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Marcus Evans Presenting "Cloud Computing - the Silver Lining"
Marcus Evans Conferences is pleased to present 'Cloud Computing - The Silver Lining', 8-9 October at the Swissotel, Sydney. This two day event will be attracting 50 delegates and the perfect place to be for anyone looking to implement massively scalable Enterprise IT as a service using Internet technologies. - October 10, 2009 - Marcus Evans Group
Software Company Uses Video Modeling to Assist Children with Autism
According to new statistics recently published, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that 1 in 100 children now have some form of autism. With such a high prevalence rate, many parents, educators and medical professionals are seeking the most effective treatments and... - October 10, 2009 - Accelerations Educational Software
125KHz LF RFID Reader-03 (ideaReader) Promises Long Range – from DAILY RFID
DAILY RFID, a Chinese leading producer of RFID hardware, has announced a latest Long Range 125KHz LF RFID Reader (ideaReader) designed for access control applications, and other situations that require long read range. The Long Range 125KHz RFID Reader (ideaReader) is designed for providing long... - October 10, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Free White Paper: 3 Keys to Optimizing the Support Desk Process Now Available for Download
PhaseWare is offering a free white paper, Hone Your Customer Support Desk Tool. The information applies to customer support desks, customer service desks, help desks, and contact centers. - October 10, 2009 - PhaseWare, Inc.
Mantra Technologies Offers Complimentary Offshoring Strategy Webinar
Mantra Technologies (www.mantrasys.com) announces the launch of webinar series designed to provide IT, software and product managers, of small businesses (SMB) and software vendors(ISV) the latest results-driven and Cost efficient offshoring strategies that are just right for you. The series will... - October 10, 2009 - Mantra Technologies
Thatcher Technology Group Forms Strategic Partnership with ROAM Data
Thatcher and ROAM partner to deliver the Direct Sales industry’s first integrated Sales Performance Management Software that can be accessed by virtually any mobile phone on any carrier network - to help Direct Sellers easily enter orders and sell more, anytime, anywhere. - October 10, 2009 - ROAM Data, Inc
Is Diversity Awareness Important in Business?
SafetySkills™ encourages employers to celebrate Diversity Awareness Month. - October 10, 2009 - SafetySkills
Zycus to Present at the 3rd Annual CFO Strategies India Forum
Zycus participates in the 3rd Annual CFO Strategies India Forum on October 12 and October 13 and will present on how organizations can capitalize from their procurement initiatives. - October 10, 2009 - Zycus Inc
Companies Leverage Social Media to Recruit
USA Today installed LinkUp’s Facebook App on its corporate Facebook page, allowing the company to tap into the power of social networking in its recruiting efforts. LinkUp’s Facebook App, called ‘Current-Jobs-at-Our-Company,’ enables companies to automatically publish jobs... - October 10, 2009 - LinkUp
Marketing Expert, Eric Knight Joins Business Expert Webinars
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that marketing expert, Eric Knight, has joined their speaker portfolio. “The Internet has created an entirely new medium to reach prospects. The traditional marketing tool kit has exploded into an even more... - October 10, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
OIT Launches New DocFinity B2B Website
Optical Image Technology has launched a B2B website with easy-to-navigate information about document management, business process management, and workflow. Site includes case studies, educational articles, and DocFinity product information. - October 10, 2009 - Optical Image Technology
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Offers Investment and Financial Analysis Course
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that RRAR along with the Triangle International Council of REALTORS® (TICOR) will be hosting a Certified International Property Specialist designation course titled “Investment... - October 10, 2009 - RRAR
Canon ImageRunner Advance Range Unveiled
In preparation of the imminent release of the much anticipated new Canon ImageRunner Advance range of multi-functional devices, UK based Canotec Ltd today unveil their new Image Runner Advance information site, www.canonadvance.co.uk. CanonAdvance.co.uk has been specifically designed to deliver a... - October 10, 2009 - Canotec Ltd
New Documentary on Painter John Marin Will Premiere in December
217 Films and independent filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton announce the premiere of their new film about American master John Marin. On Friday, December 11 "John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!” will make its world premiere at the Portland Museum of Art in Portland, Maine. This film tells the story of one of the most important American artistic figures of the first half of the 20th century. Features works from the private collection of Norma Marin seldom seen anywhere. - October 09, 2009 - 217 Films
"Once Upon A Time in Manhattan" to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Starlet Events Raises Awareness for Children with Life Threatening Diseases and Their Families
Starlet Events & Entertainment Marketing, in conjunction with www.Jenmarden.com, will host the Ronald McDonald House Gala, “Once Upon A Time in Manhattan” in New York City on November 19th from 8pm-11pm at celebrity hot-spot, Marquee. - October 09, 2009 - Starlet Events & Entertainment Marketing
Welcome to Couto Solutions; They Truly Are Rocking the Building Blocks of Social Networks
Couto Solutions launches a completely new product and services lineup that is built around the brilliant Telligent Community Server Social Media Platform. Couto Solutions is now offering several products and services that extend the Telligent offering such as Paid Membership Product, Paid Web Support Product, A Donations Product, Telligent Community Hosting, Telligent Support and more. - October 09, 2009 - Couto Solutions
The First Truly Affordable Full Screen Software Magnifier
Innovation Management Group, Inc. (IMG) announced that it has begun shipping the latest release of its The Magnifier 1.50. A low cost, full screen magnification software application for Windows. Most magnification software products on the market are designed for individuals who have extreme visual impairments or are legally blind and can cost from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. The Magnifier is the first truly affordable full screen magnifier priced within the reach of average users. - October 09, 2009 - Innovation Management Group, Inc
Paris Perfect for that Perfect Special Occasion
Paris Perfect vacation rentals offer new Special Occasion Vacation Packages - October 09, 2009 - Paris Perfect Vacation Rentals
Global Trade of Wood Chips Down 26% in 2009 as Pulpmills Reduce Production Worldwide, Reports Wood Resources International
The international financial crisis has put a damper on global trade of wood chips used for pulp manufacturing in 2009, reports Wood Resources International. The biggest decline has been in shipments from Australia, South Africa and Uruguay to Japan. - October 09, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Top Ranked Spirituality Expert Garners Book of the Year Award in Crossing Twice
Dr. Reece W. Manley, DD, M.Ed., MPM has gained another honor for his work as a spirituality expert. Rolex Gold sponsored Instamation News Network has named Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source as the Christian/Spirituality Book of the Year. Instamation provides in network information to a... - October 09, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Chicago Retailers Come Together for City Wide Shopping and Beauty Event
Join them for Independent Retail Week 2009 and support your local fashion boutiques while getting the personal touch you deserve. - October 09, 2009 - Nolcha
Winter Hats! New Winter Fashion This Fall & Winter
Online Retailer Delights Budget-Conscious Fashion Enthusiasts with Trendy Winter Hats - October 09, 2009 - Fashion Scarves and Shawls
RMCN Cares
Credit repair company gives back at Day of Service in Washington, D.C. with other Inc. 500 / 5000 winners. - October 09, 2009 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
Technology and Science Partner to Promote World Peace
Telecoms Visionary to Address Friends Forever Youth Leaders at the Museum of Science, Boston ; Influential Clean Energy Media Professional to Discuss the Power of Communication - October 09, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
WSOP Academy Presents the First Ever November Nine Academy as Part of Poker's Most Prestigious Final Table Weekend
Learn poker from the best in the game, including former world champions, Phil Hellmuth and Greg Raymer, while experiencing the World Series of Poker Main Event as a VIP. - October 09, 2009 - World Series of Poker Academy
HDI Technologies, Inc. and Clear Medical Solutions Form Strategic Partnership to Serve Healthcare Providers
At the AHIMA 2009 Conference, HDI Technologies and Clear Medical Solutions announced their strategic partnership to better provide advanced healthcare information technology to hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. These technologies include Electronic Health Records (EHR), Computer Assisted Coding (CAC), Voice Recognition (VR), and Practice Management software, all of which are predicted to change the way that the healthcare industry operates in the next 10 years. - October 09, 2009 - Clear Medical Solutions, LLC
Is It Legal To - Legal Forum Surpasses 10,000 Members in Under 10 Months
Leading free legal forum Is It Legal To announces reaching the 10,000 member milestone in under 10 months. - October 09, 2009 - Is It Legal To
Putting an End to School Violence
Love Our Children USA speaks out on school violence which is a national crisis. - October 09, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
William B. McQueen Elected President of the Cremation Association of North America
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers is proud to announce that William B. McQueen, President and CEO, was elected president of the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) to serve the 2009-2010 association year. CANA is an association of cremationists, cemeterians, funeral directors,... - October 09, 2009 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Stakeholder Engagement is Standard Business Practice: AccountAbility Embarks on Revision of Its Internationally Accepted Stakeholder Engagement Standard
AccountAbility, the global not-for-profit standards developer is revising its AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement standard (AA1000SES) the world’s first international stakeholder engagement standard. The first edition, published in 2005, made it possible to embed engagement into core business... - October 09, 2009 - AccountAbility
TCG Graphics Names Operations Manager
Jeff Majewski, president and owner of TCG Graphics (www.tricg.com/), has announced that Brant Chesner has joined the company as its operations manager. In his role as operations manager, Chesner supervises all manufacturing jobs and ensures that all production employees and supervisors are... - October 09, 2009 - TCG Graphics
Compact and Light Weight Signal Level Meter Reduced for Clearance
Signal level meter is optimized to analyze signals from different sources for multiple applications such as the installation and maintenance of mobile telecommunications systems, cellular and cordless phone, CB paging, paging systems - October 09, 2009 - Gao Comm
DIG Coaching Practice Presents the Many Versions of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Talk Radio interviews ADD coach Dan Pruitt to get his insight on ADD with an insightful look at the dozens of different kinds of ADHD, Friday, October 16, 2009, 2:00 p.m. ET - October 09, 2009 - DIG Coaching Practice LLC
Link to Expert Partners with Six Disciplines
Business leaders couple Internet technology with strategies for long-term success. - October 09, 2009 - Link to Expert
EZWatch Pro Awarded Federal Government GSA Purchasing Contract
GSA Government Services Administration Designates EZWatch Pro as a Reliable Provider of Cost-Effective and High-Quality Commercial Products for Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies. EZWatch Pro awarded GSA status—potentially for 22 years through annual renewals. - October 08, 2009 - EZWatch Pro
Taking the Sting Out of Domestic Violence
Banquet Ball Fundraiser in Aid of Domestic Violence for Women And Children - October 08, 2009 - 1209 Enterprise
Bellwether Services Publishes Free Corporate Carbon Emissions Reduction Educational Resource
Bellwether has created a Carbon Footprint and Clean Water Strategy resource which addresses critical challenges such as green packaging, purchasing, logistics, supply chain, water strategy, environmental audit, as well as green travel, green building standards and other emerging topics. This environmental tool also supports the recent Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance Executive Order. - October 08, 2009 - Bellwether Services
Affliction Gets Crowned as MMA Band of the Year
IndieSolo.com, a music company dedicated to delivering the world’s best Mixed Martial Arts music, recently crowned Affliction as the top MMA band of the year. - October 08, 2009 - EyeShout Media Inc.
BusinesSuites President Congratulates Team Members for Winning National Award
Daily, John Jordan personally recognizes his team members’ contributions: Today, he's taking it national. - October 08, 2009 - BusinesSuites
Texas Self Storage Association Board of Directors Elect New Officers, Welcome New Directors
The Texas Self Storage Association has elected new officers for the 2009-2010 term. In addition, four newly elected Directors were made welcome at the Board's planning meeting. - October 08, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
"Making Home Affordable Programs" Have Slow Start Caused by Confusion of Loan Modification Laws Between Tax Payers and Banks
Banks and Taxpayers blame the confusion and constant change of the States' different Loan Modifications Laws for the "Making Home Affordable Programs" thus far a unsuccessful start. Banks and Financial Institutions are having difficulty training employees to process the loan modification requests in light of these new Loan Modification Laws. Taxpayers are also having difficulty keeping up with the requirements to be eligible for a Loan Modification - October 08, 2009 - US Loan Modification Laws
De Post - La Poste to Reduce Cost with Zycus Spend Management
Belgium based postal service provider looks to Zycus Spend Analysis to improve spend visibility as they streamline their end to end procurement processes. - October 08, 2009 - Zycus Inc
Action-Packed Speakers Lineup Set for GoldenNetworking.com's China Leaders Forum 2009
Top-notch lineup of speakers and panelists set for GoldenNetworking.com's China Leaders Forum 2009 on October 8th in New York City. - October 08, 2009 - Golden Networking
Stream Energy to Host Dallas-Area Ignite Academy October 10
Event Designed to Train Ignite Associates on How to Master the Ignite Opportunity, Notes Ignite Founder Chris Domhoff and Stream Chairman Rob Snyder. - October 08, 2009 - Stream Energy
Wake County Economic Development Podcast Details Why Wake County is the Best Place to do Business
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the release of a new audio podcast featuring commentary from executive director Ken Atkins. In the podcast, Atkins explains why Wake County is one of the nation’s best places to live and work. The podcast offers... - October 08, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
The Cypress of Raleigh Hires New Dining Manager
Regina Driesbach, executive director of The Cypress of Raleigh (www.thecypressofraleigh.com), has announced that Mike Clifton has joined the organization as the new dining manager. Making a recent return from retirement, Clifton takes on his new role having worked his entire career in the... - October 08, 2009 - Cypress of Raleigh
UC Irvine's Breakfast Series to Feature CMBS and Receivership Experts
University of California, Irvine and the Center for Real Estate is hosting its tri-annual Breakfast Series at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach, California. - October 08, 2009 - CWP | Advisors
The Sky’s the Limit: Entrepreneurs to Fly Italian Fighter Planes, Dine 180 Feet Above Las Vegas Strip, and Learn from $1B Zappos CEO
Maverick Business Adventures’ Entrepreneur Leadership Network is Changing the Way Business is Played Through Adventure, Collaboration and Philanthropy Maverick Business Adventures® (MBA) will introduce ambitious entrepreneurs to a series of high-adrenaline adventures Nov. 5-8 in Las... - October 08, 2009 - Maverick Business Adventures
Executive Coaching Group’s Online Free Process and Performance Improvement Resource Center Offers New Tools
Web Resource Center Assists Business Leaders in Strategy, Process and Performance Improvement Activities. - October 08, 2009 - Executive Coaching Group
Web Courseworks Selected as eLearning Vendor for World Anti-Doping Agency Coach’s Tool Kit
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) tasked Web Courseworks (WCW) with creating an interactive, web-based anti-doping education program to educate elite and recreational coaches worldwide through tutorial, scenario and game-based learning. Following an open bid for tenders, WADA awarded WCW the... - October 08, 2009 - Web Courseworks