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MyMediaInfo Announces Launch of International Database

Comprehensive Solution Will Provide Access to Media Contacts Worldwide - May 10, 2011 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.

Direct Currency Markets Announces the Launch of Global Online Trading Services

Direct Currency Markets is an Australian registered and regulated brokerage firm, offering advanced Direct Market Access dealing services to retail currency traders and institutional clients globally. Offering margin trading on 33 currency pairs, gold and silver, the Company provides the best trade execution tools, resources and trading technologies, supported by world class client services available 24 hours a day during market times. - May 10, 2011 - Direct Currency Markets Limited

Dr. John OKeefe's Three Critically Acclaimed Books Now Available as eBooks

Do you want to know how to understand the laws of success and how to use them to achieve your goals? Have you ever wondered about the power of your subconscious mind and how it works to create what you want in life? Have you ever wondered how to find the blocks that hold you back and remove them... - May 10, 2011 - Center for Peak Performance

ActForex Platform Now Displays Market Depth Information

Traders Now Have Access to Professional Interbank Trading Function - May 10, 2011 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc

Seth Kahan Leads Seminar on "Growing Your Practice" for DC Consultants

Innovative leadership specialist and organizational consultant, Seth Kahan, led a free lunch and learn seminar for independent consultants at Chef Tony’s, Bethesda, MD, sharing techniques for successfully engaging CEOs and Executive Directors. - May 10, 2011 - Performance Development Group

San Diego Etiquette Consultant Receives Certification from Prestigious American School of Protocol

Jonnie Fox Flanagan, Independent Etiquette Consultant and Founder and Director of The Magnolia School of Etiquette, a division of The Southern California Academy of Etiquette and Protocol, recently attended The American School of Protocol to continue education and better posture her company for business in the San Diego and Temecula, CA area. - May 10, 2011 - The Magnolia School of Etiquette

Tokyo Fitness Expert Launches English Personal Training Services

English language fitness services in Tokyo just got a lot more accessible as Tokyo Bootcamp has just launched its flagship bootcamp program. With details of the program recently released on their website http://tokyobootcamp.com, there are no more excuses for Tokyoites, be it stay-at-home mothers... - May 09, 2011 - Tokyo Bootcamp

Testa Produce to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer

The Segment will Focus on Green Initiatives in the Produce and Food Production Industry - May 09, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC

Lucky Strike Terminates Changyun Project, Clarifies Changyun and Nkak Coal Project Disclosures

Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. advises that it has terminated the Letter of Intent to acquire an interest in the Changyun project. - May 09, 2011 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd

Trupanion Named One of Best Companies with Work-Life Balance Beside Google, Netflix, and Others

Pet insurance company Trupanion encourages the bond between employees and their pets, and for that reason were named as a top company that supports work-life balance. - May 09, 2011 - Trupanion

Transguardian Named Business Alliance Partner of the US Postal Service

The US Postal Service has named TransGuardian, Inc. a Business Alliance Partner. This indicates the USPS’s view that TransGuardian has the capability to influence the shipping choices of other businesses. TransGuardian now receives, in addition to the support of a USPS Shipping Solutions... - May 09, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.

Dynamictivity Launches Kinspir and Hires Two New Executives

Dynamictivity LLC is proud to announce the launch of their Kinspir product and the hiring of southern Illinois native Jason Baudendistel. Mr. Baudendistel is a native of Mount Vernon IL and is a student at Southern Illinois University with a major in Psychology. Mr Baudendistel is a U.S. Navy... - May 09, 2011 - Dynamictivity

Dennis Rebelo, President of University Business Consultants Featured on Forbes.com

Dennis Rebelo, President, of University Business Consultants was featured in Steve Denning’s blog on Forbes.com on April 19, 2011. Steve Denning is the author of Leader’s Guide to Radical Management (Jossey-Bass, 2010). In the piece written by Mr. Denning on Forbes.com he extensively... - May 09, 2011 - University Business Consultants

The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Understanding the New System: Final Rule on Fraud Prevention in Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP Live Webcast

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: “Understanding the New System: Final Rule on Fraud Prevention in Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP Live Webcast.”... - May 08, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on FATCA Adoption and Implementation Now! Live Webcast

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: “FATCA Adoption and Implementation NOW! Live Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled on June 22, 2011... - May 08, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

India's Largest Online B2B Marketplace IndiaMART.com Goes Google

IndiaMART.com recently started using Google Apps for Business as their primary messaging and collaboration suite. - May 08, 2011 - IndiaMART InterMESH Limited

Energy Digital and Energy Exposition Announce Partnership in Gillette, Wyoming

Energy Digital and Energy Exposition announces their partnership for Energy Exposition 2011, which is taking place June 15th to June 16th. Energy Exposition 2011 is where 250 companies from 32 States and 2 Provinces exhibited last year, bringing with them upwards of 1,000 exhibitors and drawing a... - May 07, 2011 - WDM Group

Energy Digital and TradeFair Group Announce Partnership for LDC Gas Forums – Mid Continent in Chicago, IL

Energy Digital and TradeFair Group announce their partnership for LDC Gas Forums – Mid Continent, which is taking place September 12th to the 14th. The LDC Gas Forums, comprised of 5 regional conferences held annually in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Canada (in conjunction with... - May 07, 2011 - WDM Group

Greater Allen Development Corporation and Queen Legal Services of Jamaica Presents Foreclosure Prevention and Education

Queens Legal Services, MFY Legal Services, NHS of Northern Queens and NID Housing Counseling Agency offer services to Homeowners in danger of Foreclosure, Saturday, May 14 and Saturday, May 21. - May 07, 2011 - The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York

Mommy Bloggers Speak Out: America’s Moms Want “A Good Night’s Sleep” for Mother’s Day

Stymied about what to give this Mother’s Day? Take a tip from America’s Mommy Bloggers: she’d really appreciate some zzzzzz’s. In a blind snap-poll conducted by the DACRON® brand team among online motherhood and parenting writers, 53 percent of respondents said... - May 07, 2011 - INVISTA

Axience Announces Ajay Pahwa as Board Member

Axience, a specialist research, analytics and consultancy services provider, is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Ajay Pahwa on its Board of Directors - May 07, 2011 - Axience Consulting Pvt Ltd

CIO Utilities Summit Announces Content Committee Members

The CIO Utilities Summit team announced today the members of the CIO Utilities Summit Content Committee, a group of leading CIOs and technology executives who determine agenda topics for the event and participate in a panel discussion onsite. The CIO Utilities Summit, June 12-14, 2011, will bring... - May 07, 2011 - CDM Media

Mercury Network Named a UCDP Integration Platform by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

a la mode’s Mercury Network is now listed as an appraisal submission platform for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s (GSE’s) Uniform Collateral Data Portalsm (UCDPsm). Lenders relieved to receive native XML for more than half of the nation’s appraisals as an alternative to expensive and risky PDF extraction schemes. - May 07, 2011 - a la mode, inc.

BOARD Accommodates London & Quadrant Housing Trust’s BI & PM Requirements

BOARD are pleased to confirm that London & Quadrant Housing Trust have become the latest customer to select the BOARD Business Intelligence and Corporate Performance Management Toolkit. - May 07, 2011 - BOARD UK

The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Understanding New Employer Reporting Requirements for Incentive Stock Option and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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: “Understanding New Employer Reporting Requirements for Incentive Stock Option and Employee Stock Purchase... - May 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Tamika Stewart Joins the Growing Team at Junction Creative Solutions

Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), an Atlanta-based strategy firm, adds Tamika Stewart as Project Manager to its growing team. Tamika brings more than 5 years of experience in account management and the interactive advertising industry with demonstrable achievements throughout the course of... - May 06, 2011 - Junction Creative Solutions

Kevin Bennett, Executive Director, Practice Leader – Forensics & Litigation, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at FCPA Actions and New Compliance Guidelines: Are You Prepared?

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kevin Bennett, Executive Director, Practice Leader – Forensics & Litigation, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - May 06, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

AgilePalooza Santa Clara VersionOne to Host Agile Conference for Regional Software Community

AgilePalooza, a community event presented by VersionOne, will be held in Santa Clara, CA, on May 20. - May 06, 2011 - VersionOne

Fuentek Consultants Participate In Three Sessions at AUTM Eastern Region Meeting

University Technology Transfer Professionals Discuss Economic Development, Symbiotic Innovation, and Social Media Tools - May 06, 2011 - Fuentek, LLC

Systemation CEO Wins ISA Outstanding Contribution Award

Systemation CEO, Ben Snyder is awarded Outstanding Contribution Award at the Annual Business Retreat of ISA – The Association of Learning Providers. - May 05, 2011 - Systemation

CTR is Now Offering Sales & Rentals of Electrical Power/Energy Monitors and Power Quality Analyzers

CTR, a Canadian technology rental business serving Toronto and Southwestern Ontario, is now offering sales and rentals of Electrical Power/Energy Monitors, Power Quality Analyzers, and Power Loggers. CTR was founded in 2005 by rental industry veteran Stuart Laurie whose background includes over... - May 05, 2011 - CTR Computer & Technology Rentals

DDC Concludes Agreement with TransGuardian to Provide Members with Secure Shipping Services and Credit Risk Insurance

The Diamond Dealers Club (DDC) of New York has concluded an agreement with TransGuardian, a high-security shipping and logistics company specializing in the jewelry and gemstone industry, which will result in DDC members being able to ship packages of diamonds and jewelry at preferred rates, using... - May 05, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.

Knowledge Mosaic Offers Free Access to Upgraded Dodd-Frank Rulemaking Tracker

Knowledge Mosaic's newly upgraded Dodd-Frank Rulemaking Tracker offers powerful searching, customizable alerts, and vital resources all from a single page. This flexible tool is fully functional for all Knowledge Mosaic subscribers, a free version is also available allowing anyone to track rule changes and more. - May 05, 2011 - Knowledge Mosaic Inc.

Q2PR Announces 2011 Summer Entrepreneur & Investor Networking Events Series at The Empire Room at The Empire State Building

Quadrant Two Public Relations and Hospitality Holdings, Inc. announce the launch of a series of events for entrepreneurs and venture capital investors commencing Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 at the elegant, art deco Empire Room nightclub, located at 350 Fifth Avenue from 6-9 pm. - May 05, 2011 - Quadrant Two PR

First Forum to Discuss Crowdsourcing, Crowdfunding, and Open Innovation Launches

Forum Strives to Expand Crowdsourcing Conversations into Seven Languages. - May 05, 2011 - The Daily Crowdsource

Steelhenge Consulting Releases a Business Continuity Guide for Small Businesses, Available on the BCAW 2011 Site

Crisis management and organisational resilience specialists Steelhenge Consulting have released a guide to business continuity, designed specifically for small businesses, available from the Business Continuity Awareness Week 2011 website - May 05, 2011 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited

Richard J. Eydt Joins Junction Creative Solutions as Executive Director of Business Development and Partnerships

Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), an Atlanta-based strategy firm, expands its team to include Richard J. Eydt, Executive Director, Business Development & Partnerships. Richard (Dick), a seasoned executive, joined Junction in February 2011 and led the company to achieve record growth in Q1. - May 05, 2011 - Junction Creative Solutions

Management Expert Don Osvog Helps Workplace Stars Grow

Don Osvog, the founder of Managed Growth LLC has become an official member of the Board of Advisors with Workplace Stars. - May 05, 2011 - Workplace Stars LLC

Smart Transaction Systems Launches First-of-Its-Kind Loyalty Card

New cards create a more convenient, customized loyalty experience. - May 04, 2011 - Smart Transaction Systems

MyLLC.com Joins Forces with Startup America Partnership to Assist, Educate and Protect Emerging Entrepreneurs and Businesses Nationwide

Nation’s leading document filing and business entity formation company specializing in LLC and Corporation formations joins Fortune 500 Companies, National Non-Profits in supporting President Obama’s Startup America Partnership vision. - May 04, 2011 - MyLLC.com

Peeriosity Announces New Research Area Exclusive to Shared Services Senior Executives

Peeriosity, an innovative best practice research company for Shared Services, Finance, Human Resources, and Procurement within Global 2000 organizations, announces the addition of a new research area, “Senior Executives.” This exclusive offering is designed for overall heads of Shared Services and executives in the C-Suite. Mike Hostetler, Peeriosity CEO said, “Adding a new research area that is exclusive to senior management allows us to connect with the highest level of leadership." - May 04, 2011 - Peeriosity

New York International Group Offering International Health Insurance to Journalists in War Zones

Journalists sent to countries rife with civil unrest need special health insurance coverage. New York International Group is stepping up to the plate by offering international health insurance policies that don’t exclude war zone incidents or acts of terrorism. - May 04, 2011 - New York International Group

MiiBrand - a New Mobile Shopping App is Launching Soon

Web based start up launching new website and iPhone app designed to increase retail store traffic. It allows brands to deliver real time highly targeted and customised offers whilst taking advantage of geo-location services to reach consumers on the go. Regular engagement and participation is encouraged by using game mechanics and social media integration. This results in increased customer loyalty, store traffic and revenue for bricks and mortar retailers. - May 04, 2011 - MiiBrand Pty Ltd

Play N Trade Coming to the City of Riverview, Florida

Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, today announced the sale of its first store in the Riverview, Florida area. Troy Tyler is the new owner with plans to open the store early this summer. - May 04, 2011 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.

Shut up and Sell - CMS Solutions Teams Up with Bob Ramsey Seminars for Table Talk

Guests learned how to build stronger and more cooperative relationships with their customers and prospects during the March CMS Solutions Table Talk with Bob Ramsey Seminars. - May 04, 2011 - CMS Solutions

Free Resume and Cover Letter Guides for Aspiring Management Consultants

CaseInterview.com, an interview skills training company in the management consulting industry announces free consulting resume and consulting cover letter guides for aspiring consultants. In today's challenging economy, the unemployment rate is much higher for workers entering the workforce for the... - May 04, 2011 - Case Interview

Allzone Management Solutions Now Offers Solutions for Medical Billing Outsourcing

Allzone Management Solutions is now launching solutions for medical billing outsourcing. These new services will allow clients to delegate time-consuming medical billing tasks to other experts in order to improve productivity and keep their focus on their business. - May 04, 2011 - Allzone Management Solutions