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Thomas W. White, Partner, WilmerHale to Speak at KC’s 2011 FASB Topic 450 Statement on Loss Contingency Disclosures Demystified Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Thomas W. White, Partner, WilmerHale, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FASB Topic 450 Statement on Loss Contingency... - July 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

In Response to Recent Outbreak of Gay Teen Suicides, Good Shepherd Church in Pasadena CA Launches Comprehensive LGBT Outreach Program

In response to last year’s rash of gay teen suicides, Good Shepherd Church Pasadena launches an aggressive comprehensive outreach to the LGBT Community in Pasadena CA the San Gabriel Valley. - July 15, 2011 - Good Shepherd Church Pasadena

Ernie Canadeo of The EGC Group Elected to the Executive Committee of the Long Island Association (LIA)

The EGC Group, Inc. announced today that EGC’s President and CEO, Ernie Canadeo, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Long Island Association (LIA) by its Board of Directors. - July 15, 2011 - The EGC Group

Technology Association of Georgia Announces IntercontinentalExchange Founder, Chairman and CEO Jeffrey C. Sprecher as Keynote Speaker for 2011 Excalibur Awards

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced that Jeffrey C. Sprecher, founder, chairman and CEO of IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) will serve as keynote speaker at the seventh annual Excalibur Awards. He will share his insights about creating one of the country’s fastest growing companies. The event will be held October 21, 2011, at 7:30 a.m. at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel, 2450 Galleria Parkway. - July 15, 2011 - TAG think

Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com, Talks About the Importance of Corporate Culture to Business Success on the CEO TV Show

Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com, talks about the importance of corporate culture to business success on the CEO TV Show in an interview with host Robert Reiss. - July 15, 2011 - Reissource, LLC

Good Work Systems Releases New Edition of the Only Multi-Genre PC Gaming Pedal, the Fragpedal Quad

Good Work Systems releases the Fragpedal Quad, the newest edition in the only line of foot pedals designed specifically for all types of PC gaming. With 4 buttons for two feet, the Fragpedal Quad proves that foot pedals are a unique advantage to PC gamers. Complex button types like press/release and tap/press/hold buttons revolutionize traditional button behavior, thanks to GWS' IDI technology. The Quad's buttons give a durable and realistic pedal feel and improve on its predecessors' design. - July 15, 2011 - Good Work Systems

Born of Fire: the Pottery of Margaret Tafoya at Erie Art Museum

The first exhibit to be featured in the Erie Art Museum’s newly renovated Customs House will be opening on Friday, June 24. Titled Born of Fire, Pottery of Margaret Tafoya, the exhibit features both utilitarian and decorative pottery created in the traditional Pueblo tradition. The exhibit... - July 15, 2011 - Erie Art Museum

New "On View" at Erie Art Museum

The Erie Art Museum is now home to two new exhibitions, and an Opening Reception will be held for Museum Members and the public Friday, July 22, 7-9 p.m. in the galleries. SculptureX challenges conventional ideas about three dimensional art and expands our own awareness of the spaces we inhabit. - July 15, 2011 - Erie Art Museum

Freedom Debt Relief Quarterly Comment: Revolving Debt Rises; Income, Unemployment Not Keeping Pace

Experts express concern about 5 percent rise in consumer debt. - July 15, 2011 - Freedom Financial Network

Largest Financial Services Companies Capitalizing on How the Economy is Affecting Their Customers

Why all of a sudden has offering a CashBack Rewards Mall become such a widely accepted customer loyalty program with top tier financial institutions? Because research is demonstrating that their customers attitude towards the way they relate to their money has undergone a massive shift over the last couple of years due to the economy. - July 15, 2011 - Very Important Relationships, Inc.

Virtual TimeClock Enters the Lion’s Den

New time clock software release adds Apple OS X 10.7 Lion compatibility and enhanced program features. - July 15, 2011 - Redcort Software

Dr. Leigh-Davis, Radio Host & Law Professor, Stands Up for Mark Twain’s Words

On a recent episode of the radio show “The Real Deal,” host Dr. Leigh-Davis digressed in to a diatribe on the changing of Mark Twain’s words, in the literary classic “Huckleberry Finn,” which she referred to as “tragic.” - July 15, 2011 - Dr. Leigh-Davis

First Financial Security, Inc. Opens New Field Office in the City of Cerritos, CA

Founded February 2006, First Financial Security, Inc. (FFS) has grown to be a leader in financial services designed to serve the wants and needs of Middle America. While a new corporation, the leadership team has deep roots in the financial services industry. FFS offers people from all walks of... - July 15, 2011 - First Financial Security, Inc.

Enolsoft Releases iMedia Converter for Mac

Enolsoft Releases iMedia Converter for Mac - Convert DVDs, videos and audios on Mac for portable devices. - July 15, 2011 - Enolsoft Corporation

Hillmuth Certified Automotive’s Clarksville Shop Named Nation’s Top Auto Repair Facility, Columbia Shop Ranked in Top Twelve

Hillmuth Certified Automotive’s Clarksville location www.hillmuth.com has been named the Top Repair Shop in the United States. The Automotive Training Institute (ATI), an industry trade and development association, gave Hillmuth’s Clarksville shop a score of 96 of a possible 100 points... - July 15, 2011 - Hillmuth Certified Automotive

Vista Global Media Develops New Website for Vocal Awareness

Vista Global Media launches a fully functional website for Vocal Awareness that features cutting-edge website technology and online resources when it comes to social media and e-commerce. - July 15, 2011 - Vista Global Media, Inc.

Alan W. Granwell, Partner, DLA Piper LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ 2011 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Alan W. Granwell, Partner, DLA Piper LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “2011 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act LIVE... - July 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

The Brownstone Poets Presents David Lawton and Carolyn Ota on Tuesday, 8/16 at 7 P.M. at Tillie's of Brooklyn

The Brownstone Poets presents David Lawton, a performance poet with a background in theatre and music and Carolyn Ota, a singer-songwriter from Hawaii, on Tuesday, 8/16 at 7 p.m. at Tillie's of Brooklyn. Enjoy the quaint student-friendly café ambiance located near Pratt and St. Joseph's... - July 15, 2011 - The Brownstone Poets

Bombay Beauty Salon Receives the 2011 CMUS Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award

Memphis-based beauty salon with multiple locations earns a second consecutive customer satisfaction award with a 4-star rating. - July 15, 2011 - Celebration Media U.S.

Digital Winds Media Introduces New Website and Trademark Calling Card Video

Digital Winds Media Launches New Company Website and Progressive Mobile Marketing Tool, its trademark Calling Card Video. - July 15, 2011 - Digital Winds Media

1st Annual Colorado Photography Festival Coming to Denver

The 1st Annual Colorado Photography Festival will be held from August 13-15, 2011. Never before has an event of this kind been held in Denver! - July 15, 2011 - Colorado Photography Festival

Stor-N-Lock Self Storage Sold

Stor-N-Lock Self Storage in Rock Hill, SC was recently sold with Dale C. Eisenman representing the seller. - July 15, 2011 - Midcoast Properties, Inc.

The Traveling Eye! Joins Sirius/XM Network

The Traveling Eye! the premier weekly full service travel show all about travel heard every Friday on WVON 1690 am (www.WVON.com) in Chicago has added four shows each week on Sirius/XM Radio. The Traveling Eye! will continue to air every Friday at 11am CT, will now air another live show on HUR... - July 15, 2011 - Advantage International, LLC

Scwam Announces Grand Opening

Brand new business listing service hits the internet, focusing on helping small to medium sized companies gain more recognition for their business and achieving a greater exposure for their products and services. - July 15, 2011 - Scwam

Country Artist Lisa Matassa to Embark on West Coast Radio Tour for Her Debut Country EP, "Me Time"

Country artist, Lisa Matassa, will visit three California country format radio stations on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, as part of the west coast leg of her national radio promotional tour for her debut EP, “Me Time.” - July 14, 2011 - LMA Productions, Inc.

Cult Classic Novel “The King Of Clubs” Available for the First Time in Paperback and eBooks

Long before "Blood Sport" or "Fight Club," the book that defined the genre was "The King of Clubs." First released in 1982 and out of print since the mid 90’s, difficult to find hardcover copies of “The King of Clubs” sell for as much as $100 each. - July 14, 2011 - Parthenon Press

REINADO® Receives a 91 Rating from Smoke Magazine and Introduces Two New Sizes at the 79th Annual IPCPR Convention and International Trade Show

REINADO® receives a 91 rating from Smoke Magazine and announces two new sizes, the Habanito and El Emperador, to further broaden the choices available to cigar smokers. - July 14, 2011 - REINADO Cigars

Kingsbridge Holdings, LLC of Lake Forest, IL Acquires Trilogy Leasing Co. LLC (“TLC”), of Cranbury, N.J. Nearly Doubling in Size

Kingsbridge Holdings, LLC has acquired Trilogy Leasing Co. LLC, a leasing services provider of new and previously owned technology equipment, increasing Kingsbridge’s Total Assets in excess of $420 MM and bringing the total original equipment cost financed in their portfolio to approximately... - July 14, 2011 - Kingsbridge Holdings LLC

Godwin Ronquillo’s Laci Dreher to Lead Collaborative Law Professionals of North Texas

Godwin Ronquillo PC, a Texas trial and appellate firm with offices in Dallas and Houston, is proud to announce that associate, Laci Dreher is co-founder and President-Elect of the Collaborative Law Professionals of North Texas, a group consisting of lawyers and neutral professionals who have made a... - July 14, 2011 - Godwin Lewis PC

Best Vacuum Cleaners Under $100: New List Published

Finding a great vacuum for a great price is not easy but Vacuum Cleaner Advisor has just published a list of the Best Vacuum Cleaners for Under $100 to help buyers make the right choice. - July 14, 2011 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor

LiveLOOK Secures Patent on One-Click Universal Screen Sharing Technology

LiveLOOK, Inc. announced today that it has been issued by the US Patent Office patent number 7,933,955, covering LiveLOOK’s innovative screen sharing technology. This proprietary technology has been used to develop LiveLOOK’s industry-leading suite of co browsing and screen sharing... - July 14, 2011 - LiveLOOK

Voicebrook to Exhibit at the Association of Pathology Chairs 2011 Annual Meeting

Voicebrook to demonstrate alternative speech recognition workflows for Pathology laboratory reporting. - July 14, 2011 - Voicebrook, Inc.

President Preckwinkle Creates Bond Team with Focus on Local, Minority Firms

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle submitted the County’s Master Bond Ordinance yesterday as the government takes steps to restructure its debt and establish itself on a more sound financial footing. The ordinance was introduced and referred to the Finance... - July 14, 2011 - Cook County Government

Offshore Hide and Seek with the IRS is Coming to an End

StopIRSDebt.com helps taxpayers hiding assets offshore come clean by stressing the importance of meeting the August 31, 2011 filing deadline for the 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI). - July 14, 2011 - StopIRSDebt.com

The Scoular Company to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer This Fall

The episode will help tell the story of the intricate distribution system that moves grain from the American farmer’s fields to the first processor. - July 14, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC

OnlineAutoInsurance.com Discusses the Basics of Territorial Rating

A new FAQ published on OnlineAutoInsurance.com explains an important but sometimes misunderstood factor in determining how much consumers pay for car insurance: Their ZIP code. In setting the price of a policy, insurers look at a broad range of data that can indicate risk levels, including whether... - July 14, 2011 - Online Auto Insurance

Literary Agent, Editor, and Authors to Present at Missouri Writers’ Conference

A conference for fiction writers is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. July 23, 2011. The annual event will feature agent and editor pitch sessions, workshops, panel discussions, break-out sessions, and networking, and will be held at the Clarion Hotel Conference Center, 3333 S. Glenstone... - July 14, 2011 - Ozarks Romance Authors

"Spiritually Ill or Mentally Ill?" Author Lora Bell Holds the Answer in Her Book, "Out of the Darkness and Into the Light"

"Out of the Darkness and Into the Light - My Personal Struggle with Schizoaffective Disorder and How the Illness Brought me Closer to God," is a powerful portrayal of a young woman’s story of living with mental illness over an 11 year period. Lora experiences her first episode with the illness on her honeymoon. She takes the reader through her journey and how God did not foresake her. - July 14, 2011 - Bell Publishing

Dolphin at Rapid Development Therapy Cayman Islands Gives NJ Boy a Voice

The Rodriguez family from New Jersey took their son David to the dolphin-assisted therapy program on Grand Cayman. David showed symptoms of autism and global development disorder. After 10 days of therapy, David was forever a changed boy. - July 14, 2011 - Rapid Development Therapy Cayman Islands

Largest Competitive Intelligence Conference in 2012 to be Held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hosted by Strategic & Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP)

The Philadelphia Downtown Marriott location ensures that the Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professional’s conference continues to grow and prosper as the largest annual gathering of competitive intelligence professionals in the world. - July 14, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals

BobbePIN is Proud to Feature Korrupt Label Deconstructed Tees

Bobbepin is excited to introduce a new clothing line to their customers called Korrupt Label, they make deconstructed graphic tees. - July 14, 2011 - BobbePIN

3D’s Expert Photography Trusted to Capture Icon

3D Studios - a full-service graphic communications company that prides itself on its ability to provide its clients with full-service imaging solutions from concept to completion – was hired to photograph Harry Belafonte. - July 14, 2011 - 3D Studios, Inc.

B2B Soft Adds to the Acclaim at Metro PCS Dealer Appreciation Event

B2B Soft’s Wireless Standard Retail Management Platform Instrumental in Helping Metro PCS Dealers Offer a Superior Customer Service Experience - July 14, 2011 - B2B Soft

GRAPA's Telecoms Fraud Academy Launches New Website: Fresh Look, Added Features, More Information

The offerings of the Telecom Fraud Academy (TFA) are now easier to access than ever. Find the most relevant information about TFA's training events, alumni, programs, informative white papers and videos as well as exclusive member content on the completely renovated Telecom Fraud Academy... - July 14, 2011 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association

The Wreath Depot Now Offering Specialty Pricing on Summer Wreaths

Specialist wreath supplier, The Wreath Depot, is promoting a new special offer on their collection of summer wreaths. Customers that purchase two summer wreaths will receive the 2nd wreath at half price, therefore allowing them to save money and celebrate the season in style. During their 22-year... - July 14, 2011 - The Wreath Depot

Life Coach & Dating Expert Tracey Steinberg Has Opened Up Her Wildly Successful Flirting Parties to the Public

Flirting is a skill that anyone can improve and Life Coach and Dating Expert Tracey Steinberg has been privately offering Flirting Parties in NYC for years. At each party she takes her flirts to a target-rich environment in NYC and shares her 3 step plan for approaching, flirting, and getting a date with someone attractive successfully. Everyone always has a blast and she is now inviting men and women from all over to join her. - July 14, 2011 - Dateologist Tracey Steinberg