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Voice Development Board Released by GAO

This voice development board supports a maximum of 32 minutes voice recording and playback by connecting to one or two uplinked DIP ISD3300/4003/4004 series 3V chips. - May 13, 2009 - Gao Comm

Sonitrol Pacific Detects Senior Prank, Five Arrested

A high school senior prank landed five juveniles in trouble after Sonitrol Pacific audio sensors detected the students’ voices inside the school May 11. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Connie Becerra received the activation of the school’s security system and listened to real-time audio to... - May 13, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific

Robbins-Gioia Extends Partnership with Learn.com Based on Success with Compliance and Employee Development Initiatives

Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that Robbins-Gioia—a leading provider of program management services, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia— has renewed its partnership with the company based on success with online... - May 13, 2009 - Learn.com

FDA Calendar Updates for AZN, MIPI, MELA, IMGN

FDA Calendar Updates for AZN, MIPI, MELA, IMGN

While there are still significant upside catalysts for the stock starting with the finalization of the pixantrone NDA filing in June and priority review ruling by the FDA, the risk/reward is drastically different at current levels compared to a earlier reports. - May 12, 2009 - BiomedReports.com

Thrivent Builds Commits Largest Gift Ever to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for Ten Homes

Thrivent Builds Commits Largest Gift Ever to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for Ten Homes

A kick-off event celebrating the partnership will be held on Monday, May 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 1605 Case Avenue in St. Paul, Minn. Speakers include St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Habitat homebuyer Abraham Shokiyo, and representatives from Thrivent Builds and Habitat for Humanity. - May 12, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Nexus Distribution Qualifies as a SmartWaySM Transport Partner

Nexus Distribution Qualifies as a SmartWaySM Transport Partner

Logistics provider Nexus Distribution meets U.S. EPA Certified SmartWaySM specifications for its commitment to the environmental performance of its private fleet, freight forwarding and warehouse operations. - May 12, 2009 - Nexus Distribution

Changing with Lean Six Sigma Colloquium, Marriott Putrajaya, 14th May 2009

LSS Academy Sdn Bhd, an MSC Status Company, is organising the inaugural Changing with Lean Six Sigma Colloquium that is scheduled to take place on the 14th May 2009 at Marriott Putrajaya, Selangor. The theme of the colloquium focuses on change that is required for Innovation, Cost Savings and Continuous Improvements in a Challenging Economic Climate. - May 12, 2009 - LSS Academy Sdn Bhd

Dawna Lee Heising of EOE Conducts Interviews at NLGJA’s 2009 Hooray for Hollywood Fund Raiser Held at CBS Studios and Sponsored by AFTRA

Dawna Lee Heising of EOE Conducts Interviews at NLGJA’s 2009 Hooray for Hollywood Fund Raiser Held at CBS Studios and Sponsored by AFTRA

John Alsedek and David McNeil Film Eye on Entertainment Segment at the NLGJA’s First Annual West Coast Benefit Sponsored by AFTRA on the New York Street Backlot at CBS Studios in May 2009. - May 12, 2009 - Eye on Entertainment

Should Immortality be Reserved for the Rich and Powerful?

Should Immortality be Reserved for the Rich and Powerful?

New Political Action-Drama The Last Generation to Die by Marc L. Paulsen explores the potential abuses, benefits and risks of immortality. - May 12, 2009 - Stance Publications

SoftChalk Announces Lesson Challenge Winners

SoftChalk Announces Lesson Challenge Winners

Three Chalkies to receive an award of $500 for their outstanding work. - May 12, 2009 - SoftChalk

LFB New Forex Service Offerings

TheLFB automates their signal service via Forex Global Management and releases its technical course to retail traders. - May 12, 2009 - The London Forex Broadsheet (TheLFB)

Measuring the Economic Value of IT Investments

Glomark-Governan Italia has confirmed the date for the Assintel and Glomark-Governan Italia event entitled, “Measuring the Economic Value of IT Investments: How to Manage Tough Investment Decisions Under Worldwide Economic Stress,” for Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 in Milan, Italy. For more... - May 12, 2009 - Glomark-Governan

Premier Networking Alliance (PNA) Combines Business Networking, Food, Fun, and Charity at “PNA Rocks Parkland”.

PNA (Premier Networking Alliance) is sponsoring a charitable social event on May 21st at Giovanni's Coal Fire Pizza. PNA is a business networking association which also stresses community service. - May 12, 2009 - Premier Networking Alliance

The Chairmen’s RoundTable Shares Top Ten Ways to Stay Focused in Tough Times

The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego-based, non profit volunteer organization that provides gratis mentoring and business advice to CEOs and presidents of local, private businesses, is providing these Top Ten Ways to Stay Focused in Tough Times, as part of a Tough Times series of media advisories targeting business owners. The tips were assembled by CRT member Holly G. Green. - May 11, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable

Recession Buster: Reducing Bad Debtor Days Made Easy

New online start-up www.lessdebtors.com debt tender website is helping businesses around the world reduce the number of bad customer debts and increase their profitability. - May 11, 2009 - lessdebtors.com

Certified Green Home Designation Awarded to Groves Park Commons Townhomes

Certified Green Home Designation Awarded to Groves Park Commons Townhomes

Groves Park Commons townhomes receive the highest rating Tindells Building Materials has ever given for energy efficiency. - May 10, 2009 - Groves Park Commons

Technology and Interior Design Design Revealed Luxautica, Exotic Car Club

Technology and Interior Design Design Revealed Luxautica, Exotic Car Club

Troy Beasley, the award winning, Designer Principal of Beasley & Henley Interior Design, will be the key note speaker at Luxautica, Exotic Car Club on Thursday, May 14 at 6 pm. Beasley will be speaking on his interior design, interior detailing and uses of technology and lighting design at this... - May 10, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

The 2009 Drucker Centennial Conference in Korea Fosters Dialog Between the Public and Private Sectors

The conference “The Drucker Solutions: Key to Responsible High-Performing Society” will explore ideas and practices of knowledge-based innovation in business and social enterprise and will foster dialog between the public and private sectors in Korea. - May 10, 2009 - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management

Small Business Expands Nationwide

IzzyLouStudios goes national in just 3 years. Owner, Marie Johnson developed a unique offering over her 30 year career. With the economy forcing companies to drop training, use CBTs and other non-interaction training a new offering has been developed and is now delivered by ILS. Along with this intellectual property is a new visual design of business delivered and developed by ILS, as well. - May 10, 2009 - IZZYLOU Studios

Price Per Head Services Giant Book EZ Has a New and Refreshed Look

Book Ez has presented a new and refreshed look towards becoming the number one price per player provider in the business. After many months of hard work and preparation, the new website for this per head shop has finally been launched and the company is expecting to receive an increasing amount of... - May 10, 2009 - Book Ez

Greenstone Farm Credit Services Reduces Training Expenses and Realizes Immediate ROI by Deploying the Learn.com LearnCenter Platform

Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that GreenStone Farm Credit Services (FCS), Michigan's largest agricultural lender, has deployed the Learn.com LearnCenter® platform to launch, manage, and track compliance and regulatory training for both online can classroom based curricula. - May 10, 2009 - Learn.com

May 2009 is National Water Safety Month

American Leak Detection in Dallas/Fort Worth is Reminding Customers to Put Safety First When it Comes to Engaging in Water Activities - May 10, 2009 - American Leak Detection

Federal and States Laws Are in Effective May 1, 2009 to Prevent Identity Theft. Almost All Businesses Must be in Compliance.

Identity Theft Solutions of America, Inc protects businesses and employees identities. It is estimated that ID theft consumes 1,000 hours of employee time and $1600.00 to repair credit. This stress diminishes employee productivity and attendance. And therefore the business suffers also. - May 10, 2009 - Identity Theft Solutions of America, Inc

Confero, Inc. Taps MMI Associates, Inc. for Public Relations Services

Elaine Buxton, president of Confero, Inc., (www.conferoinc.com), has announced that the firm has named MMI Associates, Inc. agency of record. Confero, Inc. is a national customer experience measurement firm dedicated to helping their clients provide outstanding service to their own customers. MMI... - May 10, 2009 - Confero, Inc.

Tube Investments Reports Higher Net Profit for 2008-09

The Company achieved a turnover of Rs. 2061 Cr. in the year 2008-09 against Rs. 1744 Cr. in the previous year. The net profit for the year was Rs. 72.18 Cr. against Rs. 56.50 Cr. in the previous year. This represents a growth of 18% in turnover and 28% in Profit after Tax. The net profit includes an extraordinary income of Rs. 47 Cr. as Profit on sale of long term investments and divestment of a Joint Venture. - May 10, 2009 - Murugappa group

13.56MHz RFID Reader Mini Module

The module is shipped with firmware designed to ensure ease of integration and provides designers with a significant cost/performance advantage. - May 10, 2009 - GAO RFID Inc.

Digital Publisher WeClik Produces 2009 "Digital Magazine of the Year" at 58th Maggie Awards

Personal Development, an E-Magazine produced by premier custom digital publisher WeClik, has received top recognition at the 2009 Maggie Awards by the Western Publishing Association (WPA). - May 10, 2009 - Weclik

Stacie E. McGinn, Deputy General Counsel, Bank of America Corporation to Speak at KC’s Event on Banking & Financial Services Law for Attorneys on 5/14/2009

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Stacie E. McGinn, Deputy General Counsel, Bank of America Corporation will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Banking & Financial Services Law for Attorneys: A... - May 10, 2009 - The Knowledge Group

RNCOS Releases a New Report- Nanotechnology Market Forecast to 2013

RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Nanotechnology Market Forecast to 2013” to its report gallery. The report covers various growth potential areas in the nanotechnology market at the global level. - May 10, 2009 - RNCOS

Gen 2 RFID Tag for on Metal Surface Unveiled by DAILY

DAILY RFID has unveiled Gen 2 RFID Tag for on metal surface, which can be operate normally in applications directly on metallic surfaces. This Gen 2 RFID tag is suitable for tagging on metal surface with good accuracy even under the harsh environment. This Gen 2 RFID tag is a perfect choice in... - May 10, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited

DAILY's RFID Wristband is Suited for Unlimited Application

DAILY RFID has developed RFID Wristband series that are suited for unlimited application, such as healthcare environment, amusement parking and event. The RFID wristband is available in women, man or children size. The all-purpose RFID wristband can produce a robust RFID solution for people... - May 10, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited

Acellus Communications, Inc Approves Name Change and Symbol Change

Worldwide Internet, Inc is a nationwide provider of dial-up Internet services to both wholesale and retail customers. - May 09, 2009 - Worldwide Internet, Inc.

Carooma's Customization Engine Helps Drive the Aftermarket Past Slumping Car Sales

Carooma's Customization Engine Helps Drive the Aftermarket Past Slumping Car Sales

While rising gas prices discourage drivers from buying new cars - and even driving - the automotive aftermarket continues grow. This is driven by the growing popularity of customization across the industry and by companies like Carooma. Carooma (carooma.com) today announced the beta launch of its... - May 09, 2009 - Carooma Inc.

Payslips Plus Ltd Announce Online Range of Payslip and P60 Solutions

Payslips Plus Ltd, a leading supplier of computerised payslips, wage slips and replacement P60s in the UK, has announced that a wide range of payslip and P60 solutions are now available to order on their website. Payslips Plus Ltd provide computerised payslips to meet a number of needs. Their high... - May 09, 2009 - Payslips Plus Ltd

SEO Consult - Still the UK's Number 1 SEO Company

SEO Consult - Still the UK's Number 1 SEO Company

TopSEOs, the independent authority on search vendors, have ranked SEO Consult, the UK’s leading Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) company, as the UK's Number 1 Organic SEO Company for the sixth consecutive month. Currently, SEO Consult rank 1st on Google.co.uk for the search term 'Search Engine Optimization' and 2nd for 'SEO,' correct on 07-05-09. - May 09, 2009 - SEO.co.uk

The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on 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 it has scheduled a live webcast on Understanding New Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations ("C&DIs"). This two-hour event is scheduled on... - May 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group

Two CINE Awards Given to Backstory Productions

Washington, DC-based Backstory Productions receives two CINE Golden Eagle Awards for videos produced for the Department of Veterans Affairs. - May 09, 2009 - Backstory Productions

Call Center Industry is Boosting Confidence in the Philippines Business

In a show of trust in the Philippines’ economy despite the world market slump, a private European owned and managed Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firm recently opened another BPO arm at the 5th Floor. Hyundai Motors Cebu Bldg. A.S. Fortuna Street, Mandaue City, Cebu. Live2 Care, a... - May 09, 2009 - Welive2care.com

George Anderson, Anger Management Guru, Expands Executive Coaching/Civility Training for Attorneys

George Anderson and his staff at Anderson & Anderson, A.P.C. have already begun promoting Civility-Coaching, an Extention of his Executive Coaching/Anger Management program for attorneys. - May 09, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC

Vision Computer Solutions Cited as Michigan Economic Bright Spot

Vision Computer Solutions of Northville Michigan wins "Michigan Economic Bright Spot" award from Corp! Magazine. - May 09, 2009 - Vision Computer Solutions

Cleanology Owner Wins SBA Award Christine McDannell Named Small Business Person of the Year

The San Diego District of the Small Business Administration has named Christine McDannell of Cleanology as its 2009 Small Business Person of the Year. - May 09, 2009 - Cleanology

WhiteBoard Partners Announces Strategic Alliance with Binah Advisory

WhiteBoard Partners, LLC announces a strategic alliance with Binah Advisory to provide complete integration process and work flow optimization solutions for sales marketing and operations - May 09, 2009 - WhiteBoard Partners

Outbound Telemarketing Company Live2Sell Launches Inbound Customer Service and Virtual Assistant Subsidiary Due to Client Demand

Philippines call center solutions provider, Live2Sell, Inc. formerly announces the launch of their first subsidiary company, Live2Care, due to demand from clients based in the USA and Europe. - May 09, 2009 - Live2Sell, Inc.

PLS Logistics Services to Deploy Logistics Management, Transportation Brokerage and Other Online Training to Employees

Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that PLS Logistics Services, a leading provider of technology based, custom third-party logistics solutions will centralize, launch and track all training within the Learn.com LearnCenter platform. - May 09, 2009 - Learn.com

Plant City's Karen Gillman and Tampa's Intelligent Office Both Nominated for Small Business Leadership Awards

Gillman works for the Intelligent Office® franchise in Tampa, and both she and the company received nominations for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce annual awards. Gillman is a small-town girl whose life has unfolded in a series of successful benchmarks that led her to her leadership role today. - May 08, 2009 - Intelligent Office of Tampa Bay

Free E-Commerce Site Search Prototyping Program Announced

Free E-Commerce Site Search Prototyping Program Announced

Allows Online Merchants to See How CyberSiteSearch Would Improve Sales. - May 08, 2009 - Reinhart Technologies Inc.

SPI Semicon Merges Operations with Parent Company Professional Plastics, Inc.

SPI Semicon Merges Operations with Parent Company Professional Plastics, Inc.

SPI/Semicon, Inc., a USA manufacturer of static-controlled semiconductor wafer and I.C. packaging products has been merged into their parent company Professional Plastics, Inc. The combined company will continue production of the existing SPI product range at a shared facility in Ogden, Utah. The... - May 08, 2009 - Professional Plastics, Inc.

Attaain Inc., Announces the Addition of Comprehensive Hoover's Company Information Into the AttaainCI Competitive Business Intelligence System

Attaain Inc., Announces the Addition of Comprehensive Hoover's Company Information Into the AttaainCI Competitive Business Intelligence System

AttaainCI subscribers now have access to Hoover’s detailed information on 32 million companies and 36 million executives worldwide, including business descriptions, revenues, employee counts, Family Tree information, key competitor lists, biographies, compensation, and more. - May 08, 2009 - Attaain Inc.

Action Packaging Systems Introduces Space Saving Gold Seal GS-60 Applicator

Action Packaging Systems Introduces Space Saving Gold Seal GS-60 Applicator

A leader in the industry, Action Packaging Systems, Inc. has been supplying custom labels, stock labels, RFID labels, label applicator systems, printers, verifiers, ribbons, and label creation software to handle the needs of their clients around the world since 1979. - May 08, 2009 - Action Packaging Systems Inc

SoftChalk Wins CODiE Award in Two Education Categories

SoftChalk Wins CODiE Award in Two Education Categories

SIIA named SoftChalk ‘Best Postsecondary Instructional Solution’ and ‘Best Education Technology Solution for Productivity/Creativity.’ - May 08, 2009 - SoftChalk

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