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Boo! Bubbalou's BBQ is a Treat for Halloween Parties.
Find out how can treat your Halloween party guests instead of playing tricks on them by serving delicious barbecue from Bubbalou's Catering. - October 08, 2008 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Art World’s "Rockstar" Soon to be a Household Name
Michael Godard’s Art to Become More Widely Accessible. - October 08, 2008 - Duchess Industries
Home Franchise Concepts Announces New Relationship with The Contractor Office to Improve Customer Relationship Marketing Efforts
Home Franchise Concepts (www.homefranchiseconcepts.com) announced today that it entered into a agreement with The Contractor Office (TheContractorOffice.com) to provide better contact relationship management solutions for its Budget Blinds and Closet Tailors franchisees. “The customer... - October 08, 2008 - The Contractor Office
The Pet Loving Public Discovered Castle Baths ANNA Designer Pet Line from Purrinlot Persians
Award Winning Persian Cat Breeder, Laura Thomas of Purrinlot Persians www.purrinlot.com developed Designer Natural Pet Line inspired from Faith and the worlds first Blue Eye Bicolor Persian Grand Champion- Anna’s Gift. - October 08, 2008 - Castle Baths Bath- Body- Spa
Spooky Halloween Gifts, Helium Balloons and Gruesome Chocolate Treats from Big Fat Balloons
It’s the spookiest night of the year, All Hallows Eve or, as we have come to know it better, Halloween, and what better excuse for a ghostly celebration. So, dig out your pumpkins, wake up the zombies and get ready for the creepiest party of the year. To get you into the true... - October 08, 2008 - Big Fat Balloons
Mobile Awareness, LLC Releases VisionStat™ Portable Wireless Color Camera System for Hitching Alignment & Temporary Use
Mobile Awareness, LLC, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, today announced VisionStat™ Portable, a new transportable wireless camera system. VisionStat™ Portable provides a safe and convenient solution for all types of towing applications, visual security,... - October 08, 2008 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Tech Coast Angels Closes Series A Financing for AgileNano -- Funds Will Support R&D and Commercial Development for Nanotechnology-Based Energy Absorbing Material
San Diego Tech Coast Angels announced that the group has funded a Series A round for AgileNano, a San Diego-based company developing proprietary technologies to minimize military injuries such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) resulting from explosions, and to increase comfort and protection of sporting equipment such as shoes and helmets. - October 08, 2008 - Tech Coast Angels San Diego
"Tunnel to Towers Run/Walk" Selects on Site Energy Co., Inc. to Supply Power Along the Heroic Path That Firefighter Stephen Siller Took on 9/11
On Site Energy Co., Inc. was selected to supply power along the path for the thousands who attend the annual “Tunnel to Towers Run/Walk” event in honor of Firefighter Stephen Siller, his 342 FDNY brothers, and all those lost on 9/11. - October 08, 2008 - On Site Energy
LiveProject Releases the Cure for Your Project's Growing Pains
Encryption and document sharing fill in the family of products for project managers. - October 08, 2008 - KaDonk
Sonitrol Pacific Audio System Detects Suspect Coming Through Roof
An expert Sonitrol Pacific operator sent police to College Food Mart after hearing prying sounds and officers arrested one suspect inside the store October 4. Minta Christopherson received an impact-activated audio signal from the store and listened to sounds coming from the facility in real time... - October 08, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Bus Drivers Report 50% Drop in Pain, Discomfort This Year
After a 12-month ergonomics program, bus drivers in Grand Rapids, Mich. report a 50% drop in high and extreme levels or pain or discomfort. The results were obtained as a result of a joint effort between the region’s transit system, The Rapid, and Atlas Ergonomics, an organization that... - October 08, 2008 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Setzer Inks Two New Contracts
Setzer Design Group, one of the world’s premiere yacht designers, has signed contracts with two new clients for two very different vessels. A well-known boat builder in the sport fishing industry has asked Setzer to design a 92-foot/28-meter semi-custom sport fishing vessel that will embody... - October 08, 2008 - Setzer Design Group
Suspected Burglar Arrested at Taco Time After Audio Sensors Detect Break-in
