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YTL Communications Chooses Brightidea to Power Its Million Dollar Open Innovation Challenge
Using Brightidea’s WebStorm technology, YTL Communications Issues Global USD$1 million Challenge to Developers to Spur Innovation on YTL’s 4G Network - January 11, 2010 - Brightidea Inc.
Evileye Books Signs Horror and Fantasy Writer John Urbancik to Multi-Book Deal
Adding to the string of licensing deals struck in 2009, Evileye Books, announces the signing of horror and fantasy writer, John Urbancik, to a multi-year book deal to develop a new supernatural noir fiction series titled "DarkWalker". The first volume of the series is a novel debuting in... - January 11, 2010 - Evileye Books
New LED Outdoor Lighting System Technology to be Presented by Cincinnati’s Outdoor Lighting Professionals, NiteLites, at the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show
NiteLites Cincinnati outdoor lighting professionals to showcase the latest in outdoor LED lighting systems at the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show March 6th through 14th. - January 11, 2010 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
ionadas local Puts Small Businesses on the Map
SEO company sees a big future for Google Maps in 2010 - January 11, 2010 - ionadas local
Olympian and Leading MMA Conditioning Coach Martin Rooney Joins the Faculty of the MMA Conditioning Association
The Mixed Martial Arts industry gets another feather in its cap with the creation of the MMA Conditioning Association and standardization of strength and conditioning protocol for its athletes. - January 11, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Beth Tucker of KNF&T Awarded 2010 Pinnacle Award
KNF&T Staffing Resources is pleased to announce that President Beth Tucker was awarded a 2010 Pinnacle award titled Achievement in Entrepreneurship on November 24th, 2009. Pinnacle Awards are presented by the Women’s Network to honor the accomplishments of women in the Greater Boston... - January 11, 2010 - KNF&T Staffing Resources
Businesses Can Improve Meetings While Slashing Costs with Conferencing from inteliCall
Global Conferencing Provider Offers Significant Cost Savings for Customers Switching from traditional Conference Calls. - January 11, 2010 - inteliCall Conferencing
Armlinks Solutions, Virtual Assistant Business Provider Works on Snow Days
Virtual Assistants still work when it snows even though your employees aren't able to make it into the office. - January 11, 2010 - Armlinks Solutions
Conciant Lifestyle Concierge Taps London’s Nichola Trethewey to Lead EMEA Operations
Conciant Lifestyle Concierge (“CLC”), the world’s premier provider of lifestyle concierge services, today announced as its lead for the EMEA hub, London’s Nichola Trethewey. Trethewey comes with the requisite impressive resume, credentials, intellect and enthusiasm to help... - January 11, 2010 - Conciant
Anger Management Guru Says That Emotional Intelligence is an Alternative to Couples Counseling
Due to the increasing demand for the Emotional Intelligence/Anger Management intervention amongst couples, Anderson & Anderson is now offering its groundbreaking Emotional Intelligence training program to those who provide couples counseling. - January 11, 2010 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Schapiro Global is Anticipating Raising Markets
Investors are betting on a bull market for 2010. - January 10, 2010 - Schapiro Global
Horror Writers Unleashed on California
Bram Stoker Award Winner Mike Oliveri will sign book one of his new supernatural thriller series, "The Pack: Winter Kill" in Burbank January 16 and in San Francisco January 17. Special guests include notable horror writers Brian Keene ("Urban Gothic") and J.F. Gonzalez ("Primitive"). - January 10, 2010 - Evileye Books
Call for Nominations for the 8th Annual Goodmon Awards
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced that nominations are currently being accepted for Leadership Triangle’s 8th Annual Goodmon Awards. Nominees are selected from five community service categories and are chosen for exhibiting... - January 10, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
MetraTech Expands to New Corporate Headquarters
MetraTech Corp. offers a new approach to charging, billing, settlement and customer care enabling organizations to embrace change without compromise. MetraNet, their flagship product, is unique in its ability to automate business processes and business models that address rapidly changing, complex or radical business strategies across any industry for an unlimited number of services. - January 10, 2010 - MetraTech
NPSA Social Networking Group Gains Momentum
The National Portable Storage Association reports numerous benefits of building a branded social networking community with ThePort software. - January 10, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Greystar Partners with the Mesa Police Department on Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
Greystar, one of the top Multifamily Property Managers in the nation, has joined forces with the Mesa Police Department on crime prevention efforts. By participating in the Crime Free Multi-Housing program Greystar has been working closely with the Mesa Police Department to reduce crime through... - January 10, 2010 - Greystar
Paul S. Manning of Renaissance Fitness Studio and Wellness Center is Proud to Announce Catherine Rowe as His Newest Onsite Personal Trainer
Renaissance Fitness Studio of Newport, Rhode Island offers personal training by appointment only. An upscale fitness facility with fireplace and wall fountain, Paul Manning owner adds to his staff. - January 09, 2010 - Renaissance Fitness Newport
CTXM is to Launch Its Multi-Brand Solutions During ICE 2010
European-based iGaming software provider CTXM will launch its Multi-Brand Solution during ICE 2010. The solution enables a new business model for the iGaming industry. - January 09, 2010 - CTXM Ltd
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Offers Fitness Career Diversity and Support in a Down Economy
Personal trainers and fitness professionals find that breaking out of the norm is the fastest path to fitness career success - January 09, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Ecapay Asia Payment Participating at International Gaming Expo 2010 London
Businesses looking to expand their presence in the worldwide market need a fast, secure way to conduct transactions. Ecapay offers efficient online payment solutions that allow companies to tap into the fast-growing Asian market. In an effort to help businesses to grow and develop, Ecapay will be... - January 09, 2010 - Ecapay
BodyLase Skin Spa Now Offers DUSA® BLU-U® Acne Treatment
Karen Albright, president of BodyLase Skin Spa (www.getbodylase.com), has announced that the spa is now offering DUSA® BLU-U®, an effective, noninvasive and pain-free blue light treatment for moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris, a condition affecting millions of adults, teens and children... - January 09, 2010 - BodyLase
CED Offers Promotion for New and Current Members Attending Biotech 2010, Venture 2010
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that it is offering existing and new members an incentive to participate in their 2010... - January 09, 2010 - CED
Chattanooga Downtown Gift Card Bright Spot in Local Economy Increase in Buy it*Downtown Card Spending Ten Times National Average
Buy It Downtown is a positive economic story in Chattanooga regarding the hot topic of buying locally. Chattanooga has embraced the model and it is likely to spread to other cities in the near future. - January 09, 2010 - Buy It Downtown
TrackRay Offers Free Web-Based Task Management and Project Tacking Software Solution for Desktops and Mobile Devices
Software-as-a-service task and time management tool allows companies and teams to track assignments, manage time sheets, follow project statuses, and more - January 09, 2010 - TrackRay LLC
A Global-Macro Perspective 2010 - South Florida Hedge Fund Managers
Join South Florida Hedge Fund Managers for an informative discussion. Bring your best ideas and a willingness to participate in a round table discussion. - January 09, 2010 - Alexander Alternative Capital
A.N. Group LLC Acquires Rights to Graphic Story Legend The Rook
A.N. Group, LLC has announced the acquisition of the intellectual property rights to The Rook, the popular graphic story series created by W.B. DuBay and Budd Lewis. A.N. Group, LLC a Native American owned firm and a recent entry in the exploding field of media property rights acquisitions, is... - January 08, 2010 - AN Group LLC
Capital Safety Opens State-of-the-Art Height Safety Training Centre in Singapore
Capital Safety Group (CSG) has opened a new 7,000 square foot indoor air-conditioned height safety, rescue and confined space training centre in Singapore. It is equipped with the latest engineered training apparatus and CSG products. The training courses offered are accredited to meet or exceed all relevant international standards, including OSHA ANSI, CSA, ASNZ and WSH Code of Practice. It is currently offering special discount for early bird registration on its diverse array of courses. - January 08, 2010 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
Global Sawlog Prices Jumped Almost 8% in the 3Q/09 Because of Improved Lumber Markets in the US and Europe, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
In the 3Q/09, the Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) had the highest quarter-to-quarter jump in the 15-year history of the Index, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The Index increased for the third straight quarter and reached just over US$73/m3. - January 08, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
New Financial Management for IT Service Solution Delivers Cost Optimization for IT Organizations
KEDAR Information Technologies, a leading provider of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL™) consulting services and certification training, today announced a new solution that help CIOs optimize IT costs and establish a service-based costing method that financially demonstrates the value of IT to... - January 08, 2010 - KEDAR Information Technologies, Inc.
US$5,000 Reward Offered for Information on LeRoy Neiman Painting Stolen from Centaur Art Galleries
An original LeRoy Neiman painting worth more than US$100,000 was stolen from a Las Vegas art gallery two weeks ago. A $5,000 reward has been posted by the gallery for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the theft, and return of the art. The painting... - January 08, 2010 - Centaur Art Galleries
Producer Marque "Keybeeetsss" Walker Chooses Lauten’s Oceanus and Receives Two Grammy Nominations
Producer and engineer Marque “Keybeeetsss” Walker took Lauten Audio’s flagship studio vocal microphone the Oceanus to new heights, receiving two 52nd Grammy nominations for his work in the Gospel genres. Sheri Jones-Moffetts “Renewed” and Vickie Winans “How I Got Over,” both produced by Walker, received Grammy nominations for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel album and Best Traditional Gospel album respectively. - January 08, 2010 - Lauten Audio
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Launched to Answer the Call for a More Structured Strength and Conditioning Protocol for Fighters
The MMA Conditioning Association adds the science to the knockout and the tap out. - January 08, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
$246bn Raised by PE Funds in 2009 – Lowest Total Since 2004
Preqin's latest fundraising data shows a significant slowdown in global private equity fundraising. - January 08, 2010 - Preqin ltd
Have a Greener New Year’s Resolution with Dry Greening's Reusable Dry Cleaning Bag
Dry Greening's reusable dry cleaning bags is a new green product that allows you to rid your closet of plastic bags forever. The bag’s innovative and adaptable design allows for easy transport of clothes to the cleaners, and once the clothes are clean, the tote transforms into a garment bag, eliminating the need for plastic waste. Each bag is made from 100 percent recycled materials and is available for purchase at www.drygreening.com. - January 08, 2010 - Dry Greening LLC
RSM Capital Group Strategies Help Small Businesses Close More Than 180 Government Contracts
How Small Businesses Accelerate Revenue and Business Strategy During a Recession. - January 08, 2010 - RSM Capital Group
Salt Lake City Sales Training Company Offers Free Workshop
The Business Performance Group (BPG), a Salt Lake City, Utah based sales training and consulting company, is holding a public workshop on February 10, 2010. It is free for those who pre-register by February 5th. After February 5th the cost is $99. The focus of the workshop is “Achieving Your Personal Best” with topics such as goal setting, time management, and how to bring balance back to your life. - January 08, 2010 - The Business Performance Group
LTS Advisors, LLC Focusing on Business Plans for Success as the Economy Recovers
In a recent development, LTS Advisors, LLC, is now gearing new and existing clients for success strategies as the U.S. economy recovers. The firm believes effective business planning will make an important difference in which companies ultimately survive the new economic normal. At the forefront of this effort will be the business plan offerings. - January 08, 2010 - LTS Advisors, LLC
Holi Special Offer on AyushiTravel.com
On the festive occasion of Holi, AyushiTravel.com, India’s leading travel portal, today announced a special offer where customers can avail guaranteed $15 discount on International airfare bookings. Similarly customers can also avail guaranteed 15% discount on Domestic airline bookings in... - January 08, 2010 - Ayushi Travel
"Biggest Quits" List Names Lucky Few Who Could Quit (and Did) in 2009
Retensa presents, the "Biggest Quits of 2009," an annual review of resignations in sports, business, and politics in the United States. - January 08, 2010 - Retensa, LLC
CAASPRE Consulting and AuraPortal Form Strategic Partnership to Launch AuraPortal BPMS Into the US Market
CAASPRE Consulting, LLC (www.caaspreconsulting.com), a Tampa, Florida corporation and AuraPortal a Spanish software developer today announced a strategic partnership designed to mutually benefit both companies by creating a U.S. presence for AuraPortal’s BPMS solution. The agreement allows... - January 08, 2010 - CAASPRE Consulting.com
Haircolorxperts at Cameron Village Voted Best of Citysearch
Larry Dunlap, managing partner of Haircolorxperts (www.haircolorxpertsraleigh.com), has announced that the Raleigh salon, located in Cameron Village at 2030 Cameron Street, has been honored with the Best of Citysearch award in the categories of hair color, hair salon and highlights. The Best of... - January 08, 2010 - Haircolorxperts
The Special Event Company Nominated for Gala Award by Special Events Magazine
Sally Webb CSEP, managing director of The Special Event Company (www.specialeventco.com), a strategic event and meeting management company, has announced that the company has been nominated for a Gala Award, presented by Special Events magazine. The Special Event Company has been nominated in the... - January 08, 2010 - The Special Event Company
New Bersin & Associates Study Reveals Business Impact of Customer Training at Intuit
Intuit sees significant increase in revenue from those who take online training - January 08, 2010 - Learn.com
20+ Experts Speaking at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010 on February 26th
GoldenNetworking.com Hosting Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010, February 26th, at the New York headquarters of Kirkland & Ellis - January 08, 2010 - Golden Networking
GET MONEY Magazine and Black Men's Magazine Publisher John Blassingame Team Up for Release Party
The Magazine of Choice for the Corporate Hustler Plans to Celebrate National Release in Style. - January 08, 2010 - GET MONEY Magazine
Chuck Hillier to Join The Standard Media Group
Longtime broadcast veteran Chuck Hillier has joined the Standard Media Group as its VP / General Manager of their 24/7 internet radio station "Martini in the Morning." Hillier finally unites with his longtime friend and format-competitive companion...Brad "Martini" Chambers. - January 07, 2010 - Standard Media Group
TierOne Networks Hires Mr. John DeLoach, Director of Commercial Sales and Project Management
TierOne Networks, a Dallas-based Wireless Internet Service Provider ("WISP") today announced that it hired Mr. John DeLoach as Director of Commercial Sales and Project Management. John brings 30+ years of experience to TierOne Networks with a deep history in telephony and data industry. - January 07, 2010 - TierOne Converged Networks, Inc.
Alamo Limousine Receives 2009 Best of Business Award
Alamo Limousine has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Limousine Charter category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA). - January 07, 2010 - Alamo Limousine
Acoustiblok, Inc.’s Sound Abatement Material Named 2009 Best Products Winner by Builder News Magazine
Builder News Magazine, the national residential and multifamily media brand for builders, developers, contractors and designers, released its 2009 "Best Products" edition naming Acoustiblok noise abatement products among the top products used in the building industry throughout the... - January 07, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
ACT Global Sports Completes Natural Grass Study at Texas A&M University
Research by leading synthetic turf manufacturer and Labosport benchmarks sport performance of natural turf. - January 07, 2010 - Act Global