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BigMapple Launch Connects Public Events to Twitter, Flickr Feeds
The launch of a new website allows users to experience New York City in a new way by placing public events on an interactive map that incorporates Twitter and Flickr geo-location feeds. The launch of BigMapple (www.bigmapple.com) on December 7 received immediate buzz in the tech community for its innovative use of social media. - December 18, 2009 - BigMapple
Medal of Honor 150th Anniversary Foundation Web Site Launched by BrainSpark Media
BrainSpark Media, a Denver Web design agency, has launched the new Web site for the Medal of Honor 150th Anniversary Foundation. The site, medalofhonor150.org, features interactive pages designed to help the Foundation inform the public about the heroics of the Medal of Honor recipients and the ideals for which the Medal is recognized. - December 18, 2009 - BrainSpark Media
Midnight Star, LeVert, and Calloway Hits at Auction at SongVest.Com
Unique “Music Memorabilia With A Paycheck” Auction December 12-19 At SongVest.com to Feature “I Wanna Be Rich,” “Operator,” “Love Overboard,” “Casanova,” “Freak-A-Zoid,” “Electricity,” “Meeting In The Ladies Room,” and “Wet My Whistle.” - December 18, 2009 - SongVest
Column5 Consulting Announces Partnership with UBmatrix to Provide XBRL Solutions to Help Companies Meet Public Reporting Requirements
Column5 Consulting, a global leader in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) consulting, today announced a partnership with UBmatrix to provide XBRL solutions to customers of SAP BusinessObjects Planning & Consolidation (SAP BPC), to help companies meet public reporting requirements. - December 18, 2009 - Column5 Consulting
Rock Church's Miles McPherson to Present Mayor Jerry Sanders with Completion of 100,000 Volunteer Hours to City of San Diego
On Friday, December 18, at 10 AM at the Jackie Robinson YMCA, Pastor Miles McPherson of the Rock Church and Mayor Jerry Sanders will participate in a press conference regarding the completion of the Rock's 100,000 DO Something volunteer hours this year. Valued at more than $1.6 million*, these... - December 18, 2009 - Rock Church
The 4 Horsemen Production Present The SST/PURE Cirkus Roadshow
SST/PURE CIRKUS ROADSHOW, an explosive theatrical experience, is a fusion of traveling freak show, burlesque, pyrotechnic theatre, and combative cabaret. This controversial, hysterical, and extraordinary production features the best Seattle has to offer in underground theater. - December 18, 2009 - The 4 Horsemen
Arrowhead Grill Rings in New Year with Cristal Champagne Dinner
Glendale Restaurant to Serve a Host of Menu Items on New Year’s Eve. - December 18, 2009 - Arrowhead Grill
Michael Connolly Appointed to Alternative Motors Board of Directors
In addition to serving as a Director on the Alternative Motors Board, Michael Connolly is the Founder of Mount Juliet Ventures. As Founder of Mount Juliet Ventures, Mr. Connolly utilizes his more than 25 years of experience to help business leaders and owners create exceptional value for companies... - December 18, 2009 - Alternative Motors, Inc.
FaceTime Explores Social Media Compliance for Government Agencies at Gov 2.5 Conference
Government Agencies Need to Embrace Social Networks and Web 2.0 Applications in a Way that is Secure and Complies with Regulations - December 18, 2009 - Actiance – (Formerly FaceTime)
Gridstore Launches Industry’s First Network Attached Storage Grid for Managed Service Providers and SMB Customers
New Enterprise-Class Storage Platform Eliminates the Risk, Cost and Complexity of Traditional Siloed NAS Storage Solutions - December 18, 2009 - Gridstore
"Cobras" Squeeze Past the "Surf"in 4th Quarter
The Compton Cobras overcame a third quarter deficit to pull ahead of the San Diego's new pro ABA basketball team, the Surf, at the Cathedral H.S. Arena. Final score was 109 to 92. Compton converted a number of 4th quarter turnovers with a full press that the Surf was unable to handle. The small... - December 18, 2009 - San Diego Surf
State of North Carolina Selects Mimosa NearPoint to Provide Email Archiving for 41,000 State Employees
NearPoint Chosen by North Carolina Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) to Assure Public Record Transparency and Government Accountability for More Than One Million Daily Emails - December 18, 2009 - Mimosa Systems
Texas High School Wins the Ultimate Prom: Allen High Receives $25,000 to Create Their Dream Prom in 2010
Texas High School Wins $25,000 for Prom through Win the Ultimate Prom Contest - December 18, 2009 - VERGO Interactive, Inc.
Driving in a Winter Wonderland
SafetySkills™ offers safe driving tips for this holiday season. - December 18, 2009 - SafetySkills
Nutricap Labs Named Supplier of the Month in October
Nutrition Industry Executive publication recognizes Nutricap’s outstanding customer service. - December 17, 2009 - Nutricap Labs
Donovan & Watkins Partners with IASeminars to Offer Training Courses on IFRS
Donovan & Watkins, a subsidiary of Willis Group Companies, is pleased to announce their collaboration with IASeminars, a leading global provider of training courses on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), in order to offer CPA consultants and other financial professionals a... - December 17, 2009 - IASeminars Ltd
It’s Official: Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course Coming to the Guanacaste Country Club in Liberia Costa Rica
Frank Biden and ERA Real Estate in Latin America sign agreement with Nicklaus Design to build the first Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in Costa Rica. - December 17, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
Avista Solutions Names Jerry White Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
25-year financial professional joins leading loan origination software (LOS) provider after serving as Metavante executive - December 17, 2009 - Avista Solutions
Total Mortgage Services Provides Performance Update on Record 2009
2009 production volume expected to increase 67% to over $750 million in closed loans. Success driven by offering some of the lowest mortgage rates and working with high quality borrowers. Key initiatives planned to continue positive momentum in 2010. - December 17, 2009 - Total Mortgage
Rapid Expansion of Wood Pellet Capacity in North America Drives Sawdust and Wood Chip Prices Upward, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review
The wood pellet industry in North America has grown six-fold since 2004, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. The dramatic expansion has resulted in higher costs for sawdust and wood chips in the regions with the greatest growth, including Western US and Canada. - December 17, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
A Rousing Reception for Author Jeffrey B. Allen and His Novel, Gone Away Into the Land. The Event Was Sponsored by the Allentown Brew Works and the Writer's Symposium.
Author, Jeffrey B. Allen enjoyed a successful reception for his recently released novel, Gone Away Into the Land, Book I. Being praised for its unique blending of reality and fantasy, Gone Away is being enjoyed by adults and adolescents as well as being quickly accepted into secondary school curricula for its adept handling of difficult social issues. - December 17, 2009 - Jeffrey B. Allen & Co.
Terra Cotta Inn Palm Springs Clothing Optional Resort Celebrates 15 Years of Having Fun
The saying "time flies by when you're having fun" is especially true for the owners and guests of The Terra Cotta Inn nude sunbathing resort located in Palm Springs, California, the sunniest city in the U.S. Terra Cotta was the first affordable nudist resort catering to couples on vacations and 15 years later on December 19th, 2009, they're still the only one. - December 17, 2009 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Timesharescape Offers Timeshare Owners a Guaranteed Exit Plan in 2010
Timesharescape, a nationwide company that assists dissatisfied timeshare owners free themselves of the financial burdens associated with timeshare ownership, announced it will offer free timeshare owner information seminars in 8 additional states. - December 17, 2009 - Timesharescape
Redshift Productions Pairs Physics and Dance in Dance of Scales at the 2010 Light in Winter Festival
Cornell Physicist Itai Cohen and Choreographer Maren Waldman will present a dance, narrative and multimedia performance about the movement of organisms at different scales. - December 17, 2009 - Redshift Productions
Sands Point Costa Rica Luxury Condominiums Goes Green
Sands Point Costa Rica Luxury Condominium developers adopt environmentally-conscious construction strategies and a commitment to the economic and social benefits of sustainability, ecological preservation and energy conservation. - December 17, 2009 - House of Code, Inc.
