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Wajid Drabu of Los Angeles Awarded by International Photography Awards
International Photography Awards (IPA) has announced the winners of 2009's competition. Wajid Drabu was Awarded: Honorable Mention in Fine Art - Portrait category for the winning entry"Misfortuned soul." About Winner: Wajid was born in the valley of Kashmir. With a deep connection to... - September 27, 2009 - Wajid Drabu Photography
Pittsburgh Zombie Fest & Walk of the Dead
World Zombie Day charity event at Monroeville Mall on October 11. - September 27, 2009 - Clownhouse Productions, LLC
The Big Bad Bank: Printed Manual Released Worldwide
The big bad Bank documentary series announced the release of The Big Bad Bank, the book, in manual form to a worldwide audience. - September 27, 2009 - The Big Bad Bank
2009 Hawaii International Film Festival Announces Final Movie Lineup Festival Runs from October 15th -25th
The 29th annual Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is set to be a whirlwind this year with the premiere of Barbarian Princess, a celebration of the hit ABC TV series LOST, and the screenings of films by master filmmakers John Woo and Tian Zhuangzhuang. Among the 170 films presented this... - September 27, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Propheta Communications Adds CyberSynchs to Their Expanding Client List
New Client Adds to Agency's Expanding Technology Practice. - September 27, 2009 - Propheta Communications
Learning in the 21st Century Featured at Learning Disabilities Conference
"Learning in the 21st Century" is the theme of this year’s Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Michigan Conference. Lynell Burmark, Ph.D. and Christopher M. Lee, Ph.D. are the featured keynotes at this annual conference along with a one-day symposium on Universal Design in Learning (UDL), and a day- long Teen Transitions strand. UDL and access to education will take center stage. - September 27, 2009 - Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan
Babydollz Lingerie Inc, is Proud to Announce the Opening of It's Annual Halloween Costume Boo-Tique
Babydollz Lingerie Inc., Temecula, California's Premier Lingerie Boutique & Boudoir Photography Studio will be transforming into the Exclusive Babydollz Costume Boo-tique October 1st-October 31st, 2009. - September 27, 2009 - Babydollz Lingerie, Inc.
Horror Realm 2009 Convention Wrap Up
Welcome to Deer Creek wins film competition; other contest winners announced. - September 27, 2009 - Clownhouse Productions, LLC
Forensics Consulting Solutions is Again Recognized as Top Performer at FTI/Attenex 2009 Partners Summit
Pheonix based electronic discovery firm Forensics Consulting Solutions, receives top awards at industry Partners Summit. - September 27, 2009 - Forensics Consulting Solutions
Sound Authors Radio Show Releases Interview with Roy Zimmerman on blogtalkradio.com/soundauthors
Blog Talk Radio network broadcasting Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show, features well-known satirical singer/songwriter Roy Zimmerman. - September 27, 2009 - Sound Authors
Hair Restoration Treatments Increase for Bay Area Hair Restoration Surgeon Despite Difficult Economy
Bay area California hair restoration surgeon, Sara Wasserbauer, M.D. experienced a 30 percent increase in hair restoration treatments this past year. - September 27, 2009 - Sara Wasserbauer, M.D.
Nevada Unemployment is at an All-Time High; ActionCOACH Looking to Open a Business Coaching Franchise in Henderson
ActionCOACH, the world’s number one business coaching firm headquartered in Las Vegas, is looking to expand into Henderson in 2010. - September 27, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Washington DC Non-Profit Bridges of Understanding Welcomes New Executive Director to Its Ranks
Bridges of Understanding Foundation, a non-profit based in Washington, DC, announces the appointment of Ms. Carey Kluttz as Executive Director. - September 27, 2009 - Bridges of Understanding
Gluten-Free School Snack Wins 2009 GearAwardsTM
Once again Organic Nutrition has hit a home run. Developing great-tasting and nutritious gluten-free snacks is a difficult task, but under their Jungle Grub brand, Organic Nutrition’s newest flavor, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, has won a 2009 “Great Gear” award from... - September 26, 2009 - Organic Nutrition, Inc.
Rabbit Healthcare Systems to Demonstrate Rabbit EHR at the 2009 ASCO EHR Symposium: Harnessing the EHR: from Incentives to Sustainability
Rabbit Healthcare Systems is one of eight electronic health record (EHR) vendors elected to participate in a highlighted vendor demonstration event at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) 2009 EHR Symposium: Harnessing the EHR: From Incentives to Sustainability, October 6-7 in San Francisco, CA. - September 26, 2009 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Dallas Summit Shows Entrepreneurs How to Turn Their Knowledge Into Cash
Coaching Millions Super Summit Oct. 23-25 attracts new and seasoned entrepreneurs from all over the world to learn how to market their knowledge. Forget the recession. Forget unemployment. With a few simple steps, you can become the millionaire you have always dreamed yourself to be. That’s the message attendees will hear at the Coaching Millions Super Summit in Dallas, Texas on Oct. 23, 24 and 25, in Westin Galleria. - September 26, 2009 - Coaching Millions
Park Springs Couple Celebrates 60th Anniversary
A couple recently celebrated its 60th anniversary at the beginning of September. They said they are happy to be beginning the newest chapter of their life at the Atlanta continuing care retirement community. - September 26, 2009 - Park Springs Communities
Senator Isakson Addressed Healthcare, Current Events at Open Forum
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. spoke to a group of more than 200 seniors on topics such as the economy, Medicare, social security, foreign relations and more. - September 26, 2009 - Park Springs Communities
Business Woman from Birmingham Alabama Hosts a Bus Tour of Consignment Shops to Atlanta
Tracy True Dismukes of Birmingham, Alabama is the founder and owner of Consignment Chic, LLC (“Consignment Chic”). Dismukes will be hosting a consignment shopping bus tour to some of the finest consignment shops and resale shops in Atlanta, Georgia on October 10. Consignment Chic is a marketing alliance among consignment shop owners to promote shopping at consignment stores and resale shops across the country and Canada through the Consignment Chic website and sponsored events. - September 26, 2009 - Consignment Chic
Eisenberg Law Offices Reacts to Growing Underage Drinking and Drunk Driving Issue with High School Program
Wisconsin law firm volunteers to speak on the dangers of underage drinking at public awareness campaign developed by Drug Free Action Alliance, focused on educating adults on the safety risks of serving alcohol at teen parties and enforcing compliance with underage drinking laws. The event,... - September 26, 2009 - Eisenberg Law Offices
Hawaii International Film Festival Partners with The Vilcek Foundation to Present American Immigrant Filmmakers on Profile
The Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is teaming up with The Vilcek Foundation to present five films in a program titled "American Immigrant Filmmakers On Profile" (AIFP). - September 26, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Fuqua School of Business & Coach K Leadership Conference Names Confirmed Speakers
Duke University’s Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE) (www.leadershipandethics.org) has announced the confirmed speakers for the 8th annual Fuqua School of Business & Coach K Leadership Conference. - September 26, 2009 - Coach K Leadership Conference
Crescent State Bank Hosts Customer Appreciation Social
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 host a customer appreciation event on Friday, Oct. 2, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Clayton... - September 26, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
UXalliance Expands Global User Experience Network to 20 Countries
The UXalliance welcomes AyerViernes, Symetria, and YuCentrik to their global alliance of user experience companies. - September 26, 2009 - User Experience Alliance
Royal Oaks Building Group Begins New Construction for Lakestone Village
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com) has announced that the company has started new construction at Lakestone Village, a community development located in Fuquay-Varina, N.C. Five inventory homes are currently available for sale in Lakestone Village, and pre-sale opportunities are... - September 26, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Dr. Bud Smart of Audubon Environmental Releases Environmental Education Podcast
Audubon Environmental (www.audubonenv.com), a sustainability consulting firm that works with landowners, developers and government entities to protect and sustain land, water, wildlife and natural resources, has announced the release of a podcast discussing environmental education. In the podcast,... - September 26, 2009 - Audubon Environmental
Multiple Circuits and Distances Welcome All Cyclists to Event Benefiting Make a Wish Foundation of Ala. and Ga.
The 2009 Ride for Wishes fundraiser is set for October 2-4 in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Ala. - September 26, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission
Oh Wow Studios Takes Travel up a Notch with Introduction of User Generated, Content-Driven Applications
First Global Scrapbook and Travel Magazine Now Available at iTunes App Store. - September 26, 2009 - Oh Wow Studios, LLC
MarketsandMarkets: Global Emerging Lighting Technologies Market Worth US$112.2 Billion by 2014
The increase in the living standards and changing lifestyles has led to a greater demand for energy-efficient new lighting technologies over the traditional incandescent and halogen lighting. - September 26, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Dr. Darryl Inaba of CNS Productions to Speak on Addiction, Relapse and Recovery
Dr. Darryl Inaba, addiction and recovery expert of CNS Productions will be speaking on October 5, 2009 at Syracuse University in New York. - September 26, 2009 - CNS Productions, Inc.
Portable XRD Analyzer for Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals Identification
Terra, inXitu’s portable X-ray diffrection analyzer for phase identification and quantification of counterfeit pharmaceuticals. - September 26, 2009 - inXitu
Eco-Chic Gift Items and Organic Bed and Bath Product Line Launch at Zemis Online Store
Zemis, which specializes in selling unique world products as gift ideas for every occasion, brings you its extensive line up of earth friendly accessories at its Organic/Green Department Store. - September 26, 2009 - ZeMis
Rolotec AG Cooperates with AIM Software in the Field of Reference Data Management
The Swiss Rolotec AG, an international specialist for tailor made financial software solutions, has announced to enter into a strategic partnership with AIM Software. - September 26, 2009 - AIM Software
Monitis Releases User-Friendly Enhancements to Its Leading Cloud-Based IT Monitoring Platform
Monitis Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based enterprise-class IT systems monitoring platform, has added a number of enhancements to the user interface in its new release. - September 26, 2009 - Monitis GFI
MBAF Adds to Global Tax Solution Capabilities
With more than 38 years of experience working in public accounting, Rosen specializes in international tax consulting, US taxation of international transactions and cross border business operations. - September 26, 2009 - MBAF LLC
Hair Restoration Procedures Increase in Difficult Economy, Especially for Austin Practice
Hair restoration procedures are up 26 percent worldwide and up 35 percent for Austin practice, McGrath Medical. - September 26, 2009 - McGrath Medical
DIG Coaching Practice to Discuss the Meta Focus Method on Attention Talk Radio, an Insightful Look at Metaphoric Conversations and How They Can Move One Forward
Attention Talk Radio interviews Dr. Richard Siegel to gain insight on metaphoric conversations Friday, October 2, 2009, 2:00 p.m. ET. - September 26, 2009 - DIG Coaching Practice LLC
Mary Kraft Staffing and HR Solutions Puts on Their Blue Jeans to Fight Breast Cancer
Employees participate in Lee National Denim Day, going casual for a $5 donation and a great cause. - September 26, 2009 - Mary Kraft Staffing and HR Solutions
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Val, a labrador retriever and Hurricane Katrina survivor who was found barely alive, was lucky enough to have found his way into a loving home in suburban Chicago. Along with his sister, Brandy, who is also a shelter dog, they recently launched their “Real Dogs with Real Tales” stories in a series of books: Brandy and Val, Brandy and Val’s Favorite Things, and Brandy and Val’s Special Story. Brandy and Val can become members of the family with accompanying tie-in plush toys (sold separately). - September 26, 2009 - Brandy and Val, LLC
Washington DC Real Estate Agent Launches New Information Website
Damon J. Brockenberry announces launch of new website, offering free resources and information for home buyers and sellers in the Washington DC area. - September 26, 2009 - Damon Brockenberry
Generational DNA President Dave Brookmire Releases "Coaching for Success" to Prepare Managers for the Economic Recovery
Now is a critical time to invest in executive coaching to strengthen and prepare managers for the economic upturn. - September 26, 2009 - Generational DNA
Diamond Packaging Wins Four Awards in FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition
Diamond’s awards showcase its folding carton decorating capabilities, including foil stamping and embossing. - September 26, 2009 - Diamond Packaging
Log for Life Gives Diabetics Faster, Easier Glucose Logging
Log for Life, an award winning glucose logging application designed to empower and support insulin dependent diabetics, has officially launched after adding many key features. - September 26, 2009 - Gnoso, Inc.
Homeowners Not Aware They Cannot Remain with Their Existing Homeowners Insurer if Home Becomes Vacant
According to recent VacantHomeInsuranceNow.com study, data suggests that major homeowner insurers are not communicating with customers when policies need to be terminated due to vacancy. - September 26, 2009 - Vacant Home Insurance Now
Wake County SmartStart to Present at North Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference
In its continuing commitment to ensuring quality childcare in Wake County, five early childhood education professionals from Wake County SmartStart will present three workshops during the 2009 North Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children (NCAEYC) annual conference. All three... - September 26, 2009 - Wake County SmartStart
N.C. Water Rights Applauds Gov. Perdue’s Support of State Recapture for Yadkin Hydroelectric Project
The N.C. Water Rights Coalition (www.ncwaterrights.org) is commending Gov. Bev Perdue for filing evidence on September 18, 2009, with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in opposition to a 50-year licensing renewal request by Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. (“Alcoa”) for the Yadkin... - September 26, 2009 - Stanly County
Beverage Firm Donates Relaxation Shots to UN General Assembly to Promote World Peace – 192 Bottles of ‘RelaxZen’ Given to World Leaders
RelaxZen sends cases of their new relaxation beverage to the United Nations General Assembly to promote world peace by mellowing out all 192 world leaders. - September 26, 2009 - Forza Migliozzi, llc.
CARD Brings Experts Together for an East Coast Autism Conference This October
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. will bring six of its autism experts to present a full day of workshops for parent and professional development, Rochester, New York on October 28, 2009. - September 26, 2009 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Patty Briguglio of MMI Public Relations to Join Panel at N.C. Chamber Health Care Conference
MMI Public Relations (www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that President Patty Briguglio will speak on a panel discussion at the 2009 North Carolina Chamber Health Care Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at the Sheraton Imperial,... - September 26, 2009 - MMI
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. Honored as One of the Triangle’s Best Places to Work
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) has been named one of the Triangle’s Best Places to Work by Triangle Business Journal for the third consecutive year. To be considered for the award, CB&H employees assessed the firm via a confidential online survey. The award... - September 26, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP