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American Embassy Supports the End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign in Botswana
The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) partnership and End Malaria – Blue Ribbon campaigns led by Mr. Tommie Hamaluba, a computer technology teacher from the Gaborone Senior Secondary School (GSS) in Botswana and teacher Mr. Bill Meyers, from the Alexander Dawson School in Colorado, USA grow with the support of the Malaria Foundation International (MFI), the Botswana Ministry of Health, and the American Embassy. A Malaria Education Workshop kicks off their SLAM campaign to End Malaria - August 10, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Berkshire Settlements Receives Life Settlement Provider License from Georgia Office of Insurance and Fire Safety
Berkshire Settlements, Inc., an Atlanta based insurance services company, is proud to announce that it has been licensed as a life settlement provider company in the state of Georgia by the Office of Insurance and Fire Safety. Berkshire Settlements was founded in 2004 as a boutique life settlement... - July 31, 2008 - Berkshire Settlements, Inc.
NewsRx Launches 38 New Science Titles; Offer Free Global Warming Newsletter
NewsRx, a 25-year-old publisher and international news organization headquartered in Atlanta, has launched 38 new science titles under its VerticalNews imprint. The new science titles will provide current news, scientific research, and developments on national defense, aerospace, agriculture,... - July 29, 2008 - NewsRx
AccountantsWorld Partners with Directo, Inc. to Provide Paycards to Accounting Professionals
AccountantsWorld, the 110,000-member strong community and solution provider dedicated to helping accountants advance their practice, has partnered with Atlanta-based Directo, Inc. to provide paycards to its Payroll Relief customers. Paired with Payroll Relief, AccountantsWorld’s successful... - July 29, 2008 - Directo, Inc.
The Water Crisis Solution
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 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 - Earthwalk-USA
Grimes Companies in 50 Fastest Growing Companies Again
The Grimes Companies (TGC) has moved up to become the area’s 8th fastest growing company in the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2008 list of “50 Fastest Growing Companies” in Northeast Florida. Ranked 9th in 2007, the Jacksonville-based supply chain management company... - July 22, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
CNET’s Brian Cooley Speaks with SellingGeek.com About the Best Cars for Salespeople
Brian Cooley, editor at large at CNET and host of the weekly podcast Car Tech, spoke with SellingGeek.com’s Timothy Sullivan about the best cars for sales professionals, how auto manufacturers are addressing the latest jump in fuel prices, and what salespeople can expect in vehicles in the next few years. - July 22, 2008 - Dilettante Productions
End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign, Welcomed at European Meeting
Dr. Mary Galinski, Founder and President of the Malaria Foundation International, attended the International Conference on Malaria held April 21-22 in Bonn, Germany: Joining Forces, Synergizing Action, Sustainable and innovative ways of ensuring long-term prevention and treatment measures by 2015. The MFI's End Malaria - Blue Ribbon pins were welcomed at the meeting. - July 22, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
SwingAway Sports Products Has Completed the Acquisition of All Rights and Patents of the SwingAway Product Line from Rebound Sports Technology
The SwingAway Hitting System is the most preeminent training aid in the baseball and softball hitting market today. This Patented product is used and supported by all 30 Major League Baseball Teams, the Olympic Softball Team plus 100's of top tier college and high schools programs throughout the nation. - July 18, 2008 - SwingAway Sports Products
DirectBuy of Savannah Hosted Grand Opening Celebration
DirectBuy’s members-only, one-stop shopping destination offers a low-cost alternative for home improvement needs. - July 16, 2008 - DirectBuy
New Back & Neck Pain Treatment is a Remarkable Alternative to Surgery
New Back & Neck Pain Treatment is a Remarkable Alternative to Surgery. The Accu-Spina™ with IDD Therapy® protocols manufactured by North American Medical Corporation is a non-invasive medical procedure that has an 86 percent success rate in treating herniated, bulging, degenerated... - July 12, 2008 - Allied Healthcare Clinics, Inc. The Home of The Running Doctor
Finally There’s Help for Doctors Who Need to Get in Shape to Set Better Examples for Their Patients
“Some doctors are in worse shape than their patients! Some are chain smokers, coffee addicts, fast-food junkies and sleep deprived. Factor this in with the occupational stressors of the job, HMOs, hospital politics, and high patient loads and the perfect mix for detrimental emotional and physical consequences are set into motion," says Dr. Thomas an avid runner and triathlete who has the answer. Finally there is help for doctors who want to get back into shape. - July 12, 2008 - Allied Healthcare Clinics, Inc. The Home of The Running Doctor
As Gas Prices Drive Shoppers to the Web, Solar Velocity Directs That Traffic to Client Sites with Innovative Online Advertising
The ever-increasing cost of gasoline – the current American average is $4.11 per gallon – is encouraging more and more consumers to pick up their mouse, rather than pick up their keys and drive to a local retailer, according to a recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive. - July 10, 2008 - Solar Velocity
Vacation Rentals Innovate to Provide Real Relief and Value to Guests
Vacation Rental Companies along the Gulf Coast have taken guest incentive programs to the next level, providing vacationers with complimentary golf rounds, deep sea fishing excursions, dolphin cruises, passes to amusement and water parks and more to offset skyrocketing gas prices this summer. - July 08, 2008 - Amenity Services Inc.
