United States News
Kevin M. Snyder Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kevin M. Snyder of Clinton, Maryland has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of aviation. About Kevin M. Snyder Mr. Snyder has 15 years experience in the aviation field. He is the Facilities... - December 09, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Softwood Lumber Prices Have Trended Downward in the US, Russia and Japan This Fall, While They Have Gone Up in China and the Nordic Countries
Prices for softwood lumber imported to China increased this fall, while they fell in Japan as the housing market weakened. In the US, lumber prices were moving downward in the 3Q, while still being close to their highest levels in ten years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. In the Nordic countries and Russia, lumber exports have increased because of higher demand for wood in key markets in Europe and the MENA countries. - December 09, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Fiber Consumption by the Japanese Pulp Industry Was Up Six Percent in First Half of 2014 with Hardwood Chip Supply from Vietnam and South Africa Increasing the Most
The pulp manufacturing industry in Japan has increased production levels in 2014 resulting in higher import volumes of both softwood and hardwood chips. The biggest increases in import volumes have been softwood chips from the US and hardwood chips from Vietnam and South Africa, reports Wood Resource Quarterly. Hardwood prices have trended downward the past year, while softwood prices have gone up. - December 09, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Webinar: Agile Software Development and the Advantages of Distributed Version Control Systems
A technical webinar for software development leaders considering Git and Mercurial to speed project completion. These distributed version control systems offer significant productivity and cost savings advantages over traditional, centralized code management systems. - December 09, 2014 - RhodeCode
Accinctus Announces New Service to Help Churches Prepare for Disasters
Accinctus is pleased to announce a new service line to assist churches and faith-based organizations prepare for disruptive incidents and disasters. - December 09, 2014 - Accinctus LLC
New Singing Teacher in Bellevue at Nancy Bos Voice Studio
There has never been more demand for singing lessons in Bellevue and the Eastside. To help meet demand, Dr. Julie Cross will be working in the Nancy Bos Voice Studio. Dr. Cross is a highly skilled and experienced teacher. In a community that typically has waiting lists, the addition of several new hours of high quality instruction will open the door for more singers to follow their dreams. - December 09, 2014 - StudioBos
Holiday Island Holdings, Inc. Announces Retention of Investor Relations Company
Holiday Island Holdings, Inc. (OTCPK:HIHI), an emerging small cap company transitioning to a real estate development, management, and marketing firm, announced today it has retained Integrative Business Alliance, LLC (“IBA”) to perform the Company’s Investment Relations and assist... - December 09, 2014 - Holiday Island Holdings, Inc.
Jesse Copelan Announces Campaign for Georgia State House District 120
Jesse Copelan, retired attorney and Senior State Court Judge of Putnam County, announces that he will run for election to the Georgia House of Representatives for the 120th District, previously held by Representative Mickey Channell. Copelan was born and raised in Greene County and graduated from... - December 09, 2014 - Copelan for State House
Association Forum Holiday Showcase Presents PR Speaker Barbara Rozgonyi
On December 16, 2014, Association Forum will present an educational conference for association meeting planners and event marketers called Holiday Showcase, the Midwest’s number one meeting for meetings, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Illinois. Barbara Rozgonyi, principal of CoryWest Media,... - December 09, 2014 - CoryWest Media
ThatOldHippie Releases Controversial Debut Book - "It's Not OK"
Drawing on personal experiences as a product of the 50s 60s and 70s, and using the Ten Commandments and Boy Scout Oath & Law as bases for his opinions, ThatOldHippie offers unabridged opinions on some 250 topics. Just how controversial this book becomes is anyone's guess. - December 09, 2014 - ThatOldHippie
North Texas Kettlebell Club Founder of Frisco, Texas Represents Team USA at the IUKL World Championships in Hamburg, Germany
BJ Bliffert, Owner and Founder of Full Throttle Athletics and the North Texas Kettlebell Club, competed on the biggest international stage in competitive kettlebell lifting (Girevoy Sport) last month in Hamburg Germany. Years of training culminated in one 10 minute competition set as Bliffert proudly represented Team USA alongside 29 other countries. - December 09, 2014 - Full Throttle Athletics
SGS Warns Manufacturers on Monetary Fines for Lack of Compliance with FCC Requirements
As part of its market surveillance activities, the FCC has uncovered last year a company that marketed digital cameras and wireless devices on the US market without having been authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This compliance breach resulted in an $80,000 fine, as well as additional market access requirements for the company. - December 09, 2014 - SGS
Form I-9 Training for Notaries in Alabama
Representatives from USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) will conduct "Form I-9 Training for Notaries," on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 5:30 pm, at the Homewood Public Library. Notaries and Notary Signing Agents are encouraged to attend. Training will be presented via videoconference. Attendees can join the group at the library or connect remotely. - December 09, 2014 - Notaries4Alabama
CANTER Colorado is the First CANTER USA Affiliate to be Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to CANTER Colorado as of December 1, 2014. Verification means that CANTER Colorado meets the criteria of a true... - December 09, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
PlyoJam Cardio-Dance Workout on TVs & Mobile Devices Everywhere
Jason Layden is thrilled to make his plyometric dance workout available to the public as both a DVD and HD digital download. - December 09, 2014 - Plyojam
Los Angeles Dance Cardio Program, PlyoJam Introduces New Easily-Digestible Nutrition Plan
Jason Layden’s teams up with nutrition expert Heidi Llovet to bring simple, smart dieting to PlyoJammers this Holiday Season. - December 09, 2014 - Plyojam
Plyojam Fitness Bundle is Now Available for the Holidays
Jason Layden announced that his new PlyoJam Dance Burnout, Jumpstart Nutrition Guide and Tanktop Holiday Bundle is available for purchase exclusively from PlyoJam.com on December 1, 2014 for the holidays for $34.99. PlyoJam is an innovative AAFA-certified cardio-dance workout designed by Jason... - December 09, 2014 - Plyojam
Authentic Butterfly Table Tennis Products
As the sole North American distributor for Butterfly table tennis products, Butterfly North America at ButterflyOnline.com would like to announce that counterfeit products are on the rise due to the increasing number of online shopping sites. The issue is a growing concern, because both the... - December 09, 2014 - Butterfly North America
New Report: Medicare Chronic Care Management Revenue Opportunities for Physician Practices
A new report details 2015 revenue opportunities for physician practices who coordinate care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic illness, based on the 2015 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. - December 09, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
US Business Consultants Helps Major Telecom Company Charter New Territory (No Pun Intended)
USBC Expands U.S Business Consultants (USBC) has officially opened in Atlanta, Georgia. With a top team of executives at hand, the Director has partnered with his newest client, a leading supplier of telecommunications in the United States. Taking his Direct Sales and Marketing expertise into the... - December 09, 2014 - US Business Consultants LLC
US Fire Journal Expanding to Podcasting
US Fire Journal, the leading firefighter website devoted to thoughtful commentary will begin a new podcast dedicated to thoughtfully discussing issues of importance to first responders. - December 09, 2014 - US Fire Journal
Purposeful Planning Institute Announces Inaugural Fusion Collaboration Event for March 19-20th in Orlando, Florida
Purposeful Planning Institute (PPI) announced today that it will be launching a new symposium for professional advisors and consultants showcasing the benefits of fusing the technical aspects of Estate Planning and Wealth Management with the positivity of relational and legacy planning. The first ever Fusion Collaboration will be held in Orlando, Florida on March 19th and 20th of 2015. - December 09, 2014 - Purposeful Planning Institute
Jim Dodson Law Celebrates Christmas with Bike Giveaway for Kids
Most children spend all year looking forward to the holidays, but not all of them. With employment being harder to find or keep for many, some parents simply cannot afford to get their children Christmas gifts. But, two, local bicycle-focused businesses want to give these children the Christmas... - December 09, 2014 - Jim Dodson Law
