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Metropolitan Shuttle® Wins G20 Contract in Washington, DC

Metropolitan Shuttle® Wins G20 Contract in Washington, DC

Metropolitan Shuttle®, the leading source for nationwide bus charter rental services, was awarded a contract by the U.S. State Department to provide transportation services for the national and international media on Saturday, November 15, 2008 for coverage of the G-20 financial summit. - November 28, 2008 - Metropolitan Shuttle

Kodi Owens Joins Lamar Associates as Training Coordinator

Lamar Associates, a Washington, D.C.-based professional services company, is pleased to announce the addition of Kodi Owens as Training Coordinator for the company’s nationwide training division. - November 20, 2008 - Lamar Associates

Daon Partners with TriVir to Deliver Physical Access Control Provisioning to Novell Identity Manager Customers

Daon Partners with TriVir to Deliver Physical Access Control Provisioning to Novell Identity Manager Customers

Daon, a leading provider of identity assurance software announced today a strategic partnership with Trivir LLC focused on delivering physical access control systems (PACS) provisioning to Novell Identity Manager customers. Customers can now fully integrate their physical access control systems,... - November 19, 2008 - Daon, Inc.

Funny Christmas Cards Examine Links Between Current Financial Crisis and Great Depression

Funny Christmas Cards Examine Links Between Current Financial Crisis and Great Depression

Order of St. Nick’s Depressing Times line of holiday greeting cards draws humorous parallels between the Great Depression and the current worldwide financial crisis. The paper greeting cards feature vintage photos from the Great Depression, enhanced with humorous verse such as “Have a Great Depression and a Subprime New Year.” They are available online at www.depressingtimes.com. - November 18, 2008 - Order of St. Nick

5 Solvency ii Related Websites for the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR), the  Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR), the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA)

5 Solvency ii Related Websites for the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR), the Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR), the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA)

The Solvency ii Association (www.solvency-ii-association.com) has launched 5 Solvency ii related websites for the the board of directors, managers and professionals working in the Insurance and Reinsurance sectors. - November 18, 2008 - Compliance LLC

Navtrak, Inc. Ranked 415th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2008 Technology Fast 500

Navtrak, Inc. Ranked 415th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2008 Technology Fast 500

Pioneering GPS-based Vehicle Tracking Services Provider attributes its 316% Percent Revenue Growth to Employee Passion and Focus. - November 17, 2008 - Navtrak

Local Deer Hunters Help Feed the Hungry

Local Deer Hunters Help Feed the Hungry

The field staff members of Huntonly.com - a website created and managed by hunters as a resource for the hunting community - have donated 15 deer to Maryland’s Farmers and Hunters Feeding The Hungry (FHFH) program. The deer were harvested throughout Southern Maryland during Maryland’s... - November 17, 2008 - HuntOnly.com

The President Makes It Law to Help Struggling Veteran and Military Home Owners

Congress and the President have both acted in a bold move to help assist thousands of deserving military home owners to prevent foreclosure and make the cost of home ownership easier to bear. In October on this year (2008) President Bush signed into law, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of... - November 13, 2008 - Low VA Rates

Homeowners Fighting Back with a Forensic Loan Audit

Distressed homeowners facing foreclosure are now fighting back with the aid of a Forensic Loan Audit, forcing lenders to the negotiating table for fear of a costly lawsuit. - November 06, 2008 - National Loan Audits

Samantha Ronson to Perform at “Hollywood Vibes Come to K Street” at Lotus Lounge Red Carpet Charity Party to Benefit Children’s Miracle Network

New sponsors in Patron and VOSS water and the addition of new celebrities such as Andrew Baldwin from the Bachelor continue to fill the red carpet with some of the best movers and shakers from the Washington D.C area. - October 08, 2008 - Pointed Magazine

ONSITE and Content Analyst Announce Strategic Partnership

Integrated Technology to Expand Text Analytics Capabilities for eView(TM) Review Platform. - October 07, 2008 - ONSITE3

LCVA Foundation to Host Golf Classic and Auction Fundraiser

Businesses and community members are invited to take part in the LCVA Foundation’s Charity Golf Classic and Auction on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at the beautiful Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club in Leesburg. The day promises something for everyone: a golf classic for those who wish to... - October 02, 2008 - Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association

Hollywood Vibes Comes to K Street at Lotus Lounge Celebrity Red Carpet Charity Party to Benefit Childrens Miracle Network

Star Studded Red Carpet Leads to an All-Star Celebration. Inside Lotus Featuring Special Guest Set Performance By Los Angeles Celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson. - October 01, 2008 - Pointed Magazine

Woman of Freedom Foundation (WFF) Annual Kick Off to Domestic Violence Awareness Month Run for Freedom - 5k Run/Walk

Woman of Freedom Foundation (WFF) Annual Kick Off to Domestic Violence Awareness Month Run for Freedom - 5k Run/Walk

Every 15 seconds a woman is battered in the United States by her husband, boyfriend or live-in partner. The Maryland Network against domestic violence has found that in the United States 4 women die each day as a result of domestic violence. The need to increase Domestic Violence Awareness is the... - September 30, 2008 - Women of Freedom Foundation

Free Howard University Homecoming Gospel Concert PreShow

Stellar Award nominee Cynthia Jones, inspirational rappers Riff-Raff and El Prezidino, and R&B gospel artist VaNatta Ford will perform in the 2008 Howard University Gospel Concert PreShow. - September 29, 2008 - B. Anthony Love and Associates, LLC

Q/P Management Group & Charismatek Software Metrics Make Software Measurement Easier

Q/P Management Group, Inc., the world’s leading provider of software measurement, benchmarking, quality and productivity consulting services and Charismatek Software Metrics, the world leader in software functional sizing tools join forces to provide a fully integrated measurement and reporting solution second to none in the industry. - September 26, 2008 - Q/P Management Group, Inc

Punky Moms Launches Online Alt Bazaar Marketplace

Punky Moms Launches Online Alt Bazaar Marketplace

Site Fills Marketplace Void for Unique and Alternative Clothing, Crafts and Creations. - September 10, 2008 - The Alt Bazaar by Punky Moms

Food & Beverage Managers: Introducing ‘Master It!’ Customizable Computer Training Modules for Servers & Bartenders

Innovative Marketing Solutions, LLC (IMS) today introduced the ‘Master It!” system of customizable server and bartender training modules to support live staff training. Each module converts a wine list, drink list, food menu or spirits list into a computer guided review. The system automatically scores the user and verifies completion with a printable certificate. Master It! runs online or off-line and requires no back end support. - September 09, 2008 - Innovative Marketing Solutions, LLC

BusinesSuites Expands Its Footprint in Virginia

BusinesSuites Expands Its Footprint in Virginia

New executive suite location in Stafford County aims to reduce commute times for local professionals and entrepreneurs. - September 03, 2008 - BusinesSuites

Horseman Magazine Makes Online Debut

Horseman Magazine Makes Online Debut

In August 2008, Horseman Magazine, a web exclusive, was founded to provide a place for those who ride, care for, or just otherwise love horses to come together and find/share useful information. Since Horseman is a webzine only, readers must access it via www.horsemanmagazine.com. A range of... - August 20, 2008 - Horseman Magazine

Think Big and Grow Launches: Time-Money Saving Free Newsletter

Introducing a new online journal designed to accelerate any new or experienced marketers online business in affiliate marketing, MLM or any online business presence. - August 15, 2008 - HMI Group, LLC

Wheelhouse Advisors to Present at the 2008 Operational Risk Management Summit

Presentation Will Focus on Creating a Practical Convergence Program to Connect Risk Policy & Governance. - August 13, 2008 - Wheelhouse Advisors LLC

Concept Group USA Launches New Blog, New Service Website, and Adds to Hospitality Consulting Team

Leading brand and operational consulting firm continues to add resources for operators, suppliers and organizations - August 11, 2008 - Concept Branding Group

Compliance LLC Launches a Web Portal for Hedge Funds, and a Web Portal for Sarbanes Oxley Compliance

Compliance LLC Launches a Web Portal for Hedge Funds, and a Web Portal for Sarbanes Oxley Compliance

The first web portal is designed to discuss the challenges, risks and opportunities in the hedge funds market. The second to collect in one place all the necessary information for Sarbanes Oxley compliance. - July 31, 2008 - Compliance LLC

“Crime-Stoppers” for Canines, Dog-Trax, Grabs Hold to Prevent 4.7 Million Dog Bites a Year From Escalating

“Crime-Stoppers” for Canines, Dog-Trax, Grabs Hold to Prevent 4.7 Million Dog Bites a Year From Escalating

National Database and 7-Step Dangerous Dog Protocol Launch in Time for Peak Summer “Dog Bite Season.” - July 30, 2008 - Dog-Trax North America

1.5 Million College Students Expected to Drop Out in 2008 Due to Financial Pressure

40% more students drop out of college due to money issues including student loan debt and credit card debt than academic failure. - July 26, 2008 - Pratt Financial Group

The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Introduces Their Public/Private Alliance Model to Work with Government Agencies to Help Homeowners

The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Introduces Their Public/Private Alliance Model to Work with Government Agencies to Help Homeowners

The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center has introduced their business model for the development of an alliance between government and private businesses to offer immediate assistance to homeowners at risk. - July 25, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop

6 Year Old Son's Parents Proactively Raise Money for Diabetes Research and Care by Forming  AdamsCure.Org, a Non-Profit and Providing Concerts and Various Entertainment

6 Year Old Son's Parents Proactively Raise Money for Diabetes Research and Care by Forming AdamsCure.Org, a Non-Profit and Providing Concerts and Various Entertainment

AdamsCure.Org is about providing a service in the form of quality entertainment to raise money for diabetes research and care. Concerts will run about a month apart. In addition to musical entertainment, they plan to have comedy acts, talent shows, bull roasts, crab feasts, golf tournaments, etc. Ticket prices are extremely fair and available by calling 877-725-8849 or by visiting their web site at www.adamscure.org. - July 23, 2008 - AdamsCure.Org

StreamSend Launches dmPULSE News

StreamSend, one of today’s leading email marketing services, today announced the launch of its new digital newsletter, dmPULSE News, published monthly. - July 22, 2008 - EZ Publishing

School Emergency Kits Available. Just in Time for 2008 School Year.

50 million students are heading back to 99,000 schools for the 2008 fall term. All schools public and private should have emergency kits for students and staff. - July 19, 2008 - American Preparedness

Free Consulting Services Available to Nonprofits

Freelance writer and nonprofit consultant Chester Davis offers two free services to help nonprofits improve their programs, projects, and services. - July 15, 2008 - Chester Davis

DCIA Announces Inadvertent Sharing Protection Program

The DCIA today announced an industry-wide initiative to protect P2P users against the inadvertent sharing of personal or sensitive data. This program culminates a year of work among leading private sector participants along with government agency representatives. A summary document is posted on the DCIA website at www.dcia.info/activities/ispg/inadvertentsharingprotection.pdf. - July 12, 2008 - Distributed Computing Industry Association

Tagcreditcards.com Announces Its Internet Debut

Tagcreditcards.com Announces Its Internet Debut

Jonathan J. Askew, founder and editor of the credit products tools, tips and guide resource cut the virtual ribbon today launching a new credit card search website. - July 09, 2008 - tagcreditcards.com

First-Ever P2P MEDIA SUMMIT Silicon Valley --  Technological Innovations & New Business Models

First-Ever P2P MEDIA SUMMIT Silicon Valley -- Technological Innovations & New Business Models

The Distributed Computing Industry Association (www.DCIA.info), a trade organization with more than one-hundred Member companies representing peer-to-peer and social networking software providers (P2Ps), content owners, Internet service providers (ISPs), and service-and-support companies, today... - July 03, 2008 - Distributed Computing Industry Association

SBA PatriotExpress Loan Briefings to be Held in Washington, DC

SBA PatriotExpress Loan Briefings to be Held in Washington, DC

TSBDG working in collaboration with The Veterans Enterprise Training & Services Group, Inc. (The VETS Group, Inc.) announces the start of SBA PatriotExpress Loan briefings the 2nd and 4th Wednesday in Washington, DC. Briefing is free. Registration is required. - June 23, 2008 - The Stalwart Business Development Group, Inc. (TSBDG)

Regulatory Arbitrage Opportunities for Hedge Funds - Hotel Baur au Lac, Zurich

Regulatory Arbitrage Opportunities for Hedge Funds - Hotel Baur au Lac, Zurich

A unique presentation for Hedge Fund / Portfolio Managers and Analysts who are open to innovative, creative, non-formulaic, non-algorithmic strategies like regulatory arbitrage. - June 17, 2008 - Compliance LLC

Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) is Pleased to Announce That It Will be Hosting Dr. Jeffrey Spencer as a Guest Speaker for Its Womens Health Seminar (WHS) Monthly Event

Women's Health Seminars, a program of the Tigerlily Foundation brings you Dr. Jeffrey Spencer on its June 19th conference call, focusing on maintaining optimal health. - June 12, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation

Maryland Web Design Firm Wins Top Honors for Education Web Site

Maryland Web Design Firm Wins Top Honors for Education Web Site

Bethesda Design Web, a full-service web design firm, today won Outstanding Achievement for Excellence in Design and more for the web site of Explore-It-All Science Center, a nonprofit educational science organization. - June 10, 2008 - Bethesda Design Web

On Being a Sh*t: Unkind Deeds and Cover-Ups in Everyday Life

On Being a Sh*t: Unkind Deeds and Cover-Ups in Everyday Life

Based on years of research, this book reports on the development and testing of a theory of being a sh*t. Inspired by Harry Frankfurt's best-seller, On Bullsh*t. - June 02, 2008 - Jane Gilgun Books

EdOptions™’ Stars Suite™ Wins 2008 Best Educational Software Award

EdOptions’, a premier educational software provider, announced today that its Stars Suite™ was awarded a 2008 Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIE). A Web-based suite of learning and assessment tools, Stars Suite won for its innovative and user-friendly multi-subject Web site,... - May 29, 2008 - Educational Options, Inc.

Iraq Troops Honor Flexfit Headwear in Appreciation of Donated Custom Embroidered Hats

Iraq Troops Honor Flexfit Headwear in Appreciation of Donated Custom Embroidered Hats

Flexfit Headwear donates custom embroidered baseball caps to American Troops stationed at The Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team in Baghdad, and has the American Flag flown in their honor. - May 27, 2008 - Flexfit

Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University Now Provides Online Tutoring from SMARTHINKING

SMARTHINKING. Inc., the leading provider of award-winning online tutoring services, with the world's largest online writing lab, is proud to announce a partnership with Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH. Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University offers an online associate’s... - May 27, 2008 - SMARTHINKING

Confederate President Jefferson Davis, General P.T. Beauregard, and General David Hunter Are Only a Few of the Civil War Leaders That Are Now on Display at C Savannah

Confederate President Jefferson Davis, General P.T. Beauregard, and General David Hunter Are Only a Few of the Civil War Leaders That Are Now on Display at C Savannah

C Savannah is now offering for sale signed letters, notes, calling cards and other significant items from the War of the Northern Aggression, the War Between the States, the War for Southern Independence, or as some prefer, the Civil War. - May 24, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC

McKinley Marketing Partners Remains Done Deal™ Champion for the Third Year in a Row

Marketing Firm Reports the Most Deals with Fortune 500. - May 22, 2008 - McKinley Marketing Partners

Property Managers and Owners Cut Real Estate Costs Using Security, Access Control, and CCTV with Urban Alarm

Property Managers and Owners Cut Real Estate Costs Using Security, Access Control, and CCTV with Urban Alarm

The DC based company is offering free site surveys to help real estate companies and residents save money on security systems, telephone entry systems, card readers, video surveillance, digital video recorders (DVRs), intercoms and more. - May 19, 2008 - Urban Alarm

Ralph Nader Proclaims Five Counts for Impeachment of George W. Bush to PR.com in Candid Interview

Ralph Nader Proclaims Five Counts for Impeachment of George W. Bush to PR.com in Candid Interview

In an interview with PR.com’s Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, Ralph Nader details five charges for alleged credible impeachment of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. - May 16, 2008 - PR.com

CASE Spec - an Enterprise Project Management Software for Specification and Requirements Management Released

Goda software presents CASE Spec, a high performance enterprise project management software for specification, requirements tracking, analysis and testing. - May 16, 2008 - Goda Software, Inc

DC AHEC Hosts the 1st Annual "DC African Health and Empowerment Day" Health Event

The DC Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC) in partnership with the DC Mayor’s Office of African Affairs (OAA) is hosting a health event to bring attention to the health, wellness, and medical needs that are unique to the African community in the District of Columbia. The unique needs of the African community must also be met if health care disparities are to be eliminated in the District of Columbia. - May 11, 2008 - District of Columbia Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC)

PR.com Interviews Anne Frank’s Cousin and Last Living Relative, Buddy Elias

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

Regulatory Arbitrage After Basel ii - a New Presentation From Compliance LLC

Regulatory Arbitrage After Basel ii - a New Presentation From Compliance LLC

Compliance LLC today announced a new half day presentation for hedge fund managers and professionals, high net-worth managers and family offices. - April 30, 2008 - Compliance LLC

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