Aquascape Environmental Awarded Barrington Farms Stream Restoration Project
A stream restoration project in the Barrington Farms subdivision in Roswell, Ga. will be designed and constructed by Aquascape Environmental, a turn-key aquatic resource services firm based in Woodstock, Ga. Aquascape Environmental was awarded the Barrington Farms Stream Restoration Project by the... - July 08, 2008 - Aquascape Environmental
Grimes Trucking Goes "Green"
With a foundation of three specific emission-saving directives, plus recycling and conservation activities company-wide, Grimes Trucking Company has taken on the challenge of going “green.” Grimes Trucking, a division of Jacksonville based The Grimes Companies, has announced formation... - June 30, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Enter Belly Painting and Tummy Pictures in the Not Your Average Pregnant Bikini Contest
Enter your baby pictures in a beauty contest before your delivery date. Submit creative belly painting pictures of your pregnant tummy for a chance to win prizes. - June 20, 2008 - Unique Baby Nursery Themes, Crib Bedding and Decorating Ideas
Travelers Seeking Vacation Value Find It on New Website
Amenity Services, Inc. unveils a new website, www.GetMoreVacations.com, that connects travelers to vacation rental properties in Florida, Alabama and North Carolina. These properties provide guests with complimentary golf, deep sea fishing, dolphin cruises, eco-tours, water parks, new-release DVD’s and more. - June 19, 2008 - Amenity Services Inc.
Atlanta Based Campaign Mojo Announces Richard Dionne as President
Campaign Mojo, LLC (www.CampaignMojo.com) announced this month that Richard Dionne has been named President, the nation's only complete Software Campaign Management System. - June 18, 2008 - Campaign Mojo, LLC
FSBO.com Releases 2008 2nd Quarter Home Index Results
Data Confirms Real Estate Slowdown; Silver Lining In Savings. - June 18, 2008 - FSBO.com
mRELEVANCE, LLC, Combines PR and Web 2.0 to Break the Real Estate Marketing Mold
mRELEVANCE, LLC, a joint venture of Flammer Relations, Inc. and MLC New Home Marketing, launched this week in Atlanta. This new web 2.0 centered marketing firm offers relevant solutions for building relationships in today’s changing world. - June 11, 2008 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Pat Boone Says “Yes” to Shame-free Sex Talk
It’s not cool nowadays for parents and kids to talk about sex and the consequences of sexual activities. Pat Boone and The Little Talk Before The Big Talk are hoping to make it cool. A new parenting book that offers 80 easy conversation starters for fear-free sex education got a major endorsement from the legendary Pat Boone just in time for Father’s Day. - June 08, 2008 - Oscar LaVilla
New Website Links Travelers to Complimentary Golf and More on Vacation
The newly-launched website, www.getmorevacations.com, provides vacationing guests with amenities at vacation rental properties in Florida, Alabama and North Carolina that include complimentary golf rounds, deep sea fishing, water and amusement park tickets, sunset and dolphin cruises, and more. - June 06, 2008 - Amenity Services Inc.
Track Chic Announces First Male Photo Contest: Ladies, It's Your Turn
Track Chic introduces their first monthly online photo competition. Ladies start your engines to upload photos and vote for your favorite Lug Nuts at www.TrackChic.com - June 05, 2008 - Track Chic, Inc.
Just Cause Awarded Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grant to Assist Refugees with Job Advancement
Just Cause, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization Founded by Lorrie King. - May 23, 2008 - Just Cause, Inc.
TranslationsXXX: 3,000,000 Words is Just the Beginning
In-house translators of Atlanta-based language service TranslationsXXX won't be found resting on their laurels for hitting the milestone of translating more than 3 million words for its clients this month. - May 23, 2008 - TranslationsXXX
Formost President to Donate to China Relief Efforts
A $30,000 donation to the disaster relief efforts related to the devastating May 12 earthquake in China is being given by Joseph Chen, President of Foremost Groups Inc., of East Hanover. The company, with manufacturing operations in China, also announced that it will match any employee donations,... - May 16, 2008 - Foremost Groups, Inc.
Mobile Content: Translation Service Opens Up New World of Customers
One of the Online Industry's premier translation services, PCITranslations.com, is proud to announce the official launch of Mobile-Translations.com. “The increased demand for translations of mobile- and wireless application based content prompted us to develop a special process that allows... - May 14, 2008 - PCITranslations
General Lachlan McIntosh, King Georgia II, Sherman, Cotton Factors, Are Only a Few of the Historic Items Now on Display at Circa Savannah
King George II in 1732, by granting a charter to James Oglethorpe, the King created the Province of Georgia in British North America, which was named after him. Two hundred and seventy-six years later, Circa Savannah is proud to have original signed documents from the King whom the state is named after. - May 12, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Stuff a Bear at Stuff a Zoo....a Company with All the Right Stuff
Stuff a Zoo, an up and coming stuffable animal company, is working its way to the top of the teddy bear stuffing industry. - May 08, 2008 - Stuff a Zoo
PR.com Interviews Anne Frank’s Cousin and Last Living Relative, Buddy Elias
Anne Frank’s only living direct relative, Buddy Elias, speaks exclusively with PR.com’s Allison Kugel about his famous cousin and the Anne Frank-Fonds in Switzerland. - May 07, 2008 - PR.com
Circa Savannah Acquires Rare Collection of Golf Autographs and Signed Memorabilia
Tiger Woods won his twelfth major in 2006 at the PGA Championship at Medinah. Today, Circa Savannah now displays the 88th PGA Championship flag signed by the winner (Tiger Woods) and over 40 other participants. - May 03, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Circa Savannah Acquires Rare Collection of Georgia Historical Documents
King George II in 1732, by granting a charter to James Oglethorpe, the King created the Province of Georgia in British North America, which was named after him. Two hundred and seventy-six years later, Circa Savannah is proud to have original signed documents from the King whom the state is named after. - May 03, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
25 Companies Win Worldwide Award for Democracy in the Workplace
For-profit and non-profit organizations from the US, Canada, the Netherlands and Malaysia were selected from a diversity of industries. - April 30, 2008 - WorldBlu, Inc.
End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Clubs Celebrate One Year of Service in India
The Malaria Foundation International is pleased to report that its partners in Assam, India are celebrating one year of service as leaders of End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Clubs, which have been educating children and communities about malaria and reducing the prospects for illness, suffering and death caused by this disease. - April 23, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
College Student Launches New Job Search
College sophomore Chris Merkle launches Bluseer, an online job search exclusively for students. Bluseer helps to match students with job opportunities based on their majors. This new job search has recently been used by top employers such as Georgia-Pacific and top talent from schools such as Harvard and MIT. - April 23, 2008 - BLUSEER.COM INC.
