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Examville.com Launches New Features to Make Test Preparation and Tutoring Affordable for Everyone
Examville.com, a global online supplemental education platform, launched its new and improved site with enhanced features for social learning. Features such as live online classes and extra-help sessions, unlimited standardized practice tests, downloadable study aids, homework help and much more provide a highly affordable alternative to expensive educational extras. - October 20, 2009 - Examville.com, LLC
CPX Interactive Leverages Its Massive Online Reach to Promote New Philanthropic Website
Online ad network, CPX Interactive, launches CPXample.org to support worthy causes and help people change the world - October 20, 2009 - CPXi
PETCO, Trupanion Pet Insurance Partner to Protect Pets and Pet Parents
PETCO Offers Trupanion's Pet Insurance Plans to Help Pet Parents Nationwide Care for their Pets in the Event of Medical Emergencies. - October 20, 2009 - Trupanion
USBCI Provides Free Forum for Homeowners to Get Answers to Defective Drywall Questions
The panelists will have expert advice on the subjects of legal, health, life safety, LEED certification upgrades, analytical/laboratory/chemistry, product materials, environmental, construction and remediation, cost estimating, real estate values, insurance, warranty, decontamination of personal belongings, and state or governmental responses to the crisis. - October 20, 2009 - USBCI
USBCI Announces Speakers for the National Training and Certification Program on Chinese and Defective Drywall in America
National Training and Certification Program on Chinese and Defective Drywall in America on October 25 – 27, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport Hotel Orlando, Florida. The training program will offer certifications for the title designation of Certified Defective Drywall Inspector (CDDI), Certified Defective Drywall Consultant (CDDC) and Certified Defective Drywall Remediator (CDDR). - October 20, 2009 - USBCI
New Consultant Hired at Hamden-Based Accounting Software Company
CriticalEdge Group, a Connecticut based financial accounting firm has hired a new Microsoft Dynamics GP Consultant. - October 20, 2009 - CriticalEdge Group, Inc.
WikiWealth.com Introduces Crude Oil Commodity Research Reports
WikiWealth.com combines the highest quality crude oil commodity analysis with Web 2.0 technologies. Understand the true potential of crude oil and profit from WikiWealth.com’s analysis. - October 20, 2009 - Wikiwealth.com
‘World of Sofas’ Expanding Their Store Network
There is good news in the retail furniture sector. Having already stepped into the market with 10 stores, World of sofas is intending to increase its presence by opening five new stores in the London area. World of sofas is a new venture of Paul Briant, Steve Dowdall, Peter Ling, Craig Hart and Brian Neilly. They spotted a gap in the market where other players have exited. They bring huge range sofas to suit everyone’s budget and an offer of interest-free finance with up to four years to pay. - October 19, 2009 - World of sofas
Breitling Oil and Gas Corp. Announces Availability of Investor Whitepaper
Breitling Oil and Gas Corp. announces the availability of its latest investor whitepaper entitled “Investments in Oil and Gas: Large Returns During A Challenging Economy.” The white paper co-authored by Breitling CEO Chris Faulkner outlines the massive profits obtainable in... - October 19, 2009 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Companies Require More Secure Server Co-Location Solutions
Latest global trends prove that IT strategies of companies are changing towards raising of data and IT hardware security. In order to offer clients a more extensive range of super-secure services, the largest Baltic data center operator DEAC Ltd. launches a new service called "Maximum Data Security." - October 19, 2009 - Digital Economy Advancement Center
Make Money and Help the Economy
A new business platform has been created to partner small businesses with venture capital, angel investors, and other resources. In honor of the launch of their website, BC-OnDemand.com has made it possible for individuals and groups to make money helping businesses list their needs. - October 19, 2009 - EmacScholarship.com
Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C. Chooses DoubleDome for Custom Web Design
DoubleDome Web Technologies, an innovative Atlanta web design company announces that it was recently awarded a custom web design, web development, content management, hosting, and website support project by Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C. For this project, DoubleDome will work with HBSS to... - October 19, 2009 - DoubleDome Web Technologies
Aqua Irrigation Chooses DoubleDome for Custom Web Design, Development, Content Management, Search Engine Optimization, and Website Hosting and Support
DoubleDome Web Technologies, an innovative Atlanta web design company announces that it was recently awarded a custom web design, webpage development, search engine optimization, content management, hosting, and website support project by Aqua Irrigation. For this project, DoubleDome will design a... - October 19, 2009 - DoubleDome Web Technologies
Green Jeans Creative Designs Logo for Local Organic Coffee & Wine Bar
Green Jeans Creative designs logo for new business, Delizios. - October 19, 2009 - Green Jeans Creative
D & R Energy Services is Helping Communities by Saving Historical Sites
Historical Sites are our past.. why not our future too. - October 19, 2009 - D & R Energy Services, Inc
MBAF Earns Best of the Best Recognition for 14th Year
INSIDE Public Accounting’s Best of the Best honors 25 firms annually for intelligent management and superior operational performance in fiscal and management metrics based on over 50 criteria. - October 19, 2009 - MBAF LLC
New Pricing Structure for CV Writing at Accendo
There are many different reasons why people choose to use a CV writing service rather than doing it themselves. It can be as simple as a lack of free time or motivation, or a need for specific industry knowledge to ensure your CV is clearly linked to the target role. It is important that your CV... - October 18, 2009 - Accendo CV
Riding with No Limits: Engineering Innovations for the Disabled Taken to New Heights
A paraplegic’s wish to ride a motorbike led to a foundation that builds engineering innovations for people with disabilities. With the help of pro bono business coaching, the Dreamfit Foundation will be able to further sustain its rapid growth. - October 18, 2009 - ActionCOACH
StepfamilySystems Places Financing for Its Non-Profit Division in the Can
StepfamilySystems .com is developing a non-profit division to support stepfamilies that cannot afford to pay for the services they want and need from StepfamilySystems or any other service they might desire. However, due to its non-profit nature bankers have no interest in providing funding. As a... - October 18, 2009 - StepfamilySystems.com
Business Coaching to Help Non-Profit See the Bigger Picture
Pro bono coaching will help Australia’s only major stand-alone kids’ film festival, Little Big Shots ride out major challenges caused by the economic recession. - October 18, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Sunreef Yachts Unveils New Superyacht Design - Sunreef 92 Double Deck
The Sunreef in-house design team has developed a new project of a sailing superyacht - the Sunreef 92 Double Deck with sleek hulls and a streamlined deckhouse topped by a giant 40m2 flybridge inspired by large superyachts. - October 18, 2009 - Sunreef Yachts
Women on the Streets of Dublin
Focus Ireland, one of the leading national charities offering housing and support services to the homeless in Ireland aims to increase revenue to maintain an increase in the demand for its services though pro bono business coaching. - October 18, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Workshop Event
The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce Announces upcoming Workshop Event titled "Social Media Demystified. Real Marketing. Real Revenue." Come see what local experts have to say regarding this topic. - October 18, 2009 - WSI Quality Solutions
Steelhenge Successfully Delivers Strategic Level Emergency Exercise for Senior Officials in the Department for International Development
Steelhenge has successfully delivered an extensive strategic level emergency exercise for senior DFID officials, providing the opportunity to rehearse their response to an emergency event. - October 18, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
Legally Reducing Employee Costs… Number of Employees, Hours, Pay and Benefits — Expert Advice Available Nov. 1, 2009
Employers faced with a slow-down in business often must look at ways they can reduce employee costs in order to make ends meet; however, federal and state laws must be carefully considered before eliminating staff or reducing wages or benefits for risk of provoking liabilities and fines. Attorney... - October 18, 2009 - abi Innovation Hub
Gossimer Became Reseller of the Month for October
October brings another piece of good news for Gossimer. The fastest growing web hosting and domain name registration company has been chosen as the Reseller of the month for October by ResellerClub. - October 17, 2009 - Gossimer
VA Veterans Day Parade Set for Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The annual VA Veterans Day Parade will kick off at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11. This year’s parade theme is “Home of the Free, Because of the Brave,” honoring veterans who have fought in the war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, also referred to as the Global War on... - October 17, 2009 - Phoenix VA Health Care System
Texas Right of Way Associates Has Partnered with Tarrant County College to Provide Certified CEUs for Their Right of Way Training Class
Texas Right of Way Associates will hold an in depth training class October 31st, 2009 at the Barnett Shale Training Center located in the Cultural District of Fort Worth. The class is titled Right of Way Agent Training Program and will provide intense knowledge and skills necessary for new right of... - October 17, 2009 - TRWA, Inc.
Beer and Jesus
A dry discussion about beer and faith. - October 17, 2009 - Sojourn Church
NextMark Releases 3Q09 Data Card Quality Report
NextMark, Inc., a leading provider of direct marketing tools and mailing lists technology, today published its third quarter 2009 Data Card Quality Report. The report ranks list management firms based on the number of titles managed and the quality of data cards in their portfolio. Among the... - October 17, 2009 - NextMark, Inc.
New "Pocket-Size" Sunless Tanning Cosmetic Roll-on Makes Debut
Convenient and easy to use, the Tan Touch-up Pen™ comes in a lip gloss-sized container that fits easily into any purse, cosmetic bag, pocket, or beach bag. The tan line touch-up pen has become an essential part of any cosmetic kit or makeover. - October 17, 2009 - No More Tan Lines, LLC
U.S. Department of Energy Awards Thermablok-Insulated “Refract House” First Place in Architecture in the 2009 Solar Decathlon Competition
Team California took the lead in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon by winning the architecture contest with a score of 98 out of a possible 100. A jury of professional architects praised the Refract House, calling it “beautiful in every respect,” and applauding Team California’s student architects and designers for its "excellent project documentation, crystal-clear concept, and successful translation of regional architecture." - October 17, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Luxury Travel Vietnam Company Announces Their Best Selling Luxe Tour Package Priced at $ 14.861 in September
Luxury Travel Company announces their best selling luxe tour package titled ‘the best of the best Vietnam 18 days’ upon this tour has been launched in September 2009. The tour can be booked at last minute, and each day on tour can be customized to suit individual interests, energy and... - October 17, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Disaster Recovery Organization, NEDRIX, and Tech Collective Announce Partnership
Partnership will bring disaster preparedness and recovery resources to RI’s IT and Bioscience industries. - October 17, 2009 - Tech Collective
Fuqua School of Business & Coach K Leadership Conference Releases Jim Whitehurst of Red Hat Podcast
Duke University’s Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE) (www.leadershipandethics.org) has announced the release of a podcast with Jim Whitehurst, president and CEO of Red Hat and a speaker for a keynote session at the 8th annual Fuqua School of Business & Coach K... - October 17, 2009 - Coach K Leadership Conference
ActionCOACH Pinellas Hosts Sales Guru and Author, Jeffrey Gitomer, at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in December, 2009
Sales guru and popular columnist Jeffrey Gitomer will share his sales wisdom, humor and insights during a two-day seminar series in Tampa Bay, Fla. Dec. 9 & 10, 2009. - October 17, 2009 - ActionCOACH Pinellas
Royal Falcon Mining Commences Gold Dig Near Historical Mining Site in Sweden
Royal Falcon Mining LLC has commenced its drilling operation for gold at the copper-gold-zinc Falun Project in Sweden. The drilling site is located around the historical mining centre of Falun. The company, which is managed by Australian company, Golden Rim Resources Limited, was established by PAL Group of Companies and Golden Rim Resources Limited for the purpose of acquiring exploration and mining projects all over the world, with major interest in the North African region. - October 17, 2009 - PAL GROUP
Jennifer McFadyen Joins Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that Jennifer McFadyen has joined the company as marketing coordinator. In addition to being responsible for creating and facilitating all corporate and community marketing efforts through print, web... - October 17, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin to Provide Online Training to Retail Employees
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity announced today that Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc, a nonprofit organization has selected the company’s Learning Management System to provide automated training to employees at 34 retail stores across Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago, IL. - October 17, 2009 - Learn.com
Continental Disc Corporation Announces Plans for an Expanded Customer Service Center in the Netherlands
Continental Disc and Groth Corporations announced today that they will begin to support all Sales, Customer Service and Logistics for the United Kingdom and other European countries from their facilities in Leiden, The Netherlands. - October 17, 2009 - Continental Disc Corporation
Christian Book of the Year Offer Benefits Readers and Feed the Children Charity
Christian self help and inspiration author Reece Manley announced Thursday his book Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source, the Instamation Christian Book of the Year, will give both readers and a favorite charity a perfect gift this season. By using Amazon to place the order, users need only... - October 16, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Creative Classics Adds Comfort Sleeper Sectional to Its Showroom
American Leather now offers its popular Comfort Sleeper in a sectional sofa. - October 16, 2009 - Creative Classics Furniture
NuU Medspa Chicago Announces Loop Location
Off of Washington Ave and Wabash in the heart of Chicago, nestles NuU’s second Chicago location. Sharing a medical office with new medical director, Dr. Donald Chatman, MD, NuU is excited to share this new center and the latest in aesthetic and surgical treatments with the public. Norm... - October 16, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Ramiz Pour-Azar and Chris Sturges on Display at The Lincoln Center
Ramiz Pour-Azar and Chris Sturges utilize their video montages to not only recount the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan but to launch JVJL ARCHIVES. - October 16, 2009 - JVJL ARCHIVES
Breitling Oil and Gas Corp. Readies 2009 Drilling Plan for BREITLING-STAR #1 Project
Breitling Oil and Gas Corp. plans to spud the BREITLING-STAR #1, its first well in its Hardeman Basin project, in the fourth quarter of 2009. Breitling presently owns a 25% working interest in approximately 850 acres onshore in Hardeman County, Texas. This leasehold position consists of multiple... - October 16, 2009 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Cheval Equestrian Community Debuts New Professionally Designed Model Home in Mint Hill, North Carolina
Cheval, located in beautiful Mint Hill, just outside of Charlotte, has just opened its first professionally decorated model home available for the public to tour. This stunning 4,897 square foot European-inspired home is built by award-winning builder Steve Schreiner, of Schreiner Custom Homes, a... - October 16, 2009 - Cheval
NuU Medspa Grand Opening Celebration Offers Clients Half-Off Treatments
Today, NuU Medspa enjoys the birth of their fifth Chicago land center located off of Wabash and Washington Ave in the loop neighborhood (valet parking is available). To celebrate this event, Nu U is offering 50% off all treatments at every Nu U Center with additional savings going out to all existing Nu U clients. NuU locations in Illinois, Arizona and Florida will be honoring this event. - October 16, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Marketing Help Has Finally Arrived for Small Businesses
Help is on the way for small businesses in the US looking for advertising and marketing services like those offered to big companies but in a more affordable way. A new type of ad agency has been developed to help small businesses. According to Kyle Kossen, “Most advertising agencies shun... - October 16, 2009 - Exclusive Ad Agency
Midway College Announces Findings of Study on Generational Attitudes in the Workplace
For the last 18 months, several faculty members at Midway College have surveyed and interviewed more than 800 Central Kentucky employees from 17 different organizations. The purpose of the study, called Generational Cohorts and Their Attitudes Toward Work Related Issues in Central Kentucky, was to... - October 16, 2009 - Midway College
Head of Depositary Receipts for the Middle East at The Bank of New York Mellon to Speak at Middle East Leaders Forum 2009
Mahmoud Salem, Head of Depositary Receipts for the Middle East at The Bank of New York Mellon, Speaking at GoldenNetworking.com’s Middle East Leaders Forum 2009 on October 22nd in New York City. - October 16, 2009 - Golden Networking