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Ct BBB Says Consumers Getting Scammed by Cheap, Counterfeit Luxury Goods Online

Connecticut Better Business Bureau advises consumers on how to protect against high-end web-based rip-offs. - July 24, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT

Ice It by Bebe Z Selects Relations PR & Marketing as Public Relations Agency of Record

Relations PR & Marketing today announced it has been selected as agency of record for Ice It by Bebe Z, Inc., following a competitive agency review. Relations PR & Marketing will launch a pro-active effort to raise the company profile and drive consumer awareness and understanding of the... - July 24, 2008 - Ice It by Bebe Z

National Institutes of Health Selects Projility for Agency-Wide Project Management Consulting Services

Projility Inc., an information technology services provider specializing in project management and enterprise portfolio management solutions, has been tapped by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to provide enterprise level consulting services to support and enhance NIH’s technology... - July 24, 2008 - Projility Inc.

Maryland Automobile Dealers Association Applauds Member Sheehy Auto Store's $50,000 Donation to Susan B. Komen

The Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) is congratulating its member Sheehy Auto Stores for the successful completion of the 2008 Sheehy 5000, which raised more than $50,000 for Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure. The Sheehy 5000 challenged employees to sell 5000 vehicles in 55... - July 24, 2008 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association

Using Short Sale Services to Cash in on Foreclosure Market

Foreclosure Rates are Skyrocketing, Some Real Estate Investors are Building Big Businesses Around Working These Deals. - July 24, 2008 - Get Real REI

Mednovus Makes New Veterans Administration (VA) MRI Design Guide Available in Unified PDF Format

The multiple sections of the new VA MRI Design Guide, which now advocates the use of ferromagnetic detection for MRI patient screening, have been unified in a single PDF document available for download from the Mednovus SAFESCAN(R) website. - July 24, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.

Insurance Brokers Mitigate Litigation Risk with RPost’s Registered E-mail Services

RPost Transforms Insurance Operations by Delivering Advanced E-mail Liability Protection. - July 24, 2008 - RPost

Story of Fayette County WWII Veteran to be Brought to the Screen by Grandson, Northwestern University Student

The heartfelt story of the late Stanley Schwarm, Loogootee native and World War II veteran, will be made into a Northwestern University student film. The film entitled, As Ever, Stan is written and directed by Northwestern University senior Alex Schwarm, son of Gene and Ann Schwarm and grandson of... - July 24, 2008 - As Ever, Stan

The Power of One Remarkable Girl Power Pop Phenom Roc Zonte- Releases Up-Beat Anthem "Girls Like Us"

Roc Zonte releases ‘Girls Like Us.’. Be ready for more amazing sounds from Roc Zonte from her debut CD ‘Roc’ on independent label Electric Rose, due out September 15, 2008. Download the single "Girls Like Us" for .99 cents at www.DoYouRoc.com - July 24, 2008 - Electric Rose

Image Forward, Internet Marketing and Advertising Company, Launches New Business Directory in Tampa Bay: Full-Page Business Listings with No Competitors and No Other Ads

Image Forward LLC, an internet marketing and advertising company, launches a new business directory to promote local business, improve organic search engine traffic and enhanced search engine optimization reporting to clients. A Full-Page Business Listing with no competitors and no other ads. - July 24, 2008 - Image Forward Internet Presence Management

Sea Islands YouthBuild Students Form O Ambassadors Club

Students from the Sea Islands YouthBuild Charter High School will join in the battle against hunger, poverty, and limited access to education by forming an O Ambassador Club. Oprah’s Angel Network teamed up with Free The Children creating the O Ambassadors program to motivate and educate... - July 24, 2008 - Sea Islands YouthBuild

Inexpensive, Limitless Source of Drinking Water Found Naturally from the Air in Your Home or Business. Xziex Water Announces New Products.

Almost one fifth of the world lacks access to safe drinking water. Xziex Inc. has a solution in which they extract, fresh, uncontaminated, clean, safe, water from the air you breathe. The water is extracted through air in a patented process into an atmospheric water generator. In this machine the water that is produced is filtered and ready to drink. Xziex Inc. is excited to offer this technology and will be donating 7% of its profits to help provide machines to areas of the world in need. - July 24, 2008 - My Clean Water - Xziex Water

Fighting Childhood Mortality with Advanced Industrial Design

Long Beach-based Nectar Design Teams with the Releef Initiative, a non-profit dedicated to reducing childhood mortality through pharamaceuticals, to create dose-adjustable children’s medicine dispenser for use in developing nations. - July 24, 2008 - Nectar Product Development

ELAN® Home Systems’ New VIA!®Valet10, 10-Inch Widescreen Video Touch Panel Now Shipping

VIA!Valet10.0-EM Provides an Awesome Larger Sized Display Screen for Video Viewing with New Esthetics and Whole-House VIA! Control Features - July 24, 2008 - ELAN Home Systems

Tahoe Seating Integrates Component That Continues to Push Superior Manufacturing Quality

Tahoe Seating, of Carrollton, Texas, announces the integration of a T-nut component that takes 500 lbs of pressure and offers ease of assembly for higher manufacturing standards. "We listen, listen, listen, and then we execute,” said Adam Cox, Principal of Tahoe Seating. “As a... - July 24, 2008 - Tahoe Seating

Continental Seating Introduces New Theater Seating Style Proscenium Into Bravo! and Grand Tier Collection

Continental Seating, of Carrollton, Texas, announces the new home theater seating style of Proscenium into the Bravo! and Grand Tier Collections. Proscenium is available in a 21” and 24” seat with the choice of Faux Leather, Ritz Suede, and Brazilian Leather coverings from the Bravo! - July 24, 2008 - Continental Seating

Robert W. Cook, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Securities Exchange Act Rule 15a-6 on 11/17/08

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Robert W. Cook, Partner of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Securities Exchange Act Rule... - July 24, 2008 - The Knowledge Group

Deublin Rotary Unions Announces Mill Log Group of Companies as a Distributor

Deublin Rotary Unions, Waukegan, IL (www.deublin.com) is pleased to announce that Deublin Rotary Unions are now available through Mill Log Group of Companies (www.milllog.com.) - July 24, 2008 - Mill Log Equipment Company., Inc.

The CM Wind Turbine Hoists

CM Complete Lifting Systems has developed two wind turbine hoists with specific long lift electric hoist characteristics making the perfect hoist for wind turbines. With the intentions of building a specific service hoist for wind turbines, CM Complete Lifting Systems took the existing reliable CM Lodestar and CM Shopstar and adapted the designs to specifically create service hoist for wind turbines. - July 24, 2008 - Columbus McKinnon Corporation

Bone Collector Hosts Travis T-Bone Turner, Michael Waddell and Nick Mundt to Appear at Buckmasters Expo In Montgomery, AL

Travis T-Bone Turner, Michael Waddell, And Nick Mundt will appear together for their first public appearance for Bone Collector, the new hunting show from the creators of Realtree RoadTrips airing on the Outdoor Channel in January 2009. - July 24, 2008 - T-Bone Outdoors

Caroma’s Donation to Help Foster Children: Supporting Abused Children at Olive Crest While Protecting the Environment

Caroma, the leader in dual flush toilets and stylish bathroom sinks, is pleased to donate sinks and high efficiency toilets to Olive Crest, one of the West Coast’s premier children’s charities. The 35 year old charity promotes the safety and wellness of children and families through... - July 24, 2008 - Caroma

Learning Mobile Author (LMA) is Released on Download.com

Hot Lava Software is now listed on Download.com for a free 14-day trial of Learning Mobile Author (LMA.) - July 24, 2008 - OutStart

Blue Realty GMAC #1 in Broker to Broker Referral

Blue Realty GMAC has earned the #1 ranking nationally in the GMAC Real Estate Network. Blue Realty GMAC achieved this distinction throughout the network, while maintaining a better than 20% success ratio in the conversion of those referrals to other areas of the country. According to Charles... - July 24, 2008 - Blue Realty

Blue Realty GMAC Offers Free Online Automated Homefinder Services

Blue Realty GMAC Real Estate Services, the largest independently owned GMAC realty firm in the New Jersey GMAC Network, is offering to the public a Free Online Automated Homefinder Service. The free service has gained wide acceptance and use by potential homebuyers and sellers throughout New Jersey. - July 24, 2008 - Blue Realty

Sender Keeps Control Over Shared Confidential Documents Using ProtectMyDoc.com

ProtectMyDoc, Division of Vertx Systems, LLC today announced the release of ProtectMyDoc.com – FileOn Permission Manager Software utility which allows senders of confidential information to set permissions to documents restricting the receiver of the documents from printing, viewing, saving... - July 24, 2008 - Vertx System LLC

Blue Realty GMAC Offers Free VA/FHA Information Center

In a market bursting with opportunity for first time buyers, Blue Realty GMAC is offering an information center designed to enlighten homebuyers on how to buy a house with little or no money down, and capitalize on the current trends in the real estate market. By calling the company toll free at... - July 24, 2008 - Blue Realty

Interested in a Career in Real Estate? Licensing Courses Will be Offered.

If you are considering a career in real estate sales, Blue Realty GMAC by agreement with the American School of Business with several locations in New Jersey, is sponsoring a reduced tuition for the 75-hour salesperson-licensing course on the Fundamentals of Real Estate Sales. Those interested in... - July 24, 2008 - Blue Realty

Diana L. Preston, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, SIFMA to Speak at KC’s Event on Securities Exchange Act Rule 15a-6 on 10/23/08

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Diana L. Preston, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - July 24, 2008 - The Knowledge Group

The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference on Securities Exchange Act Rule 15a-6

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference and webinar on Securities Exchange Act Rule 15a-6. This two-hour event is scheduled on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET – New... - July 24, 2008 - The Knowledge Group

Bowne & Co., Inc. Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on XBRL Mandate Looming; Hear From Experts on 09/04/08

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars has announced today that Bowne & Co., Inc., a leading provider of shareholder and marketing communications services will be a sponsor at its upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “XBRL... - July 24, 2008 - The Knowledge Group

"Cellulite & Cocktails" - a Complimentary Open House for Velashape Cellulite Reduction Hosted by Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center

Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is hosting a Complimentary Open House for their new Velashape Cellulite Treatments-"Cellulite & Cocktails." Guests will sip delicious cocktails while learning how to rid their bodies of cellulite without surgery. Complimentary mini-treatments will be provided along with decadent delights. - July 24, 2008 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center

Protect Children from Social Networking Websites with SaferSpace

SaferSpace is software that allows parents, schools, and libraries to block access to social networking websites. - July 24, 2008 - Zemerick Software, Inc.

Modu Tech Framed for Success with DEACOM Manufacturing Software

Modu Tech, a building component manufacturing and framing company, recently selected the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to manage its sales order entry, scheduling, inventory control, production, labor data collection, document management,... - July 24, 2008 - Deacom

iConcept Media Group to Launch iFashion Network

iConcept Media Group set to launch in Fall 2008 iFashion Network, an innovative, new, fashion-forward website. The website at www.ifashionnetwork.com will feature articles on fashion designers, trends, events, menswear, shopping, behind-the scenes action, and historical influences on fashion. - July 24, 2008 - iConcept Media Group

New Solutions Developer, Aaron Umbarger, Hired at BCTI

BCTI continues to expand. To keep up with customer demand, BCTI has hired a new Solutions Developer, Aaron Umbarger. - July 24, 2008 - Bailey Computing Technologies, Inc.

ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions Provides Donation to Kraft Family YMCA

David Finch, president and CEO of ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions (www.atcombts.com), a communication solutions provider, has announced that the company has donated a converged telecommunications system equipped with the latest in wireless, desktop, voicemail and voice processing technologies to... - July 24, 2008 - ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions

North Raleigh Florist Releases Podcast on Centerpiece Alternatives

North Raleigh Florist (www.northraleighfloristinc.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road in Raleigh, has announced the release of a podcast covering centerpiece alternatives. In the podcast, Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist, discusses popular choices for centerpieces such... - July 24, 2008 - North Raleigh Florist

City of Rockford, Ill. Automates Permitting, Licensing and Code Compliance with Software from Infor Public Sector

Infor Hansen CDR Selected to Streamline Multiple Municipal Departments and Integrate with Infor Hansen CRM to Enhance Citizen Interaction. - July 24, 2008 - Infor

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Selected to Represent Baybridge Park

Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that the firm has been selected to represent Baybridge Park, a residential community featuring 24 homesites ranging from .3 to 1.5 acres in size. The private community,... - July 24, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston

SIA Group Moves New Bern Office to Historic Downtown

Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that the company has relocated its New Bern office to the historic district of downtown New Bern. The new office will be located at 202 Craven Street,... - July 24, 2008 - SIA Group

Survey Shows Link Between Manual Data Processing and Problems with Managing Channel Operations

A Pembroke study shows a surprising number of companies, many of which are technology providers, are not using technology to process sales data and are instead using time-consuming and error-prone manual processing. - July 24, 2008 - InfoNow

Free Webinar Offers Tactics to Promote Webinars and Teleseminars Effectively

The Power Publicist Shannon Cherry Shares Secrets to Getting More Attendees. - July 24, 2008 - Cherry Communications

Author Commends American Foundation for Children with AIDS

Book by best-selling author David Elliot Cohen recognizes the American Foundation for Children with AIDS as a salutary organization. - July 24, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS

HomeAdditionPlus.com Announces Availability of New Home Construction Bid Sheet for Homeowners

The New Home Construction Bid Sheet helps homeowners in planning, estimating costs, and hiring the right general contractor in the building of a new custom home. - July 24, 2008 - DIY HomeAdditionPlus.com

TnR Events Mailer - Events Newsletter for Joomla!

TnR Global has released a free extension, the TnR Events Mailer, created for the Joomla! web content management system. The TnR Events Mailer automatically creates a newsletter of events, generated from the popular JEvents calendar. Site members can now subscribe to receive upcoming events by email. - July 24, 2008 - TnR Global, LLC

Ignite Social Media Hires Jeremy Griffin as Senior Copywriter

Jim Tobin, president of Ignite Social Media, announced today the hiring of Jeremy Griffin as Senior Copywriter. Jeremy joined Ignite, the Original Social Media Agency, after working as a freelance blogger and as an assistant instructional designer. “We are excited to have Jeremy on... - July 24, 2008 - Ignite Social Media