Third Wave Digital Takes Best of Show at AAF Central Georgia District Awards Competition
The creative team at Third Wave Digital has won the American Advertising Federation's highest honor at the annual Addy Awards Excellence in Advertising competition for the Central Georgia region. Since incorporating in 1997, Third Wave Digital’s clients have won the Best of Show award eight... - April 22, 2008 - Third Wave Digital
Trenton Technology Introduces TQ9 Graphics-Class Single Board Computer/System Host Board
The new Trenton TQ9 board is a PICMG 1.3 system host board (SHB) that offers a wide variety of multi-core processor options on a board with the extensive I/O support needed in today’s complex system applications. The TQ9 board features the latest dual- and quad-core Intel® CoreTM 2 Processor & Intel® Q35 Express Chipset capability. - April 16, 2008 - TRENTON Systems, Inc.
Virtual Real Estate Up for Grabs; Savannahrealestate.com
NLV Media, LLC, an Internet strategy consulting firm headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, has been hired as the exclusive broker for the “leasing” of the Internet domain name:SavannahRealEstate.com - April 09, 2008 - NLV Media, LLC
Baby Boom Inspires Atlanta Woman to Launch Unique Web-Based Bakery
Tris Sicignano of Atlanta has had a passion for baking since she was a teen-ager. After finally creating the “perfect” brownie recipe, she launched Bon Brownie, a web-based bakery that sells fresh, home-made brownies via www.bonbrownie.com. Made with fresh ingredients, the decadent... - April 08, 2008 - Bon Brownie
Green Dog Hosting is Giving Away 25% of Its Revenue
Hosting solutions through Green Dog. Being Big on Green the company decided to do more than its part and decided to give away 25% of the profits to green organizations. Find out more and view the list of recipients that receive contributions from Green Dog. - April 07, 2008 - Green Dog Hosting
King Louis XVI Signed Document Becomes Available for Purchase at Circa Savannah
Louis XVI, king of France, arrived in the wrong historical place at the wrong time and soon found himself overwhelmed by events beyond his control. - April 05, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Rare Amelia Earhart Signed Photo for Sale by Circa Savannah, LLC
The letter from Jean Teal, Amelia Earhart personal assistant, on March 7, 1935, on Amelia Earhart personal letterhead, referencing the autographed photo of Amelia Earhart to a fan. - April 04, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Rare Signed Princess Diana Christmas Card Featuring Her Wedding Photo, for Sale by Circa Savannah, LLC
The official 1981 Christmas card issued by the newlyweds Charles and Diana featuring their wedding photo, signed and inscribed on the inside cover by the Princess of Wales in black pen, "Mr. Munro, Yours most sincerely, Diana." - April 04, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
TRŪ Chocolate Sensations Launches Healthy Chocolate
TRŪ Chocolate. It’s all about the chocolate! The “Guilt Free” Chocolate Choice Completely Organic. Sugarless: Sweetened with Xylitol. - April 02, 2008 - Get Fit And Have Fun - Body By Vi
Rare "Gone with the Wind" Letters to be Sold
An important collection of Gone With the Wind letters and memorabilia are now being displayed at Circa Savannah an will be sold to interested parties. - April 01, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Original Johnny Mercer Music Contracts for Sale at Circa Savannah
An important collection of one of America's favorite lyricist, vocalist, and composer who contributed to many Broadway musical productions and Hollywood films is available for purchase as Circa Savannah. - April 01, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Agentek Closes $8 Million in Growth Financing
Funding enables expansion of sales and marketing and continued product innovation of enterprise mobile computing solutions. - March 27, 2008 - Agentek, Inc
The Sean Maxwell Project Presents a Diversity of Talents Fashion Show Supporting the Fight Against Breast Cancer. Special Performances by Diana DeGarmo of American Idol.
Executive Producer Sean Maxwell is producing a Fashion Show in Atlanta, Georgia to bring together a diversity of talents to support a worthy cause. Portions of Ticket Sale Proceed Profits will be going to help in the fight against Breast Cancer. The non-profit charity organization to receive the proceeds will be the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund. Diana DeGarmo of American Idol is one of many talents performing to support this worthy cause. - March 26, 2008 - The Sean Maxwell Project
Historic Typewriter from “Papa” Ernest Hemingway Up for Sale
Earnest "Papa" Hemingway’s manual Royal typewriter, circa 1940, still in its well-worn leather carrying case, will be for sale and on display in the Circa Savannah showroom at 42 E. Bay Street (next door to the historic Cotton Exchange). - March 18, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC