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Domani to Sponsor Sustainability Summit '09
CEO Will Sarni to present at conference. - December 05, 2008 - Hemisphere Expo Services, Inc.
Announcing Tattoo ID Bar Code Labeling Software Version 6 with Productivity and Connectivity Enhancements
My Tattoo ID and Tattoo ID Business software Version 6 lets you print professional labels that 100% in compliance to even the strictest standards. Bar coded labels can be created and printed quickly and easily to save your company time and money. - December 05, 2008 - Integrated Software Design, Inc.
Brilliant Blue Announces Outsourcing as Latest Strategy for Business Success
Outsource marketing acts as cost-effective tool in a tough economic market. - December 05, 2008 - Brilliant Blue
LLE® Launches New Website Promoting Over-the-Phone Interpretation, Translation, and Language Testing Services
Global provider of language services makes communicating in another language easy. - December 05, 2008 - LLE Language Services
MPC Call Center Redefines Traditional Staffing Models
MPC Call Centers beginning to employ a unique overflow staffing philosophy to help alleviate staffing issues common to the answering service industry. - December 05, 2008 - MPC Call Centers
Greet Chinese New Year with Crafts from ChildBook.com
This 2009, the Chinese New Year (according to the Lunar calendar) falls on January 26. The Chinese New Year is the season to spend time with the family. Making greetings and crafts together is the perfect way to bond with family during this festive time. Other Chinese traditions to welcome the New Year include cleaning the house, settling debts, getting haircuts and eating with the family. These traditions are all about starting anew and starting right. - December 05, 2008 - childbook.com
CPX Interactive Unveils Company-Wide Platform Enhancements to Its Global Online Ad Network for 2009
Global online ad network, CPX Interactive, ramps up internal processes and launches a unique multiple network offering providing Reach, Content and Premium access to online publishers and advertisers. - December 04, 2008 - CPXi
Balfour Beatty Construction Forms Federal Group
Leverages company-wide experience and expertise gained in Washington, D.C. area. - December 04, 2008 - Balfour Beatty Construction
EzNicheCreator.com Provides Advanced Automation Solutions for Internet Marketers and Entrepreneurs around the Globe
A new solution for Internet Markers automates the creation of unique web sites - Fast. EzNicheCreator.com released a refreshing take on an established internet business model that promises to help their customers automate some of the most time-consuming and difficult tasks required to market products and services online. - December 04, 2008 - EzNicheCreator.com
New Protocol and Products for Anti-Aging and Skincare Professionals Announced
TBI, Inc. has announced protocol in cooperation with a new genetically engineered human protein that replaces up to two years of lost elastin in the first treatment. The 45 minute treatment uses TBI’s Chiro950™ or BI Model 900 Microcurrent units and professional grade Dermalastyl®. - December 04, 2008 - Texas Beauty Institute
Home Owners Who Pay Their 1st Mortgage with a Line of Credit Can Now Save Big on Daily Interest & Cash Advance Fees with Savvy Bill Pay
If you are one of the thousands of homeowners who uses software to pay off your mortgage quicker together with an line of credit, you can now save more immediate and long term finance charges by using www.mysavvysite.com to pay any mortgage with an credit card. Savvy Bill Pay caters to this unique savvy market that knows how to keep the most possible money working on your line to save thousands in finance charges. An example on a $3k mortgage, clients are saving $250 or more per month. - December 04, 2008 - Savvy Bill Pay
New & Used Office Furniture Provider, The Furniture Source, Named to Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Fast 50
Minneapolis-based office furniture company achieves number 20 on prestigious annual list of fastest growing companies. - December 04, 2008 - The Furniture Source
Santa’s Secrets to a Successful Business Revealed by Business Owner’s Toolkit, Known Helper to Small Business Owners
Santa’s Storybook Outlines 7 Steps to a Successful Business, Helping Others Bring Business Dreams to Life. - December 04, 2008 - Business Owner's Toolkit
Prague Steals Top UK Chef
The newly opened restaurant Shiso in Prague is run by the top UK chef Paul Day, former chef of Nobu in London. - December 04, 2008 - LS Club Ltd.
IPA Supports Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October, IPA has taken an active role in support of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. IPA employees participated in Lee National Denim Day, the world’s largest single-day fundraiser, and Passionately Pink for the... - December 04, 2008 - IPA
Event Urges CEOs to Leave Their BlackBerry at Home
Author and speaker Marty Clarke, to speak on how to tweak a company’s sales engine and increase sales revenues. - December 04, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Planning an Exit Strategy – What Makes a Business More Valuable? SCORE and Princeton Capital Strategies to Host Seminar for Small Business Owners.
Seminar hosted by SCORE and Princeton Capital Strategies, LLC in Stamford on December 6th will show how to make a small business more valuable for the eventual exit of the small business owner. - December 04, 2008 - Princeton Capital Strategies, LLC
1-800-GO-VAPOR.com Announces New Name and Ladybug Product Line
New Name. New Products. Same Commitment to Customer Service. - December 04, 2008 - 1-800-GO-VAPOR.com, LLC
4 Days Training Session on Lean Six Sigma Tools Workshop by QGSPL
Quality Growth Services Pvt. Ltd is a six sigma consultancy and training firm concerned with the implementation and deployment of various six sigma process improvement techniques and quality enhancement tools for better functioning of business operations is going to start its 4 day training session of lean six sigma tools workshop from Dec 11th to Dec 14. - December 04, 2008 - Quality Growth Services Private Limited
Stamping Out Cigarettes -- the MIT Way
Thursday, November 20 – After an arduous competition, "The Wile E. Coyotes" took first place in MIT Medical's "Kick Butt" design competition on Nov. 20. For the challenge, which was held as a part of American Cancer Society's yearly Great American Smokeout, each group had to construct an intentionally over-engineered gadget that would execute the simple task of stubbing out a cigarette (but in an exceedingly meandering and complicated manner), without direct human contact. - December 04, 2008 - Signazon.com
Sparrowtech Signs Agreement to Rehabilitate Oil Wells in Texas
Trading Symbol (OTC- PINK: SPMC) Sparrowtech Resources, Inc. ("Sparrowtech") announced today that it has entered into an Agreement with Templar PetroConsultants, Inc. (“Templar”) to acquire a working interest in ten (10) previously-producing wells, within the J.P. Morris,... - December 03, 2008 - Sparrowtech Resources, Inc.
The Peanut Shell® Launches Serendipity, a New Collection of Designer Baby Slings and Nursing Covers
Essential Parenting Gear for the New Mom. - December 03, 2008 - Goo-Ga Style, Inc DBA the Peanut Shell
Janis Publications is Giving 1,000 e-Book Copies of "It’s All Your Fault!" by Bill Eddy, Free to Anyone Needing Help with Personality Disorders
Bill Eddy has seen a pattern in rising blaming behavior in our society, coming from people with certain personality disorders. Though it’s a growing problem he also believes it is a predictable one, and a problem that can be managed in most cases with more understanding and some helpful tools. - December 03, 2008 - Janis Publications
Axacore’s FaxAgent Certified with Cisco Gateways
FaxAgent leverages T 38 capability of Cisco Voice Gateways. - December 03, 2008 - Axacore Inc.
Attaain Inc. and 88owls.com Partner to Provide Competitive and Market Intelligence
New 88owls.com service matches experienced consultants with leading companies seeking their services, and provides consultants with robust AttaainCI business intelligence to better prepare them to address company problems and plan strategy in advance. - December 03, 2008 - Attaain Inc.
