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Opal Conferences Invites Gordon “Grant” Curtis to Speak at Boston Wealth Management Forum

Addressing suitability for 130/30 portfolio strategy for endowment and pension funds - October 18, 2008 - GG Curtis Consulting

Photographer, Don Thompson to Appear on KFNX News-Talk Radio 1100 Friday October 24, 2008 at 4:00pm

KFNX News-Talk Radio 1100 was voted one of the Top Ten Radio Stations in Arizona by Ranking Arizona and has over 89,000 weekly listeners. KFNX has one of the largest signals of any Phoenix Radio Station with 50,000 watts reaching almost 5 million people throughout Arizona from Sedona to Tucson and Yuma to Globe. KFNX has the best dial position at 1100 in the middle of the A.M. dial. Tune in Friday October 24, at 4:00 pm to hear Don Thompson. - October 18, 2008 - Don Thompson Photography

Deborah Boatright, NeighborWorks® America to Speak at KC’s Event on “Foreclosure Prevention for Banks & Credit Unions Live Webinar” on 01/09/09

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Deborah Boatright, Northeast District Director, NeighborWorks America will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled “Foreclosure Prevention for Banks & Credit... - October 18, 2008 - The Knowledge Group

New Appointments at Russell Bedford Cyprus Firm

Russell Bedford member firm Totalserve Management Ltd, Cyprus, has made three new appointments to its management team. - October 18, 2008 - Russell Bedford International

Expert Advice to Help Business Owners Boost Their Businesses Only at Bizymoms

People at Bizymoms know firsthand how hard it can be to get a home business off the ground since they are all home business owners themselves. The aim of Bizymoms is to help women find a business they are proud to own, and help them to make their dream come true, systematically. - October 18, 2008 - Bizy Moms

Underground Vaults and Storage Adds Case Study to Web Site

UV&S Announces Addition of Five Newly Created Microsites Underground Vaults & Storage's Imaging Services Relieve Records Pain Client: Surgical Care Associates (SCA) Challenge: A major challenge in this case included converting paper medical records to electronic images and still having... - October 18, 2008 - Underground Vaults & Storage, Inc.

Microbe Inotech Laboratories, Inc. Receives 2008 Best of Saint Louis Award

U.S. Local Business Association's Award Plaque Honors the Achievement. - October 18, 2008 - Microbe Inotech Laboratories, Inc.

Company Names Wayne Wisong SR Director, Erisa Compliance

Mahoney & Associates, a privately-held international compensation and benefits management firm, announces the appointment of Wayne Wisong, JD as Senior Director, ERISA Compliance. Mr. Wisong joins the firm as an integral member of the company’s Compliance & Audit Services Department. - October 18, 2008 - Mahoney & Associates

Attempt to Destroy Sonitrol Pacific Sensor Leads to Arrest

A suspected burglar attempted to circumvent Azteca’s Sonitrol Pacific security system, but the audio sensors “heard” him, police were dispatched and he was arrested October 16. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Kris Etheridge received signal activations from Azteca and immediately called... - October 18, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific

New Advice for Jobseekers from Employgo – the Online Recruitment Resource

Be happy. Online recruitment website www.employgo.co.uk offers essential advice for young jobseekers. - October 18, 2008 - Employgo

Tradetec Skyline Recognized as One of the Fastest Growing Companies in the Nation

Chicago area trade show exhibit and display dealer also ranks among top ten in specialized marketing firms - October 17, 2008 - Tradetec Skyline Chicago

PropertyShark.com Launches PropertyShark University; Real Estate School Offers Accredited Broker Continuing Education Classes in New York

PropertyShark.com today announced the official launch of PropertyShark University and its website, www.PropertySharkUniversity.com. The school, accredited by the state of New York, offers a full curriculum of broker continuing education classes. The classes are also intended for real estate investors. - October 17, 2008 - PropertyShark.com

Into the Wake of a Major Stock Market Plummet, Quietly Walks a Children’s Book Aimed Directly at the Heart of Materialism

A bold new children's book leads the way to a new way of thinking. - October 17, 2008 - Small Shifts Books & Media Inc.

