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U.S. Boycott of 1980 Olympic Games Detailed in New Book "Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games." Vice President Walter Mondale Pens Foreword for Book.

American athletes denied opportunity to compete in boycotted 1980 Olympic Games and the geo-political circumstances surrounding the boycott featured in latest book by identical twin authors Tom Caraccioli and Jerry Caraccioli. - March 27, 2008 - New Chapter Press

New "Catalysts Private Equity Fund" Created for Corporate Pre-Funding Investment Fees

Formed to create early stage equity participation in companies that are in the processing stage of being financed, the Catalysts Private Equity Fund 1 has been created. Under the auspices of PreConstruction Catalysts, Inc real estate, manufacturing, and other categories of business projects that have a high chance of successful financing through PCC have created an opportunity to buy equity inexpensively, by providing lender due diligence fees. - March 26, 2008 - The Image Generators, Inc.

New Company Brings Over 100 Former Federal Agents Into the Fight Against Identity Theft

The field of personal identity theft solutions became more interesting this month with the announcement of iSekurity. The company offers a new system of identity theft prevention and detection that attacks the problem at its source. - March 26, 2008 - iSekurity

LLE™ Showcases Language Services at Worldwide Information Technology and Customer Support Conference

The 2008 Help Desk Institute Conference on Customer and Information Technology Technical Support was recently held in Dallas, TX. LLE - Language Services attended to address how organizations can communicate with non-English speakers in 150 languages. - March 26, 2008 - LLE Language Services

Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald Attorney First to be LEED Accredited in Virginia

Chris Cheatham, attorney with the construction and surety law firm Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Cheatham is the only Virginia practicing... - March 05, 2008 - Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald

Behold the War of the Cyberwizards

The novel "War of the Cyberwizards" explores a hypothetical attack on the United States and its consequences. It is written to wake up the American government and public to how vulnerable we all are to cyberattacks. - February 29, 2008 - Wilson Associates International LLC

The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Launches Their Interactive Online Website to Help Home Owners at Risk

Due to the huge increase in foreclosures, lenders and loan servicers are rethinking the foreclosure process. The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center has been established to help homeowners communicate with their lenders to develop alternatives to losing their home. - February 29, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop

Why LowVARates.com Told VA Loan Holders to Lock Loans in 2 Months Ago and Reiterate That Request Again

In December of 2007 LowVARates.com issued a press release titled, "Veteran home owners must pull the rate lock trigger immediately." In this press release home owners were advised to quit waiting around for interest rates to go lower and to lock in their rates immediately. Currently the VA interest rate market, along with conventional and all other interest rates for that matter has risen to new highs. In summary, interest rates are climbing and there is not a real clear end in sight. - February 21, 2008 - Low VA Rates

Politics to Romance, Employment to Taxes; Tough Questions – Good Answers Offers Technique for Answering Difficult Questions in Every-Day Life

New Book Shows How to Take Control of Tough Questions Asked in Your Professional or Personal Life and How to Answer Them Effectively. How many times have you been asked a question by your lover, boss, child or even an IRS agent that left you speechless? That will never happen to you again thanks to the new book Tough Questions – Good Answers: Taking Control of Any Interview (Capital Books). - February 21, 2008 - Calcagni Media

Indigo Systems LLC Certified as a Top 20% Performer

Customer references indicate outstanding past performance to Open Ratings during PPE survey process. - February 16, 2008 - Indigo Systems LLC

The Inauguration of the World Largest Peace Banner

Tens of thousands of children coming together for the very first time in Hyderabad India, with the World largest peace banner of a hundred and 91 kilometers by the time it is finished which will be signed by millions of children of all nations and will be delivered on September 11, 2008 to the... - February 08, 2008 - Global Peace Initiative

Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Opens Its Online Help Center

The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center, today announced that they have launched an on-line assistance help website, providing information, help, legal aid, housing aid, current news and events for Home Owners at Risk due to the current mortgage and lending crisis. Go to www.FederalForeclosureAssistanceCenter.com - January 30, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop

Buyers, Sellers Fed Up with Counterfeit Items on Auction Sites

Overwhelming majority of luxury items found to be counterfeit, frustrating both buyers and sellers - January 25, 2008 - HonestMall

epcSolutions Offers Sam’s Club Compliant Labels for $0.50 Per Label

Guaranteed Compliance by Feb 1st. - January 25, 2008 - epcSolutions, Inc.

The Federal Banking Co-Op Considers Asking US Senate Banking Committee to Review Consumer Bank Fees and Charges

The Federal Banking Co-op, today formed a committee to research and develop a plan of action to ask the US Senate Banking Committee to review retail consumer fees charged by the banks to their customers. The Federal Banking Co-op will begin raising funds to lobby for changes and caps in these charges. The committee will determine which fees are excessive and ask that these fees be limited on a performance basis, and that there is full disclosure of the actions that account for the fees. - January 24, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop

Sam’s Club RFID Compliance Package Released by epcSolutions

Guaranteed Compliance by Feb 1, complete Package for $895. - January 22, 2008 - epcSolutions, Inc.

Grants, Financial Aid, Assistance and Help Available for Home Owners at Risk

The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center today announced the availability for financial aid, grants and assistance for Home Owners at risk of foreclosure due to subprime mortgage loans - January 20, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop

EU Directives and Banks of Non-EEA Countries: MiFID, UCITS iii, 8th Directive, Basel ii / CRD, Conglomerates Directive, Regulation for Hedge Funds

Compliance LLC launched a new web site and a new training course for banks and financial organizations of non-EEA countries that want to provide services to European clients. - January 16, 2008 - Compliance LLC

EcoPinion Survey Points to Negative Customer Perceptions of Green Products and Services

New survey results on customer perceptions of green technologies, products and services. - January 15, 2008 - EcoAlign

RFID GEN2 Card Printers from Zebra Technologies Supported by epcSolutions

Vendor first to offer applications supporting RFID GEN2 card printers. - January 10, 2008 - epcSolutions, Inc.

iUniverse Publishes "Neo-Modernist" Novel by Robert Crooke

iUniverse called Sunrise “an entertaining, literate, moving, and witty tale…a clever re-imagining of The Great Gatsby.” - December 29, 2007 - Robert Crooke

IT and Information Security After Sarbanes-Oxley: A New Paper From Compliance LLC

An open letter to IT and Information Security professionals that discusses the shift of focus from information security to "reasonable assurance." - December 18, 2007 - Compliance LLC

"Celebrity Apprentice" Cast Members Gene Simmons, Stephen Baldwin and Carol Alt Have All Been Interviewed by PR.com’s Allison Kugel; Interviews Can be Read at PR.com

Fans of "The Apprentice" who are looking forward to tuning in to its latest installment, "Celebrity Apprentice," can get a head start in learning more about three "Celebrity Apprentice" cast members by going to www.pr.com/articles and reading their interviews. - December 17, 2007 - PR.com

Veteran Home Owners Must Pull the Rate Lock Trigger Immediately

The recent .25% rate cut by the Federal Reserve on Monday the 11th of December 2007, has caused VA mortgage rates to increase. Most home owners will automatically assume that due to a Fed rate cut of any size, that interest rates on VA loans should follow suit and go lower also. This is very far from accurate. - December 14, 2007 - Low VA Rates

By Design Events Wins Association of Bridal Consultant's Top Award

Germantown, Maryland, Event Planning Company, By Design Events Places First in Annual Tabletop Design Competition - December 04, 2007 - By Design Events

Give the Gift of Creativity This Holiday Season from Abrakadoodle Art

Abrakadoodle art classes, camps, parties and creativity gear are the perfect fit for every child. Holiday-harried parents and loved ones can give the gift of creativity by going to Abrakadoodle.com and finding a nearby location. This is one gift that needs no batteries and will not gather dust. - December 04, 2007 - Abrakadoodle, Inc.

Entrepreneur Magazine Features PR.com in Its December 2007 Issue

PR.com is listed as one of five recommended press release distribution services by Entrepreneur Magazine and Entrepreneur.com. - November 28, 2007 - PR.com

New Training Courses on Solvency ii, UCITS iii and the Reinsurance Directives - from Compliance LLC

Compliance LLC today announced five new compliance web sites (for Solvency ii, UCITS iii and the Reinsurance Directives), and three new compliance training courses. - November 28, 2007 - Compliance LLC

Green Gap Confirmed Between Consumers and Companies in Regard to Communications and Language

First EcoPinion Survey Confirms Green Gap Exists Between Consumers and Companies in Regard to Communications and Language; DEFG LLC Launches EcoAlign; Survey Report Available at No Charge - November 20, 2007 - EcoAlign

Hand Sanitizer Manufacturer Responds to MRSA Outbreak; Soapopular Brand Reaches Out to Schools Throughout the US

MGS Soapopular, an affiliate of Mata Global Solutions and the exclusive United States distributor and marketer of Soapopular brand hand alcohol-free sanitizer products extends nationwide offer to schools systems and day care facilities throughout the United States to help protect against MRSA. - November 09, 2007 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.

The People Advisor Search Firm and the GSA

Joe Caulfield, Managing Partner for The People Advisor, LLC, has announced that Geri Davis, Partner has been chosen to attend a GSA Conference in Washington, DC. - November 08, 2007 - The People Advisor, LLC

Essential Toys, Tools and Gadgets for Extreme Sports Athletes on Your Holiday Gift List

Having trouble finding just the right gift for your favorite skater, surfer, base jumper, or motocross rider this holiday season? Here are some ideas from the eXtreme Sports Physicist to get you started. - November 07, 2007 - eXtreme Sports Physics

Hampton Inn & Suites Herndon VA Grand Opening is Spooky

Hampton Inn & Suites Herndon Virginia Grand Opening Event is Spooky Featuring Flood and Gore - October 27, 2007 - Hampton Inn & Suites in Herndon, Virginia

Online Student Activism Earns $16,500 for Social Causes

Razoo.com - a new social network for social justice and environmental issues - announced the top five prize winners in their Change Your World Contest. Through the impressive online efforts and creative promotions of college student groups, five nonprofits won prizes between $1,000 and $10,000 for their organization. - October 20, 2007 - Razoo.com

Important Fundamentals of Mathematical Physics Have Been Found to be Misapplied to Concepts of Gravitational Lensing

Historically, the only observable light bending effects on rays of light have been virtually those effects that are due to an indirect interaction, not a direct interaction with gravitation. The thin shell of the sun's plasma is such an indirect interaction between the gravitational field of the sun and the rays of star light. Convincing Astrophysics evidence shows that a direct interaction is yet to be observed. - October 17, 2007 - Dr. Edward Henry Dowdye, Jr.

March of Dimes Trips Across USA with Every Baby Has a Story Onboard

Actual "real-time" Trailways GPS Tracking of the March of Dimes (MOD) studiocoach is available for each, every mile and at each stop while gathering baby stories. Blog and Track the MOD-Trailways Traveling Studiocoach for the entire 30-day scheduled tour. - October 16, 2007 - Trailways Transportation System, Inc.

SynExi and Network General Launch Comprehensive IPv6 Training Program

Establish partnership to provide government and industry clients with critical training series necessary to support their IPv6 transition efforts - October 11, 2007 - SynExi, LLC

Entrex Private Company Index Featured at Fortune Small Business Growth Summit

Entrex CEO Stephen H. Watkins and President Larry P. Roches are attending the October 23-24 Fortune Small Business Growth Summit in Las Vegas, a program presented annually by Entrex strategic partner Gazelles. Representing the Private Company Index (PCI) which is Entrex’s proprietary market index that publishes a monthly measurement for overall revenue growth in the private sector. September 2007 Index results will be debuted at the event, including monthly index performance, the PCI Top Five - October 10, 2007 - Private Company Index

SOS Children's Villages and Swarovski Recognize World Orphan Week

SOS Children’s Villages, the largest international orphan care organization in the world, is recognizing World Orphan Week with Swarovski by auctioning off celebrity designed jean jackets on Ebay. (go to www.ebay.com/swarovski) All proceeds from the jacket auction will go to help SOS... - October 05, 2007 - SOS Children's Villages - USA

Zahra: R&b/Pop Sensation

Zahra Shines Her Way Through the Industry Using Her Voice, Piano, Flute and Composition - September 30, 2007 - Arusa Music Entertainment

Acellus Communications Announces Nationwide Internet Access CD

Acellus' Internet access CD makes a great premium give-away for companies and other organizations since it is a great item for just about any Internet user to keep handy as connectivity insurance or just to save money. - September 24, 2007 - Worldwide Internet, Inc.

Ms Connecticut America 2007 Releases Edgy Self-Help Book About Simplifying, Giving (Think Bill Clinton's New Book) and Living a Meaningful Life Called Simple Grace

Beth Jannery, recently named Ms Connecticut America 2007 and set to compete for the Ms America 2007 Title is a writer and pageant winner who actually has something unique, positive and intelligent to say. In her new book, Simple Grace - Living a Meaningful Life (available today on www.amazon.com) Jannery joins Oprah and Dr. Phil, but for a new generation of motivated men and women who know there is something more to life. Jannery touts wonderful simplicity in her book - live meaningfully. - September 12, 2007 - Beth Janery, Simple Grace - Living a Meaningful Life

From the Dark Net to the Dark Web: Life Imitates Art in the Battle Against Online Criminals and Terrorists

Reality and the virtual world collide, both in federally-funded development of the Dark Web and the new science fiction novel "The Dark Net." - September 12, 2007 - The Dark Net

Religious Holy Day Schedules for Microsoft Outlook

Catholic, Christian, and Jewish Holy Day Schedules for Microsoft Outlook - September 10, 2007 - Calendar Updates

SQL Farms Releases New Technology to Help Virtualization Providers Get Performance Metrics & Data from Remote SQL Server Environments

SQL Farms, Inc. announced a new technology to collect data from SQL Servers and instances in remote IT environment, to help virtualization providers get performance metrics and query custom data from customer networks. The new technology does not require any remote installation or SQL Server registration, and fully integrates with active directory and SQL privileges on the remote customer site. - September 01, 2007 - SQL Farms, Inc.

SQL Farms, Inc Releases Software Packaging & Remote SQL Server Code Deployment Solution for ISVs

SQL Farms, Inc. announced earlier today a new technology to help ISVs package database code and automatically deploy updates on all databases and SQL Server instances in remote customer sites. The new technology does not require any installations on customer networks and fully integrates with active directory and existing security policies in remote data centers. - August 26, 2007 - SQL Farms, Inc.

iMIS Integrated with MagnetMail Email Broadcasting Tool - Making Association Executives' Jobs Easier

Leading association community email marketing tool (MagnetMail) now enables users to easily import member data from popular Association Managment Software (iMIS). After sending email messages, users can export valuable tracking / usage data and link to member accounts to create detailed history of Internet / email behavior. * Have client testimonial - this is exciting for association executives who send e-newsletters, Webinar promos, meeting announcments, member renewals, etc. - August 11, 2007 - CommPartners

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