Alliance Global Services Announces Cloud Testing as a New Service Offering
Alliance Cloud QA & Testing service offerings in collaboration with its cloud infrastructure partners offers proprietary RIGHTLINE methodology and cost-saving strategies to quickly adopt cloud computing for performance, stress, endurance and functional testing. - December 17, 2009 - Alliance Global Services
The Purple Heart Project: New Charity Provides Free Life Coaching for Wounded Veterans
The Purple Heart Project today announced free life coaching for wounded veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. - December 17, 2009 - The Purple Heart Project
42 Pounds Lost, Confidence Gained at Express MiE Fitness & Beauty
Kathy Mower of Tempe has lost 42 pounds in 2009, feels better about herself, and is excited about the way her life is moving forward. Kathy credits Express MiE Fitness & Beauty, a new, ladies-only dance fitness studio for helping her achieve success. - December 17, 2009 - Express MiE Fitness & Beauty
GreenSmart’s Bottle Totes: Keep Heat or Cold in, Toxins Out of Your Drink
GreenSmart announces its new line of eco-friendly, user-friendly koozies. These bottle carriers (variously called cozies or totes) keep beverages cold or hot, whether they’re in stainless steel bottles or PET soda or water bottles—and are easy to carry, too. GreenSmart, a global brand... - December 17, 2009 - GreenSmart
National Youth Marketing Agency Pledges Funds to Charities in Second Annual "Give to Receive" Contest
Premise Immersive Marketing holds its second annual “Give to Receive” contest – a viral online effort to bring awareness to two charities: the BOOST Scholarship Fund and the Challenge Athlete Foundation. - December 17, 2009 - Premise Immersive Marketing
Great American Inventor Launches Marketing Campaign for RippDog Retriever
Pet waste retriever allows user to remain standing upright when collecting waste. - December 17, 2009 - The Great American Inventor
LinktoEXPERT Aligns with Stickman Design
Global Web Portal, www.linktoexpert.com, and Media Production Company, Stickman Design, join forces to help experts attract attention. - December 17, 2009 - Link to Expert
Angelika & Demons Released a New Gothic Metal Album Easy Death
Angelika & Demons, female gothic metal project, Evanescence's follower, released a new album Easy Death which is available now on Itunes, Amazon and Rhapsody. - December 17, 2009 - Angelika & Demons
Sol Meliá and LRA Worldwide Launch Global Brand Assurance Program
Sol Meliá, the 15th-largest hotel chain in the world and the leading Spanish hotel and resort company, has launched a comprehensive brand assurance evaluation program across its global portfolio of hotel and resort brands. To execute the program, Sol Meliá has partnered with LRA... - December 17, 2009 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Cache~Cachet’s Covertures Offer Luxurious Protection for Fine Garments
Cache~Cachet’s stylish new covertures protect garments from dust and moths, snags and wrinkles. - December 17, 2009 - Cache Cachet
Translation and Interpreting Company Global Language Solutions Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Translation and interpreting company Global Language Solutions®, Inc. (GLS) announces its recent advances in quality. The firm, which serves global companies in highly regulated industries, has successfully passed its yearly ISO 9001 re-certification audit. GLS obtained initial ISO 9001:2000... - December 17, 2009 - Global Language Solutions
Minto Opens Lakewood Ranch Sales Center; Appoints Maria Amundson Sales Professional
To further its expansion into West Central Florida, Minto Communities today announced the launch of its new Lakewood Ranch Sales Gallery at 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Bradenton. Leading the new gallery will be Maria Amundson, a nine-year real estate professional with new home sales totaling more... - December 17, 2009 - Minto Communities
Provider of GPS Medical Alert Systems Offers Partnership Opportunities
Medical Mobile Monitoring (m3), the first to offer GPS and cellular medical alert systems, has announced its intention to form strategic partnerships with healthcare-related organizations to promote and distribute the MobileHelp™ and ClassicHelp™ medical alerts. Potential partners will... - December 17, 2009 - Medical Mobile Monitoring
Few Companies Have Employee Retention Strategies for an Economic Uptick
New i4cp study reveals employee retention issues are on the organizational radar, but not a priority now in most companies. - December 17, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Global Climate Prosperity Scoreboard Documents $1.25 Trillion of Private Investments in Renewables/Efficiency/Clean Tech Worldwide Since 2007
International models suggests that an unprecedented public-private partnership is a solution to address the issues in the time available to avoid dangerous climate change. In the Global Climate Prosperity Scoreboard, the Climate Prosperity Alliance and Ethical Markets Media have made an important link -- and a way to track that the private sector is making money by investing in energy and resource efficiency, renewable energy (including solar and wind), and clean and green technologies. - December 17, 2009 - Climate News & Report
Insure4USA.com Provides Tips: What to do After a Car Accident
Your heart is beating fast, your breathing is not smooth and you can't believe that you just got into an accident. But when you open your eyes and feel alive, then say ‘Thank God’. Now, the question is what needs to be done once the dust settles. “Getting involved in a car... - December 17, 2009 - Insure4USA
Jumping Stilts Have Become Great Gifting Ideas for This Christmas Season
With Christmas just around the corner, it is high time now to look for unique Christmas gifting ideas. This season, Christmas gifting has turned towards the adventurous gadgets and so the Jumping stilts are no exception, according to the professionals of sickstilts.com. - December 17, 2009 - Sickstilts.com
Telerik Delivers Innovative Accessible Web Editor to Market
Telerik, a leading provider of development tools and solutions for the Microsoft .NET platform, today unveiled an enhanced version of its popular RadEditor ASP.NET AJAX that includes innovative new features and upgrades, making it one of the most accessible rich text web editors available on the market. With greater ease-of-use and optimum accessibility, the new edition of RadEditor is opening new avenues of interaction and productivity for blind and partially sighted users. - December 17, 2009 - Telerik Corp.
GoldenNetworking.com Hosted Executives and DC Insiders at Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009, Buying a Failed Bank
Private Equity and Banking executives joined ultimate Washington DC insiders at GoldenNetworking.com's Private Equity Leaders Forum 2009. - December 17, 2009 - Golden Networking
Christmas Sale on Flannel Pajamas Announced at Pajamas Store, SleepyHeads.com
25% Christmas discount on flannel pajamas is on offer at pajamas and sleepwear store, SleepyHeads.com. The Christmas deal is available from December 25th 2009 through January 4th 2010. - December 17, 2009 - Sleepyheads.com Inc.
Christmas Offer on Bali Bras
plussizebeauties.com is an online store that deals in bras, panties, camisoles, tanks, Shirts, T Shirts, Casual Wear, Pants, Sports Bra, Sports Wear, Hoodies, etc., for women, including plus size women. Free Shipping is offered on all products, irrespective of the purchase value. All products are listed below MSRPs. - December 17, 2009 - Ebiz 88 LLC o/a www.plussizebeauties.com
Analyst Briefing the European Smart Homes and Assisted Living - Advanced Technologies and Global Market
Analyst Briefing on European Smart Homes and Assisted Living - Advanced Technologies and Global Market by MarketsandMarkets. - December 17, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Save 10% on Last Minute Christmas Gifts at Bath Products Store, eBubbles.com
10% Christmas discount on Last Minute Christmas gifts announced by Bath and body products store. Last Minute Christmas shopping ideas from eBubbles.com include pre-wrapped gifts and pre-made gift baskets. - December 17, 2009 - eBubbles
New Drain Opener Uses Green Cleaners to Safely Unclog Pipes
Eco-Green® Commercial Drain Opener & Cleaner opens pipes blocked by hair, grease, fats, food and other organic substances. - December 17, 2009 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
B&M Consulting (USA) Publishes Scenario Analysis of the Crisis in Guinea
B&M Consulting, Inc. the first political risk consultancy focused exclusively on Africa, announced Monday the publication of a special Weekly Africa Markets Report featuring scenario analysis of the crisis in Guinea. - December 17, 2009 - B&M Consulting, Inc.