United States News
CrutchesTo Haiti, an Orlando Based Organization, Spearheads a Nationwide Call to Action for Used Orthopaedic Devices to Go to Haitian Amputees
Crutches To Haiti, a relief organization based in Apopka, Florida, has recently received donations of hundreds of crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs from the homeowners of Central Florida, to be shipped and distributed to Haitian amputees as a result of the recent earthquake. The organization, in association with Harvest Time International, a respected relief shipper, is working day and night to fill and send a semi-trailer load of these goods to the injured. - February 14, 2010 - Crutches To Haiti
New Bible Study Guides Site Provides Practical Answers, Real Hope
Christian church launches short, online Bible study lessons with an emphasis on practical, real-world answers and a caring, can-do approach. - February 14, 2010 - United Church of God
Little Elm, TX Pet Sitter an Expert in Animal Care After NAPPS Annual Conference
Nicole Linden of Personable Pet Care participates in foremost pet industry event hosted by the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters. Joined by pet sitting professionals from across the country, they gathered to network and learn from renowned pet care speakers and professionals. - February 14, 2010 - Personable Pet Care
Automated Valet Unveils New Frequent Parker Program
For the frequent flyer or repeat customer, a few perks go a long way. Automated Valet has created a new customer care program, supported by its valet operating system, AVPM that keeps track of and rewards frequent airport valet parkers for their loyalty. Automated Valet has installations at many... - February 14, 2010 - Automated Valet Parking Manager
Office Optimization Seminar at Meredith College by Professional Organizer
Optimize Your Office attendees will learn to decrease duplication of effort, reduce misplaced information, identify productivity stumbling blocks and develop efficient and effective work processes and habits. - February 14, 2010 - Minding Your Matters
Multi-Sensory Puppetry with “Green” Lesson at Long Island Children’s Museum
The Puppet State Theatre Company of Edinburgh, Scotland will present their only NY area performances at the Long Island Children’s Museum Theatre on Saturday, February 27 at 1 and 3 p.m. The internationally acclaimed theater company will present The Man Who Planted Trees, an inspirational... - February 14, 2010 - Long Island Children's Museum
Greater South Suburbs Topped Metro Chicago Real Estate Market in 2009 with 12% Gain in Home Sales; RE/MAX Retained Local Leadership
A 12 percent increase in home sales during 2009 distinguished the Greater South Suburbs area as one of the top performers among submarkets in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market last year. Home sales in the Greater South Suburbs area rose from 4,038 in 2008 to 4,529 in 2009, with RE/MAX... - February 14, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
New HIPAA Regulations Could Result in Fines for Chiropractors Says Certified Auditor, Dr. Tom Necela of The Strategic Chiropractor
New HIPAA regulations for Business Associates go into effect February 17, 2010 and most chiropractors qualify as covered entities subject to these new rules. This means chiropractors will have to have a new Business Associate agreement in place to be compliant with the recently changed provisions... - February 14, 2010 - The Strategic Chiropractor
Guide Listing Top 10 OSHA Serious Violations in 2009 Issued by Graphic Products
A new guide, The Top Ten OSHA Serious Violations in 2009, addresses the most frequently cited standards by OSHA in fiscal year 2009. - February 14, 2010 - Graphic Products, Inc.
Stunning Documentary Becoming Barack Premieres on Centric TV Cable Channel on Monday, February 15 at 8 Pm
New BET/MTV Cable Channel Centric airs the amazing documentary, Becoming Barack, Evolution Of A Leader on February 15th at 8 p.m. This New Political Documentary on Barack Obama contains never-before-seen “Lost Footage” from 1993, family photos & interviews, and more on his days prior to becoming President of the United States. - February 14, 2010 - Little Dizzy Home Video & Records
PlattForm Higher Education Announces Attendance at 63rd Annual ABACC/ABHE Conference
PlattForm Higher Education, a leading provider of marketing and communications services for colleges and universities, announced today that it will attend the 63rd Annual ABACC/ABHE Conference hosted by the Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges (ABACC) and the Association for... - February 14, 2010 - PlattForm Higher Education
Small Business Payroll Processing Company Hires a Hero
BMA, a Small Business Payroll Processing (www.bmapayroll.com) company providing payroll processing and tax filing services to companies with 1 – 150 employees per FEIN announced today that it engaged sales coaching and copywriting company, My Sales Hero, L.L.C. (www.mysaleshero.net) to assist... - February 14, 2010 - BMA Small Business Payroll Processing
Students Voting to Win a Free High School Prom
High school students are doing more than homework on school computers these days. Look closely and you may see juniors and seniors at thousands of schools nationwide voting online in hopes of winning a free prom for their school in Stumps Proms Across America Contest. This is the second year that... - February 14, 2010 - Stumps Prom and Party
Elgin Area Housing Activity Rose 7% in 2009, Surpassing Performance of Metro Chicago Real Estate Market; RE/MAX Remains Home Sales Leader
The Elgin-area housing market recorded a 7 percent increase in activity in 2009, surpassing the performance of the metropolitan Chicago real estate market as a whole, which recorded a 1.5 percent sales gain. Home sales in the Elgin area were up from 2,459 in 2008 to 2,629 in 2009, with RE/MAX... - February 14, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
HVAC Products Manufacturer to Expand Under Offshore Group Shelter Plan
A Wisconsin supplier of air movement and control equipment takes measures to strengthen its export markets and sales. - February 14, 2010 - The Offshore Group
Bycast & ESG to Discuss “Cloud Storage Trends and Traction” in Upcoming Webinar Event
ITO America will host the webinar “Cloud Storage Trend and Traction,” on Thursday, March 18th 1pm EDT. Dean Neumann, Director of Product Marketing, Bycast Corporation, and Terri McClure, Senior Analyst ESG, will participate in the live interactive session that will focus on public and... - February 14, 2010 - CDM Media
Lincoln Way Home Sales Up in 2nd Half of 2009 as Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Bounces Back; RE/MAX Retained Sales Lead in Area
Home sales rebounded in the Lincoln Way area of Chicago’s southern suburbs during the second half of 2009 just as they did in the entire metropolitan Chicago real estate market. Sales in the second half of the year were 43 percent higher in Lincoln Way than in the first half, but for the full... - February 14, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
U.S. Virtual Assistant Uses Public Relations and Online Marketing Skills to Help Establish a Library in Swaziland
Janine Gregor, owner of Your Virtual Wizard, http://www.YourVirtualWizard.com a virtual assistance company that works with small business owners to promote services and products online has teamed with the Media Specialist at Buffalo Creek Middle School in Palmetto, Florida to collect 1,000 children's books to stock a library for a primary school in Swaziland. - February 14, 2010 - Your Virtual Wizard
60 Minutes Free Legal Consultation to Winners of the 2010 ULMII Talent Competition Showcase
Entertainment attorneys Paul Gardner, Esq. and Richard Jefferson, Esq. offers free consultation to 2010 ULMII national talent competition winners. - February 14, 2010 - Uplifting Minds II
O'Hare Area Home Sales Rise 44% from 2008 Level to Lead Rebound of Metro Chicago Real Estate Market; RE/MAX Maintains Leadership in Area Housing
The O’Hare suburban area led a 2009 rebound in home sales in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market. Sales in the O’Hare area rose from 592 in 2008 to 855 in 2009, a 44 percent increase and the largest gain recorded in any major submarket. RE/MAX retained its position as the... - February 14, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Connecticut Hair Restoration Surgeon Expertly Performs Modified Scalp Reduction for Cancer Survivor
Dr. Scott Boden of Hair Restoration Center of Connecticut donated his services to remove a scar and transplant hair on the scalp of a woman who recently fought cancer. - February 14, 2010 - Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut
Whatley Wins Pinstripe Service Excellence Award
Kate Whatley was awarded the Pinstripe Service Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to Ad 2 Tampa Bay. - February 14, 2010 - Pinstripe Marketing
New Network Hopes to Empower and Uplift Young Adults Everywhere
Newly developed online social network seeks to motivate and empower today's youth. - February 14, 2010 - Above The Drama
IDX Broker's Intricate Design Creates the Most User-Friendly and Hassle-Free Real Estate Search on the Web
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time. - February 14, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Paul G Hauf And Associates Proudly Announces Support of The Chesapeake Bay Foundation
The chesapeake bay foundation-“saving a national treasure” - February 14, 2010 - Paul G. Hauf And Associates
Tax Strategies Can Help Arizona Families Plan and Save for College Expenses
With tax season here, parents of college-bound high school students have plenty on their mind as they plan ahead for college expenses. Fortunately there are several financial strategies that can be used both this year and in the future to increase tax savings. According to local college planning... - February 14, 2010 - AZ College Solutions
Looking for a Job in PR or Corporate Communications? Ragan Communications Offers Free Membership to Help You Stay in Touch
Ragan Communications offers free membership to out-of-work communicators. - February 14, 2010 - Ragan Communications
RAP4 Basic Painting Scenario DVD
Players and industry reviews suggest that "Basic Painting" might be the best paintball film yet produced. It provides an entertaining look behind the scenes at the West Point Spring Combat Classic, and contains information and footage of interest to players. "Basic Painting" is masterfully filmed, with mesmerizing detail and stunning images that really take the users into paintball - a game played by millions in countries all around the world. - February 14, 2010 - Real Action Paintball
Mike Vensel is Pleased to Announce the Debut of His Fall / Winter 2010 Collection Entitled "Crazy 101" During New York Fashion Week Saturday February 13th 2010
Inspired by the crazy days of disco and Halston’s 101 east 63rd street residence this new collection begins by taking existing silhouettes from previous collections and reworking them into a single pattern piece with new feather, fringe and belted details. This is Vensel’s first fashion show in New York... - February 14, 2010 - Mike Vensel
Sustainable Sourcing Announces Launch of Organic, Himalayan Bath Salt Line
Sustainable Sourcing, a Massachusetts company known for their exquisite Himalayan salt line, HimalaSalt™, has announced the launch of a new line of organic, Himalayan bath products, HimalaRose™. Founder and president of Sustainable Sourcing, Melissa Kushi, set out help consumers enjoy... - February 14, 2010 - Sustainable Sourcing, LLC
AzCa Embroiders QR Barcode
AzCa Embroidery embroiders a functional QR barcode for commercial use. - February 14, 2010 - AzCa Embroidery, Inc.
Property Management Inc. Franchising Names Jim Hendershot VP of Operations
Property Management Incorporated, a full service commercial & residential asset management franchisor, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Hendershot as Vice President of Operations. - February 14, 2010 - Property Management Inc
Nash Construction Proves That Even in a Recession Quality Reigns
2009 Capital CotY Awards Recognize Creativity & Craftsmanship Among Area's Top Remodeling & Design-Build Firms. - February 14, 2010 - Nash Construction, Inc.
New Financial Strategies Revealed in Ivy League Wealth Secrets, Published by Outskirts Press
Keith Soltis, graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton School of Business, reveals the financial secrets from his Ivy League education which are not available to the common investor and offers new, tips about wealth building, and maximizing your financial potential by eliminating the financial middle-men in your life…this book helps you find the money to fuel your dreams. - February 14, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
CCSG Partners with Supermicro
CCSG, Inc. has partnered with Supermicro to power the TVS VoIP phone system. - February 14, 2010 - CCSG
Woodside Montessori Academy Readies for National Celebration
Woodside Montessori Academy of Millis celebrates Montessori Education Week with a series of events for the public. Students and staff members at Woodside Montessori Academy are busier than ever as they put final touches on a series of special events planned for the week-long observance and celebration of Montessori Education Week, February 21-27, 2010. - February 14, 2010 - Woodside Montessori Academy
Sonoma County Printer Donates Holiday Gifts to Operation ELF
Local charity supporter Ajalon Printing and Design announced today they are donating their services for a raffle held by Operation Everyone Loves Families. The proceeds of this raffle will help assist families that are financially unstable during the holiday season. Since their inception, Ajalon... - February 14, 2010 - Invitations by Ajalon
Ronald McDonald House Invites You to Help with All Your Heart
The Ronald McDonald House at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is teaming up with local McDonald’s restaurants to launch “Help with All your Heart,” a campaign to benefit the home-away-from-home for families of hospitalized children. - February 14, 2010 - Ronald McDonald House at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital
Winthrop Solutions Offers Alternative Energy Financing
Winthrop Solutions now offers creative financing for alternative energy projects such as wind, solar and other alternative energy projects across the nation. - February 14, 2010 - Winthrop Real Estate Solutions
The Avid Cruiser’s Six Tips to Extract More Joy from Your Cruise
Balcony or inside cabin? Small ship or big ship? Award-winning travel journalist & publisher Ralph Grizzle offers Six Tips for Smooth Sailing. - February 14, 2010 - Avid Travel Media Inc
Kane County and Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Enjoyed 2nd Half Home Sales Rebound in 2009; RE/MAX Remained County's Residential Leader
Kane County, Ill., home sales rose 66 percent during the last six months of 2009 when compared to the first half of the year and were 23 percent higher than in the last half of 2008, while RE/MAX remained the home sales leader. In the seven-county Chicago real estate market, home sales in the last... - February 14, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Leonia American Legion Post #1 Host 2nd Poker Tournament for Vets and Troops
The first American Legion Post in New Jersey is thrilled to host another Casino Night to benefit Veterans' Charities and Scholarship funds. February 27, 2010 - the Casino Night will feature a Texas Hold'em Tournament and Black Jack Tournament. Buyin will be $50 when you pre-register at www.alpost1.org Free Food and Open Bar starts at 6pm. Check out their website www.alpost1.org or call Tony, (718) 755-2990 for more information or to register. Come on out and have some fun to support our Troops - February 14, 2010 - American Legion Post #1
Dr. Gas Exhaust Celebrates 15 Years of Stock Car Wins
On February 19, 1995 the Daytona 500 was run at Daytona International Speedway as it usually is to start off the Stock Car Season. This year was different though because Sterling Marlin was running a new and different exhaust system than everyone else. This was the race that Dr. Gas Exhaust debuted... - February 14, 2010 - Dr. Gas Exhaust
Clean Air Cab Responds Swiftly to Toyota Prius Recall
Clean Air Cab completes recall maintenance on it's entire fleet of cabs in under 24 hours. - February 14, 2010 - Clean Air Cab
MVP Sports League, a New Recreational Sports League Opens in Seattle; New Website Launch to Coincide with the Opening of the Fall 2010 Spring Flag Football Season
MVP Sports League, a new recreational sports league opens in Seattle; New website launch to coincide with the opening of the fall 2010 spring flag football season. Imperial Flag Football League announces today the change of its corporate name to MVP Sports League and the launch of it’s brand... - February 14, 2010 - MVP Sports League - Seattle
Medical Meditation Instructor Gets a Taste of His Own Medicine
Richard Nongard has released his new book, "Medical Meditation" based on his own experiences as both a patient and meditation instructor. - February 13, 2010 - LearnClinicalHypnosis.com
Melissa Mack Unveils Mel.Oh.Drama. T-Shirt Collection on Teesbymelohdrama.com
Mel.Oh.Drama. LLC announces the launch of it’s e-shop (teesbymelohdrama.com), the exclusive carrier of eco-chic t-shirts from Melissa Mack. Mack, who started out at Contempo Casuals at the age of 16 has “….always loved fashion and clothing. My mother loved clothing! My dad... - February 13, 2010 - Mel.Oh.Drama.,LLC
PI Manufacturing Displays Its Line of USB 3.0 Products with More Coming in 2010
PI Manufacturing Corp. offers wholesale prices for computer cables and parts, home theater accessories (HDMI, In-Wall Speakers, LCD Plasma Bracket Mounts, security DVRs and cameras, and more. - February 13, 2010 - PI Manufacturing Corp.
Celebrity Chef Rachael Ray Heats Up "Hot Flashes" on Daytime Television; BodyLogicMD’s Patients Relate to Talk Show Host’s Recipe for Hot Flashes
BodyLogicMD’s bioidentical hormone doctors effectively treat hot flashes and menopause symptoms in women using bioidentical hormones. - February 13, 2010 - BodyLogicMD
Hardwood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Increased Over 15% in 2009, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Wood fiber costs for pulp mills worldwide increased for the fourth consecutive quarter in the 4Q/09. During 2009, the Hardwood Wood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) moved up 15.4%, while the Softwood Wood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) was up 10.5%, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - February 13, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC