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Bull's Eye Investment Group, Inc. Fills Void for Investors Seeking to Escape the Volitility of the Stock Market
With its acquisition of new inventory for clients this week, Bull's Eye Investment Group, Inc., based in Southern California, has brought to light the well-established, but under-utilized concept of land banking as a sound alternative to those seeking refuge from the volitility of the stock market and uncertainty of retirement funds in 401(K), IRA's and other "traditional" retirement vehicles. - November 05, 2008 - Bull's Eye Investment Group, Inc.
Virtual Conference Brings Best Minds in Massage to Your Living Room
More than 50 of the top names in massage and bodywork will appear in your office, living room, or clinic during the first-ever virtual World Massage Conference, which will take place Nov. 17 through Nov. 22. From John Upledger and Tom Myers to Bruno Chikly and Bonnie Prudden, the list of World... - November 05, 2008 - Cortiva Institute - Schools of Massage Therapy
ESI Senior Engineer and Scientist Reveal Results of the “Next Generation Rail Tank Car” Project at U of I Railroad Conference
Philip J. Daum, P.E., ESI mechanical engineer and Senior Consultant, and Zdenek (Zed) Hejzlar, Ph.D., CSP, ESI environmental scientist and Senior Consultant, gave a poster presentation, “Preventing Release – Improved Puncture Resistance of Hazardous Materials Tank Cars,” at the 2008 Railroad Environmental Conference (RREC) at the University of Illinois campus. This is a summary of work from the recently concluded “Next Generation Rail Tank Car” project, of which Mr. Daum was an integral part. - November 05, 2008 - Engineering Systems Inc.
Aeronautical Engineer R. C. Winn Contributes to Industry Newsletter
Robert C. Winn, Ph.D., P.E., Principal Engineer at Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI), recently wrote an article, “Aircraft Icing for Dummies,” for the fall edition of Skywritings, a newsletter published by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Aerospace Law Committee. The article describes conditions under which icing can be expected to occur, gives examples, explains some of the possible effects of ice on an airplane, and discusses a few examples of accidents with icing as a factor. - November 05, 2008 - Engineering Systems Inc.
MB Trading Adds CME Livestock Contracts
MB Trading (“MBT”), a financial services company, announced today that it had made available three CME livestock symbols for futures customers. The contracts will be available on the company’s Navigator software, Barron’s top-ranking platform in trading... - November 05, 2008 - MB Trading
Truth to Power (T2P) Launches as the First Community-Driven Research Resource to Holistically Address Business and Information Governance
"No-bull, no-bias" principle, strong research foundation, and collaborative community platform plug the gaps for business, IT, audit, and legal professionals. - November 05, 2008 - Truth to Power, LLC
Platinum Virtual Announces Gift Certificates for the Holidays and Other Special Occasions
Give the gift of time this holiday season. - November 05, 2008 - Platinum Virtual, LLC
Global CIO Value Forum: Post Event Highlights
Glomark-Governan is pleased share post event highlights of its Global CIO Value Forum 2008, an event designed to discuss best practices for measuring IT value and IT portfolio management, in Columbus, Ohio on October 2nd, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. For pictures and post event reactions, please visit... - November 05, 2008 - Glomark-Governan
e-Business Profits Now Available to Businesses in the Atlanta, GA Area
World’s Largest Internet Consulting Firm Opens Office in Alpharetta, GA. - November 05, 2008 - WSI Internet
American Writers & Artists, Inc. (AWAI) Expose Their Top 5 Recession-Proof Careers to Start Now
Popular home-study programs publisher lists in-demand jobs during tough economy. - November 05, 2008 - American Writers & Artists, Inc.
Orange County BMW Dealer Announces .9% Interest Thru 12/31/08
Irvine BMW is Offering 0.9% Financing for Up to 60 Months on All Remaining New 2008 BMWs. - November 04, 2008 - Irvine BMW
Phillies Fans Cheer, Pirate Billboard Steers
In the midst of all the chaos that ensued during the Philadelphia Phillies Parade last Friday, one giant billboard braved the madness and advertised to hundreds of thousands of Phillies fans. - November 04, 2008 - Pirate Billboard, LLC
Datarecovery.com Predicts Widespread Voting Machine Failures
ESS Data Recovery (datarecovery.com), a St. Louis based firm, predicts widespread incidents of failure with Direct-Recording Electronic (DRE) voting machine systems today. “DRE’s depend on NAND flash memory chips, which we see in our lab on a routine basis,” explains Ben... - November 04, 2008 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
Harris Marketing Group, Inc Uses the Reverse Funnel System to Make Successful Sales Without Selling
An Honest Way to Recession-Proof Your Life While Gaining Financial & Time Freedom at the Same Time. - November 04, 2008 - Harris Marketing Group, Inc.
