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New Adult Fiction: A Contemporary Fairy Tale

A Contemporary Fairy Tale - Are Mermaids the Next Big Thing? - May 15, 2013 - Daniele Lanzarotta

SolarCraft Hires New Director of Sales & Marketing to Help Manage Thriving Business

Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leader in photovoltaic and thermal system design and installation, is pleased to announce that Chet Stromberg has accepted the position of Director of Sales & Marketing. Mr. Stromberg’s experience in managing the sales and marketing efforts of several successful businesses will help lead SolarCraft as they continue to expand in the dynamic solar energy market. - May 15, 2013 - SolarCraft

OllieGirl Introduces The Makeup Guard Card, an Eye Makeup Tool for Eyeliner and Eye Shadow Application

The Makeup Guard Card by OllieGirl is pleased to announce the invention of a simple and effective eye makeup tool to aid in the precise application of eyeliner and eye shadow alleviating shaky hands, inaccurate and messy eye makeup looks. - May 15, 2013 - OllieGirl Inc.

Avid Speeding Into the May Editors' Lounge with Accelerated Workflows

Attendees will have the chance to get an up-close look at all the new features and latest gear from Avid. - May 15, 2013 - Alpha Dogs Post Production

Spectra-Physics® Introduces Industrial Picosecond Laser

New laser with high finesse, flexibility, and reliability is ideal for precision picosecond micromachining. - May 15, 2013 - Spectra Physics

Not Maurice Named New Marketing Agency of Record by Fresh Air Environmental Services, Inc.

Fresh Air hired the Venice-based agency to evolve its branding, expand marketing efforts and increase its visibility and recognition as a professional remediation service provider in the southern California market. - May 15, 2013 - Not Maurice, Marketing, Branding and Advertising Agency

Spectra-Physics® Introduces World’s Smallest, Actively Q-Switched UV Laser

Explorer® One™ pulsed UV lasers ideal for micromachining and bioinstrumentation. - May 15, 2013 - Spectra Physics

Spectra-Physics® Announces Unprecedented >45 W UV Laser

New Quasar® 355-45 doubles the repetition rate range and reduces the minimum pulse width by half. - May 15, 2013 - Spectra Physics

Workshop Addressing Cyberbullying, Drama and Mean Girls Set for June 13 in Detroit

In an effort to combat cyberbullying, drama and “mean girl” behavior and inspire positive relationships among middle and high school students, Empowered Flower Girl will host its signature Chica Chat workshop – in partnership with Detroit Parent Network. The two-hour workshop,... - May 15, 2013 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC

William Lit, Manager, KPMG to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that William Lit, Manager, KPMG, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Sunshine Act: The Final Rule LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for June... - May 15, 2013 - The Knowledge Group

Spectra-Physics® Launches Mid-IR to Deep UV Tunable, Ultrafast Laser System

Automated Spirit-OPA tunes across 16 µm-210 nm with adjustable repetition rates up to 1 MHz. - May 15, 2013 - Spectra Physics

Aaron M. Gross, D.M.D. Wins Fourth Consecutive Talk of the Town Award

Hamden dentist Aaron M. Gross achieves four straight awards for providing excellent customer service. - May 15, 2013 - Celebration Media U.S.

Elizabeth Jordan, Director, Deloitte & Touche LLP to Speak at KC’s CFPB Examinations of Mortgage Servicing Transfers: Understanding the Proposed Guidance Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Elizabeth Jordan, Director, Deloitte & Touche LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “CFPB Examinations of Mortgage... - May 15, 2013 - The Knowledge Group

Lowen Sign Company Now Offering Traffic Signs

Lowen Sign Company, a division of Lowen Corporation, has added MUTCD Compliant traffic signs to its growing product offerings. Lowen Sign Company is the industry leader in outdoor signage and has provided customers with world-class products and services for over 60 years. - May 15, 2013 - Lowen Corporation

Robert D. Edelheit, OptiMed, and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces: OptiMed GAP Program

OptiMed GAP is specifically designed to help save direct health insurance premium costs by allowing employers greater freedom in selecting lower cost high deductible plans or plans with higher out of pocket coinsurance maximums. - May 15, 2013 - OptiMed Health Plans

CS3 Technology 18 Service Pillar Recognition Program April 2013 Winners

CS3 Technology’s Service Pillar recognition program honors O-Tex Pumping employees. Congratulations Melissa Earls and Tiffany Cornwell, Recipients of the Under Promise, Over Deliver Service Pillar Recognition Award for April! - May 14, 2013 - CS3 Technology

Friends in Adoption to Host Free Adoption Information Meetings Across NY State

Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, not-for-profit domestic infant adoption agency with a 30 plus year history, is holding a number of free adoption information meetings throughout New York State, to educate prospective adoptive parents about adoption. The events will be held in Syracuse,... - May 14, 2013 - Friends in Adoption

Fear of a Black Republican Gets New York City Premiere - Wednesday, May 15th; Documentary Looks at Lack of Black Republicans in Two-Party System

FEAR OF A BLACK REPUBLICAN, will have its "New York City Premiere" on Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00 pm at the Women's National Republican Club, 3 West 51st Street, New York, NY. This special Screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the film's Director, Kevin J. Williams and Producer, Tamara E. Williams. The event is open to the public and tickets for non-Women's National Republican Club (WNRC) members are $25.00. For more event information, please call (212).582.5454. - May 14, 2013 - Shamrock Stine Productions

Stop the Social Media Time Sink with the LikeHack

LikeHack.com, Russia based tech startup, founded in September 2012 and funded by Altair Capital Management and a Moscow seed fund, launched a new app last week that combines the personal content curation service, that filter your social feeds, and personal search engine, that searches the links and full text of all the content you saw, liked or shared with connected accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, RSS). - May 14, 2013 - LikeHack

East Felicina Middle School Will Take Part in an International Water Safety Class on Wednesday

East Feliciana Middle School is taking the safety of their students very serious by teaming up with a Florida non profit organization (Safety Rock Foundation) to teach ten simple water safety rules. This class will be held on International Water Safety Day May 15th at 8:30 am. - May 14, 2013 - Safety Rock Foundation Corp

Debbie Ferrier Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Debbie Ferrier of Katy, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Debbie Ferrier Ms. Ferrier has over 18 years experience in the education field. She is the Director of... - May 14, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide

Larry G. Adkins Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Larry G. Adkins of Charleston, West Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of architecture. About Larry G. Adkins Larry G. Adkins has almost 40 years architectural industry experience... - May 14, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide

Julie Blackburn Bishop Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Julie Blackburn Bishop of St. George, Utah has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Julie Blackburn Bishop Ms. Blackburn Bishop has over 7 years experience in the education... - May 14, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide

Red Carpet Shelley Hosts 2013 Caribbean Movers & Shakers Networking Event

Red Carpet Shelley, the Caribbean media maven will play host to the 2013 Caribbean American Networking and Social Media Series will kick off in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday May 23, 2013. The annual recognition identifies professionals and civic minded individuals of Caribbean heritage. - May 14, 2013 - RedCarpetShelley.com

Economical Gear Pumps Ideal for Water or Oil Transfer

Series UP2 Compact Gear Pumps from Clark Solutions transfer water to 2.6 GPM, oil to 52.9 GPH. - May 14, 2013 - Clark Solutions

The 1st Annual Cinema at the Edge Independent Film Festival

The 1st annual Cinema at the Edge Independent Film Festival announces opening and closing night films May 30th-June 2nd. - May 14, 2013 - Edgemar Center for the Arts

Caltron Introduces a 24 Inch Wide Open Frame Monitor with an LED Backlit Panel

Caltron releases the LWT-2407O, 24 inch wide LED open frame monitor to replace the FWT-2407O. It can be used in open frame or touch screen monitor appropriate applications. - May 14, 2013 - Caltron Industries, Inc.

USA-Made Gift Retailer rosieMADE Sponsors Boise Women’s Show

Meridian-based rosieMADE, an online retailer of gifts made by women in the USA, was one of the sponsors of The Idaho Women’s Journal inaugural I Will Journey interactive women’s show. RosieMADE founder and CEO Alicia Vanderschuere served on the show’s planning committee and the... - May 14, 2013 - rosieMADE, LLC

Fitness Republic Introduces Yogalates by Nicole Kantas for Ultimate Personalized Gym Experience

Fitness republic instructor, core body trainer, Nicole Kantas creates an amazing ensemble of Pilates and yoga in Yogalates DVDs. It allows everyone to kiss the crowded gym goodbye and say hello to a peaceful and high intensity workout at home. - May 14, 2013 - Fitness Republic

Maverick Funding Corp.'s Marketing Department is Growing

Maverick Funding Corp. keeps moving forward. The marketing department is continuing to grow, and everyone at Maverick couldn’t be happier. Every division of Maverick is without a doubt essential to the success of the company, and the marketing division is no exception. In 2009, Bill... - May 14, 2013 - Maverick Funding Corp.

Cleanicity Brings the Stikitty Base — a Simple, Attractive Fix for Cat Litter Messes — to the Worldwide Crowd

Cleanicity LLC announces the launch of an Indiegogo campaign today to fund the development of a stylish Base for its award winning, paw-cleaning cat litter mat, the Stikitty. - May 14, 2013 - Cleanicity

Lean & Discrete Manufacturing Principles Crossover to Other Realms

To-Increase Reveals Practices for Crossing Manufacturing into Other Realms. - May 14, 2013 - To-Increase

Donna Marie Thompson, PhD CEO of Expert Profit Solutions Guided Small Business Owners on Strategy and Goals & Objectives in the Peak Profit Potential Mastermind Group

Effective performance management revolves around persistently executing the business strategy. The Peak Profit Potential (TM) Mastermind led by Donna Marie Thompson, the small business profitability specialist and creator of The Profit Pyramid (TM), fully aligned results with business goals. Many businesses measure the wrong things and that impacts the bottom line. Sound business strategy is key to achieving peak profit potential. - May 14, 2013 - Expert Profit Solutions

Approyo Extends SAP Hana One on AWS Support

Approyo to provide SAP Hana One clients full support of their AWS environments. - May 14, 2013 - Approyo

Introducing Screwpulp, Self-Publishing Platform

Memphis startup introduces a new way for authors to self publish. - May 14, 2013 - Screwpulp

AIC Nursing Students Score High on State Exam

The latest results of the 2012 Performance Summary for Massachusetts Nursing Education Programs, put American International College as tops in Western Massachusetts, and number three in the state among schools with BSN students taking the state licensure exam. - May 14, 2013 - American International College

American International College to Honor Board Treasurer and Alumnae at Commencement

Attorney A. Craig Brown of Longmeadow and educator Mary Raissi Stewart of Enfield, Conn., will receive honorary degrees at the American International College commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 19. The ceremony will take place at the Mass Mutual Center beginning at 3:00 p.m. - May 14, 2013 - American International College

HomeTask Hosts Burien Bites and Check-In Begins at 11am on June 2nd - Proceeds Benefit Local Charities

With yet another great initiative to help the community, HomeTask organizes "Burien Bites" on June 2nd, the second annual event allows people the opportunity to visit multiple restaurants for a bite to benefit local charities. - May 14, 2013 - HomeTask

"There Are No Goodbyes" Pennsylvania Premiere at Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival with Cast and Crew

Lyons Den Productions LLC, in cooperation with the Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival and the Ryan Event Center, are proud to announce the Pennsylvania Premiere of feature film “There Are No Goodbyes” on Sunday June 16th at 8:20pm. The screening will be held at the Baverso Theater... - May 14, 2013 - Lyons Den Productions LLC

How-to-Petition Guide to be Published May 27

Soon, you will have all the information you need to make laws. Sign It Into Law: How to Put Your Petition on the Ballot, by Victoria Stoklasa, is an ebook that guides the reader through the steps of using a petition to put an initiative or referendum on the ballot. Readers can learn how to create,... - May 14, 2013 - Victoria Stoklasa, MA

Free eBooks on Buddhism for Buddha’s Birthday (May 17th)

In celebration of Buddhas birthday or Vesak, the Buddhist Text Translation Society (BTTS) of California is giving away free ebooks on their newly launched website www.drba.org/btts. (In East Asian countries Buddha's Birth is celebrated on the 8th day of the 4th month in the Chinese lunar calendar. - May 14, 2013 - Buddhist Text Translation Society

San Diego Plastic Surgeon to Host Open House

Joseph L. Grzeskiewic z, M.D., F.A.C.S. will meet with the public and answer plastic surgery questions at an informal open house in his new office at FACESplus in San Diego. The event is set for 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on June 6, 2013 at the offices of FACESplus in the Chancellor Park Office... - May 14, 2013 - Dr. G at Faces+

United Paper Chasers Ent. and Imso2coldinc. Set to Release Lil Daddy's: Modified Hustler Mixtape

Rapper Lil Daddy of 2 Cold Click is set to release his 1st solo mixtape "Modified Hustler" through independent label United Paper Chasers Entertainment. The mix-tape "Modified Hustler" paints a picture of the trials and tribulations of a young man coming up in the gritty streets... - May 13, 2013 - United Paper Chasers Ent.

Karma Yoga and Fitness Launches Affiliate Program