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MediaCAST Announces Expanded Partnership with Discovery Education

MediaCAST today announced an expansion of its partnership with the leading provider of digital content and digital textbooks for K-12 classrooms, Discovery Education. This expanded partnership gives schools and districts new ways to seamlessly integrate Discovery Education’s more than 250,000... - August 22, 2013 - MediaCAST by Inventive Technology

Ultra Marathon Stand Up Paddler, Will Schmidt, Attempts World Record for Depression Awareness

Ultra Marathon Stand Up paddler, Will Schmidt, will attempt world record breaking open ocean stand up paddle trip through the California Channel Islands. - August 22, 2013 - Are You Inspired Yet

e-con Systems Launches Full HD Autofocus 8MP USB 3.0 Camera

See3CAM_80 is a high performance 8.0 Mega Pixel auto focus USB 3.0 camera module based on OV8825 CMOS Image sensor from OmniVision Inc. This High Definition OEM USB 3.0 Camera Board is fully compliant with USB Video Class (UVC) 1.1 Standard. So video streaming through UVC is possible without any special drivers on Operating Systems that have built-in support for UVC standard. - August 22, 2013 - e-con Systems Inc.

Sheila Ahler of Cherry Bekaert LLP Joins REAL Professionals Network

Client Development Partner of Accounting and Consulting Firm Joins as Member of Commercial Real Estate Networking Group - August 22, 2013 - Cherry Bekaert LLP

The DVD Premiere of “Return of the Killer Shrews” Coming in October from Retromedia and Bayview

BayView Entertainment’s DVD catalog from the cult movie experts at Retromedia Entertainment adds the DVD premiere of “Return of the Killer Shrews” plus the sexy comedy “Bewitched Housewives” on October 22, 2013. - August 22, 2013 - BayView Entertainment

The New World Aviation "American Music Tour" Features Grammy-Winner Jim Lauderdale on October 25

Jim Lauderdale plays songs and stories from a career that has won two Grammys, was nominated for another, and charted many #1 hits songs at McCoole's Arts & Events Center in Quakertown. - August 22, 2013 - Parlor Concerts, LLC

Real Estate Search Mobile App Released

Stephanie Wardwell, a leading real estate professional with Keller Williams Realty, Woodbridge, VA announces the release of her new GPS based mobile real estate app. - August 22, 2013 - Stephanie Wardwell Keller Williams Realty Lake Ridge

Media Genesis and the Troy Public Library Launch Financial Education Site

Media Genesis and the Troy Public Library launched Financing Your Future, a website that will deliver and facilitate money management lessons for high school students preparing for college. The website, designed and developed by Media Genesis, is part of the Troy Public Library’s upcoming... - August 22, 2013 - Media Genesis

Mark Fenner to Point Way to "True Leadership" at Texas Credit Union League's Leadership Conference

Texas credit union executives to gather in San Antonio to discuss leadership challenges and opportunities. Mark Fenner with Rise Performance Group will address credit union executives at Cornerstone Credit Union League's annual leadership conference. - August 22, 2013 - Rise Performance Group

IJIS Institute Rolls Out Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Technology Help Desk

SAVIN Technology Knowledge Center and Help Desk to provide expertise directly to constituencies at all levels. - August 22, 2013 - IJIS Institute

Zenalux Research Partnership with Roswell Park Cancer Institute Deploys Zenascope™ PC1 in Interstitial Photodynamic Therapy

Zenalux Biomedical, Inc., a biomedical diagnostics company, is now collaborating with Roswell Park Cancer Institute through the Zenalux Research Partnership program. The partnership has been formed to enable Roswell to use the Zenascope™ PC1 for interstitial photodynamic therapy. The PC1 will... - August 22, 2013 - Zenalux Biomedical, Inc.

The Balancing Act® Airing on Lifetime TV Welcomes Kinn, Inc. to the Show

A representative from Kinn, Inc. will join the show to talk about their Kudose device that turns pills for pets into treats. - August 22, 2013 - BrandStar

Microsoft MCSE and MCSA Certification Training is Back in the Atlanta Area

ONLC Training Centers is now offering Windows Server and System Center courses that prepare CITY IT professionals in for Microsoft’s new MCSE and MCSA certifications. The Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) certifications was introduced in the late 1990’s and was widely... - August 22, 2013 - ONLC Training Centers

Virtual Assistant Locator Service Now Live with a Special, Limited-Time Offer

A Virtual Assistant Locator Service has just been launched by the Four Hour Physician on August 10, 2013 to support an expanded mission of helping medical professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs manage their personal and professional practices more effectively and efficiently by finding only the best virtual assistants in the outsourcing job market. - August 22, 2013 - Four Hour Physician

Average Market Time for Home Sales Dropped Below 100 Days in July as Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Accelerated, RE/MAX Reports

Eager home buyers reduced the average market time for homes sold during July to only 97 days in the seven-county metropolitan Chicago real estate market. It is the first time the monthly average has dropped below 100 days since September 2006, the height of the housing boom, RE/MAX reports. The... - August 22, 2013 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois

Bill Frisell to Play Solo Show in Extraordinary Eastern PA Listening Room.

On Sunday, September 8, 2013, Grammy Award winning Bill Frisell will perform a Parlor Concert in the McCoole’s Arts & Events Center in Quakertown, PA. - August 22, 2013 - Parlor Concerts, LLC

Fans from Across America Expected for Tinsley Ellis Show

Out-of-town fans are buying up Tinsley Ellis Tickets for Quakertown show. “We haven’t had any other concert with ticket sales like this.” With purchases coming from Atlanta, New York, Virginia and even Montana, Malm reports that the front rows are selling quickly and the entire box seat section is sold out. - August 22, 2013 - Parlor Concerts, LLC

Metrics Inc. Names Tom Salus Director of Sales

Salus is responsible for new business development and managing company's field sales force. - August 22, 2013 - Metrics, Inc.

Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation Makes Inc. Magazine’s 2013 500|5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America

Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation among America's Top Growing Companies for third time. - August 22, 2013 - Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group

WikiTrend.org: Environmentalism, Not High Prices, is Driving Transportation Trends

Popular consumer trends website says green concerns are driving drivers to change - August 22, 2013 - Daniel Levine

Mark Kash Joins Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting as Vice President of Staffing

Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting announced today that Mark Kash has joined as Vice President of Staffing. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kash will provide business development leadership for Oleen Pinnacle’s national IT staffing services. - August 22, 2013 - Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting

Davidson Joins Jacksonville’s Top Women's Entrepreneurial Group

Leading Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Florida, real estate company Davidson Realty announces the addition of company President Sherry Davidson to the Women Business Owners of Northeast Florida. - August 22, 2013 - The Davidson Companies

The Alternative Board is Expanding in Houston to Help Privately Owned Businesses Maximize Their Success

The Alternative Board®, the world’s largest franchise system providing peer advisory boards and coaching services for business owners, announced today that TAB® will be seeking to open 3 new offices in Houston. As part of the expansion, TAB® will seek interested and qualified individuals to operate an office to help business owners in the Houston area. - August 22, 2013 - Z3 Performance Development Inc., Home of The Alternative Board

Shadyside’s Premier Summer Art Festival Returns to Walnut Street – August 24 & 25

August 24 - 25, 2013, 16th Annual Shadyside…The Art Festival on Walnut Street. 200 artists from throughout the U.S. will transform Shadyside on Walnut Street, between South Aiken Avenue and South Negley Avenue, into an outdoor art gallery with original fine artwork. Live music, free giveaway of original painting. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, www.ArtFestival.com - 561-746-6615. Free. - August 22, 2013 - Howard Alan Events

Local Businesses Help Students Start the School Year with Goal Setting for Good Grades Seminar

Sandy Community Outreach – a group of community-minded businesses in Utah – came together to provide a free seminar for the community to help community children get good grades in school this year. - August 22, 2013 - Personal Mastery Martial Arts

TradeWinds Unveils Yacht Rental Option

TradeWinds, the only fully crewed, all inclusive vacation ownership yachting company in the world has announced that additional inventory on their fleet of luxury Catamarans will now be made available to non-members on a simple cabin or full yacht rental basis. TradeWinds has cruising bases in... - August 22, 2013 - TradeWinds

Show Me Snow Geese Does It Again This Year – Booking for Missouri Waterfowl Hunting Season Begins

Show Me Snow Geese is actively booking for 2013-14 Missouri Waterfowl Hunting Season, grab your dates before they have been filled. The official dates have been announced! - August 22, 2013 - Show Me Snow Geese

First Ever American Football Kicking Camp in Italy Gives Europeans Opportunity at NFL

On August 3-4, 2013 Kicking World and EuroKickers set history. The 2 instructional kicking companies joined forces and held the first ever American football kicking camp in Italy to provide opportunity for aspiring European football kickers and punters seeking the chance to play college and professional football in the United States. - August 22, 2013 - Kicking World, LLC

National Auto Recyclers Leads Junk Car Community Integration Program Nationwide

The emergent automotive recycler is expanding their junk car recycling service to provide one call solutions to assist local municipalities with maintaining neighborhood aesthetics while quickly becoming known as community organizers. - August 22, 2013 - National Auto Recyclers

Novosoft Updates Handy Backup Product Line with Powerful Network Backup Solutions

Novosoft, one of the leading providers of data backup software for home and corporate users, has extended Handy Backup product line with advanced solutions for network backup. - August 22, 2013 - Novosoft Handy Backup

New Company Offers Reliable Commercial and Household LED Light Tubes That Save Electricity, Up to 90%

Exetik Systems offer LED light tubes with a 5-year warranty. Their tubes range in size, which makes them suitable for both commercial and household use. - August 22, 2013 - Exetik Systems

FiberStore Introduces New 10G OM3 Indoor/Outdoor Plenum Distribution Cables

FiberStore introduces the new 10G OM3 Indoor/Outdoor plenum distribution cables, which are ideal for networking in ducts, risers, and air handing spaces where small size, lightweight, and versatile installation capacity are required. - August 22, 2013 - FiberStore Co., Limited

OnCore Manufacturing, Tijuana Mexico Achieves ISO14001:2004 Certification

Oncore Manufacturing Services announced that its Tijuana Mexico manufacturing site's environmental management system have been certified to be in compliance with ISO. They focus on assuring their compliance with global environmental protection standards. - August 22, 2013 - Oncore Manufacturing Services

Lucintel’s Analysis of Global Commercial Aerospace Seating Market: APAC and ROW to Witness Faster Growth Over 2013-2020

The global commercial aerospace seating market registered significant growth during 2007-2012; however, over 2013-2020, it is likely to witness moderate growth and reach $3.5 billion. - August 22, 2013 - Lucintel

Roneyfield Photography in Fairfax Virginia Opens Mobile Studio for Senior Portraits

Roneyfield Photography of Fairfax, Virginia announces a new service line will be added at the beginning of September. This new service will be designed to serve high school seniors and their parents through custom senior portraits. Previously, Sara Roney, lead photographer at Roneyfield... - August 22, 2013 - Roneyfield Photography

Rentals Gone Wild Expands to Atlanta Market

Rentals Gone Wild’s tremendous success with relocation service in DC has opened the door to the Atlanta market. - August 22, 2013 - Rentalsgonewild.com

Panama Relocation Tours Welcome Expat and Popular Book Author Richard Detrich

Live for Less in Panama, a company that provides the all-inclusive Panama Relocation Tours is pleased to announce, “Escape to Paradise” author and Panama expat, Richard Detrich, is joining their team. - August 22, 2013 - Panama Relocation Tours, Inc.

Panama Relocation Tours in September Cover Beautiful Exotic Destinations

Live for Less in Panama, the company that offers the Panama Relocation Tours, announces its 7-day Panama tour in September. The tour covers beautiful destinations from bustling Panama City to the exotic island clusters of Bocas town. - August 22, 2013 - Panama Relocation Tours, Inc.

Lyndon Group Co-Hosting First Concur® User Group Meeting in Orange County

Lyndon Group (www.lyndon-group.com) will be co-hosting the first Concur® User Group meeting to be held in Orange County on August 21, 2013. Organizations that are currently using Concur Travel & Expense in Orange County, San Diego and the Inland Empire will be invited to join other Concur... - August 22, 2013 - Lyndon Group

HireContractor.com Announces a New Affiliate Program

HireContractor.com’s Affiliate Program, packed with creative tools and content, is fully managed in-house, which provides affiliates timely payouts on reaching minimum value and much more. - August 22, 2013 - HireContractor.com

Download Milestones and Have Them Appear in Desktop/Web-Software Calendar with ProofHub

ProofHub has recently enabled functionality where you can now download calendar in iCal and CSV format for the selected and all projects. - August 22, 2013 - ProofHub

PetraSlate Tile & Stone Enhance Product Offerings with Gladding, McBean Clay Roof Tile Products

Denver-based suppliers of industry-leading roofing products, PetraSlate Tile & Stone is now offering an extensive selection of clay roof tile products from manufacturer Gladding, McBean. Gladding, McBean is a 138 year old company that creates fire-flashed tiles with rich colors and quality that is so reliable that they offer a 75-year transferable warranty on all of their tiles. - August 22, 2013 - PetraSlate Tile & Stone

Veteran Cleveland Financial Advisor Teaches Students Fiscal Responsibility

Financial planner Howard Slater, MBA, MSFS®, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU, founder and partner of Cedar Brook Financial Partners, generously volunteers to help Cleveland students. - August 22, 2013 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC

Atlantic City Alliance Joins Mission Makeover™ on The Balancing Act® Airing on Lifetime TV

The city will be featured in two episodes during the Health & Wellness series: “Sweating it Out in Atlantic City” and "All Work and No Play…Restoring and Rejuvenating Body, Mind and Spirit." - August 22, 2013 - BrandStar

Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Louisiana Facility

Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services. - August 22, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC

Centel Media Signs $1.3 Million Deal with BPN Asia

Centel Media recently signed a $1.3 million deal with software company BPN Asia, a move that allows the firm to offer prices that are less expensive than any other online reputation management company. - August 22, 2013 - Centel Media

Long Term Care Insurance Association Reports Buyers Are Age 64 or Younger

The vast majority of individuals purchasing new long term care insurance policies do so prior to turning 65 according to a study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 22, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance