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EvidencePix Inc. Expands its Markets to Include Law Enforcement Applications
EvidencePix technology takes multiple real-time digital photos of crime or threat situations, encrypts these photos, and emails them instantly to others who can respond. This patented technology is ideally suited for numerous law enforcement applications such as automated evidence capture, instant evidence and notification services, situational monitoring of locations under surveillance, enhanced officer safety and for data retrieval that follows chain-of-custody criteria useful in prosecution. - November 18, 2008 - EvidencePix Inc.
Bettertrades Collaborates with Forbes.com to Catapult Investor iConference
Online-Only Event Features Steve Forbes and an All-Star Panel of Investment Advisors, including BetterTrades veteran Scott Schilling. - November 18, 2008 - BetterTrades
Log Costs Fell in Russia in the 3Q/08 as the Forest Industry Cut Back Production, Reports WRI
The Russian timber market has gone through a roller coaster ride the past year, with log costs reaching record highs in the 4Q of last year and then falling to two-year lows in the 3Q/08. Topping off the dramatic events was the announcement by PM Putin last week that the long-awaited log export tax, which would practically cease log exports in January, will be postponed for 9-12 months. - November 18, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
3-Sixty Unveils the New iPlanWare’s TeamWorks Microsoft Project Connector
3-Sixty the Asia Pacific partner of iPlanWare’s TeamWorks PPM software release the new Microsoft Project Connector. - November 18, 2008 - 3-Sixty
Learn to Write Proposals Offers Product Demonstrations Online Through DimDim
The Learn to Write Proposals leading Internet portal for business proposal writing is offering any business a complimentary demonstration of the Learn to Write Proposals members area using the DimDim – online web meeting software. - November 18, 2008 - Learn to Write Proposals
City Kidz World Magazine Sponsors Writing Contest
This press release promotes the "Imagine Your Future" Writing Contest sponsored by City Kidz World magazine. - November 17, 2008 - City Kidz World magazine
Shabtai Gourmet Gluten Free Bakery Makes Gluten Free Brownie Bites and Wins Best New Kosher for Passover Dessert at Kosherfest 2008. Their desserts are Dairy Free too.
Shabtai Gourmet Gluten Free Bakery wins Best New Kosher for Passover Dessert at Kosherfest 2008 in the Meadowlands, NJ. This Allergen Free bakery bakes desserts that are gluten free, casein free, lactose free, soy free, dairy free, corn free, and certified Kosher Parve. Their sweets are available at fine health food stores, and they are currently offering free shipping on their website www.shabtai-gourmet.com - November 17, 2008 - Shabtai Gourmet Gluten Free Bakery
Hairstylist Entrepreneur Fights Back Against Soaring Fertility Costs
Veteran Hairstylist, Carrie Paul, was unable to afford fertility treatments. At work she was getting asked how to recreate her amazing hair styles at home. She made an instructional Round Brushing DVD; proceeds help women with fertility problems. - November 17, 2008 - Hair Intuitions, Inc
Teen TV, a Teen Produced Magazine Television Show to Premier at English High School, America's Oldest High School, on November 20
What do 20 teens from Dorchester, Roxbury, the South End, Brighton, and Jamaica Plain have in common? They spent this past summer working full time on a new television show, Teen TV that will have its premier screening at 6 PM this Thursday at English High School in Jamaica Plain,... - November 17, 2008 - HOME, Inc.
DavShar Enterprises, Llc Announces the Launch of InDedicationOf.com, a Unique Online Memorial Website
DavShar Enterprises, LLC announces the launch of InDedicationOf.com, a unique service that offers families and friends an opportunity to honor loved ones now and for generations with an easily created online memorial website. - November 17, 2008 - InDedicationOf.com
Los Angeles Foreclosures Down 51% from Sept 2008: Seattle and Miami Foreclosures Up
In the October Foreclosure Report by PropertyShark.com, Los Angeles Foreclosures were down 51% from Sept 2008, falling close to Oct 2007 levels. Compared to September 2008, Miami was up 93% and Seattle was up 14%. Compared to October 2007, foreclosures in Miami were up 35%, while Seattle increased by 108%. New York City Foreclosures drop 15% from Sept 2008 but climb 50% over Oct 2007. - November 17, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Sizzle It! Launches New Go-to Source for Creative Sizzle Reels That Are Engaging, Effective and Affordable
Sizzle It! exclusively produces sizzle reels for public relations, marketing and advertising professionals, and they'll buy you breakfast for telling your friends. - November 17, 2008 - Sizzle It!
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Shares Top Ten Tips for Doing Business 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, recently presented a panel on “Doing Business in Tough Times.” Keynote speaker Paul Brown, President of Expedia North America was joined by an executive panel featuring CRT mentors Holly Green, Bill Lofft and Bob McRann and CSUSM Professor Martin Gannon. The presentation resulted in these top ten tips. - November 17, 2008 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Learn to Write Proposals Provides Face-to-Face Training and Consultancy Services to the UK Marketplace
The Learn to Write Proposals leading Internet portal for business proposal writing has concentrates on delivering support and offline services to the UK marketplace. - November 17, 2008 - Learn to Write Proposals
Learn to Write Proposals Launches Online Shop
The Learn to Write Proposals leading Internet portal for business proposal writing has just opened up their online shop, providing easy access to individual tools from the Learn to Write Proposals portfolio. - November 17, 2008 - Learn to Write Proposals
Forte Consultancy Group Sees the Economic Downturn as an Opportunity for Companies Operating in the Middle East
With consultants experienced in numerous countries across four continents, Forte Consultancy Group recently launched its Middle East unit, aiming to assist companies make the most out of the current economic downturn and thereafter. - November 16, 2008 - Forte Consultancy Group
DAILY RFID Unveils RFID Metal Tag Like Coin & Stickers for Metal Surfaces
DAILY RFID （www.rfid-in-china.com）, a leading supplier of RFID tags, has developed HF Metal Tag-10 that can be directly pasted on metal surfaces (like stickers) for use in metallic enviornments.This passive RFID tag is designed in a very small size only diameter 13mm round,with price... - November 16, 2008 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Exclusive Belize Real Estate Available with Atlas International
Atlas International subsidizes inspection trips for clients with interest in purchasing real estate in Belize. - November 16, 2008 - Atlas International
President of Media Genesis is Named One of Southeastern Michigan’s Business Leaders
Crain’s Detroit Business has picked their “40 Under 40” best and brightest leaders in Southeastern Michigan and Media Genesis’ President Antoine Dubeauclard has been chosen as one those leaders making an impact in the business community. Crain’s evaluated this... - November 16, 2008 - Media Genesis
PrintingForLess.com Announces October Economic Stimulus Contest Winner
America’s Print Shop at www.PrintingForLess.com reveals innovative and recession-busting marketing strategies from top contestants. - November 16, 2008 - PrintingForLess.com
PayPro Services Acquires Allied Business Capital
Small Business Funding Still Available in a Down Credit Market. - November 16, 2008 - ReeceCorp
"Winds of the Inner Circle" Brings Fresh Tales of Close Relationships
What is it like to have or be in a close relationship? What would one do for such love? What far would one go to uphold that bond? New author Sicnarf Mil answers these questions and more in “Winds of the Inner Circle”, a collection of eleven short stories and a concluding poem. Sicnarf... - November 15, 2008 - Sicnarf Mil
US Car Dealers Offered Free SEO Website Analysis
Auto dealers looking to improve Internet sales can take advantage of a free offer from the Pasch Consulting Group. US car dealers can receive a free SEO review of their websites by PCG’s Automotive SEO experts until the end of the year. - November 15, 2008 - Pasch Consulting Group
Wild Turkey Adventures. Joyner Outdoor Media Proudly Announces the Publication of Tales from the Turkey Woods: Mornings of My Better Days, by Mike Joyner.
