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"Cuerpo Mortal" Nominated in Two Categories for a Global eBook Award
The book Cuerpo Mortal (Mortal Flesh), Spanish edition, has been nominated for the Global eBook Award in the categories of Speculative -Classic Fantasy- Fiction and Romance -Historical- Fiction. With elegance and intelligence Ana Costa Alongi re-creates the ancient world on the brink of disaster. This is a monumental adventure of epic fantasy. - April 30, 2012 - Sigillum Publishers
Giving Back is a Way of Life at California Homepro, Inc.
California Homepro’s community appreciation program awards a $25 gift certificate to any nonprofit organization in the greater San Francisco Bay Area seeking raffle donations for their events. - April 29, 2012 - California Homepro
California Health Insurance Agency Recognized for Excellence
Quotebroker Insurance Services, A California based Independent Insurance Brokerage firm receives recognition from the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU). Quotebroker Insurance Services helps individuals and businesses secure affordable health insurance statewide, including California, Arizona and Nevada. - April 27, 2012 - Quotebroker Insurance Services
Mother's Day Giveaway - $3,000
MothersDayCentral.com, the leading site on the Web for all things Mother's Day, today announced its "2012 Giveaway Gala." Top prize: $3,000. Additional prizes include three gourmet gift baskets, and free flowers. Five lucky winners in all. - April 26, 2012 - Mother's Day Central
Annual List of Top 10 Mother's Day Gifts Released by Leading Mother's Day Site
MothersDayCentral.com today announced the publication of its popular Best Mother's Day Gifts list for 2012. Mother's Day Central combines deep knowledge of the gifts marketplace, with a keen sensibility for what moms want, to produce their annual list of Top 10 Mother's Day Gifts. - April 24, 2012 - Mother's Day Central
Multigenerational Talent Show Has Deep Roots in San Carlos
Some of the performers have been at it for over half a decade and show no signs of quitting. Said Sigler, "Sue Court has been performing in the show since 1960 and Bob Bensi since 1962." - April 21, 2012 - San Carlos Chickens' Ball
GiGse Announces Startup Launchpad Finalists
Facebook, GamesBeat, Trinity Ventures, The Raine Group and others join GiGse all-star line up. - April 20, 2012 - NVPR
EverydaySource.com Hits the Bull’s Eye on Social Commerce with ShopSocially
EverydaySource.com increases all key metrics including revenue, engagement, conversion, fans and word-of-mouth branding by embracing a comprehensive social commerce strategy. - April 18, 2012 - ShopSocially
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area Honors Inspirational Mentor and Mentee Matches at Sixth Annual “BIG” Event
Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III and Lorrie Sullenberger, a Big Sister Alumna, to Attend & Present Awards Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) will honor inspirational matches between Bigs (mentors) and Littles (mentees) at the BIG Event on April 19, 2012 at the... - April 17, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Vacation Rentals a Hot Topic for Hawaii Legislatures
Hawaii legislatures are addressing vacation rental laws regarding on-island agents and taxes. - April 17, 2012 - Hawaii News
Cibecs and IDG Launch the 2012 Business Data Loss Survey
Every year Cibecs runs the Business Data Loss Survey, uncovering the major IT challenges around data protection, and providing industry insight. This year, Cibecs is partnering with IDG to launch the 2012 Business Data Loss Survey. - April 17, 2012 - Cibecs
Whip-Its - Cheap Thrill or Dangerous Product? Barron Law Corporation
Did you know that you can purchase a box of "Whip its" for less than $15.00 over the counter? Did you know that the use of Whip-its by inhaling the contents is incredibly dangerous and can result in paralysis, asphyxiation and/or death? The Barron Law Corporation wants you to know, and wants your teenage children to know, that Whip its are not a harmless, fun party drug and that the use of Whip its may cause you or a loved one serious and lasting harm. - March 29, 2012 - Barron Law Corporation
TEDxSF Salons Adds More Tickets for April 12’s Big Blue: A Very Special Evening on the Oceans and The Premier of Capacitor's OKEANOS
