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NEI Awards a Two-Year $2.18 Million SBIR Grant to Aciont®
The National Eye Institute (NEI) awarded a $2.18 million grant to Aciont Inc. to help fund its development of a non-invasive, passive diffusion-based treatment for severe, non-infectious uveitis. - December 12, 2009 - Aciont Inc.
Lower Back Pain Treatment is Simply Effective, This is Fine Treatment
Absolutely magnificent treatment for lower back pain is now available in the UK. Exclusive devices which provide new Thermobalancing therapy to lower back area can be delivered anywhere in the world. - December 12, 2009 - Fine Treatment
ViToys.com - Shop for Action Figures and Toys from an Online Toy Store and Avoid the Crowds
Offer consumers a convenient alternative to shop for action figures and toys this holiday season. Also noting that ViToys.com offers products that may no longer be available in brick and mortar stores. - December 12, 2009 - ViToys.com Action Figures and Toys
Motorola Droid Sholes Milestone Unlocked from Popularelect.com
The Motorola Milestone smartphone is the first handset to feature the Android 2.0 operating system. It delivers richer web, smarter messaging and top-of-the-line media features, and despite it being an ultra-thin device, it has a full slide-out QWERTY keypad. - December 12, 2009 - Popular Electronics Inc
Destination: PEACE Launches Volunteer Vacation Calendar for 2010 Punta de Mita, Mexico
The newest trend in travel includes volunteer vacations. Destination: PEACE Volunteer Vacations, in the Bay of Banderas, can provide an exciting experience for travelers who want to take their vacation, one step further with a Vacation for the Soul. - December 12, 2009 - Destination:PEACE
Begin 2010 by Going on Retreat
Join Elizabeth Barbour and create your best vision for the new year with this New Year’s Day Vision Board Retreat for Women. - December 12, 2009 - Elizabeth Barbour The Inspired Entrepreneur
Root Capital Announced as Recipient of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s First Agricultural Development Program-Related Investment
Root Capital was announced today as the recipient of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s first program-related investment (PRI) from its Agricultural Development initiative. Root Capital will use the six-year, $10 million PRI as loan capital to scale its operations in Sub-Saharan Africa. - December 12, 2009 - Root Capital
The Inspired Entrepreneur Announces a New Year Solitude Retreat for Self-Care and Spirituality
New Year Retreat for Women in Southern Georgia January 29-31, 2010. - December 12, 2009 - Elizabeth Barbour The Inspired Entrepreneur
Huge Bay Area and Sacramento New Years Eve Parties Planned
Two Huge New Years Eve parties, a Sacramento New Years Eve Party and a Bay Area New Years Eve party, will again be hosted this year by Professionals Guild, directed by Renaissance Man Phil Seyer. The Bay Area and Sacramento New Year's Eve Parties will be held at the Hilton Concord Hotel, located... - December 12, 2009 - Professionals Guild, the Ultimate New Year's Eve Party
Pivotal Health Solutions, Inc. Appointed The Vitality Depot, a Division of Royal Cross, as Master Distributor in the Canadian Market
Pivotal Health Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of The Vitality Depot, a division of Royal Cross, as the Master Distributor of Pivotal Health Solutions ErgoStyle™ Chiropractic Tables in the Canadian market. The ErgoStyle™ Chiropractic Table line includes the following tables: ES2000, ErgoStyle Hylo, ErgoStyle FX, ErgoStyle Benches, ErgoWave® and TRE-CH3. - December 12, 2009 - Pivotal Health Solutions, Inc.
Future Moms to Play Key Role in Development of Maternity Compression Products
Preggers by Therafirm™ is a unique line of maternity compression products developed by future moms for future moms. Moms-to-be are invited to fill out surveys and try the products, providing opinions on styles, colors, and fit. - December 12, 2009 - Knit-Rite, Inc.
New Company Launched to Help Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
StLouisHouseSeller.com, a newly launched website, informs St. Louis homeowners of options available to save their home from foreclosure. - December 12, 2009 - stlhouseseller.com
Thornock International Offers 40% Savings on Their Newest Audio Book as a Debut Special
Nibi Soto's "Beyond the Map's Boundary" audio book has received it's final editing and is ready to go public at a significant introductory discount just in time for the Christmas holidays. - December 12, 2009 - Thornock International Productions, Inc.
Capital Indoor Flea Market Offers an Inexpensive Alternative to Commercial Shopping for the Holidays
Recycling Usable Goods into the Marketplace Gives Affordable Solutions to Tight Budgets and Answers the Call to Reduce Consumer Waste. - December 12, 2009 - Capital Indoor Flea Market
Rich Phillips Provides His Clients with the Most Highly Customizable Property Search on the Web with the Help of IDX Broker
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to simplify and speed up the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time and hassle. - December 12, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Trend Following Exchange Traded Funds Investment Firm, InTrust Advisors Introduces New Custom Investment Solution
InTrust Advisors introduces a new customized investment solution called the Personalized Portfolio Solution that allows its clients to participate in up or bull market phases, while moving to cash, treasuries or gold in down or bear market phases. According to Jeff Diercks, the Company's Managing... - December 12, 2009 - InTrust Advisors
Sonitrol Pacific Panic Alarm, Police Stop Threatening Man
Immediate response by Lakewood Police officers to a Sonitrol Pacific emergency alarm at the Multicare Lakewood Urgent Care led to the arrest of one man December 4. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Bricia Mejia received the activation of a “panic button” on site at the urgent care facility and... - December 12, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Bioo Scientific Launches Kit for Targeted siRNA Delivery Into Any Cell Type
Bioo Scientific announced the launch of their T3™ Conjugation Kit, which allows scientists to deliver siRNA into targeted cell types. - December 12, 2009 - Bioo Scientific
Fort Wayne Company Launches Charitable Holiday Application on Facebook
g3c LLC, Great Games, Good Causes, announces the launch of Wishing Well Cards, a new virtual card application for Facebook. When users send one of the premium holiday cards, g3c will make a donation to one of three deserving charities. - December 12, 2009 - g3c LLC
Sonitrol Pacific Audio Security Thwarts Burglary
Sonitrol Pacific security audio of movement inside a Seattle espresso stand led to the arrest of one suspected burglar December 9. Operator Kristine Etheridge received the impact-activated alarm from Crazy Beans Espresso just after 2 a.m. She heard a crashing noise followed by what sounded like... - December 12, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Introducing Social Media Week's 2010 City Organizers
Meet the leaders from London, Berlin, New York, San Francisco, Toronto and São Paulo. - December 12, 2009 - Social Media Week
Family Service Kicks Off Annual Holiday Giving Drive
Family Service’s Holiday Giving Drive is officially underway and will run until December 18. The organization is collecting new, unwrapped holiday gifts for children, teens and adults in desperate need of support in over 60 Family Service programs. - December 12, 2009 - Family Service
RayBiotech Introduces Multiplex ELISA Detecting 200 Human Proteins
RayBiotech, the Protein Array Pioneer Company, has just introduced the Quantibody® Human Cytokine Array 4000 (or Human Q4000, catalog number QAH-CAA-4000), which can quantitatively detect expression of 200 different proteins in a single experiment. The kit consists of 5 different quantitative... - December 12, 2009 - RayBiotech, Inc
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Sells Most Expensive Residential Listing of 2009
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty of Washington DC has announced that it has sold 1714 Massachusetts Avenue NW for $12,000,000, making it the highest priced residential sale in 2009 and the highest since the beginning of 2007. Originally built in 1890, 1714 Massachusetts Avenue sits in a... - December 12, 2009 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Lomsdalen Wealth Management Announces a New Designation for Stephen Lomsdalen
The Institute of Business & Finance recently awarded Stephen Lomsdalen with nationally recognized retirement designation, CIS (Certified Income Specialist.) CIS designation requires mastery of Social Security and its programs, balanced growth, cash equivalents, fixing any income shortfall, home health care, real estate, surviving bear market, plus accumulation and distribution concerns. - December 12, 2009 - Lomsdalen Wealth Management,Inc.
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Student Named Semifinalist in Scholarship Competition
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a preK-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that Kristin Ziegler has been named a semifinalist in the 2010 National Achievement Scholarship competition. Since... - December 12, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Daimer Industries Ships Auto Detailing Steam Cleaners
KleenJet® Mega 1000CV steam vacuum machines remove dirt, stains and allergens from upholstery, plastic and other hard vehicle surfaces. - December 12, 2009 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Lauren Elaine Launches "Black Label" Accessories Collection
High-end women's couture celebrity designer Lauren Elaine launches a new headband line with a campaign shoot scheduled for December 12, 2009. - December 12, 2009 - Wiseman Zander Public Relations
Cucina Christmas Gifts Now Available at Bath and Body Products Store, eBubbles.com
Cucina Christmas Gift Sets are now available from bath, body and skincare products store, eBubbles.com - December 12, 2009 - eBubbles
Randy's 48 Inch Pizza Challenge
Randy's 48 Inch Pizza Challenge - December 12, 2009 - Randy's Pizza
The Homeowners Revolt.Com Announces Official Launch
The only step-by-step fraudulent bank foreclosure fighting service online … The Homeowners Revolt.Com goes live. - December 12, 2009 - The Homeowners Revolt
Legal Outsourcing Specialist Fronterion Announces Top 10 Trends for 2010
Research finds that India is the largest legal outsourcing location, but faces increased pressure from emerging competitors - December 12, 2009 - Fronterion
Millions Depend on a Few Good Wacks at Wacktrap
“That’s the most wack thing I’ve ever heard” is the highest compliment at Wacktrap (http://www.wacktrap.com). Along with lousy, lame, idiotic or just plain crazy, it doesn’t get better. Wacktrap opens its virtual doors Friday, December 11, 2009. Founders Shannon... - December 12, 2009 - Wacktrap
Displays2Go Has Released a Digital Signage Solution for Everyone
Digital signage solutions are now being offered with various digital sign content options and network systems to choose from. - December 12, 2009 - Displays2go
PhotoFrames.us.com Has Launched a New Selection of Wooden Photo Frames
Decorative, Themed and Traditional Photo Frames, Exclusive to PhotoFrames.us.com. - December 12, 2009 - DisplayShops
JobConcierge.com Introduces Free Human Powered Job Search Trial for Jobseekers
By popular request, JobConcierge has introduced a new free trial program, allowing jobseekers to receive a free set of sample job matches with no credit card registration required. - December 12, 2009 - JobConcierge.com
Hamner Institutes - NC State Receive Challenge Grant to Study Drug-induced Liver Injury
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Paul Watkins, M.D., founding director of The Hamner-UNC Institute for Drug Safety Sciences, and David W. Threadgill, Ph.D., Professor and Head of the Department of Genetics at North Carolina State University, have received a $1 million... - December 12, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Relationship Breakthrough: Free Teleclass Provides Couples with Tools to Conquer Conflict and Gain Intimacy
Free Teleclass Provides Couples with Tools to Conquer Conflict and Gain Intimacy. - December 12, 2009 - Rachel Moheban
William Vasana of Watson Realty Corp. Has Been Awarded the Prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists
William Vasana of Watson Realty Corp. has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®. Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have... - December 12, 2009 - Watson Realty Corp., Will Vasana
Crescent State Bank Branches to Serve as Toys for Tots Donation Locations
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank will collect donations for Toys For Tots. Customers can drop off new, unwrapped toys at any Crescent... - December 12, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Creative Firm Contracted for New Logo and Collateral Materials for Local Non-Profit, Helping Families in the Area
Non-profit selects local, marketing and design firm to re-brand them with logos and collateral materials. Bluehorse Creative caters to many non-profits with the right causes, offering services at a reduced rate to help offset budgetary restraints. - December 12, 2009 - Bluehorse Creative
Wave Energy Drink Crashes Ashore in New York City
Wave Energy Drink begins New York City distribution. - December 12, 2009 - Wave Energy Drink
Jackson Walker Welcomes Gary D. Compton
Jackson Walker L.L.P. announces that Gary D. Compton has joined the firm’s Austin office as a partner in its Environmental & Legislative group. Mr. Compton has more than 30 years of experience representing major utilities, pipelines, oil and gas producers and alternative and renewable... - December 12, 2009 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.
New Lead-Based Paint Regulations Require Special Certification by April 2010, Thirteen Remodeling Contractors Will be Certified to Work on Pre-1978 Renovations
13 Raleigh-area contractors passed the limited lead-based paint renovation class to renovate homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978. These 13 soon to be certified lead renovators will meet the new lead paint regulations required for contractors by April 2010. - December 12, 2009 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
Built2Win Dream House Raffle
The winner of the Built2Win grand prize drawing will have the choice of either the $500,000 dream house or a monetary prize of $350,000 - December 12, 2009 - Built2Win Dream House Raffle
Bob Moore Construction Participates in 5th Annual SAFE Stand Down
Bob Moore Construction participated in the November, 2009 Safety Awareness For Everyone (SAFE) stand-down, sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). To support the SAFE stand-down, participating general contractors stop work at their jobsites and perform training on current safety-related topics for all workers on the sites. The latest stand-down focused on fall protection and the proper use of harnesses, tie-offs and other safety gear. - December 12, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast #118: “Basadur Simplex”
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, today announces the next episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series, about a method for creative problem solving: “Basadur Simplex.” - December 12, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Female Domination, Male Submission – The Professional Female Dominatrix and the Male Submissive Discussed with Authors Melissa Febos and I.G. Frederick
Mellssa Febos (author of "Whip Smart") and I.G. Frederick (author of "Dommemoir") discuss male submission, BDSM and the female dominatrix on Saturday, December 12th at 6:00 pm (PST) with dating coach and talk show host Deborrah Cooper on BlogTalkRadio. - December 12, 2009 - Deborrah Cooper
Blanchard Schaefer Advertising & Public Relations Named a Finalist for 2009 DPAC Award for Best Digital Direct Response
Lead generation campaign combined public relations and direct marketing - December 12, 2009 - Blanchard Schaefer Advertising & Public Relations
New iBoomerang PowerDialer Looking to Revolutionize Online Sales
Agents using new iBoomerang Web tool first to contact leads, greatly increase sales volume. - December 12, 2009 - iBoomerang