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Kansas City Film Buffs Brace for Premiere of Award-Winning Documentary Targeting Their City in Investigations of Eminent Domain 'Abuse'
‘Begging for Billionaires’ covers ten years of controversial eminent domain takings in Kansas City and St. Louis. The exclusive, one-time screening is set for 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 as an official selection of the Kansas International Film Festival. - August 28, 2009 - Begging for Billionaires
Looking for a Way Out of Corporate America? Here is the Escape Manual.
Custom Solutions announces the release of "No Limits: How I escaped the clutches of Corporate America to live the self-employed life of my dreams" by Sara Morgan. Sample chapters can be accessed online at www.nolimitsthebook.com. - August 28, 2009 - Custom Solutions
Corporate Transportation Reaches 30% Growth
During a time when most transportation companies are parking trucks, Corporate Traffic, Inc. continues to expand its asset based subsidiary, Corporate Transportation. With the most recent addition of four new company trucks and trailers, Chad Cline, Executive Vice President of Corporate... - August 28, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
CTXM Continues GamingOS Expansion in Social Networks
CTXM, a leading provider of iGaming software and platforms recently completed an implementation of its GamingOS social gaming platform to one of the biggest social networking websites in the Baltic States. - August 28, 2009 - CTXM Ltd
Synergic Alliance Announces Official Launch and Outlines Available Services
Synergic Alliance announces official launch and outlines available services Raliegh, NC - Synergic Alliance, a leading provider of business improvement services, is pleased to announce its official launch and outline of available services. Synergic Alliance was founded by a group of local business... - August 28, 2009 - Synergic Alliance
Texas Man Offers Up Body and Name Change for a Career with VirtualAutoBuying
As the unemployment numbers continue to rise and the job market grows more competitive, potential employees are pulling out all the stops. - August 28, 2009 - VirtualAutoBuying
New Tool for Job Seekers is Accelerating Their Job Search
Users of MyOwnOnlineResume.com are able to create an easy to use and low cost professional web presence. It is helping them accelerate their job search. - August 28, 2009 - MyOwnOnlineResume.com
The Special Event Company Receives Two ISES Esprit Awards
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 received two ISES Esprit International Awards from the International Special Events Society, presented on Aug. 8 in San... - August 28, 2009 - The Special Event Company
Magazines: the New Frontier for Outsourcing?
The magazine segment represents a major chunk of the global print publishing market. With more than 100,000 magazine titles being published in the US and UK alone, the magazine publishing industry is huge in scale and operations. Each year, the US and UK markets sell upwards of 4 billion magazine... - August 28, 2009 - ValueNotes Database Pvt Ltd
William Hill Online Chooses SafeCharge International’s Customized Solution for Accepting Online Payments
SafeCharge Assures William Hill Online Has a Secure Approach to Maximizing Sales Conversion - August 28, 2009 - SafeCharge International
Vaco Raleigh, LLC Releases Podcast on Vaco Executive Search
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 Vaco Executive Search. In the podcast, Dan Davies, managing director of the executive search division, discusses the role of Vaco... - August 28, 2009 - VACO Raleigh
Charles Weinacker Talks About What It’s Like Having WalMart as a Customer
Alabama Business Today hosts Charles Weinacker on August 29. Mr. Weinacker is the owner of PetFriendly and will describe the ins and outs of being a WalMart supplier. - August 28, 2009 - Alabama Business Today
New Coach Tony Aziz Brings 30 Years of Expertise to ActionCOACH
Growth and profit is what it’s all about for Tony Aziz. - August 28, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Marvin Suwarso Comes to ActionCOACH from a Business and Professional Sports Coaching Background
Marvin Suwarso is excited to be able to combine his two greatest professional passions - business and coaching - with ActionCOACH, in order to help business owners overcome their challenges and maximize the results of their businesses. - August 28, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Peter Lepinski is the Newest ActionCOACH in Grande Prairie, Alberta Canada
Peter Lepinski is excited to join the ActionCOACH team and looks forward to helping other business owners. - August 28, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Faint Sounds Captured by Sonitrol Pacific, Two Arrested
Faint sounds of movement captured inside a classroom by Sonitrol Pacific’s audio security system led deputies to arrest two suspected burglars August 14. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Minta Christopherson received the system activation from the Washington school’s classroom and heard... - August 28, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
In Boom or Bust Calgary Barter Makes Cents for Businesses
ITEX Corporation, the largest barter company in North America, launches operations in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ITEX Toronto Broker, Michael Muzzin, has expanded operations into Calgary and is enrolling new businesses daily to become part of the most active trading community in North... - August 28, 2009 - Barter In Alberta
Will Marre, Leadership Expert, Tells Forbes That the Jobs of the Future Are Those That Are Going to Save the World and Generate Sustainable Profits
In a recent Forbes article, leadership expert, Will Marre, encourages jobseekers to look for socially responsible careers in social entrepreneurship and driving non-profits to be sustainable. He exhorts that the jobs that are in highest demand are those that benefit humanity and the environment and simultaneously create sustainable income strains. - August 28, 2009 - REALeadership Alliance
Singapore to Overtake South Korea as Fiber Broadband Leader
“The future of broadband is clearly in fiber,” according to analyst Ben Piper, Director of the Strategy Analytics Multiplay Market Dynamics service. “The existing Telco xDSL infrastructure is reaching the end of its useful life—soon it will no longer be able to support... - August 28, 2009 - Strategy Analytics
Sonitrol Pacific Detects, Police Catch Vandals on the Run
Police chased down and arrested three people suspected of vandalizing a Washington school after Sonitrol Pacific detected suspicious activity August 14. After a loud bang set off an impact-activated security sensor at the school, Operator Michael Young listened to live audio and heard more... - August 28, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
PossibilityNOW! Cafés Tap "the Genius in the Room" as a Fresh Alternative to the Keynote Speech
FutureWave Consulting offers dynamic PossibilityNOW! Cafés as a fresh alternative to the usual keynote address, bringing full participation and collaboration to meetings and conferences. - August 28, 2009 - FutureWave Consulting
Mickey Tumlin is the First ActionCOACH in Alabama
Mickey Tumlin joins to ActionCOACH with an extensive financial background. - August 28, 2009 - ActionCOACH
North America’s Largest Interior Design Franchise Company Announces $10,000 Dream Bedroom Sweepstakes
INTERIORS by Decorating Den company chairman, James S. Bugg, just announced the company’s $10,000 retail value 40 Fabulous Dream Bedroom Sweepstakes in celebration of Decorating Den’s 40th business anniversary. The sweepstakes begin September 1, 2009. “I am very pleased to able... - August 27, 2009 - Interiors by Decorating Den
Fish & Richardson and Gulf Coast Western Announce Countersuit Filed Against Colorado Division of Securities Over Oil & Gas Joint Venture Partnerships
Attorneys with Fish & Richardson P.C. have filed a countersuit on behalf of Gulf Coast Western against the Colorado Division of Securities in response to allegations of securities violations levied against long-standing oil and gas joint ventures. - August 27, 2009 - Gulf Coast Western
Ar Cash Flow Introduces Debt - Free Cash Resource to Upper Hunter Valley Winery
AR Cash Flow is successfully helping small businesses discover creative financing that does not involve going through lengthy bank procedures or sacrificing ownership each time they need cash. Their latest success is with Yarraman Estate Wines in Upper Hunter Valley, which is pleased to have... - August 27, 2009 - AR Cash Flow
Invengo Technology Corp. Launches EPC C1 Gen 2 Jewelry Tag