A Sonitrol Pacific operator gave police the information they needed to catch a suspected burglar at a Portland Taco Time after audio sensors detected the break-in. Award winning operator Michael Young received an impact-activated audio alert from the restaurant and heard sounds of movement. He... - October 08, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Dr. Richard T. Rapp, Special Consultant, National Economic Research Associates, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Event on New Antitrust & Competition Policy Guidelines on 10/30/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Dr. Richard T. Rapp, Special Consultant, National Economic Research Associates, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “New Antitrust & Competition Policy Guidelines”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on October 30th, 2008, Thursday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET. - October 08, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Robert W. Kaufman, Managing Senior Advisor, Clark Consulting to Speak at KC’s Event on “IRC Section 409A: Deadline Looming - Are You Prepared?” on 10/24/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Robert W. Kaufman, the Managing Senior Advisor from Clark Consulting will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “IRC Section 409A: Deadline Looming - Are You... - October 08, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Junebug Presents, LLC. Releases the First of Three Trailers for Its First Feature Length, Controversial Film -- "Pro-Black Sheep" (aka "Untitled Black Activist Project")
Award winning, Brooklyn born writer, director, producer Clayton Broomes, Jr. completed "Pro-Black Sheep" in September of 2008 and is now releasing the film's first of three trailers. With the momentum of the most unique presidential election in American history, this film, once going by the working title "Untitled Black Activist Project," promises to provoke much needed dialogue about race relations in America. - October 07, 2008 - Junebug Presents, LLC.
ONSITE and Content Analyst Announce Strategic Partnership
Integrated Technology to Expand Text Analytics Capabilities for eView(TM) Review Platform. - October 07, 2008 - ONSITE3
First Light Net Announces IAB Compliance in Three Key Internet Advertising Categories
First Light Net receives IAB compliance in the areas of Rich Media Creative, Digital Video In-Stream Ad Format, and Universal Ad Package (UAP). - October 07, 2008 - First Light Net
Nutricap Labs to Attend Natural Products Expo East for Fifth Consecutive Year
Nutricap Labs, a leading provider of nutraceutical manufacturing services is proud to announce its attendance at Natural Products Expo East for the fifth consecutive year. Recognized as one of the top 200 trade shows in the United States, Natural Products Exp East is the largest natural and organic trade show on the East Coast. - October 07, 2008 - Nutricap Labs
Raymond Vineyards Celebrates 35th Harvest
The 35th harvest at Raymond Vineyards is going strong in Napa Valley. Founded in 1971 by father and sons team Roy Sr., Roy Jr. and Walter Raymond, the first Raymond harvest took place in 1974. “We didn’t have a lot of equipment, the crush area was just a barn really, but it was an... - October 07, 2008 - Raymond Vineyards
Los Angeles Foreclosures Triple; Two-Year Highs in New York City and Seattle. Q3 Foreclosure Report Issued by PropertyShark.com
PropertyShark.com released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and New York City for the third quarter of 2008. Los Angeles Foreclosures Triple and reach two-year highs in New York City and Seattle. - October 07, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
CPEhr’s 2008 YTD Workers’ Compensation Report Shows Losses 75% Below State Average
Report shows CPEhr’s aggressive Risk Management and Safety services significantly impact clients’ workers’ compensation experience. - October 07, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
Fresh and Edgy, Modern Cookie Lounge Opens in Austin
New concept dessert place with new concept design opens in Austin. - October 07, 2008 - Artifice
Important News Related to the Cost of Home Wind Turbines Released by GEDOWCO Fly Fishing Company (GEDOWCO)
Last Friday, October 3, 2008, the House of Representatives passed a bill, which allows clients who purchase Home Wind Turbines to deduct 30% of the cost from their tax bill in the form of a tax credit. This is not to be confused with a tax deduction. A tax credit is a direct deduction from the... - October 07, 2008 - GEDOWCO Fly Fishing Company
Seventy Percent of US Voters’ Feeling Distressed, Depressed and Terrified About United States Economy
A new SenseUs™ Poll reports how voters are feeling about the United States EconomyThe majority of voters, are afraid and sad about the current state of the US Economy, according to the SenseUs Poll, which measures voters’ emotional reactions. - October 07, 2008 - SenseUs™
Excel Limousine Selected to Provide Transportation for ABC's Extreme Makeover, Home Edition
Excel Limousine, Minnesota's preferred limousine services company, is pleased and honored to provide the transportation for ABC's Extreme Makeover, Home Edition that is filming this week in Albert Lea. - October 07, 2008 - Excel Limousine Services, Inc.
GDiStop.com Announces Its System to Passively Make Money Online, Needing Just 11 Minutes and an Internet Connection
GDiStop.com announces its system to passively make money online. Brian Bear is just one example of many that has been tremendously successful with the program. During his first 100 days he has created a residual income of approximately $10,000 per month. GDI is a 9 year old company based out of Carlsbad, CA. It is the American Dream to own a company and work from home. More information on the ability to make money online within 11 minutes can be found at GDiStop.com. - October 06, 2008 - GDiStop.com
Loan Choice Educates Consumers with StreamSend
Loan Choice Direct has found the StreamSend Email Marketing service to be a very effective tool for educating consumers. - October 06, 2008 - EZ Publishing
American Academy of Pediatrics Launches Pediatric Care Online™
Point-of-Care Information Solution for Pediatricians Available via PDA, Web, and Wireless Powered by the Unbound ™ Platform. - October 06, 2008 - American Academy of Pediatrics
Come and Experience the Best Drop-in Centers in Gilbert and Mesa Arizona
¡Hola’s!® drop-in program provides parents with top-rate, dependable childcare on a spur-of-the-moment basis. Whether you need to go to an appointment, get your hair done, watch a movie, go out for lunch, run some errands, or just need a back up to your regular childcare, ¡Hola!® is available to meet your childcare needs, offering first-rate fun for your little one. - October 06, 2008 - Hola The Language & Learning Center
Dan Joy Invents New Sales Assessment Test to Help Employers Hire Great Sales People. Offers 100 Free Sales Assessments to Businesses.
How can an employer tell if a job applicant can sell? A new Sales Assessment Test can help employers know. Businesses who wish to hire good salespeople and grow their sales even in tough economic times can now receive 100 Free Sales Assessments from Dan Joy, Inc. (www.DanJoy.com). According to Dan... - October 06, 2008 - Dan Joy, Inc.
IBA Consultants Launches San Francisco Office to Serve Growing Northern California Market
IBA Consultants, one of country’s foremost building envelope consulting firms, announces the opening of its San Francisco office. This marks the eighth regional office for the Boca Raton-based company. “While single-family home construction remains stagnant, high-rise building... - October 06, 2008 - IBA Consultants
Underground Vaults & Storage (UV&S) Now Offering Scanning Services
Driven to provide the best for its clients, UV&S announces it now offers scanning services including document conversion, online file rooms, and secure data hosting. These new services will allow businesses to more efficiently manage their paper documents while saving time, money, and precious... - October 06, 2008 - Underground Vaults & Storage, Inc.
Two All Beef Patties, Special Sauce and New Leaders to Go Please; Tye Maner Group Speaks to McDonald's Franchise Managers on Leadership
Tye Maner, president of the Tye Maner Group, announces that the company was the featured speaker for the Sunway Restaurant Corporation at its annual store manager meeting. Sunway owns and operates several McDonalds’ franchises in the area. Maner, a national sales, motivational and leadership... - October 06, 2008 - Tye Maner Group
Anger Management is an Investment Which Improves the Bottom Line
Profitable Companies Find Solution to Growing Problem of Anger Among Employees. - October 06, 2008 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
New LED Artificial Christmas Tree from LEDtrees Saves Customers Plenty of Green on Electric Bill
With a light that shines brighter than halogen and an energy usage savings of 90% over traditional Christmas trees, it is a good bet that shoppers will be going green with L.E.D. lights in a whole new way this holiday season. - October 05, 2008 - Wristease, LLC dba LEDtrees.com
Grease Trap Maintenance Product Featured in Restaurant Business Magazine... Bio-Flo Grease Trap Cleaner Awarded Better Business Bureau Seal of Reliability 4th Time
Grease Trap Maintenance Products by Envirolab Honored By Restaurant Business Magazine And The Better Business Bureau. Their Clients Eliminate Grease Trap Cleaning and Drain Odors, Drain Clogs, and Costly Grease Trap Service. Bio-Flo Grease Trap Treatment for Restaurant Grease Traps, Grease Interceptors, Lift Station Maintenance & Septic Tank Treatment. Used to Eliminate Grease Trap Waste in Restaurant Grease Traps. - October 05, 2008 - ENVIROLAB
Zunch Provides Marketing for Overseas Property Specialists Atlas International
Search engine optimization company to increase Web presence for international property specialist in Belize, Costa Rica, Italy, Spain, Cyprus, Greek Islands, Croatia, Southern California, and Las Vegas. - October 05, 2008 - Zunch
Local Virtual Assistant Receives Entrepreneurial Recognition
Rogers Executive Administrative Services receives VAccolade Business Entrepreneurial award. - October 05, 2008 - Rogers Executive Administrative Services
Technology Assurance Group, Inc (TAG) Nominated as a "Greater Richmond Company to Watch"
Technology Assurance Group, Inc. is a nominee for 2008 Greater Richmond Companies to Watch. The Venture Forum’s annual event spotlights early-stage businesses in Greater Richmond. It will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, from 5:30 pm to 7:00pm at Toad’s Place in Richmond. Greater Richmond Companies to Watch celebrates Greater Richmond companies with high growth potential. - October 05, 2008 - Technology Assurance Group, Inc.
Clone Systems, Inc. Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary in Managed Network Security
“Clone Systems, Inc. would like to express our sincere gratitude to all valued employees, customers, and partners for their commitment and support during our first decade of business. We are excited about the next 10 years of growth, and continuing our steadfast mission to Properly Secure... - October 04, 2008 - Clone Systems, Inc.
Region 10 ESC Revolutionizes Hiring for School Districts Using WinOcular Applicant Tracking and Hiring Automation Technology
Using the WinOcular Hiring Automation and Applicant Tracking system Region 10 will provide a nationally and regionally focused hiring portal for applicants to view postings and apply for jobs in all 80 school districts and charter schools served by the Regional ESC. “The focus on the applicants needs is a unique perspective offered by WinOcular,” states Dr. Williams. “Job seekers complete just one application and are immediately able to apply for jobs in every one of our Districts." - October 04, 2008 - Combined Computer Resources, Inc.
Irvine BMW to Host Third Annual Taste of Irvine Event
Event to Benefit FRAXA, The Fragile X Research Foundation. - October 04, 2008 - Irvine BMW
Innovative Business Partnership Brings Brand New Type of Holiday Property to the Mediterranean
Blue C Developments, the company behind the Whiterocks development in North Cyprus, have a right to boast; their resort is the first luxury resort for property in North Cyprus. But, with their Rental & Exchange program partnership with Group RCI - who are industry leaders - they now have even more to offer clients. - October 04, 2008 - Blue C Developments
Blue C Developments Pioneer Innovative Affiliation with Group RCI at the Whiterocks Resort, North Cyprus
Group RCI - one of the biggest rental and exchange specialists in the world - has agreed a pioneering deal with Blue C Developments over the property in their Whiterocks resort in Bafra, North Cyprus. - October 04, 2008 - Blue C Developments
New Website to Focus on Recession-Proof Careers
Two Highly Successful Sales Professionals Launch B2B Sales Connections. - October 04, 2008 - B2B Sales Connections
SEPI Engineering Group Ranked as Top Woman-Owned Business
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the southeast, has announced that the firm has been named one of the top women-owned businesses in the Triangle,... - October 04, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
MMI Associates, Inc. Inks Deal with ASAP Office Supply
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the public relations agency of record for ASAP Office Supply. ASAP Office Supply is a Raleigh-based, woman-owned independent... - October 04, 2008 - ASAP Office Supply
Recession Hit Estate Agents Offered Help
Recession hit estate agents are being offered help to boost sales as house sales hit an all time low. Help in the form of a new approach to marketing property is being offered by marketing expert Stefan Drew in a one day Marketing Masterclass to be held in Coventry. With a mortgage famine and... - October 04, 2008 - Stefan Drew Associates
SigNET Technologies, LLC Offers Hourly Services to Supplement Their Total Monthly Managed Packages
SigNET Technologies LLC, announced today that they will begin offering their customers an hourly service to help replace or coincide with their total monthly managed packages. SigNET's goal is to provide all businesses with affordable and reliable IT support no matter the size of their projects or... - October 04, 2008 - SigNET Technologies, LLC