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Interest Rates on VA Home Loans for Veterans Hit a 6 Month Low
Recent comments by the Federal Reserve and current economic indicators have caused a drastic drop in VA home loan interest rates recently and signs indicate they will stay low into 2007. - September 22, 2006 - Low VA Rates
Give the Gift of Waking Up on Time
Just in time for the upcoming holiday season, Snoozester today announced the launch of a gift certificate program for the company’s wake up call service. Snoozester gift certificates might just be the answer to the age-old question, “What do you get for the person that has... - September 22, 2006 - Snoozester Inc
National Massage Therapy Institute’s Falls Church, Virginia Campus Expansion
The National Massage Therapy Institute is pleased to announce the completion of construction on 4,500 square feet of brand new space at its Falls Church, Virginia campus. The space includes new classrooms, bodywork labs and offices for the school’s massage therapy students and faculty. For... - September 21, 2006 - StudyMassage
Join the Club! RedskinsTravel.com Offers Washington Redskins Fans Chance to Win Free Cancun Vacation
Washington Redskins away-game package specials now available for the 2006 NFL season. Brought to you by RedskinsTravel.com - powered by Omega World Travel. - September 21, 2006 - Omega World Travel
Omega World Travel Expands into American Southwest Corporate Travel Market after Experiencing Strong Regional Sales Growth
Travel management company Omega World Travel names travel industry veteran Wayne Childs Regional Sales Manager for Western U.S., focused on business development. - September 20, 2006 - Omega World Travel
Business and Technology Software Maker Teams up with Medical Experts to Develop Surgery Scheduling Process and Software to Help Eliminate Medical Mistakes and Save Lives
Medical mistakes are one of the leading causes of death in the United States and Solution Works, LLC announced today that they have teamed up with various medical experts to enhance the Surgery Works surgery scheduling and preparation application to help eliminate mistakes made as part of the... - September 20, 2006 - Solution Works, LLC
XClinical MARVIN at CDISC Interchange Conference in Bethesda, MD, September 25-29
At the upcoming CDISC Interchange Conference in Bethesda, MD, September 25 through 29, XClinical will present a first-in-class real-life implementation of a full end-to-end CDISC-based clinical trial data flow. The process includes automated CRF design and e-CRF set-up, online data capture and... - September 19, 2006 - Provantec
Global Academy Online Offers 'New University in a Box' Programs
The Academy is among the first international organizations that provides the where-with-all for academic entrepreneurs to create and develop an online training campus and/or a licensed and accredited online college or university. - September 19, 2006 - Global Academy Online, Inc.
Republican Mayoral Candidate Dennis Moore Outlines Policies on DC's Illegal and Legal Immigration Problem
Republican District of Columbia mayoral candidate Dennis Moore is the only DC mayoral contestant providing details of his stance on illegal immigration in the Nation's Capital. Realtor David Kranich is Dennis Moore's Republican rival. Moore is the only one of all DC candidates with a plan to regulate illegal and legal immigration in Washington. Moore says he wants to strengthen the District's socioeconomic diversity, while upholding public safety, immigration laws and legal immigration in DC. - September 18, 2006 - Moore For People Mayoral Committee
GStock.com Launches World’s First Virtual Supercomputer Dedicated to Stock Picking Analysis
GStock.com (http://www.gstock.com), a technical analysis-based website for private and institutional investors, announced today the launch of the world’s first-ever virtual supercomputer dedicated to stock picking. By harnessing the computing power of volunteer computers around the world,... - September 15, 2006 - GridStock Inc.
Laptop Rentals Popular with Transatlantic Travelers
Flights requiring passengers to check all their baggage has IT industry experts looking for better solutions for traveling executives. Technology rentals from Rentacomputer.com, especially wireless laptops, rentals are the most often requested equipment rentals so far this fall. - September 12, 2006 - Rentacomputer.com
Wireless Broadband Task Force Created for Prince William County Virginia
Prince William County Virginia is home to an estimated 350,000 residents. In an affluent community just outside Washington DC, the average price of a home in 2006 sold for $487,000. Yet connecting to the Internet via a broadband connection is not always an option. Bryanna Altman, CEO of The... - September 11, 2006 - The Computer Doctor, LLC
“Step into my Parlor,” Val Barber Says to Her Audience; Let Me Feed You Some Delights
Mouth-watering recipes such as Salmon with Shrimp Sauce or Rum Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies are the treats you will find in this step-by-step walkthrough cookbook, which also includes color photos, a glossary, and cooking terms as well as an index. Seasoned with Love: From My Family To Yours... - September 10, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
All You Need to Survive the Mean Streets of Washington, D.C. is a “Big Imagination”
Outskirts Press, Inc. is pleased to bring you Ernie’s Great Adventures, a new children’s book by Ernest T. Thompson. Ernie is an African-American boy growing up in a poor section of Washington, D.C. He has witnessed hardships and horrors no child should know—domestic violence,... - September 10, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Innovative SEO Site Counter Launch by Killer-Content.com
Killer-Content.com presents its own free Counters. - September 09, 2006 - Killer-Content.com
Immigration Voice Draws Lawmakers Attention to Legal Skilled Immigrants
Immigration Voice member, Shilpa Ghodgaonkar participated on a panel on Immigration at the Indian American Republican Council’s fall conference in Washington DC on September 7th. The speaker list constituted prominent leaders from the Republican Party - Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist,... - September 08, 2006 - Immigration Voice
Urban City Media Will be Launching UrbanCity.net... An Urban Music Networking Site for Indie & Major Label Artists. Sponsorship Opportunities Available.
Urban City Media is preparing to launch a international urban music networking site in the first week of November. The site will be a place for independent and major recording artist to network and reach new fans around the world. All one would have to do is to set up a free account and begin... - September 08, 2006 - Urban City Media
Snoozester Inc. Launches Snoozester Sleep Blog
Snoozester, Inc. is proud to announce the official launch of the Snoozester Sleep Blog, Snoozester’s new blog dedicated to all things sleep related. The blog includes tips to help readers stop oversleeping and wake up on time as well as interesting information about various sleeping patterns... - September 07, 2006 - Snoozester Inc
Applied Ethics Certification Is Now Online
A certification in applied ethics may be obtained totally through distance study online. The result of a collaboration of business, education and government organizations, the program addresses the need for certified character and ethics trainers worldwide. “A Certified Applied Ethicist... - September 05, 2006 - Global Academy Online, Inc.
Geotiser.com Joins Online Video Advertising Marketplace
Geotiser, Inc. today announced an online self-publishing video advertising search application (www.geotiser.com) that allows advertisers to upload and display video advertisements, organization or event descriptions and details, and to create online coupons. Geotiser.com™ users can see the results plotted on the latest mapping technology, and can rate the video ads. - September 03, 2006 - Geotiser, Inc.
MyNewVenture.com Incorporation Service Gets Facelift, Makes Starting a Business Easier
Site features a crisp, new look and enhanced features to streamline the online incorporation process for entrepreneurs. - September 01, 2006 - MyNewVenture.com
Omega World Travel Celebrates 34th Anniversary, Awards Free Cruise to Local Virginia Resident
Fredericksburg, Virginia location is the birthplace of billion dollar travel management company Omega World Travel, leading business travel industry in innovation and technology. OmegaFredericksburg.com is the new travel Web site dedicated to surrounding Fredericksburg community. - August 31, 2006 - Omega World Travel
Companies Find that Corporate Finishing School is a Business Necessity
Corporate etiquette errors made by new hires have pushed organizations to invest in training before mistakes are made. - August 27, 2006 - Business Training Works, Inc.
District of Columbia Mayoral Candidate Dennis Moore Outlines Major "Out-of-the-Box" Educational Excellence Initiative - Critics Say He's Way Outside DC's Usual Candidates
Dennis Moore, the Republican D.C. mayoral candidate released his "Comprehensive Plan for Educational Excellence" to overhaul Washington's deteriorating school system. Critics say his plan strikingly distinguishes him from the Democratic mayoral front-runners, especially his GOP competitor David Kranich. Moore says his "out-of-the-box" Excellent Schools Plan (ESP) is what D.C. parents are demanding to bring "genuine educational empowerment" to all District students. The plan is as follows: - August 22, 2006 - Moore For People Mayoral Committee
Chaamp Will Revolutionize the Way Sports Fans Surf the Web
A new site for sports fans to keep up with the latest sports news and interact with other fans from all around the world. - August 22, 2006 - CHAAMP LLC
The Computer Doctor Approved as Certified Partner In Microsoft Partner Program
The Computer Doctor, LLC, today announced it has been approved for certified status in Microsoft’s Partner Program, which recognizes The Computer Doctor’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, The Computer Doctor has demonstrated expertise with... - August 21, 2006 - The Computer Doctor, LLC
Smart Travelers Cashing in on Lifetime Vacation Packages as Alternative to Timeshares
A growing number of smart travelers and vacationers are cashing in on lifetime vacation packages as an alternative to timeshares. Visit http://www.traveladventure.tv for details. - August 20, 2006 - TravelAdventure.TV
Omega World Travel Introduces Risk Management Solution for Business Travel Security
Travel management company Omega World Travel’s strategic partnership with Air Security International provides risk management solutions to corporate travel programs in need of business travel security - August 18, 2006 - Omega World Travel
With Midterms Looming, Leaders of the $300 Billion Electronic Retail Industry to Get a Bit of Beltway Buzz
Frank Luntz to Address Electronic Retailing Association Leaders at Third Annual Leadership Dinner, Give Predictions of Political Winners & Losers. - August 17, 2006 - Electronic Retailing Association
16th Annual Convention and EXPO to Highlight All Aspects of $300 Billion E-tailing Industry
More Than 3,000 Electronic Retailers Convene at ERA Annual Convention - August 16, 2006 - Electronic Retailing Association
National Bdpa Launches the IT Institute at Auburn University
The National BDPA, Black Data Processing Associates (http://www.bdpa.org) will launch the Information Technology Institute Certification Program in September 2006. The BDPA IT Institute supports the computer professional by increasing technical competence, maximizing leadership potential and... - August 12, 2006 - National BDPA
Allen D. Roses of GlaxoSmithKline to Present Data on Neurodegenerative and Psychiatric Diseases, September 18, 2006
Allen D, Roses, Senior Vice President of Pharmacogenetics for GlaxoSmithKline, will deliver a presentation entitled, “Translational Genetics - New Targets and Pharmacogenetic Differentiation of Medicines” on September 18, 2006. - August 12, 2006 - GTCbio
Model and Casting Call for “Chain Swang” Video Shoot
For AMG records, this is the official casting call for the video production of "Chain Swang." - August 11, 2006 - A SQUAD RECORDS
LowVARates.com is Now a Preferred Partner with USHUD.com and Hudexchange.com
LowVArates continues to reach outside of the box in its attempt to provide as much value as possible to the Nation's military homeowners. Veteran Home Owners or potential buyers are now able to find great deals on realestate across the country by searching for bank owned properties and foreclosures. Please visit their site www.lowvarates.com and then search under the links section to be directed immediately to the USHUD and HUDEXCHANGE. - August 10, 2006 - Low VA Rates
Kathryn Eshelman Named to National Women’s Business Council
WPO Member Appointed To National Organization. - August 08, 2006 - Women President Organization
The Center for Ethics in Free Enterprise Announces the Opening of Its Applied Ethics Institute and its Ethics Certification Program
The Applied Ethics Institute is designed to be an active network of applied ethics professionals and to train individuals in a comprehensive online ethics certification program leading to the professional designation “certified applied ethicist” a CAE. - August 03, 2006 - Global Academy Online, Inc.
Outskirts Press Releases the New Book, "Cute Little Store," the Truth (and Fiction) About What it Takes to Create a Successful Retail Shop
Cute Little Store is a small business survival guide that asks those who dream of running their very own retail store to seriously examine their personality makeup before taking the plunge: “Why do you want to own your own business?” “Do you require a certain salary to support... - August 01, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Always Something Inc. Recognized as a PowerSync® Program Participant
Electronic connection results in improved customer service. - July 31, 2006 - Always Something Inc.
Snoozester, Inc. Launches Wake Up Call Service
Snoozester, Inc. is proud to announce the official launch of their wake up call service. Snoozester’s service will allow customers in the U.S. and Canada to schedule wake up calls online and receive them on their phone. Snoozester has been beta testing the service since May 6... - July 31, 2006 - Snoozester Inc
NaturaLawn of America Invited to Speak at the American Chemical Society’s International Conference
National lawn care company continues to promote environmentally responsible lawn care by speaking about the importance of pesticide reduction. - July 26, 2006 - NaturaLawn of America
State and Local Government Wireless Market Exploding
State and local governments are signing contracts for wireless networks at a record pace. 305 cities and counties are planning or implementing wireless networks for government, citizens, busineses, and tourists. - July 26, 2006 - MultiState Associates Inc.
Global Academy Online Revolutionizes Online Education with Its Private Label Curriculum
Delivering private label online curriculum boosting online instruction to new heights in a transparent environment, this Washington DC firm makes the smallest liberal arts college competitive with the biggest research university for student scholars anywhere in the world. - July 25, 2006 - Global Academy Online, Inc.
Washington D.C. Marriott’s Family Fun Vacation Package – Stay & Play
Summer family vacations should be as educational as they are fun. Every parent can struggle planning enriching travel experiences for their children, and this becomes even more difficult on a tight budget. If you’ve been looking for a reason to take the kids to the historically stimulating... - July 21, 2006 - Washington Marriott
Homeowners Praise New Free Digital Book of Tips and Advice on Home Improvement Loans
Financial Web site Honest.net has released "Home Improvement Loans & Financing," a free digital book or ebook providing a convenient and highly-informative treasury of articles with real world advice, tips and recommended resources for homeowners seeking funding to help pay for their home improvement projects. - July 21, 2006 - SketchCo.com
VersaForward Service Provides Professional Customizable Email Forwarding
VersaEdge Software LLC announces VersaForward Service, an email forwarding service which can forward email to a cell phone, Blackberry, or other email account. This allows people to get important messages quickly and stay connected. The service can check AOL, Hotmail, MSN, Gmail, Yahoo, and standard email accounts. - July 18, 2006 - VersaEdge Software LLC
AtHoc Exhibits Mass Notification System at AFCEA Army IT Day and Ramstein Air Base Technology Exposition
AtHoc highlights work related to Network-Based Emergency Notification Systems for the Army, Air Force and throughout the Department of Defense. - July 14, 2006 - AtHoc Emergency Notification
Simplified 1080p HDMI Connections with the BetterCables.com Display Magic 5-to-1 HDMI Switcher
The Display Magic HDMI Switcher features five HDMI inputs – each are selectable via front panel button or via the included IR remote control. Each of the five inputs can accept any HDMI source, including HDTV, DVD, HD-DVD™, Blu-ray™ or PCs. - July 14, 2006 - BetterCables.com
2 Science Fiction Plot Boilers Available for Free at scriptboiler.blogspot.com
Creative Writer Ugur Akinci posts new movie plot ideas every day. - July 13, 2006 - Script Boiler
HyperOffice Introduces HyperShare for Outlook, Extending Support for Microsoft Outlook and Enhancing Its Microsoft Exchange Server Alternative
Internet software and collaboration tools for growing business now allows users to keep using Outlook, yet share calendars, contacts, documents, and tasks both with and without Microsoft Exchange. - July 12, 2006 - HyperOffice, Inc.
New Release of Analyst Pro Software Helps Users Say: “Goodbye to Word Processors and Spread Sheets for Project Management!”
Goda Software today announced shipment of Analyst Pro 5.3, the newest version of its project management application for software and systems development. The 5.3 edition includes enhanced requirements management, files and documents (repository), as well as an updated user’s guide. What... - July 11, 2006 - Goda Software, Inc