A small form factor RFID tag with a read range of up to 3.9 ft. (1.2m) the Invengo 8108-C04 is ideal for attaching to small jewelry items such as finger rings and ear rings. - August 27, 2009 - Invengo Technology Corporation
How to do a Back-to-School Vision Board by Best-Selling Author Joyce Schwarz, Booksigning & Workshop in Venice, Ca 8/27/09
What if you and your family could decide to make this the best school year ever for your kids? Well, now you can using an amazing, no-cost method called visionboarding. Best-selling author Joyce Schwarz, The Vision Board book (16 weeks as the #1 mystical bestseller on Amazon.com) explains how to in her upcoming workshop at the Mystic Journey Bookstore in Venice, California on Thursday, August 27 from 7-10 pm - August 27, 2009 - The Vision Board Institute
Hudson's Dirt Cheap is Expanding Again
More and more people are looking for bargains these days and Hudson's Dirt Cheap is ready to meet their needs. Find out why this discount retailer has its customers coming from miles around just to see what's new. - August 27, 2009 - Hudson's Dirt Cheap
Discountcell.com Certified by Oregon State as WBE
Discountcell Inc, a leading online retailer of cell phone accessories, has been certified by the State of Oregon as a WBE. - August 27, 2009 - Discountcell Inc
Rabbit Healthcare Systems Launches Health Information Exchange
Three real world interfaces facilitate the flow of vital patient information between patients, facilities and systems. Rabbit Healthcare Systems, the leading oncology electronic health records (EHR) and practice management system, today announced that it has launched the first phase of its health... - August 27, 2009 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
FPA Challenges SBA Figures on Federal Contracting with Small Businesses
Fraud and Abuse Including a Dysfunctional Bureaucratic Culture Cited as Main Culprits for Uncle Sam Failure at Meeting Statutory Mandate for Contracting with Small Businesses - August 27, 2009 - Fairness in Procurement Alliance (FPA)
Battery Burglar Caught by Sonitrol Pacific Monitored Video
Detections by an integrated security system monitored by a Sonitrol Pacific operator allowed police to arrest one person suspected of trying to steal batteries from all terrain vehicles in the yard of a Washington dealership August 21. Just after 1:00 a.m., Operator Minta Christopherson received... - August 27, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Global eProcure Named to Supply and Demand Chain Executive Magazine Executive 100 Listing
Global eProcure makes it to the coveted list of “Executive 100 listing” by Supply and Demand Chain Executive Magazine - August 27, 2009 - Global eProcure
North Raleigh Florist Supports the Muscular Dystrophy Association
Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (www.northraleighflorist.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road, has announced that the shop will sponsor the annual Telethon Executive Lock-Up (TELU) to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Capital City... - August 27, 2009 - North Raleigh Florist
Cornerstone Detention Products Ranks in Inc.’s Top 5000 List for Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
International detention products and services company Cornerstone Detention Products has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. Cornerstone Detention Products, based in Tanner, Ala., received a ranking of 2,223 on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list. - August 27, 2009 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Russell Bedford Continues Eastern European Growth with New Member Firms in Ukraine
Kiev professional services firms Degression Group LLC and Dobson Analytic LLC have been picked as members of Russell Bedford International. - August 27, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
Srilanka News App Released as iPhone App in Apple iTunes Store
Abhav LLC, an Internet Marketing (SEO, PPC, Link building, Press Releases), Mobile development and marketing company based in Boston, USA released Sri lankan news in iPhone app in Apple's itunes store. - August 27, 2009 - Abhav LLC
PhaseWare, Inc. Announces Tracker OnDemand: Web-Based Customer Service and Support Software
All the power of Tracker brought to you over the web. - August 27, 2009 - PhaseWare, Inc.
Sonitrol Pacific Integrated Security Leads Police to Wanted Man
A Sonitrol Pacific detection of activity outside a secured building allowed police to locate and arrest a man with multiple outstanding warrants January 16. Operator Minta Christopherson received an alert from an overhead door sensor at WW Metal Fab and listened to real-time audio streaming from... - August 27, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
FutureWave Guides Sustainable Business to Higher Ground
In response to pressing need for improved communication and coordination, the Sustainable NC Business Council partnered with FutureWave Consulting to host a unique and engaging "collaboratory" on May 21 that took collaboration to a whole new level. - August 27, 2009 - FutureWave Consulting
Dan Pena Taking QLA to China
Dan Pena is Founder of the Quantum Leap Advantage business principles. He is currently considering taking on a China based industrial company as chairman with a family that has been active in business and politics there for more than 2000 yrs. - August 27, 2009 - Dan Pena Quantum Leap Advantage
Urban Latin Duo from NJ Are Compared to Wisin Y Yandel by Music Excutive
Kuko Alamala & Buda the Urban Latin duo from NJ are compared to Wisin Y Yandel by Music Executive. Kuko Alamala & Buda are set to release their Sophomore Album "Pintando Con Palabras" (Painting with Words), Fall 2009. - August 26, 2009 - Alamala Music
East Tennessee Company Nominated for National Award
Sevier County business owner Jacob Timmons of S.D. Professionals, LLC based in Sevierville TN, has been nominated for the American Express/NBC Universal “Shine A Light” award for small business owners. The recognition honors those who have shown an ongoing entrepreneurial spirit through tough times. Nominees were selected for innovation, customer-first mentality, and a dedication to giving back to the community. - August 26, 2009 - SD Professionals LLC
Weblinx Ltd. Named in List of Best Search Engine Optimisation Firms
As the independent authority in search, topseos.com puts together the list of the best search engine optimisation firms in the United Kingdom. Weblinx Ltd. was selected as one of the top search engine optimisation firms in the United Kingdom, beating out hundreds of other applicants for the much coveted position. This recognition is based on the results that they provide to their clients in the realms of search engine optimisation. - August 26, 2009 - iCONQUER
The GreenShows Eco-Fashion Week at King of Greene Street, Sept 15-16
A 2-day fashion event with an eco-conscious vision featuring designers Bodkin, Izzy Lane, Bahar Shahpar, House Of Organic, Lara Miller, Mr. Larkin, STUDY by Tara St James, and an opening night event with the Rainforest Action Network. - August 26, 2009 - The GreenShows Eco Fashion Week
Smallbusiness-Domain.com Launches New Web Hosting Comparison Functionality Plus Enhancements to Coupons/Promo Codes Section
Today, Smallbusiness-Domain.com, a leading resource for on domains, web hosting, and e-commerce announced the launch of two new sections: A tool that allows you to compare up to 4 web hosting providers at one time and a completely revamped coupons and promo codes section featuring providers such as... - August 26, 2009 - Smallbusiness-Domain.com
China Business Handbook Now Available from U. S. Commercial Service & Dezan Shira; Free Download to China Briefing Subscribers
The China Business Handbook, a resource guide for conducting business in the People’s Republic of China, has been published by the U.S. Commercial Service in association with Dezan Shira & Associates, Inc. The China Business Handbook provides a general overview to successfully doing... - August 26, 2009 - Dezan Shira & Associates
Thomas M. Kiley Releases Free Child Injury Guide for Parents
Child injury lawyer Thomas M. Kiley, is offering a free book to help parents cope with the emotional, physical, and financial consequences stemming from their child’s injury. - August 26, 2009 - Thomas M. Kiley & Associates
Spirit Thinking® Inspires Aging Advocacy Group Formation by Client
Spirit Thinking® client Lea D. has been inspired. After completing The Horizons Approach to Spirit Thinking with Dr. Reece W. Manley, Lea wanted to give something back. - August 26, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Yoga Poses to Practice at Any Moment in Your Daily Life
How many times have you heard someone say, "I'd really like to do yoga but I just don't have time for it?" That is no longer an excuse. The new book, Yoga in No Time at All, published by PranaPower, LLC, provides 39 poses that can be done while you are brushing your teeth, putting your... - August 26, 2009 - PranaPower, LLC