Employers Rx Founder Bruce Silver is Featured on the South Florida Business Report, Segment Will Focus on Ways to Reduce Small Business Costs

Bruce Silver, Founder of employee management and HR Outsourcing consulting firm Employers Rx LLC will discuss how small business owners can greatly reduce the cost of employee administration, benefits and compliance. He is featured on this week’s edition of “The South Florida Business Report” airing on WPEC-CBS Channel 12 on Saturday October 18th at 12:00 noon. Employers will learn how to provide affordable health care, and take control of their HR administration and compliance issues. - October 17, 2008 - Employers Rx LLC

The Italian Culinary Foundation and New York Restaurateur, Tony May, Host Chef Domencio D’Agnostino at The Italian Culinary Academy in New York City

New York restaurateur Tony May, President of The Italian Culinary Foundation, and the APRO/Alba Barolo School in Alba, Italy, welcome Domenico D’Agostino, Executive Chef of Boschetto in Turin, Italy, at a special reception on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at The Italian... - October 17, 2008 - Italian Culinary Academy

M3V Data Management Announces the Release of MSDS Explorer 2.0

M3V Data Management is pleased to release a significant upgrade to the online software application, MSDS Explorer. Designed for any company or institution facing the challenges of handling and maintaining paper copies of Material Safety Data Sheets, or for anyone currently using an online solution,... - October 17, 2008 - M3V Data Management, LLC

New Jersey Foreclosures Reach a One Year-High in Q3 2008; Q3 Foreclosure Report Issued by PropertyShark.com

PropertyShark.com today released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in New Jersey for Q3 2008. New Jersey Foreclosures reached a one year-high. - October 17, 2008 - PropertyShark.com

To Save on Taxes in April, Business Owners Need to Implement Tax Strategies Now

Accelerating Expenses, Postponing Income, or Incorporating a Business Now May Help in April. - October 17, 2008 - Business Owner's Toolkit

AquaVida USA President Wins Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Event

AquaVida USA, LLC (www.aquavidausa.com), has announced that Elizabeth Casazza, founder and president of the company, was named a Make Mine a Million $ Business™ award recipient on Oct. 7 in Charlotte at North Carolina’s first Make Mine a Million $ Business™ event. Casazza’s... - October 17, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business

Vincent Patrick, ILS Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Distribution

ILS Corporation, a leading provider of media generated sales leads and integrated media services (IMS), has announced a media buying partnership with New York-based Hybrid Media Services. The strategic collaboration will expand distribution channels for ILS and promote growth of its international... - October 17, 2008 - Vincent Patrick

EVC Leaders—Practitioners of IT Economic Value Creation New LinkedIn Group Announced

Glomark-Governan would like to invite all CIOs, IT executives, and IT Managers to join their newly created “EVC Leaders–Practitioners of IT Economic Value Creation” group and forum in LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/933497). This forum will provide an open venue for IT... - October 17, 2008 - Glomark-Governan

Announcing New Workshops for Corporate Women

Tanya D. Holland announces her new workshops and speaking engagements – to help women connect to their inner source of wealth – their inner strength, feminine energy, positive assessment and belief in themselves, their families, their relationships, and life. Her workshops and her speaking engagements are timely in the global market conditions. - October 17, 2008 - Tanya D. Holland

Living Life Green Partners with AMEE

Living Life Green and AMEE set the carbon standard with new partnership. - October 17, 2008 - Living Life Green

WWWenterprise, Inc. Announces the Addition of A & G Skin Solutions Products

WWWEnterprise, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of A & G Skin Solutions anti-aging products to their line of high quality, Dermatologist recommended skin care products. The products are available to patients and customers through participating Dermatologist and Physician online... - October 17, 2008 - WWWEnterprise.com

SonaVision Captures Images, Police Arrest Two

SonaVision video surveillance captured images of individuals climbing a fence at Stoneway Electric and the quick action of a Sonitrol Pacific operator allowed police to arrest two October 11. Award winning Sonitrol Pacific Operator Michael Young received multiple system activations from the... - October 17, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific

Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP Named "Best of the Best" for Thirteenth Year by Inside Public Accounting

More than 250 accounting firms participated in the IPA’s Annual Survey and Analysis of Firms, from which the top 25 were determined. - October 17, 2008 - MBAF LLC

The Olympic Experience - Past, Present & Future to be Topic at Business Club of the Triangle at October Meeting

Dr. LeRoy Walker, Billy Packer, and Steve Wojciechowski are the featured speakers at the Next BCA Triangle Breakfast. - October 17, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle

BoardImage Launches New Web Site

BoardImage, a consulting firm that works with corporate boards, today announced the launch of an enhanced Web site. - October 17, 2008 - BoardImage

John G Brenner LLC Hires Jose Reyes as a Lead Investigator

Well respected law enforcement officer will join John G. Brenner Investigations LLC as a team leader. - October 16, 2008 - John G Brenner Investigations LLC

AuthorHouse Announces Its Top Ten Best-Selling Titles for Sept. 2008

AuthorHouse, the leading provider of self-publishing and marketing services for authors around the globe, has announced its top ten best-selling titles for Sept. 2008. 1. The Special Little Boy by Dawn Castillo 2. The Falling Rainbow by Jing Suh 3. MemoraBEALEeia: A Private Scrapbook of Edie... - October 16, 2008 - AuthorHouse

Post-Surgery Nausea Relief Right Under Our Noses Doctor Puts Patients to Sleep with Special Scents

The wellness revolution is rich in products and techniques to live well and live long. This author, James Geiger MD is a medical expert on all things wellness, especially aromatherapy with therapeutic grade essential oils. The essential oil of ginger is a safe, easy and effective remedy for the problem of post-operative nausea.The doctor uses aromatherapy in the operating room and anesthesia recovery room, for example to prevent nausea after surgery. - October 16, 2008 - oilMD

Bubba’s Got a MySpace; New Ticket Website Gives Customers the Chance to Interact with Cartoon Mascot

“I have read that product mascots are a defining characteristic of American Society. Mascots like Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam have stood the test of time and achieved immortality. Although many dotcoms do not take advantage of social networking sites like MySpace, connecting with a website that produces more traffic than any site excluding Google and Yahoo provides an untapped opportunity for internet companies today,” Dan Chandler, CEO, TriFectaTickets LLC. - October 16, 2008 - TriFectaTickets LLC

Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay Wins 2008 Small Business of the Year

Dale Carnegie® Tampa Bay, was recently named Small Business of the Year by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce for 2008. The company was honored for outstanding business achievements at an event held at the Tampa Convention Center. “We have been committed for a number of years to... - October 16, 2008 - Rick J. Gallegos & Associates

Find Out Why 60% of Fortune 500 Companies Decide to Incorporate in Delaware

Delaware Formation Experts, TheDelawareCompany.com, Share Why Entrepreneurs Choose Delaware for Business Formation. - October 16, 2008 - The Delaware Company

WorkSmart to Host Business Conference on October 30th

The Works ’08 to Address Strategies to Sustain and Grow Business. - October 16, 2008 - WorkSmart

New Reports Help U.S. Manufacturers Develop Trading Partnerships with Italy, Portugal and Ireland

ForeignTRADEX, an industrial supply directory and international trade portal has launched a series of reports to help American manufacturers of industrial products export to several European countries. - October 16, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com

ASAP Hosts Hallow ‘Green’ Event

Carrie Mitchell, president of ASAP Office Supply (www.asapofficesupply.com), has announced that the company will host Hallow ‘green,’ an event to launch their environmentally friendly line of products. The event will showcase ASAP’s green office products division which features... - October 16, 2008 - ASAP Office Supply

World’s Largest Internet Consulting Firm Honors Excellence at Global Convention

WSI Recognizes 11 of its Network Members with a 2008 Excellence Award. - October 16, 2008 - WSI Internet

Global Online Ad Network, CPX Interactive, Names New CFO with Significant International Agency Experience

Online ad network, CPX Interactive, names former Ogilvy Senior Partner and CFO, Nicholas Rey, as their new Chief Financial Officer - keeping in line with their global footprint expansion plan. - October 15, 2008 - CPXi

Discount School Supply Store Hires SEO Expert to Boost Rankings

Texas based discount school supplies store, American Classroom Supply, has unveiled its plans to hire Dallas SEO expert to position itself as a leading destination for online classroom decorations, furniture and preschool teaching needs. - October 15, 2008 - SEO 1 Services

A Lifeline in the Ocean of Debt

Canadian Customer Debt Relief’s BluePrint 2 Black plan is an affordable, reliable solution to get out of debt and into a sound state of financial health. - October 15, 2008 - Canadian Customer Debt Relief Inc.

DirectBuy Helps Family Host for the Holidays

DirectBuy awards Barryville family $50,000 to complete kitchen renovations in time for Thanksgiving. - October 15, 2008 - DirectBuy

DirectBuy $25,000 Grand Prize Makes College Dream a Reality

DirectBuy awards single mom with cash prize. - October 15, 2008 - DirectBuy

Allure Magazine Picks SensiClear Acne Treatment as an Editors’ Favorite

SensiClear and Allure Magazine are all about great skin so it is no wonder that Allure selected SensiClear as an Editors’ Favorite beauty product. - October 15, 2008 - SensiClear

AdviceTopia.com Connects Expert Advisors and Clients Online Worldwide

AdviceTopia makes it possible for Internet users to speak directly with experts within their industry without having to pay costly connection fees. This service is also a good opportunity for experts to work from home or might even be an alternative for their current job. - October 15, 2008 - advicetopia

BellBrook Labs Announces a Kinase/ATPase Assay That is "2" Sensitive

The Transcreener ADP2 FP Assay is a homogenous fluorescence polarization assay that enables the facile detection and screening of established drug targets including protein and lipid kinases as wells as emerging targets such as heat shock proteins and other ATPases. - October 15, 2008 - BellBrook Labs