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New York City Foreclosure Listings in January 2011 Down 59% from January 2010 Levels
The number of new scheduled New York City foreclosure auctions was down 59% in January 2011 compared to January 2010, and was down 4% from December 2010. - February 18, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
Source Point Training Brings Affordable Leadership Training to Salt Lake City April 9-10 - Create Extraordinary Results in All Areas of Your Life in Just 10 Weeks
Leadership training makes a big difference in organizations and corporations. When associates and employees can create more results, have increased effective communication, and better ability to build strong, trusting relationships, productively and job satisfaction increases, and that directly... - February 18, 2011 - Source Point Training
David B. Elsbree, Jr., Partner, KPMG LLP to Speak at KC’s Sweeping Changes in Revenue Recognition Coming: Are You prepared? Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David B. Elsbree, Jr., Partner, KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Sweeping Changes in Revenue Recognition Coming:... - February 18, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Manage Your Business in the Cloud with Affinity Business Manager
The new fully revitalized version of the cloud based business management system; Affinity Business Manager from Affinity Informatics is expected to be released before the end of February 2011. - February 18, 2011 - Affinity Informatics
JC Virtual Assistance Opens for Business
A Virtual Assistant business offering administrative support to business owners, executives and entrepreneurs on a flexible basis from a home-based office. JC Virtual Assistance specializes in legal and administrative assistance. - February 18, 2011 - JC Virtual Assistance
New Features Added in Version 3.21 for RationalPlan Project Management Software
The new version for the project management suite RationalPlan from Stand By Soft comes with additional features like better reporting capabilities, improved Microsoft Project integration, more undo and redo actions, online launch from browser and much more. And all these are now also available in... - February 18, 2011 - Stand By Soft Ltd
Excalibur Technology Named to Top 100 Managed Service Provider Companies in the World by MSPmentor
Scott Cummings, founder and CEO of Excalibur Technology formally announced that Excalibur Technology was named one of the top 100 Managed Services Provider (MSP) companies in the world by MSPmentor, a company that is an expert in grading the services that computer support companies... - February 17, 2011 - ExcalTech (Excalibur Technology Corp.)
L&C Sunshine Technology Services Announces the Launch of Their Web Design and Online Marketing Division TotalOnlineExposure.com
L&C Sunshine Technology Services has officially launched their Web Design and Online Marketing operation; TotalOnlineExposure.com based out of Long Island, New York which is part of the company's first quarter 2011 expansion and joint partnership. This expansion is one of four possible slated for 2011. - February 17, 2011 - L&C Sunshine Technology Services
New Website Offers Help for Retailers
The new website aims to inform, educate, and motivate independent retailers to maximize their inventory investment. The website contains helpful, informative articles covering the essentials of retail management. Topics include: Classification Merchandising, The Truth About Markdowns, Seven Deadly Retail Sins, Inventory Balance, Incentive Plans, and more. - February 17, 2011 - RMSA Retail Solutions
ATP Oil & Gas CFO Albert L. Reese to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, February 18 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Albert L. Reese, CFO of ATP Oil & Gas Corporation (NASDAQ: ATPG), will appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies”, Broadcast Live on CBS RADIO 650 AM Houston and CRN Digital Talk Radio network, on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Mr. Reese has served as Chief... - February 17, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
ComplianceBridge Launches New Website for Cloud-Based Policy and Procedure Management Software
New website is focused on delivering policy and procedure management solutions that helps organizations reduce risk, improve compliance and increase operational efficiencies. - February 17, 2011 - ComplianceBridge
New Website Launched for the Analytics Industry
Analytics-magazine.com launched by INFORMS. - February 17, 2011 - Lionheart Publishing
Low Cost SEO Program Now Available for Small and Local Companies
Low Cost SEO services allow even small and local organizations to compete for new customers and clients using the internet search engines. Careful strategy selection and attention to competitive positioning can help many organizations improve sales and revenue by reaching new customers via the world wide web. Experienced consultants craft unique internet strategies for link building, article link distribution, press releases and direct outreach - all to attract new visitors and customers. - February 16, 2011 - Denver SEO Cosultants
Acoustiblok® "All Weather Sound Panels" Installed to Quiet Conveyor Noise at George Bush International Airport
Noise barriers became a necessity in the George Bush International Airport when the loud commotion from a luggage conveyor system interfered with communications among TSA staff. - February 16, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Lab Automation University Fosters Productivity in the Scientific Workplace
The Institute for Laboratory Automation and Lab Manager Magazine have created Lab Automation University, an annual event to teach lab managers and personnel how to plan for and apply automation technologies to their work. - February 16, 2011 - LabX
Personal Passion Formula Unveils Hidden Entrepreneurs in Everyday People
Successful Aussie internet marketer and success coach Sean Rasmussen makes a rare recommendation to watch free videos of Personal Development Coach Chuck Goetschel’s Personal Passion Formula. - February 16, 2011 - Webvision2020 Pty Ltd
Voicebrook Expands Management Team
Hires healthcare dictation and reporting technology veteran, Jennifer Mayo - February 16, 2011 - Voicebrook, Inc.
