual available. ZTE S118 is a high-end cell phone that follows the unique Athena GRAND S design with more color choices. Athena GRAND S is not only the most well designed ZTE product of the year, but also won an IF Design Award. With clear and simple yet modern style, the back tile layout has even become a symbol of GRAND S. - March 11, 2014 - Comebuy

DUECO Inc. Adds New Road Service Technician

DUECO Inc. Adds New Road Service Technician

Eric Hoffman Joins DUECO’s Road Service Team - March 11, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.

Michael John Fuller Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Michael John Fuller of San Benito, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of property management. About Michael John Fuller Mr. Fuller has over 42 years experience in the property... - March 11, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

TAC SHIELD® Introduces "Arm/Leg ID Wallet"

TAC SHIELD® is introducing the new "Arm/Leg ID Wallet." This proven design provides a hands free identification solution for any mission. The 2 adjustable straps are universally sized for comfort and quick adjustment. Dual hook and loop compartments allow for storing identification,... - March 11, 2014 - Military Products Inc

Ngoc Pham Hulbig, Attorney, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP to Speak at KC’s Patent Acquisitions – When Are They HSR Reportable? Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ngoc Pham Hulbig, Attorney, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Patent Acquisitions... - March 11, 2014 - The Knowledge Group

Dr. James Eidelman, Telecom Expert Announces the Availability of a New Dissertation on ProQuest

With over 14 years experience in the telecommunications industry, Dr. James Eidelman's dissertation on "Safety Solutions and Differences in Motor Vehicle Drivers Who Use Cellular Telephones" is now available on ProQuest. - March 10, 2014 - James A. Eidelman, DM/IST

Lean Six Sigma Public Training Schedule Extends to German and Turkey

Lean Six Sigma Public Training Schedule Extends to German and Turkey

PMI has announced their expansion of their public training schedule into Germany and Turkey. The Lean Six Sigma Full Certified Green Belt will be running in four major cities throughout Germany as well as in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan economies in the world, Istanbul. - March 10, 2014 - Process Management International

Jonckers Announces Their Official Sponsorship of PGA and European Golfer, David Lynn in 2014

International localization company, Jonckers, has announced their official sponsorship of PGA and European Tour golfer, David Lynn for the 2014 season. The timely sponsorship aligns with Jonckers 20th birthday celebrations in 2014. Jonckers, who provides customized translation and localization... - March 10, 2014 - Jonckers

Québec-Based Startup Wins Distinguished SXSW ® Accelerator Award

Québec-Based Startup Wins Distinguished SXSW ® Accelerator Award

Planet Québec announces that Québec-based startup Synbiota has received the highly-coveted 2014 SXSW Accelerator award in the Innovative World Technologies category. - March 10, 2014 - Planet Québec

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