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13 Year-Old Singer and Southern California Rapper Win National Competition
Thirteen year-old singer and Southern California rapper win the recent “Uplifting Minds II” national talent competition in vocal and songwriting. - December 16, 2008 - Uplifting Minds II
AAMBC Calls EveryDay Life by MG Hardie a Fresh New Voice in Urban Literature
The humorous hip hop book EveryDay Life by MG Hardie is reviewed by African Americans on the Move. - December 16, 2008 - MG
W. Michael Holm Joins Williams Mullen Business Litigation and Appellate Practices
W. Michael Holm a senior trial lawyer with an extensive appellate practice has joined the McLean, Virginia office of Williams Mullen. - December 16, 2008 - Williams Mullen
Boca Loca Cachaça Company Approaches 2009 with New US Distribution Partner
Boca Loca Cachaça has appointed Bedford & Grove to head up distribution in the United States - bringing the brand’s expansion into new key states, including California, New York, New Jersey and Texas. This exciting growth in U.S. availability of Boca Loca comes on the heels of greater brand expansion into European markets. - December 16, 2008 - Boca Loca Cachaça
Realtycms.net Announces the Launch of New Real Estate CMS (Content Management System) Software
Realty CMS are an innovative and productive company that provides a variety of services for Real Estate Businesses. Realty CMS company builds custom (Web 2.0) web solutions for the Real Estate Industry. Realty CMS is a New York based web development company. - December 16, 2008 - Realty CMS
GlobalPak Launches New Website
GlobalPak Launches New Website Featuring Shrink Products. - December 16, 2008 - GlobalPak
Maintrust KAG to Enhance the Integration of SIX Telekurs VDF Data by Implementing GAIN Data Management
AIM Software, a leading provider of reference data management solutions to the financial industry, announced the successful going-live of GAIN Data Management at Maintrust KAG mbH, the German investment subsidiary of the Nomura Holding, Inc. Tokyo. The reference data management platform is used by Maintrust for the automated delivery of static data from SIX Telekurs VDF into V3 by Sungard. - December 16, 2008 - AIM Software
Mashable Announces Winners in 2008 Open Web Awards
Mashable, the popular social media news blog, today announced the winners of its annual Open Web Awards (www.openwebawards.com), the only multilingual international online voting competition that covers major innovations in web technology. - December 16, 2008 - Mashable
Canonball Creative Wins Davey Award
This year, Canonball a small high-end interactive agency, brings home the silver Davey Award for their web achievements. - December 16, 2008 - Criterion.B
James Cotoia Realtor from EXIT Realty Professional Helps Homeowners Through the Short Sale Process
James Cotoia has been a full time full service Realtor since 1991. James has an Associates Degree in Real Estate and is a Graduate of the Realtor Institute. James is a member of the Northern RI Chamber of Commerce and part of the Executive of Success Club. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors. With declining home prices many financially stricken homeowners will be forced sell their homes short as one of several options other than foreclosure. - December 16, 2008 - EXIT Realty Professional
Consignment Chic - A New Television Show and Website About the Thrill of Shopping Consignment
Consigment Chic (http://www.consignmentchic.com) is a new television show and website created by Tracy True Dismukes, Owner of Collage Designer Consignment (http://www.shopcollage.com). The Consignment Chic television show focuses on the thrill of the hunt in shopping consignment, the value of saving money on high-end merchandise at 60-80% off retail and the wisdom of selling perfect items that are not being used. The consignment industry is thriving amidst job loss and economic recession. - December 16, 2008 - Consignment Chic
Strativity Group Announces the Expansion of Its 2009 Customer Experience Management (CEM) Certification Program
Now in its third year, program to offer optional third day of training to allow participants additional practice with CEM concepts and principles. - December 16, 2008 - Strativity Group, Inc.
