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New UHF GEN 2 RFID One Time Seal Tamper Proof Tag from SkyRFID Inc.
SkyRFID announces their new UHF GEN 2 One Time Seal Tamper Proof Tag with a 3 ~ 5 meter (10 ~ 16 feet) read distance. Perfect for sealing trailers, containers, evidence boxes, confiscated goods, buildings, rooms, and virtually any item that you want 100% accurate knowledge of any tampering. - November 21, 2008 - SkyRFID Inc.
GLS Network Solutions Has Expanded It's Business Services to Include Domain and Hosted Services
GLS Network Solutions, helping businesses reach their goals, announces the release of business services and tools to include Business Class Email, Domain name registration, Website Hosting, Fax thru Email and much more. When we help business succeed we all win. - November 21, 2008 - GLS Network Solutions
EmPower Announces PRSA Membership
Director of EmPower Research acquires membership of the Public Relations Society of America. - November 21, 2008 - EmPower Research LLC
Easy Decision in a Tough Economy
CruiseCompete's revolutionary website allows budget-conscious consumers to find their ideal cruise itinerary at a time of their choosing, while ensuring they will get the best deal available anywhere. - November 20, 2008 - Compete Ventures Company
Smart Payment Solutions Partners with SofterWare and Delivers Strategic Payment Services
Announces the Integration of Electronic ACH Payment Processing – Creates Savings and Convenience - November 20, 2008 - SofterWare
Genesis Custom Jetliners Adds Dubai Sales Office
Genesis Custom Jetliners, the leading value option in the commercial aircraft conversion and luxury business jet markets, has opened a primary sales office in Dubai, headed by Bilal Yousuf. The announcement was made during the Middle East Business Aviation exhibition. - November 20, 2008 - Genesis Custom Jetliners
Kodi Owens Joins Lamar Associates as Training Coordinator
Lamar Associates, a Washington, D.C.-based professional services company, is pleased to announce the addition of Kodi Owens as Training Coordinator for the company’s nationwide training division. - November 20, 2008 - Lamar Associates
Tate Publishing Announces Two New Services for Authors
Tate Publishing announces two new services for their publishing division. Tate authors can now expect to also have website design with hosting and :30 second video trailers created for each newly released title. - November 20, 2008 - Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC
Improved Radio Advertising May be a Game-Changer for Advertisers
A new search engine for just radio ads brings the best features of print and web to radio advertising. This may be a game-changing proposition for advertisers. Radio has long been known for its low cost and target ability. Add to this instant availability of full ad details, links to promotion web... - November 20, 2008 - RadioAds.com
Christmas Hampers Carry a Wish
Christmas is always a special time of year, especially for Christmas Hamper businesses. One business owner has a very special wish for this Christmas. - November 20, 2008 - Little Pixie Gifts
New Book from The YPS Group Challenges Sales Managers and Professionals
Are you committed to the continuous improvement of your sales and sales management skills? Do you consider yourself to be a sales expert? Think About It… a new book from The YPS Group throws down the gauntlet and challenges sales managers and professionals who answer, “Yes,” to those questions. - November 20, 2008 - The YPS Group, Inc.
Chapeau Blog Awards Announces BlogOh!Pedia™ the Ultimate Destination for Those Seeking to Learn About the Language of Bloggers
Bloggers Are Recognized When They Enter New Blog Expressions on BlogOh!Pedia™. - November 20, 2008 - Chapeau Blog Awards
Medical Tourism Congress Announces New Media Sponsor
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is happy to announce another Media Sponsor, PlacidWay. PlacidWay is a leading authority in the field of health tourism through its vision, commitment to service and determination to be the most complete resource possible. PlacidWay... - November 20, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Article Provides Tips on Conducting Successful Interviews for Stories
Includes Tips on Preparation and Questioning; Available for Immediate Viewing at www.AccessConsultingInc.com/interview-tips.html - November 20, 2008 - Access Communications
FRSecure Threat Advisory: Increased Criminal Activity Expected This Holiday Season
Factors Cited for Projected Fraud Increase. - November 20, 2008 - FRSecure LLC
Virginia Business Celebrates Seven Years of Business, New Holiday Product Line despite Tumultuous Economy
Flower Peddler celebrates continued business growth, job development and addition of Holiday 2008 product lines, focusing on perseverance and working smart in a troubled economy. - November 20, 2008 - Flower Peddler Bath & Beauty
Southern Automatic Machinery Company Holds Open House; Gives Away Free Dexter Laundry BIG Stack™ Dryer
Tom Cuthbert of Suds ‘R Us of Clanton, AL was the lucky winner of this machine. Cuthbert has been a successful laundry owner for many years and has recently added some additional Dexter laundry equipment to his existing laundromat. - November 20, 2008 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
Service Laundry Machinery Holds Open House; Gives Away Free Dexter Laundry T-300 Washer
To celebrate the event Service Laundry Machinery gave away a Dexter T-300 commercial 18-lb washer. Jimmy Brinkley of Aiken, SC was the lucky winner of this machine. - November 20, 2008 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
Setcom to Move Corporate Headquarters to Austin, Texas
Setcom Corporation announced the decision to relocate corporate headquarters to Austin, TX, from Mountain View, CA, effective January 5, 2009. - November 20, 2008 - Setcom Corporation
Despite Economic Downturn, Direct Marketing Production Firm Invests in New Technology
In these tough economic times marketing budgets are getting squeezed harder. Despite this fact DataMart Direct is experiencing an increasing demand for complex Variable Data Printing (VDP)*. Record high response rates and improved ROI (Return on Investment) leads this increase in demand for VDP. To keep up with the print demand, DataMart Direct has purchased a HP Indigo 7000 Digital Press. - November 20, 2008 - DataMart Direct, Inc.
Exhibit Resources Hosts Sustainable North Carolina’s Sustainability Café
Exhibit Resources (www.exhibitresources.com), a full-service exhibit design agency, hosted the Sustainability Café organized by Sustainable North Carolina (SNC) at the agency’s office on October 15. SNC is a nonprofit organization that works as a catalyst for a sustainable economy... - November 20, 2008 - Exhibit Resources
Supportive Solutions, Inc. Outgrows Offices
Supportive Solutions, Inc. announces the move of its headquarters to respond to increased business and added staff. - November 20, 2008 - Supportive Solutions, Inc.
New Consultants Lack Vital Sales Skills
New consultants entering the market may know their stuff but are lacking the crucial sales skills they need to succeed in an increasingly crowded marketplace, according to business development specialist and ‘Accidental Salesman’ Richard White. - November 20, 2008 - The Accidental Salesman
NPSA Announces 2009 Chairman of the Board
The National Portable Storage Association has elected a new board of directors for 2009. - November 20, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
New Device from My Medical Memory Offers Portable, Private, Updateable Medical Records…in a Flash
Designed by doctors, My Medical Memory is a private, portable, updateable device that allows patients to carry their medical records everywhere they go. At a time when nearly 100,000 people die each year due to preventable medical errors, this information can help physicians provide better care and save lives. - November 19, 2008 - My Medical Memory
New Book Helps Parents Protect Their Children
Seattle Attorney Chris Davis’ New Book, ‘Little Kids, Big Accidents,’ Helps Parents Understand the Settlement & Legal Process Involving Injured Children - November 19, 2008 - Sprouts
Picholine Introduces a New Fall Menu; Chef-Proprietor Terrance Brennan Adds New Tasting Menus and a New Kitchen Brigade
Terrance Brennan, Chef-Proprietor of Picholine, a two-Michelin star restaurant, introduces his most inspired fall menu yet, including a new seven-course Game Tasting Menu and a first-ever sixteen-course Chef’s Tasting Menu. In 2007, Brennan sold Artisanal Premium Cheese, the wholesale and... - November 19, 2008 - Picholine
www.cybarservice.com Launches New Mobile Phone Ordering System
Cybarservice is new revolutionary m-commerce application which seems set to revolutionize the way restaurants, bars and cafes receive their orders. - November 19, 2008 - cybarservice
POPSpages.com, Created to Help Small Business Compete with the Big Guys, Encourages Businesses to Join Early Before Slots Are Taken
POPSpages, a free online marketing community, is here to unite buyers with sellers and allow small businesses to compete with the big guys. Plan to join early, as Premium slots are only available to the first 10 businesses per category and zip code. - November 19, 2008 - POPSpages.com
Bob King Brings Clinical Massage Series to Cortiva Campuses
Massage therapists coast to coast can learn from one of bodywork’s best when Bob King brings his Clinical Massage Series to Cortiva campuses. With 35 years of experience, King is a massage educator, innovator and leader not to be missed. - November 19, 2008 - Cortiva Institute - Schools of Massage Therapy
Daon Partners with TriVir to Deliver Physical Access Control Provisioning to Novell Identity Manager Customers
Daon, a leading provider of identity assurance software announced today a strategic partnership with Trivir LLC focused on delivering physical access control systems (PACS) provisioning to Novell Identity Manager customers. Customers can now fully integrate their physical access control systems,... - November 19, 2008 - Daon, Inc.
Vantec Launches Laptop Docking Station with Video Providing a Universal Docking Solution for Consumer Laptops
The Laptop Docking Station with Video allows laptop computer users one-cable-connectivity to several peripherals including Video Output. - November 19, 2008 - Vantec Thermal Technologies
12 Bicycle Enthusiasts Unite to Show How Bicycle Travel Can Change Your Life and Make Your Dreams Come True
12 Bicycle Travel Leaders are Uniting on November 22 & 23 for the first ever, Bicycle Lifestyle Web Event. The event is titled, "Bicycle Travel As a Modern Lifestyle Choice" & will feature a jam-packed schedule of articles, interviews, videos & a live Q & A sessions having to do with bicycle travel, commuting by bicycle and lifestyle design in a new economy. The goal of the event is to introduce more people to bicycle travel. The information is totally free and open to anyone with Internet. - November 19, 2008 - Bicycle Touring Pro
Aspen Financial Partners, LLC Expands It’s Service Offerings to Include Stock-Secured Loans
Aspen Financial Partners, LLC (Aspen) is pleased to announce that is has expanded it’s service offerings to include facilitating stock-secured loans. - November 19, 2008 - Aspen Financial Partners, LLC
Fitness Expert Donates Free Fitness Resources to World's Largest Health and Fitness Gift Giving Bonanza
Experience the world's largest health and fitness gift giving bonanza with 12 Days of Fitness. With the help of 250 of the world's top personal trainers, nutritionists, therapists and specialist fitness experts, the 12 days of fitness is set to become the biggest fitness gift giveaway in history with expected downloads of over 500,000 between the 10th and 22nd of December. - November 19, 2008 - Jonas Forsberg
Mediatrix Telecom Delivers the Mediatrix 4102 VoIP Gateway
Mediatrix's newest VoIP gateway solution offers increased performance and scalability for the SOHO and remote office marketplace. - November 19, 2008 - Media5 Corporation
LS Club in Prague - the New Home for CEOs
Situated on a quiet cobble-stone street, in a non-descript building, man can find Prague’s newest haunt for the business elite of Central Europe’s capital. - November 19, 2008 - LS Club Ltd.
Universal Action Travel, Inc. Follow-Up Program
Travelers Follow-up Program a True Success. - November 19, 2008 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
Pegasys System Joins Wolf OnDemand Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) to Offer SaaS Solutions for Customers in Unites States and India
Wolf Frameworks today signed a strategic partner agreement with Pegasys Systems & Technologies, a Michigan-United States & India based specialized SaaS solution provider to offer broad range of business solutions. - November 19, 2008 - Wolf Frameworks India Pvt. Ltd.
Fraud Up 22% with Companies Losing an Average US$8.2 Million Over Past Three Years
Kroll report shows growing volume and value of fraud during tougher economic times. - November 19, 2008 - Kroll, Inc.
New UHF GEN 2 RFID Inlay Leather Executive Key Holder from SkyRFID Inc.
SkyRFID announces their new 3 meter read distance UHF GEN 2 luxurious brown leather and chrome spring clasp key holder – Perfect for the executive and upscale communities who use RFID for access control or other purposes. - November 19, 2008 - SkyRFID Inc.
Seavus Group Announces the Release of Its Brand New Product – Seavus Executive Summary
Seavus Executive Summary (SES) is a Microsoft® Project add-in that improves management’s reporting by providing summary reports for important project information. Seavus Executive Summary enables users to spot which resources and tasks are over/under budget, to find out which resources are over allocated and to see if there are any critical tasks. It also gives a general overview of the status of the project plan. - November 19, 2008 - Synami
Holiday Destinations Will be Added in 2009
Universal Action Travel announces additional travel destinations will be added in the coming year as they increase their travelers holiday options. - November 19, 2008 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
New GoGetStamps.com Store Offers Stamps, Embossers, Seals, Notary Journals
Go Get Experts announces the launch of an online store, GoGetStamps.com. This site makes it more convenient for professionals nationwide to order stamps, seals, embossers and related items. More than 15 industries, many with specific government licensing or educational tiers, require an official... - November 19, 2008 - Go Get Experts
Funny Christmas Cards Examine Links Between Current Financial Crisis and Great Depression
Order of St. Nick’s Depressing Times line of holiday greeting cards draws humorous parallels between the Great Depression and the current worldwide financial crisis. The paper greeting cards feature vintage photos from the Great Depression, enhanced with humorous verse such as “Have a Great Depression and a Subprime New Year.” They are available online at www.depressingtimes.com. - November 18, 2008 - Order of St. Nick
Long Island Foreclosures Drop 8% from September 2008, But Up 41% from October 2007 Says PropertyShark.com
The number of new foreclosures in Long Island is 41% higher than in October 2007, however compared to September 2008, foreclosures dropped by 8%. Suffolk foreclosures were up 23% compared to October 2007, while Nassau foreclosures recorded a 51% increase over the same time period. - November 18, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Snooth Announces Release of Analytics for Retailers and Wineries
Retail and winery partners of Snooth given access to powerful decision making information on wines they produce and sell. - November 18, 2008 - Snooth
5 Solvency ii Related Websites for the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR), the Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR), the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA)
The Solvency ii Association (www.solvency-ii-association.com) has launched 5 Solvency ii related websites for the the board of directors, managers and professionals working in the Insurance and Reinsurance sectors. - November 18, 2008 - Compliance LLC
American Right of Way Associates Has Booth at The Haynesville Shale Expo
ARWA (American Right of Way Associates) announced today that they will have an exhibitor booth at the Haynesville Shale EXPO November 21st, 2008. American Right of Way Associates (ARWA) is the subsidiary company of Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc) based out of Fort Worth, Texas. ARWA now... - November 18, 2008 - American Right of Way Associates
Happi House Restaurants Launch New Prototype Store
San Francisco Bay Area-based fast casual concept poised to resume franchising redesigns its restaurants; upgrades style. - November 18, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.