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Tony and Milena Astorga to Chair Annual Crozier Gala

Recently retired Blue Cross Blue Shield Senior Vice President, CFO & Chief Business Development Officer, Tony Astorga, and his wife Milena have agreed to chair the Catholic Community Foundation’s annual fundraiser, the Crozier Gala. Now in its 24th year and in conjunction with... - July 15, 2011 - Catholic Community Foundation

Sequel to Bruns’s Bestselling "Cruise Confidential" Hits Shelves

American cruise ship insider Brian David Bruns, author of the award-winning bestseller "Cruise Confidential" releases the sequel, Ship For Brains. - July 15, 2011 - Brian David Bruns

ECi Adds 259 New Customers During First Half of 2011: Business Software Solution Provider Experiences Record Sales in Q2

eCommerce Industries, Inc. (ECi), a leader in industry-specific information technology solutions, today announced that 259 new customers joined the ECi family during the first half of this year. The provider of business software also experienced record sales during the second quarter. Sales for... - July 15, 2011 - ECi Solutions Inc.

Infinity Theater’s Little Shop of Horrors Includes LadyBroadway UF Grad Martina Sykes

UF Graduate Martina Sykes is Chiffon in the Infinity Theater Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. - July 15, 2011 - Lady Broadway

Succession Planning in Critical Infrastructure

The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) held the latest in its series of critical sector forums by examining the importance of succession planning in critical infrastructure protection with Michael Kane (Chief Human Capital Officer at the Department of Energy) and Jeff Neal (Chief Human... - July 15, 2011 - InfraGard National Members Alliance

UNiQ Cycle Sounds Introduces the Premier Edition Motorcycle Speakers

UNiQ Cycle Sounds has recently introduced their Premier Edition speaker system specifically designed for cruiser motorcycles. - July 15, 2011 - UNiQ Cycle Sounds

New Training Course Offered for Learning ArcGIS Desktop Sofware by ESRI

KnowGIS 10 has been released. The KnowGIS™ course provides participants with an understanding of the essential principles and elements of ArcGIS Desktop™ software and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). - July 15, 2011 - Global Positions, LLC

MaxQ Technologies Achieves a Microsoft Gold Business Intelligence Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network

MaxQ Earns Distinction Through Demonstrated Technology Success and Customer Commitment - July 15, 2011 - MaxQ Technologies

Ocean Star International of Broward County, Florida, Becomes RIM Certified

Ocean Star International (OSI) of Coral Springs, Florida, has become a Registered International Mover (RIM Certified). OSI received its RIM certification in late June, 2011 after successfully completing the certification process. This process included but was not limited to meeting strict RIM standards for equipment and facilities, passing an on-site inspection, and being tested on general shipping knowledge, procedural comprehension, and proper documentation practices. - July 15, 2011 - Ocean Star International, Inc.

Young Readers to Follow Mia and the Dreaded Bullies

Mia Watts finds herself in a difficult situation when the school bully and her clique catches her in the hallway alone without her BFF Jayda. Feeling uncomfortable with no place to turn, will Mia stand and endure the insults? Or will she finally stand up for herself and go one on one with the school bully? - July 15, 2011 - Mason Publishing

American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Executive Shares Questions to Ask Before Buying Protection

Jesse Slome, a leading long term care insurance expert shares three important questions to ask prior to buying coverage. The information can help you avoid a mistake when buying long-term health care insurance. - July 15, 2011 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

AnaSpec Specializes in Custom Peptide Synthesis

Since 1993, AnaSpec has assisted scientists in the design and synthesis of >50,000 peptides. As a result, AnaSpec's combined knowledge and expertise provide premium solutions to its customers. AnaSpec routinely completes difficult peptide synthesis such as synthesis of long peptides... - July 15, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group

New Release of Corporate Wellness Magazine - Issue 24

Read the 24th issue of the monthly magazine dedicated exclusively to Corporate Wellness, Health Promotion and Prevention at http://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com. - July 15, 2011 - Corporate Wellness Conference

New or Soon-to-be College Grads: Discover Job Opportunities in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Do you have a family member or friend who is a new or soon-to-be college graduate interested in employment in the Great Lakes Bay Region? - July 15, 2011 - Saginaw Future

Grant Barra Receives GAMA International’s Brian H. Early Frontline Excellence Award

Grant M. Barra, CLF LUTCF, has received GAMA International’s Brian H. Early Frontline Excellence Award. The honor recognizes superior frontline and second-line managers who are directly responsible for a portion of an agency or firm, including recruiting, launching and supervising new agents... - July 15, 2011 - Barra & Associates

Legendary Tales at Festivals with Books and Hollywood Glitz

Author Arthur Cola will introduce the new Book Trailer for his historical fiction novel: The Stone Cutter Genius. He will be appearing at Festa Italiana in Milwaukee. A screenplay adaptation of his book is in development. This novel is the third of his Legendary Tales series in which an ordinary father of a family becomes a leader of extraordinary quests. - July 15, 2011 - Legendary Tales

Michele Drier Releases New Book

Who Is Your Favorite Media Vampire? A promising new author from California self-publishes a fast-paced modern-media vampire tale filled with action and romance. Product Description: SNAP, a multinational celeb TV show and magazine, is the holy grail for Maxie Gwenoch. When she snags the job as... - July 15, 2011 - Michele Drier

Outside the Box Teacher: Hawaiian Sunrise to Sunset Published by Outskirts Press

Veteran educator and teacher Randall Ng details his unorthodox methods in working with middle school kids to show the necessity of thinking and acting outside the box in order to make an appreciable difference in his students’ lives. - July 15, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Premier Glow Offers Customized Glow Accessories - Personalize with Your Message

Premier Glow, a leader in wholesale glow sticks, party novelties, glow necklaces, and light up toys, is offering customized glow accessories. - July 15, 2011 - Premier Glow

TrackResults Software Signs Norby Marketing Solutions, Who Deployed TrackResults Business Intelligence for Timeshare Marketing

Norby Marketing Solutions deployed TrackResults Software for Timeshare Marketing. - July 15, 2011 - TrackResults Software

Ortho Classic Introduces Cartoon Monsters to Teach Kids About Straight Teeth

Morthos™ are cartoon monsters with orthodontics geared towards younger dental and orthodontic patients. - July 15, 2011 - Ortho Classic

Power Marketing Honored with Two FCBA Awards of Excellence

The Frederick County Builders Association awarded Power Marketing with the 2011 “Best Website” and “Best Sales Center” awards for their work with Advantage Homes. - July 15, 2011 - Power Marketing

New Surface-Mount HCSL Oscillators Targeting Volume Applications from Saelig

HCK5361 and HCK5761 differential HCSL oscillators are highly competitive and deliver higher frequencies compared with surface acoustic wave (SAW)-based oscillator designs. - July 15, 2011 - Saelig Co. Inc.

President Preckwinkle Announces New Leadership and Focus for Criminal Justice Agency

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the formation of the Judicial Advisory Council (JAC), an agency under the Office of the President charged with the coordination and reform on the Cook County criminal justice system. The JAC will pursue President Preckwinkle’s... - July 15, 2011 - Cook County Government

Prepare Your Home Plumbing for Summer and Reduce That Water Bill

Seasonal Tips from the Experts at Roto-Rooter During peak water use, usually in late July or early August, the average American uses about four times as much water than they do the rest of the year. From taking more frequent showers to watering the lawn to even washing additional loads of... - July 15, 2011 - Roto-Rooter

Exhibit Surveys Adds Senior Project Manager to Research Team

Alissa M. Algarin Brings 10 Years Research Experience - July 15, 2011 - Exhibit Surveys, Inc.

US Based Healthcare Outsourcing Company Pacific Global Among 100 Best IT and BPO Firms of World

Pacific Global, Inc., a US based healthcare outsourcing firm has been recognized among 100 best IT and BPO companies of the world by Global Services 100 list of 2011. Pacific Global provides medical coding, medical billing and insurance claims adjudication and management services to the healthcare industry in the US. - July 15, 2011 - Pacific Global, Inc.

Leading Rural Broadband Group Names New Executive Director - Telecom Industry Veteran to Guide Rural Mobile Broadband Alliance (RuMBA) USA

RuMBA USA has a new Executive Director. Peter Pratt, an industry veteran, was selected to replace Luisa Handem who is stepping down from the Managing Director's Role for the organization she founded more than two years ago. - July 15, 2011 - Rural Mobile and Broadband Alliance USA

Bay Area Spice Company Announces Food Day Food Drive

Spicely® Organic Spices, a leading vendor of organic spices, announced a Food Day charity food drive to benefit the Alameda County Community Food Bank and selected charities. - July 15, 2011 - Spicely Organic Spices

Presenting Epicure Digital Menu Boards with Nutritional Menu Labeling

Epicure Digital, a leader in digital menu boards, presents its Epicure Digital Menu Boards with Nutritional Menu Labeling at the NACUFS, National Association of College and University Food Services, Annual Conference Showcase. - July 15, 2011 - Epicure Digital

Water Solutions Inc. (H2Osolutions.com) Announces Major Upgrade to Jet Pumps

Water Solutions Inc., the California based water treatment company announced today the immediate availability of their ultra-high efficiency jet pumps for use in their purification and desalination systems. - July 15, 2011 - Water Solutions Inc.

Keating Capital Closes $86.8 Million Public Offering

Planned Nasdaq Listing of Pre-IPO Investment Fund Anticipated by the End of 2011. - July 15, 2011 - Keating Capital, Inc.

Are the "2 New Periodic Tables" Invented by 24 DNA Founders for Chemistry and Related Fields, Science Fiction or Reality?

“Sounds crazy but these 2 New Periodic Tables provide evidence that we exist in 8 Dimensions where both 3rd & 5th share the 4th Dimension and each has 10 major Force or Energy Fields. We live in the 3rd Dimension of our parallel Universes,” says 24 DNA co-founder Bob Ainuu Afamasaga. - July 15, 2011 - DNA Alphabet

New Swimtastic Swim School Ribbon Cutting

Official Ribbon Cutting of Lincoln's New Swimtastic Swim School. - July 15, 2011 - Swimtastic Swim School

interlinkONE Announces the Release of New Features to Help Companies Build Mobile Websites and QR Codes

interlinkONE has released a number of enhancements to its iFlyMobi product. iFlyMobi is an application that enables companies to easily create and launch mobile websites. The latest features help businesses to set up Forms on their mobile websites for lead generation, surveys, registration, and more. - July 15, 2011 - interlinkONE

Toyota Spain Implements Its GEA-TOYOTA System Based on AuraPortal's BPMS

Toyota Spain has completed the Environmental Management (ISO 14001) certification of its dealer network in Spain. The GEA-TOYOTA application which supports this initiative has been developed by AuraPortal's BPM Suite - July 15, 2011 - AuraPortal

Cook County Board President Preckwinkle Unveils STAR Performance Management Report

In an unprecedented effort to implement long-term financial planning and instill a new culture of accountability in Cook County government, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled the first Set Targets, Achieve Results (STAR) performance management report today, joined by elected... - July 15, 2011 - Cook County Government

Martin Dealerships of Delaware Want Website Creation from BullsEye Marketing

Martin Dealerships, which includes a Honda, Mazda and Kia dealership based in Delaware, wanted to increase the number of online sales and to improve their website. As a result, they chose BullsEye Marketing for website creation. - July 15, 2011 - BullsEye Marketing

Appel Farm Arts Camp Presents Shakespeare Theatre of NJ Performance of Love's Labour's Lost

Campers studying performing arts at Appel Farm Arts Camp (Elmer, NJ) will have the opportunity to see a fully-produced performance of Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost by the acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. - July 15, 2011 - Appel Farm Arts Camp

Don Chalmers Ford Presents the Raptor Roundup This Weekend in Albuquerque

Don Chalmers Ford is sponsoring the Raptor Roundup on July 16th at Sandia Speedway. An event designed for Ford Raptor owners and enthusiasts. - July 15, 2011 - Don Chalmers Ford

FinancialForce.com Voted Best Cloud Offering in the EuroCloud UK Awards

FinancialForce.com is the cloud applications company. The focus is 100% on building business applications for Force.com, the world’s leading cloud computing platform from salesforce.com. Applications include Accounting, Billing, Professional Services Automation (PSA) and Services Resource Planning (SRP). - July 15, 2011 - FinancialForce.com

Parkway Toyota Begins Online Automotive Advertising with BullsEye Marketing

Parkway Toyota based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ wanted to improve online sales, leads and traffic so they chose BullsEye Marketing for online advertising and marketing. - July 15, 2011 - BullsEye Marketing

Weber State University and Beynon, a Perfect Combination

WSU installs BSS 1000 with Embedded Texture. - July 15, 2011 - Beynon Sports Surfaces

Sun Dental Labs Creates Find A Dentist Directory Program

Sun Dental Labs, a full-service US-based dental lab – has created an online database of Sun Dental Labs’ dentists that is called the Find a Dentist Directory for their Sunflex® partial denture product, on www.sunflexpartials.com. This dentist directory was created to assist customers to find a dentist that uses Sun Dental Labs’ products, as well as a tool to assist dentists with marketing to potential patients in their area. - July 15, 2011 - Sun Dental Labs

Bayer CropScience Named Presenting/Season Sponsor of North Carolina Theatre

Crop Science Company is Committed to Supporting Local Arts - July 15, 2011 - Bayer CropScience

Noverant Inks Deal with PRIDE Industries

Raleigh-Based Compliance Management Firm Tapped to Provide Services to Major West Coast Operation - July 15, 2011 - Noverant

NISSCO, LLC Promotes Mark Bozich to President

NISSCO (National Independent Sanitary Supply Companies) announces Mark Bozich has been promoted to President of NISSCO, LLC. Bozich joined NISSCO in 2004 as Executive Vice President, and has been a key component in NISSCO's growth and its ability to create dynamic programs for the organization's... - July 15, 2011 - NISSCO. LLC.