United States News
NPSA Partners with ME Payment Solutions
The National Portable Storage Association partners with ME Payment Solutions for credit card processing. - January 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
IRESE, Inc. Launches Industry's First Real Estate Only Securities and Derivatives Exchange
IRESE Exchange Provides Liquidity to Mortgages in Commercial and Residential Real Estate Properties, Property Price Decline Insurance and Debt Free Cash to Property Owners. - January 24, 2009 - IRESE, Inc.
BarricadeMX Version 2.2 Anti-Spam Software Released
Fort Systems Ltd. has released a new version of BarricadeMX, the popular anti-spam software for commercial email gateways. BarricadeMX is used by ISPs and ASPs world-wide to filter inbound and outbound e-mail for spam, viruses and phishing schemes. BarricadeMX has been popular for large sites because of its speed, accuracy, efficiency, licensing model and associated cost savings. - January 24, 2009 - Fort Systems Ltd
ImGlobal Solutions Proposals Combined, Save Merchants Over $400,000 a Year
ImGlobal Solutions, LLC announced today that merchants who received proposals have combined saving opportunities of over $400,000 a year. - January 24, 2009 - ImGlobal Solutions, LLC
Gamekicker.com Website Launch - a New Public Standard in Video Game Ratings, Reviews and Gaming News
Announcing the launch of Gamekicker.com, the "web 2.0" of video game ratings, reviews and gamer news websites. Gamekicker.com is the new, gamer driven, industry standard for video game ratings and reviews. All ratings and reviews are submitted by real gamers for real games, with no... - January 24, 2009 - Gamekicker.com
Carlos De Nicaragua - Militant Salsa Reggae
Carlos de Nicaragua is a man with a long, long musical history. From his Central American birthplace to the banlieues of Paris via the Caribbean, Cuba, Africa and all the influences along the way, he has developed a truly unique sound over the last quarter of a century. - January 24, 2009 - Carlos de Nicaragua
Mack’s® New Roll Ups™ Wallet Earplugs Mark Convergence of Convenience, Technology and Hearing Safety
Innovative new product brings easy-to-use convenience in an easy-to-carry wallet-sized package. - January 24, 2009 - McKeon Products
Houston IVF Opens New Infertility Center
One of the nation’s leading infertility treatment practices opens a facility in west Houston’s new Memorial Hermann Tower. - January 24, 2009 - Houston IVF
The Basement Doctor at the Easton Area Home Show
The Basement Doctor will be offering waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, foundation repair and basement finishing services. A limited amount of free tickets are available. - January 24, 2009 - The Basement Doctor
Data Breach at Major Payment Processor Drives Thousands of Consumers to yasni.com Over Fears of Identity Theft
Traffic at Leading Online Reputation Management Service, yasni.com, Doubles as Millions of Credit Cardholders Become Subject to Fraud. - January 24, 2009 - yasni.com
VoxDomains.com Registrar Adds .IN to Domain Offerings
Hoping your Web site will become the next "in" thing on the Internet? VoxDomains.com Registrar may be able to help. VoxDomains.com Registrar is adding .IN to its long list of domain offerings. - January 24, 2009 - VoxDomains.com Registrar
Protect Your Company's Reputation from Malicious Online Attacks: Leslie Carruthers from The Search Guru Shares How at Prestigious SMX Conference
Seventy-five percent of Fortune 100 companies experience malicious online attacks on their reputation. On February 10, 2009 at the Search Marketing Expo (SMX) West conference in Santa Clara, California, top experts will share how to fight back before this vicious activity tarnishes you, your... - January 24, 2009 - The Search Guru SEO Company
Announcement - - Peter S. Sloane Joins Leason Ellis LLP
Peter S. Sloane has joined Leason Ellis LLP, an intellectual property law firm in White Plains, New York, as Chairman of the Trademark and Copyright Practice Group. Peter was formerly a Partner at Ostrolenk Faber LLP in New York City. - January 24, 2009 - Leason Ellis LLP
Atlas Copco CMT USA Renews Contract with 90octane for Used Equipment Solutions Program
The conversion-driven marketing agency sends prospects to a website with pre-owned water well drilling equipment. - January 24, 2009 - 90octane
Ellie’s Closet Announces the Launch of Their Spring – Summer 2009 Collection
The pieces in this collection exude a bold and fun loving appeal staying true to Ellie’s Closet’s original design concept. “This season held a lot of inspiration for us,” says Holli Gibson, designer for Ellie’s Closet, “We were inspired by our favorite spring and summer activities (all involving water, of course), our favorite summer fruit, our favorite childhood nursery rhymes, songs and plays, and pride in our country.” - January 24, 2009 - Ellie's Closet
David C. Dufendach, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP’s Valuation Services Group to Speak at KC’s Event on SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets on 03/05/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that David C. Dufendach, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP’s Valuation Services Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on March 5, 2009, Thursday, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. For further details of the event and panelists, please visit http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_SFAS_142.html. - January 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Kisma Hair Co. and Spa Named One of Nation's Fastest-Growing Salons for Fourth Consecutive Year by Salon Today Magazine
Kisma Hair Co. and Spa, owned by Anet Fiorenza Bennett, was once again named one of the 200 fastest-growing salons in North America by Salon Today magazine, a top business publication for salon and spa owners. This is the fourth consecutive year that Kisma Hair Co. and Spa has been honored for this... - January 24, 2009 - Kisma Hair Co & Spa
Gift Baskets Made 2 Perfection Announces New Naughty But Nice Designs Just in Time for Valentines Day
While GiftBasketsMade2Perfection.com creates an array of custom-made gift baskets for any and every occasion, their “Naughty but Nice” designs surpass the rest. Felisha Hobbs, Owner and Head Designer of these intimate gifts says, “It was long overdue.” - January 24, 2009 - Gift Baskets Made 2 Perfection
Salud al dia Magazine Has Been Named the Official Spanish-Language Magazine for Go Red for Women from the American Heart Association
An agreement was signed between Go Red for Women and Salud al dia magazine for sponsoring and support the 2009-2010 campaign. - January 24, 2009 - Salud al dia magazine
44th Presidential Inaugural Festivity Organizations Employed Avocado Security’s Pioneering Video Surveillance + Business Intelligence Software
Avocado Security’s Video Surveillance Monitoring Technology Rallies Into History with Continuity of Operation for Inauguration 2009 Festivity Organizations. - January 24, 2009 - Avocado Security
Jake Records Joins MySpace Music Program
The Label's Catalog Will be Integrated Into MySpace Music, the World's Premier Online Music Community. - January 24, 2009 - Jake Records
Broadway's Christa Jackson Stars in Evita, Fullerton, Ca Feb 13-March 1
A big new production of Andew Lloyd Webber's Evita Plays in Fullerton's Plummer Auditorium February 13- March 1. With Broadway star Christa Jackson as Evita and popular movie and television personality Jay Willick as Peron, it also features a 20 piece live orchestra. - January 23, 2009 - FCLO Music Theatre
IMPACT International Marketing Expands Opens East Cost Office in Florida
IMPACT International Marketing Group, Inc. continues to grow despite the economic downturn. The corporate headquarters located in Lake Havasu City, AZ opened a new office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the addition of Shaun Smith to the sales team. Smith was previously with Spirit Incentives and brings a wealth of experience with him. Future plans for 2009 include growing the sales team at the Florida office. - January 23, 2009 - IMPACT International Marketing
Sawlog Prices Fell 5-12% Worldwide in the 3Q/08 as Lumber Markets Weakened, Reports WRQ
Reduced consumption of lumber in North America and Europe in the 3Q/08 resulted in lower demand for sawlogs and declining prices for softwood timber, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ). Because wood costs account for 65-75% of the production costs when producing softwood lumber, they are the key factor determining a regions or company’s competitiveness. - January 23, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Texas Self Storage Association Welcomes New Board Members, Elects Officers
Texas Self Storage Association welcomes three new board members and elects new officers for the 2008-2009 service year. - January 23, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
NetPLUS Concepts Forms SREC Alliance
Company Negotiates Brokerage Agreement with Sol Systems. - January 23, 2009 - NetPLUS Concepts
Jorgenson Consulting Opens Colorado Office
Jorgenson Consulting Inc., a premier Executive Search firm specializing in Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Development Organizations has opened its first office in the western region of the United States. - January 23, 2009 - Jorgenson Consulting, Inc.
Students Graduate from CDIA at Boston University
Students from five digital arts programs received certificates at the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University’s commencement ceremony. - January 23, 2009 - Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University
Vector1 Media Launches V1 Energy
New publication and portal dedicates itself to the new energy economy. - January 23, 2009 - Vector1 Media
College Students Report on Dorm Bed Sheets: “Not as Nice as at Home”
In an online survey conducted with college students across the country, CampusBedding.com found that 50 percent are not satisfied with the sheets on their dorm room beds. When asked for the source of their dissatisfaction, 59 percent answered, “Not as nice as my sheets at home.” - January 23, 2009 - CampusBedding.com LLC
Heartland Information Services Moves Up to 2nd Place in National Survey for Outsourced Transcription
Heartland Information Services placed second out of 12 ranked outsourced transcription companies in a report released in December of 2008 by KLAS®, an independent healthcare research firm (www.KLASresearch.com). As compared to 2006 and 2007, this second place ranking shows a consistent improvement by Heartland. - January 23, 2009 - Heartland Information Services
One Legal Announces Expansion of Online Court Filing Service to Five Additional States
Litigation Professionals Can Now File Court Documents in Fourteen States Using OneLegal.com. - January 23, 2009 - One Legal
SearchitRight Announces Availability of Hard-to-Find Ethics Classes and Online CLE Training for Attorneys and Paralegals
For attorneys and other legal professionals, finding an ethics course to fulfill yearly continuing-education requirements is like trying to find the proverbial needle in a haystack. SearchitRight.com not only offers an online ethics course, but a number of other courses that are CLE-approved. - January 23, 2009 - Global Information Research & Retrieval, LLC
USA Pool & Toy Introduces New Pool and Water Toy Products for 2009
USA Pool & Toy, located in North Florida, has announced its new wholesale pool toy and wholesale gift products for 2009. - January 23, 2009 - USA Pool & Toy
Chicago Motorcycle Show Supports Children of the Fallen January Event to Benefit Children of Fallen Troops
Operation Ensuring Christmas, a charitable organization assisting children of fallen American Troops, today announced that the 25th annual 2009 Chicago Motorcycle Show will donate a portion of the shows proceeds to Operation Ensuring Christmas. OEC provides children with Christmas gift cards during the holiday season, as well as a “Christmas in July” VIP theme park trip to Orlando, Florida. - January 23, 2009 - Operation Ensuring Christmas, Inc.
Direct Air Announces Special Super Bowl XLIII Charter to Tampa Bay
Direct Air announces a special round-trip Charter for Pittsburgh Steeler fans wishing to travel to Super Bowl XLIII. The charter will depart from Pittsburgh International Airport on Thursday, January 29 at 12:30 PM and will arrive at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, Florida at 2:30... - January 23, 2009 - Direct Air
Laura James Jewelry Featured at Star-Studded Film Premiere of "He's Just Not That Into You"
Laura James Jewelry was recently chosen to create a necklace to be included in the one hundred fifty celebrity VIP gift bags for the premiere of the star-studded film "He's Just Not That Into You" starring Jennifer Anniston, Scarlett Johansson, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Connelly and Ben Affleck. - January 23, 2009 - Laura James Jewelry
SAP BPC Customer Summit in Las Vegas Ends on Upbeat Note
The first SAP Business Planning & Consolidation (BPC) customer summit, hosted by Column 5 Consulting, concluded today after three days of networking, educational sessions and management process workshops for customers of SAP BPC. - January 23, 2009 - Column5 Consulting
Palm Beach Realty Advisors, Inc. Changes Name to Realty Advisors International, Inc.
Palm Beach Realty Advisors, Inc. has changed its name to become Realty Advisors International, Inc. (“Realty Advisors”). During the 4th quarter of 2008 Realty Advisors has experienced rapid growth with real estate agents joining from many top firms. - January 23, 2009 - Realty Advisors International
Motivational Speaker Almas J. Sami’ Will Give Free Parenting Lecture at the Zula B. Wylie Library in Cedar Hill, Texas
In an effort to give back to the community, Almas J. Sami’ will give a free “I AM BEING…A Great Parent: (Women Raising Sons…Alone), lecture at the Zula B. Wylie Library, Thursday, January 29th at 7:00 pm. The I AM BEING Lecture Series is one of several lectures that Mr. Sami’ offers through his company Sohaja Publishing & Lecturing Company, LLC. - January 23, 2009 - Sohaja Publishing & Lecturing Company, LLC
Ya-Boy A.M.C is Please to Announce the Release of "iHustle 24/7"
One of the hottest underground Musicians on the Internet during 2008 has just released his breakout CD "iHustle 24/7." On March 5, 2009 Ya-Boy A.M.C. will perform songs from the CD, live from Burbank, CA in streaming HDTV PPV Concert. - January 23, 2009 - Ya-Boy A.M.C.
Abalos & Associates, PLLC Names Senior Tax Accountant
Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), has announced that Jamie Altman has joined the firm as a senior tax accountant. In this position, she will handle client relations, research and compliance, as well as tax returns for businesses and individuals. - January 23, 2009 - Abalos & Associates
BarterQuest Announces Free Trading for All Transactions
BarterQuest, which provides a platform that supports the cashless exchange of goods, services and the use of real estate, today announced all bartering on its recently launched site (http://www.barterquest.com) will be free. - January 23, 2009 - JPM Global
Beyond Concepts, Inc. Launches New CD/DVD Printing Process - Offering Outstanding Image Quality for Any CD Duplication Project at Affordable Prices
Beyond Concepts, Inc. specializes in short run CD and DVD duplication with focus on business marketing and independent musical artists. By utilizing the latest in CD printing technology and offering a variety of exceptional design and authoring services, Beyond Concepts sets themselves apart from other CD duplication companies. - January 23, 2009 - Beyond Concepts, Inc.
Untitled 11:11 Announces Collaboration with Artist Jill Lear and Stylist Aidyn Crowe of It Girl LLC
Untitled 11:11 is collaborating with artist Jill Lear and stylist/producer Aidyn Crowe for their upcoming Fall/Winter '09 collection. - January 23, 2009 - Untitled 11:11
Golden Quill Press Story Submission Contest
Golden Quill Press.com Has Issued a Call for Story Entries for New Book Contest. - January 23, 2009 - Golden Quill Press
EmPower Research Announces a Key Addition to Its US Sales Leadership Team
EmPower Research Inc., a Business Advisory and Media Services company, has strengthened its management team by appointing Gene Shippey as Director of Sales (East). Mr. Shippey is based in the New York area and will provide leadership to EmPower’s sales operations in the Eastern United States. - January 23, 2009 - EmPower Research LLC
Auto Insurance Fraud Increasing—how It Affects Policyholders
InsuranceBureau.com reports that economic conditions are creating a surge in auto insurance fraud. - January 23, 2009 - InsuranceBureau.com
The Graphic Design School Unveils New Website and Opens Enrollments
The Graphic Design School unveils their website and opens enrollments for 2009. The course proves to deliver to students the fundamentals required to become a Professional Graphic Designer. Internationally accredited, The Graphic Design School announces the launch of a one-on-one, online graphic... - January 23, 2009 - The Graphic Design School
Frank Gelman Joins Propheta Communications as Senior Consultant
Former COO of The Rasky/Baerlein Group Joins Growing Agency. - January 23, 2009 - Propheta Communications