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Paul Stevelman Joins Pro Bono Partnership Board of Directors

Pro Bono Partnership has announced that Paul Stevelman has been elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Stevelman serves as Managing Director, Co-General Counsel for RBS Markets & International Banking, Americas. He was appointed Deputy General Counsel in 1999 and Co-General Counsel in 2011. - July 13, 2013 - Pro Bono Partnership

Pitch Gauge™ App Goes International - Now Supports 8 Languages

Pitch Gauge™ v.2.2.2 now supports a total of 8 languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Chinese (simplified), Portuguese, and Russian. Prolific Methods also decided to make the “Snap Pitch” feature completely free with this release, giving all users the ability to document roof pitch by taking a picture with the slope reading embedded into it. - July 13, 2013 - Prolific Methods, Inc

Chrys Yvette's "Happy Hour" the Movie Shooting This July in St. Louis, MO

"Happy Hour" is based on Yvette's hit stageplay "The Dating Game" and stars famous comedian Guy Torry (The Animal) who is also a St. Louis native along with national comedian Dannon Green (Baby Boy, Everybody Hates Chris) who previously starred in Yvette's hit stageplay "A Woman's Worth." Other cast members include Producer/Actor Trae Ireland (Cleaver Family Reunion, Holla II), St. Louis legendary radio personality Calvin King, Sineta Roker, Douglas Fesler, 95.5 DJ Deevine Soundz of Radio One. - July 13, 2013 - Chrys Yvette Productions

The Bulls Won't Stop Fleet as NAFA's International Fleet Academy Leads the Way

Global Fleet managers face situations ranging from the Running of the Bulls in Spain to far more serious problems. NAFA's International Fleet Academy offers them the most extensive education on global fleet management. - July 13, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Nu Flow America Welcomes New LA and Long Beach Salesman

Nu Flow America, the world leading small diameter pipe lining company, is adding several new faces to its sales team, including a new salesman in Los Angeles County. - July 13, 2013 - Nu Flow

Boon Decor Helps to Enhance Individual's and Meditation Center's Experiences with Their Complete Range of Stylish Benches and Cushions

New meditation related products designed to enhance tranquility of any meditation or sacred space while improving comfort and support. - July 13, 2013 - Boon Decor

Boon Décor Announces Limited Edition Meditation Cushion

Beautiful and unique limited edition zafu meditation cushion is crafted from an out-of-print 100% cotton fabric from Kona Bay Designs - July 13, 2013 - Boon Decor

Harrison College Sponsors 2013 Education Conference at 43rd Annual Summer Celebration July 18

Corporate Partnership Division of Harrison College Supports Diversity with Sponsorship of Annual Summer Celebration in Downtown Indianapolis - July 13, 2013 - HarrisonCollege

South Bay Realty Announces Top Producers for June 2013

South Bay Realty is excited to announce their Top Producers for June 2013. Top Listing Associate was Jim Duke and Top Selling Associate was Vivian Ferreira. Top Rental Listing Associate was Lisha Middendorf and Top Rental Booking Associate was Tony Blaskis. All Associates are members of the... - July 13, 2013 - South Bay Realty, Lesley Garlock

Army of Volunteers to Build House, Renovate Detroit Neighborhood, Give Away the House to Deserving Family—in 6 Days

Over 5,000 volunteers are expected to transform a Detroit neighborhood, build a brand new house, renovate 24 others, board up at least 150 houses, and “beautify” 48 city blocks…all in just six days! - July 13, 2013 - Nozer Buchia

NASA Awards GrammaTech Contract for Eclipse Specification Editing and Discovery Tool for C/C++

GrammaTech, Inc., a leading software developer specializing in software assurance tools and cybersecurity solutions, today announced that the company has received an award from NASA to prototype a specification editing and discovery tool (SPEEDY) for C/C++ code analysis. Packaged as a plug-in to... - July 13, 2013 - GrammaTech, Inc

Franklin County Fair Opens July 13 with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Featuring Local Dignitaries

Franklin County’s Bicentennial Farm Family Will be Recognized; This Year’s Fair Runs July 13-20 in Hilliard, Ohio - July 13, 2013 - Franklin County Fair

Cover in Paint Launches New Website for Fort Lauderdale Area Residents

New web resource available for community education and awareness launched in South Florida. - July 13, 2013 - Cover in Paint

Hoag Hospital Irvine Awarded Designation to Receive High-Risk Heart Patients in Need of Emergency Care

Underscoring its status as a major health services provider in Orange County, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has announced that its Irvine hospital now can receive emergency cardiac patients after the county awarded it special status following a rigorous review process. Hoag Hospital... - July 13, 2013 - Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Chase Short Sale Closes in Davenport, FL with Help from the Orchilles Realty Group and Keller Williams Classic Realty

Francisco Orchilles, Orlando short sale specialist and managing member of the Orchilles Realty Group, helped a Davenport family complete a J.P. Morgan Chase short sale on 7/8/2013. The Davenport home owners had two mortgages on the property, the second loan was through Coltate Capital. The sellers received a full waiver of deficiency and $3,000 in relocation assistance through the HAFA program. - July 13, 2013 - Keller Williams Classic Realty

Employee Payroll Software: EzPaycheck is Scalable for Small Businesses

Payroll software developer Halfpricesoft.com has updated the Ezpaycheck software for the growing customer base. This new improvement boosts the downloads of payroll software at www.halfpricesoft.com. - July 13, 2013 - Halfpricesoft

Rocks Full of Sky Explores the Natural and Human Spirit in Verse

Anaphora Literary Press is excited to promote Stephen Lefebure’s most recent collection of poetry. - July 13, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press

Erin Byrnes Joins Udall Law Firm

The Udall Law Firm, LLP is pleased to announce Erin E. Byrnes has become a partner of the firm. Ms. Byrnes focuses her practice in employment law, government liability defense, Indian law, and education law. Her employment law work runs the gamut from advising clients on day-to-day human resources... - July 13, 2013 - Udall Law Firm

Coleman Foundation Boosts Amount and Size of Grants Available at Annual National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference

The Coleman Foundation will provide up to $150,000 in grants in the NACCE Entrepreneurial Colleges in Action Competition, which opens now and concludes at the 2013 NACCE Conference in Charlotte, NC, Oct. 13-16. - July 13, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

Storm Recovery Team Launches New Website for Long Island Area Residents

New web resource available for community education and awareness launched in New York. - July 13, 2013 - Storm Recovery Team

James Pecora Joins RE/MAX Prestige

Jim Pecora has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Pecora brings to the office 20+ years of experience in real estate and was formerly with EXIT Realty. “My first responsibility is to help my buyers and sellers," said Pecora. “And my move to... - July 13, 2013 - RE/MAX Prestige

Building Envelope Training and Certification Conference Held in Orlando, FL by the Building Envelope Science Institute

Training and certification seminar for Building Envelope offered by the Building Envelope Science Institute on October 20-23, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. These courses offer attendees an opportunity to gain knowledge, increase skills, and rise to the top of the construction industry as an expert in building envelope. - July 13, 2013 - Building Envelope Science Institute

The Sellin’ With CC Team is Now a Homes for Heroes® Affiliate in Jacksonville, FL

Homes for Heroes is a national non profit organization that has partnered with the Sellin' With CC Team. When a hero buyers or sells a home with the Sellin' With CC Team in Jacksonville, FL they will receive 25% of their gross commission back to them at closing. This a great was to say Thank you and give back - July 13, 2013 - Sellin' With CC Team- Keller Williams Realty

19” Square Glass Fusing Clamshell Kilns from Paragon

Among the newest kilns from Paragon are the 19” square CS-19D and CS-19S clamshell glass kilns. The firing chambers of these models lift out of the way so glass designs can be assembled directly inside the kiln. - July 13, 2013 - Paragon Industries, L.P.

Melonhead Foundation Presents Second Annual "Maricopa Loves Melonhead"

Sponsored by Glenn Jones Auto Centers and hosted by Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort, the Melonhead Foundation will proudly present the second annual “Maricopa Loves Melonhead” pancake breakfast and quarter auction on August 11, 2013. The event begins at 9:00 am and lasts for two... - July 13, 2013 - The Melonhead Foundation

2012 Pushcart Prize Nominee Examines Womanhood in Changing Times

Anaphora Literary Press is thrilled to promote Janet Ruth Heller’s latest poetry collection, Folk Concert: Changing Times. - July 13, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press

IJIS Institute Releases Justice Information Sharing Pre-Request for Proposals Toolkit

Third edition procurement resource provides state and local governments a resource to streamline acquisition of information technology systems. - July 13, 2013 - IJIS Institute

IJIS Institute Welcomes Maria Cardiellos as Program Manager for the New Jersey Information Sharing Environment Project

Staff changes prepare the IJIS Institute for advanced technical projects. - July 13, 2013 - IJIS Institute

Hermetic 38999 Style Connectors with Integrated EMI Filters

New EMI Filtered Option for SOURIAU PA&E's Lightweight, High-Performance 38999 Style Connectors - July 13, 2013 - Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PA&E)

St. Louis Scientists Invited to the White House

The White House honored individuals for their dedication to increasing public engagement in science and science literacy. - July 13, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

With Multiple Offers Becoming New Normal in Metro Chicago Real Estate Market, RE/MAX Agents Offer Tips to Help Buyers Get the Home They Want

A substantial percentage of homes listed for sale today are attracting offers from more than one would-be buyer within just a few days of being listed for sale, according to RE/MAX. - July 13, 2013 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois

Taxi Taxi to Serve as Transportation Sponsor for Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Event July 16

Greater Raleigh Taxi Company Partners with Chamber’s Board of Advisors for Speech by Mayor Nancy McFarlane - July 13, 2013 - Taxi Taxi

TradeWinds Adds EASY BOOKING Feature to Its Website for Yacht Vacation Rentals

It has always been easy to book a cabin or a whole yacht rental with TradeWinds but now it is even easier with their new EASY BOOKING option! TradeWinds, the only fully crewed, all-inclusive vacation ownership yachting company in the world has added an EASY BOOKING feature to its website to assist... - July 13, 2013 - TradeWinds

The Boppy Company Partners with THERA°PEARL to Ease Prenatal Discomfort with Innovative New Mom-to-be Products

The Boppy Company, maker of the award-winning Boppy® Feeding and Infant Support Pillow, is partnering with TheraPearl LLC, makers of the doctor-designed THERA°PEARL® hot and cold packs, to bring to market a new generation of products designed to provide comfort and support for... - July 13, 2013 - THERA°PEARL

100 Years of the Federal Reserve: The Central Banking System in the United States of America Targets Young Readers

Marie Bussing-Burks’s textbook celebrates the 100th anniversary of the American Federal Reserve system. - July 13, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press

Frank A. Ramsden Increases Reputation as one of Local Area’s Leading Roofing Contractors with Latest Special Service Offer

Homeowners can now receive a full range of roofing solutions ensuring durability, home comfort and complete energy efficiency at exceptionally low prices. - July 13, 2013 - Frank A. Ramsden, Contractor, Inc

Dean’s Seafood Grill & Bar to Host Guest Appearance by Chef Chad McIntyre

Rocky Top Hospitality’s Newest Cary Seafood Restaurant to Host Market Restaurant Chef on July 13 - July 13, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Eastern National Publishes "American Indians and the Civil War: Official National Park Service Handbook"

A new publication, "American Indians and the Civil War: Official National Park Service Handbook," has been published by Eastern National. A collection of essays by noted scholars and historians, this book details the Native American contributions to the American Civil War, and the effects... - July 13, 2013 - Eastern National

Build Your Dream Home for Less During Toll Brothers' National Sales Event

Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, will celebrate its National Sales Event from July 13 to July 28 in its luxury communities nationwide. Home seekers who buy during this event can take advantage of exciting savings and incentive packages. - July 13, 2013 - Toll Brothers Colorado

Thompson & Knight Expands IP Practice with Addition of Megan Dredla Hoyt

The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Megan Dredla Hoyt as Counsel in the Intellectual Property Practice Group of the Firm’s Dallas office. “Megan’s significant expertise in trademark matters, coupled with her steadfast dedication to... - July 13, 2013 - Thompson & Knight

Online Point of Sale Software Solution Provider SpotSync Releases Video

SpotSync Checkout Provides an Online Point of Sale, SaaS Software Solution for Retail, Quick Service and Restaurant Franchises - July 13, 2013 - SpotSync LLC

Buzztala and Symantec Bring Internet's No. 1 Trust Mark to User Generated Social Video

For Merchants Who Use Buzztala’s Social Video Platform to Engage with their Customers, Norton Secured Trustmark Boosts Customer Confidence - July 13, 2013 - Buzztala

Adventures in Long Island and Abroad is a Study in Irony and Sardonic Wit

Anaphora Literary Press is excited to promote Bruce D. Johnson’s first book of short stories. - July 13, 2013 - Anaphora Literary Press

Corporate Screening’s Background Screening Solution Achieves Oracle Validated Integration with Oracle Taleo Enterprise Cloud Service

A compelling, back end pre-employment screening solution for employers. - July 13, 2013 - Corporate Screening Services, Inc.

DAVACO Partners with Fashion Brands to Increase Presence, Influence Sales; Leading Provider of Retail Merchandising Represents Clients in Department and Big Box Stores

DAVACO announced today that the company is partnering with a variety of fashion manufacturers and licensees to provide merchandising and other brand services at the department store and big box level. - July 13, 2013 - DAVACO, Inc.