What if liquid robots could completely change the way we understand ocean currents? Sniff for oil leaks? Why is our whole conservation paradigm false? How can we change it? What does a photographer see when he stays in the water in the remotest area for a really long time? TEDxSF presents Big Blue: A Very Special Evening on the Oceans and the premier of Capacitor's OKEANOS, April 12 at the Fort Mason Center. Also announces special performance April 13 by TED Music Director, Thomas Dolby. - March 29, 2012 - TEDxSF
New Web Series Announces Winner of First Episode
"‘Total Bragging Rights" is a New Weekly YouTube Web Show Featuring Two Friends Competing at a Variety of Fun, Contestant-Generated Challenges - March 29, 2012 - Totally Bragging Productions
Win by Cell Introduces Mobile Donate, an Affordable and Engaging Mobile Fundraising Solution for Political Campaigns
Optimizing on the Power, Reach, Convenience and Usage of Mobile Devices - March 29, 2012 - Win by Cell
Give by Cell Introduces Mobile Donate, an Affordable and Engaging Fundraising Solution
Optimizing on the Power, Reach, Convenience and Usage of Mobile Devices - March 29, 2012 - Give by Cell
Allegis Capital Bob Ackerman: the iPhone Before the Real iPhone
Bob Ackerman of Allegis Capital (www.allegiscapital.com) addresses the development of the iPhone before Apple's iPhone. - March 27, 2012 - Allegis Capital
Growing Our Global Footprint: Two More SaaS App Stores Launch in Ireland and New Zealand
As cloud computing rises to new heights and as more industries realize how software as a service can impact overhead, many businesses will be moving to online software. SaaS Markets offers thousands of opportunities for business enterprises to simplify their organization by implementing the perfect online software solution, manage business processes and reduce IT costs. - March 23, 2012 - SaaS Markets
Executive Impact Group Marks 10 Years with New Web Site & Social Media
Executive Impact Group Celebrates 10 years with New Web Site & Social Media Platforms - March 22, 2012 - Executive Impact Group
Student Vets Seek Stress Management, Connections at Coming Home Project Retreat, March 28-31, Near Yosemite National Park
The Coming Home Project today announced a special retreat for Student Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars that will take place March 28 to 31 near Yosemite National Park. Attending the retreat will be women and men veterans from around the USA. The Coming Home Project is a nationally... - March 21, 2012 - Coming Home Project
TeamLab REST API: Benefit from Ample Opportunities for Web Integration
TeamLab releases the REST architecture-based API with the access to all the web service functional modules. - March 21, 2012 - Ascensio System SIA
MDA, Geosemble Integrate Tools for Satellite Imagery
The efficiency initiative allows for increased time dedicated to analyzing imagery and intelligence by automating search and discovery. - March 19, 2012 - Geosemble Technologies
Supportful Foundation Advances Charitable Dentistry in U.S. with Dental-ful Program
Innovative New Program Encourages Charitable Dentists by Subsidizing Costs of Restorative Dental Work for Underserved Individuals - March 17, 2012 - Supportful Foundation
The Dutch: Prelude to Their Golden Age: A Historical Novel by Richard Schultz Released at Eternal Press
In the Sixteenth century the Dutch people established the right of a people to govern themselves, by challenging the Divine Right of a King to rule a nation. It was the most radical revolutionary idea of its day. The eighty year war that followed was the prime precursor to the American Revolution two hundred later. This novel, by Richard Schultz, is the story of that evolution. - March 17, 2012 - Caliburn Press LLC
Digital Menu Me Rolls Out Cloud-Based Digital Menu Boards to Freshberry Frozen Yogurt Franchises Nationwide
Digtial Menu Me Revolutionizes the industry, combining new cloud disruptive technology with Samsung TVs to produce the latest in digtial signage. - March 15, 2012 - Digtial Menu Me
Link TV to Air "Default: the Student Loan Documentary" by Krotala Films
Default: The Student Loan Documentary will air on Link TV starting this Thursday, March 15th 6pm PST/ 9pm EST and will air through March 23rd. Filmed by San Francisco-based filmmakers, Serge Bakalian and Aurora Meneghello, "Default" chronicles the stories of borrowers from different backgrounds affected by the student lending industry and their struggles to change the system. The film is currently being aired nationally on PBS and community stations and has been in over 200 various media. - March 13, 2012 - Krotala Films
San Carlos Chickens' Ball Still Running Strong at 73
The longest running PTA fundraiser is still going strong. “The Chickens Ball is a great community builder and a fun way for the entire community to support our local public schools,” said Sonya Sigler, Chairman of the San Carlos Chickens’ Ball. “One of the best things about the show is our multigenerational cast that really shows the kind of support San Carlos schools have from all of our citizens. This year, funds raised will go towards music, theatre and other performing arts.” - March 12, 2012 - San Carlos Chickens' Ball
Cloud Solutions for Your Business
1,100 cloud-based software solutions that let you run your business with the touch of a button from almost anywhere for a fraction of what you pay for your monthly cell phone bill. - March 10, 2012 - SaaS Markets
New Writer Picks Up Where E. Lynn Harris Left Off
Since author Terry E. Hill’s first novel was released in January 2011, readers have been waiting anxiously for the sequel. Come Sunday Morning has since been acquired by more than 1,000 libraries in the U.S., Europe, Australia and New Zealand and has been selected as best book of the month... - March 09, 2012 - When Sunday Comes Again
Pasta Prima Announces the First Super Food in Pasta
Pasta Prima Superfood Ravioli is a 100% Natural blend of kale, spinach, and five gourmet cheeses. This handcrafted ravioli is an excellent source of calcium, Vitamin K, and antioxidants Vitamins A&C. Great for busy people, it takes just 3 - 4 minutes to cook. Taste it at the Natural Products Expo (Booth 5354, March 9 - 11, 2012). Pasta Prima Ravioli is made with green energy. - March 08, 2012 - Valley Fine Foods
Run Your Business in the Cloud
When you can leverage your business with the ability to save time and money from any device in the world with a simple internet connection and a web browser, you know you have found something special. SaaS Markets is helping revolutionize the way businesses run by helping them find world-class apps for every single area of their business, all while providing the utmost convenience, and a great user experience. - March 01, 2012 - SaaS Markets
Hip Digital Powers Aeroplan Media Store
Aeroplan members can turn miles into music, ebooks, apps, games and more. - March 01, 2012 - Hip Digital Media
Cloudtise Partners with Revel Systems to Provide Innovative Cloud Advertising
Cloud advertising with Cloudtise is a new way to reach your market in a localized manner. - February 23, 2012 - Cloudtise
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.
SaaS Markets Launches the Appmerica.com and Appclick.co.uk Web App Store for Small and Medium Businesses
SaaS Markets offers greater opportunity for small and medium size businesses to save money on software by availing of SaaS (Software as a Service) web apps. Appmerica and Appclick both offer over 1,100 business tools ranging from accounting and CRM Web Apps, to project management and Office administration apps. - February 22, 2012 - SaaS Markets
The Wireless Sensor Network Market – A Sea of Small Volume Opportunities
A new West Technology Research Solutions report forecasts relative growth of emerging wireless sensor network protocols. - February 22, 2012 - WTRS - West Technology Research Solutions LLC
Infuze Mobile Releases New iPhone App Which Converts Business Cards Into Salesforce Contacts and Leads
With Card2CRM for Salesforce iPhone app, salesforce.com users will now be able to take pictures of business cards, get them manually transcribed and added as a Salesforce contact or lead and much more. - February 18, 2012 - Infuze Mobile
Glamping Hub Puts High-End Camping on the Map: Innovative Startup Introduces First Global Luxury Camping Reservation System
On February 15, 2012, GlampingHub.com launched the world’s first online reservation system that directs travelers to luxury camping (aka “glamping”) accommodations on five continents. The website is a portal to all things glamping: Discover the world’s finest luxury camping accommodations, stay informed about trends through the Glamping Hub Blog, gain access to manufacturers of glamping structures and designers of glamping venues, and…now…book an extraordinary glamping holiday. - February 17, 2012 - Glamping Hub
Workshop to Teach Middle School-Age Girls of Color to Develop Software Programming Skills and Create Interactive Video Games
Black Girls Code, a non-profit organization helping girls of color, ages 7 to 14, to become successful computer programmers is holding its second software development workshop from February 18, 2012 - March 24, 2012 in partnership with the San Francisco office of ThoughtWorks. The 6 week long... - February 14, 2012 - BlackGirlsCode
PowerCAD, Inc. Announces the Opening of PowerCAD Drafting & Design Office in Rohnert Park, CA
PowerCAD Drafting & Design is an experienced team of CADD (Computer Aided Design & Drafting) professionals that support AEC (Architectural, Engineer & Construction) industries utilizing 2D & 3D AutoCAD and related software. Led by President and CEO, Rick Pappas with 20 years of... - February 11, 2012 - PowerCAD Drafting & Design
Central Concrete Contributes to an Award Winning Community Project
Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., a U.S. Concrete, Inc. operating company, today announced that it has received the 2012 AGC National Community Award as one of the contributors to the “Camp Via West” project in Cupertino, California. The “AGC in the Community Awards” will... - February 11, 2012 - US Concrete
InfiniGraph Named AlwaysOn OnMedia Top 100 Winner
InfiniGraph today announced that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the OnMedia Top 100 winners. Inclusion in the OnMedia 100 signifies leadership amongst its peers with game-changing approaches and technologies that are likely to disrupt existing markets and entrenched players. Infinigraph... - February 09, 2012 - InfiniGraph
Seminars from The Strategic Chiropractor Teach California DC's How to Master the Art of Chiropractic Billing, Coding & Documentation
In February and April 2012, California chiropractors will have four opportunities to learn strategies to improve their chiropractic billing, coding and documentation so that they can get paid for the work they do and minimize their risk of healthcare audits. - February 08, 2012 - The Strategic Chiropractor
Marin Services for Women is Closing Its Doors
Venerable Marin institution ceases operations due to financial difficulties. - February 07, 2012 - Marin Services for Women
'Stache Dash Running Race Celebrates Entrepreneurs
This for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs event will benefit local microfinance organization, Opportunity Fund. - February 06, 2012 - Picnic Dash Productions
New JavaScript Tutorial Provides Building Blocks for Interactive Website Development
HTML.net launches its latest offering of free online tutorial for web development. - February 01, 2012 - HTML.net
Macworld | iWorld Voter Results Are in: Revel Systems’ David and Goliath Story Continues
On January 31, 2012 Revel Systems was officially announced as the winner of the Business iPad App of the Year Award. This weekend at Macworld | iWorld, it was clear early on that the Best Business iPad App awards came down to two remarkable companies: Square, led by Jack Dorsey, and Revel Systems,... - February 01, 2012 - iPad Business Apps
Tiny Prints Affiliate Program, Managed by Acceleration Partners, Wins the 2012 Exceptional Merchant Award
Tiny Prints (www.tinyprints.com), a brand of Shutterfly, took home “Exceptional Merchant” honors from the annual Affiliate Summit earlier this month. Recognized for their industry-leading affiliate marketing program, designed and managed by Acceleration Partners, Tiny Prints competed... - January 31, 2012 - Acceleration Partners
Macworld | iWorld Votes for Top Business iPad App of the Year
Attendees of Macworld were able to cast their votes this year on the best iPad app of the year award. The arrival of the Macworld │ iWorld Fan Event in San Francisco this weekend gave thousands of Apple lovers and iPad users the opportunity to cast their votes to finalize the competition hosted by iPad Biz Apps. - January 30, 2012 - iPad Business Apps
Cloud-Based Digital Menu Boards Are Reveling with Samsung's Internet Enabled TV's
Digital Menu Me is disrupting the Digital Signage market by releasing a truly Cloud-based digital menu system that has no third party devices needed, just a Samsung internet TV. - January 30, 2012 - Digtial Menu Me