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Insured Travelers Trigger Worldwide Donations
Travelers register their favorite Cause, Charity or Non-Profit, purchase travel medical or trip insurance or international medical coverage and a donation will be made by Lifeline Plus Inc. The contribution will generally be a tithing and therefore equal to 10% of the insurance cost; it will be paid directly to the charitable organization. - July 04, 2009 - Lifeline Plus Inc
New from Groark Audio: On the Subway – Poetry by Kurt Boone
Messenger 841 is Love – Love for New York City. Groark Audio announces the release of On the Subway, Poetry by Kurt Boone. With sound effects and new music, this 1-hour audio mix presents a fast-paced, street-level view of New York City from a foot messenger whose daily experience may take him through all five boroughs of Manhattan in a single day. - July 04, 2009 - Groark Audio
Workbooks Online Provides Sales and Marketing Advisories for Small and Mid-Size Businesses
’Business Perspectives’ Series from Web-Based CRM Company Gives Practical Free Advice on Sales and Marketing Best Practice. - July 04, 2009 - Workbooks Online Limited
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) Announces Record-Breaking Traffic on All Websites
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces a record-breaking number of page views for June 2009 for its two flagship finance vertical websites, BankInfoSecurity.com and CUInfoSecurity.com, as well as its newest website, GovInfoSecurity.com. - July 04, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
Down East Credit Union Expands Its Services with FISC
FISC Solutions has signed a contract with Down East Credit Union of Baileyville, Maine to provide check processing services for its inclearing checks. FISC currently provides Remote Branch Capture (FISCapture) services to the Credit Union. The contract allows FISC to receive and process the Credit... - July 04, 2009 - FISC Solutions
Second Chance Pet Adoptions Seeks Auction Items
Kristine Mayberry, president of Second Chance Pet Adoptions (www.secondchancenc.org), has announced that the organization is seeking auction items for its ninth annual Auction for the Animals fundraiser, which will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at Delightful Inspirations in Casper... - July 04, 2009 - Second Chance Pet Adoptions
NSK Delivers 12-Ton Slewing Bearing to Northern Ontario
An NSK slewing bearing was recently delivered to a steel mill in Northern Ontario to act as a spare after the previous spare was put into service. Prior to the replacement, the mill took every precaution to preserve this expensive bearing, which was in place for 15 years. NSK’s maintenance... - July 04, 2009 - NSK Canada Ltd
Train-Ease, Inc. and webSolve, LLC Join Forces
Train Ease, Inc. and webSolve, LLC are teaming up once again – only this time on a more permanent basis. Previously joining forces to market a variety of Learning Management Systems and other eLearning offerings, the Columbus, Ohio-based companies have decided to combine their eLearning expertise and technologies under one umbrella. - July 04, 2009 - webSolve, LLC
inteliCall Offers "More For Your Money" Conference Calling to US Businesses
Conferencing service provider integrates audio, web and desktop video into a single multinedia rate. - July 04, 2009 - inteliCall Conferencing
Perimeter Security Firm Fensec Named as 2009 WA Telstra Business Awards Finalist MYOB Small Business Award
Fensec Pty Ltd has been named one of only five finalists in the MYOB Small Business Award category of this year’s West Australian Telstra Business Awards. - July 04, 2009 - Fensec Pty Ltd
Twinfield Expands Management Team with Bert van der Zwan
Bert van der Zwan has joined the Twinfield management team and will also assume the responsibilities of chairman of the board - July 04, 2009 - Twinfield
The Mom Entrepreneur Co-op Shop Celebrates Summer: Offering Great Discounts, Gifts, Services, Giveaways and More
The Mom Entrepreneur Co-op Shop is a convenient, online shopping resource featuring unique products and helpful services. This summer, the Co-op Shop vendors are featuring many great items and services that are perfect for this time of year – all at significant discounts. The rapidly growing... - July 04, 2009 - The Mom Entrepreneur
Backpacks of School’s Video Equipment Recovered Due to Sonitrol Pacific Detection
Police arrested three suspected burglars and recovered backpacks filled with video equipment thanks to a detection by Sonitrol Pacific’s security system at a Washington school June 30. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Michele Imholt received the system activation from the school around 9:30 p.m. - July 04, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
US Soldiers Call Home for Free This Holiday
U.S. troops serving overseas can call home for free on July 4th thanks to a pair of Camp Hovey soldiers. Larry Thorpe, 28, Army 1st-15th Field Artillery and Patrick Ayers, 25, an Army Medic with the 4th-7th Cavalry, are giving away 1 million minutes of free talk time to celebrate Independence Day... - July 03, 2009 - JoeOnTheMove
Davis Park Announces New 2009 Pricing on Lofts, Townhomes and Condominiums in Research Triangle Park, NC
New 2009 Prices Propel Sales At Davis Park in Research Triangle Park, NC Upward 25% in Less Than One Week - July 03, 2009 - Davis Park Realty
Permitting for Boston Independence Day Tea Party Goes Down to the Wire
Permit for Parkman Bandstand was finally approved on Wednesday July 1st after application had been on file since May 29th. Sponsors of the Boston Independence Day Tea Party say they intended to hold the rallies in support of the Constitution and individual rights without the permit if necessary. - July 03, 2009 - Foundation for Conservative Solutions, LLC
See the All-New 2010 7-Series at Shelly BMW
Shelly BMW invites Southern California residents to stop by and see the all-new BMW 7-Series. - July 03, 2009 - Shelly BMW
See the All-New 2010 Z4 at Shelly BMW
Shelly BMW invites Southern California residents to stop in and see the all-new 2010 BMW Z4. - July 03, 2009 - Shelly BMW
Bright Future Predicted for Business Partners
Discount Marketing Corp will provide Internet marketing services to Starmaker International, Inc in their promotion of Bazi juice, a nutritional drink that contains Chinese jujube. Workshops, business opportunity meetings and product samplings are now being scheduled to educate people on how to increase income and health. - July 03, 2009 - Discount Marketing Corp
Better Business Bureau Awards Wise Giving Alliance Seal to the Casey Cares Foundation
After a comprehensive review, Better Business Bureau serving Greater Maryland awarded the Casey Cares Foundation with its Accredited Charity Seal. The application for BBB’s Accredited Charity Seal can only be completed by a local charity that has been assessed by BBB to meet or exceed each of its 20 Standards for Charity Accountability. The Casey Cares Foundation provides uplifting programs with a special touch to critically ill children and their families throughout the Maryland area. - July 03, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
China, Online Business and Other Legislative Changes - How Companies Should Respond to Comply
On June 30, 2009, Beijing changed the rules on delivering online content within China. Any company not complying could have their website shut down. Faroden gives best practice advice for doing business online and alerts changes in legislation and how businesses should respond. - July 03, 2009 - Faroden Ltd
Scantronix Document Scanning and Ebridge Solutions Form an Alliance
Scantronix.net, an industry leader in document scanning, digitization, and electronic document processing announced today that they have partnered with eBridge Solutions, a market leader in web-based document management. eBridge Solutions is a Tampa, Florida based company dedicated to pioneering... - July 03, 2009 - Scantronix
Sonitrol Pacific Catches Suspects Using School’s Master Key
Despite two suspected burglars using a master key to get inside a Washington school, Sonitrol Pacific security detected criminal activity and sent police to arrest them June 20. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Denise Smith was monitoring the school’s security system when the alarm activated. She... - July 03, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Dennis Bertron, Partner, Behar Bertron PLLC to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Understanding New Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations ("C&DIs")
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Dennis Bertron, Partner, Behar Bertron PLLC will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding New Compliance &... - July 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
New Marketing, PR and Business Focus Blog Introduced. New 'Simply Said' Blog Becomes New Page on Lincoln Maly Marketing Website.
Lincoln Maly Marketing has introduced a new company blog as a new page on the LincolnMalyMarketing.com website. The company’s blog, "Simply Said," will celebrate excellence, creativity, inspiration, and leadership in business with an eye for compelling marketing and communications. Lincoln Maly Marketing is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based integrated marketing, media relations, PR and corporate communications firm. - July 03, 2009 - Lincoln Maly Marketing
First Investors Corporation: Annual Sales Convention Held at El Conquistador Resort
First Investors’ top representatives and managers gathered at the annual Cloud Club Convention, June 25-28 at the El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. - July 03, 2009 - First Investors Media
Taking a Good Thing and Making It Better-Corporate Growth Despite the Economy for Hukill, Hazlett and Harrington Insurance
Wayne Oetjen, CEO and majority owner of HHH Insurance Co. wants to accomplish his goal of double digit growth for his insurance company. In these economic times, that’s no easy task. But given the fact that he has more than tripled the company in the last 10 years and he is continuing to move the needle in the right direction, even with the challenging economy he is gaining momentum toward his long term vision by contracting Susan Muth and Strategic Business Solutions, Inc. - July 03, 2009 - Strategic Business Solutions, Inc
Fidelity Independent Adviser Announces Best Fund for Third Quarter 2009
Fidelity Independent Adviser has selected Fidelity China Region Fund (FHKCX) as its “Best Fund for Third Quarter 2009,” according to publisher Donald Dion. The Williamstown, Massachusetts based family of newsletters provides picks for both mutual funds and ETFs in its weekly, monthly... - July 03, 2009 - Dion Money Management, LLC
4checks Moves Its Affiliate Program to Google
In an effort to support an ever growing affiliate program, 4checks moves its platform to Google Affiliate Network. - July 03, 2009 - 4Checks
Leading Law Firm Offers Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Seminar for Local Employers
A sexual harassment prevention training seminar for employers, supervisors and managers will be offered on July 15 in Oxnard, CA at the offices of leading law firm, Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton LLP. - July 03, 2009 - Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton LLP
ActionCOACH Helps Business Owners by Offering More Workshops & Educational Resources
Business Coaching Firm Fills Training Demands with Brand New Training Facility - July 03, 2009 - ActionCOACH Piedmont Firm
Middle Market Investment Bank, VERCOR, Expands to Pacific Northwest with Seattle Office
VERCOR, a middle market investment bank with offices in North America, South America and Europe expanded into the Pacific Northwest with the addition of Seattle-based dealmaker, Joe Hoff. Joe brings VERCOR and middle market companies over 20 years of comprehensive business experience. Joe’s... - July 03, 2009 - VERCOR
Gregory Warren to Lead IBA Consulting & Engineering Into Southwest Asia Market
One of America's leading engineering firms opens its first international office in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to serve growing overseas market. Gregory Warren, with 30 years experience as a consultant, builder/developer, will lead as director, International Business. - July 03, 2009 - IBA Consultants
California Interior Designer, David-Michael Madigan Brings O.C. to Shenzhen
Designed by Award Winning Celebrity Interior Designer, David-Michael Designs Inc. - July 02, 2009 - david-michael design inc
Hot Rods, Choppers, Zombies and Beer Promised at Seattle’s Hot Rod Monsters Film Festival
Presented by Go-Kustom Rekords & Films is the first ever Hot Rod and Monster Film Festival to be held at 911 Media Arts in Seattle, Washington, July 18th & 19th, 2009. Additional sponsors include Ol Skool Rodz , Car Kulture Deluxe, The Pin-Up Angels and The Rat Bastards Car Club. - July 02, 2009 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
America the Beautiful Free Gift Mp3 Download Featuring Charlie Farricielli Rosefarm.com International President
Rosefarm.Com International LLC has released a Holiday Gift today. A inspirational Mp3 Free download of this incredible moving rendition of America The Beautiful performed by Charlie Farricielli president of the company. A celebration and tribute of our wonderful Country's Birthday. - July 02, 2009 - Rosefarm.com International
California Law Makes Ignition Interlock Devices Mandatory for Those Arrested for Driving on a Suspended License Due to a Prior Alcohol-Related Suspension
On July 1, 2009, the California Department of Motor Vehicles will be authorized to require any driver convicted of driving with a suspended license due to a prior alcohol-related suspension to install an ignition interlock device. - July 02, 2009 - Smart Start of California
Direct Mail Marketing Company Offers Free Direct Marketing Book to Help Businesses During Difficult Economic Times
Respected Full Service Direct Mailing and Lettershop Company, Jarvis Direct Mail, Inc., Offers Free Direct Mail Marketing eBook Providing Businesses with Advice for Saving Money on Their Direct Marketing Campaigns While Also Making Them More Effective. - July 02, 2009 - Jarvis Direct Mail
Qaran Financial Express LLC's Has Expanded to a New State
Qaran Financial Express LLC's has opened new office in Lousiville, Kentucky. Qaran Financial Express, LLC is an Ohio incorporated company with Virginia management. They are a remittance company. Their customers are almost exclusively immigrants or migrant workers who want to send money to family members in their home countries. - July 02, 2009 - Qaran Financial Express LLC
Inspiring Words by Former P&G CEO John Pepper as He Tells Story of Creation of the Company, Pixar. Launch of New Guest Column Series for Lincoln Maly Marketing.
Lincoln Maly Marketing, a Cincinnati-Ohio marketing & PR firm, has launched a new series of monthly guest columns as part of the lincolnmalymarketing.com website with a stirring first guest-authored piece by John Pepper. Mr. Pepper, the former P&G CEO and current non-executive Chairman of the Board of Disney, writes about the creation Pixar, producers of "Toy Story," "UP," and "The Incredibles." - July 02, 2009 - Lincoln Maly Marketing
Talk Fusion Celebrates 2nd Anniversary and Two Phenomenal Years of Growth
Talk Fusion (www.talkfusion.com), creator of the premier Video Email product, is celebrating its second anniversary on July 2, 2009. The Florida-based MLM company has enjoyed continuous growth since launching in 2007; the Talk Fusion business opportunity is currently being shared by Independent... - July 02, 2009 - Talk Fusion
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on IFRS is Back! Interpretations, Implementation, & Adoption Explained
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 on ”IFRS is Back! Interpretations, Implementation, & Adoption Explained”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. - July 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Stratix Partners with Vangard Voice to Speed Enterprise Mobile Applications
New Mobile Voice Platform Helps Businesses Cut Mobile Transaction Times in Half, Reduce Errors and Cut Operational Costs - July 02, 2009 - Stratix Corporation
Tampa Interactive Marketing Firm Bayshore Solutions Wins Big at the 8th Annual Horizon Interactive Awards Competition
Another Win for Bayshore Solutions with 4 Horizon Interactive Awards. - July 02, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions
Medix Staffing Solutions Earns 11th Place Spot on Crain’s "Fast Fifty" List of Chicago’s Fastest Growing Companies
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc., a national staffing organization specialized in recruiting skilled personnel for clients in the Healthcare, Insurance, Scientific and Information Technology industries, was recently named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ “Fast 50,” a list of... - July 02, 2009 - Medix
Former Altiris VP of Sales Becomes President of Matrix42 in America - Leading German IT Management Provider Plans to Accelerate US Growth
Matrix42, a leading German provider of IT service and systems management solutions, has appointed Shane Eliason as president of its American subsidiary. Eliason will be responsible for the entire business of Matrix42 in North and Latin America. - July 02, 2009 - Matrix42
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. Sponsors Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) will serve as a Series sponsor for the Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon hosted by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, July 23 from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Hilton North Raleigh, located at 3415 Wake... - July 02, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Team Building Addition Bursts in on the Scene
Making the serious subject of team building fun and challenging is a challenge in itself - but it seems that one company is doing just that. - July 02, 2009 - Sandstone Team Building Ltd
Ethan Lanagan Reveals the Most Wanted Free Network Marketing Tips
With the nosedived economic conditions and lots of job cuts, it is wise to get into some internet businesses now. Realizing this fact, many people are now getting into the Internet business and the arena is becoming overcrowded now. So it is very much important to get highlighted in the crowd to succeed. When it comes to getting highlighted in the crowd, network marketing is the best option to choose. - July 02, 2009 - EthanLanagan
Walter G. Ricciardi, Partner, Paul, Weiss to Speak at KC’s Event on IFRS is Back! Interpretations, Implementation, & Adoption Explained on 10/29/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Walter G. Ricciardi, Partner of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “IFRS is... - July 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group