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Workshop Delivers Education to Help Croatia Achieve Economic Growth Through Development of a Local Software Economy
Start Up software developers attended the newly established Microsoft Innovation Academy Workshop held in Varazdin, Croatia earlier this month where they gained valuable knowledge and insights on best business practices within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, designed to help stimulate the local software industry. - December 12, 2009 - International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
IRN Payment Systems Announces Discover® Partnership in The Hope Process
IRN Payment Systems, a leader in the credit card processing industry, today announced a partnership with Discover Financial Services to benefit charitable organizations. The Hope Process, a charitable program created by Dino Sgueglia, President and Founder of IRN Payment Systems, was originally... - December 12, 2009 - The Hope Process
PTM Inc. Releases PTM Vision, the Most Advanced Windows Based Enterprise Software for HD and Automotive Parts and Repair Companies
PTM-Vision is an extremely advanced yet easy to use Business Management Software product for small to large parts and repair enterprises. PTM-Vision provides automation for every facet of a parts and repair shop business. PTM- Vision automates point-of-sale, inventory management, accounting, shop time and labor management, fleet maintenance, shop scheduling and many other routine business functions. Detailed product information can be viewed at www.pluss.net. - December 12, 2009 - Pluss Corporation
University of California, San Francisco, Researcher Receives ASBMB-Merck Award
James A. Wells, professor and chairman of the department pharmaceutical chemistry at the University of California, San Francisco, and director of UCSF's small molecule discovery center, has been named the winner of the 2010 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-Merck Award for his... - December 12, 2009 - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Portland Habilitation Center NW Sells Newest LEDs to Benefit People with Disabilities
All profit earned is reinvested back into PHCNW. - December 12, 2009 - Portland Habilitation Center Northwest
Family Service Kicks Off Annual Holiday Giving Drive
Family Service’s Holiday Giving Drive is officially underway and will run until December 18. The organization is collecting new, unwrapped holiday gifts for children, teens and adults in desperate need of support in over 60 Family Service programs. - December 12, 2009 - Family Service
Pivotal Health Solutions, Inc. Appointed The Vitality Depot, a Division of Royal Cross, as Master Distributor in the Canadian Market
Pivotal Health Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of The Vitality Depot, a division of Royal Cross, as the Master Distributor of Pivotal Health Solutions ErgoStyle™ Chiropractic Tables in the Canadian market. The ErgoStyle™ Chiropractic Table line includes the following tables: ES2000, ErgoStyle Hylo, ErgoStyle FX, ErgoStyle Benches, ErgoWave® and TRE-CH3. - December 12, 2009 - Pivotal Health Solutions, Inc.
The London Valentine's Fairytale with Romantic Dinner at the Lalique Flagship Store and Panoramic River Thames Views
Swissôtel The Howard, London has announced their rooms arrangement for an exceptional Valentine’s weekend in February 2010. “The London Valentine’s Fairytale” offers love-struck couples a dinner experience inside the Lalique boutique in central London together with an overnight accommodation in the hotel’s Grand Room with a private panorama terrace overlooking the River Thames. - December 12, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
New Lead-Based Paint Regulations Require Special Certification by April 2010, Thirteen Remodeling Contractors Will be Certified to Work on Pre-1978 Renovations
13 Raleigh-area contractors passed the limited lead-based paint renovation class to renovate homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978. These 13 soon to be certified lead renovators will meet the new lead paint regulations required for contractors by April 2010. - December 12, 2009 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
Hamner Institutes - NC State Receive Challenge Grant to Study Drug-induced Liver Injury
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Paul Watkins, M.D., founding director of The Hamner-UNC Institute for Drug Safety Sciences, and David W. Threadgill, Ph.D., Professor and Head of the Department of Genetics at North Carolina State University, have received a $1 million... - December 12, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
The Alzheimer Spouse Website Presents Holiday Stress Relief Tips for Alzheimer/Dementia Caregivers
The Holiday Season can be busy, chaotic, and stressful under normal circumstances, but caregivers of family members suffering from dementia are often overwhelmed with the burdens of caregiving And trying to maintain holiday traditions. - December 11, 2009 - thealzheimerspouse.com
On the Baseline Tennis News Announces the 3rd Annual Baseline Awards Presented by Rebounces, Tennis Fans Worldwide Can Vote for Their Favorite Stars December 1-28, 2009
On the Baseline Tennis News announced the nominees for the third annual Baseline Tennis Awards presented by Rebounces. Led by Sony Ericsson WTA Tour world number one Serena Williams, the list of nominations includes the best tennis players, memorable moments during the 2009 tennis season and tennis media personalities. Fans can also enter the contest to win free, repressurized tennis balls provided by Rebounces. - December 11, 2009 - Rebounces.com
Alexander Tour with a Tour for the Tenth National Festival of Bulgarian Folklore Koprivshtitsa 2010
Forty-four years after the first Koprivshtiza festival made Balkans culture known for its rich folklore traditions by being a gathering point of dancers, musicians, ethnography and folklore experts, artists or just Bulgarian folklore music and dance fans, the fest enjoys steady interest. - December 11, 2009 - Alexander Tour Co
AIGA Miami Presents Parallels 01: the Modern Brew: Discussion with Local Leading Creatives
On December 17, AIGA Miami welcomes back its Parallels Series, where each month local guest speakers are invited to join in a roundtable discussion on a designated topic. For Parallels: The Modern Brew, AIGA Miami proudly welcomes: Tana Martin, Creative Principal for R+M Collaborative Joe... - December 11, 2009 - AIGA Miami
Brook Furniture Rental Sponsors the November Meeting of the Baltimore Region CHPA
Brook Furniture Rental recently sponsored the November meeting of the Baltimore region CHPA (Corporate Housing Providers Association). "We believe in a strong partnership to the corporate housing industry across the country and we were excited to be a sponsor of this event" said Ken... - December 11, 2009 - Brook Furniture Rental, Inc
Journalism Internship Opportunities in Washington, D.C. on the Rise
Industry Woes Benefit College Journalism Students Looking for summer Internships in Nation’s Capital - December 11, 2009 - The Fund for American Studies
Tech Collective and Partners Now Accepting Applications for $7,000 in IT Scholarships
Five scholarships to promote IT industry; fund and develop RI workforce pipeline. - December 11, 2009 - Tech Collective
IAPAM's Botox Training Includes a Discussion of DIY Botox and Illegally Imported Botox
As a part of this commitment to enduring physician education, the IAPAM recently surveyed several doctors with preeminent expertise in the administration of botox. These experts offer their peers these tips when considering adding cosmetic injectables to a practice. - December 11, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Online Photo Hosting and Photo Book Printing Service Announces Holiday Design Contest
Viovio Announces it's 2009 Holiday Template Design Contest. Anyone can enter to win up to $150 in prizes in exchange for their creativity. Enter your designs or simply show your support by voting for the designs you like. - December 11, 2009 - Viovio
Resistance Chair® Awarded to Change the Life of Diabetes Month Contest Winner
Mature Lifestyle and Fitness Company Awards Husband and Wife from Tennessee with Free Resistance Chair® to Improve their Health and Continue Giving Back to Community - December 11, 2009 - VQ ActionCare, LLC
Essen Travel Offers More for Atlanta Hotels
Essen Travel is proud to announce their new landmark mapping feature that will make finding Atlanta hotels, as well as the hotels located in other areas of the world, easy and simple. - December 11, 2009 - Essentravel.com
Stock Photo Agency Releases Salary Survey of Image-Buying Professionals
Southern California-based PhotoEdit Inc. conducted research during Fall 2009 to discover the pay trends amongst stock photography professionals, specifically those involved in the purchase of images at publishing houses and magazines. The research is being offered for free in PDF format and will hopefully be useful in evaluating the overall market value of image industry professionals. - December 11, 2009 - PhotoEdit Inc.
Wash My Car the Mobile Car Wash Franchise Launches the Individual Waterless Car Wash Kit
Solo Wash is the individual waterless car wash kit. You can wash your car: Ecological, Economical and Efficient with the waterless car wash kit for home use from Wash My Car the mobile car wash franchise - December 11, 2009 - WASH MY CAR - The mobile car wash franchise
Local Agent is Welcomed to Chicago Real Estate Brokerage Dream Town
Chicago real estate agent Stephanie Sullivan is welcomed to Dream Town Realty as one of two new consultants to join the brokerage last month. - December 11, 2009 - Dream Town Realty
thinksound™ Eco-friendly Headphones “12 Days of thinksound™ Christmas” Promotion
1 Lucky Facebook Fan for 12 Days, December 13-24, 2009. - December 11, 2009 - TIMBRE SOUND LLC dba thinksound
HolidayCheck Launches Its New Site
HolidayCheck, one of the largest European and independent travel-related portals, officially launches the enhanced .com site. Usability and design have been improved, new tools and features have been implemented, making it even easier for users and Hoteliers to benefit from the available services. - December 11, 2009 - HolidayCheck
Home-Tech Donates Air Conditioning, Appliance Service to Eden Autism Services Florida
Home-Tech, Southwest Florida’s leader in air conditioning service and installation, major appliance sales and service, and home-service agreements, is now supporting local charity Eden Autism Services Florida in a new way – by providing air conditioning and appliance maintenance and... - December 11, 2009 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Haircolorxperts Adds Master Stylist
Larry Dunlap, managing partner of Haircolorxperts (www.haircolorxpertsraleigh.com), has announced that the salon has added Drew Horton as a master specialist to work at both the Arboretum at Weston and Cameron Village salon locations. Horton received a degree in business administration and human... - December 11, 2009 - Haircolorxperts
FotoTv Launches a News Show About Photography
FotoTV, the world's largest InternetTV about Photography has released a first of its kind news show about photography. The first edition of this news show called FotoTV.News has been released today. It presents news clips, events, interviews, exhibitions, portfolios, surf tips and many such more... - December 11, 2009 - FotoTV
The Unsilent Night Comes to Dallas
For the first time in its seventeen years of existence, Phil Kline’s “Unsilent Night” will take place on Tuesday, December 22 at both 7 PM and 8:30 PM in front of the Backbeat Café & Listening Room in downtown Dallas. Event details and extensive information can be found... - December 11, 2009 - Unsilent Night Dallas
A Toast to the Achievements of Business Networking Group
Business on Toast celebrated a milestone in its development last Wednesday as its University of Derby mentoring scheme was publicly launched. The group welcomed the Mayor along with dignitaries from the University to celebrate the group’s achievements and its provision of 50 experienced... - December 11, 2009 - Business on Toast
Hawaii Community Action Group Collects Over 17,000 Participants for Online Petition to End Hawaii Furlough Fridays - Only 7,000 Short of Goal
Hawaii Educational Support Group FurloughFridaysHelp.Com reaches out to it's community in their time of need. - December 11, 2009 - Furlough Fridays Help Action Committee
Home Care Alliance to Lead State in National Quality Campaign
Organization Will Head Local Efforts for National Home Health Quality Improvement. - December 10, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions Received National Certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise
Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions, a business to business marketing company specializing in website marketing, marketing strategy, graphic design, grant writing and proposal writing, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise. - December 10, 2009 - Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions
Need Talent? 25% of Companies Are Contacting Competitor Employees Directly
Latest i4cp study reveals almost half of companies recruit from competitors, while a quarter contact competitor employees directly - December 10, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Gallery Announces Richard S. Chow, a Fine Arts Photographer to be at the Group Show "Aesthetics 2009-2010," Los Angeles CA
Richard S. Chow, fine art photographer will participate in the annual group show in The Perfect Exposure Gallery at 3519 W 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90020. Opening reception on Dec 10, from 6 to 9pm. Valet parking available on Alexandria & 6th St. Parking available at the Wilshire Center City Market at 3500 West Sixth Street, directly across from the gallery, in the K3 Parking lot on Kenmore Ave. - December 10, 2009 - Richard S. Chow Photography
Fuquay Varina Real Estate Has Good News for 1st Time Home Buyers
Fuquay-Varina, NC is an approved area for USDA Home Loans. USDA loans offer 100% financing. First time home buyers get an additional $8,000 tax credit. Contact Fuquay Varina Real Estate to purchase your new home. - December 10, 2009 - Fuquay Varina Real Estate
Four Community Leaders Join SMART Board of Directors: Eric Parsons, Janae Sorenson, Joey Harrington, Linda Moore
SMART welcomes the following individuals to its board of directors: Eric Parsons, Janae Sorenson, Joey Harrington, and Linda Moore. Each member brings to SMART a wealth of experience and a commitment to the cause of children’s literacy. Eric Parsons is chair of the board of directors of... - December 10, 2009 - SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)
CED Offers New Program Components for Biotech 2010 Conference
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that it will offer new programming for CED’s Biotech 2010 conference. CED will present its... - December 10, 2009 - CED
Local Musician, Comedian Team Up in Concert to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Two local acts will be acting up to raise money for programs and services benefiting the children and adults of Eden Autism Services Florida on Mon., Dec. 14. For one night only, the Catman & Jimmy Keys Show takes the stage at Sugden Theatre. Mario “The Catman” Infanti has been a... - December 10, 2009 - Eden Autism Services Florida
President of CoachingSupport.com to Address Career Transformations
Career Transformations has announced that Martin Brossman, president of CoachingSupport.com, will be the speaker at the group’s next meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506 Falls of Neuse Road. - December 10, 2009 - Career Transformations
BodyLase Skin Spa Offers 20 Percent Off All Services and Gift Certificates on Dec. 10
Karen Albright, president of BodyLase Skin Spa (www.getbodylase.com), has announced that the spa will host its Holiday Open House on Thursday, Dec. 10 at both its Raleigh and Cary locations. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the spa will provide refreshments and giveaways and offer 20 percent off all... - December 10, 2009 - BodyLase
WCED Podcast Explains How the Triangle is Supporting Electric Powered Vehicles
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the release of a new audio podcast featuring commentary from Adrienne Cole, Raleigh Economic Development executive director. In the podcast, Cole discusses the development of PHEVs, or electric powered vehicles, and how... - December 10, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Marc Climatic Controls Inc. and the Birdwell Co. Merge and Recapitalize
Air Conditioning giants Marc Climatic Controls Inc. (“Marc”) and The Birdwell Co. (“Birdwell”) have merged and recapitalized to create the leading manufacturer of explosion proof HVAC units in the world. - December 10, 2009 - Marc Climatic Controls Inc
Nationally Renowned Leaders Speak at 2nd Annual Leadership in Capital Projects (LinCP) Forum
Leadership in Capital Projects (LinCP) Forum announces nationally renowned keynote speakers Barbara White Bryson and Jack Lowe Jr for the February 2010 event. - December 10, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders
Universal Action Travel Launches Website
Universal Action Travel comments on their new website and the convenient features it will bring travelers in the 2009 Holiday season. Company representatives announced that as of 7:00AM EST the company's new website was successfully launched. The new website added a company representative feature,... - December 10, 2009 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
Vertical Response Names Venture Out Tours Outstanding Customer in the Quarterly Checkie Awards
Venture Out Tours announced today that it has been recognized for its outstanding marketing success in the travel & tourism industry with a Checkie Award from VerticalResponse, Inc., a leading provider of self-service email marketing, online survey and direct mail solutions for small businesses. The Checkie Awards recognize VerticalResponse’s outstanding customers across multiple industries that have achieved excellence in email marketing. - December 10, 2009 - Venture Out Tours
Miriam Krol, American Council of Life Insurers to Speak at KC’s Event on Sweeping Changes to Insurance Industry: The Interstate Insurance Compact & Its Impact on 1/21/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Miriam Krol, Vice President, Long-Term Care, American Council of Life Insurers will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - December 10, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Karen Z. Schutter, Executive Director, IIPRC to Speak at KC’s Event on Sweeping Changes to Insurance Industry: The Interstate Insurance Compact & Its Impact on 1/21/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Karen Z. Schutter, Executive Director of the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission (IIPRC), will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - December 10, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Essen Travel's New Content Directory Makes Researching Northern California Vacation Spots Easy
Essen Travel is announcing a new online content directory and search capability that allows users to quickly find information about Northern California travel destinations. - December 10, 2009 - Essentravel.com