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New Chief Market Analyst at Easy-Forex™
Easy-Forex announces the addition of Michael J. Malpede to its market analyst division. Mr. Malpede will be based in the Chicago office of Easy-Forex. - December 09, 2008 - easy-forex
Carroll Publishing Names Wade President Nensel Appointed Director, Editorial
Carroll Publishing, the nation’s leader in federal, state and local government contact information for over 37 years, today announced the promotion of William Wade to President, effective immediately. Mark Nensel was named Director, Editorial. Wade will be responsible for marketing, IT and... - December 09, 2008 - Carroll Publishing
Why Not Get It for Free?; Holiday Shopping Much More Affordable at ItFigurez.com
Owning a dazzling piece of flawless diamond jewelry, sophisticated appeal and classic artistry shows a wise investment in your future. ItFigurez Fine Jewelry has captured the hearts of many with their timeless collection of luminant diamond jewelry. And now they're giving away free diamonds. - December 09, 2008 - it Figurez
OPT Announces a Special Sales Event to Honor the International Year of Astronomy’s Selection of the Celestron SkyScout as the Official Product of IYA2009
The International Year of Astronomy (IYA) organization has selected the Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium as the Official Product of the IYA2009. To celebrate this, OPT is offering a special sales event on the Celestron SkyScout. From now until December 31st 2008, OPT is offering the SkyScout for the special price of $179. - December 09, 2008 - OPT Telescopes
Los Angeles Foreclosures Up 51% Over November 2007; Miami Foreclosures Up 6%, Seattle Down 22%, and New York City Flat Compared to November 2007
PropertyShark.com today released its monthly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and New York City for November 2008. Los Angeles foreclosures up 51% over November 2007; Miami Foreclosures up 6%, Seattle down 22% compared to November 2007. New York City foreclosures fall to November 2007 levels. - December 09, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
iclick Publishers Group, LLC Announces Partnership Agreement with AustralianUggBoots
Today December 1, 2008 iclick Publishers Group, LLC announced a partnership with Australian manufacture, AustralianUggBoots.com. In an effort to unite the two companies' iclick Publishers Group, LLC said they would continue in a forward looking direction with... - December 09, 2008 - iclick Publishers Group, LLC
Learning Evolution and MVI Launches Safeway 101: A Dynamic E-Learning Training Module for Suppliers Doing Business with Safeway
Learning Evolution and MVI, Management Ventures, Inc., announces the launch of Safeway 101, Learning Evolutions newest insight-packed training module for today’s fast-track retail sales professionals, category managers, and marketing professionals. This introductory level e-Learning course is designed to educate suppliers regarding the fundamentals of doing business with Safeway. Participants will be introduced to the company, its core financial and branding strategies. - December 09, 2008 - Learning Evolution
ezBusinessNeeds.com Announces New Strategic Approach Towards Online Marketing
With the economy taking a downturn, ezBusinessNeeds.com announces strategic internet marketing services which can help local companies achieve better online visibility and ROI. - December 09, 2008 - Easy Business Needs
Free Teleseminar Helps People Start a Child Care Business… and Avoid the Seven Biggest Mistakes Most People Make in Child Care
Every year, thousands of people are interested in opening their own child care business, but it’s often hard to figure out the rules and regulations if you’re just getting started. Finally, there’s a free teleseminar that helps people get started quickly and easily. The teleseminar covers exactly how to figure out the licensing rules & regulations for every state in the U.S., and then reveals many success secrets that only the seasoned pros know. - December 09, 2008 - Daycare Systems LLC
RateTiger Nominated for the Retail Business Show Awards 2009
RTAllocator Shortlisted for Hospitality Solution. - December 09, 2008 - eRevMax Inc.
Idaho Self Storage Association Selects MiniCo Publication as Member Benefit
MiniCo Publishing has announced an agreement with the Idaho Self Storage Association (ISSA) to provide the company’s "Self‑Storage Now!" magazine as a member benefit beginning in 2009. ISSA members will receive the quarterly "Self-Storage Now!" magazine and be... - December 09, 2008 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
C.L.A.S.S. Eco-Materials and Sustainable Textile Showroom Launches in New York with a Round-Table Panel: The Tipping Point–The State of Sustainable Fashion
C.L.A.S.S.-Creativity, Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy, New York launch features a showcase and round-table panel discussion, co-hosted and moderated by Barbara Kramer, Co-Founder of Designers & Agents and in partnership with eco-fashion designer Bahar Shahpar, December 11, 2008 - December 08, 2008 - C.L.A.S.S.