From the author of Hills of Truxton: Stories and Travels of a Turkey Hunter comes Tales from the Turkey Woods: Mornings of My Better Days, an inspired collection of vignettes regarding the pursuit of wild turkeys, one of Mother Nature’s most unpredictable birds. In this sequel, acclaimed... - November 15, 2008 - Joyner Outdoor Media
Author Boye Lafayette De Mente Debuts Weekly Column on Bridging Cultural Barriers
Author Boye Lafayette De Mente debuts weekly column on Thunderbird School of Global Management's Knowledge Network, covering how to deal effectively with China, Japan, Korea and Mexico. - November 15, 2008 - Boye De Mente dba Phoenix Books
MobiMate and WorldMate Establish New Headquarters in Atlanta
MobiMate Ltd., a privately-held developer of award-winning mobile travel software based in Lod, Israel, along with its U.S.-based subsidiary WorldMate, Inc., has announced it will undergo a re-organization and establish its new corporate headquarters in Atlanta. - November 15, 2008 - AICCSE
Dallas/Fort Worth Company Set to Assist Public Pools with Virginia Graeme Pool and Spa Safety Act Compliance
New law requires all public pools to have an anti-vortex drain cover to prevent tragedies. - November 15, 2008 - American Leak Detection
Learn Business Survival Skills in Tough Times
For many businesses, these are “hard times.” The credit crisis, Wall Street bailout, stock market instability and increasing layoffs have created unique economic challenges. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the strategies available to help them survive these tough times. - November 15, 2008 - Rivkin Radler LLP
Stevi B’s Makes Mom the Hero at Mealtimes in Columbia with Grand Reopening of Area’s First Location
Restaurant Reopens with Huge Fanfare from Local Residents, Fort Jackson Families and the Business Lunch Crowd. - November 15, 2008 - Stevi B’s, Columbia
Cortiva Institute – Chicago Celebrates 25 Years of Chicago Marathon Massage
For the past 25 years, the faculty, students and graduates of Cortiva Institute – Chicago have been a fixture of comfort at the annual Chicago Marathon. The Cortiva team celebrated this quarter century of support on Oct. 12, providing more than 1,000 massages in less than five hours at the 2008 Chicago Marathon. - November 14, 2008 - Cortiva Institute - Schools of Massage Therapy
MessageExport Add-in Lets Users Export Email from Microsoft® Outlook® 2003/2007 to PDF, Other formats
MessageExport™, an add-in for Microsoft Outlook 2003 and 2007 that improves Outlook’s email export and conversion capabilities. With MessageExport, users can select any number of messages in Outlook and then convert them to other formats, including .msg, .eml, .mht, .html, .pdf, .jpg., .tif, .gif. New Sharepoint integration allows users to export email to a Sharepoint library. - November 14, 2008 - Encryptomatic LLC
N. B. I. (NBI) Launches Nationwide Business Opportunity with Distributorship Program
NBI offers entrepreneurs and individuals a unique turn-key business opportunity with life changing products through a series of seminars held in major cities. Located in Orlando, FL. they have been successful with the research and development of a range of proprietary products and application technology. - November 14, 2008 - NBI
Mary Beth Quist, Senior Vice President - Supervisory Processes, Conference of State Bank Supervisors to Speak at KC’s Event on Self Assessments on 2/12/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Mary Beth Quist, Senior Vice President, Supervisory Processes, Conference of State Bank Supervisors will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Self Assessments &... - November 14, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
ForeignTRADEX Helps U.S. Industrial Suppliers Export to Spain, Turkey and Greece
ForeignTRADEX, publisher of the World Trade Forum has launched three newly revised Industrial Trade Reports designed to promote U.S. manufacturers in the European countries of Turkey, Greece and Spain. - November 14, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
WSI Leads Internet Marketing Best Practices in Loudoun County’s Winemaking Industry
Timothy Heberling announces the redesign of http://www.willowcroftwine.com. - November 14, 2008 - WSI Internet
Premarin Vaginal Cream FDA-Approved for Dyspareunia (Painful Intercourse)
The FDA has approved Premarin Vaginal Cream as the first prescription vaginal cream for postmenopausal dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse). - November 13, 2008 - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Petite Fleur Designs Releases Holiday Fashions
Seasonally-inspired line blends rich colors and soft fabrics in handcrafted hair bows, headbands, flower hats, girl’s shirts, baby sets and more. - November 13, 2008 - Petite Fleur Designs & Co
InvitingHome.com Introduces Decorative Hardware Collection for Home Decor
Homeowners unable to define the term “decorative hardware” are missing out on a wide variety of classy decor elements that can add stylish and affordable nuances to any room. - November 13, 2008 - InvitingHome.com
ProjectWeightLoss.com Moves Beyond Beta, Officially Launches
ProjectWeightLoss.com, the social network for individuals looking to eat healthy and have an active lifestyle, was officially launched today and features free weight loss tools as well as diets, workout programs, and celebrity lifestyle resources. - November 13, 2008 - Project Weight Loss
Churchill Knight Announces Its 3,000th Client
Churchill Knight, one of the UK’s leading freelancer and contractor accounting firms, today announced the signature of its 3,000th client. In addition to its other services, Churchill Knight provides freelancers, contractors and the self-employed with umbrella company alternatives, limited... - November 13, 2008 - Churchill Knight
Environmental Remediation Expert Receives Life Achievement Award
Dr. James Dragun has addressed the extent, risk, and cleanup of chemicals at sites of national and international concern. He was recently recognized for his work in this area. - November 13, 2008 - The Dragun Corporation
U.S. Environmental Remediation Expert Advises Chinese Agency
Dr. James Dragun asked to use his knowledge and expertise of the "fate of chemicals in the environment" to assist with a cleanup of a site in China. - November 13, 2008 - The Dragun Corporation
JJB Golf Unveil New Range of Winter Golf Clothes
JJB Golf, the UK’s largest golf equipment and clothing retailer, today unveiled its new ‘Winter Warmers’ range of golf clothing. The new collection includes windproof and waterproof golf clothes manufactured by Nike, Slazenger and Maxfli. The windproof sweaters, vests, t-shirts,... - November 13, 2008 - JJB Sports
First Stand Up Comedy Festival in History of Middle East to be Held in Amman, Jordan December 2-5, 2008
City of Amman to Host First Stand-Up Comedy Festival Featuring Over 15 Comedians from the US, Canada, Australia and the Arab World with headliner Russell Peters. - November 13, 2008 - Dean of Comedy productions, Inc
ClearLink Fourth Fastest Growing Company in Utah
Recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in Inc. 500, Utah Business and Connect Magazine. - November 13, 2008 - CLEARLINK
The President Makes It Law to Help Struggling Veteran and Military Home Owners
Congress and the President have both acted in a bold move to help assist thousands of deserving military home owners to prevent foreclosure and make the cost of home ownership easier to bear. In October on this year (2008) President Bush signed into law, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of... - November 13, 2008 - Low VA Rates
Famous International Bestseller, The Cure for Jet Lag, Republished. Dr. Charles F. Ehret's Book Back by Popular Demand. Plan Used by US Army Rapid Deployment Forces.
Back2Press Books, an independent publisher specializing in republishing titles that have sold over 100,000 copies, has announced that the international best-seller formerly titled Overcoming Jet Lag has been revised and republished with the new title The Cure for Jet Lag and is available for... - November 13, 2008 - Back2Press Books
Learn to Write Proposals Offers Free Consultations Online
The Learn to Write Proposals leading Internet portal for business proposal writing is offering any business a free one hour online consultation to review their business proposal writing processes. - November 13, 2008 - Learn to Write Proposals
NISS Celebrates Opening of New Wing with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony & Open House
NISS celebrated the opening of a new wing to its existing building in Research Triangle Park. The new space nearly doubles the size of the existing building, allowing NISS & SAMSI to conduct more statistical research. - November 13, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Georgia Leaders to Visit Israel on American-Israel Chamber of Commerce Business Mission, December 13 – 18, 2008
State Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine Joins Mission. Even as economies around the world struggle, Israel’s remains surprisingly robust, supported by extraordinary technologies, entrepreneurs, and strong business partnerships to take their products global. The American-Israel Chamber of... - November 13, 2008 - AICCSE