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Milgard Lends Hand to Helping Hands House
Milgard Windows & Doors makes donation to Helping Hands House charity in Pierce County, Washington. - November 12, 2009 - Milgard Windows & Doors
Pisarkiewicz Mazur & Co Reveals Misconceptions with Social Marketing
Small businesses have found some success in using social media for marketing. Now, mid-sized and large businesses are running to get into the act as well. Because so many managers are already using some of these networks personally, they’re thinking it’s relatively easy to do, and... - November 12, 2009 - Pisarkiewicz Mazur & Co., Inc.
Certified Business Brokers Represents US Global Mail in Sale of Business
Certified Business Brokers handled the transition of ownership of US Global Mail, an internet-based subscription shipping service headquartered in Houston, to Randy Nibber, former CFO of an overseas business unit of Aker Solutions. - November 12, 2009 - Certified Business Brokers
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Release Podcast on Future of Bioscience Industry in China
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced the release of a podcast that reviews the explosive growth of China’s bioscience industry and discusses how an independent research institute in Research Triangle Park has established new collaborations with Chinese partners such as... - November 12, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Restaurant Takes Top Spot as Most Searched Keyword on Yellow.com.eg
In October, Yellow.com.eg users performed 5,923 searches with the keyword restaurant, making it the number one searched keyword during the month. “The change is due to our new categorization system, which separates restaurants listed alphanumerically from restaurants from which you can order... - November 12, 2009 - Egypt Yellow Pages Ltd
Learn.com, Announces Record Breaking Q3 2009 as the Company Approaches Its 11th Year
The World’s Largest Cloud LMS Provider Named Best in Industry for 4 Consecutive Years - November 12, 2009 - Learn.com
Sharif Touray to Speak at GoldenNetworking.com's Middle East Leaders Forum 2009
Sharif Touray, of Counsel at DLA Piper, Speaking at GoldenNetworking.com's Middle East Leaders Forum 2009 on November 20th in New York City - November 12, 2009 - Golden Networking
Army Vet Talks About Veterans Day
The war to end all wars came to an end on 11 November 1918. It was called Armistice Day for the next 30 plus years until a Kansas shoe storeowner named Al King had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who served in World War I. By act of congress, November 11th... - November 11, 2009 - Leading Points Corporation
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins More ‘Oscars’
Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands has been voted the ‘World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort,” for the second year running at the World Travel Awards 2009 grand finals held in London on Sunday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Awards Recognise Te Manava Luxury Villas as ‘Australasia’s Leading Villas’
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa (managed by Pacific Resort), Cook Islands has been voted “Australasia's Leading Villas” and “Cook Islands Leading Villas” at the World Travel Awards 2009 regional finals held in London on Saturday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Special Olympics Invites Supporters to 8th Annual Gala and Live Auction
Special Olympics Northern California will hold its 8th annual fundraising gala on Nov.13, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco. Presented by Chevron Corp., the Spirit of the Season gala will help raise money for sports equipment, training and competition in 2010. More than 13,000... - November 11, 2009 - Special Olympics Northern California
Stringbeans Clothing Co. Launches Line of Pants for Tall, Slim Kids
Stringbeans Clothing Co. has created a line of pants for kids who are long and lean. When slim isn't slim enough, or when kids are growing up faster than they are growing out - Stringbeans has the answer. - November 11, 2009 - Stringbeans Clothing Co.
Romance Home Party Company Doubles in Size - Sex Toy Parties Proves to be a Growth Industry for Brown Bag Party Inc.
Brown Bag Party has announced it has achieved a 100% growth rate over the past 13 months. - November 11, 2009 - Brown Bag Party Inc.
Budget Compromises That Aren’t so Bad: Now, Millions of Self-Decorators Can Buy Prints of "Period Gilded Frames" Like They Buy Fine Art Posters
Finally, self-decorators to artists can buy paper-reproductions of “deep gilded frames” like they buy popular art posters. Made of mat board, they “pop-up” to become a three-dimensional period frame worthy of the J. Paul Getty Museum Store. Devouring decor magazines yet unable to afford a real antique frame, the readership can not purchase the likeness of an antique frame to give their abode the professional touch. - November 11, 2009 - Faux Museum, Inc.
Timesheet Software Leader, Replicon, Inc., Announces Web Schedule: Online Employee Scheduling Software
Web Schedule extends Replicon’s market leading online timesheet and expense software to manage employee schedules. - November 11, 2009 - Replicon Inc
Invitation to Cover: NAIS People of Color and Student Diversity Leadership Conferences
Credentialed journalists are invited to cover the NAIS People of Color and Student Diversity Leadership Conferences, December 3-5, 2009, in Denver, CO. - November 11, 2009 - National Association of Independent Schools
Global Relay, Pivot Partner to Deliver Integrated Messaging and Compliance Solution
The partnership introduces enhanced integration capabilities between Global Relay and Pivot to deliver a secure, compliant and efficient solution for financial industry firms that require dependable electronic communications with integrated archiving, compliance and eDiscovery. - November 11, 2009 - Global Relay
National Federation of Independent Business Liaison Michelle Dimarob to Appear on “Winning Strategies” November 13, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. ET
Michelle Dimarob of National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) will appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on November 13, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Ms. Dimarob said, "she will discuss the NFIB opposition to the recently passed US House of Representatives Pelosi/Obama sponsored... - November 11, 2009 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Wayne Allyn Root to Co-Host Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies November 13, 2009 “Gallo Be Thy Name” Author Jerome Tuccille to Appear at 10:00 a.m. ET
Wayne Allyn Root will co-host Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies this Friday, November 13, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Other guests include NFIB Legislative Affairs Manager Michelle Dimarob talking about small business opposition to the new Pelosi/Obama sponsored health bill passed by the US House,... - November 11, 2009 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
New Auto Detailing Super Max™ Pressure Washers from Daimer Industries®
The 1000 psi Super Max™ 15700 features steam cleaning power but won't harm vehicle surfaces. - November 11, 2009 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Daimer® Introduces New Steam Cleaners with Germ-Killing Technology
KleenJet® Ultra 3000CVP machines feature ATIS® sanitization, which destroys bacteria and mold. - November 11, 2009 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Sonitrol Pacific Monitored Security Video Spurs Two Arrests
Two suspects earned felony burglary charges after Sonitrol Pacific monitored security cameras spied one inside the yard of Streimer Sheet Metal November 8. Just after midnight, Sonitrol Pacific Operator Michael Young received an activation from a gate sensor at the facility. He saw an... - November 11, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Life Safety Services Named to Business First’s “Fast Fifty” Award List
Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection Company Makes List of Fastest-Growing Privately Owned Companies for the Second Consecutive Year. - November 11, 2009 - Life Safety Services
Grammy-Nominated Musician to Teach Understanding Through Music to Local Professional Coaches
Professional coaching organization welcomes Freddie Ravel to December meeting. - November 11, 2009 - Professional Coaches and Mentors Association - LA
The Body Language Institute Announces Their Assistance Relief Program
The Fastest Way to Save Time and Grow Business Just Got Even Easier - November 11, 2009 - Body Language Institute
Provericon Announces Integration with the ONLINE Rental Exchange
Provides customers with a cutting-edge tenant screening tool for protecting their properties and their residents. - November 11, 2009 - ONLINE Information Services, Inc.
Calendar Assists Business People in the Art of ‘Schmoozing’
Nationally renown marketing expert helps companies grow with weekly tips on who to meet with and when - November 11, 2009 - Adrienne Zoble Associates, Inc.
Qqest Partners with Atlas Business Solutions to Offer Integrated Scheduling and Time and Attendance Solution
Qqest Customers Now Have Access to a Powerful and Flexible Integrated Scheduling Solution. - November 11, 2009 - Atlas Business Solutions, Inc.
Vaco Raleigh, LLC Releases Podcast on Financial Division
David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced the release of a podcast discussing the role of the Vaco Financial division. In the podcast, Nick Palacios, accounting financial recruiter at the firm, discusses the types... - November 11, 2009 - VACO Raleigh
Camlock Systems Publishes The Complete Guide to Enclosure Locking Systems and Fixtures
Camlock Systems has published a comprehensive guide to its wide variety of industrial locking systems and fixtures for enclosures. The catalogue includes over 90 new locks and fittings. - November 11, 2009 - Camlock Systems
Avionté Staffing Software Announces New Hire Kevin Cunningham
Avionté adds former Director of Account Management for AST staffing software to its implementation team. - November 10, 2009 - Avionte Staffing Software
American Right of Way Associates Will Have Exhibitor Booth at Haynesville Shale Expo
ARWA (American Right of Way Associates) announced today that they will have an exhibitor booth at the Haynesville Shale EXPO November 13, 2009. American Right of Way Associates (ARWA) is the subsidiary company of Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc.) headquartered out of Fort Worth, Texas. - November 10, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
Cardinal Compliance Appoints Bill Cathriner as Managing Director and Head of Investment Advisory Services
Cardinal Compliance Services LLC ("Cardinal Compliance") a new innovative outsourced regulatory compliance solutions group covering Investment Advisers, Hedge Funds, Broker Dealers, Private Equity Firms, Pension Plans and other investment structures, today announced that Bill Cathriner... - November 10, 2009 - Cardinal Compliance Services LLC
Altering Perceptions: Art Exhibition Reinforces International Real Estate Firm's Green Message
Environmental art exhibition at 499 Park Avenue, New York City provides a unique way to communicate Hines' leadership role in sustainable development and building's Energy Star rating to tenants, visitors and staff. - November 10, 2009 - DSA Fine Arts Ltd
Interactive Online DiabetesMine™ Health Plan Goes Live at Keas
New personalized health tool created by patient advocate and experienced physician “walks you through” diabetes care. - November 10, 2009 - TnT Initiatives
Ohio English Teacher Launches Writing Service, Publishes Book Exploring Future of Rock Music
Ohio doctorate student, English teacher launches freelance writing service TrAmerica and publishes book covering the future of the music business and the current status of rock music. - November 10, 2009 - TrAmerica
Christianity Today Considers Content Offer from Advocate USA Publishing
Advocate USA Publishing has offered Reece Manley's Spirit Thinking: Your 30 Day Guide to Enlightenment to Christianity Today for series reprint of material. Cash strapped, Christianity Today recently laid off 31 workers and seeks new sources of material. - November 10, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Processing Brokerage is Telling Merchants What Their Credit Card Processors Don't Want Them to Know
Finally, merchants can even the playing field when attempting to reduce their credit card processing fees, they hire a credit card processing expert to do the work for them. Using a credit card processor broker can save merchants several thousands of dollars in fees. - November 10, 2009 - The Processing Brokerage
Stream Energy Announced Dismissal of Federal Lawsuit
Stream Energy Chairman Rob Snyder announced today that a federal lawsuit filed in Houston last summer against the retail energy provider and its Ignite marketing arm on behalf of a purported class has been dismissed by the U.S. District Court, Southern District. U.S. District Judge Kenneth M. Hoyt... - November 10, 2009 - Stream Energy
Sales Team Services Announces Availability of Cost-Effective Sales & Customer Service Training
Sales Team Services, LLC is pleased to announce the availability of their innovative "No-Sell Selling" program for small and mid-size businesses throughout the US. - November 10, 2009 - Sales Team Services, LLC
Debt Advisory Line Scoops Coveted National Award
Debt Advisory Line has won the coveted title of Debt Management Provider of the Year Award for the second year running at the prestigious Insolvency & Rescue Awards in London. The Cheadle-based company beat off tough competition from three other shortlisted finalists from throughout the UK to... - November 10, 2009 - Debt Advisory Line
Koplas & Company, CPA, P.A. Announces Charitable Partners
The diversified group of organizations will receive donations beginning in April 2010. - November 10, 2009 - Koplas & Company CPA PA
Billionaire Business Enterprises Inc. Achieves New World Record: Largest Cut Paraiba Tourmaline
The Billionaire Business Enterprises’ world largest cut Paraiba tourmaline - the "Ethereal Carolina Divine Paraiba" - has been certified by Guinness World Records™ as the Largest Cut Paraiba Tourmaline. - November 10, 2009 - Billionaire Business Enterprises Inc.
San Francisco Requests Bids for an Alternative to PG&E: Local Power-Assisted RFP Seeks New 51% Green Power Supply for Residents & Businesses, 360 MW of Local Green Power
A Major Local Power Inc. Milestone: Following Marin, SF Releases Long-Awaited Request For Proposals (RFP) to Solicit Bids from a New Power Service Supplier to Provide Residents and Businesses Dramatically Greener Power, Build 360 MW of Local Green Power Facilities Starting in 2010. - November 09, 2009 - Local Power LLC
Patriot Guard Riders Names Illinois Company as Official Supplier for Online Store
Patriot Guard Riders, a national non-profit group whose members share an interest in showing respect for America’s fallen heroes by attending deployment, welcome-home and funeral services for military personnel, announced this week it has selected Fast Color as the single source to complete... - November 09, 2009 - Fast Color Imaging
Online Gambling Insider Reviews Three New MGS Slots
Microgaming has released three new slot machine games, bringing their total number of slots to over 300. Online Gambling Insider reviews the latest games. - November 09, 2009 - Online Gambling Insider
Dr. Ann A. Kiessling, Director of the Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation Honored with the Jacob Heskel Gabbay Award for Biotechnology and Medicine
101 healthy babies have been born from SPAR, the Special Program of Assisted Reproduction, which allows HIV positive men to safely father children. Dr. Kiessling’s recent work is bridging the gap between assisted reproduction and stem cell science. - November 09, 2009 - Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation
IN THE VIRTUAL CITY is Now IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC
Business Intelligence for the Future just got even better - November 09, 2009 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
Crazy Slots Joins the Online Casino World with Crazy Tournaments and Bonuses
Players who don’t have the opportunity to roll the dice through the deserts of Las Vegas are about to experience something that rivals the top brick and mortar gaming environments in the world, while being offered the conveniences of home and with this latest casino that’s about to make the online casino world a little bit crazier. - November 09, 2009 - Ixgames.Com
JabberMonkey.com is Now Open for a Limited Number of Individuals to Sign Up for Its Beta Program, the Final Phase of Testing Before National Launch
JabberMonkey.com, a new Social Expression site that promotes self expression, is now accepting sign-ups for its Beta Program, the final phase of testing before national launch. Interested participants can sign up at www.jabbermonkey.com to reserve a spot as an exclusive beta user. Anyone who signs... - November 09, 2009 - JabberMonkey.com