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System Detects Four Outside Secured School, One Arrested
Sonitrol Pacific's unique audio security sensors detected threatening activity outside a school in Washington January 31. - February 07, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Kids on Broadway Holds Super Bowl Pledge Drive to Fund Acting Scholarships
Help needy children from ages 7-18 in the theatre arts pay their tuition for annual musical productions. - February 06, 2009 - Kids On Broadway
Model Management Group, MMG (NYMMG) Signs America’s Next Top Model Finalist (Cycle 11) Sheena Santana and ABC's True Beauties Ashley Michaelson and Laura Leigh
The signing of Sheena Santana was another of MMG’s bold moves based on its insight and strong belief that Sheena has all the tools and popularity to be one of the best TV hosts. MMG believes she has the potential reach the Asian market which currently is void of a major TV Host. They see her as a Host that is not only stunning but approachable and animated and speaks to the viewers in a way that they attached to her quickly. - February 06, 2009 - Model Management Group NYMMG
New "Self-Service Oxygen Bars" Offer an Alternative to Pricey Gourmet Coffee Drinks
Move over coffee bars. There’s a better alternative than caffeine to that afternoon lag. Oxygen is a proven pick-me-up and mixed with aromatherapy it offers enhanced benefits. One company has introduced a new self serve oxygen bar called the Rejuvenation o2 Station™ and users report a... - February 06, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC
David Gauld Architect Wins 2009 A.R.E. Store Fixture Award
David Gauld Architect's design for the Lion Brand Yarn Studio in New York City has won a 2009 Store Fixture Award from the Association for Retail Environments (A.R.E.). According to the A.R.E., "this recognition is only awarded for designs that exceed current standards of creativity and... - February 06, 2009 - David Gauld Architect
Live Social Media Marketing Event - Experts to Provide Training to Small Business Owners
The worldwide recession has changed the rules of marketing forcing companies to use Web 2.0 strategies to connect with friends, fans and followers to get more sales. Social Media Marketing is emerging as the low cost, high ROI alternative to traditional marketing. - February 06, 2009 - Street Smart Sales and Marketing
Keep Up with the Vanderbilt’s? Try Keeping Up with the Ramble.
In anticipation of Asheville’s upcoming National Truffle Fest (www.NationalTruffleFest.com), Biltmore Farms breaks new ground by planting a truffle orchard donated by Garland Truffles in the Ramble – the company’s luxury residential community (www.RambleBiltmoreForest.com). - February 06, 2009 - National Truffle Fest
Keely Connection Announces Grand Opening of Website That Helps Individuals and Businesses Cut Service and Wholesale Expenses
New website could help economy by increasing competitiveness and access to certain markets as it serves to connect individuals and businesses with service providers and suppliers locally, nationally, and globally. - February 06, 2009 - Keely, Inc.
Roots Recovered Proclaimed as Black History Month's Premiere Travel Book for African Heritage Travel
Roots Recovered" is a How-To Guide for Tracing African-American and West Indian Roots Back to Africa and Going There for Free or on a Shoestring Budget - February 06, 2009 - James White
Sex Toy Home Party Company Brown Bag Party Launches a Mergers & Acquisitions Program
Brown Bag Party is currently seeking acquisitions through its new Mergers & Acquisitions Program (M&A Program). - February 06, 2009 - Brown Bag Party Inc.
Business Expert Webinars Adds Marilyn August to Its Speaker Portfolio
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that Marilyn August, author of “Wealthy U,” has joined their speaker community to deliver “money” skills training. “Money is one of the most uncomfortable subjects for business... - February 06, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
Brownbook.net’s New Listing Customization Features Further Widen Gap with Traditional Online Directories
For the first time, businesses can differentiate themselves from every other listing in the directory as Brownbook.net releases its suite of advanced yet easy-to-use business listing customization tools. - February 06, 2009 - Brownbook.net
James J. Moloney, Partner, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Smaller Reporting Company on 2/24/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that James J. Moloney, Partner and Co-Chair, Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled:... - February 06, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Universal Action Travel Comments on Spring Break Season
Universal Action Travel, Inc. predicts a very busy spring break season. - February 06, 2009 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
WSI Opens a Master Franchise Office in the Baltics
Online marketing services expanding across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. - February 06, 2009 - WSI Internet
NETSHARE Launches Regional Networking Meetings for New York Metro Area Executives Interested in Career Advancement
Monthly Manhattan Meetings Led by Area Career Experts Help Job Seekers Build Network of Contacts. - February 06, 2009 - NETSHARE
Green Initiatives Help EssentiaLink Prepare for Tough Economy
Over a year ago EssentiaLink’s CEO Bill Douglas became acutely aware of tightening credit. Lacking a crystal ball, his gut instinct told him it was time to take action. After a series of meetings with the entire staff a plan emerged that not only would improve the company’s cash flow,... - February 06, 2009 - EssentiaLink
ExecuTrain of Kentucky Trains Over 240 Displaced Workers
“We are ecstatic that during one week we were able to train more than 240 people in our local communities,” said Crinda Francke, Vice President of Business Development at ExecuTrain. “We realize the benefits for employees in updating and refining their skills as they pursue new employment opportunities and we want to thank the local businesses and media that came together to partner with us to make this training such a wonderful success.” - February 06, 2009 - ExecuTrain of Kentucky
UpsideLMS Makes It Easier to Quick Start eLearning
Upside Learning’s Learning Management System, UpsideLMS, is now easier to avail throughout February. - February 06, 2009 - UpsideLMS HR Tech Pvt. Ltd.
UHF RFID Label - 01: Low-Cost Adhesive UHF RFID Tags from DAILY
DAILY RFID, has developed new UHF RFID label, each including a small IC chip and antenna. It has be integrated into many UHF RFID projects successfully, which is available at around 0.32 USD per piece. This UHF RFID label has a long-range readability of up to 5m-6m and can be rewritten over... - February 06, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
USB RFID Reader/Writer Fits for Everyday Devices
DAILY RFID (www.rfid-in-china.com) recently released 13.56MHz USB RFID reader/writer with a very small footprint. As a pocket device, this USB rfid reader/writer fits for everyday devices, including laptops, PCs and smartphones. - February 06, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Media5 Introduces the Media5Boss-Branch Suite of Branch Office Secure Survivable Solutions
Media5Boss-Branch delivers secure and survivable real-time communications solutions for the enterprise and service provider marketplace. - February 05, 2009 - Media5 Corporation
WorldSharp 1042-S Tax Form Preparation System for 2008 Now Shipping
WorldSharp Technologies, Inc. announced the 2008 Version of WorldSharp 1042-S Preparation System with Electronic Reporting is shipping. 1042-S is the Tax Form is filed for a Foreign Person’s U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding. - February 05, 2009 - WorldSharp Technologies, Inc.
Sheet Music Leader Announces Two New Distribution Centers
J.W. Pepper, the largest sheet music retailer in the world, is opening two new warehouse distribution facilities to support the company's order fulfillment needs. - February 05, 2009 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
Aternity and EMA Present Webinar: Got Business Disruptions?
With more than 200 enterprises reporting nearly 50% of revenue loss as a result of poor application performance, webinar will provide insight to take control and proactively manage real end user experience - February 05, 2009 - Aternity
TFI Solutions Providing Opportunity
TFI's goal is to increasingly create and develop more entrepreneurial opportunities than any other company in the southeast. The company's management training program allows individuals from all backgrounds to come together to strive toward one common goal. - February 05, 2009 - TFI Solutions, Inc.
Save Over 20% on Advance Valentines Orders from Island Rose
Island Rose introduces a limited gift item that will surely go perfectly with a bouquet of roses this Valentine season. - February 05, 2009 - Philippine Cut Flower Corporation
The Marketing Beacon Delivers Website to American Services Inc
Site Highlights Company's Unique Service Offerings. - February 05, 2009 - The Marketing Beacon
Center for Association Resources Launches E-Learning Service
Chicago area consulting firm, Center for Association Resources, provides educational tool for client. - February 05, 2009 - The Center for Association Resources
AMlingua - Discount on Russian Translations: 5% Off
AMlingua, a translation agency specialized in “native” English to Russian and Russian to English human translations, offers a special 5% discount off the original Russian translation price offer throughout February 2009. - February 05, 2009 - AMlingua
Recession Pressure Creates Diamonds for Enigma Games
After a stunning layoff and with foreclosure looming in the distance, Enigma Games' owner, Xavier D. Moore, forges ahead and finds profit. Five months, 10 mobile applications, and a new online role playing game have proven that fortune does indeed favor the bold. - February 05, 2009 - Enigma Games
NPSA Releases Preliminary Results of Industry Study
Industry-wide survey determines size and strength of portable storage industry. - February 05, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Control Risks Screening Announces the Launch of EverScreen – an Ongoing Employment Screening Service for Employers
Control Risks Screening, the global employee background screening provider, has announced the launch of a new employment screening service – EverScreen. Unlike traditional pre-employment screening which generally occurs prior to a candidate commencing work, EverScreen continues after the... - February 05, 2009 - Control Risks Screening
ASAP Office Supply Celebrates Eleven Year Anniversary
Carrie Mitchell, president of ASAP Office Supply (www.asapofficesupply.com), has announced that the company is celebrating its eleven year anniversary. Founded on Feb. 2, 1998, ASAP Office Supply is a Raleigh-based, woman-owned independent office products company offering more than 30,000 office... - February 05, 2009 - ASAP Office Supply
Hirease, Inc Announces Addition of NCCRIM
Instant real-time information on North Carolina criminal records. - February 05, 2009 - Hirease, Inc
SizzleWiz Announces New Web Page Product
SizzleWiz has announced its new “SizzleWiz” web page which allows any business to create a web presence for their business or for any product or service they provide. Expanding on the concept of a fly-catcher or landing page, a SizzleWiz page incorporates many web features typically... - February 05, 2009 - SizzleWiz
San Diego Entrepreneur Segways, Cycles, & Walks 500 Miles for Charity During Green Product Launch
SalesImpaq.com to provide free CRM desktop software with integrated business intelligence providing immediate access to 27 million accounts and 36 million contacts through agreements with Hoover’s Inc. for leads, PoliteMail for eMail marketing campaigns, and Mikogo (Me-ko-go) for free web meetings. - February 04, 2009 - SalesImpaq Inc.
Web Goes e-Mortal with Farawayfish Launch
Website gives users a third life. - February 04, 2009 - farawayfish.com
Safeway Launches First-of-Its-Kind Website for Brides Offering Specialty Cakes, Flowers & Wines. Cost Calculator Keeps Party on Budget.
The Seattle Division of Safeway Inc., (NYSE:SWY) today announced expanded growth of its wedding services at a time when brides are looking for ways to stretch their dollars while still having the wedding of their dreams. Safeway stores in the Seattle Division region covering Washington, Montana,... - February 04, 2009 - WedNet LLC
Plain Sailing - Halong Bay, Vietnam
With 10 years’ experience hosting international travellers on the tranquil waters of Halong Bay, Indochina Sails has set a new standard for luxury cruising. - February 04, 2009 - Indochina Sails - Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay
OurChurch.Com Launches New Custom CMS Website Packages with No Up Front Fee
OurChurch.Com, a leading provider of web design, hosting, marketing, and advertising services to Christian organizations and individuals, has launched its new Custom CMS Website packages. The Custom CMS Website packages were developed to provide a way for organizations to get a highly functional... - February 04, 2009 - OurChurch.Com
Media5 Corporation to Leverage Mediatrix Telecom and M5T to Drive Leading-Edge MMoIP Products, Technologies and Services
The strengths of Mediatrix Telecom and M5T are being combined to offer Service Providers and Enterprises the most complete set of MMoIP products and services. - February 04, 2009 - Media5 Corporation
Presensoft Launches First Real-Time Compliance for IntercontinentalExchange ICE & YellowJacket Chat
Industry IM Security and Compliance Specialist Extends Messaging Compliance to Industry Leading Energy Trading Platform. - February 04, 2009 - Presensoft Inc.
Sisters are Reunited After 35 years
Tracesmart's people search facility keeps on growing. - February 04, 2009 - Tracesmart Ltd
Launch of imperialjewels.com Website Promises Lower Cost Jewelry
Imperial Jewels’ Internet Pricing Structures Provides Jewelry at 75% Below Physical Jewelry Retailers. - February 04, 2009 - www.imperialjewels.com
Bob Rosen, Risk & Compliance Specialist, Dow Jones to Speak at KC’s 4th Annual AML Live Webcast on 4/16/09
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Bob Rosen, Risk & Compliance Specialist of Dow Jones will be speaking at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming event “4th Annual Anti Money Laundering”, scheduled on April 16, 2009,... - February 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Dow Jones, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' 4th Annual AML on 4/16/09
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, named sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming event 4th Annual Anti Money Laundering. This webcast is scheduled for April 16, 2009, Thursday, at 12:00nn to... - February 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
M. Palmer Whitney, National Managing Director, MassMutual Retirement Services to Speak at KC’s Event on 403(b) on 3/4/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that M. Palmer Whitney, National Managing Director, Nonprofit Market of MassMutual Retirement Services Division will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming event entitled: “Untangling Your... - February 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Daimer Industries Announces New Super-HOT® Pressure Washer Technology
Daimer Industries, a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial cleaning products, introduced a high-temperature pressure washer technology that will be the center of a new line of advanced pressure washer products. "We've incorporated Super-HOT® 330ºF steam technology into... - February 04, 2009 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Adeptol Announces Partnership with ShareOne
Adeptol, a global leader in online document viewing, sharing and content re-purposing announced an official partnership with ShareOne, a Microsoft SharePoint Consulting company based in Netherlands. - February 04, 2009 - AJAX Document Viewer