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Flat World Knowledge President Addresses Impact of Textbook Costs on Community Colleges at ASACC National Student Advocacy Conference
Eric Frank, president and co-founder of Flat World Knowledge, the largest publisher of open college textbooks, will address community college student leaders on new models that can drive down textbook costs and improve student success, at the American Student Association of Community Colleges’ National Student Advocacy Conference, March 17-20, in Washington, D.C. - March 14, 2012 - Flat World Knowledge
New Chapter of The Forgotten History of Staten Island to be Released in Celebration of the Birthday of Famed Photographer Alice Austen
Controversial Staten Island historian Dr. D. I. Kniebocker is set to release another chapter of his life’s work, The Forgotten History of Staten Island on March 17, 2012 – the 146th anniversary of the birthday of the great, American, photographer, Alice Austen. This free download on http://fhsi.wordpress.com will reveal the previously untold story of Austen's relationship with Author/Photographer Lewis Carroll. - March 13, 2012 - FHSI
New York Investing Meetup
Bestselling Author Nicholas Wapshott to Appear at the New York Investing Meetup. Nicholas Wapshott, the author of “Keynes Hayek: The Clash That Define Modern Economics” will be appearing at the New York Investing Meetup on March 22nd. Financial blogger Daryl Montgomery and organizer of... - March 13, 2012 - Daryl Montgomery
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Speaks with PR.com About His New Novel Monday Mornings & Imperfect Medicine
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, speaks candidly with PR.com Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, about writing his first novel and how surgeons handle medical mistakes. - March 12, 2012 - PR.com
Cooperation is a Major Force for Evolution
Martin Novak, Professor of Biology and Mathematics Harvard University and Director of the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard, still believes that cooperation is a major force for evolution. His controversial book, Super Cooperators, was published this time last year and will be published as a series in the UK's Daily Telegraph. - March 12, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
IEEE WCNC 2012 to Explore Entire Range of Next-Stage Wireless Technologies from April 1 – 4, 2012 in Paris, France
Leading International Researchers and Experts to Share Experiences & Expertise on Newest Wireless Communications & Networking Trends, Benefits & Applications. - March 12, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
I Am That Child Paints Real Faces of AIDS, Poverty, and Sexism as Encountered on Cameroon Mission
What do Mission and Outreach really look like? How tall are they? Male or female? And when does "putting faith into action" mean reaching out far beyond our wallet or comfortable lifestyle? In I Am That Child, Elizabeth Geitz helps answer these questions as she fleshes out the human faces of AIDS, poverty and sexism as experienced first-hand in an orphanage in Cameroon, West Africa. - March 11, 2012 - Elizabeth Geitz, Author
3 Industry Leaders Partner to Solve ICD-10 Transition
Stroudwater Associates, Bridgefront Associates, and Promantra Inc. team together to create comprehensive strategy to ease the ICD 10 transition. - March 10, 2012 - Promantra, Inc.
FYE Says WHOA is Me
Publishers Distribution Group announced today that WHOA What's Happening w/ Original Artists magazine will now be available in FYE, Coconuts, Suncoast Wherehouse, and Sam Goody. - March 09, 2012 - WHOA Media Group
Judging by His Reputation BradfordLawton Principal to Serve as a Judge for One Show Design in New York
San Antonio agency’s Bradford Lawton tapped for prestigious international advertising/design awards. - March 05, 2012 - Bradford Lawton
Art for Progress Announces Artists to be Shown at Fountain Art Fair
Art for Progress, Fountain Art Fair’s non-profit partner for NY Art Week, has announced the artists it will be presenting for both the Fair and the March 10th after party. Additionally, the organization will be showing work from the most promising student artists participating in its... - March 05, 2012 - Art For Progress
DMG Productions to Feature Nonpareil on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer
Unique Applications and Innovations for the Potato - March 05, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
Second Annual IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications to be Held September 25 – 28, 2012
“Call for Papers” Ends April 3 for Original Paper Submissions Exploring Energy-efficient Communications Technologies & Networking Solutions. - March 03, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Author Claims Her Book Can Help Women Change Their Lives and Their Health in Just Minutes a Day
Forget apples – it’s happiness that keeps the doctor away. Author helps women create greater happiness in their lives, which according to new research, helps prevent cardiovascular disease, the number one killer of women. - March 03, 2012 - InspireWire Publishing
Monroe Culinary Shines at Lincoln Tech Culinary Competition
On February 25 and 26 six students from the Monroe College School of Hospitality Management and the Culinary Arts participated in a culinary competition at Lincoln Tech in Hartford, CT. Earning top honors was Gabriela Grande, a CCAP & ProStart alum and graduate of Food & Finance High School... - March 01, 2012 - Monroe College
IEEE ICC 2012 to Feature “Paperless+” Wireless Networking Event from June 10 – 15 in Ottawa, Canada
Attendees to Receive Blackberry Playbook 16GB Containing Event Program, Proceedings, News & Papers Highlighting Nearly 1,500 Presentations as Part of Registration Package - February 28, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
American Soap Opera Heads to Internet
An American company has announced that it will be broadcasting the soap opera "As the World Turns" to viewers in South Africa over the internet. - February 27, 2012 - Broadway Video Digital Media
Carlton Hobbs Announces Participation at TEFAF Maastricht March 16-25, 2012
Carlton Hobbs LLC is delighted to announce that the company will be exhibiting at the prestigious TEFAF Maastricht Fair this year, March 16-25, 2012 and they are particularly thrilled to join the show as it celebrates its 25th birthday. They will focus on bringing new acquisitions with Royal or... - February 27, 2012 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
NESTA Offers More Local Fitness Workshops for Personal Fitness Trainers in 2012
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) expanded its training options to include more local personal training sessions. The personal training workshops are offered by Training Made Fun. - February 26, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
IEEE CCNC 2012 Profiles Next Generation Consumer Networking and Communications Solutions
Conference Starts by Previewing Demonstration Program at 2012 International CES in Las Vegas - February 25, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Artis Entertainment Announces the Nationwide Release of Critically-Acclaimed Indie Feature Film "Heart of Now" - A Film by the Sabi Company
Artis Entertainment announces the nationwide home entertainment release by Vanguard Cinema of The Sabi Company’s critically acclaimed indie drama “Heart of Now” - a film by Sabi. “Hugely Impressive” by Twitch Magazine, “Absolutely Gorgeous” by Ain’t it Cool News, and Filmmaker Magazine noted director Zak Forsman’s work "is very accomplished… Amazing!” - February 23, 2012 - Artis Entertainment
Starborn Industries Expands DECKFAST® Epoxy Coated Line of Screws for Decks and Exterior Use to Include Four New Colors of Star Drive Fasteners
Starborn Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of fasteners and related products for the building industry, has expanded the Deckfast® line of screws for decks and exterior use. Deckfast epoxy coated screws are now available with a star recess in gray, green, red and tan in... - February 23, 2012 - Starborn Industries
Beautiful Brands International Rolls Out Revel Systems’ Revolutionary Mobile Point-of-Sale System
POS Company Caps Momentous Year with Fast-Growing Client Roster and Tenfold Growth in Just Four Months - February 22, 2012 - Revel Systems, Inc.
Online Auto Insurance Cautions Consumers Against Committing Rate Evasion
A new FAQ from the writers at OnlineAutoInsurance.com explains the repercussions of lying to your insurer about where you keep your car—a practice called “rate evasion”—and why insurers take the matter so seriously. When you compare car insurance costs between places like... - February 20, 2012 - Online Auto Insurance
Safe Passage Pictures to Develop and Produce Action Thriller by "Valley Girl" Writer and Producer Wayne Crawford
Safe Passage Pictures announced today that it is developing and producing “Another Sh**ty Day in Paradise,” a tense action thriller penned by award-winning writer/producer Wayne Crawford, whose credits include “Valley Girl,” “Night Of The Comet” & “Jake... - February 18, 2012 - Safe Passage Pictures
Retailers That Sell Gift Cards Now Subject to Federal AML Regulations
The US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement (FinCEN) has confirmed that retailers of “pre-paid access products,” which include gift cards, now must comply with anti-money-laundering (AML) Regulations. The final rule is available at this link:... - February 17, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.
BDA Advises General Bearing Corporation on Divestment to SKF
Business Development Asia LLC is pleased to report that its client, General Bearing Corporation, will be acquired by SKF. GBC announced the signing of an agreement whereby SKF, a Swedish company, will acquire GBC and its subsidiaries, including the interests in its four manufacturing sites in China. - February 17, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Safe Passage Pictures to Develop & Produce Four Scripts from Award-Winning Writing Team
Safe Passage Pictures, an independent film and packaging company, today announced it is working with award-winning screenwriters Adrienne Lusby & Emiliana Monahan Dore to develop and produce their latest four film and television projects. - February 16, 2012 - Safe Passage Pictures
Pet Industry’s Purple Pebble Joins Fashion Week’s Code Purple Event February 16th
Purple Pebble Supplies Mood Designer Fabric’s Celebrity Canine with Bedding and Toys at Code Purple Event; Offers Product Discounts to Event Attendees and Percentage of Sales Contribution to Code Purple - February 16, 2012 - Purple Pebble
Outsourced Paralegal Services LLC Further Expands, Providing Bankruptcy Paralegal Services in Eleven States
Outsourced Paralegal Services expands into Kentucky, now providing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy paralegal services in eleven states. - February 15, 2012 - Outsourced Paralegal Services
Mattern & Associates Negotiates Sweetheart of a Deal Between Shook, Hardy & Bacon and Pitney Bowes Management Services in Closed RFP
Industry leading legal support services consulting firm Mattern & Associates, LLC (www.matternassoc.com) announces that it has successfully completed a closed RFP project for international law firm, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP. Mattern & Associates negotiated the mutually beneficial contract renewal with facilities management services provider, Pitney Bowes, which streamlined costs and added new services including hospitality, audio/visual and reception assistance as well as trial support. - February 14, 2012 - Mattern & Associates
Lookze Full Version Release Available on the Apple App Store
Lookze™ today announced it has released the full version of the Lookze New York Architecture Sightseeing app to the Apple App Store, Apple’s online storefront for iOS device apps. The full version release is a follow up to the lite version, which was released on November 8, 2011. - February 14, 2012 - Lookze
Noir La Modé™ Marks Black History Month & the End of NYFW with a Fashion Soirée Celebrating Diversity on the Runway
Noir La Modé In conjunction with the Urban League of LI Young Professionals, launches a spectacular 3 day run of events to benefit charities Agape Haven of Abundance and The Urban League of LI. Which kicks off from February 17, 2012. - February 11, 2012 - Noir La Mode
Monroe Students March in the Lunar New Year’s Parade
On Saturday, February 4th 2012, thirty Monroe College students and staff took part in the annual Lunar New Year parade in Flushing, Queens. Wearing bright blue hats with Monroe College logos as they paraded through the major streets of Flushing, the group carried Happy New Year signs and shouted... - February 10, 2012 - Monroe College
CPX Interactive Selected by AlwaysOn as an OnMedia Top 100 Winner
Digital Ad Company recognized for creating new opportunities in marketing, branding, advertising, and publishing. - February 09, 2012 - CPXi
Association of Independent Investors - "The Voice of Investors" - Announces Their Opening
When it comes to navigating the tricky waters of the investment industry, investors often feel like the balance is tipped in favor of the industry. But a newly formed, not-for-profit organization, the Association of Independent Investors, sees that balance shifting. Andrew Haigney, Executive... - February 09, 2012 - Association of Independent Investors
Capitol Records vs. ReDigi: ReDigi Wins Victory for Consumer Rights in the Digital Age
In a hearing late Monday evening, Capitol Records was denied by a federal judge an attempt to shut down ReDigi, the online marketplace for pre-owned digital music and revolutionary cloud service technology. ReDigi's technology, built by a team of MIT faculty and grads, allows consumers to buy and sell pre-owned digital music securely and legally. - February 08, 2012 - ReDigi
Music for Valentine’s Day: "My Love is Yours"
Music artist Jerri Bokeno releases new single on Young Pals Music. - February 08, 2012 - Young Pals Music
IEEE GLOBECOM 2012 Invites Communications Professionals Worldwide to Experience the Magic of Disney from December 3 – 7 in Anaheim, California
“Call for Papers” Ends March 15 for Premier International Event to be held at the Disneyland Hotel Located Moments from Downtown Disneyland & the Disneyland Theme & Adventure Parks. - February 06, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Elena V Designs Will be Presenting Her New ESSENTIALS Collection Fall/Winter 2012-13 for Men and Women at the New York Fame Fashion Week
ESSENTIALS Collection Fall/Winter 2012-13 for men and women at The New York Fame Fashion Week Event on February 15th 2012 at the Manhattan Center, home of the Hammerstein and the Grand in New York City. - February 05, 2012 - Elena V Designs
Gina Marsh Releases Second Original Song on iTunes
Massachusetts teen singer and songwriter Gina Marsh has released her newest original song, titled "Just Forget It", which is available now on iTunes. Gina recorded "Just Forget It" at Cybersound Studios in Boston. In addition to writing the music and lyrics, Gina also plays... - February 02, 2012 - Gina Marsh Music
Lagond Music School Announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a 10th Anniversary Celebration, and Their First Live Streaming Fundraising Event on the Lagond Music Website
In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, the Lagond Music School, a not-for-profit organization located in Westchester County, announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a live video streaming performance and fundraising event on Friday, February 10th from 8pm to 12 midnight. This global online performance will commemorate the innovative contemporary music school’s 10 years of serving a diverse community of over 1,000 students. - February 02, 2012 - Lagond Music School
Jay Roberts Jewelers Announces the Launch of Its Chamilia Jewelry Online Store
The new Chamilia jewelry website by Jay Roberts Jewelers offers personalized jewelry designs with beads and charms. - January 31, 2012 - Jay Roberts Jewelers Chamilia
Winter Blues Are in Full Swing
New York therapists instruct a workshop to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as winter depression or winter blues, a mood change that affects people who have normal mental health throughout most of the year. - January 31, 2012 - Jasmin Balance
Storage Deluxe Helped Effort to Collect 60,000+ Coats for New York Cares 23rd Annual Coat Drive
Storgage Deluxe Collected Over 700 Coats for low-income men, women and children as part of the 100,000 coat goal for the New York Cares 23rd Annual Coat Drive and presented the non-profit organization with a check for $3,660 representing a $5.00 matching donation for each coat collected. - January 30, 2012 - Storage Deluxe
Super Bowl XLVI Marks Second Time That NFL Championship Will be Decided on FieldTurf
Super Bowl XLVI to be played on FieldTurf at Lucas Oil Stadium; both New England Patriots and New York Giants play home games on FieldTurf - January 26, 2012 - FieldTurf
PinHawk LLC Introduces iPad App for Newsletter Delivery
PinHawk’s daily email content available on iPads. To request a trial, register at http://www.pinhawk.com/ipad. To try PinHawk daily email newsletters, go to www.pinhawk.com. Sponsorship opportunities available for iPad and email delivery, info@pinhawk.com. - January 26, 2012 - PinHawk LLC
IEEE ICC 2012 Opens Registration for Leading Wireless Networking Conference to be Held June 10 – 15 in Ottawa, Canada
Thousands of International Communications Professionals to Attend Nearly 1,500 Presentations Dedicated to Original Voice, Data, Image & Multimedia Research - January 25, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
First Ever Endoluminal Bariatric Operation in South Asia is Performed in Chennai, India at Abscon 2012
On January 22, 2012, at the 3rd Annual Apollo Bariatric Surgery Conference (ABSCON 2012) in Chennai, India, the first ever incision-free endoluminal bariatric surgery procedure was performed in South Asia. Incidentally, this is the first ever known endoluminal revision of a prior sleeve gastrectomy... - January 25, 2012 - Prime Source
Flexfit Announced as Official Headwear for Two Clubs
Long Island Ducks, Bridgeport Bluefish to wear Flexfit brand exclusively in 2012 - January 24, 2012 - Flexfit