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Paul Hastings' John Douglas to Speak at KC’s Event on Banking and Financial Services Laws for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective Live Webcast

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that John Douglas, Partner, Corporate Department, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Banking and Financial Services Laws... - March 28, 2009 - The Knowledge Group

EssentiaLink Warns of Conflicker Worm Scheduled to Cause Havoc April 1st

Not keeping operating systems updated is like swimming in shark infested waters with a porterhouse steak strapped to your chest. - March 28, 2009 - EssentiaLink

Sunera LLC Unveils the "Sunera Cost Advantage" Model to Demonstrate How Companies Can Cut Internal Audit Department Costs in Half

Cutting expenses and trimming budgets has become the focus of many corporate Chief Financial Officers and Internal Audit departments are in the crosshairs. Following a reduction in the scope of Sarbanes-Oxley testing, executives are looking to accomplish more with less resources and costs. - March 28, 2009 - Sunera LLC

Vaco Director Discusses Game Developers Conference

David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm specializing in contract, special project and direct hire services in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology, e-training and design, operations and executive... - March 28, 2009 - VACO Raleigh

Texas Right of Way Associates Holds Barnett Shale Land Title Training Class

Texas Right of Way Associates Holds Barnett Shale Land Title Training Class

There is a need for trained land title abstractors. It is anticipated the development of the Barnett Shale will continue for the next two decades. According to local professionals, land title abstractors working in the area of the Barnett Shale typically earn between $45,000 to $90,000 annually,... - March 27, 2009 - TRWA, Inc.

DonorPerfect Enables Automated Workflows in Fundraising Software with SmartActions

DonorPerfect Enables Automated Workflows in Fundraising Software with SmartActions

SofterWare has introduced new and exclusive technology called SmartActions, which provides automated business rules for nonprofits using DonorPerfect Online, their web-based fundraising software. - March 27, 2009 - SofterWare

Navicus Expands Talent Management Suite with Integrated Competency and Performance Based Assessments Products from Global Human Asset Systems

Navicus Expands Talent Management Suite with Integrated Competency and Performance Based Assessments Products from Global Human Asset Systems

Navicus, a leading Employment Screening and Talent Management software service provider, today announced the launch of Talent Intelligence™, a competency and performance based assessment product offering. The introduction of competency and performance based assessments from Global Human Asset... - March 27, 2009 - Navicus, Inc.

Mod-Model - Beasley & Henley at Ovation Tower

Mod-Model - Beasley & Henley at Ovation Tower

The award-winning designers of Beasley & Henley Interior Design created a masterpiece with their newest model for JMC Development, The Ovation Penthouse. Located in St. Petersburg, FL, the Ovation is a new tower with million dollar condos and fabulous panoramic vistas! Principal Designer Troy... - March 27, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Excellence in Motivation’s April Mescher Named DBJ Forty Under 40 Winner

Excellence In Motivation, Inc., (EIM) is proud to announce that April Mescher, Executive Director, Travel, has been named to the Dayton Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 Class of 2009. One of the most popular award programs sponsored by the Dayton Business Journal, the award honors the... - March 27, 2009 - Excellence in Motivation

Business and Community Leaders to Gather in Chicago to Address Economic Recovery

The economic downturn has impacted the resources that businesses and their partners can provide to minimize community impacts, but this is not stopping dedicated corporate citizens from strategizing about ways to make a difference. A group of companies and organizations are convening to help the nation move past the finger pointing and focus on getting people, businesses, and communities back on their feet. - March 27, 2009 - Business Civic Leadership Center

The Center for Association Resources to Use Dashboard Concept for Clients

The Center for Association Resources, a leading consulting and management firm for non-profits, has announced its intention to use a ‘dashboard concept’ across all client management groups. The goal of the new system is to display and monitor performance metrics to determine how well... - March 27, 2009 - The Center for Association Resources

Nicholas J. Ketcha, Jr. of FinPro to Speak at KC’s Event on Deposit Insurance and Risk Based Assessments on 06/16/2009

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that Nicholas J. Ketcha, Jr., Managing Director, FinPro, Inc., will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Deposit Insurance and... - March 27, 2009 - The Knowledge Group

How to Get a New Job, or be Well-Positioned, in the Event You Are Cut Loose

Get expert Job Search an Career Coaching from Les Gore: Founder and Managing Partner of Executive Search International, Newton, Mass. Over 25 years of human capital and career development experience. - March 27, 2009 - Executive Search International

3gs, LLC Acquires the Shredding Operations of Databank Business Services, Inc.

3GS, LLC, a business venture formed to consolidate the document destruction industry, has acquired the shredding operations of Databank Business Services, Inc., marking the sixth acquisition for 3GS. Located in Montgomery, Ala., Databank provides onsite and offsite material destruction solutions... - March 27, 2009 - NorthShore Capital Advisors

InteliBrands Group Presents, W, The Women’s Show, Educating Parents on Cord Blood Banking

Each episode offers viewers helpful ideas and timely information that make their lives easier and more enriched. - March 27, 2009 - Intelibrandsgroup

Ken Atkins to Speak at USGBC Triangle Luncheon

Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced that Ken Atkins, executive director, will speak at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) North Carolina Triangle Chapter panel discussion and annual business meeting on Wednesday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the... - March 27, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development

MDA Leadership Consulting Announces Partnership with ExperiencePoint

MDA Leadership Consulting has entered into an agreement with simulation developer ExperiencePoint Inc. to use the company’s business simulations as part of the services MDA offers to leadership development and organizational performance clients. The partnership arose from MDA’s... - March 27, 2009 - MDA Leadership Consulting

New Product Release: AWS Diplexer - New Filter Designed for High Performance in a Small Package

Trilithic, Inc. a market leader in RF and Microwave Components has released a High performance AWS Diplexer for applications that require a high level of TX-RX isolation. Featuring a 45dB minimum TX-RX isolation, TX power rated at 3 Watts CW, and low insertion loss, it has a temperature range of... - March 27, 2009 - Trilithic

Fensec to Expand Customer Service Capabilities with SRB Security Acquisition

Fensec Pty Ltd have officially finalised their acquisition of Perth-based SRB Security. - March 27, 2009 - Fensec Pty Ltd

Paul Hastings’ John L. Douglas to Speak at KC’s Event on Deposit Insurance and Risk Based Assessments on 06/16/2009

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that John L. Douglas, Partner, Corporate Department, Paul Hastings, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Deposit Insurance... - March 27, 2009 - The Knowledge Group

Australian Cloud Contact Centre for Salesforce Announced - Only Local Complete Contact Centre Solution for Australian Salesforce Users

Australian contact centre provider IPscape today launched IPscape for Salesforce, a fully integrated contact centre module for salesforce.com. IPscape for Salesforce was developed to deliver high-end call centre functionality, like dialer, voice recording and IVR, as an integral part of salesforce. - March 27, 2009 - IPscape

The Castilian Dorm Serving the University of Texas Receives Upgrades

University of Texas students as well as those attending Austin Community College continue to rank The Castilian their #1 choice for student housing with new improvements almost complete and more on the way. The Castilian’s current amenities include: Newly renovated indoor heated swimming... - March 26, 2009 - Campus Acquisitions

Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach Offering Savings of $70,000 on All Remaining 2008 SL65 Models: Southern California Dealership Looking to Clear Out 2008 Inventory

Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach is clearing out the last of its 2008 inventory. For a limited time, receive $70,000 off the manufacturers suggested retail price on any of the remaining Mercedes SL 65 models in stock. “The SL65 is a sophisticated roadster made in limited volume for drivers with... - March 26, 2009 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach

New Rational SLT Mind Mapping Software for Capturing, Organising and Utilizing Ideas and Information

New Rational SLT Mind Mapping Software for Capturing, Organising and Utilizing Ideas and Information

Solution Language Oy, provider of interactive mind mapping tools, has released a new rational SLT Mind Mapping software. SLT is a cost-effective, easy-to-use, general-purpose mind mapping software, which fully conforms to mind mapping guidelines defined by Tony Buzan. SLT has been designed to be a... - March 26, 2009 - Solution Language Oy

Artwork Contest Lets Winning Kids Contribute to the Charity of their Choice

Artwork Contest Lets Winning Kids Contribute to the Charity of their Choice

Children can learn about the international benefits of charitable giving by participating in ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com’s “Kids n’ Charity” greeting card design event. - March 26, 2009 - ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com

WindowsNetworking.com Readers' Choice Award for ServersCheck's Monitoring Software

ServersCheck Monitoring Software was voted best product in the category of Network Monitoring & Management by the visitors of WindowsNetworking.com The international website WindowsNetworking.com announced today that its visitors voted the monitoring software of the international company... - March 26, 2009 - ServersCheck

Gripper Edge™ Tack Strip Reaches Manufacturing Milestone Despite Poor Economy

Southern Cross Building Products announces a new production milestone for GripperEdge™ carpet tack strip. More than 200,000,000 (two hundred million) lineal feet of GripperEdge™ tack strip has been sold in North America. According to Southern Cross CEO Rodrigo Vera, “Gripper Edge... - March 26, 2009 - Southern Cross Building Products, LLC

Decline in Global Demand for Forest Products Reduces Timber Prices in China, Reports WRQ

Sawlog prices in China declined for the first time in three years in the 4Q/08 because of reduced demand for lumber, panels and paper products both domestically and from export markets, reports Wood Resource Quarterly. - March 26, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC

ePestSolutions, Now Carrying Full Line of MistAway Mosquito Misting Systems and Parts

ePestSolutions, Now Carrying Full Line of MistAway Mosquito Misting Systems and Parts

ePestSolutions Now carrying the full line of MistAway Mosquito Misting systems, nozzles, maintenance items, repair pieces and insecticides. ePestSolutions, provider of professional quality pest control products for homeowners and the general public, has expanded its product line to include a full range of MistAway products, whether this is a new installation, expansion or repair. - March 26, 2009 - epestsolutions

Cantcha Launches iMissal on iTunes – The first Catholic Missal / Missalette for iPhone and iPod Touch

Cantcha Launches iMissal on iTunes – The first Catholic Missal / Missalette for iPhone and iPod Touch

Just in time for Easter. iMissal is the first true Catholic Missal / Missalette application for iPhone and iPod Touch. - March 26, 2009 - Cantcha, Inc.

The End to the Mid-Life Crisis

A unique web-based assessment has the ability to accurately and objectively identify the best careers for an individual to pursue - March 26, 2009 - CareerDirection.com

The Northeastern University Center for Family Business Announces Larry Rubin, of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, to Speak at the 2009 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year

The Northeastern University Center for Family Business is pleased to announce that Larry Rubin, of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, will speak at the 3rd annual Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards. The Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards program was created two years... - March 26, 2009 - Northeastern University Center for Family Business

txtNation Strengthens Its Offerings

Leading mobile messaging and billing solutions provider txtNation has reported additional services to its existing platform in the face of global economic woes. Going from strength to strength despite the global crisis, txtNation has invested in new SMS connectivity in China and the USA and has... - March 26, 2009 - txtNation

ActionCOACH Conducts Program on Business Growth

ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching network, is holding its next ProfitCLUB meeting Monday, April 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 .p.m. at the ActionCOACH offices, 1175 Post Road East, Westport. There is no charge to attend for the first time, but reservations must be made by calling 203 210.7003 or emailing officeops@optonline.net. - March 26, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT

International Business Brokers Association Celebrates 25th Anniversary; IBBA® to Mark Milestone at Spring Conference in Atlanta

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, IBBA will feature special events at the IBBA–M&A Source Spring 2009 Joint Conference for Professional Development, June 8-13, 2009, Atlanta, GA. - March 26, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association

Summers Named Sonitrol Pacific February 2009 Employee of the Month

The Sound Security Board of Directors announced Shannon Summers, Sonitrol Pacific Seattle Security Consultant, was named the February 2009 Employee of the Month during their meeting March 24. Summers earned the award in recognition of the work she performs daily to deliver results for clients and... - March 26, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific

Recession Busting Websites

Caboodle Digital London has launched a suite of packaged web products that he claims will enable small businesses to get a professional web presence that won’t break the bank. - March 26, 2009 - Caboodle Digital London

Quality Video-Based Insights Collected Automatically Within Online Surveys

QualVu partners with Knowledge Networks to deliver VideoSurvey enabling researchers to easily collect unparalleled "voice and face of the consumer." - March 26, 2009 - QualVu

Pride Hotels India Signs Deal with RateTiger for RTChannelManager

Channel Management specialist experiences organic international growth - March 26, 2009 - eRevMax Inc.

Inspirational Book Outlines Four Ways for Businesses to Thrive During the Down Economy

Mike Goldman has released a new book which helps organizations thrive in this challenging economic environment. He believes that today’s most successful companies have employees with an incredible passion for what they do. - March 26, 2009 - Performance Breakthrough

Auto Knight Motor Club-Eco Motors of Rancho Mirage-Dimension Service Corporation Announce Formal Agreements in Dublin, Ohio

Jeff Rizzo CEO of Auto Knight Motor Club Inc. and Haytham ElZayn CEO of Dimension Service Corporation have announced formal agreements with regards to product distribution in the United States and Canada. Mr. Rizzo makes updated statements with regards to the 2010 Eco MC-3, the first imported vehicle from China, designed in America. - March 25, 2009 - Auto Knight Inc.

Changda International Holdings, Inc. (Symbol: OTC BB:CIHI) Announces That It Has Engaged the New York Law Firm of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP

The Board of Changda International Holdings, Inc, the Chinese based fertilizers company quoted on the OTC-BB in the United States is pleased to announce the nomination as Counsels of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP, the New York based securities law firm with an extensive Asian practice. - March 25, 2009 - Changda International Holdings, Inc.

Tax Relief for Small Business Will be Part of Obama's Plan

President Barack Obama promised a new loans to small business and his administration announced on Monday that he "firmly believes that economic recovery will be driven in large part by America's small business." The government promises to get credit flowing again by purchasing up to $15... - March 25, 2009 - Titan Tax Relief

Bunny in a Bear Market. Tom Arma Costumes Are a Great Investment.

Bunny in a Bear Market. Tom Arma Costumes Are a Great Investment.

Tom Arma Costumes, Inc., has had a stellar first quarter. Despite the economy, sales are up over 60% from last year. Customers don’t just buy costumes, they purchase Tom Arma heirloom designs that have a terrific resale value on auction sites such as eBay. When a style sells out for the... - March 25, 2009 - Tom Arma Costumes, Inc

Beautorium Announces the Launch  of the Trilogy Age Proof Range

Beautorium Announces the Launch of the Trilogy Age Proof Range

Beautorium announces their debut of Trilogy’s much awaited “Age Proof” range of natural anti-aging skincare. Trilogy, the New Zealand brand making big waves in the organic cosmetics world, launches another natural skincare breakthrough with its Age Proof Range. Trilogy Age Proof... - March 25, 2009 - Beautorium

Systemation Announces New Agile Development Training Program

Series of workshops teaches “nuts and bolts” of agile development as well as the softer skills of collaboration, communication, culture - March 25, 2009 - Systemation

VoicePulse Offers Competitive Upgrade Incentive to Voicewing Customers

VoicePulse lends a hand to stranded customers. - March 25, 2009 - VoicePulse

New Release: OpenGoo 1.3

Feng Office team has just released version 1.3 of online office OpenGoo, with new features that improve business management and communication. A billing module debuts in version 1.3. Event reminders are also a much requested and notable addition. These and other updates to this popular package make it an excellent tool for businesses and organizations to improve their productivity and collaboration. - March 25, 2009 - Feng Office

Elaine Buxton Named to Mystery Shopping Providers Association 2009 Board of Directors

Confero, Inc., (www.conferoinc.com), a national customer experience measurement firm, has announced that Elaine Buxton, president, has been elected to the Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA) of North America’s 2009 board of directors. With more than 200 members worldwide, the MSPA... - March 25, 2009 - Confero, Inc.

Latest 125KHz RFID Tag for Harsh Environment

DAILY RFID, has recently announced a new 125KHz RFID Tag, which can be easily integrated into many RFID projects.This 125KHz RFID Tag is specially designed for industrial applications especially in harsh environments. This 125KHz RFID Tag is engineered to provide a read range from 3cm to 10m... - March 25, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited

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