Patent-Pending BuzzBuilder Software Automates the Process of Generating Sales Leads
A national sales expert has created a lead generation tool that allows salespeople to use email to connect with their existing and potential customers. The cutting-edge tool, called BuzzBuilder Pro, makes it easier and more fun for users to generate sales leads and set appointments. A unique... - November 04, 2008 - BuzzBuilder Pro
Leading Architectural Firm – BSA LifeStructures – Hires Tye Maner Group for Training on Preparing and Delivering Effective Presentations
The ability to provide effective presentations is the life-blood of successful professionals and the companies they represent. To enhance the skills needed to take their presentations to a higher level, BSA LifeStructures of Indianapolis hired The Tye Maner Group of Tampa for a two-day training... - November 04, 2008 - Tye Maner Group
DonPBaker.com Has Added a Marketing Advisory Division for Business Owners
Due to the tremendous success from the other divisions, and the constant requests from Houston, Texas companies, DonPBaker.com has created a new marketing division. DonPBaker.com has a number of techniques designed to create new customers and penetrate existing business for your company. - November 04, 2008 - Don P. Baker
Record Sales for Benchmark Guide for Email Marketers
MarketingSherpa’s Email Marketing Benchmark Guide offers practical research to help improve Email open, clickthrough and conversion rates, and the latest on Spam regulations. - November 03, 2008 - MECLABS
Capitol Care South to Host Open House on 12/3/08 Showcasing Their New Mental Health Facility
Capitol Care South, a community mental health center located in Irondale, Alabama is hosting an Open House on 12/3/08. - November 03, 2008 - Capitol Care South
Helicopter Services, Inc. Boosts Enrollment with Direct Response Radio Advertising Services from Radio Lounge
When Helicopter Services, Inc. wanted to land new recruits for it's helicopter pilot training programs, it turned to the power of direct response radio advertising and the experts at Radio Lounge. Even after two hurricanes, the Blades Rock radio campaign helped lift recruiting efforts sky high. - November 03, 2008 - Radio Lounge - A Direct Response Radio Advertising Agency
ThrombosisClinic.com Supports Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Venous Thromboembolism
Advisory Board Member Dr Samuel Goldhaber Plays Key Role in Developing “Call to Action” to Prevent Venous Thromboembolism. - November 03, 2008 - ThrombosisClinic.com
Integrated Marketing - Getting Past the Competitive Clutter; Dallas/Ft. Worth American Marketing Association
From brainstorming to execution, integrating all aspects of your marketing campaigns is key to increasing your sales. Enter B2B expert Julia Pitlik, Senior Director Marketing Communications at Fujitsu, who will share her successes in getting past the clutter at the D/FW American Marketing Association’s Executive Luncheon, held Wednesday, Nov. 19th, 2008. - November 03, 2008 - Dallas Ft. Worth American Marketing Associaton
New Home Buyers Line Up Overnight for Centrepointe West Preview Opening
Over one hundred and forty purchasers bought the home of their dreams at Centre Point West in Mississauga, a joint venture development between Paradise Homes and Arista Homes. - November 03, 2008 - G. Ryan Design
My-911 Launches Worldwide Along with 3 New Portable Bi-Directional Communication and GPS Units
My-911, Inc. Utah (www.my-911.com) - announces the official launch of its company. My-911 is a solution and hardware provider for emergency and non-emergency related services worldwide. Designed to address a multitude of markets including: Auto, Motorbike, Elderly, Home and Personal Safety, Children, Personal, and many others. My911 has partnered with worldwide emergency dispatch company GEOS who have offices worldwide. - November 03, 2008 - My911 Inc.
CyberSwapmeets.com Gives Online Auction Back to Buyers and Sellers
CyberSwapmeets.com is an online auction site with free classified ads. This is a competitive auction site does not charge extra fees. CyberSwapmeets.com offers free fixed price auctions and classified ads. The insertion fees are low. This lowers the seller’s costs. Making profit becomes a... - November 03, 2008 - CyberSwapmeets.com
Dan Moody Revamps the Dan Moody School of Business and Adds Employment Opportunities to Their Venue
The Dan Moody School of Business helps Business owners connect the dots between starting a business venture, incorporating, seizing the tax breaks and becoming proficient in online marketing. - November 03, 2008 - The Moody Group, LLC
In Honor of America Recycles Day, November 15th, Eco-officiency Offers These Paper Recycling and Reduction Tips
Eco-officiency offers these paper recycling and reduction tips in honor of America Recycles Day, November 15th. U.S. paper producers consume approximately 1 billion trees every year. This amounts to roughly about 735 pounds of paper annually for every American office worker. Further, paper is the... - November 03, 2008 - eco-officiency, LLC
Sonitrol Pacific System Detects Burglary, Arson
Police arrested two juveniles suspected of the arson and burglary of Hollywood Market after the store’s Sonitrol Pacific security system detected suspicious activity October 29. Operator Minta Christopherson received an impact-activated audio signal from the store just before 5:00 a.m. and... - November 02, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Presidential Campaign: Emotional Pendulum Swings Back to Go
After a back-and-forth campaign, voters now feel basically the same emotional connection they did to the presidential candidates as they did a year ago, according to a new study by SenseUS(TM) Emotional Response Polling. The one notable difference is Sarah Palin, who was relatively unknown in... - November 01, 2008 - SenseUs™
Newly Updated Video to Flash Converter from DVDVideoSoft Allows Users to Enhance Websites More Easily
Multimedia software company DVDVideoSoft recently launched the newest version of their video to flash converter. The free software boosts the look of any website or blog with a personalized video player. - November 01, 2008 - DVDVideoSoft Limited
Click Consult Announced Partnership with JJB Sports to Deliver New SEO Solution
Click Consult, a leading UK Search Marketing Agency, announces a new strategic partnership with JJB Sports, one of the UK's leading high street sports retailer, to deliver a new Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) solution. Under the terms of the collaboration, Click Consult will carry out a full... - November 01, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
Bird Flu Preparedness eCourse Certification Program Opens to Public
Bird Flu Manual Online, the world's foremost online reference and resource mine designed specifically to help businesses prepare for a pandemic outbreak of Bird Flu, has recently been made freely available to the public their Pandemic Preparedness eCourse Certification Program. - November 01, 2008 - Nigel Thomas
My Neighbourhoods Joins the Local Business Rate and Review War
The local social networking website My Neighbourhoods has launched a local business search that allows users to rate and review each of the 1.5 million local businesses. The online local business market has grown dramatically recently and My Neighbourhoods faces tough competition from the likes of... - November 01, 2008 - My Neighbourhoods
ForeignTRADEX Increases U.S. Exports to Poland, Russia and Czech Republic
The US-European Industrial Directory and Manufacturing Marketplace ForeignTRADEX has launched new Industrial Trade Reports to help U.S. Manufacturers export to Russia, Poland and Czech Republic. - November 01, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Identity Checks Adds to Its Destination Category with Three New Check Designs
Identity Checks launched three new product suites in October to be promoted in its recently created, destinations category. The new check designs, “Italian Vistas,” “Deutschland,” and “Lindo Puerto Rico,” each have personal checks, self-adhesive address labels, personal contact cards, and a checkbook cover to match. - November 01, 2008 - Identity Checks
MADtv Tunes in to Top Fans with the StreamSend Email Marketing Service
The StreamSend Email Marketing service helps MADtv communicate with its fans. - October 31, 2008 - EZ Publishing
Earth Water Baths, Inc. Announces New Cleaning Formula (EWB-425) to Decontaminate Morgellon´s Buildings
Morgellons Syndrome is a new parasitic and contagious disease which is sweeping across many countries. The need for a cleaning and decontamination formula has been apparent, but ordinary cleaning solutions have been ineffective. Healing Research Institute (www.healingresearch.org) has developed a special cleaning formula, EWB-425 for Earth Water Baths, Inc (www.earthwaterbaths.com). - October 31, 2008 - Earth Water Baths, Inc.
Irvine BMW Announces Final Weekend of 0.9% Interest Financing
Orange County, California Dealership Offering 0.9% Financing for Up to 60 Months on All Remaining New 2008 BMWs. - October 31, 2008 - Irvine BMW
JMP Mobile, Direct Navigation Specialists, is Holding a Large, Private Generic, Keyword .mobi Domain Auction. 87 Landrush Names Close on Sedo Saturday, 11/1.
JMP Mobile, direct navagation specialists, is holding a large, private generic, keyword .mobi auction. 87 landrush domain names close on Sedo Saturday 11/1. This auction could set valuation records. Domain names include - fantasybaseball.mobi, restaurantes.mobi, backgammon.mobi, consultant.mobi, virginislands.mobi and 80+ other landrush names. Go to Sedo.com. Click "more" under Featured Auctions. Auctions close starting at 10AM. - October 31, 2008 - JMP Mobile
YoNaturals Launches in Rochester New York Schools
Rochester New York schools including Honeoye Falls-Lima School district and Bishop Kearney High School are amongst the selected schools chosen to pioneer the YoNaturals healthy vending program. - October 31, 2008 - YoNaturals Inc.
Smith's Bath & Home Announces New Store
In celebration of it’s one year anniversary, Smith's Bath & Home is proud to announce the opening of its new brick & mortar Flagship Store in Buford Village. - October 31, 2008 - Smith's Bath & Home
Bail Me Out
Hard financial times have always led to great music. Muddy Waters. Johnny Cash. James Brown. All of them sang about the struggle to put food on the table. So it's no surprise that musicians today are responding to the credit crunch, and the federal government's attempt to solve it, in song. Jim Becker, a 47-year-old Whittier songwriter who says he moved to Los Angeles in 1984 with $800 in his pocket hoping to make it big, echoes what a lot of Americans are feeling right now. - October 31, 2008 - Foggy Idea Music
Riverock Technologies Helps Misukanis & Odden Eliminate Task Management Obstacles
OnePlace Chaos Management Solution Innovating the Way Misukanis & Odden Schedule Tasks. - October 31, 2008 - Riverock Technologies
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Receives Economic Development Award
Acknowledging Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) for its technology-based economic development initiatives, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) presented an award to the Pennsylvania-based entity at IEDC's Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The organization was recognized... - October 31, 2008 - Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Browndorf Longevity Linked Hedge Fund
Browndorf’s longevity linked hedge fund provides stable and attractive returns. It provides solutions for different types of investors by allowing them to opportunistically diversify into areas that have reduced risk and greater possibility for strong returns. - October 31, 2008 - Browndorf pem, LLC
Cincinnati National Society of Hispanic MBAs Announces Professional Development Series Sponsored by Macy’s
Cincinnati NSHMBA Welcomes Highest Ranked Latina at Macy’s Corporate to Speak at Luncheon. - October 31, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
.vantronix Security Products and Support in Japan
.vantronix GmbH, a German vendor of high-end security appliances, entered a partnership with the Tokyo-based company OpenBSD Support Japan Inc. The Technical Solutions Partner will provide .vantronix products and a support suitable for demanding corporate and enterprise customers in Japan. - October 31, 2008 - .vantronix | secure systems GmbH
Amy Lynch, President of FrontLine Compliance, LLC to Speak at KC’s Event on “Rule 3110: Opening Gates for Optimal Corporate Performance Live Webinar” on 01/27/09
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Amy Lynch, the President of FrontLine Compliance, LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled “Rule 3110: Opening Gates for Optimal Corporate Performance”. This... - October 31, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar Entitled: "Reverse Mortgage: Risk Analysis, Exam Procedures, and Practical Guidance" on 3/11/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar entitled “Reverse Mortgage: Risk analysis, Exam Procedures, and Practical Guidance” This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 at 12:00... - October 31, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Self Assessments & the Examination Process for Banks & Financial Institutions
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Self Assessments & the Examination Process for Banks & Financial Institutions. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, February 12, 2009, at 12:00 PM to... - October 31, 2008 - The Knowledge Group