DNAML’s End to End eBook Distribution System Has Arrived
DNAML, the innovative publishing software company, has expanded its DNL DRM eBook security system suite of offerings through the release of a unique Activation Code-based eBook security model which allows publishers to sell DNL eBooks through any distribution channel, including online distribution... - December 08, 2008 - DNAML Pty Ltd
“The Economic Report” Show to Feature Palladian International, LLC
The producers of The Economic Report are pleased to announce that Palladian International, LLC, will be featured in an upcoming episode on “Finding the Best Talent for Your Organization,” as part of the show’s “Report on Business” series. An executive search firm... - December 08, 2008 - Palladian International, LLC
US Marine Corps Wins 2008 TOCICO Achievement Award
Maintenance Center Albany US Marine Corps wins the coveted 2008 TOCICO Achievement Award in recognition of their sustainable success achieved through the use of Theory of Constraints principles. These principles have provided a higher level of mission readiness at significantly lower cost to the taxpayer. - December 08, 2008 - TOCICO
Recognition for Language Company in Small Business Award
Success for Thatcham-based language services company - with recognition in the Thames Valley Small Business Award. - December 08, 2008 - Prestige Network
New and Easier Simulation Software Reduces Call Center Complexity and Cost
The latest release of SimzCC features a new user interface and added functionality allowing quicker and easier analysis of staffing, routing and prioritization decisions. SimzCC supports multiple media types such as inbound and outbound calls, emails, instant messages, voicemail, and automated callbacks. - December 08, 2008 - Simz Simplified, Inc
HF Handheld Reader DL8033 Supports Multi Data Transfers
DAILY RFID , a leading producer of RFID readers and RFID tags, has recently launched 13.56MHz HF RFID Handheld reader DL8033 designed for industrial and outdoor environments. It provides a very good stability in any environment with a price at lower than 850USD. DAILY RFID is planning to separate... - December 08, 2008 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
MiniCo Publishing Announces 2008 Self-Storage Facility of the Year Winners
MiniCo Publishing has announced the winners of the 2008 Self-Storage Facility of the Year awards sponsored by "Mini-Storage Messenger," the leading international self-storage trade magazine published by MiniCo, Inc. Winners were named in six categories: Overall, Construction, Conversion,... - December 08, 2008 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Six Facilities Receive Honorable Mention in MiniCo Publishing’s 2008 Self-Storage Facility of the Year Awards
MiniCo Publishing has announced the facilities that received honorable mention in the 2008 Self-Storage Facility of the Year awards. Honorable mention was awarded in six categories: Overall, Construction, Conversion, New Facility, Specialty Storage, and International. The annual awards are... - December 08, 2008 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
MyCityCorona.com Announces New Website
MyCityCorona.com, serving Corona-Norco-Eastvale and the Inland Empire, announces the availability of its new website. - December 08, 2008 - Mycitycorona.com
A Little Toy That's Free and Making a Big Difference This Holiday Season
They are offering to people who can't really afford to purchase expensive toys this Christmas a free toy for a small nominal shipping fee. This is an all American made green toy that is making a difference in the world. - December 07, 2008 - Toobee International Inc.
Live from "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Premiere
Hollywood Premieres will bring audiences a multi-camera live event webcast from the world premiere on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 6:30 PM (PT) / 9:30 PM (ET) Premiere Entertainment Network, owner of the entertainment destination, Hollywood Premieres, announced today their plans to broadcast live... - December 07, 2008 - Premiere Entertainment
Gold and Silver Plated Chains Display
E & M Jewelry that is an e-commerce site that specializes in jewelry, watches and gemstone gifts announced that its added Gold and Silverplated chains to its line. All chains sold now come with free shipping. 14KT heavy Gold plated or Sterling Silver plated 144 assorted combo of chains and... - December 07, 2008 - E & M Jewelry
New Weapon to Battle Shrinking Sales
“Selling in Tough Times,” a new book by sales expert, Linda Bishop, tells companies how to implement an actionable plan to grow sales in a down economy. “Selling in Tough Times,” a new book by sales expert Linda Bishop is a powerful weapon for companies who recognize they... - December 07, 2008 - Thought Transformation, Inc.
World Affairs Council’s International Speakers Series: Nobel Economist Paul Krugman Launches 2009 Series
With the economy at the forefront of national thinking, the World Affairs Council of Oregon has invited Paul Krugman, winner of the 2008 Nobel Prize for Economics, to launch its 2009 International Speakers Series on January 29, 2009. Other presenters in the Series are CNN Anchor and Newsweek... - December 07, 2008 - World Affairs Council of Oregon
Sherry Jordan of Custom Direct Wins a Trip to Japan from Lean Sensei
Custom Direct initiated its lean practices in 2006 when it started the journey toward World Class status. Sherry Jordan, Lean Coordinator, attended the annual AME conference and after telling the Custom Direct story, won a trip to Japan to learn from the best in Lean. - December 07, 2008 - Custom Direct, LLC.
Catawba County EDC Announces 2009 Plan of Work: 1900 New Jobs Coming
The Catawba County Economic Development Corporation held its annual planning meeting recently with its Board, Staff, Electred officials, and other Community Leaders. EDC Priorities for the coming year include maintaining the intensity and focus from the primary 2008 priorities with the addition of seven new priorities. - December 07, 2008 - Catawba County Economic Development Corporation
The Swinden Group Helps Companies Stay Ahead of the Storm
The Swinden Group helps companies weather the storms with Weather Risk Management services in order to better prepare for a business impacting severe weather events. - December 07, 2008 - The Swinden Group, LLC
kindleconversion.com Providing Kindle Formatting, Conversion and Publishing Services Has Moved Its Services to ebookconversion.com
Supremus Group, LLC provides kindle formatting, conversion and publishing services as well as other conversion services to their clients has moved the services from www.kindleconversion.com to www.ebookconversion.com. Supremus Group provides any type of word, pdf or any other format file to kindle, Mobipocket, MS reader, epub format or any other format, regardless of lot of images or other complex formatting issues. - December 07, 2008 - Supremus Group LLC
Simon Taylor, Senior Director, Information Access & Management, CommVault to Speak at KC’s Event on Strategic E-Discovery on 2/9/09
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Simon Taylor, Senior Director, Information Access & Management of CommVault will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Strategic E-Discovery: Taking Steps to Avoid... - December 07, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
CommVault, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Live Webcast on E-Discovery on 1/28/09 (Part 1) and 2/9/09 (Part 2)
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast has announced today that CommVault, provider of the most comprehensive, risk-adverse and cost managed eDiscovery solution named sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Strategic... - December 07, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
LF/HF Metal Mount RFID Tags Can Perform Well in Harsh Environments
Traditional passive RFID tags have under-performed in metal rich environments, limiting their utility. But, the new series of Metal Mount RFID tags from DAILY RFID, a Chinese leading producer of RFID tags and readers, are pushing the envelope with advanced designs and unique constructions with... - December 07, 2008 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
kpi-Insight Consulting to Profile in December Issue of Connection Magazine, the House Magazine of Cambridge Network
Connection Magazine, the house magazine of Cambridge Network, will dedicate its Profile section in the December issue to kpi-insight consulting. - December 07, 2008 - kpi insight consulting
Postcode Anywhere Gives Better Address Look-Up for Salesforce Users
An updated Salesforce application lets users keep tabs on their address and business data in style. - December 07, 2008 - PCA Predict
Learn to Write Proposals Provides Tools for Non-Professional Proposal Writers to Write and Plan Business Proposals
Learn to Write Proposals are pleased to announce a toolkit specifically for project managers, engineers, software developers or anyone who has to write a business proposal, but doesn’t know how to write business proposals using persuasive language. As the name suggests, Learn to Write... - December 07, 2008 - Learn to Write Proposals
Direct Online Marketing’s Paul Woodhouse to Speak on Blogging at SES Chicago
Direct Online Marketing’s Paul Woodhouse presents a case study on the Tinbasher Blog during the Blogging for Business session at SES Chicago on December 10, 2008. - December 06, 2008 - Direct Online Marketing
Control Screening Issues Retraction Concerning AS&E Litigation and Patent Reexamination
Control Screening, a New Jersey-based U.S. airport and checkpoint security systems manufacturer, today retracts the statements contained in its press release of November 16, 2008, concerning American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E") and its patents. In that press release,... - December 06, 2008 - AutoClear
Chapeau Blog Awards Launches Blog Review, Best Practices Destination for Blogs
Blog Review Inaugural Post Reviews ObamaBlog. - December 06, 2008 - Chapeau Blog Awards
Israel Berger & Associates, LLC and IBA Consultants, Inc. Announce Settlement
Today, Israel Berger & Associates, LLC and IBA Consultants, Inc. (Innovative Building and Architecture Consultants) announced a settlement agreement on litigation involving the use of the IBA initials for marketing and branding purposes. Both parties, who are competitors in the field of... - December 06, 2008 - IBA Consultants
Atlas Business Solutions, Inc. Releases Version 4.0 of Customer Appointment Manager Software
New release of appointment software adds additional flexibility, timesaving tools, and power. - December 06, 2008 - Atlas Business Solutions, Inc.
