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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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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