New Labmanager.com Site Features More Lab Product Info, Easier Navigation
The popular Labmanager.com website has been redesigned to make it easier for lab managers to find the information they need to effectively manage their lab. Expanded lab product information, an intuitive new navigation system, and interactive calendar help lab managers carry out their mandate. - February 16, 2011 - LabX
Survey Consultant Ray Seghers Supports STAR Workplaces
Ray Seghers, founder of Seghers Survey Consulting (SSC) has become an official Workplace Stars Service Partner. - February 16, 2011 - Workplace Stars LLC
VisionPoint Marketing Launches Redesigned Website for Carolinas Minority Supplier Diversity Council
New Website for Carolinas MSDC Promotes Business Communication and Relationships - February 16, 2011 - VisionPoint Marketing
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Adopting IFRS: Implications on Private Companies
One of the ongoing debates is how do we get to a single set of international accounting principles under which all companies report their finances? Most of Europe and 100 other countries around the world have already adopted IFRS or a jurisdictional adaptation of IFRS. Right now US public companies and most private companies are still reporting under US GAAP standards. - February 16, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Orlando Interactive Agency Xcellimark One of the Top 30 Link Building Firms for February 2011
Xcellimark, an Orlando Interactive Digital Agency, was ranked among the top 30 link building firms for the month of February 2011 by TopSEOs.com. Xcellimark made the list based on their consistent performance and superior services rendered to their clients. - February 15, 2011 - Xcellimark
SyndicIT Announces Automated Document Audits for Paperless Multihousing Industry Operations
Multihousing Industry Users of SyndicIT's Paperless Operations Services Can Now Audit Document Packages to Ensure Compliance - February 15, 2011 - SyndicIT Services Corporation
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-South Cadena #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-South Cadena #1 in Duval County, Texas. - February 15, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Sunflower Systems Offers New Enterprise Asset Management Solutions for the Federal and Contractor Market Space
Sunflower System’s Enterprise Asset Management Solution offers a wide range of new functionality for Federal customers. Solutions related to contract property management, real property management, configuration management, UID compliance, as well as overall asset management services and... - February 15, 2011 - Sun Flower Systems
Steelhenge Reports Significantly Increased Number of Companies Requesting Social Media Training as Part of Their Crisis Response Preparation
Steelhenge Consulting, a leading provider of crisis communications training, has reported an increasing number of companies requesting specialised social media crisis response training - February 15, 2011 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
PRISM Launches in Asia - the Brains Behind It All
Zenlinks Ltd. will launch and distribute the PRISM Model of Human Behaviour, developed by the Center of Applied Neuroscience, and its suite of instruments in Asia Pacific in March 2011. - February 15, 2011 - Zenlinks Ltd
Artificial Intelligence Interacts with and Learns from People on Social Networks
Zabaware unleashes artificial intelligence technology known as Ultra Hal on social network Twitter. Ultra Hal is a conversational system capable of understanding and interacting in the English language. Its intelligence stems from the collective wisdom of everybody who has interacted with the system as well as samplings of the 95,000,000+ daily messages posted on Twitter. - February 14, 2011 - Zabaware, Inc.
Cell Spy Online Donates to Conservation International and International Medical Corps
CellSpyOnline is excited to support two great charity initiatives: Conservation International and International Medical Corps. - February 14, 2011 - CellSpyOnline
Nika Corporate Housing Wins Bid to Provide Housing to Foreign Coalition Military
USCENTCOM, the military headquarters responsible for the entire Middle East and Horn of Africa regions, has selected Nika Corporate Housing LLC as the lead provider for temporary housing of foreign coalition personnel while on temporary duty to MacDill AFB. Nika Corporate Housing is a certified small, woman-owned business headquartered in Tampa FL, and has been serving corporate housing needs for government/military and mobile professionals across the nation for nearly eight years. - February 14, 2011 - Nika Corporate Housing
Trupanion Reminds Pet Owners of Valentine's Day Hazards
Pet insurance company Trupanion releases responsible pet owner tips for Valentine's Day celebrations. - February 14, 2011 - Trupanion
StreamSend Email Marketing Helps Instructables Reach Do-It-Yourselfers
StreamSend is helping Instructables.com, the most popular do-it-yourself community on the Internet, to expand its membership with email marketing. - February 14, 2011 - EZ Publishing
Adaptation Chairman Outlines Ways of Reducing Gaps Between Board Promises and Performance at World Congress
Failing transformation initiatives can be replaced by proven ways of delivering multiple benefits - February 14, 2011 - Adaptation Ltd
Word Awareness Implements New Project Management Platform
Translation company in California finds perfect web-based solution to streamline tasks with telecommuting professionals - February 14, 2011 - Word Awareness, Inc.
ExpatHiring.com Launches Niche International Recruitment Job Site
ExpatHiring.com launched its new online niche job board this week, focusing solely on the international recruitment of expatriates and bilingual professionals. - February 12, 2011 - ExpatHiring.com Pty Ltd
Documentary About American Woodcut Artist and Illustrator Lynd Ward Announced
Connecticut-based independent film makers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films announce that their new film project -- their fourth film since 2005 -- will be on the great American woodcut artist and illustrator Lynd Ward. The film will be titled “O Brother Man: The Art and Life... - February 12, 2011 - 217 Films
Business Consulting Solutions Hosting a Charity Basketball Tournament to Raise Money for Operation Smile
Business Consulting Solutions, Inc. gathers employees, local community members and local businesses in a charity basketball tournament to raise money for Operation Smile. - February 12, 2011 - Business Consulting Solutions, Inc.
Alvin Justelien Will Reeducate Business Owners to Achieve Success as an ActionCOACH Business Coach
Alvin Justelien is the newest ActionCOACH in the Greater Baton Rouge. - February 12, 2011 - ActionCOACH
OrgVitality, LLC is Selected by BNA to Deliver Webinar Series
OrgVitality, LLC has been selected by BNA to deliver webinars on management coaching and the translation of corporate strategy into policy. - February 12, 2011 - OrgVitality, LLC
Sunera Expands Its Professional Development Practice by Adding Danny M. Goldberg
Sunera LLC has expanded its Professional Development Practice by adding SOFT GRC Founder Danny M. Goldberg to lead their National Practice. - February 12, 2011 - Sunera LLC
Balfour Beatty Construction Delivers 1,700 Valentines to Military Veterans
Balfour Beatty Construction's divisions in California and Texas turn to some of the youngest artists in their communities to create and distribute Valentines to patients at local Veterans Associations hospitals. - February 11, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Oil and Gas Fraud Association Announces Stay-Safe Tips
Oil and Gas Fraud Association Announces Stay-Safe Tips on how to stay safe when investing in oil and gas drilling deals. - February 11, 2011 - Oil and Gas Fraud Association
Telecommunications Leader Telstra is Profiled Alongside Its Competitors in February’s Issue of Business Review Australia
In the February issue of Business Review Australia, the nation’s major telecommunications providers are profiled. Among the companies are industry heavyweight Telstra, as well as Optus, Telecom New Zealand, and Vodafone Hutchinson Australia. The executive leaders and market capitalization as... - February 11, 2011 - WDM Group
Vancouver Olympics CEO John Furlong Reveals Inspiration for Most Successful Winter Games Ever in February’s Business Review Canada
To mark the one year anniversary of the Vancouver Olympic Games, Business Review Canada spoke with Vancouver Olympics CEO John Furlong. The man behind the most successful Winter Games of all-time shares the inspiration for his ambitious vision, his thoughts on winning Canada’s Marketer of... - February 11, 2011 - WDM Group
Bombardier’s Learjet 85 Set to Revolutionise Aerospace Industry
It has been more than 10 years since a new Learjet platform was introduced to the general aviation market and its latest innovation is featured in February’s issue of Manufacturing Digital. Now Bombardier has unveiled details of its forthcoming Learjet 85, which promises to fly further and... - February 11, 2011 - WDM Group
Muhtar Kent, CEO of Coca-Cola, Discusses His Company’s Involvement in the Community in February’s Manufacturing Digital
The Coca-Cola Company is the world’s leading beverage manufacturer and is featured in February’s issue of Manufacturing Digital. Coca-Cola was first introduced in 1886 and over the years has become the most popular and biggest-selling soft drink in history. Last year the company... - February 11, 2011 - WDM Group
Global IPO Investment Services Firm Renaissance Capital Shares Its Exciting IPO Calendar in February’s Business Review Canada
Linda Killian, C.F.A., is the founder and principal of Renaissance Capital, a global IPO research and IPO investment services firm based in Greenwich, Conn. Killian sees the 2011 IPO investment calendar light on big splash IPOs compared to last year, which could drive down IPO valuations. She... - February 11, 2011 - WDM Group
Ten Australian Resources Companies Looking to Float in First Quarter 2011 Are Named in February’s Issue of Business Review Australia
In the February issue of Business Review Australia, ten of the most promising Australian resources companies seeking capital to expand into the public market in 2011 are profiled. This quarter’s biggest floats in Australia are from the lucrative resources industry, and are salivating at the... - February 11, 2011 - WDM Group
2011 IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications to be Held September 26 – 29, 2011
IEEE ComSoc Emphasizes Need to Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Hosting Three-Day Event on Energy-efficient Communications & Green Technologies Totally Online - February 11, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Rohde & Schwarz Accelerates Testing of LTE chipsets with 4M Wireless LTE Stack
Several LTE baseband solutions incorporating the 4M Wireless LTE protocol stack are utilising the R&S CMW500 test equipment. - February 11, 2011 - 4M Wireless Ltd.