New Social Networking Site to Bring Central Florida Boaters Together
BoatBrevard.com announces its official launch and plans to be the best online boater resource and connection site for Central Florida boaters. BoatBrevard.com is Brevard County's newest free online community for Brevard boaters. Find out all the hot spots, islands, and upcoming events. Get involved... - December 03, 2008 - BoatFlorida.com
On Waves Awarded Fleet Wide Contract with Louis Dreyfus Armateurs and Transmanche Ferries to Provide on Board GSM and Wi-Fi Connectivity
On Waves Ehf, the leading maritime mobile services provider, announced today that it has been awarded a Fleet wide contract that covers both Louis Dreyfus Lines and Transmanche Ferries. The agreement covers actual vessels and will include additional vessels in the future. On Waves services will... - December 03, 2008 - On Waves
Local Trainers Present Three Day Executive Leadership Series; Learn What It Takes to Lead in 2009
Sales Progress, Accent Business Communication, and Core Connections have joined together to announce a leadership training Program for 2009; Leading: A Resolution. - December 03, 2008 - Sales Progress LLC
Binding.com Introduces Commercial Quality Foam Board Cutters
www.Binding.com, one of the world’s leading portals for binding machines and binding supplies, has introduced its elite list of Keencut foam board cutters. - December 03, 2008 - NSC International
Sonitrol Pacific Detects Black Friday Break-in, One Arrested
Sheriff’s deputies arrested one individual suspected of attempting to burglarize an Oregon high school the day after Thanksgiving when the school’s Sonitrol Pacific security system detected a break-in. Award winning Sonitrol Pacific Operator Michael Young received an impact-activated... - December 03, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
ForeignTRADEX Helps U.S. Manufacturers Find Trade Partners in Lithuania, Slovenia and Austria
The US-European Industrial Directory ForeignTRADEX has revised three of its industrial trade reports to help American manufacturers of industrial goods find business opportunities in Austria, Slovenia and Lithuania. - December 03, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Pedersen & Partners Opens Its Office in Ulaanbaatar
Pedersen & Partners, a leading international executive search firm, announces the opening of its office in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. - December 03, 2008 - Pedersen & Partners
UK Brand Managers Frustration at Paper Pushing Activities
Instead of being challenged by the constant need for innovation and creativity, being weighed down with administrative duties is the chief obstacle facing today’s brand managers, a survey carried out by Sun Brand Technologies has found. 92% of brand managers spend between one and three hours... - December 03, 2008 - Sun Brand Technologies
Sonitrol Pacific's SonaVision Cameras Lead to Arrest
Sheriff’s deputies arrested one man suspected of breaking into J&M Auto Body in Milwaukie after the shop’s monitored SonaVision security camera system captured the man looking inside cars parked at the business November 30. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Mikeilah Tatum received the... - December 03, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Light of Gold PR and Marketing Announces Featured Talent to be Showcased at Social Media Holiday Networking Event in Manhattan
Light of Gold PR and Marketing (www.lightofgoldpr.com) today announced the featured talent to be showcased during this week’s Social Media/Holiday Networking Event in Manhattan. The event will take place on December 4, 2008, from 5:30-9:00pm at 352 Seventh Avenue (at 30th Street) on the 16th... - December 03, 2008 - Light Of Gold PR, Marketing, and Consulting LLC
Online Payment Processing SaaS Leader Launches Small Business Newsletter
PaySimple's Small Business Growth Newsletter to Provide Concise Reviews of Free Resources and Tools for Starting, Managing and Growing a Successful Small Business. - December 03, 2008 - PaySimple
Balfour Beatty Construction Sponsors Integration ‘08 Conference
Company takes leadership role in implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM). - December 02, 2008 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Let the Light Shine Brightly at Your Salon with the System Designed at New York City's Famous Minardi Salon
Internationally recognized salon professionals, Beth and Carmine Minardi, announce the launch of their breakthrough lighting system for beauty salons. The Minardi Color Perfect Lighting System produces the precise quality of light that salon pro’s need to easily create and evaluate designs,... - December 02, 2008 - eco-lite products llc
Prive' Designer Sales Presents Furla Handbag Sample Sale - December 10, 2008
Furla, the luxury Italian leather accessories brand is hosting its first ever public sample sale in the U.S. Fall and resort handbags will be marked 40 – 60% off retail. Prive' Designer Sales will be conducting the exclusive sale in NYC. - December 02, 2008 - PRIVÉ Designer Sales
PinHawk and ShiftCentral Announce Partnership
The partnership highlights complimentary information services – offering clients a variety of solutions to meet a wide range of needs. - December 02, 2008 - PinHawk LLC
Boost Your Typing Performance with PhraseExpress
Bartels Media GmbH today announces the launch of PhraseExpress v6, a new version of the Speed Typing Software Solution for Windows computers. With PhraseExpress, the Autotext functionality that is so popular in MS Office is now available in all Windows programs, including Internet Browsers and Messenger Programs. - December 02, 2008 - Bartels Media GmbH
"Plastic Surgeon as Artist" – Dr. Krakovsky Receives the 100 Best Cosmetic Surgeons of the World Award
The International Phalloplasty Institute and the American Academy of Phalloplasty Surgeons are pleased to announce that Alexander Krakovsky, MD has been named as one of The 100 Best Cosmetic Surgeons of the World for 2008. Dr. Krakovsky was chosen for this award by the Scientific Committee for the... - December 02, 2008 - Alexander A. Krakovsky, MD
World AIDS Day: HIV Treatment Patterns Consistent in Practice, QuantiaMD Finds
A national survey of HIV clinicians conducted by Dr. John Bartlett on QuantiaMD reveals important details about treatment patterns for HIV patients since the introduction of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 2007 federal HIV guidelines. - December 02, 2008 - Quantia Communications, Inc.
InkHead Promotional Products Tops the Inc. 5000 List of Outstanding Performers
InkHead Promotional Products has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as number 560 on its list of the fastest growing private companies in America. - December 02, 2008 - InkHead Promotional Products
Crazy Vegas Casino Releases My Slot
Popular Online Casino Launches Revolutionary New Slot Technology. - December 02, 2008 - Vegas Partner Lounge
CPEhr and New Directions Prepare Veterans for Workforce with Free Career Day
December 5th event hosted by New Directions and presented by CPEhr in West Los Angeles will help veterans search for, locate and maintain civilian jobs. - December 02, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
Genentech & IDEO Leaders to Receive The Edison Achievement Award for Innovation Excellence
The Edison Award Steering Committee (www.edisonawards.com), today announced Mr. David Kelley, Founder and Chairman of IDEO and Dr. Susan Desmond-Hellmann, President of Product Development at Genentech, will receive the prestigious Edison Achievement Award™ on April 1, 2009 at the Santa Clara... - December 02, 2008 - The Edison Awards
TEKchand Introduces ATMContentPro, a Pioneering Content Management Appliance for ATMs and Self-Service Kiosks
TEKchand introduces an innovative plug and play appliance model for smaller financial insitutions and kiosk owners to manage marketing content, reduce cost and ease integration on multi-vendor hardware platforms. - December 02, 2008 - TEKchand, LLC
A New Way to Buy Christian and Family DVDs - FamilyChristianMovies.com. Brought to You by Lukas Media LLC.
FamilyChristianMovies.com, an online store selling family and Christian movies on DVD has recently been launched by Lukas Media LLC just in time for the 2008 holiday Season. - December 01, 2008 - Lukas Media LLC
Universal Space Systems Continues "2008 Pre-Release Holiday Sale" of the Space Adventurer Assessment/Report
For only one more month, the only Space Tourism reference guide of its kind can be purchased at a guaranteed to never be lower pre-release price of only $1,000.00 (USD). This is $1,000 lower than the current lowest pre-release price, a 75% discount off the full price and you can take up to 1 year to pay with no payment due until July of next year. - December 01, 2008 - Universal Space Systems, LLC