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Conren Investors Group Announces the Beta Launch of Its 15SecondResume Custom Resume-Writing Webinar
The 15SecondResume Custom Resume-writing Webinar teaches job-seekers and those looking for jobs the critical new skills needed today to help them jump to the top of the resume pile, get their next interview and land a new job. - September 12, 2009 - 15SecondResume
Cynthia Roney Brings 25 Years Business Experience to ActionCOACH in Canada
After four months of extensive due diligence, Cynthia Roney began to appreciate the depth of the organization and the substantial experience and professionalism of its coaches. - September 12, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Operation Life Transformed's "Three Step Transformation" Receives 2009 Newman's Own Award
Fisher House Foundation Inc., Newman's Own Inc., and Military Times Media Group Supports Life Improvements for Military Families. - September 11, 2009 - Operation Life Transformed
The Reign of 'Grandma' and 'Grandpa' is Over as Boomer Grandparents Opt for More Fitting Names
Baby boomers have redefined every aspect of our culture and grandparent names are no exception. New book You Can Call Me Hoppa! The Grandparents' Guide to choosing a name that Fits helps modern grandparents find the answer to the 'what to be called?' question. - September 11, 2009 - You Can Call Me Hoppa! The Grandparents' Guide to Choosing a Name that Fits
Financial Planning Specialists Chamberlyns Appoint Koozai to Manage SEO
Chamberlyns, the Luton based financial planning specialists, have chosen SEO Company Koozai to deal with the Internet marketing for their new website. - September 11, 2009 - Koozai
Tutoring Service, WyzAnt, Now Enables Tutors to Post Videos on Their Profile
Popular home tutoring service, WyzAnt, recently added video capabilities to their tutor profiles, allowing tutors to showcase their talents and educational skills to potential students. - September 11, 2009 - WyzAnt
Sample Legal Forms & Business Documents Now Available for Free at WhichDraft.com
WhichDraft.com announces the launch of its free contract generation website, which offers free contract templates, explanations, and an easy to use document creation wizard to guide you though the contract assembly process. - September 11, 2009 - WhichDraft.com
Soapourri's Piggy Soap Reminds Us to Wash Those Hands
Soapourri introduces a pink piggy soap to remind us to wash those hands and avoid the swine flu. - September 11, 2009 - Soapourri Natural Bath & Body, LLC
Sweden Consumes More Than 20% of the World’s Wood Pellets and Demand is Growing, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The decision by EU to use a minimum of 20% renewable energy by 2020 has driven a rapid increase in wood pellet production in Europe. Sweden, Germany, Denmark and the UK are expected to have the fastest growth in consumption the coming 10 years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 11, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
EcoTek Lighting Installs Backlit LED Menu Boards at Yoshinoya America Inc. to Maximize Energy Efficiency
Yoshinoya America Inc., famous for the original Beef Bowl®, and EcoTek Lighting jointly announced today that the Yoshinoya America Inc. will be installing energy efficient, high performance Menu Boards with LED illumination in its new store to help save the environment. The innovative Direct... - September 11, 2009 - EcoTek Lighting
SendCare.com Care Packages Remembers U.S. Heroes on the Eighth Anniversary of 9/11
Since January 2000, SendCare.com has helped families and friends stay connected with custom care packages. During that time, many members of the deployed military and countless college students have received cheer through this unique service. On the eighth anniversary of 9/11, the owner of SendCare.com Care Packages recalled those tragic events and urged everyone to pull together in the spirit of community. - September 11, 2009 - SendCare.com
Newtechbio Offers Bed Bug Mace (TM) Control Treatment for Residential, Hospitality and Commercial Application
Newtechbio, Inc. announced today that it has expanded its product offering line with the addition of Bed Bug Mace to control and get rid of bed bug infestations in residential, hospitality, commercial and industrial buildings. - September 11, 2009 - Newtechbio, Inc
James P. Joseph, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Form 990:Schedule H for Healthcare Firms & Hospitals: Practice Guidance Live Webcast on 11/02/2009
The Knowledge Group/Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that James P. Joseph, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Form 990: Schedule H for Healthcare... - September 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Free Webinar- How to Use LinkedIn to Acquire New Clients Presented by Colbeck Coaching Group
This free webinar will help business owners, marketing professionals and sales people acquire new clients quickly and easily by using LinkedIn. - September 11, 2009 - Colbeck Coaching Group
Texas Phone Repair Announces 15 Minute Repair Service for Apple iPhone 3G and 3GS
Texas Phone Repair Announces 15 Minute Repair Service for Cracked or Broken iPhone Screens in Dallas / Ft. Worth Metroplex. Same Day Turnaround for the Nationwide Mail in Service. - September 11, 2009 - Texas Phone Repair
Career Development Scholarship Open to Safety Professionals, Engineers, Reliability Professionals, Risk Managers and Performance Improvement Professionals
Career Development Scholarships are open to safety professionals, engineers, reliability professionals, risk managers and performance improvement professionals. Scholarships provide financial support for attendance at the Career Development Track at the 2009 TapRooT® Summit, October 7-9 at the Sheraton Downtown Nashville Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee. - September 11, 2009 - System Improvements, Inc.
Live Powerfully Celebrates Its 7th Year Anniversary with a Firewalk for Entrepreneurs
Live Powerfully celebrates 7 years of business creating breakthrough performance for entrepreneurs and business leaders by offering the Firewalking Experience on September 19th, 2009 near San Diego, CA. The Firewalk Experience enables people to break through the fears and obstacles that prevent them from succeeding and achieving their dreams and business goals. - September 11, 2009 - Live Powerfully
Injured Trespasser Treated, Cited After Sonitrol Pacific Detection
Sonitrol Pacific security audio of someone crying in pain resulted in the arrest of an injured, trespassing skateboarder from a Washington school September 7. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Robin Goings received a system activation from the school and heard someone crying. He called the school... - September 11, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Arendholz Bryan & Associates, PC Wins "Best of Branford, CT" Award as Top CPA Firm in the Community
Arendholz Bryan & Associates is picked as top tax CPA firm in Branford, CT. - September 11, 2009 - Arendholz Bryan & Associates, PC
ICTS Releases White Paper on Clinical Trial Site Optimization, Subject Recruitment and Retention
Tom Sturgis, president of ICTS (Integrated Clinical Trial Services, LLC), a strategic clinical trials support company that utilizes more than 300 contract employees internationally to provide pre-trial preparation, recruitment, enrollment, retention, compliance and pre-launch services, has... - September 11, 2009 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
David T. Buente, Partner, of Sidley Austin LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 5: Accounting for Contingencies and Environmental Liabilities Live Webcast on 11/06/2009
The Knowledge Group/Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that David T. Buente, Partner, of Sidley Austin LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “FAS 5: Accounting for Contingencies and... - September 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Quality and Craftsmanship Are Hallmarks of Custom Exterior Shutter Company
In a recession, many shoppers favor bargains over well-made items. However, one manufacturer of exterior shutters, Estate Millwork, is standing by company values – high quality and outstanding craftsmanship – that are their brand hallmarks. "What's a deal and what's a bargain is... - September 11, 2009 - Estate Millwork
Forte Consultancy Group Relocates Its HQ Address to Accommodate Growth
Forte Consultancy Group, a leading management consulting company renowned for its focus on project implementation, announced today that their headquarters has moved to a new office in Istanbul in order to accommodate their growing team. The company will continue to use its UAE office as the GCC... - September 11, 2009 - Forte Consultancy Group
RNCOS Releases a New Report - China Automobile Sector Forecast to 2012
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “China Automobile Sector Forecast to 2012” to its report gallery. The report provides various aspects of the Chinese automobile market. - September 11, 2009 - RNCOS
Nosago Announces First Projects for Using Crowd Sourcing to Find Best Solutions for Companies
Nosago will use our crowd of experts to help our first two clients, and to find best solutions for both a cost savings project and a market research survey. - September 11, 2009 - Nosago Ltd
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on TALF and Its Impact on the Commercial Real-estate Market
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: “The Future of TALF and its Impact on the Commercial Real-estate Market”. This two-hour event is scheduled... - September 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Ending the “QSPE” (FAS 166 & 167) and Its Impact on Your Firm
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: “Ending the “QSPE” (FAS 166 & 167) and its impact on your firm”. This two-hour event is... - September 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Understanding the IRS New Contract Manufacturing Rules
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 IRS New Contract Manufacturing Rules”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday,... - September 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Understanding Foreign Issuer Reporting Enhancements (FIRE) on 11/9/09
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 Foreign Issuer Reporting Enhancements (FIRE)”. This two-hour event is scheduled on November... - September 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Antitrust & Technology for Attorneys on February 4, 2010
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: “Antitrust & Technology for Attorneys: Dealing with a Global Anti-Competitive Environment”. This... - September 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Al Gore "Green Solutions" Event in Boca Raton, an Intriguing Speech on Environmental Sustainability
Vice President Al Gore comes to South Florida on November 14th - Boca Raton, Mizner Park. Speaking the An Inconvenient Truth - 90 min lecture speech. - September 10, 2009 - B2BGLOBAL.COM
U S Building Consultants, Inc. and DDIA Comes Out with Certified Protocols for Inspection/Remediation of Chinese Drywall
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc., and part of the Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) workgroup that was formed about five months ago has been spending 90% of their time on the... - September 10, 2009 - USBCI
FR Shirt Manufacturer DRIFIRE to Organize Webinar Discussing New NFPA 70E Standards for Clothing
Premier arc flash clothing manufacturer and retailer DRIFIRE will host an interactive Webinar in collaboration with ISHN Magazine to discuss new FR requirements according to the NFPA 70E Standards. - September 10, 2009 - Drifire
Sandymontana Creates a Multi-Dimensional Look and Feel for Nike 6.0 Ads
Today, Portland, Ore.-based creative agency Sandymontana announced a new series of national television and web advertisements for the Nike 6.0 action sports Fall ‘09/Winter ’09 apparel line. The campaign began airing during the 2009 Summer Dew Tour on NBC, MTV2 and the USA Network, and will roll out through Feb. during the Winter Dew Tour. The ads will continue in general rotation on FUEL TV through May ’10. - September 10, 2009 - Sandymontana
Digital Watermarking Finding Traction in Multiple Industries and Applications
The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) announced that 2009 has so far been a banner year in the commercialization and adoption of digital watermarking solutions: · aquaMobile announced that readers of the Autofácil magazine (Madrid, Spain) can now view videos, listen to statements... - September 10, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance
Green Grass Realty Announces Their Dedication to Providing Affordable Real Estate Services to Sellers and Buyers
GreenGrassRealty.com, a Middle Tennessee discount real estate broker, provides four listing options for home sellers with excellent customer service, information and resources are provided to For Sale by Owners and home buyers, free market analysis, dream home finder, mortgage quotes, featured listings, video tours. - September 10, 2009 - Green Grass Realty
Transfreight Adds Yard Hound™ from PINC Solutions to Further Expand Its Capabilities in Yard Management
Leading lean logistics service provider benefits from real-time-location-system (RTLS) enhanced visibility added to yard management solution. - September 10, 2009 - PINC
S4i Partners with Retail and Distribution Leader Retalix Delivering Paperless Functionality to Their IBM System i Customers
S4i Systems’ document distribution, archiving and retrieval capabilities promote cost efficiency and deliver value. Integration with S4i allows Retalix to provide customers the document imaging functionality they need from the leading provider in their markets. - September 10, 2009 - S4i Systems
3B Dataservices, Developers of IBM System i Business Solutions, Announce Today That Their Enterprise Software, iNfinite Answers Will Now be Known as the First UnERP
3B Dataservices, developers of IBM System i business solutions, announce today that their enterprise software, iNfinite Answers will now be known as the first unERP. IT leaders and all levels of corporate management praise the merits of (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) information systems. - September 10, 2009 - 3B Dataservices Ltd.
DominoesStars Tops the Online Domino Industry with a Whopping weekly Jackpot
Jackpots such as these are not just a one time event with DominoesStars as they intend on consistently running weekly and monthly jackpots. - September 10, 2009 - DominoesStars.com
Medical Tourism Corporation Brings Affordable Bariatric Surgery to the USA
Texas-based Medical Tourism Corporation ties up with Blossom Bariatrics to offer affordable weight loss surgery at Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The surgeries will be performed by Dr Thomas W Umbach one of the top bariatric surgeons in the USA and the medical director of bariatric surgery for Valley Health Systems, which is a chain of five hospitals in Las Vegas, Nevada. - September 10, 2009 - Medical Tourism Corporation
CTXM Extends Freaky Slots Family with 3D Slots
CTXM, a leading developer of online gambling software and gambling platforms, has released two next-generation 3D slots in Freaky Slots Family. - September 10, 2009 - CTXM Ltd
Beautorium President Ann Francke to Present on Ethical Retailing at HBA Global Expo
Ann Francke, Beautorium President and Co-founder, will present "Ethical Retailing: Growing Green Beauty - Without the Wash" at the 17th Annual HBA Global Expo & Conference. Francke's presentation will be part of HBA’s session entitled “SUSTAINABILITY FROM A-Z:... - September 10, 2009 - Beautorium
Employee Engagement is Key to Post-Recession Growth According to Major Companies But is Being Cut Back
Engaging staff could help the UK thrive in the upturn is the unanimous verdict of 150 CEOs and HR Directors from companies with over one million UK employees polled for a business leaders’ conference to be held on 10th September by employee engagement survey specialist ETS. David Macleod,... - September 10, 2009 - ETS plc
Duke University to Host Leadership Conference
Duke University’s Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE) (www.leadershipandethics.org) has announced that the 8th annual Fuqua School of Business & Coach K Leadership Conference titled “Leading In Times of Uncertainty” will be held Oct. 19-21 at Duke... - September 10, 2009 - Coach K Leadership Conference
CED’s September STREAK Seminar to Feature Research Triangle Park-Based Bioptigen
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the next installment of its popular STREAK program, to be held Thursday,... - September 10, 2009 - CED
Fuentek President Named NCTA WISE Co-Chair
Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com), a consulting firm that provides intellectual property and technology management services, has announced that president Laura A. Schoppe has been named co-chair of the North Carolina Technology Association’s Women In Science And Engineering council. Schoppe,... - September 10, 2009 - Fuentek, LLC
The Cypress of Raleigh Member Joe Whitehead Earns J. Leon Lascoff Memorial Award
Regina Driesbach, executive director of The Cypress of Raleigh (www.thecypressofraleigh.com), has announced that Cypress member, Joe Whitehead will be honored with the J. Leon Lascoff Memorial Award for outstanding service and contributions to health care with special emphasis on pharmacy services,... - September 10, 2009 - Cypress of Raleigh
For the Sixth Straight Year, First Investors Celebrates Life Insurance Awareness Month
First Investors has again joined more than 100 companies and industry organizations to promote Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM), a public awareness campaign initiated by the LIFE Foundation to educate Americans about the value of life insurance protection. - September 10, 2009 - First Investors Media
City of Rochester Hills, MI and Recruitmentfactory.com Team Up to Help Area Employers
Rochester Hills, MI area employers get significant discount on Recruitmentfactory.com services. Saving $1,000s per year. - September 10, 2009 - Recruitmentfactory.com