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Armor Systems International Appoints Mr. Lex McMahon President
The Board of Directors of Armor Systems International (ASI) appoints Mr. Lex McMahon to serve as President. Mr. McMahon began his road to success on the battleground streets of Mogadishu, Somalia as a U.S. Marine participating in Operation Restore Hope and Operation Continue Hope from December... - July 30, 2008 - Armor Systems International
Exit Timeshares Offers Hope for Distressed Timeshare Owners and Pledges Revenues to the United Way
Exit Timeshares pledges to help distressed timeshare owners faced with tough economic times. Many individuals facing foreclosure and hardships turn to Exit Timeshares to rescue them from their timeshare contract burden. Now timeshare owners have a place to turn to for relief while helping give to a good cause. - July 30, 2008 - Exittimeshares
Happi House Restaurants Return to Franchising
Happi House Restaurants spokesperson, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company’s Board has approved a plan that would return the brand to franchising. Happi House, which opened its first location in 1976 in San Jose’s historic Japantown, is an Asian fast-casual concept that... - July 30, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Tampa Company Allows Event Goers to Have a Cigar and Smoke It Too
The Mobile Cigar Lounge Co. introduces an innovative cigar solution to the no smoking laws. Retired NHL veterans Stan Neckar and Dave Andreychuk were frustrated with the strict no smoking laws and no where to enjoy cigars in style at social events. So they and their partner Juan Guillen, who conceived the idea, decided there has to be a better way and The Mobile Cigar Lounge company was born. - July 30, 2008 - Mobile Cigar Lounge Co.
Lone Lawn Care Company Joins Maryland Congressman’s Green Showcase
Leading organic-based lawn care company speaks about successful green business practices at Mid-Atlantic Green Showcase. - July 30, 2008 - NaturaLawn of America
Jeff Benton Homes Opens New Pool and Clubhouse in South Huntsville
Representatives from the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce joined Jeff Benton Homes a ceremony to open a new pool and clubhouse complex in Renaissance, a JBH community in Huntsville, Alabama. - July 30, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
LegalView Unveils Details of a Breakthrough Mesothelioma Cancer Early Detection Test for Mesothelioma Patients
LegalView reported a breakthrough test on its mesothelioma blog, which will allow early detection of mesothelioma cancer. Up to this point, the number one reason mesothelioma cancer kills a patient so quickly is due to the fact that it is often misdiagnosed. - July 30, 2008 - LegalView
LegalView Reports Details of Failing Artificial Hip Component Known as the Zimmer Durom Cup
LegalView informed readers of Zimmer Holding's suspended sales of its artificial hip component, the Durom cup, because of reports from physicians that the part was failing and/or faulty. The device, which is a hip socket, has been under investigation by the company, who continued to claim it was not defective. - July 30, 2008 - LegalView
PaperStreet to Design New Site for Tarracks, Wetter & Associates
PaperStreet is proud to announce that soon Tarracks, Wetter & Associates will have a brand new home on the web. The site will be designed in classic PaperStreet fashion: professional, bold, and practical. Taracks Wetter and Associates is a Florida group of lawyers practicing in Criminal law,... - July 30, 2008 - PaperStreet Web Design
Song Contest Call for Entries: North Carolina Songwriters Co-op Annual Song Contest
NCSC presents their 11th Annual Song Contest. Songwriters from across the world can enter online with Sonicbids.com/NCSongwriters or mail their entries to NCSC. Deadline is Sept 30,2008. - July 30, 2008 - Batson Group Marketing and PR
Renewable Energy Stocks Presents Sector Close-Up on Solar Stocks for July 2008
Renewable Energy Stocks Sector Close-Up on Solar Stocks; “Solar Stocks - Looking for a Bottom?” - July 30, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Investorideas.com Green Investor Audio Series Presents: BP on Clean Energy Initiatives
Head of BP’s Alternative Energy Division, Vivian Cox Discusses Commitment to Clean Energy. - July 30, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
OrionGadgets Introduces Samsung ACE i325 Chargers
Multiple battery charging solutions now available for Samsung ACE i325 from OrionGadgets. - July 30, 2008 - OrionGadgets
Staff Patrol Releases Semi Annual Employment Screening Risk Analysis Report
Charts show a growing percentage of employees with significant “risk issues” across 5 industries. Staff Patrol’s report focused on key elements of past investigations and matched the critical market segments of concern. - July 30, 2008 - Staff Patrol, Inc.
Anonymous Surfing is Now Available for Firefox and Vista Using Private Proxy
Anonymous Proxy released for Firefox version 3.0 under both Windows XP and Windows Vista. Download a free trial of the anonymous proxy at http://www.privacyview.com/anonymous_proxy/anonymous_proxy.aspx. - July 30, 2008 - Privacy Partners, LLC
BayView Entertainment Announces Dynamic Belly Dance DVD Instructional Series from IAMED Coming in August & September
A series of five belly dance instructional DVDs are coming to retail in August & September from the IAMED – International Academy of Middle Easter Dance – and BayView Entertainment, one of America’s leading distributors of fitness and dance DVDs. - July 30, 2008 - BayView Entertainment
CriticalPoint and Baxa Corp Introduce Crosswalk Tool for Sterile Compounding Regulatory Requirements
CriticalPoint, LLC , in partnership with Baxa Corporation, announces the availability of a free online reference tool for understanding state laws and regulations related to sterile compounding and USP 797 compliance. - July 30, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Winters Xmas Tree Gauge - New Product
Winters Instruments has introduced a Xmas Tree Gauge to its product line, built to the specific needs of oil field equipment. This 4” (100mm) heavy duty gauge is used in severe conditions where rugged construction is required. Winters’ Xmas Tree Gauge features a ±1% ANSI/ASME... - July 30, 2008 - Winters Instruments
Banking ETFs Have Seen a Bounce in Price, But PowerShares Momentum Tracker Doubts That They Can Gain Momentum
Despite an impressive rally from the financial sector late last week, Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker believes there may be more downside for financial ETFs. http://www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_PS.asp Don Dion, publisher of PowerShares Momentum Tracker noted... - July 30, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Local Lake of the Ozarks Entrepreneur Develops Family Oriented Website
The need for a single, comprehensive directory of quality family-oriented activities, businesses, and informational resources particularly necessary to families visiting, living, or relocating to the Lake of the Ozarks area is now available to the public on the World Wide Web. - July 30, 2008 - Lake Family Resources and Relocation
Blink of an Eye, Directed by Dianna Renée, Selected for the West Hollywood Int'l Film Festival
"Blink of an Eye" will World Premier as an Official Selection in the West Hollywood International Film Festival. The 23 minute dramatic short directed, written and produced by USC School of Cinematic Arts graduate, Dianna Renée, stars Annabelle Gutman, Dianna Renée and Skylar... - July 30, 2008 - Surface Seven Pictures, LLC
Color Promenade
From “traditional with a twist” to contemporary, Maria Elena Kravetz Gallery in Córdoba - Argentina invites viewers on A Color Promenade through a sample of Hilde Morin’s 10 years of quilting art. The gallery presents her work in a chronological progression from... - July 30, 2008 - Hilde Morin
Outskirts Press Announces Janice, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Christianity - Literature Book from Chicago, IL Author Josephine Durand
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Janice: He Took My Nothing and Made Something Beautiful Out of Me by Josephine Durand, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Christianity - Literature category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - July 30, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Secrets, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction / Mystery Book from Fort Stockton, TX Author F.A. Overton
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Secrets: Every family has skeletons in their closet by F.A. Overton, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Fiction/ Mystery category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes &... - July 30, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces A River of Rain – Book of Poetry, the Latest Publication from Renowned Poet, River Michaels
Wringing intense significance from seemingly every day events, interactions and experiences, River Michaels touches a deeply personal yet universal chord in A River of Rain – Book of Poetry. The collection of fifty poems reveals a profound human spirit in diverse ruminations on death,... - July 30, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New Book from Outskirts Press Documents Woman’s Amazing Journey of Soul Transfer
A new book just published by Outskirts Press is opening doors to a little-understood facet of spirituality. The Legacy of the Chosen One, by renowned metaphysical teachers Ray Brennan and Masomeh Fritz, grants readers a rare peek into the workings of a soul “walk-out”—and promises... - July 30, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces The Crow’s Nest, the Latest Publication from Acclaimed Poet Karen Lynn S.
Outskirts Press Inc. and award winning internationally published poet Karen Lynn S. announce the release of her first collection of poetry, The Crow’s Nest. Lynn’s raw, street savvy insights are infused into a rich variety of philosophical, political, inspirational, and existential... - July 30, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Leading Experts Explain Global Litigation Led Investing Opportunities in Webinar Aug. 11th 2008
Opalesque, the world's largest subscription-based publisher on alternative investments, hosts a webinar with select experts engaged in litigation led investing, on Aug. 11, 2008 10 am New York time. - July 30, 2008 - Opalesque Ltd
Escapae Software Announces Next Generation of It's Software Development Management Product, DevCenter 2.0
Release features New UI, Dashboard, Test Execution Module, Reporting Module, and tighter module integration. - July 30, 2008 - Escapae Software, Inc.
Worldwide Industrial to Add International Trade Reports Library on Its Web Site
The Industrial Supply Trade Portal and marketplace for U.S. and Asian manufacturers Worldwide Industrial, will launch a library of international trade reports intended to develop trade opportunities between American and Asian industrial suppliers and buyers. - July 30, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Outsourced Learning Improves Customer Reach and Profitability
NIIT now offers Outsourced Customer Education Services. - July 30, 2008 - NIIT (USA) Inc.
Techstur.com Announces New Partnership with 2X Thin Client Computing
2X chooses Techstur.com to be official 2X Access Portal Customization Partner, providing Web Interface Customization to 2X clients. - July 30, 2008 - Techstur.com INC
Novus Biologicals and AnaSpec Sign Licensing Agreement for HiLyte™ Dyes
AnaSpec and Novus Biologicals today announced a licensing agreement that will allow Novus Biologicals to label Novus antibodies with AnaSpec HiLytePlus™ and HiLyte Fluor™ dyes. HiLytePlus™ and HiLyte Fluor™ are AnaSpec's proprietary series of high performance fluorescent... - July 30, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Miva Merchant Announces Strategic Partnership with ControlScan
Offerings Available through ControlScan Provide Miva Merchant Customers with Comprehensive PCI Compliance and E-Commerce Security Solutions. - July 30, 2008 - Miva Merchant
NISS Hires Cui as NAEP-ESSI Research Analyst
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) announced it has hired Weiwei Cui as the NAEP-ESSI Research Analyst. NISS partners with the American Institutes for Research (AIR and helps to operate the NAEP Education Statistics Services Institute (NESSI). In her new role, Cui will provide... - July 30, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Pentegra Systems LLC Receives the 2007 ASA Chicago Safety Award for the Second Consecutive Year
Pentegra Systems LLC has been awarded the Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates (ASA) Safety Award for 2007 by the ASA Chicago Chapter. This is the second consecutive year that Pentegra Systems has been awarded the association’s top safety award. The safety award is in recognition of... - July 30, 2008 - Pentegra Systems LLC
Expert Internet Consulting Available to Businesses in Northern Virginia
Experienced WSI Consultant Opens Office in Leesburg. - July 30, 2008 - WSI Internet
Memphis In The Meantime: A New Coffee Table Book About Memphis Blues
Memphis In The Meantime is the new photographic coffee table book by world renowned photographer, Blake Billings. This book contain photos and narratives of many rock and blues legends including Ben Cauley (Soul survivor of Otis Redding's plane crash and the founder of the Bary-Kays), B.B. King,... - July 30, 2008 - Blake Billings
The Latest Email-Optimized Device Nokia E66 is Out, Available at Despercia.com
Despercia.com is proud to announce that the new Nokia E66 now available in the US market and is ready for sale at Despercia.com. - July 30, 2008 - Despercia.com
Corbis Celebrates Women in Sports with New Futuristic Imagery
Acclaimed Celebrity Photographer Jason Joyce Creates Out-of-this-world Look. Corbis (www.corbis.com), a leading visual media provider for the creative community, today announced the addition of futuristic sports imagery to its collection. The imagery by acclaimed photographer Jason Joyce is... - July 30, 2008 - Corbis Corporation
LogixTV, Social Media with Twist
After 5 years in planning, LogixTV a product of Logix Innovations LLC officially opened its services to the New York markets. LogixTV is an Out of Home Network with a twist, they take consumer developed content such as “Short Films, Music Videos, Short Animations, Short Sitcoms, and Art... - July 30, 2008 - Logix Innovations LLC
Outskirts Press Announces Inz the Warrior, the First Book in an Innovative Series Where Fantasy Meets Solo Game Play
Live the Legend of Inz. A mysterious plague, a dying village, a rare blue rose, Inz’s legendary quest to the dreaded peaks of Karakan begins here. There will be peril along the way, countless battles waged, and the fate of Inz lies in the hands of every reader. Author Sahil Asthana creates an... - July 30, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
The Clinton Diaries Casts Fictional Eye on the Clinton/Lewinsky Affair
Author Fred Petrovsky marks the 10-year anniversary of Bill Clinton’s impeachment by publishing a first-person account of the president’s affair with Monica Lewinsky in his novel, The Clinton Diaries (CreateSpace; ISBN: 1438215649; EAN-13: 9781438215648; July 31, 2008; $15.95; 205... - July 30, 2008 - The Clinton Diaries
Outskirts Author’s New Thriller Takes a Dip Into ‘The Pond’
Spine-tingling supernatural drama and page-turning action collide in “The Pond,” a smart new thriller from author Tamera Lawrence that’s guaranteed to keep readers up at night. Just launched by Outskirts Press (www.outskirtspress.com), “The Pond” begins 25 years after... - July 30, 2008 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Girls Inc of Carpinteria Completes Santa Barbara County’s First Camp Alice - Computer Programming for Girls
Using Carnegie-Mellon’s Alice program designed to introduce middle school girls to computer program. - July 30, 2008 - Girls Inc of Carpinteria
North Carolina Railroad Company, North Carolina Department of Transportation and Norfolk Southern Partner to Improve Railroad Crossings in Eastern North Carolina
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division (NCDOT), the North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) and Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) are making safety improvements to 43 at-grade public crossings between Selma and Morehead City in Johnston, Wayne, Lenoir, Craven and Carteret counties. - July 30, 2008 - N.C. Department of Transportation Rail Division
VACO Raleigh Named One of the Triangle’s Healthiest Companies
David R. Rhode, managing partner of VACO Raleigh (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm specializing in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology, operations and executive search, has announced that the firm has been named to Business Leader Magazine’s... - July 30, 2008 - VACO Raleigh
Rocky Top’s Kevin Dehimer Joins Logistics Committee for the Triangle Heart Ball
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Kevin Dehimer, catering manager for 1705 Catering and Events, Rocky Top Hospitality’s catering company and event facility, has been named to the logistics committee for the American Heart... - July 30, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Saint Mary’s School Announces New Capital Campaign Director
Head of School Theo Wilkes Coonrod at Saint Mary’s School (www.saint-marys.edu) in Raleigh announced that Shana Filter has joined the school as capital campaign director, where she will work with board members, donors and staff to achieve the goals of the capital campaign project. Filter... - July 30, 2008 - Saint Mary's School
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Hires New Sales Associates
Susan Holbrook, senior vice president and sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Falls of Neuse Road office, has announced that Mary Lou Dingman and Anette Corprew have joined the firm as sales associates. Dingman has more than seven years of experience in real... - July 30, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston