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Pamela Froman Launches New "Ombre Crush" Collection

Award Winning Fine Jewelry Designer Pamela Froman debuted her new “Ombre Crush” Collection at the prestigious Couture Show in Las Vegas, to overwhelming response. Already well known for her 18k “Crushed Mélange” Collection, which according to World Gold... - July 11, 2008 - Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry

Lecompton Kansas Native Press Release

Local Racer Chases His Dreams to NASCAR On June 16th, the dream of one day racing as a career became ever-so closer for Lecompton, Ks, native, Troy Baumgartner. Baumgartner joined forces with Lafferty Motorsports to complete an on track test in the #89 Lafferty Motorsports NASCAR Craftsmen... - July 11, 2008 - Troy Baumgartner

Diabetes Drugs Outperformed by Nutritional Supplement

Clinical trial shows that a nutritional supplement works far better than the eight leading diabetes drugs. - July 11, 2008 - SolaRx Health

Bravo Productions Nominated for Two International Special Events Society Esprit Awards

Bravo Productions of Long Beach, Calif., has been nominated for the ISES Esprit Awards from the International Special Events Society (ISES) in the categories of Best Corporate Event Planning – Budget Under $75,000 and Best Event Design/Décor – Budget $25,000 - $75,000. Founded... - July 11, 2008 - Bravo Productions

TechSectorStocks.com Presents Research Report Issued by Emerging Growth Research on Geeks On Call Holdings

GOCH is prepared to target computer and consumer electronic technologies $19 Billion market. - July 11, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com

Richard Black, Former Director of Godfrey Memorial Library, Joins FamilyLink.com, Inc.

Richard Black, former director of Godfrey Memorial Library, recently accepted a position in content partnerships at FamilyLink.com, Inc. “Richard is a well-known and respected genealogy expert who brings with him a wealth of knowledge, specifically pertaining to content and databases from... - July 11, 2008 - World Vital Records, Inc.

Chocolate Malt 100% Whey Gold Standard™ Has Protein-Rich Ice Cream Parlor Taste

Chocolate Malt 100% Whey Gold Standard™ adds yet another delectable flavor to an impressive list – all providing the superior quality protein nutrition that serious athletes demand. - July 11, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition

HedgeLender LLC Partners with 1st Flordia State Mortgage/EZStockloan to Form New HedgeLender Achieve Affiliate Development Program for the Stock-Secured Loan Industry

The nation's leading provider of private placement stock loan financing, HedgeLender LLC of Philadelphia, has partnered with the stock loan operation of 1st Florida State Mortgage to create a new joining operation that will specialize in expanding stock-secured lending through special training and support regimens to mortgage and real estate professionals displaced by the current slowdown in the real estate industry. - July 11, 2008 - HedgeLender LLC

Major Industries, Inc. Acquires Translucent Skylight and Curtainwall Business

Major Industries, Inc. has reached an agreement with Oldcastle Glass® to purchase its translucent wall and skylight business. The sale is expected to close in late July. - July 11, 2008 - Major Industries, Inc.

DOmedia Staffs Up to Support Current, Future Growth

Announces the Addition of Bud Budrejko, Clint Lucas and Matt Warholic Following the recent appointment of Jeff R. Lamb as president, DOmedia (www.domedia.com), an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of out-of-home and alternative advertising media, today announced the addition of three key... - July 11, 2008 - DOmedia

MDS Medical Software Offering Free Websites to Physicians with Purchase of EMR Software

Free website integrates with online patient portal: Enables patients to request prescription refills and appointments securely over the web. - July 11, 2008 - MDS Medical Software

Pamela Froman Wins Town & Country’s 2008 Couture Design Award

Pamela Froman, best known for her innovative designs combining multiple colors of 18k gold, was presented with the prestigious Town & Country Couture Design Award for “Best of Gold” during a fabulous awards ceremony/cocktail party at the Wynn’s posh new boutique nightclub... - July 11, 2008 - Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry

Girard Partners' Growth Leads to Office Move

Girard Partners Ltd., an integrated wealth management solutions firm, has announced today the location of its new offices. The firm has moved to larger premises at 555 Croton Road, Suite 210 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. They were previously located at 455 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia,... - July 11, 2008 - Girard Partners Ltd.

Opal Book Publishing Presents the Book Release of Its Newest Lesbian Erotica Author from Capital Heights, MD, Renee Huggans

Opal Book Publishing presents their newest lesbian erotica Author, Renee Huggans, from Capital Heights, MD. Her book, titled "The Weight of the World," published in 2008, depicts the life of a young black lesbian woman who tries to find true love in order to make her life complete with an unexpected twist. - July 11, 2008 - Opal Book Publishing

Frasco, Inc. Hires Top National SIU and Investigations Executive

Frasco, Inc., the western U.S. leader of insurance and corporate fraud mitigation services, hires Mr. Sam King to head its SIU and Program Management business units. Mr. King comes to Frasco, Inc. from MJM Investigations, Inc. where he served as the Senior Vice President of MJM’s Western... - July 11, 2008 - Frasco, Inc.

Noelle K. Harling, Vice President of Operations for Frasco® Profiles, Named to Board of Directors of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS)

Frasco® Profiles announced that Noelle K. Harling, Vice President of Operations, was named to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS). Noelle Harling’s nomination by the NAPBS Board of Directors was ratified by the... - July 11, 2008 - Frasco, Inc.

Employees More Eager Than Ever to Capitalize on Virtual Work

Team Double-Click®, the nation’s largest virtual staffing agency launched a new innovative Licensed Virtual Assistant program on July 8th. This opportunity will provide individuals a viable option to build their own business, using Team Double-Click’s recognized name and solid reputation. - July 11, 2008 - Team Double-Click

Amazing Tech Products Inc. Unveils Purebuds: Revolutionary Earbuds for Pure Music, Safe Sound

Purebuds makes a high-tech audio statement - New digital earbuds show the way for a safe, entertaining audio experience. - July 11, 2008 - Amazing Tech Products Inc

Circa 1886 Takes the Spotlight - Charleston Restaurant Debuts Second Video Podcast

Just in time for summer dining, Circa 1886, a AAA Four-Diamond, Mobil Four-Star award-winning restaurant located in Charleston, S.C., recently debuted the second in its video Podcast series. The latest installment highlights Circa 1886’s summer menu, seasonal flavors and a cooking... - July 11, 2008 - Circa 1886

5,000 Brides Agree, Tiger Lily Tops Among Wedding Florists

Tiger Lily, the upscale Charleston florist catering to the Lowcountry’s most unforgettable weddings, recently won high praise yet again -- this time from 5,000 of the most discriminating judges: brides and wedding planners. The readers of The Bride's Book, the Southeast’s only... - July 11, 2008 - Tiger Lily

Petite Fleur Designs Expands Availability of Children’s Accessories with Online Boutique. Boutique Hair Bows, Baby Headbands, Girls Flower Hair Clips, and Baby Hats

Petite Fleur Designs offers elegant hair accessories and more for your little fashionista. Handcrafted boutique hair bows, baby headbands, baby and toddler hats, flower hair clips, baby layette sets and girls signature bling shirts. Visit www.petitefleurdesigns.com to shop for beautiful creations designed by Laura. - July 11, 2008 - Petite Fleur Designs & Co

Sound Authors Radio Show Announces July 11th, 2008 Show Lineup

Blog Talk Radio network features Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show, featuring New York Times best-selling author Laura Duksta. - July 11, 2008 - Sound Authors

Samuel Cole Salon Stylists Attend International Color Seminar in NYC

Jack Ray and Erica Lockhart, leading stylists at Samuel Cole Salon in Raleigh, recently returned from New York City where they participated in a two-day International Colors Seminar presented by Wella, one of the leading international beauty suppliers. The seminar, held at The Wella Studio in... - July 11, 2008 - Samuel Cole Salon

ASOTVI Officially Calls Florida Home

As Seen On TV.Info, Inc. (ASOTVI) www.asotv.info, known for its online video reviews of "As Seen On TV" products, announced today the completion of its Florida Department of State corporate domestication. - July 11, 2008 - As Seen On TV Info, Inc.

Cornish & Carey Advances Sustainable Practices

C&C recently benefited from its own green service offering – an Investment Grade Energy Audit which, with a two-year payback on improvements, will result in cutting utility costs in half and achieving Energy Star status. C&C’s Energy Audit Services, offered through C&C’s Client Solutions Group and its Alliance Partner FSI, underscore the financial feasibility and benefits for both building owners and tenants to “go green.” - July 11, 2008 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank

Jitsuro Terashima, Noted Author and Businessman, Joins Board of New York College of Health Professions

Syosset, NY - New York College of Health Professions is proud to announce the appointment of Jitsuro Terashima, Executive Managing Officer; President, Global Strategic Studies Institute of Mitsui & Company, one of the largest companies in the world, as a member of the Board of Trustees. - July 11, 2008 - New York College

IndustrialMRO Launches Industrial Blowers and Dryers Directory and Marketplace

IndustrialMRO.com, the B2B trade portal for plant maintenance, equipment repair and facility operations managers has launched a new directory and marketplace focusing on connecting buyers and suppliers of industrial dryers, blowers and other process equipment. - July 11, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com

FISC Promotes Al Doucet to Director of Information Technology

FISC Solutions announces the promotion of Al Doucet to Director of Information Technology. Al joined FISC in November 2006 as Information Technology Programmer. As Director of Information Technology, Al directs the activities of FISC’s IT Department and is responsible for the development and... - July 11, 2008 - FISC Solutions

Martha Hay Joins the Amy Pomerantz Group as a Real Estate Specialist

Kevin Woody, sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Southpoint office, has announced that Martha S. Hay has joined the Amy Pomerantz group as a real estate specialist. Hay, who has lived in the Triangle area her entire life, has been licensed in Real Estate... - July 11, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston

Ira David Wood III Named Honorary Chair of 7th Annual Big Bad Ball

April Mills, event co-chair for the 7th Annual Big Bad Ball (www.bigbadball.com), has announced that actor Ira David Wood III will serve as honorary chair for the Big Bad Ball, a black-tie event, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Capital City Club. Ira David Wood III, father to actors Ira David... - July 11, 2008 - Big Bad Ball

Royal Oaks Building Group Named to Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100

Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the firm has been ranked 52nd on Business Leader Magazine’s inaugural Top 100 List, which recognizes the top small businesses in North Carolina. Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100 List... - July 11, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

The Red Room Tapas Lounge Wins Best of the Triangle 2008

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Red Room Tapas Lounge has been named the best place to salsa dance by Independent Weekly’s 2008 Best of the Triangle awards. The Best of the Triangle winners are selected by readers’ polls. - July 11, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality

ClickCulture Launches Kanki Web Site

Lloyd Jacobs, CEO of ClickCulture, Inc. (www.clickculture.com), a Raleigh-based integrated marketing firm specializing in technology, has announced that the firm has designed and launched a new Web site for Kanki, a Japanese steak and sushi house with three locations in the Triangle area. The new... - July 11, 2008 - ClickCulture

Beacon Realty Capital Closes $15 Million Self-Storage Acquisition Transaction

Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm with a specialized self-storage financing group, arranged $15 million in variable-rate acquisition financing for seven Storage Inn self-storage facilities in the Columbus, Ohio area. The Sterling Group of Mishawaka, Ind. - July 11, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.

DAVACO Names Steve Covert as Director of Design Services

DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that it has named Steve Covert as the company’s director of design services. Covert is responsible for managing all aspects of DAVACO’s design department, as well as serving DAVACO’s wide range of... - July 11, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.

Joe Verde Launches a New 2-Day Sales Workshop That Focuses on Selling to Today’s More Concerned and More Cautious Buyers

Joe Verde Sales and Management Training Inc., has just released Joe’s brand new “How To Sell A Car Today” Workshop. Car buyers today are changing faster than most dealers can keep up with and Joe’s new 2-day sales class focuses on the skills it takes to sell a car in today’s changing market. - July 11, 2008 - Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc

BlueStar Announces European Acquisition

With new division in Germany, BlueStar expands its European presence. - July 11, 2008 - BlueStar

7 More ETFs Close: Will Investors be Hurt?

Fidelity Indepedent Adviser speaks to former ETF Specialist and exchange member about the latest fund closings. - July 11, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC

Checkers®/Rally’s® Now Offers Multiple Building Options

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. has introduced alternative building formats to attract franchisees to markets that once seemed impenetrable. Known for its archetypal dual drive-thru building, the Company has recently developed non-traditional prototypes for end-cap and in-line units, making the Checkers and Rally’s brands more accessible than ever before. - July 11, 2008 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.

CTS Inc. Can Help You Save Money and the Environment Through Videoconferencing

With the cost of crude oil continuing to rise, business travel for meeting purposes can negatively affect your budget. CTS Inc. Videoconference products and services can help you improve your communication efficiency at lower costs while allowing corporations reduce their impact on the... - July 11, 2008 - Corporate Telecom Services

Miva Merchant Adds SearchSpring as a Strategic Partner

Miva Merchant today announced their strategic partnership with SearchSpring. Designed specifically for E-Commerce, SearchSpring is a hosted site search application that makes it easy for online stores to help their customers find the products they're looking for. SearchSpring does this by providing... - July 11, 2008 - Miva Merchant

Announcing the Stargazer Club: a New Membership Club from NonProfit Solutions NW

The Stargazer Club offers nonprofit organizations vital consulting services in a flexible and affordable way. - July 11, 2008 - NonProfit Solutions NW

iGavel.com Features Important Photographic Equipment Auction by Everard & Company

Online Auction at iGavel.com: June 30th – July 18th. - July 11, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.

Customer Velocity is Back to Back IHTA Award Winner

Today Customer Velocity won it's second NAHB/IHTA (Innovative Housing Technology Awards) award in as many years at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference in San Francisco, California. The IHTA awards are widely recognized as the homebuilding industries most prestigious award for technology... - July 11, 2008 - Customer Velocity Inc.

Bates International Motor Home Rental Systems, Inc. Announces to Become a Good Sam Club Member & Make Money with Bates

Sandra Bate, president and CEO of Bates International Motor Home Rental Systems, Inc., announces that when you become a Good Sam Club Member you have an opportunity to make money with Bates. - July 11, 2008 - Bates International Motor Homes

Learn to Sail in Florida and Save $1,000

Learn to Sail in Florida. Take the Fast Track to Cruising® Course at Great Savings Then Spend a Lifetime of Vacations Cruising Away. - July 11, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School

WeddingPhotoUSA.com Helping Brides Pay for Wedding Photography Services in Tough Economy

Consumers can win a $200 gift certificate towards the wedding photographer of their choice on WeddingPhotoUSA.com. Winners to be drawn each quarter over the coming year. Promotion aimed at helping consumers and generating more business for site members in a tough economy. - July 11, 2008 - WeddingPhotoUSA

Independent Features Film Festival Announces 2008 Festival Line-Up