Study: Holidays Put the Humbug on Productivity
In a down economy, 15% of workers say they’re afraid to take time off for the holidays. - December 16, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
BlackBerry Pearl Flip Cases Now Available from OrionGadgets
OrionGadgets introduces a line of cases for BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 mobile phone. - December 16, 2008 - OrionGadgets
OrionGadgets Presents Palm Treo Pro Accessories Line
Palm Treo Pro chargers, cases, cradles and other accessories are now available from OrionGadgets. - December 16, 2008 - OrionGadgets
Opening of Teachers' Free Online Resource Center on Chinese Culture
ChildBook.com formally opened today the free Chinese Culture Lesson Plans that contains an updated list of lesson plans that can be used for teaching Chinese culture. The lesson plans cover Chinese festivals, Chinese current events and Chinese literature. - December 16, 2008 - childbook.com
Independent Music Website Experiences Surge in European Music Submissions
Independent and Unsigned Music Website www.BoostIndependentMusic.com Experiences a Boom in Music Submissions from the UK and Europe. - December 16, 2008 - Boost Group Limited
Samurai Karate Studio Participates in Blythewood Christmas Parade
Samurai Karate Studio participated in the annual Blythewood Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 14th. Several students and parents walked the parade route handing out candy and flyers for the studio. - December 16, 2008 - Samurai Karate Studio
Microcapmatters.com Initiates Coverage of AERS
Microcapmatters.com, a website that focuses on situations dealing within the microcap markets, is pleased to announce the initiation of coverage of Aerius International, Inc. (AERS.PK). Aerius international is a developmental company in the cellular antenna industry with patents pending that will... - December 16, 2008 - Microcapmatters.com
HotLezbosInAction.com Provides a Social Justice Networking Platform for Artists and Activists to Explore New Strategies for Advancing LGBT Equality
Today, Heather Cox Carducci and Gigi Otalvaro-Hormillosa, the founders of HotLezbosInAction.com announce the alpha launch of their online social justice networking platform targeting LGBT artists, activists, and professionals, as well as their allies. Hot Lezbos In Action is part of a small number... - December 16, 2008 - Aeromestiza
Southern Oregon Photographer Sean Bagshaw's Award Winning Photo of Lunar Eclipse at Smithsonian
Ashland, Oregon's Sean Bagshaw's digital photo "Lunar Eclipse Over Mount Shasta" has garnered numerous awards and accolades including a showing at the prestigious Smithsonian in Washington D.C. - December 16, 2008 - Outdoor Exposure Photography
Outskirts Press Announces Leading with Compassion, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Leadership Book from Plainfield, IN Author Louay M. Safi
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Leading with Compassion: Anchoring Leadership Practices in Prophetic Traditions by Louay M. Safi, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Leadership category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - December 16, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Unstoppable, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry Book from Edison, NJ Author Urmil Kapadiya
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Unstoppable: A Journey Through Love, Life and Motivation by Urmil Kapadiya, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 paperback in the Poetry category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for... - December 16, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces You're God's Gift To Teachers, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Christian - Inspirational Book from Tustin, CA Author John Marder
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published You're God's Gift To Teachers: Passages of Biblical Encouragement for Teachers by John Marder, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Christian - Inspirational category is available worldwide on book retailer websites... - December 16, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Not So Good Advice Guy, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Humor Book from Woodbury, NJ Author J. R. Richard
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Not So Good Advice Guy by J. R. Richard, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Humor category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price... - December 16, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
E-Waste Recycler Opens Doors in Huntsville Alabama
Alabama Electronics Recyclers Inc., a new startup corporation in Alabama has opened its doors to business and government, providing the most environmentally sound answer to dealing with obsolete computer and electronic equipment. - December 16, 2008 - Alabama Electronics Recyclers Inc.
Divers Take the Plunge for Toys for Tots
Pasco County divers fill the Toys for Tots box with toys and cash at event sponsored by Scuba West in Hudson Florida. - December 16, 2008 - Scuba West
New Website Gives Hope to Ailing Real Estate Agents
New real estate marketing strategy give agents the means with which to acquire as many listings and qualified buyers as they can handle. - December 16, 2008 - AdvantageML
Near Death Survivor, Lori Quaranta, Tells Her God Driven, Inspirational Story in Her Book, "God’s Funny That Way"
“Thirty percent of those who have a ruptured brain aneurysm die before they reach an Emergency Room. Of those who survive and receive emergency care, 30 to 60 percent die. The remaining few commonly have severe impairments in speech, strength, coordination, and memory. For those who survive this devastating illness and return to a normal life, the percentage is even lower….” - December 16, 2008 - Consetta Creative Publicity
BigDeal4U.com Offers Up to 80% Off on Wholesale Clothing for the Holidays
BigDeal4U.com is a wholesale clothing closeout distributor of highly discounted trendy and fashionable wholesale women's clothing at up to 80% below wholesale cost and up to 95% off on clearance items. - December 16, 2008 - BigDeal4U.com
BigDeal4U.com Announces Wholesale Clothing Website Revamp
BigDeal4U.com announces website revamp to a more user friendly navigation experience for those wholesale clothing buyers interested in up to 80% savings below wholesale price on wholesale women’s clothing. - December 16, 2008 - BigDeal4U.com
Laughing Out Loud Announces West Coast Rep
Mila Cole designer and owner of Laughing Out Loud announces that they will now be represented on the West Coast by Wendy's Closet. - December 16, 2008 - Laughing Out Loud
Laughing Out Loud Kids’s Debut Collection Wins Prestigious ‘Best in Show’ Award
Children’s apparel label Laughing Out Loud is already receiving accolades. The Spring/Summer ’09 line from designer Mila Cole, which debuted at New York’s premiere Children’s Club trade show in October, has received the covetable “Best in Show” award honoring market newcomers from longtime industry expert Tina Barry, a correspondent for JamesGirone.com, a revered online guide to the children’s marketplace. - December 16, 2008 - Laughing Out Loud
Grand Rapids Firm Offers Free Educational Video to Ignite Michigan Economy
A local Grand Rapids firm, MichSEO, announced today that they will be posting a free 55 minute video on their website, with hopes of educating small businesses and stimulating the Michigan economy. The free video, "10 Easy Methods to Attract More Traffic to your Website - Without Breaking the... - December 16, 2008 - MichSEO
Enigma Games Releases EFL: Preseason Football for Windows Mobile and Blackberry Devices
The sequel to the #1 best selling football game on blackberry and windows mobile, EFL: Strategy Football, is finally here. EFL: Preseason (Enigma Football League) will allow you to coach your team, save and upload your game records to compete with other players and earn a spot on the EFL All-Pro team, and updated team ratings. - December 16, 2008 - Enigma Games
Start a New Career. Teach English Abroad and Earn Your TEFL Certification with TEFL Institute
TEFL Institute is conducting an information session on Teaching English Abroad. CNN has rated English teaching abroad in its Top Ten list of fastest growing jobs. Each month thousands of native-English speakers are needed to teach Conversational English abroad. This information session is open to... - December 15, 2008 - TEFL Institute
New Electronic Cigarette Franchises Prosper Despite the Economic Downturn
Smoking Everywhere, LLC is expanding its business by reducing air pollution, eliminating toxic secondhand smoke, and making smokers who crave nicotine happy – all at the same time. - December 15, 2008 - Smoking Everywhere, LLC
South Florida Beach Boot Camp Instructor Reveals Training Secrets in New Book
Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein takes his successful fitness beach boot camp programs on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida and shares them in his new book, Change Made Easy – Your Basic Training Orders to Excellent Physical and Mental Health, published by Advantage Books in Orlando, Florida. His book is... - December 15, 2008 - The Health Colonel
vineyard vines® Signs Licensing Deal with the National Football League
Brothers Shep and Ian Murray, CEOs and Co-Founders of vineyard vines®, announced today that their company has entered into a licensing arrangement with the National Football League to design and distribute a collection of men’s and women’s custom apparel and accessories. The initial... - December 15, 2008 - vineyard vines
Brand New Kissy Kissy Lines Now Available at AtterdagKids.com
AtterdagKids.com (http://www. AtterdagKids.com), an online retailer of high quality designer baby clothes and accessories, today announced that it has recently added the latest fashions from leading children’s clothing designer Kissy Kissy. Kissy Kissy’s newest lines, Summer Safari,... - December 15, 2008 - Atterdag Kids
One Legal, Leading Provider of Court Filing and Process Serving, Expands eService Offering to Sonoma County Superior Court
One Legal collaborates with Sonoma County Bar Association and Superior Court to Provide Innovative New Electronic Service Offering. - December 15, 2008 - One Legal
From Coaching Athletes and Sales Teams to Coaching Business Owners – Kyle Oberndorf Joins ActionCOACH
Oberndorf has always believed in living his dreams. With ActionCOACH, he will now also be able to help people reach their goals and live their dreams. - December 15, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Shweta Jhajharia Brings Extensive Sales and Marketing Experience to ActionCOACH in London
“The fact that the concept of business coaching is based on reciprocity is highly motivating for me.” - December 15, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Cosmetology 101 Salon/Education Center Placed 9th in Global Hair Care Contest, Offering Intro to Cosmetology Workshop
Cosmetology 101 Salon/Education Center placed 9th in the Style Star Global hair contest. Cosmetology 101 Salon/Education center in Providence Rhode Island, is now offering advanced/ entry level cosmetology/barbering classes and Intro to cosmetology workshop for non-licensed individuals to see if cosmetology is a profession/career they would consider. - December 15, 2008 - Cosmetology 101/Education Center
Foreclosures and Bail-Outs Have People Grumpy -- So It's No Surprise That Shoppers Are Picking Up Grumps Stuffed Toys
Grumps are "frowny" stuffed toys - but their creator is dedicated to turning frowns upside down through charity. - December 15, 2008 - Grumps
Raving Customer Introduces Activ Technologies to Speak at SAP ASUG on Gaining Significant Supply Chain Results Using Microsoft
Powell Electronics, a major defense and aerospace distributor, raves about their improved SAP supply chain results achieved by Activ Technologies. Powell Electronics selected Activ Technologies, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, to design a solution to improve their supply chain visibility. Mike Ayers, Powell Electronics’ SAP Product Manager, will introduce Mike Roberts, President & CEO of Activ Technologies, to speak at SAP ASUG Philadelphia Chapter meeting, held on December 10, 2008. - December 15, 2008 - Activ Technologies
The Basement Doctor Helps the Mid-Ohio Foodbank
'The Basement Doctor' J&D Basement Systems is working with the Mid-Ohio Foodbank by utilizing their Home Improvement Center in Reynoldsburg Ohio as a collection point for non-perishable food donations. - December 15, 2008 - The Basement Doctor
The National Fitness Hall of Fame is Proud to Announce Its HOF Induction Class of 2009
The 2009 National Fitness Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & 4th Annual “Don of Sports” Awards Dinner will be held jointly, Sunday – March 15th, 2009. This year’s event will feature special presenters Dr. Bob Goldman and Tamilee Webb as well as other sports and fitness celebrities. - December 15, 2008 - The National Fitness Hall of Fame & Museum
Todd Jackson Named President of NARI San Diego for Second Consecutive Year
Jackson Design & Remodeling (JDR), winner of the 2007 BBB Torch Award for Business Ethics, today announced that CEO Todd Jackson has been elected President of the San Diego Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) for a second consecutive year. Serving the San... - December 15, 2008 - Jackson Design and Remodeling
TC of 39th Ave Music aka The Ambassador of Hope Hop Giving Back to the Community for Christmas
To give back and thanks for all the support he has received for his music and community outreach program, TC of 39th Ave Music will host a Christmas party for the kids of The Carr Square Community Center. - December 15, 2008 - 39th Ave Music LLC