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Happy Hour is Back at Arnold Palmer's Restaurant

Arnie’s Pub, and it is once again serving up variety of drink specials including cocktails, beer and wine, as well as offering a 20% off the entire bar menu seven days a week. - January 26, 2009 - Arnold Palmer's Restaurant

Devane's Old Town Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening

Located in the heart of La Quinta, Devane's Old Town Restaurant hosted its official grand opening to a packed house of local leaders and invited guests. - January 26, 2009 - Devane’s

Happi House Restaurants Fight Tough Economy with Introduction of New Snack Meals

Bay Area Asian fast casual chain enjoys sales growth in a bad economy; credited to the introduction of new lower-priced snack foods. - January 26, 2009 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.

New Book: MicroCurrent for Horses (and Other Vital Therapies You Should Know) by Deborah Powell

MicroCurrent for Horses (and other vital therapies you should know) focuses on low level electrical stimulation and other complementary therapies for improving injury recovery, reducing injury recovery costs, injury prevention, and optimizing performance. Fully illisustrated with drawings, pictures, and charts. Matrix Publishing 280 pgs. 2008. $89.95. - January 26, 2009 - Matrix Therapy Products Corp.

Career Transition Network Launches Holistic Transition Services to Support Those Losing Their Jobs

Career Transition Network, LLC (CTN) launches holistic transition services to support those losing their jobs. CTN's comprehensive services model brings together a team of Certified Leadership Coaches, Registered Wellness Providers and Financial Consultants to provide personal transition services... - January 26, 2009 - Career Transition Network LLC

ArdiBathrooms.com – The Largest Collection of Bathroom Vanities Now Available

Not long ago thousands of people’s favorite online store updated its web site, offering the biggest collection of bathroom vanities, sinks, faucets and other bathroom stuff for the bathroom of one's dream. - January 26, 2009 - Ardi Bathrooms

ROXX Rocks NSF Whitebook

ROXX Bionix, Inc. ALL! Purpose Cleaner receives NSF Certification for use on food contact surfaces. - January 26, 2009 - ROXX Bionix, Inc

Local Business Woman Winner of the Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Florida Event

1,500 contestants narrowed to 25 Finalists competed for financing, mentoring, and other prizes to help catapult their businesses into million-dollar enterprises. - January 26, 2009 - Casauri

Bloggers Gathering on the Virtual Red Carpet for a Chance to Win $2,000

Who Will Be Chapeau Blog Awards’ “Most Brilliant Blog”? - January 26, 2009 - Chapeau Blog Awards

New Customer Management Initiative for Africa

African entrepreneurs and practitioners are to be helped to build more profitable and lasting customer relationships. - January 26, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd

Customer Service Expert Offers New Tool to Improve Customer Service

Applying research from a noted behavioral economist, customer service expert Kevin Stirtz has created a new tool to help organizations of all kinds improve the quality of customer service they offer. - January 26, 2009 - Amazing Service Guy

The New Year Brings a New Electronic Cigarette- Fifty-One, The Fastest Growing Products On The Mark

Electronic cigarette smokers predict that by 2010, thirty-five percent of smokers will switch to e-cigarettes. E-cigs are among the fastest growing consumer products on the market today, so it makes sense that smokers would want to enjoy the best. - January 25, 2009 - Smoke Anywhere USA, Inc.

Pre-Launch of Global Company - Synaura International - Founding Member Elan Colen, MD

On January 1, 2009, the newest company of 2009 began pre-launch promoting its breakthrough product: Avia. Synaura International is headed by Dan Maltais, a business veteran who has been involved in the network marketing industry for nearly 20 years. - January 25, 2009 - Synaura International

RPost Launches Registered E-mail and eSignOff Services in The Netherlands Through Alliance with Leading Software Consultancy

RPost partners with Amsterdam-based Epona to bring advanced e-mail proof, electronic contracting, security, and collaboration tools to local law firms and financial institutions. - January 25, 2009 - RPost

OpticsPlanet Honored as Dealer of the Year by Blackhawk

Tactical Gear Manufacturer Names OpticsPlanet as Its Top Retailer. - January 25, 2009 - OpticsPlanet

A Toast to the Triangle™ Releases Podcast with TLC Family

Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the release of a new podcast featuring commentary from Janine Slater, the mother of Deuce Slater, a child at the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities. In the podcast, Slater provides... - January 25, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle

The City of Palm Springs Hires XTS Global to Boost Tourism in a Down Market

XTS Global Springs Into Action to Build the Buzz for Oasis City. - January 25, 2009 - XTS Global

RateTiger Launches RTAllocator Pro 2.6

Leader in online channel management technologies, RateTiger has launched a new version of RTAllocator Pro (version 2.6) with enhanced performance and new features. This new version has been distributed as an automatic update to all existing customers. The new features of this 2.6 version are: Tax... - January 25, 2009 - eRevMax Inc.

NPSA Partners with ME Payment Solutions

The National Portable Storage Association partners with ME Payment Solutions for credit card processing. - January 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association

David C. Dufendach, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP’s Valuation Services Group to Speak at KC’s Event on SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets on 03/05/2009

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that David C. Dufendach, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP’s Valuation Services Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on March 5, 2009, Thursday, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. For further details of the event and panelists, please visit http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_SFAS_142.html. - January 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group

BarricadeMX Version 2.2 Anti-Spam Software Released

Fort Systems Ltd. has released a new version of BarricadeMX, the popular anti-spam software for commercial email gateways. BarricadeMX is used by ISPs and ASPs world-wide to filter inbound and outbound e-mail for spam, viruses and phishing schemes. BarricadeMX has been popular for large sites because of its speed, accuracy, efficiency, licensing model and associated cost savings. - January 24, 2009 - Fort Systems Ltd

Mack’s® New Roll Ups™ Wallet Earplugs Mark Convergence of Convenience, Technology and Hearing Safety

Innovative new product brings easy-to-use convenience in an easy-to-carry wallet-sized package. - January 24, 2009 - McKeon Products

IMPACT International Marketing Expands Opens East Cost Office in Florida

IMPACT International Marketing Group, Inc. continues to grow despite the economic downturn. The corporate headquarters located in Lake Havasu City, AZ opened a new office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the addition of Shaun Smith to the sales team. Smith was previously with Spirit Incentives and brings a wealth of experience with him. Future plans for 2009 include growing the sales team at the Florida office. - January 23, 2009 - IMPACT International Marketing

Sawlog Prices Fell 5-12% Worldwide in the 3Q/08 as Lumber Markets Weakened, Reports WRQ

Reduced consumption of lumber in North America and Europe in the 3Q/08 resulted in lower demand for sawlogs and declining prices for softwood timber, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ). Because wood costs account for 65-75% of the production costs when producing softwood lumber, they are the key factor determining a regions or company’s competitiveness. - January 23, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC

Texas Self Storage Association Welcomes New Board Members, Elects Officers

Texas Self Storage Association welcomes three new board members and elects new officers for the 2008-2009 service year. - January 23, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association

Heartland Information Services Moves Up to 2nd Place in National Survey for Outsourced Transcription

Heartland Information Services placed second out of 12 ranked outsourced transcription companies in a report released in December of 2008 by KLAS®, an independent healthcare research firm (www.KLASresearch.com). As compared to 2006 and 2007, this second place ranking shows a consistent improvement by Heartland. - January 23, 2009 - Heartland Information Services

Abalos & Associates, PLLC Names Senior Tax Accountant

Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), has announced that Jamie Altman has joined the firm as a senior tax accountant. In this position, she will handle client relations, research and compliance, as well as tax returns for businesses and individuals. - January 23, 2009 - Abalos & Associates

RFID Document Management Solution - by DAILY RFID

DAILY RFID, a Chinese leading manufacturer of RFID readers and RFID tags, has launched a RFID Document management solution to track and manage document. It enables the automated gathering and sending of document information. This RFID document management solution,base on UHF, integrates RFID smart... - January 23, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited

HF RFID Smart Label for Library Management – by DAILY RFID

DAILY RFID, has developed a new HF smart label for library management. This RFID tag, including a small IC chip and antenna, can be embedded in books to enable automatic management of library books within libraries, with price at under 0.32 USD. This HF smart label offers a guaranteed more than... - January 23, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited

Tri-Worth Solutions Ranked Top 10 Best Staffing Agency in Denver

Denver Based Executive Search Firm is Recognized as Top Colorado Staffing & Recruiting Agency by the Denver Business Journal. - January 23, 2009 - TriWorth Solutions

Home Network Test Tool Added to Trilithic’s Versatile 860 DSPi Frequency Domain Reflectometer Now Available on the Popular Analyzer

Trilithic is pleased to announce the introduction and immediate availability of a new FDR (Frequency Domain Reflectometer) option for the continuously evolving 860 DSPi Field Analyzer. - January 23, 2009 - Trilithic

SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc., Principal Receives 2009 Engineer of the Year Award

SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc., (SFC) Manchester, NH, is proud to announce that George Fredette, PE, Principal of SFC, is the 2009 recipient of the Joint Engineering Societies Engineer of the Year Award. The Engineer of the Year Award and Young Engineer of the Year Award are the highest awards... - January 23, 2009 - SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc

nPower Consulting, Inc. Launches Lifelong Commitment to Buy One, Give One to a Deserving Youth

nPower Consulting, Inc., a leading service consulting firm focused on teaching people how to professionally and socially network, recently announced that its Buy One, Give One to a Deserving Youth, holiday campaign will become their lifelong commitment. For each networking workbook purchase,... - January 23, 2009 - nPower Consulting, Inc.

Appointment of Second Buenos Aires Practice Launches Russell Bedford Argentina National Network

Buenos Aires audit and consulting practice Marinozzi-Mazzitelli & Asociados joins Russell Bedford International. - January 23, 2009 - Russell Bedford International

Comparative Effectiveness Research Tools Address Variations in Corporate Spending

In tough economic times companies can employ comparative effectiveness research tools to address large, unwarranted variations in project management, web marketing promotion, and health & welfare benefits corporate spending. - January 23, 2009 - Corporate Health Initiatives Consulting, LLC

mokono to Provide Reach of 41m Unique Users in Blogs

Berlin based mokono GmbH extends international portfolio and offers eminent campaigns throughout Europe. - January 23, 2009 - mokono GmbH

Get a Refreshing Lift and Earn $1 Per Minute with Aromatherapy Oxygen Stations by o2planet.com

Businesses looking for an additional source of revenues for their spa, hotel, tanning salon, event, or wellness center are adding O2 Planet's Aroma o2 Aromatherapy Oxygen stations. These oxygen stations can be set up anywhere to provide refreshing oxygen with aromatherapy. Charge $1 a minute, They're money making machines. - January 22, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC

Oxygen Detoxification Station Takes Detox Spas to a Whole New Level

The latest way to fully detoxify the body is now available at www.o2planet.com Toxins in the air, water, and in our food can make the body system sluggish. Excess fat and cellulite can develop as a result of toxins that cannot be released. The Oxygen Detoxification Station produces gentle sweating with infrared and o2/o3 steam to pull the toxins out, leaving skin soft and moisturized. Clients rave about the benefits of this revoltionary spa capsule. - January 22, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC

Alienhomemaker Soliciting Stories for Living in America

Alienhomemaker is a blog dedicated to inspiring as well as helping people when they move to the United States. The blog’s goal is to make the transition fun and successful. - January 22, 2009 - Alienhomemaker

World Dryer Corporation Introduces New Cover and Recessing Kit for Popular AirForce Hand Dryer

Leading electric hand dryer manufacturer World Dryer® Corporation has added new options to the popular and revolutionary Airforce™ model hand dryer. These new options offer more choices to customers, enabling installation and use of the Airforce™ in a number of new locations. - January 22, 2009 - World Dryer Corporation

Software Developer, Big Bang LLC, Releases Version 4.0 - IT Departments More Efficient with Latest Version of Universal Imaging Utility

Big Bang LLC releases the Universal Imaging Utility (UIU) version 4.0 including new upgrades and features. With IT departments in Milwaukee and around the world struggling with budget cuts and more stringent demands on productivity, Milwaukee-based Big Bang is doing what it can to increase efficiency. - January 22, 2009 - Big Bang LLC

Wausau Paper Selects Nexus Distribution for Midwest Hub, Creating Jobs in Illinois

Logistics Provider Nexus Distribution selected to open Midwest U.S. Distribution Center for Wausau Paper (NYSE:WPP). Further enhancing service to customers of its Printing & Writing segment, Wausau Paper selected Nexus Distribution’s facility in Bedford Park, IL as the location for its... - January 22, 2009 - Nexus Distribution

JamesList.com Launches Global Luxury Marketplace in Midst of Financial Turmoil

The world’s first truly transparent luxury marketplace, Jameslist.com, launched today, allowing discerning buyers to find and compare high-end cars, watches, boats, yachts and aircraft from dealers around the world. - January 22, 2009 - James List

SEO Consult Feature on MSNBC as the UK’s Number 1 Search Engine Optimisation Company

SEO Consult, the UK’s leading Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) company, have been featured on MSNBC, a global leader in breaking news, video and original journalism. The story appeared in the business section of the MSNBC website on January 6th, 2009. The story was based on the publication... - January 22, 2009 - SEO.co.uk

ReviewSNAP Announces New 360 Degree Feedback Module

In a move to offer current and future clients a comprehensive performance management system, ReviewSNAP announces the launch of the new 360 Degree Feedback module, ReviewSNAP360. A division of Applied Training Systems, ReviewSNAP provides a fully automated, web-based performance review... - January 22, 2009 - ReviewSNAP

American Right of Way Associates Holds First Haynesville Shale Training Class

American Right of Way Associates will hold it first training class January 24th, 2009 at the Petroleum Club of Shreveport. The class is titled Right of Way Training Program. It was developed to teach the skills necessary for new right of way agents to serve the various oil and gas companies located... - January 22, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates

Family Christian Movies Announces Jan 27 DVD Release of Fireproof, the Hit Christian Film with Kirk Cameron

Fireproof has impacted Christian theater goers with it's positive message and quality production. Produced by Sherwood Pictures, the creators of Flywheel and Facing the Giants, Fireproof will be released to DVD on January 27. Family Christian Movies is offering many significant discounts and promotions in coordination with the DVD release of Fireproof. - January 22, 2009 - Lukas Media LLC