Promoting Telemedicine in Florida
ABISA, LLC Chief Executive Officer Nick Hernandez is working with state legislators and other healthcare colleagues to increase access to healthcare by means of telemedicine throughout Florida. In November, Hernandez met with Florida state representatives and others in Tallahassee over a two-day... - December 09, 2014 - ABISA
Christmas CD Released to Help Animals at Shelter
With a hope to inspire, advocate, and raise funds, mother-daughter release Christmas CD to help local Humane Society. - December 09, 2014 - Callie and Laurie Lewis
Innovation Direct™ Designated as Official Marketing Representative for Speed Control Invention
An innovative and highly useful improvement on a widely used feature found in every modern vehicle, the Speed Control, has been developed by Omar Mansour of Orland Park, Illinois. The invention’s unique design provides a functional and valuable enhancement to standard cruise control. The... - December 09, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Big Apple Pet Supply Adds Bark n Bag "The Jetway" Pet Carrier at Drastically Discounted Prices
Discount Pet Carrier Offered with Low Price Guarantee & Same Day Shipping. - December 09, 2014 - Big Apple Pet Supply
Underground Voices Announces the Publication of Nancy Weber's Novella, "Ad Parnassum"
Ad Parnassum is Nancy Weber's offbeat and eclectic novella, written in 1973. Included are two additional short stories: "Might Have Been" and "A Name For It." - December 09, 2014 - Underground Voices
Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Marketing and Licensing Campaign for Cats Kraze Invention
An innovative and highly effective new toy designed to keep cats entertained for extensive periods of time, the Cats Kraze, has been developed by Matthew Brink of Ewa Beach, Hawaii. The invention’s unique design insures that a cat’s attention is captured and kept while the product is in... - December 09, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Licensing Representative for Trout Blade Invention
An innovative and highly effective new tool designed to greatly simplify a number of carpentry tasks, the Trout Blade, has been developed by Alan Trout of Port St. Lucie, Florida. The invention’s unique design enables it to serve as a highly diverse and multi-functional accessory when cutting... - December 09, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Three at Grand Pacific Resorts Receive ARDA Professional Designations
Three key members of the Grand Pacific Resort Management team have been awarded professional designations by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA). Two have been designated as Registered Resort Professionals (RRPs), and another was named as an Associated Resort Professional... - December 09, 2014 - Grand Pacific Resort Management
Global Connections Launches New Web Site
Travel Service Company Fulfills Expectations of Thousands of Travelers Each Year - December 09, 2014 - Global Connections, Inc.
Ideal Grain Free Granola Launches with Kickstarter Campaign
Ideal Grain Free Granola Launches with Kickstarter Campaign. - December 09, 2014 - Abundance Foods, LLC
Ryte Launches as First Benefit Corporation in Direct Sales Industry
Ryte is honored to launch as the first Benefit Corporation in the Direct Sales industry. Ryte is a giving company, and offers its Members the opportunity to live an active, healthy lifestyle and at the same time give back to causes, people, and programs they are passionate about. Ryte’s product lineup is designed to help in areas where most people struggle, including energy, weight loss, mood, relaxation, and sleep (www.ryte.com). - December 09, 2014 - Ryte, Inc
Accretive Helping Hands "Kickoff" Season of Giving with Fundraiser
Accretive Helping Hands recently hosted a “Fall Kickball Classic” in Chicago. The fun-filled charity event provided Accretive Health employees with an opportunity to enjoy an after-work activity in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, while raising money to support the programs at St. Joseph Services. Accretive Helping Hands is a not-for-profit charity organization that was founded by Accretive Health employees in 2012. - December 09, 2014 - Accretive Health
Pro Surfer Peter Mendia Signs with FiiK USA's Electric Skateboard Division
FiiK USA is pleased to announce the addition of pro surfer Peter Mendia to the illustrious group of brand ambassadors representing its Electric Skateboard Division. - December 09, 2014 - Fiik Skateboards LLC
Author Writes Book to Teach Children About Caring for Foster Animals
"The Adventures of Sir Buddy and Mr. Pupples – The Rescue." - December 09, 2014 - Halo Publishing International
SHUKR’s New Wrinkle Resistant Abayas Well-Received with Customers
SHUKR, LLC., a leading producer of modest and Islamic clothing for Muslims in the West, has recently launched its new Easy Care line, using a new blend of fabrics to allow for easy washing and minimal ironing. The star of the new line is the Easy Care Abaya (loose Islamic Dress), which has seen the highest sales of all the new products. - December 09, 2014 - SHUKR Islamic Clothing
It's The GOD Complex, a New Era in Online Gaming
It's the GOD Complex will be a new online game, social network and community. Crowdfunding for gamers, a game that hopes to revitalize some of the nations most forgotten neighborhoods. The game wants to change the real world from cyberspace. - December 09, 2014 - It's The GOD Complex
The Musical EDGES to be Presented as a Year End Benefit for Slow Burn Theatre Company and West Boca High Drama Department
Slow Burn Theatre will present EDGES, a musical, for a special two-night run December 18 & 19, 2014 as a joint fundraiser with the West Boca Drama Department. - December 09, 2014 - Slow Burn Theatre
Yahoo! Music Debuts First Single "Hearts and Minds" from Lotus Crush’s Upcoming New Album Rabbit Hole
Band Offering Access to New Music, Merchandise; Unique Experiences and More at PledgeMusic - December 08, 2014 - Lotus Crush
Jesus Christ Superstar Icon Ted Neeley Releases Music Video for Christmas Single "O Holy Night" from His Current Release "Rock Opera"
Broadway Stage Legend and Jesus Christ Superstar Icon Ted Neeley releases his first music video for the Christmas single “O Holy Night” from his album Rock Opera. The performance features a dramatic, hard-rocking version of the Holiday Classic combines Neeley’s famous vocal... - December 08, 2014 - Ted Neeley
Itransition Comes First in “HR Brand 2014” for Itransition Opener Intellectual Contest to Support Young IT Talents
Itransition offers new opportunities for future programmers. - December 08, 2014 - Itransition
Facebook and Display Advertising Should be Credited for 830% More Revenue Than Previously Thought
The study by Datalicious of more than 700 million media touch points examined each of the advertising channels consumers "touched" – a method known as "multi-touch attribution." According to the CEO of Datalicious, Christian Bartens, display advertising is undervalued in most current models, which has led to ineffective media budget allocation over the years. Accurate attribution results from the study demonstrate that display and Facebook ads should be credited for 830% more revenue on average. - December 08, 2014 - Datalicious
Chris Niemeyer of Mission Travel, World Class Travel Agent
Chris Niemeyer of Mission Travel has recently been selected as one of an elite group of travel professionals who participated in Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld Hosted Agent Program. - December 08, 2014 - Mission Travel
The School of Royal Yoga Inc. Announces That They Will be Offering a Free Introduction Session on Their Certified Yoga Instructor Training Courses in Chester, NJ
The School of Royal Yoga Inc. announces that they will be offering a free introduction session on how to become a Certified Yoga Instructor on Saturday, December 13th at 1:00 PM. Becoming a Yoga Instructor is a rewarding career, please come check the free introduction. Learn about how becoming a... - December 08, 2014 - The School of Royal Yoga
Kvisoft Announces Christmas Special Offer for FlipBook Maker and Other Programs
Kvisoft has announced Christmas special offer and now everyone can get Kvisoft FlipBook Maker, data recovery, video converter, etc. at low prices. - December 08, 2014 - Kvisoft
CiCi's Food Paradise Teams Up with Celebrity Chef Mie Ocuda to Raise $30,000 to Help Stop Human Rights Abuse
For the second time Food Paradise TV host CiCi Li and Executive Chef of Micheline rated Momokawa restaurant Mie Ocuda team up to do good. 100% of all Dec. sales of chef Mie’s most recent eCookbook "Thinking of You" will be donated to help stop human rights abuse. "Thinking of You" is ultimate Cooking Light, with a unique Asian flare. The recipes are diabetes, pancreatitis and high blood pressure friendly. - December 08, 2014 - Food Paradise TV
UX Designers Accelerate Android Material Design with Apptimize
Freemium Solution Optimizes Mobile Apps Without Developer Resources - December 08, 2014 - Apptimize
Beagle Research Presents The Single View of the Vendor: How Partner Relationship Management (PRM) Can Help Manufacturers and Their Partners Increase Customer Confidence
On-demand Webinar Now Available Through TreeHouse Interactive - December 08, 2014 - Treehouse Interactive