RR9201T Long Range RFID Reader(DL810) --- from DAILY RFID
DAILY RFID ,a leading producer of RFID tags and RFID readers, has recently announced 13.56MHz HF Long Range RFID Reader DL810(RR9201T) with over 4Watt RF output power, designed to provide a read range from 60cm to 90cm to cater for more HF applications. This Long Range RFID reader DL810(RR9201T)... - December 06, 2008 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
iTunes and CDBaby Helped Indie Artist Wayna Get First Grammy Nod
Ethiopian-born Singer-Songwriter Wayna's Loving You Remake is a true indie stand out in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance Category. The song celebrates music and the Indie struggle of trying to get on the radio, which itself is ironic considering the song is being recognized among the music industry's elite. Producer of the original Stevie Wonder is a friend who has called her "incredible." Wayna's brand of empowerment R&B, hip hop soul was cultivated out of the DC underground soul scene. - December 05, 2008 - Wayna
Famatech Releases Radmin 3.3 with Intel AMT (Active Management Technology) Support
Famatech, a world leader in remote control software, has released Radmin 3.3. The new version now supports Intel AMT (Active Management Technology), a remote control technology, which is integrated into the hardware component of PC based on Intel vPro platform. - December 05, 2008 - Famatech
Calida Gaming.com Announces Partnership with Betfred Casino and Poker
CalidaGaming.com add Betfred Casino and Poker to their portfolio of certified operators. - December 05, 2008 - Calida gaming
MitiGroup, LLC Announces Entry Into Mortgage Loan Document Auditing for Mortgage Loan Modifications.
MitiGroup, LLC, a Florida LLC, announces credit services conduit formation for Loan Document auditing, Loan Modification, Credit Auditing, Debt Settlement, and Attorney Referral. Mortgage Loan document auditing is the process by which closing documents signed by the borrower are analyzed for compliance by industry auditors an d experts, using the top software program used by the lenders themselves. - December 05, 2008 - MitiGroup, LLC
Egghead Productions Tops Prestigious Ava Awards
Ava Awards today announced winners for the 2008 international award competition that recognizes outstanding achievement by creative professionals involved in the concept, writing, direction, shooting, and editing of audio-visual materials and programs. Egghead Production was selected from over 2200 entrees and wins coverted Ava Awards in both the Web Based Mixed-Media and integrated Web Spokesperson categories. - December 05, 2008 - Egghead Productions
SEO Consult Ranked Number 1 for SEO in the UK
SEO Consult, the leading UK Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Agency, has been ranked as the number one Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) company in the UK for December, 2008. In an ongoing study conducted by TopSEOs.com, 300 UK SEO agencies were evaluated on the basis of several variables. These... - December 05, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
Victory Get Their Man
Victory Lighting (UK) Ltd have appointed Peter Phillipson as their Vice President Technical Sales & Marketing. - December 05, 2008 - Victory Lighting (UK) Ltd.
CEO Challenges Reports Record Year
2008 events attracted 137 CEOs from around the world, $13,800 donated to charity. - December 05, 2008 - CEO Challenges