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Mortgage Loan Audit May be Last Resort for Tough Loan Modifications and Investment Properties
It seems that investment properties, second homes, and jumbo mortgage loans are turned down for modification almost immediately, in the absence of leverage against the lender, like a failing mortgage loan document audit. - May 26, 2009 - MitiGroup, LLC
Plan Canada Launches Pakistan Appeal to Help 500,000 Children in Escalating Pakistan Conflict
Plan Canada is launching a nationwide fund raising appeal to help more than 800,000 people fleeing into refugee camps to escape the escalating conflict between the Taliban and government forces in northwest Pakistan. "This is the greatest exodus of a terrorized population in such a short... - May 26, 2009 - Plan Canada
ACT - theact.tv -- to Announce Winners of Essay Contest on May 31, 2009
ACT, a national acting program, is sharing the gift of education in the arts with youth by sponsoring an essay contest, with funds donated in the winners' names to national charities -- funds totaling $1,500. - May 26, 2009 - ACT
Ray of Hope for Recession Hit Advertising Industry
Design Back Office Brings a Ray of Hope for Recession Hit Advertising Industry. - May 26, 2009 - Design Back Office
The Swinden Group Advises That Tropical Cyclone Aila Will Target India and Bangladesh Border Region
Torrential rains are expected along the coastline of India and Bangladesh to cause widespread damage. - May 26, 2009 - The Swinden Group, LLC
At Ease Retreat - Get Fit With the Lighter Side of Boot Camp
Vita Vie Retreat, formerly known as Bella Vita Retreat, introduces a whole new perspective on their weight loss boot camp with their all new “AT Ease Retreat.” This new retreat follows the boot camp theme but lightens up the intensity for people interested in body shaping and toning, relaxation, spa, meditation and stress reduction techniques. - May 25, 2009 - Vita Vie Retreat
Introducing the World’s First Mobile Auto-Responder – MobiReply from markUmobile
Kim Dushinski, Author of The Mobile Marketing Handbook and Kathryn Rose, President of markUmobile will host a free teleseminar for Internet marketers on Tuesday June 2nd at 1pm EST to share the power of text messaging with savvy marketers. This teleseminar “Using Text Messaging to Build Your Internet Marketing Business” will cover how and why to integrate mobile text marketing with Internet marketing. - May 25, 2009 - markUmobile, LLC
Georgia Pest Control Experts Awarded Contract for 5th Largest School System in the Southeast
Effective June 1st 2009, Peachtree Pest Control will be providing the Peachtree Green program to Clayton County Public Schools. The service represents the counties continuing commitment to the safety and security of each and every student within the public school district. Peachtree Pest... - May 25, 2009 - Peachtree Pest Control
RFID Reader Module (Serial) Operating at LF and HF Unveiled
DAILY RFID has launched a RFID Reader module, which can be used as semifinished products signifying with a lower cost and easily integrated into many RFID programs. In addition, the rfid reader module has a USB interface and features low power consumption. This RFID Reader module can be available... - May 25, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Japanese Log Imports Fell 34% in 2008 – US Replaces Russia as the Leading Supplier to Japan
Importation of logs to Japan has declined for four consecutive years and was in 2008, 34 percent lower than the previous year and 50 percent lower than in 2004, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Practically the entire decline from 2007 has been that of Russian shipments and the US has now become the leading supplier of logs to Japan. - May 24, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
RV Rentals of Oklahoma Welcomes 2009 Pinto World Championship Horse Show in Tulsa
RV Rentals of Oklahoma provides and sets up Luxury travel trailers to the Tulsa Expo Square RV Park for participants and guest of the 2009 World Championship Pinto Horse Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma. All the customer has to do is show up and enjoy the comforts of all the RV amenities. This is a great Idea for people that tow horse trailers without living quarters and for people that want to attend the horse show that do not want to tow anything. - May 24, 2009 - Rv Rentals of Oklahoma
Web Surfing Intruder Arrested After Sonitrol Pacific Detection
Police arrested an intruder using a computer inside the portable classroom of a Washington high school after Sonitrol Pacific detected a break-in May 22. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Joe Orsborn received an alarm from the school and dispatched police. When officers arrived, they found a teenage boy... - May 24, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Low-Cost RFID Card Reader Features USB Connection
DAILY RFID has launched a cost-effective RFID Card Reader operating in 125KHz or 13.56MHz frequency. The RFID Card Reader is a low-cost choice to read passive rfid tags and features USB connection. This RFID Card Reader, designed as a plug-and-play device, has a small size approximately the size... - May 24, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
SalesLogix Mobile 5.5 Helps Businesses to Meet Customer Demands, Says DMC Software Solutions
The business landscape has changed dramatically since the introduction of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, with many organisations assuming a more customer centric approach to business. As customer demands amplify Mobile CRM solutions are becoming increasingly popular amongst business managers, as they enable the mobile workforce to maintain customer centricity while on the road. - May 24, 2009 - DMC Software Solutions
WSI Internet Marketing Experts Educate SMBs in the Ottawa Region
World’s largest Internet consulting firm conducts two Website Makeover Workshops. - May 24, 2009 - WSI Internet
Boiler Room Boys Detected by Sonitrol Pacific, in Custody
For the second time in a month, Sonitrol Pacific detected criminal activity at this Washington school, dispatching police to make arrests May 21. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Tara Fulmer received an initial alarm activation from the school’s basement and listened to real-time audio to verify it. - May 24, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Good Luck Gamblers Launches New iPhone / iPod Touch Application
Good Luck Gamblers, one of the world’s fastest growing gambling entertainment companies, formally announced today the introduction of its new iPhone / iPod touch Application, Lucky Gambling Days 2009, which is now available on the iPhone App Store. - May 23, 2009 - Good Luck Gamblers, LLC
Marquette Managment Launches Lease Release Program for Renters Concerned About Job Loss
Marquette Management Launches Lease Release Program for Apartment Renters Concerned About Future Job Loss. Marquette Management, Inc, of Romeoville, IL, has announced their Lease Release Program - allowing apartment residents to easily break their lease in the case of a job loss. “With... - May 23, 2009 - JVM Realty Corporation
SureView Leads Surge in Video Monitoring Business Growth
SureView Systems, developer of Immix, has reported a surge in business as video alarm-based monitoring becomes more accepted within the marketplace. - May 23, 2009 - SureView Systems
Portable Storage Vendors Rush to YouTube
The National Portable Storage Association encourages portable storage vendors to display how-to videos on YouTube and other viral video sites. - May 23, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Ashley Personal Assistants Adds Temporary High End Personal Assistant Service
Ashley Personal Assistants is now offering high end personal assistants to executives, celebrities and high net worth individuals worldwide. From travel, business and personal Ashley's assistants have the experience and skills to help you with your daily tasks, making life easier. Assistants are... - May 23, 2009 - Ashley Personal Assistants
Robert Gellman, Privacy and Information Policy Consultant to Speak at KC’s Event on The Red Flag Rule for Healthcare on 08/4/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Robert Gellman, Privacy and Information Policy Consultant will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “The Red Flag Rule for... - May 23, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Latham & Watkins’ Justin D. Stalls to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ M & A Tax Strategies for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective on 6/25/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Justin D. Stalls, Associate, Latham & Watkins LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “M & A Tax Strategies for... - May 23, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Spontaneous Home Tour Ends at Gunpoint After Sonitrol Pacific Detection
Officers took a man into custody who had hoped to sneak a peek of a home he wanted to buy by crawling in through an unlocked window May 20. The home’s Sonitrol Pacific security system detected him inside the house and the monitoring operator sent authorities. Late in the afternoon, Sonitrol... - May 23, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
T.J. Sullivan, Partner, Drinker Biddle to Speak at KC’s Event on Form 990 for Hospital Reporting on 07/09/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today T. J. Sullivan, Partner, Drinker Biddle LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Form 990 for Hospital Reporting”... - May 23, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Zycus Contract Management Solution Accelerates ROI by Connecting Contracts to Spend Data
Visibility and proactive contract management enables customers to leverage real-time market conditions to accelerate business value. - May 23, 2009 - Zycus Inc
LiveAdmins LLC Announces International Franchise Network and Multilingual Software Support
LiveAdmins LLC announced that the software and service are being launched as a franchise service. The franchise service will therefore have to include language support for multiple languages and scripts, with operators of ‘greeters’ to be trained accordingly. - May 23, 2009 - LiveAdmins LLC
Webgreeter Software is Easy to Use
Webgreeter software has been developed incorporating the best capabilities of many off the shelf systems which are similar and is easy to use and resource friendly. - May 23, 2009 - WebGreeter.com
Supply Chain Cost Reduction Opportunities for Indian Companies
A new report “Supply Chain Cost Reduction in India” by Aqua MCG has been released. The report covers current Indian market and the performance of supply chain structures. Cost management best practices along with a structured approach to cost management and cost reduction focus areas are dealt in detail. - May 23, 2009 - Aqua Management Consulting Group (Aqua MCG)
New Partner Named at NSBN LLP, Russell Bedford Los Angeles Member Firm
CPA firm NSBN LLP, Beverly Hills, California, names Kurt Kilwein as a new partner. - May 23, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
BusinesSuites Rewards Can do Spirit with Can DO Award
Amidst global economic turmoil, BusinesSuites values strategic problem solving, creative solutions and “Can Do” spirit. - May 22, 2009 - BusinesSuites
3-D Style Book Commemorates 40th Anniversary of the Space Race and Its Phenomenal Conclusion
Murray Books, a boutique publishing house specializing in tactile books, is announcing the release of its latest and most exciting title, One Small Step, to celebrate the upcoming fortieth anniversary of man’s first walk on the moon. This hard cover book in the shape of the moon with a... - May 22, 2009 - Murray Books
e-Me Ventures Forms Partnership with Zemanta
e-Me and Zemanta team-up to enhance experience for authors and consumers of web content. - May 22, 2009 - e-Me Ventures, LLC
Columbus Travel Best of State - Utah
For the third year in a row Bountiful, Utah based Columbus Travel, has been named “Best of State” for the Travel Agency category within the Hospitality/Travel/Tourism section of the competition. The Best of State Awards recognize outstanding individuals, organizations, and businesses... - May 22, 2009 - Columbus Travel
Chicago House© Receives Support and Recognition from Lincoln Park Medical Spa, NuU
Health and inner and outer beauty are factors that greatly influence one’s quality of life. NuU Medspa continues to donate to charities that affect millions of Chicagoans and other large populations that are less fortunate. Chicago House© serves families and individuals who never had... - May 22, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
RedVector Named as Finalist in 2009 American Business AwardsSM
“University of Tennessee Sustainable Design and Green Building Certificate” Among Top Products Competing Under the Category of New Product or Service of the Year - Services - May 22, 2009 - RedVector
PTG Solves Project Management Challenge with SharePoint Server
Proactive Approach Links SharePoint with MS Project. - May 22, 2009 - PTG
Elizabeth Dold, Principal, Groom Law Group, Chartered to Speak at KC’s Event on IRA and Qualified Plan Distributions: What You Need to Know in 2009 on 8/27/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Elizabeth Dold, Principal, Groom Law Group, Chartered will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “IRA and Qualified Plan Distributions: What you need to know in... - May 22, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Speaker Company Delivers Affordable Quality in Tough Economic Times
The United States is facing difficult economic times, and some companies are uniquely positioned to thrive in these times. The Speaker Company, with its operating principle of (http://www.thespeakercompany.com) Quality Speakers at Half The Price, is one of these uniquely positioned companies. As... - May 22, 2009 - The Speaker Company
2009 Vitamin A Silver Collection Now Available at Molly Brown's
The complete 2009 Vitamin A Silver collection of designer and swimsuits is now available at Molly Brown's, the online designer beachwear store. - May 22, 2009 - Molly Brown’s
"Stress Free Nation" Campaign from Indigene Initiated in Bahrain
“Stress Free Nation” Campaign from Indigene is designed for Pharmacists and consumers and will educate them about the ways to manage high stress levels. - May 22, 2009 - Indigene Pharmaceuticals
Conni Tucker Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director, has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which honors up-and-coming leaders under the age of 40... - May 22, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Philip Isley Named Judge for 2009 North Carolina Education Ball
Boyce & Isley, PLLC (www.boyceisley.com), has announced that Philip Isley, a managing partner at the firm and Raleigh city councilor, will serve as a judge in the 2009 North Carolina Education Ball on Friday, June 26 from 6 - 11:30 p.m. at the RBC Center, located at 1400 Edwards Mill Road. - May 22, 2009 - Boyce & Isley, PLLC
DanaWebPro Kicks Off Free Business Building Seminar Tour in the Big Apple, New York
As previously advertised, DanaWebPro/DanaSEO will be hosting a series of seminars throughout the continental United States, which are free and open to anyone wishing to start a business and need the necessary tools and support to get started and marketed. On Wednesday, June 3rd 2009, The Big... - May 22, 2009 - DanaWebPro/SEO
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. Named Presenting Sponsor for TBJ’s CFO of the Year Awards
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) will serve as presenting sponsor for the Triangle Business Journal’s inaugural CFO of the Year Awards. The CFO of the Year Awards will honor the Triangle area’s finance executives and corporate fiscal stewards. Winners will... - May 22, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Local Community Members to be Honored for Their Work on Behalf of Those with Special Needs and Disabilities at Fort Worth Cats Game
Local citizen, Kent Waldrep, and regional agency, the Arc of Northeast Tarrant County, will be recognized at 7:05 PM during a special ceremony at home plate just before the start of the May 30 Forth Worth Cats game as part of Disability Awareness Night. - May 22, 2009 - EP Global Communications
The University of Colorado Foundation to Consolidate & Centralize Knowledge & Development Using a State of the Art Platform
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that the University of Colorado Foundation, has selected a Software as a Service (SaaS) Learning Management System (LMS) to enhance, centralize, and standardize training and development across all locations throughout the state of Colorado. - May 22, 2009 - Learn.com
IBBA and M&A Source to Benefit Dream House for Medically Fragile Children
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and the M&A Source have selected Dream House for Medically Fragile Children as the first charity recipient of the G.I.F.T. (Good Investments for Tomorrow) program during the IBBA – M&A Source Spring 2009 Joint Conference for Professional Development in June. The G.I.F.T. program was introduced to benefit a local charity, and with contributions from its members, the IBBA & M&A Source will be presenting a monetary donation to Dream House. - May 22, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
RITE AID Does Beauty The RITE Way
African-American Females Targeted at Various Community Events. - May 22, 2009 - Cosmetic Promotions Inc.
RFID in Hospital: RFID Patient Tracking Solution Improves Efficiency
As RFID has drawn considerable attention to hospitals, especially in patient tracking solution. In respond to the above demand, DAILY RFID has launched a cost-effective RFID patient tracking Kit for instant deployment in hospital. The RFID patient tracking kit contains the elements needed to... - May 22, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited